EP2993146A1 - Container for coffee cream - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portion container (1) for receiving a filling material (2), in particular coffee cream, comprising a cup (3), a arranged on the top of the portion container tab (5), comprising at least a first tab member, and a closure film, wherein the cup is coated with the closure film, wherein the at least one first tab element has at least one piercer (7) which is arranged for perforating the closure film by bending back the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab.

Description

The present invention relates to portion containers for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream. Such a portion container comprises a cup, a tab disposed on the top of the portion container, comprising at least a first tab member, and a closure foil, the cup being at least partially coated with the closure foil. In this case, the portion container is designed such that an uncontrolled and unwanted discharge of a substance received in the portion container, in particular a splashing of coffee cream, is advantageously reduced or avoided.

Portion containers, in particular for receiving small quantities of a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream, are known and due to their adapted for single use use, especially in the catering, for example. A single cup of coffee spread.

The portion containers, in particular coffee creamer, save an annoying reflowing larger portioned quantities of the contents. They are more hygienic than open jugs, and due to their appropriately optimized intake, there are fewer or no open packs left, which must be cooled or, especially in the case of milk, spoil.

Such portion containers for receiving a filling, in particular coffee cream, usually comprise a cup, also referred to as cup or jar, which consists mostly of a hollow cylindrical flat body with a closed bottom and is suitable for receiving the filling material. Furthermore, such a portion cup is usually at least partially coated with a closure film, also referred to as a lid film, to the Close cup contents against unwanted leakage. It is known for easier opening of the portion container by at least partially removing the closure film that form a part of the closure film and / or the cup, in particular the cup rim, tab elements of a tab or the tab itself, which is designed as a tear tab, arranged on the top side of the portion container. which facilitates at least partial removal of the sealing film by peeling off.

However, it is a long-known problem that in such an opening by an unwanted discharge part of the contents in a serving container, in particular by accidental ejection, is lost for the intended use, but rather surrounding objects, especially items of clothing or table linen, are dirty can. The cause of this can be in addition to a too rough, especially jerky, handling, too oblique holding the cup, even at a pressure equalization with the ambient air. In particular, perishable foods, such as milk or milk products, for example coffee cream, are usually filled into such portion cans by introducing a gas generating in the portioning container or by discharging air, whereby a vacuum is created in the portion container, and sealed with the closure film, preferably in a fluid-tight manner , In this case, an opening of the portion container lead to an unwanted discharge of a portion of the content, in particular by squirting or pushing outward as soon as the usual pressure equalization with the ambient air is established by the at least partial removal of the closure film. In addition, the packaging material becomes brittle, in particular when cooled, and makes it difficult to remove the cover film, which can lead to even more frequent unwanted discharge of the filling material.

In particular, portion containers for food products, eg. Coffee cream or milk, in such portion containers in appropriately optimized intake are included, ie, for example, an ideal serving of milk for a cup of tea or coffee, show the aforementioned problem.

The document DE 20 2008 009 728 U1 discloses a container for containing liquids from a cup and a protective film which is secured to the upper cup rim, and a protruding tab, wherein on the underside of the protective film a "wire" is attached, which can be reached at least one point from outside the cup , By grasping the wire and pulling across the protective film, it is cut open along the wire. Too jerky and unintentional opening in this way, however, will also lead to spillage caused by pressure equalization. Furthermore, the construction with additional wire element is cumbersome and expensive.

The document DE 87 14 668.1 discloses a container suitable for receiving a milk package, here a milk can. Such a milk can receptacle with punching and pouring device, in particular comprises perforated mandrels, which are surrounded by rubber seals. The disclosed apparatus is complex and is directed to opening mostly metal condensed milk cans and is not particularly suitable for solving the problems of portion containers described herein, particularly for receiving small quantities of a liquid or loose substance, especially coffee cream.

The document DE 7926 069 discloses a container made of plastic, here for receiving a milk carton or the like. With an inner space adapted to the milk carton, and a frontally arranged spout having a hollow mandrel projecting into the container interior. In the container, the milk carton is used and when slipping over a full, unopened milk carton the extremely sharp thorns are pressed with their full point in the face of the milk carton and pierced the latter. The use of an additional device for opening portion containers, in particular of coffee pots, in addition to their complex structure, also complicated and cumbersome to use.

