EP1465811B1 - Verschlusselementeband - Google Patents
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- EP1465811B1 EP1465811B1 EP02785214A EP02785214A EP1465811B1 EP 1465811 B1 EP1465811 B1 EP 1465811B1 EP 02785214 A EP02785214 A EP 02785214A EP 02785214 A EP02785214 A EP 02785214A EP 1465811 B1 EP1465811 B1 EP 1465811B1
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- closure element
- clamping
- clamping groove
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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
- B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
- B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
- B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
- B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like
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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
- B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
- B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
- B65D33/1616—Elements constricting the neck of the bag
- B65D33/1641—Staples, clips or clamps made of metal
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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
- B65D69/00—Articles joined together for convenience of storage or transport without the use of packaging elements
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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
- B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
- B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
- B65D77/16—Container closures formed after filling by collapsing and twisting mouth portion
- B65D77/18—Container closures formed after filling by collapsing and twisting mouth portion and securing by a deformable clip or binder
Definitions
- the invention relates to a closure element band with several lined up closure elements for closing Tube packaging.
- Tubular packaging is used to package spreadable foods, such as For example, butter, sausage, etc. or for packaging viscous chemical products, such as silicones, adhesives, explosives, etc. used.
- closure elements are often closing clips Used metal, the first piece of a packaging device strung together be supplied as a closure element tape.
- the Packaging device becomes a closure element of the Closing element band separated and the closing of the Packing device supplied.
- the metal closure element bent around a hose end in a U-shape, and thus forms a clip closing the tube end.
- the object of the invention is therefore to provide a closure element tape to provide improved closure elements.
- the closure element band according to the invention is integrally formed and has a plurality of materially interconnected in the longitudinal direction On closure elements.
- Each closure element has a plurality of each other different sections on.
- Each closure element has a Clamping finger portion with a clamping finger and a Klemmnutabêt with a clamping groove. Furthermore, there is always one between two closure elements Separation zone for separating the closure element of the Closure element tape provided.
- the clamping finger is to form a closed closure element ring in the longitudinal direction in the clamping groove inserted.
- the clamping finger and the clamping groove have locking elements, the allow a closing of the closure element ring and pulling out the Block the clamping finger from the clamping groove.
- Each closure element thus has at its ends a clamping finger and a clamping groove, which for Closing a tubular packaging end are plugged together and in this way a closed and cohesive Form closure element ring.
- Closure element in a closure device slides the clamping finger in Longitudinal into the clamping groove, so that a closed Closing element ring is formed.
- the locking elements in the clamping groove and on The clamping fingers ensure a positive locking of the clamping finger in the clamping groove, which acts blocking at least in the direction of pull.
- the described design measures it is possible as Material for the closure element band to use any material, the has sufficient tensile strength.
- the material used must have no significant bending stiffness more so that on the Use of metal can be omitted if necessary.
- the choice of material for the Closure element tape is therefore no longer limited to rigid materials, such as metal. It can be used materials that have sufficient tensile strength, but possibly only low bending stiffness have, as u.a. applies to a variety of plastics. at Using metal, the closure elements may have a smaller size Cross-section, since they no longer have to apply flexural rigidity.
- the constructive measures according to the invention materials for the closure element band can be selected, the z. B. food hygiene are completely harmless.
- the closure element band can due to its Training as a coherent band possibly in conventional Packaging devices in which metal fastener tapes are used were used, making minor structural changes.
- the closure element band material can with regard to its Material properties in terms of its corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, Flavor neutrality etc. can be selected.
- a corresponding plastic Preferably, as Closing element band material selected a corresponding plastic.
- the Klemmnuteingang at a longitudinal end of the clamping groove a guide ramp for inserting the clamping finger into the clamping groove.
- the Guide ramp is inclined to the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove and forms a kind Funnel at the Klemmnuteingang, through which the free end of the clamping finger is guided into the Klemmnuteingang. This will be the Merging the closure element into a ring in one Closing device considerably simplified and made more reliable.
- the Klemmnuteingang can also be provided several guide ramps, the form a multi-sided funnel.
- the clamping groove is undercut and on a longitudinal side formed open, so that the clamping finger in the clamping groove is captively inserted and not in the transverse direction from the clamping groove is removable.
- the open in a transverse direction forming the clamping groove allows the use of inexpensive manufacturing processes in the production the closure element band, for example, the plastic injection molding process. Due to the undercut, the clamping finger is in Transverse direction fixed in the clamping groove so that it does not come out of the clamping groove fall out or can be pulled out.
- the middle section forms closed closure element substantially the bending portion of Closure element.
