EP1240083B1 - Bottle made of plastic - Google Patents

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EP1240083B1
EP1240083B1 EP00974436A EP00974436A EP1240083B1 EP 1240083 B1 EP1240083 B1 EP 1240083B1 EP 00974436 A EP00974436 A EP 00974436A EP 00974436 A EP00974436 A EP 00974436A EP 1240083 B1 EP1240083 B1 EP 1240083B1
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Michael Becker
Dietholf Mehl
Patrick Kaminski
Gritli Heitbrink
Frank Römer
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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
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/10—Handles
    • B65D23/102—Gripping means formed in the walls, e.g. roughening, cavities, projections
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/32—Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/40—Details of walls
    • 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
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/02—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material of curved cross-section
    • 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
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/001—Supporting means fixed to the container

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  • the invention relates one made by blowing Plastic bottle of any Art.
  • the invention relates in particular, but not exclusively, to flascher of the type mentioned as a flexible plastic material Container for cleaning and care products.
  • a flexible plastic material Container for cleaning and care products.
  • every point of the bottle can are detected because the sense of touch of the consumer because of the uniform Surface quality of the bottle is no guide for one can convey preferable position.
  • Similar relationships exist with Handle the bottle around it from one storage location to another bring. The bottles can easily slip out of your hand, especially if there are slippery deposits on the surface of the bottle have discontinued.
  • closures e.g. B. Screw-on or push-on caps with which the pouring openings of bottles can be closed.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object with a bottle the type mentioned provide means that affect the sense of touch of the user able to address, so that the user in particular the spatial The position / orientation of the bottle can be felt without touching the geometry of the bottle To pay attention to packaging materials.
  • the invention is particularly concerned with the so-called haptic, the Teaching of the sense of touch.
  • haptic the teaching of the sense of touch.
  • a different plastic material which is in the haptic and preferably also in the color of the remaining part of the surface of the Packaging material differs.
  • the locally limited Area is provided only in the lower or only in the upper part of the wall.
  • the wall at least one area with a rubbery haptics, this suggests to the user to grip the packaging in its lower area.
  • blown bodies can only be used with create a uniform material surface. Only by blowing in the coextrusion process are also strips like others, similar to the packaging built-up material inclusions possible (cf. DE-A-19 610 194). However, in the blowing process non-flat areas made of other materials, e.g. B. from thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) with rubber-like feel, which also on entire circumferential areas are created. Therefore, according to the invention the locally limited area is part of a separate plastic part, which with the rest of the wall is connected.
  • the main body of the Packaging means in particular the bottle body, is at least divided in two.
  • the body consists of the actual one Bottle, which later holds the product and an injection molded one in particular Additional part, which the second part of the outer surface of the Forms packaging.
  • This additional part which is also "separate Plastic part "is called by clamping, screwing, gluing, Welding or the like in particular firmly with the rest of the Packaging connected.
  • the injection molded separate plastic part can be made differently his. It can consist of the material that the different Surface haptics result. But it is also possible that the separate Plastic part is a two-component plastic molded part manufactured by Two-component injection molding is.
  • This co-extruded part has an inner Core material, which for secure connection with the rest of the Serves packaging material, and an outer layer of the material with the desired feel.
  • the core material can partially in the outer layer protrude or with the surface of the outer layer substantially aligned, i.e. be flush or protrude from the outer layer, so that Core material protrudes slightly above the surface, so as to be next to the modified one Haptic to produce further optical effects.
  • the harder plastic material be a polyolefin and the softer plastic material comprises an elastomeric material. It is it is preferred if the harder plastic material is PE, ie polyethylene, or PP, i.e. polypropylene, and the softer plastic material is thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the locally limited area differs from that remaining part of the outer surface of the wall is colored.
  • a different one Coloring can also be done within the separate, two-component existing plastic part can be provided with advantage, if that Core material and the outer layer are colored differently.
  • the separate plastic part can not only by the material and if necessary, the color, but also by the geometric design of the Distinguish the surface from the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall.
  • the at least one locally limited Area a variety of distributed knob-like structures on the has outer surface.
  • the knob-like structures can be of the Fingers of a consumer can be easily felt so that he can look without looking at the Place of the wall can be found where a force is preferably applied should.
  • the knob-like structures can also be designed to be non-slip his. At the same time, they have a visual appeal to the consumer , especially if they are characterized by a suitable coloring or structuring, z. B. roughness, stand out clearly from the background surface. they are therefore suitable to visually individualize the packaging and to the To promote the purchase decision.
  • knob-like structures over the project the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall by a small amount.
  • knob-like structures are larger Hardness than that of the plastic material of the rest of the outer surface the wall.
  • the knob-like structures have a lower hardness than that of the plastic material the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall.
  • the wall is multi-layered with an inner shell area from the Plastic material with the greater hardness and an outer shell area is formed, the knob-like structures from the inner shell region protrude outwards and in the plastic material of the outer shell area are embedded extensively.
  • the packaging means according to the invention can be economically easily produced using the two-component injection molding process mass production.
  • knob-like structures have a lower hardness than that of the plastic material of the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall can also advantageously be provided that the knob-like structures in Sit openings in the wall.
