WO2005049337A1

WO2005049337A1 - Top for paint cans and containers serving as a paint wiping device and brush holder

Info

Publication number: WO2005049337A1
Application number: PCT/EP2004/003286
Authority: WO
Inventors: Max Josef Probst; Jochen Schmiddem; Tilo Keiner
Original assignee: Max Josef Probst
Priority date: 2003-10-24
Filing date: 2004-03-28
Publication date: 2005-06-02
Also published as: DE202004005106U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a can or container top for the holding, wiping and the drip-free use of painter's tools such as brushes, rollers or flat spreaders. To this end, the invention provides that a can top is designed in such a manner that it enables painter's tools to have a storage area also with a clamping device for the tool with a drip surface, and a wiping device and paint holder to be directly placed on the paint can whereby enabling the top to be removed but, when in use, is firmly fixed to the can or another such receptacle. The top is designed so that the collecting tray (1) is provided, for example, with a diameter and with a centrally placed opening (7). Two rings (2) and (3), which are placed on the bottom of the tray (1) in a right-angled or conical manner, are mounted underneath on the bottom in such a manner that, when performing work, they are fixed to a receptacle, e.g. a paint can, but can be removed therefrom. An edge (3a), which can also have an encircling recess for engaging on the receptacle or for accommodating a sealing ring, can provide for a reliable and tight seat of the top on the can so that no container can come out when the receptacle is laterally held. A recess (6) is made in the collecting tray (1) for laying down the tool. The recess can have different dimensions and shapes and also serves to securely fix the tool, whereby the recess has, laterally toward the center of the top, a discharging cone (6a). The central opening also advantageously has a longitudinal recess and a continuing longitudinal depression (4), which continues into the ring (3) and ensures the drip-free pouring out from the container into the collecting tray. The transition of the discharge (4) ensues in the aforementioned embodiment via a radius R = 2 so that when the receptacle is lifted and turned, the paint can flow into the collecting tray without a shoulder. The additional pouring out direction is indicated as an arrow or channel (8) deepening or as a raised arrow-shaped or straight channel in the collecting tray. An additional recess (5) is, while following in the same direction, located in the collecting tray (1) whereby permitting the contents of the container to be poured out into another container or into another vessel in a drip-free manner.

Description

PCT registration can attachment as paint wiping device and brush holder. Sign Creator 27SCM 038/04

Title of the article Attachment for coloring and packaging cans as a paint wiping device and brush holder

The invention relates to a can or container attachment for receiving, stripping and for drip-free use of painting tools such as brushes, brushes, rollers or surface brushes.

The object of the invention is to form a can attachment which makes it possible for painting tools on the one hand a tray with a drainer and on the other hand to attach a wiping device and paint holder directly to the paint can in such a way that the attachment can be removed from a can or another for work use pronounced container.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. Further embodiments are described in the dependent claims and explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings of the attachment devices shown.

It shows

1 - 3 versions of the can attachment for 750 ml - paint cans,

4 shows an embodiment of the can attachment for 1,500 ml paint cans,

5 shows an embodiment of the can attachment for 375 ml paint cans,

Fig. 6 can tops with different edge variants and

Fig. 7 can tops with different drainer shapes.

Fig. 1 shows a can top as an embodiment for a 750 ml plastic container. The can top generally consists of a round collecting trough (1) with a diameter of 150 mm, for example, and a central opening (7) of 64 mm. According to this embodiment, two rings (2) and (3) placed at right angles or conically on the bottom of the tub (1) are attached to the bottom in such a way that they are attached to a container, for example a paint can, in a work-safe but removable manner. In the present exemplary embodiment, these rings are designed such that the lower diameter is 99 mm and the upper diameter is 102 mm. This results in a tight fit of the attachment on the can. An edge (3 a), which can also have a circumferential recess for snapping onto the container or attaching a sealing ring, for example 5 mm between the ring (3) and the opening (7) ensures a secure and tight fit of the attachment the can so that no container can escape when the container is held to the side. A recess (6) is advantageously provided in the collecting trough (1) for storing the tool. The recess can have different dimensions and shapes and also serves to securely fix the tool. The recess can have a tapered cone (6a) on the side towards the center of the attachment, so that the tool, for example a brush, can be clamped in. For example, one recess can be round and another square. The central opening further advantageously has a longitudinal recess and a further longitudinal recess (4), which continues into the ring (3) and is used for the drip-free pouring of the container into the drip pan. Here it can be picked up and processed with a painting tool. The transition of the spout (4) takes place in the present exemplary embodiment by a radius R = 2, so that when the container is lifted and turned, the paint can flow into the collecting trough without a step. The further pouring direction is indicated, for example, by a depression indicated as an arrow or channel (8) or by a raised arrow-shaped or straight channel in the collecting trough, with a further recess (5) being located in the collecting trough (1), as a result of which the container is located pour into another container or container without dripping.

