EP3218278B1 - Container with venting channel - Google Patents

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EP3218278B1
EP3218278B1 EP15735678.3A EP15735678A EP3218278B1 EP 3218278 B1 EP3218278 B1 EP 3218278B1 EP 15735678 A EP15735678 A EP 15735678A EP 3218278 B1 EP3218278 B1 EP 3218278B1
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Jean Ingenbrand
Emmanuel Velut
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42—Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/12—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums
    • B65D1/20—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by location or arrangement of filling or discharge apertures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/32—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting

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  • the container is preferably a stackable canister.
  • a stackable container generally has in the region of the container top form-fitting elements, for example indentations and / or formations and in the region of the container underside positive-locking elements, for.
  • the container is preferably made of thermoplastic material, in particular by means of blow molding or stretch blow molding. But there are also other manufacturing processes into consideration.
  • the pour spout may be molded to the container top.
  • the container is used for the transport and storage of liquids or fluid media, for example, chemicals, oils or the like.
  • the container has a ventilation channel, which is intended to compensate for a vacuum created when the container is emptied. This is to a "gluckerskis" emptying the container are made possible.
  • the pour spout is also referred to as an outlet and it is usually not only the emptying, but also the filling of the container. If the container is a canister, it has a handle, which is molded onto the container top.
  • a container with ventilation duct of the type described above is for example from the EP 0 677 445 B1 known.
  • the ventilation duct is pulled up into the outlet and opens with its rear end with an outlet opening into the container interior.
  • the interior of the handle is not connected to the ventilation duct. It is therefore provided a separate from the handle ventilation duct.
  • the bottom of the substantially horizontally above the upper bottom of the container extending ventilation duct should run at an angle of 2 ° to 15 ° obliquely downward to the inlet and Ausg hasslestutzen opposite container side wall.
  • the ventilation channel is brought up so far that an uninterrupted thread is maintained and thus the sealing surface of the opening of the inlet and Ausg screensstutzens is closed throughout circular throughout.
  • containers are known in which the handle or the handle interior is included in the ventilation concept. That's how it describes WO 00/27712 A1 a container in which the cavity formed in the interior of the handle is formed as a ventilation channel which extends from the front region of the outlet nozzle into the rear region of the container, so that the negative pressure arising in the container during emptying is compensated via the cavity in the handle ,
  • the ventilation duct is pulled up into the outlet port, namely to a level slightly below the outlet opening.
  • a slot-like opening is provided which extends to almost in the region of the channel deepest. In this way it should be ensured that liquid which enters the grip channel, can flow through this opening and consequently over the region of the outlet.
  • the handle is partially hollow with arranged inside handle channel, wherein the handle channel is at least partially formed as a ventilation channel and with its end facing the outlet to the area of the outlet or the area below the outlet extends and there opens into this area.
  • the handle channel has in its channel deepest at least one connection opening, which connects the handle channel with the container interior (see. DE 10 2009 021 997 A1 ).
  • WO 99/11524 A1 describes a container in which the handle channel of the ventilation is used. In addition to the ventilation duct another channel is connected, which extends below the handle to the rear of the container.
  • EP 1 803 650 A1 become known container in which the interior of the handle at its outlet in the front end facing the ventilation duct is in flow communication and in which the interior of the handle opens at its outlet end remote from the rear end in a raised portion of the upper wall, while the ventilation duct below the handle opens into the interior of the container.
  • the front end portion of the handle is formed with a smaller cross-section than the central portion of the handle forming the interior of the handle.
  • the rear end portion of the handle is with a smaller cross section formed as the interior of the handle forming the central region of the handle. This is intended to provide an increase in the available for aeration cross-section, since the balancing of the forming in the container during pouring vacuum incoming air can flow through both the ventilation duct and by the high grip in the container.
  • Another container in the embodiment as a canister with handle is z. B. from the EP 1 312 552 A1 known.
  • the US 2008/0210715 A1 describes a special insert for a bottle, this insert having a ventilation channel adapted in shape to the inner wall of the bottle.
  • a similar spout for beverage bottles is z. B. from the AT 394 700 B known.
  • the WO 2006/110938 A1 describes a container with a special attachment, which can be screwed onto the container opening separately or screwed between the container opening and container lid.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a canister of the type described above, which is characterized by a simple design and simple and inexpensive production by proper handling and allows a "gluckerwalk" emptying.
  • the invention teaches a container with the features of claim 1. It is envisaged that the cross-section of the ventilation duct decreases at least partially from the upper end of the channel to the lower end of the channel. Consequently, the ventilation channel tapers at least partially from the upper end of the channel to the lower end of the channel.
  • a canister is provided, in which the ventilation duct is not in communication with the interior of the possibly existing handle, that is, the handle itself is not integrated into the ventilation concept, but the ventilation takes place exclusively via the ventilation duct according to the invention.
  • this ventilation duct does not extend from the region of the outlet nozzle or from the region below the outlet nozzle, as is customary in the prior art, into the rear region of the container, but only into a region between the pouring nozzle and the rear handle end of the handle , Particularly preferably, the lower end of the channel is arranged in a side view in the container half associated with the pour spout, preferably in the container third assigned to the pour spout.
  • the invention is based on the finding that it is expedient to realize the ventilation function exclusively with a separate ventilation duct, without a handle being included in the ventilation concept. In this way, it is initially prevented that liquids can collect in the handle.
  • the invention has recognized that it is not necessary to draw such a separate ventilation duct into the rear end of the container, but that it is possible to work with a relatively short ventilation duct which also ends with its lower end in the front region of the container, if the ventilation channel has a "down" tapered cross-section. The channel indicates its upper end has a larger cross-section than at its lower end. This prevents liquid from entering the ventilation duct.
  • the container according to the invention is characterized by a simple structure, because the handle itself does not have to be included in the ventilation concept. It can be worked with squeezed handle. In addition, only a relatively short ventilation duct is required. Nevertheless, a perfect ventilation or ventilation succeeds, so that a gluckertransport emptying is realized, without the risk that accumulate fluid residue in certain areas of a channel.
  • the cross-section (ie the cross-sectional area) of the ventilation duct is smaller at the lower end of the duct than the cross-section at the upper duct end.
