EP3583039B1 - Container with corrugated side wall - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container with a side wall made of plastic, which encloses a container volume, wherein vertically spaced, horizontally aligned grooves are formed in the side wall and wherein the grooves comprise first grooves for stiffening the side wall, which have a first groove depth and which are so are formed that on the inner surface of the side wall a protrusion protruding into the enclosed container volume is formed, wherein the grooves, which further comprise second grooves which have a second groove depth, wherein the first groove depth is greater than the second groove depth, and wherein the first and second grooves are arranged such that at least one second groove is arranged in the vertical direction between two first grooves.
- Containers made of deformable materials such as plastic containers, often have to be stabilized against deformation.
- Such containers can be deformed, for example, by negative pressure that arises inside a closed container, or by manual compression, for example during transport.
- a stabilization of the container against deformation is therefore useful or necessary from several points of view.
- the stability is increased, which reduces the risk of damage.
- a part of these ribs is deeper than another part of the ribs. Deeper and less deep ribs are arranged alternately. In addition, however, the ribs also serve the purpose of absorbing a remaining negative pressure during the contraction and deformation of the bottle in the axial direction, which is not completely compensated for by the deformation of the groove can. The ribs in the lower part of the bottle also deform when there is a negative pressure. This has the result that the partial volumes, which are enclosed by two horizontal planes, which are defined by two adjacent grooves, and the side wall of the bottle, vary as a function of the negative pressure in the bottle.
- stiffening elements For this purpose, for example, horizontal stiffening elements are inserted into the container wall during the manufacturing process of the container in order to counteract a deformation in the vertical direction or a dent in the radial direction.
- reinforcing grooves can also be formed as reinforcing elements on the outer wall of the container, which form a projection protruding into the enclosed container volume on the inner surface of the side wall of the container, since in this case less plastic material is required to form the side wall.
- the drainage properties of such containers deteriorate as a result, so that the container may not be able to be completely emptied.
- the container may have to be cleaned in a more complex manner for reuse or disposal. This is a great disadvantage, for example, if the container is to hold a plant protection agent.
- containers are known in which a scale graduation is attached.
- Such a scale division makes it easier for the user to pour or pour out certain partial volumes from the container.
- the US 2005/0029220 A1 describes a container in the form of a cylindrical bottle made of a plastic resin. It has spiral or horizontal grooves that serve to stiffen the container. In the case of horizontal grooves, in one embodiment these are arranged vertically at equidistant intervals from one another. The distances between the grooves are selected depending on the diameter of the container so that there is no deformation of the container side wall with a vacuum of 350 mm Hg (467 hPa) inside the bottle. Such a negative pressure occurs, for example, when a container is filled with a hot container content and sealed the contents of the container then cools down. In one embodiment, the grooves completely surround the container and, in a further embodiment, have a truncated conical cross section.
- the present invention is based on the object of creating a stable container with a scale division in which the drainage properties are optimized at the same time.
- the container according to the invention is characterized in that the side wall and the horizontally aligned grooves of the side wall are designed in terms of material and thickness so that the side wall and the horizontally formed grooves are not deformed or deformed in the event of a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume, even if a negative pressure of 1atm (1013.25 hPa) acts on the side wall and the horizontally aligned grooves.
- the invention is further characterized in that the partial volumes which are enclosed by two horizontal planes which are defined by two adjacent grooves and the side wall are each identical. In this way, the grooves of the container form a scale for the volume taken up by the container.
- stiffening grooves For the formation of a finely divided scale, more grooves are usually necessary than the first grooves (“stiffening grooves”), which should at least be present so that the container is sufficiently stiffened and therefore stable.
- second grooves intermediate grooves
- the stiffening grooves are only part of the scale, the scale being completed by the second, less deep grooves.
- the smaller second groove depth compared to the first groove depth can advantageously reduce the resistance that holds back part of it when the container contents are poured or poured out, since the less deep grooves hold back a smaller amount of the container contents than the deeper reinforcing grooves.
- the container according to the invention can be variably adapted so that it in particular also has a finely divided scale division, with the running properties being optimized at the same time.
- Another advantage of the container according to the invention is that the surface of the container does not have any protruding structural elements.
- the formation of such structural elements would in fact have the disadvantage that they could drift off when the container is used. The scale would then no longer be easy to read over time.
- Another advantage of the container according to the invention is the fact that the plastic is less thinned in the less deep grooves compared to the deeper stiffening grooves and consequently the barrier to water vapor or oxygen, for example, is increased without increasing the wall thickness and thus the container weight .
- the container according to the invention can thus meet very different, in some cases opposing, requirements: the first grooves allow the container to be stiffened even with a small wall thickness of the side wall so that it has sufficient stability. At the same time, a scale can be provided by the entirety of the grooves, the additional second grooves, which are not required for stiffening the side wall, do not impair the discharge or pouring properties of the container and at the same time do not increase the material consumption for the side wall of the container becomes.
- the partial volume enclosed by a container bottom, the side wall and a horizontal plane defined by the lowermost groove can be an integral multiple of the partial volume enclosed by two horizontal planes defined by two adjacent grooves and the side wall .
- equal partial volumes are included between two adjacent grooves.
- the partial volume enclosed by the bottom and the lowermost groove can be identical to this partial volume, but it can also be selected to be larger, but this lowermost partial volume is an integral multiple of the partial volumes between the grooves.
- An integer multiple is understood to mean multiplication by a natural number including multiplication by the number 1. This division is advantageous if no grooves are required for stabilization in the lower part of the container, but a scale that can be intuitively grasped by the user is to be provided by the grooves.
- the side wall is transparent or translucent at least in the region of the horizontally aligned grooves which are vertically spaced from one another.
- the side wall can have a vertically oriented transparent or translucent strip which is crossed by the horizontally oriented grooves.
- the side wall of the container is preferably completely transparent or translucent. In this way, the level inside the container is visible from the outside, so that the ribs can be used as a scale.
- two adjacent first grooves each have a vertical distance a from one another.
- the condition 0.10 D a 0.30 D, preferably 0.15 D a 0.25 D, is fulfilled, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves is The largest possible horizontal internal extension is the internal diameter of the container in the case of a circular cylindrical container.
- the spacing and consequently the number of first grooves required ie. H. of the stiffening grooves, can be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves. In this way, only as many stiffening grooves are inserted as are necessary for the stability of the container. Furthermore, as many second grooves can then advantageously be added as are necessary for the formation of a desired, finely divided scale.
- the condition 0.01 D t1 0.10 D, preferably 0.03 D t1 0.07 D, is fulfilled for the first groove depth t1, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container Is the range of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves.
- the groove depths of the first grooves can thus be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves.
- the depth of the groove is particularly important for the stiffening grooves with regard to the resulting stiffening effect, since deeper grooves stiffen the container more than grooves that are less deep.
- the condition 0.005 D t2 0.05 D, preferably 0.01 D t2 0.03 D, is met for the second groove depth t2, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the region of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves.
- the groove depths of the second grooves can be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves.
- the shallower the groove the better, since less deep grooves hold back a smaller amount or no amount of the contents of the container when pouring or pouring out of the container .
- the groove depths can advantageously be determined in such a way that an ideal ratio of the groove depths results.
- the side wall of the container has a circular cross-section.
- the size D in this case is the inside diameter of the side wall between the grooves.
- the container according to the invention is preferably a circular cylindrical container.
- Circular cylindrical containers represent the most common form of container for the consumer and are characterized by good drainage properties compared to containers with polygonal cross-sections, in which the product taken up by the container remains in the edges and dirt easily collects and is less easy to rinse off.
