EP3053847A1 - Storage bottle and application system for applying a primer liquid to an area - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a bottle, in particular a primer bottle, for storing a liquid, in particular a primer, comprising a bottle body (11), a limiting cup (10) for limiting a bottle body opening (13) and a closure lid (12), wherein the limiting cup (10) a sponge receptacle (19) having at least one side wall (21-24), a bottom wall (20) and at least one outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44) such that liquid, in particular primer (30) when the bottle is tilted through the outlet (2-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44), it may enter an applicator sponge.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a bottle, in particular a primer bottle, for storing a liquid, in particular a primer, and an application system for surface discharge of a liquid, in particular a primer.

State of the art

Pre-treatment agents (primers) for the production of adhesive bonds are usually offered in packages consisting of an aluminum bottle, a polyethylene cup and a screw cap of the polypropylene bottle. Before use, the screw cap and the polyethylene cup must first be removed. The polyethylene cup has a security function and should (in addition to the screw) prevent, for example, during transport or storage liquid, such as a primer, emerges from the bottle.

Once the polyethylene cup and screw cap are removed and thus the interior of the primer bottle is accessible, applicator elements such as "wool wipers" can be soaked with the primer so that the liquid can be applied to a surface.

The known primer bottles are relatively complicated to handle and not very user-friendly. In particular, unwanted leakage of liquid and contamination of the environment can occur.

The invention is therefore based on the object, a bottle, in particular primer bottle to propose, which should be characterized by a simplified application. In particular, the risk of contamination should be avoided.

Disclosure of the invention

This object is achieved in particular by a bottle, in particular primer bottle with the features of claim 1 and an application system with the features of claim 10. Further developments are defined in the dependent claims.

In particular, the object is achieved by a bottle, in particular a primer bottle for storing a liquid, in particular a primer, wherein the bottle has a bottle body, a delimiting cup for defining a bottle body opening and a closure lid, wherein the delimitation cup has a sponge receptacle with at least one side wall, a bottom wall and at least one outlet opening in such a way that liquid, in particular a primer, can, upon tilting of the bottle, penetrate through the outlet opening into an applicator sponge.

An essential idea of the invention is to provide a boundary cup with at least one outlet opening, so that an applicator sponge can be soaked with liquid via this outlet opening. The applicator sponge can in turn be removed from the sponge receptacle and serve as an application element. Thus, the restriction cup does not have to be removed from the bottle, but remains (preferably) in the bottle body opening. Nevertheless, the provision of the delimitation cup as well as the (separate) cap provides adequate security during transport and storage of the bottle.

The limiting cup is preferably made of a plastic, more preferably a polyolefin, even more preferably polyethylene or polypropylene. The closure lid is preferably made of a plastic, more preferably polyolefin, even more preferably polyethylene and / or polypropylene. The bottle body is preferably made of a metal, in particular aluminum or an aluminum alloy (but can also be made of plastic). A volume of the bottle body may be at least 100 ml, preferably at least 200 ml and / or at most 2000 ml, preferably at most 1000 ml, more preferably at most 500 ml. The sponge receptacle preferably has a diameter (or, in the case of a rectangular cross-section, a longitudinal side) of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 3 cm and / or at most 8 cm, preferably at most 5 cm. The number of outlet openings may be at least 2, preferably at least 3.

The sponge receptacle may have a cross section with at least one corner, preferably at least two corners, more preferably four corners. Overall, the cross section may be rectangular or square (deviating cross sections, such as round or elliptical, however, are possible). In the case of a polygonal design, a sponge (also correspondingly square) can be accommodated, so that the application of the liquid is simplified.

In one embodiment, at least one side wall may have an exit opening. Alternatively or additionally, the bottom wall of the sponge receptacle may have at least one outlet opening. As a result, liquid can be transferred into the applicator sponge in a simple manner.

In one embodiment, two opposing side walls at least one outlet opening. In an alternative Embodiment has only one of two opposite side walls on an outlet opening. In the first case, two surfaces of the applicator sponge can be soaked with liquid, so that more liquid is available overall (which can be applied accordingly). In the second case, there is an advantage that a surface of the applicator sponge remains (substantially) free of liquid, so that a risk of soiling is reduced.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one outlet opening is formed both in a side wall and in the bottom wall. The at least one outlet opening preferably extends over an edge extending between the side wall and the bottom wall. With such a design, liquid can be transferred into the applicator sponge in a particularly effective manner.