  • the plastic bottle is intended as a container for a liquid shower bath product.
  • the bottle consists essentially of three parts, the blown one Bottle body 5, which has an upper opening 6 ( Figure 7), however is otherwise closed.
  • the bottle also consists of a separate one Plastic part 7 and a closure 8, which is constructed in a manner known per se and pressed onto the opening 6 of the bottle body 5 and by latching connected to it.
  • the three parts Preferably have the bottle body 5, the separate plastic part 7 and the closure 8 a different coloring.
  • the closure 8 consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP). He instructs in known manner on a cover 9, which has a film hinge 13 or other hinge structures is articulated and with the help of a Grip recess 14 can be opened.
  • PP plastic polypropylene
  • the bottle body 5 is colored white consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP).
  • PP plastic polypropylene
  • the separate Plastic part 7 is injection molded using the two-component process.
  • the outer Layer consists of the plastic TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) inner layer, i.e. the core layer, consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP).
  • the outside of the separate plastic part 7 carries a knob-like Structure 4 in the form of individual itself slightly over the surface knobs on the outside. On the outside of the bottom of the separate Plastic part 7 ( Figure 5) no knobs are provided.
  • the core layer of the plastic part 7 extends through the outer layer therethrough.
  • This core layer is significantly harder than the outer layer, and that Areas 15 serve as sliding aids for the container during transport into the Bottling plants. Similar elements can also be found on the outside of this Plastic part 7 can be attached as design elements, the additional can also have technical advantages.
  • the bottom of the separate Plastic part 7 ( Figure 5) has any number of differently shaped Openings, preferably two circular openings 19th
  • connection of the separate plastic part 7 with the bottle body 5 is particularly clearly in Figure 7.
  • the separate plastic part 7 is after completely sliding onto the bottle body 5 from Locking elements 18 of the bottle body 5 held, which with corresponding Locking elements on the rails 16 of the plastic part 7 correspond.
  • FIG. 8 shows one constructed according to the invention
  • Container according to a second embodiment shows that general reference number 1 carries.
  • the container 1 are only its Circumferential wall 2 and bottom wall 3 can be seen.
  • the upper end, not shown of the container 1 can be designed in any way. For example, it can with a pouring opening which can be closed by a closure cap or the like be provided.
  • the peripheral wall 2 can be a cylindrical, rectangular, have oval or other desired configuration.
  • knob-like structures 4 On the peripheral wall 2 of the container 1 there is a plurality near the bottom wall 3 provided by knob-like structures 4, their distribution over the peripheral wall 2 can be regular or interrupted. If desired, you can therefore areas of the peripheral wall 2 are provided without knob-like structures 4 his. It is preferred that the knob-like structures 4 are diametrical opposite points of the peripheral wall 2 are provided, so that opposite points of the peripheral wall 2 by means of the thumb and Fingers of one hand can exert a squeezing force on the container 1, the knob-like structures 4 convey a hint to the user, at which point the squeezing force should preferably be exerted.
  • knob-like structures 4 in the present embodiment of the invention at an area of the peripheral wall 2 near the bottom wall 3 of the container can be provided instead or in addition the peripheral wall 2 can be selected.
  • the knob-like structures 4 can aligned with the surface of the peripheral wall 2 or over the surface protrude small size. They can be round, square, oval or other have a suitable cross-sectional configuration and on the exposed surface be flat, curved, smooth or rough.
  • the knob-like structures 4 exist made of a plastic material with a different hardness than the hardness of the plastic material forming the outer surface of the peripheral wall 2. Depending on the choice of plastic material for the knob-like structures 4 can this consequently a greater or lesser hardness than the surface of the Have peripheral wall 2 forming plastic material.
  • the container is preferably made after two-component injection molding, as is known in principle to the person skilled in the art, one Component the plastic material with the greater hardness and the other Component comprising the plastic material with the lower hardness.
  • plastic material of the first type is a material from Group of polyolefins, especially polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).
  • PE polyethylene
  • PP polypropylene
  • a preferred plastic material of the latter type is a material from the Group of rubber-elastic materials, such as elastomers, in particular thermoplastic elastomers.
  • the procedure is such that in a first Working step the complete peripheral wall 2 from the harder Plastic material is injected, at the same time one of the variety knob-like structures 4 corresponding multiplicity of perforations in the Circumferential wall 2 are provided. In a subsequent step that will be injected softer plastic material into the perforations of the peripheral wall 2, to create the knob-like structures 4. These can be on the inside the peripheral wall 2 like a net by thin connecting webs be connected.
  • the wall thickness of the peripheral wall 2 of the container can extend over the entire length of the Container 1 be substantially uniform. However, it can also be provided be that the wall thickness on a containing the knob-like structures 4 Section of the peripheral wall 2 larger than on the remaining sections of the Container 1 is, whereby the container 1 near z. B. the bottom wall 3 a higher Dimensional stability would be maintained than in the other areas. An opposite too Wall thickness distribution could be beneficial for some applications his.
  • FIG. 2 shows a push-on cap according to a further embodiment of the Invention bearing the general reference number 10.
  • the knob-like structures 4 in the peripheral wall 2 of the push-on cap 10 are provided on diametrically opposite broad sides 12. she thereby give the user an indication of where a finger force is applied should be to deform the broadsides 12. Such a deformation of the Broad sides 12 is z. B. required to snap assembly 11 of the push-on cap 10 out of engagement with complementary rear gripping means on a container (not to bring the cap 10 off the container if desired to remove in order to be able to output its content.
  • the peripheral wall of a screw cap to be formed Improve handling.
  • the knob-like structures could also be on an outer cap, which comprises an inner closure cap, can be provided, to make it easier to remove the outer cap.
  • the wall a mountable on a container or a cap, e.g. B. clip-on board, plaque, plate or the like (not shown) in the aforementioned Formed and provided with knob-like structures.
  • additional equipment also includes a peripheral wall Container or a cap covering bandage (also not shown) a.

