Container with cap and dispensing device

Abstract

Container (1) for liquid substances with - a neck having an opening on a top side (3.1) of the container (1), - a cap (6) wherein a flat surface (6.2) is arranged on a cap top (6.1) and a first receptacle (7) is arranged on a cap bottom (6.3), - a second receptacle (8) arranged on the underside (6.3) of the cap, which is designed to positively engage a partial surface (1.2) of the container (1), such that the container (1) can be placed in the second receptacle (8) when the cap (6) is removed and resting on the flat surface (6.2), wherein the first receptacle (7) penetrates the second receptacle (8), characterized in that - the container (1) is a bottle (2) for storing a liquid cosmetic substance, - the container (1) is cuboid in shape - the container has six rectangular side faces (1.4) that are at right angles to each other, - three of the six side surfaces (1.4) meet at the bottom (3.2) of the container in one of four right-angled corner areas (1.3), - a dispensing device (4) for the liquid cosmetic substance is attached to the neck which has an opening and which has an outer part (4.1), - the dispensing device (4) has a pump (5) whose pressure side is connected to a dispensing head (5.1) and whose suction side is connected to a riser pipe leading into the interior (1.1) of the container (1), - the first receptacle (7) is set up for placing the cap (6) onto the outer part (4.1) of the dispensing device (4). - and the second recess (8) is designed as a three-sided pyramid open to a base (8.1), wherein the three sides (8.2) are at right angles to each other at the apex (8.3) of the pyramid, arranged to receive one of the four right-angled corner regions (1.3) of the container (1) in a form-fitting manner.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a container for liquid substances with - a neck with an opening on the top of the container, - a cap, wherein a flat surface is arranged on the top of the cap and a first receptacle is arranged on the bottom of the cap, - a second receptacle located on the underside of the cap, designed to provide a form-fitting receptacle for a partial surface of the container, so that the container can be placed in the second receptacle when the cap is removed and resting on the flat surface, with the first receptacle penetrating the second receptacle.

[0002] Such containers with caps for holding liquid substances are known from the prior art.

[0003] US Patent 4,804,096 A discloses an ellipsoidal container for medications with a cap. The top of the cap has a flat surface. On the underside of the cap is a first receptacle with an internal thread that can be screwed onto a threaded fitting on a neck of the container. The cap also has a second receptacle on its underside, designed as a circumferential support surface with an inclined surface. The support surface is adapted to the curvature of the ellipsoidal container. The first receptacle, which has the screw thread of the container, penetrates the second receptacle with the inclined, circumferential support surface. With the cap removed and resting on the flat surface, the medication container can be placed in the second receptacle.

[0004] US Patent 2017 / 0369216 A1 discloses a pineapple-shaped beverage container whose lid has a first recess that can be screwed onto a threaded neck of the container. Furthermore, the lid has an inner circumferential contour as a second recess, which essentially corresponds to the outer contour of a lower end section of the container and can accommodate this section when the lid is removed. The first recess is located at the bottom of the lid without penetrating the second recess.

[0005] US Patent 3,402,844 A discloses a lid removable from the base of a ketchup bottle, which, when the ketchup bottle is upright, engages a lower section of the bottle with its lateral, circumferential rim. An inner wall, concentric to the outer wall, allows the lid to be placed over the top opening of the ketchup bottle.

[0006] Starting from US 4,804,096 A as the closest prior art, the invention is based on the objective of proposing a container for storing liquid cosmetic substances, in particular perfume and eau de toilette, the removed cap of which simultaneously serves as an aesthetically pleasing holder, keeping the container securely in place and preventing it from twisting in an aesthetically pleasing position.

[0007] This task is solved in a container for liquid substances of the type mentioned above by the fact that - the container is a bottle for storing a liquid cosmetic substance, - the container is cuboid in shape - the container has six rectangular side surfaces that are at right angles to each other, - three of the six side surfaces on the underside of the container meet in one of four right-angled corner areas, - a dispensing device for the liquid substance is attached to the neck, which has an opening and has an external part, - the dispensing device includes a pump whose pressure side is connected to a dispensing head and whose suction side is connected to a riser pipe leading into the interior of the container, - the first receptacle is set up to place the cap on the outer part of the dispensing device and - the second recess is designed as a three-sided pyramid open to a base, with the three sides at the apex of the pyramid perpendicular to each other, arranged to fit one of the four right-angled corner areas of the container.