  • Cross-section at the upper or lower end of the channel means, if different projections or sections in the region of the channel end are possible due to the geometry, in each case the minimum cross-sectional area.
  • the cross section at the lower end of the channel is at least 20% lower than at the upper end of the channel, particularly preferably at least 40%. It is preferably provided that the ventilation duct tapers continuously and / or stepwise from the upper channel end in the direction of the lower channel end without widening.
  • the invention also includes embodiments in which expansions are realized in addition to the lower channel end in the direction of the lower end of the channel despite partially tapering, in which case anyway it must be ensured that the cross section at the lower end of the channel is smaller than the cross section at the upper end of the channel.
  • the interior of the handle is closed at least partially. This succeeds, for example, in that the handle is squeezed. In any case, the handle is not integrated into the ventilation duct concept.
  • the tapered ventilation duct can extend into a region lying in a side view between the pouring spout and the rear grip end of the handle. It is therefore within the scope of the invention that the tapered ventilation duct is oriented at least partially obliquely to the vertical, based on a vertical orientation of the container. The lower end of the channel is therefore not arranged directly under the upper channel end in such an embodiment, but laterally or rearwardly, offset towards the center of the container.
  • the invention also encompasses embodiments in which the tapering ventilation channel is oriented essentially perpendicular to the vertical, again with reference to a stationary orientation of the container.
  • the lower end of the channel is consequently not arranged laterally or rearwardly offset in the container interior, but directly below the upper channel end.
  • the ventilation duct is completely integrated in the pouring spout, ie both the upper end of the channel and the lower end of the channel are arranged within the pouring spout.
  • the ventilation duct extends with its lower end into an area below the pouring spout, without however being arranged offset to the pouring spout.
  • the invention has recognized that the described advantages can also be achieved with a relatively short, can achieve vertically oriented ventilation duct, which may possibly even be fully integrated into the pouring spout.
  • the lower end of the channel can also be located in the pouring spout or in the immediate vicinity of the pouring spout, the described effects prevent liquid from penetrating into the ventilation channel, so that the ventilation channel can perfectly fulfill its ventilation function in which the air flows in. This succeeds even when the ventilation duct is as it were in the liquid.
  • the pouring spout is preferably formed as an integral part of the container and thus integrally with the container.
  • the ventilation duct is integrally formed in the pouring spout or in the container. The ventilation duct is thus produced in the course of the shaping of the container, for. B. during blow molding.
  • the pour spout is made as a separate component. Even then, however, the ventilation duct is made in one piece with this pouring spout.
  • a stackable container in the embodiment is shown as a stackable canister for the storage and transport of liquids.
  • the container is made of thermoplastic z. B. produced by way of blow molding.
  • the container has a pouring spout 2, which is integrally formed on the container top 1 in the front edge region, with an outlet opening 3.
  • the pour spout is cylindrical and has an external thread 4, so that the outlet opening 3 can be closed with a screw cap, not shown.
  • the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical pouring spout 2 extends essentially in a vertical orientation and consequently perpendicular to the horizontally oriented container top 1.
  • the container has a molded onto the container top 1 handle 5, which is closed on both sides in the embodiment, d. H. the interior of the handle 5 is not in communication with the container interior. Consequently, no liquid can enter the interior of the handle 5.
  • the container has a ventilation channel 6, which extends from an upper channel end 7 in the region of the pouring spout 2 to a lower channel end 8 into the container interior 9. Consequently, this ventilation duct 6 likewise does not communicate with the handle 5 or the interior of the handle.
  • the cross-section of the ventilation duct 6 at least partially decreases from the upper channel end 7 to the lower channel end 8. This means that the ventilation duct 6 tapers from top to bottom. It is shown in the figures that the cross section B of the ventilation duct on lower channel end 8 is smaller than the cross-section A at the upper channel end 7. In FIG. 1 this is shown by the partial view of the top view of the channel 6, where the cross-sectional areas A and B are indicated schematically there. Incidentally, in the figures, in addition to the cross-sectional areas A and B, there are also exemplified gap widths x and y at the upper channel end 7 and lower channel end 8, these gap widths x, y then referring only to one dimension / direction. Decisive for the pressure conditions is the respective entire cross-sectional area A or B.
  • this ventilation duct 6 which is not in communication with the handle interior, does not extend into the rear region of the container interior, but only to a region which is located in a side view in the left container half.
  • the invention is based on the recognition that it is not necessary to pull the ventilation duct 6 into the rear region of the container when the tapering of the cross section according to the invention is realized.
  • FIG. 2 clarifies that shows the container in the course of pouring liquid F. It can be seen how the liquid F emerges from the container. In addition, it is indicated how air L flows into the container. Due to the inventive tapering of the channel 6, the air L can flow properly without liquid F penetrates into the ventilation duct, although the channel 6 does not extend into the rear end of the container.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 thus show an embodiment of the invention in which the tapered ventilation duct obliquely to the vertical - with respect to a vertical orientation of the container - extends. This is especially in Fig. 1 recognizable, because there is the lower end of the channel 8 not immediately below the upper channel end 7, but offset to, and offset towards the center of the container.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 a modified embodiment in which the tapered ventilation duct 6 is oriented perpendicular to the vertical.
  • the lower channel end 8 is consequently not offset from the upper channel end 7, but directly below the upper channel end 7.
  • this vertically oriented ventilation channel 6 is completely integrated into the pouring spout 2.
  • This vertical arrangement of the ventilation duct 7 means that in the plan view of the pouring spout not only the upper channel end 7 but also the lower channel end 8 is (completely) visible (cf. Fig. 3 ).
  • the figures show the invention in one embodiment as a canister made in one piece of plastic, e.g. by blow molding.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter in der Ausführungsform als Kanister, für die Lagerung und/oder den Transport von Flüssigkeiten mit

  • einem an die Behälteroberseite angeformten Griff,
  • zumindest einem an der Behälteroberseite angeordneten Ausgießstutzen und
  • einem Lüftungskanal, welcher sich von einem oberen Kanalende im Bereich des Ausgießstutzens oder unterhalb des Ausgießstutzens bis zu einem unteren Kanalende in den
Behälterinnenraum erstreckt, wobei der Lüftungskanal einstückig in den Ausgießstutzen eingeformt ist.The invention relates to a container in the embodiment as a canister, for the storage and / or transport of liquids with
  • a molded onto the container top handle,
  • at least one arranged on the container top Ausgießstutzen and
  • a ventilation duct which extends from an upper end of the channel in the region of the pour spout or below the spout to a lower end of the channel in the
Container interior extends, wherein the ventilation duct is integrally formed in the pouring spout.

