Storage container for storing goods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage container (10) for storing goods (46), comprising a receiving vessel (12) having at least one receiving opening (18) and at least one first receiving space (20) operatively connected to the receiving opening (18), and comprising at least one goods receiving container (14), wherein the goods receiving container (14) is dimensioned such that it can be introduced through the receiving opening (18) of the receiving vessel (12) into the first receiving space (20) of the receiving vessel (12) and can be received therein, wherein the goods receiving container (14) has at least one second receiving space (22) for receiving the goods (46). The goods receiving container (14) consists at least partially, mostly or completely of a fibre-containing material. The receiving vessel (12) is at least partially or completely transparent or at least partially or completely translucent. The invention also relates to the use of such a storage container (10).

Description

[0001] Storage containers for storing goods

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a storage container for storing goods.

[0004] A wide variety of storage containers are known from the state of the art. Particularly in the area of ​​food and cosmetics storage, particularly high hygiene requirements are placed on such storage containers. Such storage containers are therefore typically intended for single use only. However, this fundamentally contradicts the idea of ​​sustainability, in particular the idea of ​​conserving resources. An initial approach involved the use of containers made of fiber materials, such as cellulose-containing fiber materials. Such storage containers are known, for example, from the documents DE 10 2018 132 513 A1, US 2011 / 0204015 A1, US 2014 / 0023810 A1, US 2007 / 0110928, and US 2 859 085 A.The disadvantage of these well-known storage containers, however, is that they can only be used for specific applications, as the design and presentation options are very limited due to the material combinations and container structures used so far.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to create a storage container for goods that ensures a high reusability rate and also a variety of design options for presenting the goods.

[0006] These objects are achieved according to the invention by a storage container having the features of claim 1 and a corresponding use of the storage container according to claim 18. Advantageous embodiments with expedient Further developments of the invention are specified in the respective subclaims, wherein advantageous embodiments of each aspect of the invention are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of the other aspects of the invention.

[0007] A first aspect of the invention relates to a storage container for storing goods, comprising a receptacle having at least one receiving opening and at least one first receiving space operatively connected to the receiving opening. Furthermore, the storage container comprises at least one goods receptacle, wherein the goods receptacle is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first receiving space of the receptacle via the receiving opening of the receptacle and accommodated therein. The goods receptacle has at least one second receiving space for accommodating the goods and is made at least partially, predominantly, or entirely of a material containing fibrous material.The inventive design of the storage container, comprising at least two elements—namely, the receptacle and the separately designed goods receptacle—allows for easy exchange from empty to full goods receptacles while reusing the receptacle. If the goods receptacle is not also designed to be reusable—this is also possible according to the present invention—at least the receptacle can be reused. Typically, for example, in the cosmetics or food industries, the corresponding storage containers are manufactured with great effort, particularly with a high-quality appearance. The manufacturing costs are correspondingly high.According to the invention, correspondingly elaborately manufactured receptacles can be reused multiple times, so that the material requirements and the overall manufacturing costs of the storage container according to the invention are significantly reduced compared to known storage containers. Accordingly, sustainable production and use of the storage container according to the invention is ensured. Furthermore, the receptacle is at least partially or completely transparent, or at least partially or completely transparent. The translucent design offers a wide range of design options for presenting goods. The goods container can be cup- or can-shaped.

[0008] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, the goods receptacle is designed as a molded fibrous part. Fiber molded parts are typically formed from a fibrous mass by cold or hot pressing. Ideally, the fibers of the fiber are compressed in such a way that no fibers can become detached. This advantageously makes it possible for the goods receptacle according to the invention, designed as a molded fibrous part, to be readily used for storing food, cosmetics, and other sensitive products. Furthermore, molded fibrous parts can be produced in a wide variety of shapes. The goods receptacle designed as a molded fibrous part can be made of natural fibers such as wood pulp (cellulose) and / or synthetic fibers made of plastic, glass, or the like.When using exclusively or predominantly natural fiber materials, the goods containers according to the invention, consisting of a molded fiber part, are also particularly biodegradable and / or reusable. It is also possible to add additives to the fiber mass / suspension before pouring it into appropriate molds and presses to form the goods container. These additives can be, for example, additives such as binders, retention aids, fillers, dyes, bleaching agents, wet strength agents, and / or other additives used in paper and cardboard production. Suitable fillers are generally mineral substances such as kaolin, talc, or calcium carbonate.

[0009] However, it is also possible for the goods container to be made of paper, cardboard, wood or any combination of these materials.

