EP1681044B1 - Nipple for drinking vessels, especially for baby bottles - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a nipple for drinking vessels, especially for baby bottles with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- Such sucker are made of an elastic material, such as rubber or silicone and can be attached to infant bottles or other drinking vessels.
- suckers are used in infant or infant feeding.
- suckers have long been known and in use.
- a nipple with a separation membrane having an I, X or Y-shaped section.
- the separation membrane is disposed in an inwardly directed recess in the region of the front end of the nipple.
- a baby's area or the teat does not leak (so-called "no-spill” property).
- the sucker hardly meets the ever-increasing demands on the no-spill properties.
- a sucker is shown with a jaw-like shape with an angled and flattened tip.
- the nipple has an opening through which the liquid enters the mouth of an infant by suction.
- This form has the disadvantage that it has no no-spill properties.
- a nipple should preferably be designed in such a way that no or hardly any liquid should escape through suction alone.
- the slit Under pressure in the bite direction on the flattened sides of the nipple element, for example by chewing bite movements of an infant, the slit can be opened in an optimum manner for a drinking process.
- a slot Under pressure across the direction of bite, for example, a slot would not open at all or hardly open.
- the arcuate slot can be opened in such a way that sufficient fluid flow is achieved.
- Such a nipple is also characterized by good no-spill properties.
- the no-spill properties are further increased by providing an inwardly directed recess in the region of the front end of the nipple element and arranging the slot arrangement in the recess.
- an inwardly directed recess in the region of the front end of the nipple element and arranging the slot arrangement in the recess.
- the nipple element is inclined at an angle with respect to a main central axis. In this way, the handling of infant bottles, which are equipped with such suckers, can be improved.
- the inclined arrangement of the nipple element can also improve the pressure during the drinking process, in particular in the region of the upper lip of an infant.
- Particularly preferred is the inclination angle by which the nipple element is inclined between 10 ° and 60 °, preferably between 20 ° and 40 ° and particularly preferably about 30 °. In this way, a particularly favorable ergonomic position can be taken for the feeding of an infant.
- the nipple element is inclined at an angle with respect to a main center axis and if the recess has a bottom section which is arranged substantially at right angles to the nipple center axis of the nipple element.
- a recess may consist essentially of a tubular portion and the bottom portion.
- the tubular portion preferably extends approximately in the direction of the nipple center axis. Under pressure in the bite direction on the nipple element, the bottom section can thus bulge out in an advantageous manner, wherein the slot forms a drinking opening.
- the bottom portion may be either flat or concave or convex, depending on the application.
- the slot arrangement has two slots.
- Such a paired arrangement of slots has the advantage that the drinking capacity of the nipple is increased.
- the slots are arranged symmetrically relative to one another with respect to a main plane of symmetry of the nipple and aligned with one another.
- the flattened by the Nipple element predetermined bite direction is advantageously in the main plane of symmetry of the nipple.
- the slots could be arranged as mirror images of each other, that they are directed away from each other.
- the slot may be approximately circular, in particular semicircular.
- the respective one of the circular centers preferably lies on an axis of symmetry which runs perpendicular to the main plane of symmetry.
- the center of the circular slot (arc) is preferably also on this axis of symmetry.
- the slots lie on a circle whose center is defined by the Nippelffenachse. In this way, a particularly robust suction design is created.
- the slots may be formed as cuts without material removal in a wall of the nipple element.
- a nipple can be easily and inexpensively manufactured. At the same time, optimal no-spill properties are guaranteed.
- the slot may be inclined in cross-section through a wall of the nipple element.
- FIG. 1 a sucker designated 1 is shown in cross-section through the main plane of symmetry. This consists essentially of a slightly funnel-shaped base body 9 and an adjoining nipple element 3, which is provided for receiving in the mouth of an infant. Between base body 9 and nipple element 3, the nipple is tapered. At this rejuvenation, the lips of an infant can be created.