Bei dem Behälter handelt es sich bevorzugt um einen stapelbaren Kanister. Ein solcher stapelbarer Behälter weist in der Regel im Bereich der Behälteroberseite Formschlusselemente, zum Beispiel Einformungen und/oder Ausformungen und im Bereich der Behälterunterseite Formschlusselemente, z. B. Einformungen und/oder Ausformungen auf, so dass im Zuge des Stapelns mehrerer Behälter die oberen Formschlusselemente eines Behälters in die unteren Formschlusselemente des darüber angeordneten Behälters eingreifen oder umgekehrt. Der Behälter ist vorzugsweise aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff hergestellt, insbesondere im Wege der Blasformgebung oder des Streckblasens. Es kommen aber auch andere Herstellungsverfahren in Betracht. Der Ausgießstutzen kann an die Behälteroberseite angeformt sein. Der Behälter dient dem Transport und der Lagerung von Flüssigkeiten bzw. fluiden Medien, zum Beispiel Chemikalien, Ölen oder dergleichen. Der Behälter weist einen Belüftungskanal auf, welcher einen beim Entleeren des Behälters entstehenden Unterdruck ausgleichen soll. Damit soll ein "gluckerfreies" Entleeren des Behälters ermöglicht werden. Der Ausgießstutzen wird auch als Auslassstutzen bezeichnet und er dient in der Regel nicht nur dem Entleeren, sondern auch dem Befüllen des Behälters. Sofern es sich bei dem Behälter um einen Kanister handelt, weist dieser einen Griff auf, der an die Behälteroberseite angeformt ist.The container is preferably a stackable canister. Such a stackable container generally has in the region of the container top form-fitting elements, for example indentations and / or formations and in the region of the container underside positive-locking elements, for. As moldings and / or formations, so that in the course of stacking a plurality of containers, the upper positive locking elements of a container engage in the lower positive locking elements of the container arranged above or vice versa. The container is preferably made of thermoplastic material, in particular by means of blow molding or stretch blow molding. But there are also other manufacturing processes into consideration. The pour spout may be molded to the container top. The container is used for the transport and storage of liquids or fluid media, for example, chemicals, oils or the like. The container has a ventilation channel, which is intended to compensate for a vacuum created when the container is emptied. This is to a "gluckerfreies" emptying the container are made possible. The pour spout is also referred to as an outlet and it is usually not only the emptying, but also the filling of the container. If the container is a canister, it has a handle, which is molded onto the container top.

Ein Behälter mit Lüftungskanal der eingangs beschriebenen Art ist zum Beispiel aus der EP 0 677 445 B1 bekannt. Der Lüftungskanal ist bis in den Auslassstutzen hochgezogen und mündet mit seinem hinteren Ende mit einer Austrittsöffnung in den Behälterinnenraum. Der Innenraum des Griffs steht nicht mit dem Lüftungskanal in Verbindung. Es ist folglich ein vom Griff separater Lüftungskanal vorgesehen. Die Unterseite des im Wesentlichen waagerecht oberhalb des Oberbodens des Behälters verlaufenden Belüftungskanals soll in einem Winkel von 2° zu 15° schräg abwärts zur dem Ein- bzw. Ausgießstutzen gegenüberliegenden Behälterseitenwand verlaufen. Der Belüftungskanal ist dabei soweit heraufgeführt, dass ein ununterbrochener Gewindegang erhalten bleibt und damit die Dichtfläche der Öffnung des Ein- und Ausgießstutzens rundum kreisförmig durchgehend geschlossen ist.A container with ventilation duct of the type described above is for example from the EP 0 677 445 B1 known. The ventilation duct is pulled up into the outlet and opens with its rear end with an outlet opening into the container interior. The interior of the handle is not connected to the ventilation duct. It is therefore provided a separate from the handle ventilation duct. The bottom of the substantially horizontally above the upper bottom of the container extending ventilation duct should run at an angle of 2 ° to 15 ° obliquely downward to the inlet and Ausgießstutzen opposite container side wall. The ventilation channel is brought up so far that an uninterrupted thread is maintained and thus the sealing surface of the opening of the inlet and Ausgießstutzens is closed throughout circular throughout.