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The invention relates to a packaging with a wall. Said packaging wall comprises at least one locally defined region of the external surface of the wall (2), which is made from a plastic of a different hardness from the plastic of the remaining part of the external surface of the wall (2). The above arrangement permits the use of the users sense of touch, so that the user can make out, blind and by touch, in particular the spatial position/orientation of the surface, without having to consider the geometry of the packaging.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine durch Blasen hergestellte Flasche aus Kunststoff einer beliebigen Art.The invention relates one made by blowing Plastic bottle of any Art.

Die Erfindung betrifft insbesondere, jedoch nicht ausschließlich Flascher der genannten Art aus einem nachgiebigen Kunststoffmaterial als Behältnis für Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel. Bei derartigen Anwendungen wird vom Verbraucher häufig gefordert, dass er auf die Flasche von Hand eine Quetschkraft ausüben muss, um den Flaschen inhalt unter Druck zu setzen, so dass eine dosierte Abgabe des Flaschen inhaltes durch eine Ausgießöffnung vorgenommen werden kann. Dabei kann grundsätzlich jede Stelle der Flasche erfasst werden, da der Tastsinn des Verbrauchers wegen der gleichförmigen Oberflächenbeschaffenheit der Flasche keine Orientierungshilfe für eine vorzuziehende Stelle vermitteln kann. Ähnliche Verhältnisse bestehen beim Handhaben der Flasche um diese von einer Ablagestelle zu einer anderen zu bringen. Dabei können die Flaschen leicht aus der Hand rutschen, insbesondere wenn sich auf der Oberfläche rutschige Ablagerungen des Flaschen inhalts abgesetzt haben. Analoge Verhältnisse bestehen bei Verschlüssen, z. B. Schraub- oder Aufsteckkappen, mit denen die Ausgießöffnungen von Flaschen verschlossen werden können. Des weiteren besteht ein Bedarf nach individualisierender visueller Gestaltungsmöglichkeit der Flaschen ohne dass hierdurch deren wirtschaftliche Fertigung in Frage gestellt wird.The invention relates in particular, but not exclusively, to flascher of the type mentioned as a flexible plastic material Container for cleaning and care products. In such applications Often requested by the consumer that he hand on the bottle Squeeze force to put pressure on the bottle contents, so that a dosed delivery of the bottle contents through a pouring opening can be made. Basically, every point of the bottle can are detected because the sense of touch of the consumer because of the uniform Surface quality of the bottle is no guide for one can convey preferable position. Similar relationships exist with Handle the bottle around it from one storage location to another bring. The bottles can easily slip out of your hand, especially if there are slippery deposits on the surface of the bottle have discontinued. Similar conditions exist for closures, e.g. B. Screw-on or push-on caps with which the pouring openings of bottles can be closed. There is also a need for individualizing visual design options for the bottles without thereby jeopardizing their economical production.

Außerdem ist es häufig nützlich, wenn man die räumliche Lage oder Orientierung des Verpackungsmittels nur durch den Tatsinn alleine feststellen kann. Diese Möglichkeit ist beispielsweise bei Flaschen für Shampoo oder Duschbad von Vorteil, wenn der Benutzer wegen des Schaumes in seinem Gesicht die Augen geschlossen hat und dennoch feststellen will, wo die, Öffnung bzw. der Verschluss des Behältnisses angeordnet ist und ob sich die Flasche aufrecht oder in umgekehrter Lage in seiner Hand befindet.It is also often useful if you consider the spatial location or orientation of the packaging material can only be determined by the facts alone. This One possibility is for bottles for shampoo or shower bath from Advantage if the user's eyes because of the foam in his face has closed and still wants to determine where the, opening or the Closure of the container is arranged and whether the bottle is upright or upside down in his hand.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, bei einer Flasche der eingangs genannten Art Mittel vorzusehen, die den Tastsinn des Benutzers anzusprechen vermögen, so dass der Benutzer insbesondere die räumliche Lage/Orientierung der Flasche blind ertasten kann, ohne auf die Geometrie des Verpackungsmittels achten zu müssen.The invention is therefore based on the object with a bottle the type mentioned provide means that affect the sense of touch of the user able to address, so that the user in particular the spatial The position / orientation of the bottle can be felt without touching the geometry of the bottle To pay attention to packaging materials.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1.

Die Erfindung beschäftigt sich insbesondere mit der sogenannten Haptik, der Lehre vom Tastsinn. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Oberfläche des Verpackungsmittels in Teilbereichen, auch durchgehend auf dem Umfang, mit einem unterschiedlichen Kunststoffmaterial versehen, der sich in der Haptik und vorzugsweise auch in der Farbe vom übrigen Teil der Oberfläche des Verpackungsmittels unterscheidet.The invention is particularly concerned with the so-called haptic, the Teaching of the sense of touch. According to the surface of the Packaging material in some areas, also continuously on the circumference a different plastic material, which is in the haptic and preferably also in the color of the remaining part of the surface of the Packaging material differs.

Zum besonders einfachen und bequemen Ertasten der räumlichen Lage und Orientierung des Verpackungsmittels ist es von Vorteil, wenn der lokal begrenzte Bereich nur im unteren oder nur im oberen Teil der Wandung vorgesehen ist.For particularly simple and convenient palpation of the spatial location and Orientation of the packaging material is advantageous if the locally limited Area is provided only in the lower or only in the upper part of the wall.

Wenn im unteren Teil der Wandung mindestens ein Bereich mit einer gummiartigen Haptik vorgesehen ist, legt dies dem Benutzer nahe, das Verpackungsmittel in seinem unteren Bereich zu greifen.If in the lower part the wall at least one area with a rubbery haptics, this suggests to the user to grip the packaging in its lower area.

Weiterhin wird vorgeschlagen, dass die äußere Oberfläche des lokal begrenzten Bereichs mit dem übrigen Teil der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung im wesentlichen fluchtet. Diese Ausgestaltung bietet Vorteile hinsichtlich der Ästhetik und auch der Handhabung.It is also proposed that the outer surface of the locally limited Area with the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall substantially flees. This design offers advantages in terms of aesthetics and also handling.

