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EP2842883A1
EP2842883A1 EP20140002861 EP14002861A EP2842883A1 EP 2842883 A1 EP2842883 A1 EP 2842883A1 EP 20140002861 EP20140002861 EP 20140002861 EP 14002861 A EP14002861 A EP 14002861A EP 2842883 A1 EP2842883 A1 EP 2842883A1
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Esther Johann auf der Heide
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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
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
    • B65D41/04—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
    • B65D41/0485—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with means specially adapted for facilitating the operation of opening or closing
    • 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
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/32—Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
    • B65D41/34—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt
    • B65D41/3423—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt with flexible tabs, or elements rotated from a non-engaging to an engaging position, formed on the tamper element or in the closure skirt
    • B65D41/3428—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt with flexible tabs, or elements rotated from a non-engaging to an engaging position, formed on the tamper element or in the closure skirt the tamper element being integrally connected to the closure by means of bridges
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • 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
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/361—Modular elements with complementary shapes, interengageable parts or the like
    • 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
    • B65D2213/00—Safety means
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/02—Grip means
    • B65D2251/023—Ribs or recesses
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure

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  • the invention relates to a cap for a container, which has a central closure means and radially projecting from the closure means elements.
  • Such a cap is for example from the WO 2008/050361 known.
  • Such caps are used in particular for squeeze bags.
  • a coupling part is inserted into the squeeze bag, which forms the opening of the container.
  • caps are used, which preferably communicate with the coupling via a safety closure.
  • the invention has for its object to further develop such a cap.
  • This object is achieved with a cap for a container, which has a central closure means and radially projecting from the closure means elements, wherein the elements define a radially outwardly open gap.
  • the elements protruding radially from the closure means are designed so that the elements delimit a gap which is open radially outwards. While in the cited references the handle portion is formed as an annular element, the closure cap according to the invention has a radially outwardly open gap. As a result, the radially projecting from the closure element elements themselves become the handle part.
  • the cap has more than five and preferably more than ten protruding elements.
  • the plurality of elements also leads to a variety of columns, which provide a special grip of the cap.
  • the gaps between the elements protruding from the closure means ensure an air passage when the cap should be swallowed and obstruct a trachea.
  • the radially protruding from the closure means elements thus ensure first by enlarging the cap that the cap can not be easily swallowed. However, even after ingestion of the cap, the gaps formed between the radially projecting elements continue to ensure that the trachea is not completely closed.
  • the radially outwardly open column can be used to plug the protruding from the closure means elements of a first cap in the radially outward open column another cap.
  • a non-positive or a positive connection can be achieved.
  • the protruding elements and the columns can thus form a plug-in device with which a plurality of caps are connected to each other.
  • a plug-in device for connecting a plurality of caps with each other can also be achieved by the further embodiment of the elements.
  • the elements may have concave and convex ends which allow a convex shaped end of an element of a first cap to be connected to a concave shaped end of an element of another cap.
  • a latching plug-in device makes it possible to define a special force with which several caps have to be moved towards one another in order to achieve a plug connection. This force can be set so that the caps are not accidentally inserted into each other during transport and during processing, but on the other hand, after opening the closure with a pleasant for the user force can be plugged into each other.
  • the interaction of elements and columns should ensure that with high stability of a radially spaced grip element little material is needed, preferably a simple plug connection is made possible and a high air permeability remains at a swallowed cap.
  • This is achieved, for example, in that the elements bound in the axial direction of the central closure means a radially outwardly open channel. This channel allows a material saving, the insertion of an element of another cap and a high air flow.
  • the radially projecting from the closure means elements may have different shapes. It is advantageous if the elements are designed as rods. Such radially projecting from the closure means rods lead to a hedgehog-like appearance. A thickening at the ends of the rods, for example as a spherical or hemispherical end, improves the grip, reduces the risk of injury and allows a klettenartiges connecting multiple caps.
