EP2945875A2 - Système de bouchage à l'épreuve des enfants - Google Patents

Système de bouchage à l'épreuve des enfants

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EP2945875A2
EP2945875A2 EP14700435.2A EP14700435A EP2945875A2 EP 2945875 A2 EP2945875 A2 EP 2945875A2 EP 14700435 A EP14700435 A EP 14700435A EP 2945875 A2 EP2945875 A2 EP 2945875A2
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Prior art keywords
container
chamber
container closure
lid
clamping
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EP2945875C0 (fr
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Matthias Schneider
Kai Tiesberger
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Sanner GmbH
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Sanner GmbH
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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
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/16—Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped
    • 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
    • B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • 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
    • B65D50/00—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
    • B65D50/02—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions
    • B65D50/04—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
    • B65D50/045—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring
    • B65D50/046—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring and such deformation causes the disengagement of locking means, e.g. the release of a pawl-like element from a tooth or abutment, to allow removal of the closure by simultaneous rotation
    • 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
    • B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
    • B65D2215/02—Child-proof means requiring the combination of simultaneous actions

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a container closure for a container having a receiving space for receiving a packaged product, in particular tablets, wherein the container closure has a container-side portion in which a discharge opening for the packaged product is formed, wherein the container closure has a lid portion for closing the discharge opening , which is connected via a hinge to the container-side section, and wherein a child safety device is provided.
  • Child-resistant container closures are used regularly when a packaged product is to be protected from access by children. This is the case, for example, with drugs, as their unwanted intake by children can lead to serious health problems. Child-resistant container closures are also used in other goods, such as used in chemical products that are to be protected from access by children.
  • Container closures with a container-side portion and a lid portion hinged thereto are known.
  • the US 2007/0125741 A1 describes a so-called flip-top container, which with a
  • Parental control is provided.
  • the closure on a pawl which lies in the closed state of the lid in a small recess.
  • a child-resistant container is provided with a lid secured in its closed position by a catch
  • CONFIRMATION COPY known.
  • the snapper which is arranged on the side opposite the hinge, can be unlocked by pushing inwards.
  • EP 1 357 049 A2 describes a child-resistant dispenser. In order to lock the lid while the side of the lid tines are provided, which can be brought into engagement with provided on the container side portion shoulders.
  • US 4,974,735 describes a container closure whose lid is provided with locking arms which engage in slots provided on the container side portion.
  • the prior art closures have the disadvantage that the handling is not as easy as desired.
  • the child-resistant closures should be designed so that they are not open by toddlers.
  • adults should be able to open the closures easily and as intuitively as possible.
  • container closures for medicaments it should be borne in mind that these should also be particularly suitable for older and sick people, who may under certain circumstances have a reduced ability to move their fingers.
  • the present invention therefore has as its object a
  • the components of the child safety device can be formed in the desired size. In this way, even the elderly or the sick with a limited mobility of the fingers can
  • the chamber can be easily to operate child safety lock.
  • the chamber can be easily to operate child safety lock.
  • the container closure can be designed as a plastic injection-molded part that can be produced inexpensively in large quantities.
  • Another advantage of the design according to the invention is that the overall height of the container closure can be kept low. This also allows a visually pleasing design of the container closure.
  • a package with a container closure according to the invention is suitable both for solid and liquid packaged goods. It is particularly suitable for piece-shaped packaged goods, such as tablets, capsules and the like. In this way, preferably medicines can be packaged.
  • Parental control has a lid-side clamping portion, which forms a positive connection with a corresponding clamping portion of the chamber. In this way it can be achieved that the child safety device reliably protects the closure against inadmissible opening.
  • a side wall of the chamber form the clamping portion of the chamber.
  • the lid-side clamping portion may e.g. be designed as a clamping strap. In this case, a distance between the clamping strap and the hinge can be provided.
  • two are
  • Parental control an operating section for unlocking the
  • the operating section can as Be actuated button.
