PL64074Y1 - Container - Google Patents

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2 PL 64 074 Υ1

Pattern description

The object of a utility model is a container with a lid and with a repositionable, in particular tilting, bow, where on the side of the container, in the region of the upper edge of the container, a handling element in the form of an original closure for indicating the first opening or attempted opening of the container and / or in the form of a tool to facilitate at least partial lifting of the lid.

Such containers are known in many ways, the original closure and / or the tool can be designed in various ways, for example as a partial region of a peripheral and downwardly flanged collar located in the region of the upper edge of the container. The original closure is in the form of a tear-off tab which is fixed to the flange of the container by means of one or more tear-off ribs. A tool with an articulation area facing the upper edge of the container may be formed on the container and may have a projection for catching the lower edge of the lid so that by pivoting the tool around the articulation, the associated lid can be at least partially raised. With these types of containers, a common problem is to prevent damage to the original closure and / or tool that may by mistake indicate that the container is first opened or may limit the operation of the tool. Such damage can occur, for example, when the containers are incorrectly stacked or the containers are transported. In such a case, in order to avoid damage, it is generally possible to make the original closure or coupling, deformed or damaged as intended, in order to open the container or to make the tool thicker. However, doing so would make it difficult to properly open the original shutdown or run the tool.

The object of a utility model is a container with a lid and with a repositionable, in particular tilting, bow, where on the side of the container, in the region of the upper edge of the container, a handling element in the form of an original closure for indicating the first opening or attempted opening of the container and / or in an embodiment of a tool for facilitating at least partial lifting of the lid, wherein the bail can be placed on or arranged on the container such that, in a position at least partially covering the manipulating element from the outside, it can be fixed in position or is fixed in position by means of at least one retainer intended for this purpose, whereby the original closure and / or the tool is shielded by the bow against unfavorable external forces. At the same time, by changing the position, especially the tilt, the bail, the original lock and / or the tool can be unlocked and easily actuated. Thus, it is possible to dispense with particularly high strength connections of the original closure with the container, which, on the other hand, would hinder the opening of the original closure.

Preferably, the bow has a width such that it completely covers the handling element from the outside, in particular all its connections, for example the tear-off ribs of the original closure, with the corresponding area of the container, in particular the circumferential flange, turned downwards. In the position covering the manipulating element from the outside, the bow may be arranged at a short radial distance therefrom, for example within one or two thickness of the container walls, or above, preferably in a predetermined position, the bow rests tightly and without play against the handling element, possibly also behind it. by a certain clamping force which is preferably radially inward. As a result, at the same time, the bow can be fixed in a position that at least partially covers the handling element (hereinafter "cover position").

Preferably, in the overlapping position, the bow is horizontally disposed, so that lateral forces can be fully absorbed by the articulation means securing the bow. In order to fix the bow in its covering position, force-closing and / or positive-locking elements, in particular snap-fit elements, can be arranged. In this connection, it may be sufficient if the positioning means merely support the bow in order to keep it in the correct tilting position. Preferably, the positioning means are shaped such that the bow is moved from its covering position to another position, for example a substantially vertical wearing position, after overcoming the clamping force and / or the positive closure member 3 PL 64 074 Υ1. Thanks to this, unintentional changes of the bail position are prevented. It is evident that the original closure and / or tool preferably is not actuated appropriately by moving the bow into its various positions, including the bow wearing position. Thus, the actuation of the manipulating element is independent of the bail actuation.

The means for positioning the bow may be placed directly on the operating element or adjacent to it. It may suffice here if, at least at the height of the operating element, the bow has an outer contour which functions as a clamping element and / or a form-fit element, possibly also as a latch element. For example, by means of the cross-sectional area, the bow can engage in an inwardly directed recess of the handling element.

Preferably, the positioning means for the bow are positioned adjacent to or at a distance therefrom, so that damage to the manipulator is reliably avoided when the bow is unlocked and / or repositioned.

Especially in the case of polygonal containers, with a polygonal, for example square or rectangular cross-section, the edge region of which can be shaped more or less arcuately, the positioning means can be arranged on the same side of the container as the handling element. As a result, a particularly reliable protection of the handling element with the aid of the bail is possible. Accordingly, for containers with a substantially arcuate cross-section, for example oval buckets, the positioning means may be positioned in the area with the largest and / or smallest radius of curvature or in the area between them.