Alternativ sind Behälter bekannt, bei denen der Griff bzw. der Griffinnenraum in das Lüftungskonzept mit einbezogen wird. So beschreibt die WO 00/27712 A1 einen Behälter, bei welchem der im Innern des Griffs gebildete Hohlraum als Lüftungskanal ausgebildet ist, welcher sich von dem vorderen Bereich des Auslassstutzens bis in den hinteren Bereich des Behälters erstreckt, so dass der im Behälter beim Entleeren entstehende Unterdruck über den Hohlraum im Griff ausgeglichen wird. Um die Lüftungsfunktion zu optimieren ist der Lüftungskanal bis in den Auslassstutzen hochgezogen und zwar auf ein Niveau etwas unterhalb der Auslassöffnung. Um zu verhindern, dass sich zum Beispiel während des Transportes oder nach einer Teilentleerung des Behälters Flüssigkeit im Bereich des Kanaltiefsten des Lüftungskanals sammelt, ist bei dieser Ausführungsform in der im Auslassstutzen angeordneten Wand, welche den Lüftungskanal begrenzt, eine schlitzartige Öffnung vorgesehen, welche sich bis nahezu in den Bereich des Kanaltiefsten erstreckt. Auf diese Weise soll gewährleistet werden, dass Flüssigkeit, welche in den Griffkanal gelangt, über diese Öffnung und folglich über den Bereich des Auslassstutzens abfließen kann.Alternatively, containers are known in which the handle or the handle interior is included in the ventilation concept. That's how it describes WO 00/27712 A1 a container in which the cavity formed in the interior of the handle is formed as a ventilation channel which extends from the front region of the outlet nozzle into the rear region of the container, so that the negative pressure arising in the container during emptying is compensated via the cavity in the handle , In order to optimize the ventilation function, the ventilation duct is pulled up into the outlet port, namely to a level slightly below the outlet opening. In order to prevent, for example, during transport or after a partial emptying of the container liquid collects in the region of the channel deepest of the ventilation duct, in this embodiment, in the arranged in the outlet wall, which limited to the ventilation duct, a slot-like opening is provided which extends to almost in the region of the channel deepest. In this way it should be ensured that liquid which enters the grip channel, can flow through this opening and consequently over the region of the outlet.

Ferner kennt man einen stapelbaren Behälter, bei welchem der Griff bereichsweise hohl mit im Inneren angeordneten Griffkanal angeordnet ist, wobei der Griffkanal zumindest bereichsweise als Lüftungskanal ausgebildet ist und sich mit seinem dem Auslassstutzen zugewandten Ende bis in den Bereich des Auslassstutzens oder den Bereich unterhalb des Auslassstutzens erstreckt und dort in diesen Bereich mündet. Der Griffkanal weist in seinem Kanaltiefsten zumindest eine Verbindungsdurchbrechung auf, welche den Griffkanal mit dem Behälterinnenraum verbindet (vgl. DE 10 2009 021 997 A1 ).Furthermore, there is known a stackable container in which the handle is partially hollow with arranged inside handle channel, wherein the handle channel is at least partially formed as a ventilation channel and with its end facing the outlet to the area of the outlet or the area below the outlet extends and there opens into this area. The handle channel has in its channel deepest at least one connection opening, which connects the handle channel with the container interior (see. DE 10 2009 021 997 A1 ).

Auch die WO 99/11524 A1 beschreibt einen Behälter, bei welchem der Griffkanal der Lüftung dient. Zusätzlich ist an den Lüftungskanal ein weiterer Kanal angeschlossen, der sich unterhalb des Griffs bis in den hinteren Bereich des Behälters erstreckt.Also the WO 99/11524 A1 describes a container in which the handle channel of the ventilation is used. In addition to the ventilation duct another channel is connected, which extends below the handle to the rear of the container.

Ähnliches gilt für einen aus der EP 1 803 650 A1 bekannt gewordenen Behälter, bei welchem der Innenraum des Griffs an seinem im Auslassstutzen zugewandten vorderen Ende mit dem Belüftungskanal in Strömungsverbindung ist und bei dem der Innenraum des Griffs an seinem dem Auslassstutzen abgewandten hinteren Ende in einen erhöhten Bereich der oberen Wandung mündet, während der Belüftungskanal unterhalb des Griffs in den Innenraum des Behälters mündet. Der vordere Endbereich des Griffs ist mit einem kleineren Querschnitt ausgebildet, als der den Innenraum des Griffs bildende mittlere Bereich des Griffs. Der hintere Endbereich des Griffs ist mit einem kleineren Querschnitt ausgebildet, als der den Innenraum des Griffs bildende mittlere Bereich des Griffs. Dadurch soll eine Vergrößerung des zur Belüftung zur Verfügung stehenden Querschnitts geschaffen werden, da die zum Ausgleich des sich im Behälter beim Ausgießen bildenden Unterdrucks einströmende Luft sowohl durch den Belüftungskanal als auch durch den hohen Griff in den Behälter einströmen kann.The same applies to one of the EP 1 803 650 A1 become known container in which the interior of the handle at its outlet in the front end facing the ventilation duct is in flow communication and in which the interior of the handle opens at its outlet end remote from the rear end in a raised portion of the upper wall, while the ventilation duct below the handle opens into the interior of the container. The front end portion of the handle is formed with a smaller cross-section than the central portion of the handle forming the interior of the handle. The rear end portion of the handle is with a smaller cross section formed as the interior of the handle forming the central region of the handle. This is intended to provide an increase in the available for aeration cross-section, since the balancing of the forming in the container during pouring vacuum incoming air can flow through both the ventilation duct and by the high grip in the container.

Ein weiterer Behälter in der Ausführungsform als Kanister mit Griff ist z. B. aus der EP 1 312 552 A1 bekannt.Another container in the embodiment as a canister with handle is z. B. from the EP 1 312 552 A1 known.

Die US 2008/0210715 A1 beschreibt einen speziellen Einsatz für eine Flasche, wobei dieser Einsatz einen Lüftungskanal aufweist, der in seiner Form an die Innenwand der Flasche angepasst ist.The US 2008/0210715 A1 describes a special insert for a bottle, this insert having a ventilation channel adapted in shape to the inner wall of the bottle.

Ein ähnlicher Ausgießer für Getränkeflaschen ist z. B. aus der AT 394 700 B bekannt.A similar spout for beverage bottles is z. B. from the AT 394 700 B known.

Die WO 2006/110938 A1 beschreibt einen Behälter mit einem speziellen Aufsatz, der auf die Behälteröffnung separat aufschraubbar bzw. zwischen Behälteröffnung und Behälterdeckel einschraubbar ist.The WO 2006/110938 A1 describes a container with a special attachment, which can be screwed onto the container opening separately or screwed between the container opening and container lid.

