EP2133285A1 - Portion packaging for drink preparation - Google Patents

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EP2133285A1
EP2133285A1 EP08010488A EP08010488A EP2133285A1 EP 2133285 A1 EP2133285 A1 EP 2133285A1 EP 08010488 A EP08010488 A EP 08010488A EP 08010488 A EP08010488 A EP 08010488A EP 2133285 A1 EP2133285 A1 EP 2133285A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the contents
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  • the present invention relates to a closed sachet with a container containing a substance used for the preparation of a beverage, in particular of coffee, and having a bottom, a side wall and a lid, wherein the bottom for introducing an extraction fluid into the container and the lid is intended to be opened by mechanical means and / or the pressure of the extraction fluid, and wherein the container is provided in the region of the bottom with a device which ensures the retention of substance in the container when opening the bottom to introduce the extraction fluid.
  • Such a closed portion package is from the EP 1 190 959 A1 known.
  • the known sachet containing, for example, a soluble coffee substance is introduced, for example, in an espresso machine.
  • the bottom of the package is then opened via a special opening mechanism, for example by embossing holes in the bottom, and it becomes an extraction fluid, For example, water / steam, introduced under high pressure through the holes in the container.
  • the coffee substance in the container dissolves in the extraction fluid, and the lid of the package is torn open by the pressure of the extraction fluid.
  • the escaping coffee is then collected from a drinking vessel.
  • the known sachet is provided on the inside of its bottom with a device which ensures the retention of coffee substance in the container when opening the bottom to introduce the Extrakionsfluides.
  • this device prevents coffee substance present in the container from escaping through the holes formed in the bottom and can get into the coffee machine or espresso machine and contaminate it.
  • the aforementioned means is a fabric sheet which can be pierced by the opening mechanism for the bottom of the package (thorns, etc.) and after the retraction of the opening mechanism resumes its original shape, so that leakage of the coffee substance from the bottom holes is prevented .
  • the tissue film is partially destroyed and thus is no longer able to prevent the substance from escaping.
  • the fabric film, after making the holes in the floor and retracting the opening mechanism will not completely resume its original shape, leaving free spaces through which substance can escape from the floor. An impurity of the corresponding beverage machines can therefore not be completely excluded even with this solution.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a closed portion package of the type described above, which works particularly well with respect to the retention of substance in the container when opening the soil for the introduction of the extraction fluid.
  • the device has at least one provided with at least one flap valve membrane, wherein the flap valve opens at a predetermined pressure of the extraction fluid and at least almost completely closes again when falling below this pressure.
  • the solution according to the invention uses at least one membrane provided with at least one flap valve, ie a genuine valve mechanism. which opens depending on the pressure of the extraction fluid and at least almost completely closes again. Due to the resilience properties of the flap a rapid and complete or at least almost complete closing of the valve and thus the membrane opening is achieved at pressure drop, whereby no substance or substance mixed with extraction fluid penetrate the membrane and emerge from the bottom of the sachet can.
  • the at least one flap valve opens when the extraction fluid flows under pressure into the pack, and closes again when the corresponding opening pressure is exceeded or no pressure is present.
  • the flap valve is formed by cuts in the membrane and formation of a flap-shaped membrane portion.
  • the membrane has a plurality of flapper valves.
  • the corresponding cuts or cuts may have a variety of arrangements, so that a different number of flaps with different shapes can be formed.
  • a single valve flap is provided in a membrane.
  • a plurality of valve flaps are formed over the membrane surface, wherein the valve flaps are preferably arranged in a regular pattern.
  • the at least one flapper valve can also be arranged in the membrane such that a targeted flow direction of the extraction fluid into the interior of the container results. For example, eddy currents can be generated in this way instead of laminar flows.
  • the flap-shaped membrane portion which forms the valve flap connected at its extending in the circumferential direction and / or radial direction side with the remaining part of the membrane.
  • the flap-shaped membrane portion either protrudes tongue-shaped inwards (to the center of the membrane) or is attached laterally, so that the Flap extends in the circumferential direction.
  • the size and number of flaps are variable and can be adapted to the particular circumstances. Importantly, good springback properties are achieved, which depend on the size and number of flaps, the hardness of the material of the membrane and the thickness of the material of the membrane.
  • this may have a weakening line or points of weakness or cuts in the connection region with the remaining part of the membrane.
  • the membrane provided according to the invention is preferably arranged inside the container and adjacent to the bottom thereof. It is attached to the container, for example via a suitable seal. According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the membrane is attached to the container so that it rests against the bottom in the closed state of the soil and when opened by the soil exerted by the extraction fluid pressure and / or the opening mechanism in a raised position from the ground. It therefore forms in this embodiment in the use state of the pack when opening the bottom of a chamber between the membrane and the bottom, which provides further security against leakage of the substance from the bottom of the pack in the corresponding machine. Should substance penetrate through the membrane despite the rapid closing of the flap valve provided in the membrane, it will be collected by the additional chamber formed and does not enter the machine directly through the holes in the floor.
  • an embodiment is suitable in which the membrane is fastened to the container in the region of its outer edge, in particular sealed thereto.
  • a plurality of membranes are arranged one above the other.
  • the flap valves of the superimposed membranes are arranged offset from one another, so that in this case the extraction fluid must flow obliquely through the membranes, but also the substance can penetrate only obliquely through the flap openings, whereby the sealing effect is further improved.
  • the material for the membrane and thus for the at least one flap valve so finds in particular a hard material, in particular metal, especially aluminum, in the hard state or intermediate hard state, use. These materials guarantee a particularly good and rapid springback behavior of the flap-shaped membrane sections.
  • Aluminum alloys are particularly preferred materials. If the membrane consists of a metal, then a membrane thickness of in particular 15 ⁇ m to 150 ⁇ m, preferably of 30 ⁇ m to 80 ⁇ m, is used.
  • the membrane can be painted or laminated sealable on one or both sides.
  • Another suitable material for the membrane is plastic.
  • PC, PET, PA or PVC or combinations thereof are used, the thickness of the membrane in this case preferably being between 30 and 300 ⁇ m.
  • the above-mentioned line-shaped or point-shaped weakening regions for supporting the flap function may also be incisions in the membrane. Furthermore, such weakening regions can also be arranged, for example, in the edge region of the membrane, for example in the form of circumferentially extending and spaced incisions, in order to assist in lifting the membrane from the bottom when pressurized.
  • the invention is not limited to specific forms.
  • FIG. 1 shows the container 1 a closed sachet containing a serving for the preparation of a beverage, in particular coffee, substance, wherein the substance is not shown.
  • the container 1 is formed capsule-shaped or cup-shaped and has a bottom 2, a side wall 14 and extending beyond the side wall 14 addition 3. Overall, the container 1 has approximately the shape of a truncated cone, the bottom 2 an outer conical area and a central planar region 5.
  • the lid 3 is suitably connected to the side wall, for example by sealing.
  • the container is made of aluminum.
  • a membrane 6 made of a suitable aluminum alloy, which rests against the inside of the bottom 2 of the container 1.
  • This membrane 6 is circular and in its outer edge region attached to the bottom 2 and the side wall 14 of the container, for example, also via a suitable seal. This seal is preferably formed around the entire circumference of the membrane.
  • a suitable mechanism of the machine shown at 8 penetrates the conical region 4 of the bottom 2 of the container and forms holes there for introducing a pressurized extraction fluid (water / water vapor) ) in order to dissolve the substance located inside the sachet, to open or tear open the lid 3 of the container, if necessary by supporting mechanical devices, and to dispense the dissolved substance (coffee) into a drinking vessel.
  • a pressurized extraction fluid water / water vapor
  • FIG. 2 is introduced by the introduction of the mechanism 8 and the increased pressure of the extraction fluid, the membrane 6 from the bottom 2 of the container 1 and in the in FIG. 2 shown position brought. In this way, a second chamber is formed below the substance receiving chamber.
  • the membrane 6 has the task of acting as a valve mechanism and to prevent the substance contained in the sachet or a mixture of the substance and the extraction fluid opposite to the direction of insertion of the extraction fluid from those formed in the bottom 2 of the container 1 by the mechanism 8 Leak holes and thus can contaminate the corresponding machine.
  • the membrane 6, which, as mentioned, is formed from a foil of a hard aluminum alloy, at least one Flap valve, which opens at a certain pressure of the extraction fluid and thus allows introduction of the extraction fluid into the container and closes quickly when falling below this pressure, so that no substance can escape through the still open flap from the container.
  • the membrane 6 has five flaps 7, which are formed by cuts in the membrane, as in 11 in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a plan view of the container of FIG. 1 with the lid removed. It can be seen that in this case the flaps 7 are approximately trapezoidal. In FIG. 3 are shown with thick lines, the incisions 11, while with thin lines, the line connecting the flap 7 is shown with the remaining part of the membrane. Further, at 12 further cuts or lines of weakness are shown, which promote the folding movement of the flaps 7 about the connecting lines.
  • the membrane and flaps are made of a hard material with springback properties, a fast and almost complete closing of the flaps is ensured.
  • FIG. 5-13 show further embodiments of membranes 6, which are provided with differently shaped flaps 7.
  • membrane corresponds to in FIG. 3 shown membrane.
  • the membrane has 5 flaps 7, which are approximately trapezoidal and are connected along an approximately radial line 10 (connecting line) with the remaining part of the membrane.
  • flaps 7 are provided, which are approximately triangular in shape.
  • the flaps are connected via connecting lines 10 which extend in the circumferential direction, with the remaining part of the membrane, said connecting lines act as a hinge.
  • the corresponding cuts in the membrane are shown at 11, so that, as mentioned, triangular or tongue-shaped flaps arise.
  • FIG. 7 illustrated embodiment meet each five incisions 11 at a common point, so that a star-shaped structure is formed.
  • five small triangular flaps 7 are formed, which unfold around corresponding connecting lines which connect the starting points of two adjacent incisions 11 with each other.
  • the embodiment of the FIG. 7 nine such star-shaped structures, so that a total of 45 flaps are available.
  • ten flaps are provided, which are arranged in the circumferential direction in the outer edge region.
  • FIG. 9 are in addition to the embodiment of FIG. 8 further flaps arranged in the inner region of the membrane.
  • FIG. 10 shows a membrane with a plurality of triangular flaps, which are formed by V-shaped grooves 11. In this case, in pairs, the tips of the flaps face each other or away from each other.
  • FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which triangular flaps are arranged in the outer region of the membrane and point with their tips radially inward. Furthermore, there are five flaps in the interior, which point radially outwards with their tips.
  • FIG. 12 corresponds substantially to the embodiment of the FIG. 9 , wherein here in the outer region of the membrane in the circumferential direction extending and spaced apart incisions 13 are arranged, which promote the lifting of the membrane from the bottom in the use of the package.
  • FIG. 13 shows an embodiment with edge notches 13, wherein the flaps those of FIG. 7 correspond.
  • FIG. 4 shows such an embodiment in which two membranes 6 and 9 are arranged one above the other and rest in the normal state on the inside of the bottom 2 of the container 1.
  • the flaps of the two membranes 6, 9 are offset from each other, so that in this way the leakage of substance is even better prevented.