  • two actuating portions are provided, which are arranged on opposite sides of the container closure. By simultaneously actuating them (preferably by an inward pressure), the child safety lock can be unlocked. It can be provided that each operating section is associated with a clamping section.
  • Operating portion has a protruding edge, wherein the protruding edge forms a positive connection with the clamping portion of the chamber, which inhibits unlocking the child safety.
  • Parental control is pushed away from the container side portion can, by the positive connection, in particular a movement of the
  • the positive connection can preferably be achieved by forming an undercut on the clamping section of the chamber and / or on the actuating section.
  • Operating portion is associated with the clamping portion of the chamber, wherein by pressure on the actuating portion of the clamping portion of the chamber is movable to a release position to unlock the child safety lock.
  • Clamping portion of the chamber is provided a recess into which engages a provided on the lid-side clamping portion projection and / or if at the clamping portion of the chamber a projection
  • the lid-side clamping portion is formed, which in a on the lid-side clamping portion trained recess engages. It can be provided that the lid-side clamping portion is accessible through the recess in the clamping portion of the chamber, wherein the child safety device can be unlocked by pressure on the clamping portion.
  • the projection may form the actuating portion of the child safety device.
  • a further improvement of the operability arises when the recess has a size between 40 mm 2 and 90 mm 2 ,
  • Pressure surface with a corresponding size ie also between 40 mm 2 and 90 mm 2 , in particular between 50 mm 2 and 80 mm 2 has.
  • the projection may be designed in particular as a key. It is preferred that the projection and the recess have a diameter between 8 mm and 10 mm. Preferably, projection and recess are round, in particular circular.
  • the printing surface may be provided with a decor or a logo.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment provides that the clamping portion of the chamber is formed by a portion of a side wall of the chamber, wherein the recess is arranged in the side wall of the chamber.
  • the recess is arranged in the side wall of the chamber.
  • two recesses are arranged in opposite sections of the side wall (or in opposite side walls). In this way, the intuitive operation is further improved.
  • Operating section does not project beyond the outer contour of the side wall of the chamber or the container wall, whereby in particular a mechanical transport of the container closure, e.g. when filling, is simplified.
  • the recess and the projection prefferably have corresponding contours in a region of mutual abutment, the contours being in each case at least one
  • Section are formed around. This allows a good one hand
  • projection and recess have a round, preferably circular base.
  • a preferred embodiment provides that the chamber is arranged in a region between the dispensing opening and the hinge.
  • the packaged goods can be removed particularly easily.
  • a good operability can be achieved.
  • a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the lid portion has a skirt-shaped projecting edge, wherein the length of the apron-shaped edge increases with the distance to the hinge. Preferably, the length increases continuously.
  • the apron-shaped edge can from one side of the hinge to the
  • Packaged good is improved in that the discharge opening is formed by a tubular portion on which in the closed position of the lid portion a projecting sealing portion of the lid sealingly abuts, and that at the tubular portion a
  • Size limiting section is provided, different from the
  • tubular annular portion extends radially inwardly and reduces the clear width of the discharge opening.
  • the size-limiting section makes it possible to adapt to different sizes of the packaged goods, e.g. to different tablet sizes without a completely new injection mold would have to be created.
  • the inside width of the size-limiting section can be adapted to tablets of different sizes or the like.
  • the size limiting section extends obliquely inwards.
  • Container-side portion and / or the lid portion have longitudinal side surfaces and transverse side surfaces, and that the longitudinal side surfaces have a greater width than the transverse side surfaces.
  • the width of the longitudinal side surfaces is more than 1.5 times the width of the
  • the container-side lid portion and the container may be e.g. have an oval or rectangular shape.
  • the invention further relates to a container having a receiving space for receiving a packaged product, wherein the receiving space is limited by a container wall, and with an inventive
  • Container closure Here, the container closure with the
  • Container side portion may be formed as a separate injection molded part, or it is integrally formed with the container wall.
  • the filling can be done via an opening in the bottom of the container, the is closed after filling.