- each closure element between its Klemmnutabrisk and the clamping finger portion of the adjacent Closure element on a clamping groove-free end portion.
- This End section is possibly only a few millimeters long and has the function, possibly one or several guide ramps to form and an intermediate link between the Klemmnutabrough a closure element and the clamping finger portion to form the adjacent closure element.
- the separate allowed End section a meandering arrangement of the closure elements, which is similar to the meandering sequence of conventional Metal Ver gleichetemente.
- a bending zone provided, which is a bending of the end portion opposite the Klemmnutabrough allowed by more than 100 °.
- the end section is attached to the closed longitudinal side of the Klemmnutabiteses folded. This will folded away the end portion of the Klemmnuteingang so that the Klemmnuteingang is freely accessible and the penetration of the clamping finger in the Klemmnuteingang is not in the way.
- the separation zone between the end portion of a Closure element and the clamping finger portion of the adjacent Closing element arranged.
- the clamping finger cross-section and the Klemmnutquerrough formed approximately complementary to each other. Of the Clamping finger fills the clamping groove so completely. This will be a safer Hold the clamping finger secured in the clamping groove.
- the locking elements are designed as ratchet teeth. This will realized a secure latching with small dwell.
- the closure element band is made Made of plastic, but can also be made of other non-metallic Consist of materials.
- a one-piece plastic fastener tape 10 is shown, that of a plurality of cohesively lined up in the longitudinal direction Closure elements 12 consists.
- the closure element band 10 may be a Have length of many meters and thousands of shutter elements 12 consist.
- the closure elements 12 serve to close a Packing tube end and are used for this purpose in one Closing device of a packaging machine to the contracted Hose end applied and thereby to a closed Closing element ring contracted and closed, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 shown.
- Each closure element 12 is divided into four sections, namely one Clamping finger portion 14, an adjoining central portion 16, a subsequent to the central portion 16 Klemmnutabrough 18 and an adjoining end portion 20, as shown in Fig. 1-3.
- the Clamping finger portion 14 is essentially a clamping finger 22nd formed, which is plate-like, wherein the two narrow sides are wedge-shaped.
- Latching teeth 24 arranged on the two narrow sides are as locking elements Latching teeth 24 arranged.
- the ratchet teeth 24 in turn have a triangular sawtooth-shaped cross-section.
- a ramp-like end piece 26 arranged that to the outside in the form of a shaped oblique ramp.
- the clamping finger 22 extends approximately over the entire length of the clamping finger portion 14th
- the clamping finger portion 14 is adjoined by the central portion 16 which, as well as the end portion 20 and the Klemmnutabites 18, is wider than the clamping finger portion 22.
- the width of the central portion 16, the Klemmnutabiteses 18 and the end portion 20 is the same and constant.
- the central portion 16 has no groove and no web, and provides a flexible region of the closure element 12 is.
- the clamping groove 28 is at the the clamping finger portion 14 of the same closure element 12 facing Side open trained.
- the cross section of the clamping groove 28 is at the two Longitudinal sides V-shaped and is exactly complementary to the cross section of the Clamping finger 22 is formed.
- Ratchet teeth 30 are provided as latching elements, which engage with the ratchet teeth 24 of the Clamping finger 22 act in the insertion direction latching together.
- At the Center section 16 facing away from the longitudinal end of the clamping groove 28 is open educated.
- the end portion 20 connects, which is free of grooves and the like To facilitate the kinking of the end portion 20 and the Formation of the guide ramp 32 to favor, are between the end portion 20 and the Klemmnutabites 18 in the edge region extending in the transverse direction V-grooves 34 provided.
- the area around the V-grooves 34 forms the bending zone 36, the turning, but not cancel the end portion 20 opposite the Klemmnutabites 18 is used.
- the separation zone 38 represents the area in which a Separator a closure element 12th of its adjacent Closing element 12 and the remaining VerInstitutelenienteband 10.
- the closure element band 10 has a meander-like course, as in FIG. 1 shown, and is usually rolled up to a roll on a Rollenkem.
- This form is supplied to a corresponding packaging machine.
- a closure element 12 a Closing 40 supplied and from the closure element tape 10th separated.
- the closing device 40 has a closing ring 42, which has a Guide groove 44 for receiving the closure element 12 has. at Contraction of the locking ring 42, the clamping finger 22 on the Guide ramp 32 and finally into the clamping groove 28 in the longitudinal direction inserted.
- a hose packaging end 46 of the Tube packaging 48 compressed and thereby closed, as in Fig. 5 shown.
