CONTAINER HOLDER AND HOLDER

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a container receiving device for receiving a container, wherein the container receiving device has a first housing part in the form of a container carrier and a second housing part in the form of a cover part, wherein the container can be received in the container carrier and can be fixed to the container carrier with the cover part covering the front of the container in the folded state, wherein the container carrier and the cover part have interacting locking elements which are designed as locking tabs and matching locking bearings.

[0002] In particular, the device can be designed to accommodate a disinfectant container or disinfectant dispenser. Such disinfectant containers are generally firmly screwed to their designated location using the aforementioned device.

[0003] US 2012 / 0181405 A1 discloses a bottle mounting system comprising a bottle cage and a clamp. The clamp can be mounted to a variety of support members to provide a clamp support extending from either a vertical surface of the clamp or a horizontal surface of the clamp. The bottle cage has both a rear and a lower support that can be selectively mounted to the clamp support depending on the orientation of the clamp support. Both the rear support and the lower support of the bottle cage can be connected to the clamp support in multiple orientations, allowing for a wide variety of configurations in which the bottle mounting system can be implemented.

[0004] KR 2013 0033913 A discloses a vacuum suction mount for attaching an adhesive element to the underside of an adsorption plate of the vacuum suction mount. The vacuum suction mount consists of a cover, a height adjustment element, and a suction holding plate. The height adjustment element includes a bottom plate, a side plate, and a plurality of elastic locking pieces. The suction holding plate is attached to the surface of a glass or tile by vacuum. Formation protrusions are formed in the center of the bottom surface of the suction holding plate, which contact the mounting surfaces. An adhesive element is attached to the underside of the suction holding plate and the attached surface. A through hole is formed in the center of the adhesive element to create a space between the suction holding plate and the mounting surface.

[0005] Based on this, it is the object of the present invention to provide an improved container receiving device.

[0006] The object is achieved with a container receiving device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

[0007] In the generic container receiving device, it is proposed that at least one of the two housing parts has a plurality of locking elements arranged in a common alignment at a distance from one another, each of which is designed to lock a pair of locking tabs and locking tabs, wherein on the container carrier or on the lid part, a first number of locking tabs is arranged in a common alignment at an equal distance between two adjacent locking tabs, and on the respective other housing part, a larger number of locking bearings than the first number of locking tabs is arranged in a common alignment at an equal distance between two adjacent locking bearings, and the lid part can be selectively plugged together in different combinations of a locking element of one housing part with the matching locking element of the locking elements of the other housing part arranged in a common alignment at a distance from one another,so that the position of the upper edge of the lid part in relation to the upper edge of the container carrier is variable in the direction of the alignment of the plurality of spaced-apart hinge elements, and that the lid part has a collar projecting towards the container carrier when plugged onto the container carrier and folded shut in order to fix a received container in the direction of the alignment.

[0008] By providing a plurality of locking elements, each designed to lock a pair of locking tabs and locking bearings, a modular, adjustable container receiving device can be provided that is configured to accommodate containers of different sizes. The lid part can thus be locked into place on the container carrier in different positions and thus adapted to containers of different heights relative to the base of the container carrier. This is achieved by arranging several locking elements on the container carrier or the lid part in a common alignment at a distance from one another to vary the locking, each with a complementary locking element.

[0009] The lid part is attached to the front of the container carrier and kcan be locked on both sides without the cover part being pivotable. However, it is advantageous if the locking tabs and the locking recesses are designed such that the cover part can be locked onto the container carrier in a pivotable manner with respect to the container carrier. The complementary locking elements, which are locked together, thus form a pivot joint.

[0010] The pivoting design of the lid section relative to the container carrier allows the container to be easily removed or replaced. The lid section and the container carrier therefore do not need to be separated. For example, the locking tabs and locking bearings can be designed to interact like a hinge. This provides a type of door mechanism to make the space between the container carrier and the lid section accessible to the user.

