AT4611U1 - TRANSPORT PACKAGING FOR BOTTLES - Google Patents

Abstract

Transport packaging (1) for bottles (2) with toxic content, cytotoxic content or the like, with a container (5) for receiving the bottle (2) and a closure cap (6) for tightly closing the container (5), wherein the container (5) is provided with spacer ribs (10) distributed over its inner circumference, which hold a received bottle (2) at a distance from the inner circumference of the container (5) and with a press fit.

Description

       

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   The present invention relates to a transport packaging for bottles with toxic content, cytotoxic content or the like.



   Bottles with toxic content, e.g. B. cytotoxic substances, etc., represent a considerable risk in transportation for unprotected handling personnel. During the filling process of the bottle, it happens again and again that the outside of the bottle is wetted with the contents, which increases the risk of contamination during handling hides.



  In addition, there is a risk of the bottle breaking during transport, with the result that the dangerous contents leak.



   There is therefore a need for transport packaging for such bottles, which largely eliminates the risk of contamination during handling and transport. The aim of the invention is to provide such transport packaging.



   This goal is achieved with a transport packaging which is distinguished according to the invention by a container for receiving the bottle and a closure cap for sealing the container, the container being provided with spacer ribs distributed over its inner circumference, which

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 hold a picked bottle at a distance from the inner circumference of the container and with a press fit.



   In this way, an overpack for the bottle is created, which largely prevents the surface contamination of the bottle from escaping due to the spacing construction. In addition, the complete, tight wrapping of the bottle during transport offers protection against leakage of the contents even if the bottle breaks.



   The closure cap is also preferably provided with spacer ribs distributed over its inner circumference, which hold a neck of the bottle. This improves the hold of the bottle during transportation.



   In any case, it is particularly favorable if, according to a further feature of the invention, the height of the container is less than the height of the bottle to be accommodated. This means that the neck of the bottle is easily accessible after opening the transport package, so that the bottle can be left in the container and does not have to be taken in hand. This offers protection against contact with any contamination on the outside of the bottle.



   It is particularly advantageous if the transport packaging is made of transparent or translucent plastic.



  This enables the integrity of the bottle and its level to be checked from the outside.

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   The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing. The drawing shows the transport packaging of the invention with the bottle inserted schematically in axial section.



   The figure shows a transport packaging 1 for holding a bottle 2. The bottle 2 is, for example, a piercing glass ampoule for a cytostatic and is closed with a rubber stopper 3, which is held by an aluminum capsule 4 and can be pierced by an injection cannula to remove the contents of bottle 2.



   The transport packaging 1 is composed of an essentially cylindrical or pot-like container 5 and a closure cap 6, which can be placed tightly on the container 5 at 7, e.g. B. by screwing, gluing, etc. In the example shown, the cap 6 overlaps the upper edge of the container 5 and is screwed by means of screw threads 8 and 9. Alternatively, the closure cap engages by means of locking lips on corresponding locking projections on the outer circumference of the container 5.



   The container 5 is equipped near its bottom with spacer ribs 10 distributed over its inner circumference, which center the bottle 2 at a distance from the inner circumference of the container 5 and hold it with a clamp fit. For example, eight spacer ribs 10 are provided symmetrically distributed over the inner circumference and each spacer rib 10 runs: parallel to the axis of the container 5. However, there are also

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 any other number and arrangement of spacer ribs 10 possible.



   Similarly, the closure cap 6 is provided with spacer ribs 11 distributed over its inner circumference, which center and hold the neck 12 (or the capsule 4 and the plug 3). For example, three spacer ribs 11 are provided, which are distributed symmetrically over the inner circumference and run parallel to the axis of the closure cap 6, but other numbers and configurations are also possible.



   Instead of the round cross section shown, the transport packaging 1 can also have any other cross section, e.g. square, rectangular or polygonal. The bottle 2 can also be accommodated off-center in the transport packaging 1.



   The entire transport packaging 1 is preferably made of plastic, e.g. Polypropylene. The plastic is preferably transparent or at least translucent in order to allow the integrity of the bottle 2 and its fill level to be checked. The transport packaging is suitable for every type of dangerous goods bottle, e.g. not only for bottles with toxic or cytotoxic content, but also with highly flammable or environmentally harmful content.


    

Claims (3)

 Expectations: 1. Transport packaging for bottles with toxic content, cytotoxic content or the like, with a container for receiving the bottle and a sealing cap for sealing the container, the container being provided with spacer ribs distributed over its inner circumference, which is a received bottle hold at a distance from the inner circumference of the container and with a clamp fit, characterized in that the closure cap (6) is provided with spacer ribs (11) distributed over its inner circumference, which hold a neck (12) of the bottle.  2. Transport packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the height of the container (5) is less than the height of the bottle (2) to be accommodated.  3. Transport packaging according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it is made of transparent or translucent plastic.