Nach dem heutigen Stand der Technik lassen sich geblasene Körper nur mit einer einheitlichen Materialoberfläche herstellen. Nur durch Blasen im Koextrusionsverfahren sind auch streifenartig andere, ähnlich dem Verpackungsmittel aufgebaute Materialeinschlüsse möglich (vgl. DE-A-19 610 194). Im Blasverfahren lassen sich jedoch nicht flächig angelegte Bereiche, die aus anderen Materialien bestehen, z. B. aus thermoplastischen Elastomeren (TPE) mit gummiartiger Haptik, die auch auf kompletten Umfangsbereichen angelegt sind, realisieren. Daher ist gemäß der Erfindung der lokal begrenzte Bereich Teil eines separaten Kunststoffteiles, welches mit dem übrigen Teil der Wandung verbunden ist. Der Hauptkörper des Verpackungsmittels, insbesondere der Flaschenkörper, ist also mindestens zweigeteilt. Der Körper besteht aus der eigentlichen Flasche, welche später das Produkt aufnimmt und einem insbesondere spritzgegossenen Zusatzteil, welches den zweiten Teil der äußeren Oberfläche des Verpackungsmittels bildet. Dieses Zusatzteil, welches hier auch "separates Kunststoffteil" genannt wird, wird durch Klemmen, Schrauben, Kleben, Schweißen oder dergleichen insbesondere fest mit dem übrigen Teil des Verpackungsmittels verbunden.According to the current state of the art, blown bodies can only be used with create a uniform material surface. Only by blowing in the coextrusion process are also strips like others, similar to the packaging built-up material inclusions possible (cf. DE-A-19 610 194). However, in the blowing process non-flat areas made of other materials, e.g. B. from thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) with rubber-like feel, which also on entire circumferential areas are created. Therefore, according to the invention the locally limited area is part of a separate plastic part, which with the rest of the wall is connected. The main body of the Packaging means, in particular the bottle body, is at least divided in two. The body consists of the actual one Bottle, which later holds the product and an injection molded one in particular Additional part, which the second part of the outer surface of the Forms packaging. This additional part, which is also "separate Plastic part "is called by clamping, screwing, gluing, Welding or the like in particular firmly with the rest of the Packaging connected.

Das spritzgegossene separate Kunststoffteil kann unterschiedlich hergestellt sein. Es kann aus dem Material bestehen, welches die unterschiedliche Oberflächen-Haptik ergibt. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass das separate Kunststoffteil ein Zweikomponenten-Kunststoffformteil, hergestellt durch Zweikomponenten-Spritzgießen, ist. Dieses koextrudierte Teil weist ein inneres Kernmaterial auf, welches zur sicheren Verbindung mit dem übrigen Teil des Verpackungsmittels dient, und eine Außenschicht aus dem Material mit der gewünschten Haptik. Dabei kann das Kernmaterial partiell in die äußere Schicht hineinragen oder mit der Oberfläche der äußeren Schicht im wesentlichen fluchten, also bündig sein oder aus der Außenschicht herausragen, so dass das Kernmaterial etwas über die Oberfläche vorsteht, um so neben der veränderten Haptik weitere optische Effekte zu erzeugen.The injection molded separate plastic part can be made differently his. It can consist of the material that the different Surface haptics result. But it is also possible that the separate Plastic part is a two-component plastic molded part manufactured by Two-component injection molding is. This co-extruded part has an inner Core material, which for secure connection with the rest of the Serves packaging material, and an outer layer of the material with the desired feel. The core material can partially in the outer layer protrude or with the surface of the outer layer substantially aligned, i.e. be flush or protrude from the outer layer, so that Core material protrudes slightly above the surface, so as to be next to the modified one Haptic to produce further optical effects.

Weiterhin wird vorgeschlagen, dass das härtere Kunststoffmaterial ein Polyolefin und das weichere Kunststoffmaterial ein elastomeres Material umfasst. Dabei ist es bevorzugt, wenn das härtere Kunststoffmaterial PE, also Polyethylen, oder PP, also Polypropylen, und das weichere Kunststoffmaterial ein thermoplastisches Elastomer ist.It is also proposed that the harder plastic material be a polyolefin and the softer plastic material comprises an elastomeric material. It is it is preferred if the harder plastic material is PE, ie polyethylene, or PP, i.e. polypropylene, and the softer plastic material is thermoplastic elastomer.

Weiterhin ist es von Vorteil, wenn der lokal begrenzte Bereich anders als der übrige Teil der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung gefärbt ist. Eine unterschiedliche Färbung kann auch innerhalb des separaten, aus zwei Komponenten bestehenden Kunststoffteiles mit Vorteil vorgesehen sein, wenn nämlich das Kernmaterial und die Außenschicht unterschiedlich eingefärbt sind.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the locally limited area differs from that remaining part of the outer surface of the wall is colored. A different one Coloring can also be done within the separate, two-component existing plastic part can be provided with advantage, if that Core material and the outer layer are colored differently.

Weiterhin kann sich das separate Kunststoffteil nicht nur durch das Material und gegebenenfalls die Farbe, sondern auch durch die geometrische Gestaltung der Oberfläche von dem übrigen Teil der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung unterscheiden. Dazu wird vorgeschlagen, dass der mindestens eine lokal begrenzte Bereich eine Vielzahl von verteilt angeordneten noppenartigen Strukturen an der äußeren Oberfläche aufweist. Die noppenartigen Strukturen können von den Fingern eines Verbrauchers leicht ertastet werden, so dass er ohne Hinsehen die Stelle der Wandung finden kann, an der eine Kraft bevorzugt angelegt werden sollte. Die noppenartigen Strukturen können darüber hinaus rutschfest ausgebildet sein. Sie üben gleichzeitig einen optischen Reiz auf den Verbraucher aus, insbesondere wenn sie sich durch eine geeignete Farbgebung oder Strukturierung, z. B. Rauheit, von der Hintergrundfläche deutlich abheben. Sie sind daher geeignet, das Verpackungsmittel visuell zu individualisieren und auf die Kaufentscheidung fördernd einzuwirken.Furthermore, the separate plastic part can not only by the material and if necessary, the color, but also by the geometric design of the Distinguish the surface from the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall. It is proposed that the at least one locally limited Area a variety of distributed knob-like structures on the has outer surface. The knob-like structures can be of the Fingers of a consumer can be easily felt so that he can look without looking at the Place of the wall can be found where a force is preferably applied should. The knob-like structures can also be designed to be non-slip his. At the same time, they have a visual appeal to the consumer , especially if they are characterized by a suitable coloring or structuring, z. B. roughness, stand out clearly from the background surface. they are therefore suitable to visually individualize the packaging and to the To promote the purchase decision.

