Refillable, foldable, biodegradable, and features active preservatives. Flexible Liquid Storage and Transport Container

Abstract

The invention is particularly suitable for the refilling, storage, and transport of drinking water. It relates to a flexible liquid container used as a personal water bottle. The container has a front and back film. a flexible body (10) consisting of panels (11, 12) allows the container to stand upright when full. The expandable base area (13) that provides a leak-proof connection to the body flange (21) connected in this way and for refilling, direct drinking and flushing of the internal volume filling / drinking port (20) and resealable cap providing the same common flow passage (22) includes. The body can be flattened, folded or rolled up when empty. Film in its structure (30), active adjacent to or integrated with the liquid contact surface The functional layer (32) and the biodegradable polymer-based structural layer can be found. The active functional layer has antibacterial / antimicrobial and / or freshness-preserving functions. It can be designed to provide reusability and low transportation costs. Mass and volume, as well as end-of-life environmental compatibility, are combined in the same product structure.

Description

1 TARIFF Refillable, foldable, biodegradable, and features active preservatives. Flexible Liquid Storage and Transport Container Technical Section: 5 The invention relates to the storage of liquids, particularly drinking water, for personal use. It relates to the field of reusable containers used for transporting and consuming food. More specifically, the invention is a refillable and washable device that stands upright when full. flexible film that can stand upright, be flattened when empty, fold or roll up. It relates to a liquid storage and transport container with a body. The container in question is made of biodegradable film 10. a layer that provides antibacterial and / or freshness-preserving active functions through its structure It has a structure. State of the Art: For personal transport of drinking water, PET bottles, rigid plastic water bottles, and metal 15 Water bottles, glass bottles, and foldable silicone containers are commonly used. Rigid water bottles are reusable and retain their nominal volume even when empty. occupying a relatively small transport volume, and especially those made of metal or glass. Empty mass is increasing in products. Single-use bottles and flexible beverage containers. Their packaging offers the advantage of low weight while being a long-lasting personal water bottle. 20 It is not designed for use and multiple fill-wash cycles. Flexible, spout-type and gusset-bottom pouch packaging in the state of the art. Available. Also available are refillable flexible food bags, foldable beverage pouches. Containers, biodegradable packaging films, and active packaging layers are also separately priced at 25. It is known that in current solutions, separate solutions are used for refilling purposes. The use of a zipper or wide opening makes the containers disposable packaging. Maintaining its geometry, washing and reuse being fundamental to the product structure not being considered as a function or the re-establishment of the active / biodegradable film structure 30 There are limitations. 2 Therefore, repeatedly using water from a water bottle, water purification system, water dispenser or similar source. Refillable; can be drunk from through the same mouth and its internal volume can be washed; when full Stable, low volume and lightweight when empty; additionally biodegradable and active. an integrated liquid that enables the implementation of a protective film architecture A storage and transport container is needed. 5 Purpose of the Invention: The primary purpose of the invention subject to registration is to make traditional water bottles reusable. the advantage of flexible packaging is its low empty mass and low empty transport volume. The goal is to provide a liquid storage and transport container that brings them together. 10 Another purpose of the invention is to allow the container to be refilled and the liquid to be consumed directly. and the inner surface of the container is cleaned through the same filling / drinking spout. The goal is to provide a structure that can be implemented. In the preferred application, on the fuselage... Since there is no second filling or emptying opening other than this common mouth, separate 15 No zipper, tear-off area, or stuffing cap is needed. Other purposes of the invention include: being self-contained when filled with an expandable base region. to provide a body that can stand upright, flatten and fold when empty; film using a biodegradable polymer-based structural layer in its composition; contact with liquid 20 via an active functional layer adjacent to or integrated with the surface to provide antibacterial and / or freshness-preserving function and normal use of the container while maintaining its leak-proof and mechanical integrity throughout its service life, and after its service life the use of biodegradable material systems under targeted environmental conditions It is to provide an opportunity. 25 Explanation of the Figures: The shapes of the developed container are shown below. Figure 1. Container with the filling / drinking spout located in the upper center of the body. 30 This is a schematic view from the front. Figure 2. The filling / vaping port is located in the upper-side corner region of the body. This is a schematic view of the container from the front. 3 Figure 3. Schematic of the sample multilayer structure of the flexible film body of the container. It is a cross-section. Figure 4. The container's open / full usable position to empty and It schematically shows the transition to the rolled / folded position. Figure 5. Seal between filling / drinking port, connection flange and film body. It is a schematic cross-section of the connection. Explanation of References in Figures: The corresponding reference numbers shown on the figures are given below. 10: Flexible body 10 13: Expandable base area 20: Filling / drinking port 21: Mouth connection flange 22: Reclosable lid 23: Leakproof joint area 15 31: Liquid contact layer 32: Active function layer 33: Barrier / support layer 34: Outer structural layer 40: Folding / flattening zone or rolled-up configuration 20 Description of the Invention: The invention is a liquid storage and transport container, functioning as a refillable personal flask. It has a flexible body (10) arranged to be able to see. The flexible body (10) is the most at least one front film panel and at least one rear film panel are environmentally sealed 25 It is formed by joining along the joining areas (23). Front and rear The panel can be made up of separate film segments, or a single film segment. It can also be obtained by folding it. 4 The flexible body (10) has an expandable base area (13) at its bottom. This the region located between the front and rear film panels in the preferred application of the invention. The area is in the form of a base bellows. When the container is filled with liquid, the base area (13) by opening it, it increases the contact area between the base and the container, allowing the container to stand on its own on a flat surface. It helps it stand upright. When the container is emptied, the same section closes again, front and 5 This allows the rear panels to come closer together and the body to flatten. The upper part of the flexible