Fig. 2 also shows an embodiment for a 750 ml paint can, but only with a ring (1). This version is appropriate if the material of the can attachment consists of a relatively soft mixture, so that the cone (2) can be correspondingly narrow. This version has, for example, no special pouring device at the opening (7).

Fig. 3 shows a can top with a right-angled ring (1). As a result, the attachment of the attachment to the can can be carried out with less pressure. The recesses (5) and (6) serve to store the tool, for example a brush. The recess (6) is more rectangular, while the recess (5) is round. As a result, different tools or differently shaped handle holders can be securely and drip-free clamped and put down for, for example, moving the container.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of the can attachment for a 1,500 ml paint can. The opening (7) can advantageously be introduced eccentrically here. As a result, the paint runs back into the paint container more or less quickly, depending on the storage cutout (5) or (6) used. This can be advantageous if the painting tool used is wider than the container opening. For this purpose, the drip pan can be recessed on the wider side and serve as a holder for the paint with a painting tool.

Fig. 5 shows a corresponding embodiment of a can attachment for a 375 ml paint can.

Fig. 6 now shows edge variants of the ring (2) and (3). In the present exemplary embodiment, the ring (3) has a differently shaped scraper edge (9) for painting tools. This scraper edge can be made sharp or less sharp depending on the viscosity of the container or the tool to be used. Depending on the design of the scraper edge, an adjustment of the ring (2) may be necessary. The ring (2) can be conical inwards or outwards, rectangular or conical in shape or with fully or partially circumferential snap-in elements (10). For a specific purpose, the ring (3) itself can also have a latching edge (11) running around between the ring (2) and (3). Fig. 7 shows different forms of the drip pan (1). The drip pan can be round to triangular for optical, technical or logistical reasons. In _^ a rectangular or square formation would be the packaging unit easier and to allow a larger amount of canned essays ever Ve ackungseinheit accommodated.

Claims

Claims for protection 1. Can attachment for holding containers, for storing and stripping painting tools such as brushes, brushes, surface brushes and rollers, storing, filling and returning unused containers, such as paints, varnishes and the like, to the container, characterized in that a collecting trough ( 1) is formed with an opening (7) and a ring (2) or a plurality of rings (2), (3) placed on it and attached to a container, the rings (2), (3) being at right angles or at an angle be attached to the drip pan and an edge is formed between the innermost ring (3) and the opening (7), which has a circumferential recess, a sealing ring is introduced into the recess, the recess is designed to snap onto the container, the drip pan is a or several or differently shaped recesses (5, 6, ..), the recess (6) being formed by a tapered cone (6a) It can be heard that the tool can be clamped in, the opening (7) has a longitudinal recess or longitudinal recess (4) with a radius to the collecting trough in relation to the recess (5) or (6), the longitudinal recess fits into the ring ( 3) continues to the lower end, has a flow direction-determining and visible connection from the recess (5) or (6) to the longitudinal recess (4) through an embossed recess or a raised channel open at the top. 2. Can attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of the sump (1) attached rings (2) and (3) in their shape (Fig. 1 section AA) are conical or rectangular, whereby different distances between the rings above and arise below each other (Fig. 2,

2).

3. Can attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that a ring (3) has an edge pointing towards the center of the opening (7), wherein the edge can have different radii and the end of the edge is round to angular and blunt to sharp ,

4. Can attachment according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that the ring (2) is shortened and has an inward to the ring (3) facing circumferential or * partially circumferential edge, the distance of the edge to the collecting trough (1) can be different can.

5.v Can top according to claim 2 to 4, characterized in that the ring (3) has a circumferential or partially circumferential edge inwards to the ring (2) pointing edge with different distance from the collecting pan.

6. Can top attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting trough (1) at the upper edge has an inward towards the opening (7) pointing edge.

7. Can attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting trough (1) between the opening (7) and the radius of the edge of the collecting trough has one or more depressions and the depressions are also highlighted.

8. Can attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that the attachment is preferably made of plastics such as, for example, PE, PVC, PP, LDPE, HDPE, also with batch, with coloring for labeling or composite materials with partial and complete coloring for labeling.