  • the side wall of the chamber is formed by an extension of the container wall.
  • the hinge may be formed as a film hinge. In this way results in a high
  • the container-side section has a partition, of which a first side delimits the chamber and of which a second side delimits the receiving space.
  • the partition can be formed such that the output of the
  • Packaged good through the discharge opening is particularly easy.
  • the container side portion forms side walls of the chamber, which are connected to the partition wall, wherein the side walls are part of an outer wall of the container side portion.
  • the chamber has a rear wall which connects the side walls, wherein on the rear wall via the hinge of the lid portion is arranged. This design makes it possible to achieve a particularly good operability of the container closure.
  • the chamber is at least partially covered by the lid portion in a closed position. In this way, the parental control in the
  • the delivery of the packaging material is facilitated by the
  • Partition wall forms a sliding surface having a narrowing towards the discharge opening inner contour.
  • the sliding surface a Schütt Anlagen form.
  • the packaged goods can be directed to the discharge opening.
  • piece-shaped packaged goods such as
  • Tablets or capsules can be achieved that the risk of jamming of the packaged goods is reduced and the tablets or capsules can be easily removed individually. It is advantageous if the partition at least partially an imaginary one
  • Longitudinal axis has rotationally symmetrical contour. In this way, the manufacturing cost is reduced because the injection molding tool can be edited with the rotationally symmetrical contour on a lathe.
  • the imaginary longitudinal axis extends through the dispensing opening.
  • the imaginary longitudinal axis extends through the center of the dispensing opening and / or perpendicular to the dispensing opening.
  • the lid portion has a seal which in the closed position of
  • Cover section seals the discharge opening.
  • Figure 1a - 1m a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 a second embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 3a - 3e a third embodiment of the invention
  • Figures 4a - 4f a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS. 7a-7b a first variant of the sixth embodiment
  • Figure 8a - 8b a second variant of the sixth embodiment.
  • Figures 1a to 1m show a first embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 1a shows a perspective view of a container 1 with a container closure 2.
  • Figures 1b and 1c show the same
  • FIG. 1d shows a longitudinal section through the container along the line D-D in Figure 1c.
  • FIG. 1e shows a cross section through the container along the line A-A in FIG. 1b.
  • Figure 1f shows enlarged detail B of Figure 1e.
  • FIG. 1g shows a cross section through the container along the line C-C in FIG. 1b.
  • Figures 1 h and 1 i show enlarged the details F and E in Figure 1d.
  • Figure 1j shows a longitudinal section through the container according to Figure 1d, wherein additionally the desiccant is shown.
  • FIG. 1k shows a longitudinal section through the container with the lid section open.
  • FIG. 11 shows an enlarged detail C of FIG. 1k.
  • FIG. 1m shows a top view of the container from above.
  • the container closure 2 has a container-side section 3 and a lid section 4, which is connected via a hinge 5 to the container-side section 3.
  • the hinge 5 is formed as a film hinge and makes it possible to open the lid portion 4, wherein this remains hinged on the hinge 5 to the container-side portion 3.
  • Cover section 4 may be formed as a flip-top closure.
  • the illustrated container 1 encloses a receiving space 6 (cf., FIG. 1d) in which a packaged item can be received.
  • the illustrated container 1 is particularly well suited for receiving medical Products, such as tablets or capsules. But it can also be used for other solid or liquid products.
  • the container 1 is provided with a child safety device 7. This prevents the lid portion 4 from being inadmissibly opened from the closed position shown in FIG. 1a. Good to see in Figure 1a of
  • FIG. 1 a shows that the container-side section 3 and the cover section 4 have longitudinal side surfaces 9 and transverse side surfaces 10, wherein the longitudinal side surfaces 9 have a greater width than the latter
  • FIGS. 1b and 1c in turn, the container-side section 3 and the cover section 4 as well as the actuating section 8 of the child safety device 7 are clearly visible.