So far, there is no reliable solution that prevents the unwanted discharge, in particular splashing, of contents, especially from portion containers for food stuffs, eg. Coffee cream or milk, which is included in such portion containers in appropriately optimized intake in the portion container when opening ,

It is an object of the present invention to provide a portion container for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream, which advantageously solves the above problems, and in particular is less complicated and easier to handle.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a portion container for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream, which largely prevents undesired discharge of contents, in particular splashing, during opening.

It is another object of the invention to provide a portion container for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream, the unwanted discharge of contents, in particular a squirting, which significantly by adjusting itself with the ambient air pressure equalization at least one Partial removal of the sealing film when opening occurs, at least largely prevented.

These and other objects of the invention are achieved by the subject-matter of the present main claims. Preferred embodiments will be apparent from the dependent claims.

In particular, the present invention is a portion container for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance, in particular coffee cream, comprising a cup, a arranged on the top of the portion container tab comprising at least a first tab member. The portion container further comprises a closure film, wherein the cup is at least partially coated with the closure film, wherein the at least one first tab member has at least one piercer arranged for perforating the closure film by bending back the at least one first tab member in the opposite direction to the tab.

Such a portion container advantageously allows the perforation of the sealing film by means of the piercing pin. Such a punching is made possible by bending back the at least one first tab element and / or the tab which has at least one piercer in the opposite direction to the tab. It should be understood that such a bending back of the at least one first tab element and / or the tab brings the piercing pin in contact with the surface of the closure film, in particular in a region in which the closure film is arranged above the cavity of the cup with contents. By exerting a-preferably-light pressure, for example by pressing down with the finger, the piercer can penetrate the sealing film and thus creates an advantageous perforation through which, in particular, a pressure equalization with the ambient air can take place, without an unwanted discharge of the contents or a part it takes place. Advantageously, during perforation and / or pressure equalization, the piercer itself and / or at least a portion of the at least one first Laschenelementes cover the perforation, so that the environment is protected against unwanted discharge of contents.

To open such a portion container, the closure film, preferably at one edge or on the tab, preferably on a first and / or on a further tab member, raised and pulled over the cup, preferably in the opposite direction to the tab, whereby the protective film completely or partially dissolves the cup and / or cup edge and the cup interior releases, so that the content can be poured out and the cup and the film can be disposed of in the trash.

It should be understood that a cup as used herein preferably denotes a container having an interior for receiving contents. Such a cup is preferably formed by a hollow, in particular cylindrical, preferably flat, base body having a closed bottom. A cup, as used herein, may be configured as a cup or jar. It is also within the scope of the present invention to design a cup in different basic forms. In one embodiment, a cup has a round basic shape. In a further embodiment, a cup has a kidney-shaped or drop-shaped basic shape. It is within the knowledge of the skilled person that a change in the basic form can have a positive or negative impact on an unwanted discharge of contents.

A cup and / or portion container according to the present invention, is preferably a portion container for food stuffs, for example. Coffee cream or milk. Preferably, the food product is in a portion container according to the invention in suitably optimized intake, ie, for example, an ideal portion of milk for a cup of tea or coffee, includes or receivable. A serving container and / or cup after the The present invention may preferably comprise a filling, in particular coffee cream, in an amount of about 5 grams to about 25 grams, preferably about 7.5 grams to about 20 grams, more preferably about 7.5 grams to about 15 grams, most preferably about 7.5 grams take up to about 10 grams.

A portion container according to the present invention may be contained in containers in larger units, preferably in containers with 10 to 20 portion containers. Preferably, a container comprising a plurality of portion containers according to the invention, in particular fixedly connected to one another at the edge of a cup, or formed integrally. For example, containers of portion containers according to the invention are produced in a casting or injection process. To release individual portion container from a container, predetermined breaking points can be provided.

A filling material as used herein preferably denotes a liquid or a loose substance, more preferably a foodstuff. Such a food product is preferably a foodstuff which can be added to another foodstuff, and more preferably is selected from the group comprising milk or milk products, in particular coffee cream, sugar, lemon juice or the like.

