EP2703544B1 - Metering container for cleaning agent and method for metering cleaning agent - Google Patents

Metering container for cleaning agent and method for metering cleaning agent Download PDF

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EP2703544B1
EP2703544B1 EP12401181.8A EP12401181A EP2703544B1 EP 2703544 B1 EP2703544 B1 EP 2703544B1 EP 12401181 A EP12401181 A EP 12401181A EP 2703544 B1 EP2703544 B1 EP 2703544B1
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Karsten Dr. Gayk
Werner Strothoff
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a metering container for cleaning agents, wherein the metering container can be used in a household appliance and has a plurality of chambers in which individual preparations can be stored separately. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for dosing detergent in a household appliance with this dosing.
  • the EP 2 365 120 A1 describes a capsule cup for use in a cistern of a washing machine, which stores a portioned treatment agent and emits via a arranged at the bottom removal device in the washing machine.
  • the capsule cup has only a single chamber. All components of the treatment agent are mixed in this one chamber.
  • a disadvantage of this capsule cup is that it is only suitable for receiving a single detergent component.
  • the DE 10 2010 027 991 A1 describes a solid dosing device for the dosing of various separate components of a detergent, wherein the various components are stored in different chambers.
  • the chambers are not connectable and the dosing device is not a hygienic disposable container.
  • a disadvantage of this metering device is that, on the one hand, due to the metered addition of the individual detergent components directly into the washing process, high local concentrations of the individual detergent components on the laundry occur, as a result of which they can be damaged.
  • the chemical reaction of the individual detergent components together occurs only at the location of the laundry. Complete mixing and connection of the detergent components with each other does not take place in good time before the detergent is added to the washing process.
  • this metering device is permanently installed and used again and again. Therefore, a recurrent, cumbersome cleaning of the individual chambers is essential.
  • the EP 0 281 913 A2 describes an insert for the Ein Albanykasten.
  • the insert has only one chamber for receiving a single cleaning agent. A mixture individual components within the insert before feeding to the washing process is therefore not possible.
  • the WO 2012/104610 Although describes a Dosier period of time with penetrable chamber walls. However, the chamber walls are water soluble and are not penetrated by additional means.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to propose a new dosing container for cleaning agents and new methods for dosing cleaning agents which overcome the above-mentioned problems.
  • the dosing container for cleaning agent can be used in a domestic appliance and has a plurality of chambers in which individual preparations can be stored separately. Between the chambers, a penetrable separation is arranged in each case, which is impenetrable in the storage state of the metering container for the preparations and in the use state of the metering container for the preparations is penetrable.
  • the metering container according to the invention has a plurality of chambers which are separated from one another in the storage state of the metering container, the metering container can accommodate a plurality of preparations.
  • various detergent components in the immediate vicinity longer storable and compatible with each other, and can still be pre-portioned in a single metering container anyway, which greatly simplifies handling.
  • the individual preparations in the use state of the dosing container can already mix in this dosing container and are first added together in the washing process in order to avoid high local concentrations of, for example, individual detergent components on the laundry, as a result of which they are damaged can.
  • a complete mixing and connection of individual detergent components together already takes place in the metering container itself - ie in good time before the detergent is added to the washing process.
  • the metering container is preferably used in an existing dosing device on the household appliance - for example, used as detergent capsule in a dispenser of a washing machine.
  • the preparations in the various chambers can be formed, for example, on the one hand by various components of a multi-component detergent (modular detergent), which are to be mixed before their flushing.
  • the preparations can also be formed by various cleaning products, which are to be supplied to the washing process with a time delay.
  • the individual preparations are after filling the dosing first in each case in a chamber, the chambers are separated from each other by separations, so that the preparations can not mix with each other. In this storage condition, the separations for the preparations are impenetrable.
  • the dosing container is in its storage condition after being filled and during storage and transport.
  • the use state begins, as it were, when a separation becomes permeable, thereby making it possible for a preparation to transfer from one to the other chamber and, if necessary, to mix with another preparation.
  • the mechanism which makes the separation penetrable is arbitrary.
  • At least one separation is at least partially water-soluble. This water-soluble separation is impenetrable in the storage state for the preparations. At the beginning of the state of use, water is flushed into at least one of the chambers.
  • the water mixes on the one hand with the preparation contained therein. On the other hand, the water comes into contact with the water-soluble separation and dissolves it. As a result, it is then penetrable for the preparations.
  • the material of the separation is not significantly soluble by the substances from the preparation, but only by water.
  • the dissolution behavior can be controlled in terms of time, for example, by designing the thickness, the amount of material and by adjusting the solubility of the material.
  • the dosing container furthermore has a penetration device which, when actuated, penetrates at least one partition.
  • the mechanism or manner of penetration is basically arbitrary.
  • the penetrating device can be actuated by means of mechanical energy - that is, it is virtually pressed in.
  • mechanical energy for example, a punch, a spring, a swelling sponge or a wax engine can be used.
  • a wax engine is also activated by water. Upon contact with water, a corresponding component changes its volume and is thus able to directly or indirectly contact a partition and penetrate it.
  • the energy arises when the metering container is used in a household appliance.