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The packaging has a container (1) with a truncated cone shaped base introducing an extraction fluid e.g. water, into the container. A cover is designed such that the cover is opened by a mechanical device and pressure of the fluid. The container has a safety device in the base such that the retention of a substance from the container is controlled while opening the base for inserting the fluid. The safety device has a membrane (6) with a flap valve (7). The safety device opens the valve during a preset pressure of the fluid and completely closes the valve during a low pressure of the fluid.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine geschlossene Portionspackung mit einem Behältnis, das eine zur Herstellung eines Getränkes, insbesondere von Kaffee, dienende Substanz enthält und einen Boden, eine Seitenwand sowie einen Deckel aufweist, wobei der Boden zur Einführung eines Extraktionsfluides in das Behältnis dient und der Deckel dazu bestimmt ist, durch mechanische Einrichtungen und/oder den Druck des Extraktionsfluides geöffnet zu werden, und wobei das Behältnis im Bereich des Bodens mit einer Einrichtung versehen ist, die die Zurückhaltung von Substanz im Behältnis bei Öffnung des Bodens zur Einführung des Extraktionsfluides sicherstellt.The present invention relates to a closed sachet with a container containing a substance used for the preparation of a beverage, in particular of coffee, and having a bottom, a side wall and a lid, wherein the bottom for introducing an extraction fluid into the container and the lid is intended to be opened by mechanical means and / or the pressure of the extraction fluid, and wherein the container is provided in the region of the bottom with a device which ensures the retention of substance in the container when opening the bottom to introduce the extraction fluid.

