EP1240087B1 - Device for storing and dispensing a free-flowing substance - Google Patents

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EP1240087B1
EP1240087B1 EP00987422A EP00987422A EP1240087B1 EP 1240087 B1 EP1240087 B1 EP 1240087B1 EP 00987422 A EP00987422 A EP 00987422A EP 00987422 A EP00987422 A EP 00987422A EP 1240087 B1 EP1240087 B1 EP 1240087B1
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Marc Peuker
Mathias Bertl
Ralf Kürschner
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3261—Flexible containers having several compartments
    • B65D81/3266—Flexible containers having several compartments separated by a common rupturable seal, a clip or other removable fastening device
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
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    • B65D75/58—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
    • B65D75/5805—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture for tearing a side strip parallel and next to the edge, e.g. by means of a line of weakness
    • B65D75/5811—Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture for tearing a side strip parallel and next to the edge, e.g. by means of a line of weakness and defining, after tearing, a small dispensing spout, a small orifice or the like

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  • the invention relates to a device for storing and applying a flowable substance, for example of food, cosmetics.
  • DE-A-35 45 768 describes a sterilizable package of at least two inches foils sealed to one another in the edge regions.
  • the Bottom film formed as a deep-drawn cup, while the top film one of this removable cup cover.
  • the top film can be designed for easier handling with a pull tab. The opening this packaging is done by pulling the top and bottom films off.
  • a peelable sealed edge bag is described in WO-A-98/36989, which at least two packaging material web parts that are sealed to one another with a sealing edge includes one with a protruding outward from the edge of the seal Touch assistance are provided.
  • the packaging material web parts have different Bending strengths.
  • the grip of the firmer part of the packaging material is with a formed in the area of the sealing edge extending line of weakness. Due to the different flexural strength, it is possible to open the sealed edge pouch the firmer packaging material part of the grip along the weakening line can be broken off, creating a handle tab for further peeling along the sealing edge is exposed.
  • the packaging is also opened here by subtracting one part of the packaging material from the other.
  • a disadvantage of the packaging described is that by opening the Peelable packaging material parts of the sealed edge bag or the top and bottom film of the packaging creates an opening that does not controlled, reproducible discharge geometry.
  • EP-A-0 895 943 is a device for storing and dispensing a flowable substance known.
  • this device is between the Spreading area and the chamber a passage area. This is peelable sealed.
  • the substance containing the substance Chamber for example with the thumb and index finger of one hand, pressure exercised.
  • the peel offers resistance to this pressure as long as the Substance that has not yet penetrated the peel point. At the moment of opening this peeling abruptly decreases this resistance.
  • the involuntary Pressing the fingers leads to the substance due to the pressure is pressed through the spreading area at high speed. Should now larger quantities are applied from such a device, so the substance spilled due to the high application pressure.
  • a packaging is known from DE-C-26 49 316 which is used for targeted Administration of two single doses is suitable.
  • DE-A-41 07 350 describes a disposable container in which Applying pressure to release and tear open a closure section simple way an opening is formed through which the content flows out and in which the content is not suddenly solved by the open opening is pushed out.
  • a comparable container will also described in US-A-4,890,744 or US-A-3,635,376.
  • the primary object of the present invention is therefore a device for To provide the disadvantages of the packaging described do not occur.
  • such devices are to be made available at for those who want to target larger amounts of substance without further aids, can be applied easily and without spilling.
  • the object is achieved by a device according to one of the independent Expectations.
  • a device is provided between the chamber for Absorption of the substance is used, and the application area selectively has opening passage area.
  • the passage area is peelable sealed while the areas surrounding the chamber and spreading area surrounded, have a tight seal.
  • the upper and / or lower film forming the device are at least partially wave-shaped in the dispensing area, the wave troughs running in the direction of flow.
  • Such an arrangement leads to an increase in the surface area in the contact area between the substance and the film, which leads to a reduction in the flow rate when the device is opened and when the substance is applied due to increased friction, and enables the substance stored in the device to be applied more specifically.
  • the flow rate of the substance to be dispensed or the risk of it splashing can be further reduced by designing the dispensing area in a funnel shape at least in a partial area.
  • the openings of the funnel-shaped area are arranged depending on the viscosity of the substance to be stored and applied.
  • the contour of the device is preferably strongly tailored in the area of the passage area .
  • the waist is designed such that the device is in the area of the passage area has a width, preferably by a factor of 1.5 to 10 by a factor of 2 to 5 compared to the width of the adjacent areas is reduced.
  • Such a device is, for example, a film bag made of an upper and a bottom sheet. A firm seal at the edges makes one Chamber formed into which the substance can be introduced.
  • This chamber is connected to a spreading area via a passage area.
  • the Spreading area is connected to the environment, while the passage area is designed in such a way that it can be opened selectively.
  • Waiting of the passage area will be the user of the Device allows the application area against the chamber before opening to twist the longitudinal axis of the passage area. You can do this for example, the chamber with one hand and the application area nearby of the passage area can be gripped with the other hand and by up to Can be rotated 180 ° against each other.
  • the Passageway weakened with the peel point to be opened selectively that a slight pressure on the chamber peels off the upper and the bottom film of the device can be reached against each other. It is advantageous in such an open device that the Spreading area represents a defined, reproducible opening geometry.
  • the object is also achieved by a device which has flow barriers in the application area.
  • the substance is influenced by the flow barriers when it flows out through the application area in such a way that a slow exit from the application area at the mouth thereof is ensured. This also prevents the substance from splashing due to high pressure on the chamber when the passage area is suddenly opened.
  • the increase in the flow resistance and thus the impediment to the outflow of the substance can be achieved by extending the flow path around the barriers, if necessary by changing the direction, or by reducing the flow cross section through the staggered sealing points or sealing webs.
  • the flow barriers are preferably not formed by sealing the top and bottom films but by partially deep-drawing the top and / or bottom films in these areas. The fact that the foils are not sealed in these areas results in a larger flow cross section, which leads to a slowdown in the flow rate during the application.
  • an increase in the flow resistance can be achieved by a linear narrowing of the flow cross-section in the spreading area.
  • Such a device is particularly suitable when higher-viscosity substances are to be applied in a targeted manner, easily and without spillage, without additional aids.
  • the device can have a spreading area which is geometrically arranged in relation to the passage area such that the longitudinal axis of the spreading area does not run through the passage area.
  • the spreading area can have an enlarged volume, in particular in the part adjoining the passage area.
  • the application area is also advantageous to design the application area as a pocket .
  • the substance is conveyed into the dispensing area. There, the substance undergoes a change in direction of the outflow direction due to the arrangement of the longitudinal axis of the dispensing area, which does not intersect the passage area. Due to this change in direction, a slow exit from the spreading area at the mouth is ensured. If the dispensing area is designed as a pocket, the suddenly flowing substance is initially caught in this pocket. A slow and targeted application is then possible from this bag.
  • Another advantage of the devices described so far is that they do not have a separate pull tab .
  • the targeted and directed application of the substance is ensured in that no tear-open tab remains on the packaging or that the opening geometry is not deformed indefinitely due to the tab not being torn. This enables unhindered spreading.
  • the device according to the invention can also be opened without additional aids such as scissors.
  • the object is also achieved by a device of the aforementioned type with a chamber, a dispensing area and a passage area which selectively opens the chamber and connects to the dispensing area if the device has a thread which runs through the passage area.
  • a device of the aforementioned type with a chamber, a dispensing area and a passage area which selectively opens the chamber and connects to the dispensing area if the device has a thread which runs through the passage area.
  • one end of the thread is fastened in the peripheral area of the application area and the other end is accommodated in the application area.
  • the device can be opened on the unpaved, in the application area existing thread of the tab are pulled. Here, the thread or Also protrude from the spreading area.
  • the train will loop of thread running through the passage area pulled straight and the passage area selectively opened. Then you can the substance in the chamber by light pressure on the chamber are applied slowly and in a targeted manner.
  • An advantage of the devices described is that they are in the chamber contained flowable substance without great pressure over the application area targeted and directed and with a geometrically predetermined outlet opening to one desired position can be applied.
  • This embodiment has especially for opening devices with selectively opening Proven passage areas that contain larger amounts of substance from the device, preferably to be applied all at once. In these In many cases, it is necessary to provide a larger discharge opening.
  • the device has a plurality of selectively opening passage areas in the dispensing area, which are selectively opened one after the other when the device is opened, the pressure to be opened decreasing with increasing distance from the chamber.
  • the discharge area can be designed with any outflow geometry. This geometry is favorable to the requirements of the flowable substance customized. This enables a clean and targeted application of the in the Chamber contained substance.
  • the spreading area preferably has a crescent-shaped contour. On the one hand, this facilitates targeted application and reduces the flow rate through a curved flow channel. Furthermore, the device can be more easily closed again by bending the application area at the curve attachment.