  • the penetrating device is actuated by mechanical energy, which is taken from the insertion of the dosing into the household appliance. If, for example, the dosing container is pushed into a dispenser box of a washing machine, then energy can be taken from this printing process. The same applies to the printing process in which the Ein Hamptonkasten is inserted with inserted Dosier alternnis in the washing machine.
  • the penetration device according to the invention by means of electrical energy can be actuated.
  • the exact interaction and operation of the penetration device based on electrical energy is basically arbitrary.
  • At least one separation has an electrical resistance. The electrical resistance then heats when exposed to voltage, the appropriate separation and melts them through, so that it becomes penetrable.
  • the resistors can be printed, for example, on the separation as a printed conductive layer, the contacts are then contacted when inserted into the household appliance with this.
  • the penetration device can be actuated by means of optical energy.
  • optical energy can be generated for example by a laser, which is directed to the separation.
  • a separation is first of all opened in a first step, so that the preparations can mix with one another, and then in a second step the mixtures mixed with one another are fed together to the washing process.
  • a preparation from a first chamber of the dosing supplied to the washing process first in a first step, a preparation from a first chamber of the dosing supplied to the washing process, and then in a second step, the separation between the first and a open second chamber, so that the preparation can pass from the second chamber into the first chamber and can be supplied from there in a subsequent third step the washing process.
  • the dosing container requires only a single outlet for the preparations, which can be passed by all preparations in all chambers gradually, without the preparations can mix beforehand.
  • the dosing container can be produced particularly cheaply as a disposable item.
  • This Ein Albanyart is particularly advantageous for flushing of various detergents or detergent components that require no direct chemical reaction with each other, but should be flushed into the washing process with a time lag.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cross section through a first embodiment of a dosing container 1 when dosing according to a first method.
  • the metering container 1 comprises a centrally arranged siphon assembly 2 and a first concentrically arranged to the siphon assembly 2 first chamber 3. Furthermore, the metering container 1 comprises a peripheral arranged second chamber 4 and arranged on the edge third chamber. 5
  • the first chamber 3 communicates with the siphon assembly 2 and can be emptied therefrom.
  • a partition 6 is arranged in each case, which are each formed in sections by a PVA layer 7.
  • This PVA layer 7 is water soluble and dissolves after contact with water, whereby the partitions 6 between the chambers 3, 4, 5 are penetrable.
  • the dissolution time can be influenced.
  • the contents of the second chamber 4 and the third chamber 5 reach after dissolution of the PVA layers 7 in the first chamber. 3
  • FIG. 1 shows the process time at which the mixture was so far filled with water that it is emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows a cross section through a second embodiment of a dosing container 1 when dosing according to a second method.
  • the metering container 1 in this embodiment comprises a siphon assembly 2 and a first chamber 3, which expands around a second chamber 4 around.
  • the partition 6 between the two chambers comprises a water-soluble PVA layer 7.
  • the detergent tab 8 dissolves in this water. After triggering the detergent tab 8, the water level is increased until the first chamber 3 is emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2.
  • the PVA layer 7 is designed so that it does not dissolve completely during this time and thus the separation 6 remains impermeable as long as possible.
  • the content originating from the second chamber 4 is also emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2 in a subsequent method step.
  • the metering container 1 of this embodiment can also be used in such a way that first a dissolution of the PVA layer 7 is effected via a Wasserein réelleung in the first chamber 3 and / or the second chamber 4 without triggering the Saugheber complexes. After mixing the contents of the first chamber 3 and second chamber 4, the water level is increased until emptying takes place by means of the siphon assembly 2.
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a dosing 1.
  • the separation 6 separates the chambers from each other.
  • two piercing mandrels 9 are arranged on the dosing 1, that they with actuation pierce the top of the separation 6 can.
  • the actuation takes place here via two extensions 10 in a flap of the Ein Hamptonkastens the washing machine.
  • the extensions 10 When closing the flap, the extensions 10 press the piercing spikes 9 in the direction of the partition 6, as a result of which they are punctured in the sequence.
  • FIG. 4 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a metering container 1.
  • a Saugheberhütchen 11 is connected to the metering container 1 via a predetermined breaking point 12.
  • the predetermined breaking point 12 is separated by the insertion and between Saugheberhütchen 11 and the bottom of Dosier mattersnisses 1 creates a distance through which the contents of the Dosier mattersnisses 1 can empty at the onset of Saugheber complexes.
  • the predetermined breaking point 12 is formed in this embodiment as part of the separation 6 between two chambers of the dosing container 1. Upon separation of the predetermined breaking point 6, consequently, a connection between the chambers is produced simultaneously through the partition 6.
  • the separation 6 is characterized so that in other words penetrable.
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a metering container 1.
  • the metering container 1 comprises a wax motor 13, which changes its volume under water, so in other words increases or decreases.
  • a puncture spike 9 is attached to the wax motor 13 in such a way that its tip pierces the partition 6 when the wax motor 13 expands, thereby connecting the two adjacent chambers.
  • a temporal influence on the change in volume of the wax motor 13 is possible via material selection and volume selection of the wax motor 13.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Dosierbehältnis für Reinigungsmittel, wobei das Dosierbehältnis in ein Haushaltsgerät einsetzbar ist und mehrere Kammern aufweist, in welchen einzelne Zubereitungen separat bevorratbar sind. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung Verfahren zur Dosierung von Reinigungsmittel in einem Haushaltgerät mit diesem Dosierbehältnis.The invention relates to a metering container for cleaning agents, wherein the metering container can be used in a household appliance and has a plurality of chambers in which individual preparations can be stored separately. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for dosing detergent in a household appliance with this dosing.

