EP3652083B1 - Container closure with a standard capsule - Google Patents

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EP3652083B1
EP3652083B1 EP18745527.4A EP18745527A EP3652083B1 EP 3652083 B1 EP3652083 B1 EP 3652083B1 EP 18745527 A EP18745527 A EP 18745527A EP 3652083 B1 EP3652083 B1 EP 3652083B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/10—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
    • B65D47/106—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures with devices for removing frangible parts of the pouring element or of its closure
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2821—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a blister, a capsule or like sealed container
    • 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
    • B65D47/24—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat
    • B65D47/245—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a stopper-type element
    • B65D47/247—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a stopper-type element moving linearly, i.e. without rotational motion
    • 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
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/28—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
    • B65D47/283—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement between tubular parts
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2828—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a film or a foil
    • B65D51/2835—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a film or a foil ruptured by a sharp element, e.g. a cutter or a piercer
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/804—Disposable containers or packages with contents which are mixed, infused or dissolved in situ, i.e. without having been previously removed from the package
    • B65D85/8043—Packages adapted to allow liquid to pass through the 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
    • B65D2231/00—Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents
    • B65D2231/005—Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents the container being rigid

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  • the invention relates to a container closure for a container.
  • a container closure for a container for example a bottle, with a so-called push-pull closure is known.
  • the container closure has a sleeve part that can be attached around a container opening and has a sealing lip and a sliding part that is slidably attached to the sleeve part, with an outflow opening being able to be opened or closed by sliding the sliding part on the sleeve part.
  • a sealing film that can be torn or pierced is attached to the sealing lip, as a result of which an additional space that is tightly separated from the contents of the container is formed in the interior of the casing part facing the sliding part. Furthermore, a displaceable mandrel with a tearing and piercing device is fitted in the cover part, whereby actuation of the mandrel tears open or pierces the sealing foil and a substance that can be introduced into the additional space can thus enter the container, the additional space of the container closure for storing a Substance of liquid or powdery consistency is densely formed.
  • this closure is extremely intricate and complex and cannot be recycled after use. All functional elements such as the connection to the bottle, the mouthpiece and the receiving space with the piercing nail are in a single component. Because of the complicated construction, there is a lot of waste material after the closure has been used.
  • the container closure forms the connection to the container due to the design of the casing part, so that a container closure specially tailored to this must be provided for each design of a container, in particular for each diameter of the container, onto which the container closure is placed or screwed.
  • One from the U.S. 8,960,424 B1 Known dispensing capsule according to the preamble of claim 1, has a cap body with an internal recess, a chamber which removably snaps into the internal recess of the cap body, the chamber containing a flexible actuator and a sealing element sealing a lower part of the chamber, and a hollow piston slidably disposed within the chamber, an upper portion of the hollow piston engaging the flexible actuator of the chamber.
  • the flexible actuator is configured to deform and engage the hollow piston, causing an opposite end of the hollow piston to pierce the sealing member and release a component stored in the chamber.
  • the distal end of the plunger may have a beveled cutting surface.
  • the chamber includes two circumferentially disposed races defining an annular groove, with an annular projection in the internal recess of the cap body removably engaging the annular groove of the chamber.
  • a piercing stamp is attached to a curved membrane and at the end of the chamber opposite the membrane, which is formed by a capsule wall, this chamber is closed by a destructible film.
  • the piercing die is provided with elastic arms, which run inclined, or preferably curved, from top to bottom and from the center to the periphery.
  • the Puncture stamp has a trunk which is open from the membrane and closed at the bottom by an end wall.
  • the elastic arms which are gable-shaped in cross section, are formed on this end wall and a rod-shaped mandrel with a tip is also provided, which first pierces the destructible film when actuated, before the elastic arms with their perforation teeth and cutting edges become effective.
  • the device includes a cap body having an interior passageway, a chamber that removably snaps into the interior passageway of the cap body, the chamber containing a flexible actuator and a sealing member that seals a lower portion of the chamber, and a drinking spout that slidably engages with a upper part of the flexible actuator of the chamber and a hollow piston slidably disposed in the chamber.
  • the hollow piston engages the flexible actuator of the chamber, and the flexible actuator is configured to deform and engage the hollow piston, whereby the hollow piston pierces the frangible sealing element and releases a component stored in the chamber.
  • a resilient seal is located within the flexible actuator and a piercing element in the drinking spout is configured to pierce the resilient seal when the drinking spout is latched down.
  • a drinking channel is required from the chamber to the outlet.
  • the object of the invention is to improve a container closure in such a way that it can be used universally and that the accumulation of waste material is significantly reduced.
  • a container is provided which is provided with an adapter.
  • a capsule with a medium for example a powder
  • a closure means in particular a cover with an integrated mouthpiece, is placed in the adapter.
  • the container closure has an adapter, into which a capsule with the substance is inserted in an exchangeable manner, as well as an actuating element for actuating the capsule, the capsule having a housing that forms the receiving space and in which a piercing nail is arranged, and the housing has two openings, one opening being closed by a sealing film and the second opening being closed by an end area of the puncturing pin, the actuating element being operatively connected to the end area of the puncturing pin closing the second opening of the capsule, and the adapter, the capsule and the actuating element form separate components from one another.
  • the significant reduction in waste material is due to the fact that only the capsule in which the medium is located and the closure of which can be pierced by a spike to get into the container, has to be disposed of after this process.
  • the remaining parts that make up the container closure namely the adapter and the lid with the integrated mouthpiece, as well as the bottle
  • the capsule is preferably designed as a unit capsule (standard capsule) and can interact with all the different adapters and/or different closure means.
  • the capsule, especially the unit capsule has the advantage that it can be collected and recycled. In the ideal case, no more waste material is produced. If, for any reason, it is not possible to recycle the capsule, there is still significantly less waste material than is the case with the prior art.
  • the adapter of the container is a positive fit between the inner geometry of the opening of the container and the outer geometry of the capsule with which it is inserted into the opening. It is also conceivable to design the adapter as an independent part. In this case, on the one hand, it can be adapted to the geometry that is present in the area of the opening of the container, for example a thread geometry or a bayonet. On the other hand, it is adapted to the outer geometry of the capsule, so that the capsule can also be arranged on the adapter in a force-fitting or form-fitting manner and fixed in a sealing manner, for example by means of a screwing process, a type of bayonet.
  • the outer diameter of the capsule is chosen so that it is almost the same size as the inner diameter of the opening of the container.
  • the capsule can be inserted directly into this opening without the need for any adjustment of the diameters.
  • the adapter is not used to adapt different diameters, but rather forms a cover which is arranged on the opening of the container, for example can be screwed on.
  • the actuating element (in particular the piercing nail) is either a component of only the adapter or only of the capsule, or it is formed by a component of the adapter and the capsule. If the actuating element is only part of the capsule, it is protected against accidental actuation by the adapter (same as the cover).
  • the actuating element can only be actuated at will when the adapter has been removed, for example unscrewed, from the opening of the container. It is also conceivable that the actuating element of the capsule can be actuated when the adapter is arranged on the container, in particular screwed on.
  • the Capsule can, but does not have to be releasably fixed by a sealing element, in particular a completely circumferential sealing element, with the opening of the container (more precisely the circumferential edge of the opening of the container) by means of the adapter on the container. In this embodiment, too, it is possible to remove the capsule after it has been emptied and to replace it with a new capsule without having to replace the other elements of the container closure.
  • the adapter thus serves at the same time as a lid, so that the capsule is either fixed in the opening of the container by means of the adapter (and possibly protected against accidental actuation of the actuating element) or the opening of the container can be closed by means of the adapter without a capsule being inserted.
  • the container closure has a cover which is in operative connection with the adapter and in which the mouthpiece and the actuating element, which is movably mounted, are integrated.
  • the container closure is covered with the lid, it being possible for the lid to be connected to the adapter, for example by screwing it on, pressing it on, by means of a folding connection (for example a film hinge) or the like.
  • the mouthpiece can, but need not, be integrated into the lid, i.e. the mouthpiece is an integral part of the lid. This has the advantage that the lid can be manufactured together with the mouthpiece, for example in a plastic injection molding process.
  • the mouthpiece, the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged on a common axis.
  • a design variant is available to shape the design of the container closure when it is applied to the container.
  • this central arrangement of the mouthpiece in the central vertical axis of the container and thus also of the lid is very well suited for drinking the liquid after the base liquid has been poured into the container and the substance has gotten out of the capsule into the liquid by actuation of the actuating element and has nevertheless mixed.
  • the actuating element which is movably mounted in the mouthpiece, forms a closure of the passage opening.
  • the liquid present in the container can be removed, preferably drunk, via the passage opening in the mouthpiece. Since, as a rule, not the entire volume is removed, the actuating element, which is movably mounted in the mouthpiece, forms a closure of the through-opening. A so-called push-pull closure is thereby implemented. This can be actuated as often as is necessary to remove, in particular to drink, the liquid in the container.
  • the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged on a common axis and the mouthpiece is arranged on a different axis.
  • the mouthpiece in order to arrange the mouthpiece in a vertical axis which deviates from the axis in which the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged.
  • the mouthpiece can be arranged on the edge of the lid, whereas the capsule and the actuating element actuating the capsule are arranged concentrically around the central vertical axis of the container and thus also of the lid.
