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WO2007048173A1 - Récipient doté d’un insert pour bec verseur - Google Patents

Récipient doté d’un insert pour bec verseur Download PDF

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WO2007048173A1
WO2007048173A1 PCT/AU2006/001560 AU2006001560W WO2007048173A1 WO 2007048173 A1 WO2007048173 A1 WO 2007048173A1 AU 2006001560 W AU2006001560 W AU 2006001560W WO 2007048173 A1 WO2007048173 A1 WO 2007048173A1
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spout
insert
container
tubular member
fluid
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Jason Hughes
Robert Gulbrandson
Rodney John Granat
Michael Sweeney
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Gravity Solutions Pty Ltd
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Application filed by Gravity Solutions Pty Ltd filed Critical Gravity Solutions Pty Ltd
Priority to AU2006308494A priority Critical patent/AU2006308494A1/en
Publication of WO2007048173A1 publication Critical patent/WO2007048173A1/fr

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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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts

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  • This invention relates to a pouring spout for fluids.
  • it relates to an insert which may be used in the spout of a container to smooth the flow of liquid pouring from the spout of the container, especially when the container is relatively full with liquid.
  • Containers for bulk handling of liquids ie. in excess of one litre of liquid, especially plastic containers, are typically formed with a spout which is sealed with a closure.
  • the spout is generally formed with an external thread which is complementary to a thread formed in the closure making sealing and unsealing of the spout by a user a simple and convenient operation.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a construction which is directed to obviating or ameliorating splashing problems associated with pouring liquid through a container spout.
  • the invention seeks to provide an insert for a spout directed to smoothing the flow of liquid pouring from the spout.
  • the invention provides in one aspect a container with a spout for pouring fluid comprising, a tubular member having an inlet, and an outlet for the fluid, the tubular member being mountable within the spout, at least one spacer for spacing the tubular member from the spout in such a fashion as to provide a passageway for air between the tubular member and spout, and a seal for limiting flow of fluid into the passageway arranged so as to separate a stream of fluid flowing out of the spout through the tubular member from air flowing into the container through the passageway.
  • the tubular member may comprise an insert moulded from plastics material. It may have a generally circular cross-section.
  • the at least one spacer may comprise one or more vanes provided on the outer surface of the insert. There may be four or more vanes. They may be formed with a wedge shape or a ramped portion to facilitate insertion of the insert into the spout.
  • the at least one spacer may be formed on the inside of the spout.
  • the at least one spacer may be arranged so as to space the insert from the spout around the complete circumference of the tubular member.
  • the passageway may be formed as an annular passage between the insert and spout when the insert is mounted co-axially within the spout.
  • the insert may be provided with a step for sealing against the spout.
  • the step may be a circumferential step. It may be constructed so as to form a seal with a circular constriction in the spout.
  • Retaining means may also be provided on the insert.
  • the retaining means may comprise a plurality of lugs located on the exterior surface of the insert at a position along its length intermediate the inlet of the insert and the step.
  • the spout may be provided with a gallery in communication with the passageway.
  • the gallery may be at least partially annular. It may in turn communicate with a conduit for directing air flowing through the passageway and gallery into the container.
  • the conduit may comprise a hollow interior formed in a handle provided on the container.
  • Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an insert according to the invention
  • Figure 2 shows an isometric view of the insert of Figure 1 inverted
  • Figure 3 shows the section X-X taken on Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 shows a partially cut away view of a container and spout in which the insert is mounted
  • Figure 5 shows a magnified view of the circled area shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 shows a cross-sectional view of an alternative form of insert according to the invention.
  • Figure 7 shows a plan view of the insert retained within the spout of a container
  • Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional side view of a tilted container employing the insert of Figure 6 to smooth the flow of liquid from the container
  • Figure 9 shows a cross-section of the insert applied to the spout of a container.
  • an insert generally designated 20 for use with the invention.
  • the insert may be made of plastics material. It may be made by a conventional plastics moulding process such as injection moulding.
  • the insert comprises a tubular member 22 having an inlet end 24 and an outlet end 26.
  • a plurality of spacers 28 formed as vanes are provided around the outer perimeter of the tubular member.
  • the spacers are formed with a ramped portion 29 which facilitates insertion of the insert into the spout of a container.
  • a step 32 is formed intermediate the inlet and outlet ends of the insert and a number of lugs 30 are provided between the step and inlet end.
  • the lugs 30 are arranged at generally equal spacings around the perimeter of the insert.
  • FIG. 4 there is shown a container 40 having a container body 41 and an integrally formed spout 43.
  • the spout is formed with a screw thread 44 as is known in the art and an integral handle 45 extends from the side of the spout to a side of the container opposite the side near which the spout is formed.
  • the handle is formed with a hollow interior 47 which effectively provides a conduit between the interior of the container and the gallery 51.
  • the gallery is formed by the collar 49 extending around the perimeter of the spout. It can be seen that the gallery is in turn in communication with the passageway 53 for air.
  • the passage way is generally annular. It is created by the spacing of the insert from the interior of the spout by the spacers 28.
  • An annular constriction 59 formed near the bottom of the spout is located so as to make a sealing engagement with the step 32 of the insert. It also co-operates with the lugs 30 to hold the insert in place once it has been inserted into the spout.
  • An added advantage of the separation of air and fluid flow is that the same effect can also improve the process of filling a container leading to higher rates of filling.
  • the insert 90 comprises a tubular member 61 which has spacers 62 around its circumference. These extend vertically along the top of the recessed section of the insert wall 65.
  • the spacers 62 create a passageway for air between tubular member and the spout 112 of a container 69.
  • the spacers are dimensioned so that when the insert is assembled with the spout 112, a friction fit is formed between the spacers 62 and the bore of the spout 112.
  • the insert forms the passage through which liquid 111 will flow out of the container 69.
  • the smaller thickened section of insert wall 63 may also form secondary friction fit in the lower spout bore 67. This can assist in stabilising the insert within the spout 112.
  • the larger thickened section of insert wall 64 forms a shoulder that can rest atop of the circular step formed in the lower spout bore 67.
  • the secondary friction fit between the smaller thickened section of insert wall 63 and the lower spout bore 67 can additionally or alternatively provide a seal between the insert and the lower spout bore 67.
  • Figures 8 and 9 demonstrate how air 110 can enter the container 69 through the passageway formed between the spout entrance 66 and the recessed section of the insert wall 65. During pouring air 110 has direct passage into the container 69 via the handle 68. As the flow of exiting fluid and incoming air are separated, the fluid can flow relatively smoothly.