  • the rods are preferably arranged so that their axes intersect substantially at a point and / or on a line.
  • elements are formed as ribs.
  • the formation of the elements as ribs ensures that the elements can be made easily tangible and stable.
  • the closure means comprises a rotary closure
  • the axis in which the planes of the ribs intersect extends through the closure means. It is particularly advantageous if the longitudinal axis of a thread of the closure means corresponds to the axis of the intersecting planes.
  • a preferred embodiment provides that the elements have a convex outer side.
  • the elements have a convex outer side.
  • the length and shape of ribs or bars can be set so that the elements have any envelope or envelope.
  • the elements can thus define a cuboid grip part, a cylindrical grip part or, for example, an egg-shaped grip part. It is advantageous if the elements have a spherical or hemispherical enveloping surface. This results in a ball-like handle, in which preferably the central closure means is integrated, so that the entire cap is formed substantially spherical or hemispherical.
  • a compact design results from the fact that the central closure means has an internal thread, which is arranged radially within one end of the elements. As a result, the central closure means is at least partially disposed within the envelope surface of the elements.
  • the central closure means has a safety closure, which is arranged at a distance from the elements. As a result, the function of the safety closure is not affected by the elements.
  • An alternative embodiment provides a cap for a container with a central closure means and a radially projecting from the closure member element, wherein the element is integral with the cap and annular.
  • a simple ring provides a simple construction of a cap. If this ring is not completely closed, the ring of another cap can be connected to the ring of a first cap. It is advantageous if the central axis of the ring intersects a central axis of the closure means.
  • a method of using such a cap provides that a plurality of such caps are latched into one another. While already a positive or a positive connection are advantageous, the latching connection opens up further advantages.
  • cap 1 is a screw cap for a squeeze bag (not shown).
  • squeeze bags have as opening a coupling which is partly welded in the squeeze bag and from which a tube piece with external thread protrudes from the squeeze bag. On this external thread (not shown), the cap 1 is screwed.
  • the cap 1 has a central closure means 2, of which radial elements 3, 4, 5 (numbered only by way of example) protrude. Between the elements 3, 4, 5, a gap 6, 7 is provided in each case. This gap 6, 7 is slightly conical and it is bounded on two opposite sides by walls 8, 9 of the elements 3, 4, 5. The gap is open radially outward and, radially inward, the gap adjoins the walls 8, 9, which are located close together in the area of the central closure means.
  • a thickening 10, 11 (numbered only as an example) is provided in the radially outer region of the elements 3, 4, 5, a thickening 10, 11 (numbered only as an example) is provided.
  • the elements are designed as ribs, which have such a thickening 10, 11 only in their central region.
  • the rib-shaped elements 3, 4, 5 with their thickenings 10, 11 and the gaps 6, 7 formed therebetween define a plug-in device 12, which makes it possible to connect a plurality of caps 1 together.
  • the thickenings 10, 11 are designed so that the caps can be snapped into one another.
  • the elements 3, 4, 5 are formed as rods or ribs, they form between them a radially outwardly open channel 13, which extends in the axial direction of the central closure means 2.
  • the channel 13 is in each case between two radially projecting from the closure means 2 elements 3, 4, fifth
  • the cap 1 has a central axis 14 which lies in the center of the central closure means 2 and from which the elements 3, 4, 5 extend radially. Layers (not shown) in the elements 3, 4, 5 formed as ribs thus intersect substantially in this axis 14.
  • the elements 3, 4, 5 have a rounded outer surface, which leads to a convex outer side of the cap 1. Together, the elements form a spherical envelope that can be used as a handle. With this handle, the cap 1 can be screwed off with a female thread 15 arranged radially inside one end of the elements 3, 4, 5, from a coupling part of a crimping bag provided with an external thread. The first time unscrewing the cap from the coupling piece tears a connecting bridge on the safety closure 16, so you can easily see later that the bag was already open.
  • FIG. 3 An alternative embodiment of a cap 20 shows the FIG. 3 , This cap is shown in the figure together with a coupling piece 21 of a crimping bag (not shown).
  • This coupling piece 21 has at its upper end a thread (not shown) on which the cap 20 is screwed to the closure means 22.
  • On this coupling piece also one of the cap shown in the other figures can be screwed.
  • the annular member 23 projects radially, so that above the closure means 22, an annular air space 24 is provided. This air space 24 allows an air flow at a swallowed cap, while the annular member 23 allows easy unscrewing of the closure means 22 from the coupling part 21.
  • a ring break 25 may be provided as a cut in the ring, which makes it possible to bend the ring so that another ring of another closure can be inserted into the first ring.
  • a hemispherical cap is in the FIG. 4 shown.
  • This cap is essentially like the one in the FIGS. 1 and 2 constructed cap and makes it possible to provide the functional elements of the spherical cap with less material and a shorter design.

