EP3214232A1 - Wc rinsing agent container - Google Patents

Abstract

Thus, a toilet flushing agent container (100) is provided, which is formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container (100) has a first portion (110) with at least a first shell (112) and at least one first tab (111). A second section (120) has at least one second shell (122) and at least one second tab (121). The container (100) further includes a hinge (130) coupled to the first and second tabs (111, 121) such that the first and second portions (110, 120) are pivotable relative to one another and substantially parallel in an operative position are arranged to each other. The container (100) further includes a spacer (113) for providing a clearance or gap at least partially between the first and second portions (110, 120) when the first and second portions (110, 120) are in the operative position. The at least one first and the at least one second shell (112, 121) together form a chamber in which a rinsing agent can be placed.

Description

The invention relates to a toilet detergent container for a detergent.

It is known to mount a toilet detergent in gel or tablet form in a container provided with openings on a toilet bowl through a bracket, so that when flushing the container is flushed with rinse water and a part of the detergent dissolved and in the toilet Pool is distributed with the rinse water.

DE 20 2015 103 798 U1 shows a container for a WC flushing agent, which is formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container has two halves connected by at least one molded joint section, which can be connected to one another by snap fit. On one half a plurality of half shells are formed and on the opposite half recesses are provided, which have openings. The container has a clamping device on at least one of the two halves, by means of which the container in the edge of a toilet bowl can be used by a press fit. The container has tabs, which have the clamping device. At the opposite end to the tabs of the hinge portion is provided. The wells can take Spülwirkstoff example in the form of a gel body.

DE 6931961 U describes a container for a washing agent, wherein the container by means of a holding device under the flushing trough of the basin is attachable.

Due to the configuration of the container, however, it may happen that rinse water remains in the container, whereby the rinse active can not develop properly.

It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a WC-Spülwirkstoff container, which allows an improved effect or unfolding of the washing agent.

This object is achieved by a toilet detergent container according to claim 1.

Thus, a WC-Spülwirkstoff container is provided, which is formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container has first portion with at least a first shell and at least a first tab. A second section has at least one second shell and at least one second flap. The container further includes a hinge coupled to the first and second tabs so that the first and second portions are pivotable relative to each other and disposed in an operative position substantially parallel to each other. The container further includes a spacer for providing a clearance or gap at least partially between the first and second portions when the first and second portions are in the operative position. The at least one first and the at least one second shell together form a chamber in which a rinsing agent can be placed.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the toilet detergent container has at least one first clamping unit on the at least one first tab and / or at least one second clamping unit on the at least one second tab. The first and / or second clamping unit is configured in the operating position in or under a / m edge of the toilet bowl (W) clamped. The first and second clamping unit can also serve for positive anchoring in the undercut of an edge of a toilet bowl or for frictional locking in the cavity of the edge of the toilet bowl.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the first and / or second shell on Einspülöffnungen and / or outlet openings.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet-rinse aid container formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container has a first portion having a first shell and at least one first tab, a second portion having at least a second shell and a second tab, and a hinge coupled to each of the first and second tabs, such that the first and second tabs Section are mutually pivotable and at least partially abut each other in an operating position. The at least one first and the at least one second shell form together in the operating position a chamber in which a rinsing agent can be placed. Further, a gap between the first and second shells located in the operative position is provided at the opposite end of the first and second shells to the at least one hinge.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet flushing agent container formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container has a first section with at least one first shell and at least one first tab and a second section with at least one second tab. Furthermore, the container has a hinge, which is respectively coupled to the first and second latches, so that the first and second sections are pivotable relative to each other and in an operating position at least partially abut each other or are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The second section has at least one opening, so that the second section at least partially covers the at least one first shell in the operating position.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the openings are punched out and the openings can be configured differently large, so that the cover of the first shells can be of different sizes.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the container has a spacer, which is designed cylindrical and engages in the operating state in a recess of the second portion.

The invention also relates to a WC-Spülwirkstoff container, which may be formed by thermoforming and punching a film. The container has a fastener for fastening or clamping the container in or under an edge of a toilet bowl and a receiving element for receiving detergent. The receiving element is integral with the fastener at its first end connected. The container has a gap in or at the second end of the receiving element as an outlet opening. The second end faces the first end.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, lateral inflow openings are provided, which are provided laterally in or on the first and / or second shell.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the spacer is designed as a segment or as at least circumferential groove.

According to the invention, the container has first and second portions or first and second halves with a hinge therebetween, which in their operative position (ie, when the first and second portions are collapsed) are spaced by the spacers, so that at least partially a gap is provided between the first and second section and the first and second halves. This gap is provided in particular at the opposite end of the hinge of the container. Optionally, the gap is completely present between the first and second sections so that the flushing water of the WC can flow through the gap, can come into contact with a flushing agent in the first and second recesses or shells, and then flow away unhindered.