[0011] One of the housing parts has a plurality of locking bearings arranged in a common alignment at a distance from one another, which have recesses in this housing part for each receiving a locking tab and a hinge axis, wherein the at least one locking tab of the other housing part is designed in the form of a hinge bushing which at least partially engages around at least one hinge axis and forms a hinge joint. With the help of the recesses and the hinge axis, a joint is formed with the free space necessary for pivoting the cover part. The locking bearings can be designed as hinge bushings that are not completely closed on the circumference (e.g. in the form of sleeves), which are clipped onto the hinge axis by elastic deformation and then secured to the hinge axis in a form-fitting manner.A variant is also conceivable in which the hinge axis is displaced in the direction of its longitudinal axis in order to be guided into an opening of the locking bearing for locking in order to form a positive connection with the locking bearing.

[0012] The term "locking" refers to the formation of a positive connection in the broadest sense.

[0013] A container can, in particular, be a container for disinfectant or a drip container for medical supplies. The container can have a container outlet on its upper end face, which is opposite the base of the container carrier when inserted. This outlet can have a pump mechanism that forms a dispenser. Since containers, such as disinfectant containers, come in different sizes, the container receiving device according to the invention can be adapted to the respective size, e.g. of the disinfectant container, by the locking tab locking into the corresponding locking bearing, so that the space between the container carrier and the second housing part corresponds to the size of the container, in particular the disinfectant container. It is conceivable that the number of locking bearings is greater than the number of locking tabs.In this way, by repositioning the locking tabs into a different locking position, the space between the container carrier and the lid part can be adjusted to the size (in particular the height) of the corresponding container. The plurality of locking elements are arranged in a line at a distance from one another that corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the container inserted into the container carrier and supported on the base of the container carrier, i.e., viewed from the base in the direction of the height of the container. By arranging the locking recess in the longitudinal direction or height direction, a variation in the space for the container can be provided, in particular in terms of size or longitudinal direction.

[0014] For example, three locking tabs can be arranged in a common alignment on the container carrier or the lid part, with four locking bearings arranged in a common alignment on the other housing part. It has been shown that, particularly with three locking tabs and four locking recesses, the device can be adapted to the size of a corresponding container while simultaneously ensuring stable and secure locking.

[0015] The container receiving device can have a locking element, wherein the locking element is designed to lock the lid part to the container carrier and thus make it more difficult to open the lid part.

[0016] Locking means, in particular, that the two housing parts cannot be separated from each other without external intervention. The lid part can therefore no longer be detached from the container carrier without external intervention, which can prevent or at least impede unintentional opening of the device or theft of the container from the device by third parties.

[0017] The container carrier can have at least one first fastening element for fastening the container carrier to a retaining claw and at least one second fastening element for fastening the container carrier to a wall. For this purpose, the container receiving device can, for example, have at least one fastening hole through which a fastening screw can be passed. The fastening screw secures the container carrier in the screwed-in state to the counterbearing by means of the screw thread and the screw head through a positive and, if necessary, frictional connection. The counterbearing can optionally be a wall, a support, or a clamping element to which the container carrier can be mounted.

[0018] The mounting hole allows the container holding device to be attached to a wall using a fastener such as a screw. Alternatively, the container holding device can also be attached to a clamping claw, which can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing the device to be used flexibly. Disinfectant containers, in particular, can be easily assembled and deployed in a wide variety of locations.

[0019] The container support can have the same fastening elements, such as mounting holes, for different mounting types. However, it is also conceivable that different fastening elements are available for different mounting types. These can be arranged in groups on the container support, spatially adapted to the mounting type.

[0020] The container receiving device can be variably fixed using a holder. For this purpose, the holder has a first holding part, which is fastened to the container receiving device, a second holding part, and at least one stop element. The at least one stop element has a spring-elastic locking element and can be connected or is connected to one of the holding parts in a rotationally fixed manner. The other holding part can have a plurality of locking contours. The two holding parts can be connected to one another and arranged so as to be rotatable relative to one another via a common axis of rotation. The holding parts can be selectively locked together in several locking positions by the engagement of a spring-elastic locking element in each of the locking contours.

[0021] In the holder, it is proposed that one of the holding parts is designed to be rotatable relative to the stop element.

[0022] In this way, a holder which is secured in a fixed position in at least one locking position can be provided, wherein one of the holding parts is also designed to be rotatable in order to be able to fix and adjust, for example, the above-described container receiving device for receiving a container, in particular a disinfectant container, optionally in a pivoting position predefined by the locking positions after overcoming the locking connection.

[0023] The fixed connection between the stop element and the other holding part means in particular that no relative movement between these two components is possible.