[0010] This also allows for simple and cost-effective production of the goods container. The grammage of the paper and / or cardboard used is between 60 g / m 2 and 600 g / m 2 , especially between 60 g / m 2 and 120 g / m 2 or between 150 g / m 2 and 600 g / m 2 . Below the value range 60 g / m 2 up to 600 g / m 2 The following values ​​are to be understood: 60 g / m 2 , 70 g / m 2 , 80 g / m 2 , 90 g / m 2 , 100 g / m 2 , 110 g / m 2 , 120 g / m 2 , 130 g / m 2 , 140 g / m 2 , 150 g / m 2 , 160 g / m 2 , 170 g / m 2 , 180 g / m 2 , 190 g / m 2 , 200 g / m 2 , 210 g / m 2 , 220 g / m 2 , 230 g / m 2 , 240 g / m 2 , 250 g / m 2 , 260 g / m 2 , 270 g / m 2 , 280 g / m 2 , 290 g / m 2 , 300 g / m2 , 310 g / m 2 , 320 g / m 2 , 330 g / m 2 , 340 g / m 2 , 350 g / m 2 , 360 g / m 2 , 370 g / m 2 , 380 g / m 2 , 390 g / m 2 , 400 g / m 2 , 410 g / m 2 , 420 g / m 2 , 430 g / m 2 , 440 g / m 2 , 450 g / m 2 , 460 g / m 2 , 470 g / m 2 , 480 g / m 2 , 490 g / m 2 , 500 g / m 2 , 510 g / m 2 , 520 g / m 2 , 530 g / m 2 , 540 g / m 2 , 550 g / m 2 , 560 g / m 2 , 570 g / m 2 , 580 g / m 2 , 590 g / m 2 , 600 g / m 2 . Auch entsprechende Zwischenwerte sind möglich.

[0011] Overall, it is possible for the fiber-containing material to comprise plant and / or synthetic fibers. Furthermore, the goods container can be made predominantly of recyclable and / or recycled material. For example, the goods container consists of more than 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95%—based on the total weight of the goods container—of recyclable and / or recycled material, in particular fiber material. This ensures particularly sustainable production of the goods container and the storage container according to the invention as a whole.

[0012] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, the goods container is coated at least partially on its outer and / or inner side with a liquid-tight and / or liquid-repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer and / or a UV-resistant material and / or alkali- or acid-resistant material. This advantageously results in a wide range of possible applications, such as in the food and cosmetics sector as well as in the cleaning and detergent industry. Foodstuffs such as coffee beans, pasty or powdery foodstuffs and goods as well as cosmetic powders and creams can be packaged and stored safely and hygienically. Furthermore, there is the option of designing the goods container so that it can be printed on at least part of its outside and / or inside. This enables the goods in the goods container to be reliably labelled. In addition, there are numerous design options that can be used to successfully advertise the goods. The at least partially transparent and / or translucent design of the container also advantageously means that printing on the container is not necessary, so that it can be used for a wide variety of goods.However, it is also possible that the goods container has patterns, engravings and / or a film coating at least partially on its outside and / or inside.

[0013] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, the receptacle has a closure device. This ensures secure storage of the goods receptacle and the goods stored therein. To close the second receiving space of the goods receptacle, a further closure device can be provided and arranged on the goods receptacle. However, it is also possible for a closure device to be arranged exclusively on the goods receptacle. Both closure devices can be designed, for example, as a screw cap, a film closure with a peel-off and / or tear-off function, a press-fit closure by pressing on an elastic lid element, or as a pressure closure by means of a closure plug that can be pressed into and removed from the receiving opening of the receptacle or the receiving opening of the goods receptacle.The film closure can be made of plastic, metal, a metal alloy or a.

[0014] A combination of at least two of these materials ensures safe opening and closing of the receptacle and the goods container.

[0015] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, an upper edge region of the goods receptacle has an outer circumference whose shape and size corresponds to or approximates an inner circumference of the receiving opening of the receptacle. The term "corresponds" is to be understood as meaning that the upper edge region of the goods receptacle has an outer circumference whose shape and size are designed to match the shape and size of the inner circumference of the receiving opening of the receptacle in such a way that a positive fit between these regions of the goods receptacle and the receptacle is possible. Deviations of + / - 15% from an identical shape and, in particular, size are also considered to be encompassed by the invention. Such a configuration serves to ensure the secure storage and safekeeping of the goods receptacle in the receptacle.However, it is also possible that the shape and size of the goods receiving container in the aforementioned areas does not correspond to the shape and size of the inner circumference of the receiving opening of the receiving vessel. However, it must still be ensured that the goods receiving container can be inserted and stored in the first receiving space of the receiving vessel.

