EP3077292A1 - Device for filling a receptacle - Google Patents

Device for filling a receptacle

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EP3077292A1
EP3077292A1 EP14825096.2A EP14825096A EP3077292A1 EP 3077292 A1 EP3077292 A1 EP 3077292A1 EP 14825096 A EP14825096 A EP 14825096A EP 3077292 A1 EP3077292 A1 EP 3077292A1
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container
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liquid
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Benedikt Leibinger
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B67C3/04—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus without applying pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B3/00—Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B69/00—Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
    • B65B69/005—Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for by expelling contents, e.g. by squeezing the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/02—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C9/00—Devices for emptying bottles, not otherwise provided for

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  • the invention relates to a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a liquid-tight and gas-tight, balloon-like body For filling a container, in particular a bottle, with a liquid intended for consumption, in particular a beverage, a liquid-tight and gas-tight, balloon-like body can be used in relation to the liquid.
  • the basic principle for filling the container is that the balloon-like body is first introduced into the container. The balloon-like body is then inflated with air until it rests against the inner surface of the container. Thus, by the fully inflated balloon-like body completely fills the interior of the container, no air is in the container. Subsequently, the air is removed again from the balloon-like body. This creates between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container a gradually increasing space, which is filled with the liquid.
  • the balloon-like body When filling the container, there is the problem that the balloon-like body inflates in the manner of a balloon. Conversely, the balloon-like body contracts again when discharging the air therein. This periodic inflation and contraction of the material can over time lead to signs of wear on the balloon-like body. In extreme cases, this can cause the balloon-like body to leak and burst.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid of the type described with a low-wear balloon-like body.
  • a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid is created, which is characterized by a low-wear balloon-like body.
  • the essence of this balloon-like body is that it is folded around the circumference with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container.
  • the balloon-like body has a larger one around the circumference Circumferential length compared to an unfolded balloon-like body.
  • the material since the balloon material does not have to be stretched so much and - subsequently - does not have to contract so much again, the material is spared, and the risk of damage to the balloon material is reduced to a minimum.
  • the fold can be formed in a first variant in cross-section with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the system seen around the circumference wavy or zigzag.
  • Other fold shapes are conceivable as long as the circumferential line of the folded balloon-like body is enlarged in comparison to a pure circular line.
  • the convolution may be formed in a second variant in cross-section as a flap.
  • This is to be understood as meaning that the pleats are relatively long when viewed in cross-section, with the two flap-shaped parts of the flap in the initial state abutting and being folded together before the balloon-like body inflates.
  • the lobes are not radially from, but are like an umbrella in the folded state on the outer circumference of the balloon-like body.
  • the wrinkles always form alternating fold pockets and wrinkles.
  • the folding pockets and - corresponding to - the fold peaks extend in the longitudinal direction of the balloon-like body.
  • these folds preferably extend exactly in the longitudinal direction between the upper opening of the container and the lower floor.
  • the development according to claim 5 proposes that upon inflation of the balloon-like body of this first unfolded and then stretched. Specifically, this means that when inflating the balloon-like body, this initially unfolds so that no more wrinkles are present. Once this condition is reached, the balloon-like body is stretched due to the internal elasticity of its material. In the case of containers which have a smaller diameter in the opening region than in the actual body region (as is the case, for example, in the case of bottles), it may well be that there is no complete development of the balloon-like body in this opening region. In this case, the wrinkles are pressed against the inner wall of the container in this opening area.
  • the development according to claim 6 proposes an alternative to this. The difference is that the balloon-like body is not stretchable. This means that, starting from the initial state, the balloon-like body is unfolded exclusively until it assumes its final inflated state under contact with the inner wall of the container.
  • the development according to claim 7 proposes that the outer circumferential surface of the balloon-like body has a profiling.
  • the advantage is that can not form against each other sealed subspaces within the container when inflating the balloon-like body.
  • When filling the container is thus ensured that when inflating the balloon-like body no bubbles-like spaces can form within the container between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container.
  • When emptying the container is equally ensured that when inflating the balloon-like body no liquid-filled, closed subspaces can form within the container between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container. There is thus no residual liquid in the container.
  • the balloon-like body has a special profiling on its outer circumferential surface, wherein this profiling ensures that at the point of inflation of the balloon-like body at no point around the circumference of this balloon-like body around a sealed barrier forms, which close to the inner circumferential surface of the container rests.
  • the profiling of the outer circumferential surface of the balloon-like body ensures that a continuous channel is formed even when the balloon-like body is maximally inflated, which extends in the region of the bottom of the container up to the region of the upper-side opening of the container.
  • This continuous channel defines in the broadest sense a bypass line through which the air can flow when filling or when emptying the liquid, so that the air or the liquid escapes completely from the bottle.
  • the profiling is preferably formed by a strip-like web.
  • This strip-like web is integrally formed with the balloon-like body and is above the actual lateral surface of the balloon-like body over.
  • the balloon-like body is inflated, first comes this strip-like web with the inner wall of the container in contact. Around this contact point or around this line of contact then nestles the actual lateral surface of the balloon-like body on the inner wall of the container. Due to the special geometrical conditions, however, in the region between the web, the actual jacket surface remains. surface of the balloon-like body always consist of a gap or a channel through which the air can flow during filling or when emptying the liquid along.
  • the web or webs run in the initial state of the balloon-like body before swelling in the folding pockets.
  • the folding pockets extend in a substantially straight line from the opening of the container to the bottom. It is not necessary that each of the folding pockets is each equipped with a web. Preferably, only a few of the pockets are provided with the webs, which are arranged distributed uniformly around the circumference.
  • the advantage of the arrangement of the webs in the folding pockets is that the web virtually disappears in the respective folding pocket.
  • the web is no longer in the initial state on the outer circumference of the balloon-like body. This means in consequence that the balloon-like body can have an even larger diameter.
  • fibers are embedded in the plastic material of the balloon-like body. These can be embedded in the longitudinal direction of the system or in the transverse direction or in a network or wildly disordered one another.
