EP3416751B1 - Device for applying adhesive and/or sealant - Google Patents

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EP3416751B1
EP3416751B1 EP17705396.4A EP17705396A EP3416751B1 EP 3416751 B1 EP3416751 B1 EP 3416751B1 EP 17705396 A EP17705396 A EP 17705396A EP 3416751 B1 EP3416751 B1 EP 3416751B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00596—The liquid or other fluent material being supplied from a rigid removable cartridge having no active dispensing means, i.e. the cartridge requiring cooperation with means of the handtool to expel the material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00583—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes the container for the material to be dispensed being deformable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/002—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces with feed system for supplying material from an external source; Supply controls therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
    • B43M—BUREAU ACCESSORIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B43M11/00—Hand or desk devices of the office or personal type for applying liquid, other than ink, by contact to surfaces, e.g. for applying adhesive
    • B43M11/06—Hand-held devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/32—Containers adapted to be temporarily deformed by external pressure to expel contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0055—Containers or packages provided with a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm for expelling the contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00553—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge

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  • the present invention relates to a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant, which has a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant.
  • a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant which has a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant.
  • Such devices are, for example, from the DE 39 37 299 A1 , WO 99/44904 A2 , WO 2013/118582 A1 , JP 2007 276879 A and EP 2 368 812 A1 famous.
  • the adhesive and/or sealant should be able to be dosed particularly precisely and without great effort.
  • a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant is specified with a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant, the housing having a receiving space for receiving the container and a closable container connected to the receiving space Application peak through which the adhesive and sealant can escape.
  • the housing also has a stable encasing of the receiving space and at least one area of the housing designed as a deformable pressure area, which allows pressure to be exerted from the outside on the container that can be arranged in the receiving space.
  • a container is understood to be a body filled with adhesive and/or sealant, which can be inserted into the device.
  • the device can be refilled by replacing the container.
  • the container can be designed in particular as a cartridge or tube and be made of a plastic material or a metallic material such as aluminum.
  • a stable cover is understood to mean a cover that is not intrinsically deformable when the device is used as intended.
  • the stable casing is not made of a material that can be deformed during normal use, but rather is made of a rigid material.
  • an optionally exchangeable container is accommodated in the housing in such a way that adhesive and/or sealant can escape from the container.
  • the escape of the adhesive and/or sealant is caused by pressure on the container.
  • a pressure area which is deformable is provided in the otherwise stable, ie non-deformable, covering of the receiving space.
  • the device has the advantage that the container is held securely in the housing, which is largely made of a stable material, but metering of adhesive and/or sealant is particularly easy and precise because of the deformable pressure area. Accordingly, the device facilitates the application of adhesive and/or sealant. It also allows for the use of a replaceable adhesive, thereby reducing waste.
  • the pressure area has a deformable, in particular elastic material, for example rubber.
  • the pressure area can be formed entirely from a deformable material. This gives the pressure area itself a deformability that allows pressure to be exerted on the container through the material of the pressure area.
  • the deformability of the pressure area is also achieved in that the pressure area has at least one movable area which is separated from the rest of the housing surrounding it by a zone with increased deformability.
  • the zone with increased deformability can be easily deformed in such a way that pressure exerted on the pressure area is transferred to the container with almost no losses.
  • a zone of increased deformability is understood as meaning an area which is particularly easily deformable, in particular more easily deformable than areas adjoining it.
  • the zone with increased deformability can be formed, for example, by an area with a low material thickness or by an easily deformable material, with an easily deformable material being understood to mean a material whose deformation requires lower forces than the rest of the material in the pressure area.
  • an easily deformable material being understood to mean a material whose deformation requires lower forces than the rest of the material in the pressure area.
  • An area of thin gauge means an area of thin gauge that is less than the gauge of material in areas immediately adjacent to the thin gauge area.
  • the zone with increased deformability is also formed in that the material of the pressure area is inverted in such a way that it is inverted when the movable area is pressed in and allows the movable area to move against the rest of the housing surrounding it.
  • Invagination of the material is understood to mean an arrangement of the material in a small space, from which it can be brought to a greater extent when the movable area is pressed in, without the material having to be deformed.
  • An example of such an arrangement is a bellows, it also being possible for just a single fold to be provided.
  • Such configurations of the zone with increased deformability have the advantage that, individually or in combination with one another, they are suitable for ensuring good mobility of the movable area and thus good force transmission to the container.
  • the at least one printing area has a top and a bottom, the top being exposed on the surface of the housing and the bottom facing a stable, movable structure that delimits the receiving space below the at least one printing area.
  • a stable, movable structure is understood to mean a structure that is inherently stable, i.e. not deformable, but which is mounted in such a way that the entire structure is movable.
  • it can be an elongate structure, one end of which is fixed to or integral with the stable casing, while the rest of the structure is free so that it springs towards its free end when pressure is applied.
  • the stable, moveable structure has the advantage that it enables a particularly efficient and even power transmission from the pressure area to the container. In addition, it stabilizes the housing of the device.
  • the design of the stable, movable structure also allows the location of the force transmission to be fixed on the container. For example, it can be achieved that the adhesive and/or sealant is squeezed out from the closed end of the container, regardless of where a user exerts pressure on the pressure area.
  • the stable, movable structure can be arranged below the movable area and thus between the movable area and the container arranged in the receiving space.
  • the movable structure can be in contact with both the container and the movable area.
  • the device has two pressure areas formed on opposite sides of the housing.
  • the device can also be held rotated by 180 degrees. It is also possible to apply pressure to both pressure areas at the same time, e.g. with the thumb on one side and with the index finger on the opposite side.
  • the stable casing is made of hard plastic, which is particularly well suited for producing such housings, for example using the injection molding process.
  • the deformable material may have a number of perforations. These improve the feel in the pressure area by making it more difficult for the fingers to slip off during handling. In addition, they visually emphasize the pressure area, which also contributes to better handling, because the areas in which pressure must be exerted to squeeze out adhesive and/or sealant are easier to see.
  • the openings can be arranged in particular in the movable area of the printing area.
  • the device has an extended handle area, which is formed in that the housing extends in the longitudinal direction of the device beyond the receiving space for receiving the container.
  • the container In order to prevent the adhesive and/or sealant from drying out when not in use for a long time, the container should not be too large. Rather, the volume of adhesive and/or sealant contained therein should typically be able to be used up within a period of time during which a loss in quality of the adhesive and/or sealant is not to be expected.
  • the container can thus advantageously be made relatively short.