- the container according to the invention can also have a square or rectangular cross section.
- the first grooves are arcuate at the first groove depth.
- the first grooves have in particular the shape of a segment of a circle. You can also have a V-shape or an elliptical shape there. This ensures that less material is retained on the round grooves than on containers with grooves that have edges. In this way, the drainage properties of the container contents are advantageously improved. In addition, less dirt accumulates in the edge-free grooves than in grooves with edges.
- the first grooves have the contour of a circular ring section at the first groove depth. This also makes the Drainage properties when pouring or pouring out the container contents are further improved and the inner surface is prevented from becoming soiled.
- the ratio of the first groove depth to the radius of the circle of the circular ring section of the first grooves is in a range from 1.5 to 2.5.
- an ideal groove depth can be determined as a function of the radius of the circular ring section of the first grooves.
- the grooves can advantageously be designed in such a way that when the container contents are poured or poured out, the smallest possible amount or no container contents at all is retained and the drainage properties are thus optimized.
- the projection which is formed by one of the first grooves and which protrudes into the enclosed container volume at the inner surface of the side wall, has a rounded transition to the inner surface of the side wall. This ensures that no edges are formed on which material is retained when the contents of the container are poured out. In addition, this can reduce soiling.
- each of the grooves is designed as a closed ring in the side wall.
- both the first and the second grooves thus completely surround the side wall of the container.
- the first grooves (stiffening grooves) advantageously stabilize the container particularly effectively.
- the grooves each completely surround the side wall, since the scale is then visible and can be read at every point on the container.
- a scale can be applied to the label of the container. Since the positioning of the label is usually not defined, the circumferential grooves allow the label to be attached flexibly with a simultaneous scaling function.
- the hardness of the plastic from which the side wall is made is in a range from 750 MPa to 1500 MPa and an inner diameter of the side wall between two grooves in a range from 87.5 mm to 89.5 mm Groove depth in a range from 3 mm to 5 mm.
- the hardness of the plastic is indicated by the modulus of elasticity, which is also referred to as Young's modulus.
- the necessary groove depth of the stiffening grooves can be determined as a function of the hardness of the plastic and the dimensions of the container (inner diameter of the side wall). In this way, the stability of the container can advantageously be optimized.
- the plastic from which the side wall is made is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or the side wall consists of co-extruded plastic films (COEX).
- HDPE high-density polyethylene
- COEX co-extruded plastic films
- the thickness of the side wall at and between the grooves is essentially constant. In this way, a high stability of the container can advantageously be achieved with little material expenditure.
- the ratio of the thickness of the side wall to the inner diameter of the side wall between the grooves is in a range from 0.008 to 0.013.
- the thickness of the side wall can thus be adapted in relation to the inner diameter of the side wall between the grooves. In this way, a high stability of the container can advantageously be achieved with little material expenditure.
- the first grooves stiffen the side wall of the container in such a way that, given a uniform wall thickness and a negative pressure of 0.5 bar (500 hPa), no deformation of the container occurs.
- the side wall with the grooves is designed in such a way that the side wall is not deformed or deformed in the event of a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume. Even if a pressure of, for example, 1 atm (1013.25 hPa) acts on the side wall, the side wall is not deformed or deformed. In particular, the grooves are not deformed or deformed. In particular, there is no deformation or deformation of the grooves in the axial direction.
- the partial volumes, which are enclosed by two horizontal planes, which are defined by two adjacent grooves, and the side wall remain identical, even if there is a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume, so that a differential pressure acts on the container wall from the outside through the atmosphere.
- This differential pressure acts in the direction of a reduction in the volume of the enclosed container.
- the grooves of the container can also provide a scale for the volume taken up by the container when the enclosed container volume has a negative pressure.
- the container can also be filled with an agricultural formulation. After the container has been closed, this reacts with the atmospheric oxygen in the air that is trapped in the area of the container that is not filled with the agricultural formulation. The consumption of oxygen in this chemical reaction creates a negative pressure.
- the container according to the invention is designed in particular so that it does not suffer any deformation under this negative pressure.
- a resealable opening is formed above the topmost groove.
- the contents of the container can be removed from the container through the opening, which then z. B. can be closed again with a lid so that the contents of a partially empty container can be stored for a longer period of time.
- horizontal and vertical used in this document relate to the orientation of the container for the intended use.
- the bottom of the container is directed downwards and the plane formed by a groove is oriented horizontally, so that a liquid which is received by the container is oriented parallel to this horizontal plane.
- the cylindrical container 1 shown according to the invention is made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). It is rotationally symmetrical about the axis A and comprises a circular container bottom 3 and a cylindrical side wall 2. At the upper end of the side wall 2 there is a tapered shoulder 4, which in a z. B. opens from a lid with screw thread resealable opening 6 through which a container content can be removed.
- HDPE high density polyethylene
- the side wall 2 is translucent and has four horizontally aligned, first grooves 7.1-7.4 which serve to stiffen the side wall 2 ("stiffening grooves").
- the first grooves 7.1-7.4 are also referred to generally as 7.
- the side wall 2 has three horizontally oriented, second grooves 8.1-8.3, generally also designated by 8, the grooves 7, 8 each being arranged at a vertical distance a from one another (see FIG Figure 2 ).
- the grooves 7 and 8 are arranged alternately, that is, a second groove 8 is always arranged above a first groove 7 and a first groove 7 is always arranged above a second groove 8, until the arrangement ends at a first or a second groove 7, 8 .
- the sequence of grooves can begin with a first groove 7 or a second groove 8.
- first and / or second grooves 7, 8 can also be provided.
- a plurality of second grooves 8 can also be arranged between two first grooves 7.
- Each groove 7, 8 surrounds the side wall 2 as a closed ring. Due to the arrangement of the first grooves 7 ("stiffening grooves"), the side wall 2 of the container 1 is stiffened in such a way that the container 1 is not deformed if the wall thickness is uniform and the pressure is 0.5 bar (500 hPa).
- FIG. 1 the horizontal planes 9.1-9.4, which are defined by the first grooves 7, and the horizontal planes 10.1-10.3, which are defined by the second grooves 8 are also shown.
- two adjacent horizontal planes 9, 10 each enclose identical partial volumes with the side wall 2 of the container 1.
- the partial volume enclosed by the lowest horizontal plane 9.4, which is defined by the lowest first groove 7.4, the container bottom 3 and the side wall 2 is an integral multiple of the further partial volumes described above. Consequently, results from the arrangement of the grooves 7, 8 and the associated planes 9, 10 a finely divided scale for the volume taken up by the container 1, with the aid of which the above-described partial volumes of the container contents can be measured and removed from the container 1.
- Figure 1 also shows the greatest possible horizontal internal extension D within the container 1 in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves 7, 8. In the present exemplary embodiment, this size corresponds to the internal diameter of the cylindrical container 1.
- Figure 2 further shows the inner surface 5 of the container 1 as well as the groove depth t1 and the radius r of the circular ring section of the first grooves 7 and the groove depths t2 of the second grooves 8.
- Figure 3 shows the thickness d of the side wall 2 of the container 1 with the projections 11 formed by the grooves 7, 8, which protrude into the enclosed container volume.
- the projections 11 are designed in such a way that they have a rounded transition to the inner surface 5 of the side wall 2.
- the thickness d of the side wall 2 of the container 1 is essentially constant at each point of the container 1.