  • the advantage of these fibers is that in the event that the balloon-like body should burst after all, possibly occurring Abbruch publishede are held by the fibers. The fibers thus prevent the detachment of balloon fragments.
  • the fibers can give the balloon-like body the necessary sufficient rigidity that it can be inserted without additional guide rod or tube in the container. The stiffness of the balloon-like body achieved by the fibers thereby assumes the leadership function.
  • the development thereof according to claim 11 proposes that the fibers have a different elasticity than the actual material of the balloon-like body. As a result, the fibers can be used specifically for shaping in the inflated state of the balloon-like body.
  • Fig. 1a shows a longitudinal section through the container in the form of a bottle in the
  • Figure 1 b is a representation corresponding to that in Figure 1a, in which the balloon-like body is in the unfolded, but still unstretched state.
  • Fig. 1c is a representation corresponding to that in Figure 1b, in which the balloon-like body is in the extended final state.
  • FIG. 2b shows a section through the bottle in the region of the actual bottle body with folded, but still unstretched balloon-like body.
  • Fig. 2c is a representation corresponding to that in Fig. 2b, in which the balloon-like
  • Fig. 3 is a representation corresponding to the illustrations in Fig. 2a with a modified folding of the balloon-like body.
  • a container 1 in the form of a bottle has a lower bottom 2 and an upper opening 3. This container 1 should be filled with a liquid, namely a drink.
  • a balloon-like body 4 is inserted into this container 1.
  • the balloon-like body 4 can be mounted on a - not shown - tube or guide rod.
  • this tube or guide rod is irrelevant to the operation of the invention in and of itself. Just as good no pipe or management staff can be present.
  • the inner rigidity of the balloon-like body 4 is large enough that it can be easily inserted into the opening 3 of the container 1.
  • the peculiarity of the balloon-like body 4 is that in the ground state - with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the container 1 - has folds 5 around the circumference. These folds 5 can be seen in particular in the illustration according to FIG. 2 a, ie when the balloon-like body 4 is introduced into the container 1 through the upper opening 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the folds 5 are formed wave-shaped.
  • the balloon-like body 4 can also be zigzag-shaped or have a different profiling. It is only decisive that the circumferential length of the balloon-like body 4 is increased by the folds 5 in comparison to the pure circumference.
  • the folds 5 each have folding pockets 6, which extend from the upper opening 3 of the container 1 to the bottom 2.
  • the peculiarity is that in some of these longitudinally extending folding pockets 6 webs 7 are located, which are integrally formed on the material of the balloon-like body 4. In the illustrated embodiment, a total of four of these webs 7 are provided. However, it may also be more or less webs 7.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is preferably introduced by means of the tube, not shown, into the container 1 through the opening 3 into the container 1 and closes tightly with the opening 3 of the container 1.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is inflated with an expansion medium, in particular with air.
  • an expansion medium in particular with air.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is further inflated. Due to the elasticity of the balloon-like body 4 this expands in the manner of a balloon, namely until it rests against the inner surface of the container 1.
  • Fig. 2c shows that in the region of the webs 7, channels 8 are formed between the balloon-like body 4 and the inner lateral surface of the container 1. Along these channels 8, air located in particular in the bottom region of the container 1 can escape upwards.
  • the expansion medium located in the balloon-like body 4 is now discharged again. This forms between the balloon-like body 4 and the container 1, a gap which is gradually filled with liquid.
  • the advantage is that the liquid does not come into contact with air.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is again completely pulled out of the container 1.
  • a second embodiment of the folds 5 of the balloon-like body 4 is shown.
  • the folds 5 are formed instead of the wave-shaped or zigzag-shaped structure as a flap 9.
  • the folds 5, when viewed in cross-section, define relatively elongated structures, the two tab elements of each tab 9 abutting one another in the initial state.
  • these tabs 9 are applied in the circumferential direction.
  • two tabs 9 are provided. In principle, however, it would also be possible to have more than two lobes 9.
  • the tabs 9 is in each case a longitudinally extending web. 7
  • the advantage here with the folds 5 in the form of tabs 9 is that the circumferential length is increased in comparison to the wave-shaped or zigzag-shaped form of the folds 5.
  • the inner stiffness of the material of the balloon-like body 4 is such that after the discharge of the expansion air of the balloon-like body 4 automatically returns to its original shape, as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the container 1 In the container 1 is a liquid. This should be transported from the container 1. For this purpose, the balloon-like body 4 is inserted and gradually inflated with air. As a result, the liquid contained in the container 1 is pushed out of the upper opening 3.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is unfolded with respect to its folds 5. After deployment, the balloon-like body 4 expands in the manner of a balloon. Again, it is ensured by the channels 8 that all liquid can be pushed out of the container 1.
  • the balloon-like body 4 is pulled out again and can serve for emptying another container 1.

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Abstract

A device for filling a receptacle (1) with a liquid, especially a drinking liquid, comprises a balloon-type body (4) which can be introduced into an opening (3) in the receptacle (1) and can be filled and inflated in such a way that the balloon-type body (4) rests against the inner surface of the receptacle (1). In the initial state, before being inflated, the balloon-type body (4) is folded about the circumference in order to increase the size of the circumferential line of the balloon-type body (4) compared to a simple circle.

Description

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BEFÜLLEN EINES BEHÄLTNISSES  DEVICE FOR FILLING A CONTAINER
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses mit einer insbesondere zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. The invention relates to a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid according to the preamble of claim 1.
Zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses, insbesondere Flasche, mit einer zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Getränk, kann ein gegenüber der Flüssigkeit flüssigkeitsdichter sowie gasdichter, ballonartiger Körper eingesetzt werden. Das Grundprinzip zum Befüllen des Behältnisses besteht darin, daß zunächst der ballonartige Körper in das Behältnis eingeführt wird. Der ballonartige Körper wird anschließend mit Luft aufgebläht bis er an der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses anliegt. Indem somit der vollständig aufgeblähte ballonartige Körper den Innenraum des Behältnisses vollständig ausfüllt, befindet sich in dem Behältnis keine Luft mehr. Anschließend wird die Luft wieder aus dem ballonartigen Körper abgeführt. Dadurch entsteht zwischen dem ballonartigen Körper und der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses ein allmählich sich vergrößernder Raum, welcher mit der Flüssigkeit befüllt wird. For filling a container, in particular a bottle, with a liquid intended for consumption, in particular a beverage, a liquid-tight and gas-tight, balloon-like body can be used in relation to the liquid. The basic principle for filling the container is that the balloon-like body is first introduced into the container. The balloon-like body is then inflated with air until it rests against the inner surface of the container. Thus, by the fully inflated balloon-like body completely fills the interior of the container, no air is in the container. Subsequently, the air is removed again from the balloon-like body. This creates between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container a gradually increasing space, which is filled with the liquid.
Beim Befüllen des Behältnisses besteht das Problem, dass sich der ballonartige Körper in der Art eines Luftballons aufbläht. Umgekehrt zieht sich der ballonartige Körper beim Abführen der darin befindlichen Luft wieder zusammen. Dieses periodische Aufblasen und wieder Zusammenziehen des Materials kann im Laufe der Zeit zu Verschleißerscheinungen beim ballonartigen Körper führen. Im Extremfall kann dies dazu führen, dass der ballonartige Körper undicht wird und platzt. When filling the container, there is the problem that the balloon-like body inflates in the manner of a balloon. Conversely, the balloon-like body contracts again when discharging the air therein. This periodic inflation and contraction of the material can over time lead to signs of wear on the balloon-like body. In extreme cases, this can cause the balloon-like body to leak and burst.
Davon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses mit einer insbesondere zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit der eingangs angegebenen Art mit einem verschleißarmen ballonartigen Körper zu schaffen. Based on this, the present invention seeks to provide a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid of the type described with a low-wear balloon-like body.
Die technische Lösung ist gekennzeichnet durch die Merkmale im Kennzeichen des Anspruchs 1. The technical solution is characterized by the features in the characterizing part of claim 1.
Dadurch ist eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses mit einer insbesondere zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit geschaffen, welche sich durch einen verschleißarmen ballonartigen Körper auszeichnet. Der Kerngedanke dieses ballonartigen Körpers besteht darin, daß er bezüglich der Längsachse des Behältnisses um den Umfang herum gefaltet ist. As a result, a device for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid is created, which is characterized by a low-wear balloon-like body. The essence of this balloon-like body is that it is folded around the circumference with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container.
Durch diese Faltung besitzt der ballonartige Körper um den Umfang herum eine größere Umfangslänge im Vergleich zu einem ungefalteten ballonartigen Körper. Dies bedeutet, dass um den Umfang herum mehr Ballonmaterial vorhanden ist mit der Folge, dass bei einem elastischen Ballonmaterial eine geringere Dehnung des Ballonmaterials ausreicht, um an der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses zur Anlage zu kommen. Indem aber das Ballonmaterial nicht so sehr gedehnt werden muß und sich - anschließend - auch nicht mehr wieder so stark zusammenziehen muß, wird dadurch das Material geschont, und die Gefahr von Beschädigungen an dem Ballonmaterial ist auf ein Minimum reduziert. As a result of this folding, the balloon-like body has a larger one around the circumference Circumferential length compared to an unfolded balloon-like body. This means that more balloon material is present around the circumference, with the result that, with an elastic balloon material, a smaller expansion of the balloon material is sufficient to come into contact with the inner lateral surface of the container. But since the balloon material does not have to be stretched so much and - subsequently - does not have to contract so much again, the material is spared, and the risk of damage to the balloon material is reduced to a minimum.
Gemäß der Weiterbildung in Anspruch 2 kann die Faltung in einer ersten Variante im Querschnitt bezüglich der Mittellängsachse des Systems gesehen um den Umfang herum wellenförmig oder zickzackförmig ausgebildet sein. Andere Faltenformen sind denkbar, solange die Umfangslinie des gefalteten ballonartigen Körpers im Vergleich zu einer reinen Kreislinie vergrößert ist. According to the embodiment in claim 2, the fold can be formed in a first variant in cross-section with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the system seen around the circumference wavy or zigzag. Other fold shapes are conceivable as long as the circumferential line of the folded balloon-like body is enlarged in comparison to a pure circular line.
Gemäß der Weiterbildung in Anspruch 3 kann die Faltung in einer zweiten Variante im Querschnitt als Lappen ausgebildet sein. Darunter ist zu verstehen, daß die Falten im Querschnitt gesehen relativ lang ausgebildet sind, wobei die beiden lappenförmigen Teile des Lappens im Ausgangszustand vor dem Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers aneinanderlie- gen und zusammengelegt sind. Dabei stehen jedoch die Lappen nicht radial ab, sondern liegen wie bei einem Regenschirm im zusammengeklappten Zustand am Außenumfang des ballonartigen Körpers an. According to the embodiment in claim 3, the convolution may be formed in a second variant in cross-section as a flap. This is to be understood as meaning that the pleats are relatively long when viewed in cross-section, with the two flap-shaped parts of the flap in the initial state abutting and being folded together before the balloon-like body inflates. However, the lobes are not radially from, but are like an umbrella in the folded state on the outer circumference of the balloon-like body.
Die Falten bilden grundsätzlich abwechselnd Faltentaschen sowie Faltenberge. Gemäß der Weiterbildung in Anspruch 4 wird vorgeschlagen, dass sich die Faltentaschen sowie - korrespondierend - die Faltenberge in Längsrichtung des ballonartigen Körpers erstrecken. Dabei erstrecken sich diese Falten vorzugsweise exakt in Längsrichtung zwischen der oberen Öffnung des Behältnisses und dem unteren Boden. The wrinkles always form alternating fold pockets and wrinkles. According to the embodiment in claim 4, it is proposed that the folding pockets and - corresponding to - the fold peaks extend in the longitudinal direction of the balloon-like body. In this case, these folds preferably extend exactly in the longitudinal direction between the upper opening of the container and the lower floor.