[0016] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, the upper edge of the goods container has a circumferential ridge. This ensures safe handling of the goods container.

[0017] Furthermore, it is possible that the receptacle is made of paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, wood or any combination of these. made of or formed as a fiber molded part. This results in the same or similar advantages as those already described in connection with the design of the goods receptacle. In particular, the receptacle can also consist predominantly of recyclable and / or recycled material. For example, the receptacle consists of more than 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90% or 95% - based on the total weight of the receptacle - of recyclable and / or recycled material, in particular fiber material. This ensures a particularly sustainable production of the receptacle and the storage container according to the invention as a whole. When using paper or cardboard, their grammage is between 60 g / m 2 and 600 g / m 2 , especially between 60 g / m 2 and 120 g / m 2 or between 150 g / m 2 and 600 g / m 2 . Below the value range 60 g / m 2bis 600 g / m 2 sind folgende Werte zu verstehen: 60 g / m 2 , 70 g / m 2 , 80 g / m 2 , 90 g / m 2 , 100 g / m 2 , 110 g / m 2 , 120 g / m 2 , 130 g / m 2 , 140 g / m 2 , 150 g / m 2 , 160 g / m 2 , 170 g / m 2 , 180 g / m 2 , 190 g / m 2 , 200 g / m 2 , 210 g / m 2 , 220 g / m 2 , 230 g / m 2 , 240 g / m 2 , 250 g / m 2 , 260 g / m 2 , 270 g / m 2 , 280 g / m 2 , 290 g / m 2 , 300 g / m 2 , 310 g / m 2 , 320 g / m 2 , 330 g / m 2 , 340 g / m 2 , 350 g / m 2 , 360 g / m 2 , 370 g / m 2 , 380 g / m 2 , 390 g / m 2 , 400 g / m 2 , 410 g / m 2 , 420 g / m 2 , 430 g / m 2 , 440 g / m 2 , 450 g / m 2 , 460 g / m 2 , 470 g / m 2 , 480 g / m 2, 490 g / m 2 , 500 g / m 2 , 510 g / m 2 , 520 g / m 2 , 530 g / m 2 , 540 g / m 2 , 550 g / m 2 , 560 g / m 2 , 570 g / m 2 , 580 g / m 2 , 590 g / m 2 , 600 g / m 2 . Corresponding intermediate values ​​are also possible.

[0018] In further advantageous embodiments of the storage container according to the invention, the receptacle is at least partially coated on its outer and / or inner side with a liquid-tight and / or liquid-repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer and / or a UV-resistant material and / or alkali- or acid-resistant material. This results in a multitude of possible uses for the storage container according to the invention for a wide variety of goods. In addition, it is possible for the receptacle to Is designed to be printable at least partially on its outside and / or inside; Has patterns, engravings, and / or a foil coating at least partially on its outside and / or inside. This also results in a multitude of design options, particularly in the combination of possible configurations of the goods container, which can be used to successfully advertise the goods.

[0019] A second aspect of the invention relates to the use of a storage container according to the first aspect of the invention for storing solid, liquid, or pasty goods from the food, cosmetics, cleaning, or detergent industries. As already explained in the description of the advantages of the first aspect of the invention, the storage container according to the invention is particularly suitable for storing solid, liquid, or pasty goods from the food or cosmetics industry, but also from the cleaning and detergent industries. The advantageous reusability of the storage container according to the invention results in significant material savings during the manufacture and use of the storage container. Further features and their advantages can be found in the descriptions of the first aspect of the invention.

[0020] Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the figures, and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, embodiments are to be considered as encompassed and disclosed by the invention that are not explicitly shown and explained in the figures, but which emerge and can be generated through separate combinations of features from the explained embodiments. Embodiments and combinations of features are also to be considered as disclosed that therefore do not have all the features of an originally formulated independent claim. Furthermore, embodiments and combinations of features, in particular those set out above, are to be considered disclosed which go beyond or deviate from the combinations of features set out in the claims. This shows:

[0021] Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a receptacle of a storage container according to the invention;

[0022] Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the storage container according to the invention with the goods receiving container partially inserted;

[0023] Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the storage container according to the invention as shown in Fig. 2 with the goods receiving container further inserted;

[0024] Fig. 4 is a schematic detailed view of the storage container according to the invention as shown in Figs. 2 and 3 with the goods receiving container inserted;

[0025] Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of the storage container according to the invention with the goods container inserted and opened; and

[0026] Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the storage container according to the invention in the closed state.