- the embodiment of the container according to the invention described here has the following dimensions:
- the height of the container 1 is 234 mm and the largest possible horizontal internal extension D within the container 1 in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves 7, 8 (internal diameter of the cylindrical container 1 between two grooves 7, 8) is 85.9 mm .
- the lowest, first groove 7.4 is at a distance from the container bottom 3 of 43.5 mm.
- a volume of 200 ml is enclosed between the container bottom 3, the side wall 2 and the level 9.4. All other grooves 7, 8 are 18.4 mm (corresponds to distance a) from one another.
- the volume that is enclosed by the levels 9, 10 of second adjacent grooves 7, 8 and the side wall 2 is 100 ml each.
- the volume that is enclosed by the lowest level 9.4, the container bottom 3 and side wall 2 is included, 200 ml, which corresponds to twice the volume (or an integral multiple of 2).
- the depth t1 of the first grooves 7 is 4 mm and the radius of the circular ring section r of the first grooves 7 is 2 mm. This results in a ratio of the first groove depth t1 to the radius of the circle of the circular ring section r of 2.0.
- the depth t2 of the second grooves 8 is 1 mm (t1> t2).
- the thickness d of the side wall 2 is 950 ⁇ m and is at and between the grooves 7, 8 substantially constant.
- the ratio of the thickness d of the side wall 2 to the inner diameter of the side wall 2 between the grooves 7, 8 is in the present container 1 according to the invention at a value of 0.01.
- the latter has different dimensions.
- containers for different volumes can be provided which are sufficiently stiffened with a low material consumption, which provide a scale for partial volumes and which at the same time have optimized pouring and discharge properties.
- the side wall 2 with the grooves 7, 8 is designed in such a way that it is not deformed or deformed in the event of a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume. It is made sufficiently rigid. Even if a pressure of, for example, 1 atm (1013.25 hPa) acts on the side wall, the side wall 2 is not deformed.
- the horizontal grooves 7, 8 are formed in terms of material and thickness so that they are not deformed.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter mit einer Seitenwand aus Kunststoff, die ein Behältervolumen umschließt, wobei in der Seitenwand vertikal voneinander beabstandete, horizontal ausgerichtete Rillen ausgebildet sind und wobei die Rillen erste Rillen zum Versteifen der Seitenwand umfassen, die eine erste Rillentiefe aufweisen und die so ausgebildet sind, dass bei der inneren Oberfläche der Seitenwand ein in das umschlossene Behältervolumen hineinragender Vorsprung gebildet ist, wobei die Rillen, die ferner zweite Rillen umfassen, die eine zweite Rillentiefe aufweisen, wobei die erste Rillentiefe größer als die zweite Rillentiefe ist, und wobei die ersten und zweiten Rillen so angeordnet sind, dass in vertikaler Richtung zwischen zwei ersten Rillen jeweils zumindest eine zweite Rille angeordnet ist.The present invention relates to a container with a side wall made of plastic, which encloses a container volume, wherein vertically spaced, horizontally aligned grooves are formed in the side wall and wherein the grooves comprise first grooves for stiffening the side wall, which have a first groove depth and which are so are formed that on the inner surface of the side wall a protrusion protruding into the enclosed container volume is formed, wherein the grooves, which further comprise second grooves which have a second groove depth, wherein the first groove depth is greater than the second groove depth, and wherein the first and second grooves are arranged such that at least one second groove is arranged in the vertical direction between two first grooves.
Behälter aus verformbaren Materialien, wie Kunststoffbehälter, müssen oft gegen Deformation stabilisiert werden. Derartige Behälter können z.B. durch Unterdruck, der im Inneren eines verschlossenen Behälters entsteht, oder durch manuelle Kompression, beispielsweise beim Transport, deformiert werden. Eine Stabilisierung des Behälters gegenüber Deformation ist daher aus mehreren Gesichtspunkten sinnvoll bzw. notwendig. Einerseits wird die Stabilität erhöht, wodurch das Risiko einer Beschädigung verringert wird. Andererseits ist es wichtig, dass der Behälter ästhetisch ansprechend ist. Zum Beispiel sollte er keine Deformationen in Form von Dellen aufweisen.Containers made of deformable materials, such as plastic containers, often have to be stabilized against deformation. Such containers can be deformed, for example, by negative pressure that arises inside a closed container, or by manual compression, for example during transport. A stabilization of the container against deformation is therefore useful or necessary from several points of view. On the one hand, the stability is increased, which reduces the risk of damage. On the other hand, it is important that the container is aesthetically pleasing. For example, it should not have any deformations in the form of dents.
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Ferner ist es bekannt, Behälter durch Versteifungselemente zu stabilisieren. Zu diesem Zweck werden beim Herstellungsprozess des Behälters z.B. horizontale Versteifungselemente in die Behälterwand eingefügt, um einer Deformation in vertikaler Richtung oder einem Eindellen in radialer Richtung entgegenzuwirken.It is also known to stabilize containers by means of stiffening elements. For this purpose, for example, horizontal stiffening elements are inserted into the container wall during the manufacturing process of the container in order to counteract a deformation in the vertical direction or a dent in the radial direction.
Zwar sollte ein Behälter für das gewünschte Einsatzgebiet ausreichend stabil ausgestaltet sein, gleichzeitig sollte jedoch in vielen Einsatzgebieten aus Kosten- und Gewichtsgründen so wenig Kunststoff wie möglich zu verwenden. Aus diesem Grund können als Versteifungselemente statt stabilisierenden Vorsprüngen bei der Außenwand des Behälters auch Versteifungsrillen gebildet werden, die bei der inneren Oberfläche der Seitenwand des Behälters einen in das umschlossene Behältervolumen hineinragenden Vorsprung bilden, da in diesem Fall weniger Kunststoffmaterial zur Bildung der Seitenwand erforderlich ist. Nachteilhafterweise wurde jedoch festgestellt, dass sich hierdurch die Ablaufeigenschaften solcher Behälter verschlechtern, so dass der Behälter gegebenenfalls nicht vollständig entleert werden kann. Dies ist bei bestimmten Produkten sehr nachteilig, da nicht das gesamte vom Behälter aufgenommene Produkt genutzt werden kann. Ferner muss der Behälter gegebenenfalls aufwändiger für eine Wiederverwendung oder Entsorgung gereinigt werden. Dies ist zum Beispiel dann von großem Nachteil, wenn der Behälter ein Pflanzenschutzmittel aufnehmen soll.Although a container should be designed to be sufficiently stable for the desired area of use, at the same time, for reasons of cost and weight, as little plastic as possible should be used in many areas of use. For this reason, instead of stabilizing projections, reinforcing grooves can also be formed as reinforcing elements on the outer wall of the container, which form a projection protruding into the enclosed container volume on the inner surface of the side wall of the container, since in this case less plastic material is required to form the side wall. However, it has been found, disadvantageously, that the drainage properties of such containers deteriorate as a result, so that the container may not be able to be completely emptied. This is very disadvantageous in the case of certain products, since not all of the product taken up by the container can be used. Furthermore, the container may have to be cleaned in a more complex manner for reuse or disposal. This is a great disadvantage, for example, if the container is to hold a plant protection agent.
Des Weiteren sind Behälter bekannt, bei denen eine Skaleneinteilung angebracht ist. Eine solche Skaleneinteilung erleichtert es dem Nutzer, bestimmte Teilvolumina aus dem Behälter auszugießen bzw. auszuschütten.Furthermore, containers are known in which a scale graduation is attached. Such a scale division makes it easier for the user to pour or pour out certain partial volumes from the container.