  • the arrangement of the mouthpiece on the edge of the lid i.e.
  • the lid in its outer peripheral area, also has the advantage that the closure for closing or opening the passage opening of the mouthpiece can be actuated independently of the actuating element with which the piercing pin in the capsule is actuated .
  • the ergonomics of the operation of the lid in particular its upper part and significantly improve the removal of the liquid via the mouthpiece.
  • the folding mechanism e.g. a film hinge
  • the actuating element is an integral part of the cover.
  • the cover can be produced very effectively together with the actuating element.
  • a one-piece lid with an actuating element can be manufactured and handled.
  • the actuating element is integrated, for example, into the lid (preferably its upper part, more preferably in the central vertical axis of the lid and thus also of the container or around it), in that the area of the lid that is pressed on to actuate the piercing nail with a thinner walls than the area around it.
  • the actuating element can be produced together with the cover in a two-component plastic injection molding process.
  • the cover and the actuating element are formed from two different plastic materials with different hardnesses.
  • the plastic material of the lid is therefore harder than the material that forms the area that in turn forms the actuating element for the piercing nail of the inserted and exchangeable capsule.
  • a closure element is provided for the through-opening of the mouthpiece.
  • an adapter element to be provided which receives the capsule and which is operatively connected to the adapter.
  • the geometry of the capsule in particular its outer diameter, can advantageously be adapted to the opening of the container and/or (preferably) the inner diameter of the lid, in particular a lower part of the lid, and/or the inner diameter of the adapter by means of the adjustment element.
  • the outer diameter of the capsule is particularly preferably adjusted to the inner diameter of the adapter by means of this adjustment element.
  • the adjustment element has at least one passage opening, preferably a plurality of passage openings.
  • This one through-opening preferably several through-openings, are required when the actuating element for the piercing nail of the capsule and the through-opening of the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece itself are not arranged on the same axis but on different axes.
  • it must be ensured that the capsule is arranged on the adapter and on the lid, possibly with the adjustment element being interposed, and is fixed in its position in the container closure.
  • the capsule is not flowed through at all, for example during a drinking or pouring process.
  • the substance present in the capsule only mixes with the liquid in the container after the sealing foil has been punctured by the puncturing pin (i.e. the capsule has been opened). In the ideal case, both are given, which allows a complete emptying of residues, especially of the inner volume of the capsule.
  • the invention thus generally relates to a closure system for a container, in particular a bottle, with the closure system receiving an adapter, with a unit capsule containing a medium being able to be inserted into the adapter, with the capsule having a closure means, in particular a lid with an integrated mouthpiece, and a spike in the capsule is actuated by means of the closing means, whereby a sealing film arranged on the capsule is pierced by the spike.
  • FIG. 1 shows as container 1 a bottle, for example a plastic bottle. At its upper end there is an opening into which a liquid can be filled. An adapter 2 is also provided in this area. Separately there is a capsule 3 filled with a medium, for example a powder. The medium is one of the capsule 3 and a sealing film, not shown Part of a spike (also called a prick) completely closed. It can only get into the bottle due to a movement of the mandrel (will be explained below). There is also a closure means, for example a cover 4 with or without an integrated mouthpiece 5 .
  • a closure means for example a cover 4 with or without an integrated mouthpiece 5 .
  • the adapter 2 and/or the closure means in the area of the receptacle for the capsule 3 is designed to accommodate a unitary capsule (also referred to as a standard capsule).
  • figure 2 shows in section the elements of figure 1 , which are arranged on the bottle (generally the container 1). It can be seen that the capsule 3 is fixed to the bottle by means of the adapter 2 .
  • the cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 is placed on this arrangement.
  • the cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 implements a valve in order to prevent the mandrel from being actuated by the valve before use.
  • an actuating element 6 is shown, which is slidably arranged in and/or around the mouthpiece 5. The actuator 6 acts on the lancing pin within the capsule 3 when it has been actuated (pressed down).
  • FIG 3 shows the function of the container closure according to the invention.
  • the capsule 3 is inserted into the adapter 2.
  • the cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 (valve) is then put on. This represents the situation before use. If the medium in the capsule 3 is to get into the bottle, the mandrel is linearly displaced by pressing the valve and the sealing foil of the capsule 3 is pierced. The medium can get into the bottle in this way.
  • the medium from the capsule 3 thus gets into the medium in the bottle (for example water) and can mix there.
  • the medium in the capsule 3 flows in the direction of the contents of the bottle in several ways, so that the medium in the capsule 3 completely reaches the bottle and thus the capsule 3 is completely emptied.
  • the liquid in the bottle can be emptied through the adapter 2, the capsule 3 and the mouthpiece 5 via the mouthpiece 5, for example to be drunk.
  • figure 4 shows other applications. It is conceivable that with the valve inserted, the cover 4 is placed on the capsule 3, which has been inserted into the adapter 2, thereby activating the capsule 3 directly, ie the spike is actuated directly and the sealing film is pierced by it. this is in figure 4 , left representation, shown. In figure 4 , right illustration, shows that the bottle-cap system can also be used without a capsule. A coupling element 9 can also be seen. This is arranged, for example, in a ring shape running around the lower end of the actuating element 6 . It can also be designed as a projection or as a plurality of pin-shaped projections.
  • the actuating element 6 acts on the upper end of the piercing nail, which closes an upper opening in the capsule 3 .
  • This upper end area of the piercing nail is designed, for example, in the form of a plate or with a circumferential stepped edge.
  • the at least one projection of the coupling element 9 acts on this end area of the piercing nail.
  • the adapter 2 is used to adapt one and the same capsule 3 (unit capsule) to different bottles by means of the adapter 2. If a bottle with a larger thread is used, for example, only a corresponding adapter 2 has to be used. The remaining components of the system still fit. This is a very big advantage compared to the known container closure, since this is always adapted to a specific thread of the bottle. According to the invention, a unitary capsule, which can be used for all bottles, can be used, with only an adaptation to different container openings and closure systems being carried out by means of the adapter 2.
  • FIG 6 is in contrast to the Figures 1 to 5 another embodiment of the invention is shown.
  • a container 1 onto which an adapter 2 is placed, preferably screwed.
  • the adapter 2 accommodates the capsule 3, with the capsule 3 and the adapter 2 being covered by a cover 4.
  • the cover 4 is brought into an operative connection with the adapter 2, for example again by screwing it on, but pressing it on, locking it in or the like is also conceivable.
  • the lid 4 has the mouthpiece 5 in its upper peripheral edge area.
  • the longitudinal axis of the mouthpiece 5 is thus arranged in an axis deviating from the vertical axis, in particular the central vertical axis, of the container 1 .
  • the actuating element 6 and thus also (not shown) the longitudinal axis of the piercing nail 7 are arranged in an axis deviating from the container 1.
  • the actuating element 6 and thus also (not shown) the longitudinal axis of the piercing nail 7 are arranged in this central vertical axis of the container 1 .
  • the actuating element 6 is part of the cover 4 and can be arranged as a separate component in the cover 4 (for example by being pressed in or latched). Alternatively, it can be manufactured together with the cover 4 in a two-component plastic injection molding process.
  • the sealing film 8 can also be seen again in this exemplary embodiment.
  • the mouthpiece 5 has a separate closure element 10, with which a passage opening 13 of the mouthpiece 5 can be closed or opened in order to be able to remove the contents of the container 1 in the open state and in the closed state to prevent the contents from outside (so-called push-pull principle).
  • a separate closure element 10 with which a passage opening 13 of the mouthpiece 5 can be closed or opened in order to be able to remove the contents of the container 1 in the open state and in the closed state to prevent the contents from outside (so-called push-pull principle).
  • the mouthpiece 5 with its elements can also be designed differently.
  • the centrally arranged capsule 3 becomes symmetrical using an adapter element 11, in particular an annular shape designed element), held in position on the adapter 2, in particular on the upper edge of the adapter 2, and on the cover 4, in particular on a downward-pointing end of a circumferential inner web of the cover 4.
  • the adapter 2, the cover 4 and the adjustment element 11 form independent individual elements that are manufactured separately from one another.
  • a sealing element can optionally be omitted
  • a sealing connection is established between the adjustment element 11, in particular an outward-pointing circumferential web of the adjustment element 11, and the cover 4, in particular a downward-pointing edge of the inner circumferential web of the cover 4 and the top-pointing peripheral edge of the adapter 2.
  • the adapter 2 is unscrewed with its cover 4 and liquid is poured into the container 1 as long as no capsule 3 has been inserted. Only when the liquid has been filled into the container 1 is the adapter 2 screwed onto the upper edge of the opening of the container 1, the capsule 3 inserted and fixed in its position by means of the cover 4.
  • the cover 4 is divided into two.
  • the lower part of the cover 4 is operatively connected to the adapter 2, whereas the upper part of the cover 4 can be opened and closed about a hinge 13.
  • the actuating element 6 is protected against unintentional actuation.
  • the closure element 10 of the mouthpiece 5 is fixed in its position. The closure element 10 can therefore only be actuated and the passage opening 14 thus released when the upper part of the cover 4 has been opened.
  • the sealing foil 8 has been pierced by means of the piercing nail 7, after the actuating element 6 has been actuated, in particular pressed, that the substance in the capsule 3 mixes with the liquid (or a comparable Substances), which is in the container 1, mixed.
  • the mixed liquid can only get out via the through-openings 12 in the adapter element 11 (and optionally further through-openings in the adapter 2 and/or the cover 4) and the through-opening 13 in the mouthpiece 5 and can be removed, in particular drunk.
  • a targeted flow through the interior of the capsule 3 to remove the liquid in the container 1 does not take place in this particular embodiment.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälterverschluss für einen Behälter, wobei der Behälterverschluss zumindest einen Aufnahmeraum zur Aufnahme einer Substanz flüssiger oder pulverförmiger Konsistenz sowie ein eine Durchtrittsöffnung aufweisendes Mundstück gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffes des Patentanspruches 1 aufweist.The invention relates to a container closure for a container.

Aus der WO 2006/099768 A1 ist ein Behälterverschluss für einen Behälter, zum Beispiel eine Flasche, mit einem sogenannten Push-Pull-Verschluss bekannt. Der Behälterverschluss hat ein um eine Behälteröffnung anbringbares Hüllenteil mit einer Dichtlippe und ein am Hüllenteil verschieblich angebrachtes Schiebeteil, wobei durch Verschieben des Schiebeteils auf dem Hüllenteil eine Ausflussöffnung freigebbar oder verschließbar ist.From the WO 2006/099768 A1 a container closure for a container, for example a bottle, with a so-called push-pull closure is known. The container closure has a sleeve part that can be attached around a container opening and has a sealing lip and a sliding part that is slidably attached to the sleeve part, with an outflow opening being able to be opened or closed by sliding the sliding part on the sleeve part.