Vorgeschlagen wird weiterhin, dass die noppenartigen Strukturen über den übrigen Teil der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung um ein geringes Maß vorstehen.It is also proposed that the knob-like structures over the project the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall by a small amount.

Von Vorteil ist es außerdem, wenn die noppenartigen Strukturen eine größere Härte als die des Kunststoffmaterials des übrigen Teils der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung haben. Besonders bevorzugt ist es jedoch, wenn die noppenartigen Strukturen eine geringere Härte als die des Kunststoffmaterials des übrigen Teils der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung haben.It is also advantageous if the knob-like structures are larger Hardness than that of the plastic material of the rest of the outer surface the wall. However, it is particularly preferred if the knob-like structures have a lower hardness than that of the plastic material the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall.

In einer speziellen vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung wird außerdem vorgeschlagen, dass die Wandung mehrschalig mit einem inneren Schalenbereich aus dem Kunststoffmaterial mit der größeren Härte und einem äußeren Schalenbereich ausgebildet ist, wobei die noppenartigen Strukturen vom inneren Schalenbereich nach außen abstehen und in dem Kunststoffmaterial des äußeren Schalenbereichs umfänglich eingebettet sind. Die Verpackungsmittel nach der Erfindung lassen sich in wirtschaftlicher Weise problemlos nach dem Zweikomponenten-Spritzgießverfahren in Großserie herstellen.In a special advantageous embodiment, it is also proposed that that the wall is multi-layered with an inner shell area from the Plastic material with the greater hardness and an outer shell area is formed, the knob-like structures from the inner shell region protrude outwards and in the plastic material of the outer shell area are embedded extensively. The packaging means according to the invention can be economically easily produced using the two-component injection molding process mass production.

Sofern die noppenartigen Strukturen eine geringere Härte als die des Kunststoffmaterials des übrigen Teils der äußeren Oberfläche der Wandung haben, kann weiterhin mit Vorteil vorgesehen sein, dass die noppenartigen Strukturen in Öffnungen in der Wandung einsitzen.If the knob-like structures have a lower hardness than that of the plastic material of the remaining part of the outer surface of the wall can can also advantageously be provided that the knob-like structures in Sit openings in the wall.

Im folgenden werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung anhand von Zeichnungen näher beschrieben. Es zeigen

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einen Längsschnitt durch eine Flasche nach einem ersten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispiel, geschnitten entlang der Linie I-I in Figur 6,
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Figure 1
6 shows a longitudinal section through a bottle according to a first exemplary embodiment according to the invention, cut along line II in FIG. 6,
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2 shows a view of the bottle according to FIG. 1 from the front,
Figure 3
2 shows a view of the bottle according to FIGS. 1 and 2 from one side,
Figure 4
2 shows a side view of the bottle according to FIGS. 1 to 3 from the other side,
Figure 5
2 shows a view of the bottle according to FIGS. 1 to 4 from below,
Figure 6
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Figure 8
a partial view of a container according to the invention from the front according to a second embodiment of the invention and
Figure 9
a perspective view of a push-on cap according to a third embodiment of the invention.

In allen Zeichnungen haben gleiche Bezugszeichen die gleiche Bedeutung und werden daher gegebenenfalls nur einmal erläutert.In all drawings, the same reference numerals have the same meaning and may therefore only be explained once.

Obschon die Erfindung nachfolgend anhand von konkreten Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben wird, versteht es sich, dass die Erfindung hierauf nicht beschränkt ist, sondern immer dann vorteilhaft angewendet werden kann. wenn eine Verpackung gleich welcher Art hinsichtlich ihres Tastsinnes und gegebenenfalls auch ihrer visuellen Erscheinungsform verbessert werden soll.Although the invention is based on specific exemplary embodiments It is understood that the invention is not described thereon is limited, but can always be used advantageously. if packaging of any kind with regard to its sense of touch and, if applicable their visual appearance should also be improved.

Zunächst wird das erste Ausführungsbeispiel im einzelnen erläutert, welches in den Figuren 1 bis 7 dargestellt ist.First, the first embodiment is explained in detail, which in Figures 1 to 7 is shown.

Die Kunststoffflasche ist als Behälter für ein flüssiges Duschbad-Produkt vorgesehen. Die Flasche besteht im wesentlichen aus drei Teilen, dem geblasenen Flaschenkörper 5, welcher eine obere Öffnung 6 (Figur 7) aufweist, aber ansonsten geschlossen ist. Die Flasche besteht ferner aus einem separaten Kunststoffteil 7 und einem Verschluss 8, der in an sich bekannter Weise aufgebaut und auf der Öffnung 6 des Flaschenkörpers 5 aufgedrückt und durch Einrasten damit verbunden wird. Vorzugsweise haben die drei Teile, der Flaschenkörper 5, das separate Kunststoffteil 7 und der Verschluss 8 eine unterschiedliche Färbung.The plastic bottle is intended as a container for a liquid shower bath product. The bottle consists essentially of three parts, the blown one Bottle body 5, which has an upper opening 6 (Figure 7), however is otherwise closed. The bottle also consists of a separate one Plastic part 7 and a closure 8, which is constructed in a manner known per se and pressed onto the opening 6 of the bottle body 5 and by latching connected to it. Preferably the three parts have the bottle body 5, the separate plastic part 7 and the closure 8 a different coloring.

Der Verschluss 8 besteht aus dem Kunststoff Polypropylen (PP). Er weist in an sich bekannter Weise einen Verschlussdeckel 9 auf, der über ein Filmscharnier 13 oder andere Scharnierkonstruktionen angelenkt ist und mit Hilfe einer Griffmulde 14 geöffnet werden kann.The closure 8 consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP). He instructs in known manner on a cover 9, which has a film hinge 13 or other hinge structures is articulated and with the help of a Grip recess 14 can be opened.