[0024] It is conceivable, for example, for the holder to have four locking positions, so that a spring-loaded locking element can be locked into four different locking contours. The locking contours can, for example, be designed as corresponding recesses for spring tabs, so that at least part of the spring tab is accommodated in the recess in the locking position.

[0025] The second holding part can be designed, for example, for mounting on a clamping claw, a support, or a wall. The second holding part thus serves, in particular, for further fastening at a desired mounting location.

[0026] Rotatable means in particular that the first holding part is mounted so as to be rotatable relative to the stop element around the circumference of the, for example, circular stop element.

[0027] The resiliently movable locking elements can be arranged at equal distances from one another around the circumference of the stop piece. Furthermore, four resiliently deflectable locking elements, such as spring tabs (i.e., spring arms), can advantageously be arranged on the stop piece, distributed around the circumference.

[0028] Thus, a self-supporting locking mechanism with four locking positions can be provided. These are preferably arranged at a distance of 90° from each other with respect to the circumference of the circular stop element, so that the first holding part is mounted for rotation by 90° relative to the stop element. After a rotation of 90°, the spring tabs engage with the respective locking elements, whereby the first holding part is held in a self-supporting manner.

[0029] The first holding part can be arranged on one of the container receiving devices described above.

[0030] In this way, a container receiving device can be provided that can be flexibly pivoted depending on its installation location and / or place of use, while simultaneously being variably adapted to the size of a corresponding container. This further enhances the versatility of the container receiving device according to the invention and its possible applications. For example, it is conceivable that the container receiving device can be rotated by 90°, 180°, or 270° using the bracket. This allows, for example, the position of the container outlet to be adapted to requirements.

[0031] For example, with a clamping claw, the orientation depends on whether a horizontal or vertical support rod is present. The variable swivel angle of the holder, using the stop element that can be locked into predefined positions, allows the orientation of the container holding device to be quickly and tool-free adjusted to the orientation of the available support rod.

[0032] However, it is also conceivable that the first holding part is arranged on another device in which a variable fixation is advantageous.

[0033] The second holding part can be mounted on a clamping element.

[0034] The modularity of the holder according to the invention and also of the container receiving device according to the invention can be further improved by the second holding part being mounted, for example, on a clamping claw, wherein the first holding part is arranged, for example, on the container receiving device according to the invention. In this way, the container receiving device can be assembled and disassembled by means of the clamping claw, wherein, depending on the installation location, the container receiving device is variably pivotably mounted into a required position by the holder in order to achieve flexible installation. In addition, the device can also be assembled and disassembled quickly, which is advantageous, among other things, in mobile systems whose installation locations are designed flexibly. However, it is also conceivable for the second holding part to be mountable on a wall section.

[0035] The stop element can be circular and have elastically deflectable spring tabs distributed around the circumference, which form the spring-elastic, movable locking elements. The spring tabs can each be locked to corresponding locking contours of the first holding part.

[0036] The elastically deflectable spring tabs can protrude from the stop piece in an arcuate manner. It is also advantageous if the elastically deflectable spring tabs protrude from the stop piece essentially parallel to the stop piece.

[0037] In this way, a space-saving holder can be provided by arranging the stop piece and the spring tabs arranged on it in a space-saving manner.

[0038] The resiliently movable locking elements can also have compression springs mounted in one of the holding parts, and locking means arranged on the compression springs that are displaceably mounted upon the resilient deflection of the respective compression spring. The locking means have a contour adapted to a locking contour of the other holding part and can be moved out of the locking contour upon the application of an actuating force.

[0039] The locking means can be designed as ball elements or plungers accommodated in the compression spring with a partially circular outer surface as a contour.

[0040] The compression springs, together with the resulting radially movable locking means, enable a compact design that optimally utilizes the available radial installation space.

[0041] The indefinite term "a" is to be understood as such and not as a number. It is also conceivable that more than one locking tab, in particular two, three, or four locking tabs, are arranged on the device for receiving a container. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the housing also has a third housing part and / or a fourth housing part.

