JPH03503127A - Dispensing container for storing and discharging detergent - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Dispensing container for containing and discharging detergent The present invention stores detergent, especially liquid detergent, and releases it into a washing machine, washer/dryer, etc. Regarding the dispensing container for dispensing, this dispensing container shall be the container forming the closing cap of the detergent storage bottle. and a lid having at least one detergent release opening, the lid having a detergent storage. In the storage position, the closure cap is screwed onto the bottle and overlays the bottom of the cap. Can be separably fixed to the cap and can be folded back to form a dispensing container the bottom of the closure cap in the screwed position where it threads into the closure cap screw. The closure cap can be placed at the opposite end to cover the opening.

A dispensing container of this type is known from EP-AO 230 079 (FIG. 7).

In this dispensing container, a circumferential thread is formed in the cap bottom area of the closure cap, which The lid has a tightening part with an inner thread on the outer thread of the lid, which can be screwed into the lid. . This corresponds to the storage position. If the compounding container should be in the use position, A detergent storage bottle to place the blending container inside the laundry drum of the washing machine filled with textiles. After filling, close the lid and open the cap opening. It must be inverted so that it can be screwed into the surrounding circumferential thread. However, with this The outer circumference screws adjacent to the bottom of the cap are exposed and susceptible to damage during the washing process. May come in contact with sensitive textiles. Furthermore, the amount of preparation should never exceed the volume of the cap. There is no fault.

The invention provides a dispensing container of the above-mentioned type with the largest possible filling volume and with the smallest stacking capacity. The high lifting height and great stacking stability allow for best use, especially for closing caps. It is based on the challenge of configuring the product in such a way that it can be easily filled even beyond its volume. ing.

The above-mentioned problem is solved by a dispensing container adapted to the following types: In other words, this The dispensing container has a lid with a peripheral thread that increases the volume of the dispensing container in the use position. shaped as a storage jar and supported by the cap bottom area in the storage position. held in the closure cap with an interference fit and having a discharge opening at the bottom of the funnel; It has a funnel-shaped inwardly facing lid bottom. The type of compounding container in question is similar to The shape gives rise to higher usage value. The lid has a closing key in the use position. It is not only a member that closes the cap opening, but also a member that increases the storage volume of the compounding container. It is also basic. This makes the dispensing volume larger than the volume of the closure cap.

Although the lid is shaped like a jar, it does not increase the stacking height at all. big pile The same small stacking height as the current state of the art can be maintained while achieving stability.

This is done by tightening the lid, with support in the cap bottom area of the closure cap. It becomes possible. This means that the walls of the jar, which increase the storage volume, are abbreviated to the walls of the cap. This means that it does not behave as a member that extends parallel and increases the stacking height. first From EP-A-0230079 (Fig. 8) mentioned in It is known to tighten the cap onto the cap. Replaced the lid with the use position After that, the screws were not exposed, but the lid was not fixed enough, so the inside of the washing drum was damaged. Under the influence of movement and an increase in the temperature of the lye, the fixation can become unfastened. In contrast to this Accordingly, the object of the invention is to provide a lid and closure cap that is reliable, self-retaining and known per se. A threaded connection of the cup is made in the use position. Additionally, there is a release opening at the bottom of the lid. It also allows for easy filling of the dispensing container, and the funnel-shaped, inward-facing bottom of the lid allows for easy detergent storage. This greatly reduces the possibility of detergent leaking from the storage bottle. In this case, the emission aperture is simultaneously It is also a filling opening. The dosage can then reach the discharge opening. Small amount of preparation It is then entirely possible to fill the closure cap before screwing it onto the lid. Sara The advantage is that the funnel-shaped, inwardly facing lid base stabilizes the lid, which It is seen that it helps with stacking stability.

Then, in the storage position, the bottom periphery of the cap rests against the inner wall of the jar. This fact has the effect of promoting stability. Thus, detergent storage bottles can be stacked one on top of the other. In the collapsed state, the force of the load is transferred to the walls of the jar and the threads of the detergent storage bottle. Therefore , deformation of the lid and jar is reliably prevented.