Die EP 2 365 120 A1 beschreibt einen Kapselbecher zum Einsatz in einen Spülkasten einer Waschmaschine, welcher ein portioniertes Behandlungsmittel bevorratet und über eine am Boden angeordnete Entnahmeeinrichtung in die Waschmaschine abgibt. Der Kapselbecher weist lediglich eine einzige Kammer auf. Sämtliche Komponenten des Behandlungsmittels befinden sich vermischt in dieser einen Kammer.The EP 2 365 120 A1 describes a capsule cup for use in a cistern of a washing machine, which stores a portioned treatment agent and emits via a arranged at the bottom removal device in the washing machine. The capsule cup has only a single chamber. All components of the treatment agent are mixed in this one chamber.

Nachteilig an diesem Kapselbecher ist es, dass er lediglich zur Aufnahme einer einzigen Waschmittelkomponente geeignet ist. Verschiedene Waschmittelkomponenten, die nach ihrer Zusammenführung nicht lange lagerfähig und miteinander verträglich sind, können in diesem Kapselbecher nicht separat vorgehalten werden. Chemische Komponenten, die miteinander reagieren, müssen nämlich zur Erhaltung der Eigenschaften des Waschmittels bzw. zur Gewährleistung einer sicheren Lagerung bis zur Verwendung getrennt bleiben.A disadvantage of this capsule cup is that it is only suitable for receiving a single detergent component. Various detergent components that are not storable for long after their combination and compatible with each other, can not be kept separately in this capsule cup. That is, chemical components that react with each other must remain separate to maintain the properties of the detergent or to ensure safe storage until use.

Die DE 10 2010 027 991 A1 beschreibt eine feste Dosiervorrichtung für die Dosierung verschiedener separater Komponenten eines Waschmittels, wobei die verschiedenen Komponenten in verschiedenen Kammern bevorratet werden. Die Kammern sind nicht miteinander verbindbar und bei der Dosiervorrichtung handelt es sich nicht um einen hygienischen Einwegbehälter.The DE 10 2010 027 991 A1 describes a solid dosing device for the dosing of various separate components of a detergent, wherein the various components are stored in different chambers. The chambers are not connectable and the dosing device is not a hygienic disposable container.

Nachteilig an dieser Dosiervorrichtung ist es, dass es einerseits durch die Zudosierung der einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten direkt in den Waschprozess zu hohen lokalen Konzentrationen der einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten auf der Wäsche kommt, wodurch diese beschädigt werden kann. Die chemische Reaktion der einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten miteinander tritt erst am Ort der Wäsche ein. Eine vollständige Vermischung und Verbindung der Waschmittelkomponenten miteinander erfolgt nicht rechtzeitig bevor das Waschmittel dem Waschprozess zugeführt wird. Andererseits ist diese Dosiervorrichtung fest installiert und wird immer wieder verwendet. Daher ist eine wiederkehrende, umständliche Reinigung der einzelnen Kammern unumgänglich.A disadvantage of this metering device is that, on the one hand, due to the metered addition of the individual detergent components directly into the washing process, high local concentrations of the individual detergent components on the laundry occur, as a result of which they can be damaged. The chemical reaction of the individual detergent components together occurs only at the location of the laundry. Complete mixing and connection of the detergent components with each other does not take place in good time before the detergent is added to the washing process. On the other hand, this metering device is permanently installed and used again and again. Therefore, a recurrent, cumbersome cleaning of the individual chambers is essential.

Die EP 0 281 913 A2 beschreibt einen Einsatz für den Einspülkasten. Der Einsatz hat jedoch nur eine Kammer zur Aufnahme eines einzigen Reinigungsmittels. Eine Vermischung einzelne Komponenten innerhalb des Einsatzes vor der Zuführung zum Waschprozess ist also nicht möglich.The EP 0 281 913 A2 describes an insert for the Einspülkasten. However, the insert has only one chamber for receiving a single cleaning agent. A mixture individual components within the insert before feeding to the washing process is therefore not possible.

Die WO 2012/104610 beschreibt zwar ein Dosierbehältnis mit durchdringbaren Kammerwänden. Allerdings sind die Kammerwände wasserlöslich ausgebildet und werden nicht durch zusätzliche Mittel durchdrungen.The WO 2012/104610 Although describes a Dosierbehältnis with penetrable chamber walls. However, the chamber walls are water soluble and are not penetrated by additional means.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, ein neues Dosierbehältnis für Reinigungsmittel und neue Verfahren zur Dosierung von Reinigungsmittel vorzuschlagen, welche die oben erwähnten Probleme überwinden.The object of the present invention is therefore to propose a new dosing container for cleaning agents and new methods for dosing cleaning agents which overcome the above-mentioned problems.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch ein Dosierbehältnis mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 und durch Verfahren mit den Merkmalen der Patentansprüche 9 und 10 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den jeweiligen Unteransprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a metering container having the features of patent claim 1 and by methods having the features of patent claims 9 and 10. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the respective dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das Dosierbehältnis für Reinigungsmittel in ein Haushaltgerät einsetzbar und weist mehrere Kammern auf, in welchen einzelne Zubereitungen separat bevorratbar sind. Zwischen den Kammern ist jeweils eine durchdringbare Abtrennung angeordnet, welche im Lagerzustand des Dosierbehältnisses für die Zubereitungen undurchdringbar ist und im Verwendungszustand des Dosierbehältnisses für die Zubereitungen durchdringbar ist.According to the invention, the dosing container for cleaning agent can be used in a domestic appliance and has a plurality of chambers in which individual preparations can be stored separately. Between the chambers, a penetrable separation is arranged in each case, which is impenetrable in the storage state of the metering container for the preparations and in the use state of the metering container for the preparations is penetrable.

Dadurch, dass der erfindungsgemäße Dosierbehälter mehrere Kammern aufweist, die im Lagerzustand des Dosierbehältnisses voneinander getrennt sind, kann der Dosierbehälter mehrere Zubereitungen aufnehmen. Dadurch sind beispielsweise auch verschiedene Waschmittelkomponenten, in unmittelbarer Nähe länger lagerfähig und miteinander verträglich, und können so trotzdem vorportioniert in einem einzigen Dosierbehälter vorgehalten werden, was die Handhabung bedeutend vereinfacht.Because the metering container according to the invention has a plurality of chambers which are separated from one another in the storage state of the metering container, the metering container can accommodate a plurality of preparations. As a result, for example, various detergent components, in the immediate vicinity longer storable and compatible with each other, and can still be pre-portioned in a single metering container anyway, which greatly simplifies handling.