By providing the gap between the first and second sections, it is avoided that there is a Spülwasserstau in the container. This is advantageous because it can improve hygiene. In addition, the period during which the rinse aid is in contact with the rinse water is reduced, resulting in an extended life of the rinse. Furthermore, it can be used to improve the dosage with detergent. In particular, the dosage is reproducible and defined.

According to one aspect of the invention, the first and second portions (or the first and second halves) are interconnected only by the hinges and the spacers when the container is in the operative position.

Further embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Fig. 1

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 2

zeigt eine Schnittansicht entlang der Achse A-A von Fig. 1,

Fig. 3

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter in einer Betriebsposition gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 4

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 5 und 6

zeigen jeweils perspektivische Ansichten des WC-Spülwirkstoff- Behälters in der Betriebsposition gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbei spiel,

Fig. 7

zeigt eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Seite des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,,

Fig. 8

zeigt eine weitere perspektivische Draufsicht auf den WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel,,

Fig. 9

zeigt die Anordnung des erfindungsgemäßen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters in einem WC,

Fig. 10

zeigt eine schematische Schnittansicht eines WCs mit einem erfindungsgemäßen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter,

Fig. 11

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 12

zeigt eine Seitenansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 13

zeigt eine perspektivische Teilansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 14

zeigt eine schematische Schnittansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 15

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälter gemäß einem fünften Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 16 bis 19

zeigen jeweils eine schematische Seitenansicht eines WC-Spülwirk-stoff-Behälters gemäß der Erfindung,

Fig. 20

zeigt eine weitere Ausgestaltung des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß einem sechsten Ausführungsbeispiel,

Fig. 21

zeigt eine schematische Seitenansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß dem sechsten Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 22

zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß einem Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 23A bis 23D

zeigen jeweils eine Ansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters gemäß einem Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 24A bis 24C

zeigen jeweils verschiedene Ansichten des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Be-hälters von Fig. 23A,

Fig. 25A

zeigt eine schematische Seitenansicht eines WC-Spülwirkstoff-Be-hälters gemäß einem Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung,

Fig. 25B

zeigt eine Teilansicht des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters von Fig. 25A, und

Fig. 25C

zeigt eine weitere vergrößerte Teilansicht des WC-Spülwirkstoff-Behälters von Fig. 25A.

Advantages and embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawing.

Fig. 1

shows a plan view of a toilet detergent container according to a first embodiment,

Fig. 2

shows a sectional view along the axis AA of Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3

shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container in an operating position according to the first embodiment,

Fig. 4

shows a perspective view of the toilet detergent container according to the first embodiment,

FIGS. 5 and 6

each show perspective views of the WC-Spülwirkstoff- container in the operating position according to the first Ausführungsbei game,

Fig. 7

shows a schematic plan view of one side of the WC-detergent container according to the first embodiment ,,

Fig. 8

shows a further perspective top view of the toilet flushing agent container according to the first embodiment ,,

Fig. 9

shows the arrangement of the toilet flushing agent container according to the invention in a toilet,

Fig. 10

shows a schematic sectional view of a toilet with a toilet-detergent container according to the invention,

Fig. 11

shows a plan view of a toilet-detergent container according to a second embodiment of the present invention,

Fig. 12

shows a side view of a toilet detergent container according to a third embodiment,

Fig. 13

shows a partial perspective view of a toilet flushing agent container according to the third embodiment,

Fig. 14

shows a schematic sectional view of a toilet detergent container according to a fourth embodiment,

Fig. 15

shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container according to a fifth embodiment,

Fig. 16 to 19

each show a schematic side view of a toilet flushing agent container according to the invention,

Fig. 20

shows a further embodiment of the toilet flushing agent container according to a sixth embodiment,

Fig. 21

shows a schematic side view of a toilet detergent container according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention,

Fig. 22

shows a schematic representation of a toilet flushing agent container according to an aspect of the present invention,

Figs. 23A to 23D

each show a view of a WC-Spülwirkstoff container according to an aspect of the present invention,

Figs. 24A to 24C

show in each case different views of the toilet detergent Be-container of Fig. 23A .

Fig. 25A

FIG. 12 is a schematic side view of a WC-dishwashing agent container according to one aspect of the present invention; FIG.

Fig. 25B

shows a partial view of the toilet detergent container of Fig. 25A , and

Fig. 25C

shows a further enlarged partial view of the toilet detergent container of Fig. 25A ,

The toilet flushing agent container according to the invention is produced by thermoforming and stamping. The WC-Spülwirkstoff container has a first and second portion, each having a tab, which are connected to each other via a hinge. Alternatively, the hinge may also be provided at the first and second portions. The WC-Spülwirkstoff container with its first and second sections and the hinge disposed therebetween can be made in one piece from a film by a thermoforming process or a thermoforming.

The container has at least one shell or depression in which a rinse active ingredient can be placed. At the opposite end of the hinge of the first and second portions, at least partially, a gap between the first and second portions is provided so that the rinsing water can flow around the rinsing agent within the shell or depression and then flow through the gap between the first and second portion. Alternatively, the rinse water can also flow off laterally in the region of the shells.