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Ein weiterer Behälter, bei dem ein enthaltenes Flüssigkeitsvolumen durch Rillen angezeigt werden kann, ist in der
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen stabilen Behälter mit einer Skaleneinteilung zu schaffen, bei dem gleichzeitig die Ablaufeigenschaften optimiert sind.The present invention is based on the object of creating a stable container with a scale division in which the drainage properties are optimized at the same time.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch einen Behälter mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a container with the features of
Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Seitenwand und die horizontal ausgerichteten Rillen der Seitenwand hinsichtlich des Materials und der Dicke so ausgebildet sind, dass die Seitenwand und die horizontal ausgebildeten Rillen, bei einem Unterdruck im umschlossenen Behältervolumen nicht deformiert oder verformt werden, auch wenn ein Unterdruck auf die Seitenwand und die horizontal ausgerichteten Rillen von 1atm (1013,25 hPa) wirkt. Weiterhin ist die Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet dass die Teilvolumina, die von zwei Horizontalebenen, die von zwei benachbarten Rillen definiert sind, und der Seitenwand umschlossen sind, jeweils identisch sind. Auf diese Weise bilden die Rillen des Behälters eine Skala für das vom Behälter aufgenommene Volumen.The container according to the invention is characterized in that the side wall and the horizontally aligned grooves of the side wall are designed in terms of material and thickness so that the side wall and the horizontally formed grooves are not deformed or deformed in the event of a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume, even if a negative pressure of 1atm (1013.25 hPa) acts on the side wall and the horizontally aligned grooves. The invention is further characterized in that the partial volumes which are enclosed by two horizontal planes which are defined by two adjacent grooves and the side wall are each identical. In this way, the grooves of the container form a scale for the volume taken up by the container.
Für die Ausbildung einer feinteiligen Skala sind meist mehr Rillen nötig als die ersten Rillen ("Versteifungsrillen"), die mindestens vorhanden sein sollten, damit der Behälter genügend versteift und somit stabil ist. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter wird durch Hinzufügen von zweiten Rillen ("Zwischenrillen") sichergestellt, dass auch bei einer geringen Anzahl an notwendigen Versteifungsrillen eine feinteilige Skala ausgebildet wird, mit der auch kleinere Teilvolumina des Behälters abgemessen werden können. In diesem Fall sind die Versteifungsrillen nur ein Teil der Skala, wobei die Skala durch die zweiten, weniger tiefen Rillen vervollständigt wird. Durch die geringere zweite Rillentiefe im Vergleich zur ersten Rillentiefe kann vorteilhafterweise der Widerstand verringert werden, der beim Ausgießen oder Ausschütten des Behälterinhalts einen Teil davon zurückhält, da die weniger tiefen Rillen eine geringere Menge des Behälterinhalts zurückhalten als die tieferen Versteifungsrillen. Somit kann der erfindungsgemäße Behälter variabel so angepasst werden, dass er insbesondere auch eine feinteilige Skaleneinteilung aufweist, wobei gleichzeitig die Ablaufeigenschaften optimiert sind.For the formation of a finely divided scale, more grooves are usually necessary than the first grooves ("stiffening grooves"), which should at least be present so that the container is sufficiently stiffened and therefore stable. In the case of the container according to the invention, the addition of second grooves ("intermediate grooves") ensures that a finely divided scale is formed even with a small number of necessary stiffening grooves, with which smaller partial volumes of the container can also be measured. In this case the stiffening grooves are only part of the scale, the scale being completed by the second, less deep grooves. The smaller second groove depth compared to the first groove depth can advantageously reduce the resistance that holds back part of it when the container contents are poured or poured out, since the less deep grooves hold back a smaller amount of the container contents than the deeper reinforcing grooves. Thus, the container according to the invention can be variably adapted so that it in particular also has a finely divided scale division, with the running properties being optimized at the same time.
Ein weiterer Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters ist, dass die Oberfläche des Behälters keine hervorstehenden Strukturelemente aufweist. Die Ausbildung solcher Strukturelemente würde nämlich den Nachteil bergen, dass sie sich bei der Benutzung des Behälters abtreiben könnten. Die Skala ließe sich dann im Laufe der Zeit nicht mehr gut ablesen.Another advantage of the container according to the invention is that the surface of the container does not have any protruding structural elements. The formation of such structural elements would in fact have the disadvantage that they could drift off when the container is used. The scale would then no longer be easy to read over time.
Ein noch weiterer Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters ist die Tatsache, dass bei den weniger tiefen Rillen im Vergleich zu den tieferen Versteifungsrillen der Kunststoff weniger ausgedünnt wird und folglich die Barriere zum Beispiel bezüglich Wasserdampf oder Sauerstoff erhöht wird, ohne die Wandstärke und damit das Behältergewicht zu vergrößern.Another advantage of the container according to the invention is the fact that the plastic is less thinned in the less deep grooves compared to the deeper stiffening grooves and consequently the barrier to water vapor or oxygen, for example, is increased without increasing the wall thickness and thus the container weight .
Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter kann somit sehr verschiedene zum Teil gegenläufige Anforderungen erfüllen: Durch die ersten Rillen kann der Behälter auch bei einer geringen Wandstärke der Seitenwand so versteift werden, dass er eine ausreichende Stabilität erhält. Gleichzeitig kann durch die Gesamtheit der Rillen eine Skala bereitgestellt werden, wobei durch die zusätzlichen zweiten Rillen, welche für die Versteifung der Seitenwand nicht erforderlich sind, die Auslauf- oder Ausschütteigenschaften des Behälters nicht beeinträchtigt werden und gleichzeitig der Materialverbrauch für die Seitenwand des Behälters nicht erhöht wird.The container according to the invention can thus meet very different, in some cases opposing, requirements: the first grooves allow the container to be stiffened even with a small wall thickness of the side wall so that it has sufficient stability. At the same time, a scale can be provided by the entirety of the grooves, the additional second grooves, which are not required for stiffening the side wall, do not impair the discharge or pouring properties of the container and at the same time do not increase the material consumption for the side wall of the container becomes.