Des Weiteren können sich bei diesem Dosierbehältnis aufgrund der Durchdringbarkeit der Abtrennung die einzelnen Zubereitungen im Verwendungszustand des Dosierbehältnisses bereits in diesem vermischen und werden erst zusammen in den Waschprozess gegeben, um hohe lokale Konzentrationen von beispielsweise einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten auf der Wäsche zu vermeiden, wodurch diese beschädigt werden kann. Eine vollständige Vermischung und Verbindung von einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten miteinander erfolgt bereits im Dosierbehältnis selbst - also rechtzeitig bevor das Waschmittel dem Waschprozess zugeführt wird.Furthermore, due to the penetrability of the separation, the individual preparations in the use state of the dosing container can already mix in this dosing container and are first added together in the washing process in order to avoid high local concentrations of, for example, individual detergent components on the laundry, as a result of which they are damaged can. A complete mixing and connection of individual detergent components together already takes place in the metering container itself - ie in good time before the detergent is added to the washing process.

Des Weiteren ist dieses Dosierbehältnis einzeln handhabbar. Sie kann nach Gebrauch entsorgt werden. Es ist keine Reinigung erforderlich.Furthermore, this dosing is handled individually. It can be disposed of after use. There is no cleaning required.

Das Dosierbehältnis ist vorzugsweise in eine am Haushaltgerät vorhandene Dosiervorrichtung einsetzbar - zum Beispiel als Waschmittelkapsel in einen Einspülkasten einer Waschmaschine einsetzbar.The metering container is preferably used in an existing dosing device on the household appliance - for example, used as detergent capsule in a dispenser of a washing machine.

Die Zubereitungen in den verschiedenen Kammern können beispielsweise einerseits durch verschiedene Komponenten eines Mehrkomponenten-Waschmittels (Baukasten-Waschmittel) gebildet werden, welche vor ihrer Einspülung vermischt werden sollen. Andererseits können die Zubereitungen aber auch durch verschiedene Reinigungsprodukte gebildet werden, welche zeitversetzt dem Waschprozess zugeführt werden sollen.The preparations in the various chambers can be formed, for example, on the one hand by various components of a multi-component detergent (modular detergent), which are to be mixed before their flushing. On the other hand, the preparations can also be formed by various cleaning products, which are to be supplied to the washing process with a time delay.

Besondere Vorteile bietet eine getrennte Bevorratung beispielsweise folgender Zubereitungskombinationen:

  • â–ª Alkalischer Reiniger und gekapseltem Enzym
  • â–ª Colorwaschmittel und Booster
  • â–ª Waschmittel und Imprägnierer/Weichspüler/Hygienespüler
  • â–ª Waschmittel und Bleiche
Special advantages are provided by a separate storage, for example, of the following preparation combinations:
  • â–ª Alkaline cleaner and encapsulated enzyme
  • â–ª Color detergent and booster
  • â–ª Detergent and impregnator / softener / hygiene rinse
  • â–ª detergent and bleach

Die einzelnen Zubereitungen befinden sich nach Befüllung des Dosierbehältnisses zunächst in jeweils einer Kammer, wobei die Kammern voneinander durch Abtrennungen separiert sind, sodass die Zubereitungen sich nicht miteinander vermischen können. In diesem Lagerzustand sind die Abtrennungen für die Zubereitungen undurchdringbar.The individual preparations are after filling the dosing first in each case in a chamber, the chambers are separated from each other by separations, so that the preparations can not mix with each other. In this storage condition, the separations for the preparations are impenetrable.

Das Dosierbehältnis befindet sich nach seiner Befüllung und während der Lagerung sowie des Transportes im Lagerzustand. Der Verwendungszustand beginnt quasi dann, wenn eine Abtrennung durchdringbar wird und es dadurch einer Zubereitung möglich wird, von einer in die andere Kammer überzutreten und sich ggf. mit einer anderen Zubereitung zu vermischen.The dosing container is in its storage condition after being filled and during storage and transport. The use state begins, as it were, when a separation becomes permeable, thereby making it possible for a preparation to transfer from one to the other chamber and, if necessary, to mix with another preparation.

Grundsätzlich ist der Mechanismus, welcher die Abtrennung durchdringbar werden lässt, beliebig.Basically, the mechanism which makes the separation penetrable is arbitrary.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist zumindest eine Abtrennung zumindest abschnittsweise wasserlöslich ausgebildet. Diese wasserlösliche Abtrennung ist im Lagerzustand für die Zubereitungen undurchdringbar. Zu Beginn des Verwendungszustandes wird zumindest in eine der Kammern Wasser eingespült.According to an advantageous embodiment, at least one separation is at least partially water-soluble. This water-soluble separation is impenetrable in the storage state for the preparations. At the beginning of the state of use, water is flushed into at least one of the chambers.

Das Wasser vermischt sich einerseits mit der darin befindlichen Zubereitung. Andererseits kommt das Wasser mit der wasserlöslichen Abtrennung in Kontakt und löst diese auf. Dadurch wird sie dann auch für die Zubereitungen durchdringbar. Dabei ist das Material der Abtrennung nicht nennenswert durch die Stoffe aus der Zubereitung löslich, sondern nur durch Wasser.The water mixes on the one hand with the preparation contained therein. On the other hand, the water comes into contact with the water-soluble separation and dissolves it. As a result, it is then penetrable for the preparations. The material of the separation is not significantly soluble by the substances from the preparation, but only by water.