The rinse active ingredient is either solid or gel-like and can be designed, for example, as a toilet block. The rinse active ingredient is water-soluble or can be dissolved out or rinsed out. The rinse active ingredient is used for cleaning, as a fragrance and / or foaming. The rinse water of the toilet bowl comes into contact with the rinse and releases a portion of the rinse, so that the leached detergent can flow with the rinse water.

Fig. 1 shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container according to a first embodiment of the invention. The WC flushing agent container 100 has a first and second section 110, 120, which are coupled to one another via a hinge 130. For example, the hinge 130 may be configured as a molded hinge. The first section 110 has at least one first tab or flag 111, at least one first (hemispherical) shell 112 for receiving a fragrance-flushing agent or rinse active ingredient, and optionally at least one spacer 113. The first tabs 111 have at least one first clamping unit 114. The second section 120 has at least one second tab or lug 121, at least one second shell 122 and optionally at least one hole or recess 123 for receiving the spacer element 113. At least one second clamping unit 124 may be provided in the region of the at least one second tab 121.

Fig. 2 shows a sectional view taken along the axis AA of the toilet flushing agent container of Fig. 1 , In Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 The first and second sections 110, 120 extend substantially in one plane. As in particular in Fig. 2 can be seen, the first portion 110, the first shells 112 and the first clamping units 114 on. The first shells 112 and the first clamping units 114 may be configured as recesses made by thermoforming. The same applies to the second clamping units 124 and the second shells 122. According to the invention, the WC flushing agent container is produced from a film by means of thermoforming and stamping.

In Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 Thus, the WC-Spülwirkstoff container is shown after its preparation. The first shells 112 and the second shells 122 are intended to receive scavenging agent.

At the first and second tab 111, 121 opposite end of the first portion 100, an edge 112 a may be provided. This first edge 112a may optionally be due to the manufacturing process of the toilet flushing agent container. The second portion 120 may include a second edge 122b, which may also be due to the manufacturing process.

According to the invention, the first and second sections 110, 120 are collapsed after flushing agent has been placed in the bowls 112 and the cavities 122, respectively. The free ends of the spacers 113 engage z. B. in the wells 123 a. The first and second tabs 111, 121 are configured in a plane, so that the spacers 113 protrude from the plane of the first tabs 111. Optionally, the spacers can also be provided on the second tabs 121 and on the second section 120, wherein recesses for receiving the spacers in the first section are then present.

In the operating position, d. H. when the first and second sections 110, 120 are collapsed, a gap 140 is located between the first and second sections 110, 120. The first and second sections 110, 120 are joined together by the hinge 130 as previously noted. In the operating position, the free ends of the spacers 113 are at least partially in the openings or depressions 123, so that the gap 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120 is ensured. Thus, the first and second portions 110, 120 are connected to each other only by the hinges 130 and the spacers 113.

According to the first embodiment, the gap between the first and second portions 110, 120 is realized by the provision of the spacers 113 when the first and second portions 110, 120 are in the operating position, i. H. when they are folded.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the second shells 122 optionally include first and second ends 122f, 122g, wherein the first end 122f may be provided opposite the second tabs 121g and the second end 122g. The second shells 120 may have a (straight) base 122h. According to one aspect of the present invention, a depth of the second shells 122 is greater at their first end 122f than at their second end 122g. The base area 122h is thus optionally configured obliquely (relative to the plane of the second section 120). This can ensure that the rinse water does not accumulate within the shell 122, but can flow off at least over the gap 140.

Fig. 3 shows a plan view of the toilet flushing agent container in an operating position according to a first embodiment. In Fig. 3 Thus, the situation is shown that the first and second sections 110, 120 are collapsed and that there is a gap 140 between the first and second sections. The first and second sections 110, 120 is thus connected to each other only via the hinges 130 and the spacers 113. Otherwise, the gap 140 may optionally extend completely between the first and second sections 110, 120.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the gap 140 may also extend only in sections between the first and second sections. For example, there may be no gap between the first and second tabs 111, 121.

Through the gap 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120, in particular in the region of the shells 112 and the recesses 122, water can freely flow around a rinsing agent body G at these locations and drain off again without water accumulation.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of the toilet flushing agent container according to the first embodiment. The toilet detergent container 100 has a first and second section 110, 120 each with first and second lugs 111, 121 and first and second clamping units 114, 124 in the region of the tabs or lugs 111. Furthermore, the first portion 110 has a plurality of first shells 112 and the second portion 120 has a plurality of second shells 122. Between adjacent second shells 122 at least partially a wall 122a may be provided. This wall 122a can also be designed as a survey. The wall 122a preferably has a height that ensures that water can flow between adjacent second shells 122.