  • the device can be bent over when stored Spreading area that only after opening the selective Passage area is opened. This way, too Splashing of the substance during application can be prevented.
  • the kink of the for example crescent-shaped contour is preferably in Dispensing zone.
  • the device according to the invention can also when applying liquid substances in also liquid media, such as milk or Sweetener in a cup filled with coffee or tea, a gentle pouring out the chamber can be guaranteed without the risk of splashing or Spillage exists.
  • liquid media such as milk or Sweetener
  • the use of two peelable foils to be sealed together enables the design of a particularly advantageous selectively opening area.
  • the foils to be sealed can be sealed differently e.g. selectively by different energy input to the individual opening areas and / or the edge areas to be firmly sealed become.
  • This different entry can be different Sealing temperatures and / or times in the different areas or through different pressure of the sealing jaws reached during the sealing process become.
  • top and bottom film can be of a tightly sealing quality.
  • the device may have two or more flowable substances containing chambers, which can be opened by selectively opening areas are connected.
  • Such an embodiment can in particular of Be an advantage if several substances are to be packed together. The consumer can also do so by opening only one or more of the selectively opening areas consciously control which substances by subsequent pressure on the chamber or chambers in question Chambers are to be applied. Depending on the Arrangement of the chambers and their connecting areas in the chambers substances present are applied individually or together.
  • connection areas between the combs can be opened selectively and one or more of the contours of these areas have a waist a weakening of the connection areas by what has already been described
  • the chambers can be rotated relative to one another. This can advantageously specifically facilitates the opening of the individual areas between the chambers become.
  • the films forming the device are preferably multilayer or composite films.
  • the composite film can include plastic films made of PE, PP, PTFE, PET, but also metal films made of Al or Au. Both the plastic foils and the metal foils can in turn be coated with metals or plastics, and may be vapor-coated. Ceramic coatings of individual foils, which comprise compounds containing SiO x, have also proven to be advantageous. The individual film layers can be stuck together, laminated or laminated.
  • the substance or substances that may be located in the chambers it is preferably food, possibly in conjunction with certain additives.
  • certain additives for example, vinegar, oil, ketchup, mustard, Mayonnaise, sweetener, lemon juice or milk.
  • cosmetics in the Combs included.
  • the device is known for use in the packaging sector Process can be produced.
  • Examples include deep-drawing processes such as those used in the production of usual blister packs are used.
  • the connection of the foils can by heat sealing, ultrasonic welding and / or comparable processes respectively.
  • the chamber has a certain volume according to its purpose. at the multi-chamber embodiment has the passage area adjacent chamber preferably a volume that is suitable for the entire Amount of substance to be applied from the different combs take.
  • the chamber volumes of the individual chambers are in the range from 1 to 100 ml, preferably from 10 to 20 ml.
  • the device shown in Figures 1 and 2 for storing and deploying a flowable substance consists of a container (10) by an upper film (11) and a lower film (12) is formed.
  • the two slides are over the Circumferential area (20) firmly connected and do not form in the interconnected area a chamber (14).
  • a chamber 14
  • Through the firm connection of the foils ensures that pressure is exerted on the chamber (14) Damage or opening of the peripheral region (20) can be prevented.
  • thermoformed upper film and lower film provides the Chamber (14).
  • both films can be deep-drawn to one to get larger chamber.
  • you can the top and bottom film can also be designed to lie flat.
  • Examples include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, Contain cream or the like.
  • the chamber (14) opens into the discharge direction the chamber shoulder (17) to which the passage area (19) adjoins.
  • the application area (16) is close to the passage area (19) with a wing (18), which allows a better grip of the device.
  • the chamber (14) has a volume of about 20 ml, so that even larger ones Quantities can be packed.
  • the application area (16) for the substance (15) represents a relatively thin straight tube, with the help of which the substance (15) can also be applied to a specific location.
  • the spreading area can also be shorter and wider or narrower as required and be designed longer. A larger cross section is then, for example Advantage if a relatively highly viscous substance is to be applied. Low-viscosity substances, such as hair tonic or hair treatments, that target the Hairline should be applied in devices with long and be packed in cross-section of thin application areas. This will make it targeted application of the substance to the hairline easier. Further can according to a further embodiment of the present invention Spreading area can also be designed crescent-shaped in order to remove a Subset and after folding the application area around the waist it too allow the outlet end of the dispensing area behind the container contour stuck. Thus, the state of kink is fixed and an unwanted outflow of the Substance e.g. prevented against gravity.
  • the contour of the container (10) has a strong one at the passage area (19) Waistline.
  • the passage area is by a factor of 2 narrower than the adjacent areas. This allows the Consumers before opening the wing (18) against the chamber shoulder (17) turn the longitudinal axis of the spreading area (16).
  • the chamber with one hand is gripped with the other hand the application area (16) on the provided wing (18) near the passage area (19) caught and rotated by up to 180 ° with respect to the chamber (14).
  • the passage area (19) is weakened in such a way that that even with a slight pressure on the chamber (14) opening the Passage area (19) can be reached. Under certain circumstances, the Passage area even by twisting one or more times on the Waist can be opened so that only pressure to apply the Substance must be exercised.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 3 has two arranged in parallel Kammem (14, 14 '), which are parallel to each other in the area of the chamber shoulder the passage area open.
  • Each of the chambers (14, 14 ') is for receiving a flowable substance (15) determined.
  • Both chambers (14, 14 ') are through the peelable sealed passage area (19) from the application area (16) Cut.
  • the peelable sealed passage area (19) also separates the Chambers among themselves. While the two chambers in the closed Condition of the device due to the sealed passage area none Having connection with each other is a mixture of the two in the Substances located in the jointly provided Spreading area possible after opening the passage area.
  • the Weakening of the passage area (19) to facilitate opening happens again by rotating the chambers (14, 14 ') in the area of Chamber shoulder (17) against the wing (18) in the longitudinal direction of the Spreading area (16).
  • the Passage area (19) weakened in such a way that even light pressure on one or both of the chambers (14, 14 ') an opening of the passage area (19) and thus a connection between the respective chamber or both Chambers (14, 14 ') and the application area (16) can be reached.
  • the pressure on one of the chambers (14, 14 ') possibly only a part of the amount of substance in the chamber (15) to apply.
  • the mixing ratio can, for example of the two substances to be applied.
  • both Chambers can e.g. Ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise or vinegar and oil or Lemon juice and sweetener may be included.
  • FIG. 4 shows an embodiment with two rows in series Chambers (14, 14 ') which can be spatially opened by a selectively opened, e.g. peelable sealed area (19 ') are separated from each other. It is also advantageous if the contour of the container (10) both in the area of the passage area (19) between chamber (14) and discharge area (16) as well as in area (19 ') has a waist between the two chambers (14, 14 '). By pressure on the chamber (14 ') and, if necessary, rotating the two beforehand The peelable area (19 ') can be opened against one another. The in the contained in the chamber (14 ') from the dispensing area flowable substance (15 ') can be conveyed almost completely into the chamber (14) by further pressure become.
  • a selectively opened e.g. peelable sealed area (19 ')
  • Avoiding chamber (14) To allow the flowable substance to flow back out of the pocket (21) into the Avoiding chamber (14) can be used in devices with two or more chambers the respective chamber (14, 14 ') after emptying at the level of the respective Passage area (19, 19 ') are kinked.
  • FIGS. 5a and 5b have Flow barriers in the application area (16). These flow barriers can be arranged in a variety of ways. For example, as in Figure 5a shown as extending transversely to the outflow direction from the peripheral region (20) outgoing sealing webs (22) projecting into the application area (16)
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 5b is also advantageous the staggered islands or sealing points (22) are provided, these sealing points no connection to the Have peripheral region (20) of the container (10).
  • the Islands are not formed by sealing the top and bottom film in this area. but by partially deep-drawing the top and / or bottom film.
  • the device shown in Figure 6 has a pocket (21) which in the Spreading area (16) opens.
  • the longitudinal axis of the spreading area is not aimed directly at the passage area. This injects the flowable Substance when opening the passage area (19) against the opposite Wall of the bag (21). With further pressure on the chamber (14) fills the bag (21) fully before pressing it on the bag (21) can be applied in a targeted manner through the application area (16).
  • the contour of this embodiment can additionally on the passage area (19) have a waist and / or in the outlet area (16) with flow barriers be provided.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 7 has one through the passage area (19) running thread (23).
  • This thread (23) is with one End near the selectively openable or peelable sealed Passage area on the discharge side in the tightly sealed peripheral area (20) of the container (10) tightly sealed. From there, the thread (23) is loop-shaped and sealed tightly through the passage area (19) and protrudes with his the other end out of the delivery area (16) of the device.
  • the string (23) can continue on the part in the chamber (14) Have thickening (24).
  • protruding thread end (25) penetrates the thickening (24) through the entire Passage area (19) and then through the application area (16) to Separation of thread (23) and container (10).
  • the thickening (24) leaves in peelable or tightly sealed outlet area (19) an outflow opening with subsequent pressure on the chamber (14) the flowable substance in Can flow out in the direction of the application area (16).
  • FIG. 8 shows a device with a selectable opening passage area (19) and a partially funnel-shaped spreading area (16) into which Shafts are eigeformig whose troughs (26) run in the direction of flow.