Additionally, the fact that in the storage position the opening rim of the funnel is supported by the bottom of the cap has the effect of promoting stability. In addition, the bottom of the cap is supported by the inner wall of the jar. The result is that the full load force is spread over a larger area while achieving a lower specific bottle load. to be distributed.

To create an interference fit of the lid to the closure cap in a simpler way, and a clamp edge extending in the insertion direction. This means that Since the clamp rim increases the diameter of the jar and lid, the clamp rim also increases the storage volume. By being of great use, it achieves further effects.

The clamp edge is placed over the periphery of the bottom of the cap in a stepped manner at its end on the bottom side of the jar. Get even more effect. At this time, the clamping edge is simultaneously in the storage position. Helps support the lid to the closing cap and transmits the corresponding load force to the walls of the cap Ru.

The threaded fit between the closure cap and the lid is such that the outer thread of the jar connects the closure cap to the detergent storage bottle. The inner circumferential thread provided on the closure cap for the purpose of installation is screwable. It can be removed by The additional screws are in the usable position when the inner circumferential thread of the closing cap It allows the jar to be screwed into place, so it can be eliminated.

In the screwed-in position of use, the seal between the lid and the closure cap has an outwardly facing ring. An annular collar borders the outer circumferential thread of the urn, and this annular collar is This is achieved by abutting the opening edge of the closure cap in a liquid-tight manner. annular collar The diameter of the screw should be such that there are no protrusions that would interfere with the washing process when the screws are tightened. The dimensions are chosen accordingly.

A further stabilizing measure is that the closure cap emerges from the bottom of the closure cap. It can be seen that it has a cylindrical wall. This means that in the storage position the closing cap It is very suitable for transmitting the force of loads acting on the

The closure cap projects outwardly from the cylindrical wall and has a radial edge and an inner circumference. The best volume is obtained by an annular collar consisting of a threaded axial edge.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the cylindrical wall is provided with a projection extending beyond the annular collar. I understand. On the one hand, this protrusion has a centering effect when the jar and lid are put together. Mani, This protrusion, on the other hand, provides a centering effect when screwing the closure cap onto the detergent storage bottle. vinegar.

Finally, the jar has a barrel-shaped side wall that transitions steplessly beyond the circular section to the funnel wall. is advantageous. This shape results in a cornerless shape and is stress free. Increases the stability of the urn in areas where

Next, three embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

Figure 1 shows an urn screwed onto and covering the bottom of the detergent storage bottle, shown in dashed lines. Corresponding to the storage position of the dispensing container of the first embodiment with a closure cap with a shaped lid It is a front view.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged longitudinal section of the closure cap and lid in the storage position.

Figure 3 shows the detergent storage bottle being unscrewed and turned 180° before the lid is screwed on. FIG. 6 is a view of the closure cap in the repeated position;

Figure 4 shows the device in use position consisting of a closure cap and a lid, i.e. with a screwed lid. It is a front view of a certain compounding container, partially broken.

Figure 5 shows the closure cap according to the second embodiment in the storage position and the bottom side of the cap tightened. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lid held in a snug fit.

FIG. 6 shows a longitudinal section of the closure cap and modified lid according to the third embodiment in storage position; It is a front view.

In FIG. 1, the detergent storage bottle is designated with the number l. This detergent storage bottle is It can contain liquid detergent. The above detergent storage bottle has a Moving on to the threaded pipe 2, a closure cap 3 is screwed onto this pipe.

The closure cap 3 has a closure cap bottom that separately extends perpendicular to the tightening direction. 4, from the bottom of which a cylindrical wall 5 protrudes. This cylindrical wall has a threaded end An outwardly projecting annular collar K is formed at the radial edge 6. and an axial edge 8 with an internal thread 7. The length of the above axial edge is the above radial direction. It corresponds to several times the length of the edge. The cylindrical wall 5 extends beyond the annular collar to the protrusion 9. in the process of. This protrusion connects the closure cap 3 to the threaded pipe 2 of the detergent storage bottle l. Performs a centering action when covering. The projection 9 and the annular collar further form an annular shape. A chamber 10 is created in which the threaded pipe 2 is immersed in a liquid-tight manner.