  • Figure 1d shows a longitudinal section through the container. Good to see here is located in the interior of the container 1 receiving space 6, which is bounded by a container wall 11. Figure 1d also shows others
  • the container-side section 3 forms a separate chamber 6 from the receiving space Container-side section 3, a partition 13, of which a first (upwardly facing) side of the chamber 12 limits and of the second (downwardly facing) side limits the receiving space 6.
  • the container-side section 3 also forms side walls 14 of the chamber 12, which are connected to the partition wall 13 (see FIG. 1b).
  • the side walls 14 are part of the outer wall of the container-side section 3. Die
  • Chamber 12 also has a rear wall 15. This connects the opposite side walls 14 and is connected at its lower portion with the partition wall 13.
  • discharge opening 16 is clearly visible in FIG. 1d. It is closed by the lid section 4 in the position shown in FIG. After opening the lid portion 4 (see Figure 1k), a received in the receiving space 6 packaged by the
  • Output port 16 are output.
  • Figure 1d shows for purposes of illustration a single tablet 17 in the region of the dispensing opening 16.
  • the receiving space 6 may be filled with a plurality of such tablets.
  • FIG. 1d further clearly shows that the chamber 12 is arranged in the region between the dispensing opening 16 and the hinge 5.
  • the child safety device 7 engages in the chamber 12.
  • the lid-side clamping portions 18 each have the shape of a movable tongue.
  • the tongue is movable by the fact that the tongue itself is elastic. This can be seen particularly well in FIGS. 1e and 1f.
  • the tongues can also be designed to be movable in that the
  • Lid section 4 on which the tongues are attached, is elastically deformable.
  • the lid-side clamping portions 18 extend in the closed position of the lid portion 4 in the chamber 12. They form with corresponding clamping portions 19 of the chamber from a positive connection.
  • the clamping portions 19 of the chamber are formed by recesses 21 in the side walls 14.
  • the lid-side clamping portions 18 have a projection 20 which is formed by a portion of thickened material thickness. This lead
  • the outsides of the projection 20 constitute the operating portion 8.
  • the childproof 7 can be unlocked by simultaneously applying pressure to both operating portions 8 until the projections 20 move inwardly so far the positive connection is canceled.
  • the lid section 4 is to be lifted. In general, two fingers of one hand are pressed by pressure
  • the clamping portions 18 and 19 are designed so that when closing the lid portion 4 the
  • Parental lock 7 clearly audibly engages. This facilitates the operation and avoids that the lid portion 4 is only apparently secured against opening.
  • the design of the child safety device 7 allows to comply with and exceed the respective statutory provisions.
  • the illustrated embodiment also allows a good audible snapping the child safety.
  • the projection 20 has a pressure surface which is between 40 mm 2 and 90 mm 2 , preferably between 50 mm 2 and 80 mm 2 .
  • the size of the recess 21 is in the same area.
  • the recess 21 is slightly larger than the projection 20, so that the recess 21 can receive the projection 20.
  • the projection 20 and the recess 21 are circular and preferably have a diameter between 8 mm and 10 mm.
  • Printing surface is provided with circular grooves, which can be felt well. However, the printing surface can also be provided with a logo or the like.
  • Operating portion 8 in a region of mutual contact corresponding contours, wherein the contours are each formed round.
  • both the recess 21 and the projection 20 of the actuating portion 8 are formed circular.
  • the lid-side clamping portion 18 abuts in the closed position of the lid portion 4 with its outside on the inside of the side wall 14.
  • the contour of the outer side of the clamping portion 18 corresponds to the contour of the inside of the side wall 14.
  • the clamping portion 18 and side wall 14 have a parallel contour.
  • FIG. 1a shows especially clearly that the side wall 14 of FIG.