Abstract

Eine Kappe (1) für einen Quetschbeutel weist von einem zentralen Verschlussmittel (2) radial abstehendende Elemente (3, 4, 5) auf, die vorzugsweise als Rippen ausgebildet sind und einen oder mehrere nach radial außen offene Spalte (6, 7) begrenzen. Die Rippen bilden vorzugsweise eine kugelartige Hüllfläche, in der die Spalte als Luftkanäle verlaufen. Optional können mehrere Kappen mithilfe der Rippen seitlich zusammengesteckt werden.A cap (1) for a squeeze bag has radially projecting elements (3, 4, 5) from a central closure means (2), which are preferably formed as ribs and bound one or more gaps (6, 7) open radially outwards. The ribs preferably form a spherical envelope surface in which the gaps run as air channels. Optionally, several caps can be put together laterally by means of the ribs.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kappe für ein Behältnis, die ein zentrales Verschlussmittel und radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehende Elementen aufweist.The invention relates to a cap for a container, which has a central closure means and radially projecting from the closure means elements.

Eine derartige Kappe ist beispielsweise aus der WO 2008/050361 bekannt. Derartige Kappen werden insbesondere für Quetschbeutel eingesetzt. Dabei wird ein Kupplungsteil in den Quetschbeutel eingesetzt, das die Öffnung des Behältnisses bildet. Um diese Öffnung zu verschließen, werden Kappen verwendet, die vorzugsweise über einen Sicherheitsverschluss mit der Kupplung in Verbindung stehen.Such a cap is for example from the WO 2008/050361 known. Such caps are used in particular for squeeze bags. In this case, a coupling part is inserted into the squeeze bag, which forms the opening of the container. In order to close this opening, caps are used, which preferably communicate with the coupling via a safety closure.

Ein weiterer ähnlicher Verschluss ist aus der EP 2489605 A1 bekannt. Dieser Verschluss hat an einem äußeren Haltering Flansche, die es ermöglichen, mehrere Kappen aneinanderzustecken.Another similar closure is from the EP 2489605 A1 known. This closure has flanges on an outer retaining ring that allow multiple caps to be fitted together.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine derartige Verschlusskappe weiterzuentwickeln. Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Kappe für ein Behältnis, die ein zentrales Verschlussmittel und radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehende Elementen aufweist, gelöst, bei der die Elemente einen nach radial außen offenem Spalt begrenzen.The invention has for its object to further develop such a cap. This object is achieved with a cap for a container, which has a central closure means and radially projecting from the closure means elements, wherein the elements define a radially outwardly open gap.

Es ist bekannt, um das Verschlussteil sich radial erstreckende Stege anzubringen, die ein ringförmiges Griffteil halten. Da das Verschlussmittel in der Regel ein Gewinde aufweist, erleichtert das radial beabstandete Griffteil durch den vergrößerten Hebel, das Gewinde zu drehen. Da beim Öffnen des Verschlussmittels häufig eine mit der Kappe verbundene Sicherheitseinrichtung gelöst werden muss, werden größere Kräfte als bei einem einfachen Schraubverschluss benötigt. Das durch die Stege radial vom Verschlussmittel beabstandete ring- oder zylinderförmiges Griffteil erleichtert es somit, das Verschlussmittel zu öffnen.It is known to attach the closure member radially extending webs which hold an annular handle portion. Since the closure means usually has a thread, the radially spaced grip part facilitates by the enlarged lever to rotate the thread. Since a safety device connected to the cap often has to be loosened when opening the closure means, larger forces are required than with a simple screw cap. The annular or cylindrical grip part which is radially spaced from the closure means by the webs thus makes it easier to open the closure means.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente so ausgebildet, dass die Elemente einen nach radial außen offenem Spalt begrenzen. Während in den zitierten Entgegenhaltungen das Griffteil als ringförmiges Element ausgebildet ist, hat die erfindungsgemäße Verschlusskappe einen nach radial außen offenem Spalt. Dadurch werden die radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente selbst zum Griffteil.According to the invention, the elements protruding radially from the closure means are designed so that the elements delimit a gap which is open radially outwards. While in the cited references the handle portion is formed as an annular element, the closure cap according to the invention has a radially outwardly open gap. As a result, the radially projecting from the closure element elements themselves become the handle part.

Außerdem ermöglichen die Spalten zwischen den abstehenden Elementen eine besondere Formgebung und Griffigkeit des Griffteils, die es erleichtert, auch größere Drehkräfte auf die Kappe aufzubringen. Durch die Erhöhung der Anzahl der abstehenden Elemente wird auf einfache Art und Weise die Stabilität des Griffteils im Hinblick auf die Übertragung der Kräfte vom Griffteil auf das zentrale Verschlussmittel erhöht. Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, dass die Kappe mehr als fünf und vorzugsweise mehr als zehn abstehende Elemente aufweist. Die Vielzahl der Elemente führt auch zu einer Vielzahl an Spalten, die für eine besondere Griffigkeit der Kappe sorgen.In addition, allow the gaps between the protruding elements a special shape and grip of the handle part, which makes it easier to apply even greater rotational forces on the cap. By increasing the number of protruding elements, the stability of the grip part with respect to the transmission of forces from the grip part to the central closure means is increased in a simple manner. It is therefore proposed that the cap has more than five and preferably more than ten protruding elements. The plurality of elements also leads to a variety of columns, which provide a special grip of the cap.

