WO2002054903A1 - Mouth piece for a beverage supply - Google Patents

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WO2002054903A1
WO2002054903A1 PCT/CH2002/000024 CH0200024W WO02054903A1 WO 2002054903 A1 WO2002054903 A1 WO 2002054903A1 CH 0200024 W CH0200024 W CH 0200024W WO 02054903 A1 WO02054903 A1 WO 02054903A1
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mouthpiece
outlet
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drinking
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Alfred SCHÜTZ
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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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
    • B65D47/2031—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure the element being formed by a slit, narrow opening or constrictable spout, the size of the outlet passage being able to be varied by increasing or decreasing the pressure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/16—Water-bottles; Mess-tins; Cups
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G21/00—Table-ware
    • A47G21/18—Drinking straws or the like
    • A47G21/185—Mouthpieces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J15/00—Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
    • A61J15/0026—Parts, details or accessories for feeding-tubes
    • A61J15/0092—Valves on feeding tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J15/00—Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
    • A61J15/0011—Feeding-tubes for delivery of nourishment to the mouth; Mouth pieces therefor

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  • Drinking systems are increasingly appreciated in the sports and leisure sector today. If necessary, they are used for hydration without having to interrupt sporting or other activities.
  • the mouthpieces consist of essentially cylindrical bodies. It has been shown that such bodies are destroyed relatively quickly by use and must therefore be replaced.
  • the object of the present invention was to create a mouthpiece which is more ergonomically advantageous to use than the prior art and which is more durable with regard to closure and general properties.
  • BESTATIGUNGSKOPIE An optimal fluid passage is guaranteed since the passage cannot be completely closed when biting together. This design also guarantees an optimal closure of the outlet when the mouthpiece is at rest (optimal elastic closure).
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective illustration of the mouthpiece according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the outlet end of the mouthpiece
  • Figure 3 is a section on the line A-A of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a section on the line B-B of Figure 3;
  • Drinking line (not shown), which is attached to the nozzle 2 or inserted into the passage 2 '.
  • the passage 2 'of the connector 2 leads into a cavity 4 in the base body 3, at the end of which opposite the connector 2 a valve-like outlet 5 (slot) is provided. Since the mouthpiece is made of rubber-elastic material, the valve-like outlet 5 is automatically held in the closed position in the rest position.
  • a striking circumferential bite groove 6 is provided on the outer surface of the mouthpiece 1 at the outlet end. By exerting pressure on the mouthpiece, in particular by biting on the bite groove 6, the outlet 5 will open and allow liquid to pass through (which gets into the mouthpiece via the supply or suction line).
  • the passage between the connecting piece 2 and the valve-like outlet 5 is essentially cylindrical.
  • the two side wings 3 ', 3 "of the base body 3 have a thickened wall (see FIG. 5).
  • two stop bodies 7, 8 are provided from the end wall 3"', against which the thickened wall comes into contact when the mouthpiece is clenched before the passage is completely closed by this process. This ensures maximum fluid absorption (volume).
  • FIG. 6 shows a section similar to FIG. 5 through a base body 3 with side wings 3 ′, 3 ′′ completely filled with its material.

Abstract

The invention relates to a mouth piece (1) made of a rubber elastic material for a beverage supply, comprising a passageway (2', 4), which has a valve-like outlet (5) on the end of the base body (3). In order to open said valve-like outlet, a peripheral engaging groove (6) is provided on the outlet end on the outer surface of the mouth piece (1). Engagement with said groove (6) opens the outlet (5) in an optimal manner counter to elastic restoring forces, whereby liquid is enabled to pass.

