EP2188188B1 - Tube contents dispensing device - Google Patents

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EP2188188B1
EP2188188B1 EP08801540A EP08801540A EP2188188B1 EP 2188188 B1 EP2188188 B1 EP 2188188B1 EP 08801540 A EP08801540 A EP 08801540A EP 08801540 A EP08801540 A EP 08801540A EP 2188188 B1 EP2188188 B1 EP 2188188B1
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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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/24—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices
    • B65D35/28—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices for expelling 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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
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  • the invention relates to a tube ejecting device for expressing the contents of a tube with two printing plates with the US 3,211,341 known features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • plastic tubes were developed or so-called laminate tubes with an embedded thin aluminum layer. Instead of collapsing the tube coat is elastic. Form and printing are retained (visible). Fractures occur less frequently.
  • the disadvantage is the suction of air in the elastic return of the tube shell. Adding air shortens the shelf life and makes it difficult to single dose and complete product removal. Even the usual headstand of these tubes on widened screw closure does not provide a remedy.
  • tube keys In order to make it easier for the consumer to empty a tube, it is also known to attach to the tubes so-called tube keys. These take up very little space and can therefore be accommodated without problems in the outer carton of the tube as an accessory. Use the tube wrench to wrap the tube from its end.
  • Out FR 1 210 659 is a Tubaausdschreib worn known whose two end provided with a small bend pressure plates hinge-like interact with a base.
  • the object of the present invention is to avoid the disadvantages described above.
  • a tube ejection device of the type mentioned above with the characterizing features of claim 1.
  • tubes can be completely emptied. This can be done without unrolling the tube.
  • the printing plates are directly manually movable. Finger pressure is transferred to the printing plates.
  • the tube mass is moved (exclusively) in the direction of the tube outlet.
  • Plastic tubes are easier to dose because first air exits the tube, only then the tube mass. Also, the air can be squeezed out of plastic tubes and the tube is then closed with the lid to z. B. to prevent rapid spoilage. If the lid is screwed on immediately after expressing tube mass, the tendency of the tube jacket to return is suppressed, so that the degree of flattening of the tube on the volume Close the remaining capacity, similar to the collapsing jacket of the aluminum tube.
  • the tube ejection device is therefore preferably designed without fastening or holding devices for the tube.
  • the tube ejection device can be easily installed. It is therefore a pedestal or foot of the tube ejection device. This allows a space-saving storage of a partially empty tube.
  • the tube is vertically aligned. Furthermore, the tube can remain in the tube ejection device until it is completely emptied. With the device according to the invention a simple dosage is possible.
  • the printing sections can be made of a wide variety of, preferably inflexible or less flexible materials, such as wood, ceramic, glass, plastic or metal.
  • the pressure plates in the area of the base have a distance from one another which is smaller than the tube thickness at the tube end. This means that a tube end in the region of the base is clamped by the pressure plates.
  • the printing plates in the region of the base if no tube is present in the tube ejection device. When the tube is inserted, the base area is widened and the tube is clamped with one end. As a result, the tube is held securely on the tube ejection device.
  • the special feature is used that the tube rebate is substantially thicker than the tube jacket and that along this thickening edge fixing can be done by means of the printing plates.
  • the Tubenfalz lies below the sharp edges of the pressure plates and thus prevents the sliding of the tube up or a lateral tipping out.
  • This arrangement according to the invention causes the better emptying as a further advantage. By exclusion, the thick fold can not prevent the complete flattening of the thinner tube sheath.
  • the base is elastic, so that the pressure sections in the region of the base are movable apart against a restoring force.
  • the restoring force can be applied. It is also conceivable spring elements or rubber buffers on the base or on the printing plates.
  • the length of the pressure sections is adapted to the length of the tube.
  • the length of the pressure sections is preferably dimensioned such that the free ends of the pressure sections come to lie below the tube shoulder.
  • the pressure sections and / or the base are transparent. This makes the label of the tube always readable. This contributes to product safety, since for example a medical indication, instructions for use or expiry date.
  • Transparent printing sections can be particularly easily realized when the printing plates made of wood, metal, plastic, z. As Plexiglas or polycarbonate, glass or ceramic are formed.
  • the printing plates and the base are separate parts which can be plugged together.
  • the tube ejector constructed of separate parts can also be easily disassembled.
  • the tube ejection device can be stored to save space when not in use.
  • the tube ejection device can be particularly easily cleaned after disassembly into their individual parts.
  • Another advantage is that one of the printing plates or the entire tube ejecting device can be used to sweep the last remainder of the tube.
  • a disassembled tube ejection device can be particularly easily a tube that is offered in a box, be settled. In particular, the tube ejection device can be enclosed without the need to change the box size.
  • a description of how the tube ejection device must be assembled can be inserted between the preferably transparent printing plates.
  • an optimal fixation and optimal emptying of the tube can be made possible only by an inventive design of the printing plates and the base while at the same time the tube ejector takes up so little space that it fits as an accessory pack in the outer carton of the tube.
  • the items are therefore variably plugged together - on the one hand for use as a tube ejection device, on the other hand for a transport, storage or Beipackzüstand.
  • the base has a slot in which the pressure plates arranged with a section, in particular clamped, are.
  • the pressure plates are simply pushed together into the slot. In the slot, the pressure plates are clamped. If a tube is pushed between the pressure plates, this is also held clamped.
  • the provision of a slot in the base simplifies the assembly and also the dismantling of the tube ejection device.
  • the printing plates are identical. This makes it irrelevant when assembling on which side a printing plate is used.
  • the printing plates are L-shaped, wherein when the tube ejecting device is assembled, the respective shorter leg is arranged in the base, the holder in the base is improved. Under the short legs there is preferably a free space into which a tube end can be pushed, so that even longer tubes can be completely expressed.
  • an abutment for the shorter legs is provided on the base base.
  • abutment for example, a groove may be provided, in which the spacer can engage the shorter legs.
  • the printing plates are fixed in position in the base.
  • an abutment is also a bar into consideration, which can be used in place of the spacer.
  • B. kederartige thickening which is mounted in a groove-like depression of the base, so that a kind of pivot joint is formed.
  • the base has a through hole whose height corresponds approximately to twice the pressure plate thickness and whose length corresponds approximately to the printing plate width.
  • An even more reliable mounting of a tube in the tube ejection device can be realized in that the pressure sections in the region of the base are friction-increasing, in particular with a toothing, formed.
  • This embodiment is particularly advantageous for plastic tubes that have no Tubenfalz.
  • the printing plates can be identical.
  • the base in the base of the base has a groove for receiving the tube rebate, lateral tilting of the tube in the tube ejection device is prevented.
  • the tube is straight, and a lateral pushing away of the tube rebate is prevented.
  • the printing plates and / or the base is provided with a label, engraving and / or printed film.
  • the printing plates can be used in this way as an advertising medium.
  • the base is made of stainless steel, the necessary elasticity of the base is ensured, and also the tube ejection device has a higher quality. It is thereby integrated into a table decoration.
  • the base can also be made of wood, glass, ceramic or plastic.
  • a locking device may be provided for locking the printing plates on the base.
  • the lock can be designed as a grid with a nose and / or a trough.
  • a tube ejector 10 which has a base 11 with a slot 14 into which two pressure plates 12, 13 are inserted.
  • the pressure plates 12, 13 have pressure sections 15, 16, which are arranged obliquely to each other in the embodiment and are movable towards each other.
  • the pressure sections 15, 16 can also run parallel to one another if the tube is missing.
  • the printing sections form in a side view so the shape of a "V".
  • a tube arranged between the pressing sections 15, 16 is expressed.
  • the pressure plates 12, 13 furthermore have short legs 17, 18, which are arranged in an inner space of the base 11.
  • the base 11 is slightly elastic, so that the pressure plates 12, 13 can be moved apart in the region 19 to receive a tube end and pinch.
  • Under the short legs 17, 18 is a free space 20 into which a tube end or a Tubenfalz can protrude.
  • the printing sections 15, 16 are moved towards each other, the printing plates 12, 13 perform a kind of pivotal movement. If the pressure plates 12, 13 moved apart at the top, due to the support of the legs 17, 18 at the bottom of the base area 19 rises, so the pressure plates 12, 13 are moved apart in this area against a restoring force.
  • the height of the interior of the base 11 is dimensioned so that the pressure plates 12, 13 can be superimposed and can be inserted into the interior.
  • the length of the base 11 is thus dimensioned so that it is greater than the width of the pressure plates 12, 13th
  • FIG. 2 an alternative example of a one-piece tube ejector 30 is shown.
  • the pressure plates 31, 32 are here an integral part of the base 33, via which the tube ejecting device 30 can be placed.
  • the printing plates 31, 32 or the printing sections 34, 35 are arranged obliquely to each other in the illustration shown, wherein they touch in the region of the base 33. At this point, a tube can be clamped, wherein the Tubenfalz can protrude into the interior 36 of the base 33.
  • By moving apart of the pressure plates 31, 32 and the sockelnahe area between the pressure plates is increased against a restoring force.
  • the shorter legs 41, 42 occupy a more acute angle to the pressure sections 15, 16 than in the embodiment according to FIG Fig. 1 , But they still have an L-shape.
  • spacers 43, 44 are provided, which protrude into corresponding, designed as grooves counter-bearing 45, 46.
  • a groove 47 is provided into which a fold of a tube can protrude to align the tube.
  • the angle between the pressure sections 15, 16 and the short legs 41, 42 can be suitably selected, in particular ⁇ 120 °, preferably 90 °. By choosing an angle, the clamping effect can be influenced.
  • a tube 50 is shown which has already been partially emptied via the pressure sections 15, 16.
  • the pressure sections 15, 16 are dimensioned so that they protrude below the shoulder 51 of the tube 50 and thus do not deform the shoulder 51.
  • the upper portion of the tube 50 can be tipped over the edges 52, 53 of the pressure sections 15, 16 and pressed against the pressure sections 15, 16 from the outside. This results in a complete emptying.
  • the tube 50 is clamped in the lower region between the pressure plates 12, 13.
  • the tube rebate 54 projects to the base 55.
  • Fig. 5 shows a pressure plate 60 with teeth 61.
  • the teeth comprises teeth 62 and tooth gaps 63. If identically designed pressure plates 60 are used in a tube ejecting device, then fits one tooth 62 of a pressure plate 60 in a tooth gap 63 of the other pressure plate 60th
  • Fig. 6 shows a tube ejector 70 with thickened ends 71, 72 of the short legs 73, 74.
  • the ends 71, 72 are held in receptacles (recesses) 75, 76 of the base 77, so that a pivot joint is realized.
  • Fig. 7 shows how the pressure plates 12, 13 are pushed with the shorter legs 17, 18 in the free space 20 of the base 11 and thereby supported against each other.
  • Fig. 8 shows a tube 50 in the outer carton 82 with inventive tube ejection device as a pack.
  • Fig. 9 shows the use according to the invention of the thickened tube end (for example as a tube fold) as an ideal point for the upright fixation of the tube. This is possible due to the invention sharp angle edges 78 of the L-shaped printing plates 12, 13th
  • the clamping pressure in the slot 14 of the elastic socket must be overcome. This is done very easily by pushing the ends of the long legs apart. They act as a power arm.
  • the required support offer the abutment 45, 46th
  • Fig. 11 shows a further advantage of the free space 20, which is achieved by the spacers 43, 44. It not only provides space for differently shaped and mounted thickened ends of tubes, but also for empty pressed areas.