The term "top" as used herein is preferably defined as the side of the portion container, cup and / or the closure film which, when properly stored in the sealed container portion, especially in a condition where the portion container is having a bottom surface of the cup a ground is turned upwards. In other words, a cup is usually designed with a, preferably flat bottom surface, which is suitable for parking the cup on a substrate and an upper side of the cup, in particular a cup circumferential edge, is covered with a sealing film. The upper side of the sealing film is preferably directed towards the interior of the cup for receiving contents to the outside, the underside of the film facing the interior directed inwards. It should be understood that even if a closure film is viewed separately and / or detached from a cup, a bottom of the closure film, the side of the closure film referred to, which is intended to cover the interior of the cup when intended cover a cup, whereas an upper side a closure film refers to the side of the closure film, which is arranged facing away from the interior of the cup in a proper cover a cup.

In a portion container according to the present invention, a closure film is preferably designed as a lid film which at least partially covers the cup. By coating the cup with such a closure film unwanted discharge of the contents is prevented until the intended consumption in an unopened state of the portion container. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cup is at least partially coated with the sealing film, the interior of the cup is closed in a closed state of the portion container by the sealing film in a fluid-tight manner. In an opened state of the portion container, a removal of the contents from the portion container is made possible.

A tab and / or tab member as used herein preferably refers to a sheet of sheet material. Preferably, a tab and / or tab member on an upper side of the portion container, in particular on an upper side of the cup, arranged so that the tab and / or tab member at least partially protrudes beyond an edge of the cup and / or protrudes from an edge of the cup. It should be understood such a tab and / or such a tab element is preferably a tear tab or a tear tab element which allows the user to easily grasp the tab and / or the tab element.

A bending back of the at least one first tab element and / or the tab, in particular a first and a further tab element is provided according to the invention.

A piercer, as used herein, preferably refers to a piece of material protruding from the first tab member, which is particularly effective in causing the at least one first tab member to rebound and, in particular, contacting the piercer with the closure foil, to cause perforation of the closure foil when the closing foil is subjected to pressure, preferably slight pressure, by the perforated mandrel. A perforated mandrel according to the invention is designed in such a way that it is suitable for causing the at least one first tab element to bend back and, in particular contacting the piercer with the closure foil, to cause perforation of the closure foil, and preferably by further insertion of the piercer into or through the foil to expand the perforation.

It should be understood that a perforation of the closure film according to the invention, produced by a piercer, creates a fluidic connection between the interior space and the surroundings through the perforation. A pressure equalization between the contents of the containing interior of the portion container and the ambient air is advantageously made possible by leakage of gas from the interior or by the ingress of ambient air into the interior of the portion container, whereby a pressure equalization between the interior and the environment is made possible, with an unwanted discharge of the contents is prevented.

It is within the scope of the present invention that a first tab element on the top of the cup, preferably on an edge of the cup, or as part, preferably integral part, of the closure film is designed.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one first tab member protrudes at the top of the cup, preferably at one edge of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup.

A first tab member projecting from the top of the cup, preferably at one edge of the cup, may be attached to the top of the cup, preferably at an edge of the cup, or formed as an integral part of the cup.

An edge of the cup or cup rim, as used herein, preferably denotes the cup edge formed on the top of the cup, preferably encircling the cup opening. It is within the scope of the present invention that an edge of the cup or the cup edge is at least partially formed as a flat surface. This advantageously allows the attachment and / or coating of the cup with the sealing film.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first tab member projecting at the top of the cup, preferably at an edge of the cup, is formed as a flat member flattening the top of the cup. For example, a first tab element be designed as an at least partially widening of the cup rim. A first tab element, which protrudes at the top of the cup, preferably at an edge of the cup, can in particular be arranged so that it protrudes outwardly from the edge of the cup.

A first tab member which protrudes at the top of the cup, preferably at one edge of the cup, thus advantageously permits gripping and bending back of the at least one first tab member in the opposite direction to the tab.

It is within the scope of the present invention that a first tab element projecting from the top of the cup, preferably at one edge of the cup, is at least partially coated with the closure film, in particular with at least one further tab element.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one first tab member is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film and arranged to protrude beyond the edge of the cup.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first tab member formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film is formed as a flat element expanding the closure film. For example, a first tab element can be attached to the closure film, or be formed as an integral part of the closure film.