An der Dichtlippe ist eine aufreißbare oder durchstechbare Verschlussfolie angebracht, wodurch ein gegenüber dem Behälterinhalt dicht abgeteilter Zusatzraum in dem dem Schiebeteil zugewandten Innenraum des Hüllenteils gebildet wird. Weiterhin ist in dem Hüllenteil ein verschiebbarer Dorn mit einer Aufreiß- und Durchstoßeinrichtung angebracht, wobei durch Betätigung des Dornes die Verschlussfolie aufgerissen oder durchstoßen wird und dadurch eine in den Zusatzraum einbringbare Substanz in den Behälter gelangen kann, wobei der Zusatzraum des Behälterverschlusses für die Einlagerung einer Substanz von flüssiger oder pulverförmiger Konsistenz dicht ausgebildet ist.A sealing film that can be torn or pierced is attached to the sealing lip, as a result of which an additional space that is tightly separated from the contents of the container is formed in the interior of the casing part facing the sliding part. Furthermore, a displaceable mandrel with a tearing and piercing device is fitted in the cover part, whereby actuation of the mandrel tears open or pierces the sealing foil and a substance that can be introduced into the additional space can thus enter the container, the additional space of the container closure for storing a Substance of liquid or powdery consistency is densely formed.

Der Aufbau dieses Verschlusses ist äußerst kompliziert und komplex und kann nach seiner Verwendung nicht wiederverwertet werden. Alle Funktionselemente wie die Verbindung zur Flasche, das Mundstück und der Aufnahmeraum mit dem Stechnagel sind in einem einzigen Bauteil vorhanden. Aufgrund des komplizierten Aufbaus entsteht sehr viel Abfallmaterial, nachdem der Verschluss gebraucht worden ist. Außerdem bildet der Behälterverschluss durch die Gestaltung des Hüllenteils die Verbindung zu dem Behälter, sodass für jede Ausgestaltung eines Behälters, insbesondere für jeden Durchmesser des Behälters, auf die der Behälterverschluss aufgesetzt oder aufgeschraubt wird, ein eigens darauf abgestimmter Behälterverschluss bereitgestellt werden muss.The construction of this closure is extremely intricate and complex and cannot be recycled after use. All functional elements such as the connection to the bottle, the mouthpiece and the receiving space with the piercing nail are in a single component. Because of the complicated construction, there is a lot of waste material after the closure has been used. In addition, the container closure forms the connection to the container due to the design of the casing part, so that a container closure specially tailored to this must be provided for each design of a container, in particular for each diameter of the container, onto which the container closure is placed or screwed.

Eine aus der US 8 960 424 B1 bekannte Abgabekapsel gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, hat einen Kappenkörper mit einer inneren Aussparung, eine Kammer, die entfernbar in die innere Aussparung des Kappenkörpers einrastet, wobei die Kammer einen flexiblen Aktuator und ein Dichtungselement enthält, das einen unteren Teil der Kammer abdichtet, und einen Hohlkolben, der gleitend in der Kammer angeordnet ist, wobei ein oberer Abschnitt des Hohlkolbens in den flexiblen Aktuator der Kammer eingreift. Der flexible Aktuator ist so konfiguriert, dass er den Hohlkolben verformt und in Eingriff bringt, wodurch ein gegenüberliegendes Ende des Hohlkolbens das Dichtungselement durchstößt und einen in der Kammer gelagerten Bestandteil abgibt. Das distale Ende des Kolbens kann eine abgeschrägte Schneidfläche aufweisen. Die Kammer umfasst zwei in Umfangsrichtung angeordnete Laufringe, die eine ringförmige Nut definieren, wobei ein ringförmiger Vorsprung in der inneren Aussparung des Kappenkörpers entfernbar in die ringförmige Nut der Kammer eingreift.One from the U.S. 8,960,424 B1 Known dispensing capsule according to the preamble of claim 1, has a cap body with an internal recess, a chamber which removably snaps into the internal recess of the cap body, the chamber containing a flexible actuator and a sealing element sealing a lower part of the chamber, and a hollow piston slidably disposed within the chamber, an upper portion of the hollow piston engaging the flexible actuator of the chamber. The flexible actuator is configured to deform and engage the hollow piston, causing an opposite end of the hollow piston to pierce the sealing member and release a component stored in the chamber. The distal end of the plunger may have a beveled cutting surface. The chamber includes two circumferentially disposed races defining an annular groove, with an annular projection in the internal recess of the cap body removably engaging the annular groove of the chamber.

In einer Kapsel, die aus der CH 700 312 A2 bekannt ist, zur Abgabe von festen, rieselförmigen oder flüssigen Wirkstoffen ist ein Durchstossstempel an einer gewölbten Membran angebracht und an dem der Membran gegenüberliegenden Ende der Kammer, die von einer Kapselwand gebildet ist, ist diese Kammer von einer zerstörbaren Folie verschlossen. Um diese Folie wirklich vollständig durchzustossen, damit der Wirkstoff auch tatsächlich austreten kann, ist der Durchstossstempel mit elastischen Armen versehen, die von oben nach unten und vom Zentrum zur Peripherie geneigt, beziehungsweise bevorzugterweise gewölbt verlaufen. Der Durchstossstempel besitzt einen Stamm, der von der Membran her offen und unten von einer Stirnwand verschlossen ist. An dieser Stirnwand sind die elastischen Arme, die im Querschnitt giebelförmig gestaltet sind, angeformt und zusätzlich ein stabförmiger Dorn mit einer Spitze vorgesehen, welcher bei der Betätigung die zerstörbare Folie zuerst durchstösst, bevor die elastischen Arme mit ihren Perforationszähnen und Schneiden wirksam werden.In a capsule from the CH 700 312 A2 is known, for the delivery of solid, granulated or liquid active ingredients, a piercing stamp is attached to a curved membrane and at the end of the chamber opposite the membrane, which is formed by a capsule wall, this chamber is closed by a destructible film. In order to really pierce through this foil completely, so that the active substance can actually escape, the piercing die is provided with elastic arms, which run inclined, or preferably curved, from top to bottom and from the center to the periphery. Of the Puncture stamp has a trunk which is open from the membrane and closed at the bottom by an end wall. The elastic arms, which are gable-shaped in cross section, are formed on this end wall and a rod-shaped mandrel with a tip is also provided, which first pierces the destructible film when actuated, before the elastic arms with their perforation teeth and cutting edges become effective.

Aus der US 9 242 772 B1 ist ein Behälter mit einer Dosierkapsel zum Mischen von Zutaten zum Zeitpunkt der Verwendung bekannt, um die Haltbarkeit zu verlängern. Die Vorrichtung umfasst einen Kappenkörper mit einem inneren Durchgang, eine Kammer, die entfernbar in den inneren Durchgang des Kappenkörpers einrastet, wobei die Kammer einen flexiblen Aktuator und ein Dichtungselement enthält, das einen unteren Teil der Kammer abdichtet, weiterhin einen Trinkauslauf, der gleitend mit einem oberen Teil des flexiblen Aktuators der Kammer in Eingriff steht sowie einen hohlen Kolben, der gleitend in der Kammer angeordnet ist. Der Hohlkolben greift in den flexiblen Aktuator der Kammer ein und der flexible Aktuator ist konfiguriert, um den Hohlkolben zu verformen und in Eingriff zu bringen, wodurch der Hohlkolben das zerbrechliche Dichtungselement durchstößt und einen in der Kammer gespeicherten Bestandteil abgibt. Eine elastische Dichtung befindet sich innerhalb des flexiblen Aktuators und ein Piercing-Element in dem Trinkauslauf ist konfiguriert, um die elastische Dichtung zu durchstechen, wenn der Trinkauslauf nach unten eingerastet ist. Ein Durchtrinkkanal ist von der Kammer bis zum Auslauf vorgeschrieben.From the U.S. 9,242,772 B1 a container with a dosing capsule for mixing ingredients at the time of use to extend shelf life is known. The device includes a cap body having an interior passageway, a chamber that removably snaps into the interior passageway of the cap body, the chamber containing a flexible actuator and a sealing member that seals a lower portion of the chamber, and a drinking spout that slidably engages with a upper part of the flexible actuator of the chamber and a hollow piston slidably disposed in the chamber. The hollow piston engages the flexible actuator of the chamber, and the flexible actuator is configured to deform and engage the hollow piston, whereby the hollow piston pierces the frangible sealing element and releases a component stored in the chamber. A resilient seal is located within the flexible actuator and a piercing element in the drinking spout is configured to pierce the resilient seal when the drinking spout is latched down. A drinking channel is required from the chamber to the outlet.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälterverschluss dahingehend zu verbessern, dass er universell einsetzbar ist und dass der Anfall von Abfallmaterial deutlich reduziert wird.The object of the invention is to improve a container closure in such a way that it can be used universally and that the accumulation of waste material is significantly reduced.

Diese Aufgabe ist dadurch gelöst, dass ein Behälter bereitgestellt wird, der mit einem Adapter versehen wird. Mittels des Adapters kann eine Kapsel mit einem Medium, beispielsweise einem Pulver, im Bereich der Öffnung des Behälters, an der sich der Adapter befindet, eingesetzt werden. Außerdem wird nach dem Einsetzen der Kapsel in den Adapter ein Verschlussmittel, insbesondere ein Deckel mit einem integrierten Mundstück aufgesetzt.This object is achieved in that a container is provided which is provided with an adapter. By means of the adapter, a capsule with a medium, for example a powder, can be inserted in the area of the opening of the container on which the adapter is located. Also, after inserting the capsule a closure means, in particular a cover with an integrated mouthpiece, is placed in the adapter.