Eine derartige geschlossene Portionspackung ist aus der EP 1 190 959 A1 bekannt. Die bekannte Portionspackung, die beispielsweise eine lösliche Kaffeesubstanz enthält, wird beispielsweise in eine Espressomaschine eingeführt. Der Boden der Packung wird dann über einen speziellen Öffnungsmechanismus geöffnet, indem beispielsweise Löcher in den Boden eingeprägt werden, und es wird ein Extraktionsfluid, beispielsweise Wasser/Wasserdampf, unter hohem Druck durch die Löcher in das Behältnis eingeführt. Die sich im Behältnis befindende Kaffeesubstanz löst sich im Extraktionsfluid, und der Deckel der Packung wird durch den Druck des Extraktionsfluides aufgerissen. Der austretende Kaffee wird dann von einem Trinkgefäß aufgefangen.Such a closed portion package is from the EP 1 190 959 A1 known. The known sachet containing, for example, a soluble coffee substance is introduced, for example, in an espresso machine. The bottom of the package is then opened via a special opening mechanism, for example by embossing holes in the bottom, and it becomes an extraction fluid, For example, water / steam, introduced under high pressure through the holes in the container. The coffee substance in the container dissolves in the extraction fluid, and the lid of the package is torn open by the pressure of the extraction fluid. The escaping coffee is then collected from a drinking vessel.

Die bekannte Portionspackung ist auf der Innenseite ihres Bodens mit einer Einrichtung versehen, die die Zurückhaltung von Kaffeesubstanz im Behältnis bei Öffnen des Bodens zur Einführung des Extrakionsfluides sicherstellt. Mit anderen Worten, diese Einrichtung verhindert, dass im Behältnis befindliche Kaffeesubstanz durch die im Boden ausgebildeten Löcher austreten und in die Kaffeemaschine bzw. Espressomaschine gelangen und diese verunreinigen kann. Bei der bekannten Portionspackung ist die erwähnte Einrichtung eine Gewebefolie, die vom Öffnungsmechanismus für den Boden der Packung (Dornen etc.) durchstoßen werden kann und nach dem Zurückziehen des Öffnungsmechanismus ihre ursprüngliche Form wieder annimmt, so dass ein Austreten der Kaffeesubstanz aus den Bodenlöchern verhindert wird. Es besteht jedoch in der Praxis teilweise die Gefahr, dass unter dem hohen Druck, mit dem das Extraktionsfluid in das Behältnis eingeleitet wird, die Gewebefolie partiell zerstört wird und damit nicht mehr in der Lage ist, ein Austreten der Substanz zu verhindern. Ferner besteht die Gefahr, dass die Gewebefolie nach dem Herstellen der Löcher im Boden und Zurückziehen des Öffnungsmechanismus doch nicht vollständig ihre ursprüngliche Form wieder annimmt, so dass Freiräume verbleiben, durch die Substanz aus dem Boden austreten kann. Eine Verunreinigung der entsprechenden Getränkemaschinen kann daher auch bei dieser Lösung nicht vollständig ausgeschlossen werden.The known sachet is provided on the inside of its bottom with a device which ensures the retention of coffee substance in the container when opening the bottom to introduce the Extrakionsfluides. In other words, this device prevents coffee substance present in the container from escaping through the holes formed in the bottom and can get into the coffee machine or espresso machine and contaminate it. In the known sachet, the aforementioned means is a fabric sheet which can be pierced by the opening mechanism for the bottom of the package (thorns, etc.) and after the retraction of the opening mechanism resumes its original shape, so that leakage of the coffee substance from the bottom holes is prevented , In practice, however, there is the danger that, under the high pressure with which the extraction fluid is introduced into the container, the tissue film is partially destroyed and thus is no longer able to prevent the substance from escaping. Furthermore, there is a risk that the fabric film, after making the holes in the floor and retracting the opening mechanism, will not completely resume its original shape, leaving free spaces through which substance can escape from the floor. An impurity of the corresponding beverage machines can therefore not be completely excluded even with this solution.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine geschlossene Portionspackung der eingangs beschriebenen Art zu schaffen, die in Bezug auf das Zurückhalten von Substanz im Behältnis bei Öffnen des Bodens zur Einführung des Extraktionsfluides besonders gut funktioniert.The present invention has for its object to provide a closed portion package of the type described above, which works particularly well with respect to the retention of substance in the container when opening the soil for the introduction of the extraction fluid.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einer geschlossenen Portionspackung der angegebenen Art dadurch gelöst, dass die Einrichtung mindestens eine mit mindestens einem Klappenventil versehene Membran aufweist, wobei sich das Klappenventil bei einem vorgegebenen Druck des Extraktionsfluides öffnet und bei Unterschreiten dieses Drucks mindestens nahezu vollständig wieder schließt.This object is achieved in a closed portion package of the specified type in that the device has at least one provided with at least one flap valve membrane, wherein the flap valve opens at a predetermined pressure of the extraction fluid and at least almost completely closes again when falling below this pressure.

