WO2011062524A1 - Packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to packaging intended for components with different compositions, which are to be mixed directly before use, and can be used in the production of beverages, foodstuffs, medicinal preparations, cosmetic preparations, chemical agents, etc. The technical result is: the possibility of controlling the component mixing process without opening the packaging; increased functional capabilities; and greater ease of use. The claimed packaging comprises a vessel (1) for the main component (2), a cap (7) with a plunger (10), and a container (3) for the additional component (4). The container (3) is situated in the upper part of the vessel and is provided with an opening (6) with a valve (5). The container (3) and the valve (5) are connected in such a way as to be able to move relative to one another and are provided with engaging elements (9). A channel (8) is provided between the inner part of the vessel and the outer side of the container for the release of the final mixture. The plunger is provided with a button (12), guide elements (11), and a working member (14), which is capable of interacting with the engaging elements (9) of either the container (3) or the valve (5).

Description

 PACKAGING

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

 The invention relates to packages in which several components of different composition are used that are mixed immediately prior to their use and can be used in the manufacture of beverages, foodstuffs, medical preparations, cosmetics, chemicals, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

 In science and technology, various packaging designs in the form of containers and tanks are widely known.

 For example, a lid device with a multi-component container is known (Patent ZA200704769; IPC B65D; publ. 2008-08-27), consisting of a container for the main component, a lid connected to a container filled with granules, a button with a rod is installed above the lid. The specified device operates as follows: when the button is pressed, the rod is lowered and the container is depressurized, granules fall into the main component, mixing occurs. The disadvantage of this device is the complex system of the device, the need to remove an open container, depressurization of the combined lid and container passes over the main component, the useful volume of the container is limited by the design of the lid.

The closest in technical essence is the device of the reservoir for multicomponent products (Patent WO2005039988; IPC B65D51 / 28B; publ. 2005-05-06), the reservoir device for multicomponent products selected as a prototype, consisting of a container with the main component located in the upper part container capacity for the introduced component, a hole is made in the container, the container opening closes the valve, the container is connected to the valve with the possibility of displacement relative to each other, a channel for discharging the prepared mixture is made between the inside of the container and the outside of the container, a lid is installed on the container, made in the form detachable connection with the container, a clutch element is installed on the container or valve. The specified device operates as follows: when removing or rotating the lid, the valve moves relative to the container, thereby opening the container opening and ejecting the introduced component. After mixing the components, the mixture is removed through the channel between the inside of the container and the outside of the container.

 The disadvantage of this device is the limited functionality. The indicated design does not allow controlling the process of mixing the components without turning or removing the lid; after depressurization, the lid must be re-closed to agitate the bottle; for the automated installation of the container in the container, orientation of the lid position relative to the clutch elements is required. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

 The basis of the invention is the task of creating packaging that ensures the reliability of the structure; ease and safety of depressurization of the container with the introduced component; creation of new functionalities that allow controlling the process of mixing the components until the lid is removed; for mixing the mixed components, it is not necessary to re-close the lid, repeatedly open / close the package with the possibility of further mixing of the components, more convenient control of the dosed release of the introduced component.

The solution of this problem will ensure ease of use. The problem is solved in that it offers a package containing a container for the main component, a container for the input component, located in the upper part of the container, a hole is made in the container for the input component that closes the valve, the container is connected to the valve with the possibility of displacement relative to each other, the cover made in the form of a detachable connection with the container, coupling elements are made on the container or valve, a channel d is made between the inside of the container and the outside of the container I release the prepared mixture, while additionally a rod is installed on the lid with guiding elements and stroke limiters providing a predetermined movement of the rod relative to the lid, a button is installed on the upper end of the rod, the rod is equipped with a working body, the latter is configured to interact with clutch elements to transmit movement from buttons to the container or valve.

 The inventive package differs from the prototype in that it contains a rod with guiding elements and stroke limiters providing a predetermined movement of the rod relative to the valve, a button is installed on the upper end of the rod, the rod is equipped with a working body, the latter is configured to interact with the clutch elements to transmit movement from the button to the container or valve.