Die aus der Praxis bekannten stapelbaren Kanister haben sich im Zusammenhang mit einer gluckerfreien (Rest-)Entleerung insgesamt bewährt. Sie sind jedoch weiterentwicklungsfähig. Hier setzt die Erfindung ein.The known from practice stackable canisters have proven themselves in connection with a gluckerfreien (residual) emptying total. They are, however, capable of further development. This is where the invention starts.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kanister der eingangs beschriebenen Art zu schaffen, welcher sich bei einfachem Aufbau und einfacher und kostengünstiger Herstellung durch einwandfreie Handhabung auszeichnet und eine "gluckerfreie" Entleerung ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to provide a canister of the type described above, which is characterized by a simple design and simple and inexpensive production by proper handling and allows a "gluckerfreie" emptying.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe lehrt die Erfindung einen Behälter mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Es ist vorgesehen, dass der Querschnitt des Lüftungskanals von dem oberen Kanalende bis zu dem unteren Kanalende zumindest bereichsweise abnimmt. Der Lüftungskanal verjüngt sich folglich zumindest bereichsweise vom oberen Kanalende bis zum unteren Kanalende. Dabei wird ein Kanister zur Verfügung gestellt, bei dem der Lüftungskanal nicht mit dem Innenraum des ggf. vorhandenen Griffs in Verbindung steht, das heißt der Griff selbst ist nicht in das Lüftungskonzept eingebunden, sondern die Lüftung erfolgt ausschließlich über den erfindungsgemäßen Lüftungskanal. Dieser Lüftungskanal erstreckt sich aus dem Bereich des Auslassstutzens bzw. aus dem Bereich unterhalb des Auslassstutzens jedoch nicht - wie beim Stand der Technik üblich - bis in den hinteren Bereich des Behälters, sondern lediglich bis in einen Bereich zwischen dem Ausgießstutzen und dem hinteren Griffende des Griffs. Besonders bevorzugt ist das untere Kanalende in einer Seitenansicht in der dem Ausgießstutzen zugeordneten Behälterhälfte angeordnet, vorzugsweise in dem dem Ausgießstutzen zugeordneten Behälterdrittel.To solve this problem, the invention teaches a container with the features of claim 1. It is envisaged that the cross-section of the ventilation duct decreases at least partially from the upper end of the channel to the lower end of the channel. Consequently, the ventilation channel tapers at least partially from the upper end of the channel to the lower end of the channel. In this case, a canister is provided, in which the ventilation duct is not in communication with the interior of the possibly existing handle, that is, the handle itself is not integrated into the ventilation concept, but the ventilation takes place exclusively via the ventilation duct according to the invention. However, this ventilation duct does not extend from the region of the outlet nozzle or from the region below the outlet nozzle, as is customary in the prior art, into the rear region of the container, but only into a region between the pouring nozzle and the rear handle end of the handle , Particularly preferably, the lower end of the channel is arranged in a side view in the container half associated with the pour spout, preferably in the container third assigned to the pour spout.

Der Erfindung liegt dabei die Erkenntnis zugrunde, dass es zweckmäßig ist, die Lüftungsfunktion ausschließlich mit einem separaten Lüftungskanal zu realisieren, ohne dass ein Griff mit in das Lüftungskonzept einbezogen wird. Auf diese Weise wird zunächst einmal verhindert, dass sich im Griff Flüssigkeiten sammeln können. Außerdem hat die Erfindung erkannt, dass es nicht erforderlich ist, einen solchen separaten Lüftungskanal bis in das hintere Ende des Behälters zu ziehen, sondern dass mit einem verhältnismäßig kurzen Lüftungskanal gearbeitet werden kann, der auch mit seinem unteren Ende im vorderen Bereich des Behälters endet, wenn der Lüftungskanal einen sich "nach unten" verjüngenden Querschnitt aufweist. Der Kanal weist an seinem oberen Ende einen größeren Querschnitt auf als an seinem unteren Ende. Auf diese Weise wird verhindert, dass Flüssigkeit in den Lüftungskanal eindringt. Denn bei den aus der Praxis bekannten Behältern besteht das Problem, dass im Zuge des Entleerens die Flüssigkeit dort eindringt, wo eigentlich die Luft zum Entlüften eindringen soll, nämlich in den Bereich des Lüftungskanals. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Dimensionierung wird dieses aufgrund der günstigen Druckverhältnisse vermieden. Der sich verjüngende Kanal erleichtert das Nachströmen der Luft außerdem ähnlich einem "Düseneffekt". Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter zeichnet sich durch einen einfachen Aufbau aus, denn der Griff selbst muss nicht in das Lüftungskonzept einbezogen werden. Es kann mit abgequetschtem Griff gearbeitet werden. Außerdem ist nur ein verhältnismäßig kurzer Lüftungskanal erforderlich. Dennoch gelingt eine einwandfreie Lüftung bzw. Entlüftung, so dass eine gluckerfreie Restentleerung realisiert ist, ohne dass die Gefahr besteht, dass sich Flüssigkeitsreste in bestimmten Bereichen eines Kanals sammeln.The invention is based on the finding that it is expedient to realize the ventilation function exclusively with a separate ventilation duct, without a handle being included in the ventilation concept. In this way, it is initially prevented that liquids can collect in the handle. In addition, the invention has recognized that it is not necessary to draw such a separate ventilation duct into the rear end of the container, but that it is possible to work with a relatively short ventilation duct which also ends with its lower end in the front region of the container, if the ventilation channel has a "down" tapered cross-section. The channel indicates its upper end has a larger cross-section than at its lower end. This prevents liquid from entering the ventilation duct. Because with the containers known from practice there is the problem that in the course of emptying the liquid penetrates where actually the air is to penetrate for venting, namely in the area of the ventilation duct. Due to the inventive dimensioning this is avoided due to the favorable pressure conditions. The tapered channel also facilitates post-flow of the air similar to a "jet effect". The container according to the invention is characterized by a simple structure, because the handle itself does not have to be included in the ventilation concept. It can be worked with squeezed handle. In addition, only a relatively short ventilation duct is required. Nevertheless, a perfect ventilation or ventilation succeeds, so that a gluckerfreie emptying is realized, without the risk that accumulate fluid residue in certain areas of a channel.