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Mundstück für TrinkleitungMouthpiece for drinking line
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Mundstück für die Trink- bzw. Saugleitung eines Trinksystems.The present invention relates to a mouthpiece for the drinking or suction line of a drinking system.
Trinksysteme werden heute im Sport- und Freizeitbereich immer mehr geschätzt. Sie dienen bei Bedarf der Flüssigkeitszufuhr, ohne dass dazu die sportliche oder anderweitige Tätigkeit unterbrochen werden muss. Bei heutigen Trinksystemen bestehen die Mundstücke aus im wesentlichen zylindrischen Körpern. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass derartige Körper durch den Gebrauch relativ rasch zerstört werden und damit ersetzt werden müssen.Drinking systems are increasingly appreciated in the sports and leisure sector today. If necessary, they are used for hydration without having to interrupt sporting or other activities. In today's drinking systems, the mouthpieces consist of essentially cylindrical bodies. It has been shown that such bodies are destroyed relatively quickly by use and must therefore be replaced.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung war es., ein Mundstück zu schaffen, welches im Vergleich zum Stand der Technik ergo- nomisch vorteilhafter zu gebrauchen ist und welches bezüglich Verschluss und allgemeiner Eigenschaften langlebiger ist .The object of the present invention was to create a mouthpiece which is more ergonomically advantageous to use than the prior art and which is more durable with regard to closure and general properties.
Diese Aufgabe wurde bei einem Mundstück der eingangs defi- nierten Art erfindungsgemäss durch die Merkmale gemäss dem kennzeichnenden Teil von Anspruch 1 gelöst .This object was achieved according to the invention in a mouthpiece of the type defined at the outset by the features according to the characterizing part of claim 1.
Besondere Ausführungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen definiert .Particular embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
Dank der besonderen Form des Mundstückes mit der markanten Beissrille an dessen freiem Rand entsteht eine optimaleThanks to the special shape of the mouthpiece with the distinctive bite groove on its free edge, an optimal one is created
Beissflache, was eine ergonomisch gute Position zum Trinken erlaubt. Dank der vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des Innenrau-Bite surface, which allows an ergonomically good position for drinking. Thanks to the advantageous design of the interior
BESTATIGUNGSKOPIE mes ist ein optimaler Flüssigkeitsdurchgang gewährleistet, da der Durchgang beim Zusammenbeissen nicht vollständig geschlossen werden kann. Diese Ausgestaltung gibt zudem Gewähr für einen optimalen Verschluss des Auslasses in Ruhe- läge des Mundstückes (optimaler elastischer Verschluss) .BESTATIGUNGSKOPIE An optimal fluid passage is guaranteed since the passage cannot be completely closed when biting together. This design also guarantees an optimal closure of the outlet when the mouthpiece is at rest (optimal elastic closure).
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels noch etwas näher erläutert .The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.
Es zeigt: Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung des erfindungs- gemässen Mundstückes;1 shows a perspective illustration of the mouthpiece according to the invention;
Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf das Auslassende des Mundstückes;Figure 2 is a top view of the outlet end of the mouthpiece;
Fig. 3 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie A-A von Fig. 2; Fig. 4 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie B-B von Fig. 3;Figure 3 is a section on the line A-A of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a section on the line B-B of Figure 3;
Fig. 5 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie C-C von Fig. 3; undFig. 5 is a section along the line C-C of Fig. 3; and
Fig. 6 eine ähnliche Darstellung wie Fig. 5 einer Variante mit vollständig ausgefüllten Seitenflügeln des Grundkörpers.FIG. 6 shows a representation similar to FIG. 5 of a variant with completely filled side wings of the base body.
Die Zeichnung zeigt ein erfindungsgemässes Mundstück 1 aus Silicon in vergrössertem Massstab (ca. 4x vergrδssert) , bestehend aus einem im wesentlichen elliptischen Grundkδrper 3 mit einem Anschlussstutzen 2 zum 7Anschliessen einerThe drawing shows a mouthpiece 1 according to the invention made of silicone on an enlarged scale (approx. 4x enlarged), consisting of an essentially elliptical basic body 3 with a connecting piece 2 for connecting one
Trinkleitung (nicht dargestellt) , welche auf den Stutzen 2 aufgesteckt oder in dessen Durchgang 2' eingeschoben wird. Der Durchgang 2' des Stutzens 2 führt in einen Hohlraum 4 im Grundkörper 3, an dessen dem Stutzen 2 gegenüberliegenden Ende ein ventilartiger Auslass 5 (Schlitz) vorgesehen ist. Da das Mundstück aus gummielastischem Material be- steht, wird der ventilartige Auslass 5 in Ruhelage selbsttätig in Schliessstellung gehalten.Drinking line (not shown), which is attached to the nozzle 2 or inserted into the passage 2 '. The passage 2 'of the connector 2 leads into a cavity 4 in the base body 3, at the end of which opposite the connector 2 a valve-like outlet 5 (slot) is provided. Since the mouthpiece is made of rubber-elastic material, the valve-like outlet 5 is automatically held in the closed position in the rest position.
Auf der Aussenflache des Mundstückes 1 am Auslassende ist eine markante umlaufende Beissrille 6 vorgesehen. Durch äusseren Druck auf das Mundstück, insbesondere durch Biss auf die Beissrille 6, wird sich der Auslass 5 öffnen und Flüssigkeit durchlassen (welche über die Zu- bzw. Saugleitung in das Mundstück gelangt) .A striking circumferential bite groove 6 is provided on the outer surface of the mouthpiece 1 at the outlet end. By exerting pressure on the mouthpiece, in particular by biting on the bite groove 6, the outlet 5 will open and allow liquid to pass through (which gets into the mouthpiece via the supply or suction line).
Der Durchgang zwischen dem Anschlussstutzen 2 und dem ventilartigen Auslass 5 ist im wesentlichen zylindrisch. Die beiden Seitenflügel 3', 3" des Grundkörpers 3 weisen eine verdickte Wandung auf (s. Figur 5) . Zudem sind aus der Endwand 3"' rangende zwei Anschlagkörper 7, 8 vorgesehen, gegen welche die verdickte Wandung beim Zusammenbeissen des Mundstückes zur Anlage gelangen, bevor durch diesen Vorgang der Durchgang vollständig verschlossen wird. Damit ist eine maximale Flüssigkeitsaufnahme (Volumen) gewährleistet.The passage between the connecting piece 2 and the valve-like outlet 5 is essentially cylindrical. The two side wings 3 ', 3 "of the base body 3 have a thickened wall (see FIG. 5). In addition, two stop bodies 7, 8 are provided from the end wall 3"', against which the thickened wall comes into contact when the mouthpiece is clenched before the passage is completely closed by this process. This ensures maximum fluid absorption (volume).
Die verdickte Wandung sorgt zusätzlich dafür, dass der Auslass 5 in Ruhelage gut verschlossen bleibt (Unterstützung der elastischen Eigenschaften) . Figur 6 zeigt einen Schnitt ähnlich wie Figur 5 durch einen Grundkörper 3 mit durch dessen Material vollständig ausgefüllten Seitenflügeln 3 ' , 3 " . Auch mit dieser Variante werden die vorstehend erwähnten Vorteile erzielt (Verhinderung eines vollständigen Verschlusses des Durchganges beim Biss und eine Unterstützung der Schliesskraft für die Auslassöffnung 5. The thickened wall additionally ensures that the outlet 5 remains well closed in the rest position (support of the elastic properties). FIG. 6 shows a section similar to FIG. 5 through a base body 3 with side wings 3 ′, 3 ″ completely filled with its material. The advantages mentioned above are also achieved with this variant (prevention of a complete closure of the passage in the case of the bite and assisting the closing force for the outlet opening 5.