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The device has at least one chamber (14), a dispensing area (16) and a passage area (19) which connects the chamber and the dispensing area and can be opened in a selective manner. An increase in the surface area can be achieved, at least in one section of the dispensing area, by the configuration of grooves in the upper and/or lower film, said grooves extending longitudinally in the direction of flow.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Lagerung und zum Ausbringen einer fließfähigen Substanz, beispielsweise von Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika.The invention relates to a device for storing and applying a flowable substance, for example of food, cosmetics.

Es ist bekannt, fließfähige Substanzen sowohl zur Lagerung als auch zum Ausbringen in leicht zu öffnende, peelbare Packungen abzupacken. Die Peelbarkeit ermöglicht dabei die Öffnung derartiger Verpackungen durch einfaches Aufziehen, ohne dass weitere Hilfsmittel, wie beispielsweise ein Messer oder eine Schere benötigt werden.It is known to use flowable substances both for storage and for Spread in easy-to-open, peelable packs. The Peelability enables the opening of such packaging easy to wind up without the need for any additional tools, such as a knife or scissors are needed.

Aus der DE-A-35 45 768 ist eine sterilisierbare Packung aus mindestens zwei in den Randbereichen miteinander versiegelten Folien bekannt. Insbesondere ist die Unterfolie als tiefgezogener Becher ausgebildet, während die Oberfolie einen von diesem Becher abziehbaren Deckel darstellt. Dabei kann die Oberfolie zur leichteren Handhabung mit einer Aufziehlasche ausgestaltet sein. Die Öffnung dieser Verpackungen erfolgt durch Abziehen der Ober- von der Unterfolie.DE-A-35 45 768 describes a sterilizable package of at least two inches foils sealed to one another in the edge regions. In particular, the Bottom film formed as a deep-drawn cup, while the top film one of this removable cup cover. The top film can be designed for easier handling with a pull tab. The opening this packaging is done by pulling the top and bottom films off.

Ferner ist in der WO-A-98/36989 ein peelbarer Siegelrandbeutel beschrieben, der wenigstens zwei mit einem Siegelrand flächig zueinander gesiegelte Packstoffbahnteile umfasst, die mit einer vom Siegelrand nach außen vorstehenden Anfaßhilfe versehen sind. Die Packstoffbahnteile weisen dabei unterschiedliche Biegefestigkeiten auf. Die Anfaßhilfe des festeren Packstoffbahnteils ist mit einer im Bereich des Siegelrandes verlaufenden Schwächungslinie ausgebildet. Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Biegefestigkeit kann zur Öffnung des Siegelrandbeutels der festere Packstoffbahnteil der Anfaßhilfe entlang der Schwächungslinie abgebrochen werden, wodurch eine Anfaßlasche für das weitere Peeling entlang der Siegelränder freigelegt wird. Auch hier erfolgt die Öffnung der Verpackung durch Abziehen des einen Packstoffbahnteils von dem anderen.Furthermore, a peelable sealed edge bag is described in WO-A-98/36989, which at least two packaging material web parts that are sealed to one another with a sealing edge includes one with a protruding outward from the edge of the seal Touch assistance are provided. The packaging material web parts have different Bending strengths. The grip of the firmer part of the packaging material is with a formed in the area of the sealing edge extending line of weakness. Due to the different flexural strength, it is possible to open the sealed edge pouch the firmer packaging material part of the grip along the weakening line can be broken off, creating a handle tab for further peeling along the sealing edge is exposed. The packaging is also opened here by subtracting one part of the packaging material from the other.

Nachteilig an den beschriebenen Verpackungen ist, dass durch das Aufziehen der peelbar miteinander verbundenen Packstoffbahnteile des Siegelrandbeutels bzw. der Ober- und Unterfolie der Verpackung eine Öffnung entsteht, die keine kontrollierte, reproduzierbare Ausflußgeometrie aufweist. A disadvantage of the packaging described is that by opening the Peelable packaging material parts of the sealed edge bag or the top and bottom film of the packaging creates an opening that does not controlled, reproducible discharge geometry.

Ferner ist es bei derartigen Einmalverpackungen nachteilig, dass die Gefahr besteht, beim Öffnen des Substanzraumes den Inhalt beim Aufziehen zu verschütten.Furthermore, with such disposable packaging, it is disadvantageous that the risk there is, when opening the substance space to the content when opening spill.

Aus der EP-A-0 895 943 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Lagern und Ausbringen einer fließfähigen Substanz bekannt. Bei dieser Vorrichtung befindet sich zwischen dem Ausbringbereich und der Kammer ein Durchgangsbereich. Dieser ist peelbar versiegelt. Zum Öffnen der Vorrichtung wird auf die die Substanz enthaltende Kammer, beispielsweise mit Daumen und Zeigefinger einer Hand, Druck ausgeübt. Diesem Druck bietet die Peelstelle einen Widerstand, solange die Substanz die Peelstelle noch nicht durchdrungen hat. Im Augenblick des Öffnens der Peelstelle nimmt dieser Widerstand schlagartig ab. Das unwillkürliche Nachdrücken der Finger führt dazu, dass die Substanz aufgrund des Drucks mit hoher Geschwindigkeit durch den Ausbringbereich gepreßt wird. Sollen nun größere Mengen aus einer derartigen Vorrichtung ausgebracht werden, so wird die Substanz durch den hohen Ausbringdruck verschüttet.From EP-A-0 895 943 is a device for storing and dispensing a flowable substance known. In this device is between the Spreading area and the chamber a passage area. This is peelable sealed. To open the device, the substance containing the substance Chamber, for example with the thumb and index finger of one hand, pressure exercised. The peel offers resistance to this pressure as long as the Substance that has not yet penetrated the peel point. At the moment of opening this peeling abruptly decreases this resistance. The involuntary Pressing the fingers leads to the substance due to the pressure is pressed through the spreading area at high speed. Should now larger quantities are applied from such a device, so the substance spilled due to the high application pressure.

Aus der DE-C-26 49 316 ist eine Verpackung bekannt, die zur gezielten Verabreichung von zwei Einzeldosen geeignet ist. In die Verpackung ist ein Faden als Öffnungsmittel eingesiegelt, der zum Verschließen eines Hauptkanals und zum Verschließne der beiden Entnahmekanäle gegeneinander dient.A packaging is known from DE-C-26 49 316 which is used for targeted Administration of two single doses is suitable. There is a thread in the packaging sealed as an opening means for closing a main channel and serves to close the two extraction channels from each other.

In der DE-A-41 07 350 ist ein Einwegbehälter beschrieben, bei dem bei Ausübung von Druck zum Lösen und Aufrißen eines Verschlussabschnitts auf einfache Art und Weise eine Öffnung gebildet wird, durch die der Inhalt herausfließt und bei dem der Inhalt nicht plötzlich durch die gelöste und aufgerissene Öffnung herausgedrückt wird. Ein vergleichbarers Behältnis wird auch in der US-A-4,890,744 oder der US-A-3,635,376 beschrieben.DE-A-41 07 350 describes a disposable container in which Applying pressure to release and tear open a closure section simple way an opening is formed through which the content flows out and in which the content is not suddenly solved by the open opening is pushed out. A comparable container will also described in US-A-4,890,744 or US-A-3,635,376.

Versuche haben gezeigt, dass mit den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Verpackungen bzw. Behältnissen ein gezieltes Ausbringen nur schlecht möglich ist. Ferner ist es bei den meisten bekannten Verpackungen nachteilig, dass zum Öffnen ein Teil der Verpackung abgetrennt werden muss. Tests have shown that with those known from the prior art Packaging or containers are difficult to dispense is. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous in most known packaging that Opening part of the packaging must be separated.

Die primäre Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist daher, eine Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, bei der die Nachteile der beschriebenen Verpackungen nicht auftreten.The primary object of the present invention is therefore a device for To provide the disadvantages of the packaging described do not occur.

Insbesondere sollen solche Vorrichtungen zur Verfügung gestellt werden, bei denen ohne weitere Hilfsmittel auch größere Substanzmengen zielgerichtet, einfach und ohne Verschütten ausgebracht werden können.In particular, such devices are to be made available at for those who want to target larger amounts of substance without further aids, can be applied easily and without spilling.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung gemäß einem der unabhängigen Ansprüche.The object is achieved by a device according to one of the independent Expectations.

Danach ist eine Vorrichtung vorgesehen, die zwischen der Kammer, die zur Aufnahme der Substanz dient, und dem Ausbringbereich einen selektiv zu öffnenden Durchgangsbereich aufweist. Der Durchgangsbereich ist peelbar versiegelt, während die Bereiche, die die Kammer und den Ausbringbereich umgeben, eine feste Versiegelung aufweisen.Thereafter, a device is provided between the chamber for Absorption of the substance is used, and the application area selectively has opening passage area. The passage area is peelable sealed while the areas surrounding the chamber and spreading area surrounded, have a tight seal.

Die die Vorrichtung bildenen Ober- und/oder Unterfolie sind zumindest teilweise im Ausbringbereich wellenförmig ausgebildet, wobei die Wellentäler in Strömungsrichtung verlaufen. Eine derartige Anordnung führt zu einer Oberflächenvergrößerung im Kontaktbereich zwischen Substanz und Folie, die beim Öffnen der Vorrichtung und beim Ausbringen der Substanz durch erhöhte Reibung zu einer Verringerung der Fließgeschwindigkeit führt und ein gezielteres Ausbringen der in der Vorrichtung gelagerten Substanz ermöglicht.The upper and / or lower film forming the device are at least partially wave-shaped in the dispensing area, the wave troughs running in the direction of flow. Such an arrangement leads to an increase in the surface area in the contact area between the substance and the film, which leads to a reduction in the flow rate when the device is opened and when the substance is applied due to increased friction, and enables the substance stored in the device to be applied more specifically.

Ebenso kann durch Erhöhung der Rauhigkeit der die Substanz berührenden Folienoberflächen eine Verringerung der Fließgeschwindigkeit erzielt werden.Likewise, by increasing the roughness of the substance touching Film surfaces a reduction in flow rate can be achieved.

Die Fließgeschwindigkeit der auszubringenden Substanz bzw. die Gefahr eines Verspritzens dieser kann weiter dadurch verringert werden, dass der Ausbringbereich zumindest in einem Teilbereich trichterförmig gestaltet ist. In Abhängigkeit von der Viskosität der zu lagemden und auszubringenden Substanz sind die Öffnungen des trichterförmigen Bereichs angeordnet.The flow rate of the substance to be dispensed or the risk of it splashing can be further reduced by designing the dispensing area in a funnel shape at least in a partial area. The openings of the funnel-shaped area are arranged depending on the viscosity of the substance to be stored and applied.