Preferably, the second shells 122 are separated from each other by a land portion 122a, but the height of the land portion 122a may be made smaller than the depth of the second shells so that rinsing water can also penetrate from one shell to the adjacent one.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic and perspective view of the toilet detergent container in an operating position according to a first embodiment. Thus, the first and second sections 110, 120 are provided folded. In Fig. 5 In particular, the first section 110 with the first tabs or lugs 111, the first clamping units 114 and the first shells 112 is provided. The first and second sections 110, 120 are coupled via at least one hinge 130.

Fig. 6 shows a schematic, perspective view of the toilet flushing agent container according to the invention. In Fig. 6 In particular, the second portion 120 is provided with the second clamping units 124, the second shells 122 and the recesses or holes 123 for receiving the spacers 113.

Fig. 7 shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container according to the first embodiment. The container 100 is shown in the operating position, ie, the first and second sections 110, 120 are provided folded, so that the first and second sections 110, 120 are coupled to each other only via the hinges 130 and the spacers 113. Otherwise, there is a gap 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120.

Fig. 8 shows a schematic plan view of an underside of the toilet-detergent container according to the invention according to the first embodiment. In Fig. 8 In particular, the container 100 is shown in the operating state, ie, with the first and second sections 110, 120 folded together. The first and second sections 110, 120 are coupled together only by the hinges 130 and the spacers 113. Otherwise, there is a gap 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120.

According to the first embodiment can be dispensed with openings or Einspülöffnungen in the first and / or second shells, because the gap 140 is present between the first and second portion, so that flushing water can flow through the gap.

According to the first exemplary embodiment, rinsing water can penetrate into the gap, be enriched with the rinse active ingredient, and run out again via the gap 140. The gap 140 or the gap width should be selected such that sufficient water can flow through the gap during rinsing, without the rinse active substance falling out of the first and second shells 110, 120.

Fig. 9 shows a schematic representation of a toilet with a toilet flushing agent container according to the invention. The WC-dishwashing agent container 100 according to the invention receives at least one flushing agent body G and is clamped under a pool edge of the toilet W. This is done by the first and second tabs 111, 121 with the first and second clamping units 114, 124 are clamped or inserted under the edge of the basin.

Fig. 10 shows a schematic sectional view of the toilet of Fig. 9 , The tabs 110, 121 with the first and second clamping units 114, 124 are inserted under a pool edge of the toilet W, so that the container is provided there clamped.

Fig. 11 shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 11 In particular, the second section 120 with the second clamping units 124, the recesses 123 and the second shells 122 is shown. The second shells 122 may include flushing openings 122b and holes 122c through which the flushing water may flow in addition to the gap 140. The openings 122c are optional. Otherwise, the WC-Spülwirkstoff container according to the second embodiment corresponds to the container according to the first embodiment.

According to one aspect of the present invention, optional openings or scavenging openings may be provided in the first shells 112 and / or the second shells 122. These openings or openings may be circular, wavy or the like configured.

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the toilet bowl container is placed under the pool edge such that the second bowls 122 abut the toilet bowl rim. Thus, preferably flushing openings are provided in the region of the second shells 122, in order to ensure that the flushing water of the WC passes through the inflow openings to the flushing body, flows around the flushing body and can then flow away through the gap 140.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the first shells 110 are configured as hemispherical shells and serve to receive the scavenging active or the active ingredient. Optionally, the first trays 110 have openings or holes for rinsing water to flow through the first trays 110.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the first shells 112 and / or the second shells 122 may have circular apertures and two wave-shaped apertures therebetween. Optionally, the openings, which are closer to the tabs, be made larger, so that sufficient rinsing water flow into the recesses 122 and thus can flow around the flushing body G. In the lower region of the recesses 122 may optionally be provided openings for the rinse water. Such openings are optional, since the Gap 140 is present between the first and second sections, so that the rinse water can drain through the gap 140.

According to the invention, the toilet flushing agent container is produced in a deep-drawing process. Thus, by the deep drawing method, the first and second shells 112, 122, the first and second clamping units 114, 124, the spacers 113 and the recesses 123 are provided.

In the operating position, the first and second clamping units 114, 124 are configured as projections. Further, the recesses 123 are configured in the operating position as projections, d. H. they extend outwardly beyond the plane of the second portion 120.

Due to the distribution of the (eg gel-like at the time of filling, then hardening and solidification) washing agent on a plurality of chambers (first and second shells in the operating position) in the container uniform distribution of Spülwirkstoffs is achieved in a toilet bowl, wherein a better flow around the container is achieved by the rinse water by the clamping seat under the edge. On the other hand, differently acting rinsing agent can be used in the different chambers.

The design of the container from a deformed film, the production can be simplified.

The WC flushing agent container 100 according to the invention may be formed from a (preferably transparent) PET film (alternatively other plastics such as PP, PE, PS, etc. may be used) by thermoforming and stamping, wherein two Sections or halves 110, 120 are formed, which are connected to each other in the region of the tabs or lugs 111, 121 by a shaped hinge 130.

