WO2018095981A1

WO2018095981A1 - Receptacle and container for holding and transporting liquid, pasty or pulverous substances or compositions

Info

Publication number: WO2018095981A1
Application number: PCT/EP2017/080091
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nico Gruber
Original assignee: Nico Gruber
Priority date: 2016-11-22
Filing date: 2017-11-22
Publication date: 2018-05-31
Also published as: EP3323747A1; EP3323747B1; AR110190A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a receptacle (70) for holding liquid, pasty, or pulverous substances or compositions, in particular paints, said receptacle having two tub-like regions (71), each of which is formed by a bottom element and three side walls (72). A handle-type element (73) is arranged between the two tub-like regions (71). Said handle-type element is integrally joined to the bottom elements and to the side walls (72). The handle-type element (73) forms a further side wall of each of the two tub-like regions (71) such that the tub-like regions are leak-proof and tight with respect to the compositions. The invention further relates to a container, which comprises said receptacle (70), wherein the receptacle (70) is inserted into an external packaging (61). The invention further relates to methods for producing corresponding receptacles and containers.

Description

Container and container for receiving and transporting liquid, pasty or powdery substances or compositions

Background of the invention

The invention relates to a container for holding liquid, pasty or powdery substances or compositions, in particular paints, which comprises at least one bottom surface forming a bottom element and at least one side wall, wherein the bottom element and the side wall in the lying on the bottom surface state at least form a trough-like area which is leakproof with respect to the compositions. The invention further relates to a container comprising this container, wherein the container is placed in an outer packaging and / or wherein the container is mounted within an outer packaging. Finally, the invention also relates to methods for producing corresponding containers and containers.

State of the art

At present, paints are usually still transported and sold in liquid or pasty form in plastic buckets or in tin cans. In this case, enormous amounts of waste accumulate annually, which are also contaminated with paint residues and thus are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of correspondingly consuming and costly. Color buckets or cans, because of their shape and weight, are also impractical for shipping and therefore of limited use for online commerce, which is becoming more and more important in consumer behavior today. Another disadvantage of the usual containers often occurs when painting itself days, because the often large, heavy and bulky paint buckets are very unwieldy and can be difficult to carry when painting in the hand or park on a ladder. As a result, it is necessary to climb the ladder again and again to paint the brush again, and then climb the ladder again, which is often time consuming and strenuous for the person stroking. For these reasons, alternatives to the conventional plastic buckets and tin cans have been developed, which should avoid the disadvantages mentioned.

From DE 10 2006 058 372 A1, for example, a packaging unit for receiving paints is known, in which an outer container made of cardboard or cardboard is lined with a plastic bag in which the paint is absorbed. The bag is partially connected to the bottom of the container to prevent slippage of the bag in the container. After painting, the plastic bag can be separated from the outer container and disposed of separately.

From DE 10 2010 050 915 A1 a container is known, which consists of cardboard or cardboard and for receiving liquid, pasty or powdered compositions, in particular for receiving paint, is used. The container is stored in a bag in which the paint is stored. According to the invention, a liquid-tight separating element is attached between the bag and the container.

While these known containers or containers already represent a significant improvement in terms of disposal and transport or shipping, they are impractical in terms of handling when painting, as they can be poorly worn and a simultaneous wearing and painting is hardly possible.

Description of the invention

It is an object of the invention to provide containers and containers of the type mentioned, which avoid the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular ensure good handling during the painting.