Der im Gegensatz zum blauen Verschluss 8 weiss eingefärbte Flaschenkörper 5 besteht aus dem Kunststoff Polypropylen (PP). Auf die Unterseite des Flaschenkörpers 5 ist das gelb eingefärbte separate Kunststoffteil 7 aufgesetzt und eingerastet, wie besonders deutlich aus Figur 7 hervorgeht. Das separate Kunststoffteil 7 ist im Zwei-Komponenten-Verfahren spritzgegossen. Die äußere Schicht besteht aus dem Kunststoff TPE (thermoplastisches Elastomer), die innere Schicht, also die Kernschicht, besteht aus dem Kunststoff Polypropylen (PP). Die Außenseite des separaten Kunststoffteiles 7 trägt eine noppenartige Struktur 4 in Form von einzelnen sich geringfügig über die Oberfläche nach außen hin erstreckenden Noppen. An der Außenseite des Bodens des separaten Kunststoffteiles 7 (Figur 5) sind keine Noppen vorgesehen. An vier Bereichen 15 erstreckt sich die Kernschicht des Kunststoffteiles 7 durch die Außenschicht hindurch. Diese Kernschicht ist deutlich härter als die Außenschicht, und die Bereiche 15 dienen als Gleithilfen für den Behälter beim Transport in den Abfüllanlagen. Ähnliche Elemente können auch auf der Außenseite dieses Kunststoffteiles 7 als gestalterische Elemente angebracht sein, die zusätzlich auch technische Vorteile haben können. Der Boden des separaten Kunststoffteiles 7 (Figur 5) hat eine beliebige Anzahl unterschiedlich geformter Öffnungen, vorzugsweise zwei kreisförmige Öffnungen 19.In contrast to the blue closure 8, the bottle body 5 is colored white consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP). On the bottom of the bottle body 5 the yellow colored separate plastic part 7 is put on and locked in place, as can be seen particularly clearly from FIG. 7. The separate Plastic part 7 is injection molded using the two-component process. The outer Layer consists of the plastic TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) inner layer, i.e. the core layer, consists of the plastic polypropylene (PP). The outside of the separate plastic part 7 carries a knob-like Structure 4 in the form of individual itself slightly over the surface knobs on the outside. On the outside of the bottom of the separate Plastic part 7 (Figure 5) no knobs are provided. In four areas 15 the core layer of the plastic part 7 extends through the outer layer therethrough. This core layer is significantly harder than the outer layer, and that Areas 15 serve as sliding aids for the container during transport into the Bottling plants. Similar elements can also be found on the outside of this Plastic part 7 can be attached as design elements, the additional can also have technical advantages. The bottom of the separate Plastic part 7 (Figure 5) has any number of differently shaped Openings, preferably two circular openings 19th

Die Verbindung des separaten Kunststoffteiles 7 mit dem Flaschenkörper 5 wird besonders deutlich in Figur 7. Vier innerhalb des Kunststoffteiles 7 und in Längsrichtung verlaufende Kunststoffschienen 16 greifen in entsprechende Hinterschneidungen des Flaschenkörpers 5 ein. Das separate Kunststoffteil 7 wird nach dem vollständigen Aufschieben auf den Flaschenkörper 5 von Rastelementen 18 des Flaschenkörpers 5 gehalten, welche mit entsprechenden Rastelementen an den Schienen 16 des Kunststoffteiles 7 korrespondieren.The connection of the separate plastic part 7 with the bottle body 5 is particularly clearly in Figure 7. Four within the plastic part 7 and in the longitudinal direction extending plastic rails 16 engage in corresponding undercuts of the bottle body 5 a. The separate plastic part 7 is after completely sliding onto the bottle body 5 from Locking elements 18 of the bottle body 5 held, which with corresponding Locking elements on the rails 16 of the plastic part 7 correspond.

Nachfolgend wird auf Figur 8 Bezug genommen, die einen erfindungsgemäß aufgebauten Behälter gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt, der das allgemeine Bezugszeichen 1 trägt. Vom Behälter 1 sind lediglich dessen Umfangswand 2 und Bodenwand 3 zu sehen. Das nicht gezeigte, obere Ende des Behälters 1 kann in beliebiger Weise ausgestaltet sein. Z. B. kann es mit einer durch eine Verschlusskappe verschließbaren Ausgießöffnung oder dgl. versehen sein. Die Umfangswand 2 kann eine zylindrische, rechteckförmige, ovale oder andere gewünschte Konfiguration haben.In the following, reference is made to FIG. 8, which shows one constructed according to the invention Container according to a second embodiment shows that general reference number 1 carries. Of the container 1 are only its Circumferential wall 2 and bottom wall 3 can be seen. The upper end, not shown of the container 1 can be designed in any way. For example, it can with a pouring opening which can be closed by a closure cap or the like be provided. The peripheral wall 2 can be a cylindrical, rectangular, have oval or other desired configuration.