- a recess 5 is arranged, wherein in the bottom portion 6 of the recess. 5 a slot arrangement is provided.
- the nipple element 3 is inclined by an angle designated by ⁇ with respect to a main center axis A1.
- the bottom portion 6 with the slot arrangement extends at right angles to the main center axis A2.
- the sucker 1 is made of elastic material, such as rubber, silicone or other material.
- the nipple 1 further has a flange portion 8 for connection to a baby bottle (not shown).
- a sucker with the help of a screw on a nursing bottle clamping ring are attached to this.
- the flange portion 8 could be equipped with at least one air valve.
- the teat 1 is formed orthodontically.
- the nipple element 3 is flattened, as a result of which the teat 1 can only be received in a preferred or predetermined position in the mouth of an infant.
- the nipple element 3 for this purpose has flattened sides 10 and 11, on which a (biting) pressure is exerted for the drinking process.
- the bite direction denoted by e is evidently in the main axis of symmetry S1 of the nipple 1.
- FIG. 3 shows, in the region of the front end of the nipple element 3, a slot arrangement with two arcuate slots 4 is arranged (for the operation of the slots, see below in particular the FIGS. 5a and 5b ).
- the sucker 1 is formed in mirror image to the plane of symmetry S1. Also in this view, a taper between nipple element 3 and body 9 can be seen.
- FIG. 4 shows in detail a nipple element 3.
- This has a recess 5, which consists essentially of a tubular portion 7 and from the bottom portion 6.
- the bottom portion 6 is concave (see. FIG. 1 which shows a flat bottom section).
- the recess could be made spherical so that a tubular section would be omitted.
- Such a slot arrangement is also intended to prevent an infant from drinking only by suction.
- the sucker 1 is therefore designed to be such that the infant must perform chewing bite movements during the drinking process.
- a slot arrangement with two slots 4 is provided centrally.
- the slots 4 are designed as cuts through the bottom portion 6 without material removal.
- the slots 4 extend in bite direction e, wherein the slots are arranged mirror-inverted with respect to the axis of symmetry S1 (or main symmetry plane).
- the slots 4 are circular, with the center of the respective circular arc lying on the axis of symmetry S2 and the circular arc extending in the region of the center perpendicular to S2.
- FIG. 5b be emerged by pressure in bite direction e, the slots compressed together, creating an approximately crescent-shaped passage opening 4 'is formed.
- the slots 4 would according to FIG. 5a at lateral pressure in the S2 direction no outlet opening form.
- FIG. 5a it can be seen that the slots 4 lie on a circle whose center is formed by the nipple center axis A2.
- FIGS. 6 to 8 show further variants of slot arrangements.
- the individual slots 4 according FIG. 6 each form one Semicircle, with the semicircles facing each other. Of course, but the slots 4, as in FIG. 7 shown, be directed away from each other.
- the slot arrangement consists of a single slot 4.
- the slot 4 has a sinusoidal configuration with two semicircles. Of course, however, the slots could have other shapes. However, a slot should define a second-order curve.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Sauger für Trinkgefässe, insbesondere für Säuglingsflaschen mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs von Anspruch 1. Derartige Sauger bestehen aus einem elastischem Material, beispielsweise aus Gummi oder Silikon und können an Säuglingsflaschen oder andere Trinkgefässe befestigt werden. Bevorzugt werden solche Sauger bei der Säuglings- oder Kleinkinderernährung eingesetzt.The invention relates to a nipple for drinking vessels, especially for baby bottles with the features of the preamble of claim 1. Such sucker are made of an elastic material, such as rubber or silicone and can be attached to infant bottles or other drinking vessels. Preferably, such suckers are used in infant or infant feeding.