[0042] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings. They show: Figure 1 - a perspective view of a container receiving device with the lid part open; Figure 2 - a container receiving device according to Figure 1 with an inserted container; Figure 3 - a container receiving device according to Figure 2 in a closed position; Figure 4 - a container receiving device according to Figures 1 to 3with a container of a different size from Figure 2; Figure 5 - a holder according to the invention in perspective view; Figure 6 - a holder according to Figure 5 in plan view; Figure 7 - a bracket according to the Figures 5 and 6 in plan view; Figure 8 - an exploded view of a container receiving device and a holder in perspective view.

[0043] Figure 1 shows a container receiving device 1 with a first housing part in the form of a container carrier 2a and a second housing part in the form of a lid part 2b. Three locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c are arranged on the lid part 2b, each engaging a corresponding locking bearing 4a, 4b, 4c of the container carrier 2a. The lid part 2b is thus locked to the container carrier 2b by the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c. It is clear that the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c are designed like hinges, so that the lid part 2b can be pivoted relative to the container carrier 2b.

[0044] It is clear that the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c and the locking bearings 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction L of the container receiving device 1. The longitudinal direction L is the direction in which the container receiving device 1 extends with its largest dimension. In the example shown, this is the direction of the height as seen from the base 5 of the container carrier 2a.

[0045] It can be seen that the container receiving device 1 is in an open position. This means that a container B can be inserted into the space between the container carrier 2a and the lid part 2b.

[0046] It is also clear that a greater number of locking bearings 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d are arranged in a common alignment on the container carrier 2a than the number of locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c arranged in a common alignment on the cover part 2b. The locking recess 4d is not locked to a corresponding locking tab and is unused in the locking position shown. In this way, the position of the cover part 2b relative to the container carrier 2a can be variably adjusted in the longitudinal direction L by repositioning the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c into the locking recesses 4b, 4c, 4d. The space between the container carrier 2a and the cover part 2b would thus be enlarged, whereby a larger container 5 can be arranged between the container carrier 2a and the second cover part 2b.

[0047] It can be seen that the lid part 2b has a collar 6 which, when latched onto the container carrier 2a, protrudes from the front main plane of the lid part 2b in the direction of the container carrier 2a. In the illustrated latched position, this collar 6 is positioned directly above the upper edge of the container part 2a at the smallest possible distance and delimits the receiving space of the container carrier 2a at the top, i.e., on the side opposite the base 5.

[0048] If the lid part 2b is now pushed upwards in the longitudinal direction L, the distance between the collar 6 and the upper edge of the container carrier 2a is increased by a distance between the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c. This allows a container B that is larger by a maximum of this distance to be accommodated in the container receiving device 1 and secured to the container carrier 2a with the lid part 2b.

[0049] It is clear that the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c and, correspondingly, the locking bearings 4a, 4b, 4c are each arranged in a common alignment in the longitudinal direction L at an equal distance between two adjacent locking tabs 3a-3b; 3b-3c or between two adjacent locking bearings 4a-4b; 4b-4c; 4c-4d.

[0050] Furthermore, it can be seen that a plurality of viewing windows 7 are optionally arranged on the lid part 2a. The viewing windows 7 make it possible, for example, to monitor the fill level of the container 5.

[0051] InIn the illustrated embodiment, the container carrier 2a is screwed to a retaining claw 8. This retaining claw 8 allows the container receiving device 1 to be clamped to a support bar or support and thus releasably secured. Such a retaining claw 8 is also known as a clamping element or quick-release claw. Optionally, the container carrier 2a can also be connected to other support means. For this purpose, the container carrier 2a can be screwed, for example, to a wall or a support.

[0052] It can also be seen that the container carrier 2a and the lid part 2b have locking elements on the end face opposite the hinge joint formed by the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c and locking bearings 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d. For example, a locking tab 9 with a protruding locking lug (locking bead) protrudes from the lid part 2b in the direction of the container carrier 2a. A locking slide 10 is mounted on the container carrier 2a, which is linearly movable in the longitudinal direction and has a plurality of recesses 11a, 11b arranged in alignment at the spacing of the locking elements. One of the recesses 11a is located in the illustrated unlocked position in the longitudinal direction L at the height of the corresponding locking tab 9, which can enter the recess 11a when the cover part 2b is closed. After a longitudinal displacement, the locking slide 10 engages over the recess 11a with its collar adjacent to the recess 11a (ieits side wall) the locking lug of the locking tab 9 in order to lock the lid part 2b to the container carrier 2a.