  • the housing should not be less than a certain length in order to ensure that the device lies comfortably and securely in the hand.
  • the extended grip area is provided, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the device beyond the receiving space and is therefore arranged at that end of the device that faces away from the applicator tip.
  • the extended grip area can be made from the material of the stable cover. It is therefore stable and can be formed in one piece with the stable casing.
  • a second container is also accommodated in the housing.
  • This can have, for example, a second component using a two-component adhesive and/or sealant, with the first container described at the outset containing the first component.
  • the second container can be designed as a pen, for example for dispensing an activating agent for the adhesive and/or sealant contained in the first container described above.
  • the second container can be used as a highlighter in the pen-like design.
  • the container can be arranged in particular in an extended grip area of the device.
  • the device can have a further application tip at its end opposite the application tip for adhesive and/or sealant, at which end a tip of the second container is exposed.
  • This embodiment has the advantage that the device is particularly versatile.
  • the otherwise unused space within the extended handle area could be used for another container, for example for dispensing an activating agent.
  • the device 1 for applying adhesive has a housing 2 formed of hard plastic.
  • a cyanoacrylate adhesive is used as the adhesive, which is also commonly known as superglue or superglue.
  • the device shown can of course also be used to dispense another adhesive or a sealant.
  • At one end of the housing 2 is a closable by a cap 3 applicator tip for the adhesive is arranged.
  • the housing 2 has a stable casing 4 for an accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive cartridge as a container for the adhesive.
  • the stable casing 4 of the device 1 is formed from two largely identical half-shells, the first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8, which are connected to one another to form the housing 2, for example via a snap-in connection which can be released to refill adhesive.
  • a deformable pressure area 5 is formed in each of the two half-shells 7, 8, a deformable pressure area 5 is formed.
  • the print area 5 has an outer area 10 which is connected to the stable casing 4 in an edge area 6 .
  • the pressure area 5 has an inner area 9 which is arranged inside the outer area 10 .
  • the inner area 9 is designed as a movable area.
  • the outer region 10 surrounds the inner region 9 on three sides.
  • Both the outer area 10 and the inner area 9 are made of a deformable material, in particular rubber.
  • a number of openings 21 are formed in the inner region 9 and can penetrate the entire deformable material of the inner region 9 .
  • the inner area 9 is, as in figure 1 shown, can be pressed inwardly into the housing 2, in which case it is already partially pressed into the housing in the exemplary embodiment shown.
  • an inherently stable, movable structure underneath the material of the inner area 9, adjacent to the receiving space for the adhesive cartridge, there is provided an inherently stable, movable structure, to which the deformable material of the inner area 9 is applied.
  • the in figure 1 movable structure By applying pressure to the inner area 9, the in figure 1 movable structure, not shown, is pressed into the housing 2 and thus exerts pressure on the adhesive cartridge located in the receiving space.
  • the inner area 9 is separated from the outer area 10 by a zone 11 of increased deformability.
  • the zone of increased deformability 11 makes it easier to press in the movable structure with the inner area 9. This makes it possible to form a very easily movable area in the closed housing 2, namely the inner area 9 with the movable structure in which to apply pressure can be exerted by adhesive.
  • the housing 2 also has an extended gripping area 12 which adjoins the printing area 5 on the side facing away from the applicator tip. No receiving space for an adhesive cartridge is formed within the extended handle area 12 .
  • the Figures 2, 3 and 4 show further views of the device 1, wherein in the Figures 3 and 4 in particular the formation of the housing 2 from two half-shells 7, 8 and the formation of a second, identical pressure area 5 on the opposite side of the first pressure area 5 can be seen particularly well.
  • figure 5 shows the device according to FIG Figures 1 to 4 in cross section, the cut surface also extending through the receiving space.
  • first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8 form a receiving space 15 designed as a hollow space, in which the adhesive cartridge 16 is received. This is also in the other sectional views in the Figures 8 and 9 recognizable.
  • the adhesive cartridge 16 is arranged in the receiving space 15 in such a way that it is connected to an application tip 17 of the device 1 .
  • the adhesive cartridge 16 can in particular be made of an elastic plastic or of metal.
  • the first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8 are partially designed as a stable, movable structure 14 .
  • they are, as particularly good in figure 9 can be seen, at its end remote from the application tip 17 firmly connected to the rest of the housing 2 of the device 1, while near the application tip 17 have a free end 22.
  • the inherently stable, movable structure 14 can thus be pressed into the receiving space 15 by pressure on the free end 22 .
  • the pressure on the free end 22 is thereby transferred to the adhesive cartridge 16, from which adhesive can be pressed out in this way.
  • the stable, movable structure 14 has a number of ribs 23 which make the structure 14 stable and movable at the same time. In addition, they serve to better connect the structure 14 to the elastic material of the pressure area 5.
  • the pressure area 5 made of elastic material is applied to the structure 14 and forms part of the surface of the device 1 .
  • the inner area 9 is separated from the outer area 10 of the pressure area 5 by a zone 11 of increased deformability.
  • a U-shaped curved area 24 with a low material thickness is formed, which connects the inner area 9 to the outer area 10 .
  • the U-shaped curved portion serves like a single fold bellows to allow movement of the inner portion 9 with almost no resistance when pressure is applied.
  • FIG 7 shows the position in which the inner region 9 has been moved by the application of pressure.
  • U-shaped curved portion 24 is stretched and thus everted from its folded or inverted position.
  • the area 24 curved in a U-shape in the rest position has the effect that the pressure area 5 hardly offers any resistance to being pressed in. The force applied is thus almost completely transferred to the adhesive cartridge 16 . Only a negligibly small proportion is used for the deformation of the elastic material in the pressure area 5. This makes it possible to handle the device 1 with little effort and with particular precision.
  • Im den with Figure 8 and 9 The longitudinal sections shown show that the adhesive cartridge 16 in the receiving space 15 is connected via a threaded area 25 to a component of the device containing the application tip 17 . Here, too, the application tip 17 is covered by the closure cap 3 . In addition, the stable, movable structure 14 and the free ends 22 of the two half-shells 7, 8 are visible.
  • Figures 10 to 12 12 show representations of a device 1' for applying adhesive according to a second embodiment.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kleb- und oder Dichtstoff, die ein Gehäuse zum Aufnehmen eines Behälters enthaltend den Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff aufweist. Deartige Vorrichtungen sind beispielweise aus den DE 39 37 299 A1 , WO 99/44904 A2 , WO 2013/118582 A1 , JP 2007 276879 A und EP 2 368 812 A1 bekannt.The present invention relates to a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant, which has a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant. Such devices are, for example, from the DE 39 37 299 A1 , WO 99/44904 A2 , WO 2013/118582 A1 , JP 2007 276879 A and EP 2 368 812 A1 famous.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kleb- und oder Dichtstoffes mit einem Gehäuse zum Aufnehmen eines Behälters enthaltend den Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff anzugeben, die besonders einfach handhabbar ist. Insbesondere soll die Dosierung des Kleb- und oder Dichtstoffes besonders präzise und ohne großen Kraftaufwand erfolgen können.It is an object of the present invention to specify a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant with a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant, which is particularly easy to handle. In particular, the adhesive and/or sealant should be able to be dosed particularly precisely and without great effort.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch den Gegenstand des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs. Weitere Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.This object is solved by the subject matter of the independent patent claim. Further embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