A first tab element, which is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film, may in particular be arranged such that it protrudes outward beyond the edge of the cup.

A first tab element, which is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film thus advantageously permits gripping and bending back of the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab.

It is within the scope of the present invention that a formed as part, preferably integral part of the closure film first tab member at least partially covers the cup edge, in particular a hervororkragendes on the top of the cup further tab member, and / or covered.

In a preferred embodiment, the tab consists of the at least one first tab element.

In this connection, the person skilled in the art will immediately understand that the tab, which consists of the at least one first tab element, in particular of a first tab member protruding at the top of the cup or of a first tab member formed as part of the closure foil and so on is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup can be formed.

In other words, the tab can consist of a part of the closing foil or of a first tab element which protrudes on the top side of the cup and which preferably forms an integral part of the cup.

In a preferred embodiment, the tab has at least one further tab element.

Preferably, the tab consists of a first tab element and a further tab element.

In a preferred embodiment, the tab has at least one further tab member and the at least one further tab member is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film, and more preferably the at least one further tab member is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup. and most preferably, the at least one first tab element is at least partially coated with the at least one further tab element.

In this connection, it should be understood that the tab preferably has a first tab member protruding from the top of the cup, and preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and the tab having at least one further tab member formed as a part, preferably an integral part. the closure foil is formed, and more preferably the at least one further tab member is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup, and most preferably the at least one first tab member is at least partially coated with the at least one further tab member.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the tab has a first tab member protruding at the top of the cup, and preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and the tab has another tab member formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film wherein the at least one further tab element is arranged such that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup, and the at least one first tab element is at least partially coated with the at least one further tab element. Preferably, a piercer disposed on the first tab member and arranged to perforate the closure foil by bending back the at least one first tab member in the opposite direction of the tab from the at least one further tab member projecting beyond the rim of the cup may be at least partially coated or covered , It should be understood that in an inventive bending back of the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab, the entire tab and / or the at least one further tab element is bent back. It can be provided that, for the intended opening of the portion container, first for perforating the closure film, the at least one first tab element is bent back in the opposite direction to the tab and the piercer the at least one further tab element and the Verschlssfolie, in particular a cup inside the covering part of the closure film, penetrates. Subsequently, in particular after pressure equalization has taken place, the portion container for removing the filling material can be opened by at least partial removal of the sealing film, in particular by means of the first and / or the further tab element.

In a preferred embodiment, the tab has at least one further tab member and the at least one further tab member projects at the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and more preferably, that is at least one further tab member having the at least one first tab member at least partially covered.

In this context, it should be understood that the tab preferably has a first tab element which, as part, Preferably, an integral part, the closure film is formed and is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup and the tab has at least one further tab member which protrudes at the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and wherein More preferably, the at least one further tab element is at least partially coated with the at least one first tab element.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the tab has a first tab member protruding at the top of the cup, and preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and the tab has another tab member formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film and wherein the at least one further tab element is at least partially coated with the at least one first tab element.

Preferably, the at least one first tab element at least partially cover the at least one further tab element. The at least one first tab element, in particular a perforated mandrel arranged on the first tab element, which is arranged to perforate the closure film by bending back the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab can advantageously be supported and / or protected by the at least one further tab element ,

It should be understood that in a back bending of the at least one first tab element according to the invention in the opposite direction to the tab, the at least one first tab element and / or the entire tab, in particular also the at least one further tab element can be bent back. It can be provided in that the at least one first tab element is bent back in the opposite direction to the tab for a purposeful opening of the portion container, first for perforating the closure film, so that the piercer pierces the encryption film, in particular a part of the closing film covering the cup interior. Subsequently, in particular after pressure equalization has taken place, the portion container for removing the filling material can be opened by at least partial removal of the sealing film, in particular by means of the first and / or the further tab element.

In a preferred embodiment, the piercer is formed as an integral part of the first tab member and / or the tab.

If the piercer is formed as an integral part of the first tab element and / or the tab, this has particular advantages in the production of the portion container according to the invention.