Außerdem gewährleisten die Spalten zwischen den vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente einen Luftdurchgang, wenn die Kappe verschluckt werden sollte und eine Luftröhre versperrt. Die radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente sorgen somit zunächst durch eine Vergrößerung der Kappe dafür, dass die Kappe nicht leicht verschluckt werden kann. Selbst nach einem Verschlucken der Kappe sorgen jedoch weiterhin die zwischen den radial abstehenden Elementen gebildeten Spalte dafür, dass die Luftröhre nicht vollständig verschlossen wird.In addition, the gaps between the elements protruding from the closure means ensure an air passage when the cap should be swallowed and obstruct a trachea. The radially protruding from the closure means elements thus ensure first by enlarging the cap that the cap can not be easily swallowed. However, even after ingestion of the cap, the gaps formed between the radially projecting elements continue to ensure that the trachea is not completely closed.

Außerdem können die nach radial außen offenem Spalte dafür verwendet werden, die vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente einer ersten Kappe in die nach radial außen offenem Spalte einer weiteren Kappe zu stecken. Dabei kann eine kraftschlüssige oder eine formschlüssige Verbindung erzielt werden.In addition, the radially outwardly open column can be used to plug the protruding from the closure means elements of a first cap in the radially outward open column another cap. In this case, a non-positive or a positive connection can be achieved.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Elemente radial außen eine Verdickung aufweisen. Eine derartige Materialverstärkung führt dazu, dass auf einfache Art und Weise ein Formschluss zwischen zwei Kappen erzielt werden kann.It is advantageous if the elements have a radially outward thickening. Such a material reinforcement results in that a positive connection between two caps can be achieved in a simple manner.

Die abstehenden Elemente und die Spalten können somit eine Steckeinrichtung bilden, mit der mehrere Kappen miteinander verbindbar sind. Eine Steckeinrichtung zur Verbindung mehrerer Kappen miteinander kann jedoch auch durch die weitere Ausgestaltung der Elemente erzielt werden. So können die Elemente konkave und konvexe Enden aufweisen, die es ermöglichen, ein konvex geformtes Ende eines Elementes einer ersten Kappe mit einem konkav geformten Ende eines Elementes einer anderen Kappe zu verbinden.The protruding elements and the columns can thus form a plug-in device with which a plurality of caps are connected to each other. However, a plug-in device for connecting a plurality of caps with each other can also be achieved by the further embodiment of the elements. Thus, the elements may have concave and convex ends which allow a convex shaped end of an element of a first cap to be connected to a concave shaped end of an element of another cap.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Elemente eine rastende Steckeinrichtung bilden. Eine rastende Steckeinrichtung ermöglicht es, eine spezielle Kraft festzulegen, mit der mehrere Kappen aufeinander zu bewegt werden müssen, um eine Steckverbindung zu erzielen. Diese Kraft kann derart festgelegt werden, dass die Kappen beim Transport und bei der Verarbeitung nicht versehentlich ineinander gesteckt werden, aber andererseits nach Öffnen des Verschlusses mit einer für den Nutzer angenehmen Kraft ineinander gesteckt werden können.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the elements form a latching plug-in device. A latching plug-in device makes it possible to define a special force with which several caps have to be moved towards one another in order to achieve a plug connection. This force can be set so that the caps are not accidentally inserted into each other during transport and during processing, but on the other hand, after opening the closure with a pleasant for the user force can be plugged into each other.

Das Zusammenwirken von Elementen und Spalten soll dafür sorgen, dass bei hoher Stabilität eines radial beabstandeten Griffelementes wenig Material benötigt wird, vorzugsweise eine einfache Steckverbindung ermöglicht wird und eine hohe Luftdurchlässigkeit bei einer verschluckten Kappe verbleibt. Dies wird beispielsweise dadurch erzielt, dass die Elemente in axialer Richtung des zentralen Verschlussmittels einen nach radial außen offenem Kanal begrenzen. Dieser Kanal ermöglicht eine Materialeinsparung, das Einsetzen eines Elementes einer weiteren Kappe und einen hohen Luftdurchfluss.The interaction of elements and columns should ensure that with high stability of a radially spaced grip element little material is needed, preferably a simple plug connection is made possible and a high air permeability remains at a swallowed cap. This is achieved, for example, in that the elements bound in the axial direction of the central closure means a radially outwardly open channel. This channel allows a material saving, the insertion of an element of another cap and a high air flow.