Der Querschnitt (d. h. die Querschnittsfläche) des Lüftungskanals ist am unteren Kanalende kleiner als der Querschnitt am oberen Kanalende. Querschnitt am oberen bzw. unteren Kanalende meint dabei, sofern aufgrund der Geometrie unterschiedliche Projektionen bzw. Schnitte im Bereich des Kanalendes möglich sind, jeweils die minimale Querschnittsfläche. Besonders bevorzugt ist der Querschnitt am unteren Kanalende zumindest 20 % geringer als am oberen Kanalende, besonders bevorzugt zumindest 40 %. Bevorzugt ist es vorgesehen, dass sich der Lüftungskanal vom oberen Kanalende in Richtung zum unteren Kanalende ohne Aufweitungen kontinuierlich und/oder stufenweise verjüngt. Die Erfindung umfasst aber auch Ausführungsformen, bei denen vom oberen Kanalende in Richtung zum unteren Kanalende trotz bereichsweise Verjüngung außerdem Aufweitungen realisiert sind, wobei dann trotzdem gewährleistet sein muss, dass der Querschnitt am unteren Kanalende kleiner als der Querschnitt am oberen Kanalende ist.The cross-section (ie the cross-sectional area) of the ventilation duct is smaller at the lower end of the duct than the cross-section at the upper duct end. Cross-section at the upper or lower end of the channel means, if different projections or sections in the region of the channel end are possible due to the geometry, in each case the minimum cross-sectional area. Particularly preferably, the cross section at the lower end of the channel is at least 20% lower than at the upper end of the channel, particularly preferably at least 40%. It is preferably provided that the ventilation duct tapers continuously and / or stepwise from the upper channel end in the direction of the lower channel end without widening. However, the invention also includes embodiments in which expansions are realized in addition to the lower channel end in the direction of the lower end of the channel despite partially tapering, in which case anyway it must be ensured that the cross section at the lower end of the channel is smaller than the cross section at the upper end of the channel.

Der Innenraum des Griffs ist zumindest bereichsweise verschlossen. Dieses gelingt zum Beispiel dadurch, dass der Griff abgequetscht ist. Jedenfalls ist der Griff nicht in das Lüftungskanalkonzept eingebunden.The interior of the handle is closed at least partially. This succeeds, for example, in that the handle is squeezed. In any case, the handle is not integrated into the ventilation duct concept.

Es wurde bereits erläutert, dass sich der verjüngende Lüftungskanal in einen Bereich erstrecken kann, der in einer Seitenansicht zwischen dem Ausgießstutzen und dem hinteren Griffende des Griffs liegt. Es liegt folglich im Rahmen der Erfindung, dass der sich verjüngende Lüftungskanal zumindest bereichsweise schräg zur Vertikalen orientiert ist, und zwar bezogen auf eine stehende Orientierung des Behälters. Das untere Kanalende ist bei einer solchen Ausführungsform folglich nicht direkt unter dem oberen Kanalende angeordnet, sondern seitlich bzw. nach hinten, zur Behältermitte hin versetzt.It has already been explained that the tapered ventilation duct can extend into a region lying in a side view between the pouring spout and the rear grip end of the handle. It is therefore within the scope of the invention that the tapered ventilation duct is oriented at least partially obliquely to the vertical, based on a vertical orientation of the container. The lower end of the channel is therefore not arranged directly under the upper channel end in such an embodiment, but laterally or rearwardly, offset towards the center of the container.

Alternativ umfasst die Erfindung aber auch Ausführungsformen, bei denen der sich verjüngende Lüftungskanal im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Vertikalen orientiert ist, und zwar wiederum bezogen auf eine stehende Orientierung des Behälters. Bei einer solchen Ausführungsform ist das untere Kanalende folglich nicht seitlich bzw. nach hinten versetzt im Behälterinnenraum angeordnet, sondern unmittelbar unter dem oberen Kanalende. Dabei besteht die Möglichkeit, dass der Lüftungskanal vollständig in den Ausgießstutzen integriert ist, d. h. sowohl das obere Kanalende als auch das untere Kanalende sind innerhalb des Ausgießstutzens angeordnet. Alternativ besteht auch die Möglichkeit, dass sich der Lüftungskanal mit seinem unteren Ende in einen Bereich unterhalb des Ausgießstutzens erstreckt, ohne dabei jedoch versetzt zum Ausgießstutzen angeordnet zu sein. Jedenfalls hat die Erfindung erkannt, dass die beschriebenen Vorteile sich auch mit einem verhältnismäßig kurzen, vertikal orientierten Lüftungskanal erzielen lassen, der ggf. sogar vollständig in den Ausgießstutzen integriert sein kann. Obwohl sich folglich auch das untere Kanalende im Ausgießstutzen oder in unmittelbarer Nähe des Ausgießstutzens befinden kann, wird durch die beschriebenen Effekte vermieden, dass Flüssigkeit in den Lüftungskanal eindringt, so dass der Lüftungskanal seine Lüftungsfunktion einwandfrei erfüllen kann, in dem die Luft nachströmt. Dieses gelingt sogar dann, wenn der Lüftungskanal gleichsam in der Flüssigkeit steht.Alternatively, however, the invention also encompasses embodiments in which the tapering ventilation channel is oriented essentially perpendicular to the vertical, again with reference to a stationary orientation of the container. In such an embodiment, the lower end of the channel is consequently not arranged laterally or rearwardly offset in the container interior, but directly below the upper channel end. There is the possibility that the ventilation duct is completely integrated in the pouring spout, ie both the upper end of the channel and the lower end of the channel are arranged within the pouring spout. Alternatively, there is also the possibility that the ventilation duct extends with its lower end into an area below the pouring spout, without however being arranged offset to the pouring spout. In any case, the invention has recognized that the described advantages can also be achieved with a relatively short, can achieve vertically oriented ventilation duct, which may possibly even be fully integrated into the pouring spout. Although consequently the lower end of the channel can also be located in the pouring spout or in the immediate vicinity of the pouring spout, the described effects prevent liquid from penetrating into the ventilation channel, so that the ventilation channel can perfectly fulfill its ventilation function in which the air flows in. This succeeds even when the ventilation duct is as it were in the liquid.