body (10) has a resealable filling / drinking port (20) The filling / drinking port (20) is located in the upper center as shown in Figure 1. in the region or in the upper-side corner region as shown in Figure 2 10 It can be positioned. The filling / drinking nozzle (20) is connected via a nozzle connection flange (21). The film is securely attached to the flexible body (10) and can be opened and closed again. It is closed with a resealable lid (22). The filling / drinking port (20) will perform three functions through the same common flow opening 15 It is sized as follows: The container is refilled with water or a suitable liquid source. filling, direct consumption of the liquid, and the volume of the container after use The interior surfaces can be cleaned by rinsing or running water or a suitable cleaning fluid. washing. In the preferred application of the invention, the filling / drinking port is on the body. There is no second filling / emptying opening other than (20). Thus, the container can be refilled 20 It also requires a zipper that opens and closes, or a large filling slot, for use. It is inaudible. The inner passage diameter of the filling / drinking nozzle (20) depends on the usage volume and cleaning requirements. It can be selected accordingly. In the preferred application of the invention, the internal passage diameter is 10-45 mm 25 It is within the range of the filling / drinking opening (20) and / or resealable cap (22). features such as an extended gripping surface, detachable lid, flip-top lid, or screw-on lid. It can be implemented with reclosable geometries. With reclosable lid (22) between the filling / drinking port (20) gasket or interlocking sealing surfaces It can be found. 30 The invention features a flexible film structure. This film structure can be a single-layer film or... a multilayer film containing multiple functional layers linked together It is possible. In the preferred multilayer application, a liquid contact that comes into contact with the liquid. layer (31), an active layer adjacent to or integrated with the liquid contact layer Function layer (32), supporting mechanical strength and / or gas-moisture barrier. a barrier / support layer (33) and an outer structural layer in contact with the external environment (34) It is found. The functions of two or more of these layers are combined into a single layer. 5 can be combined. The active functional layer (32) is at least one that gives functionality to the liquid contact surface. It is formulated to carry the active ingredient. The active ingredient is antibacterial / antimicrobial. will create an effect and / or undesirable taste, odor and quality during storage 10 to delay changes and provide a freshness-preserving effect It is selectable. The active additive is dispersed in the liquid contact layer (31), liquid contact retained in a separate layer adjacent to the film layer or immobilized into the film structure It can be implemented in this way. The invention derives from the specific chemical composition of the active additive. rather than the active function in question, the reusable flexible liquid container film 15 It is related to its structural positioning within the architecture. At least one structural layer in the film is a biodegradable and / or bio-based polymer. It can be substantial. The biodegradable structure allows the container to come into contact with water during normal use. This does not mean that it automatically loses its integrity. The film structure, 20 Leakproofness, folding strength, and throughout the targeted reusability period. will maintain mechanical integrity; after its service life is complete, the selected decomposition of the material system under suitable environmental or composting conditions It is arranged in a way that allows for this behavior. Flexible body (10) for carrying the container in low volume when empty. It can be flattened, folded, or rolled up. One or more on the body. There is a folding / flattening zone (40). In optional application, the folded or attached to the body or lid to keep the wrapped container in a compact state A band, ring, clip, or equivalent retaining element may be present. 30 The nominal liquid volume of the container can be selected between 0.25-5.0 L depending on the intended use; For personal water carrying applications, a capacity range of 0.5-1.5 L is preferable. Total film 6 Its thickness can range from 50-500 µm depending on the material and layer architecture. The values ​​are example application ranges and the invention does not involve a specific volume or thickness. It does not limit. Body panels, expandable base area (13) and mouth connection flange (21), 5 leakproof joint areas by selecting compatible materials (23) They are assembled to form the film body with the mouth connection flange (21). the part that comes into contact, during filling, handling, folding and repeated opening and closing It can be designed to distribute any potential stresses over a wide area. The user opens the filling / drinking port (20) via the resealable cap (22). The container is filled from a water dispenser, water purification system, water dispenser, fountain, or similar source, and Close the lid again. The base area (13) that can expand when full, upright of the container. It helps to stop it. After the liquid is consumed, through the same filling / drinking port (20) Washing liquid can be added to the container, the inner surface of the container can be shaken, and the liquid can be returned to the same state. 15 It can be emptied from the mouth. The container can be refilled after drying. For a long time. If not in use, the empty shell can be flattened, folded, or rolled up. It can be stored in small volumes. The invention is a flexible 20 used for refilling, storing and transporting liquids. It is a liquid storage and transport container; its feature is: - at least one active adjacent to or integrated with the liquid contact layer (31) at least one structural based on biodegradable polymer with functional layer (32) In its empty state, it contains layers that can be flattened, folded, or rolled up. flexible film structure 25 - front film assembled with environmentally sealed bonding zones (23) a flexible housing consisting of a panel and a back film panel (10), - the lower part of the flexible body (10) expands by filling and the container is vertical allowing it to stop and flatten the body by closing during defecation. to an expandable base area (13), 30 - a mouth connection in the upper center or upper-side region of the flexible body (10) connected to the flange (21) in a leak-proof manner and for refilling, direct inhalation and 7 a single common flow passage forming for the flushing of the internal volume filling / drinking mouth (20), - the filling / drinking port (20) can be resealed by closing it again. to the cover (22) It is having. 5 Industrial Application of the Invention: The invention relates to flexible packaging film converting and seam / fitment joining technologies. It can be produced in a way suitable for mass production using [method]. The product is a personal water bottle, 10 school and workplace use containers, travel and sports containers, and bottled or filtered water. It can be used for carrying in personal quantities. Film and cover components are targeted. Number of reuses, safety in contact with liquids, mechanical performance, active protection according to its function and end-of-life biodegradability targets Selectable. 15 25