According to one aspect of the invention, first shells 112 are provided in the first section and second shells 122 are provided in the second section 120. In the operating position, the first and second shells 110, 120 each form a chamber or a volume. Optionally, the second shells 120 may include a base 122h with apertures or holes 122b, 122c such that flushing water penetrates through these apertures (flushing apertures) into the closed container, the flushing agent dissolve and the dissolved washing agent through the openings 122 c and / or the gap 140 below the shells 110, 120 can emerge again.

The openings (flushing openings) may be formed in the form of circular openings and / or intervening two wavy apertures. The design of the openings can be performed arbitrarily.

The gap 140 below the (hemispherical) first shells 112 is at the lowest point of the container in the operating position (attachment in the sink). The gap 140 is realized by a plurality of spacers 113. The two sections (container halves) in the folded state only touch on the spacers 113.

The first and second tabs (flags) 111, 121 may be provided with semi-conical indentations / protuberances 114, 124 as clamping units. The cone sections 114, 124 may optionally be offset from one another.

In the middle region of the container, spacers 113 and, in the second section 120, recesses 123 can optionally be introduced into the first section 110 and recesses 123 can be introduced in a form-fitting manner. B. in the form of snaps mesh, so that in the closed position, the container forms a manageable unit, without the risk that the two halves separate from each other.

Around the first and second shells 112, 122, a flat edge portion 112, 122a is formed, which, due to the process, results during punching, but which also acts as a stiffener.

As Fig. 2 and 7 show, the bottom surface of the second shells 122 is preferably oblique to the plane of the film or to the separation plane of the two container halves such that when an inflow of rinse water from above, the rinse water can easily penetrate through the openings in the chambers of the container, wherein in the extended lower Area of the second shells 122 reinforced with dissolved detergent active mixed water can escape.

The conical projections 114, 124 form a clamping unit, by means of which the container 100 can be inserted and clamped under the edge of a toilet bowl. After the rinse water emerges along the edge of the toilet bowl is the container 100 flows over. In this case, the water can optionally flow in and out through the perforations 122b, 122c.

The first shells 112 are optionally formed closed and can be seen through the transparent film, the level of Spülwirkstoffs.

According to the first and second embodiments, five first shells 112 are formed next to each other in series with opposite second shells 122, which in the closed state form five juxtaposed chambers for washing agent, in particular Fig. 8 shows. According to one aspect of the invention, a different number of adjacent chambers (first and second shells in the operating position) may also be provided on the container 100. Due to the separate chambers, different types of rinsing agent can be introduced in the individual chambers (first and second shells in the operating position), which may for example also have a different color, the one scavenging agent in particular the function "scent" another scavenging agent in the adjacent Above all, a chamber can have a cleaning function.

The clamping unit formed in the form of two staggered cones 114, 124 can also be designed in a different way. The shape of the clamping unit formed by deforming the tabs 111, 121 can be configured, for example, by a round or trapezoid-shaped bulge in contrast to a conical and the like.

The clamping device can also be formed on only one of the two container halves 110, 120 on a tab 111, 121 or on a widened edge portion.

There are various modifications of the described design possible. Thus, for example, instead of adjacent chambers, an arrangement may be provided in which an upper row of chambers is arranged at a greater distance from each other and in the region of the distances below each a second row of chambers is provided. For example, the upper row may be formed by three spaced-apart chambers, under which a series of two chambers are arranged in the intermediate regions of the upper chambers.

Also, the individual chambers can be designed differently sized, depending on the type of Spülwirkstoffs be filled therein.

According to a further modification, the hemispherical half-shells 111 may also be shaped differently, for example in the form of pots (cylindrical), such a configuration being suitable for the use of correspondingly preformed washing-detergent tablets (washing ingredients).

Openings or scavenging openings in the shells can be dispensed with if a sufficient gap 140 is provided between the first and second section or the first and second container half. Furthermore, the openings or flushing openings can optionally be dispensed with if the second shells 120 are designed such that they at least partially form a hole. For example, during punching (main punching) of the container, circular regions in the region of the second shells 122 can be punched away so that openings in the second shells 122 can be formed.

According to one aspect of the present invention, perforations or scavenging openings in the first and / or second shell can be avoided if the second section is designed flat and only partially covers the first shells. This can create a gap across all shells through which the rinse water can flow in and out. The width of such a gap should be chosen so that sufficient water can enter and exit.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, the first shells can not be covered, but be designed completely open.

According to another aspect of the present invention, at least partially a gap may be provided at an opposite end of the hinge of the first and second sections 110, 120, through which the rinse water can penetrate as well as enriched with rinse active ingredient. Such a gap may be formed by the above-described spacers and / or by spacing and shaped elements.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the spacers described above may be cylindrical in shape. Alternatively, another shape is possible. For example, spacers may be configured on a flat foil portion between the first shells or around the first shells. The gap or the gap width must in turn be selected so that the gap is rinsed with sufficient water, but the rinse active within the first and second bowl does not fall out.