A portion container according to the present invention consists in a particularly advantageous embodiment of a cup and a closure film. In this case, the closure film can be attached by means of an adhesive or adhesive, or in some other way to the cup.

In a preferred embodiment, the piercer is arranged substantially vertically to the top of the portion container and / or the closure film.

This advantageously allows contacting the piercer with the closure foil, in particular a part of the closure foil covering the cup interior, and perforating the closure foil by bending back the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab.

In a preferred embodiment, the tab, preferably the at least one first tab element and / or the at least one further tab element on a predetermined bending point and / or a predetermined breaking point, wherein the predetermined bending point and / or predetermined breaking point, preferably formed as a perforation, and wherein the predetermined bending point and / or predetermined breaking point is at least partially arranged substantially parallel to a portion of the cup rim.

A predetermined bending point advantageously facilitates a bending back of the tab and / or the at least one first tab element and / or the at least one further tab element. A predetermined bending point may in particular be configured as a material taper and / or perforation. For example, a first or further tab member which protrudes at the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, in the cup direction have such a predetermined bending point, which facilitates a bending back of the first and further tab member.

A predetermined breaking point facilitates, advantageously, a bending back of the tab and / or the at least one first tab element and / or the at least one further tab element by this leads to a break in a bending back. A predetermined breaking point can be designed in particular as a material taper and / or perforation. For example, a first or further tab element, which protrudes at the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, in Becherrichtung have such a predetermined breaking point, which is designed such that it breaks upon a bending back of the first and further tab member ,

For example, a further tab element, which protrudes at the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, have a predetermined breaking and / or predetermined bending point.

If, for example, the further tab element with the first tab element, which is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film and arranged such that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup, gluing back, leads to a break of the tab Predetermined breaking point of the further tab element. A bending back of the at least one first tab element in the opposite direction to the tab for perforating the closure film is thereby facilitated.

In a preferred embodiment, the closure film covering a cup is firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or punched, to the cup, preferably the cup rim, at least in sections.

Firmly connected, as used herein, preferably denotes a compound, preferably a fluid-tight connection, which can be loosened by intended use, in particular by opening the portion container as intended, for example by pulling on the tab. In particular, the term "firmly connected", as used herein, preferably means that the connection can not be solved by improper use, in particular without proper opening of the portion container, for example by pulling on the tab.

It should be understood that in a portion container of the present invention, the cup is at least partially coated with the closure film. It is known that portion containers for filling goods, in particular portioned liquids, of plastic or cardboard / paper are filled in an appropriate amount and then sealed with a sealing film, often made of aluminum or plastic on the upper side, preferably fluid-tight. The film is thereby, preferably at the upper edge of the cup, especially glued to a circumferential cup rim, with a special, often food-safe adhesive.

In this context, it should be understood that in particular the tab, a first tab member and / or another tab member, especially if they form an integral part of the cup and / or the covering film, at least partially firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or can be punched.

In a preferred embodiment, if present, the at least one further tab element covering, at least one first tab element at least in sections, preferably circumferentially, firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or punched.

In this connection, it is preferred that the at least one further tab element protrude from the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, and the at least one first tab element is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film and is arranged in such a way in that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup.

In a preferred embodiment, if present, the at least one first tab element covering, at least one further tab member with the at least one first tab member at least partially, preferably circumferentially, firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or punched.

In this connection, it is preferred that the at least one first tab element protrude from the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup and the at least one further tab member as part, preferably integral part, of the closure film is formed and is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup.

In a preferred embodiment, the perforated mandrel has, at least partially, a cylindrical or a pyramidal, in particular a conical or angular pyramidal shape, which is pointed towards the end of the closure film.

An end of the perforated mandrel intended for perforating the sealing foil is preferably arranged from a free end of the perforated mandrel, which is more preferably arranged at its opposite end on the at least one first tab element.

An at least partially cylindrical or tapered or pyramidal shape, which is pointed towards the perforation of the closing foil, advantageously facilitates the penetration of the perforated mandrel into the sealing foil.

In particular, the configuration of a piercer with a relatively flat tip may be advantageous in order to avoid injury to the user, or unintentional punching.