Im Gegensatz zum vorstehend beschriebenen Stand der Technik, bei dem von den elastischen Eigenschaften einer Gewebefolie Gebrauch gemacht wird, die sich nach dem Durchstoßen wieder schließt, kommt bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung mindestens eine mit mindestens einem Klappenventil versehene Membran zur Anwendung, d. h. ein echter Ventilmechanismus, der sich in Abhängigkeit vom Druck des Extraktionsfluides öffnet und mindestens nahezu vollständig wieder schließt. Durch die Rückfedereigenschaften der Klappe wird bei Druckabfall ein rasches und vollständiges bzw. mindestens nahezu vollständiges Schließen des Ventils und damit der Membranöffnung erreicht, wodurch keine Substanz bzw. mit Extraktionsfluid gemischte Substanz die Membran durchdringen und aus dem Boden der Portionspackung austreten kann. Beim Gebrauch der erfindungsgemäßen Portionspackung öffnet sich das mindestens eine Klappenventil, wenn das Extraktionsfluid unter Druck in die Packung einströmt, und schließt wieder, wenn der entsprechende Öffnungsdruck unterschritten wird bzw. kein Druck mehr ansteht.In contrast to the above-described prior art, which makes use of the elastic properties of a fabric film which closes again after penetration, the solution according to the invention uses at least one membrane provided with at least one flap valve, ie a genuine valve mechanism. which opens depending on the pressure of the extraction fluid and at least almost completely closes again. Due to the resilience properties of the flap a rapid and complete or at least almost complete closing of the valve and thus the membrane opening is achieved at pressure drop, whereby no substance or substance mixed with extraction fluid penetrate the membrane and emerge from the bottom of the sachet can. When using the sachet according to the invention, the at least one flap valve opens when the extraction fluid flows under pressure into the pack, and closes again when the corresponding opening pressure is exceeded or no pressure is present.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das Klappenventil durch Einschnitte in die Membran und Ausbildung eines klappenförmigen Membranabschnittes gebildet. Vorzugsweise weist die Membran eine Vielzahl von Klappenventilen auf. Die entsprechenden Schnitte bzw. Einschnitte können die verschiedensten Anordnungen aufweisen, so dass eine unterschiedliche Zahl von Klappen mit unterschiedlichen Formen ausgebildet werden kann. Im einfachsten Fall ist eine einzige Ventilklappe in einer Membran vorgesehen. In der Regel sind mehrere Ventilklappen über die Membranfläche ausgebildet, wobei die Ventilklappen vorzugsweise in einem regelmäßigen Muster angeordnet sind. Das mindestens eine Klappenventil kann jedoch auch so in der Membran angeordnet sein, dass sich eine gezielte Strömungsrichtung des Extraktionsfluides in das Innere des Behältnisses ergibt. Beispielsweise können auf diese Weise Wirbelströmungen anstelle von laminaren Strömungen erzeugt werden.In a further development of the invention, the flap valve is formed by cuts in the membrane and formation of a flap-shaped membrane portion. Preferably, the membrane has a plurality of flapper valves. The corresponding cuts or cuts may have a variety of arrangements, so that a different number of flaps with different shapes can be formed. In the simplest case, a single valve flap is provided in a membrane. As a rule, a plurality of valve flaps are formed over the membrane surface, wherein the valve flaps are preferably arranged in a regular pattern. However, the at least one flapper valve can also be arranged in the membrane such that a targeted flow direction of the extraction fluid into the interior of the container results. For example, eddy currents can be generated in this way instead of laminar flows.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der klappenförmige Membranabschnitt, der die Ventilklappe bildet, an seiner in Umfangsrichtung und/oder Radialrichtung verlaufenden Seite mit dem übrigen Teil der Membran verbunden. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ragt daher der klappenförmige Membranabschnitt entweder zungenförmig nach innen (zum Mittelpunkt der Membran) oder ist seitlich befestigt, so dass sich die Klappe in Umfangsrichtung erstreckt. Wie erwähnt, sind die Größe und Anzahl der Klappen variabel und können an die jeweiligen Gegebenheiten angepasst werden. Wichtig ist, dass gute Rückfedereigenschaften erzielt werden, die von der Größe und Anzahl der Klappen, der Härte des Materials der Membran und der Dicke des Materials der Membran abhängig sind.In a preferred embodiment, the flap-shaped membrane portion which forms the valve flap, connected at its extending in the circumferential direction and / or radial direction side with the remaining part of the membrane. In this embodiment, therefore, the flap-shaped membrane portion either protrudes tongue-shaped inwards (to the center of the membrane) or is attached laterally, so that the Flap extends in the circumferential direction. As mentioned, the size and number of flaps are variable and can be adapted to the particular circumstances. Importantly, good springback properties are achieved, which depend on the size and number of flaps, the hardness of the material of the membrane and the thickness of the material of the membrane.

Um die Klappfunktion des klappenförmigen Membranabschnittes zu unterstützen, kann dieser im Verbindungsbereich mit dem übrigen Teil der Membran eine Schwächungslinie bzw. Schwächungspunkte oder Einschnitte aufweisen.In order to support the folding function of the flap-shaped membrane portion, this may have a weakening line or points of weakness or cuts in the connection region with the remaining part of the membrane.