Erfindungsgemäß ist als mit anderen Worten vorgesehen, der Behälterverschluss einen Adapter, in den wechselbar eine Kapsel mit der Substanz eingesetzt ist, sowie ein Betätigungselement zur Betätigung der Kapsel aufweist, wobei die Kapsel ein den Aufnahmeraum bildendes Gehäuse aufweist, in dem ein Stechnagel angeordnet ist, und das Gehäuse zwei Öffnungen aufweist, wobei eine Öffnung von einer Verschlussfolie und die zweite Öffnung von einem Endbereich des Stechnagels verschlossen ist, wobei das Betätigungselement in Wirkverbindung mit dem die zweite Öffnung der Kapsel verschließenden Endbereich des Stechnagels steht, und der Adapter, die Kapsel und das Betätigungselement voneinander separate Bauteile bilden.According to the invention, in other words, the container closure has an adapter, into which a capsule with the substance is inserted in an exchangeable manner, as well as an actuating element for actuating the capsule, the capsule having a housing that forms the receiving space and in which a piercing nail is arranged, and the housing has two openings, one opening being closed by a sealing film and the second opening being closed by an end area of the puncturing pin, the actuating element being operatively connected to the end area of the puncturing pin closing the second opening of the capsule, and the adapter, the capsule and the actuating element form separate components from one another.

Die deutliche Reduzierung von Abfallmaterial erfolgt dadurch, dass lediglich die Kapsel, in der sich das Medium befindet und deren Verschluss von einem Dorn durchstoßen werden kann, um in den Behälter zu gelangen, nach diesem Vorgang entsorgt werden muss. Die übrigen Teile, die den Behälterverschluss bilden (nämlich der Adapter und der Deckel mit dem integrierten Mundstück, genauso wie die Flasche) können wiederverwendet werden. Vorzugsweise ist die Kapsel als Einheits-Kapsel (Standard-Kapsel) ausgebildet und kann mit allen unterschiedlichen Adaptern und/oder unterschiedlichen Verschlussmitteln zusammenwirken. Außerdem hat die Kapsel, insbesondere die Einheits-Kapsel, den Vorteil, dass sie gesammelt und wiederverwertet werden kann. Im Idealfall fällt somit keinerlei Abfallmaterial mehr an. Sollte es aus irgendeinem Grunde nicht möglich sein, die Kapsel zu recyceln, fällt dennoch deutlich weniger Abfallmaterial an als wie dies nach dem Stand der Technik der Fall ist.The significant reduction in waste material is due to the fact that only the capsule in which the medium is located and the closure of which can be pierced by a spike to get into the container, has to be disposed of after this process. The remaining parts that make up the container closure (namely the adapter and the lid with the integrated mouthpiece, as well as the bottle) can be reused. The capsule is preferably designed as a unit capsule (standard capsule) and can interact with all the different adapters and/or different closure means. In addition, the capsule, especially the unit capsule, has the advantage that it can be collected and recycled. In the ideal case, no more waste material is produced. If, for any reason, it is not possible to recycle the capsule, there is still significantly less waste material than is the case with the prior art.

Im Gegensatz zu dem eingangs beschriebenen Stand der Technik (bei dem der gesamte Behälterverschluss nach seinem Gebrauch als Abfallmaterial anfällt) muss nach der Erfindung lediglich eine geometrisch einfach gestaltete Kapsel entsorgt beziehungsweise recycelt werden, wohingegen die übrigen Elemente, die den Behälterverschluss bilden, weiterverwendet werden können.In contrast to the prior art described at the outset (in which the entire container closure becomes waste material after use), according to the invention only a geometrically simple capsule has to be disposed of or recycled, whereas the other elements that form the container closure can be reused.

Im einfachsten Fall ist der Adapter des Behälters ein Formschluss zwischen der Innengeometrie der Öffnung des Behälters und der äußeren Geometrie der Kapsel, mit der sie in die Öffnung eingesetzt wird. Es ist auch denkbar, den Adapter als eigenständiges Teil auszugestalten. In diesem Fall kann er einerseits auf die Geometrie angepasst werden, die im Bereich der Öffnung des Behälters vorhanden ist, zum Beispiel eine Gewindegeometrie oder ein Bajonett. Andererseits wird er auf die äußere Geometrie der Kapsel angepasst, sodass die Kapsel beispielsweise ebenfalls durch einen Schraubvorgang, eine Art Bajonett, kraftschlüssig oder formschlüssig an dem Adapter angeordnet und dichtend festgelegt werden kann.In the simplest case, the adapter of the container is a positive fit between the inner geometry of the opening of the container and the outer geometry of the capsule with which it is inserted into the opening. It is also conceivable to design the adapter as an independent part. In this case, on the one hand, it can be adapted to the geometry that is present in the area of the opening of the container, for example a thread geometry or a bayonet. On the other hand, it is adapted to the outer geometry of the capsule, so that the capsule can also be arranged on the adapter in a force-fitting or form-fitting manner and fixed in a sealing manner, for example by means of a screwing process, a type of bayonet.

Gleiches gilt für die Verbindung zwischen der Kapsel und dem Deckel mit oder ohne integrierten Mundstück.The same applies to the connection between the capsule and the lid with or without an integrated mouthpiece.