Die Weiterbildung gemäß Anspruch 5 schlägt vor, dass beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers dieser zunächst aufgefaltet und anschließend gedehnt wird. Konkret bedeutet dies, dass beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers sich dieser zunächst so entfaltet, dass keine Falten mehr vorhanden sind. Sobald dieser Zustand erreicht ist, wird der ballonartige Körper aufgrund der inneren Elastizität seines Materials gedehnt. Bei Behältnissen, welche im Öffnungsbereich einen geringeren Durchmesser aufweisen als im eigentlichen Körperbereich (wie dies beispielsweise bei Flaschen der Fall ist), kann es allerdings durchaus sein, daß in diesem Öffnungsbereich keine vollständige Entfaltung des ballonartigen Körpers stattfindet. In diesem Fall werden die Falten an die Innenwand des Behältnisses in diesem Öffnungsbereich gepreßt. Die Weiterbildung gemäß Anspruch 6 schlägt eine Alternative hierzu vor. Der Unterschied besteht darin, daß der ballonartige Körper nicht dehnbar ist. Dies bedeutet, daß ausgehend vom Ausgangszustand der ballonartige Körper ausschließlich entfaltet wird bis er seinen endgültigen aufgeblähten Zustand unter Anlage an der Innenwandung des Behältnisses einnimmt. The development according to claim 5 proposes that upon inflation of the balloon-like body of this first unfolded and then stretched. Specifically, this means that when inflating the balloon-like body, this initially unfolds so that no more wrinkles are present. Once this condition is reached, the balloon-like body is stretched due to the internal elasticity of its material. In the case of containers which have a smaller diameter in the opening region than in the actual body region (as is the case, for example, in the case of bottles), it may well be that there is no complete development of the balloon-like body in this opening region. In this case, the wrinkles are pressed against the inner wall of the container in this opening area. The development according to claim 6 proposes an alternative to this. The difference is that the balloon-like body is not stretchable. This means that, starting from the initial state, the balloon-like body is unfolded exclusively until it assumes its final inflated state under contact with the inner wall of the container.
Die Weiterbildung gemäß Anspruch 7 schlägt vor, dass die Außenmantelfläche des ballonartigen Körpers eine Profilierung aufweist. Der Vorteil besteht darin, daß sich beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers keine gegeneinander abgedichteten Teilräume innerhalb des Behältnisses bilden können. Beim Befüllen des Behältnisses ist somit gewährleistet, dass sich beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers keine luftblasenartigen Räume innerhalb des Behältnisses zwischen dem ballonartigen Körper und der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses bilden können. Beim Entleeren des Behältnisses ist gleichermaßen gewährleistet, dass sich beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers keine flüssigkeitsgefüllten, abgeschlossenen Teilräume innerhalb des Behältnisses zwischen dem ballonartigen Körper und der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses bilden können. Es bleibt somit kein Flüssigkeitsrest im Behältnis zurück. Der Kerngedanke dieser Weiterbildung besteht somit darin, dass der ballonartige Körper auf seiner Außenmantelfläche eine spezielle Profilierung aufweist, wobei diese Profilierung sicherstellt, dass sich beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers an keiner Stelle um den Umfang dieses ballonartigen Körpers herum eine abgedichtete Barriere bildet, welche dicht an der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses anliegt. Die Profilierung der Außenmantelfläche des ballonartigen Körpers stellt nämlich sicher, dass sich auch bei maximal aufgeblähtem ballonartigen Körper ein durchgängiger Kanal bildet, welcher sich im Bereich des Bodens des Behältnisses bis hin zum Bereich der oberseitigen Öffnung des Behältnisses erstreckt. Dieser durchgängige Kanal definiert im weitesten Sinne eine Bypaßleitung, durch welche beim Befüllen die Luft bzw. beim Entleeren die Flüssigkeit entlangströmen kann, so dass die Luft bzw. die Flüssigkeit vollständig aus der Flasche entweicht. Dadurch ist eine einwandfreie Befüllung bzw. eine einwandfreie Entleerung des Behältnisses möglich, ohne dass sich irgendwelche toten, von den restlichen Bereichen hermetisch abgeschlossenen Luft- bzw. Flüssigkeitsblasen bilden können. The development according to claim 7 proposes that the outer circumferential surface of the balloon-like body has a profiling. The advantage is that can not form against each other sealed subspaces within the container when inflating the balloon-like body. When filling the container is thus ensured that when inflating the balloon-like body no bubbles-like spaces can form within the container between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container. When emptying the container is equally ensured that when inflating the balloon-like body no liquid-filled, closed subspaces can form within the container between the balloon-like body and the inner surface of the container. There is thus no residual liquid in the container. The core idea of this development is thus that the balloon-like body has a special profiling on its outer circumferential surface, wherein this profiling ensures that at the point of inflation of the balloon-like body at no point around the circumference of this balloon-like body around a sealed barrier forms, which close to the inner circumferential surface of the container rests. Namely, the profiling of the outer circumferential surface of the balloon-like body ensures that a continuous channel is formed even when the balloon-like body is maximally inflated, which extends in the region of the bottom of the container up to the region of the upper-side opening of the container. This continuous channel defines in the broadest sense a bypass line through which the air can flow when filling or when emptying the liquid, so that the air or the liquid escapes completely from the bottle. As a result, proper filling or proper emptying of the container is possible without any dead, from the remaining areas hermetically sealed air or liquid bubbles can form.