[0008] The cuboid container, often called a flacon, is designed to hold liquid cosmetic substances such as body care products, oral hygiene products, hair treatments, decorative cosmetics, and especially products for influencing body odor. The term "liquid substance" also includes emulsions and suspensions, as well as colloids with a liquid dispersion medium, in which a liquid, gas, or solid is dispersed as the dispersed phase. The flacon is a specially shaped, often colored, container, usually made of glass, which is particularly suitable for the visually appealing and long-term storage of perfume or eau de toilette.

[0009] The cuboid container has six rectangular faces that are at right angles to each other, with three of the six faces meeting at each of four right-angled corners on the underside of the container. Four more right-angled corners are located on the top of the cuboid container.

[0010] The dispensing device attached to the neck of the container includes a pump, in particular a piston pump, the pressure side of which is connected to the dispensing head for the liquid cosmetic products, especially a spray head, and the suction side of which is connected to the riser pipe leading into the interior of the container. Pumps with a spray head are also referred to as pump atomizers. Such pumps are known from the prior art, for example from DE 33 42 513 A1.

[0011] In many cases, the aforementioned dispensing devices are designed as part of a screw cap, which is used to attach the dispensing device to the neck of the container. Alternatively, the dispensing devices can be attached to the neck of the container by crimping. Crimping is a joining process in which two components are joined together by plastic deformation.

[0012] The first receptacle for placing the cap on the outer part of such a pump is preferably rotationally symmetrical, e.g., hollow cylindrical. Depending on how the pump is attached to the neck of the container, the hollow cylindrical receptacle can have sections with different diameters to accommodate the spray head and the pump's mounting hardware, or a collar surrounding the mounting hardware, flush with the surface. The first receptacle is designed for placing the cap on the outer part of the dispensing device; for this purpose, it is, for example, pushed onto the outer part of the dispensing device and held in place by friction.

[0013] The cap, once removed from the outer part of the dispensing device, also serves as an aesthetically pleasing holder for the cuboid container. When the cap is in place, the flat surface on its top is laid on a surface, such as a shelf or table, so that the underside of the cap now faces upwards. This exposes the second receptacle. The second receptacle is designed as a three-sided pyramid open to a base, with the three sides at the apex of the pyramid meeting at right angles to accommodate one of the four right-angled corners of the container. The container is held securely and without twisting in this pyramidal receptacle in a visually appealing position. This anti-rotation feature ensures that the container always remains in the same position relative to the cap, which serves as the holder.

[0014] The cuboid shape of the container further contributes to its aesthetically pleasing appearance. A square cross-section, i.e., a square top and bottom, is particularly preferred.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cap consists of an inner part having the first and second receptacles and an outer part receiving the inner part, wherein the outer and inner parts are made of different materials. From a production standpoint, it is advantageous, for example, that the inner part can be mass-produced as an inexpensive injection-molded part, surrounded by an outer part made of a higher-grade material.

[0016] Especially with containers for storing high-quality cosmetics, the perceived value can be emphasized by a heavier cap. This is achieved by connecting the inner part to the outer part via several struts, creating a cavity that is completely or partially filled with a weighting material. Metal is a particularly suitable material for this purpose. The weighted cap also increases its stability when used as a stand for the container.

[0017] To ensure a secure hold of the cap placed on the outer part of the dispensing device, fasteners are arranged between the first receptacle and the outer part of the dispensing device. These fasteners create a releasable, force-fit and / or form-fit connection between the cap and the outer part of the dispensing device, for example, by means of a friction-fit clamping connection and / or a tongue-and-groove connection. The groove is located, for example, on a screw cap of the pump or on a collar, while the at least one spring engaging in the groove is arranged on a cylindrical surface of the first receptacle such that the groove and spring lock together when the cap is placed. A magnetic connection, for example, is also suitable for the releasable attachment of the cap to the outer part of the dispensing device.

[0018] The first receptacle is preferably rotationally symmetrical about a first axis. This first axis runs perpendicular to the rectangular plane on the top of the cap, passing through its center of gravity. The second receptacle, designed as a triangular pyramid, has a second axis that passes through the apex and the base of the perpendicular in the base. To accommodate both the first receptacle for placing the cap onto the outer, cylindrical part of the dispensing device and the second receptacle for positively engaging one of the four bottom-side corner areas within the limited space of the cap, the first receptacle is designed as a penetration of the second receptacle in the cap, with the first and second axes being truly parallel to each other. Truly parallel to each other means that the two axes do not share a single point.This results in an eccentric arrangement of the second image relative to the centrally arranged first image.