Gemäß einem Aspekt der Erfindung wird eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kleb- und oder Dichtstoffes mit einem Gehäuse zum Aufnehmen eines Behälters enthaltend den Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff angegeben, wobei das Gehäuse einen Aufnahmeraum zum Aufnehmen des Behälters sowie eine mit dem Aufnahmeraum verbundene, verschließbare Auftragsspitze, durch die der Kleb- und oder Dichtstoff austreten kann, aufweist. Das Gehäuse weist ferner eine stabile Umhüllung des Aufnahmeraums auf sowie zumindest einen als verformbarer Druckbereich ausgebildeten Bereich des Gehäuses, der eine Ausübung von Druck von außen auf den in dem Aufnahmeraum anordenbare Behälter erlaubt.According to one aspect of the invention, a device for applying adhesive and/or sealant is specified with a housing for receiving a container containing the adhesive and/or sealant, the housing having a receiving space for receiving the container and a closable container connected to the receiving space Application peak through which the adhesive and sealant can escape. The housing also has a stable encasing of the receiving space and at least one area of the housing designed as a deformable pressure area, which allows pressure to be exerted from the outside on the container that can be arranged in the receiving space.

Unter einem Behälter wird dabei ein mit Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff gefüllter Körper verstanden, der in die Vorrichtung einsetzbar ist. Durch einen Austausch des Behälters ist die Vorrichtung nachfüllbar. Der Behälter kann dabei insbesondere als Patrone oder Tube gestaltet sein und aus einem Kunststoffmaterial oder einem metallischen Werkstoff, wie beispielsweise Aluminium gefertigt sein.A container is understood to be a body filled with adhesive and/or sealant, which can be inserted into the device. The device can be refilled by replacing the container. The container can be designed in particular as a cartridge or tube and be made of a plastic material or a metallic material such as aluminum.

Unter einer stabilen Umhüllung wird eine Umhüllung verstanden, die im vorgesehenen Gebrauch der Vorrichtung nicht in sich verformbar ist. Insbesondere ist die stabile Umhüllung nicht aus einem im normalen Gebrauch verformbaren Material, sondern vielmehr aus einem steifen Material ausgebildet.A stable cover is understood to mean a cover that is not intrinsically deformable when the device is used as intended. In particular, the stable casing is not made of a material that can be deformed during normal use, but rather is made of a rigid material.

Erfindungsgemäß ist demnach ein gegebenenfalls auswechselbarer Behälter in dem Gehäuse aufgenommen, und zwar derart, dass durch die Auftragsspitze der Vorrichtung Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff aus dem Behälter austreten kann. Das Austreten des Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff wird durch Druck auf den Behälter bewirkt. Dazu ist in der ansonsten stabilen, d.h. nicht verformbaren Umhüllung des Aufnahmeraums ein Druckbereich vorgesehen, der verformbar ist. Somit kann durch Ausübung von Druck auf den Druckbereich eine Verformung des Materials im Druckbereich bewirkt werden und der Druck auf den darunter im Aufnahmeraum angeordneten Behälter übertragen werden.According to the invention, an optionally exchangeable container is accommodated in the housing in such a way that adhesive and/or sealant can escape from the container. The escape of the adhesive and/or sealant is caused by pressure on the container. For this purpose, a pressure area which is deformable is provided in the otherwise stable, ie non-deformable, covering of the receiving space. Thus, by exerting pressure on the pressure area, a deformation of the material in the pressure area can be brought about and the pressure can be transferred to the container arranged underneath in the receiving space.

Die Vorrichtung hat den Vorteil, dass der Behälter in dem weitestgehend aus einem stabilen Material ausgebildeten Gehäuse sicher aufgenommen ist, eine Dosierung von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff jedoch wegen des verformbaren Druckbereichs besonders einfach und präzise möglich ist. Die Vorrichtung erleichtert demnach das Aufbringen von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff. Sie ermöglicht zudem die Verwendung eines austauschbaren Klebstoffes und somit einer Reduzierung von Abfall.The device has the advantage that the container is held securely in the housing, which is largely made of a stable material, but metering of adhesive and/or sealant is particularly easy and precise because of the deformable pressure area. Accordingly, the device facilitates the application of adhesive and/or sealant. It also allows for the use of a replaceable adhesive, thereby reducing waste.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform weist der Druckbereich ein verformbares, insbesondere elastisches Material auf, beispielsweise Gummi. Der Druckbereich kann beispielsweise vollständig aus einem verformbaren Material ausgebildet sein. Dadurch erhält der Druckbereich selbst eine Verformbarkeit, die die Ausübung von Druck durch das Material des Druckbereichs hindurch auf den Behälter erlaubt.According to one embodiment, the pressure area has a deformable, in particular elastic material, for example rubber. For example, the pressure area can be formed entirely from a deformable material. This gives the pressure area itself a deformability that allows pressure to be exerted on the container through the material of the pressure area.

Zusätzlich wird die Verformbarkeit des Druckbereichs auch dadurch erreicht, dass der Druckbereich zumindest einen beweglichen Bereich aufweist, der durch eine Zone mit erhöhter Verformbarkeit von dem ihn umgebenden übrigen Gehäuse getrennt ist. Dabei kann die Zone mit erhöhter Verformbarkeit derart leicht verformbar sein, dass auf den Druckbereich ausgeübter Druck nahezu ohne Verluste auf den Behälter übertragen wird.In addition, the deformability of the pressure area is also achieved in that the pressure area has at least one movable area which is separated from the rest of the housing surrounding it by a zone with increased deformability. In this case, the zone with increased deformability can be easily deformed in such a way that pressure exerted on the pressure area is transferred to the container with almost no losses.