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The invention relates to a tube dispensing device (10) for squeezing out the content of a tube using two pressure plates (12, 13), which are disposed transverse to each other at the pressure sections (15, 16) thereof, at least in the case of a lack of a tube to be squeezed, wherein a base (11) is provided, from which the pressure sections (15, 16) protrude. In this manner the tube may be stored standing up, and may be completely emptied.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung zum Ausdrücken des Inhalts einer Tube mit zwei Druckplatten mit den aus US 3,211,341 bekannten Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a tube ejecting device for expressing the contents of a tube with two printing plates with the US 3,211,341 known features of the preamble of claim 1.

Lebensmittel, Arzneimittel und Kosmetika etc. werden gern in Tuben abgepackt. Einen hohen Anteil haben Aluminiumtuben. Das Problem besteht darin, den Inhalt einer Tube vollständig zu entleeren. Häufig wird die Tube derart verformt, dass entweder nicht der gesamte Inhalt entleert werden kann oder Bruchstellen entstehen, durch die der Inhalt entweichen kann. Solche Bruchstellen der Aluminiumtube haben weiterhin das Problem, dass an diesen Stellen Luft eintreten kann, mit der Folge von Austrocknung, Oxidation, Kontamination und schnellem Verderb, sodass die Arzneimittelsicherheit oder Lebensmittelsicherheit nicht mehr gewahrt ist. Um den Inhalt aus der Aluminiumtube vollständig zu entleeren, werden diese Tuben häufig vom Tubenende her aufgerollt. Dies bedeutet jedoch, dass die Beschriftung der Tube mit Hinweisen auf beispielsweise die medizinische Indikation, die vorgeschriebene Lagertemperatur, Warnhinweise oder auch das Verfallsdatum nicht mehr sichtbar sind. Auch dies ist nachteilig in Hinblick auf Lebensmittelsicherheit und Arzneimittelsicherheit.Food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics etc. are often packed in tubes. A high proportion of aluminum tubes. The problem is to completely empty the contents of a tube. Often, the tube is deformed in such a way that either the entire contents can not be emptied or breakages occur, through which the contents can escape. Such breakages of the aluminum tube continue to have the problem that air can enter these areas, resulting in dehydration, oxidation, contamination and rapid deterioration, so that the drug safety or food safety is no longer respected. To completely empty the contents from the aluminum tube, these tubes are often rolled up from the tube end. However, this means that the lettering of the tube with information on, for example, the medical indication, the prescribed storage temperature, warnings or even the expiry date are no longer visible. Again, this is disadvantageous in terms of food safety and drug safety.

Einer der Wege, die bisher beschritten wurden, um diese Probleme in den Griff zu bekommen, ist es, die Tube selbst zu verändern. Beispielsweise wurde vorgeschlagen, die Tuben aus anderem Material herzustellen.One of the ways that has been taken so far to get these problems under control is to change the tube itself. For example, it has been proposed to make the tubes of other material.

