Device for transporting a liquid and method for manufacturing a handle for the device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device (18) for transporting a liquid (20), having a container (8) for containing the liquid (20) and a handle fastened to the container (8). The handle is at least sectionally composed of a web (6) of a wound flat material (4). The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a handle for a container (8) for containing a liquid (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an apparatus for transporting liquids, particularly medical liquids, having a container, particularly made of plastic, for holding the liquid and a handle fastened to the container. Furthermore, this disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a handle for a container for holding liquid or solid concentrates. Background Technology

[0002] For example, GB 2 357 490 A discloses a device of this type, according to which a container in the form of a plastic bottle is equipped with a handle. The handle is formed of a plastic strip, the end of which is adhered to the outside of the plastic bottle.

[0003] The problem with the handle according to GB 2 357 490 A is that the plastic strap can easily cut into the hands of the person carrying the container. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to provide a device for transporting liquids that allows for more comfortable operation compared to containers of the aforementioned type.

[0005] This task is solved according to the invention in terms of both apparatus and method.

[0006] The device for transporting liquids, especially medical liquids, according to this disclosure has a container, especially made of plastic, for containing the liquid and a handle fastened to the container, especially by means of an adhesive.

[0007] The handle is at least segmentally constructed from a roll of flat material. Alternatively or additionally, the handle may be formed or shaped at least segmentally by fan-shaped folds (“accordion effect”).

[0008] "At least in sections" specifically means that the entire handle can also be constructed from rolls of material. Preferably, the longitudinal extension of the roll is between 5 and 10 cm.

[0009] "Rolling up" specifically means that the rest of the flat material wraps around the side edges of the flat material.

[0010] The flat material of the roll can be paper, plastic film, or paper laminated with plastic film.

[0011] By constructing the roll material, the volume of the handle is increased at least locally, making it difficult to cut into the hand.

[0012] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the roll material can be configured such that it can be unrolled manually, especially without tools and / or without damage.

[0013] If the roll material is constructed to be manually unrollable, it can advantageously facilitate the recycling of the material from the handle.

[0014] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the instructions for use can be wound into a roll. The apparatus according to this disclosure is particularly configured for transporting medical fluids, and the instructions for use are accordingly particularly intended to explain the application or use of the medical fluids.

[0015] By incorporating the instructions into the roll material, the instructions and handle can be attached to the container in a single step, thereby reducing manufacturing costs (time and expense).

[0016] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the instructions for use can be applied at least partially to a region of the flat material of the roll material, which is only visible in the unfolded state of the flat material of the roll material. In other words, the instructions for use are at least partially constructed on a portion of the flat material of the roll material, which is rolled up in the wound state of the flat material of the roll material.

[0017] If the instructions for use are placed on the flat part of the roll material, materials can be saved in an advantageous way.

[0018] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the instructions for use may be applied at least partially to a carrier material that is separate from the roll and wound within the roll. The carrier material may in particular be paper, a plastic film, or paper laminated with a plastic film.

[0019] By setting a separate carrier material, flexibility can be increased when using the device according to this disclosure.

[0020] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the carrier material can be formed of a flat material, and the flat material of the carrier material can be rolled up and / or folded. In particular, the flat material of the carrier material can be folded such that the folded edge of the flat material extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the handle or transversely to the longitudinal direction of the roll.

[0021] If the carrier material is rolled up or folded, the carrier material can be effectively constructed as a pad for the handle.

[0022] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the flat material of the carrier material can be configured to automatically return to its original shape, even though it is formed in the intermediate time or triggered by a predetermined stimulus. In other words, the flat material of the carrier material can be an elastic material and / or a shape memory material. In particular, the flat material of the carrier material can be a shape memory material, which is triggered by optical stimulation, specifically causing the carrier material to be in a rolled-up state in the dark and unfolded in the light. In particular, the carrier material can also be composed of an elastic material such that the flat material of the carrier material is in an unfolded or flat state or in its original shape without external force, can only be rolled up when an external force is applied, and returns to the unfolded or flat state or original shape when the external force is subsequently removed.

[0023] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the flat material of the roll can be configured to automatically return to its original shape, even though it is formed in the middle of a period of time or induced by a predetermined stimulus. In other words, the flat material of the roll can be an elastic material and / or a shape memory material. In particular, the roll can be formed of an elastic material such that the flat material of the roll is in a wound state or its original shape without external force, can be unwound only when an external force is applied, and returns to the wound state or its original shape when the external force is subsequently removed.