In at least one side wall, a groove may be provided so that liquid can flow through the groove. Preferably, the groove connects (directly) to an outlet opening in the bottom wall of the sponge receptacle. In such an embodiment, liquid can be distributed particularly effectively along a surface of the applicator sponge. In particular, liquid flowing through an outlet opening in the bottom wall can be further distributed (evenly) through the groove in the side wall. Overall, the operability is improved.

At least one outlet opening may be formed as a slot. Furthermore, at least one outlet opening may be formed as a round hole. Particularly preferably, at least one outlet opening is present as a slot and at least one outlet opening as a round hole. In a specific embodiment, a round hole is surrounded by two oblong holes (on both sides). The outlet opening may also have a T-shaped cross-section. In one embodiment, several round holes are in a side wall provided (possibly in a horizontal juxtaposition).

At least one exit opening can be closed by a (removable) closure flap. This ensures increased safety against unwanted leakage of liquid (primer) during transport and storage (prior to first use). Nevertheless, an advantageous handling is possible.

In a specific embodiment, the bottle body is formed of metal, in particular aluminum and / or an aluminum alloy.

The abovementioned object is further achieved by an application system for the two-dimensional discharge of a liquid, in particular a primer, comprising a bottle, in particular a primer bottle of the type described above, and an applicator sponge. The applicator sponge preferably has an outer circumference corresponding to an inner circumference of the sponge receptacle (such that there is a contacting contact between the outer circumference of the applicator sponge and the inner circumference of the sponge receptacle). The sponge can be releasably inserted into the sponge receptacle for receiving the liquid, in particular plugged. In a specific embodiment, the applicator sponge has an angular, preferably quadrangular cross-section. The applicator sponge can have an overall cuboid shape.

The above object is further achieved (independently) by a delimiter with the features described above and below.

Particularly preferably, the bottle or the application system for pretreatment (primer), in particular for bonding in the automotive sector and / or for glazing, used.

Description of the drawings

Figur 1

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform eines Begrenzungsnapfes;

Figur 2

eine Ansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 1 von oben;

Figur 3

eine Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 1;

Figur 4

den Begrenzungsnapf gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 3 zusammen mit einem Flaschenkörper sowie einem Verschlussdeckel in einer schematischen Seitenansicht;

Figur 5

eine schematische Ansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform des Begrenzungsnapfes von oben;

Figur 6

eine schematische Seitenansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 5;

Figur 7

eine Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 5;

Figur 8

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Begrenzungsnapfes;

Figur 9

eine Ansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 8 von oben;

Figur 10

eine erste Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 8;

Figur 11

eine zweite Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 8;

Figur 12

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Begrenzungsnapfes;

Figur 13

eine weitere schematische Seitenansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 12;

Figur 14

eine Ansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 12 von oben;

Figur 15

eine Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 12;

Figur 16

eine schematische Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Begrenzungsnapfes;

Figur 17

eine Ansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 16 von oben;

Figur 18

eine Schrägansicht des Begrenzungsnapfes gemäß Figur 16.

Advantages and expediency of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the figures. From these show:

FIG. 1

a schematic side view of a first embodiment of a Begrenznnapfes;

FIG. 2

a view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 1 from above;

FIG. 3

an oblique view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 4

the delimitation cup according to FIGS. 1 to 3 together with a bottle body and a closure lid in a schematic side view;

FIG. 5

a schematic view of a second embodiment of the Begrenznnapfes from above;

FIG. 6

a schematic side view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 5 ;

FIG. 7

an oblique view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 5 ;

FIG. 8

a schematic side view of another embodiment of the Begrenznnapfes;

FIG. 9

a view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 8 from above;

FIG. 10

a first oblique view of the delimitation cup according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 11

a second oblique view of the delimitation cup according to FIG. 8 ;

FIG. 12

a schematic side view of another embodiment of the Begrenznnapfes;

FIG. 13

a further schematic side view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 12 ;

FIG. 14

a view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 12 from above;

FIG. 15

an oblique view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 12 ;

FIG. 16

a schematic side view of another embodiment of the Begrenznnapfes;

FIG. 17

a view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 16 from above;

FIG. 18

an oblique view of the limiting cup according to FIG. 16 ,

The FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of a delimitation cup 10. In FIG. 4 a primer bottle is shown comprising the confining cup 10 according to FIGS FIGS. 1 to 3 and a bottle body 11 and a closure lid (screw cap) 12. The limiting cup 10 is arranged in a bottle body opening 13 and limits it to the outside. Around a bottleneck 14 around the closure lid 12 for closing the bottle body 11 is arranged. Specifically, the closure lid 12 is screwed onto the bottle neck 14. Alternatives to this (for example latching connections) are possible.