In einer besonderen Ausführungsform ist der Außendurchmesser der Kapsel so gewählt, dass er nahezu gleich groß ist wie der Innendurchmesser der Öffnung des Behälters. In diesem Fall kann die Kapsel direkt in diese Öffnung eingesetzt werden, ohne dass eine Anpassung der Durchmesser erforderlich ist. In dieser Ausführungsform dient der Adapter nicht der Anpassung unterschiedlicher Durchmesser, sondern er bildet einen Deckel aus, der auf der Öffnung des Behälters angeordnet ist, zum Beispiel aufgeschraubt werden kann. Das Betätigungselement (insbesondere der Stechnagel) ist entweder Bestandteil nur des Adapters oder nur der Kapsel oder es wird gebildet von einem Bestandteil des Adapters und der Kapsel. Ist das Betätigungselement nur Bestandteil der Kapsel, wird es vor versehentlicher Betätigung durch den Adapter (gleich Deckel) geschützt. Somit kann das Betätigungselement nur dann willentlich betätigt werden, wenn der Adapter von der Öffnung des Behälters entfernt, zum Beispiel abgeschraubt worden ist. Es ist auch denkbar, dass das Betätigungselement der Kapsel betätigt werden kann, wenn der Adapter auf dem Behälter angeordnet, insbesondere aufgeschraubt ist. Die Kapsel kann, muss aber nicht von einem Dichtelement, insbesondere einem vollständig umlaufenden Dichtelement, mit der Öffnung des Behälters (genauer dem umlaufenden Rand der Öffnung des Behälters) mittels des Adapters an dem Behälter lösbar festgelegt werden. Auch bei dieser Ausführungsform ist es möglich, die Kapsel nach ihrer Entleerung zu entnehmen und durch eine neue Kapsel zu ersetzen, ohne dass die anderen Elemente des Behälterverschlusses ersetzt werden müssen. In dieser Ausführungsform dient der Adapter somit gleichzeitig als Deckel, sodass mittels des Adapters entweder die Kapsel in der Öffnung des Behälters festgelegt ist (und gegebenenfalls vor versehentlicher Betätigung des Betätigungselementes geschützt ist) oder mittels des Adapters ohne eingesetzte Kapsel die Öffnung des Behälters verschließbar ist.In a particular embodiment, the outer diameter of the capsule is chosen so that it is almost the same size as the inner diameter of the opening of the container. In this case, the capsule can be inserted directly into this opening without the need for any adjustment of the diameters. In this embodiment, the adapter is not used to adapt different diameters, but rather forms a cover which is arranged on the opening of the container, for example can be screwed on. The actuating element (in particular the piercing nail) is either a component of only the adapter or only of the capsule, or it is formed by a component of the adapter and the capsule. If the actuating element is only part of the capsule, it is protected against accidental actuation by the adapter (same as the cover). Thus, the actuating element can only be actuated at will when the adapter has been removed, for example unscrewed, from the opening of the container. It is also conceivable that the actuating element of the capsule can be actuated when the adapter is arranged on the container, in particular screwed on. The Capsule can, but does not have to be releasably fixed by a sealing element, in particular a completely circumferential sealing element, with the opening of the container (more precisely the circumferential edge of the opening of the container) by means of the adapter on the container. In this embodiment, too, it is possible to remove the capsule after it has been emptied and to replace it with a new capsule without having to replace the other elements of the container closure. In this embodiment, the adapter thus serves at the same time as a lid, so that the capsule is either fixed in the opening of the container by means of the adapter (and possibly protected against accidental actuation of the actuating element) or the opening of the container can be closed by means of the adapter without a capsule being inserted.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Behälterverschluss einen Deckel aufweist, der in Wirkverbindung mit dem Adapter steht und in den das Mundstück, sowie bewegbar gelagert das Betätigungselement, integriert sind. Mit dem Deckel wird der Behälterverschluss abgedeckt, wobei der Deckel mit dem Adapter in Verbindung gebracht werden kann, zum Beispiel durch aufschrauben, aufpressen, mittels einer Klappverbindung (zum Beispiel Filmscharnier) oder dergleichen. Außerdem kann, muss aber nicht, das Mundstück in dem Deckel integriert sein, d.h., dass das Mundstück ein einstückiger Bestandteil des Deckels ist. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass der Deckel zusammen mit dem Mundstück hergestellt werden kann, zum Beispiel in einem Kunststoffspritzgussverfahren.In a further development of the invention, it is provided that the container closure has a cover which is in operative connection with the adapter and in which the mouthpiece and the actuating element, which is movably mounted, are integrated. The container closure is covered with the lid, it being possible for the lid to be connected to the adapter, for example by screwing it on, pressing it on, by means of a folding connection (for example a film hinge) or the like. In addition, the mouthpiece can, but need not, be integrated into the lid, i.e. the mouthpiece is an integral part of the lid. This has the advantage that the lid can be manufactured together with the mouthpiece, for example in a plastic injection molding process.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Mundstück, das Betätigungselement sowie der Stechnagel in einer gemeinsamen Achse angeordnet sind. Hierdurch besteht eine Ausgestaltungsvariante zur Verfügung, um das Design des Behälterverschlusses, wenn er auf den Behälter aufgebracht ist, zu gestalten. Außerdem ist diese mittige Anordnung des Mundstückes in der zentralen Hochachse des Behälters und damit auch des Deckels sehr gut geeignet zum Trinken der Flüssigkeit, nachdem die Grundflüssigkeit in den Behälter eingefüllt und die Substanz aus der Kapsel durch Betätigung des Betätigungselementes aus dieser in die Flüssigkeit gelangt ist und sich doch vermischt hat.In a development of the invention, it is provided that the mouthpiece, the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged on a common axis. As a result, a design variant is available to shape the design of the container closure when it is applied to the container. In addition, this central arrangement of the mouthpiece in the central vertical axis of the container and thus also of the lid is very well suited for drinking the liquid after the base liquid has been poured into the container and the substance has gotten out of the capsule into the liquid by actuation of the actuating element and has nevertheless mixed.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das in dem Mundstück bewegbar gelagerte Betätigungselement einen Verschluss der Durchtrittsöffnung ausbildet. Über die Durchtrittsöffnung in dem Mundstück kann die in dem Behälter vorhandene Flüssigkeit entnommen, vorzugsweise getrunken werden. Da im Regelfall nicht das gesamte Volumen entnommen wird, bildet das in dem Mundstück bewegbar gelagerte Betätigungselement einen Verschluss der Durchtrittsöffnung auf. Dadurch wird ein so genannter Push-Pull-Verschluss realisiert. Dieser kann so oft betätigt werden, wie es zur Entnahme, insbesondere zum Trinken, der Flüssigkeit in dem Behälter erforderlich ist.In a development of the invention, it is provided that the actuating element, which is movably mounted in the mouthpiece, forms a closure of the passage opening. The liquid present in the container can be removed, preferably drunk, via the passage opening in the mouthpiece. Since, as a rule, not the entire volume is removed, the actuating element, which is movably mounted in the mouthpiece, forms a closure of the through-opening. A so-called push-pull closure is thereby implemented. This can be actuated as often as is necessary to remove, in particular to drink, the liquid in the container.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Betätigungselement sowie der Stechnagel in einer gemeinsamen Achse und das Mundstück in einer davon abweichenden Achse angeordnet sind. Hierdurch entsteht eine weitere Variante hinsichtlich von Designaspekten zur Verfügung, um das Mundstück in einer Hochachse anzuordnen, die von der Achse, in der das Betätigungselement und der Stechnagel angeordnet sind, abweicht. Dadurch kann beispielsweise das Mundstück am Rande des Deckels angeordnet werden, wohingegen die Kapsel und das die Kapsel betätigende Betätigungselement konzentrisch um die zentrale Hochachse des Behälters und damit auch des Deckels angeordnet werden. Die Anordnung des Mundstückes am Rande des Deckels, also in seinem Aussenumfangsbereich, hat darüber hinaus den Vorteil, dass der Verschluss zum Verschließen beziehungsweise Öffnen der Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes unabhängig von dem Betätigungselement, mit dem der Stechnagel in der Kapsel betätigt wird, voneinander betätigt werden können. Für den Fall, dass der Deckel zweiteilig gestaltet ist (ein Unterteil, mit dem er in der Verbindung mit dem Adapter steht und mit einem davon bewegbaren, insbesondere wegklappbaren Oberteil), lässt sich dadurch die Ergonomie der Betätigung des Deckels (insbesondere seines Oberteiles) und die Entnahme der Flüssigkeit über das Mundstück deutlich verbessern. In einem solchen Fall ist der Klappmechanismus (beispielsweise ein Filmscharnier) auf der diametral gegenüber liegenden Seite des Deckels, in dem sich das Mundstück befindet, angeordnet.In a development of the invention, it is provided that the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged on a common axis and the mouthpiece is arranged on a different axis. This creates a further variant with regard to design aspects, in order to arrange the mouthpiece in a vertical axis which deviates from the axis in which the actuating element and the piercing nail are arranged. As a result, for example, the mouthpiece can be arranged on the edge of the lid, whereas the capsule and the actuating element actuating the capsule are arranged concentrically around the central vertical axis of the container and thus also of the lid. The arrangement of the mouthpiece on the edge of the lid, i.e. in its outer peripheral area, also has the advantage that the closure for closing or opening the passage opening of the mouthpiece can be actuated independently of the actuating element with which the piercing pin in the capsule is actuated . In the event that the lid is designed in two parts (a lower part with which it is connected to the adapter and with an upper part that can be moved, in particular folded away), the ergonomics of the operation of the lid (in particular its upper part) and significantly improve the removal of the liquid via the mouthpiece. In such a In this case, the folding mechanism (e.g. a film hinge) is arranged on the diametrically opposite side of the lid in which the mouthpiece is located.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Betätigungselement einstückiger Bestandteil des Deckels ist. Dadurch lässt sich der Deckel sehr effektiv zusammen mit dem Betätigungselement herstellen. Unabhängig davon, ob der Deckel einstückig oder mehrteilig (vorzugsweise Unterteil und Oberteil, in dem das Mundstück integriert ist, oder gegebenenfalls weitere Teile) ausgebildet ist, kann ein einteiliger Deckel mit Betätigungselement (und gegebenenfalls auch Mundstück) hergestellt und gehandhabt werden. Das Betätigungselement wird beispielsweise dadurch in den Deckel (vorzugsweise dessen Oberteil, weiter vorzugsweise in der zentralen Hochachse des Deckels und damit auch des Behälters beziehungsweise um diese herum) integriert, indem der Bereich des Deckels, auf den zur Betätigung des Stechnagels gedrückt wird, mit einer geringeren Wandstärke als der darum herum liegende Bereich ausgeführt wird. Alternativ oder ergänzend dazu kann das Betätigungselement zusammen mit dem Deckel in einem Zweikkomponenten-Kunststoff-Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden. Hierzu sind der Deckel und das Betätigungselement von zwei unterschiedlichen Kunststoffmaterialien mit unterschiedlicher Härte gebildet. Das Kunststoffmaterial des Deckels ist damit härter gegenüber dem Material, welches den Bereich bildet, der seinerseits das Betätigungselement für den Stechnagel der eingesetzten und wechselbaren Kapsel ausbildet.In a development of the invention, it is provided that the actuating element is an integral part of the cover. As a result, the cover can be produced very effectively together with the actuating element. Irrespective of whether the lid is made in one piece or in several parts (preferably the lower part and the upper part in which the mouthpiece is integrated, or possibly other parts), a one-piece lid with an actuating element (and possibly also a mouthpiece) can be manufactured and handled. The actuating element is integrated, for example, into the lid (preferably its upper part, more preferably in the central vertical axis of the lid and thus also of the container or around it), in that the area of the lid that is pressed on to actuate the piercing nail with a thinner walls than the area around it. Alternatively or additionally, the actuating element can be produced together with the cover in a two-component plastic injection molding process. To this end, the cover and the actuating element are formed from two different plastic materials with different hardnesses. The plastic material of the lid is therefore harder than the material that forms the area that in turn forms the actuating element for the piercing nail of the inserted and exchangeable capsule.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass zusätzlich zu dem Betätigungselement zur Betätigung des Stechnagels ein Verschlusselement für die Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes vorgesehen ist. Dadurch stehen sowohl die Elemente zur Betätigung des Stechnagels der Kapseln (nämlich das Betätigungselement, welches in dem Deckel integriert ist), genauso wie das Verschlusselement, mit dem die Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes verschlossen beziehungsweise geöffnet wird, unabhängig voneinander zur Verfügung. Diese Ausgestaltung kommt dann in Anwendung, wenn die Hochachse der Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes von der Hochachse, in der sich beziehungsweise um diese herum sich das Betätigungselement und auch die Hochachse des Stechnagels befinden.In a further development of the invention, it is provided that, in addition to the actuating element for actuating the piercing nail, a closure element is provided for the through-opening of the mouthpiece. As a result, both the elements for actuating the piercing pin of the capsules (namely the actuating element which is integrated in the lid) and the closure element with which the passage opening of the mouthpiece is closed or opened are available independently of one another. This Configuration is used when the vertical axis of the passage opening of the mouthpiece differs from the vertical axis in which or around it the actuating element and also the vertical axis of the puncturing nail are located.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass ein Anpasselement vorgesehen ist, das die Kapsel aufnimmt und das in Wirkverbindung mit dem Adapter steht. Mittels des Anpasselementes kann in vorteilhafter Weise die Geometrie der Kapsel, insbesondere deren Außendurchmesser, an die Öffnung des Behälters und/oder (vorzugsweise) den Innendurchmesser des Deckels, insbesondere eines Unterteiles des Deckels, und/oder den Innendurchmesser des Adapters angepasst werden. Besonders bevorzugt wird mittels dieses Anpasselementes der Außendurchmesser der Kapsel an den Innendurchmesser des Adapters angepasst. Um die Verbindung zwischen der Kapsel und dem Deckel und/oder des Adapters abzudichten und zu verhindern, dass Flüssigkeit entweder vor oder nach dem Vermischen mit der Substanz nach außerhalb des Behälters gelangt, wird ein Dichtelement vorgesehen.In a further development of the invention, provision is made for an adapter element to be provided which receives the capsule and which is operatively connected to the adapter. The geometry of the capsule, in particular its outer diameter, can advantageously be adapted to the opening of the container and/or (preferably) the inner diameter of the lid, in particular a lower part of the lid, and/or the inner diameter of the adapter by means of the adjustment element. The outer diameter of the capsule is particularly preferably adjusted to the inner diameter of the adapter by means of this adjustment element. In order to seal the connection between the capsule and the lid and/or the adapter and to prevent liquid from escaping to the outside of the container either before or after it has been mixed with the substance, a sealing element is provided.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Anpasselement zumindest eine Durchtrittsöffnung, vorzugsweise mehrere Durchtrittsöffnungen, aufweist. Diese eine Durchtrittsöffnung, vorzugsweise mehrere Durchtrittsöffnungen, sind dann erforderlich, wenn das Betätigungselement für den Stechnagel der Kapsel und die Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes beziehungsweise das Mundstück selber nicht in der gleichen, sondern voneinander abweichenden Achsen angeordnet sind. In diesem Fall muss einerseits gewährleistet sein, dass die Kapsel an dem Adapter sowie an dem Deckel, gegebenenfalls unter Zwischenlegung des Anpasselementes, angeordnet und in ihrer Lage in dem Behälterverschluss fixiert wird. Dies würde jedoch dazu führen, dass nach Betätigung des Stechnagels und dem Entweichen der Substanz von dem Aufnahmeraum der Kapsel in den Behälter und dem anschließenden Vermischen die vermischte Flüssigkeit nicht über das im Randbereich des Deckels angeordnete Mundstück über dessen Durchtrittsöffnung entnommen werden kann. Dazu ist es erforderlich, dass Durchtrittsöffnungen vorhanden sind, über welche die Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter in Richtung des oberen Bereiches in den Deckel und über die Durchtrittsöffnung des Mundstückes nach außen gelangen kann. Zur Entnahme der Flüssigkeit (oder einem Pulver oder einem Gel oder dergleichen) stehen somit drei Varianten zur Verfügung:
Entweder wird die Flüssigkeit nur durch die Kapsel entnommen (durchströmt also die Kapsel zum Beispiel während eines Trink- oder Ausschüttvorganges) oder nur über die Durchtrittsöffnungen. Im letzgenannten Fall wird die Kapsel zum Beispiel während eines Trink- oder Ausschüttvorganges gar nicht durchströmt. Die in der Kapsel vorhandene Substanz vermischt sich lediglich mit der Flüssigkeit in dem Behälter, nachdem die Verschlussfolie von dem Stechnagel durchstossen (die Kapsel also geöffnet) wurde. Im Idealfall ist beides gegeben, was eine komplette Restentleerung insbesondere des inneren Volumens der Kapsel ermöglicht.In a development of the invention, it is provided that the adjustment element has at least one passage opening, preferably a plurality of passage openings. This one through-opening, preferably several through-openings, are required when the actuating element for the piercing nail of the capsule and the through-opening of the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece itself are not arranged on the same axis but on different axes. In this case, on the one hand, it must be ensured that the capsule is arranged on the adapter and on the lid, possibly with the adjustment element being interposed, and is fixed in its position in the container closure. However, this would result in the mixed liquid not being able to be removed via the mouthpiece arranged in the edge region of the lid via its passage opening after the piercing pin has been actuated and the substance has escaped from the receiving space of the capsule into the container and the subsequent mixing. For this it is necessary that passage openings are present through which the liquid can get out of the container in the direction of the upper area into the lid and through the opening of the mouthpiece to the outside. There are three variants available for removing the liquid (or a powder or a gel or the like):
The liquid is either only removed through the capsule (i.e. it flows through the capsule during a drinking or pouring process, for example) or only via the passage openings. In the latter case, the capsule is not flowed through at all, for example during a drinking or pouring process. The substance present in the capsule only mixes with the liquid in the container after the sealing foil has been punctured by the puncturing pin (i.e. the capsule has been opened). In the ideal case, both are given, which allows a complete emptying of residues, especially of the inner volume of the capsule.