  • Chamber 12 has a recessed portion 22. This region 22 is formed by an inwardly drawn portion of the side wall 14. Here, the operating portion 8 laterally over the
  • Actuating section 8 are particularly easy to feel. It is possible, but not required, for the operating section 8 to protrude laterally beyond the outer contour of the container wall 11. If the
  • Operating section 8 is not laterally beyond the outer contour of the Container wall 1 projects, then this facilitates the easy and simple mechanical transport of the container closure, for example
  • the partition wall 13 forms a
  • the partition wall 13 is designed so that there is a constricting to the discharge opening 16 inner contour. In this way, the delivery of individual tablets, capsules or the like is facilitated and the risk that they jam before the discharge opening 16, reduced. This can be clearly seen in particular in FIG. 1d.
  • the partition wall 13 has a rotationally symmetrical contour to an imaginary longitudinal axis L. This results in the area below the partition wall 13
  • Dispensing opening 16 an at least partially rotationally symmetrical contour. As a result, the production of the injection mold is simplified.
  • the imaginary longitudinal axis L runs in the illustrated
  • Embodiment centered through the discharge opening 16 in a direction perpendicular to the opening surface of the discharge opening 16th
  • FIGS. 1d, 1e and 1g clearly show that the container 1 with the container wall 11 and the container closure 2 is designed as a one-piece injection-molded part.
  • the receiving space 6 can be filled by an opening formed at the lower end of the container 11 opening.
  • the container is inserted with a separately manufactured
  • Bottom closure 24 closed.
  • the bottom closure 24 can also be filled with a desiccant such as silica gel or molecular sieve. In this way, the packaged goods can be stored in a defined dry atmosphere.
  • a desiccant such as silica gel or molecular sieve.
  • Desiccant 25 filled bottom closure is shown in Figure 1j.
  • the desiccant 25 is held in the bottom closure by a vapor permeable cover plate 26.
  • the lid portion 4 closes in its closed position sealing the receiving space.
  • the discharge opening 16 is formed by a tubular portion 27.
  • the lid portion 4 has a protruding
  • the sealing portion 28 is formed as a ring wall. Furthermore, on the tubular portion 27 a
  • Size limiting portion 29 is provided, which extends from the tubular portion 27 radially inwardly.
  • the size limiting portion 29 is annular
  • Size limiting section 29 allows the clear width of the
  • Adjust output port 16 to the respective packaged 17. For this, no new injection mold must be produced. Rather, different inserts can be provided in a single injection mold to adjust the extension of the size limiting section inwards and thus the clear width of the discharge opening 16. The clear width of the
  • Output port 16 can be adjusted between 0 min and 0 max (see Figure 1 i).
  • FIG. 1 a clearly shows that the cover section 4 has a
  • apron-shaped protruding edge 30 has. The length of the
  • apron-shaped edge 30 takes it with the distance to the hinge
  • a spring arm 31 is provided in the chamber 12. This can be configured as a spring blade.
  • the spring arm 31 extends from the partition wall 13 upwards, with a distance parallel to the rear wall 15.
  • a support portion 32 is provided at the lid portion 4. This comes to lie in closed lid portion 4 in the formed between the spring arm 31 and the rear wall 15 space. This is also shown in detail in FIG. 1 h.
  • the spring arm is elastically deformed by the support portion 32. Upon further opening of the spring arm 31 moves back a little way to the rear wall 15 back.
  • Supporting portion 32 is supported in the open position of the lid portion 4 at the outer edge of the spring arm 31.
  • the spring arm 31 also forms the injection point or the Anspritzdom in the manufacture of the container closure 2 by way of injection molding.
  • At the top of the spring arm 31 is a
  • Container 1 and container closure 2 may be formed in particular as a plastic part. They are inexpensive to produce by injection molding.
  • the lid portion and the container-side portion may be formed as a one-piece injection molded part. The preparation takes place in the open position of the lid portion. It is advantageous if the lid portion 4 is closed in the injection mold in connection with the demolding, wherein the child safety locks.
  • Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the design of the container closure 2 corresponds to that shown in Figures 1a to 1m. Reference is made to this. However, FIG. 2 illustrates that the container closure 2 can be designed as a separate part.