So wurden Tuben aus Plastik entwickelt oder so genannte Laminattuben mit einer eingelagerten dünnen Aluminiumschicht. Statt kollabil ist der Tubenmantel elastisch. Form und Bedruckung bleiben dadurch erhalten (sichtbar). Bruchstellen treten seltener auf. Nachteilig ist das Einsaugen von Luft bei der elastischen Rückstellung des Tubenmantels. Beigemengte Luft verkürzt die Haltbarkeitsdauer und erschwert die Einzeldosierung sowie eine vollständige Produktentnahme. Auch der übliche Kopfstand dieser Tuben auf verbreitertem Schraubverschluss schafft keine Abhilfe.For example, plastic tubes were developed or so-called laminate tubes with an embedded thin aluminum layer. Instead of collapsing the tube coat is elastic. Form and printing are retained (visible). Fractures occur less frequently. The disadvantage is the suction of air in the elastic return of the tube shell. Adding air shortens the shelf life and makes it difficult to single dose and complete product removal. Even the usual headstand of these tubes on widened screw closure does not provide a remedy.

Ökologische und ökonomische Nachteile gegenüber der hundertprozentig recycelbaren Alu-Tube stellen diese Lösungswege zusätzlich in Frage.Ecological and economical disadvantages compared to the 100% recyclable aluminum tube additionally call these solutions into question.

Ein anderer Lösungsgedanke bestand bisher darin, Gegenstände bereitzustellen, die zur vollständigen Entleerung einer Tube dienen. Beispielsweise ist aus der DE 39 41 751 A1 eine Vorrichtung zum Ausquetschen von Zahnpasta aus einer Tube bekannt. Nachteilig an diesem Gegenstand ist es, dass die Vorrichtung immer wieder neu angesetzt werden muss. Ein einfaches vollständiges Entleeren der Tube ist somit auch mit dieser Vorrichtung nicht möglich.Another solution has been to provide objects that serve to completely empty a tube. For example, is from the DE 39 41 751 A1 a device for squeezing toothpaste from a tube known. A disadvantage of this article is that the device must always be re-set. A simple complete emptying of the tube is therefore not possible with this device.

Um dem Verbraucher das Entleeren einer Tube zu erleichtern, ist es auch bekannt, den Tuben so genannte Tubenschlüssel beizufügen. Diese beanspruchen sehr wenig Platz und lassen sich daher problemlos im Umkarton der Tube als Beipack unterbringen. Man wickelt mit dem Tubenschlüssel die Tube von ihrem Ende her zusammen.In order to make it easier for the consumer to empty a tube, it is also known to attach to the tubes so-called tube keys. These take up very little space and can therefore be accommodated without problems in the outer carton of the tube as an accessory. Use the tube wrench to wrap the tube from its end.

Nachteilig ist, dass dabei die Bedruckung des Tubenmantels verschwindet. Zum Schutz des Verbrauchers gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Angaben über z. B. Inhaltsstoffe, Anwendungsbereich, Dosiermenge, Wirkung, Nebenwirkung, Verfallsdatum, Lagertemperatur oder Warnhinweise (z. B. ätzend, feuergefährlich usw.) werden buchstäblich mit dem Tubenschlüssel weggewickelt. Der gutgemeinte Beipacktubenschlüssel bringt für den Anwender daher u.U. mehr Gefährdung als Erleichterung.The disadvantage is that while the printing of the tube jacket disappears. For the protection of the consumer statutory information about z. B. Ingredients, Scope, Dosage, Effect, Side effect, expiration date, storage temperature or warnings (eg corrosive, flammable, etc.) are literally unwound with the tube key. The well-meant baggage key may therefore be more dangerous than a relief to the user.

Es sind Vorrichtungen bekannt (s.o.), bei denen die Tube nicht zusammengerollt, sondern flächig zusammengedrückt wird. Diese beanspruchen jedoch wesentlich mehr Platz und sind daher als Beipack im Umkarton der Tube nicht geeignet.There are devices known (see above), in which the tube is not rolled up, but is compressed flat. However, these claim much more space and are therefore not suitable as a pack in carton tube.

Das eingangs erwähnte Dokument US 3,211,341 beschreibt eine zusammensteckbare Tubenausdrückeinrichtung, bei der zwei flache Druckplatten endseitig in einem elastischen Sockel durch Einstecken in Schlitze fixiert sind.The document mentioned at the beginning US 3,211,341 describes a plug-together tube ejecting device in which two flat pressure plates are fixed end in an elastic socket by inserting into slots.

Aus FR 1 210 659 ist eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung bekannt, deren zwei endseitig mit einer kleinen Abkröpfung versehene Druckplatten scharnierartig mit einem Sockel zusammenwirken.Out FR 1 210 659 is a Tubaausdrückeinrichtung known whose two end provided with a small bend pressure plates hinge-like interact with a base.

Die US-Patente 1,510,848 und 1,876,489 offenbaren Tubenausdrückeinrichtungen mit L-förmig abgewinkelten, miteinander einstückig gebogen oder über Scharniere verbundenen Druckplatten.The U.S. Patents 1,510,848 and 1,876,489 disclose tube ejectors with L-shaped angled, integrally bent or hinged pressure plates.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, die oben beschriebenen Nachteile zu vermeiden.The object of the present invention is to avoid the disadvantages described above.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe auf besonders einfache und überraschende Art und Weise durch eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art mit den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Tubenausdrückeinrichtung können Tuben vollständig entleert werden. Dies kann geschehen, ohne die Tube aufzurollen. Somit bleibt die Beschriftung der Tube stets zugänglich. Die Druckplatten sind unmittelbar manuell bewegbar. Fingerdruck wird auf die Druckplatten übertragen. Die Tubenmasse wird (ausschließlich) in Richtung Tubenausgang bewegt. Kunststofftuben sind besser dosierbar, da zuerst Luft aus der Tube austritt, erst danach die Tubenmasse. Auch kann die Luft aus Kunststofftuben ausgepresst werden und die Tube anschließend mit dem Deckel verschlossen werden, um z. B. schnellen Verderb zu verhindern. Wird unmittelbar nach dem Ausdrücken von Tubenmasse der Deckel aufgeschraubt, wird die Rückstellungstendenz des Tubenmantels unterbunden, sodass der Grad der Verflachung der Tube auf das Volumen der restlichen Füllmenge schließen lässt, ähnlich wie bei dem kollabierenden Mantel der Aluminiumtube.This object is achieved in a particularly simple and surprising manner by a tube ejection device of the type mentioned above with the characterizing features of claim 1. With the tube ejection device according to the invention, tubes can be completely emptied. This can be done without unrolling the tube. Thus, the label of the tube is always accessible. The printing plates are directly manually movable. Finger pressure is transferred to the printing plates. The tube mass is moved (exclusively) in the direction of the tube outlet. Plastic tubes are easier to dose because first air exits the tube, only then the tube mass. Also, the air can be squeezed out of plastic tubes and the tube is then closed with the lid to z. B. to prevent rapid spoilage. If the lid is screwed on immediately after expressing tube mass, the tendency of the tube jacket to return is suppressed, so that the degree of flattening of the tube on the volume Close the remaining capacity, similar to the collapsing jacket of the aluminum tube.