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1. Mundstück für die Trinkleitung eines Trinksystems, gekennzeichnet durch einen im Querschnitt im wesentlichen el- liptischen Grundkörper aus gummiartigem Material, welcher am einen Ende einen Anschlussstutzen zum Anschliessen der Trinkleitung aufweist und dessen Durchgang in einen Hohlraum des Grundkörpers führt, der am anderen Ende einen ventilartigen, sich in Ruhelage selbsttätig verschliessenden Auslass aufweist, welcher sich jedoch durch äusseren Druck auf das Mundstück öffnet, wobei am Auslassende des Mundstückes auf der Aussenfläche eine im wesentlichen umlaufende Beissrille vorgesehen ist.1. Mouthpiece for the drinking line of a drinking system, characterized by an essentially elliptical basic body made of rubber-like material, which has a connecting piece at one end for connecting the drinking line and whose passage leads into a cavity of the basic body, one at the other end has valve-like outlet which closes automatically in the rest position, but which opens by external pressure on the mouthpiece, an essentially circumferential bite groove being provided on the outer surface of the outlet end of the mouthpiece.
2. Mundstück nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für den Flüssigkeitstransport zwischen dem Einlass des Anschlussstutzens und dem ventilartigen Auslass ein im wesentlichen zylindrischer Durchgang vorgesehen ist, und dass die beiden Seitenflügel des Grundkörpers durch das Material des Grundkörpers ausgefüllt sind. 2. Mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that a substantially cylindrical passage is provided for the liquid transport between the inlet of the connecting piece and the valve-like outlet, and that the two side wings of the base body are filled with the material of the base body.
3. Mundstück nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für den Flüssigkeitstransport zwischen dem Einlass des Anschlussstutzens und dem ventilartigen Auslass ein im wesentlichen zylindrischer Durchgang vorgesehen ist, und dass die beiden Seitenflügel des Mundstückhohlraumes eine ver- dickte Wandung aufweisen, derart, dass sich gegenüberliegende Wandteile beim Zusammenbeissen des Mundstückes direkt oder über Anschlagkδrper gegeneinander stossen bevor der zylindrische Durchgang vollständig verschlossen wird. 3. Mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that a substantially cylindrical passage is provided for the liquid transport between the inlet of the connecting piece and the valve-like outlet, and that the two side wings of the mouthpiece cavity have a thickened wall, such that opposite ones When biting the mouthpiece, bump the wall parts directly or against each other before the cylindrical passage is completely closed.
4. Mundstück nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus vorzugsweise transparentem Silicon besteht . 4. Mouthpiece according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it consists of preferably transparent silicone.
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