Die radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Elemente können unterschiedliche Formen aufweisen. Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Elemente als Stäbe ausgebildet sind. Derartige radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehende Stäbe führen zu einem igelartigen Aussehen. Eine Verdickung an den Enden der Stäbe, beispielsweise als kugel- oder halbkugelförmiges Ende, verbessert die Griffigkeit, verringert die Verletzungsgefahr und ermöglicht ein klettenartiges Verbinden mehrerer Kappen.The radially projecting from the closure means elements may have different shapes. It is advantageous if the elements are designed as rods. Such radially projecting from the closure means rods lead to a hedgehog-like appearance. A thickening at the ends of the rods, for example as a spherical or hemispherical end, improves the grip, reduces the risk of injury and allows a klettenartiges connecting multiple caps.

Die Stäbe werden dabei vorzugsweise so angeordnet, dass ihre Achsen sich im Wesentlichen in einem Punkt und/oder auf einer Linie schneiden.The rods are preferably arranged so that their axes intersect substantially at a point and / or on a line.

Kumulativ oder alternativ wird vorgeschlagen, dass Elemente als Rippen ausgebildet sind. Das Ausbilden der Elemente als Rippen sorgt dafür, dass die Elemente leicht greifbar und stabil ausgebildet werden können.Cumulatively or alternatively, it is proposed that elements are formed as ribs. The formation of the elements as ribs ensures that the elements can be made easily tangible and stable.

Dabei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn in den Rippen liegende Ebenen sich im Wesentlichen in einer Achse schneiden.It is advantageous if planes lying in the ribs intersect substantially in one axis.

Insbesondere wenn das Verschlussmittel einen Drehverschluss aufweist, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn sich die Achse, in der sich die Ebenen der Rippen schneiden, durch das Verschlussmittel erstreckt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Längsachse eines Gewindes des Verschlussmittels der Achse der sich schneidenden Ebenen entspricht.In particular, when the closure means comprises a rotary closure, it is advantageous if the axis in which the planes of the ribs intersect extends through the closure means. It is particularly advantageous if the longitudinal axis of a thread of the closure means corresponds to the axis of the intersecting planes.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsvariante sieht vor, dass die Elemente eine konvex geformte Außenseite aufweisen. Bei Rippen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn in axialer Richtung des Verschlussmittels eine bogenförmige Außenlinie vorliegt, die ein im Wesentlichen kugelförmiges Griffteil ermöglicht.A preferred embodiment provides that the elements have a convex outer side. In the case of ribs, it is advantageous if, in the axial direction of the closure means, there is an arcuate outline which allows a substantially spherical grip part.

Länge und Form von Rippen oder Stäben können so festgelegt werden, dass die Elemente eine beliebige Hüllfläche oder Hüllkurve aufweisen. Die Elemente können somit ein quaderförmiges Griffteil, ein zylinderförmiges Griffteil oder beispielsweise ein eiförmiges Griffteil definieren. Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Elemente eine kugelartige oder eine halbkugelartige Hüllfläche aufweisen. Dadurch entsteht ein kugelartiger Griff, in den vorzugsweise das zentrale Verschlussmittel integriert ist, sodass die gesamte Kappe im Wesentlichen kugelförmig oder halbkugelförmig ausgebildet ist.The length and shape of ribs or bars can be set so that the elements have any envelope or envelope. The elements can thus define a cuboid grip part, a cylindrical grip part or, for example, an egg-shaped grip part. It is advantageous if the elements have a spherical or hemispherical enveloping surface. This results in a ball-like handle, in which preferably the central closure means is integrated, so that the entire cap is formed substantially spherical or hemispherical.

Eine kompakte Bauform entsteht dadurch, dass das zentrale Verschlussmittel ein Innengewinde aufweist, das radial innerhalb eines Endes der Elemente angeordnet ist. Dadurch ist das zentrale Verschlussmittel zumindest teilweise innerhalb der Hüllfläche der Elemente angeordnet.A compact design results from the fact that the central closure means has an internal thread, which is arranged radially within one end of the elements. As a result, the central closure means is at least partially disposed within the envelope surface of the elements.