In einer Ausführungsform kann das Teilvolumen, das von einem Behälterboden, der Seitenwand und einer von der untersten Rille definierten Horizontalebene eingeschlossen ist, ein ganzzahliges Vielfaches des Teilvolumens sein, das von zwei Horizontalebenen, die von zwei benachbarten Rillen definiert sind, und der Seitenwand umschlossen ist. Auf diese Weise werden zwischen zwei benachbarten Rillen zwar gleiche Teilvolumina eingeschlossen. Das von dem Boden und der untersten Rille eingeschlossene Teilvolumen kann dabei zwar identisch mit diesem Teilvolumen sein, es kann jedoch auch größer gewählt werden, allerdings ist dieses unterste Teilvolumen ein ganzzahliges Vielfaches der Teilvolumina zwischen den Rillen. Unter einem ganzzahligen Vielfachen wird somit die Multiplikation mit einer natürlichen Zahl einschließlich der Multiplikation mit der Zahl 1 verstanden. Diese Einteilung ist vorteilhaft, wenn im unteren Teil des Behälters keine Rillen zur Stabilisierung erforderlich sind, dennoch aber eine für den Nutzer intuitiv erfassbare Skala durch die Rillen bereitgestellt werden soll.In one embodiment, the partial volume enclosed by a container bottom, the side wall and a horizontal plane defined by the lowermost groove can be an integral multiple of the partial volume enclosed by two horizontal planes defined by two adjacent grooves and the side wall . In this way, equal partial volumes are included between two adjacent grooves. The partial volume enclosed by the bottom and the lowermost groove can be identical to this partial volume, but it can also be selected to be larger, but this lowermost partial volume is an integral multiple of the partial volumes between the grooves. An integer multiple is understood to mean multiplication by a natural number including multiplication by the
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist die Seitenwand zumindest im Bereich der vertikal voneinander beabstandeten, horizontal ausgerichteten Rillen transparent oder transluzent. Beispielsweise kann die Seitenwand einen vertikal ausgerichteten transparenten oder transluzenten Streifen aufweisen, der von den horizontal ausgerichteten Rillen gekreuzt wird. Bevorzugt ist die Seitenwand des Behälters jedoch vollständig transparent oder transluzent. Der Füllstand im Behälterinneren ist auf diese Weise von außen sichtbar, so dass die Rippen als Skala verwendet werden können.In one embodiment of the container, the side wall is transparent or translucent at least in the region of the horizontally aligned grooves which are vertically spaced from one another. For example, the side wall can have a vertically oriented transparent or translucent strip which is crossed by the horizontally oriented grooves. However, the side wall of the container is preferably completely transparent or translucent. In this way, the level inside the container is visible from the outside, so that the ribs can be used as a scale.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters weisen zwei benachbarte erste Rillen jeweils einen vertikalen Abstand a voneinander auf. Für den vertikalen Abstand a ist die Bedingung 0,10 D ≤ a ≤ 0,30 D, bevorzugt 0,15 D ≤ a ≤ 0,25 D, erfüllt, wobei D die größtmögliche horizontale Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen den zwei benachbarten Rillen ist Die größtmögliche horizontale Innenerstreckung ist bei einem kreiszylindrischen Behälter der Innendurchmesser des Behälters. Bei dieser Geometrie des Behälters kann für viele Kunststoffmaterialien bei einer geringen Wandstärke eine ausreichende Stabilität des Behälters gewährleistet werden.In one embodiment of the container, two adjacent first grooves each have a vertical distance a from one another. For the vertical distance a, the condition 0.10 D a 0.30 D, preferably 0.15 D a 0.25 D, is fulfilled, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves is The largest possible horizontal internal extension is the internal diameter of the container in the case of a circular cylindrical container. With this geometry of the container, sufficient stability of the container can be guaranteed for many plastic materials with a small wall thickness.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter kann somit der Abstand und folglich die Anzahl der benötigten ersten Rillen, d. h. der Versteifungsrillen, in Abhängigkeit von der größtmöglichen horizontalen Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen den zwei benachbarten Rillen bestimmt werden. Auf diese Weise werden nur so viele Versteifungsrillen eingefügt, wie für die Stabilität des Behälters nötig sind. Weiterhin können anschließend vorteilhafterweise so viele zweite Rillen hinzugefügt werden, wie für die Ausbildung einer gewünschten, feinteiligen Skala notwendig sind.In the case of the container according to the invention, the spacing and consequently the number of first grooves required, ie. H. of the stiffening grooves, can be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves. In this way, only as many stiffening grooves are inserted as are necessary for the stability of the container. Furthermore, as many second grooves can then advantageously be added as are necessary for the formation of a desired, finely divided scale.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist für die erste Rillentiefe t1 die Bedingung 0,01 D ≤ t1 ≤ 0,10 D, bevorzugt 0,03 D ≤ t1 ≤ 0,07 D, erfüllt, wobei D die größtmögliche horizontale Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen zwei benachbarten Rillen ist.In one embodiment of the container, the condition 0.01 D t1 0.10 D, preferably 0.03 D t1 0.07 D, is fulfilled for the first groove depth t1, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container Is the range of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter können somit die Rillentiefen der ersten Rillen in Abhängigkeit von der größtmöglichen horizontalen Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen den zwei benachbarten Rillen bestimmt werden. Vor allem für die Versteifungsrillen ist die Rillentiefe im Hinblick auf die resultierende Versteifungswirkung wichtig, da tiefere Rillen den Behälter stärker versteifen als weniger tiefe Rillen.In the container according to the invention, the groove depths of the first grooves can thus be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves. The depth of the groove is particularly important for the stiffening grooves with regard to the resulting stiffening effect, since deeper grooves stiffen the container more than grooves that are less deep.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist für die zweite Rillentiefe t2 die Bedingung 0,005 D ≤ t2 ≤ 0,05 D, bevorzugt 0,01 D ≤ t2 ≤ 0,03 D, erfüllt, wobei D die größtmögliche horizontale Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen zwei benachbarten Rillen ist.In one embodiment of the container, the condition 0.005 D t2 0.05 D, preferably 0.01 D t2 0.03 D, is met for the second groove depth t2, where D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the region of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves.
Außerdem können bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter die Rillentiefen der zweiten Rillen in Abhängigkeit von der größtmöglichen horizontalen Innenerstreckung innerhalb des Behälters im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen den zwei benachbarten Rillen bestimmt werden. Bei den zusätzlichen zweiten Rillen, die lediglich der Ausbildung einer Skala dienen, ist es hingegen umso besser, je weniger tief die Rille ausgebildet ist, da weniger tiefen Rillen eine geringere Menge bzw. gar keine Menge des Behälterinhalts beim Ausgießen oder Ausschütten aus dem Behälter zurückhalten. Auf diese Weise kann vorteilhafterweise die Rillentiefen so bestimmt werden, dass sich ein ideales Verhältnis der Rillentiefen ergibt.In addition, in the case of the container according to the invention, the groove depths of the second grooves can be determined as a function of the greatest possible horizontal internal extension within the container in the area of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves. In the case of the additional second grooves, which are only used to form a scale, the shallower the groove, the better, since less deep grooves hold back a smaller amount or no amount of the contents of the container when pouring or pouring out of the container . In this way, the groove depths can advantageously be determined in such a way that an ideal ratio of the groove depths results.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters besitzt die Seitenwand des Behälters einen kreisringförmigen Querschnitt. Die Größe D ist in diesem Fall der Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand zwischen den Rillen.In one embodiment of the container, the side wall of the container has a circular cross-section. The size D in this case is the inside diameter of the side wall between the grooves.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter handelt es sich bevorzugt um einen kreiszylindrischen Behälter. Kreiszylindrische Behälter stellen die für den Verbraucher gebräuchlichste Form eines Behälters dar und zeichnen sich durch gute Ablaufeigenschaften im Vergleich zu Behältern mit vieleckigen Querschnitten aus, bei denen in den Kanten das vom Behälter aufgenommene Produkt zurückbleibt und sich leicht Verschmutzungen ansammeln und weniger leicht abgespült werden können. Gemäß einer anderen Ausgestaltung kann der erfindungsgemäße Behälter jedoch auch einen quadratischen oder rechteckigen Querschnitt besitzen.The container according to the invention is preferably a circular cylindrical container. Circular cylindrical containers represent the most common form of container for the consumer and are characterized by good drainage properties compared to containers with polygonal cross-sections, in which the product taken up by the container remains in the edges and dirt easily collects and is less easy to rinse off. According to another embodiment, however, the container according to the invention can also have a square or rectangular cross section.