Die Erfindung betrifft somit allgemein ein Verschlusssystem für einen Behälter, insbesondere eine Flasche, wobei das Verschlusssystem einen Adapter aufnimmt, wobei in den Adapter eine Einheits-Kapsel, die ein Medium enthält, eingesetzt werden kann, wobei die Kapsel mit einem Verschlussmittel, insbesondere einem Deckel mit einem integrierten Mundstück, verschlossen wird und ein Dorn in der Kapsel mittels des Verschlussmittels betätigt wird, wodurch eine an der Kapsel angeordnete Verschlussfolie durch den Dorn durchstoßen wird.The invention thus generally relates to a closure system for a container, in particular a bottle, with the closure system receiving an adapter, with a unit capsule containing a medium being able to be inserted into the adapter, with the capsule having a closure means, in particular a lid with an integrated mouthpiece, and a spike in the capsule is actuated by means of the closing means, whereby a sealing film arranged on the capsule is pierced by the spike.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und der Anwendung der erfindungsgemäßen eigenständigen Kapsel erläutert und anhand der Figuren beschrieben.The invention is explained below using an exemplary embodiment and the use of the independent capsule according to the invention and described using the figures.

Figur 1 zeigt als Behälter 1 eine Flasche, zum Beispiel eine Kunststoffflasche. An ihrem oberen Ende ist eine Öffnung vorhanden, in welche eine Flüssigkeit eingefüllt werden kann. Außerdem ist in diesem Bereich ein Adapter 2 vorgesehen. Separat davon ist eine Kapsel 3 vorhanden, die mit einem Medium gefüllt ist, zum Beispiel einem Pulver. Das Medium ist von der Kapsel 3 und einer nicht dargestellten Verschlussfolie einem Teil eines Dornes (auch Stechnagel genannt) vollständig verschlossen. Es kann nur aufgrund einer Bewegung des Dornes in die Flasche gelangen (wird im Folgenden noch ausgeführt). Weiterhin ist ein Verschlussmittel, zum Beispiel ein Deckel 4 mit oder ohne integriertem Mundstück 5 vorhanden. Es kann auch daran gedacht werden, den Deckel wegzulassen und den Dorn (auch Stechnagel genannt) derart in der Kapsel 3 anzuordnen, dass er von außen zugänglich ist und durch Betätigung die Verschlussfolie durchgebrochen werden kann. Idealerweise ist der Adapter 2 und/oder das Verschlussmittel im Bereich der Aufnahme für die Kapsel 3 zur Aufnahme einer Einheits-Kapsel (auch als Standardkapsel zu bezeichnen) ausgebildet. figure 1 shows as container 1 a bottle, for example a plastic bottle. At its upper end there is an opening into which a liquid can be filled. An adapter 2 is also provided in this area. Separately there is a capsule 3 filled with a medium, for example a powder. The medium is one of the capsule 3 and a sealing film, not shown Part of a spike (also called a prick) completely closed. It can only get into the bottle due to a movement of the mandrel (will be explained below). There is also a closure means, for example a cover 4 with or without an integrated mouthpiece 5 . It is also possible to omit the cover and to arrange the spike (also called a piercing nail) in the capsule 3 in such a way that it is accessible from the outside and the sealing film can be broken through by actuation. Ideally, the adapter 2 and/or the closure means in the area of the receptacle for the capsule 3 is designed to accommodate a unitary capsule (also referred to as a standard capsule).

Figur 2 zeigt im Schnitt die Elemente der Figur 1, die auf der Flasche (allgemein dem Behälter 1) angeordnet sind. Es ist erkennbar, dass die Kapsel 3 mittels des Adapters 2 an der Flasche festgelegt ist. Außerdem ist auf diese Anordnung der Deckel 4 mit dem Mundstück 5 aufgesetzt. Der Deckel 4 mit dem Mundstück 5 realisiert ein Ventil, um vor dem Gebrauch die Betätigung des Dornes durch das Ventil zu verhindern. Außerdem ist ein Betätigungselement 6 gezeigt, das verschiebbar in und/oder um das Mundstück 5 herum angeordnet ist. Das Betätigungselement 6 wirkt auf den Stechnagel innerhalb der Kapsel 3, wenn es betätigt (nach unten gedrückt) wurde. figure 2 shows in section the elements of figure 1 , which are arranged on the bottle (generally the container 1). It can be seen that the capsule 3 is fixed to the bottle by means of the adapter 2 . In addition, the cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 is placed on this arrangement. The cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 implements a valve in order to prevent the mandrel from being actuated by the valve before use. In addition, an actuating element 6 is shown, which is slidably arranged in and/or around the mouthpiece 5. The actuator 6 acts on the lancing pin within the capsule 3 when it has been actuated (pressed down).

In Figur 3 ist die Funktion des Behälterverschlusses nach der Erfindung dargestellt. Nachdem die Flasche mit dem Adapter 2 versehen worden ist, wird die Kapsel 3 in den Adapter 2 eingesetzt. Anschließend wird der Deckel 4 mit dem Mundstück 5 (Ventil) aufgesetzt. Dies stellt die Situation vor dem Gebrauch dar. Soll das Medium, welches sich in der Kapsel 3 befindet, in die Flasche gelangen, wird durch Drücken des Ventiles der Dorn linear verschoben und die Verschlussfolie der Kapsel 3 durchstoßen. Das Medium kann auf diese Art und Weise in die Flasche gelangen.In figure 3 shows the function of the container closure according to the invention. After the bottle has been fitted with the adapter 2, the capsule 3 is inserted into the adapter 2. The cover 4 with the mouthpiece 5 (valve) is then put on. This represents the situation before use. If the medium in the capsule 3 is to get into the bottle, the mandrel is linearly displaced by pressing the valve and the sealing foil of the capsule 3 is pierced. The medium can get into the bottle in this way.

Nach diesem Aktivieren gelangt somit das Medium aus der Kapsel 3 in das Medium in der Flasche (zum Beispiel Wasser) und kann sich dort vermengen. Der Durchfluss des Mediums in der Kapsel 3 in Richtung des Inhaltes der Flasche erfolgt über mehrere Wege, sodass das Medium in der Kapsel 3 vollständig in die Flasche gelangt und damit die Kapsel 3 vollständig entleert wird. Nachdem die Vermengung stattgefunden hat, kann über das Mundstück 5 die in der Flasche sich befindende Flüssigkeit durch den Adapter 2, die Kapsel 3 und das Mundstück 5 ausgeleert, zum Beispiel getrunken werden.After this activation, the medium from the capsule 3 thus gets into the medium in the bottle (for example water) and can mix there. The medium in the capsule 3 flows in the direction of the contents of the bottle in several ways, so that the medium in the capsule 3 completely reaches the bottle and thus the capsule 3 is completely emptied. After the mixing has taken place, the liquid in the bottle can be emptied through the adapter 2, the capsule 3 and the mouthpiece 5 via the mouthpiece 5, for example to be drunk.