Als derartiges Material für die Abtrennung kommt beispielsweise Wirbelschichtmaterial in Frage. Des Weiteren eignen sich dazu auch Coatings aus Tensiden, Wachsen, Soda, Zucker oder auch Polymeren. Eudragit-Lacke sind bei bestimmten pH-Werten wasserlöslich und bieten dadurch noch einen weiteren Einstellparameter zur Auflösung. Darüber hinaus eignen sich auch PVA(Poly-Vinyl-Alkohol)-Folie und Gelatine für das Material einer wasserlöslichen Abtrennung.As such material for the separation, for example, fluidized bed material comes into question. Furthermore, coatings of surfactants, waxes, soda, sugar or even polymers are suitable for this purpose. Eudragit varnishes are water-soluble at certain pH levels and thus offer yet another setting parameter for dissolution. In addition, PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) film and gelatin are also suitable for the material of water-soluble separation.

Das Auflöseverhalten kann zeitlich beispielsweise gesteuert werden durch Auslegung der Dicke, der Materialmenge sowie durch Einstellung der Löslichkeit des Materials.The dissolution behavior can be controlled in terms of time, for example, by designing the thickness, the amount of material and by adjusting the solubility of the material.

Bei Nutzung von PVA-Folien kann die Auslegung auf eine bestimmte Auflösungszeit z. B. durch den Anteil an Polyvinylacetaten, deren Anordnung oder Wärmebehandlung sowie durch die Foliendicke erfolgen.When using PVA films, the interpretation of a certain dissolution time z. B. by the proportion of polyvinyl acetates, their arrangement or heat treatment and by the film thickness.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Dosierbehältnis weiterhin eine Durchdringungseinrichtung auf, welche bei Betätigung zumindest eine Abtrennung durchdringt.According to the invention, the dosing container furthermore has a penetration device which, when actuated, penetrates at least one partition.

Der Mechanismus bzw. die Art und Weise der Durchdringung ist grundsätzlich beliebig.The mechanism or manner of penetration is basically arbitrary.

Gemäß einer nicht beanspruchten Ausführungsform ist die Durchdringungseinrichtung vermittels mechanischer Energie betätigbar - wird also quasi eingedrückt. Es kann beispielsweise eine Stanze, eine Feder, ein Quellschwamm oder ein Wachsmotor zum Einsatz kommen. Ein Wachsmotor wird ebenfalls durch Wasser aktiviert. Bei Wasserkontakt verändert ein entsprechendes Bauteil sein Volumen und ist so in der Lage, mittelbar oder unmittelbar eine Abtrennung zu kontaktieren und diese zu durchdringen.According to an embodiment not claimed, the penetrating device can be actuated by means of mechanical energy - that is, it is virtually pressed in. For example, a punch, a spring, a swelling sponge or a wax engine can be used. A wax engine is also activated by water. Upon contact with water, a corresponding component changes its volume and is thus able to directly or indirectly contact a partition and penetrate it.

Gemäß einer weiteren nicht beanspruchten Ausführungsform entsteht die Energie, wenn das Dosierbehältnis in ein Haushaltsgerät eingesetzt wird. Mit anderen Worten wird also die Durchdringungseinrichtung durch mechanische Energie betätigt, die dem Einsetzvorgang des Dosierbehältnisses in das Haushaltgerät entnommen wird. Wenn beispielsweise das Dosierbehältnis in einen Einspülkasten einer Waschmaschine hineingedückt wird, dann kann diesem Druckvorgang Energie entnommen werden. Gleiches gilt für den Druckvorgang, bei welchem der Einspülkasten mit eingesetztem Dosierbehältnis in die Waschmaschine eingeschoben wird.According to a further embodiment not claimed, the energy arises when the metering container is used in a household appliance. In other words, therefore, the penetrating device is actuated by mechanical energy, which is taken from the insertion of the dosing into the household appliance. If, for example, the dosing container is pushed into a dispenser box of a washing machine, then energy can be taken from this printing process. The same applies to the printing process in which the Einspülkasten is inserted with inserted Dosierbehältnis in the washing machine.

Weiterhin ist die Durchdringungseinrichtung erfindungsgemäß vermittels elektrischer Energie betätigbar.Furthermore, the penetration device according to the invention by means of electrical energy can be actuated.

Die genaue Wechselwirkung und Funktionsweise der Durchdringungseinrichtung basierend auf elektrischer Energie ist grundsätzlich beliebig.The exact interaction and operation of the penetration device based on electrical energy is basically arbitrary.

Weiterhin weist zumindest eine Abtrennung erfindungsgemäß einen elektrischen Widerstand auf. Der elektrische Widerstand beheizt dann bei Beaufschlagung mit Spannung die entsprechende Abtrennung und schmilzt diese quasi durch, wodurch sie durchdringbar wird.Furthermore, according to the invention, at least one separation has an electrical resistance. The electrical resistance then heats when exposed to voltage, the appropriate separation and melts them through, so that it becomes penetrable.

Die Widerstände können beispielsweise auf die Abtrennung als aufgedruckte leitfähige Schicht aufgedruckt werden, deren Kontakte dann beim Einsetzen in das Haushaltgerät mit diesem kontaktiert werden.The resistors can be printed, for example, on the separation as a printed conductive layer, the contacts are then contacted when inserted into the household appliance with this.

Gemäß einer weiteren nicht beanspruchten Ausführungsform ist die Durchdringungseinrichtung vermittels optischer Energie betätigbar.According to a further embodiment not claimed, the penetration device can be actuated by means of optical energy.