In particular, in embodiments in which the at least one first tab element protrudes on the top of the cup, and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup, it may be advantageous that the piercer is formed by a further tab member as a part, preferably an integral part Closing film is formed and is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge of the cup, at least partially obscured to avoid injury to the user, or unintentional punching.

In one embodiment, edges and / or tip of a piercing pin, in particular to avoid injury, designed flat and / or rounded.

It is also within the scope of the invention that the perforated mandrel is designed such that after a back bending of the at least one first tab element according to the invention in the opposite direction to the tab, and contacting the piercer with the closure film, a first, preferably relatively easily applied, the pressure Piercing mandrel only partially or with a partial length of the piercer penetrate into the sealing foil, so that a pressure equalization can take place and another, preferably somewhat firmer, pressure penetrate the perforated mandrel completely and / or with a further part length of the piercer through the sealing foil or penetrate leaves, so that a hole is created, which is sufficient in particular without an at least partial removal of the sealing film for removal, for example. A pouring, the contents of the portion container.

For this purpose, in one embodiment, the perforated mandrel may have at least one broadening and / or at least one taper, for example step-shaped, for example as a stepped pyramid or step cone.

In a preferred embodiment, the perforated mandrel has a chamfer, in particular a cut, on the end of the piercer provided for punching the closure foil.

Such chamfer facilitates the perforation and penetration of the piercer into the sealing film.

A chamfer, in particular ground, can be executed crowned or as a light hollow ground. A chamfer, in particular ground, the tip of the piercer may be configured circumferentially or as a chamfer.

In a preferred embodiment, the piercer has at least one ventilation cavity, preferably a ventilation channel.

Preferably, a ventilation cavity, in particular a ventilation duct, forms a connection between the ambient air and the interior of the portion container during perforation and can, advantageously, allow a relatively controlled pressure equalization during the penetration of the mandrel into the closure foil, without an undesired discharge of the contents taking place ,

In one embodiment of the portion container according to the present invention, the tab and / or at least one tab element is designed as a spout and / or spout. This allows an advantageous removal of the contents, in particular of liquid products.

In one embodiment of the portion container of the present invention, the cup includes a notch at a splice near the tear tab that advantageously permits controlled pressure equalization.

All embodiments of the portion container according to the present invention have the advantage that, by perforation of the closure film with the at least one piercer after bending back the at least one first tab member in the opposite direction to the tab, an unwanted discharge of contents from the portion container, especially a splashing, in particular through a pressure equalization with the ambient air through the perforation, can be avoided. The present invention thus allows particularly advantageous an optimized discharge and casting behavior.

Embodiments of the present invention will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings, from which further features, advantages and embodiments can be found.

• Fig. 1 eine schematische Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Portionsbehälters in einer ersten erfinderischen Ausführungsform; und
• Fig. 2A und 2B eine schematische Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Portionsbehälters in einer zweiten erfinderischen Ausführungsform.

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• Fig. 1 a schematic side view of a portion container according to the invention in a first inventive embodiment; and
• FIGS. 2A and 2B a schematic side view of a portion container according to the invention in a second inventive embodiment.

In Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of a portion container according to the invention shown in a first inventive embodiment.

The portion container 1 according to the invention here is a Kaffeesahnedöschen for receiving coffee cream as filling material 2 and includes a cup 3, arranged on the top 4 of the portion container 1 tab 5, comprising at least a first tab member 5a, the portion container 1 further comprising a sealing film 6, wherein the cup 3 is at least partially coated with the closure film 6, wherein the at least one first tab element 5a has at least one piercer 7, which is arranged for perforating the closure film 6 by bending back the at least one first tab element 5a in the opposite direction to the tab 5. In In the first embodiment shown, the at least one first tab element 5 a is formed as a protrusion on the upper side 4 of the cup 3, and as an integral part of the cup 3.

Such a portion container advantageously allows the perforation of the closure film by means of the piercer, whereby a perforation 13 is formed. In the illustrated embodiment, the piercer 7 is formed as an integral part of the first tab member 5a and the cup 3 made of plastic, wherein the piercer 7 is arranged substantially perpendicular to the top 4 of the portion container 1 and the closure film 6. Furthermore, the tab 5 and the first tab element 5a a predetermined bending point 9a in the form of a material taper, which is formed as a perforation, and at least partially substantially parallel to a located in the tab portion of the cup rim 8 is arranged.