Dadurch, dass die Druckabschnitte im sockelnahen Bereich auseinander bewegbar sind, kann ein Tubenende in den Bereich zwischen den Druckabschnitten eingebracht werden, der anschließend aufgrund der Rückstellkraft klemmend gehalten wird. Die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung ist daher vorzugsweise ohne Befestigungs- oder Halteeinrichtungen für die Tube ausgebildet.Due to the fact that the pressure sections in the area near the base can be moved apart, a tube end can be introduced into the area between the pressure sections, which is then clamped due to the restoring force. The tube ejection device is therefore preferably designed without fastening or holding devices for the tube.

Aufgrund des Sockels kann die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung einfach aufgestellt werden. Es handelt sich also um einen Standsockel oder Fuß der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung. Dies ermöglicht eine Platz sparende Aufbewahrung einer teilweise entleerten Tube. Die Tube ist dabei vertikal ausgerichtet. Weiterhin kann die Tube in der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung verbleiben, bis sie vollständig entleert ist. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung ist eine einfache Dosierung möglich. Die Druckabschnitte können aus unterschiedlichsten, vorzugsweise unflexiblen oder wenig flexiblen Materialien, beispielsweise Holz, Keramik, Glas, Kunststoff oder Metall, ausgebildet sein.Due to the base, the tube ejection device can be easily installed. It is therefore a pedestal or foot of the tube ejection device. This allows a space-saving storage of a partially empty tube. The tube is vertically aligned. Furthermore, the tube can remain in the tube ejection device until it is completely emptied. With the device according to the invention a simple dosage is possible. The printing sections can be made of a wide variety of, preferably inflexible or less flexible materials, such as wood, ceramic, glass, plastic or metal.

Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn die Druckplatten im Bereich des Sockels bei fehlender auszudrückender Tube einen Abstand zueinander aufweisen, der geringer ist als die Tubendicke am Tubenende. Dies bedeutet, dass ein Tubenende im Bereich des Sockels durch die Druckplatten klemmend gehalten wird. Vorzugsweise berühren sich die Druckplatten im Bereich des Sockels, wenn keine Tube in der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung vorhanden ist. Wenn die Tube eingebracht wird, wird der Sockelbereich aufgeweitet und die Tube mit einem Ende eingeklemmt. Dadurch wird die Tube sicher an der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung gehalten.It is particularly preferred if, in the absence of the tube to be expressed, the pressure plates in the area of the base have a distance from one another which is smaller than the tube thickness at the tube end. This means that a tube end in the region of the base is clamped by the pressure plates. Preferably, the printing plates in the region of the base, if no tube is present in the tube ejection device. When the tube is inserted, the base area is widened and the tube is clamped with one end. As a result, the tube is held securely on the tube ejection device.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Besonderheit genutzt, dass der Tubenfalz wesentlich dicker ist als der Tubenmantel und dass entlang dieses Verdickungsrandes die Fixierung mittels der Druckplatten erfolgen kann. Dabei liegt der Tubenfalz unterhalb der scharfen Eingriffkanten der Druckplatten und verhindert dadurch das Rutschen der Tube nach oben oder ein seitliches Herauskippen. Diese erfindungsgemäße Anordnung bewirkt als weiteren Vorteil die bessere Entleerung. Durch Ausgrenzung kann der dicke Falz das völlige Flachdrücken des dünneren Tubenmantels nicht verhindern.According to the invention, the special feature is used that the tube rebate is substantially thicker than the tube jacket and that along this thickening edge fixing can be done by means of the printing plates. In this case, the Tubenfalz lies below the sharp edges of the pressure plates and thus prevents the sliding of the tube up or a lateral tipping out. This arrangement according to the invention causes the better emptying as a further advantage. By exclusion, the thick fold can not prevent the complete flattening of the thinner tube sheath.

Daher ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Sockel elastisch ist, sodass die Druckabschnitte im Bereich des Sockels gegen eine Rückstellkraft auseinander bewegbar sind. Durch einen elastischen Sockel kann die Rückstellkraft aufgebracht werden. Denkbar sind aber auch Federelemente oder Gummipuffer am Sockel oder an den Druckplatten.Therefore, it is advantageous if the base is elastic, so that the pressure sections in the region of the base are movable apart against a restoring force. By an elastic base, the restoring force can be applied. It is also conceivable spring elements or rubber buffers on the base or on the printing plates.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Länge der Druckabschnitte auf die Länge der Tube abgestimmt. Die Länge der Druckabschnitte ist dabei vorzugsweise so bemessen, dass die freien Enden der Druckabschnitte unterhalb der Tubenschulter zu liegen kommen. Durch Zusammendrücken der Druckabschnitte kann die Tube bis zu einem Bereich unterhalb der Tubenschulter vollständig entleert werden. Anschließend kann die Tubenschulter über die freien Enden der Druckabschnitte abgekippt werden, sodass eine weitergehende Entleerung auch des restlichen Inhalts der Tube erfolgt.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the length of the pressure sections is adapted to the length of the tube. The length of the pressure sections is preferably dimensioned such that the free ends of the pressure sections come to lie below the tube shoulder. By compressing the pressure sections, the tube can be completely emptied to an area below the tube shoulder. Subsequently, the tube shoulder can be tilted over the free ends of the pressure sections, so that a further emptying of the remaining contents of the tube takes place.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Druckabschnitte und/oder der Sockel transparent ausgebildet sind. Dadurch ist die Beschriftung der Tube stets lesbar. Dies trägt zur Produktsicherheit bei, da beispielsweise eine medizinische Indikation, eine Gebrauchsanweisung oder ein Verfallsdatum stets zu erkennen sind.It is particularly advantageous if the pressure sections and / or the base are transparent. This makes the label of the tube always readable. This contributes to product safety, since for example a medical indication, instructions for use or expiry date.

Transparente Druckabschnitte können besonders einfach realisiert werden, wenn die Druckplatten aus Holz, Metall, Kunststoff, z. B. Plexiglas oder Polycarbonat, Glas oder Keramik ausgebildet sind.Transparent printing sections can be particularly easily realized when the printing plates made of wood, metal, plastic, z. As Plexiglas or polycarbonate, glass or ceramic are formed.