[0024] If the carrier material and / or roll material are made of elastic material and / or shape memory material, the operation of the device according to this disclosure can be simplified.

[0025] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the shape of the flat material of the carrier material in the state where the carrier material is unfolded or laid out can be the original shape of the flat material of the carrier material, and the shape of the flat material of the roll material in the state where the roll material is rolled up can be the original shape of the flat material of the roll material.

[0026] By employing the opposite construction, carrier materials and rolls can be advantageously constructed in an ergonomic manner according to their respective functions.

[0027] According to one aspect of this disclosure, components for use with or in place of containers can be wound in rolls. In particular, hoses and / or pipe fittings can be wound in rolls. The hoses and / or pipe fittings can be configured such that they can be connected to the container to allow liquid to flow into or out of the container. In particular, the components can also be configured as carrier materials according to this disclosure.

[0028] Incorporating components within the roll material can improve the structural integrity of the handle.

[0029] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the transponder, in particular an RFID transponder, may be wound in a roll, or the transponder, in particular an RFID transponder, may be part of the roll.

[0030] By setting up a transponder, the discovery or location of the device according to this disclosure can be made easier.

[0031] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the roll material can be configured as a ring, which is fastened to the container by adhesive points.

[0032] If only one adhesive point is provided to secure the handle, the manufacture of the device according to this disclosure can be simplified.

[0033] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the handle can be fastened to the container such that the handle rests against the container in a metastable state and protrudes from the container in a stable state.

[0034] If the handle has a metastable state (in which the handle rests against the container) and a stable state (in which the handle extends from the container), multiple devices according to this disclosure can be stored space-savingly without, or at least without unduly hindering the operation of a single device.

[0035] A method for manufacturing a handle for a container for containing liquid according to the present disclosure comprises the following steps:

[0036] - Wrap the flat material into a roll at least in sections, and

[0037] - Secure the roll material to the container.

[0038] "At least in sections" specifically means that the entire handle can also be constructed from rolls of material. Preferably, the longitudinal extension of the roll is between 5 and 10 cm.

[0039] "Rolling up" specifically means that the rest of the flat material wraps around the edges of the flat material.

[0040] The flat material of the roll can be paper, plastic film, or paper laminated with plastic film.

[0041] The securing of the roll material to the container is achieved primarily through adhesive bonding. In particular, the two opposing ends of the roll material are bonded to the container, so that the area between the ends functions as a handle.

[0042] According to one aspect of this disclosure, before or during the winding of the flat material into a roll, the instructions for use can be placed on the flat material of the roll, such that the instructions for use are rolled up in the roll after winding.

[0043] The apparatus, container, handle, and / or instructions for use of the method according to this disclosure can be constructed, in particular, according to the foregoing aspects of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0044] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. It is shown that:

[0045] Figure 1 Instructions for use according to this disclosure are shown when mounted on a flat material;

[0046] Figure 2 The instructions for use and flat materials according to this disclosure are shown when the material is wound into a roll.

[0047] Figure 3 The image shows the roll material according to this disclosure when installed onto a container;

[0048] Figure 4 An apparatus according to this disclosure is shown; and

[0049] Figure 5 An apparatus according to the present disclosure is shown, comprising a flat material having been unrolled from a roll.

[0050] Wherein: 2-Instructions for use; 4-Flat material of the roll; 6-Roll; 8-Container; 10-Adhesive; 12-Area of ​​adhesive on the roll; 14-Free side edge of the flat material of the roll; 16-Spiral closure; 18-Apparatus; 20-Liquid. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Figure 1 The instruction manual 2 according to this disclosure is shown when it is mounted (see arrow A) onto the flat material 4. The instruction manual 2 is in particular a sheet of paper or a combination of sheets of paper. The instruction manual 2 has a generally rectangular outline. The flat material 4 is in particular a film, preferably a plastic film, which is particularly transparent. The flat material 4 has a generally rectangular outline and has longer side edges compared to the instruction manual 2. The instruction manual 2 is mounted in particular by simply placing it on the flat material 4. Alternatively, the instruction manual 2 can also be mounted on the flat material 4 by means of an adhesive.

[0052] Figure 2 Instructions for use 2, showing the installation of the flat material 4 on the flat material 4 when it is wound (see arrow B) into a roll 6.