[0027] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a receptacle 12 of a storage container 10. The receptacle 12 has a receiving opening 18 and a first receiving space 20 operatively connected to the receiving opening 18. In addition, the receptacle 12 has a closure device 16 in a lid region 42 for closing the receiving opening 18. In the illustrated In the th exemplary embodiment, the closure device 16 is designed as a lid-like screw cap (see also Fig. 2 or 3). The receiving space 20 is formed by side walls 40 surrounding it and a base element 38 closing off the receiving space 20 at the bottom. The walls 40 and the base element 38 are completely transparent according to the illustrated exemplary embodiment. However, it is also possible for these elements to be at least partially or completely opaque, at least partially transparent, or at least partially or completely translucent. Furthermore, the base element 38 and the walls 40 and / or individual wall sections of the walls 40 can be designed differently. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the receiving vessel 12 is made of plastic.However, it can also be made of paper, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, wood, or any combination thereof, or be designed as a molded fiber part. Particular advantages arise if the receptacle 12 is predominantly made of recyclable and / or recycled material. Furthermore, the receptacle 12 can be coated, at least partially on its exterior and / or interior, with a liquid-tight and / or liquid-repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer and / or a UV-resistant material and / or alkali- or acid-resistant material. It is also possible for the receptacle 12 to be designed so that it can be printed on at least partially on its exterior and / or interior and / or to have patterns, engravings, and / or a film coating on at least partially its exterior and / or interior.

[0028] Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the storage container 10 with a goods receiving container 14 partially inserted into the receiving opening 18 or the first receiving space 20. It can be seen that the goods receiving container 14 is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first receiving space 20 via the receiving opening 18 of the receiving container 12 and can be received therein.

[0029] Goods receiving container 14 has a second receiving space 22 for receiving the goods 46 (see also Fig. 5). In the illustrated embodiment, the goods receiving container 14 is made predominantly from a material containing fibrous material. However, it is also possible for the goods receiving container 14 to be made partially or entirely from a material containing fibrous material as a molded fibrous part. The material containing fibrous material predominantly or entirely comprises plant fibers. However, it is also possible for a proportion of synthetic fibers to be added to the material. The goods receiving container 14 can be made of paper, cardboard, wood, or any combination of these materials. In the illustrated embodiment, the goods receiving container 14 is made predominantly from recyclable and / or recycled material.

[0030] Furthermore, it is possible for the goods receptacle 14 to be coated at least partially on its outer and / or inner sides 26, 28 with a liquid-tight and / or liquid-repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer. It can be seen that the goods receptacle 14 according to the illustrated embodiment is designed to be printable at least partially on its outer and / or inner sides 26, 28 and has a corresponding print field / printable field 36. Due to the transparent design of the receptacle 12 and the walls 40, the print in the print field 36 is clearly visible and recognizable from outside the storage container 10. It can be seen that the goods receptacle 14 is designed to be cup-shaped.

[0031] Furthermore, it is clear from Fig. 2 that a closure device 24 is arranged in the upper region 30 of the goods receiving container 14 to close the second receiving space 22 of the goods receiving container 14 (see also Fig. 5). The closure device 24 is designed as a film closure with a peel-off and / or tear-off function. The film closure is made of a metal alloy. but can also be made of plastic, metal, a metal alloy, or a combination of at least two of these materials. The closure device 24 can also be designed as a screw cap, as a press-fit closure by pressing on an elastic cover element, or as a pressure closure by means of a closure plug that can be pressed into and removed from the first receiving opening 18 (not shown).

[0032] It can also be seen that the upper edge region 30 of the goods receiving container 14 has a circumferential bulge 32. Among other things, the bulge 32 facilitates the handling of the goods receiving container 14.

[0033] Fig. 3 shows a schematic representation of the storage container 10 according to Fig. 2 with the goods receiving container 14 inserted even further. The description of the features shown corresponds to the description according to Fig. 2, wherein the same reference numerals represent identical features. It is clear from Fig. 3 that in the illustrated embodiment of the storage container 10, the upper edge region 30 of the goods receiving container 14, namely in particular the bead 32, has an outer circumference whose shape and size approximates an inner circumference of the receiving opening 18 of the receiving vessel 12. This is shown even more clearly in Fig. 4, wherein Fig. 4 shows a schematic detailed representation of the storage container 10 according to Figs. 2 and 3 with the goods receiving container 14 fully inserted. This ensures that the goods receiving container 14 is securely held within the first receiving space 20.Furthermore, it can be seen that the closure device 24 has a grip tab 44 for easier operation, in particular to simplify the removal process of the film closure.