Additionally, especially in the case of polygonal containers, the means for locating the bow may be placed on the sides of the container adjacent to the handling element. In this way, it is possible to easily actuate the bow without damaging the manipulator when it is unlocked from its overlapping position in a predetermined position. When the container is designed as a polygonal container, at least one or more positioning elements are particularly preferably arranged in at least one or more corner areas of the container. Preferably, one positioning element is provided at each corner area of the container which is surrounded on the outside by the bow. The positioning element can be designed in particular as a force-locking element, whereby the bow, for example in its overlapping position, is pulled around the corresponding corner area of the container, creating a clamping force. In addition, the bed locating elements can also be formed as positive locking elements, for example by means of a retaining protrusion or a support that supports the bow in its cover position.

If, in the region of its upper edge, the bow has a circumferential flange that is turned downwards, then preferably a bow and / or the original closure and / or the tool are mounted or arranged on this circumferential flange.

The bow may have a width such that in its covering position, by means of a partial area, preferably its outer edge, is located approximately at the level of the lower edge of the cover or extends around the lower edge of the cover. As a result, the cover is at the same time protected against unfavorable side effects of force, which may occur, for example, when stacking the containers or during transport of the containers.

Preferably, the positioning means are located on the circumferential flange of the container, alternatively they can also be provided on the outer wall of the container or on the lid. At the same time, the positioning elements can serve to further stabilize the circumferential flange or the side wall of the container or the edge of the lid, in particular against lateral forces acting radially inward. To this end, the positioning means may be positioned at least substantially completely around the respective element, in particular around the container flange or sidewall, or may have a circumferential dimension that is greater than or greater than the radial dimension of the flange measured from the container wall. two or three times. Accordingly, a large number of spaced-apart bow locating elements may be arranged around the container.

The positioning elements can in this case be designed, in particular, as one or several projections, possibly also circumferential, extending radially outward from the flange of the container on which the bow is deposited. The positioning means may be formed at the height of the manipulator. The radial dimension of the projection is preferably smaller than the radial dimension of the bow, so that the bow is tightly closed around the circumference of the projections in the radial direction or slightly extends beyond them.

In general, the positioning elements, especially in the embodiment, as radially projecting projections against which the bow is deposited, can be provided in the lower region or on the lower edge of the circumferential flange of the container.

The shackle may have a substantially rectangular or flattened cross-section, respectively, or at least it may have a substantially planar bottom surface facing the container wall in its covering position. In general, the lower surface of the bow can follow the contour of the outer region of the container facing it in the bow covering position. The lower surface of the bail may be provided with at least one element which operates alternately with the positioning elements provided on the container or on the lid.

Correspondingly in the circumferential direction and / or in the vertical direction, the bow may cover the respective handling element up to s 50% or > 75% of its respective size, or preferably substantially completely or completely.

Preferably, the bow locating elements are formed integrally with the container and / or the lid.

If the original closure and the tool are designed as different components, they are preferably arranged adjacent to each other in particular on the same side of the polygonal container.

Particularly preferably, the original closure and / or tool is a component of the downwardly folded peripheral flange of the container. The handling element may slightly radially and / or axially protrude from the container flange or it may be set back in relation to the container wall, preferably the cross-sectional contour of the operating element is a component of the flange, i.e. it has the same external contour as the flange itself and with its end areas opposite the surface front adjacent flange end regions. If the handling element is arranged protruding from or recessed from the collar, then the bow may have a suitable area protruding from or recessed in relation to the collar.

The original closure and / or tool may be shaped such that, in order to be actuated by at least one component of the movement, it must be moved predominantly or substantially radially outwards and / or inwards. This shift can be realized by a substantially linear motion and / or a pivot motion. In this case, the articulation of the tool can be arranged above it, so that in order to detach the cover the tool has to be tilted outwards and upwards or shifted.

Moreover, the bow and the corresponding handling element are preferably designed such that, in the case of the bow in the cover position, the handling element is moved by hand in a manner inconsistent with its intended use, for example by means of a tool, the cover is not raised or is slightly raised and / or the original closure does not reposition to such an extent as to permit manual engagement on the lid required for release.

The utility model is shown below on the basis of the drawing, in which Fig. 1 shows a half-sectional view of a container according to a utility model, with the bow in the cover position (Fig. 1 a) and the wearing position (Fig. 1 b), Fig. 2 - detailed view. part of the container according to fig. 1, fig. 3 - detailed view of the container tool according to fig. 1, fig. 4 - detailed view of the container according to a utility model with an original closure, fig. 5 - a container according to a utility model, with a laterally folded bow, in view The perspective view, and fig. 6 shows the container according to the utility model, with the bow passed through the corner.