The object is achieved by a container of the type mentioned, in which at least one handle-like element is provided, which is integrally connected at least to the bottom element and / or the side wall. By means of the handle-like element, the container can easily with one hand be worn so that the other hand can be used for painting. Characterized in that the carrying handle-like element is integrally connected to the bottom element and / or the side wall, a very high stability is ensured, so that the container can be worn safely.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the bottom element, the side wall and the handle-like element form a coherent, one-piece part. As a result, the essential components of the container according to the invention can be manufactured simply from one piece, which simplifies the manufacturing process and ensures high stability.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the bottom element, the side wall and the handle-like element consist essentially of a cellulose-containing material, in particular paper, cardboard, or any combination of the three materials, and a contiguous, folded Form part. That the essential components of the container according to the invention consist of a cellulose-containing material, and thus of a biodegradable and recyclable material, is advantageous from an ecological point of view and facilitates the disposal of the container. The use of cellulose-containing starting materials thus results in an environmentally friendly product. In addition, in particular the choice of cardboard allows on the one hand the production of a stable container and on the other hand the folding of the container from a coherent (one-piece) part. The coherent part can for example be made as a blank of cardboard or cardboard with incorporated punching lines and / or perforations and then stored and transported in unfolded, flat form in stacks and transported. The container according to the invention can then simply be folded out of one piece and, if necessary, adhesively bonded to designated locations.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the handle-like element is arranged approximately centrally with respect to the bottom surface, so that the container is in equilibrium when it is worn. As a result, the handling of the container according to the invention continues and significantly reduces the likelihood of spillage of the composition (eg paint) contained therein.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least two trough-like regions are provided, wherein the handle-like element is arranged between the two trough-like regions. The handle-like element divides in this embodiment, the trough for receiving the substance or the composition practically in two halves, wherein the handle-like element is preferably arranged centrally so that the container is as balanced as possible when it is worn.

For this purpose, the handle-like element may have openings and / or passages, via which at least two trough-like regions are connected to one another. A particular advantage of this embodiment lies in the fact that the trough-like regions are connected to one another by the introduction of openings and / or passages, so that, for example, ink located therein can be distributed in equal parts in both regions without creating an imbalance. If the handle-like element in this embodiment consists of a folded portion of the bottom element and thus of two adjacent sub-elements (leaves), it is advantageous if these sub-elements are glued or otherwise firmly connected, so that the two trough-like areas remain leak-proof and stability the container according to the invention is additionally increased.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the handle-like element protrudes beyond the upper edge of the side wall, wherein the element has at least one engagement which is arranged above the upper edge of the side wall. A particular advantage of this embodiment of the invention is that the container is additionally stabilized when worn and is avoided by the outstanding intervention that the user comes inadvertently in contact with the substance or the composition (eg paint). In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least the surfaces of the bottom element, the side wall and the carrying handle-like element which are in relation to the trough-like region are provided with a coating which is impermeable to the composition, so that an additional barrier exists as leakage protection. In addition, the coating prevents the material of the inner surfaces from softening too quickly when storing or taking up paint. The coating preferably consists of a biodegradable material based on renewable raw materials and water, for example an aqueous polyurethane coating based on vegetable raw materials. In principle, all suitable plastic coatings or coatings based on renewable raw materials in aqueous or solvent-containing form can be used. The coating can be applied to the surfaces, for example, as aqueous plastic dispersions, solvent-based lacquer, melt and / or hotmelt.

The coating may for example consist of polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL) or be made at least based on PVAL. PVAL dissolves completely (depending on the saponification degree of the PVAL) in cold or warm water. When recycling the container according to the invention then no adhesions or residues of the coating are no longer present, so that the container according to the invention in this embodiment is even more environmentally friendly.