Es wurde bereits erwähnt, dass der Ausgießstutzen bevorzugt integraler Bestandteil des Behälters und folglich einstückig mit dem Behälter ausgebildet ist. Auch der Lüftungskanal ist einstückig in den Ausgießstutzen bzw. in dem Behälter eingeformt. Der Lüftungskanal wird folglich im Zuge der Formgebung des Behälters hergestellt, z. B. während der Blasformgebung. Alternativ liegt es im Rahmen der Erfindung, dass der Ausgießstutzen als separates Bauteil gefertigt wird. Auch dann wird jedoch der Lüftungskanal einstückig mit diesem Ausgießstutzen gefertigt.It has already been mentioned that the pouring spout is preferably formed as an integral part of the container and thus integrally with the container. Also, the ventilation duct is integrally formed in the pouring spout or in the container. The ventilation duct is thus produced in the course of the shaping of the container, for. B. during blow molding. Alternatively, it is within the scope of the invention that the pour spout is made as a separate component. Even then, however, the ventilation duct is made in one piece with this pouring spout.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutern. Es zeigen

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In den Figuren ist ein stapelbarer Behälter in der Ausführungsform als stapelbarer Kanister für die Lagerung und den Transport von Flüssigkeiten dargestellt. Der Behälter wird aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff z. B. im Wege der Blasformgebung hergestellt.In the figures, a stackable container in the embodiment is shown as a stackable canister for the storage and transport of liquids. The container is made of thermoplastic z. B. produced by way of blow molding.

Der Behälter weist einen an die Behälteroberseite 1 im vorderen Randbereich angeformten Ausgießstutzen 2 mit einer Auslassöffnung 3 auf. Der Ausgießstutzen ist zylindrisch ausgebildet und weist ein Außengewinde 4 auf, so dass die Auslassöffnung 3 mit einer nicht dargestellten Schraubkappe verschließbar ist. Die Längsachse des zylindrischen Ausgießstutzens 2 verläuft im Wesentlichen in vertikaler Orientierung und folglich senkrecht zur horizontal ausgerichteten Behälteroberseite 1. Ferner weist der Behälter einen an die Behälteroberseite 1 angeformten Griff 5 auf, der im Ausführungsbeispiel beidseitig verschlossen ist, d. h. der Innenraum des Griffs 5 steht nicht mit dem Behälterinnern in Verbindung. Es kann folglich keine Flüssigkeit in den Innenraum des Griffs 5 gelangen.The container has a pouring spout 2, which is integrally formed on the container top 1 in the front edge region, with an outlet opening 3. The pour spout is cylindrical and has an external thread 4, so that the outlet opening 3 can be closed with a screw cap, not shown. The longitudinal axis of the cylindrical pouring spout 2 extends essentially in a vertical orientation and consequently perpendicular to the horizontally oriented container top 1. Furthermore, the container has a molded onto the container top 1 handle 5, which is closed on both sides in the embodiment, d. H. the interior of the handle 5 is not in communication with the container interior. Consequently, no liquid can enter the interior of the handle 5.

Der Behälter weist einen Lüftungskanal 6 auf, welcher sich von einem oberen Kanalende 7 im Bereich des Ausgießstutzens 2 bis zu einem unteren Kanalende 8 in den Behälterinnenraum 9 erstreckt. Dieser Lüftungskanal 6 steht folglich ebenfalls nicht mit dem Griff 5 bzw. dem Innenraum des Griffs in Verbindung.The container has a ventilation channel 6, which extends from an upper channel end 7 in the region of the pouring spout 2 to a lower channel end 8 into the container interior 9. Consequently, this ventilation duct 6 likewise does not communicate with the handle 5 or the interior of the handle.

Erfindungsgemäß nimmt der Querschnitt des Lüftungskanals 6 vom oberen Kanalende 7 bis zum unteren Kanalende 8 zumindest bereichsweise ab. Das bedeutet, dass sich der Lüftungskanal 6 von oben nach unten verjüngt. Dabei ist in den Figuren gezeigt, dass der Querschnitt B des Lüftungskanals am unteren Kanalende 8 kleiner ist als der Querschnitt A am oberen Kanalende 7. In Figur 1 ist dieses durch die ausschnittsweise gezeigte Draufsicht auf den Kanal 6 gezeigt, wobei dort die Querschnittsflächen A und B schematisch angedeutet sind. Im Übrigen sind in den Figuren ergänzend zu den Querschnittsflächen A und B auch beispielhaft Spaltweiten x und y am oberen Kanalende 7 beziehungsweise unteren Kanalende 8 angedeutet, wobei sich diese Spaltweiten x, y dann lediglich auf eine Dimension/Richtung beziehen. Entscheidend für die Druckverhältnisse ist die jeweilige gesamte Querschnittsfläche A beziehungsweise B.According to the invention, the cross-section of the ventilation duct 6 at least partially decreases from the upper channel end 7 to the lower channel end 8. This means that the ventilation duct 6 tapers from top to bottom. It is shown in the figures that the cross section B of the ventilation duct on lower channel end 8 is smaller than the cross-section A at the upper channel end 7. In FIG. 1 this is shown by the partial view of the top view of the channel 6, where the cross-sectional areas A and B are indicated schematically there. Incidentally, in the figures, in addition to the cross-sectional areas A and B, there are also exemplified gap widths x and y at the upper channel end 7 and lower channel end 8, these gap widths x, y then referring only to one dimension / direction. Decisive for the pressure conditions is the respective entire cross-sectional area A or B.