Unter einer Zone erhöhter Verformbarkeit wird ein Bereich verstanden, der besonders leicht verformbar ist, insbesondere leichter verformbar als an ihn angrenzende Bereiche.A zone of increased deformability is understood as meaning an area which is particularly easily deformable, in particular more easily deformable than areas adjoining it.

Die Zone mit erhöhter Verformbarkeit kann beispielsweise durch einen Bereich mit geringer Materialstärke oder durch ein leichter verformbares Material gebildet sein, wobei unter einem leichter verformbaren Material ein Material verstanden wird, für dessen Verformung geringere Kräfte erforderlich sind als für das übrige Material des Druckbereichs. Hierbei ist in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, dass bei dem Einsatz eines leichter verformbaren Materials der Bereich mit dem leichter verformbaren Material an den benachbarten, schwerer verformbaren Bereich angeformt ist. Bei der Verwendung von Kunststoffen für beide Bereiche kann dies insbesondere durch ein Biinjektionsspritzgussverfahren erfolgen.The zone with increased deformability can be formed, for example, by an area with a low material thickness or by an easily deformable material, with an easily deformable material being understood to mean a material whose deformation requires lower forces than the rest of the material in the pressure area. Here, in an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that when using a more easily deformable material, the area with the more easily deformable material is molded onto the adjacent, more difficult to deform area. When using plastics for both areas, this can be done in particular by a bi-injection molding process.

Ein Bereich mit geringer Materialstärke bedeutet ein Bereich mit einer Materialstärke, die geringer ist als die Materialstärke in unmittelbar an den Bereich mit geringer Materialstärke angrenzenden Bereichen.An area of thin gauge means an area of thin gauge that is less than the gauge of material in areas immediately adjacent to the thin gauge area.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Zone mit erhöhter Verformbarkeit auch dadurch gebildet, dass in ihr das Material des Druckbereichs derart eingestülpt ist, dass es bei einem Eindrücken des beweglichen Bereichs ausgestülpt wird und eine Bewegung des beweglichen Bereichs gegen das ihn umgebende übrige Gehäuse erlaubt.According to the invention, the zone with increased deformability is also formed in that the material of the pressure area is inverted in such a way that it is inverted when the movable area is pressed in and allows the movable area to move against the rest of the housing surrounding it.

Unter einer Einstülpung des Materials wird dabei eine Anordnung des Materials auf geringem Raum verstanden, aus der es bei einem Eindrücken des beweglichen Bereichs auf eine größere Ausdehnung gebracht werden kann, ohne dass eine Verformung des Materials erfolgen muss. Ein Beispiel für eine derartige Anordnung ist ein Faltenbalg, wobei auch lediglich eine einzige Falte vorgesehen sein kann.Invagination of the material is understood to mean an arrangement of the material in a small space, from which it can be brought to a greater extent when the movable area is pressed in, without the material having to be deformed. An example of such an arrangement is a bellows, it also being possible for just a single fold to be provided.

Derartige Ausbildungen der Zone mit erhöhter Verformbarkeit haben den Vorteil, dass sie einzeln oder in Kombination miteinander geeignet sind, eine gute Beweglichkeit des beweglichen Bereichs sicherzustellen und somit eine gute Kraftübertragung auf den Behälter.Such configurations of the zone with increased deformability have the advantage that, individually or in combination with one another, they are suitable for ensuring good mobility of the movable area and thus good force transmission to the container.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform weist der zumindest eine Druckbereich eine Oberseite und eine Unterseite auf, wobei die Oberseite an der Oberfläche des Gehäuses freiliegt und die Unterseite einer stabilen, beweglichen Struktur zugewandt ist, die den Aufnahmeraum unterhalb des zumindest einen Druckbereichs begrenzt.According to one embodiment, the at least one printing area has a top and a bottom, the top being exposed on the surface of the housing and the bottom facing a stable, movable structure that delimits the receiving space below the at least one printing area.

Dabei wird unter einer stabilen, beweglichen Struktur eine Struktur verstanden, die in sich stabil, d.h. nicht verformbar ist, die jedoch derart gelagert ist, dass die gesamte Struktur beweglich ist. Insbesondere kann es sich dabei um eine langgezogene Struktur handeln, die mit einem Ende an der stabilen Umhüllung befestigt oder einstückig mit dieser ausgebildet ist, während die Struktur im Übrigen frei ist, so dass sie auf Druck auf ihr freies Ende hin federt.A stable, movable structure is understood to mean a structure that is inherently stable, i.e. not deformable, but which is mounted in such a way that the entire structure is movable. In particular, it can be an elongate structure, one end of which is fixed to or integral with the stable casing, while the rest of the structure is free so that it springs towards its free end when pressure is applied.

Die stabile, bewegliche Struktur hat den Vorteil, dass sie eine besonders effiziente und gleichmäßige Kraftübertragung von dem Druckbereich auf den Behälter ermöglicht. Zusätzlich stabilisiert sie das Gehäuse der Vorrichtung. Die Ausgestaltung der stabilen, beweglichen Struktur erlaubt es auch, den Ort der Kraftübertragung auf den Behälter festzulegen. So kann beispielsweise erreicht werden, dass der Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff vom geschlossenen Ende des Behälters aus ausgedrückt wird, gleich, an welcher Stelle ein Benutzer den Druck auf den Druckbereich ausübt.The stable, moveable structure has the advantage that it enables a particularly efficient and even power transmission from the pressure area to the container. In addition, it stabilizes the housing of the device. The design of the stable, movable structure also allows the location of the force transmission to be fixed on the container. For example, it can be achieved that the adhesive and/or sealant is squeezed out from the closed end of the container, regardless of where a user exerts pressure on the pressure area.

Dazu kann die stabile, bewegliche Struktur unterhalb des beweglichen Bereichs und somit zwischen dem beweglichen Bereich und dem im Aufnahmeraum angeordneten Behälter angeordnet sein. Die bewegliche Struktur kann sowohl mit dem Behälter als auch mit dem beweglichen Bereich in Berührung stehen.For this purpose, the stable, movable structure can be arranged below the movable area and thus between the movable area and the container arranged in the receiving space. The movable structure can be in contact with both the container and the movable area.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung zwei Druckbereiche auf, die aufeinander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Gehäuses ausgebildet sind.According to one embodiment, the device has two pressure areas formed on opposite sides of the housing.