Gattungsmässig vergleichbare Sauger sind bereits seit langer Zeit bekannt und gebräuchlich. So beschreibt beispielsweise die
In der
Es ist deshalb eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die Nachteile des Bekannten zu vermeiden, insbesondere also ein Sauger bereitzustellen, bei welchem der Flüssigkeitsdurchtritt optimiert ist. Der Sauger soll weiterhin sicher gegen Leckage bzw. optimale No-Spill-Eigenschaften aufweisen.It is therefore an object of the present invention to avoid the disadvantages of the known, so in particular to provide a sucker, in which the liquid passage is optimized. The teat should continue to be safe against leakage or optimal no-spill properties.
Erfindungsgemäss werden diese Aufgaben durch einen Sauger gelöst, der die Merkmale von Anspruch 1 aufweist.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by a sucker having the features of claim 1.
Durch die abgeflachte Form des Nippelelements kann dieses auf vorteilhafte Art und Weise im Mund eines Säuglings oder eines anderen Verbrauchers aufgenommen werden. Damit kann eine kieferorthopädische Form erreicht werden. Die Anordnung stellt weiter sicher, dass die Schlitzanordnung optimal positioniert ist. Insbesondere zur Säuglingsernährung soll ein Sauger bevorzugt derart ausgebildet sein, dass durch Saugen alleine keine oder kaum Flüssigkeit austreten soll. Unter Druck in Beissrichtung auf die abgeflachten Seiten des Nippelelements, beispielsweise durch Kau-Beiss-Bewegungen eines Säuglings, lässt sich der Schlitz für einen Trinkvorgang auf optimale Weise öffnen. Unter Druck quer zur Beissrichtung liesse sich etwa ein Schlitz gar nicht oder kaum öffnen. Unter Druck in Beissrichtung kann der bogenförmige Schlitz hingegen derart geöffnet werden, dass ein ausreichender Flüssigkeitsdurchfluss erreicht wird. Ein solcher Sauger zeichnet sich auch durch gute No-Spill-Eigenschaften aus.Due to the flattened shape of the nipple element, this can be accommodated in an advantageous manner in the mouth of an infant or other consumer. Thus, an orthodontic shape can be achieved. The arrangement further ensures that the slot arrangement is optimally positioned. In particular for infant feeding, a nipple should preferably be designed in such a way that no or hardly any liquid should escape through suction alone. Under pressure in the bite direction on the flattened sides of the nipple element, for example by chewing bite movements of an infant, the slit can be opened in an optimum manner for a drinking process. Under pressure across the direction of bite, for example, a slot would not open at all or hardly open. On the other hand, under pressure in the bite direction, the arcuate slot can be opened in such a way that sufficient fluid flow is achieved. Such a nipple is also characterized by good no-spill properties.
Die No-Spill-Eigenschaften werden weiter erhöht, indem im Bereich des vorderen Endes des Nippelelements eine nach innen gerichtete Vertiefung vorgesehen ist und die Schlitzanordnung in der Vertiefung angeordnet ist. Selbstverständlich könnte man die No-Spill-Eigenschaften auch auf andere Art und Weise erhöhen, beispielsweise in dem man die Wandung, insbesondere im Bereich der Schlitzanordnung verhältnismässig dick ausführt. Auch eine derartige Anordnung kann dem Innendruck aufgrund der Flüssigkeitssäule standhalten.The no-spill properties are further increased by providing an inwardly directed recess in the region of the front end of the nipple element and arranging the slot arrangement in the recess. Of course, one could increase the no-spill properties in other ways, for example, by making the wall relatively thick, especially in the slot arrangement. Such an arrangement can withstand the internal pressure due to the liquid column.
Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Nippelelement in Bezug auf eine Hauptmittelachse um einen Winkel geneigt ist. Auf diese Art und Weise kann die Handhabung von Säuglingsflaschen, welche mit derartigen Saugern ausgerüstet sind, verbessert werden. Durch die geneigte Anordnung des Nippelelements kann auch der Druck beim Trinkvorgang insbesondere im Bereich der Oberlippe eines Säuglings verbessert werden. Besonders bevorzugt ist der Neigungswinkel, um welchen das Nippelelement geneigt beträgt zwischen 10° und 60°, vorzugsweise zwischen 20° und 40° und besonders bevorzugt etwa 30°. Auf diese Weise kann für die Fütterung eines Säuglings eine besonders günstige ergonomische Position eingenommen werden.It is advantageous if the nipple element is inclined at an angle with respect to a main central axis. In this way, the handling of infant bottles, which are equipped with such suckers, can be improved. The inclined arrangement of the nipple element can also improve the pressure during the drinking process, in particular in the region of the upper lip of an infant. Particularly preferred is the inclination angle by which the nipple element is inclined between 10 ° and 60 °, preferably between 20 ° and 40 ° and particularly preferably about 30 °. In this way, a particularly favorable ergonomic position can be taken for the feeding of an infant.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Nippelelement in Bezug auf eine Hauptmittelachse um einen Winkel geneigt ist und wenn die Vertiefung einen Bodenabschnitt aufweist, der im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig zur Nippelmittelachse des Nippelelements angeordnet ist. Eine solche Vertiefung kann im Wesentlichen aus einem röhrenförmigen Abschnitt sowie dem Bodenabschnitt bestehen. Der röhrenförmige Abschnitt verläuft dabei vorzugsweise etwa in Richtung der Nippelmittelachse. Unter Druck in Beissrichtung auf das Nippelelement kann somit der Bodenabschnitt sich auf vorteilhaft Art und Weise auswölben, wobei der Schlitz eine Trinköffnung ausbildet.It is particularly advantageous if the nipple element is inclined at an angle with respect to a main center axis and if the recess has a bottom section which is arranged substantially at right angles to the nipple center axis of the nipple element. Such a recess may consist essentially of a tubular portion and the bottom portion. The tubular portion preferably extends approximately in the direction of the nipple center axis. Under pressure in the bite direction on the nipple element, the bottom section can thus bulge out in an advantageous manner, wherein the slot forms a drinking opening.
Der Bodenabschnitt kann je nach Anwendungszweck entweder eben oder konkav oder konvex gewölbt sein.The bottom portion may be either flat or concave or convex, depending on the application.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist die Schlitzanordnung zwei Schlitze auf. Eine derartige paarweise Anordnung von Schlitzen hat den Vorteil, dass die Trinkleistung des Saugers erhöht ist.In a further embodiment, the slot arrangement has two slots. Such a paired arrangement of slots has the advantage that the drinking capacity of the nipple is increased.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Schlitze symmetrisch in Bezug auf eine Hauptsymmetrieebene des Saugers zueinander angeordnet und aufeinander zugerichtet sind. Die durch das abgeflachte Nippelelement vorgegebene Beissrichtung verläuft vorteilhaft in der Hauptsymmetrieebene des Saugers. Selbstverständlich könnten die Schlitze derart spiegelbildlich zueinander angeordnet sein, dass sie voneinander weggerichtet sind.It is particularly advantageous if the slots are arranged symmetrically relative to one another with respect to a main plane of symmetry of the nipple and aligned with one another. The flattened by the Nipple element predetermined bite direction is advantageously in the main plane of symmetry of the nipple. Of course, the slots could be arranged as mirror images of each other, that they are directed away from each other.
Der Schlitz kann etwa kreisförmig, insbesondere halbkreisförmig sein. Das jeweilige eines Kreiszentrum liegt vorzugsweise auf einer Symmetrieachse, die senkrecht zur Hauptsymmetrieebene verläuft. Die Mitte des kreisförmigen Schlitzes (Kreisbogen) liegt bevorzugt ebenfalls auf dieser Symmetrieachse.The slot may be approximately circular, in particular semicircular. The respective one of the circular centers preferably lies on an axis of symmetry which runs perpendicular to the main plane of symmetry. The center of the circular slot (arc) is preferably also on this axis of symmetry.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Schlitze auf einem Kreis liegen, dessen Zentrum durch die Nippelmittelachse definiert ist. Auf diese Art und Weise wird eine besonders robuste Saugerkonstruktion geschaffen.It is particularly advantageous if the slots lie on a circle whose center is defined by the Nippelmittelachse. In this way, a particularly robust suction design is created.