Installing the rod on the chassis with guiding elements and stroke limiters providing a predetermined movement of the rod relative to the valve, installing a button on the upper end of the rod, the action of the working member of the rod on the clutch elements to transmit movement from the button to the container or valve will ensure the reliability of the design; ease and safety of depressurization of the container with the introduced component; the creation of new functionalities that allow controlling the process of mixing the components until the removal of the crepe, to agitate the components to be mixed repeated closure of the lid, repeated opening / closing of the package with the possibility of further mixing of the components, convenient control over the metered release of the introduced component is required.

 The capacity can be presented in the form of a PET bottle, aluminum can, glass containers, paper packaging, etc. Preferably, the main component is in the form of a liquid.

 The container is located inside the top of the tank. The container may be rigidly or movably mounted in the container. The container and the valve are biased relative to each other. The upper part of the container can be made in the form of a flexible wall. A spring element may be installed between the container and the valve.

 The introduced component can be in the following aggregate states: liquid, powder or granules.

 The valve is connected to the container so that it closes the opening of the container. When the valve and the container are displaced relative to each other, the valve and the container openings are disconnected. The valve can also be rigidly or movably installed in the tank. The valve can be made in the form of an independent design or in the form of a container element or container.

 Clutch elements, such as pushers, gear elements, bushings, cams, clamps, forks, etc., can be installed on the container or valve, respectively.

Depending on the type of container in the claimed packaging design, the lid may have various detachable embodiments, for example, have a threaded connection, a latch, etc. In an embodiment of a package actuated by moving the button down, a niche for the button may be formed in the lid. When removing the attachment without actuating the button, the conditions can be ensured under which the container remains in the closed position. For After kinetic coupling of the lid with the container or valve, a stopper can be installed on the lid, blocking the lid or button. The hardening can be made both from food grade polymer and from other materials (metal, glass, etc.).

 A rod passes through the cover, which is installed with the possibility of displacement along the guide elements relative to the fastener. In order to transmit the effect to the container or valve, preferably a working body is installed in the lower part of the stem. The working body and the rod can be connected to each other rigidly or movably. The execution form of the working body can be in the form of a tip, a cam, a sleeve, an asterisk, a fastening wall, a guiding element, a movable fork, a foot and other similar devices. To ensure greater elasticity, the rod can be made as a springy element. Depending on the embodiment, the stem may rise up or down, or rotate relative to the attachment.

 Guiding elements and travel stops ensure that the button is held on the lid and determines a predetermined displacement of the rod relative to the hinge. Guiding elements and travel stops can be presented in the form of a flexible connection with a cover (for example, in the form of corrugations, grooves, etc.), in the form of wall fasteners, clips, or other known shape. In the installation of the button above the lid, the guide elements can ensure the tightness of the container. The shape of the guide elements may be rectilinear or curved.

The button is rigidly or movably connected to the stem. Embodiments of the button and the rod allow the device to be actuated when the button is pressed down or when it is extended upward from the lid, or when the button is rotated relative to the lid. The button can be made as a separate part movably connected to the cover, or connected to the cover through flexible elements, or to be rigidly connected to the cover through destructible jumpers. Flexible connection with a cover, can be represented, for example, in the form of a diaphragm, corrugation, etc. A button execution form in the form of a cover element, in the form of a lever, a rotary handle, or another of the known forms. On the button, a cap of the “sport cap” type can be additionally installed.

 The device works as follows: when the button is displaced relative to the cover, the rod, with its working body, begins to interact with the coupling elements of the container or valve. The valve and the container are displaced relative to each other and the valve is disconnected from the container opening. The introduced component under the influence of its own weight and / or excess pressure through an open hole in the container is discharged into the container and mixed with the main component. Container depressurization can occur with closed fasteners. Depending on the design of the valve and the container, metered mixing of the components can be ensured. After removing the lid, the prepared mixture is removed through a channel located between the container and the container.

