Bamboo container

Abstract

A bamboo container comprises a first end and a second end, as well as an exterior and an interior. The first end includes a bamboo node, and the second end is open, allowing access to the interior. The second end features a groove on its exterior. This groove divides the exterior into two sections: a lower section, which includes the first end, and an upper section, which includes the second end. The exterior surface in the upper section is finished so that its cross-section has a defined geometric shape. In other words, the lower section of the bamboo container's exterior can be left unfinished, while the upper section is finished to create a defined outer diameter.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to packaging for flowable materials. In particular, the present invention relates to a bamboo container and a bamboo container arrangement. The term bamboo container means a container that is made at least partially of bamboo.

[0002] In the packaging sector, one of the biggest efforts is to increase sustainability. One way to achieve this is by using natural materials with as little processing and modification (e.g., chemical treatments for use, etc.) of these natural materials as possible. Packaging of this type is described in documents KR102023064420A, KR202018001164U and KR102023056150A.

[0003] The present application therefore aims to provide a bamboo container and a bamboo container arrangement which have a very high proportion of natural materials and are easy to manufacture, but are capable of meeting the requirements of the trade in mass-produced goods.

[0004] This problem is solved by a bamboo container and a bamboo container arrangement according to the attached independent claims.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, a bamboo container comprises a first end and a second end, as well as an exterior and an interior. The first end includes a bamboo node, and the second end is open, allowing access to the interior. The second end includes a groove on its exterior surface. The groove may be circumferential. The groove divides the exterior surface into two areas: a lower area, which includes the first end, and an upper area, which includes the second end. The exterior surface in the upper area is machined such that its cross-section has a defined geometric shape. In other words, the exterior surface of the bamboo container may be unmachined in the lower area, while the upper area is machined to create a defined exterior diameter or cross-sectional area. A bamboo node is understood to be the partition that divides bamboo into its characteristic chambers.A bamboo container designed according to this aspect can have the advantage that the natural structure of the bamboo is used to create an interior space that is dense due to the bamboo node in this area.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, the outer cross-section of a bamboo container is round. The outer cross-section can be circular. This can have the advantage that the bamboo container can be manufactured quickly and cost-effectively.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present application, the lower part of the outer surface of a bamboo container is treated. This can have the advantage of giving the bamboo container a uniform appearance and making it easier to print on.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present application, the interior of a bamboo container is machined. This can have the advantage that a defined volume can be assigned to the interior.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present application, the lower and / or upper part of the bamboo container is / are concave on the outside. This can have the advantage of making the bamboo container easier to grip. This also applies if the upper part is covered by a lid, since this lid can be deformable and thus the concave outside of the upper part can be gripped through the lid.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present application, the interior of a bamboo container is coated. The coating may be applied only to certain areas. Furthermore, it is possible that the exterior is coated. The coating may also be applied only to certain areas (e.g., only the upper or lower section). This can have the advantage that the bamboo cannot affect any contents placed inside.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present application, a bamboo container arrangement comprises a bamboo container according to one of the preceding aspects. Furthermore, the bamboo container arrangement comprises a lid which is designed and suitable to cover the upper area and engage in the groove. This can have the advantage of creating a cost-effective and sustainable packaging solution. The engagement in the groove can be achieved by means of a groove.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present application, the lid of a bamboo container arrangement includes a closable opening on its upper side. The upper side is flexible and can be pressed in for dispensing. This can have the advantage that the flowable contents of the bamboo container arrangement can be dispensed more easily.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present application, the lid of a bamboo container arrangement includes a pressure structure on its upper surface. The pressure structure can be a defined area of ​​the upper surface. Pressure on the pressure structure deforms the upper surface, for example, by indenting it in a use state of the lid, thus reducing the volume of the interior of a container closed by the lid. This can have the advantage of simplifying dispensing with the bamboo container arrangement.

[0014] It should be noted at the outset that the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the figure directly described and depicted, and that this positional information must be transferred analogously to the new position in the event of a change in position.

[0015] To better understand the invention, it is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. They each show a simplified schematic representation in Figure 1 Different views of a bamboo container. Figure 2 Different views of a lid. Figure 3 Different views of a bamboo container arrangement.

[0016] With reference to Fig. 1 Three different views of a bamboo container 10 are shown. A side view on the left in Fig. 1 , a top view in the middle of Fig. 1 and a perspective view on the right in Fig. 1The bamboo container 10 comprises a first end 11 and a second end 12, as well as an outer surface 13 and an inner surface 14. The first end 11 includes a bamboo node 15, and the second end 12 is open, allowing access to the inner surface 14. The second end 12 includes a circumferential groove 16 on its outer surface. The circumferential groove is optional; it does not need to be continuous. The groove 16 divides the outer surface 13 into two areas: a lower area 18, which includes the first end 11, and an upper area 18, which includes the second end 12. The outer surface 13 is machined in its upper area such that an outer cross-section 13 has a defined geometric shape. As best seen in the top view, this is a circular outer cross-section 19.