Das hat den Vorteil, dass die Orientierung der Vorrichtung bei der Handhabung keine Rolle spielt. Da die Druckbereiche auf zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Gehäuses ausgebildet sind, kann die Vorrichtung auch um 180 Grad verdreht gehalten werden. Zudem ist es möglich, auf beide Druckbereiche gleichzeitig Druck auszuüben, z.B. mit dem Daumen von einer Seite und mit dem Zeigefinger von der gegenüberliegenden Seite aus.This has the advantage that the orientation of the device is irrelevant when it is handled. Since the pressure areas are formed on two opposite sides of the housing, the device can also be held rotated by 180 degrees. It is also possible to apply pressure to both pressure areas at the same time, e.g. with the thumb on one side and with the index finger on the opposite side.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist die stabile Umhüllung aus Hartplastik ausgebildet, das sich besonders gut zur Herstellung derartiger Gehäuse beispielsweise im Spritzgussverfahren eignet.According to one embodiment, the stable casing is made of hard plastic, which is particularly well suited for producing such housings, for example using the injection molding process.

Das verformbare Material kann eine Anzahl von Durchbrüchen aufweisen. Diese verbessern die Haptik im Druckbereich dadurch, dass sie ein Abrutschen der Finger während der Handhabung erschweren. Zudem betonen sie den Druckbereich optisch, was ebenfalls zu einer besseren Handhabbarkeit beiträgt, weil die Bereiche, in denen zum Ausdrücken von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff Druck ausgeübt werden muss, leichter erkennbar sind. Dazu können die Durchbrüche insbesondere im beweglichen Bereich des Druckbereichs angeordnet sein.The deformable material may have a number of perforations. These improve the feel in the pressure area by making it more difficult for the fingers to slip off during handling. In addition, they visually emphasize the pressure area, which also contributes to better handling, because the areas in which pressure must be exerted to squeeze out adhesive and/or sealant are easier to see. For this purpose, the openings can be arranged in particular in the movable area of the printing area.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung einen verlängerten Griffbereich auf, der dadurch ausgebildet ist, dass das Gehäuse sich in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung über den Aufnahmeraum zum Aufnehmen des Behälters hinaus erstreckt.According to one embodiment, the device has an extended handle area, which is formed in that the housing extends in the longitudinal direction of the device beyond the receiving space for receiving the container.

Das hat folgenden Vorteil: Um ein Eintrocknen von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff bei längerem Nichtgebrauch zu vermeiden, sollte der Behälter nicht zu groß ausgebildet sein. Das darin befindliche Volumen an Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff sollte sich vielmehr typischer Weise innerhalb eines Zeitraums verbrauchen lassen, innerhalb dessen noch nicht mit einem Qualitätsverlust des Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff zu rechnen ist. Der Behälter kann somit vorteilhaft verhältnismäßig kurz ausgebildet sein. Für eine gute Handhabbarkeit der Vorrichtung sollte jedoch eine gewisse Länge des Gehäuses nicht unterschritten werden, um sicherzustellen, dass die Vorrichtung gut und sicher in der Hand liegt. Dazu ist der verlängerte Griffbereich vorgesehen, der sich in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung über den Aufnahmeraum hinaus erstreckt und demnach an demjenigen Ende der Vorrichtung angeordnet ist, das von der Auftragsspitze abgewandt ist. Dabei kann der verlängerte Griffbereich aus dem Material der stabilen Umhüllung ausgebildet sein. Er ist somit stabil und kann einstückig mit der stabilen Umhüllung geformt sein.This has the following advantage: In order to prevent the adhesive and/or sealant from drying out when not in use for a long time, the container should not be too large. Rather, the volume of adhesive and/or sealant contained therein should typically be able to be used up within a period of time during which a loss in quality of the adhesive and/or sealant is not to be expected. The container can thus advantageously be made relatively short. However, for the device to be easy to handle, the housing should not be less than a certain length in order to ensure that the device lies comfortably and securely in the hand. For this purpose, the extended grip area is provided, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the device beyond the receiving space and is therefore arranged at that end of the device that faces away from the applicator tip. The extended grip area can be made from the material of the stable cover. It is therefore stable and can be formed in one piece with the stable casing.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist in dem Gehäuse zudem ein zweiter Behälter aufgenommen. Dieser kann beispielsweise eine zweite Komponente der Verwendung eines zweikomponentigen Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff aufweisen, wobei der eingangs beschriebene erste Behälter die erste Komponente enthält. Zudem ist kann der zweite Behälter als Stift ausgebildet sein, etwa zur Ausgabe eines Aktivierungsmittels für den in dem eingangs beschriebenen ersten Behälter enthaltenen Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff. Darüber hinaus sind natürlich auch andere gestaltungsvarianten denkbar. Insbesondere kann der zweite Behälter bei der stiftartigen Gestaltung als Textmarker zum Einsatz kommen. Bei der stiftartigen Gestaltung kann der Behälter insbesondere in einem verlängerten Griffbereich der Vorrichtung angeordnet sein. Dazu kann die Vorrichtung eine weitere Auftragsspitze an ihrem der Auftragsspitze für Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff gegenüberliegenden Ende aufweisen, an der eine Spitze des zweiten Behälters freiliegt.According to one embodiment, a second container is also accommodated in the housing. This can have, for example, a second component using a two-component adhesive and/or sealant, with the first container described at the outset containing the first component. In addition, the second container can be designed as a pen, for example for dispensing an activating agent for the adhesive and/or sealant contained in the first container described above. In addition, of course, other design variants are also conceivable. In particular, the second container can be used as a highlighter in the pen-like design. In the case of the pen-like design, the container can be arranged in particular in an extended grip area of the device. For this purpose, the device can have a further application tip at its end opposite the application tip for adhesive and/or sealant, at which end a tip of the second container is exposed.

Diese Ausführungsform hat den Vorteil, dass die Vorrichtung besonders vielseitig verwendbar ist. Insbesondere könnte der ansonsten ungenutzte Raum innerhalb des verlängerten Griffbereichs für einen weiteren Behälter, beispielsweise zur Abgabe eines Aktivierungsmittels genutzt werden.This embodiment has the advantage that the device is particularly versatile. In particular, the otherwise unused space within the extended handle area could be used for another container, for example for dispensing an activating agent.