Gemäß der Erfindung sind die Druckplatten und der Sockel separate Teile, die zusammensteckbar sind. Dies bedeutet, dass die aus separaten Teilen aufgebaute Tubenausdrückeinrichtung auch einfach zerlegt werden kann. Somit kann die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung bei Nichtgebrauch Platz sparend aufbewahrt werden. Andererseits kann die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung nach Zerlegung in ihre Einzelteile besonders einfach gereinigt werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass eine der Druckplatten oder auch die gesamte Tubenausdrückeinrichtung verwendet werden kann, um auch den letzten Rest aus der Tube auszustreichen. Eine zerlegte Tubenausdrückeinrichtung kann besonders einfach einer Tube, die in einer Schachtel angeboten wird, beigelegt werden. Insbesondere kann die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung beigelegt werden, ohne dass die Schachtelgröße verändert werden muss. Zwischen den vorzugsweise transparent ausgebildeten Druckplatten kann beispielsweise eine Beschreibung, wie die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung zusammengebaut werden muss, eingelegt werden. Somit kann allein durch eine erfindungsgemäße Gestaltung der Druckplatten und des Sockels eine optimale Fixierung und optimale Entleerung der Tube ermöglicht werden, wobei gleichzeitig die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung so wenig Platz beansprucht, dass sie als Beipack in den Umkarton der Tube passt. Die Einzelteile sind also variabel zusammensteckbar - zum einen für einen Gebrauch als Tubenausdrückeinrichtung, zum anderen für einen Transport-, Aufbewahrungs- oder Beipackzüstand.According to the invention, the printing plates and the base are separate parts which can be plugged together. This means that the tube ejector constructed of separate parts can also be easily disassembled. Thus, the tube ejection device can be stored to save space when not in use. On the other hand, the tube ejection device can be particularly easily cleaned after disassembly into their individual parts. Another advantage is that one of the printing plates or the entire tube ejecting device can be used to sweep the last remainder of the tube. A disassembled tube ejection device can be particularly easily a tube that is offered in a box, be settled. In particular, the tube ejection device can be enclosed without the need to change the box size. For example, a description of how the tube ejection device must be assembled can be inserted between the preferably transparent printing plates. Thus, an optimal fixation and optimal emptying of the tube can be made possible only by an inventive design of the printing plates and the base while at the same time the tube ejector takes up so little space that it fits as an accessory pack in the outer carton of the tube. The items are therefore variably plugged together - on the one hand for use as a tube ejection device, on the other hand for a transport, storage or Beipackzüstand.

Bei einer Weiterbildung kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Sockel einen Schlitz aufweist, in dem die Druckplatten mit einem Abschnitt angeordnet, insbesondere eingeklemmt, sind. Zur Montage der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung werden die Druckplatten einfach gemeinsam in den Schlitz geschoben. In dem Schlitz werden die Druckplatten klemmend gehalten. Wird eine Tube zwischen die Druckplatten geschoben, so wird diese ebenfalls klemmend gehalten. Das Vorsehen eines Schlitzes im Sockel vereinfacht den Zusammenbau und auch die Zerlegung der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung.In a further development can be provided that the base has a slot in which the pressure plates arranged with a section, in particular clamped, are. To assemble the tube ejection device, the pressure plates are simply pushed together into the slot. In the slot, the pressure plates are clamped. If a tube is pushed between the pressure plates, this is also held clamped. The provision of a slot in the base simplifies the assembly and also the dismantling of the tube ejection device.

Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn die Druckplatten identisch ausgebildet sind. Dadurch ist es beim Zusammenbau gleichgültig, auf welcher Seite eine Druckplatte verwendet wird.It is particularly preferred if the printing plates are identical. This makes it irrelevant when assembling on which side a printing plate is used.

Da gemäß der Erfindung die Druckplatten L-förmig ausgebildet sind, wobei bei zusammengebauter Tubenausdrückeinrichtung der jeweils kürzere Schenkel im Sockel angeordnet ist, wird die Halterung im Sockel verbessert. Unter den kurzen Schenkeln besteht vorzugsweise ein Freiraum, in den ein Tubenende geschoben werden kann, sodass auch längere Tuben vollständig ausgedrückt werden können.Since, according to the invention, the printing plates are L-shaped, wherein when the tube ejecting device is assembled, the respective shorter leg is arranged in the base, the holder in the base is improved. Under the short legs there is preferably a free space into which a tube end can be pushed, so that even longer tubes can be completely expressed.

Wenn die kürzeren Schenkel an ihren freien Enden zum Sockelgrund gerichtete Abstandshalter aufweisen, kann die Schwenkbewegung, die die Druckplatten beim Ausdrücken einer Tube durchführen, unterstützt werden.If the shorter legs have at their free ends directed to the base of the base spacers, the pivoting movement, the Support pressure plates when squeezing a tube.

Besonders bevorzugt ist es, wenn am Sockelgrund ein Gegenlager für die kürzeren Schenkel vorgesehen ist. Als Gegenlager kann beispielsweise eine Rille vorgesehen sein, in die der Abstandshalter an den kürzeren Schenkeln eingreifen kann. Dadurch werden die Druckplatten im Sockel in ihrer Lage fixiert. Als Gegenlager kommt aber auch eine Leiste in Betracht, die anstelle des Abstandshalters eingesetzt werden kann. Es ist auch denkbar, am freien Ende des kürzeren Schenkels eine z. B. kederartige Verdickung vorzusehen, die in einer nutartigen Vertiefung des Sockels gelagert ist, sodass eine Art Schwenkgelenk entsteht.It is particularly preferred if an abutment for the shorter legs is provided on the base base. As an abutment, for example, a groove may be provided, in which the spacer can engage the shorter legs. As a result, the printing plates are fixed in position in the base. But as an abutment is also a bar into consideration, which can be used in place of the spacer. It is also conceivable, at the free end of the shorter leg z. B. kederartige thickening, which is mounted in a groove-like depression of the base, so that a kind of pivot joint is formed.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Sockel eine Durchgangsöffnung aufweist, dessen Höhe etwa der doppelten Druckplattendicke entspricht und dessen Länge etwa der Druckplattenbreite entspricht. Dadurch können die Druckplatten bei demontierter Tubenausdrückeinrichtung mit ihren Druckabschnitten in den Freiraum geschoben werden und werden dadurch durch den Sockel zusammengehalten. Dies ist vorteilhaft für die Aufbewahrung der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung. Die so bemessene Durchgangsöffnung stellt außerdem einen Freiraum für den Tubenfalz dar.In a preferred embodiment of the invention can be provided that the base has a through hole whose height corresponds approximately to twice the pressure plate thickness and whose length corresponds approximately to the printing plate width. As a result, the printing plates can be pushed with its dismantled Tubaausdrückeinrichtung with their printing sections in the space and are held together by the base. This is advantageous for the storage of the tube ejection device. The so-sized passage opening also provides a free space for the Tubenfalz.

Eine noch zuverlässigere Halterung einer Tube in der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung kann dadurch realisiert werden, dass die Druckabschnitte im Bereich des Sockels reibungserhöhend, insbesondere mit einer Verzahnung, ausgebildet sind. Diese Ausgestaltung ist insbesondere für Kunststofftuben vorteilhaft, die keinen Tubenfalz aufweisen. Die Druckplatten können dabei identisch ausgebildet sein.An even more reliable mounting of a tube in the tube ejection device can be realized in that the pressure sections in the region of the base are friction-increasing, in particular with a toothing, formed. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for plastic tubes that have no Tubenfalz. The printing plates can be identical.