Said cylindrical wall 5 has a greater material thickness in the region of the annular collar. storage At the top of the annular collar emerging from the position, the thickness of the cylindrical wall increases radially inward. It decreases beyond the annular step 11. On the other hand, the inner peripheral wall 12 of the cylindrical wall is The entire surface up to the protrusion 9 is formed smoothly. The above inner peripheral wall is shown in Figure 2. As shown, it widens slightly towards the opening 13 of the closure cap.

Said closure cap 3 is associated with a lid 14. This lid is formed as an urn 15. This jar is attached to the closure cap 3 screwed onto the detergent storage bottle l, with this cap bottom As shown in Figure 2, it can be fixed in a detachable manner at the storage position covering the area. . This fixation is carried out by an interference fit of the support in the bottom area of the cap. . Said quantity 15 has a barrel-shaped side wall 16 which extends beyond the circular section 17. It transitions to a funnel-shaped wall 18, which forms a funnel-shaped inward lid bottom. Ru. The corresponding funnel-shaped bottom has a central discharge opening 19. Storage position shown in Figure 2 In this position, the opening edge 18' of the funnel abuts and is supported by the cap bottom 4.

The diameter of the discharge opening 19 approximately corresponds to the radius of the cap bottom 4 and is stacked one above the other. In the stacked storage position housing the twisted storage bottle, the force of the load is applied to the closing cap. It is designed to lead to the stable area of 3. And the force of the above load is applied to the cylindrical wall 5 is received by the threaded engagement of the closure cap 3 and the threaded pipe 2.

In order to achieve an interference fit of the urn 15 to the closure cap 3, on the inner wall of the urn, A clamping edge 20 arranged around the entire circumference and lying in the insertion direction is useful. this clan The edge extends to the circular section 17 and stabilizes the corresponding area. diametrically The distance between the two opposing clamping edges 20 is determined by the closure point in the region of the bottom side of the cap. It is somewhat smaller than the diameter of the cap, and the M14 is held firmly enough. There is. The barrel-shaped side wall 16 transitions into a cylindrical cross-section 22 at the end. here is formed with an outer circumferential thread 23 to which the inner circumferential thread 7 of the closure cap 3 is attached. be adapted. An outwardly facing annular collar 24 borders the outer circumferential thread 23. , said annular collar has a radially extending sealing surface 25.

To form a container-like dispensing container, the lid 14 is placed over the closure cap bottom 4. Remove it. Next, unscrew the closure cap 3 from the detergent storage bottle l and It will come to a position rotated 0 degrees.

Subsequently, the lid 14 is screwed with its outer circumferential thread 23 onto the inner circumferential thread 7 of the closure cap 3. Screw it in like this. At this time, the protrusion 9 is just threaded through the jar 15 and lid 14. play an action. The screw tightening operation is performed when the sealing surface 25 of the annular collar 24 of the pot is When it comes into contact with the front edge 26 of the holder, it is regulated. In this way, a liquid-tight fit is achieved. be done. Subsequently, the dispensing container is filled via the discharge opening 19, and this filling takes place in the form of a funnel. This is facilitated by the wall 18. When filling the above, hold the mixing container by hand or The cap bottom 4 can be placed on a flat lower surface. The filling volume is now all The body consists of the volume of the closure cap 3 and the volume of the lid.

The closure cap is made of colored plastic and the lid is made of translucent plastic. It is recommended. Appropriate formulation markings (not shown) assist in metering.

After the above filling process, the formulation container filled with detergent is placed in the washing drum of the washing machine. Bought to be emptied for the first time during the rinsing process.