The utility model container 1 according to FIGS. 1-3 has a lid 2 which is detachably fastened to the container, in particular by a snap-fit connection or by an interference fit. On the side wall 1a of the container, in the area of the upper edge 3 of the container, i.e. below it or possibly at its height, is preferably a circumferential flange 4 which is turned downwards. The flange 4 is provided with a snap-on edge 5 for snapping the lid in place, and additionally, a snap-on edge can also be arranged on the upper edge 3 of the container. Moreover, the container has a carrying bow 6 which is pivotable from its horizontal position (Fig. 1a) into a vertical carrying position and which can also be pivotally attached to the flange 4. The bow can optionally also be attached to the carrying position. at separate articulations on the container wall Ia.

Moreover, the container has a handling element in the form of a tool 7, by means of which the actuation is facilitated at least partially lifting the lid. As shown in Fig. 3, the tool 7 (shown in a slightly different embodiment) is shaped as part of the flange area 4, whereby the tab 8 passes, at least approximately on both sides, into the end regions 9 of the flange 4. The faces 10, 11. tab 8 and end regions 9 are opposite to each other, but the tab 8 can be displaced radially inward or radially outward with respect to the flange. Moreover, with respect to the shape of the cross-section, the tab 8 corresponds to the shape of the collar, the tab being formed by slots 4a in the collar. The tab 8 and the collar 4 have a circumferential shoulder 12 against which, when the cover is attached, the lower edge 14 of the cover can abut, or at least at the beginning of the opening movement. Moreover, both the flange 4 and the tab 8 are provided with a snap-on edge 5. It is obvious that with regard to the above-mentioned functional elements and its shape, the tab 8 can differ from the flange 4. Due to the swiveling of the tab 8 around the areas. articulated joints 13, which can be placed above the tool and can be hinged, the cover can be partially raised at least at the height of the tab. The operating area of the tool 7 adjacent to the cover, which here is essentially shaped by a shoulder 12 and can substantially engage the lower edge of the cover or possibly the inner rib or actuating projection of the cover, is further away from the upper edge 3 of the container than the hinge areas. 13. Furthermore, the tool 7 with tabs 13a is provided with protrusions that catch the collar 4 or a partial area 4b of the collar or wall of the container that is embraced by the tool, for example in the form of a U, whereby the tabs 13b prevent the tool from being snapped back into position. the exit tabs 13a therefore have the function of original closure or opening indicator. Such a lid-opening tool is already known and is described, for example, in DE 102 10 486, the content of the disclosure being fully covered by the present application. It is obvious that the tool can also be made in other ways.

It is obvious that the tool 7 can be formed at the same time as the original closure, so that the tool, for example a tab 8, can be connected to a flange 4 or another area of the container and / or lid by means of fasteners 15, whereby the tool 7 is actuated by destruction. or visible deformation of the connector.

According to the utility model, the bow 6 can be placed or arranged on the container (Fig. 1a) in such a way that it takes a predetermined position in a position at least partially covering the handling element (original closure 20 and / or tool 7) externally. This prevents unintentional damage or actuation of the tool and / or the original closure during the transport of the containers or in the event of an external force, since the forces acting are absorbed by the bow. As shown in FIG. 1a, the bow 6 can cover the entire length or preferably also the entire vertical height. As shown in Fig. 1a, the bow can be placed horizontally in its covering position. In this case, the bow in its cover position can rest tightly, i.e. play-free, against the operating element or it can be brought into its cover position by a defined clamping force with respect to it.

The bow 6 may be substantially strip-shaped or at least have a substantially flat or slightly curved bottom surface facing the handling element. Due to the appropriate shape of the bow, it can also be fixed to the container with a positive fit, in particular on the circumferential flange 3 and / or on the handling element. To this end, the bow lower surface 6a and the opposite region of the container may be formed with protrusions 6b engaging one another, for example the bow lower surface may be convex, and the opposite area of the container may have an oppositely directed convexity, for example in the form of a recess. In order to fix the position of the bow in its covering position according to FIG. 1a, positioning elements 16, which in the present case are formed as a radially outward projection, are arranged on the container, more precisely on the peripheral flange 4. In this case, the projection can surround the container substantially over the entire circumference, and the projection can be made at the height of the handling element. The positioning means can in particular be arranged at the height of one or more corner areas 17 of the container. The container is designed as a polygonal container, more precisely a square bucket. In this case, in its position covering the handling element, the bow can rest against the positioning element. At the same time, thanks to the corresponding elements of positive and / or positive closure, the bow is secured against changes in position, in many cases it is sufficient if the bow rests with a certain clamping force against the outer surface of the container, in particular against the flange 4. The clamping areas can here be possibly limited to the corner areas 17 of the container or the flange 4. Thus, the circumference dimensions on the one hand of the positive-fit bow fastening areas or the support areas and on the other hand of the areas exerting a clamping force on the bow may be different and / or may be on different or on substantially the same areas of the containers. The positioning elements 16 are thereby arranged in the lower region of the flange 4, more precisely on its lower edge 18.