Für höherviskose Substanzen hat sich eine Anordnung mit der breiteren Trichteröffnung zur Kammer hin, d.h. entgegen der Strömungsrichtung als vorteilhaft erwiesen, während für niedriger viskose Substanzen die größere Trichteröffnung in Strömungrichtung weist.For higher-viscosity substances, an arrangement with the wider funnel opening towards the chamber, ie against the direction of flow, has proven to be advantageous, while for lower-viscosity substances, the larger funnel opening points in the direction of flow.

Versuche haben gezeigt, dass insbesondere bei niedrigviskosen Flüssigkeiten die Strömungsgeschwindigkeit zumindest durch eine partielle Erweiterung des Strömungsquerschnitts des Strömungskanals verringert werden kann.Experiments have shown that especially in the case of low-viscosity liquids Flow rate at least through a partial expansion of the Flow cross section of the flow channel can be reduced.

Vorzugsweise ist die Kontur der Vorrichtung im Bereich des Durchgangsbereiches stark tailliert. The contour of the device is preferably strongly tailored in the area of the passage area .

Die Taillierung ist derart gestaltet, dass die Vorrichtung im Bereich des Durchgangsbereichs eine Breite aufweist, die um den Faktor 1,5 bis 10, vorzugsweise um den Faktor 2 bis 5, gegenüber der Breite der angrenzenden Bereiche verringert ist.The waist is designed such that the device is in the area of the passage area has a width, preferably by a factor of 1.5 to 10 by a factor of 2 to 5 compared to the width of the adjacent areas is reduced.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist beispielsweise ein Folienbeutel aus einer Ober- und einer Unterfolie. Durch eine feste Versiegelung an den Rändern wird eine Kammer gebildet, in die die Substanz eingebracht werden kann. Diese Kammer ist über einen Durchgangsbereich mit einem Ausbringbereich verbunden. Der Ausbringbereich ist mit der Umgebung verbunden, während der Durchgangsbereich derart ausgestaltet ist, dass er selektiv zu öffnen ist. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Taillierung des Durchgangsbereichs wird es dem Anwender der Vorrichtung ermöglicht, vor dem Öffnen den Ausbringbereich gegen die Kammer um die Längsachse des Durchgangsbereichs zu verdrehen. Dazu können beispielsweise die Kammer mit einer Hand und der Ausbringbereich in der Nähe des Durchgangsbereiches mit der anderen Hand gegriffen werden und um bis zu 180° gegeneinander verdreht werden. Nach Zurückdrehen in die Ausgangslage und eventueller, auch mehrmaliger Wiederholung des Vorgangs ist der Durchgangsbereich mit der selektiv zu öffnenden Peelstelle derart geschwächt, dass schon durch einen leichten Druck auf die Kammer ein Aufpeelen der Oberund der Unterfolie der Vorrichtung gegeneinander erreicht werden kann. Vorteilhaft an einer derartig geöffneten Vorrichtung ist dabei, dass der Ausbringbereich eine festgelegte, reproduzierbare Öffnungsgeometrie darstellt.Such a device is, for example, a film bag made of an upper and a bottom sheet. A firm seal at the edges makes one Chamber formed into which the substance can be introduced. This chamber is connected to a spreading area via a passage area. The Spreading area is connected to the environment, while the passage area is designed in such a way that it can be opened selectively. By the invention Waiting of the passage area will be the user of the Device allows the application area against the chamber before opening to twist the longitudinal axis of the passage area. You can do this for example, the chamber with one hand and the application area nearby of the passage area can be gripped with the other hand and by up to Can be rotated 180 ° against each other. After turning back to the starting position and the eventual, also repeated repetition of the process is the Passageway weakened with the peel point to be opened selectively, that a slight pressure on the chamber peels off the upper and the bottom film of the device can be reached against each other. It is advantageous in such an open device that the Spreading area represents a defined, reproducible opening geometry.

Ebenso wird die Aufgabe gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung, die im Ausbringbereich Strömungsbarrieren aufweist. Durch die Strömungsbarrieren wird die Substanz beim Ausströmen durch den Ausbringbereich derart beeinflußt, dass ein langsames Austreten aus dem Ausbringbereich an dessen Mündung gewährleistet wird. Damit wird auch ein Verspritzen der Substanz durch hohen Druck auf die Kammer bei plötzlicher Öffnung des Durchgangsbereichs verhindert. Die Erhöhung des Strömungswiderstandes und damit die Behinderung am Ausströmen der Substanz kann durch die Verlängerung, gegebenenfalls unter Richtungsänderung, des Fließweges um die Barrieren bzw. durch die Reduktion des Strömungsquerschnitts durch die versetzt angeordneten Siegelpunkte bzw. Siegelstege erreicht werden.The object is also achieved by a device which has flow barriers in the application area. The substance is influenced by the flow barriers when it flows out through the application area in such a way that a slow exit from the application area at the mouth thereof is ensured. This also prevents the substance from splashing due to high pressure on the chamber when the passage area is suddenly opened. The increase in the flow resistance and thus the impediment to the outflow of the substance can be achieved by extending the flow path around the barriers, if necessary by changing the direction, or by reducing the flow cross section through the staggered sealing points or sealing webs.

Vorzugsweise werden die Strömungsbarrieren nicht durch Versiegeln von Oberund Unterfolie gebildet sondern durch partielles Tiefziehen von Ober- und/oder Unterfolie in diesen Bereichen. Dadurch, dass die Folien in diesen Bereichen nicht versiegelt sind, ergibt sich ein größerer Strömungsquerschnitt, der zu einer Verlangsamung der Fließgeschwindigkeit beim Ausbringen führt.The flow barriers are preferably not formed by sealing the top and bottom films but by partially deep-drawing the top and / or bottom films in these areas. The fact that the foils are not sealed in these areas results in a larger flow cross section, which leads to a slowdown in the flow rate during the application.

Weiterhin kann eine Erhöhung des Strömungswiderstands durch eine geradlinige Verengung des Strömungsquerschnitts im Ausbringbereich erreicht werden. Hierbei ist eine Verengung um den Faktor 1,5 bis 5, vorzugsweise um den Faktor 2, vorgesehen. Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist insbesondere dann geeignet, wenn höherviskose Substanzen ohne weitere Hilfsmittel zielgerichtet, einfach und ohne Verschütten ausgebracht werden sollen.Furthermore, an increase in the flow resistance can be achieved by a linear narrowing of the flow cross-section in the spreading area. A narrowing by a factor of 1.5 to 5, preferably by a factor of 2, is provided here. Such a device is particularly suitable when higher-viscosity substances are to be applied in a targeted manner, easily and without spillage, without additional aids.

Ferner kann die Vorrichtung einen Ausbringbereich aufweisen, der geometrisch so zum Durchgangsbereich angeordnet ist, dass die Längsachse des Ausbringbereichs nicht durch den Durchgangsbereich verläuft. Dabei kann der Ausbringbereich insbesondere in dem an den Durchgangsbereich angrenzenden Teil, ein vergrößertes Volumen aufweisen.Furthermore, the device can have a spreading area which is geometrically arranged in relation to the passage area such that the longitudinal axis of the spreading area does not run through the passage area. The spreading area can have an enlarged volume, in particular in the part adjoining the passage area.

Voreilhaft ist es auch, den Ausbringbereich als Tasche auszubilden. Bei dieser Anordnung ist es von Vorteil, dass bei einer plötzlichen Öffnung des Durchgangsbereichs durch Druck auf die in der Kammer befindliche Substanz, die Substanz in den Ausbringbereich gefördert wird. Dort erfährt die Substanz durch die Anordnung der Längsachse des Ausbringbereichs, die den Durchgangsbereich nicht schneidet, eine Richtungsänderung der Ausströmrichtung. Aufgrund dieser Richtungsänderung ist ein langsames Austreten aus dem Ausbringbereich an dessen Mündung gewährleistet. Wenn der Ausbringbereich als Tasche ausgebildet ist, wird die plötzlich ausströmende Substanz in dieser Tasche zunächst aufgefangen. Aus dieser Tasche ist dann ein langsames und gezieltes Ausbringen möglich.It is also advantageous to design the application area as a pocket . With this arrangement, it is advantageous that when the passage area is suddenly opened by pressure on the substance located in the chamber, the substance is conveyed into the dispensing area. There, the substance undergoes a change in direction of the outflow direction due to the arrangement of the longitudinal axis of the dispensing area, which does not intersect the passage area. Due to this change in direction, a slow exit from the spreading area at the mouth is ensured. If the dispensing area is designed as a pocket, the suddenly flowing substance is initially caught in this pocket. A slow and targeted application is then possible from this bag.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der bisher beschriebenen Vorrichtungen besteht darin, dass sie keine gesonderte Aufreißlasche aufweisen. Das gezielte und gerichtete Ausbringen der Substanz wird dadurch gewährleistet, dass keine eingerissene Aufreißlasche an der Verpackung verbleibt bzw. dass durch das fehlende Einreissen der Lasche die Öffnungsgeometrie nicht undefiniert verformt wird. Dadurch ist ein unbehindertes Ausbringen möglich. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann auch ohne zusätzliche Hilfsmittel, wie eine Schere geöffnet werden.Another advantage of the devices described so far is that they do not have a separate pull tab . The targeted and directed application of the substance is ensured in that no tear-open tab remains on the packaging or that the opening geometry is not deformed indefinitely due to the tab not being torn. This enables unhindered spreading. The device according to the invention can also be opened without additional aids such as scissors.