The object is further achieved by a container of the type mentioned, in which the outer packaging is a coherent part which completely encloses the container and has at least one extending around the entire circumference of the outer packaging area for opening the outer packaging. The container according to the invention thus represents an outwardly completely closed packaging unit, which securely encloses the container according to the invention and is easy to transport due to the compact form. This packaging unit is therefore particularly suitable for storage and shipping of the container. In addition, the outer packaging provides space for other components of the container and thus the ability to provide the user with complete equipment for the intended application in a container. By running around the entire circumference of the outer packaging area for opening the Overpacking, it is the user possible to open the outer packaging quickly and easily completely in order to access all components of the container of the invention can.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the outer packaging consists essentially of a cellulose-containing material, in particular paper, cardboard or cardboard, or any combination of the three materials, and forms a continuous, folded part and / or that the area for opening the outer packaging comprises at least one band-shaped region with perforations extending on both sides and at least one opening tab. Like the container according to the invention, therefore, the outer packaging may consist of a cellulose-containing and therefore biodegradable and recyclable material. Even the outer packaging is therefore an environmentally friendly product that can be disposed of easily and ecologically. In addition, in particular, the choice of paperboard or cardboard on the one hand enables the production of a stable outer packaging and on the other hand, the folding of the same from a contiguous (one-piece) part. The coherent part can for example be made as a blank of cardboard or cardboard with incorporated punching lines and perforations and then stored in unfolded, flat form in stacks and transported. The outer packaging can then be easily folded from one piece and finally, after complete assembly of the container according to the invention, be glued to the designated places. This results in a completely closed to the outside container that can be opened easily and quickly by tearing open the circumferential band along the two-sided running perforations without the glued overpack must be torn open. In addition, the glued portion of the outer packaging to the container and possibly the lid is maintained and thus seals these individual components of the container in addition.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the outer packaging comprises a lid for the container, wherein the lid is arranged and / or fixed in the outer packaging such that it closes the container when the outer packaging encloses the container. The lid, as well as the container and the outer packaging by folding from a single be made contiguous part (blank) and form a leak-proof tray, which can be used for the removal and removal of the substance or the composition. The lid can therefore be used, for example, as an additional ink tray, from which color can be removed by means of a roller or a brush with telescopic rod, for example, if it was parked on the floor. The lid is preferably formed at least so high that the handle-like element of the container are completely covered and thus the lid can completely close the container. The lid is therefore intended in particular for the transport and storage of the container and should ensure that the embedded paint, utensils, etc. can not fall out and possibly that the paint can not dry out. In addition, the lid can also serve as a paint tray when the container is opened and the container was supplied to its intended use.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the outer packaging has at least one gripping device, which is preferably mounted sunk. This advantageous embodiment ensures that the container according to the invention can be worn in the closed state by the user. If the handle device is arranged sunk, the container also remains stackable and thus advantageously stored and transported.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the container according to the invention comprises at least one coating device for paint, which may preferably be arranged in the container and / or the lid. Alternatively or additionally, the container according to the invention may comprise at least one painting tool, which is preferably also arranged in the container and / or the lid. The container according to the invention can therefore provide the user with all or at least some of the tools needed for painting in a single packaging unit. This includes in particular the paints, ie the color, which may be contained in liquid or pasty form or as a powder, for example in a leak-proof plastic bag in the container according to the invention. The doctor can preferably be glued to the container and / or the lid. The doctor can in particular as Abstreichgitter be trained and serve the correct dosage of color. By gluing to the container and / or the lid prevents the doctor can slip during use.

The leak-proof plastic bag may consist of a biodegradable material based on renewable raw materials and water, for example an aqueous polyurethane coating based on vegetable raw materials. In principle, all suitable polymers based on renewable raw materials in aqueous or solvent-containing form can be used. The leak-proof bag may for example consist of polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL) or at least be made based on PVAL.

The container according to the invention may advantageously have a square or rectangular shape, so that several packages are stackable. By such an embodiment, a plurality of containers can be stored and transported particularly economically space-saving, so that the container according to the invention is particularly suitable for mail order (online trading) and the sale in department stores.

The invention also relates to a method for producing the container according to the invention, in which the bottom element, the side wall and the handle-like element are folded out of the contiguous part in such a way that the trough-like region is leakproof and free of splices and the handle-like element forms at least one side wall. The folding of the container from a contiguous (one-piece) part allows the production of a stable container in a single process step, wherein the convolution takes place in the region of the tub in such a way that no splices are required and no places arise, the leakage of the substances or compositions to be absorbed allow. The container according to the invention is thus folded from one piece, whereby the handle-like element is formed by unfolding the contiguous part, without the need for gluing or otherwise connecting individual components is required. The handle-like element thereby forms at least one side wall and is thus an integral part of the container and not added as a separate part, so that overall a very stable container is formed. The invention further relates to a method for producing the container according to the invention, in which initially the outer packaging of the contiguous part is folded such that a container open to one side, in which then the container of the invention is inserted and / or glued, and finally the Outer packaging is closed by folding and gluing the free ends. The folding of the outer packaging of a continuous (one-piece) part allows the production of a self-contained container with a stable outer packaging in a few steps, the outer packaging simply folded from one piece and then finally, after the complete assembly of the container according to the invention, to glued for designated places. This results in a completely closed container to the outside, which can be opened easily and quickly, for example, by tearing a circumferential band along perforations running on both sides.