 Patented packaging provides two possibilities for mixing the components with each other - full mixing according to the manufacturer's recipe or metered mixing to the taste of the consumer. These capabilities depend on the form of construction.

A comparative analysis of the claimed device with the prototype allows us to conclude that the claimed packaging differs from the known installation on the stem cover; the implementation of the guiding elements and travel stops, providing a predetermined movement of the rod relative to the cover; performing a button on the upper end of the stem; the impact of the working body of the rod on the clutch elements to transmit movement from the button to the container or valve. BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

 Specific options for the claimed packaging are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

 Figure 1 shows the design of the inventive packaging in cross section according to example 1 in the embodiment of a particular embodiment of the button connected to the lid through destructible jumpers, a niche is made in the lid, the guide elements are made in the form of a corrugation, the upper part of the container is flexible, the rod is movable relative to the button.

 Figure 2 shows the design of the inventive packaging in cross section according to example 2 in the embodiment of a particular embodiment of the button rotatably connected to the cover, a stopper is made in the cover, curved guide elements in the form of cover walls provide a circular displacement of the rod, coupling elements and a working member in the form gear parts.

 On Fig. 3 shows the design of the inventive packaging in cross section according to example 3 in the embodiment of a particular embodiment of the button made in the form of a lever movable relative to the cover, the working body is movable relative to the rod, the button and the rod are connected movably.

 Figure 4 shows the design of the inventive packaging in cross section according to example 4 in a specific embodiment, on the cover of flexible elements acting as guides, the stem is rigidly connected to the button and the working body, a spring element is installed between the valve and the container, the button and stem are made as parts covers.

Figure 1 of the claimed packaging shows the following elements: capacity - 1 with the main component - 2; container - 3, fixed in the upper part of the tank 1 with the input component - 4; valve -5; a hole in the container -6; cover -7; channel - 8; elements of coupling with the valve - 9; stock -10; guide elements -11; button - 12; flexible top container - 13; working body stock -14; niche in the lid -15; destructible jumpers - 16.

 When the lid 7 is removed from the container 1, access to the main component 2 is opened, the introduced component 4 remains in the container 3. For mixing, a part of the main component 2 can be removed from the container 1 to its taste. The cover 7 can be reinstalled on the container. When the button 12 is pressed, the jumpers 16 are destroyed, the corrugation 11 is deformed, the rod 10 is lowered and the working element 14 begins to act on the clutch element 9 mounted on the top of the container 3. The flexible part 13 of the container 3 is deformed, and the valve 5 is shifted down relative to the container 3, the hole 6 in the container 3 opens, the introduced component 4 is discharged into the container 1 and mixed with the main component 2. The button 12 is lowered into the niche 15. After removing the crusher 7, the prepared mixture can be freely removed through the channel 8 formed by capacity 1 and container 3.

 Figure 2 of the claimed packaging shows the following elements: capacity - 1 with the main component - 2, input component - 4, channel - 8, container-20; a hole in the container -21; valve -22 is rigidly installed in tank 1; cover -23; container clutch member -24; stock-25; working body in the form of a gear part -26; button with the possibility of rotation - 27, ring guides -28; stopper 29.

 The stop 29 locks the lid 23 and the button 27. When the button 27 or the fastener 23 (in the locked position) is rotated relative to the container 1, the rod 25, through the gear part 26 and the clutch 24 rotates the container 20 relative to the valve 22, the hole in the container 21 opens or closes that provides metered mixing of component 4 with component 2.

In Fig. 3 of the claimed package, the following elements are depicted: capacity 1 with the main component 2, input component 4, channel 8, container 30 movably mounted relative to capacity 1; hole -31 in container 30; valve 32 is rigidly mounted in tank 1; fastener -33; a button 34 in the form of a lever, a rod -36, a working body 35 is movable relative to the rod 36, a guide element in the form of an opening in the cover is 39.