Figur 4 zeigt weitere Anwendungen. Es ist denkbar, dass der Deckel 4 bei eingestecktem Ventil auf die Kapsel 3, die in den Adapter 2 eingesetzt worden ist, aufgesetzt wird und dabei die Kapsel 3 direkt aktiviert, d. h., dass direkt der Dorn betätigt und die Verschlussfolie von diesem durchstoßen wird. Dies ist in Figur 4, linke Darstellung, gezeigt. In Figur 4, rechte Darstellung, ist gezeigt, dass das Flasche-Verschluss-System auch ohne Kapsel verwendet werden kann. Zu erkennen ist noch ein Koppelelement 9. Dieses ist beispielsweise ringförmig umlaufend am unteren Ende des Betätigungselementes 6 angeordnet. Es kann auch als ein Vorsprung oder als mehrere stiftförmige Vorsprünge ausgebildet sein. Das Betätigungselement 6 wirkt auf das obere Ende des Stechnagels, der eine obere Öffnung der Kapsel 3 verschliesst. Dieser obere Endbereich des Stechnagels ist beispielsweise plattenförmig oder mit einem umlaufenden abgesetzten Rand ausgebildet. Der zumindest eine Vorsprung des Koppelementes 9 wirkt auf diesen Endbereich des Stechnagels. figure 4 shows other applications. It is conceivable that with the valve inserted, the cover 4 is placed on the capsule 3, which has been inserted into the adapter 2, thereby activating the capsule 3 directly, ie the spike is actuated directly and the sealing film is pierced by it. this is in figure 4 , left representation, shown. In figure 4 , right illustration, shows that the bottle-cap system can also be used without a capsule. A coupling element 9 can also be seen. This is arranged, for example, in a ring shape running around the lower end of the actuating element 6 . It can also be designed as a projection or as a plurality of pin-shaped projections. The actuating element 6 acts on the upper end of the piercing nail, which closes an upper opening in the capsule 3 . This upper end area of the piercing nail is designed, for example, in the form of a plate or with a circumferential stepped edge. The at least one projection of the coupling element 9 acts on this end area of the piercing nail.

In Figur 5 ist die Anwendung gezeigt, dass der Adapter 2 dazu genutzt wird, ein und dieselbe Kapsel 3 (Einheits-Kapsel) mittels des Adapters 2 auf unterschiedliche Flaschen anzupassen. Sollte eine Flasche zum Beispiel mit einem größeren Gewinde zum Einsatz kommen, muss lediglich ein entsprechender Adapter 2 eingesetzt werden. Die restlichen Komponenten des Systems passen nach wie vor. Dies ist ein sehr großer Vorteil gegenüber dem bekannten Behälterverschluss, da dieser immer auf ein bestimmtes Gewinde der Flasche angepasst ist. Nach der Erfindung kann eine Einheits-Kapsel, die für alle Flaschen verwendet werden kann, zur Anwendung kommen, wobei lediglich eine Anpassung an unterschiedliche Behälteröffnungen und Verschlusssysteme mittels des Adapters 2 erfolgt.In figure 5 the application is shown that the adapter 2 is used to adapt one and the same capsule 3 (unit capsule) to different bottles by means of the adapter 2. If a bottle with a larger thread is used, for example, only a corresponding adapter 2 has to be used. The remaining components of the system still fit. This is a very big advantage compared to the known container closure, since this is always adapted to a specific thread of the bottle. According to the invention, a unitary capsule, which can be used for all bottles, can be used, with only an adaptation to different container openings and closure systems being carried out by means of the adapter 2.

In Figur 6 ist im Gegensatz zu den Figuren 1 bis 5 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung gezeigt. Auch bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Behälter 1 vorhanden, auf den ein Adapter 2 aufgesetzt, vorzugsweise aufgeschraubt wird. Der Adapter 2 nimmt die Kapsel 3 auf, wobei die Kapsel 3 und der Adapter 2 von einem Deckel 4 abgedeckt sind. Der Deckel 4 wird in Wirkverbindung mit dem Adapter 2 gebracht, beispielsweise wiederum durch Verschrauben, wobei jedoch auch aufpressen, verrasten oder dergleichen denkbar ist.In figure 6 is in contrast to the Figures 1 to 5 another embodiment of the invention is shown. In this exemplary embodiment, too, there is a container 1 onto which an adapter 2 is placed, preferably screwed. The adapter 2 accommodates the capsule 3, with the capsule 3 and the adapter 2 being covered by a cover 4. The cover 4 is brought into an operative connection with the adapter 2, for example again by screwing it on, but pressing it on, locking it in or the like is also conceivable.

Der Deckel 4 weist in seinem oberen außenumfänglichen Randbereich das Mundstück 5 auf. Damit ist die Längsachse des Mundstückes 5 in einer von der Hochachse, insbesondere der zentralen Hochachse, des Behälters 1 abweichenden Achse angeordnet. In dieser zentralen Hochachse des Behälters 1 ist jedoch das Betätigungselement 6 und damit auch (nicht dargestellt) die Längsachse des Stechnagels 7 in einer von dem Behälter 1 abweichenden Achse angeordnet. In dieser zentralen Hochachse des Behälters 1 ist jedoch das Betätigungselement 6 und damit auch (nicht dargestellt) die Längsachse des Stechnagels 7 angeordnet. Das Betätigungselement 6 ist in diesem Fall Bestandteil des Deckels 4 und kann als separates Bauteil in dem Deckel 4 angeordnet werden (zum Beispiel durch einpressen oder verrasten). Alternativ dazu kann es zusammen mit dem Deckel 4 in einem Zweikomponenten-Kunststoff-Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt werden. Auch bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist wieder die Verschlussfolie 8 erkennbar.The lid 4 has the mouthpiece 5 in its upper peripheral edge area. The longitudinal axis of the mouthpiece 5 is thus arranged in an axis deviating from the vertical axis, in particular the central vertical axis, of the container 1 . In this central vertical axis of the container 1, however, the actuating element 6 and thus also (not shown) the longitudinal axis of the piercing nail 7 are arranged in an axis deviating from the container 1. However, the actuating element 6 and thus also (not shown) the longitudinal axis of the piercing nail 7 are arranged in this central vertical axis of the container 1 . In this case, the actuating element 6 is part of the cover 4 and can be arranged as a separate component in the cover 4 (for example by being pressed in or latched). Alternatively, it can be manufactured together with the cover 4 in a two-component plastic injection molding process. The sealing film 8 can also be seen again in this exemplary embodiment.

Das Mundstück 5 weist in diesem Fall ein separates Verschlusselement 10 auf, mit dem eine Durchtrittsöffnung 13 des Mundstückes 5 verschlossen beziehungsweise geöffnet werden kann, um den Inhalt des Behälters 1 im geöffneten Zustand entnehmen zu können und im geschlossenen Zustand zu verhindern, dass der Inhalt nach außen tritt (so genanntes Push-Pull-Prinzip). Selbstverständlich kann das Mundstück 5 mit seinen Elementen auch anders gestaltet sein.In this case, the mouthpiece 5 has a separate closure element 10, with which a passage opening 13 of the mouthpiece 5 can be closed or opened in order to be able to remove the contents of the container 1 in the open state and in the closed state to prevent the contents from outside (so-called push-pull principle). Of course, the mouthpiece 5 with its elements can also be designed differently.