The cup 3 covering the closing film 6 is fixedly connected to the cup 3, more precisely the cup rim 8 circumferentially, so that the cup inside is fluid-tight against the Becheräußeren closed. In the embodiment shown, the closure film 6 may be glued, welded and / or punched to the cup rim 8. In particular, however, the closure film 6 shown as a dashed line covers part of the first tab element 5a in the area of the tab 5 and is likewise fixedly connected there to the tab element 5a. By an inventive bending back of the first tab element 5a in the opposite direction to the tab 5, the perforation 13 of the closure film 6 is achieved on the one hand, on the other hand, the predetermined breaking point 9b break. Subsequently, by means of the tab 5, the sealing film 6 can be pulled off the edge of the cup. This is achieved because the predetermined breaking point 9b is also covered by the sealing film 6, whereby after a breaking of the predetermined breaking point 9b, the flap 5 remains firmly connected to the sealing film 6. In the present case, the perforated mandrel 7 has a conical or angular pyramidal shape. This facilitates the penetration and thus punching of the closure film 6 with the piercing mandrel 7.

Such a punching is made possible by bending back the first tab element 5 a and the tab 5 in the opposite direction to the tab 5. The direction of such a flip-back is in Fig. 1 indicated by a curved arrow. In this case, the at least one first tab element 5a or the tab 5 and thus the piercer 7 is brought into contact with the surface of the closure film 7, in particular in an area in which the closure film is arranged above the creamer cavity of the cup 3. By exerting a, preferably light, pressure, for example by pressing down with the finger, the piercing pin 7 penetrates the sealing film 6 and thus creates an advantageous perforation 13 by which, in particular, a pressure equalization with the ambient air can take place without an undesired discharge of the filling material or a part of it takes place. Advantageously, during perforation and pressure equalization, the perforated mandrel 7 itself and at least part of the bent-back first tab element 5a conceals the perforation 13, so that the environment is protected against undesired discharge of contents. In the Fig. 1 shown embodiment of the piercing mandrel allows that after a bending back of the first tab element 5a according to the invention in the opposite direction to the tab 5, and contacting the piercer 7 with the closure film 6, a first, preferably relatively easily exerted, pressure the piercer 7 only partially or with a partial length of the piercing mandrel 7 can penetrate into the sealing film 6, so that a pressure equalization can take place, and another, preferably somewhat firmer, pressure penetrate the perforated mandrel 7 completely and / or with a further partial length of the piercer 7 through the closure film 6 or penetrate leaves, so that a hole 13 is provided, which then in particular without an at least partial removal of the sealing film for removal, for example. A pouring, the contents from the portion container can be sufficient.

The cup 3 is formed by a hollow cylindrical flat body having a closed bottom and having a round basic shape. An illustrated cup 3 may have a suitably optimized intake of contents, i. an ideal serving of milk for a cup of tea or coffee, include or absorb. For this purpose, the portion container 1 and the cup 3 has a capacity for coffee cream, in an amount of about 5 grams to about 25 grams, preferably about 7.5 grams to about 20 grams, more preferably about 7.5 grams to about 15 grams, most preferably about 7.5 grams to about 10 grams is sufficient.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show a schematic side view of a portion container 1 according to the invention in a second inventive embodiment. Here, the second embodiment differs from the first in FIG Fig. 1 shown inventive embodiment, in particular, characterized in that the first tab member 5a, which has the piercer 7 is formed as an integral part of the closure film 6, which is arranged so that it protrudes beyond the edge 8 of the cup 3. In this case, the tab 5 has a further tab element 5b, which protrudes on the upper side 4 of the cup 3 and is formed as an integral part of the cup 3. Fig. 2A shows the portion container 1 according to the second inventive embodiment in an unopened state. How out Fig. 2A can be seen, in a unopened state, the further tab member 5b with the first tab member 5a at least partially coated.

The perforated mandrel 7 is formed as an integral part of the first tab element and arranged substantially perpendicular to the top 4 of the portion container 1 and the closure film 6.