Ferner wird die Aufgabe auch durch eine Vorrichtung der vorgenannten Art mit einer Kammer, einem Ausbringbereich und einem die Kammer mit dem Ausbringbereich verbindenden, selektiv zu öffnenden Durchgangsbereich gelöst, wenn die Vorrichtung einen Faden aufweist, der durch den Durchgangsbereich hindurch verläuft. Dabei ist das eine Ende des Fadens im Umfangsbereich des Ausbringbereichs befestigt und das andere Ende im Ausbringbereich untergebracht.Furthermore, the object is also achieved by a device of the aforementioned type with a chamber, a dispensing area and a passage area which selectively opens the chamber and connects to the dispensing area if the device has a thread which runs through the passage area. In this case, one end of the thread is fastened in the peripheral area of the application area and the other end is accommodated in the application area.

Zum Öffnen der Vorrichtung kann an dem unbefestigten, im Ausbringbereich befindlichen Faden der Lasche gezogen werden. Hierbei kann der Faden bzw. die Schlinge auch aus dem Ausbringbereich herausragen. Durch den Zug wird die durch den Durchgangsbereich hindurchverlaufende Schleife des Fadens geradegezogen und der Durchgangsbereich selektiv geöffnet. Anschließend kann die in der Kammer befindliche Substanz durch leichten Druck auf die Kammer langsam und gezielt ausgebracht werden.The device can be opened on the unpaved, in the application area existing thread of the tab are pulled. Here, the thread or Also protrude from the spreading area. The train will loop of thread running through the passage area pulled straight and the passage area selectively opened. Then you can the substance in the chamber by light pressure on the chamber are applied slowly and in a targeted manner.

Vorteilhaft an den beschriebenen Vorrichtungen ist dabei, dass die in der Kammer enthaltene fließfähige Substanz ohne großen Druck über den Ausbringbereich gezielt und gerichtet und mit geometrisch vorbestimmter Ausflussöffnung an eine gewünschte Stelle ausgebracht werden kann. Diese Ausführungsform hat sich insbesondere zum Öffnen von Vorrichtungen mit selektiv zu öffnenden Durchgangsbereichen bewährt, die größere Substanzmengen enthalten, die aus der Vorrichtung, vorzugsweise auf einmal ausgebracht werden sollen. In diesen Fällen ist oftmals die Bereitstellung einer größere Ausbringöffnung erforderlich.An advantage of the devices described is that they are in the chamber contained flowable substance without great pressure over the application area targeted and directed and with a geometrically predetermined outlet opening to one desired position can be applied. This embodiment has especially for opening devices with selectively opening Proven passage areas that contain larger amounts of substance from the device, preferably to be applied all at once. In these In many cases, it is necessary to provide a larger discharge opening.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Vorrichtung im Ausbringbereich mehrere selektiv zu öffnende Durchgangsbereiche auf, die beim Öffnen der Vorrichtung nacheinander selektiv geöffnet werden, wobei der zum Öffnen aufzuwendende Druck mit zunehmendem Abstand von der Kammer abnimmt.In a further preferred embodiment, the device has a plurality of selectively opening passage areas in the dispensing area, which are selectively opened one after the other when the device is opened, the pressure to be opened decreasing with increasing distance from the chamber.

Der Ausbringbereich kann mit beliebiger Ausflußgeometrie ausgestaltet sein. Diese Geometrie ist günstigerweise den Erfordernissen der fließfähigen Substanz angepaßt. Dies ermöglicht ein sauberes und zielgerichtetes Ausbringen der in der Kammer enthaltenen Substanz.The discharge area can be designed with any outflow geometry. This geometry is favorable to the requirements of the flowable substance customized. This enables a clean and targeted application of the in the Chamber contained substance.

Vorzugsweise weist der Ausbringbereich eine sichelförmige Kontur auf. Diese erleichtert einerseits ein zielgerichtetes Ausbringen und bewirkt durch einen gekrümmten Strömungskanal eine Verringerung der Fließgeschwindigkeit. Femer lässt sich die Vorrichtung durch Umknicken des Ausbringbereichs am Krümmungsansatz leichter wieder verschließen.The spreading area preferably has a crescent-shaped contour. On the one hand, this facilitates targeted application and reduces the flow rate through a curved flow channel. Furthermore, the device can be more easily closed again by bending the application area at the curve attachment.

Ebenso kann die Vorrichtung im Lagerzustand einen umgeknickten Ausbringbereich aufweisen, der erst nach dem Öffnen des selektiven Durchgangsbereich aufgeklappt wird. Auf diese Weise kann ebenfalls ein Verspritzen der Substanz beim Ausbringen verhindert werden. Die Knickstelle der beispielsweise sichelförmigen Kontur befindet sich vorzugsweise im Ausbringbereich.Likewise, the device can be bent over when stored Spreading area that only after opening the selective Passage area is opened. This way, too Splashing of the substance during application can be prevented. The kink of the for example crescent-shaped contour is preferably in Dispensing zone.

Neben sichelförmigen Ausbildungen sind auch andere nach dem Umknicken fixierbare Stanzkonturen ggf. unter Zuhilfenahme von Löchern oder Schlitzen am dem Ausbringbereich gegenüberliegenden Ende der Vorrichtung zum Durchfädeln desselben vorstellbar bzw. sinnvoll.In addition to crescent-shaped formations, others are after bending fixable punch contours if necessary with the help of holes or slots on the end of the device for threading opposite the dispensing area the same imaginable or sensible.

Es ist weiterhin von Vorteil bei der beschriebenen Vorrichtung, dass zum Öffnen der Verpackung der Ausbringbereich nicht berührt werden muss. Eine Kontamination des Verwenders mit der in der Verpackung befindlichen Substanz sowie eine Kontamination der Substanz beispielsweise durch Keime an den Händen des Verwenders kann vermieden werden.It is also advantageous in the device described that for opening the application area does not have to be touched on the packaging. Contamination of the user with the substance in the packaging and contamination of the substance, for example by germs on the hands of the User can be avoided.

Nach der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann auch beim Ausbringen von flüssigen Substanzen in ebenfalls flüssige Medien, wie beispielsweise Milch oder Süßstoff in eine mit Kaffee oder Tee gefüllte Tasse, ein leichtes Ausfließen aus der Kammer gewährleistet werden, ohne dass die Gefahr des Verspritzens oder Verschüttens besteht.According to the device according to the invention can also when applying liquid substances in also liquid media, such as milk or Sweetener in a cup filled with coffee or tea, a gentle pouring out the chamber can be guaranteed without the risk of splashing or Spillage exists.

Die Verwendung von zwei peelbar miteinander zu versiegelnden Folien ermöglicht die Ausgestaltung eines besonders vorteilhaften selektiv zu öffnenden Bereichs. Dabei kann eine unterschiedlich feste Versiegelung der zu versiegelnden Folien z.B. durch unterschiedlichen Energieeintrag auf die einzelnen selektiv zu öffnenden Bereiche und/oder den fest zu versiegelnden Randbereiche erreicht werden. Dieser unterschiedliche Enerieeintrag kann durch unterschiedliche Siegeltemperaturen und/oder -zeiten in den verschiedenen Bereichen oder durch unterschiedlichen Druck der Siegelbacken während des Siegelvorgangs erreicht werden.The use of two peelable foils to be sealed together enables the design of a particularly advantageous selectively opening area. In this case, the foils to be sealed can be sealed differently e.g. selectively by different energy input to the individual opening areas and / or the edge areas to be firmly sealed become. This different entry can be different Sealing temperatures and / or times in the different areas or through different pressure of the sealing jaws reached during the sealing process become.

Ferner kann eine derartige, leichter zu öffnende Versiegelung durch das Einbringen von geeigneten Stanzlingen aus peelbarer Folie, die sich nicht fest mit den Siegelfolien verbinden oder durch Setzen von Hotmeltklebepunkten in dem selektiv zu öffnenden Bereich erreicht werden. Die Ober- und Unterfolie kann dabei von festversiegelnder Qualität sein.Furthermore, such an easier-to-open seal by the Introduce suitable die cuts made of peelable film that are not firmly attached connect the sealing foils or by placing hot melt adhesive points in the selectively opening area can be reached. The top and bottom film can be of a tightly sealing quality.

Gegebenenfalls weist die Vorrichtung zwei oder mehrere, fließfähige Substanzen enthaltende Kammem auf, die durch selektiv zu öffnende Bereiche miteinander verbunden sind. Eine derartige Ausführungsform kann insbesondere dann von Vorteil sein, wenn mehrere Substanzen gemeinsam verpackt werden sollen. Femer kann der Verbraucher durch die gezielte Öffnung nur eines oder mehrerer der selektiv zu öffnenden Bereiche bewußt steuern, welche Substanzen durch nachfolgenden Druck auf die betreffende Kammer bzw. die betreffenden Kammern ausgebracht werden sollen. Dabei können in Abhängigkeit von der Anordnung der Kammern und deren Verbindungsbereichen die in den Kammem befindlichen Substanzen einzeln oder zusammen ausgebracht werden. The device may have two or more flowable substances containing chambers, which can be opened by selectively opening areas are connected. Such an embodiment can in particular of Be an advantage if several substances are to be packed together. The consumer can also do so by opening only one or more of the selectively opening areas consciously control which substances by subsequent pressure on the chamber or chambers in question Chambers are to be applied. Depending on the Arrangement of the chambers and their connecting areas in the chambers substances present are applied individually or together.

Falls die Verbindungsbereiche zwischen den Kammem selektiv zu öffnen sind und eine oder mehrere der Konturen dieser Bereiche eine Taillierung aufweisen, ist eine Schwächung der Verbindungsbereiche durch das bereits beschriebene Verdrehen der Kammern zueinander möglich. Dadurch kann vorteilhafterweise gezielt die Öffnung der einzelnen Bereiche zwischen den Kammern erleichtert werden.If the connection areas between the combs can be opened selectively and one or more of the contours of these areas have a waist a weakening of the connection areas by what has already been described The chambers can be rotated relative to one another. This can advantageously specifically facilitates the opening of the individual areas between the chambers become.