The limiting cup 10 according to the FIGS. 1 to 3 has a (cylindrical) outer wall 15 and an edge (16) extending (annular) flange 17 (for support on the bottle body opening) on. The outer wall 15 defines a (also cylindrical) interior 18, in turn, a sponge receptacle 19 is provided. The sponge receptacle 19 is rectangular in cross-section and has a bottom wall 20 and side walls 21 to 24. In the bottom wall 20, an outlet opening 25, an outlet opening 26 and an outlet opening 27 are provided. The outlet opening 25 is circular and is surrounded by the outlet openings 26 and 27. The openings 26 and 27 are formed as (elongated) rectangles and go in each case a groove 28 and 29, respectively. The grooves 28 and 29 are formed on the side wall 21 and extend vertically. Via the outlet openings 25 to 27, a primer 30 (see. FIG. 4 ) enter the sponge receptacle 19 so that a (cuboid, not shown in the figures) applicator sponge, which is provided in the sponge receptacle 19, is impregnated with liquid. Due to the grooves 28, 29, the liquid (the primer) can be effectively distributed on a sponge surface.

For application, the sponge is removed after impregnation from the sponge recording and serves as an applicator for surface application of the primer.

In the FIGS. 1 to 3 only the side wall 21 is provided with the grooves 28, 29. Alternatively, the opposite side wall 23 (or one of the other side walls 22 or 24) may be provided with corresponding grooves. The geometry of the outlet opening 25 to 27 is not mandatory and can also be designed differently. In particular, the outlet openings 26 and 27 may extend to the side wall 23 and possibly pass into correspondingly provided there grooves (analogous to the grooves 28, 29). The cross section of the sponge receptacle 19 does not have to be rectangular, but instead may for example also be round or cylindrical. The applicator sponge (not shown) preferably has a cross section corresponding to the cross section of the sponge receptacle 19 and may have a length which corresponds to at least twice, preferably at least three times the depth of the sponge receptacle 19.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show an alternative embodiment of the limiting cup 10. The embodiment differs from the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 3 by the formation of the sponge recording 19. This has a geometry as in the FIGS. 1 to 3 described, but differs through the outlet openings and in that no grooves are provided (such grooves may alternatively be provided). Overall, the sponge receptacle 19 according to the FIGS. 5 to 7 two outlet openings 31, 32 which run parallel (which is not mandatory) and have a T-shaped cross-section. In this case, the T-beam adjoins the side wall 21, so that liquid can be introduced into the applicator sponge (not shown) effectively and in a targeted manner.

According to a general idea, at least one exit opening of the bottom wall widens in the direction of a side wall.

The FIGS. 8 to 11 show a further alternative embodiment of the limiting cup 10. In the embodiment according to the FIGS. 8 to 11 is a (round) outlet opening 33 and outlet openings 34, 35 which surround the outlet opening 33 is provided. The outlet openings 34, 35 extend over an edge 36 (see FIG. 11 ) between the bottom wall 20 and side wall 21. Furthermore, the interior 18 within the outer wall 15 downwards (ie in the direction of the bottle body) open, so that in this interior 18 a primer can occur. Furthermore, the interior 18 (see FIG. 10 ) to the top (or to the outside) closed by a closure plate 37, so that no primer from the interior 18 can escape to the outside (except via the outlet openings 33 to 35). Characterized in that the outlet openings 34, 35 extend over the edge 36, can in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 8 to 11 effectively introducing liquid into an applicator sponge (which is preferably of a cuboid shape) (not shown). In an alternative embodiment, it would also be conceivable that the side wall 23 has outlet openings. Specifically, in an alternative embodiment, the outlet openings 35 and 34 can reach up to the side wall 23 and, if appropriate, extend into the side wall 23 (analogously to the side wall 21).