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  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)

Abstract

L’invention concerne un récipient (4) doté d’un bec (43) destiné à verser un liquide (57) constitué d’un organe tubulaire (22) muni d’une entrée (24) et d’une sortie (26) pour le liquide, l’organe tubulaire pouvant être fixé à l’intérieur du bec, d’au moins une pièce d’espacement (28) pour espacer l’organe tubulaire du bec de façon à ménager un canal de passage de l’air entre l’organe tubulaire et le bec, et d’un joint étanche (32, 59) destiné à limiter le flux de liquide dans le canal de passage, joint disposé de façon à séparer un écoulement de liquide, s’écoulant du bec à travers l’organe tubulaire, de l’air passant dans le container à travers le canal de passage.
PCT/AU2006/001560 2005-10-26 2006-10-23 Récipient doté d’un insert pour bec verseur WO2007048173A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2006308494A AU2006308494A1 (en) 2005-10-26 2006-10-23 Container with an insert for pouring spout

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2005905914A AU2005905914A0 (en) 2005-10-26 Insert to achieve control of fluids pouring from a container
AU2005905914 2005-10-26
AU2006904480A AU2006904480A0 (en) 2006-08-18 Pouring Spout
AU2006904480 2006-08-18

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2495541A (en) * 2011-10-13 2013-04-17 Rpc Containers Ltd Container with a recessed frusto conical spout
EP3072827A1 (fr) 2015-03-26 2016-09-28 Kautex Textron Gmbh&Co. Kg Insert pour le bec verseur d'un recipient pour les liquides et recipient de conservation aussi destine a faire s'ecouler les liquides
EP3818007A4 (fr) * 2018-07-06 2022-04-20 Liqui-Box Corporation Sonde de distribution pour distribuer un matériau fluide

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1329471A (en) * 1969-12-12 1973-09-12 Saint Gobain Receptacle for liquid fitted with pourer device
US4295583A (en) * 1979-08-09 1981-10-20 Rieke Corporation Closure cap vent
US4804119A (en) * 1985-12-06 1989-02-14 Goodall Donald T Liquid dispenser
EP1010628B1 (fr) * 1998-12-18 2005-03-30 Douglas Peter Burnham Conteneur avec des propriétes de versement améliorée

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1329471A (en) * 1969-12-12 1973-09-12 Saint Gobain Receptacle for liquid fitted with pourer device
US4295583A (en) * 1979-08-09 1981-10-20 Rieke Corporation Closure cap vent
US4804119A (en) * 1985-12-06 1989-02-14 Goodall Donald T Liquid dispenser
EP1010628B1 (fr) * 1998-12-18 2005-03-30 Douglas Peter Burnham Conteneur avec des propriétes de versement améliorée

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2495541A (en) * 2011-10-13 2013-04-17 Rpc Containers Ltd Container with a recessed frusto conical spout
EP2581317A1 (fr) 2011-10-13 2013-04-17 RPC Containers Limited Récipient et procédé de formation de celui-ci
EP3072827A1 (fr) 2015-03-26 2016-09-28 Kautex Textron Gmbh&Co. Kg Insert pour le bec verseur d'un recipient pour les liquides et recipient de conservation aussi destine a faire s'ecouler les liquides
DE102015205532A1 (de) 2015-03-26 2016-09-29 Kautex Textron Gmbh & Co. Kg Einsatzstück für den Ausgussstutzen eines Behälters für Flüssigkeiten sowie Behälter zur Bevorratung und zum Ausgießen von Flüssigkeiten
EP3818007A4 (fr) * 2018-07-06 2022-04-20 Liqui-Box Corporation Sonde de distribution pour distribuer un matériau fluide

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