An der Umfangswand 2 des Behälters 1 ist nahe der Bodenwand 3 eine Vielzahl von noppenartigen Strukturen 4 vorgesehen, deren Verteilung über die Umfangswand 2 regelmässig oder unterbrochen sein kann. Wenn erwünscht, können daher Bereiche der Umfangswand 2 ohne noppenartige Strukturen 4 vorgesehen sein. Es wird bevorzugt, dass die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 an diametral gegenüberliegenden Stellen der Umfangswand 2 vorgesehen sind, so dass von gegenüberliegenden Stellen der Umfangswand 2 aus mittels des Daumens und Fingers einer Hand eine Quetschkraft auf den Behälter 1 ausgeübt werden kann, wobei die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 einen Hinweis an den Benutzer vermitteln, an welcher Stelle die Quetschkraft bevorzugt ausgeübt werden sollte. Obwohl die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 bei der vorliegenden Ausführungsform der Erfindung an einem Bereich der Umfangswand 2 nahe der Bodenwand 3 des Behälters vorgesehen sind, können anstelle davon oder zusätzlich auch andere Bereiche der Umfangswand 2 ausgewählt werden. Die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 können mit der Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 fluchten oder über die Oberfläche um ein geringes Maß vorragen. Sie können eine runde, eckige, ovale oder andere geeignete Querschnittskonfiguration haben und an der frei liegenden Oberfläche plan, gewölbt, glatt oder rauh sein.On the peripheral wall 2 of the container 1 there is a plurality near the bottom wall 3 provided by knob-like structures 4, their distribution over the peripheral wall 2 can be regular or interrupted. If desired, you can therefore areas of the peripheral wall 2 are provided without knob-like structures 4 his. It is preferred that the knob-like structures 4 are diametrical opposite points of the peripheral wall 2 are provided, so that opposite points of the peripheral wall 2 by means of the thumb and Fingers of one hand can exert a squeezing force on the container 1, the knob-like structures 4 convey a hint to the user, at which point the squeezing force should preferably be exerted. Although the knob-like structures 4 in the present embodiment of the invention at an area of the peripheral wall 2 near the bottom wall 3 of the container other areas can be provided instead or in addition the peripheral wall 2 can be selected. The knob-like structures 4 can aligned with the surface of the peripheral wall 2 or over the surface protrude small size. They can be round, square, oval or other have a suitable cross-sectional configuration and on the exposed surface be flat, curved, smooth or rough.

Die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 bestehen im Gegensatz zum vorherigen Ausführungsbeispiel aus einem Kunststoffmaterial mit anderer Härte als die Härte des die äußere Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 bildenden Kunststoffmaterials. Je nach Wahl des Kunststoffmaterials für die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 können diese demzufolge eine grössere oder geringere Härte als das die Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 bildende Kunststoffmaterial haben.In contrast to the previous exemplary embodiment, the knob-like structures 4 exist made of a plastic material with a different hardness than the hardness of the plastic material forming the outer surface of the peripheral wall 2. Depending on the choice of plastic material for the knob-like structures 4 can this consequently a greater or lesser hardness than the surface of the Have peripheral wall 2 forming plastic material.

Der Behälter wird vorzugsweise nach dem Zweikomponenten-Spritzgiessen hergestellt, wie es dem Fachmann grundsätzlich bekannt ist, wobei eine Komponente das Kunststoffmaterial mit der größeren Härte und die andere Komponente das Kunststoffmaterial mit der geringeren Härte umfasst. Ein bevorzugtes Kunststoffmaterial der erstgenannten Art ist ein Material aus der Gruppe der Polyolefine, insbesondere Polyethylen (PE) oder Polypropylen (PP). Ein bevorzugtes Kunststoffmaterial der letztgenannten Art ist ein Material aus der Gruppe der gummielastischen Materialien, wie Elastomere, insbesondere thermoplastische Elastomere.The container is preferably made after two-component injection molding, as is known in principle to the person skilled in the art, one Component the plastic material with the greater hardness and the other Component comprising the plastic material with the lower hardness. On preferred plastic material of the first type is a material from Group of polyolefins, especially polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). A preferred plastic material of the latter type is a material from the Group of rubber-elastic materials, such as elastomers, in particular thermoplastic elastomers.

Beim Zweikomponenten-Spritzgiessen eines Behälters mit den noppenartigen Strukturen 4, wenn diese eine größere Härte als die des Kunststoffmaterials an der äußeren Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 haben sollen, wird vorzugsweise so vorgegangen, dass in einem ersten Schritt eine Innenschale der Behälterumfangswand 2 aus dem härteren Kunststoffmaterial zusammen mit den davon nach außen abstehenden noppenartigen Strukturen 4 gespritzt wird. Auf die vorhandene Innenschale wird anschließend eine die äußere Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 bildende Außenschale aus dem weicheren Kunststoffmaterial gespritzt, wodurch die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 in dem weicheren Kunststoffmaterial der Außenschale eingebettet werden.When two-component injection molding a container with the nub-like Structures 4, if this has a greater hardness than that of the plastic material should have the outer surface of the peripheral wall 2 is preferably so proceeded that in a first step an inner shell of the peripheral wall of the container 2 from the harder plastic material together with those of it outwardly projecting knob-like structures 4 is injected. On the existing inner shell is then the outer surface of the Peripheral wall 2 forming outer shell made of the softer plastic material injected, whereby the knob-like structures 4 in the softer plastic material the outer shell are embedded.

Wenn es erwünscht ist, dass die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 eine geringere Härte als die des Kunststoffmaterials an der äußeren Oberfläche der Umfangswand 2 haben sollen, wird so vorgegangen, dass in einem ersten Arbeitsschritt die vollständige Umfangswand 2 aus dem härteren Kunststoffmaterial gespritzt wird, wobei gleichzeitig eine der Vielzahl an noppenartigen Strukturen 4 entsprechende Vielzahl an Perforationen in der Umfangswand 2 vorgesehen werden. In einem nachfolgenden Schritt wird das weichere Kunststoffmaterial in die Perforationen der Umfangswand 2 gespritzt, um die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 zu schaffen. Diese können an der Innenseite der Umfangswand 2 durch dünne Verbindungsstege netzartig miteinander verbunden sein.If it is desired that the knob-like structures 4 have a smaller one Hardness than that of the plastic material on the outer surface of the Should have circumferential wall 2, the procedure is such that in a first Working step the complete peripheral wall 2 from the harder Plastic material is injected, at the same time one of the variety knob-like structures 4 corresponding multiplicity of perforations in the Circumferential wall 2 are provided. In a subsequent step that will be injected softer plastic material into the perforations of the peripheral wall 2, to create the knob-like structures 4. These can be on the inside the peripheral wall 2 like a net by thin connecting webs be connected.