Vorteilhaft ist es wenn das zentrale Verschlussmittel einen Sicherheitsverschluss aufweist, der beabstandet von den Elementen angeordnet ist. Dadurch wird die Funktion des Sicherheitsverschlusses durch die Elemente nicht beeinträchtigt.It is advantageous if the central closure means has a safety closure, which is arranged at a distance from the elements. As a result, the function of the safety closure is not affected by the elements.

Eine alternative Ausführungsvariante sieht eine Kappe für ein Behältnis mit einem zentralen Verschlussmittel und einem radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehenden Element vor, bei der das Element einstückig mit der Kappe und ringförmig ausgebildet ist. Ein derart einfacher Ring gewährt einen einfachen Aufbau einer Kappe. Wenn dieser Ring nicht vollständig geschlossen ist, kann der Ring einer weiteren Kappe mit dem Ring einer ersten Kappe verbunden werden. Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die zentrale Achse des Ringes eine zentrale Achse des Verschlussmittels schneidet.An alternative embodiment provides a cap for a container with a central closure means and a radially projecting from the closure member element, wherein the element is integral with the cap and annular. Such a simple ring provides a simple construction of a cap. If this ring is not completely closed, the ring of another cap can be connected to the ring of a first cap. It is advantageous if the central axis of the ring intersects a central axis of the closure means.

Für alle beschriebenen Kappen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn sie einstückig im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden. Dies ermöglicht eine schnelle preisgünstige Herstellung.For all described caps, it is advantageous if they are produced in one piece by injection molding. This allows a fast and inexpensive production.

Ein Verfahren zur Verwendung einer derartigen Kappe sieht vor, dass mehrere derartige Kappen rastend ineinander gesteckt werden. Während bereits eine formschlüssige oder eine kraftschlüssige Verbindung vorteilhaft sind, erschließt die rastende Verbindung weitere Vorteile.A method of using such a cap provides that a plurality of such caps are latched into one another. While already a positive or a positive connection are advantageous, the latching connection opens up further advantages.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigt

Figur 1
eine Seitenansicht einer im Wesentlichen kugelförmigen Kappe,
Figur 2
eine teilweise Draufsicht auf die in Figur 1 gezeigte Kappe,
Figur 3
eine Kappe mit ringförmigem Element und
Figur 4
eine Seitenansicht einer im wesentlichen halbkugelförmigen Kappe.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by means of exemplary embodiments. It shows
FIG. 1
a side view of a substantially spherical cap,
FIG. 2
a partial top view of the in FIG. 1 shown cap,
FIG. 3
a cap with annular element and
FIG. 4
a side view of a substantially hemispherical cap.

Die in Figur 1 gezeigte Kappe 1 ist ein Schraubverschluss für einen Quetschbeutel (nicht gezeigt). Derartige Quetschbeutel haben als Öffnung eine Kupplung, die zum Teil im Quetschbeutel eingeschweißt ist und von der ein Rohrstück mit Außengewinde aus dem Quetschbeutel hervorschaut. Auf dieses Außengewinde (nicht gezeigt) wird die Kappe 1 aufgeschraubt.In the FIG. 1 shown cap 1 is a screw cap for a squeeze bag (not shown). Such squeeze bags have as opening a coupling which is partly welded in the squeeze bag and from which a tube piece with external thread protrudes from the squeeze bag. On this external thread (not shown), the cap 1 is screwed.

Die Kappe 1 hat ein zentrales Verschlussmittel 2, von dem radial Elemente 3, 4, 5 (nur beispielhaft beziffert) abstehen. Zwischen den Elementen 3, 4, 5 ist jeweils ein Spalt 6, 7 vorgesehen. Dieser Spalt 6, 7 ist leicht konisch ausgebildet und er wird an zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten durch Wände 8, 9 der Elemente 3, 4, 5 begrenzt. Nach radial außen ist der Spalt offen und nach radial innen grenzt der Spalt an die Wände 8, 9 die im Bereich des zentralen Verschlussmittels eng beieinander liegen.The cap 1 has a central closure means 2, of which radial elements 3, 4, 5 (numbered only by way of example) protrude. Between the elements 3, 4, 5, a gap 6, 7 is provided in each case. This gap 6, 7 is slightly conical and it is bounded on two opposite sides by walls 8, 9 of the elements 3, 4, 5. The gap is open radially outward and, radially inward, the gap adjoins the walls 8, 9, which are located close together in the area of the central closure means.