[0019] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. They show Fig. 1a a side view of a flacon according to the invention with the cap removed, Fig. 1b the bottle after Fig. 1 a) with cap attached, Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b Different side views of the removed cap with the bottle placed inside, Fig. 3a an exploded view of a two-part cap viewed from the top of the cap, Fig. 3b the two-part cap after Fig. 3 a), viewed from the underside of the cap as well as Fig. 3c a cut through the two-part cap according to Fig. 3 a) along line EE.

[0020] Fig. Figure 1a shows a cuboid container 1, designed as a perfume bottle 2. The container 1 has six rectangular side faces 1.4, which are at right angles to each other (compare Figure 1a). Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b) . Three of the six side surfaces 1.4 meet at the bottom 3.2 of the container in one of four right-angled corner areas 1.3.

[0021] An opening is located in a narrow neck at the top 3.1 of the container 1. A dispensing device 4 is attached to the neck of the container 1. This device includes a pump 5, the pressure side of which is connected to a spray head 5.1 and the suction side of which is connected to a riser pipe (not shown in the drawing) leading into the interior of the container 1. The pump 5 is attached to the neck of the container by crimping. The crimp connection is surrounded by a collar 5.2. The spray head 5.1 and the collar 5.2 together form the outer part 4.1 of the dispensing device 4.

[0022] Fig. Figure 1b shows how a cap 6, in the present embodiment a cuboid cap 6 corresponding to the geometry of the flacon, is placed on the outer part 4.1 of the dispensing device 4. The cap 6 has a flat, rectangular surface 6.2 on its upper surface 6.1.

[0023] A first receptacle 7 is arranged on the underside 6.3 of the cap, which is designed for placing the cap 6 onto the outer part 4.1 of the dispensing device 4 (compare Fig. 3b). There is also a second recording 8 on the underside of the cap 6.3 (compare Fig. 3a) arranged, which is designed for the positive-locking reception of a partial surface 1.2 of the container 1, namely one of the four right-angled corner regions 1.3, so that the container 1, with the cap 6 removed and resting on the flat surface 6.2, as shown in Fig. 2a, Fig. 2b is shown, in the second recording 8 can be placed.

[0024] The following describes the construction of the cap 6, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed in two parts, based on the Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b, Fig. 3c explained in more detail: The cap 6 consists of an inner part 6.4, which has the first and second recesses 7, 8, and an outer part 6.5 that receives the inner part. In this example, the inner part 6.4 is an injection-molded part, while the outer part 6.5 is made of a higher-quality material, such as wood or wood imitation. After manufacturing, the inner part 6.4 is inserted into the outer part 6.5 by injection molding and firmly bonded to it, for example by gluing.

[0025] As seen particularly in the overall view of the Fig. 3a and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3b, the second receptacle 8 is designed as a triangular pyramid open to the base 8.1, with the three sides 8.2 meeting at right angles at the apex 8.3 of the pyramid. The base 8.1 lies in the plane of the underside 3.2 of the container 1. This second receptacle 8 interacts with one of the four right-angled corner regions 1.3 on the underside 3.2 of the container 1. One of the right-angled corner regions 1.3 of the container 1 is positively and rotationally secured in the second receptacle 8 of the cap 6 in the Fig. 2a, Fig. Position shown in 2b.

[0026] Furthermore, from the Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b The design of the first receptacle 7 for placing the cap 6 on the outer part 4.1 of the dispensing device 4 is evident. The first receptacle 7 is designed as a stepped hollow cylinder 7.1 with a contact shoulder 7.2 against which the upper surface of the collar 5.2 comes into contact when the cap 6 is placed. The smaller diameter spray head 5.1 is received by the reduced-diameter part of the stepped hollow cylinder 7.1.

[0027] Between the first intake 7 and the outer part 4.1 of the dispensing device 4, detachable fasteners 9.1, 9.2, in the present embodiment in the form of a tongue-and-groove connection, are arranged. The tongues 9.1 are in Fig. 3c are recognizable and are arranged on the inner surface of the stepped hollow cylinder 7.1 starting from the underside of the cap 6.3 just below the shoulder 7.2.