Gemäß der Weiterbildung in Anspruch 8 ist die Profilierung vorzugsweise durch einen leistenartigen Steg gebildet. Dieser leistenartige Steg ist mit dem ballonartigen Körper einstückig ausgebildet und steht über die eigentliche Mantelfläche des ballonartigen Körpers über. Wird somit der ballonartige Körper aufgebläht, so kommt zunächst dieser leistenartige Steg mit der Innenwandung des Behältnisses in Berührung. Um diesen Kontaktpunkt bzw. um diese Kontaktlinie herum schmiegt sich dann die eigentliche Mantelfläche des ballonartigen Körpers an der Innenwandung des Behältnisses an. Aufgrund der besonderen geometrischen Verhältnisse bleibt jedoch im Bereich zwischen dem Steg der eigentlichen Mantelflä- che des ballonartigen Körpers immer ein Zwischenraum bzw. ein Kanal bestehen, durch welchen beim Befüllen die Luft bzw. beim Entleeren die Flüssigkeit entlangströmen kann. According to the embodiment in claim 8, the profiling is preferably formed by a strip-like web. This strip-like web is integrally formed with the balloon-like body and is above the actual lateral surface of the balloon-like body over. Thus, when the balloon-like body is inflated, first comes this strip-like web with the inner wall of the container in contact. Around this contact point or around this line of contact then nestles the actual lateral surface of the balloon-like body on the inner wall of the container. Due to the special geometrical conditions, however, in the region between the web, the actual jacket surface remains. surface of the balloon-like body always consist of a gap or a channel through which the air can flow during filling or when emptying the liquid along.
In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung hiervon wird gemäß Anspruch 9 vorgeschlagen, daß der oder die Stege im Ausgangszustand des ballonartigen Körpers vor dem Aufblähen in den Faltentaschen verlaufen. Die Faltentaschen erstrecken sich dabei im Wesentlichen geradlinig von der Öffnung des Behältnisses bis zum Boden. Es ist dabei nicht notwendig, dass jede der Faltentaschen jeweils mit einem Steg ausgestattet ist. Vorzugsweise sind nur ein paar der Taschen mit den Stegen ausgestattet, wobei diese gleichmäßig um den Umfang herum verteilt angeordnet sind. Der Vorteil der Anordnung der Stege in den Faltentaschen besteht darin, dass der Steg in der jeweiligen Faltentasche quasi verschwindet. Somit befindet sich der Steg nicht mehr im Ausgangszustand auf dem äußeren Umfang des ballonartigen Körpers. Dies bedeutet in der Konsequenz, dass der ballonartige Körper einen noch größeren Durchmesser aufweisen kann. In a preferred embodiment thereof, it is proposed according to claim 9 that the web or webs run in the initial state of the balloon-like body before swelling in the folding pockets. The folding pockets extend in a substantially straight line from the opening of the container to the bottom. It is not necessary that each of the folding pockets is each equipped with a web. Preferably, only a few of the pockets are provided with the webs, which are arranged distributed uniformly around the circumference. The advantage of the arrangement of the webs in the folding pockets is that the web virtually disappears in the respective folding pocket. Thus, the web is no longer in the initial state on the outer circumference of the balloon-like body. This means in consequence that the balloon-like body can have an even larger diameter.
Eine weitere Weiterbildung schlägt gemäß Anspruch 10 vor, dass in dem Kunststoffmaterial des ballonartigen Körpers Fasern eingebettet sind. Diese können dabei in Längsrichtung des Systems oder in Querrichtung oder netzförmig oder wild durcheinander eingebettet sein. Der Vorteil dieser Fasern besteht darin, dass für den Fall, dass der ballonartige Körper doch platzen sollte, evtl. auftretende Abbruchsstücke durch die Fasern gehalten werden. Die Fasern verhindern somit das Ablösen von Ballonfetzen. Außerdem können die Fasern dem ballonartigen Körper die notwendige ausreichende Steifigkeit verleihen, dass er ohne zusätzlichen Führungsstab oder Rohr in das Behältnis eingeführt werden kann. Die durch die Fasern erzielte Steifigkeit des ballonartigen Körpers übernimmt dabei die Führungsfunktion. A further development proposes according to claim 10 that fibers are embedded in the plastic material of the balloon-like body. These can be embedded in the longitudinal direction of the system or in the transverse direction or in a network or wildly disordered one another. The advantage of these fibers is that in the event that the balloon-like body should burst after all, possibly occurring Abbruchstücke are held by the fibers. The fibers thus prevent the detachment of balloon fragments. In addition, the fibers can give the balloon-like body the necessary sufficient rigidity that it can be inserted without additional guide rod or tube in the container. The stiffness of the balloon-like body achieved by the fibers thereby assumes the leadership function.
Die Weiterbildung hiervon gemäß Anspruch 11 schlägt vor, dass die Fasern ein anderes Dehnvermögen aufweisen als das eigentliche Material des ballonartigen Körpers. Dadurch können die Fasern gezielt zur Formgebung im aufgeblasenen Zustand des ballonartigen Körpers eingesetzt werden. The development thereof according to claim 11 proposes that the fibers have a different elasticity than the actual material of the balloon-like body. As a result, the fibers can be used specifically for shaping in the inflated state of the balloon-like body.
Eine spezielle Ausführungsform hiervon schlägt die Weiterbildung gemäß Anspruch 12 vor. So können die längs eingebrachten Fasern aus weniger dehnbarem Material beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers dafür sorgen, dass die Umfangsdehnung größer ist als die Längsdehnung. A special embodiment of this suggests the development according to claim 12. Thus, the longitudinally introduced fibers of less ductile material when inflating the balloon-like body can ensure that the circumferential expansion is greater than the longitudinal expansion.
Ausführungsbeispiele einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses mit einer insbesondere zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen beschrieben. In diesen zeigt: Fig. 1a einen Längsschnitt durch das Behältnis in Form einer Flasche in der Embodiments of a device according to the invention for filling a container with a particular intended for consumption liquid will be described below with reference to the drawings. In these shows: Fig. 1a shows a longitudinal section through the container in the form of a bottle in the
Grundstellung;  Initial position;
Fig. 1 b eine Darstellung entsprechend der in Fig. 1a, bei welcher sich der ballonartige Körper im ausgefalteten, jedoch noch ungedehnten Zustand befindet; Figure 1 b is a representation corresponding to that in Figure 1a, in which the balloon-like body is in the unfolded, but still unstretched state.