  • Container 1 is shown as one of the container closure 2, as shown
  • the receiving space 6 can be filled before the container closure 2 is placed on the separate container part 4.1.
  • FIGS. 3a to 3e show a further embodiment of the invention.
  • 3a shows a side view of the container 1.
  • FIG. 3b shows a cross section along the line A-A in FIG. 3a.
  • FIG. 3c shows enlarged.
  • FIG. 3d shows a longitudinal section through the container with the lid section open.
  • FIG. 3e shows a side view of the container with the lid section open.
  • the container 1 shown in FIGS. 3 a to 3 e and the container closure 2 are largely identical to those described in FIGS. 1 a to 1 m
  • the child safety device 7 in turn has two cover-side clamping sections 18 and corresponding clamping sections 19 of the chamber.
  • Cover-side clamping portion 18 is each as a clamping tab
  • FIGS. 3b and 3c show the projection 20 outside a projection 20, which is preferably formed tapered. This can be clearly seen in FIGS. 3b and 3c.
  • the projection 20 engages in a recess 21 which is formed in the side wall 14 of the chamber 12.
  • Figures 3b and 3c show the
  • the side wall 14 of the chamber 12 is formed elastically movable. It can be moved inwards by pushing.
  • a slot-shaped recess 33 is provided in the side wall 14, which is an approximately U-shaped shape has. Here, the open side of the U in Figure 3a to the left. Due to the slot-shaped recess 33, the
  • intermediate deformation region 34 which is an elastic
  • Figures 4a to 4f show a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4a shows a side view of the container.
  • FIG. 4b shows a
  • FIG. 4c shows a cross section along the line A-A from FIG. 4a.
  • FIG. 4d shows enlarged.
  • FIG. 4e shows a section along the line D-D from FIG. 4a.
  • FIG. 4f shows a side view with the lid section open.
  • the illustrated container 1 and the container closure 2 in turn largely correspond to the previously described embodiments (cf., in particular, FIGS. reference is made to this.
  • FIGS. reference is made to this.
  • an alternative embodiment of the child safety device 7 is realized.
  • the child safety device 7 shown in FIGS. 4 a to 4 f in turn has two cover-side clamping sections 18, which are arranged on the cover section 4. This can be seen particularly well in FIGS. 4b and 4f.
  • the cover-side clamping sections 18 in turn each have a projecting region 20 (projection), which is formed in the shape of a knob.
  • the clamping portion 19 of the chamber 12 is again provided in the side wall 14. This has a recess 21 in which the projection 20 is received when the lid portion is closed. Due to the resulting positive fit of the lid portion 4 is secured against opening by children. This is especially good in the enlarged Representation of Figure 4e to recognize.
  • a deformation region 34 is formed by a slot-shaped recess.
  • Deformation region 34 is designed as a lever, in which a lever arm 35, the recess 21 is provided.
  • the other lever arm 36 forms a gripping surface, which is circular in the illustrated embodiment.
  • FIGS. 5a to 5e show a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the container 1 and the container closure 2 are largely identical to the previously described embodiments (see in particular Fig. 1a-1m); reference is made to this. In the figures 5a to 5e, however, an alternative embodiment of the child safety device 7 is realized.
  • FIG. 5a shows a side view of the container according to the invention with the lid section closed.
  • FIG. 5b shows the same container in FIG.
  • FIG. 5c Longitudinal section with opened lid section.
  • FIG. 5c the container of Figure 5b is shown in side view.
  • FIG. 5d shows a cross section along the line A-A in FIG. 5a.
  • FIG. 5e shows the enlarged detail B from FIG. 5d.
  • the child safety device 7 has a lid-side clamping section 18. This is formed by a cover-side recess 38 which in the
  • apron-shaped edge 30 is arranged. In the illustrated
  • Cover section 4 each have a cover-side recess 38 is provided.
  • the clamping portion 19 of the chamber is defined by a portion of Side wall 14 formed.