[0053] Figure 2 shows the container receiving device 1 from Figure 1 with a container B inserted into the container carrier 2a. The container carrier 2a can have a contour adapted to the contour of the container B, such as the one shown in Figure 1 recognizable rectangular steps at the transition from floor 5 to the side walls.

[0054] It is clear that a container B is accommodated in the space between the container carrier 2a and the lid part 2b. The container B is designed, for example, as a disinfectant dispenser. It has an outlet A on its top, at which a pump device with an outlet tap is arranged. However, other containers 5 are also conceivable for accommodation between the container carrier 2a and the lid part 2b, such as a drip tray or similar.

[0055] Figure 3 shows the container receiving device 1 from Figure 2 in a closed position, in which the lid part 2b is folded onto the container carrier 2a. The lid part 2a is connected to the container carrier 2b in such a way that the container B can no longer be removed or inserted without external influence. For this purpose, the collar 6 of the lid part 2a projects beyond the top side of the container B, which has the outlet A. The container B is secured in the space between the container carrier 2a and the lid part 2b against falling out and removal.

[0056] It is clear that the cover part 2a has a collar 6 with a recess M receiving the outlet nozzle of the outlet A, whereby removal of the container B in the longitudinal direction L of the container receiving device 1 is prevented. The collar 6 thus limits the container receiving device 1 in the longitudinal direction L upwards, ie on the side facing away from the base 5.

[0057] It is clear that closure elements are arranged on the container receiving device 1, which include the locking slide 10 on the container carrier 2a and the locking tab 9 on the lid part 2b. The locking slide 10 is pushed over the locking tab 9 in such a way that the locking tab 9 engages a recess 11a, 11b of the locking slide 10, and the collar of the locking slide 10 forms a stop for the locking lug of the locking tab 9 after the locking slide 10 has been moved.

[0058] The lid part 2b can therefore no longer be detached from the container carrier 2a without external influence. This prevents unintentional opening of the container receiving device 1.

[0059] Figure 4 shows the container receiving device 1 from Figure 3 in perspective side view with a compared to Figure 3upwardly offset arrangement of the lid part 2b on the container carrier 2a. It is clear that the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c in turn engage in the locking bearings 4b, 4c, 4d, so that a hinge joint or pivot bearing is formed. The lid part 2b is now arranged offset in such a way that the collar 6, in comparison to Figure 3 is arranged offset upwards by a certain distance relative to the upper edge of the container support. This increases the available space between the base 5 of the container support 2a and the collar 6 of the lid part 2b. Accordingly, the locking bearing 4a closest to the base 5 is not encompassed by one of the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c and remains unused.

[0060] In the plug-in position Figure 3 On the other hand, the locking bearing 4a which is furthest from the base 5 is not encompassed by one of the locking tabs 3a, 3b, 3c and remains unused.

[0061] In the device according to Figure 4is in contrast to the Figures 2 and 3 A larger container B is used. Larger specifically means a container with a larger volume. In the illustrated embodiment, the variation in the volume of the containers B is achieved by varying the heights of the containers B.

[0062] The container receiving device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 4 has the same structure regardless of the container B used. It is clear that the container receiving device 1 is arranged on a clamping element designed as a holding claw 8. Due to the arrangement on a holding claw 8, the container receiving device 1 can be flexibly assembled and disassembled. This improves handling, especially when locations of use or assembly sites change frequently.

[0063] Figure 5shows a holder 12, which is particularly intended for mounting on the previously described container receiving device 1, in a perspective view. The holder 12 has a first holding part 13a for fastening the holder 12 to a container receiving device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 4 .

[0064] The first holding part 13a can be attached to the container carrier 2a of the container receiving device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 4 e.g. be fastened by screwing.

[0065] Furthermore, the holder 12 has a second holding part 13b and a stop element 13c, wherein the second holding part 13b serves for further fastening, for example to a holding claw 8, a support or a building wall or the like.

[0066] The stop element 13c is connected to the second holding part 13b in a rotationally fixed manner, so that no relative movement between these components is possible. This can be achieved, for example, by a positive plug connection, a screw connection, or a one-piece (i.e., integral) design of the second holding part 13b and the stop element 13c. For clarity, however, the stop element 13c and the second holding part 13b are shown in the exploded view of Figure 5 as not integral and in a state detached from each other.