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. The invention describes a flexible 5-inch glass container used for refilling, storing, and transporting liquids. It is a liquid storage and transport container; its characteristic feature is: - at least one active adjacent to or integrated with the liquid contact layer (31) at least one structural based on biodegradable polymer with functional layer (32) In its empty state, it contains layers that can be flattened, folded, or rolled up. flexible film structure 10 - front film assembled with environmentally sealed bonding zones (23) a flexible housing consisting of a panel and a back film panel (10), - the lower part of the flexible body (10) expands by filling and the container is vertical allowing it to stop and flatten the body by closing during defecation. to an expandable base region (13), 15 - a mouth connection in the upper center or upper-side region of the flexible body (10) connected to the flange (21) in a leak-proof manner and for refilling, direct inhalation and a single common flow passage forming for the flushing of the internal volume filling / drinking mouth (20), - the filling / drinking port (20) can be resealed. to the cover (22) It is having.

2. For the refilling, storage and transport of the liquids mentioned in Claim 1. It is a flexible liquid storage and transport container; its feature is that it can expand to 25. The base area (13), located between the front and rear film panels and filling in a base bellows structure that opens during operation, increasing the base contact area It is the fact that.

3. Refilling and storing the liquids mentioned in Claim 1 or Claim 2 30 It is a flexible liquid storage and transport container used for transporting liquids; its feature is: 9 the filling / drinking port (20) in the upper central region of the flexible body (10) or upper- It is positioned in the side corner area.

4. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. Its feature is; a second 5 on the flexible body (10) in addition to the filling / drinking mouth (20). Absence of a filling or emptying opening and refilling, direct consumption. the internal volume washing operations through the same filling / drinking port (20) It is possible to achieve it.

5. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests, 10 A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. and its feature is that the inner passage diameter of the filling / drinking mouth (20) is in the range of 10-45 mm. It is the fact that.

6. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests, 15 A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. and its feature is; filling / drinking mouth (20) to flexible body (10) mouth connection flange (21) and around the said mouth connection flange (21) The leak-proof joint area (23) is located between the body and the mouth.

7. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. Its feature is; flexible film structure, liquid contact layer (31), active function at least one layer (32), barrier / support layer (33) and outer structural layer (34) It is a multi-layered structure that includes both. 25 8. For the refilling, storage and transport of the liquids mentioned in Claim 7. It is a flexible liquid storage and transport container used for; its feature is active function. inside the liquid contact layer (31) of the layer (32), adjacent to the liquid contact layer (31) or positioned in a way that is oriented toward the liquid contact layer (31). 30 9. Refilling and storing the liquids mentioned in Claim 7 or 8 and It is a flexible liquid storage and transport container used for transporting liquids; its feature is that it is active. antibacterial / antimicrobial function of the functional layer (32) and / or fluid to delay changes in taste, odor or quality during storage It must contain at least one active ingredient that provides freshness preservation.

10. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests, 5 A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. Its characteristic feature is that at least one structural layer in the flexible film structure is biodegradable. and / or being based on bio-based polymers.

11. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests, 10 A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. Its feature is that the flexible body (10) approaches each other in the empty state, front and rear flattening thanks to film panels and at least one on the body It has a folding / flattening zone (40).

12. For the refilling, storage and transport of the liquids mentioned in Claim 11. It is a flexible liquid storage and transport container; its feature is that it can be used empty and folded. or a band, ring, clip that holds the wrapped flexible body (10) in a compact state or it contains a fastening element.

13. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. Its characteristics include a nominal liquid volume of 0.25-5.0 L and a total film thickness of 50- It should be in the 500 µm range.

14. By refilling the liquids mentioned in any of the above requests A flexible liquid storage and transport container used for storing and transporting liquids. its feature is between the resealable cap (22) and the filling / drinking mouth (20). Screw, snap, lock type seals that provide a leak-proof finish during repeated opening and closing cycles. or it has a flip-top reclosing geometry. 30

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