Bei den die Vorrichtung bildenden Folien handelt es sich vorzugsweise um Mehrschicht- oder Verbundfolien. Die Verbundfolie kann dabei Kunststoffolien aus PE, PP, PTFE, PET aber auch Metallfolien aus Al oder Au umfassen. Sowohl die Kunststoffolien als auch die Metallfolien können ihrerseits mit Metallen oder Kunststoffen beschichtet, gegebenfalls bedampft sein. Als vorteilhaft haben sich auch keramische Beschichtungen einzelner Folien erwiesen, die SiOx-haltige Verbindungen umfassen. Die einzelnen Folienschichten können miteinander verkiebt, laminiert oder kaschiert sein.The films forming the device are preferably multilayer or composite films. The composite film can include plastic films made of PE, PP, PTFE, PET, but also metal films made of Al or Au. Both the plastic foils and the metal foils can in turn be coated with metals or plastics, and may be vapor-coated. Ceramic coatings of individual foils, which comprise compounds containing SiO x, have also proven to be advantageous. The individual film layers can be stuck together, laminated or laminated.

Bei der oder den sich in den Kammern gegebenenfalls befindlichen Substanzen handelt es sich vorzugsweise um Lebensmittel, gegebenenfalls in Verbindung mit bestimmten Zusätzen. Geeignet sind beispielsweise Essig, Öl, Ketchup, Senf, Mayonnaise, Süßstoff, Zitronensaft oder Milch. Ferner können Kosmetika in den Kammem enthalten sein. Denkbar ist auch die Verpackung von ein- oder mehrkomponentigen Seifenlösungen, Duschgele, Badezusätze, Hautcremes, Lotionen, Haarshampoos oder Haarpflegeprodukten.In the case of the substance or substances that may be located in the chambers it is preferably food, possibly in conjunction with certain additives. For example, vinegar, oil, ketchup, mustard, Mayonnaise, sweetener, lemon juice or milk. Furthermore, cosmetics in the Combs included. The packaging of single or multi-component soap solutions, shower gels, bath products, skin creams, Lotions, hair shampoos or hair care products.

Die Vorrichtung ist durch Anwendung auf dem Verpackungssektor bekannter Verfahren herstellbar.The device is known for use in the packaging sector Process can be produced.

Beispielsweise genannt seien Tiefziehverfahren, wie sie in der Herstellung von üblichen Blisterverpackungen Anwendung finden. Die Verbindung der Folien kann durch Heißsiegelung, Ultraschallschweißen und/oder vergleichbare Verfahren erfolgen.Examples include deep-drawing processes such as those used in the production of usual blister packs are used. The connection of the foils can by heat sealing, ultrasonic welding and / or comparable processes respectively.

Die Kammer weist ihrem Zweck entsprechend ein bestimmtes Volumen auf. Bei den Ausführungsformen mit mehreren Kammern hat die dem Durchgangsbereich benachbarte Kammer vorzugsweise ein Volumen, das geeignet ist, die gesamte Menge an auszubringender Substanz aus den verschiedenen Kammem aufzunehmen.The chamber has a certain volume according to its purpose. at the multi-chamber embodiment has the passage area adjacent chamber preferably a volume that is suitable for the entire Amount of substance to be applied from the different combs take.

Die Kammervolumen der einzelnen Kammem liegen im Bereich von 1 bis 100 ml, vorzugsweise von 10 bis 20 ml.The chamber volumes of the individual chambers are in the range from 1 to 100 ml, preferably from 10 to 20 ml.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachstehend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert; es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Draufsicht auf eine Vorrichtung mit einer Substanzkammer und einer Taillierung im Durchgangsbereich zwischen Kammer und Ausbringbereich.
Figur 2
eine Schnittdarstellung der in Figur 1 abgebildeten Vorrichtung.
Figur 3
eine Vorrichtung mit 2 Kammem und einer Taillierung des Durchgangsbereiches zwischen den beiden Kammern und dem Ausbringbereich.
Figur 4
eine Vorrichtung mit 2 Kammem, wobei nur eine Kammer in den Ausbringbereich mündet.
Figur 5a, 5b
eine Vorrichtung, deren an den Durchgangsbereich anschliessender Teil des Ausbringbereichs eine Strömungsbarriere aufweist.
Figur 6
eine Vorrichtung mit einer die auszubringende Substanz enthaltenden Kammer und einer damit über einen Durchgangsbereich verbundenen Tasche, zum Auffangen der Substanz.
Figur 7
Draufsicht auf eine Vorrichtung, deren Durchgangsbereich mit einem Faden durchzogen ist.
Figur 8
Draufsicht auf eine Vorrichtung mit teilweiser trichterförmigen Aufweitung des Ausbringbereichs und Einformung von Wellen in diesen.
Embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawings; show it:
Figure 1
a plan view of a device with a substance chamber and a waist in the passage area between the chamber and spreading area.
Figure 2
a sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3
a device with 2 chambers and a waist of the passage area between the two chambers and the application area.
Figure 4
a device with 2 chambers, with only one chamber opening into the application area.
Figure 5a, 5b
a device, the part of the application area which adjoins the passage area has a flow barrier.
Figure 6
a device with a chamber containing the substance to be dispensed and a pocket connected to it via a passage area, for collecting the substance.
Figure 7
Top view of a device whose passage area is crossed with a thread.
Figure 8
Top view of a device with partial funnel-shaped widening of the application area and shaping of waves therein.

Die in Figur 1 und 2 dargestellte Vorrichtung zum Lagern und Ausbringen einer fließfähigen Substanz besteht aus einem Behälter (10), der von einer Oberfolie (11) und einer Unterfolie (12) gebildet wird. Die beiden Folien sind über den Umfangsbereich (20) fest miteinander verbunden und bilden in dem nicht miteinander verbundenen Bereich eine Kammer (14). Durch die feste Verbindung der Folien ist gewährleistet, dass durch Druck auf die Kammer (14) eine Beschädigung bzw. Öffnung des Umfangsbereichs (20) verhindert werden kann.The device shown in Figures 1 and 2 for storing and deploying a flowable substance consists of a container (10) by an upper film (11) and a lower film (12) is formed. The two slides are over the Circumferential area (20) firmly connected and do not form in the interconnected area a chamber (14). Through the firm connection of the foils ensures that pressure is exerted on the chamber (14) Damage or opening of the peripheral region (20) can be prevented.

Der Zwischenraum zwischen tiefgezogener Oberfolie und Unterfolie stellt die Kammer (14) dar. Ebenso können beide Folien tiefgezogen werden, um eine grössere Kammer zu erhalten. Im Falle eines kleineren Volumenbedarfs können die Ober- und Unterfolie auch flachliegend ausgestaltet sein. In der Kammer (14) sind beispielsweise Ketchup, Senf, Mayonnaise, Haarshampoo, Haarspülung, Creme oder ähnliches enthalten. Die Kammer (14) mündet in Ausbringrichtung in der Kammerschulter (17), an die sich der Durchgangsbereich (19) anschliesst. Der Ausbringbereich (16) ist nahe des Durchgangsbereichs (19) mit einem Flügel (18) versehen, der ein besseres Greifen der Vorrichtung ermöglicht.The space between the thermoformed upper film and lower film provides the Chamber (14). Likewise, both films can be deep-drawn to one to get larger chamber. In case of a smaller volume requirement you can the top and bottom film can also be designed to lie flat. In the chamber (14) Examples include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, Contain cream or the like. The chamber (14) opens into the discharge direction the chamber shoulder (17) to which the passage area (19) adjoins. The application area (16) is close to the passage area (19) with a wing (18), which allows a better grip of the device.

Die Kammer (14) weist ein Volumen von etwa 20 ml auf, sodass auch größere Mengen verpackt werden können. Der Ausbringbereich (16) für die Substanz (15) stellt ein relativ dünnes gerades Röhrchen dar, mit Hilfe dessen die Substanz (15) auch gezielt an eine bestimmte Stelle ausgebracht werden kann.The chamber (14) has a volume of about 20 ml, so that even larger ones Quantities can be packed. The application area (16) for the substance (15) represents a relatively thin straight tube, with the help of which the substance (15) can also be applied to a specific location.

Der Ausbringbereich kann je nach Bedarf auch kürzer und breiter oder schmäler und länger ausgestaltet sein. Ein größerer Querschnitt ist beispielsweise dann von Vorteil, wenn eine relativ hochviskose Substanz aufgebracht werden soll. Dünnflüssige Substanzen, wie Haarwasser oder Haarkuren, die gezielt auf die Haaransätze aufgebracht werden sollen, können in Vorrichtungen mit langen und im Querschnitt dünnen Ausbringbereichen verpackt sein. Dadurch wird das zielgerichtete Ausbringen der Substanz auf die Haaransätze erleichtert. Ferner kann nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung der Ausbringbereich auch sichelförmig ausgestaltet sein, um nach Entnahme einer Teilmenge und nach Umknicken des Ausbringbereichs um die Taillierung es zu ermöglichen, das Ausiassende des Ausbringbereichs hinter die Behälterkontur zu stecken. Somit wird der Knickzustand fixiert und ein ungewolltes Ausfliessen der Substanz z.B. gegen die Schwerkraft verhindert.The spreading area can also be shorter and wider or narrower as required and be designed longer. A larger cross section is then, for example Advantage if a relatively highly viscous substance is to be applied. Low-viscosity substances, such as hair tonic or hair treatments, that target the Hairline should be applied in devices with long and be packed in cross-section of thin application areas. This will make it targeted application of the substance to the hairline easier. Further can according to a further embodiment of the present invention Spreading area can also be designed crescent-shaped in order to remove a Subset and after folding the application area around the waist it too allow the outlet end of the dispensing area behind the container contour stuck. Thus, the state of kink is fixed and an unwanted outflow of the Substance e.g. prevented against gravity.