Die genaue Wechselwirkung und Funktionsweise der Durchdringungseinrichtung basierend auf optischer Energie ist grundsätzlich beliebig. Die optische Energie kann beispielsweise durch einen Laser generiert werden, welcher auf die Abtrennung gerichtet ist.The exact interaction and operation of the penetrating device based on optical energy is basically arbitrary. The optical energy can be generated for example by a laser, which is directed to the separation.

Weiterhin wird beim erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren zur Dosierung von Reinigungsmittel in einem Haushaltgerät mit einem wie oben beschriebenen Dosierbehältnis zunächst in einem ersten Schritt eine Abtrennung geöffnet, sodass sich die Zubereitungen miteinander vermischen können, und danach in einem zweiten Schritt die miteinander vermischten Zubereitungen dem Waschprozess zusammen zugeführt.Furthermore, in the method according to the invention for dosing cleaning agent in a domestic appliance with a dosing container as described above, a separation is first of all opened in a first step, so that the preparations can mix with one another, and then in a second step the mixtures mixed with one another are fed together to the washing process.

Dadurch dass die zuvor getrennten Zubereitungen sich bereits im Dosierbehältnis vermischen können, reagieren und vermischen sich einzelne Waschmittelkomponenten bereits vor dem Waschprozess und hohe lokale Konzentrationen der einzelnen Waschmittelkomponenten auf der Wäsche können vermieden werden. Darüber hinaus sind die vermischten Waschmittelkomponenten dann noch mit dem Einspülwasser verdünnt.Because the previously separate preparations can already mix in the dosing container, individual detergent components react and mix even before the washing process and high local concentrations of the individual detergent components on the laundry can be avoided. In addition, the mixed detergent components are then diluted with the Einspülwasser.

Weiterhin wird bei einem weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren zur Dosierung von Reinigungsmittel in einem Haushaltgerät mit einem wie oben beschriebenen Dosierbehältnis zunächst in einem ersten Schritt eine Zubereitung aus einer ersten Kammer des Dosierbehältnisses dem Waschprozess zugeführt, und danach in einem zweiten Schritt die Abtrennung zwischen der ersten und einer zweiten Kammer geöffnet , sodass die Zubereitung aus der zweiten Kammer in die erste Kammer gelangen kann und von dort in einem nachfolgenden, dritten Schritt dem Waschprozess zugeführt werden kann.Furthermore, in a further inventive method for dosing detergent in a household appliance with a dosing container as described above, first in a first step, a preparation from a first chamber of the dosing supplied to the washing process, and then in a second step, the separation between the first and a open second chamber, so that the preparation can pass from the second chamber into the first chamber and can be supplied from there in a subsequent third step the washing process.

Dadurch benötigt das Dosierbehältnis lediglich einen einzigen Auslass für die Zubereitungen, welcher von allen Zubereitungen in allen Kammern nach und nach passiert werden kann, ohne dass sich die Zubereitungen zuvor vermischen können. Dadurch wird das Dosierbehältnis als Einwegartikel besonders günstig herstellbar.As a result, the dosing container requires only a single outlet for the preparations, which can be passed by all preparations in all chambers gradually, without the preparations can mix beforehand. As a result, the dosing container can be produced particularly cheaply as a disposable item.

Diese Einspülart ist besonders vorteilhaft zur Einspülung von verschiedenen Reinigungsmitteln oder Waschmittelkomponenten, welche keiner direkten chemischen Reaktion miteinander bedürfen, sondern mit zeitlichem Versatz in den Waschprozess eingespült werden sollen.This Einspülart is particularly advantageous for flushing of various detergents or detergent components that require no direct chemical reaction with each other, but should be flushed into the washing process with a time lag.

Mehrere Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und werden nachfolgend beispielhaft beschrieben. Es zeigt

Figur 1
einen Querschnitt durch eine erste Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses bei Dosierung gemäß einem ersten Verfahren;
Figur 2
einen Querschnitt durch eine zweite Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses bei Dosierung gemäß einem zweiten Verfahren;
Figur 3
einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses;
Figur 4
einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses und
Figur 5
einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses.
Several embodiments of the invention are shown purely schematically in the drawings and are described below by way of example. It shows
FIG. 1
a cross section through a first embodiment of a dosing container when dosing according to a first method;
FIG. 2
a cross section through a second embodiment of a dosing container when dosing according to a second method;
FIG. 3
a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a Dosierbehältnisses;
FIG. 4
a cross-section through an unclaimed embodiment of a Dosierbehältnisses and
FIG. 5
a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a Dosierbehältnisses.

Figur 1 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine erste Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses 1 bei Dosierung gemäß einem ersten Verfahren. Das Dosierbehältnis 1 umfasst eine zentrisch angeordnete Saugheberanordnung 2 sowie eine erste konzentrisch zur Saugheberanordnung 2 angeordnete erste Kammer 3. Des Weiteren umfasst das Dosierbehältnis 1 eine randseitig angeordnete zweite Kammer 4 und randseitig angeordnete dritte Kammer 5. FIG. 1 shows a cross section through a first embodiment of a dosing container 1 when dosing according to a first method. The metering container 1 comprises a centrally arranged siphon assembly 2 and a first concentrically arranged to the siphon assembly 2 first chamber 3. Furthermore, the metering container 1 comprises a peripheral arranged second chamber 4 and arranged on the edge third chamber. 5

Die erste Kammer 3 steht mit der Saugheberanordnung 2 in Verbindung und ist darüber entleerbar.The first chamber 3 communicates with the siphon assembly 2 and can be emptied therefrom.

Zwischen der ersten Kammer 3 und der zweiten Kammer 4 sowie zwischen der ersten Kammer 3 und der dritten Kammer 5 ist jeweils eine Abtrennung 6 angeordnet, welche jeweils abschnittsweise durch eine PVA-Schicht 7 gebildet werden.Between the first chamber 3 and the second chamber 4 and between the first chamber 3 and the third chamber 5, a partition 6 is arranged in each case, which are each formed in sections by a PVA layer 7.