Ausführungsformen der Erfindung werden im Folgenden anhand von schematischen Figuren näher beschrieben. Darin zeigen

Figur 1
eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
Figur 2
eine Ansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1 von oben;
Figur 3
eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 4
eine Ansicht des rückwärtigen Endes der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 5
eine Querschnittsansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 6
ein Detail von Figur 5;
Figur 7
das Detail gemäß Figur 6 beim Aufbringen einer Kraft zum Ausdrücken von Klebstoff;
Figur 8
eine erste Längsschnittsansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 9
eine zweite Längsschnittsansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 10
eine längsgeschnittene Ansicht durch eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoff gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der Erfindung;
Figur 11
eine Seitenansicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 8 und
Figur 12
eine Aufsicht von oben auf die Vorrichtung gemäß Figur 10.
Embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to schematic figures. show in it
figure 1
a device for applying adhesive according to a first embodiment of the invention in a perspective view;
figure 2
a view of the device according to FIG figure 1 from above;
figure 3
a side view of the device according to FIG figure 1 ;
figure 4
a rear end view of the device according to FIG figure 1 ;
figure 5
a cross-sectional view of the device according to FIG figure 1 ;
figure 6
a detail of figure 5 ;
figure 7
the detail according to figure 6 when applying a force to squeeze out glue;
figure 8
a first longitudinal sectional view of the device according to FIG figure 1 ;
figure 9
a second longitudinal sectional view of the device according to FIG figure 1 ;
figure 10
a longitudinal sectional view through a device for applying adhesive and / or sealant according to a second embodiment of the invention;
figure 11
a side view of the device according to FIG figure 8 and
figure 12
a top view of the device according to FIG figure 10 .

Die Vorrichtung 1 zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff gemäß Figur 1 weist ein Gehäuse 2 auf, das aus Hartplastik ausgebildet ist. Als Klebstoff kommt im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ein Cyanacrylat-Klebstoff zum Einsatz, der landläufig auch als Sekundenkleber oder Superkleber bekannt ist. Grundsätzlich kann die abgebildete Vorrichtung natürlich auch zur Abgabe eines anderen Klebstoffes oder eins Dichtstoffes zum Einsatz kommen. An einem Ende des Gehäuses 2 ist eine durch eine Verschlusskappe 3 verschließbare Auftragsspitze für den Klebstoff angeordnet.The device 1 for applying adhesive according to figure 1 has a housing 2 formed of hard plastic. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a cyanoacrylate adhesive is used as the adhesive, which is also commonly known as superglue or superglue. In principle, the device shown can of course also be used to dispense another adhesive or a sealant. At one end of the housing 2 is a closable by a cap 3 applicator tip for the adhesive is arranged.

Das Gehäuse 2 weist eine stabile Umhüllung 4 für einen Aufnahmeraum zum Aufnehmen einer Klebstoffpatrone als Behälter für den Klebstoff auf. Die stabile Umhüllung 4 der Vorrichtung 1 ist aus zwei weitgehend identischen Halbschalen gebildet, der ersten Halbschale 7 sowie der zweiten Halbschale 8, die zur Bildung des Gehäuses 2 miteinander verbunden werden, beispielsweise über eine Rastverbindung, die zum Nachfüllen von Klebstoff gelöst werden kann.The housing 2 has a stable casing 4 for an accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive cartridge as a container for the adhesive. The stable casing 4 of the device 1 is formed from two largely identical half-shells, the first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8, which are connected to one another to form the housing 2, for example via a snap-in connection which can be released to refill adhesive.

In jeder der beiden Halbschalen 7, 8 ist ein verformbarer Druckbereich 5 ausgebildet. Der Druckbereich 5 weist dabei einen äußeren Bereich 10 auf, der in einem Randbereich 6 mit der stabilen Umhüllung 4 verbunden ist. Ferner weist der Druckbereich 5 einen inneren Bereich 9 auf, der innerhalb des äußeren Bereichs 10 angeordnet ist. Der innere Bereich 9 ist als beweglicher Bereich ausgebildet.In each of the two half-shells 7, 8, a deformable pressure area 5 is formed. The print area 5 has an outer area 10 which is connected to the stable casing 4 in an edge area 6 . Furthermore, the pressure area 5 has an inner area 9 which is arranged inside the outer area 10 . The inner area 9 is designed as a movable area.

In der in Figur 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform umgibt der äußere Bereich 10 den inneren Bereich 9 auf drei Seiten.in the in figure 1 shown embodiment, the outer region 10 surrounds the inner region 9 on three sides.

Sowohl der äußere Bereich 10 als auch der innere Bereich 9 sind aus einem verformbaren Material ausgebildet, insbesondere aus Gummi. Im inneren Bereich 9 sind eine Anzahl von Durchbrüchen 21 ausgebildet, die das gesamte verformbare Material des inneren Bereichs 9 durchdringen können.Both the outer area 10 and the inner area 9 are made of a deformable material, in particular rubber. A number of openings 21 are formed in the inner region 9 and can penetrate the entire deformable material of the inner region 9 .

Der innere Bereich 9 ist, wie in Figur 1 gezeigt, nach innen in das Gehäuse 2 eindrückbar, wobei er im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel bereits bereichsweise in das Gehäuse eingedrückt ist. Dazu ist unter dem Material des inneren Bereichs 9 angrenzend an den Aufnahmeraum für die Klebstoffpatrone eine in sich stabile, bewegliche Struktur vorgesehen, auf die das verformbare Material des inneren Bereichs 9 aufgebracht ist.The inner area 9 is, as in figure 1 shown, can be pressed inwardly into the housing 2, in which case it is already partially pressed into the housing in the exemplary embodiment shown. For this purpose, underneath the material of the inner area 9, adjacent to the receiving space for the adhesive cartridge, there is provided an inherently stable, movable structure, to which the deformable material of the inner area 9 is applied.

Durch Ausübung von Druck auf den inneren Bereich 9 wird die in Figur 1 nicht gezeigte bewegliche Struktur in das Gehäuse 2 hineingedrückt und übt somit Druck auf die in dem Aufnahmeraum befindliche Klebstoffpatrone aus.By applying pressure to the inner area 9, the in figure 1 movable structure, not shown, is pressed into the housing 2 and thus exerts pressure on the adhesive cartridge located in the receiving space.

