CONTAINER DISPOSITION

Abstract

The container arrangement, which is configured to maintain a predetermined humidity in the container for storing a product, is characterized in that the container arrangement includes: - a container with a top container opening and a closed base; - a plug or closure lid pierced by a central hole for attaching it to the mouth of the container; - a hollow chamber with a peripheral wall, a top wall with a central hole and a perforated bottom base wall, wherein the chamber is joined with the plug or closure lid so that the two holes are aligned with each other and where a substance is disposed in the chamber, which, as a result of the entry of ambient air through the two holes, releases water, which passes through the perforated bottom wall.

Description

CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to a container arrangement, which is configured to maintain a predetermined humidity for storing a product in the container. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With some products, such as plant-based items for pharmaceutical or health purposes, it is necessary to maintain a substantially constant humidity level in the container when they are stored. This is essential to preserve the products' freshness, appearance, odor, and flavor. The ideal humidity level within the container depends on the nature of the product and its tendency to absorb moisture. Many products can be consumed or used for a relatively long period, so it is desirable or necessary for them to retain their original freshness, flavor, odor, or other properties to maintain their shelf life. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The objective of the present invention is to provide a container arrangement in which products, such as medicines and herbs, can be stored even for a relatively long period of time and thus preserve their original properties to the greatest extent possible. This objective is achieved according to the invention by means of the features of claim 1. The advantageous embodiments of the invention are characterized in the dependent claims. The invention provides that the container arrangement comprises a container with a container opening, a stopper or lid through which a hole, preferably central, is pierced for attachment to the container opening, and a hollow chamber. The chamber includes an upper wall with a hole, also preferably central, and a perforated lower base wall where the chamber meets the stopper or lid, such that the two holes are aligned. The invention further provides that the chamber contains a substance which, upon contact with ambient air entering through the holes, releases water that passes through the perforated base wall into the stored product.The amount of substance in the chamber, its capacity to separate water through a chemical process by contact with the ambient air entering through the holes, and the perforation of the bottom wall must be adjusted to maintain the necessary humidity for the product in question. The storage duration at a relatively constant air humidity depends substantially on the chemical decomposition process of the substance introduced into the chamber. Therefore, the product in question can be stored in the container arrangement according to the invention at a constant, predetermined humidity level. Since the interior of the container is in communication with the external environment through the central holes in the cap / closure and the chamber, and because the base wall of the chamber is provided with small holes, pressure differences within the container can also be balanced, which can This can be due, for example, to temperature variations or organic processes in the product being stored. Because some ventilation of the stored product occurs, the production of unpleasant odors and potentially mold growth, as can happen with containers hermetically sealed from the outside, can also be avoided. In the container arrangement according to the invention, the surrounding air, which passes into the container through the holes in the cap / closing lid and into the chamber, not only serves to initiate a chemical decomposition process of the substance introduced into the chamber with the separation of the water, but the surrounding air can also flow through a suitable perforation in the base wall of the chamber to the product arranged at the bottom of the container and thus prevent, for example, the production of a “musty” smell from the product. The plug may have a cavity in its lower part, into which the entire camera or its upper part is inserted. Alternatively, the camera may be secured to the underside of a closing cap, for example, with retaining arms. All common plugs and caps can be used, to which a camera can be secured in any convenient way. The two holes, preferably central, can be advantageously connected to each other by means of a connecting tube, which can be fixed to the wall of the chamber or to the bottom of the plug, and fits into the opposite hole. The chamber conveniently consists of upper and lower portions that plug or screw together. This allows for easy introduction of the supplied substance into the chamber. It is also preferred that the container, cap, and chamber be made of plastic material and that these components have a basic circular shape. Several substances can be used to produce water. According to one proposal, the substance consists of a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, the proportions of which must be adjusted to suit each individual case. Upon contact with moisture from the air or from condensation in the container, the two chemicals react with the moisture (H₂O) to form sodium citrate, water, and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide can escape through the opening in the stopper, and the moisture or water can be released at the bottom of the container. The sodium citrate remains in the chamber as a solid. According to an alternative proposal, the substance introduced into the chamber is hydrogen peroxide, the concentration of which is variable. The hydrogen peroxide decomposes in the air to form oxygen and water. The oxygen escapes through openings into the environment, while the water remains in the chamber, releasing moisture at the bottom of the container. According to another embodiment of the invention, the chamber can be filled with lithium hydroxide, which reacts with carbon dioxide to form lithium carbonate and water. The water is delivered through the perforated base, while the lithium carbonate remains in the chamber as a solid material. Ronr Ln / zznz / E / YiAi Hydrogel (based on polyvinyl alcohol or sodium alginate) is also proposed as an alternative substance. It can release water over time and crystallize at the air-facing opening of the hole, forming a gas and air barrier. This keeps the moisture contained within the container. The variants 1 to 3 mentioned above can be introduced into the chamber as pure powder / liquid or incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol, a hydrogel, or sodium alginate. This allows the humidification function to be maintained for a longer period. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figures 1 to 4 schematically show the three components of one modality of the container arrangement according to the invention, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a circular cylindrical container 1; Figure 2 is a plan view of a plug 2 with a central through hole 3; Figure 3 is a perspective view of a hollow chamber or bag, which is preferably a cylindrical bag 4, formed in whose upper wall 5 there is also a central through opening 6, projecting upwards from whose edge there is a short tube connecting piece 7 and Figure 4 is a view from below of the perforated base 8 of chamber 4.

Claims

1. A container arrangement configured to maintain a predetermined humidity in the container for storing a product, characterized in that the container arrangement includes: - a container (1) with a top container opening and a closed base; - a stopper (2) or closure lid pierced by a central hole (3) for attachment to the mouth of the container; - a hollow chamber or bag (4), respectively, with a peripheral wall, a top wall (5) with a central hole (6), and a perforated lower base wall (8), wherein the chamber or bag (4) is joined with the stopper (2) or closure lid such that the two holes (3, 6) are aligned with each other, and a substance is disposed in the chamber or bag (4), which, as a result of the entry of ambient air through the two holes, releases water, which passes through the perforated base wall.

2. The container arrangement according to claim 1, further characterized in that the chamber (4) is fixed to the lower part of the plug (2) or closing cap.

3. The container arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, further characterized in that the two holes (3, 6) are connected to each other by a tubular connecting piece (7), which is fixed to the chamber wall or to the bottom of the plug / closing cap and hooks into the opposite hole.

4. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further characterized in that the substance is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid.

5. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further characterized in that the substance is hydrogen peroxide.

6. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further characterized in that the substance is lithium hydroxide.

7. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further characterized in that the substance is a hydrogel based on polyvinyl alcohol or sodium alginate.

8. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 4 to 6, further characterized in that the substance is in powder form.

9. The container arrangement according to any one of claims 4 to 6, further characterized in that the substance is used in liquid form.

10. The container arrangement according to one of claims 4 to 6, further characterized in that the substance is incorporated in polyvinyl alcohol or in hydrogen or sodium alginate.

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