EP3228557B1 - Rohrverschluss - Google Patents

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EP3228557B1
EP3228557B1 EP16250007.8A EP16250007A EP3228557B1 EP 3228557 B1 EP3228557 B1 EP 3228557B1 EP 16250007 A EP16250007 A EP 16250007A EP 3228557 B1 EP3228557 B1 EP 3228557B1
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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
    • B65D15/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, sections made of different materials
    • B65D15/02—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, sections made of different materials of curved, or partially curved, cross-section, e.g. cans, drums
    • B65D15/04—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, sections made of different materials of curved, or partially curved, cross-section, e.g. cans, drums with curved, or partially curved, walls made by winding or bending paper
    • B65D15/08—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, sections made of different materials of curved, or partially curved, cross-section, e.g. cans, drums with curved, or partially curved, walls made by winding or bending paper with end walls made of plastics material
    • 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
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/02—Removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/0235—Removable lids or covers with integral tamper element
    • B65D43/0264—Removable lids or covers with integral tamper element secured only by friction or gravity before removal of the tamper element
    • B65D43/0272—Removable lids or covers with integral tamper element secured only by friction or gravity before removal of the tamper element only on the inside, or a part turned to the inside, of the mouth of the container
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00259—Materials used
    • B65D2543/00296—Plastic
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00444—Contact between the container and the lid
    • B65D2543/00481—Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container
    • B65D2543/0049—Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on the inside, or a part turned to the inside of the mouth of the container
    • B65D2543/00518—Skirt
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00824—Means for facilitating removing of the closure

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  • the present invention relates to a tube closure, for example a poster tube closure, and to a tube system.
  • Poster tubes are rigid tubes, usually cylindrical, within which posters, artwork or photographs are stored in rolled-up form for protection during transportation, e.g. when posted from a supplier to a customer.
  • the tube is usually closed-off at each or one end by an end-plug or closure 1 of the form shown in Figure 1 .
  • Conventional closures are circular, push-fit plugs that are shaped to snugly locate within the end of the tube, comprising a solid planar base 2, with an upstanding perimeter wall 3 and a circumferential lip 4 inwards of the wall that allows the recipient to grip the closure to pull-it out of the tube to access the poster inside.
  • the closures are usually secured using adhesive tape or staples. Tape looks unsightly and can easily be removed and replaced. Stapling is more secure, but requires an air stapler to puncture the tube, and presents a problem in that a tool is needed to remove the staples which, if not properly removed, may damage the poster as it is drawn out of the tube.
  • a first aspect of the invention provides a tube closure, comprising a plug member for locating substantially entirely within an open end of a tube, the plug member being provided with a breakable region configured in use to be broken by user action in order to enable access beneath to enable its extraction from a tube within which it is located.
  • the tube closure is particularly a poster tube closure, e.g. comprising a plug member for locating within an open end of a poster tube, the plug member being provided with a breakable region configured in use to be broken by user action in order to enable access beneath to enable its extraction from a tube within which it is located.
  • the closure therefore provides a neat and convenient way of closing a poster tube which provides a visible indication of tampering via the breakable region. It will be appreciated that the breakable region can be broken in part only to provide access and removal.
  • a poster tube in this context can also be used for carrying similar articles such as artwork and photographs.
  • the plug member may have an upper and lower surface, and wherein the upper surface is generally planar with no upstanding perimeter wall so that in use it fits flush with the end of a poster tube.
  • the breakable region may be formed within the perimeter.
  • the breakable region may be defined by a plurality of perforations.
  • the perforations may define a tab-like breakable region part of which is not breakable, for example with the perforations not entirely bounding the breakable region so that part remains intact whilst still enabling removal of the closure and a visible indication of the break.
  • a circumferential wall may be provided that extends downwards relative to the plug member's upper surface and is arranged in use to locate within a tube to provide a snug fit.
  • One or more ribs may be provided on the circumferential wall, i.e. its outer side, to ensure the snug fit.
  • the closure may be formed of polyethylene.
  • a second aspect provides a poster tube closure, comprising a plug member for locating within an end of a poster tube, the plug member comprising a substantially planar closure surface with upper and lower faces, wherein a perimeter wall extends downwardly from the lower face for gripping the wall of a poster tube when inserted, and wherein the upper face has a frangible or weakened area arranged in use to be broken by user action to permit removal of the plug member and a visible indication of said breakage.