Fig. 1c eine Darstellung entsprechend der in Fig. 1b, bei welcher sich der ballonartige Körper im ausgedehnten Endzustand befindet; Fig. 1c is a representation corresponding to that in Figure 1b, in which the balloon-like body is in the extended final state.
Fig. 2a einen Querschnitt durch die Flasche im Bereich der Mündung; 2a shows a cross section through the bottle in the region of the mouth;
Fig. 2b einen Schnitt durch die Flasche im Bereich des eigentlichen Flaschenkörpers mit ausgefaltetem, jedoch noch ungedehntem ballonartigen Körper; 2b shows a section through the bottle in the region of the actual bottle body with folded, but still unstretched balloon-like body.
Fig. 2c eine Darstellung entsprechend der in Fig. 2b, bei der sich der ballonartige Fig. 2c is a representation corresponding to that in Fig. 2b, in which the balloon-like
Körper im ausgedehnten Zustand befindet;  Body is in an expanded state;
Fig. 3 eine Darstellung entsprechend der Darstellungen in Fig. 2a mit einer modifizierten Faltung des ballonartigen Körpers. Fig. 3 is a representation corresponding to the illustrations in Fig. 2a with a modified folding of the balloon-like body.
Ein Behältnis 1 in Form einer Flasche weist einen unteren Boden 2 sowie eine obere Öffnung 3 auf. Dieses Behältnis 1 soll mit einer Flüssigkeit, nämlich einem Getränk befüllt werden. A container 1 in the form of a bottle has a lower bottom 2 and an upper opening 3. This container 1 should be filled with a liquid, namely a drink.
Zum Befüllen des Behältnisses 1 wird ein ballonartiger Körper 4 in dieses Behältnis 1 eingeführt. Der ballonartige Körper 4 kann dabei auf ein - nicht dargestelltes - Rohr oder Führungsstab aufgezogen sein. Dieses Rohr oder Führungsstab ist jedoch für die Funktionsweise der Erfindung an und für sich irrelevant. Genau so gut kann kein Rohr oder Führungsstab vorhanden sein. In diesem Fall ist die innere Steifigkeit des ballonartigen Körpers 4 groß genug, dass er problemlos in die Öffnung 3 des Behältnisses 1 eingeführt werden kann. For filling the container 1, a balloon-like body 4 is inserted into this container 1. The balloon-like body 4 can be mounted on a - not shown - tube or guide rod. However, this tube or guide rod is irrelevant to the operation of the invention in and of itself. Just as good no pipe or management staff can be present. In this case, the inner rigidity of the balloon-like body 4 is large enough that it can be easily inserted into the opening 3 of the container 1.
Die Besonderheit des ballonartigen Körpers 4 besteht darin, dass er im Grundzustand - bezüglich der Mittellängsachse des Behältnisses 1 - um den Umfang herum Falten 5 aufweist. Diese Falten 5 sind insbesondere in der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2a erkennbar, wenn also der ballonartige Körper 4 in das Behältnis 1 durch die obere Öffnung 3 hindurch eingeführt wird. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Falten 5 wellenförmig ausgebildet. The peculiarity of the balloon-like body 4 is that in the ground state - with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the container 1 - has folds 5 around the circumference. These folds 5 can be seen in particular in the illustration according to FIG. 2 a, ie when the balloon-like body 4 is introduced into the container 1 through the upper opening 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the folds 5 are formed wave-shaped.
Grundsätzlich können sie auch zickzackförmig ausgebildet sein oder eine andere Profilierung besitzen. Entscheidend ist nur, dass durch die Falten 5 die Umfangslänge des ballonartigen Körpers 4 im Vergleich zum reinen Kreisumfang vergrößert ist. Die Falten 5 besitzen jeweils Faltentaschen 6, welche sich von der oberen Öffnung 3 des Behältnisses 1 bis zum Boden 2 erstrecken. Die Besonderheit dabei ist, dass sich bei manchen dieser in Längsrichtung sich erstreckenden Faltentaschen 6 Stege 7 befinden, welche an das Material des ballonartigen Körpers 4 angeformt sind. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind insgesamt vier dieser Stege 7 vorgesehen. Es können jedoch auch mehr oder aber auch weniger Stege 7 sein. In principle, they can also be zigzag-shaped or have a different profiling. It is only decisive that the circumferential length of the balloon-like body 4 is increased by the folds 5 in comparison to the pure circumference. The folds 5 each have folding pockets 6, which extend from the upper opening 3 of the container 1 to the bottom 2. The peculiarity is that in some of these longitudinally extending folding pockets 6 webs 7 are located, which are integrally formed on the material of the balloon-like body 4. In the illustrated embodiment, a total of four of these webs 7 are provided. However, it may also be more or less webs 7.
Wie ausgeführt, wird der ballonartige Körper 4 vorzugsweise mittels des nicht dargestellten Rohres in das Behältnis 1 durch die Öffnung 3 hindurch in das Behältnis 1 eingeführt und schließt mit der Öffnung 3 des Behältnisses 1 dicht ab. As stated, the balloon-like body 4 is preferably introduced by means of the tube, not shown, into the container 1 through the opening 3 into the container 1 and closes tightly with the opening 3 of the container 1.