It is obvious that the positioning means can be placed on the side of the container with the manipulating element (for example tool 7) arranged and / or on one or both of the adjacent sides of the container on which the bow hinge can be provided.

4 shows an embodiment of a utility model container with a handling element shaped as the original closure, the above description being valid, except for the differences which will be described below.

Instead of tool 7, the original closure 20 is provided, in the form of a tear-off tab, so that the lid can be lifted with at least partial or complete removal of the original closure, and removed by manually grasping the lower edge of the lid 14. For this purpose, for example, the collar 4 may have a recess (not shown) which is covered by the original tab-shaped closure and whose circumferential dimension may correspond substantially to the recess of the original closure. Here, too, the original closure can be connected to a flange 4, side wall 1a or other region of the container via connectors 21. Such an original closure is disclosed, for example, in DE 102 10 486.7 or EP 565 967 B2, the contents of which are fully covered by this application. Also in this case, the bow can be fixed or it can be fixed in the covering position by means of suitable elements.

Of course, other forms of designing the original closures are also possible, as are described, for example, in EP 105 2183, the disclosure of which is entirely covered by the present application, the original closure being designed as a tab or tape which covers the tool at least partially and which must be removed with visible and / or permanent deformation, or by tearing or breaking. In this case, the original closure can be part of a circumferential flange, the tool being displaced inwardly from the flange to the container wall.

In general, the positioners 16 for the bow, with respect to its pivot axis 25, can be provided on both opposite sides of the container 1, whereby the bow is fixed in both tilting positions on the positioning means and can be positioned horizontally, for example. In addition, the means for locating the bow with respect to its pivoting axis 25 can also be placed on the side of the container, so that the bow is positioned in different positions, on the one hand in the position covering the handling element and, on the other hand, in an opposite position on the other hand. for example, in a horizontally covered position, and in a non-horizontally opposed position, for example in a downwardly inclined position, adjacent to the container wall. As a result, it is easy to visually recognize that the bow actually covers the handling element.

Moreover, the swing axis 25 of the bow can be offset laterally with respect to the upper axis 29 of the container, for example the long axis, the short axis or the diagonal axis, both axes preferably being parallel (Fig. 5). The lateral offset can be so small, for example only in the range of one or more a few millimeters, that the container is nevertheless substantially vertical when worn. As a result, in both tilting positions, the bow can be located at different inclination positions with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container. Thereby, the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis of the container are perpendicular to each other. The lateral shoulder of the pivoting axis 25 and the main axis 29 of the container may in particular be dimensioned such that in the position of the bow tilting towards the main axis 29 of the container, the bow is located in a first inclined position with respect to the axis.

Claims (23)