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters sind die ersten Rillen bei der ersten Rillentiefe bogenförmig. Bei der Rillentiefe besitzen die ersten Rillen insbesondere die Form eines Kreisabschnitts. Ferner können Sie dort auch eine V-Form oder eine elliptische Form besitzen. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass an den runden Rillen weniger Material zurückgehalten wird als bei Behältern mit Rillen, die Kanten aufweisen. Auf diese Weise sind vorteilhafterweise die Ablaufeigenschaften des Behälterinhalts verbessert. Außerdem sammeln sich in den kantenfreien Rillen weniger Verschmutzungen an als bei Rillen mit Kanten.In one embodiment of the container, the first grooves are arcuate at the first groove depth. In the case of the groove depth, the first grooves have in particular the shape of a segment of a circle. You can also have a V-shape or an elliptical shape there. This ensures that less material is retained on the round grooves than on containers with grooves that have edges. In this way, the drainage properties of the container contents are advantageously improved. In addition, less dirt accumulates in the edge-free grooves than in grooves with edges.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters besitzen die ersten Rillen bei der ersten Rillentiefe die Kontur eines Kreisringabschnitts. Auch hierdurch werden die Ablaufeigenschaften beim Ausgießen oder Ausschütten des Behälterinhalts weiter verbessert und es wird vermieden, dass die innere Oberfläche verschmutzt.In one embodiment of the container, the first grooves have the contour of a circular ring section at the first groove depth. This also makes the Drainage properties when pouring or pouring out the container contents are further improved and the inner surface is prevented from becoming soiled.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist das Verhältnis der ersten Rillentiefe zum Radius des Kreises des Kreisringabschnitts der ersten Rillen in einem Bereich von 1,5 bis 2,5. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter kann eine ideale Rillentiefe in Abhängigkeit vom Radius des Kreisringabschnitts der ersten Rillen ermittelt werden. Auf diese Weise können vorteilhafterweise die Rillen so ausgestaltet werden, dass beim Ausgießen oder Ausschütten des Behälterinhalts eine möglichst geringe Menge bzw. gar kein Behälterinhalt zurückgehalten wird und so die Ablaufeigenschaften optimiert sind.In one embodiment of the container, the ratio of the first groove depth to the radius of the circle of the circular ring section of the first grooves is in a range from 1.5 to 2.5. In the case of the container according to the invention, an ideal groove depth can be determined as a function of the radius of the circular ring section of the first grooves. In this way, the grooves can advantageously be designed in such a way that when the container contents are poured or poured out, the smallest possible amount or no container contents at all is retained and the drainage properties are thus optimized.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters besitzt der Vorsprung, welcher von einer der ersten Rillen gebildet ist und welcher bei der inneren Oberfläche der Seitenwand in das umschlossene Behältervolumen hineinragt, einen abgerundeten Übergang zur inneren Oberfläche der Seitenwand. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass keine Kanten gebildet sind, an denen beim Ausgießen des Behälterinhalts Material zurückgehalten wird. Außerdem können dadurch Verschmutzungen verringert werden.In one embodiment of the container, the projection, which is formed by one of the first grooves and which protrudes into the enclosed container volume at the inner surface of the side wall, has a rounded transition to the inner surface of the side wall. This ensures that no edges are formed on which material is retained when the contents of the container are poured out. In addition, this can reduce soiling.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist jede der Rillen als geschlossener Ring in der Seitenwand ausgebildet. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter umrunden somit sowohl die ersten als auch die zweiten Rillen die Seitenwand des Behälters vollständig. Auf diese Weise stabilisieren die ersten Rillen (Versteifungsrillen) den Behälter vorteilhafterweise besonders effektiv. Im Hinblick auf die Ausbildung einer Skala durch das Zusammenspiel der ersten und zweiten Rillen ist es außerdem vorteilhaft, dass die Rillen die Seitenwand jeweils komplett umrunden, da dann die Skala an jedem Punkt des Behälters sichtbar ist und abgelesen werden kann. Darüber hinaus kann eine Skalierung auf dem Label des Behälters aufgebracht werden. Da die Positionierung des Labels zumeist nicht definiert ist, ermöglichen die umlaufenden Rillen eine flexible Anbringung des Labels bei gleichzeitiger Skalierungsfunktion.In one embodiment of the container, each of the grooves is designed as a closed ring in the side wall. In the case of the container according to the invention, both the first and the second grooves thus completely surround the side wall of the container. In this way, the first grooves (stiffening grooves) advantageously stabilize the container particularly effectively. With regard to the formation of a scale through the interaction of the first and second grooves, it is also advantageous that the grooves each completely surround the side wall, since the scale is then visible and can be read at every point on the container. In addition, a scale can be applied to the label of the container. Since the positioning of the label is usually not defined, the circumferential grooves allow the label to be attached flexibly with a simultaneous scaling function.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist bei einer Härte des Kunststoffs, aus dem die Seitenwand besteht, in einem Bereich von 750 MPa bis 1500 MPa und einem Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand zwischen zwei Rillen in einem Bereich von 87,5 mm bis 89,5 mm die erste Rillentiefe in einem Bereich von 3 mm bis 5 mm. Die Härte des Kunststoffs wird dabei über den Elastizitätsmodul angegeben, welcher auch als Youngscher Modul bezeichnet wird.In one embodiment of the container, the hardness of the plastic from which the side wall is made is in a range from 750 MPa to 1500 MPa and an inner diameter of the side wall between two grooves in a range from 87.5 mm to 89.5 mm Groove depth in a range from 3 mm to 5 mm. The hardness of the plastic is indicated by the modulus of elasticity, which is also referred to as Young's modulus.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter wird somit sichergestellt, dass die notwendige Rillentiefe der Versteifungsrillen in Anhängigkeit der Härte des Kunststoffs und den Abmessungen des Behälters (Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand) bestimmt werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann vorteilhafterweise die Stabilität des Behälters optimiert werden.In the case of the container according to the invention, it is thus ensured that the necessary groove depth of the stiffening grooves can be determined as a function of the hardness of the plastic and the dimensions of the container (inner diameter of the side wall). In this way, the stability of the container can advantageously be optimized.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist der Kunststoff, aus dem die Seitenwand besteht, Polyethylen hoher Dichte (HDPE) oder die Seitenwand besteht aus co-extrudierten Kunststofffolien (COEX). Hierdurch kann der erfindungsgemäße Behälter einfach und kostengünstig produziert werden. Der Behälter kann aber auch anderen weiterverarbeitenden Prozessen wie Fluorierung unterzogen werden.In one embodiment of the container, the plastic from which the side wall is made is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or the side wall consists of co-extruded plastic films (COEX). As a result, the container according to the invention can be produced simply and inexpensively. However, the container can also be subjected to other processing processes such as fluorination.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist die Dicke der Seitenwand bei und zwischen den Rillen im Wesentlichen konstant. Auf diese Weise kann vorteilhafterweise bei geringem Materialaufwand eine hohe Stabilität des Behälters erlangt werden.In one embodiment of the container, the thickness of the side wall at and between the grooves is essentially constant. In this way, a high stability of the container can advantageously be achieved with little material expenditure.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist das Verhältnis der Dicke der Seitenwand zum Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand zwischen den Rillen in einem Bereich von 0,008 bis 0,013.In one embodiment of the container, the ratio of the thickness of the side wall to the inner diameter of the side wall between the grooves is in a range from 0.008 to 0.013.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter kann somit die Dicke der Seitenwand im Verhältnis zum Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand zwischen den Rillen angepasst werden. Auf diese Weise kann vorteilhafterweise bei geringem Materialaufwand eine hohe Stabilität des Behälters erlangt werden.In the case of the container according to the invention, the thickness of the side wall can thus be adapted in relation to the inner diameter of the side wall between the grooves. In this way, a high stability of the container can advantageously be achieved with little material expenditure.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters versteifen die ersten Rillen die Seitenwand des Behälters derart, dass bei gleichmäßiger Wandstärke und einem Unterdruck von 0,5 bar (500 hPa) keine Deformierungen des Behälters auftreten.In one embodiment of the container, the first grooves stiffen the side wall of the container in such a way that, given a uniform wall thickness and a negative pressure of 0.5 bar (500 hPa), no deformation of the container occurs.
Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter ist die Seitenwand mit den Rillen so ausgebildet sind, dass die Seitenwand bei einem Unterdruck im umschlossenen Behältervolumen nicht deformiert oder verformt wird. Auch wenn auf die Seitenwand ein Druck von beispielsweise 1 atm (1013,25 hPa) wirkt, wird die Seitenwand nicht deformiert oder verformt. Dabei werden insbesondere auch die Rillen nicht deformiert oder verformt. Insbesondere erfolgt keine Deformation oder Verformung der Rillen in axialer Richtung. Somit bleiben die Teilvolumina, die von zwei Horizontalebenen, die von zwei benachbarten Rillen definiert sind, und der Seitenwand umschlossen sind, jeweils identisch, auch wenn ein Unterdruck im umschlossenen Behältervolumen vorliegt, so dass von außen durch die Atmosphäre ein Differenzdruck auf die Behälterwand wirkt.In the case of the container according to the invention, the side wall with the grooves is designed in such a way that the side wall is not deformed or deformed in the event of a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume. Even if a pressure of, for example, 1 atm (1013.25 hPa) acts on the side wall, the side wall is not deformed or deformed. In particular, the grooves are not deformed or deformed. In particular, there is no deformation or deformation of the grooves in the axial direction. Thus, the partial volumes, which are enclosed by two horizontal planes, which are defined by two adjacent grooves, and the side wall, remain identical, even if there is a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume, so that a differential pressure acts on the container wall from the outside through the atmosphere.
Dieser Differenzdruck wirkt in Richtung einer Verkleinerung des umschlossenen Behältervolumens. Die Rillen des Behälters können auf diese Weise auch dann eine Skala für das vom Behälter aufgenommene Volumen bereitstellen, wenn das umschlossene Behältervolumen einen Unterdruck aufweist.This differential pressure acts in the direction of a reduction in the volume of the enclosed container. In this way, the grooves of the container can also provide a scale for the volume taken up by the container when the enclosed container volume has a negative pressure.
Bei einer Befüllung des Behälters mit einem heißen Behälterinhalt kann ein Unterdruck entstehen, wenn der Behälter verschlossen wird und der Behälterinhalt dann abkühlt. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter kann in diesem Fall eine Deformation verhindert werden.When the container is filled with a hot container contents, a negative pressure can arise when the container is closed and the container contents then cool down. In the case of the container according to the invention, deformation can be prevented in this case.
Im vorliegenden Fall kann der Behälter außerdem mit einer landwirtschaftlichen Formulierung befüllt werden. Diese reagiert nach Verschließen des Behälters mit dem Luftsauerstoff der Luft, die in dem Bereich des Behälters eingeschlossen ist, der nicht mit der landwirtschaftlichen Formulierung befüllt ist. Durch den Verbrauch von Sauerstoff bei dieser chemischen Reaktion entsteht ein Unterdruck. Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter ist insbesondere so ausgebildet, dass er bei diesem Unterdruck keine Deformierungen erleidet.In the present case, the container can also be filled with an agricultural formulation. After the container has been closed, this reacts with the atmospheric oxygen in the air that is trapped in the area of the container that is not filled with the agricultural formulation. The consumption of oxygen in this chemical reaction creates a negative pressure. The container according to the invention is designed in particular so that it does not suffer any deformation under this negative pressure.
In einer Ausführungsform des Behälters ist oberhalb der obersten Rille eine wiederverschließbare Öffnung ausgebildet. Der Behälterinhalt kann aus dem Behälter über die Öffnung entnommen werden, die anschließend z. B. durch einen Deckel wieder verschlossen werden kann, sodass der Inhalt eines teilentleerten Behälters auch über einen längeren Zeitraum aufbewahrt werden kann.In one embodiment of the container, a resealable opening is formed above the topmost groove. The contents of the container can be removed from the container through the opening, which then z. B. can be closed again with a lid so that the contents of a partially empty container can be stored for a longer period of time.
Die in dieser Schrift verwendeten Begriffe horizontal und vertikal beziehen sich auf die Ausrichtung des Behälters für den beabsichtigten Einsatzzweck. In diesem Fall ist insbesondere der Boden des Behälters nach unten gerichtet und die von einer Rille gebildete Ebene horizontal ausgerichtet, so dass eine Flüssigkeit, welche von dem Behälter aufgenommen ist, parallel zu dieser horizontalen Ebene ausgerichtet ist.The terms horizontal and vertical used in this document relate to the orientation of the container for the intended use. In this case, in particular, the bottom of the container is directed downwards and the plane formed by a groove is oriented horizontally, so that a liquid which is received by the container is oriented parallel to this horizontal plane.
Die Erfindung wir nun anhand des folgenden Ausführungsbeispiels mit Bezug zu den Zeichnungen im Detail erläutert.
Figur 1- zeigt eine schematische Darstellung einer Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters 1 und
Figur 2- zeigt eine Vergrößerung eines Ausschnitts A1 der
zur Veranschaulichung der Ausgestaltung der ersten und zweiten Rillen undFigur 1 Figur 3- zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung eines Teils des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters zur Veranschaulichung der Ausgestaltung der ersten und zweiten Rillen als in das umschlossene Behältervolumen hineinragende Vorsprünge.
- Figure 1
- shows a schematic representation of a view of the
container 1 and according to the invention - Figure 2
- shows an enlargement of a section A1 of FIG
Figure 1 to illustrate the configuration of the first and second grooves and - Figure 3
- shows a sectional view of part of the container according to the invention to illustrate the configuration of the first and second grooves as projections protruding into the enclosed container volume.