Wenn der Sockel im Sockelgrund eine Rille zur Aufnahme des Tubenfalzes aufweist, wird ein seitliches Abkippen der Tube in der Tubenausdrückeinrichtung verhindert. Die Tube steht gerade, und ein seitliches Wegschieben des Tubenfalzes wird verhindert.If the base in the base of the base has a groove for receiving the tube rebate, lateral tilting of the tube in the tube ejection device is prevented. The tube is straight, and a lateral pushing away of the tube rebate is prevented.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich, wenn zumindest eine der Druckplatten und/oder der Sockel mit einer Beschriftung, Gravur und/oder bedruckten Folie versehen ist. Beispielsweise können die Druckplatten auf diese Art und Weise als Werbeträger verwendet werden.Further advantages arise when at least one of the printing plates and / or the base is provided with a label, engraving and / or printed film. For example, the printing plates can be used in this way as an advertising medium.

Wenn der Sockel aus Edelstahl ausgebildet ist, ist die notwendige Elastizität des Sockels sichergestellt, und außerdem wirkt die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung hochwertiger. Sie gliedert sich dadurch in eine Tischdekoration ein. Der Sockel kann auch aus Holz, Glas, Keramik oder Kunststoff ausgebildet sein.If the base is made of stainless steel, the necessary elasticity of the base is ensured, and also the tube ejection device has a higher quality. It is thereby integrated into a table decoration. The base can also be made of wood, glass, ceramic or plastic.

Weiterhin kann eine Arretiereinrichtung zur Arretierung der Druckplatten am Sockel vorgesehen sein. Beispielsweise kann die Arretierung als Rasterung mit einer Nase und/oder einer Mulde ausgebildet sein.Furthermore, a locking device may be provided for locking the printing plates on the base. For example, the lock can be designed as a grid with a nose and / or a trough.

Da die Druckplatten in den Innenraum des Sockels ragen, ergibt sich eine bessere Klemmung der Tube. Weiterhin kann im Sockel ein Freiraum zur Aufnahme des leer gedrückten Tubenendes vorgesehen sein. Dadurch kann eine Anpassung an die Tubengröße erfolgen.Since the pressure plates protrude into the interior of the base, there is a better clamping of the tube. Furthermore, a free space for receiving the empty tube end can be provided in the base. This allows an adaptation to the tube size done.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden detaillierten Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung anhand der Figuren der Zeichnung, die erfindungswesentliche Einzelheiten zeigt, sowie aus den Ansprüchen. Die dort gezeigten Merkmale sind nicht notwendig maßstäblich zu verstehen und derart dargestellt, dass die erfindungsgemäßen Besonderheiten deutlich sichtbar gemacht werden können. Die verschiedenen Merkmale können je einzeln für sich oder zu mehreren in beliebigen Kombinationen bei Varianten der Erfindung verwirklicht sein.Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention with reference to the figures of the drawing, which shows details essential to the invention, and from the claims. The features shown there are not necessarily to scale and in such a way illustrated that the features of the invention can be made clearly visible. The various features may be implemented individually for themselves or for a plurality of combinations in variants of the invention.

In der schematischen Zeichnung sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dargestellt und in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert.In the schematic drawing embodiments of the invention are illustrated and explained in more detail in the following description.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine erste Ausführungsform der Erfindung mit separatem Sockel und Druckplatten in einer Seitenansicht;
Fig.2
ein nicht zur Erfindung gehörendes Beispiel einer einstückigen Tubenausdrückeinrichtung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
Fig. 3
eine Ausführungsform mit Abstandshalter an den kurzen Schenkeln der Druckplatten;
Fig. 4
ein Tubenausdrückeinrichtung mit teilweise ausgedrückter Tube;
Fig. 5
eine Druckplatte mit Verzahnung; und
Fig. 6
eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung mit Schwenklagerung;
Fig. 7
eine Darstellung zur Verdeutlichung der Zerlegbarkeit und Zusammensteckbarkeit einer Tubenausdrückeinrichtung zur Beilage in einem Umkarton;
Fig. 8
eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung als Beipack in einem Umkarton;
Fig. 9
eine Darstellung einer eingeklemmten Tube, deren Falz nach unten über die Druckplatten hervorsteht;
Fig. 10
eine Tube mit umgebogenem Falz; und
Fig. 11
eine Darstellung der Nutzung des Freiraums im Sockel.
Show it:
Fig. 1
a first embodiment of the invention with a separate base and printing plates in a side view;
Fig.2
a not belonging to the invention example of a one-piece Tubaausdrückeinrichtung in a perspective view;
Fig. 3
an embodiment with spacers on the short legs of the printing plates;
Fig. 4
a tube ejector with partially expressed tube;
Fig. 5
a pressure plate with teeth; and
Fig. 6
a tube ejector with pivotal mounting;
Fig. 7
a representation to illustrate the dismantling and Zusammensteckbarkeit a tube ejection device to the insert in a carton;
Fig. 8
a tube ejection device as an accessory pack in a carton;
Fig. 9
a representation of a clamped tube whose fold protrudes down over the pressure plates;
Fig. 10
a tube with folded fold; and
Fig. 11
a representation of the use of the free space in the pedestal.

In der Fig. 1 ist eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung 10 gezeigt, die einen Sockel 11 mit einem Schlitz 14 aufweist, in den zwei Druckplatten 12, 13 eingeschoben sind. Die Druckplatten 12, 13 weisen Druckabschnitte 15, 16 auf, die im Ausführungsbeispiel schräg zueinander angeordnet sind und aufeinander zu bewegbar sind. Die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 können bei fehlender Tube aber auch parallel zueinander verlaufen.In the Fig. 1 a tube ejector 10 is shown which has a base 11 with a slot 14 into which two pressure plates 12, 13 are inserted. The pressure plates 12, 13 have pressure sections 15, 16, which are arranged obliquely to each other in the embodiment and are movable towards each other. The pressure sections 15, 16 can also run parallel to one another if the tube is missing.

Die Druckabschnitte bilden in einer Seitenansicht also die Form eines "V". Wenn die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 aufeinander zu bewegt werden, wird eine zwischen den Druckabschnitten 15, 16 angeordnete Tube ausgedrückt.The printing sections form in a side view so the shape of a "V". When the pressing sections 15, 16 are moved towards each other, a tube arranged between the pressing sections 15, 16 is expressed.

Die Druckplatten 12, 13 weisen weiterhin kurze Schenkel 17, 18 auf, die in einem Innenraum des Sockels 11 angeordnet sind. Der Sockel 11 ist etwas elastisch ausgebildet, sodass die Druckplatten 12, 13 im Bereich 19 auseinander bewegt werden können, um ein Tubenende aufzunehmen und einzuklemmen. Unter den kurzen Schenkeln 17, 18 ist ein Freiraum 20, in den ein Tubenende beziehungsweise ein Tubenfalz ragen kann. Wenn die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 aufeinander zu bewegt werden, führen die Druckplatten 12, 13 eine Art Schwenkbewegung aus. Werden die Druckplatten 12, 13 oben auseinander bewegt, hebt sich aufgrund der Abstützung der Schenkel 17, 18 am Sockelgrund der Bereich 19, sodass die Druckplatten 12, 13 in diesem Bereich gegen eine Rückstellkraft auseinander bewegt werden.The pressure plates 12, 13 furthermore have short legs 17, 18, which are arranged in an inner space of the base 11. The base 11 is slightly elastic, so that the pressure plates 12, 13 can be moved apart in the region 19 to receive a tube end and pinch. Under the short legs 17, 18 is a free space 20 into which a tube end or a Tubenfalz can protrude. When the printing sections 15, 16 are moved towards each other, the printing plates 12, 13 perform a kind of pivotal movement. If the pressure plates 12, 13 moved apart at the top, due to the support of the legs 17, 18 at the bottom of the base area 19 rises, so the pressure plates 12, 13 are moved apart in this area against a restoring force.