Although in the first and second embodiments, two tabs are shown, the container according to the invention can also be configured with only a single tab. This is advantageous because, for example, a punching of a hole between the two tabs can be omitted according to the first or second embodiment.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the clamping units, which are configured, for example, as conical sections, can be offset from one another or provided in parallel. The length and depth of the cone sections may vary depending on the application.

Fig. 12 shows a side view of a toilet detergent container according to a third embodiment. The WC flushing agent container has a first and second section 110, 120, which are connected to one another via at least one hinge 130. Furthermore, first and second clamping units 114, 124 are provided in the region of the first and second tabs 111, 121. The first section 110 has at least one shell 112 and the second section 120 has at least one second shell 122.

Fig. 13 shows a partial perspective view of a toilet detergent container of Fig. 12 according to the third embodiment.

In order to provide the spacing 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120, webs 116 may be provided on the first section 110 and / or webs 126 may be provided on the second section 120. The spacers or spacer elements 116, 126 configured as webs are, as in particular in FIG Fig. 13 shown as segments or grooves provided. As in Fig. 13 can be seen followed by the grooves formed as spacers 116, 126 of the shape of the shell 112. The spacers 116, 126 may be provided continuously or partially circulating. In particular, however, make sure that the spacers are not designed completely encircling, so that the rinse water can flow through the gap.

Fig. 14 shows a schematic sectional view of a toilet flushing agent container according to a fourth embodiment. The WC-washing agent container has a first and second section 110, 120 with at least one first and second tabs 111, 121, which are connected to one another via a hinge 130. Further, first and second clamping units 114, 124 are provided. The first section 110 has at least one first shell 112. Furthermore, the first section 110 optionally has a spacer 113. The second section 120 optionally has a recess 123 for receiving the spacer 113. In contrast to the first, second and third embodiments, the WC-Spülwirkstoff container according to the fourth embodiment, no second shell.

Fig. 15 shows a plan view of a toilet flushing agent container according to a fourth embodiment.

According to the fourth exemplary embodiment, the second section 120 is optionally configured flat at the location which is opposite to the at least one first shell 112 and covers the first shell 112 only partially so that a gap is formed over the first shells 112 through the flushing water - and can flow out.

In Fig. 15 In particular, the second section 120 is shown, which may be provided as a rear wall. The second portion (the back wall) 120 may include various cutouts 120a, 120b. By the cutouts 120a, 120b, the shells 112 are only partially covered. The degree of covering of the shells can be varied by varying the cutouts 120a, 120b.

The gap 140 between the first and second sections 110, 120 can be realized, for example, by spacer elements.

Fig. 16 to 19 each show a schematic side view of a toilet detergent container according to the invention.

In Fig. 16 lateral inflow openings, Einspülöffnungen or inflow channels 150 are shown, which are designed substantially round. The gap 140 is thus wider at these locations and designed in particular round. The lateral Einspülöffnungen 150 may, for. B. holes or recesses of the first and / or second shell 110, 120 are provided. Optionally, only one inflow opening 150 can be provided.

In Fig. 17 a further alternative embodiment of the gap is shown. The gap 140 is designed wave-shaped here in the side view.

In Fig. 18 a further embodiment of the gap is shown in the side view. Here, the first section is configured as in the first embodiment, and the second section has essentially semicircular openings in the side view, so that the gap widened at these locations.

In Fig. 19 a further alternative embodiment of the toilet detergent container is shown. Again, the first section is designed as shown in the first embodiment. The second section has a semicircular inflow opening, so that the gap widened at this point. The inflow opening or inflow channel serves, in particular, to guide the rinse water through this opening to the rinsing agent in the interior of the chamber, the chamber being formed from the first and second half-shells. Thus, only one Einspülöffnung 150 is provided, for. B. by a hole or a recess in the second shell 122 is provided.

Fig. 20 shows a further embodiment of the toilet flushing agent container according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. Here, for example, spacers 113 in the region of the edge 112a z. B. provided as grooves. The spacers 113 may be configured in segments. Furthermore, they may be provided above and / or below the first and / or second shell 111, 121.

Fig. 21 shows a schematic side view of a toilet flushing agent container according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 23 In particular, an alternative embodiment of the spacer 113 is shown. The spacer 113 may be achieved by depressions or grooves located on a side of the first and second portions 110, 120 opposite to the first and second cups 112, 122, respectively. The spacers 113 may be configured such that a hole or a lateral inflow opening is provided.

Fig. 22 shows a schematic representation of a toilet flushing agent container according to one aspect of the present invention. In Fig. 25 the spacer 113 is provided as a punching edge or as an at least partially circumferential groove in the region of the edge 112 a of the first portion 110. Additionally or alternatively, the second portion may also have a corresponding punching edge for the configuration of the spacer 113.

