WO2020064039A1

WO2020064039A1 - Dispensing container system for liquid consumable materials with exchangeable replacement containers

Info

Publication number: WO2020064039A1
Application number: PCT/DE2019/000249
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mathias Koch
Original assignee: Seven Days Cosmetic Gmbh
Priority date: 2018-09-28
Filing date: 2019-09-23
Publication date: 2020-04-02
Also published as: EP4117827A1; DE102019000187B4; DE102019000187A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a container system for receiving and dispensing liquid consumable articles, such as for example cosmetic articles. For this purpose, the container system consists of a main container, which can be connected to a pumping device serving for dispensing the consumable article and can be joined together with replacement containers consisting of material-saving, weight-optimizing and/or recyclable materials, in particular renewable raw materials. On the basis of the prior art, the invention addresses the problem of providing a container system that has exchangeable containers which can be easily operated to dispense the liquid consumables and the containers of which that contain the liquid consumables are formed from material-saving, weight-optimizing materials, in particular renewable raw materials, and/or can be recycled after they have been used. The problem is solved by the container system having a main container into which the exchangeable replacement containers are physically inserted and to which they are functionally connected for the purpose of establishing the dispensing capability by means of the dispensing pump connected to the main container. The container system proves to be advantageous in that the respective replacement container is incorporated in a static receiving container as a refill pack, wherein the dispensing pump is arranged outside the receiving device and is releasably connected to the replacement container through the wall of the receiving device.

Description

Dosable container system for liquid consumables with exchangeable ones

Replacement container

The invention relates to a container system for receiving and metering removal of liquid consumables such as Cosmetics. For this purpose, the container system consists of a main container, which can be connected to a pump device used for metering the consumables and can be combined with replacement containers consisting of material-saving, weight-optimizing and / or recyclable materials, in particular renewable raw materials.

Cosmetics offered on the market such as soap, bath additives or shower gel are mostly housed in plastic or glass containers. In addition to the form which is very appealing in terms of design, these containers often also have a pumping device which is used for metering and can be actuated easily by the consumer by finger pressure. After use, these plastic containers, along with other plastic waste, also get into the environment to a considerable extent in an uncontrolled manner and represent an ever-increasing worldwide problem.

As in DE 10 2008 030 076 Al et al. executed, beverage cartons represent an advantageous alternative to conventional plastic or glass containers. The beverage cartons, also known as composite packaging, are used for liquid or viscous contents. In particular, they serve as packaging for food, e.g. for milk or fruit juice. Such packaging is on the market under the well-known name Tetra Pak. An opening with a part protruding outwards in a cylindrical shape is often made on the top of the packaging. There is a thread on the surface of the part projecting outwards in a cylindrical shape, which can be screwed with a closure, which also has a thread. These packaging are suitable for the "pouring out" of the filling material. In contrast to plastic or glass containers, these packages take up less space when folded. Due to their standardized size, these Tetra Pak containers are also easy to stack and therefore offer efficient logistical advantages. Furthermore, the empty packaging can advantageously be delivered to the filling company in the form of a roll prior to filling. Established waste disposal companies can recycle the emptied packaging. The beverage cartons are currently also disposable packaging. However, the well-known Tetra Pak containers and stand-up pouches are the most ecologically sensible solutions. However, the main possible “pouring function” stands in the way of using these beverage cartons for cosmetic articles.

Confirmation copy The object of the invention is therefore to provide a container system with interchangeable containers, which enables easy-to-use dosing of the liquid consumables and whose containers containing the liquid consumables are formed from material-saving, weight-optimizing materials, in particular renewable raw materials, and / or after their use can be reprocessed.

This object is achieved by the container system according to the invention according to the descriptive features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the container system are described with the features of claims 2 to 9.