Der innere Bereich 9 ist von dem äußeren Bereich 10 durch eine Zone erhöhter Verformbarkeit 11 getrennt. Die Zone erhöhter Verformbarkeit 11 erleichtert das Eindrücken der beweglichen Struktur mit dem inneren Bereich 9. Dadurch ist es möglich, in dem an sich geschlossenen Gehäuse 2 einen sehr leicht beweglichen Bereich auszubilden, nämlich den inneren Bereich 9 mit der beweglichen Struktur, in dem zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff Druck ausgeübt werden kann.The inner area 9 is separated from the outer area 10 by a zone 11 of increased deformability. The zone of increased deformability 11 makes it easier to press in the movable structure with the inner area 9. This makes it possible to form a very easily movable area in the closed housing 2, namely the inner area 9 with the movable structure in which to apply pressure can be exerted by adhesive.

Das Gehäuse 2 weist ferner einen verlängerten Griffbereich 12 auf, der sich auf der von der Auftragsspitze abgewandten Seite des Druckbereichs 5 anschließt. Innerhalb des verlängerten Griffbereichs 12 ist kein Aufnahmeraum für eine Klebstoffpatrone ausgebildet.The housing 2 also has an extended gripping area 12 which adjoins the printing area 5 on the side facing away from the applicator tip. No receiving space for an adhesive cartridge is formed within the extended handle area 12 .

Die Figuren 2, 3 und 4 zeigen weitere Ansichten der Vorrichtung 1, wobei in den Figuren 3 und 4 insbesondere die Bildung des Gehäuses 2 aus zwei Halbschalen 7, 8 sowie die Ausbildung eines zweiten, identischen Druckbereichs 5 auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des ersten Druckbereichs 5 besonders gut erkennbar sind.the Figures 2, 3 and 4 show further views of the device 1, wherein in the Figures 3 and 4 in particular the formation of the housing 2 from two half-shells 7, 8 and the formation of a second, identical pressure area 5 on the opposite side of the first pressure area 5 can be seen particularly well.

Figur 5 zeigt die Vorrichtung gemäß den Figuren 1 bis 4 im Querschnitt, wobei die Schnittfläche sich auch durch den Aufnahmeraum erstreckt. figure 5 shows the device according to FIG Figures 1 to 4 in cross section, the cut surface also extending through the receiving space.

In dieser Darstellung ist erkennbar, dass die erste Halbschale 7 und die zweite Halbschale 8 einen als Hohlraum ausgebildeten Aufnahmeraum 15 ausbilden, in dem die Klebstoffpatrone 16 aufgenommen ist. Dies ist auch in den anderen Schnittansichten in den Figuren 8 und 9 erkennbar.In this representation it can be seen that the first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8 form a receiving space 15 designed as a hollow space, in which the adhesive cartridge 16 is received. This is also in the other sectional views in the Figures 8 and 9 recognizable.

Die Klebstoffpatrone 16 ist derart in dem Aufnahmeraum 15 angeordnet, dass sie mit einer Auftragsspitze 17 der Vorrichtung 1 in Verbindung steht. Die Klebstoffpatrone 16 kann insbesondere aus einem elastischen Kunststoff oder aus Metall ausgebildet sein.The adhesive cartridge 16 is arranged in the receiving space 15 in such a way that it is connected to an application tip 17 of the device 1 . The adhesive cartridge 16 can in particular be made of an elastic plastic or of metal.

Im Bereich des Aufnahmeraums 15 sind die erste Halbschale 7 und die zweite Halbschale 8 teilweise als stabile, bewegliche Struktur 14 ausgebildet. Dazu sind sie, wie besonders gut in Figur 9 erkennbar ist, an ihrem der Auftragsspitze 17 fernen Ende fest mit dem übrigen Gehäuse 2 der Vorrichtung 1 verbunden, während sie nahe der Auftragsspitze 17 ein freies Ende 22 aufweisen. Die in sich stabile, bewegliche Struktur 14 kann somit durch Druck auf das freie Ende 22 in den Aufnahmeraum 15 hineingedrückt werden. Der Druck auf das freie Ende 22 überträgt sich dabei auf die Klebstoffpatrone 16, aus der auf diese Weise Klebstoff herausgedrückt werden kann.In the area of the receiving space 15 , the first half-shell 7 and the second half-shell 8 are partially designed as a stable, movable structure 14 . For this they are, as particularly good in figure 9 can be seen, at its end remote from the application tip 17 firmly connected to the rest of the housing 2 of the device 1, while near the application tip 17 have a free end 22. The inherently stable, movable structure 14 can thus be pressed into the receiving space 15 by pressure on the free end 22 . The pressure on the free end 22 is thereby transferred to the adhesive cartridge 16, from which adhesive can be pressed out in this way.

Die stabile, bewegliche Struktur 14 weist in der gezeigten Ausführungsform eine Anzahl von Rippen 23 auf, die die Struktur 14 gleichzeitig stabil und beweglich machen. Zudem dienen sie der besseren Verbindung der Struktur 14 mit dem elastischen Material des Druckbereichs 5.In the embodiment shown, the stable, movable structure 14 has a number of ribs 23 which make the structure 14 stable and movable at the same time. In addition, they serve to better connect the structure 14 to the elastic material of the pressure area 5.

Um das Eindrücken der Struktur 14 zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff zu erleichtern, ist auf der Struktur 14 der Druckbereich 5 aus elastischem Material aufgebracht, der einen Teil der Oberfläche der Vorrichtung 1 bildet.In order to facilitate the indenting of the structure 14 for the application of adhesive, the pressure area 5 made of elastic material is applied to the structure 14 and forms part of the surface of the device 1 .

In der Detailansicht in Figur 6 ist erkennbar, dass der innere Bereich 9 von dem äußeren Bereich 10 des Druckbereichs 5 durch eine Zone erhöhter Verformbarkeit 11 getrennt ist. Im Bereich der Zone 11 ist ein u-förmig gekrümmter Bereich 24 mit geringer Materialstärke ausgebildet, der den inneren Bereich 9 mit dem äußeren Bereich 10 verbindet. Der u-förmig gekrümmte Bereich dient wie ein Faltenbalg mit einer einzigen Falte dazu, die Bewegung des inneren Bereichs 9 bei einer Ausübung von Druck nahezu ohne Widerstand zu ermöglichen.In the detail view in figure 6 it can be seen that the inner area 9 is separated from the outer area 10 of the pressure area 5 by a zone 11 of increased deformability. In the area of the zone 11 a U-shaped curved area 24 with a low material thickness is formed, which connects the inner area 9 to the outer area 10 . The U-shaped curved portion serves like a single fold bellows to allow movement of the inner portion 9 with almost no resistance when pressure is applied.