 When shifting up the button 34, the working body 35 pulls the container

30, when the container 30 is displaced relative to the valve 32, the opening 31 opens and component 4 is mixed with component 2.

 Figure 4 of the claimed packaging shows the following elements: capacity - 1 with the main component - 2, the input component - 4, channel - 8, container 40, is rigidly installed in the container 1, the hole -41 in the container; -42 valve is movably installed in the tank; fastener -43; valve-44 clutch member; a spring member -45 is installed between the valve 42 by the container 40; button 46 is made as part of the lid -43, the working body -47; guiding elements in the form of corrugations -48, stem -49 made as part of cover 43, cap type "sport cap" -50.

 When the button 46 is pressed, the corrugation 48 is deformed, the working element 47 presses on the clutch element 44 and compresses the spring element 45. The valve 42 is lowered and the hole 41 in the container 40 is open and component 4 is mixed with component 2.

After the action on the button 46 has ceased, the spring element 45 repeatedly presses the valve 42 against the container 40, the opening 41 closes and thereby provides a dosed output of the introduced component. The prepared mixture is removed through channel 8, and with the lid closed, you can additionally use the cap 50. The above packaging examples operate similarly to each other. Other possible examples of the designs of the proposed device are reduced to obvious combinations of embodiments of the button, stem and other elements. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

 The inventive design provides:

 - long-term storage, ease and safety of depressurization;

 - for the automated installation of the container in the container, the orientation of the cover position relative to the clutch elements is not required;

 - the creation of new functionality that allows you to control the process of mixing components until the cover is removed;

 - to shake the mixed components does not require re-closing the lid;

- repeated opening / closing of the package without depressurization of the container;

 - depressurization of the container and subsequent mixing of the components after repeated opening / closing of the package;

 a change in the proportion of the mixed components due to the preliminary extraction of part of the main component from the tank;

- control over the dosed release of the introduced component.

 The claimed package allows not only to improve its quality due to the emergence of new operational capabilities, which are important in improving the reliability of the structure, long-term storage of contents, easy and safe depressurization of the container with the introduced component, but also to expand the range of packages for liquid, bulk and gaseous substances. The claimed packaging design allows for controlled and controlled mixing of components with each other without removing the lid, and also does not require simultaneous use, because it is possible to repeatedly carry out the opening / closing process of the package, which allows the package to be used for a long time.

Claims

CLAIM  1. A package containing a container for the main component, a container for the introduced component located in the upper part of the container, an opening is made in the container, the container opening closes the valve, the container is connected to the valve with the possibility of displacement relative to each other, a lid made with a detachable connection with the container, on the container or valve, clutch elements are filled, between the inner part of the container and the outer side of the container a channel is made for the release of the prepared mixture, characterized in that about, a rod is installed on the lid with guiding elements and stroke limiters providing a predetermined movement of the rod relative to the lid, a button is installed on the upper end of the rod, the rod is equipped with a working body, the latter is configured to interact with the clutch elements to transmit movement from the button to the container or valve.  2. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is rigidly installed in the container.  3. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is movably mounted in the container.  4. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper part of the container is made in the form of a flexible wall.  5. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the valve is rigidly installed in the tank.  6. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the valve is movably mounted in the container.  7. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the guiding elements are filled with a rectilinear shape. 8. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide elements are curved. 9. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is connected to the lid through flexible elements.  10. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is movably connected to the lid.  11. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is rigidly connected to the lid through destructible jumpers.  12. The packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the working body is rigidly connected to the rod.  13. The packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the working body is movably connected to the rod.  14. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is made in the form of a lever.  15. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is mounted for rotation relative to the lid  16. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is mounted vertically offset relative to the lid  17. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is rigidly connected to the 'stem.  18. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the button is movably connected to the rod.  19. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that a lid is made in the lid.  20. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional stop is installed that interacts with a button or a lid.  21. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional spring element is installed between the container and the valve.  22. Packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide elements are made in the form of a flexible connection.