Im radial äußeren Bereich der Elemente 3, 4, 5 ist eine Verdickung 10, 11 (nur beispielhaft beziffert) vorgesehen. Hierbei sind die Elemente als Rippen ausgebildet, die nur in ihrem mittleren Bereich eine derartige Verdickung 10, 11 aufweisen.In the radially outer region of the elements 3, 4, 5, a thickening 10, 11 (numbered only as an example) is provided. Here, the elements are designed as ribs, which have such a thickening 10, 11 only in their central region.

Die rippenförmigen Elemente 3, 4, 5 mit ihren Verdickungen 10, 11 und den dazwischen gebildeten Spalten 6, 7 definieren eine Steckeinrichtung 12, die es ermöglicht, mehrere Kappen 1 miteinander zu verbinden.The rib-shaped elements 3, 4, 5 with their thickenings 10, 11 and the gaps 6, 7 formed therebetween define a plug-in device 12, which makes it possible to connect a plurality of caps 1 together.

Die Verdickungen 10, 11 sind dabei so ausgeführt, dass die Kappen rastend ineinander gesteckt werden können.The thickenings 10, 11 are designed so that the caps can be snapped into one another.

Unabhängig davon, ob die Elemente 3, 4, 5 als Stäbe oder Rippen ausgebildet sind, bilden sie zwischen sich einen nach radial außen offenen Kanal 13, der sich in axialer Richtung des zentralen Verschlussmittels 2 erstreckt. Bei der Ausbildung der Elemente als Rippen liegt der Kanal 13 jeweils zwischen zwei radial vom Verschlussmittel 2 abstehenden Elementen 3, 4, 5.Regardless of whether the elements 3, 4, 5 are formed as rods or ribs, they form between them a radially outwardly open channel 13, which extends in the axial direction of the central closure means 2. In the training of Elements as ribs, the channel 13 is in each case between two radially projecting from the closure means 2 elements 3, 4, fifth

Die Kappe 1 hat eine zentrale Achse 14, die in der Mitte des zentralen Verschlussmittels 2 liegt und von der die Elemente 3, 4, 5 sich radial erstrecken. Ebenen (nicht gezeigt) in den als Rippen ausgebildeten Elementen 3, 4, 5, schneiden sich somit im Wesentlichen in dieser Achse 14.The cap 1 has a central axis 14 which lies in the center of the central closure means 2 and from which the elements 3, 4, 5 extend radially. Layers (not shown) in the elements 3, 4, 5 formed as ribs thus intersect substantially in this axis 14.

Die Elemente 3, 4, 5 haben eine abgerundete Außenfläche, die zu einer konvex geformten Außenseite der Kappe 1 führt. Zusammen bilden die Elemente eine kugelartige Hüllfläche, die als Griff genutzt werden kann. Mit diesem Griff kann die Kappe 1 mit einem radial innerhalb eines Endes der Elemente 3, 4, 5 angeordneten Innengewinde 15 von einem mit einem Außengewinde versehenen Kupplungsteil eines Quetschbeutels abgeschraubt werden. Beim erstmaligen Abschrauben der Kappe vom Kupplungsstück reißt eine Verbindungsbrücke am Sicherheitsverschluss 16, damit man später leicht erkennt, dass der Beutel bereits geöffnet war.The elements 3, 4, 5 have a rounded outer surface, which leads to a convex outer side of the cap 1. Together, the elements form a spherical envelope that can be used as a handle. With this handle, the cap 1 can be screwed off with a female thread 15 arranged radially inside one end of the elements 3, 4, 5, from a coupling part of a crimping bag provided with an external thread. The first time unscrewing the cap from the coupling piece tears a connecting bridge on the safety closure 16, so you can easily see later that the bag was already open.

Eine alternative Ausführungsform einer Kappe 20 zeigt die Figur 3. Diese Kappe ist in der Figur zusammen mit einem Kupplungsstück 21 eines Quetschbeutels (nicht gezeigt) dargestellt. Dieses Kupplungsstück 21 hat an seinem oberen Ende ein Gewinde (nicht gezeigt) auf das die Kappe 20 mit dem Verschlussmittel 22 aufgeschraubt ist. Auf dieses Kupplungsstück kann auch eine der in den anderen Figuren gezeigte Kappe aufgeschraubt werden. Vom Verschlussmittel 22 steht das ringförmige Element 23 radial ab, sodass oberhalb des Verschlussmittels 22 ein ringförmiger Luftraum 24 bereitgestellt ist. Dieser Luftraum 24 erlaubt einen Luftdurchfluss bei einer verschluckten Kappe, während das ringförmige Element 23 ein einfaches Abschrauben des Verschlussmittels 22 vom Kupplungsteil 21 ermöglicht.An alternative embodiment of a cap 20 shows the FIG. 3 , This cap is shown in the figure together with a coupling piece 21 of a crimping bag (not shown). This coupling piece 21 has at its upper end a thread (not shown) on which the cap 20 is screwed to the closure means 22. On this coupling piece also one of the cap shown in the other figures can be screwed. From the closure means 22, the annular member 23 projects radially, so that above the closure means 22, an annular air space 24 is provided. This air space 24 allows an air flow at a swallowed cap, while the annular member 23 allows easy unscrewing of the closure means 22 from the coupling part 21.