For the created container system, replaceable replacement containers are used to hold the consumables, e.g. Cosmetic articles for use that consist of recyclable materials or other material-saving and / or weight-optimizing renewable raw materials l In contrast to conventional containers made of plastic or glass, these replacement containers are an environmentally friendly alternative, which also has a cost-reducing effect on logistics and the manufacturing price. It is advantageous to connect the containers, which preferably consist of cardboard, to metering pumps. This efficiently combines the advantages of easy operation when removing the cosmetic items with an environmentally friendly and inexpensive design of the containers. In order to maintain the attractive design and color of the conventional containers for cosmetic articles, the interchangeable containers are alternatively accommodated in stationary holding devices. The containers serve as so-called refill packs. It proves to be advantageous if the conventional containers are separated into two parts that can be joined together in their traditional design. The upper part is connected in a conventional manner to the metering pump. In a further embodiment, the lid is placed on the basic container and the metering pump is then screwed on. The interchangeable container is placed in the interior of the assembled parts. When assembling the parts, the dosing pump is inserted into the opening of the container. Stand-up pouches or containers known under the name Tetra Pak are preferably used as commercial containers.

The invention will be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. Show in the drawings

1: the schematic representation of the exchangeable Tetra Pack container,

2: the schematic representation of the metering pump connected to the upper part,

Fig. 3: the assembled container system on a flat surface, 4: the main container with frame made of struts,

Fig. 5: the main container joined to the Tetra Pack container

a flat surface,

6: the schematic representation of the receiving device,

Fig. 7: the mounting device mounted on a wall with the inserted

Main tank and the metering pump,

Fig. 8: the schematic representation of the base part and cover

Main container,

9: the metering pump designed as a spray device,

Fig. 10: the bottom part, lid, Tetra Pack container and spraying device

assembled container system,

Fig. 11: the spray device connected to the replacement container and

Fig. 12: the spraying device with telescopic tube.

With the replacement container 2 shown schematically in FIG. 1, a generally known tetrapack container or stand-up pouch is used, which after being emptied can be reprocessed or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The outer optical design of the Tetrapack container is identical to that of the original container in this variant. In this way, the visually pleasing design of the original container is retained. The metering pump 3 shown schematically in FIG. 2 is physically fixed or screwable to the cover 7. Figure 3 shows the assembled container system on a flat surface. The lid 7 made of solid material is placed on the upper area of the tetrapack container. With this measure, the pressure forces occurring when the metering pump 3 is actuated are distributed over the entire end face of the tetrapack container. A deformation of the tetra pack container acting as a replacement container 2 is thereby avoided. When the cover 7 is put on, the feed line of the metering pump 3 is pushed through the opening of the tetrapack container into its interior.

In the main container 1 shown schematically in FIG. 4, struts 9 are connected to form a frame structure which serves to accommodate the replacement container 2. As can be seen from the illustration in FIG. 5, the frame construction serving as the main container 1, together with the cover 7, forms a mechanically robust container system. This variant is particularly suitable for refill packs that have thin, easily bendable material walls. The thin-walled replacement container 2 inserted into the frame construction can also do so as the original container withstand the pressure forces that occur when the metering pump 3 is actuated.

FIG. 6 shows the schematic structure of a receiving device 6 which serves to receive the main container 1. The receiving device 6 itself is for attachment to walls such as walls of shower cubicles, over sinks and the like. intended. The assembled container system with the mounting device 6 mounted on the wall is shown in FIG. 7. The main container 1, designed as a frame construction, with the replacement container 2 is inserted into the mounting device 6. The lid 7 with the connected metering pump 3 is placed on the upper part of the replacement container 2. The side surfaces of the replacement container 2, which have been modeled on the original container, can be visually perceived through the open side surfaces of the frame construction.

FIG. 8 shows a variant of the container system according to the invention, in which the main container 1 is designed to be closed. The respective replacement container 2 is inserted into the interior of the main container 1. The main container 1 consists of a base part 8 and a cover 7 which can be pushed onto the base part 8. The base part 8, the cover 7 and the metering pump 3 form a container which is watertight towards the outside when they are assembled. The bottom of the main container 1 consisting of base part 8 and cover 7 is sealed to the outside in a watertight manner. When the container system is used, for example, in connection with a wall bracket of a shower cubicle, the assembled container for removing the consumables can also be removed from the holding device 6.