Die Schlitze können als Einschnitte ohne Materialabtragung in eine Wand des Nippelelements ausgebildet sein. Ein solcher Sauger kann einfach und kostengünstig hergestellt werden. Gleichzeitig sind optimale No-Spill-Eigenschaften gewährleistet.The slots may be formed as cuts without material removal in a wall of the nipple element. Such a nipple can be easily and inexpensively manufactured. At the same time, optimal no-spill properties are guaranteed.
Der Schlitz kann im Querschnitt durch eine Wand des Nippelelements schräg verlaufen. Durch eine solche Verlängerung des Schlitzes im Querschnitt können die No-Spill-Eigenschaften zusätzlich erhöht werden.The slot may be inclined in cross-section through a wall of the nipple element. By such an extension of the slot in cross section, the no-spill properties can be additionally increased.
Weitere Einzelmerkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der Ausführungsbeispiele und aus den Zeichnungen. Es zeigen:
- Figur 1
- einen Querschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemässen Sauger,
- Figur 2
- eine Vorderansicht des Saugers gemäss
Figur 1 , Figur 3- eine Draufsicht (in A2-Richtung) auf einen Sauger gemäss
Figur 1 , Figur 4- eine detaillierte Darstellung eines Querschnitts eines Nippelelements,
- Figur 5a /5b
- eine Schlitzanordnung in Ruhestellung bzw. unter Druck,
Figur 6- eine Schlitzanordnung gemäss einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel,
Figur 7- eine Schlitzanordnung gemäss einem alternativen Ausführungsbeispiel,
Figur 8- eine Schlitzanordnung gemäss einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel, und
- Figur 9
- einen Querschnitt durch eine Wand eines Nippelelements mit einem Schlitz.
- FIG. 1
- a cross section through a sucker according to the invention,
- FIG. 2
- a front view of the teat according to
FIG. 1 . - FIG. 3
- a plan view (in the A2 direction) according to a sucker
FIG. 1 . - FIG. 4
- a detailed representation of a cross section of a nipple element,
- Figure 5a / 5b
- a slot arrangement at rest or under pressure,
- FIG. 6
- a slot arrangement according to a further embodiment,
- FIG. 7
- a slot arrangement according to an alternative embodiment,
- FIG. 8
- a slot arrangement according to a fourth embodiment, and
- FIG. 9
- a cross section through a wall of a nipple element with a slot.
In
Im Bereich des vorderen Endes des Nippelelements 3 ist eine Vertiefung 5 angeordnet, wobei im Bodenabschnitt 6 der Vertiefung 5 eine Schlitzanordnung vorgesehen ist. Ersichtlicherweise ist das Nippelelement 3 um einen mit α bezeichneten Winkel in Bezug auf eine Hauptmittelachse A1 geneigt. Der Bodenabschnitt 6 mit der Schlitzanordnung verläuft dabei rechtwinklig zur Hauptmittelachse A2. Der Sauger 1 besteht aus elastischem Material, beispielsweise aus Gummi, Silikon oder einem andern Material.In the region of the front end of the
Der Sauger 1 verfügt weiter über einen Flanschabschnitt 8 für die Verbindung mit einer (nicht gezeigten) Säuglingsflasche. Vorteilhaft wird dazu ein Sauger mit Hilfe eines auf eine Säuglingsflasche aufschraubbaren Klemmrings an diese befestigt werden. Selbstverständlich könnte der Flanschabschnitt 8 mit wenigstens einem Luftventil ausgerüstet sein.The nipple 1 further has a
Aus den
Die
Wie aus der Draufsicht auf den Bodenabschnitt 6 hervorgeht, ist mittig eine Schlitzanordnung mit zwei Schlitzen 4 vorgesehen. Die Schlitze 4 sind als Einschnitte durch den Bodenabschnitt 6 ohne Materialabtragung gestaltet. Die Schlitze 4 verlaufen in Beissrichtung e, wobei die Schlitze spiegelbildlich in Bezug auf die Symmetrieachse S1 (bzw. Hauptsymmetrieebene) angeordnet sind. Ersichtlicherweise sind die Schlitze 4 kreisförmig ausgebildet, wobei die Mitte des jeweiligen Kreisbogens auf der Symmetrieachse S2 liegt und der Kreisbogen im Bereich der Mitte senkrecht zu S2 verläuft. Wie aus
Weiter ist aus
Die
In der Regel weist ein Schlitz durch eine Wand des Saugers einen geraden Verlauf auf. Wie aber aus