Die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene Membran ist vorzugsweise im Inneren des Behältnisses und benachbart zum Boden desselben angeordnet. Sie ist am Behältnis befestigt, beispielsweise über eine geeignete Versiegelung. Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Membran so am Behältnis befestigt, dass sie im geschlossenen Zustand des Bodens an diesem anliegt und beim Öffnen des Bodens durch den vom Extraktionsfluid ausgeübten Druck und/oder den Öffnungsmechanismus in eine vom Boden abgehobene Stellung gelangt. Es bildet sich daher bei dieser Ausführungsform im Gebrauchszustand der Packung beim Öffnen des Bodens eine Kammer zwischen Membran und Boden, die eine weitere Sicherheit gegen ein Austreten der Substanz aus dem Boden der Packung in die entsprechende Maschine bietet. Sollte trotz des raschen Schließens des in der Membran vorgesehenen Klappenventils Substanz durch die Membran dringen, wird diese von der gebildeten zusätzlichen Kammer aufgefangen und gelangt nicht unmittelbar durch die Löcher im Boden in die Maschine.The membrane provided according to the invention is preferably arranged inside the container and adjacent to the bottom thereof. It is attached to the container, for example via a suitable seal. According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the membrane is attached to the container so that it rests against the bottom in the closed state of the soil and when opened by the soil exerted by the extraction fluid pressure and / or the opening mechanism in a raised position from the ground. It therefore forms in this embodiment in the use state of the pack when opening the bottom of a chamber between the membrane and the bottom, which provides further security against leakage of the substance from the bottom of the pack in the corresponding machine. Should substance penetrate through the membrane despite the rapid closing of the flap valve provided in the membrane, it will be collected by the additional chamber formed and does not enter the machine directly through the holes in the floor.

Für die vorstehend beschriebene Funktionsweise ist insbesondere eine Ausführungsform geeignet, bei der die Membran im Bereich ihres Außenrandes am Behältnis befestigt, insbesondere mit diesem versiegelt ist.For the above-described operation, in particular an embodiment is suitable in which the membrane is fastened to the container in the region of its outer edge, in particular sealed thereto.

Bei einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind mehrere Membranen übereinander angeordnet. Hierdurch wird ein besonders guter Abdichtungseffekt erzielt. Bei einer speziellen Ausgestaltung sind hierbei die Klappenventile der übereinander angeordneten Membranen versetzt zueinander angeordnet, so dass hierbei das Extraktionsfluid schräg durch die Membranen strömen muss, aber auch die Substanz nur schräg durch die Klappenöffnungen dringen kann, wodurch der Abdichtungseffekt weiter verbessert wird.In a further preferred embodiment of the invention a plurality of membranes are arranged one above the other. As a result, a particularly good sealing effect is achieved. In a special embodiment, the flap valves of the superimposed membranes are arranged offset from one another, so that in this case the extraction fluid must flow obliquely through the membranes, but also the substance can penetrate only obliquely through the flap openings, whereby the sealing effect is further improved.

Was das Material für die Membran und damit für das mindestens eine Klappenventil anbetrifft, so findet insbesondere ein Hartmaterial, insbesondere Metall, speziell Aluminium, im Hartzustand bzw. Zwischenhartzustand, Verwendung. Diese Materialien garantieren ein besonders gutes und rasches Rückfederverhalten der klappenförmigen Membranabschnitte. Aluminiumlegierungen sind besonders bevorzugte Materialien. Besteht die Membran aus einem Metall, so findet eine Membrandicke von insbesondere 15µm bis 150µm, vorzugsweise von 30µm bis 80µm, Verwendung.As for the material for the membrane and thus for the at least one flap valve, so finds in particular a hard material, in particular metal, especially aluminum, in the hard state or intermediate hard state, use. These materials guarantee a particularly good and rapid springback behavior of the flap-shaped membrane sections. Aluminum alloys are particularly preferred materials. If the membrane consists of a metal, then a membrane thickness of in particular 15 μm to 150 μm, preferably of 30 μm to 80 μm, is used.

Die Membran kann ein- oder beidseitig siegelfähig lackiert oder kaschiert sein.The membrane can be painted or laminated sealable on one or both sides.

Ein anderes geeignetes Material für die Membran ist Kunststoff. Insbesondere kommen PC, PET, PA oder PVC bzw. Kombinationen hiervon zur Anwendung, wobei die Dicke der Membran hierbei vorzugsweise zwischen 30 und 300µm liegt.Another suitable material for the membrane is plastic. In particular, PC, PET, PA or PVC or combinations thereof are used, the thickness of the membrane in this case preferably being between 30 and 300 μm.

Entsprechende Materialverbunde sind ebenfalls geeignet.Corresponding composite materials are also suitable.

Bei den vorstehend erwähnten linienförmigen oder punktförmigen Schwächungsbereichen zur Unterstützung der Klappenfunktion kann es sich auch um Einschnitte in die Membran handeln. Ferner können derartige Schwächungsbereiche beispielsweise auch im Randbereich der Membran angeordnet sein, beispielsweise in der Form von sich in Umfangsrichtung erstreckenden und mit Abstand angeordneten Einschnitten, um das Abheben der Membran vom Boden bei Druckbeaufschlagung zu unterstützen.The above-mentioned line-shaped or point-shaped weakening regions for supporting the flap function may also be incisions in the membrane. Furthermore, such weakening regions can also be arranged, for example, in the edge region of the membrane, for example in the form of circumferentially extending and spaced incisions, in order to assist in lifting the membrane from the bottom when pressurized.

Was die Formen des Behältnisses und der Membran betrifft, so ist die Erfindung hierbei nicht auf spezielle Formen beschränkt.As regards the shapes of the container and the membrane, the invention is not limited to specific forms.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung im Einzelnen erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen Vertikalschnitt durch das Behältnis der Portionspackung ohne Füllung;
Figur 2
eine entsprechende Darstellung wie Figur 1, wobei der Boden des Behältnisses durchstochen worden ist;
Figur 3
eine Draufsicht auf das Behältnis der Figur 1 mit entferntem Deckel;
Figur 4
eine Ansicht entsprechend Figur 1 einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines Behältnisses mit zwei Membranen;
Figuren 5-13
Draufsichten auf weitere Ausführungsformen von Behältnissen mit verschiedenen Membranen bei Entfernung des Deckels.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. Show it:
FIG. 1
a vertical section through the container of the sachet without filling;
FIG. 2
a corresponding representation like FIG. 1 , wherein the bottom of the container has been pierced is;
FIG. 3
a plan view of the container of FIG. 1 with the lid removed;
FIG. 4
a view accordingly FIG. 1 a further embodiment of a container with two membranes;
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Top views of further embodiments of containers with different membranes upon removal of the lid.