The design of the container according to the invention and the container according to the invention and the method for producing the same are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures.

Brief description of the illustrations

Figure 1 shows a plan view of a blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of the container according to the invention;

Figure 2 shows a plan view of a blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of a lid for the container according to the invention;

FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of a wiping device of the container according to the invention;

Figure 4 shows a plan view of a blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of an outer packaging of the container according to the invention; Figure 5 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a container according to the invention;

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the container according to the invention according to Figure 5 at the beginning of the opening process;

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the container according to the invention according to Figure 5 in the half-open state;

Figure 8 shows perspective views of exemplary embodiments of a container according to the invention and an associated lid;

Figure 9 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a refill for the container according to the invention or the container according to the invention;

FIG. 10 shows the refill pack according to FIG. 9 at the beginning of the opening process; and

FIG. 11 shows the refill pack according to FIG. 9 in the half-opened state.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of the container according to the invention, from which the container is produced from a coherent part 1 by folding and gluing. The blank is symmetrical and comprises a first half 1 a and a second half 1 b, which together form the coherent part 1. The manufacturing process described below refers to both halves 1 a and 1 b, wherein the respective steps described for both halves 1 a and 1 b are performed identically. The blank is preferably spread for this purpose on a flat surface, such as a table top or work surface. For producing a container according to the invention, the side walls 2 are then first folded up along the fold lines 4 on the bottom element 5, wherein the gusset corners 3 are each pulled outward and folded over so that they rest respectively on the side walls 2. Subsequently, the gusset corners 3 are glued to the side walls 2. Then, the tab 6 is folded along the fold line 7 on the side wall 2 outwardly such that it rests against the side wall 2. Subsequently, the tab 6 is glued to the side wall 2. In the next step, the section 8 along the fold line 9 on the bottom element 5 is folded upwards, wherein the gusset corners 10 are pulled away to the outside, folded to the side walls 2 and glued to them. Subsequently, the tabs 1 1 are folded along the fold lines 12 on the side walls 2 to the outside and bonded to the side walls 2. If the blank is finished folded and glued, this results in the container according to the invention, wherein the side walls 2, the section 8 and the bottom surface 5 together form two dense and leak-proof trough-like areas between which centered a handle-like element is arranged. The two sections 8 each have a recess 13 which serves as an engagement, so that the sections 8 each form both a side wall of the respective trough-like region and the handle-like element which is arranged between the two bottom elements 5. By folding the container of a contiguous part 1, without the assembly and bonding of individual pieces and in particular without splices within the trough-like areas, creates a leak-proof container with high density and stability, which can also be safely carried by the handle-like element.

The coherent part 1 can preferably be cut from paper, cardboard or cardboard or any combination of the three materials mentioned and provided by punching with corresponding fold lines. By a thin coating on the inner surfaces of the side walls 2, the bottom elements 5 and the sections 8, the container according to the invention can be additionally sealed, so that prevents the material can soak during the uptake and storage of paints. In addition, the container can be constructed such that the handle-like element is centered between the two trough-like areas, whereby the wearing feeling can be significantly improved and imbalances between the two trough-like areas, for example by different filling heights easier are to be compensated. Furthermore, it is possible to glue the two sections 8 together and introduce passages into the sections 8, whereby the two trough-like areas are connected to each other, so that any imbalances can be automatically compensated by uniform distribution of the paint on the two trough-like areas.