Figs. 23A-23D each show a view of a WC-Spülwirkstoff container according to one aspect of the present invention. In Fig. 23A is a perspective view of the toilet flushing agent container shown in the open state. In Fig. 23B a side view of the opened toilet flushing agent container is shown. Fig. 23C shows a perspective view of the toilet detergent container, in particular, an inside of the container can be seen. In Fig. 23D is the toilet detergent container in the open state and shown from the outside. Fig. 23D thus shows an outside of the unfolded toilet detergent component container.

The toilet detergent container 100 according to the Figs. 23A-23D has a first and second portion 110, 120, which are coupled to each other via a hinge 130. The first section 110 has a first lug or flag 111, at least one first shell 112 for receiving a rinse active ingredient and optionally at least one spacer 113. The first tab 111 has at least one first clamping unit 114. The second section 120 has a tab 121, at least one second shell 122 and optionally at least one hole or recess 123 for receiving a spacer 113. In contrast to the other embodiments of the invention, no clamping unit is provided in the region of the second tab. Between the adjacent second shells 122, a wall 122a or a land portion may be provided. The wall 122 a may drop obliquely toward the free end of the second shells 122.

Optionally, a hole or recess 115 may be provided on the first tab 111. Optionally, a spacer 127 may be provided in the region of the second tab 121. The hinge 130 may be configured in cross-section V-shaped. The first shell 112 may have a web or edge 116 at its end or side opposite the hinge. Optionally, this edge or web 116 is designed to be continuous. The second shells 122 may have, at the end opposite the hinge 130, a web 126, which may optionally be designed to be continuous. Optionally, the web 116 and the web 126 can be configured corresponding to one another.

Optionally, a mandrel 125 or a recess, which projects into the shell 122, may be provided in the second shells 122.

The shell 122 may have a base 122h that is straight ahead. In contrast, the first shells 112 may be semi-circular in cross-section so that the first shells 112 may form a hemisphere.

Figs. 24A-24D each show different views of the toilet detergent container of Figs. 23A-23D , In the Figs. 24A-24D the toilet flushing agent container is shown in the operating state, ie the first and second portion is bent around the hinge 130, so that the spacers 113 engage in the holes or recesses 123 and the spacer 127 engages in the hole or recess 115 , The recess or holes 123, 115 are designed so that the spacers 113 and 127 can be inserted respectively into the holes or depressions and held there. In operation, the webs 116, 126 to each other.

Fig. 24A shows a perspective view of the toilet flushing agent container, wherein the second portion 120 can be seen. In Fig. 24B is shown a perspective view of the toilet detergent container, in particular, the first section can be seen.

In the Figs. 24C and 24D is in each case a side view of the toilet detergent container to see.

Optionally, the lands 116, 126 may be conformed to the shape of the first and second shells 112, 122 so that the lands 116, 126 also extend at least partially in the transition region between adjacent first or second shells 112, 122.

As in particular in Fig. 24D As can be seen, the first and second lands 116, 126 extend at least partially along the side of the first and second shells 116, 126.

The WC-Spülwirkstoff container according to an aspect of the present invention thus has a first and second portions 110, 120, which are interconnected via a hinge 130. At least one clamping unit 114, for example in the form of lugs, may be provided in the first section. In the area of the first section 110, first trays 112 are provided, and in the area of the second section 120, second trays 122 are provided. The first and second sections 110, 120 can be folded around the hinge 130. The first and second sections 110, 120 can be held in the operative position by means of spacers 113, 127 and openings or holes 115, 123. The first shells 112 serve to receive a rinse active ingredient G. The second shells 122 may optionally have a spike or an inward one Have recess 125. The spine or recess 125 then serves to hold the rinse active in the first bowls 112 when the container is in the operative position. Optionally, in the region of those sides of the first and second shells 112, 122, which lie opposite the hinge 130, in each case a web 116, 127 may be provided, which optionally rest on one another or against one another in the operating state. In operation, a bias acts on the first and second tabs 111, 121 due to the configuration of the hinge 130, which causes the first and second tabs 111, 121 to bulge outwardly. In the region of the first tab, at least one clamping unit 114, for example in the form of a nose, is provided, while in the region of the second tab 121 no clamping unit is provided.

Optionally, the second shells 122 each have a straight base. The WC-Spülwirkstoff container is placed with the second section on the wall of the toilet and below or in the flushing edge of the toilet. If the toilet-detergent container is thus placed, then the second section 120 with the second tab 121 and the straight base 122h abuts against the wall of the WC.

According to the invention, the height of the webs 116, 126 determines the distance between the first and second tabs 111, 121. Optionally, the webs 116, 126 may be configured continuously.

The width of the toilet flushing agent container should optionally be at least 90 mm, so that the container can not be flushed away into the sewer (through the drainage pipe at the outlet sink).

Fig. 25A shows a schematic side view of a toilet flushing agent container according to one aspect of the present invention.