The tab 5, in this case the first tab element 5a, has a predetermined bending point 9a, which facilitates lifting and bending back of the first tab element 5a. 2B shows the portion container 1 in a state after the inventively designed bending back and punching the closure film 6, wherein the perforation 13 is formed. The predetermined bending point 9a is arranged in sections substantially parallel to the portion of the cup rim 8, which faces the tab 5. The cup 3 covering the closing film 6 is firmly connected to the cup 3 rotating and flat designed cup edge 8, here firmly glued with a food-safe adhesive. In this case, the further tab element 5b covering, at least one first tab member 5a in the region of the tab 5 is not firmly connected to the other tab member 5b, or glued to allow the user, the first tab member 5a away from the further tab member 5b, to raise. The perforated mandrel 7 has a pin-like shape and is partially, designed for the perforation of the sealing film 6 provided free end 10 out, with a tapered round cut.

The features of the present invention disclosed in the foregoing description, claims and drawings may be essential both individually and in any combination for practicing the invention in its various embodiments.

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portion containers

2

filling

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cups

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Top of the portion container and mug

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flap

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first tab element

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another tab element

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sealing film

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piercer

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Edge of the mug

9a

Predetermined bending point

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Breaking point

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End of the piercer

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Lüftungshöhlung

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bevel

13

perforation

Claims (15)

Portion container (1) for receiving a filling material, in particular a liquid or a loose substance (2), in particular coffee cream, comprising
a cup (3),
a tab (5) arranged on the upper side (4) of the portion container (1), comprising at least a first tab element (5a), and a closure film (6), the cup (3) being at least partially covered by the closure film (6) .
characterized in that
the at least one first tab element (5a) has at least one perforated mandrel (7) which is arranged to perforate the closure film (6) by bending back the at least one first tab element (5a) in the opposite direction to the tab (5). Portion container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first tab element (5a) protrudes at the top (4) of the cup (3), and is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup (3). A portion container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first tab member (5a) is formed as a part, preferably an integral part, of the closure film (6) and is arranged to protrude beyond the edge (8) of the cup (3) , Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tab (5) consists of the at least one first tab element (5a). Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tab (5), at least one further tab element (5b). Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1, 2 or 5, wherein the tab (5) has at least one further tab element (5b) and the at least one further tab element (5b) as part, preferably integral part, of the closure film (6) and, more preferably, the at least one further tab element (5b) is arranged such that it projects beyond the edge (8) of the cup (3), and most preferably the at least one first tab element (5a) with the at least one further tab element (5b). at least partially covered. Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1, 3 or 5, wherein the tab (5) has at least one further tab element (5b) and the at least one further tab element (5b) protrudes on the upper side (4) of the cup (3). is preferably formed as an integral part of the cup (3), and wherein more preferably at least one further tab element (5b) with the at least one first tab element (5a) is at least partially coated. Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the piercer (7) as an integral part of the first tab member (5a) and / or the tab (5) is formed. Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the piercer (7) to the top (4) of the portion container (1) and / or the closure film (6) is arranged substantially vertically. Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the tab (5), preferably the at least one first tab element (5a) and / or the at least one further tab element (5b), a predetermined bending point (9a) and / or a predetermined breaking point ( 9b), wherein the predetermined bending point (9a) and / or predetermined breaking point (9b), preferably formed as a perforation, and wherein the predetermined bending point (9a) and / or predetermined breaking point (9b) at least partially substantially parallel to a portion of the cup rim (8 ) is arranged. Portion container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the one cup (3) covering the closure film (6) with the cup (3), preferably the cup rim (8) is at least partially firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or is punched. Portion container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein, if present, the at least one further tab element (5b) covering, at least a first tab member (5a) with the at least one further tab member (5b) at least partially, preferably circumferentially, firmly is connected, preferably glued, welded and / or punched. Portion container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein, if present, the at least one first tab element (5a) covering at least one further tab element (5b) with the at least one first tab member (5a) at least partially, preferably peripherally, firmly connected, preferably glued, welded and / or punched. Portion container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the piercer (7), at least partially, a cylindrical or to the perforation of the closure film (6) provided end (10) pointed towards, in particular a conical or pyramidal shape. Portion container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the perforated mandrel (7), on which for punching the closure film (6) provided end (10) of the piercer (7) has a chamfer (12), in particular a cut.

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