Figur 1 zeigt das Behältnis 1 einer geschlossenen Portionspackung, das eine zur Herstellung eines Getränkes, insbesondere von Kaffee, dienende Substanz enthält, wobei die Substanz nicht dargestellt ist. Das Behältnis 1 ist kapselförmig bzw. napfförmig ausgebildet und besitzt einen Boden 2, eine Seitenwand 14 und einen sich über die Seitenwand 14 hinaus erstreckenden Deckel 3. Insgesamt besitzt das Behältnis 1 etwa sie Form eines Kegelstumpfes, wobei der Boden 2 einen äußeren konischen Bereich 4 und einen mittleren ebenen Bereich 5 aufweist. Der Deckel 3 ist in geeigneter Weise mit der Seitenwand verbunden, beispielsweise durch Versiegeln. Das Behältnis besteht aus Aluminium. FIG. 1 shows the container 1 a closed sachet containing a serving for the preparation of a beverage, in particular coffee, substance, wherein the substance is not shown. The container 1 is formed capsule-shaped or cup-shaped and has a bottom 2, a side wall 14 and extending beyond the side wall 14 addition 3. Overall, the container 1 has approximately the shape of a truncated cone, the bottom 2 an outer conical area and a central planar region 5. The lid 3 is suitably connected to the side wall, for example by sealing. The container is made of aluminum.

Im Inneren des Behältnisses 1 befindet sich eine Membran 6 aus einer geeigneten Aluminiumlegierung, die an der Innenseite des Bodens 2 des Behältnisses 1 anliegt. Diese Membran 6 ist kreisförmig ausgebildet und in ihrem Außenrandbereich am Boden 2 bzw. der Seitenwand 14 des Behältnisses befestigt, beispielsweise ebenfalls über eine geeignete Versiegelung. Diese Versieglung ist vorzugsweise um den gesamten Umfang der Membran ausgebildet.Inside the container 1 is a membrane 6 made of a suitable aluminum alloy, which rests against the inside of the bottom 2 of the container 1. This membrane 6 is circular and in its outer edge region attached to the bottom 2 and the side wall 14 of the container, for example, also via a suitable seal. This seal is preferably formed around the entire circumference of the membrane.

Im Gebrauch der Portionspackung, d. h. nach Einführung derselben in eine Kaffeemaschine (Espressomaschine), durchstößt ein geeigneter, bei 8 gezeigter Mechanismus der Maschine den konischen Bereich 4 des Bodens 2 des Behältnisses und bildet dort Löcher zur Einführung eines unter Druck stehenden Extraktionsfluides (Wasser/Wasserdampf), um die im Inneren der Portionspackung befindliche Substanz zu lösen, den Deckel 3 des Behältnisses ggf. durch Unterstützung von mechanischen Einrichtungen zu öffnen bzw. aufzureißen und die gelöste Substanz (Kaffee) in ein Trinkgefäß abzugeben. Wie Figur 2 zeigt, wird durch das Einführen des Mechanismus 8 und den erhöhten Druck des Extraktionsfluides die Membran 6 vom Boden 2 des Behältnisses 1 abgehoben und in die in Figur 2 dargestellte Stellung gebracht. Auf diese Weise wird unterhalb der die Substanz aufnehmenden Kammer eine zweite Kammer gebildet.In use of the sachet, ie after it has been introduced into a coffee machine (espresso machine), a suitable mechanism of the machine shown at 8 penetrates the conical region 4 of the bottom 2 of the container and forms holes there for introducing a pressurized extraction fluid (water / water vapor) ) in order to dissolve the substance located inside the sachet, to open or tear open the lid 3 of the container, if necessary by supporting mechanical devices, and to dispense the dissolved substance (coffee) into a drinking vessel. As FIG. 2 shows, is introduced by the introduction of the mechanism 8 and the increased pressure of the extraction fluid, the membrane 6 from the bottom 2 of the container 1 and in the in FIG. 2 shown position brought. In this way, a second chamber is formed below the substance receiving chamber.

Die Membran 6 hat die Aufgabe, als Ventilmechanismus zu wirken und zu verhindern, dass die in der Portionspackung enthaltene Substanz bzw. ein Gemisch aus der Substanz und dem Extraktionsfluid entgegen der Einführrichtung des Extraktionsfluides aus den im Boden 2 des Behältnisses 1 durch den Mechanismus 8 gebildeten Löchern austreten und somit die entsprechende Maschine verunreinigen kann. Hierzu weist die Membran 6, die, wie erwähnt, aus einer Folie einer harten Aluminiumlegierung gebildet ist, mindestens ein Klappenventil auf, das bei einem bestimmten Druck des Extraktionsfluides öffnet und somit eine Einführung des Extraktionsfluides in das Behältnis ermöglicht und bei Unterschreiten dieses Drucks rasch wieder schließt, damit keine Substanz durch die noch geöffnete Klappe aus dem Behältnis austreten kann. Bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten Ausführungsform besitzt die Membran 6 fünf Klappen 7, die durch Einschnitte in die Membran gebildet sind, wie bei 11 in Figur 3 gezeigt. Figur 3 ist eine Draufsicht auf das Behältnis von Figur 1 mit entferntem Deckel. Man erkennt, dass hierbei die Klappen 7 etwa trapezförmig ausgebildet sind. In Figur 3 sind mit dicken Linien die Einschnitte 11 dargestellt, während mit dünnen Linien die Verbindungslinie der Klappe 7 mit dem restlichen Teil der Membran dargestellt ist. Ferner sind bei 12 weitere Einschnitte bzw. Schwächungslinien gezeigt, die die Klappbewegung der Klappen 7 um die Verbindungslinien fördern.The membrane 6 has the task of acting as a valve mechanism and to prevent the substance contained in the sachet or a mixture of the substance and the extraction fluid opposite to the direction of insertion of the extraction fluid from those formed in the bottom 2 of the container 1 by the mechanism 8 Leak holes and thus can contaminate the corresponding machine. For this purpose, the membrane 6, which, as mentioned, is formed from a foil of a hard aluminum alloy, at least one Flap valve, which opens at a certain pressure of the extraction fluid and thus allows introduction of the extraction fluid into the container and closes quickly when falling below this pressure, so that no substance can escape through the still open flap from the container. In the in the Figures 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the membrane 6 has five flaps 7, which are formed by cuts in the membrane, as in 11 in FIG. 3 shown. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the container of FIG. 1 with the lid removed. It can be seen that in this case the flaps 7 are approximately trapezoidal. In FIG. 3 are shown with thick lines, the incisions 11, while with thin lines, the line connecting the flap 7 is shown with the remaining part of the membrane. Further, at 12 further cuts or lines of weakness are shown, which promote the folding movement of the flaps 7 about the connecting lines.