The second embodiment shown in FIG. 5 further corresponds to the first embodiment. Therefore, the same Identical parts are given the same reference numbers. Unlike the first embodiment, the clamp edge 2 7 extends to the circular cross section 17 under the formation of a step 28 extending radially inward. It continues to the reaching end 29. In the storage position of the similarly shaped lid 30, the clamp The cap edge 27 together with its stepped portion 28 covers the cap peripheral edge 31 and carries a corresponding load. so that the force is transmitted directly to the cylindrical wall 5 of the closure cap via the cap periphery 3I It has become. Therefore, the opening rim 18' of the funnel must be unloaded and carry any load. There's no need. However, if the opening edge of the funnel reaches the cap bottom 4, the opening edge of the funnel It is also possible to arrange the clamping edge 27 at the support point.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 6 also further corresponds to the first embodiment. same reference The number is being repurposed. In the storage position, the cap bottom rim 31 fits inside the jar. It is directly supported by the wall 32. This occurs in the area of the circular cross section 17 and in this area The funnel-shaped wall 18 is finished. Contrary to the first embodiment, the funnel has less depth. are doing. However, it is also possible to form this funnel higher.

Furthermore, it is possible to support the opening edge 18 of the funnel with the cap bottom 4. There is also

Clamping edges 20 arranged in the same circumferential arrangement and having adjacent bulging slopes 21 It follows directly into the support point between the inner wall 32 and the cap bottom periphery 31.

The preparation of the dispensing container can be carried out in a similar manner.

All new features shown in the foregoing description and drawings are expressly included in the claims. Unclaimed, but essential to the invention.

Submission of translation of written amendment (Article 184-7, Paragraph 1 of the Patent Act) August 14, 1990

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Contains and discharges detergent, especially liquid detergent, into a washing machine, washer dryer, etc. a container forming a closing cap (3) of a detergent storage bottle (1) and at least one a lid with a detergent release opening (19) of In the storage position over the cap bottom (4) of the screwed closure cap (3) can be separably secured to the closure cap and assembled to form a dispensing container. In the screwed-in position, the closure cap is repeated and threaded into the closure cap screw. A dispensing container that can be placed over the closure cap opening at the end opposite the bottom of the cup. In, The lid (14, 30, 33) is provided with a peripheral screw (23) in the use position, Formed as a jar (15) that increases the storage volume of the mixing container, and In position, said closure cap ( 3) and has a funnel-shaped inwardly facing lid bottom, which lid bottom is held at the bottom of the funnel. A dispensing container characterized in that it is provided with a discharge opening (19) in the section. 2. In the storage position the periphery (31) of the bottom of the cap is aligned with the inner wall (3) of the jar. 2) The mixing container according to claim 1, wherein the mixing container is in contact with the container. 3. In the storage position, the opening edge (18') is supported by the cap bottom (4). The storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: 4. The clamp edge (2 The formulation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: container. 5. The clamping edge (27) is attached at its bottom end (29) to the periphery of the bottom of the cap. Formulation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the edge (31) has a step-like slope. container. 6. The outer circumferential thread (23) of said jar (15) is connected to the detergent storage bottle ( 1) on the internal circumferential thread (7) provided on the closure cap (3) for screwing into the The formulation container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it can be tightened with a screw. vessel. 7. an outwardly directed annular collar bordering the circumferential thread (23) of said urn (15); (24) is in liquid-tight contact with the opening edge (26) of the closure cap in the above-mentioned use position. The compounding container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: 8. Said closure cap (3) has a cylindrical wall (5) protruding from the closure cap bottom (4). ) The blending container according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. An annular collar (K) projects outward from the cylindrical wall (5), This annular collar has a radial edge (6) and an axial edge (8) with an internal thread (7). The compounding container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: 10. The cylindrical wall (5) may be provided with a protrusion (9) extending beyond the annular collar (K). The compounding container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: 11. The said jar (15) extends beyond the circular section (17) to the funnel wall (18) without any steps. 11. Any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a transitional barrel-shaped side wall (16). Reka's mixing container.