PACKAGING UNIT

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging unit having a first container for receiving free-flowing or liquid materials with a container body and a pouring opening which defines a first receiving space, a sealing cap for sealing the pouring opening, and a second container for receiving tablets, pills or pill-like materials, which defines a second receiving space. The sealing cap is configured as a screw cap, wherein the sealing cap and the second container are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner, such that a torque that is applied to the second container is transmitted to the sealing cap.

Claims

1. A packaging unit, comprising: a first container configured for receiving free-flowing or liquid materials and having a container body and a pouring opening that defines a first receiving space, a sealing cap for sealing the pouring opening, and a second container configured for receiving tablets, pills or pill-like materials, and that defines a second receiving space, wherein the sealing cap is configured as a screw cap, and wherein the sealing cap and the second container are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner, such that when a torque is applied to the second container the torque is transmitted to the sealing cap.

2. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the sealing cap and the second container are produced as two separate parts, wherein the sealing cap and the second container each have at least one respective fastening element engaged with one another for connecting the sealing cap and the second container together.

3. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the second container is non-detachably connected to the sealing cap.

4. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the sealing cap is formed from a shell part and a lid part, and wherein the lid part has a receiving region in which at least one fastening element of the second container engages.

5. The packaging unit according to claim 4, wherein the receiving region is formed by a recess arranged concentrically to the shell part, and wherein a ring is integrally and concentrically formed on a bottom side of the second container and is pressed therewith, in order to form an interference fit between the second container and the sealing cap.

6. The packaging unit according to claim 5, wherein a circumferential groove is formed at a base of the recess, in which a free end of the ring engages.

7. The packaging unit according to claim 5, wherein the second receiving space is configured as a recess concentrically arranged to a shell part, wherein second ribs are formed on side walls of the recess and are aligned correspondingly to first ribs of the fastening element, wherein the first ribs are arranged on an outer side of the ring integrally and concentrically formed on the bottom side of the second container.

8. The packaging unit according to claim 4, wherein the receiving region is formed by a recess arranged concentrically to the shell part, and that a ring integrally and concentrically formed on a bottom side of the second container is snapped together therewith, in order to form a snap connection between the second container and the sealing cap.

9. The packaging unit according to claim 8, wherein a first bead or a notch is formed at a free end of the ring, which cooperates with a corresponding one of a plurality of snap elements formed in the circumferential groove.

10. The packaging unit according to claim 9, wherein a first of the plurality of snap elements where the first bead is formed on the free end of the ring, is configured as a notch and, wherein a second of the plurality of snap elements where a circumferential notch is formed on the free end of the ring, is configured as a second bead, wherein the first and second plurality of snap elements are circumferentially configured.

11. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the first container is configured as a bottle.

12. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the second container is configured as a cup.

13. The packaging unit according to claim 6, wherein the second container is made of transparent material and is sealed with a sealing film.

14. The packaging unit according to claim 6, wherein a free end of the shell part of the sealing cap is connected to a tamper-evident band via predetermined breaking webs.

15. The packaging unit according to claim 14, wherein between the free end of the shell part and the tamper-evident band, at least one retaining band is arranged in certain regions, which is connected to the shell part via a first plurality of predetermined breaking webs and to the tamper-evident band via a second plurality of predetermined breaking webs.

16. The packaging unit according to claim 1, wherein the container body of the first container, the second container, and the sealing cap each have a cylindrically configured outer surface, wherein at least the second container and the sealing cap each have an approximately equal outer diameter and the container body has an outer diameter that is equal to or greater than the approximately equal outer diameter of the sealing cap.