[0028] With the cap 6 in place, the spring 9.1 engages with the groove 9.2 running around the upper edge of the collar 5.2 (see figure). Fig. 1a), so that the attached cap 6 maintains a distance of approximately 5 mm from the top 3.1 of the container 1 (see Fig. 1b).

[0029] Out of Fig. 3a, Fig. Figure 3b further shows that the first recess 7 penetrates the second recess 8 in the inner part 6.4 in a space-saving manner. Outward-extending webs 6.6 from the inner part 6.4 connect the inner part 6.4 to the outer part 6.5, forming a cavity that can be filled with metal, for example, to weight the cap 6 and thus emphasize the perceived value of the two-part cap 6 by increasing its weight despite the plastic inner part 6.4. At the same time, this increases the stability of the cap 6 when used as a holder for the container 1.

[0030] The Flacon 2 is particularly suitable for storing perfume or eau de toilette; however, it can also be used to store other liquid cosmetic substances. Reference symbol list 1 container 1.1 Container interior 1.2 Partial surface 1.3 right-angled corner area 1.4 Side surfaces 2 bottles 3.1 Top of container 3.2 Underside of container 4 Dispensing device 4.1 outer part 5 pump 5.1 Dispensing head / spray head 5.2 Collar 6 caps 6.1 Cap top 6.2 flat surface 6.3 Underside of cap 6.4 Inner part 6.5 Outdoor part 6.6 Bridges 7 first recording 7.1 stepped hollow cylinder 7.2 Attachment shoulder 8 second recording 8.1 Base area 8.2 pages 8.3 Top 9 Fasteners 9.1 Spring 9.2 Nut

Claims

Container (1) for liquid substances comprising: - a neck having an opening on an upper surface (3.1) of the container (1); - a cap (6), wherein a flat surface (6.2) is arranged on an upper surface (6.1) of the cap and a first receptacle (7) is arranged on an underside (6.3) of the cap; - a second receptacle (8) arranged on the underside (6.3) of the cap, which is designed to form-fittingly receive a partial surface (1.2) of the container (1), so that the container (1) can be placed in the second receptacle (8) when the cap (6) is removed and resting on the flat surface (6.2), wherein the first receptacle (7) penetrates the second receptacle (8); characterized in that: - the container (1) is a bottle (2) for storing a liquid cosmetic substance; - the container (1) is cuboid, wherein: - the container has six rectangular side surfaces (1.4) which are at right angles to each other; - three of the six Side surfaces (1.4) on the underside (3.2) of the container converge in one of four right-angled corner regions (1.3),- a dispensing device (4) for the liquid cosmetic substance is attached to the neck having an opening, the dispensing device having an outer part (4.1),- the dispensing device (4) has a pump (5) whose pressure side is connected to a dispensing head (5.1) and whose suction side is connected to a riser pipe leading into the interior (1.1) of the container (1),- the first receptacle (7) is designed for placing the cap (6) on the outer part (4.1) of the dispensing device (4),- and the second receptacle (8) is designed as a three-sided pyramid open to a base (8.1), the three sides (8.2) being at right angles to each other at the apex (8.3) of the pyramid, designed to receive one of the four right-angled corner regions (1.3) of the container (1) in a form-fitting manner. Container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap (6) consists of an inner part (6.4) having the first and second receptacles (7, 8) and an outer part (6.5) receiving the inner part (6.4), wherein the outer and inner parts (6.4, 6.5) are made of different materials. Container (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the inner part (6.4) is connected to the outer part (6.5) via several webs (6.6) forming a cavity which is filled with material to weight the cap. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that fastening means (9) are arranged between the first receptacle (7) and the outer part (4.1) of the dispensing device (4), which establish a detachable, force-fit and / or form-fit connection between the first receptacle (7) and the outer part (4.1) of the dispensing device (4). Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first receptacle (7) is rotationally symmetrical about a first axis and the second receptacle (8) designed as a three-sided pyramid has a second axis which passes through the apex (8.3) and the base of the base (8.1). Container according to claim 5, characterized in that the first axis and the second axis are truly parallel to each other. Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the base surface (8.1) of the second receptacle (8) lies in the plane of the underside (3.2) of the container (1). Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the cap (6) is cuboid in shape.

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