Anschließend wird der ballonartige Körper 4 mit einem Expansionsmedium, insbesondere mit Luft aufgebläht. Die Folge davon ist, dass zunächst der ballonartige Körper 4 mit seinen Falten 5 entfaltet wird. Diese Situation ist in Fig. 2b dargestellt. Nach dieser Entfaltung wird der ballonartige Körper 4 weiter aufgebläht. Aufgrund der Elastizität des ballonartigen Körpers 4 dehnt dieser sich in der Art eines Luftballons aus, und zwar so lange, bis er an der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses 1 anliegt. Diese Situation ist in Fig. 2c dargestellt. Dabei ist weiterhin erkennbar, dass im Bereich der Stege 7 sich zwischen dem ballonartigen Körper 4 und der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses 1 Kanäle 8 bilden. Entlang diesen Kanälen 8 kann insbesondere im Bodenbereich des Behältnisses 1 befindliche Luft nach oben hin entweichen. Subsequently, the balloon-like body 4 is inflated with an expansion medium, in particular with air. The consequence of this is that initially the balloon-like body 4 is unfolded with its folds 5. This situation is shown in Fig. 2b. After this deployment, the balloon-like body 4 is further inflated. Due to the elasticity of the balloon-like body 4 this expands in the manner of a balloon, namely until it rests against the inner surface of the container 1. This situation is shown in Fig. 2c. It can also be seen that in the region of the webs 7, channels 8 are formed between the balloon-like body 4 and the inner lateral surface of the container 1. Along these channels 8, air located in particular in the bottom region of the container 1 can escape upwards.
In diesem Ausgangszustand für die Befüllung wird nunmehr das in dem ballonartigen Körper 4 befindliche Expansionsmedium wieder abgelassen. Dadurch bildet sich zwischen dem ballonartigen Körper 4 und dem Behältnis 1 ein Zwischenraum, welche allmählich mit Flüssigkeit befüllt wird. Der Vorteil dabei ist, dass die Flüssigkeit nicht mit Luft in Berührung gelangt. Schließlich wird der ballonartige Körper 4 wieder vollständig aus dem Behältnis 1 herausgezogen. In this initial state for the filling, the expansion medium located in the balloon-like body 4 is now discharged again. This forms between the balloon-like body 4 and the container 1, a gap which is gradually filled with liquid. The advantage is that the liquid does not come into contact with air. Finally, the balloon-like body 4 is again completely pulled out of the container 1.
In Fig. 3 ist eine zweite Ausführungsform der Falten 5 des ballonartigen Körpers 4 dargestellt. Der Unterschied zu der vorbeschriebenen ersten Ausführungsform besteht darin, daß die Falten 5 statt der wellenförmigen oder zickzackförmigen Struktur als Lappen 9 ausgebildet sind. Dies bedeutet, daß die Falten 5 im Querschnitt gesehen relativ längliche Gebilde definieren, wobei die beiden Lappenelemente eines jeden Lappens 9 im Ausgangszustand aneinanderliegen. Darüber hinaus sind diese Lappen 9 in Umfangsrichtung angelegt. In Fig. 3, a second embodiment of the folds 5 of the balloon-like body 4 is shown. The difference from the above-described first embodiment is that the folds 5 are formed instead of the wave-shaped or zigzag-shaped structure as a flap 9. This means that the folds 5, when viewed in cross-section, define relatively elongated structures, the two tab elements of each tab 9 abutting one another in the initial state. In addition, these tabs 9 are applied in the circumferential direction.
Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind zwei Lappen 9 vorgesehen. Es könnten grundsätzlich aber auch mehr als zwei Lappen 9 sein. In the illustrated embodiment, two tabs 9 are provided. In principle, however, it would also be possible to have more than two lobes 9.
Zwischen den Lappen 9 befindet sich jeweils ein in Längsrichtung sich erstreckender Steg 7. Der Vorteil hier mit den Falten 5 in Form von Lappen 9 besteht darin, dass die Umfangslän- ge im Vergleich zur wellenförmigen oder zickzackförmigen Form der Falten 5 vergrößert ist. Vorzugsweise ist dabei die innere Steifigkeit des Materials des ballonartigen Körpers 4 derart, dass nach dem Abführen der Expansionsluft der ballonartige Körper 4 selbständig wieder in seine Ausgangsform zurückkehrt, wie sie in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist. Between the tabs 9 is in each case a longitudinally extending web. 7 The advantage here with the folds 5 in the form of tabs 9 is that the circumferential length is increased in comparison to the wave-shaped or zigzag-shaped form of the folds 5. Preferably, the inner stiffness of the material of the balloon-like body 4 is such that after the discharge of the expansion air of the balloon-like body 4 automatically returns to its original shape, as shown in Fig. 3.
Weiterhin ist es auch denkbar, dass die beiden zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsformen miteinander kombiniert werden können, d. h. ein Teil der Falten 5 sind wellen- oder zickzack- förmig und ein anderer Teil der Falten 5 sind als Lappen 9 ausgebildet. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the two embodiments described above can be combined with each other, d. H. a part of the folds 5 are wavy or zigzag-shaped and another part of the folds 5 are formed as tabs 9.
Grundsätzlich wäre das vorbeschriebene System auch zum Entleeren des Behältnisses 1 verwendbar. Die Situation hier wäre dann wie folgt: In principle, the system described above would also be used for emptying the container 1. The situation here would be as follows:
In dem Behältnis 1 befindet sich eine Flüssigkeit. Diese soll aus dem Behältnis 1 befördert werden. Zu diesem Zweck wird der ballonartige Körper 4 eingeführt und allmählich mit Luft aufgebläht. Dadurch wird die im Behältnis 1 befindliche Flüssigkeit aus der oberen Öffnung 3 hinausgedrückt. In the container 1 is a liquid. This should be transported from the container 1. For this purpose, the balloon-like body 4 is inserted and gradually inflated with air. As a result, the liquid contained in the container 1 is pushed out of the upper opening 3.
Auch hier wird zunächst der ballonartige Körper 4 bezüglich seiner Falten 5 entfaltet. Nach der Entfaltung dehnt sich der ballonartige Körper 4 in der Art eines Luftballons aus. Auch hier ist durch die Kanäle 8 gewährleistet, daß sämtliche Flüssigkeit aus dem Behältnis 1 hinausgedrückt werden kann. Again, first the balloon-like body 4 is unfolded with respect to its folds 5. After deployment, the balloon-like body 4 expands in the manner of a balloon. Again, it is ensured by the channels 8 that all liquid can be pushed out of the container 1.