[0067] The first holding part 13a and the stop element 13c are connected to each other in such a way that the first holding part 13a is designed to be movable relative to the stop element 13c. The first holding part 13a is, in particular, designed to be rotatable about the stop element 13c, so that the angular position of the stop element 13c and the first holding part 13a can be changed by rotating the two parts relative to each other.

[0068] It can also be seen that four wall mounting holes 18 spanning a rectangle are arranged on the base surface of the container support 2a. This allows the container support 2a to optionally be screwed to a support or a wall, especially when the first holding part 13a is unscrewed from the base part 13a.

[0069] The Figures 6 and 7 point the bracket 12 to Figure 5 in a plan view, wherein the first holding part 13a and the stop element 13c in the Figures 6 and 7are arranged in different positions relative to one another. The stop element 13c and the second holding part 13b are firmly connected to one another via a screw 14. However, the use of any common fastening element, such as a rivet connection, is also conceivable as an alternative fastening method.

[0070] It can be seen that the stop element 13c is circular, with four spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d arranged around the circumference of the stop element 13c. The spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d are arranged at an equal distance from one another, so that, viewed with respect to the circular circumference of the stop element 13c, the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d are arranged at a distance of 90° from one another.

[0071] From the Figures 6 and 7It becomes clear that the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d are elastically deflectable, with the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d having locking heads 16 arranged at their free ends, which can engage and lock into corresponding locking contours 17 (i.e., locking recesses) of the first holding part 13a. It becomes clear that the locking heads 13 of the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d can each lock into each of the locking contours 17. The locking contours 17 are designed as cutouts corresponding to the locking heads 16, which depict the negative contour of the locking heads 16.

[0072] By means of the elastically deflectable spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, the first holding section 13a can be rotated relative to the stop element 13c around the circumference of the circular stop element 13c, so that, for example, a container receiving device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 4can be rotated into four different positions. This can, for example, increase the flexibility of the container holding device 1 with regard to possible applications. This allows, for example, the position of the outlet A to be adapted to the respective fastening position of the holding claw 8. The outlet A of a dripper can also be easily and quickly moved from the upside-down position of the operating state to the rest position rotated by 180°.

[0073] The first holding section 13a is sufficiently connected to the stop element 13c by the spring force of the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, so that no additional fastenings are necessary.

[0074] Furthermore, it is clear that the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d protrude from the stop element 13c in an arcuate manner, essentially parallel to the circular circumference of the stop element 13c, so that a compact holder 12 can be provided. Essentially parallel means that the spring tabs 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d extend at the same distance from the circular stop element 13c.

[0075] Figure 8 shows an exploded view of a device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 4 and a bracket 12 according to the Figures 5 to 7 The modular design of the container receiving device 1 and the holder 12 becomes clear. The container receiving device 1 can be connected to a holding claw 8 via the holder 12, which results in a wide range of applications for the container receiving device 1.

[0076] The wall mounting holes 18 on the container support 13a are visible. The mounting support 2a also has a central mounting opening 20 for receiving the screw 14, which secures the first holding part 13a to the container support 2a by means of a positive fit with its screw head. The central mounting opening 20 is surrounded by four protruding bosses 21, which engage corresponding openings in the first holding part 13a and form an anti-twist protection.

[0077] The second holding part 13c is screwed to the holding claw 8 by means of fastening screws 19 with its rectangular platform. List of reference symbols

[0078] 1 Device 2a Container support 2b Lid part 3a, 3b, 3c Locking tab 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d Locking bearing 5 Base 6 Collar 7 Viewing window 8 Holding claw 9 Locking tab 10 Locking slide 11a, 11b Recess 12 Bracket 13a First holding part 13b Second holding part 13c Stop element 14 Screw 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d Spring tabs 16 Locking head 17 Locking contour 18 Wall mounting holes 19 Mounting screws 20 Central mounting opening 21 Domes A Outlet B Container M Trough L Longitudinal direction