FIG. 2 shows an exemplary blank 20 for producing an exemplary embodiment of a lid, which can be placed on the container according to the invention. In order to fold the lid, the side walls 21 are first folded upwards along the fold lines 22 on the lid element 23. The gusset corners 24 are pulled outward and folded so that they rest respectively on the side walls 21 and can be glued to them. Subsequently, the tabs 25 are each folded away along the fold lines 26 on the side walls 21 to the outside and bonded to the side walls 21. From the folded-up side walls 21 and the lid member 23 thus a lid is formed, which is adapted to the container according to the invention. In order for the lid to fit optimally on the container and to avoid gaps between the lid and the container, the side walls 21 should each be at least high enough so that the protruding portions 8 according to FIG. 1 can fit in the lid and the edges of the lid and container in the best case fit fit one another.

The lid is folded without the joining and gluing of individual pieces of a single blank to ensure a particularly high leakage safety as in the container according to the invention. The lid can also be made from paper, cardboard, cardboard or any combination of these three materials. In addition, the inside of the lid may be provided with a coating to seal the lid and prevent the material from soaking.

FIG. 3 shows an exemplary blank 30 for producing an exemplary embodiment of a doctoring device for the container according to the invention. To produce the doctor blade, the tab 31 is folded away along the folding line 32 from the grid-like region 33. The grid-like region 33 can, for example be applied to a portion of a handle-like element of a container according to the invention, wherein the tab 34 is bent along the fold line 35 and placed over the other portion of the handle-like element. For additional attachment of the doctor blade, the tab 31 can be glued to the bottom element of the container. On the blank 30 also more tabs may be attached, which can be hung in the side walls of the container according to the invention in order to achieve additional stability. Also, the blank 30 for the doctor can be made of paper, cardboard, cardboard or any combination of these three materials and optionally provided with a coating.

FIG. 4 shows an exemplary blank for producing an exemplary embodiment of an outer packaging for the container according to the invention, from which the outer packaging is produced from a continuous part 40 by folding and gluing. The folding of the outer packaging begins to insert the tab 41 into the recess 42 provided for this purpose and thereby to fold the blank 40 on the fold lines 43 in each case to an inner angle of approximately 90 °, so that the blank 40 is given a square cross section , Subsequently, the double tabs 44 are each folded along the fold lines 45 inwardly, so that they rest against each other. Now, the tabs 46 are each folded along the fold lines 47 and the tabs 48 along the fold lines 49 inside, with the ends of the tabs 48 are inserted into the slot 50 between the double tabs 44, so that the ends of the tabs 48 inside the outer package reach. From the inside, the ends of the tabs 48 are pressed apart and thereby folded so that the tabs 48 rest on the bottom of the outer packaging. The bottom of the outer package is thus formed by the tabs 44, 46 and 48. On the ground, the container according to the invention can now be turned off and possibly (eg by gluing) fixed there, the container can be introduced through the opening of the top still open packaging in the interior of the same. In the outer packaging then, for example, paint, the doctor, and optionally other painting tools or utensils are introduced before the lid is placed on the container. After the lid has been placed on, the tabs 51 are each folded inward along the fold lines 52, so they rest on the lid. Optionally, the bottom tab 51 with the lid and the tabs 51 can each be glued together. Finally, the tab 53 is folded down along the fold line 54, so that it rests on the uppermost tab 51 and can be glued to this for closing the outer packaging.

At the tab 53 of the outer packaging, for example, a gripping device 55 may be provided, which allows a simple and comfortable transport of the entire packaging unit. Likewise, the outer packaging may comprise an opening band 56 which is formed by two perforations 57 running parallel on both sides and has an opening tab 58 at one end. The opening band 56 can be completely removed from the opening tab 58 starting from the outer packaging, whereby it is opened without having to tear the bonded parts. In addition, in each case a part of the outer packaging to the container according to the invention and the lid is maintained, which, for example, in case of leakage of the container provides additional leakage safety.

The contiguous part 40 of the outer package can, like the other components of the container according to the invention, be made of paper, cardboard, paperboard or any combination of these three materials. On a coating of the material can be dispensed with, since the outer packaging usually does not come into contact with paints. The outer packaging should be at least dimensioned so that at least the container according to the invention, the lid and optionally the doctor can find space in it. But it should also be designed so that little to no air space between the individual components of the container remains to prevent slippage of the same. For transport, the packaging unit is preferably square or rectangular in order to make the individual packaging units compact and stackable. In order to additionally facilitate the stacking of the units, the gripping device 55 should be designed to be retractable, so that it does not protrude and makes stacking difficult.

