ES2277519B1 - INTEGRATED VALVE SYSTEM IN TETRABRIK, PLASTIC OR OTHER TYPES. - Google Patents

Abstract

Integrated valve system in containers for tetrabrik, plastic or other liquids, which can be used for milks, juices, wines, oils, lubricants, soaps and liquids in general. The technical problem to solve in the present containers is the imbalance of the internal and external pressures when dumping its content, as a result, the outflow of the liquid is oscillating and uncontrolled that bothers the user a lot. To solve it, it is proposed to incorporate a valve that will act at the moment of dumping the liquid, producing the necessary air entering the container and thus balancing the pressures and as a result a continuous and easily controlled exit of the liquid by the user.

Description

Integrated valve system in type containers tetrabrik, plastics or others.

Technical sector

The integrated valve system in containers for "TETRABRIK" type of plastic or other liquids, is framed in the sector of the technique referred to the containers for liquids of different densities such as tetrabrik, used usually for milk, juices, wines etc.

It is also applicable to plastic containers or used drums for car lubricants, oils edibles, soaps, fabric softeners, liquids in general. It can also be applied to cans and in general all types of packaging for liquids of different densities.

State of the art

Currently, as far as I know the Liquid containers do not have any built-in system for the balance of internal and external pressure produced by the annoying fluctuating and uncontrolled movement of the liquid to be Poured into a container by the user.

These packages DO in many cases have caps for pouring or some easy open systems, but in no case with any valve system for air intake inside, but with valves for the output of the contents to evaporator or spray mode which is not the case that we refer.

Problem to solve

The point that leads to creating this invention is look for a solution to the topic of the packages that are currently used for liquids, which when pouring its contents into a container becomes a cumbersome task for the user since that the current containers, of the tetrabrik type, plastics or others not they have no auxiliary air inlet, just the hole of output of the liquid that must perform the two functions, that of leaving leave the liquid at the time of use and that of being the entrance of air to the container to fill the void left by the spilled liquid. This is reflected in an internal depression at the time of its use and leads to an annoying output as a consequence fluctuating and uncontrolled liquid that causes it to spill by the surroundings of where the user really wants to deposit it.

The technical problem to be solved in This type of packaging is that at the time of use, the outflow of the liquid content is very fluctuating and uncontrolled since as we all know, in a closed container that contains a part of liquid and a part of air, when emptying the liquid we would have to occupy its volume with the same amount of air but not having a alternative air inlet to the liquid outlet this should leave of leaving to allow the entry of the necessary air to occupy the volume of liquid dislodged and as a popular result or suffered by all, is an oscillating and uncontrolled spill that The user of these containers is very uncomfortable.

Proposed solution

To solve this problem in question, it proposes the present invention patent application which consists in the incorporation of an integrated valve to the container in the process of manufacturing it. With the addition of this simple valve the necessary air inlet is achieved inside the container, to keep internal and external pressures balanced and as result of this new container is a continuous liquid outlet and Very easily controlled by the user.

This integrated valve can be of any type, shape or material, as long as it complies with minimum guidelines of operation.

It can be manually operated or automatic that works with the depression that occurs in the inside the tetrabrik or other type container at the time of its use.

In this case and only as an example, raises the use of a manually operated, built-in valve to a tetrabrik type container, in the manufacturing process of Said container.

The valve must be located in shape ergonomic in said container to make its use more comfortable and easier by part of the consumer public.

This example of manual valve in containers tetrabrik is only by way of clarifying the idea, WITHOUT PRETENDING WITH IT LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THIS APPLICATION FOR A PATENT OF INVENTION.

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We also say that it is A VALVE SYSTEM INTEGRATED TO TETRABRIK, PLASTIC OR OTHER TYPES.

The purpose of this patent application is to present a new container with a built-in valve, since THE VALVE ONLY IS NOT THE REASON FOR THIS PRESENTATION BUT IT IS THE ASSEMBLY FORMED BY THE CONTAINER AND THE INCORPORATED VALVE THAT ACHIEVES A PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS AT THE TIME OF ITS USE thus giving a practical solution to the problem in question.