Die Wanddicke der Behälterumfangswand 2 kann über die gesamte Länge des Behälters 1 im wesentlichen gleichförmig sein. Es kann jedoch auch vorgesehen werden, dass die Wanddicke an einem die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 enthaltenden Abschnitt der Umfangswand 2 größer als an den restlichen Abschnitten des Behälters 1 ist, wodurch der Behälter 1 nahe z. B. der Bodenwand 3 eine höhere Formstabilität erhalten würde als an den übrigen Bereichen. Auch eine umgekehrte Wanddickenverteilung könnte für manche Anwendungsfälle vorteilhaft sein.The wall thickness of the peripheral wall 2 of the container can extend over the entire length of the Container 1 be substantially uniform. However, it can also be provided be that the wall thickness on a containing the knob-like structures 4 Section of the peripheral wall 2 larger than on the remaining sections of the Container 1 is, whereby the container 1 near z. B. the bottom wall 3 a higher Dimensional stability would be maintained than in the other areas. An opposite too Wall thickness distribution could be beneficial for some applications his.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Aufsteckkappe gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung, die das allgemeine Bezugszeichen 10 trägt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind die noppenartigen Strukturen 4 in der Umfangswand 2 der Aufsteckkappe 10 an diametral gegenüberliegenden Breitseiten 12 vorgesehen. Sie geben dadurch dem Benutzer einen Hinweis, wo eine Fingerkraft angelegt werden sollte, um die Breitseiten 12 zu verformen. Eine derartige Verformung der Breitseiten 12 ist z. B. erforderlich, um Rastmontagemittel 11 der Aufsteckkappe 10 außer Eingriff mit komplementären Hintergreifmitteln an einem Behälter (nicht gezeigt) zu bringen, wenn es erwünscht ist, die Aufsteckkappe 10 vom Behälter zu entfemen, um dessen Inhalt ausgeben zu können. In analoger Weise könnte die Umfangswand einer Schraubverschlusskappe ausgebildet sein, um deren Handhabung zu verbessern. Die noppenartigen Strukturen könnten auch an einer Außenkappe, die eine innere Verschlusskappe umfasst, vorgesehen sein, um das Abnehmen der Außenkappe zu erleichtern.FIG. 2 shows a push-on cap according to a further embodiment of the Invention bearing the general reference number 10. In this embodiment are the knob-like structures 4 in the peripheral wall 2 of the push-on cap 10 are provided on diametrically opposite broad sides 12. she thereby give the user an indication of where a finger force is applied should be to deform the broadsides 12. Such a deformation of the Broad sides 12 is z. B. required to snap assembly 11 of the push-on cap 10 out of engagement with complementary rear gripping means on a container (not to bring the cap 10 off the container if desired to remove in order to be able to output its content. In an analogous way the peripheral wall of a screw cap to be formed Improve handling. The knob-like structures could also be on an outer cap, which comprises an inner closure cap, can be provided, to make it easier to remove the outer cap.

Schließlich kann es erwünscht sein, die Erfindung bei Zusatzausrüstungen für Verpackungsmittel der vorgenannten Art vorzusehen. Z. B. könnte die Wandung einer an einem Behälter oder einer Verschlusskappe montierbaren, z. B. anklemmbaren Tafel, Plakette, Platte oder dgl. (nicht gezeigt) in der vorerwähnten Weise ausgebildet und mit noppenartigen Strukturen versehen sein. Der Begriff "Zusatzausrüstung" schließt ferner eine eine Umfangswand eines Behälters oder einer Verschlusskappe umfassende Bandage (ebenfalls nicht gezeigt) ein. Finally, it may be desirable to apply the invention to additional equipment for To provide packaging of the aforementioned type. For example, the wall a mountable on a container or a cap, e.g. B. clip-on board, plaque, plate or the like (not shown) in the aforementioned Formed and provided with knob-like structures. The term "additional equipment" also includes a peripheral wall Container or a cap covering bandage (also not shown) a.

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Claims (13)

  1. Synthetic material bottle (1) which comprises a blow-moulded bottle body (5) and at least one locally limited region of the outer surface thereof with a synthetic material which is softer relative to the synthetic material of the bottle body (5), characterised in that the locally limited region is formed by an injection-moulded synthetic material part (7), which is separate from the bottle body (5) and which is mounted thereon, of a thermoplastic elastomer with a rubbery tactility.
  2. Synthetic material bottle according to claim 1, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) has a different length dimension at opposite side regions of the synthetic material bottle (1).
  3. Synthetic material bottle according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) is provided only in the lower or only in the upper part of the synthetic material bottle (1).
  4. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) is placed on the underside of the bottle body (5).
  5. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the separate synthetic material part (7) is a two-component synthetic material moulded part produced in the two-component injection moulding method.
  6. Synthetic material bottle according to claim 5, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) is formed to be multi-skinned with an inner core layer of a synthetic material with a greater hardness and an outer layer, which is softer relative thereto, of the thermoplastic elastomer with rubbery tactility.
  7. Synthetic material bottle according to one of claims 5 and 6, characterised in that the inner layer extends regionally (15) through the outer layer particularly in the base region of the bottle body (5).
  8. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that synthetic material rails (16) extending in longitudinal direction within the synthetic material part (7) engage in corresponding undercuts of the bottle body (5).
  9. Synthetic material bottle according to claim 8, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) comprises detent elements which are disposed in engagement with detent elements (18) of the bottle body (5) and which are formed at the synthetic material rails (16).
  10. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the respective harder synthetic material is a polyolefin, particularly polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).
  11. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer surface of the synthetic material part (7) is substantially aligned with the remaining part of the outer surface of the synthetic material bottle (1).
  12. Synthetic material bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the synthetic material part (7) has a nub-like structure (4) at the outer surface.
  13. Synthetic material bottle according to claim 12, characterised in that the nub-like structure (4) protrudes beyond the outer surface of the bottle body (5) by a small amount.
EP00974436A 1999-11-30 2000-10-21 Bottle made of plastic Expired - Lifetime EP1240083B1 (en)

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