Die Höhe des Innenraums des Sockels 11 ist so bemessen, dass die Druckplatten 12, 13 übereinander gelegt werden können und in den Innenraum eingeschoben werden können. Die Länge des Sockels 11 ist demnach so bemessen, dass sie größer ist als die Breite der Druckplatten 12, 13.The height of the interior of the base 11 is dimensioned so that the pressure plates 12, 13 can be superimposed and can be inserted into the interior. The length of the base 11 is thus dimensioned so that it is greater than the width of the pressure plates 12, 13th

In der Fig. 2 ist ein alternatives Beispiel einer einstückigen Tubenausdrückeinrichtung 30 gezeigt. Die Druckplatten 31, 32 sind hier integraler Bestandteil des Sockels 33, über den die Tubenausdrückeinrichtung 30 aufgestellt werden kann. Die Druckplatten 31, 32 beziehungsweise die Druckabschnitte 34, 35 sind in der gezeigten Darstellung schräg zueinander angeordnet, wobei sie sich im Bereich des Sockels 33 berühren. An dieser Stelle kann eine Tube klemmend gehalten werden, wobei der Tubenfalz in den Innenraum 36 des Sockels 33 ragen kann. Durch Auseinanderbewegen der Druckplatten 31, 32 wird auch der sockelnahe Bereich zwischen den Druckplatten gegen eine Rückstellkraft vergrößert.In the Fig. 2 an alternative example of a one-piece tube ejector 30 is shown. The pressure plates 31, 32 are here an integral part of the base 33, via which the tube ejecting device 30 can be placed. The printing plates 31, 32 or the printing sections 34, 35 are arranged obliquely to each other in the illustration shown, wherein they touch in the region of the base 33. At this point, a tube can be clamped, wherein the Tubenfalz can protrude into the interior 36 of the base 33. By moving apart of the pressure plates 31, 32 and the sockelnahe area between the pressure plates is increased against a restoring force.

Bei der Ausführungsform der Fig. 3 nehmen die kürzeren Schenkel 41, 42 einen spitzeren Winkel zu den Druckabschnitten 15, 16 ein als bei der Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 1. Sie weisen aber immer noch eine L-Form auf. An den freien Enden der kurzen Schenkel 41, 42 sind Abstandshalter 43, 44 vorgesehen, die in entsprechende, als Rillen ausgebildete Gegenlager 45, 46 ragen. Etwa mittig ist eine Rille 47 vorgesehen, in die ein Falz einer Tube ragen kann, um die Tube auszurichten. Der Winkel zwischen den Druckabschnitten 15, 16 und den kurzen Schenkeln 41, 42 kann geeignet gewählt werden, insbesondere ≤ 120°, vorzugsweise 90°. Durch die Wahl es Winkels kann die Klemmwirkung beeinflusst werden.In the embodiment of the Fig. 3 For example, the shorter legs 41, 42 occupy a more acute angle to the pressure sections 15, 16 than in the embodiment according to FIG Fig. 1 , But they still have an L-shape. At the free ends of the short legs 41, 42 spacers 43, 44 are provided, which protrude into corresponding, designed as grooves counter-bearing 45, 46. Approximately centrally, a groove 47 is provided into which a fold of a tube can protrude to align the tube. The angle between the pressure sections 15, 16 and the short legs 41, 42 can be suitably selected, in particular ≤ 120 °, preferably 90 °. By choosing an angle, the clamping effect can be influenced.

In der Fig. 4 ist eine Tube 50 gezeigt, die bereits über die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 teilweise entleert wurde. Hier ist zu erkennen, dass die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 so bemessen sind, dass sie unter die Schulter 51 der Tube 50 ragen und somit die Schulter 51 nicht deformieren. Um den restlichen Inhalt, der sich im Bereich der Schulter 51 befindet, zu entleeren, kann der obere Abschnitt der Tube 50 über die Kanten 52, 53 der Druckabschnitte 15, 16 abgekippt und von außen gegen die Druckabschnitte 15, 16 gedrückt werden. Dadurch erfolgt eine vollständige Entleerung. Zu sehen ist auch, dass die Tube 50 im unteren Bereich zwischen den Druckplatten 12, 13 eingeklemmt ist. Der Tubenfalz 54 steht bis zum Sockelgrund 55 vor.In the Fig. 4 a tube 50 is shown which has already been partially emptied via the pressure sections 15, 16. Here it can be seen that the pressure sections 15, 16 are dimensioned so that they protrude below the shoulder 51 of the tube 50 and thus do not deform the shoulder 51. In order to empty the remaining content, which is located in the region of the shoulder 51, the upper portion of the tube 50 can be tipped over the edges 52, 53 of the pressure sections 15, 16 and pressed against the pressure sections 15, 16 from the outside. This results in a complete emptying. It can also be seen that the tube 50 is clamped in the lower region between the pressure plates 12, 13. The tube rebate 54 projects to the base 55.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine Druckplatte 60 mit Verzahnung 61. Die Verzahnung umfasst Zähne 62 und Zahnlücken 63. Werden identisch ausgebildete Druckplatten 60 in einer Tubenausdrückeinrichtung verwendet, so passt jeweils ein Zahn 62 einer Druckplatte 60 in eine Zahnlücke 63 der anderen Druckplatte 60. Fig. 5 shows a pressure plate 60 with teeth 61. The teeth comprises teeth 62 and tooth gaps 63. If identically designed pressure plates 60 are used in a tube ejecting device, then fits one tooth 62 of a pressure plate 60 in a tooth gap 63 of the other pressure plate 60th

Fig. 6 zeigt eine Tubenausdrückeinrichtung 70 mit verdickten Enden 71, 72 der kurzen Schenkel 73, 74. Die Enden 71, 72 sind in Aufnahmen (Vertiefungen) 75, 76 des Sockels 77 gehalten, sodass eine Schwenkgelenk realisiert wird. Fig. 6 shows a tube ejector 70 with thickened ends 71, 72 of the short legs 73, 74. The ends 71, 72 are held in receptacles (recesses) 75, 76 of the base 77, so that a pivot joint is realized.

Fig. 7 zeigt, wie die Druckplatten 12, 13 mit den kürzeren Schenkeln 17, 18 in den Freiraum 20 des Sockels 11 geschoben werden und sich dabei gegeneinander abstützen. So entsteht mit zwei Handgriffen aus nur drei losen Einzelteilen (wobei zwei identisch sind) die funktionsfähige, erfindungsgemäße Tubenausdrückeinrichtung. Die Stabilität und die starke Klemmwirkung ergibt sich auch durch die Vorspannung des elastischen Sockels 11. Diese entsteht, wenn der Schlitz 14 enger ist als die Gesamtdicke der eingeschobenen Druckplatten. Fig. 7 shows how the pressure plates 12, 13 are pushed with the shorter legs 17, 18 in the free space 20 of the base 11 and thereby supported against each other. Thus, in two simple steps, only three loose individual parts (two being identical) are used, Tube ejection device according to the invention. The stability and the strong clamping effect is also due to the bias of the elastic base 11. This arises when the slot 14 is narrower than the total thickness of the inserted printing plates.