Advantages

Among the advantages provided by the Integrated valve system in packages is:

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A notable improvement in the use of these containers by users, to achieve a continuous output and easily manageable of the liquid at the time of dumping it in a container, having the integrated valve that allows entry necessary air to the container.

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The valve will be incorporated into container during its manufacture and at a very low cost.

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Will have a movie safety guard as additional protection to the content of the packaging in case of perishable products.

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Its use is very easy on the part of the user since with a simple pressure on said valve allows the necessary air intake and the noticeable improvement in the use.

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When the container is at rest the valve remains closed and does not allow the contents to escape for her.

Description of the drawings

The drawings that accompany this presentation of Invention patent application are only, by way of exemplify the idea, they are just one of the many ways that could make this proposal, therefore it is presented a manually operated valve and its possible location in a tetrabrik type container and a plastic drum commonly used for car lubricants

This valve could be injected into plastic or other material and must have the following characteristics techniques, without having much importance the form or the material to use since these will depend on each application in particular.

Figure one

Valve

Figure 1 is in diagram of a possible valve which has:

(one)

Push button to activate the valve by the user, with a simple pressure allows air to enter inside the container only overcoming the resistance of the spring closure (4)

(2)

Valve seat. (3) Valve. (4) Closing spring. (5) Air flow holes from the valve inside the container. (6) Air inlet, the importance of the air intake being displaced from the place to press for the user since if you could not see clogged and thus complicate its operation. (7) Communication for air passage to the valve seat (8) Protective film of Safety, this film protects the packaged product, in form additional for any possible valve failure. (9) Lip perimeter fixing to the container.

Figure 2

Location in tetrabrik

Figure 2 is a schematic of a container tetrabrik, and the possible location of the valve (12) for its operation where the air inlet (14) is seen, displaced from the center of the valve button (13) for actuation. For a better understanding, the container lid (10) is indicated as reference and where the valve (11) should be pressed.

Figure 3

Location in lubricant drum

Example possible location in drums of lubricants (17) Bottle cap (15) and (16) location of the valve.

Example to put it into practice

You must perform a valve following the characteristics stated in the description of the drawings. The valve that can be for example injected into some material plastic that does not alter the characteristics of the product contained in The container must also withstand the pressures and temperatures at the container can be submitted in different processes of the manufacture, packaging, storage and transportation of the product finished without altering its conditions.

The valve will be incorporated into the container inside its manufacturing stage and must be located in the upper area of the container where the air bubble is formed inside the container at the time of being overturned, this bubble is almost always found in the upper part opposite the lid or outlet area of the liquid depending on the shape of each particular container and being able to the valve be located on the upper face, on some side always in the highest part of the container or in the case of drums in the handle.

It should also be taken into account that the valve location will depend on how they take it more easily or The users often have to operate the valve for its operation and what is ultimately sought is a container more comfortable and practical for the user.

Claims (3)

1. The valve system integrated in tetrabrik, plastic, or other containers is characterized by the incorporation of a VALVE that generates an auxiliary air intake other than the container lid, necessary for convenient and practical handling of this type of containers and that allows the balance of the internal and external pressures of the container at the time of dumping its contents by the users. The valve is incorporated into the container during manufacturing process by means of a perimeter lip that facilitates its sticking to the container, it also consists of a film protective and a closing spring that allows to maintain the characteristics and properties of the intact packaged product. An important point of this valve is that it has the air air inlet is displaced from the place press for the user since if it could not be obstructed the air intake and thus complicate its operation. 2. The valve system integrated in tetrabrik containers, plastics, or others, according to claim 1, is characterized by a manual valve that has a push button or trigger to activate it by the user, which with a simple pressure allows the entry of air inside the container only overcoming the resistance of the closing spring. 3. The valve system integrated in tetrabrik containers, plastics, or others, according to claim 1, is characterized by an automatic valve that opens when the closing spring is overcome by the internal depression of the container at the time of its use.