  • the clamping portion 19 of the chamber is formed in the illustrated embodiment as the lid portion 4 facing the clamping tab, which is elastically movable.
  • the clamping plate has a projection 39, which is knob-shaped in the embodiment.
  • the projecting portion 39 engages with the lid portion 4 closed in the lid-side recess 38 a.
  • the positive connection formed in this way prevents unauthorized opening of the
  • the clamping section 19 of the chamber is formed by two slot-shaped
  • Recesses 40 formed in the side wall 14. In this way, an elastically movable tab is formed.
  • the child safety lock can be unlocked. As long as the clamping portions 19 are held in this position, the lid portion 4 can be moved upwards and opened.
  • FIG. 6a to 6n show a further embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6a shows a side view of the container closure 2.
  • FIG. 6b shows a section through the container closure 2 from FIG. 6a along the line A-A and
  • FIG. 6c shows a section along the line B-B.
  • FIG. 6d shows an enlarged detail X of the container closure 2 from FIG. 6b.
  • FIG. 6 e shows an alternative design of the detail X from FIG. 6 d.
  • Figure 6f shows a rotated by 90 ° side view of the container closure 2 of Figure 6a with a view of the hinge 5.
  • Figure 6g shows a cross section through the
  • FIG. 6h shows a cross section through the container closure 2 from FIG. 6f along the line D-D.
  • FIG. 6i shows a side view of the container closure 2 from FIG. 6a with the lid section open.
  • FIG. 6j shows a partial cross section through the container closure 2 from FIG. 6i along the line EE;
  • FIG. 6k shows a perspective view of the container closure 2 from FIG. 6a from below with the lid section 4 open;
  • Figures 61 and 6m show enlarged details of the container closure 2 of Figure 6k.
  • Figure 6n shows a perspective view of the container closure of Figure 6a from above with open lid section. 4
  • FIGS. 6a-6n The embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 6a-6n
  • Container closure 2 corresponds largely to that shown in the other figures. On the related description, which applies correspondingly to the figures 6a to 6n, is to avoid
  • Figures 6a - 6n show a container closure 2, which is formed as a separate part.
  • the container closure 2 has a connecting portion 50. This is provided with an internal thread 51.
  • the container closure 2 can with the internal thread 51 to a container, with a corresponding
  • External thread is provided, are screwed on.
  • a different design of the connecting portion may be provided.
  • the container closure 2 has a child safety device 7, which largely corresponds to that of the first embodiment, which is shown in Figures 1a - 1m.
  • the container closure 2 is circular in cross-section (see in particular Figure 6h). This concerns both the container-side section 3 and the lid section 4, which are connected to each other via the hinge 5.
  • the discharge opening 16 is arranged centrally in the illustrated embodiment.
  • the chamber 12 extends in a region between the discharge opening 16 and the hinge 5.
  • the chamber 12 also extends to the side facing away from the hinge 5 side of the discharge opening 16.
  • the chamber 12 is annular and extends around the
  • the chamber 12 is from the receiving space separated.
  • a partition 13 ' is provided which limits the chamber 12 on its side facing the container.
  • recessed areas 52 are provided to the chamber 12 .
  • the chamber 12 is surrounded by a circumferential side wall 14 of the chamber. This is cylindrical and guided around the discharge opening 16 at a distance. A section of the
  • Side wall 14 forms the clamping portion 19 of the chamber.
  • the side wall 14 is for each lid-side clamping portion 18 a
  • Recess 21 arranged.
  • the recesses 21 are arranged opposite each other, so that the pressure surfaces of the projections 20 can be easily operated with two fingers of one hand, in particular with the thumb and the index finger.
  • the cover-side clamping portions 18 engage with their respective projection 20 in the recess 21 when the
  • the recesses 21 are each offset by about 80 ° to the hinge 5.
  • the lid portion 4 can be repeatedly opened and closed to remove each from the container.
  • the container closure 2 also has a recessed grip 53, which makes it easier to lift the lid section 4.