The dosing pump 3 shown in FIG. 9 is detachably connected to the cover 7 by means of the screw cap 11. However, a plug-in connection, a bayonet lock or similar types of connection are also suitable as releasable connecting means. In the illustrated embodiment, the metering pump 3 is designed as a spray device with an integrated lever system. The metering pump 3, which is also known as a cosmetic pump, has fixed strokes and thereby conveys fixed delivery volumes per stroke. And to increase the range of applications for the container system, the cosmetic pumps are designed to be adjustable. The desired stroke and thus the desired delivery rate are set by means of a mechanical lock or a variable setting wheel. This would make the application equally suitable for normal dishwashing detergents as well as for concentrated play equipment. Occurring overdoses of the consumables are thus avoided and wastage of the consumables is counteracted by this design. Furthermore, the cosmetic pumps can be equipped with a fill indicator for the replacement container 2. In addition, known float display devices are used. As shown in FIG. 10, the surface of the main container 1 is designed in such a way that it corresponds to the design appearance of the original container. No special requirements need be made to the design of the surface of the replacement container 2.

The schematic representation in FIG. 11 shows the connection of the metering pump 3 to a replacement container 2 designed as a stand-up pouch or TetraPack container. This type of connection can also be used to connect the metering pump 3 to the cover 7. A screw cap with a double thread 14 is used as the connection assembly. The double threaded connection consists of an inner threaded connection 15 and an outer threaded connection 16. This variant of the connection ensures a high degree of tightness.

The schematic illustration in FIG. 12 shows the metering pump 3 with an adjustable telescopic tube 13. This embodiment enables the supply of the consumables to places which are otherwise difficult to access. With the possibility of variable, infinitely variable adjustment of the length of the telescopic tube 13, the range of applications is correspondingly increased. The metering pump 3 is connected to the replacement container 2 or the cover 7 by means of the screw cap 11.

Reference symbol main container

Spare container

Dosing pump

Stand-up pouches

Threaded connection

Cradle

cover

Bottom part

Strive

wall

Screw cap

Sealing cap

Telescopic tube

Screw cap with double thread inner thread connection

external threaded connection

Claims

1.Dispensable container system for liquid consumables with replaceable replacement containers made of material-saving, weight-optimizing materials, in particular renewable raw materials, which are designed to be connectable with a metering pump, characterized in that the container system has a main container (1) into which the replaceable replacement container (2) is physically located can be inserted and the dosing pump (3) is connected to the replacement container via an assembly which absorbs the pressing force of the dosing pump (3), reinforces the container wall and / or seals to the outside.

2. Dosable container system according to claim 1, characterized in that the replacement containers containing the consumables (2) are designed as stand-up pouches (4) and the main container (1) is connected to the respective metering pump (3) by means of a releasable connecting means.

3. Dosable container system according to claim 1, characterized in that the replacement containers containing the consumables (2) are designed as Tetra Pak containers and are detachably connected to the respective metering pump (3) by means of a threaded connection (5).

4. Dosable container system according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that the metering pump (3) is detachably connected to the respective Tetra Pak container by means of a thread adapter.

5. Dosable container system according to claims 1 and 3, characterized in that the metering pump (3) is detachably connected by means of a plug connection to the respective Tetra Pak container.

6. Dosable container system according to claim 1, characterized in that the metering pump (3) is detachably connected to the replacement container (2) by means of a bayonet catch.

7. Dosable container system according to claim 1, characterized in that the respective replacement container (2) in a stationary receiving device (6) is introduced as a refill, the metering pump (3) outside the Pick-up device (6) arranged and detachably connected through the wall of the pick-up device (6) with the replacement container (2).

8. Dosable container system according to claims 1 and 7, characterized in that the receiving device (6) consists of a lid (7) and a bottom part (8), which are connected to each other at the four corner points by means of struts (9), wherein the metering pump (3) is mounted outside the lid (7) and is detachably connected to the container through the lid (7).

9. Dosable container system according to claims 1 and 7, characterized in that the stationary receiving device (6) consists of an upper and a lower part, which can be joined together, the upper part being connected to the metering pump (3) and in Interior of the two joined parts of the replacement container containing the consumables (2) is arranged and connected to the metering pump (3).

5 sheets of drawings.