Fig. 25B shows a partial view of the toilet detergent container of Fig. 25A ,

Fig. 25C shows a further enlarged partial view of the toilet detergent container of Fig. 25A ,

The hinge 30 is configured in accordance with the invention to bias the first and second tabs when the container is in the operative position.

The hinge 30 according to the invention has a first portion 131 and a second portion 132. The first portion 131 may be straight and the second portion 132 adjoins the first portion 131 and may join the two ends of the first portion 131 so as to abut each other in the operative position and provide a bias for the clamping device as shown in FIG Fig. 25B shown on the first and second tabs 111, 121 exercise.

The hinge is designed as a film hinge.

An embodiment of the invention shows a WC-dishwashing agent container (100) formed by thermoforming and stamping a film, comprising a first portion (110) having at least a first shell (112) and at least one first tab (111) second portion (120) having at least one second shell (122) and at least one second tab (121), at least one hinge (130) coupled to each of the first and second tabs (111, 121) such that the first and second tabs (121, 121) second portion (110, 120) are pivotable relative to each other and at least partially abut each other in an operating position, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second shell (112, 121) together in the operating position together form a chamber in which a rinsing agent (G ) is placeable, and at least one gap (140) between the in the operating position located first and second shell (110, 120) at the at least one hinge (130) gege Overlying end of the first and second shell (112, 122).

A further embodiment of the invention shows a toilet flushing agent container (100) formed by thermoforming and stamping a film, comprising a first portion (110) having at least a first shell (112) and at least one first tab (111) second portion (120) having at least one second tab (121), at least one hinge (130) coupled to each of the first and second tabs (111, 121) such that the first and second portions (110, 120) are mutually aligned are pivotable and at least partially abut each other in an operating position or are arranged substantially parallel to each other.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

WC Spülwirkstoff container

110

first section

111

Tab / flag

112

first shell

112a

Edge of the first shell

112b

Steg / edge

113

spacer

114

first clamping unit

115

Hole / well

116

web

120

second part

120a

outs

120b

outs

121

second tab / flag

122

second shell / wells

122a

Wall / bridge section

122b

Einspülöffnungen

122c

openings

122f

first end of the second shell

122g

second end of the second shell

122h

Base second shell

123

Hole / recess

124

second clamping unit

125

mandrel

126

Steg / edge

127

spacer

130

hinge

140

gap

150

Inlet openings, flushing openings or inflow channels

Claims (12)

Toilet flushing agent container (100) formed by thermoforming and punching a film, with a first section (110) having at least a first shell (112) and at least one first tab (111), a second section (120) having at least one second shell (122) and at least one second tab (121), - At least one hinge (130) which is respectively coupled to the first and second tabs (111, 121), so that the first and second portions (110, 120) to each other pivotable and fastened to each other in an operating position, and a gap (140) at least partially between the first and second portions (110, 120) when the first and second portions (110, 120) are in the operative position, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second shell (112, 121) in the operating position together forms at least one chamber in which a rinsing agent (G) can be placed. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to claim 1, further comprising at least one first clamping unit (114) on the at least one first tab (111) and / or at least one second clamping unit (114) on the at least one second tab (121), wherein the first and / or second clamping unit (114, 124) in the operating position in or under an edge of a toilet bowl (W) is clamped. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
the at least one first and / or the at least one second shell (112, 122) has flushing openings (122b) and / or outlet openings (122c). A WC-washing agent container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a web (116, 126) at a free end of the first and / or second shell (112, 122),
wherein the first and second webs (116, 126) abut each other in the operative position. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the hinge (130) has first and second sections (131, 132),
wherein the first portion (131) is straight and the second portion (132) adjoins the first portion and tapers so that the two sides of the second portion abut each other in the operative position and biasing the first and second tabs (13). 111, 121), so that the first and second tabs (111, 121) are arched outwardly in the operative position. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein
the second section (120) has at least one opening (120a, 12b), so that the second section (120) at least partially covers the at least one first shell (112) in the operating position. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to claim 6, wherein
the openings (120a, 120b) are punched out and the openings (120a, 120b) can be of different sizes, so that the cover of the first shells (112) can have a different size. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein
the spacer (113) is cylindrical in shape and engages in the operating state in a recess (123) in the second section (120). Toilet detergent container (100) according to one of claims 2 to 8, wherein
the first and second tabs (111, 121) together with the at least one first and / or second clamping unit (114, 124) comprise a fastener (114, 124, 111, 121) for attaching or clamping the container in an edge of a toilet bowl (W) train. A WC-Spülwirkstoff container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising
at least one lateral inflow opening (150) which is provided laterally on or in the first and / or second shell (112, 122). A toilet flushing agent container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising
at least one spacer (113, 116, 126) between the first and second sections (110, 120),
wherein the at least one spacer (113, 116, 126) is configured as a segment or as an at least partially circumferential groove. Toilet flushing agent container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein
in at least one of the second shells (22) a mandrel (125) is provided, which projects in the operating position at least partially in one of the first shells (112).

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