[0053] Figure 3 The roll 6 according to this disclosure is shown when it is installed (see arrows C and D) onto container 8.

[0054] Unintentional unfolding of the roll 6 becomes particularly difficult or prevented as the roll 6 bends first when it is placed on the container 8 (see arrow C). After bending, the roll 6 can only be unfolded if the flat material 4 of the roll 6 and, if necessary, the material described in instruction 2 are deformed simultaneously.

[0055] The bent roll 6 is secured to the container 8, particularly by means of adhesive 10, preferably by means of pressure-sensitive adhesive (see arrow D). More precisely, adhesive 10 is applied to the two opposing ends of the roll 6 along its longitudinal direction, and the ends of the roll 6 are then pressed against the outer surface of the container 8. Preferably, adhesive 10 is applied to each end of the roll 6 only in a region 12 of the flat material 4, which is on the outer side of the roll 6 and adjacent to the free side edge 14 of the flat material 4 extending in the longitudinal direction of the roll 6. The free side edge 14 of the flat material 4 is the side edge that is not rolled up when the flat material 4 is wound.

[0056] Container 8 is a bottle with a screw closure 16. The bottle is, in particular, a plastic bottle, which is preferably transparent.

[0057] Figure 4 The device 18 according to the present disclosure is shown, having a container 8 partially filled with liquid 20. To access the instructions for use 2, the roll 6 can be unrolled (see arrow E) without removing it from the container 8 or loosening the adhesive 10. Due to the bending of the roll 6, the flat material 4 of the roll 6 deforms after unrolling.

[0058] Figure 5 The apparatus 18 according to the present disclosure is shown having an unfolded flat material 4 of a roll 6. Once the flat material 4 of the roll 6 is unfolded, the instruction manual 2 can be removed from the flat material 4 of the roll 6 (see arrow F). Subsequently, the flat material 4 of the roll 6 can optionally be rolled up again without the instruction manual 2 so that the instruction manual 2 can be accessed and the container 8 can be operated in an ergonomic manner.

Claims

1. A device (18) for transporting liquid (20), having A container (8) for containing the liquid (20), and The handle is fastened to the container (8). Its features are, The handle is formed, at least in sections, from a roll (6) of a flat material (4) that is wound up. The device (18) further includes instructions for use (2) wound into the roll (6); and The roll (6) is configured to be manually unrolled without being removed from the container (8) to consult the instructions for use (2).

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The instructions for use are applied at least in part to the flat material of the roll in a region that is visible only when the flat material of the roll is in its unfolded state.

3. The apparatus (18) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The instructions for use (2) are applied at least in part to the carrier material rolled up in the roll (6) separately from the roll (6).

4. The apparatus (18) according to claim 3, characterized in that The carrier material is formed of a flat material and the flat material of the carrier material is rolled up and / or folded.

5. The apparatus (18) according to claim 4, characterized in that The flat material of the carrier material is configured such that, although shaped in the intermediate time, it can automatically or be induced by a predetermined stimulus to return to its original shape.

6. The apparatus (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The flat material (4) of the roll (6) is configured to automatically or by a predetermined stimulus return to its original shape, even though it is formed in the middle of the time.

7. The apparatus (18) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The shape of the flat material of the carrier material in the unfolded or laid-out state is the original shape of the flat material of the carrier material, and the shape of the flat material of the roll in the rolled-up state is the original shape of the flat material of the roll.

8. The apparatus (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The components for use with or in place of the container (8) are wound up in the roll (6).

9. The apparatus (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The transponder is wound in the roll (6), or the transponder is part of the roll (8).

10. The apparatus (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The roll (6) is fastened to the container (8) as a ring through the adhesive position (12).

11. The apparatus (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The handle is fastened to the container (8) such that the handle rests against the container (8) in a metastable state and extends out of the container (8) in a stable state.

12. A method for manufacturing a handle for a container (8) for containing liquid (20), the method comprising the steps of - The flat material (4) is wound into a roll (6) at least in sections, and - The roll (6) is fastened to the container (8); wherein two opposing ends of the roll (6) are glued to the container (8) such that the area between the ends is used as the handle; in, Before or during the winding of the flat material (4) into the roll (6), the instructions (2) are mounted on the flat material (4) of the roll (6) such that the instructions (2) are wound into the roll (6) after the winding.

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