Da die Membran und Klappen aus einem harten Material mit Rückfedereigenschaften bestehen, ist ein rasches und nahezu vollständiges Schließen der Klappen sichergestellt.Since the membrane and flaps are made of a hard material with springback properties, a fast and almost complete closing of the flaps is ensured.

Die Figuren 5-13 zeigen weitere Ausführungsformen von Membranen 6, die mit verschiedenartig ausgebildeten Klappen 7 versehen sind. Die in Figur 5 gezeigte Membran entspricht der in Figur 3 gezeigten Membran. Die Membran besitzt 5 Klappen 7, die etwa trapezförmig ausgebildet sind und entlang einer etwa radial verlaufenden Linie 10 (Verbindungslinie) mit dem übrigen Teil der Membran verbunden sind. Bei der Ausführungsform der Figur 6 sind 9 Klappen 7 vorgesehen, die etwa dreieckförmig ausgebildet sind. Die Klappen sind über Verbindungslinien 10, die in Umfangsrichtung verlaufen, mit dem restlichen Teil der Membran verbunden, wobei diese Verbindungslinien als Scharnier wirken. Die entsprechenden Einschnitte in der Membran sind bei 11 dargestellt, so dass sich, wie erwähnt, dreieckförmige bzw. zungenförmige Klappen ergeben.The Figures 5-13 show further embodiments of membranes 6, which are provided with differently shaped flaps 7. In the FIG. 5 shown membrane corresponds to in FIG. 3 shown membrane. The membrane has 5 flaps 7, which are approximately trapezoidal and are connected along an approximately radial line 10 (connecting line) with the remaining part of the membrane. In the embodiment of the FIG. 6 9 flaps 7 are provided, which are approximately triangular in shape. The flaps are connected via connecting lines 10 which extend in the circumferential direction, with the remaining part of the membrane, said connecting lines act as a hinge. The corresponding cuts in the membrane are shown at 11, so that, as mentioned, triangular or tongue-shaped flaps arise.

Bei der in Figur 7 dargestellten Ausführungsform treffen sich jeweils fünf Einschnitte 11 an einem gemeinsamen Punkt, so dass ein sternförmiges Gebilde entsteht. Auf diese Weise werden fünf kleine dreieckförmige Klappen 7 gebildet, die um entsprechende Verbindungslinien aufklappen, welche die Anfangspunkte von zwei benachbarten Einschnitten 11 miteinander verbinden. Insgesamt weist die Ausführungsform der Figur 7 neun solcher sternförmiger Gebilde auf, so dass insgesamt 45 Klappen vorhanden sind.At the in FIG. 7 illustrated embodiment meet each five incisions 11 at a common point, so that a star-shaped structure is formed. In this way, five small triangular flaps 7 are formed, which unfold around corresponding connecting lines which connect the starting points of two adjacent incisions 11 with each other. Overall, the embodiment of the FIG. 7 nine such star-shaped structures, so that a total of 45 flaps are available.

Bei der Ausführungsform der Figur 8 bilden jeweils zwei Einschnitte 11, die ein V bilden, eine dreieckförmige Klappe. Insgesamt sind zehn Klappen vorgesehen, die in Umfangsrichtung im äußeren Randbereich angeordnet sind.In the embodiment of the FIG. 8 each form two incisions 11 which form a V, a triangular flap. In total, ten flaps are provided, which are arranged in the circumferential direction in the outer edge region.

Bei der Ausführungsform der Figur 9 sind zusätzlich zur Ausführungsform der Figur 8 weitere Klappen im inneren Bereich der Membran angeordnet.In the embodiment of the FIG. 9 are in addition to the embodiment of FIG. 8 further flaps arranged in the inner region of the membrane.

Figur 10 zeigt eine Membran mit einer Vielzahl von dreieckförmigen Klappen, die von V-förmigen Einschnitten 11 gebildet sind. Hierbei weisen jeweils paarweise die Spitzen der Klappen gegeneinander oder voneinander weg. FIG. 10 shows a membrane with a plurality of triangular flaps, which are formed by V-shaped grooves 11. In this case, in pairs, the tips of the flaps face each other or away from each other.

Figur 11 zeigt eine Ausführungsform, bei der dreieckförmige Klappen im Außenbereich der Membran angeordnet sind und mit ihren Spitzen radial nach innen weisen. Ferner befinden sich im Innenbereich fünf Klappen, die mit ihren Spitzen radial nach außen weisen. FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which triangular flaps are arranged in the outer region of the membrane and point with their tips radially inward. Furthermore, there are five flaps in the interior, which point radially outwards with their tips.

Figur 12 entspricht im Wesentlichen der Ausführungsform der Figur 9, wobei hier zusätzlich im Außenbereich der Membran sich in Umfangsrichtung erstreckende und mit Abstand voneinander angeordnete Einschnitte 13 angeordnet sind, welche das Abheben der Membran vom Boden im Gebrauch der Packung fördern. Figur 13 zeigt eine Ausführungsform mit Randeinschnitten 13, bei der die Klappen denen der Figur 7 entsprechen. FIG. 12 corresponds substantially to the embodiment of the FIG. 9 , wherein here in the outer region of the membrane in the circumferential direction extending and spaced apart incisions 13 are arranged, which promote the lifting of the membrane from the bottom in the use of the package. FIG. 13 shows an embodiment with edge notches 13, wherein the flaps those of FIG. 7 correspond.