The longitudinal 30 of the container, for example at least substantially horizontally, and operates alternately with the positioning means 16, for example clamping against a flange or abutting a projection. In the opposite tilting position, i.e. on the side remote from the axis of the container, the bow may be located in a second tilted position, preferably tilted downwards, and contact the container wall. In this case, no positioning elements are arranged on this side of the container, but the lateral displacement of the axes is so great that, despite the positioning elements being arranged, the bow can swivel downwards from the horizontal line, for example rest against the container wall. Optionally, the bail may also be attached or disposed at various lateral distances from the main axis of the container, whereby in one position the main axis of the container can coincide with the pivot axis. If the container is shaped as a polygonal container (Fig. 6), then the bail pivots 26, for example the hinge pins about which it is tilted, may be positioned adjacent to or on the corner areas 27 of the container. The handling element can then be arranged on the corner area 27 or on the sides of the container 28 therebetween. This applies in particular to quadrangular containers, and in particular to square containers. Correspondingly, in the case of oval containers, the pivot axis can be the long or the short axis of the oval, and the handling element can be arranged in the area of the side wall with a small or large radius of curvature or in a suitable transition area, respectively. If the pivot axis is arranged diagonally laterally, it can rest against the receptacle wall in one position of the bow and against the positioning means in the other position of the bow. Also in this position of the bow, a handling element can be arranged which is covered by the bow in a predetermined position. Protective Claims 1. A container with a lid and a repositionable, in particular tilting, bow, a handling element in the form of an original closure for indicating the first opening or attempted opening of the container and / or in the area of the upper edge of the container on the side of the container. form of a tool for facilitating at least partial lifting of the lid, characterized in that the bow (6) can be placed on or is disposed on the container (1) such that in a position at least partially covering the handling element (7, 20) from the outside, it is fixed in position or is fixed in position by the at least one dedicated retainer (16), and from this position it is moved into a non-covering position of the handling member (7, 20). 2. A container according to claim A method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, in a fixed position, the bow (6) completely covers the handling element (7, 20) from the outside. 3. A container according to claim A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in a position that can be determined or in a fixed position, the bow (6) preferably lies tightly against the operating element (7, 20). A container according to one of the claims Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, with respect to the set container, the bow (6) is arranged horizontally, in a position at least partially covering the handling element (7, 20). A container according to one of the claims Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bow (6) is or is fixed in a position at least partially covering the manipulating element (7, 20) with force-closing and / or positive-locking, preferably by means of latching elements. 6. A container according to claim 1 A device according to claim 5, characterized in that the bow (6) can be fixed in position or is fixed in position by engaging a manipulating element (7, 20). 7. A container according to claim 1 A method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the bow (6) has an outer contour, wholly or at least at the height of the operating element, which acts as a form-fit element or a latch element in cooperation with the positioning element (16). 8. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bow positioning means (6) are arranged on the same side of the container as the handling element, preferably adjacent to the handling element (7, 20). 8 PL 64 074 Υ1 9. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. Device according to any of the claims 1-8, characterized in that the bow locating elements (16) are arranged on the adjacent sides of the container (1) to the handling element (7, 20). A container according to one of the claims Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in its fixed position or in a fixed position, the bow (6) with its edge region extends approximately at the level of the lower edge of the cover (2) or embraces the lower edge of the cover. 11. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. 10. A device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (1) has a peripheral flange (4) turned downwards. 12. A container according to claim 1 The device as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the bow (6) and / or the handling element (7, 20) is arranged on a perimeter on the outside flange (4) of the container (1), which is turned downwards, the handling element (7, 20) ) is formed as a partial area of a downwardly flanged flange (4) of the container (1) on the outside circumference. 13. A container according to claim 1 The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the positioning elements (16) for the bow (6) are arranged on the circumferential flange (4) of the container. 14. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. Device according to any of the claims 1-13, characterized in that one or more projecting projections are provided as positioning elements (16) to which the bow (6) can be deposited or deposited, and which are preferably arranged on the circumferential flange (4). ). 15. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. A method according to any of the claims 11-14, characterized in that the bow positioning elements (16), preferably in the form of radially projecting projections, are arranged in the region or on the lower edge of the circumferential collar (4). 16. A container according to claim 1 A device according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the projection is shaped as a circumferential edge. 17. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. Device according to any of the claims 1-16, characterized in that the container is shaped as a polygonal container, the bow locating elements (16), preferably in the form of a radially projecting projection, being provided on at least one or at least two corner areas of the container (1). 18. Container according to any one of claims A method according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bow locating elements (16) are formed on the container (1) and / or on the cover (2), forming one unit with them. 19. A container according to one of the claims A method according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that with respect to the pivot axis (25) of the bow, the bow positioning elements (16) are provided on both opposite sides of the container (1) to which the bow is respectively transferred by tilting with respect to the container, or that with respect to the swing axis (25) of the bow, the positioning means (16) are only provided on the side of the container on which the handling element is placed. 20. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. The container according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container is shaped as a polygonal container, the pivot axes (26) of the bow around which it is tilted, being arranged adjacent or in corner areas (27) of the container. 21. A container according to any one of the preceding claims. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bow is pivotable about a pivot axis (25) which is arranged on the container to be laterally displaced from the main axis (29) of the container. 22. A container according to claim 22 21, characterized in that the lateral displacement of the swing axis (25) and the main axis (29) of the container is dimensioned such that in the bow tilting position towards the container main axis, the bow is located at a first inclination position with respect to the longitudinal axis (30) of the container and it operates alternately with the positioning means (16), and in a tilted position away from the container axis, the bow is positioned at a second inclined position with respect to the longitudinal axis (30) of the container, preferably abutting the container wall when tilted downwards. 23. A container according to any one of claims Device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tool (7) is formed as an original closure (20).