[0017] The bamboo node 15 seals the interior 14 tightly at the bottom. The interior 14 is machined (e.g., turned, drilled) to provide a defined volume. The upper section 18 and the lower section 17 are also machined on the outside 17 and both have a concave shape, as shown. However, this is optional. The lower section can be unmachined, and freeform, convex, or cylindrical shapes are also possible for the upper section 18 and / or lower section 17. If the upper section 18 has a machined surface, such as the concave surface shown, a bamboo container arrangement 30 can be gripped more easily even if the upper section 18 is at least partially covered by a lid 20. The lid 20 can deform and expose the concave or otherwise machined surface.The outside of the upper section 18 can be reached through the lid 20, since the lid 20 can deform when grasped and at least partially come into contact with the upper section 18.

[0018] With reference to Fig. 2 A lid 20 is shown in three different views. Top left in Fig. 2The top view is a side view, the bottom left a top view, and the right a perspective view. The lid 20 is cup-shaped and has a top surface 21 and a resealable closure 22 attached to it. This closure seals an opening (not shown) (the closure 22 fills it). In the top view, the outline of the opening is visible as the dashed line on the closure 22. As can be seen in the side view, the closure 22 protrudes through the top surface 21. The top surface 21 is flexible and can be pressed in, i.e., downwards in the top left view. The closure 22 is attached to a pressure structure 24. This is a defined (here raised) area of ​​the top surface 21. The pressure structure 24 allows the top surface 21 to be deformed particularly easily, since the raised area makes the material of the top surface 21 thicker, as can be seen in the side view.Furthermore, the lid 20 includes a circumferential groove 23 on the inside or in the bowl shape.

[0019] With reference to Fig. 3 A bamboo container arrangement of 30 is shown again in three different views. Left in Fig. 3The image above is a side view, the middle image a top view, and the right image a perspective view. The bamboo container assembly 30 is a combination of the bamboo container 10 and the lid 20. The lid 20 is fitted over the upper section 18 (due to its cup shape) such that the groove 23 engages in the groove 16. Because both the groove 16 and the groove 23 are circumferential, a secure fit of the lid 20 on the bamboo container 10 and a tight seal between the two are ensured. As can be seen in the side view, a cavity is formed in the upper section 18 between the internally cylindrical lid 20 and the concave outer surface 13 of the upper section 18. This facilitates deformation (indentation) of the upper surface 21 by means of the pressure structure 24, thus allowing for easy dispensing of the contents of the bamboo container 20. Furthermore, this design makes the bamboo container assembly 30 easier to grip (see above).The interaction of a flexible lid 20 and the (pressure-)stable bamboo container 10 - also through the bamboo node 15 - promotes this effect of easy dosing.

[0020] It should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the disclosure shown, but rather that variations based on the teaching for technical action through the invention in question lie within the skill of the person skilled in this technical field.

[0021] The scope of protection is defined by the claims. However, the description and the drawing must be consulted for the interpretation of the claims. Individual features or combinations of features from the different embodiments shown and described can, in themselves, represent independent inventive solutions. The problem underlying these independent inventive solutions can be found in the description.

[0022] For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that, for better understanding of the structure, some elements have been shown not to scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced. The figures are therefore schematic, and unless explicitly stated otherwise, no size references can be derived from them. As usual, dashed lines in the figures indicate hidden edges. Reference symbol list

[0023] 10 Bamboo container 11 First end 12 Second end 13 Outside 14 Inside 15 Bamboo node 16 Groove 17 Bottom area 18 Top area 19 Outer cross-section 20 Lid 21 Top 22 Opening 23 Groove 24 Pressure structure 30 Bamboo container arrangement

Claims

1. Bamboo container (10) comprising a first end (11) and a second end (12), as well as an outer surface (13) and an interior surface (14), wherein the first end includes a bamboo node (15) and the second end is open and allows access to the interior surface, wherein the second end includes a groove (16) on the outer surface, and wherein the groove divides the outer surface into two areas, a lower area (17) which includes the first end and an upper area (18) which includes the second end, and wherein the outer surface in the upper area is machined such that an outer cross-section (19) has a defined geometric shape.

2. Bamboo container (10) according to claim 1, wherein the outer cross-section (19) is circular.

3. Bamboo container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer surface (13) is machined in the lower area (17).

4. Bamboo container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lower and / or upper area (17, 18) is / are machined concavely on the outside (13).

5. Bamboo container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the interior (14) is coated.

6. Bamboo container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the interior (14) is machined.

7. Bamboo container arrangement (30), comprising a bamboo container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a lid (20) which is designed and suitable to cover the upper area (18) and engage in the groove (16).

8. Bamboo container arrangement (30) according to claim 7, wherein the lid (20) comprises a closable opening (22) on a top surface (21), and wherein the top surface is flexible and can be pressed in for dispensing.

9. Bamboo container arrangement (30) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the lid (19) has a pressure structure (24) on its upper side (21).

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