  • FIG. 6a shows particularly clearly the arrangement of the projections 20 in the recesses 21 and the recessed portion 22 of the side wall 14. It is further shown that between the projection 20 and the recess 21, a small annular gap 54 is formed (see also Figure 6b). So that no dirt can penetrate into the chamber 12, the annular gap 54 is closed by the fact that an extended area 55 of the clamping portion 18 adjoins the projection 20, which covers the annular gap 54 (see also FIG. This can also be clearly seen in FIG. 6 c, which shows a section through the widened region 55 on the edge of the projection 20. Figures 6b and 6c clearly show the internal thread 51 and the
  • Sealing portion 28 is shown, which is configured as in the first embodiment
  • FIG. 6d shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 6b.
  • Well recognizable here is how the lid-side clamping portion 18 is locked to the clamping portion 19 of the chamber.
  • the projection 20 is received in the recess 21.
  • the projections 20 can be moved inward until the lid-side clamping portion 18 is free and can be brought into the open position shown in Figure 6i.
  • FIG. 6e shows an alternative embodiment of this detail.
  • the actuating portion 8 has a protruding edge 56 which forms a positive connection with the clamping portion 19 of the chamber.
  • the protruding edge 56 engages behind an undercut, which is formed on the edge of the recess 21.
  • the edge 20 of the side wall 14 facing the projection 20 has a beveled surface.
  • a corresponding tapered surface is also provided on the clamping portion 18, on the side of the projection 20.
  • clamping sections 18 and 19 are designed like the clamping sections of the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1a-1m.
  • Figure 6f shows a side view of the container closure 2 with a view of the hinge 5. Well recognizable turn the recessed portion 22 of the side wall 14 and that the projection 20 relative to the
  • FIG. 6g clearly shows how the recessed area 52 is formed.
  • the recessed area 52 is designed U-shaped.
  • a rounded transition 57 is provided on its side facing away from the hinge 5.
  • the hinge 5 facing side of the recessed area forms a stop surface 58 for the clamping portion 18th
  • FIG. 6h shows the construction of the container closure 2 as a section along the line D-D in FIG. 6f. Good to see here is the flush contact surface between the extended portion 55 of the clamping portion 18 and the side wall 14th
  • FIGS. 6i-6k and 6n show the container closure 2 with the lid section 4 open.
  • the projection 20 has the widened region 55. In this way, the projection 20 is given a stepped shape.
  • Figures 61 and 6m show enlarged the projection 20 of the lid-side clamping portion 18 and the recess 21 in the side wall 14 of Figure 6k. It can be clearly seen in FIG. 61 that the projection 20 has a circular contour and forms a pressure surface which is provided with annular ribs. FIG. 6m shows the configuration of the recess 21.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show two variants of the container closure described in FIGS. 6a-6n.
  • FIGS. 7a and 8a each show a side view of the container closure.
  • FIGS. 7b and 8b each show a section along the line G-G in FIGS. 7a and 8a, respectively.
  • the recess 21 and the projection 20 are offset by approximately 90 ° relative to the hinge 5.
  • the dispensing opening 16 is arranged off-center. In both cases, the
  • Chamber 12 the discharge opening 16, as shown, enclose.

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L'invention concerne un système de bouchage pour un récipient (1) comportant un espace récepteur (6) pour recevoir un produit à conditionner, ledit système de bouchage présentant une partie (3) côté récipient, dans laquelle est ménagée une ouverture de distribution (16) pour distribuer le produit conditionné. Le système de bouchage présente une partie couvercle (4) pour fermer l'ouverture de distribution (16), qui est relié à la partie (3) côté récipient par le biais d'une charnière (5), une sécurité enfants (7) étant prévue. L'invention se caractérise en ce que la partie (3) côté récipient forme une chambre (12) séparée de l'espace récepteur (6) et en ce que la sécurité enfants (7) est disposée dans ladite chambre (12), au moins dans une position fermée de la partie couvercle (4).
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