Die Kontur des Behälters (10) weist am Durchgangsbereich (19) eine starke Taillierung auf. In der dargestellten Ausführungsform ist der Durchgangsbereich um den Faktor 2 schmäler als die angrenzenden Bereiche. Dadurch kann der Verbraucher vor dem Öffnen den Flügel (18) gegen die Kammerschulter (17) um die Längsachse des Ausbringbereichs (16) verdrehen. Dazu wird die Kammer mit einer Hand gegriffen mit der anderen Hand wird der Ausbringbereich (16) an dem dafür vorgesehenden Flügel (18) in der Nähe des Durchgangsbereiches (19) gefaßt und um bis zu 180° gegenüber der Kammer (14) verdreht. Nach Zurückdrehen in die Ausgangslage und eventueller, auch mehrmaliger Wiederholung des Vorgangs ist der Durchgangsbereich (19) derart geschwächt, dass schon durch einen leichten Druck auf die Kammer (14) ein Öffnen des Durchgangsbereichs (19) erreicht werden kann. Unter Umständen kann der Durchgangsbereich auch schon durch ein- oder mehrmaliges Verdrehen an der Taillierung geöffnet werden, so dass nur noch Druck zum Ausbringen der Substanz ausgeübt werden muss.The contour of the container (10) has a strong one at the passage area (19) Waistline. In the illustrated embodiment, the passage area is by a factor of 2 narrower than the adjacent areas. This allows the Consumers before opening the wing (18) against the chamber shoulder (17) turn the longitudinal axis of the spreading area (16). To do this, the chamber with one hand is gripped with the other hand the application area (16) on the provided wing (18) near the passage area (19) caught and rotated by up to 180 ° with respect to the chamber (14). To Turn back to the starting position and possibly, even several times Repetition of the process, the passage area (19) is weakened in such a way that that even with a slight pressure on the chamber (14) opening the Passage area (19) can be reached. Under certain circumstances, the Passage area even by twisting one or more times on the Waist can be opened so that only pressure to apply the Substance must be exercised.

Die in Figur 3 gezeigte Ausführungsform weist zwei parallel angeordnete Kammem (14, 14') auf, die im Bereich der Kammerschulter parallel zueinander in den Durchgangsbereich münden. Jede der Kammern (14, 14') ist zur Aufnahme einer fließfähigen Substanz (15) bestimmt. Beide Kammem (14, 14') werden durch den peelbar versiegelten Durchgangsbereich (19) vom Ausbringbereich (16) getrennt. Ferner trennt der peelbar versiegelte Durchgangsbereich (19) auch die Kammern untereinander. Während die beiden Kammern im geschlossenen Zustand der Vorrichtung aufgrund des versiegelten Durchgangsbereichs keine Verbindung untereinander besitzen, ist eine Vermengung der beiden in den Kammern befindlichen Substanzen in dem gemeinsam vorgesehenen Ausbringbereich nach Öffnung des Durchgangsbereichs möglich. Die Schwächung des Durchgangsbereichs (19) zur Erleichterung des Öffnens geschieht wiederum durch ein Verdrehen der Kammern (14, 14') im Bereich der Kammerschulter (17) gegen den Flügel (18) in Längsrichtung des Ausbringbereichs (16). Nach dem Zurückdrehen in die Ausgangslage ist der Durchgangsbereich (19) derart geschwächt, dass schon durch leichten Druck auf eine oder beide der Kammern (14, 14') ein Öffnen des Durchgangsbereichs (19) und somit eine Verbindung zwischen der jeweiligen Kammer oder beiden Kammern (14, 14') und dem Ausbringbereich (16) erreicht werden kann. Ferner ist es möglich, durch verminderten Druck auf eine der Kammern (14, 14') gegebenenfalls nur einen Teil der in der Kammer befindlichen Substanzmenge (15) auszubringen. Dadurch kann beispielsweise auch das Mischungsverhältnis der beiden auszubringenden Substanzen beeinflußt werden. In den beiden Kammern kann z.B. Ketchup, Senf oder Mayonnaise oder Essig und Öl oder Zitronensaft und Süßstoff enthalten sein.The embodiment shown in Figure 3 has two arranged in parallel Kammem (14, 14 '), which are parallel to each other in the area of the chamber shoulder the passage area open. Each of the chambers (14, 14 ') is for receiving a flowable substance (15) determined. Both chambers (14, 14 ') are through the peelable sealed passage area (19) from the application area (16) Cut. Furthermore, the peelable sealed passage area (19) also separates the Chambers among themselves. While the two chambers in the closed Condition of the device due to the sealed passage area none Having connection with each other is a mixture of the two in the Substances located in the jointly provided Spreading area possible after opening the passage area. The Weakening of the passage area (19) to facilitate opening happens again by rotating the chambers (14, 14 ') in the area of Chamber shoulder (17) against the wing (18) in the longitudinal direction of the Spreading area (16). After turning back to the starting position is the Passage area (19) weakened in such a way that even light pressure on one or both of the chambers (14, 14 ') an opening of the passage area (19) and thus a connection between the respective chamber or both Chambers (14, 14 ') and the application area (16) can be reached. Furthermore is it is possible to reduce the pressure on one of the chambers (14, 14 ') possibly only a part of the amount of substance in the chamber (15) to apply. As a result, the mixing ratio can, for example of the two substances to be applied. In both Chambers can e.g. Ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise or vinegar and oil or Lemon juice and sweetener may be included.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Ausführungsform mit serieller Hintereinanderreihung zweier Kammern (14, 14'), die räumlich durch einen selektiv zu öffnenden, z.B. peelbar versiegelten Bereich (19') voneinander getrennt sind. Vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn die Kontur des Behälters (10) sowohl im Bereich des Durchgangsbereichs (19) zwischen Kammer (14) und Ausbringbereich (16) als auch im Bereich (19') zwischen den beiden Kammern (14, 14') eine Taillierung aufweist. Durch Druck auf die Kammer (14') und gegebenenfalls vorheriges Verdrehen der beiden Kammern gegeneinander läßt sich der peelbare Bereich (19') öffnen. Die in der vom Ausbringbereich entfernten Kammer (14') enthaltene fließfähige Substanz (15') kann durch weiteren Druck nahezu vollständig in die Kammer (14) befördert werden. Dabei findet eine Vermischung mit der in der Kammer (14) enthaltenen Substanz (15) statt. Eine besonders intensive Vermischung kann erreicht werden, indem durch wechselseitige Druckbeaufschlagung der beiden Kammern (14, 14') das Substanzgemisch zwischen beiden Kammern hin- und herbefördert wird. Ein Ausbringen des Substanzgemischs erfolgt auch hier durch Öffnen des Durchgangsbereichs (19) nach einem Verdrehen der Kammer (14) mit dem Substanzgemisch gegen den Ausbringbereich (16).FIG. 4 shows an embodiment with two rows in series Chambers (14, 14 ') which can be spatially opened by a selectively opened, e.g. peelable sealed area (19 ') are separated from each other. It is also advantageous if the contour of the container (10) both in the area of the passage area (19) between chamber (14) and discharge area (16) as well as in area (19 ') has a waist between the two chambers (14, 14 '). By pressure on the chamber (14 ') and, if necessary, rotating the two beforehand The peelable area (19 ') can be opened against one another. The in the contained in the chamber (14 ') from the dispensing area flowable substance (15 ') can be conveyed almost completely into the chamber (14) by further pressure become. It mixes with that contained in the chamber (14) Substance (15) instead. Particularly intensive mixing can be achieved by alternately pressurizing the two chambers (14, 14 ') the mixture of substances is transported back and forth between the two chambers. On The substance mixture is also applied here by opening the Passage area (19) after turning the chamber (14) with the Mixture of substances against the application area (16).

Um ein Zurückströmen der fließfähigen Substanz aus der Tasche (21) in die Kammer (14) zu vermeiden, kann bei Vorrichtungen mit zwei oder mehr Kammern die jeweilige Kammer (14, 14') nach dem Entleeren in Höhe des jeweiligen Durchgangbereichs (19, 19') abgeknickt werden.To allow the flowable substance to flow back out of the pocket (21) into the Avoiding chamber (14) can be used in devices with two or more chambers the respective chamber (14, 14 ') after emptying at the level of the respective Passage area (19, 19 ') are kinked.