Claims

1. Container receiving device (1) for receiving a container (B), the container receiving device (1) having a first housing part in the form of a container carrier (2a) and a second housing part in the form of a cover part (2b), wherein the container (B) can be accommodated in the container carrier (2a) and can be secured to the container carrier (2a) by the lid part (2b) which covers the front of the container (B) in the closed state, wherein the container carrier (2a) and the lid part (2b) have latching elements which interact with one another, which are designed as latching tabs (3a, 3b, 3c) and matching latching bearings (4a, 4b, 4c), characterized in that at least one of the two housing parts has a plurality of latching elements arranged in a common alignment at a distance from one another , which are each designed for latching a pair of latching tabs (3a, 3b, 3c) and latching tabs (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), a first number of latching tabs (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a common alignment at an equal distance between two adjacent latching lugs (3a, 3b, 3c) on the container carrier (2a) or on the lid part (2b), and a number of latching bearings (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) greater than the first number of latching lugs (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a common alignment at an equal distance between two adjacent latching bearings (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) on the respective other housing part (2a, 2b) and the cover part (2b) can optionally be plugged together in different combinations of a latching element of one housing part with the matching latching element of the latching elements of the other housing part arranged in an alignment at a distance from one another, so that the position of the upper edge of the lid part (2b) can be changed in relation to the upper edge of the container carrier (2a) in the direction of the alignment of the plurality of spaced-apart latching elements, and in that the lid part (2b) has a collar (6) projecting towards the container carrier (2a) when it is fitted onto the container carrier (2a) and folded shut, in order to secure a container (B) received in the direction of the alignment.

2. Container receiving device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching tabs (3a, 3b, 3c) and the latching bearings (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) are designed such that the lid part (2b) can be latched to the container carrier (2a) so as to be pivotable with respect to the container carrier (2a).

3. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that one of the housing parts has a plurality of latching bearings (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) which are arranged at a distance from one another in a common alignment and which have recesses in this housing part for receiving in each case one latching tab (3a, 3b, 3c) and a hinge axis, wherein the at least one latching tab (3a, 3b, 3c) of the other housing part is designed in the form of a hinge bush which at least partially embraces at least one hinge axis and forms a hinge joint.

4. Container receiving device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container carrier (2a) and the lid part (2b) have locking elements (9, 10) on the end face opposite the latching elements, which are designed for locking the lid part (2b) to the container carrier (2a) in the state of the lid part (2a) placed on the container carrier (2b) and folded shut.

5. Container receiving device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container carrier (2a) has at least one first fastening element for fastening the container carrier (2a) to a retaining claw (8) and at least one second fastening element for fastening the container carrier (2a) to a wall.

6. Container receiving device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, having a holder (12) for variable fixing of the container receiving device (1), the holder (12) having a first holding part (13a), which is fastened to the container receiving device (1), a second holding part (13b) and at least one stop element (13c), characterized in that the at least one stop element (13c) has a resilient, movable latching element and can be connected or is connected in a torsion-resistant manner to one of the holding parts (13a, 13b), and in that the other holding part (13b, 13a) has a plurality of latching contours (17), the two holding parts (13a, 13b) being connected to one another and being arranged so as to be rotatable relative to one another about a common axis of rotation, the holding parts (13a, 13b) can be selectively latched to one another in a plurality of latching positions by engagement of a respective resiliently movable latching element in one of the latching contours (17).

7. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the latching elements are arranged at an equal distance from one another around the circumference of the stop element (13c).

8. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the stop element (13c) is circular and has elastically deflectable spring lugs (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) which are arranged distributed over the circumference and form the resilient, movable latching elements, wherein the spring lugs (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) can each be latched with corresponding latching contours (17) of the first retaining part (13a).

9. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that four elastically deflectable spring lugs (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) are arranged on the stop element (13c) distributed over the circumference.

10. Container receiving device (1) according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the elastically deflectable spring lugs (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) project from the stop element (13c) in an arcuate manner.

11. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the elastically deflectable spring lugs (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) project from the stop element (13c) essentially parallel to the stop element (13c).

12. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the latching elements have compression springs which are mounted in one of the retaining parts (13a, 13b), and have latching means which are arranged on the compression springs and are mounted displaceably when the respective compression spring is deflected elastically, the latching means having a contour which is adapted to a latching contour of the other retaining part (13b, 13a) and can be moved out of the latching contour when an actuating force is applied.

13. Container receiving device (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the latching means are designed as ball elements or plungers received in the compression spring with a partially circular outer surface as a contour.

14. Container holding device (1) according to one of claims 6 to 13, characterized in that the second holding part (13b) is mounted on a holding claw (8).