Diese PVA-Schicht 7 ist wasserlöslich und löst sich nach Berührung durch Wasser auf, wodurch die Abtrennungen 6 zwischen den Kammern 3, 4, 5 durchdringbar werden. Über die Auslegung der PVA-Schicht 7 bzgl. ihrer Dicke, Zusammensetzung (Anteil an Polyvenylacetaten), Anordnung oder Wärmebehandlung kann deren Auflösungszeit beeinflusst werden.This PVA layer 7 is water soluble and dissolves after contact with water, whereby the partitions 6 between the chambers 3, 4, 5 are penetrable. About the design of the PVA layer 7 in terms of their thickness, composition (proportion of Polyvenylacetaten), arrangement or heat treatment, the dissolution time can be influenced.

Vor dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Verfahrenszeitpunkt wurde bereits die erste Kammer 3 vermittels der Saugheberanordnung 2 entleert. Nach Entleerung ist in der Kammer 3 ein Wasserstand verblieben, um die PVA-Schichten 7 aufzulösen. Dieser Auflösewasserstand bleibt unterhalb des Niveaus der Saugheberanordnung 2, um keine Entleerung zu bewirken.Before the in FIG. 1 As shown process time already the first chamber 3 was emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2. After emptying is in the chamber 3 a Water level remained to dissolve the PVA layers 7. This dissolving water level remains below the level of the siphon assembly 2 so as not to cause emptying.

Die Inhalte der zweiten Kammer 4 und der dritten Kammer 5 gelangen nach Auflösung der PVA-Schichten 7 in die erste Kammer 3.The contents of the second chamber 4 and the third chamber 5 reach after dissolution of the PVA layers 7 in the first chamber. 3

Figur 1 zeigt den Verfahrenszeitpunkt, bei welchem das Gemisch soweit mit Wasser aufgefüllt wurde, dass es vermittels der Saugheberanordnung 2 entleert wird. FIG. 1 shows the process time at which the mixture was so far filled with water that it is emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2.

Figur 2 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine zweite Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses 1 bei Dosierung gemäß einem zweiten Verfahren. Das Dosierbehältnis 1 umfasst in dieser Ausführungsform eine Saugheberanordnung 2 und eine erste Kammer 3, welche sich um eine zweite Kammer 4 herum ausdehnt. Die Abtrennung 6 zwischen den zwei Kammern umfasst eine wasserlösliche PVA-Schicht 7. FIG. 2 shows a cross section through a second embodiment of a dosing container 1 when dosing according to a second method. The metering container 1 in this embodiment comprises a siphon assembly 2 and a first chamber 3, which expands around a second chamber 4 around. The partition 6 between the two chambers comprises a water-soluble PVA layer 7.

Nach Einleitung von einem Wasserstand, welcher zunächst unterhalb des Niveaus der Saugheberanordnung 2 bleibt, löst sich zunächst der Waschmittel-Tab 8 in diesem Wasser auf. Nach Auslösung des Waschmittel-Tabs 8 wird der Wasserstand so lange erhöht bis die erste Kammer 3 vermittels der Saugheberanordnung 2 entleert wird. Die PVA-Schicht 7 ist so ausgelegt, dass sie sich während dieser Zeit noch nicht vollständig auflöst und die Abtrennung 6 somit solange undurchdringbar bleibt.After initiation of a water level, which initially remains below the level of the siphon assembly 2, first the detergent tab 8 dissolves in this water. After triggering the detergent tab 8, the water level is increased until the first chamber 3 is emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2. The PVA layer 7 is designed so that it does not dissolve completely during this time and thus the separation 6 remains impermeable as long as possible.

Nach Entleerung der ersten Kammer 3 verbleibt ein Auflösewasserstand in dieser Kammer, um die PVA-Schicht 7 aufzulösen. Dieser Auflösewasserstand bleibt unterhalb des Niveaus der Saugheberanordnung 2, um keine Entleerung zu bewirken. Nach Auflösung der PVA-Schicht 7 gelangt der Inhalt der zweiten Kammer 4 durch die offene Stelle in der Abtrennung 6, an welcher sich zuvor die PVA-Schicht 7 befunden hatte, in die erste Kammer 3.After emptying the first chamber 3, a dissolving water level remains in this chamber to dissolve the PVA layer 7. This dissolving water level remains below the level of the siphon assembly 2 so as not to cause emptying. After dissolution of the PVA layer 7, the contents of the second chamber 4 pass through the open location in the partition 6, at which the PVA layer 7 was previously located, into the first chamber 3.

Von dort wird in einem nachfolgenden Verfahrensschritt dann der aus der zweiten Kammer 4 stammende Inhalt ebenfalls vermittels der Saugheberanordnung 2 entleert.From there, the content originating from the second chamber 4 is also emptied by means of the siphon assembly 2 in a subsequent method step.