Die in den Figuren 5a und 5b dargestellten Ausführungsformen weisen Strömungsbarrieren im Ausbringbereich (16) auf. Diese Strömungsbarrieren können in vielfältiger Weise angeordnet sein. So können sie beispielsweise, wie in Figur 5a gezeigt, als quer zur Ausströmrichtung verlaufende, vom Umfangsbereich (20) ausgehende und in den Ausbringbereich (16) hineinragende Siegelstege (22) ausgestaltet sein.Vorteilhaft ist auch die in Figur 5b dargestellte Ausbildung, bei der versetzt hintereinander angeordnete Inseln bzw. Siegelpunkte (22) vorgesehen sind, wobei diese Siegelpunkte keine Verbindung zum Umfangsbereich (20) des Behälters (10) aufweisen. Vorzugsweise werden die Inseln nicht durch Versiegeln von Ober- und Unterfolie in diesem Bereich gebildet. sondern durch partielles Tiefziehen von Ober- und/oder Unterfolie. Bei den in den Figuren 5a und 5b dargestellten Ausführungsformen wird der selektiv zu öffnende Durchgangsbereich (19) durch Druck auf die Kammer (14) geöffnet. Aufgrund der Strömungsbarrieren (22) wird die Substanz (15) beim Ausströmen durch den Ausbringbereich (16) in der Strömungsrichtung behindert, sodass ein langsames Austreten aus dem Ausbringbereich (16) an dessen Mündung gewährleistet wird. Damit wird auch ein Verspritzen der Substanz durch hohen Druck auf die Kammer bei plötzllicher Öffnung des Durchgangsbereichs (19) verhindert. Die Erhöhung des Strömungswiderstandes und damit die Behinderung am Ausströmen der Substanz wird durch die Verlängerung unter Richtungsänderung des Fließweges um die Barrieren (22) bzw. durch die Reduktion des Strömungsquerschnitts durch die versetzt angeordneten Siegelpunkte (22') erreicht.The embodiments shown in FIGS. 5a and 5b have Flow barriers in the application area (16). These flow barriers can be arranged in a variety of ways. For example, as in Figure 5a shown as extending transversely to the outflow direction from the peripheral region (20) outgoing sealing webs (22) projecting into the application area (16) The embodiment shown in FIG. 5b is also advantageous the staggered islands or sealing points (22) are provided, these sealing points no connection to the Have peripheral region (20) of the container (10). Preferably the Islands are not formed by sealing the top and bottom film in this area. but by partially deep-drawing the top and / or bottom film. In the in the Figures 5a and 5b illustrated embodiments is the selectively openable Passage area (19) opened by pressure on the chamber (14). Due to the Flow barriers (22), the substance (15) when flowing out through the Spreading area (16) hindered in the flow direction, so that a slow Exit from the application area (16) at its mouth is ensured. This also means that the substance is splashed by high pressure on the chamber prevented when the passage area (19) suddenly opens. The increase the flow resistance and thus the impediment to the outflow of the Substance becomes by the extension with change of direction of the flow path around the barriers (22) or by reducing the flow cross section reached the staggered sealing points (22 ').

Die in Figur 6 dargestellte Vorrichtung weist eine Tasche (21) auf, die in den Ausbringbereich (16) mündet. Um nach Öffnen des Durchgangsbereichs (19) ein direktes Verspritzen der Substanzen vom Durchgangsbereich (19) in den Ausbringbereich zu vermeiden, ist die Längsachse des Ausbringbereichs nicht unmittelbar auf den Durchgangsbeich gerichtet. Hierdurch spritzt die fließfähige Substanz beim Öffnen des Durchgangsbereichs (19) gegen die gegenüberliegende Wand der Tasche (21). Bei weiterem Druck auf die Kammer (14) füllt sich die Tasche (21) voll, bevor sie durch anschließenden Druck auf die Tasche (21) durch den Ausbringbereich (16) gezielt ausgebracht werden kann.The device shown in Figure 6 has a pocket (21) which in the Spreading area (16) opens. To enter after opening the passage area (19) direct spraying of the substances from the passage area (19) into the Avoid spreading area, the longitudinal axis of the spreading area is not aimed directly at the passage area. This injects the flowable Substance when opening the passage area (19) against the opposite Wall of the bag (21). With further pressure on the chamber (14) fills the bag (21) fully before pressing it on the bag (21) can be applied in a targeted manner through the application area (16).

Um ein Zurückströmen der fließfähigen Substanz aus der Tasche (21) in die Kammer (14) zu vermeiden, kann der Behälter (10) nach Entleeren der Kammer (14) in Höhe des Durchgangbereichs (19) abgeknickt werden. To allow the flowable substance to flow back out of the pocket (21) into the To avoid chamber (14), the container (10) after emptying the chamber (14) at the level of the passage area (19).

Die Kontur dieser Ausführungsform kann zusätzlich am Durchgangsbereich (19) eine Taillierung aufweisen und/oder im Auslaßbereich (16) mit Strömungsbarrieren versehen sein.The contour of this embodiment can additionally on the passage area (19) have a waist and / or in the outlet area (16) with flow barriers be provided.

Die in Figur 7 dargestellte Ausführungsform weist einen durch den Durchgangsbereich (19) laufenden Faden (23) auf. Dieser Faden (23) ist mit seinem einen Ende in der Nähe des selektiv zu öffnenden bzw. peelbar versiegelten Durchgangsbereichs ausbringseitig im fester versiegelten Umfangsbereich (20) des Behälters (10) dicht umsiegelt. Von dort ist der Faden (23) schlaufenförmig und dicht umsiegelt durch den Durchgangsbereich (19) gelegt und ragt mit seinem anderen Ende aus dem Ausbringbereich (16) der Vorrichtung heraus. Der Faden (23) kann weiterhin an dem sich in der Kammer (14) befindlichend Teil eine Verdickung (24) aufweisen. Bei Zug an dem aus dem Ausbringbereich (16) ragenden Fadenende (25) dringt die Verdickung (24) durch den gesamten Durchgangsbereich (19) und anschließend durch den Ausbringbereich (16) bis zur Trennung von Faden (23) und Behälter (10). Die Verdickung (24) hinterläßt im peelbar oder fest versiegelten Ausgangsbereich (19) eine Ausströmöffnung, die bei anschließendem Druck auf die Kammer (14) die fließfähige Substanz in Richtung des Ausbringbereichs (16) ausströmen läßt.The embodiment shown in Figure 7 has one through the passage area (19) running thread (23). This thread (23) is with one End near the selectively openable or peelable sealed Passage area on the discharge side in the tightly sealed peripheral area (20) of the container (10) tightly sealed. From there, the thread (23) is loop-shaped and sealed tightly through the passage area (19) and protrudes with his the other end out of the delivery area (16) of the device. The string (23) can continue on the part in the chamber (14) Have thickening (24). When pulling out of the spreading area (16) protruding thread end (25) penetrates the thickening (24) through the entire Passage area (19) and then through the application area (16) to Separation of thread (23) and container (10). The thickening (24) leaves in peelable or tightly sealed outlet area (19) an outflow opening with subsequent pressure on the chamber (14) the flowable substance in Can flow out in the direction of the application area (16).

Figur 8 zeigt eine Vorrichtung mit selektiv zu öffnendem Durchgangsbereich (19) und einem teilweise trichterförmig aufgeweiteten Ausbringbereich (16), in den Wellen eigeformt sind, deren Wellentäler (26) in Strömungsrichtung verlaufen. FIG. 8 shows a device with a selectable opening passage area (19) and a partially funnel-shaped spreading area (16) into which Shafts are eigeformig whose troughs (26) run in the direction of flow.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Behältercontainer
1111
Oberfolietop film
1212
Unterfolielower film
1313
Taillewaist
14, 14'14, 14 '
Kammerchamber
15, 15'15, 15 '
fließfähige Substanzflowable substance
1616
Ausbringbereichdispensing zone
1717
Kammerschulterchamber shoulder
1818
Flügelwing
19, 19'19, 19 '
Durchgangsbereich, selektiv zu öffnender BereichPassage area, selectively opening area
2020
Umfangsbereichperipheral region
2121
Taschebag
22, 22'22, 22 '
Strömungsbarrieren, Siegelpunkte bzw. -stegeFlow barriers, sealing points or webs
2323
Fadenthread
2424
Verdickung / SchlingeThickening / noose
2525
Fadenendethread end
2626
Wellentälertroughs

Claims (17)

  1. Device comprising an upper foil and a lower foil (11, 12) which form at least one chamber (14, 14'), a dispensing area (16), and a passage area (19, 19') which connects the chamber and the dispensing area and which can be opened selectively, the foils being sealed to one another in a peelable manner in the passage area and being sealed firmly to one another in the other areas, characterized in that a surface increase is obtained at least in a subarea of the dispensing area through formation of undulations in the upper foil and/or lower foil, the valleys (26) of the undulations extending along the direction of flow.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, in which the dispensing area (16) of the device is widened in a funnel shape at least in a subarea.
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the dispensing area has thermoformed flow barriers.
  4. Device according to Claim 3, in which the upper foil and lower foil are not sealed in the area of the flow barriers.
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the contour of the device, in the area of the passage area, has a constriction (13) which permits opening of the passage area by twisting the device in the area of the constriction and dispensing of the substance stored in the device, without detaching the area divided off by the constriction or removing any other closure element.
  6. Device according to Claim 5, which, in the area of the passage area (19, 19'), has a width which is reduced by a factor of 1.5 to 10 relative to the width of the adjoining areas.
  7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising, in the dispensing area, a plurality of passage areas (19, 19') which can be opened selectively and which, for opening the device, are increasingly easier to open toward the outside.
  8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which a string (23) extends through the passage area, one end of the string being secured in the peripheral area of the dispensing area and its other end being accommodated in the dispensing area, and said string permitting complete opening of the passage area which, after being opened, is larger in cross section than the cross section of the string, by pulling on the end accommodated in the dispensing area.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing area is sickle-shaped.
  10. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, with two or more chambers (14, 14') containing free-flowing substances, said chambers being connected by areas that can be opened selectively.
  11. Device according to Claim 9, in which the contour of the device has a constriction (13) in the areas between the chambers.
  12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the area that can be opened selectively is produced by sealing with a different energy application.
  13. Use of the device according to one of the preceding claims for storing and dispensing a free-flowing substance.
  14. Use of the device according to one of the preceding claims for storing and dispensing dental compositions.
  15. Use of the device according to one of the preceding claims for storing and dispensing foodstuffs.
  16. Device according to one of the preceding claims, containing at least one free-flowing substance.
  17. Method for opening a device according to Claim 5, comprising the step of twisting the device in the area of the constriction, by which means the passage area to be opened selectively is opened or weakened by shearing and permits the dispensing of a substance contained in the device, without a component part having to be detached from or removed from the device.
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