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Description
- Fig. 1
- ein Verschlusselementeband mit mehreren stoffschlüssig aneinandergereihten Verschlusselementen,
- Fig. 2
- ein einziges Verschlusselement, das von dem Verschlusselementeband der Fig. 1 abgetrennt wurde,
- Fig. 3
- das Verschlusselement der Fig. 2 mit weggebogenem Endabschnitt,
- Fig. 4
- das Verschlusselementeband der Fign. 2 und 3 in zusammengestecktem Zustand, und
- Fig. 5
- ein Querschnitt einer Verschließvorrichtung, die das Verschlusselement an einem Schlauchverpackungsende appliziert.
Claims (11)
- Verschlusselementeband mit mehreren aneinandergereihten Verschlusselementen (12) zum Verschließen von Schlauchverpackungen (48), wobei
alle Verschlusselemente (12) in Längsrichtung stoffschlüssig miteinander verbunden sind und ein einstückiges Verschlusselementeband (10) bilden,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Verschlusselement (12) einen Klemmfingerabschnitt (14) mit einem Klemmfinger (22), einen Klemmnutabschnitt (18) mit einer Klemmnut (28) und eine Trennzone (38) zum Abtrennen des Verschlusselementes (12) von dem Verschlusselementeband (10) aufweist,
dass der Klemmfinger (22) zur Bildung eines Verschlusselementringes (50) in Längsrichtung in die Klemmnut (28) einsteckbar ist, und
dass der Klemmfinger (22) und die Klemmnut (28) Rastelemente aufweisen, die ein Zuziehen des Verschlusselementringes (50) zulassen und ein Herausziehen des Klemmfingers (22) aus der Klemmnut (28) blockieren. - Verschlusselementeband nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Klemmnuteingang an einem Längsende der Klemmnut (28) vorgesehen ist und eine Führungsrampe (32) zum Einführen des Klemmfingers (22) in die Klemmnut (28) aufweist.
- Verschlusselementeband nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klemmnut (28) hinterschnitten und an einer Längsseite offen ausgebildet ist.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Verschlusselement (12) zwischen dem Klemmfingerabschnitt (14) und dem Klemmnutabschnitt (18) einen klemmnutfreien und klemmfingerfreien Mittelabschnitt (16) aufweist.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Verschlusselement (12) zwischen seinem Klemmnutabschnitt (18) und dem Klemmfingerabschnitt (14) des angrenzenden Verschlusselementes (12) einen klemmnutfreien Endabschnitt (20) aufweist.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedes Verschlusselement (12) zwischen dem Klemmnutabschnitt (18) und dem Endabschnitt (20) eine Biegezone (36) aufweist, die ein Abbiegen des Endabschnittes (20) gegenüber dem Klemmnutabschnitt (18) um mehr als 100° erlaubt.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Trennzone (38) zwischen dem Endabschnitt (20) eines Verschlusselementes (12) und dem Klemmfingerabschnitt (14) eines benachbarten Verschluss-elementes (12) vorgesehen ist.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verschlusselemente (12) mäanderförmig aneinandergereiht sind.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Klemmfingerquerschnitt und der Klemmnutquerschnitt ungefähr komplementär zueinander ausgebildet sind.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rastelemente als Rastzähne (24, 30) ausgebildet sind.
- Verschlusselementeband nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verschlusselemente (12) aus Kunststoff bestehen.
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DE20117733U | 2001-10-30 | ||
DE20117733U DE20117733U1 (de) | 2001-10-30 | 2001-10-30 | Verschlusselementeband |
PCT/EP2002/011511 WO2003037735A2 (de) | 2001-10-30 | 2002-10-15 | Verschlusselementeband |
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EP1465811A2 EP1465811A2 (de) | 2004-10-13 |
EP1465811B1 true EP1465811B1 (de) | 2005-05-18 |
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AT (1) | ATE295807T1 (de) |
DE (2) | DE20117733U1 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2003037735A2 (de) |
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DE102004005542B4 (de) * | 2004-02-05 | 2010-07-22 | Stefan Schaap | Profilverschlussklammer |
DE102008048858A1 (de) | 2008-09-25 | 2010-04-08 | Poly-Clip System Gmbh & Co Kg | Bioclip |
ITBO20110236A1 (it) * | 2011-04-29 | 2012-10-30 | Team Mare S R L | Clip di chiusura per un sacchetto |
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- 2002-10-15 WO PCT/EP2002/011511 patent/WO2003037735A2/de not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2002-10-15 DE DE50203168T patent/DE50203168D1/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
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EP1465811A2 (de) | 2004-10-13 |
DE50203168D1 (de) | 2005-06-23 |
DE20117733U1 (de) | 2003-03-20 |
ATE295807T1 (de) | 2005-06-15 |
WO2003037735A3 (de) | 2004-07-22 |
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