Dazu ist in Figur 7 die Lage gezeigt, in die der innere Bereich 9 durch Ausübung von Druck bewegt wurde. Der in der Ruhelage gemäß Figur 6 u-förmig gekrümmte Bereich 24 ist gestreckt und somit aus seiner gefalteten bzw. eingestülpten Position ausgestülpt.For this is in figure 7 shows the position in which the inner region 9 has been moved by the application of pressure. According to the in the rest position figure 6 U-shaped curved portion 24 is stretched and thus everted from its folded or inverted position.

Der in der Ruhelage u-förmig gekrümmte Bereich 24 bewirkt, dass der Druckbereich 5 einem Eindrücken selbst kaum Widerstand entgegensetzt. Die aufgebrachte Kraft wird somit nahezu vollständig auf die Klebstoffpatrone 16 übertragen. Nur ein vernachlässigbar kleiner Anteil wird für die Verformung des elastischen Materials im Druckbereich 5 aufgewendet. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Vorrichtung 1 mit geringem Kraftaufwand und besonders präzise zu handhaben. Im den mit Figur 8 und 9 gezeigten Längsschnitten ist zu erkennen, dass die Klebstoffpatrone 16 im Aufnahmeraum 15 über einen Gewindebereich 25 mit einem die Auftragsspitze 17 beinhaltenden Bauteil der Vorrichtung verbunden ist. Auch hier ist die Auftragsspitze 17 durch Verschlusskappe 3 abgedeckt. Zudem wird jeweils die stabile, bewegliche Struktur 14 sowie die freien Enden 22 der beiden Halbschalen 7, 8 sichtbar.The area 24 curved in a U-shape in the rest position has the effect that the pressure area 5 hardly offers any resistance to being pressed in. The force applied is thus almost completely transferred to the adhesive cartridge 16 . Only a negligibly small proportion is used for the deformation of the elastic material in the pressure area 5. This makes it possible to handle the device 1 with little effort and with particular precision. Im den with Figure 8 and 9 The longitudinal sections shown show that the adhesive cartridge 16 in the receiving space 15 is connected via a threaded area 25 to a component of the device containing the application tip 17 . Here, too, the application tip 17 is covered by the closure cap 3 . In addition, the stable, movable structure 14 and the free ends 22 of the two half-shells 7, 8 are visible.

Die Figuren 10 bis 12 zeigen Darstellungen einer Vorrichtung 1' zum Aufbringen von Klebstoff gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform.the Figures 10 to 12 12 show representations of a device 1' for applying adhesive according to a second embodiment.

Diese unterscheidet sich von der in den Figuren 1 bis 9 gezeigten ersten lediglich dadurch, dass innerhalb des verlängerten Griffbereichs 12 ein zweiter Behälter 18 enthaltend ein Aktivierungsmittel für den Klebstoff angeordnet ist, für den am anderen Ende der Vorrichtung 1' eine zweite Auftragsspitze 19 sowie eine Verschlusskappe 20 vorgesehen sind.This differs from that in the Figures 1 to 9 shown first only in that a second container 18 containing an activating agent for the adhesive is arranged within the extended handle area 12, for which a second applicator tip 19 and a closure cap 20 are provided at the other end of the device 1'.

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

1,1'1.1'
Vorrichtungcontraption
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GehäuseHousing
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Verschlusskappesealing cap
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stabile Umhüllungstable casing
55
Druckbereichprint area
66
Randbereichedge area
77
erste Halbschalefirst half shell
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zweite Halbschalesecond half shell
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innerer Bereichinner area
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äußerer Bereichouter area
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Zone erhöhter VerformbarkeitZone of increased deformability
1212
verlängerter Griffbereichextended grip area
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stabile, bewegliche Strukturstable, movable structure
1515
Aufnahmeraumrecording room
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Klebstoffpatroneglue cartridge
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Auftragsspitzeorder peak
1818
Farbstiftcolor pencil
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zweite Auftragsspitzesecond order peak
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Verschlusskappesealing cap
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Durchbruchbreakthrough
2222
freies Endefree end
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Ripperib
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gekrümmter Bereichcurved area
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Gewindebereichthread area

Claims (10)

  1. A device (1, 1') for applying adhesive and/or sealant, comprising a housing (2) for receiving a container (16), the housing (2) comprising:
    - a receiving space (15) for receiving the container (16);
    - a closable application tip (17) which is connected to the receiving space (15) and through which the adhesive and/or sealant can exit;
    - a stable casing (4) for the receiving space (15);
    - at least one region of the housing (2) which is designed as a deformable pressure region (5) and which allows for an exertion of pressure from the outside on the container (16) which can be arranged in the receiving space (15), the pressure region (5) having at least one movable region which is separated from the remaining housing (2) surrounding said movable region by a zone (11) having increased deformability, characterized in that the zone (11) having increased deformability is designed in that the material of the pressure region (5) is inserted therein in such a way that it is turned out when the movable region is pressed in and allows for movement of the movable region against the remaining housing (2) surrounding said movable region.
  2. The device (1, 1') according to Claim 1,
    wherein the pressure region (5) comprises a deformable material.
  3. The device (1, 1') according to one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the zone (11) having increased deformability is formed by a region having a small material thickness.
  4. The device (1, 1') according to one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the zone (11) having increased deformability comprises a more easily deformable material.
  5. The device (1, 1') according to one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the at least one pressure region (5) has an upper side and a lower side, wherein the upper side is exposed at the surface of the housing (2) and the lower side faces a stable, movable structure (14) that delimits the receiving space (15) below the at least one pressure region (5).
  6. The device (1, 1') according to Claim 5, characterized in that the stable, movable structure (14) is arranged below the movable region.
  7. The device (1, 1') according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that two pressure regions (5) which are formed on opposite sides of the housing (2) are provided.
  8. The device (1, 1') according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    wherein the device (1, 1') has an elongate grip region (12) which is formed in that the housing (2) extends in the longitudinal direction of the device (1, 1') beyond the receiving space (15) for receiving the container (16).
  9. The device (1, 1') according to Claim 8,
    wherein the elongate grip region (12) is formed from the material of the stable casing (4).
  10. The device (1, 1') according to Claim 8 or 9,
    wherein a second container (18) is received in the housing (2).
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