  • a third aspect provides a poster storage system, comprised of a hollow tube with at least one open end, and a removable plug member shaped and dimensioned to close-off the open end in accordance with any preceding definition.
  • a fourth aspect provides a poster storage system, comprised of a hollow tube with at least one open end, and a removable plug member shaped and dimensioned to close-off the open end, wherein the plug member on its external side has no upstanding projection or lip so that it can fit flush within the tube's open end, and has a breakable region accessible from the external side which is configured to be broken by user action to enable extraction of the plug from the tube from underneath.
  • Embodiments described herein relate to a poster tube closure and poster tube system.
  • the term 'poster tube' can also encompass tubes for storing flexible artwork and photographs that can be rolled for storage.
  • a first embodiment poster tube closure (hereafter "closure") 10 is shown in different views.
  • the closure is formed of plastics material, e.g. polyethylene (high or low density) but could be formed of any other plastic, metal, rigid cardboard or similar material.
  • the closure 10 is a disk shaped member having a planar upper surface 12 and a lower surface (not visible).
  • a side wall 14 extends downwards from the perimeter of the lower surface.
  • Around the side wall 14 is or are formed one or more gripping ribs 16, which is or are projections which in use are configured to firmly grip the inner surface of a poster tube to retain the closure 10 in position.
  • Each rib 16 in this case is circumferential, but can be broken into several individual projections. A variety of rib arrangements could be used.
  • the closure 10 is shaped and dimensioned to fit snugly within the open end of a poster tube, the or each rib 16 serving to maintain the tight fit. The product within the tube will therefore be well protected from the elements.
  • the closure 10 in use locates entirely within the open end, or substantially so.
  • the upper surface 12 is planar and has no projecting parts itself ensures that, when positioned within the tube, e.g. by a sender, the closure 10 is flush with the tube's terminating end. This makes it very difficult for the closure 10 to be removed, e.g. inappropriately in transit, and the closure can be put in place by the sender without using tape, staples or other specialist apparatus.
  • a breakable region 18 is provided in the closure 10, as seen from the upper surface 12.
  • the breakable region 18 is formed by a line or boundary of weakness in the form of perforations or a score line which may or may not extend all the way through the closure's material.
  • the breakable region 18 is defined within a circular score line 19, which could alternatively be a perforation line, and enables the end-user to remove the closure 10 by using their finger or thumb to break part of the scored or perforated boundary, and then they pull the closure upwards from its lower surface.
  • the breakable region 18 also serves as a visible indicator of tampering. The end user can see very clearly if the breakable region 18 is in any way damaged.
  • the breakable region in some embodiments is within, and spaced from, the outer perimeter of the closure, without extending all the way to the outer wall. This makes it straightforward to manufacture, amongst other advantages.
  • there is no external projection from the closure other than the downwardly extending peripheral wall) and in particular nothing projecting upwards or sidewards from the upper surface so that the closure can fit entirely within the open end of the tube with nothing projecting out of the tube when it is closed, which might otherwise get caught or tangled with other things when stored or during transportation.
  • the shape of the closure 10 is circular. It can, however, be of any shape, e.g. square, rectangular, triangular and so on depending on the cross-sectional shape of the tube with which it will be used.
  • the shape of the breakable region 18 is in this case circular, but can be of any shape which is not dependent on the overall shape of the closure 10.
  • Figure 3 shows in cross-section the closure 10 when inserted within one-end of a tube 30.
  • the flush arrangement is visible, as is the use of the ribs 16 to provide a tight fit.
  • the closure 10 can be provided as a separate item for use by poster suppliers, or a set of tubes and closures can be supplied in a kit or pack.
  • Figure 4 shows a second embodiment closure 40 which is identical to the first shown in Figure 2 , but is marked by printing, embossing or any similar means to indicate how to use the closure.
  • the outer 'ring' 42 on the upper surface is indicated for the benefit of the person closing the tube 30 prior to sending, and ensures they do not accidentally break the inner breakable seal 44.
  • the breakable seal 44 is similarly marked to indicate how the end customer can access their product, and that damage to the seal indicates tampering which should alert them to contact the postal authorities or the sender.