As in FIG. 8 recognizable, the bottom wall 20 may be below a level of the outer wall 15.

In the FIGS. 12 to 15 a further alternative embodiment of the limiting cup 10 is shown.

In this embodiment, no exit openings are provided in the bottom wall 20 (which is possible, however). In the side wall 21, three (round) outlet openings 38 to 40 (in a horizontal orientation, another orientation is possible) are arranged. On the other side walls 22 to 24 no outlet openings are provided (which, however, may be possible).

As in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 3 the interior 18 is closed within the outer wall 15 in the direction of the bottle body, so that only through the outlet openings 38 to 40 (via a not shown applicator sponge) liquid can escape to the outside. The sponge receptacle 19 of the embodiment according to the FIGS. 12 to 15 is disposed (completely) below a level of a lower surface 41 of the inner space 18 within the outer wall 15 (see FIG FIG. 12 ). Alternatively, however, the sponge receptacle 19 may also be arranged at another relative position (for example, higher). Furthermore, the outer wall 15 sealing lips 42, 43 (see FIGS. 12 and 13 ) on. It can also be provided only one sealing lip or possibly more than two sealing lips. Also in the Other embodiments, the outer wall (even if this is not shown in detail) may optionally be equipped with corresponding sealing lips.

The FIGS. 16 to 18 show a further embodiment of the limiting cup 10. The embodiment according to the FIGS. 16 to 18 differs from the embodiment according to the FIGS. 12 to 15 by the design and arrangement of the outlet opening (or outlet openings). In contrast to the embodiment of the FIGS. 12 to 15 is only one outlet opening 44 in the embodiment according to the FIGS. 16 to 18 intended. This outlet opening is round and formed in the bottom wall 20. Another embodiment of the outlet opening or the outlet openings is conceivable. For example, an embodiment of the bottom wall 20 according to FIG FIGS. 16 to 18 with an embodiment of the side wall 21 according to the FIGS. 12 to 15 be combined.

In general, the limiting cup 10 can be introduced into the bottle body opening 13 in a force-locking and / or material-locking and / or form-fitting manner. For example, the limiting cup 10 may be pressed into the bottle body opening 13 and / or glued to it.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Begrenzungsnapf

11

bottle body

12

cap

13

Bottle body opening

14

bottleneck

15

(cylindrical) outer wall

16

edge

17

flange

18

inner space

19

sponge recording

20

bottom wall

21 - 24

Side wall

25 - 27

outlet opening

28, 29

groove

30

primer

31, 32

outlet opening

33 - 35

outlet opening

36

edge

37

closing plate

38 - 40

outlet opening

41

bottom

42, 43

sealing lip

44

outlet opening

Claims (11)

Bottle, in particular primer bottle, for storing a liquid, in particular a primer, comprising a bottle body (11), a limiting cup (10) for defining a bottle body opening (13) and a closure lid (12),
characterized in that
the limiting cup (10) has a sponge receptacle (19) with at least one side wall (21-24), a bottom wall (20) and at least one outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44) such that liquid, In particular, primer (30) can penetrate into an applicator sponge when the bottle is tilted through the outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44). Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the sponge receptacle (19) has a cross section with at least one corner, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four corners. Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one side wall (21-24) and / or the bottom wall (20) at least one outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44). Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
two opposing side walls (21, 23) has an outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44) or only one of two opposite side walls (21, 23) has an outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44). Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44) is formed both in a side wall (21) and in the bottom wall (20). Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
in at least one side wall (21-24) is provided a groove (28, 29). Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
at least one outlet opening (26, 27, 31, 32, 34, 35) is designed as a slot and / or that at least one outlet opening (25, 33, 38-40, 44) is formed as a round hole. Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that at least one outlet opening (25-27, 31-35, 38-40, 44) is closed by a peelable locking tab. Bottle, in particular primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the bottle body (11) is formed of metal, in particular aluminum or an aluminum alloy. Application system for the flat discharge of a liquid, in particular a primer, comprising a bottle, in particular a primer bottle, according to one of the preceding claims, and an applicator sponge. Application system according to claim 10,
characterized in that
the applicator sponge has a cuboid shape.

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