Ferner ist in den Figuren 1 und 2 erkennbar, dass sich dieser Lüftungskanal 6, der nicht mit dem Griffinneren in Verbindung steht, nicht bis in den hinteren Bereich des Behälterinnenraums erstreckt, sondern lediglich bis in einen Bereich, der sich in einer Seitenansicht in der linken Behälterhälfte befindet. Dabei geht die Erfindung von der Erkenntnis aus, dass es nicht erforderlich ist, den Lüftungskanal 6 bis in den hinteren Bereich des Behälters zu ziehen, wenn die erfindungsgemäße Verjüngung des Querschnitts realisiert ist. Dieses wird anhand der vereinfachten Figur 2 verdeutlicht, die den Behälter im Zuge des Ausgießens von Flüssigkeit F zeigt. Es ist erkennbar, wie die Flüssigkeit F aus dem Behälter austritt. Außerdem ist angedeutet wie Luft L in den Behälter nachströmt. Aufgrund der erfindungsgemäßen Verjüngung des Kanals 6 kann die Luft L einwandfrei nachströmen, ohne dass Flüssigkeit F in den Lüftungskanal eindringt, obwohl sich der Kanal 6 nicht in das hintere Ende des Behälters erstreckt.Furthermore, in the FIGS. 1 and 2 recognizable that this ventilation duct 6, which is not in communication with the handle interior, does not extend into the rear region of the container interior, but only to a region which is located in a side view in the left container half. The invention is based on the recognition that it is not necessary to pull the ventilation duct 6 into the rear region of the container when the tapering of the cross section according to the invention is realized. This is based on the simplified FIG. 2 clarifies that shows the container in the course of pouring liquid F. It can be seen how the liquid F emerges from the container. In addition, it is indicated how air L flows into the container. Due to the inventive tapering of the channel 6, the air L can flow properly without liquid F penetrates into the ventilation duct, although the channel 6 does not extend into the rear end of the container.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen folglich eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung, bei welcher der sich verjüngende Lüftungskanal schräg zur Vertikalen - bezogen auf eine stehende Orientierung des Behälters - erstreckt. Dieses ist insbesondere in Fig. 1 erkennbar, denn dort befindet sich das untere Kanalende 8 nicht unmittelbar unterhalb des oberen Kanalendes 7, sondern versetzt dazu, und zwar versetzt in Richtung zur Behältermitte hin.The FIGS. 1 and 2 thus show an embodiment of the invention in which the tapered ventilation duct obliquely to the vertical - with respect to a vertical orientation of the container - extends. This is especially in Fig. 1 recognizable, because there is the lower end of the channel 8 not immediately below the upper channel end 7, but offset to, and offset towards the center of the container.

Demgegenüber zeigen die Figuren 3 und 4 eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform, bei welcher der sich verjüngende Lüftungskanal 6 senkrecht zur Vertikalen orientiert ist. Das untere Kanalende 8 befindet sich folglich nicht versetzt zum oberen Kanalende 7, sondern unmittelbar unterhalb des oberen Kanalendes 7. In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist dieser vertikal orientierte Lüftungskanal 6 vollständig in den Ausgießstutzen 2 integriert. Diese vertikale Anordnung des Lüftungskanals 7 bedeutet, dass in der Draufsicht auf den Ausgießstutzen nicht nur das obere Kanalende 7, sondern auch das untere Kanalende 8 (vollständig) sichtbar ist (vgl. Fig. 3).In contrast, the show FIGS. 3 and 4 a modified embodiment in which the tapered ventilation duct 6 is oriented perpendicular to the vertical. The lower channel end 8 is consequently not offset from the upper channel end 7, but directly below the upper channel end 7. In the illustrated embodiment, this vertically oriented ventilation channel 6 is completely integrated into the pouring spout 2. This vertical arrangement of the ventilation duct 7 means that in the plan view of the pouring spout not only the upper channel end 7 but also the lower channel end 8 is (completely) visible (cf. Fig. 3 ).

Die Figuren zeigen die Erfindung in einer Ausführungsform als Kanister, der einstückig aus Kunststoff, z.B. im Wege der Blasformgebung, hergestellt wird.The figures show the invention in one embodiment as a canister made in one piece of plastic, e.g. by blow molding.

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  1. A container made from plastic for storing and/or transporting liquids in the embodiment as canister, having
    - a handle (5) formed on the container top surface (1),
    - at least one pour-out nozzle (2) arranged on the container top surface (1), and
    - a ventilation duct (6), which extends from an upper duct end (7) in the region of the pour-out nozzle or below the pour-out nozzle to a lower duct end (8) into the container interior (9), the ventilation duct (6) being formed in one piece in the pour-out nozzle, characterized in that the cross section of the ventilation duct (6) decreases from the upper duct end (7) to the lower duct end (8) at least in certain regions.
  2. The container according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cross section (B) of the ventilation duct at the lower duct end (8) is smaller than the cross section (A) at the upper duct end (7).
  3. The container according to Claim 2, characterized in that the cross section (B) at the lower duct end (8) is at least 20 %, preferably at least 40 % smaller than the cross section (A) at the upper duct end.
  4. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the ventilation duct (6) is not connected to the interior of the handle (5).
  5. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the tapering ventilation duct (6) is orientated obliquely to the vertical - with respect to an upright orientation of the container - at least in certain regions.
  6. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the tapering ventilation duct (6) is orientated perpendicularly to the vertical - with respect to an upright orientation of the container.
  7. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the ventilation duct (6) extends into a region which, in a side view, lies between the pour-out nozzle (2) and the rear handle end of the handle (5).
  8. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, in a side view, the lower duct end (8) is arranged in the container half assigned to the pour-out nozzle (2), preferably in the container third assigned to the pour-out nozzle.
  9. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the e.g. vertically orientated ventilation duct is integrated into the pour-out nozzle completely or the lower duct end (8) thereof extends into a region directly below the pour-out nozzle (2).
  10. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the interior of the handle (5) is closed at least in certain regions, e.g. is pinched on one side or both sides.
  11. The container according to one of Claims 1 to 10, produced from thermoplastic plastic, preferably in the manner of blow moulding or stretch blow moulding.
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