Der in
Die Seitenwand 2 ist transluzent und weist vier horizontal ausgerichtete, erste Rillen 7.1-7.4 auf, die zum Versteifen der Seitenwand 2 dienen ("Versteifungsrillen"). Die ersten Rillen 7.1-7.4 werden auch allgemein mit 7 bezeichnet. Des Weiteren weist die Seitenwand 2 drei horizontal ausgerichtete, zweite Rillen 8.1-8.3, allgemein auch mit 8 bezeichnet, auf, wobei die Rillen 7, 8 jeweils in einem vertikalen Abstand a voneinander angeordnet sind (siehe
Bei anderen Behältervolumina und anderen Behälterdurchmessern kann auch eine andere Anzahl an ersten und/oder zweiten Rillen 7, 8 vorgesehen sein. Außerdem können zwischen zwei ersten Rillen 7 auch mehrere zweite Rillen 8 angeordnet sein.In the case of other container volumes and other container diameters, a different number of first and / or
Jede Rille 7, 8 umrundet die Seitenwand 2 als geschlossener Ring. Durch die Anordnung der ersten Rillen 7 ("Versteifungsrillen") ist die Seitenwand 2 des Behälters 1 derart versteift, dass bei gleichmäßiger Wandstärke und einem Unterdruck von 0,5 bar (500 hPa) keine Deformierung des Behälters 1 auftritt.Each
In
Das hier beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters weist folgende Abmessungen auf:
Die Höhe des Behälters 1 beträgt 234 mm und die größtmögliche horizontale Innenerstreckung D innerhalb des Behälters 1 im Bereich des vertikalen Abstands a zwischen den zwei benachbarten Rillen 7, 8 (Innendurchmesser des zylindrischen Behälters 1 zwischen zwei Rillen 7, 8) beträgt 85,9 mm. Die unterste, erste Rille 7.4 liegt bei einem Abstand vom Behälterboden 3 von 43,5 mm. Zwischen dem Behälterboden 3, der Seitenwand 2 und der Ebene 9.4 wird ein Volumen von 200 ml eingeschlossen. Alle weiteren Rillen 7, 8 sind 18,4 mm (entspricht Abstand a) voneinander entfernt. Das Volumen, das jeweils von den Ebenen 9, 10 zweiter benachbarter Rillen 7, 8 und der Seitenwand 2 eingeschlossen wird, beträgt je 100 ml. Wie oben erwähnt, beträgt das Volumen, das von der untersten Ebene 9.4, dem Behälterboden 3 und Seitenwand 2 eingeschlossen wird, 200 ml, was dem doppelten Volumen entspricht (oder dem ganzzahlig Vielfachen von 2).The embodiment of the container according to the invention described here has the following dimensions:
The height of the
Die Tiefe t1 der ersten Rillen 7 beträgt 4 mm und der Radius des Kreisringabschnitts r der ersten Rillen 7 beträgt 2 mm. Daraus resultiert ein Verhältnis der ersten Rillentiefe t1 zum Radius des Kreises des Kreisringabschnitts r von 2,0. Die Tiefe t2 der zweiten Rillen 8 beträgt 1 mm (t1>t2). Die Dicke d der Seitenwand 2 beträgt 950 µm und ist bei und zwischen den Rillen 7, 8 im Wesentlichen konstant. Das Verhältnis der Dicke d der Seitenwand 2 zum Innendurchmesser der Seitenwand 2 zwischen den Rillen 7, 8 liegt im vorliegenden, erfindungsgemäßen Behälter 1 bei einem Wert von 0,01.The depth t1 of the
In anderen Ausführungsbeispielen des Behälters weist dieser andere Abmessungen auf. Auf diese Weise können Behälter für verschiedene Volumina bereitgestellt werden, die bei einem geringen Materialverbrauch ausreichend versteift sind, die eine Skala für Teilvolumina bereitstellen und die gleichzeitig optimierte Ausschütt- und Auslaufeigenschaften haben.In other exemplary embodiments of the container, the latter has different dimensions. In this way, containers for different volumes can be provided which are sufficiently stiffened with a low material consumption, which provide a scale for partial volumes and which at the same time have optimized pouring and discharge properties.
Bei einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Seitenwand 2 mit den Rillen 7, 8 so ausgebildet sind, dass sie bei einem Unterdruck im umschlossenen Behältervolumen nicht deformiert oder verformt wird. Sie ist ausreichend steif ausgebildet. Auch wenn auf die Seitenwand ein Druck von beispielsweise 1 atm (1013,25hPa) wirkt, wird die Seitenwand 2 nicht deformiert. Insbesondere die horizontalen Rillen 7, 8 sind hinsichtlich des Materials und der Dicke so gebildet, dass sie nicht deformiert werden. Bei einer V-Form oder einer elliptischen Form einer Rille 7, 8 besteht die Gefahr, dass der bezüglich der Rille 7, 8 axial obere Teil und der axial untere Teil der Seitenwand 2 bei einem Unterdruck aufeinander zu bewegt werden, so dass durch die Deformation der Rille 7, 8 das umschlossene Behältervolumen verkleinert wird. In diesem Fall verändern sich die Teilvolumina zwischen zwei Rillen 7, 8 in Abhängigkeit vom Unterdruck, so dass die Rillen 7, 8 nicht mehr als Skala dienen können. Dies wird bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel vermieden. Die Rillen können auch bei einem Unterdruck im umschlossenen Behältervolumen als Skala dienen, da sich keine Veränderung des Teilvolumens zwischen zwei Rillen 7, 8 ergibt.In a further exemplary embodiment, the
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Claims (15)
- A container (1) with
a side wall (2) of plastic which encloses a container volume,
wherein horizontally oriented grooves (7, 8) spaced vertically apart from one another are formed in the side wall (2),
wherein the grooves (7, 8) comprise first grooves (7) for stiffening the side wall (2), which first grooves (7) have a first groove depth (t1) and are configured such that a projection (11) protruding into the enclosed container volume is formed in the inner surface (5) of the side wall (2),
wherein the grooves (7, 8) moreover comprise second grooves (8) which have a second groove depth (t2), wherein the first groove depth (t1) is greater than the second groove depth (t2), and
wherein the first and second grooves (7, 8) are arranged such that at least one second groove (8) is in each case arranged in the vertical direction between two first grooves (7),
characterized in that
the side wall (2) and the horizontally oriented grooves (7, 8) of the side wall (2) are designed, in terms of material and thickness, such that the side wall (2) and the horizontally oriented grooves (7, 8) are not deformed at a negative pressure in the enclosed container volume, even when the negative pressure causes a pressure of 1013.25 hPa (1 atm) to act on the side wall (2) and the horizontally oriented grooves (7, 8), and
the subvolumes enclosed by two horizontal planes (9, 10), which are defined by two adjacent grooves (7, 8), and the side wall (2) are in each case identical. - The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the side wall (2) is transparent or translucent, at least in the region of the horizontally oriented grooves (7, 8) spaced vertically apart from one another.
- The container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the grooves (7, 8) form a scale for the volume received by the container (1), wherein the subvolume enclosed by a container base (3), the side wall (2) and a horizontal plane defined by the lowermost groove (7, 8) is an integer multiple of the subvolume enclosed by two horizontal planes (9, 10), which are defined by two adjacent grooves (7, 8), and the side wall (2).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two adjacent first grooves (7) are in each case at a vertical distance a from each other, wherein the condition 0.10 D ≤ a ≤ 0.30 D, preferably 0.15 D ≤ a ≤ 0.25 D, is met for the vertical distance a, wherein D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extent inside the container (1) in the region of the vertical distance a between the two adjacent grooves (7, 8).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the condition 0.01 D ≤ t1 ≤ 0.10 D, preferably 0.03 D ≤ t1 ≤ 0.07 D, is met for the first groove depth (t1), wherein D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extent inside the container (1) in the region of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves (7, 8), and t1 is the first groove depth.
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the condition 0.005 D ≤ t2 ≤ 0.05 D, preferably 0.01 D ≤ t2 ≤ 0.03 D, is met for the second groove depth (t2), wherein D is the greatest possible horizontal internal extent inside the container (1) in the region of the vertical distance a between two adjacent grooves (7, 8), and t2 is the second groove depth.
- The container (1) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the side wall (2) of the container (1) has a circular cross section, and D is the internal diameter of the side wall (2) between the grooves (7, 8).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first grooves (7) are arc-shaped at the first groove depth (t1).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first grooves (7) have the contour of a circle segment at the first groove depth (t1).
- The container (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the ratio of the first groove depth (t1) to the radius of the circle of the circle segment (r) of the first grooves (7) is in a range of 1.5 to 2.5.
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection (11), which is formed from one of the first grooves (7) and which in the inner surface (5) of the side wall (2) protrudes into the enclosed container volume, has a rounded transition to the inner surface (5) of the side wall (2).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the grooves (7, 8) is configured as a closed ring in the side wall (2).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic from which the side wall (2) is made is composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or co-extruded plastic films (COEX).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the thickness (d) of the side wall (2) is substantially constant at and between the grooves (7, 8).
- The container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a recloseable opening (6) is formed above the uppermost groove (7, 8).
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