FIG. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 60 according to the invention in the form of a closed packaging unit. The container 60 comprises an outer package 61, which at its upper side 62 with a handle device 63 is provided. The outer package 61 further has an opening band 64, which is formed from two perforations 65 running parallel on both sides and in each case has an opening tab 66 at its two free ends. In the embodiment shown here, the opening band 64 extends along all the side walls 67 of the outer package 61 over its entire circumference. Alternatively, however, the opening band may also extend only over% (three quarters) of the circumference of the outer packaging, ie along three side walls. To open the outer package 61, the user or user grasps the opening band 64 at both opening tabs 66 and pulls them apart in the opposite direction (along the arrows), so that the opening band 64 is torn off the side walls 67 along the perforations 65 (FIG. 6). , In this way, the outer package 61 can be fully opened without much effort and without tearing the (glued) top or bottom. By unfolding the two halves 68, 69 of the outer package 61 along the arrow or lifting the upper half 68, the container 60 according to the invention can be opened (FIG. 7). Within the container 60, which is only partially opened in this illustration, a container 70 according to the invention can be seen. In the container 70, for example, various painting tools or utensils may be located. These may be, for example, paints (eg liquid or powdered paint in a plastic bag), paint rollers, brushes and a doctor.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of the container 70 according to the invention which can be seen in FIG. 7, which is provided for receiving liquid, pasty or pulverulent substances or compositions, in particular paints, and a lid 80 for the container 70. The container 70 has two trough-like regions 71, which are each formed by a bottom element (reference numeral 77 in FIG. 7) and three side walls 72. Between the two trough-like regions 71, a carrying handle-like element 73 is arranged, which is integrally connected to the bottom elements 77 and the side walls 72. The carrying handle-like element 73 forms in each case a further side wall of the two trough-like regions 71, so that they are leakproof and dense with respect to the compositions. The handle-like member 73 is provided with an engagement 74 in the form of apertures, which allows a holding and carrying the container 70. The carrying handle-like member 73 may also be provided with a scraper in the form of a Abstreichgitters 75, wherein this is formed and should be placed so that the engagement 74 remains free and the function of the handle-like element 73 remains unrestricted. The container 70 according to the invention is surrounded on its outside by the lower half 69 of the outer package 61, which provides additional security if the container 70 should be leaking and paint could leak. Since the two trough-like regions 71 are separated from one another, it is possible, for example, to simultaneously receive, for example, different colors of the coating material in the two trough-like regions 71, without these being able to mix. If necessary, however, the two trough-like regions can also be glued together in the region of the handle-like element 73, so that the gap 76 is closed. Subsequently, passageways can be introduced into the carrying handle-like element 73, which connects the two trough-like regions 71 with one another, so that, for example, the coating material can be distributed uniformly within the container 70.

In the upper half 68 of the outer package 61, a lid 80 is arranged or fastened, which closes the container 70 according to the invention within the container 60 according to the invention upwards. The lid 80 forms in the embodiment shown here also a kind of pan, which is intended and suitable for receiving liquid, pasty or powdery substances or compositions, in particular paints. Since the lid 80 is folded without the joining and gluing of individual pieces of a single blank, it is like the container 70 according to the invention tight and ensures a particularly high leakage safety. The cover 80 is also provided in the embodiment shown here with a doctor in the form of a Abstreichgitters 81 and thus can also serve as a full color tray, which can be reached for example on the floor standing by a ladder by means of a telescopic rod.