  • Figure 5 shows a third embodiment closure 50, which employs a different shape and style of breakable seal region 54 within the outer part 52.
  • the breakable seal 54 is a narrow rectangle with one narrow end not perforated and the other indicated as the preferred push point. This arrangement maximises the surface area which the packer uses to locate the closure 50 within the tube open end, and, because one end is not perforated, the broken region forms a tab rotatable about a fold line that prevents its removal and potential littering.
  • Figure 6 shows a fourth embodiment closure 60 in which a plurality of ribs 62 are provided on the external surface of the perimeter wall, extending vertically from a position between (but not necessarily from) the lowermost edge of the wall and the upper surface.
  • the ribs 62 are distributed generally evenly around the perimeter wall, spaced apart from one another.
  • the ribs 62 have a profile that tapers outwardly towards the upper surface to provide a wedge shape, as best seen with reference to the ribs on the opposite sides of the wall.
  • the thickness of the ribs 62 at the point where they meet or reach the upper wall is arranged as to be the same, or just greater than, the internal diameter of a tube 30 (see Figure 7 ) within which the closure 60 is to locate.

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  1. Stöpselartiger Rohrverschluss, der zum Einpassen innerhalb eines Endes eines Rohrs dimensioniert und ausgelegt wird, wobei der Rohrverschluss eine Verschlussfläche mit einer im Wesentlichen ebenen Oberseite und einer Unterseite umfasst, wobei sich eine Umfangswand im Wesentlichen querlaufend zu der Verschlussfläche nach unten erstreckt, um die Wand eines Posterrohrs beim Einsetzen zu greifen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberseite einen von seinem Umfang räumlich getrennten brechbaren oder geschwächten Bereich aufweist, der im Gebrauch ausgelegt wird, durch eine Benutzerhandlung aufgebrochen zu werden, um ein Entfernen des Stöpselelements zu ermöglichen und einen sichtbaren Hinweis bereitzustellen, aufgebrochen zu sein, und die Oberseite allgemein eben ohne aufrechten Vorsprung oder Umfangswand ist, sodass sie im Gebrauch bündig mit dem Ende eines Posterrohrs zusammenpassen kann.
  2. Verschluss nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei der brechbare Bereich durch eine Vielzahl von Perforierungen oder eine Schwächungslinie definiert wird.
  3. Verschluss nach Anspruch 2, wobei die Perforierungen oder Schwächungslinie einen laschenartigen brechbaren Bereich definiert, der teilweise nicht brechbar ist.
  4. Verschluss nach Anspruch 2 oder Anspruch 3, wobei eine oder mehrere Rippen auf der Umfangswand bereitgestellt werden.
  5. Verschluss nach Anspruch 4, wobei eine Vielzahl von Rippen um die Seitenwand verteilt und von ihr vorspringend bereitgestellt werden, wobei sich die Rippen allgemein vertikal von einer Position zwischen der unteren Kante der Seitenwand und der Oberseite mit einer sich verjüngenden Außenseite erstrecken, die in Richtung der Oberseite in der Dicke ansteigt.
  6. Verschluss nach einem vorhergehenden Anspruch, der aus Polyethylen gebildet wird.
  7. Rohrlagerungssystem, das ein Hohlrohr mit mindestens einem offenen Ende und einem entfernbaren Stöpselelement umfasst, das ausgeformt und dimensioniert wird, das offene Ende zu verschließen, wobei das Stöpselelement auf seiner unteren Außenseite eine im Wesentlichen querlaufende Umfangswand aufweist, die dimensioniert wird, um eine enge Passung innerhalb des Innenraums des Rohrs zu bilden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Stöpselelement auf seiner oberen Außenseite keinen aufrechten Vorsprung oder Lippe aufweist, sodass es innerhalb des offenen Ende des Rohrs bündig passen kann und einen von der oberen Außenseite zugänglichen brechbaren Bereich aufweist, der konfiguriert wird, um durch eine Benutzerhandlung aufgebrochen zu werden, um ein Herausziehen des Stöpsels aus dem Rohr von unten zu ermöglichen, wobei der brechbare Bereich in der oberen Außenseite des Stöpselelements gebildet wird.
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