Es können auch mehrere mit mindestens einer Klappe versehene Membranen 6 übereinander angeordnet sein. Figur 4 zeigt eine derartige Ausführungsform, bei der zwei Membranen 6 und 9 übereinander angeordnet sind und im Normalzustand an der Innenseite des Bodens 2 des Behältnisses 1 anliegen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform können die Klappen der beiden Membranen 6, 9 gegeneinander versetzt sein, so dass auf diese Weise das Austreten von Substanz noch besser verhindert wird.It is also possible to arrange a plurality of membranes 6 provided with at least one flap one above the other. FIG. 4 shows such an embodiment in which two membranes 6 and 9 are arranged one above the other and rest in the normal state on the inside of the bottom 2 of the container 1. In this embodiment, the flaps of the two membranes 6, 9 are offset from each other, so that in this way the leakage of substance is even better prevented.

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Geschlossene Portionspackung mit einem Behältnis, das eine zur Herstellung eines Getränkes, insbesondere von Kaffee, dienende Substanz enthält und einen Boden, eine Seitenwand sowie einen Deckel aufweist, wobei der Boden zur Einführung eines Extraktionsfluides in das Behältnis dient und der Deckel dazu bestimmt ist, durch mechanische Einrichtungen und/oder den Druck des Extraktionsfluides geöffnet zu werden, und wobei das Behältnis im Bereich des Bodens mit einer Einrichtung versehen ist, die die Zurückhaltung von Substanz im Behältnis bei Öffnung des Bodens zur Einführung des Extraktionsfluides sicherstellt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung mindestens eine mit mindestens einem Klappenventil versehene Membran (6, 9) aufweist, wobei sich das Klappenventil beim vorgegebenen Druck des Extraktionsfluides öffnet und bei Unterschreiten dieses Drucks mindestens nahezu vollständig schließt.Closed sachet containing a container containing a substance used to make a beverage, in particular coffee, having a bottom, a side wall and a lid, the bottom serving to introduce an extraction fluid into the container and the lid being intended to pass through mechanical means and / or the pressure of the extraction fluid to be opened, and wherein the container is provided in the region of the bottom with a device which ensures the retention of substance in the container when opening the bottom to introduce the extraction fluid, characterized in that the device at least one provided with at least one flap valve membrane (6, 9), wherein the flap valve opens at the predetermined pressure of the extraction fluid and at least almost completely closes when falling below this pressure. Portionspackung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klappenventil durch Einschnitte (11) in die Membran (6, 9) und Ausbildung eines klappenförmigen Membranabschnittes (7) gebildet ist.Portion pack according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap valve by incisions (11) in the membrane (6, 9) and formation of a flap-shaped membrane portion (7) is formed. Portionspackung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Membran (6, 9) eine Vielzahl von Klappenventilen aufweist.Portion pack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the membrane (6, 9) has a plurality of flap valves. Portionspackung nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der klappenförmige Membranabschnitt (7) an seiner in Umfangsrichtung und/oder Radialrichtung verlaufenden Seite mit dem übrigen Teil der Membran (6, 9) verbunden ist (Verbindungslinie 10).Portion pack according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the flap-shaped membrane portion (7) is connected at its in the circumferential direction and / or radial side with the remaining part of the membrane (6, 9) (line 10). Portionspackung nach einem der Ansprüche 2-4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der klappenförmige Membranabschnitt (7) im Verbindungsbereich mit dem übrigen Teil der Membran (6, 9) eine Schwächungslinie bzw. Schwächungspunkte oder Einschnitte aufweist.Portion pack according to one of claims 2-4, characterized in that the flap-shaped membrane portion (7) in the connection region with the remaining part of the membrane (6, 9) has a weakening line or points of weakness or cuts. Portionspackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Membran (6, 9) so am Behältnis (1) befestigt ist, dass sie im geschlossenen Zustand des Bodens (2) an diesem anliegt und beim Öffnen des Bodens (2) durch den Öffnungsmechanismus und/oder den vom Extraktionsfluid ausgeübten Druck in eine vom Boden (2) abgehobenen Stellung gelangt.Portion pack according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the membrane (6, 9) is fixed to the container (1) in such a way that it bears against the latter in the closed state (2) and when opening the bottom (2) Opening mechanism and / or the pressure exerted by the extraction fluid reaches a position raised from the bottom (2) position. Portionspackung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Membran (6, 9) im Bereich ihres Außenrandes am Behältnis (1) befestigt, insbesondere versiegelt ist.Portion pack according to claim 6, characterized in that the membrane (6, 9) in the region of its outer edge on the container (1) attached, in particular sealed. Portionspackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mehrere Membranen (6, 9) übereinander angeordnet sind.Portion pack according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of membranes (6, 9) are arranged one above the other. Portionspackung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappenventile der übereinander angeordneten Membranen (6, 9) versetzt zueinander angeordnet sind.Portion pack according to claim 8, characterized in that the flap valves of the superposed membranes (6, 9) are arranged offset from one another. Portionspackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Klappenventil so in der Membran (6, 9) angeordnet ist, dass sich eine gezielte Strömungsrichtung des Extraktionsfluides in das Innere des Behältnisses (1) ergibt.Portion pack according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one flap valve is arranged in the membrane (6, 9) such that a targeted direction of flow of the extraction fluid into the interior of the container (1) results. Portionspackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Membran (6, 9) aus einem Hartmaterial, insbesondere Hartmetall, wie Hartaluminium, besteht.Portion pack according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the membrane (6, 9) consists of a hard material, in particular hard metal, such as hard aluminum. Portionspackung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Boden (2) des Behältnisses (1) kegelstumpfförmig ausgebildet ist.Portion pack according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom (2) of the container (1) is frusto-conical.
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