FIG. 9 shows an exemplary embodiment of a refill pack 90 for the container according to the invention or the container according to the invention. The refill pack 90 comprises an outer package 91, which is provided on its upper side 92 with a gripping device 93. The outer package 91 further has an opening band 94, which is formed from two mutually parallel perforations 95 and at its two free ends each having an opening tab 96. In the embodiment shown here, the opening band 94 extends along all side walls of the outer package 91 over its entire circumference. Alternatively, however, the opening band may also extend only over% (three quarters) of the circumference of the outer packaging, ie along three side walls. To open the outer package 91, the user or user grasps the opening band 94 at both opening tabs 96 and pulls them apart in the opposite direction (along the arrows) so that the opening band 94 is torn off the side walls along the perforations 95 (FIG. 10). In this way, the outer package 91 can be fully opened without much effort and without tearing the (glued) top or bottom. By lifting the lid 97, the refill pack 90 according to the invention can be opened (FIG. 11). Within the refill pack 90, which is only partially opened in this illustration, a container 98 can be seen. In the container 98 may be, for example, a filled with paint (eg liquid or powder paint) filled bag. These additional paints can serve, for example, as a supplement for a container or container according to the invention, if the paints contained therein should not be sufficient in terms of quantity. In such a case, the user already has a container according to the invention and the other painting utensils, so that he only needs more Ferns that can be provided with the refill 90 economically and environmentally friendly.

Claims

claims

1 . Container (70) for holding liquid, pasty or pulverulent substances or compositions, in particular paints, which comprises at least one base element (77) forming a bottom surface and at least one side wall (72), wherein the bottom element (77) and the side wall (72) in the state lying on the bottom surface form at least one trough-like region (71) which is leakproof with respect to the compositions, characterized in that at least one handle-like element (73) is provided which at least with the bottom element (77) and / or the side wall (72) is integrally connected.

2. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom element (77), the side wall (72) and the handle-like element (73) form a continuous, one-piece part (1).

3. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bottom element (77), the side wall (72) and the handle-like element (73) consist essentially of a cellulose-containing material, in particular paper, paperboard or cardboard, or a any combination of the three materials, and form a coherent, folded part.

4. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the handle-like element (73) is arranged approximately centrally with respect to the bottom surface and / or that at least two trough-like regions (71) are provided, wherein the handle-grip-like element (73 ) is arranged between the two trough-like regions (71).

5. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the handle-like element (73) has openings and / or passages, via which at least two trough-like regions (71) are interconnected.

6. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the handle-like element (73) over the upper edge of the side wall (72). protrudes, wherein the handle-like element (73) has at least one engagement (74) which is arranged above the upper edge of the side wall (72).

7. Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least with respect to the trough-like region (71) inner surfaces of the bottom member (77), the side wall (72) and the handle-like element (73) with one for the Composition impermeable coating are provided.

8. Container according to claim 7, characterized in that the coating consists of a biodegradable material based on renewable raw materials and water.

9. container (60) comprising the container (70) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (70) in an outer package (61) inserted and / or wherein the container (70) within an outer package (61) is fixed, characterized in that the outer packaging (61) is a coherent part (40) which completely encloses the container (70) and has at least one region around the entire circumference of the outer packaging (61) for opening the outer packaging (61).

10. A container according to claim 9, characterized in that the outer package (61) consists essentially of a cellulose-containing material, in particular paper, cardboard or cardboard, or any combination of the three materials, and a contiguous, folded part (40 ) and / or that the region for opening the outer packaging (61) comprises at least one band-shaped region (64) with a perforation (65) extending on both sides and at least one opening tab (66).

1 1. Container according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the outer packaging (61) comprises a lid (80) for the container (70), wherein the lid (80) is arranged and / or fixed in the outer packaging (61), that it closes the container (70) when the outer package (61) encloses the container (70).

12. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer packaging (61) has at least one gripping device (63), which is preferably mounted sunk.

13. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one coating device (75, 81) for paint and / or at least one painting tool, which is preferably arranged in the container (70) and / or the lid (80) ,

14. A method for producing the container according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the bottom element (5), the side wall (2) and the handle-like element of the contiguous part (1) are folded such that the trough-like region free of splices leak-proof and the handle-like element forms at least one side wall.

15. A method for producing the container according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that initially the outer packaging of the contiguous part (40) is folded such that a container open to one side container is formed, in which then the container according to one of Claims 1 to 8 inserted and / or glued, and finally the outer packaging is closed by folding and gluing the free ends.