[0034] Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of the storage container 10 with inserted and opened goods receiving container 14. The description of the shown

[0035] Features correspond to the description according to Fig. 2 - 4, wherein the same reference numerals represent identical features. It is clear from Fig. 5 that the goods 46 located in the second receiving space 22 are easily accessible when the goods receiving container 14 is open. The product 46 shown here is a cosmetic cream, for example a face cream. After removing the desired amount of cream, the goods receiving container 14 or the storage container 10 can be closed again with the closing device 16. Once the goods receiving container 14 is emptied, it can easily be replaced with a filled goods receiving container 14. Since the goods receiving container 14 can usually be recycled and the storage container 10 can be used multiple times, sustainable packaging is provided.

[0036] Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of the storage container 10 in the closed state. It can be seen again that the transparent design of the walls 40 of the receptacle 12 ensures that the print field 36 printed on the outer side 26 of the goods receptacle 14 remains clearly visible. This makes it possible for a wide variety of goods 46 to be sold and advertised using the goods receptacle 14 and the storage container 10 as a whole. In the illustrated embodiment, the size and shape of the first receptacle space 20 is designed to differ from the size and shape of the goods receptacle 14. However, it is also possible for the size and shape of the first receptacle space 20 to be comparable or identical to the size and shape of the goods receptacle 14. In particular, the height of the goods receptacle 14 cannot be greater than the height of the corresponding first receptacle space 20.The storage container 10 is used in particular for storing solid, liquid, powdery, free-flowing or pasty goods 46 from the food, cleaning, detergent or cosmetics industries.

Claims

Claims 1. A storage container (10) for storing goods (46), comprising a receiving vessel (12) with at least one receiving opening (18) and at least one first receiving space (20) operatively connected to the receiving opening (18), and at least one goods receiving container (14), wherein the goods receiving container (14) is dimensioned such that it can be inserted into the first receiving space (20) of the receiving vessel (12) via the receiving opening (18) of the receiving vessel (12) and can be received therein, wherein the goods receiving container (14) has at least one second receiving space (22) for receiving the goods (46), and the goods receiving container (14) is made at least partially, predominantly, or completely of a material containing fiber, characterized in that the receiving vessel (12) is at least partially or completely transparent or at least partially or completely translucent.

2. Storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that the goods receiving container (14) is designed as a fiber molded part or consists of paper, cardboard, wood or any combination of these materials.

3. Storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fiber-containing material comprises vegetable and / or synthetic fibers.

4. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving vessel (12) and / or the goods receiving container (14) consists predominantly of recyclable and / or recycled material.

5. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the goods receiving container (14) is at least partially coated on its outer and / or inner side (26, 28) with a liquid-tight and / or liquid-repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer and / or a UV-resistant material and / or alkali- or acid-resistant material.

6. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the goods receiving container (14) is designed to be printable at least partially on its outer and / or inner side (26, 28).

7. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the goods receiving container (14) has patterns, engravings and / or a film coating at least partially on its outer and / or inner side (26, 28).

8. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving vessel (12) has a closure device (16).

9. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a closure device (24) is arranged on the goods receiving container (14) for closing the second receiving space (22) of the goods receiving container (14).

10. Storage container according to claim 9, characterized in that the closure device (24) is designed as a screw closure, as a film closure with peel-off and / or tear-off function, as a press closure by pressing on an elastic cover element or as a pressure closure by means of a closure plug which can be pressed into the first receiving opening (18) and removed.

11. Storage container according to claim 10, characterized in that the film closure consists of plastic, metal, a metal alloy or a combination of at least two of these materials.

12. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an upper edge region (30) of the goods receiving container (14) has an outer circumference whose shape and size corresponds to or approximates an inner circumference of the receiving opening (18) of the receiving vessel (12).

13. Storage container according to claim 12, characterized in that the upper edge region (30) of the goods receiving container (14) has a circumferential bead (32).

14. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the goods receiving container (14) is cup- or can-shaped. 15 Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (12) consists of paper, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, wood or any combination thereof or is designed as a fibrous molded part.

16. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving vessel (12) is at least partially covered on its outer and / or inner side with a liquid-tight and / or -repellent and / or vapor-repellent and / or gas-tight and / or grease-repellent and / or antimicrobial and / or antibacterial barrier layer and / or a UV-resistant material and / or base- or acid-resistant material.

17. Storage container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (12) is designed to be printable at least partially on its outer and / or inner side and / or has patterns, engravings and / or a film coating at least partially on its outer and / or inner side.

18. Use of a storage container (10) according to one of claims 1 to 17 for storing solid, liquid or pasty goods (46) from the food, cleaning, detergent or cosmetics industries.

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