Ebenso einfach ist das Zerlegen und Umstecken der drei Einzelteile in eine platzsparende Verstauform, z. B. als Beipack im Umkarton einer Tube. Dazu schiebt man die langen Schenkel der Druckplatten 12, 13 in den Freiraum 20 des Sockels 11.It is just as easy to disassemble and move the three items in a space-saving Verstauform, z. B. as accessory in the outer carton of a tube. For this purpose pushes the long legs of the printing plates 12, 13 in the free space 20 of the base eleventh

Fig. 8 zeigt eine Tube 50 im Umkarton 82 mit erfindungsgemäßer Tubenausdrückeinrichtung als Beipack. Fig. 8 shows a tube 50 in the outer carton 82 with inventive tube ejection device as a pack.

Da die drei Teile sich in dieser Umsteckvariante als drei schützende Wände für die Tube erweisen, bietet es sich sogar an, Verpackungsmaterial einzusparen, indem man den Umkarton durch eine Schrumpffolie ersetzt. So hat man schließlich eine Kombipackung aus Tube mit Ausdrückeinrichtung, die weniger Platz beansprucht als die Tube allein mit Umkarton.Since the three parts prove to be three protective walls for the tube in this plug-in variant, it even makes sense to save on packaging material by replacing the outer carton with a shrink film. So you finally have a combination pack of tube with squeezing, which takes up less space than the tube alone with outer carton.

Fig. 9 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Nutzung des verdickten Tubenendes (z. B. als Tubenfalz) als ideale Stelle zur aufrechten Fixierung der Tube. Dies ist möglich durch die erfindungsgemäß scharfen Winkelkanten 78 der L-förmigen Druckplatten 12, 13. Fig. 9 shows the use according to the invention of the thickened tube end (for example as a tube fold) as an ideal point for the upright fixation of the tube. This is possible due to the invention sharp angle edges 78 of the L-shaped printing plates 12, 13th

Das völlige Zusammenpressen des Tubenmantels mittels der Druckplatten beginnt unmittelbar oberhalb des verdickten Tubenendes. Durch die erfindungsgemäße L-Form werden die losen Druckplatten 12, 13 mit ihren kurzen und langen Schenkeln und den Abstandhaltern 43, 44 gleichzeitig als Winkelhebel eingesetzt.The complete compression of the tube shell by means of the pressure plates begins immediately above the thickened tube end. The inventive L-shape, the loose printing plates 12, 13 with their short and long legs and the spacers 43, 44 used simultaneously as an angle lever.

Zum Einsetzen oder Entnehmen der Tube muss der Klemmdruck im Schlitz 14 des elastischen Sockels überwunden werden. Dies geschieht sehr leicht, indem man die Enden der langen Schenkel genügend weit auseinander drückt. Dabei wirken sie als Kraftarm. Die erforderliche Abstützung bieten die Gegenlager 45, 46.To insert or remove the tube, the clamping pressure in the slot 14 of the elastic socket must be overcome. This is done very easily by pushing the ends of the long legs apart. They act as a power arm. The required support offer the abutment 45, 46th

Fig. 10 zeigt ein Tubenende, dessen Falz um 90 ° aufgebogen wurde. Dies hat zweierlei Vorteile:

  1. 1. Der Halteeffekt ist noch größer durch die breitere Abstützung am kurzen Schenkel 17;
  2. 2. Das Verfallsdatum ist dann deutlich lesbar, denn es befindet sich immer auf der Fläche 79, die dem transparenten Sockelboden zugewandt ist.
Fig. 10 shows a tube end, the fold was bent by 90 °. This has two advantages:
  1. 1. The holding effect is even greater by the wider support on the short leg 17;
  2. 2. The expiration date is then clearly legible, because it is always on the surface 79, which faces the transparent base floor.

Fig. 11 zeigt einen weiteren Vorteil des Freiraumes 20, der durch die Abstandhalter 43, 44 erzielt wird. Er bietet nicht nur Platz für verschieden geformte und gelagerte verdickte Enden von Tuben, sondern auch für leer gedrückte Bereiche. Fig. 11 shows a further advantage of the free space 20, which is achieved by the spacers 43, 44. It not only provides space for differently shaped and mounted thickened ends of tubes, but also for empty pressed areas.

Dadurch können auch längere Tuben so weit nach unten geschoben werden, dass die Druckplatten 12, 13 bis direkt unter die Tubenschulter 51 reichen. Auch wird deutlich, wie durch seitliches Abkippen nach links und rechts die Mulde 81 gegen die Platten gedrückt und damit entleert werden kann.As a result, longer tubes can be pushed so far down that the pressure plates 12, 13 extend to just below the tube shoulder 51. It also becomes clear how, by lateral tilting to the left and right, the depression 81 can be pressed against the plates and thus emptied.

Claims (15)

  1. Device (10, 30) for squeezing out the contents of a tube (50), comprising two pressure plates (12, 13, 60) with pressure sections (15, 16) and a base (11, 77) from which the pressure sections (15, 16) extend, wherein the pressure sections (15, 16) can be moved apart against a restoring force in the region of the base (11, 77) and wherein the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) and the base (11, 77) are separate parts that can be fitted together in order to fix the pressure plates in position in the base, characterised in that the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) are L-shaped, the shorter leg (17, 18, 41, 42, 73, 74) in each case being arranged in the base (11, 77) when the device (10) for squeezing out the contents of a tube is assembled.
  2. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to claim 1, characterised in that the distance between the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) in the region of the base (11, 77) in the absence of a tube (50) to be squeezed is less than the tube thickness at the end of the tube.
  3. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base (11, 77) is flexible.
  4. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the length of the pressure sections (15, 16) is adapted to the length of the tube (50).
  5. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressure sections (15, 16) and/or the base (11, 77) is/are transparent.
  6. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base (11, 77) has a slot (14) in which the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) are arranged, in particular clamped, by means of a section.
  7. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) are identical.
  8. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the shorter legs (41, 42) are provided at their free ends with spacers (43, 44) directed towards the bottom (55) of the base.
  9. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a support (45, 46) is provided on the bottom (55) of the base for the shorter legs (41, 42).
  10. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base (11) comprises a through opening the height of which corresponds approximately to twice the thickness of the pressure plates and the length of which corresponds approximately to the width of the pressure plates.
  11. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressure sections (15, 16) are designed to increase friction in the region of the base (11), in particular by means of toothing (61).
  12. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base (11) is provided in its bottom (55) with a groove (47) for receiving the seam (54) of the tube.
  13. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) and/or the base (11, 77) is/are provided with lettering, engraving and/or a printed film.
  14. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pressure plates (12, 13, 60) project into an inner space in the base (11, 77).
  15. Device for squeezing out the contents of a tube according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a free space is provided in the base (11, 77) for receiving the end of the tube squeezed empty.
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