Die zentral angeordnete Kapsel 3 wird bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel unter Anwendung eines Anpasselementes 11, insbesondere ein ringförmig symmetrisch gestaltetes Element), an dem Adapter 2, insbesondere an der Oberkante des Adapters 2, und an dem Deckel 4, insbesondere an einem nach unten weisenden Ende eines umlaufenden inneren Steges des Deckels 4, in seiner Lage gehalten. Der Adapter 2, der Deckel 4 sowie das Anpasselement 11 bilden eigenständige einzelne Elemente, die getrennt voneinander hergestellt werden. Unter Anwendung eines Dichtelementes (kann optional entfallen) erfolgt eine dichtende Verbindung zwischen dem Anpasselement 11, insbesondere einem nach außen weisenden umlaufenden Steg des Anpasselementes 11, sowie dem Deckel 4, insbesondere einer nach unten weisenden Kante des inneren umlaufenden Steges des Deckels 4 sowie der nach oben weisenden umlaufenden Kante des Adapters 2. Durch diese Gestaltung, die in der in Figur 6 sehr gut erkennbar ist, wird der Bereich, der unterhalb der Ebene, in der sich der nach außen weisende Steg des Anpasselementes 11 befindet, abgedichtet. Grundsätzlich wäre ein Übertritt von Flüssigkeit, die unterhalb dieser Ebene sich in dem unteren Bereich des Deckels 4 beziehungsweise des Behälters 1 befindet, in den darüber liegenden Bereich des Deckels 4, insbesondere in Richtung des Mundstückes 5, nicht möglich. Dies wird jedoch ermöglicht durch Durchtrittsöffnungen 12, die in dem Anpasselement 11 angeordnet sind. Solche Durchtrittsöffnungen können nur in dem Anpasselement 11 vorgesehen werden. Alternativ oder ergänzend dazu ist es denkbar, solche Durchtrittsöffnungen in dem Rand um die Behälteröffnung und/oder in dem Deckel 4 und/oder in dem Adapter 2 vorzusehen. Dabei ist auf jeden Fall zu achten, dass keine Flüssigkeit nach außen (außerhalb des Behälters 1 und außerhalb des Behälterverschlusses) entweichen kann, gleichzeitig aber sichergestellt ist, dass die in dem Behälter 1 enthaltene Flüssigkeit nach dem Vermischen mit der Substanz aus der Kapsel 3 über die Durchtrittsöffnung 13 in dem Mundstück 5 entnommen werden kann. Diese Durchtrittsöffnungen 12 können entfallen, wenn die vermischte Flüssigkeit nur durch die Kapsel 3 entnommen wird. Im Übrigen gilt das zuvor beschriebene auch für den Fall, dass Flüssigkeit über die Durchtrittsöffnung 13 in den Behälter eingefüllt werden soll und eine Kapsel 3, die noch nicht geleert worden ist, eingesetzt ist. Dann kann die Flüssigkeit über das Mundstück 5 und die Durchtrittsöffnungen 12 in das Innere des Behälters 1 eingefüllt werden. Sind diese Durchtrittsöffnungen 12 nicht vorhanden, ist es erforderlich, die Kapsel 3 erst dann einzusetzen, wenn Flüssigkeit in den Behälter 1 eingeführt wurde. Ansonsten wird im einfachsten Fall der Adapter 2 mit seinem Deckel 4 abgeschraubt und Flüssigkeit in den Behälter 1 eingefüllt, solange noch keine Kapsel 3 eingesetzt ist. Erst dann, wenn die Flüssigkeit in den Behälter 1 eingefüllt wurde, wird der Adapter 2 auf den oberen Rand der Öffnung des Behälters 1 aufgeschraubt, die Kapsel 3 eingesetzt und mittels des Deckels 4 in ihrer Lage fixiert.In this exemplary embodiment, the centrally arranged capsule 3 becomes symmetrical using an adapter element 11, in particular an annular shape designed element), held in position on the adapter 2, in particular on the upper edge of the adapter 2, and on the cover 4, in particular on a downward-pointing end of a circumferential inner web of the cover 4. The adapter 2, the cover 4 and the adjustment element 11 form independent individual elements that are manufactured separately from one another. Using a sealing element (can optionally be omitted), a sealing connection is established between the adjustment element 11, in particular an outward-pointing circumferential web of the adjustment element 11, and the cover 4, in particular a downward-pointing edge of the inner circumferential web of the cover 4 and the top-pointing peripheral edge of the adapter 2. This design, which is in figure 6 can be seen very clearly, the area below the plane in which the outwardly pointing web of the adjustment element 11 is located is sealed. In principle, it would not be possible for liquid that is located below this level in the lower area of the lid 4 or the container 1 to transfer into the area of the lid 4 above it, in particular in the direction of the mouthpiece 5 . However, this is made possible by passage openings 12 which are arranged in the adjustment element 11 . Such passage openings can only be provided in the adjustment element 11 . As an alternative or in addition to this, it is conceivable to provide such passage openings in the edge around the container opening and/or in the cover 4 and/or in the adapter 2. It must be ensured in any case that no liquid can escape to the outside (outside the container 1 and outside the container closure), but at the same time it is ensured that the liquid contained in the container 1 after mixing with the substance from the capsule 3 over the passage opening 13 in the mouthpiece 5 can be removed. These passage openings 12 can be omitted if the mixed liquid is removed only through the capsule 3. Incidentally, the above also applies in the event that liquid is to be filled into the container via the passage opening 13 and a capsule 3 that has not yet been emptied is inserted. The liquid can then be filled into the interior of the container 1 via the mouthpiece 5 and the passage openings 12 . If these passage openings 12 are not available, it is only then necessary to remove the capsule 3 to be used when liquid has been introduced into the container 1. Otherwise, in the simplest case, the adapter 2 is unscrewed with its cover 4 and liquid is poured into the container 1 as long as no capsule 3 has been inserted. Only when the liquid has been filled into the container 1 is the adapter 2 screwed onto the upper edge of the opening of the container 1, the capsule 3 inserted and fixed in its position by means of the cover 4.

In dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 6 ist der Deckel 4 zweigeteilt. Der untere Teil des Deckels 4 ist in Wirkverbindung mit dem Adapter 2, wohingegen der obere Teil des Deckels 4 um ein Scharnier 13 herum auf- und zugeklappt werden kann. In dem zugeklappten Zustand gemäß Figur 6 ist das Betätigungselement 6 vor unbeabsichtigter Betätigung geschützt. Außerdem ist das Verschlusselement 10 des Mundstückes 5 in seiner Lage festgelegt. Das Verschlusselement 10 kann also erst dann betätigt und damit die Durchtrittsöffnung 14 freigegeben werden, wenn der obere Teil des Deckels 4 aufgeklappt worden ist.In the embodiment according to figure 6 the cover 4 is divided into two. The lower part of the cover 4 is operatively connected to the adapter 2, whereas the upper part of the cover 4 can be opened and closed about a hinge 13. In the folded state according to figure 6 the actuating element 6 is protected against unintentional actuation. In addition, the closure element 10 of the mouthpiece 5 is fixed in its position. The closure element 10 can therefore only be actuated and the passage opening 14 thus released when the upper part of the cover 4 has been opened.

Es ist in einer Ausführung besonders wichtig, dass nach dem Durchstoßen der Verschlussfolie 8 mittels des Stechnagels 7, nachdem das Betätigungselement 6 betätigt, insbesondere gedrückt, worden ist, sich die Substanz, die sich in der Kapsel 3 befindet, mit der Flüssigkeit (oder vergleichbaren Substanzen), die sich in dem Behälter 1 befindet, vermischt. Nach dem Vermischen kann die vermischte Flüssigkeit nur noch über die Durchtrittsöffnungen 12in dem Anpasselement 11 (und gegebenenfalls weitere Durchtrittsöffnungen in dem Adapter 2 und/oder dem Deckel 4) und die Durchtrittsöffnung 13 in dem Mundstück 5 nach außen gelangen und entnommen, insbesondere getrunken werden. Eine gezielte Durchströmung des Innenraumes der Kapsel 3 zur Entnahme der Flüssigkeit in dem Behälter 1 erfolgt bei dieser besonderen Ausführung nicht. Es ist lediglich denkbar, dass Flüssigkeit in den Innenraum der Kapsel 3 gelangt, nachdem die Verschlussfolie 8 durchstoßen worden ist, und der Behälter 1 geschüttelt wird. Ein gezielter Durchfluss von Flüssigkeit durch den Innenraum der Kapsel 3 in Richtung der Durchtrittsöffnung 13 des Mundstückes 5 erfolgt dabei nicht.In one embodiment, it is particularly important that after the sealing foil 8 has been pierced by means of the piercing nail 7, after the actuating element 6 has been actuated, in particular pressed, that the substance in the capsule 3 mixes with the liquid (or a comparable Substances), which is in the container 1, mixed. After mixing, the mixed liquid can only get out via the through-openings 12 in the adapter element 11 (and optionally further through-openings in the adapter 2 and/or the cover 4) and the through-opening 13 in the mouthpiece 5 and can be removed, in particular drunk. A targeted flow through the interior of the capsule 3 to remove the liquid in the container 1 does not take place in this particular embodiment. It is only conceivable that liquid gets into the interior of the capsule 3 after the sealing foil 8 has been pierced and the container 1 is shaken. A targeted flow of liquid through the interior of the capsule 3 in the direction of the passage opening 13 of the mouthpiece 5 does not occur.

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1.1.
Behältercontainer
2.2.
Adapteradapter
3.3.
Kapselcapsule
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Deckellid
5.5.
Mundstückmouthpiece
6.6.
Betätigungselementactuator
7.7.
Stechnagelpiercing nail
8.8th.
Verschlussfoliesealing film
9.9.
Koppelementcoupling element
10.10
Verschlusselementclosure element
11.11.
Anpasselementadjustment element
12.12.
Durchtrittsöffnungpassage opening
13.13.
Durchtrittsöffnungpassage opening
14.14
Scharnierhinge

Claims (10)

  1. Container closure for a container (1), wherein the container closure at least has a receiving space for receiving a substance of liquid or powdery consistency, and a mouthpiece (5) having a through-opening (13), wherein the container closure has an adapter (2), into which a capsule (3) having the substance is inserted in an exchangeable manner, and an actuating element (6) for actuating the capsule (3), wherein the capsule (3) has a housing forming the receiving space, in which a perforator (7) is arranged, and the housing has two openings, wherein one opening is closed by a closure film (8) and the second opening is closed by an end region of the perforator (7), wherein the actuating element (6) is operatively connected to the end region, closing the second opening of the capsule (3), of the perforator (7), characterized in that the adapter (2), the capsule (3), and the actuating element (6) form mutually separate components.
  2. Container closure according to Claim 1, characterized in that the container closure has a cap (4), which is operatively connected to the adapter (2) and into which the mouthpiece (5), and the actuating element (6), which is mounted in a movable manner, are integrated.
  3. Container closure according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mouthpiece (5), the actuating element (6) and the perforator (7) are arranged on a common axis.
  4. Container closure according to Claim 3, characterized in that the actuating element (6) mounted in the mouthpiece (5) in a movable manner forms a closure for the through-opening (13).
  5. Container closure according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the actuating element (6) and the perforator (7) are arranged on a common axis and the mouthpiece (5) is arranged on a different axis.
  6. Container closure according to Claim 5, characterized in that the actuating element (6) is an integral constituent of the cap (4).
  7. Container closure according to Claim 6, characterized in that, in addition to the actuating element (6) for actuating the perforator (7), a closure element (10) for the through-opening (13) in the mouthpiece (5) is provided.
  8. Container closure according to Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the cap (4) and the actuating element (6) are formed from two different plastics materials with different hardnesses.
  9. Container closure according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an adaptation element (11) is provided, which receives the capsule (3) and which is operatively connected to the adapter (2).
  10. Container closure according to Claim 9, characterized in that the adaptation element (11) has at least one through-opening, preferably a plurality of through-openings.
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