Nach dem vollständigen Entleeren des Behältnisses 1 wird der ballonartige Körper 4 wieder herausgezogen und kann zum Entleeren eines anderen Behältnisses 1 dienen. After complete emptying of the container 1, the balloon-like body 4 is pulled out again and can serve for emptying another container 1.
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Claims

ANSPRÜCHE
1. Vorrichtung zum Befüllen eines Behältnisses (1) mit einer insbesondere zum Verzehr bestimmten Flüssigkeit, 1. Device for filling a container (1) with a particular intended for consumption liquid,
mit einem, an einer Halterung angeordneten, gegenüber der Flüssigkeit flüssigkeitsdichten sowie gasdichten, ballonartigen Körper (4),  with a balloon-like body (4), which is liquid-tight and gas-tight with respect to the liquid, arranged on a mount,
wobei der ballonartige Körper (4) in eine Öffnung (3) des Behältnisses (1) einführbar und nach dem vollständigen Einführen die Halterung auf oder in der Öffnung (3) des Behältnisses festgelegt ist und  wherein the balloon-like body (4) in an opening (3) of the container (1) insertable and after the complete insertion of the holder is fixed on or in the opening (3) of the container and
wobei nach dem Einführen der ballonartige Körper (4) mit einem Expansionsmedium derart befüll- und aufblähbar ist,  wherein, after insertion, the balloon-like body (4) can be inflated and inflated with an expansion medium,
dass der ballonartige Körper (4) an der Innenmantelfläche des Behältnisses (1) anliegt, dadurch gekennzeichnet ,  the balloon-like body (4) rests against the inner lateral surface of the container (1), characterized in that
dass der ballonartige Körper (4) im Ausgangszustand vor dem Aufblähen um den Umfang herum gefaltet ist.  that the balloon-like body (4) is folded in the initial state before inflating around the circumference.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , 2. Apparatus according to claim 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die Falten (5) im Querschnitt wellenförmig oder zickzackförmig oder dgl. ausgebildet sind.  in that the folds (5) are formed in a wave-shaped or zigzag-shaped cross section or the like.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , 3. Apparatus according to claim 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die Falten (5) im Querschnitt als Lappen ausgebildet sind, welche am Außenumfang des ballonartigen Körpers (4) anliegen.  in that the folds (5) are formed in the cross-section as tabs which rest against the outer circumference of the balloon-like body (4).
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass sich die Faltentaschen (6) der Falten (5) in Längsrichtung des ballonartigen Körpers (4) erstrecken.  in that the folding pockets (6) of the folds (5) extend in the longitudinal direction of the balloon-like body (4).
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass der ballonartige Körper (4) elastisch ausdehnbar ausgebildet ist und  that the balloon-like body (4) is designed to be elastically expandable and
dass beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers (4) dieser zunächst aufgefaltet und anschließend gedehnt wird.  that when inflating the balloon-like body (4) this is first unfolded and then stretched.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass der ballonartige Körper (4) undehnbar ausgebildet ist und dass beim Aufblähen des ballonartigen Körpers (4) dieser aufgefaltet wird. that the balloon-like body (4) is inextensible and that upon inflation of the balloon-like body (4) this is unfolded.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, 7. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass der ballonartige Körper (4) auf seiner Außenmantelfläche eine derartige Profilierung aufweist,  that the balloon-like body (4) has such a profiling on its outer circumferential surface,
dass im aufgeblähten Zustand des ballonartigen Körpers (4) im Bereich des Bodens (2) des Behältnisses (1) bis zum Bereich der oberseitigen Öffnung (3) des ballonartigen Körpers (4) ein durchgängiger Kanal (8) gebildet ist, in dem beim Befüllen im Behältnis (1) befindliche Luft entlangströmen kann oder in dem beim Entleeren die in dem Behältnis (1) befindliche Flüssigkeit entlangfließen kann.  that in the inflated state of the balloon-like body (4) in the region of the bottom (2) of the container (1) to the region of the upper-side opening (3) of the balloon-like body (4) a continuous channel (8) is formed, in which when filling air in the container (1) can flow or in which the emptying in the container (1) located liquid can flow along.
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, 8. Apparatus according to claim 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die Profilierung durch einen leistenartigen Steg (7) gebildet ist,  that the profiling is formed by a strip-like web (7),
welcher einstückig mit dem ballonartigen Körper (4) ausgebildet ist,  which is formed integrally with the balloon-like body (4),
welcher über die Mantelfläche des ballonartigen Körpers (4) übersteht und  which projects beyond the lateral surface of the balloon-like body (4) and
welcher sich vom Bereich des unteren Bodens (2) bis zum Bereich der oberen Öffnung which extends from the area of the lower floor (2) to the area of the upper opening
(3) erstreckt. (3) extends.
9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, 9. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass der oder die Stege (7) im Ausgangszustand des ballonartigen Körpers (4) vor dem Aufblähen in den Faltentaschen (6) der Falten (5) verlaufen.  that the web or webs (7) in the initial state of the balloon-like body (4) before inflation in the folding pockets (6) of the folds (5) extend.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass in dem Kunststoffmaterial des ballonartigen Körpers (4) Fasern eingebettet sind.  in that fibers are embedded in the plastic material of the balloon-like body (4).
11. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, 11. The device according to claim 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die Fasern ein anderes Dehnungsvermögen aufweisen als das Kunststoffmaterial des ballonartigen Körpers (4).  that the fibers have a different elasticity than the plastic material of the balloon-like body (4).
12. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 11 , 12. Device according to claim 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,  characterized,
dass die Fasern aus einem weniger dehnbaren Material bestehen als das Kunststoffmaterial des ballonartigen Körpers (4) und  that the fibers consist of a less extensible material than the plastic material of the balloon-like body (4) and
dass die Fasern sich im Wesentlichen in Axialrichtung des ballonartigen Körpers (4) erstrecken.  that the fibers extend substantially in the axial direction of the balloon-like body (4).
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