17. The packaging unit according to claim 1, further comprising first outer ribs formed on an outer side of the sealing cap and second outer ribs formed on an outer side of the second container.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Further advantages and features will be apparent from the following description of an exemplary embodiment of the invention with reference to the embodiments described below. In the figures, in a presentation not to scale:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows an axonometric view of a packaging unit according to the invention in an assembled state, consisting of a first and second container and a sealing cap;

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a section through the axonometric view of the packaging unit according to FIG. 1;

[0020] FIG. 3 shows an axonometric view of the second container of the packaging unit according to FIG. 1;

[0021] FIG. 4 shows an axonometric view of the sealing cap of the packaging unit according to FIG. 1;

[0022] FIG. 5 shows a further axonometric view of the sealing cap according to FIG. 4;

[0023] FIG. 6 shows an axonometric view of the first container of the packaging unit according to FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] FIG. 1 shows a packaging unit, which is designated in its entirety by the reference sign 1. The packaging unit consists of a first container 10, a second container 20 and a sealing cap 30. The first container 10 is configured as a bottle and has a container body 11 and a pouring opening 12. The container body 11 forms a first receiving space 13. A screw thread 14 is located on the outer side of the pouring opening 12. A tamper-evident ring 15 is located below the screw thread. Such tamper-evident ring, in conjunction with the tamper-evident band 37, ensures the first-opening guarantee.

[0025] This is ensured by screwing or pressing the sealing cap 30 onto the pouring opening 12 for sealing the pouring opening 12. This causes securing elements, which are attached to the inner side of the tamper-evident ring, to wedge against the lower side of the tamper-evident ring 37. When the sealing cap 30 is screwed on, such wedging prevents the tamper-evident ring 15 from following the vertical movement of the sealing cap caused by the screwing process, and the predetermined breaking webs 38, via which the tamper-evident ring 15 is connected to the shell part 31 of the sealing cap 30, break open. It can thus be seen from the broken predetermined breaking webs that an opening has already taken place.

[0026] Space is provided in a region of the tamper-evident band 37 in order to accommodate a retaining band 41. Such retaining band 41 is also connected by means of predetermined breaking webs 38 on the one hand to the tamper-evident band 37 and on the other hand to the shell part 31. There is also a first connection 42 between the shell part 31 and the retaining band 41, and a second connection 43 between the tamper-evident band 37 and the retaining band 41. After the tamper-evident band 37 is wedged to the tamper-evident ring and the tamper-evident band is not removable, the sealing cap 30 is captively connected to the first container 10 by the retaining band 41 and even if the sealing cap 30 is unscrewed from the first container 10.

[0027] In FIG. 4, only the sealing cap 30 is shown. The sealing cap 30 consists of a lid part 32 adjoined by a shell part 31. FIG. 4 also clearly shows the retaining band 41 and the tamper-evident band 37. A thread, not shown, which may cooperate with the screw thread, is located on the inner side of the shell part 31. The lid part 32 has a receiving region, which is provided to receive fastening elements formed on the second container 20. Such receiving region is configured as a concentric recess 33 and has a circumferential groove 34 at the base of the recess. A second bead 35 is formed on the inner side wall of the groove 34. This second bead 35 may be formed circumferentially or with multiple interruptions.

[0028] FIG. 3 shows the second container 20, which is configured as a cup. The cup has a second receiving space 21 and may be sealed with a sealing film, which is not shown. A fastening element is concentrically formed on its bottom side 22. In FIG. 2, such fastening element is shown engaging the recess 33. In the present exemplary embodiment, the fastening element is designed as a ring 23. A circumferential or also a circumferential but multiple interrupted first bead 24 is located on the inner side of the ring. Such first bead 24 and the second bead 35 form a very strong interference fit between the second container 20 and the sealing cap 30 in the region of the groove 34 and the free end 25 of the ring 23.

[0029] As an alternative to an interference fit, the connection between the second container 20 and the sealing cap 30 in the region of the recess 33 and the ring 23 may also be designed as a snap connection (not shown).

[0030] The ring 23 is provided with first ribs 26 on its outer side. Similarly, second ribs 39 are formed on the side walls of the recess 33. The first ribs 26 and the second ribs 39 form a type of interlocking if the ring 23 is engaged with the recess 33. In addition to other measures, such as an interference fit or a corresponding design of the snap connection, such interlocking ensures that a torque applied to the second container is transmitted to the sealing cap.

[0031] Vertically aligned first and second outer ribs 27 and 40, respectively, are located on the outer side of the second container 20 and the sealing cap 30. For design reasons in particular, the number of first and second ribs 27, 40 is the same.

[0032] The second container 20 may be made of transparent material, in particular polypropylene. Similarly, the sealing cap and the first container may be made of polypropylene. However, the material may be customized and also functionally optimized.