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- Teat (1) for drinking vessels, in particular for baby bottles, of elastic material with a nipple element (3) for take-up in the mouth of a baby in particular and a slit arrangement in the area of a front end of the nipple element (3), wherein the nipple element (3) is flattened to determine a preferred bite direction (e), characterized in that the slit arrangement has at least a curved slit (4) opening in the bite direction (e) under pressure and closed in the pressureless state, wherein the slit (4) runs roughly in the bite direction (e) and that provided in the area of the front end of the nipple element (3) is an indentation (5) directed inwards, wherein the slit arrangement is arranged in the indentation (5).
- Teat according to claim 1, characterized in that the nipple element (3) is inclined by an angle (α) in relation to a main centre line (A1).
- Teat according to claim 2, characterized in that the angle of inclination (α) is between 10 and 60°, preferably between 20° and 40° and above all preferentially roughly 30°.
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the nipple element (3) is inclined by an angle (α) in relation to a main centre line (A1) and that the indentation (5) has a bottom section (4), which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the nipple centre line (A2) of the nipple element (3).
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bottom section (6) is either flat or concavely or convexly curved.
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the slit arrangement has two slits (4).
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the slits (4) are arranged symmetrical to one another in relation to a main plane of symmetry (S1) and directed towards one another.
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the slit (4) is roughly circular.
- Teat according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the slits (4) lie on a circle, the centre of which is defined by the nipple centre line (A2).
- Teat according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the slits (4) are formed as incisions in a wall of the nipple element (3).
- Teat according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the slit (4) runs obliquely through one wall of the nipple element (3) in cross-section.
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DK05405021T DK1681044T3 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2005-01-13 | Suction for drinking containers, especially suckers |
ES05405021T ES2303999T3 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2005-01-13 | BAT FOR BREASTFEEDER, ESPECIALLY FOR BABY BABIES. |
AT05405021T ATE390908T1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2005-01-13 | TEATER FOR DRINKING VESSELS, ESPECIALLY INFANT BOTTLES |
EP05405021A EP1681044B1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2005-01-13 | Nipple for drinking vessels, especially for baby bottles |
DE502005003549T DE502005003549D1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2005-01-13 | Suckers for drinking vessels, in particular baby bottles |
AT06100050T ATE430547T1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-03 | TEATER FOR DRINKING VESSELS, ESPECIALLY INFANT BOTTLES |
ES06100050T ES2326753T3 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-03 | TETINA FOR DRINK CONTAINERS, IN SPECIAL BIBERONES. |
DE502006003645T DE502006003645D1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-03 | Suckers for drinking vessels, in particular baby bottles |
EP06100050A EP1681045B1 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-03 | Nipple for drinking vessels, especially for baby bottles |
KR1020060002686A KR20060082798A (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-10 | Nipple for drinking vessel, especially sucker bottle |
US11/329,392 US7637383B2 (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-11 | Nipple for drinking vessels, especially baby bottles |
JP2006004544A JP2006192273A (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-12 | Nipple for drinking vessel, especially for baby bottle |
TW095101139A TW200630081A (en) | 2005-01-13 | 2006-01-12 | Sucker for drinking vessels, especially infant-bottles |
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