Im Ring 23 kann eine Ringunterbrechung 25 als Schnitt im Ring vorgesehen sein, die es ermöglicht, den Ring so zu verbiegen, dass ein weiterer Ring eines weiteren Verschlusses in den ersten Ring eingeschoben werden kann.In the ring 23, a ring break 25 may be provided as a cut in the ring, which makes it possible to bend the ring so that another ring of another closure can be inserted into the first ring.

Eine halbkugelförmige Kappe ist in der Figur 4 gezeigt. Diese Kappe ist im Wesentlichen wie die in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigte Kappe aufgebaut und ermöglicht es, mit weniger Materialaufwand und einer kürzeren Bauform die funktionalen Elemente der kugelförmigen Kappe bereitzustellen.A hemispherical cap is in the FIG. 4 shown. This cap is essentially like the one in the FIGS. 1 and 2 constructed cap and makes it possible to provide the functional elements of the spherical cap with less material and a shorter design.

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Kappe (1) für ein Behältnis, die ein zentrales Verschlussmittel (2) und radial vom Verschlussmittel abstehende Elementen (3, 4, 5) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente einen nach radial außen offenen Spalt (6, 7) begrenzen.Cap (1) for a container, which has a central closure means (2) and elements (3, 4, 5) projecting radially from the closure means, characterized in that the elements delimit a gap (6, 7) open radially outwards. Kappe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente (3, 4, 5) radial außen eine Verdickung (10, 11) aufweisen.Cap according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements (3, 4, 5) radially outwardly have a thickening (10, 11). Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Steckeinrichtung (12) aufweist, mit der mehrere Kappen (1) miteinander verbindbar sind.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a plug-in device (12) with which a plurality of caps (1) are connectable to each other. Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente (3, 4, 5) eine rastende Steckeinrichtung (12) bilden.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements (3, 4, 5) form a latching plug-in device (12). Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente (3, 4, 5) in axialer Richtung des zentralen Verschlussmittels (2) einen nach radial außen offenen Kanal begrenzen.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements (3, 4, 5) in the axial direction of the central closure means (2) define a radially outwardly open channel. Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Elemente (3, 4, 5) als Stäbe ausgebildet sind.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that elements (3, 4, 5) are formed as rods. Kappe nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die Achsen mehrerer Stäbe im Wesentlichen in einem Punkt und/oder auf einer Linie schneiden.Cap according to claim 6, characterized in that the axes of a plurality of bars intersect substantially at a point and / or on a line. Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Elemente (3, 4, 5) als Rippen ausgebildet sind.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that elements (3, 4, 5) are designed as ribs. Kappe nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den Rippen liegende Ebenen sich im Wesentlichen in einer Achse (14) schneiden.Cap according to claim 8, characterized in that planes lying in the ribs intersect substantially in one axis (14). Kappe nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die Achse durch das Verschlussmittel (2) erstreckt.Cap according to claim 9, characterized in that the axis extends through the closure means (2). Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente (3, 4, 5) eine konvex geformte Außenseite aufweisen.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements (3, 4, 5) have a convex outer side. Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Elemente (3, 4, 5) eine kugelartige oder halbkugelartige Hüllfläche aufweisen.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements (3, 4, 5) have a spherical or hemispherical envelope surface. Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zentrale Verschlussmittel (2) ein Innengewinde (15) aufweist, das radial innerhalb eines Endes der Elemente (3, 4, 5) angeordnet ist.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central closure means (2) has an internal thread (15) arranged radially inside one end of the elements (3, 4, 5). Kappe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zentrale Verschlussmittel (2) einen Sicherheitsverschluss (16) aufweist, der beabstandet von den Elementen (3, 4, 5) angeordnet ist.Cap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central closure means (2) has a safety closure (16) spaced from the elements (3, 4, 5) is arranged. Kappe (1, 20) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie einstückig im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt ist.Cap (1, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is manufactured in one piece by injection molding.
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