Das Dosierbehältnis 1 dieser Ausführungsform kann ebenfalls derart genutzt werden, dass zunächst über eine Wassereinspülung in die erste Kammer 3 und/oder die zweite Kammer 4 eine Auflösung der PVA-Schicht 7 bewirkt wird ohne Auslösung des Saughebereffektes. Nach Vermischung der Inhalte der ersten Kammer 3 und zweiten Kammer 4 wird der Wasserstand solange erhöht bis eine Entleerung vermittels der Saugheberanordnung 2 erfolgt.The metering container 1 of this embodiment can also be used in such a way that first a dissolution of the PVA layer 7 is effected via a Wassereinspülung in the first chamber 3 and / or the second chamber 4 without triggering the Saughebereffektes. After mixing the contents of the first chamber 3 and second chamber 4, the water level is increased until emptying takes place by means of the siphon assembly 2.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses 1. Die Abtrennung 6 trennt die Kammern voneinander ab. Weiterhin sind zwei Durchstechdorne 9 so am Dosierbehältnis 1angeordnet, dass sie bei Betätigung mit ihrer Spitze die Abtrennung 6 durchstechen können. Die Betätigung erfolgt hier über zwei Fortsätze 10 in einer Klappe des Einspülkastens der Waschmaschine. FIG. 3 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a dosing 1. The separation 6 separates the chambers from each other. Furthermore, two piercing mandrels 9 are arranged on the dosing 1, that they with actuation pierce the top of the separation 6 can. The actuation takes place here via two extensions 10 in a flap of the Einspülkastens the washing machine.

Beim Schließen der Klappe drücken die Fortsätze 10 die Durchstechdornen 9 in Richtung der Abtrennung 6, wodurch diese in der Folge durchstochen wird.When closing the flap, the extensions 10 press the piercing spikes 9 in the direction of the partition 6, as a result of which they are punctured in the sequence.

Figur 4 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses 1. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist über eine Sollbruchstelle 12 ein Saugheberhütchen 11 mit dem Dosierbehältnis 1 verbunden. Beim Einsetzen des Dosierbehältnisses 1 beispielsweise in einen Einspülkasten einer Waschmaschine wird die Sollbruchstelle 12 durch den Einsetzdruck getrennt und zwischen Saugheberhütchen 11 und dem Boden des Dosierbehältnisses 1 entsteht ein Abstand, durch welchen hindurch sich der Inhalt des Dosierbehältnisses 1 bei Einsetzen des Saughebereffektes entleeren kann. FIG. 4 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a metering container 1. In this embodiment, a Saugheberhütchen 11 is connected to the metering container 1 via a predetermined breaking point 12. When inserting the dosing 1, for example, in a dispenser of a washing machine, the predetermined breaking point 12 is separated by the insertion and between Saugheberhütchen 11 and the bottom of Dosierbehältnisses 1 creates a distance through which the contents of the Dosierbehältnisses 1 can empty at the onset of Saughebereffektes.

Die Sollbruchstelle 12 ist bei dieser Ausführungsform als Bestandteil der Abtrennung 6 zwischen zwei Kammern des Dosierbehältnisses 1 ausgebildet. Bei Auftrennung der Sollbruchstelle 6 wird folglich simultan durch die Abtrennung 6 hindurch eine Verbindung zwischen den Kammern hergestellt. Die Abtrennung 6 wird dadurch also mit anderen Worten durchdringbar.The predetermined breaking point 12 is formed in this embodiment as part of the separation 6 between two chambers of the dosing container 1. Upon separation of the predetermined breaking point 6, consequently, a connection between the chambers is produced simultaneously through the partition 6. The separation 6 is characterized so that in other words penetrable.

Figur 5 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine nicht beanspruchte Ausführungsform eines Dosierbehältnisses 1. Bei dieser Ausführungsform umfasst das Dosierbehältnis 1 einen Wachsmotor 13, welcher unter Wassereinwirkung sein Volumen verändert, sich also mit anderen Worten vergrößert oder verkleinert. Am Wachsmotor 13 ist ein Durchstechdorn 9 derart befestigt, dass seine Spitze bei Ausdehnung des Wachsmotors 13 die Abtrennung 6 durchsticht, wodurch die zwei angrenzenden Kammern verbunden werden. FIG. 5 shows a cross section through an unclaimed embodiment of a metering container 1. In this embodiment, the metering container 1 comprises a wax motor 13, which changes its volume under water, so in other words increases or decreases. A puncture spike 9 is attached to the wax motor 13 in such a way that its tip pierces the partition 6 when the wax motor 13 expands, thereby connecting the two adjacent chambers.

Eine zeitliche Beeinflussung der Volumenänderung des Wachsmotors 13 ist über Materialwahl und Volumenwahl des Wachsmotors 13 möglich.A temporal influence on the change in volume of the wax motor 13 is possible via material selection and volume selection of the wax motor 13.

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  1. Dispensing container (1) for cleaning agent, the dispensing container (1) being usable in a domestic appliance and comprising a plurality of chambers (3, 4, 5) in which individual preparations can be separately stored, a penetrable partition (6, 7) being arranged between each of the chambers (3, 4, 5), which partition cannot be penetrated for the preparations in the storage state of the dispensing container (1) and can be penetrated for the preparations in the use state of the dispensing container (1),
    characterised in that
    the dispensing container (1) comprises a penetration device (9, 12, 13) that penetrates at least one partition (6) when actuated, and in that the penetration device is actuatable by means of electrical energy, and in that at least one partition has an electrical resistance.
  2. Dispensing container according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    at least one partition (7) is designed to be water-soluble at least in portions.
  3. Method for dispensing cleaning agent in a domestic appliance comprising a dispensing container (1) according to at least one of claims 1 and 2,
    characterised in that
    initially, in a first step, a partition (6, 7) is opened so that the preparations can mix with one another,
    and subsequently, in a second step, the mixed preparations are supplied together to the washing process.
  4. Method for dispensing cleaning agent in a domestic appliance comprising a dispensing container (1) according to at least one of claims 1 and 2,
    characterised in that
    initially, in a first step, a preparation from a first chamber (3) of the dispensing container (1) is supplied to the washing process, and subsequently, in a second step, the partition (6) between the first (3) and a second chamber (4) is opened so that the preparation from the second chamber (4) can reach the first chamber (3) and can be supplied from there to the washing process in a subsequent third step.
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