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EP3578081B1 - Method for producing a dispenser for flowable materials and assembly for attachment to a container - Google Patents

Method for producing a dispenser for flowable materials and assembly for attachment to a container Download PDF

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EP3578081B1
EP3578081B1 EP19166828.4A EP19166828A EP3578081B1 EP 3578081 B1 EP3578081 B1 EP 3578081B1 EP 19166828 A EP19166828 A EP 19166828A EP 3578081 B1 EP3578081 B1 EP 3578081B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/261—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a ball, a roller or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball

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  • the invention relates to a method for producing a discharge device for flowable media.
  • the invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a fitting provided for attaching a discharge device to a storage container and a closure cap provided for releasably covering the fitting.
  • Dispensing devices for flowable media are often used, for example in the form of roll-ons. Since very large quantities are produced in the consumer sector, there is a need to produce the components of the discharge device as cost-effectively as possible.
  • Dispensing devices of this type essentially consist of three main components, a storage container for storing flowable medium, a fitting for storing a rolling element, for example a ball through which medium is transported to the outside, and a closure cap that holds the fitting with the rolling element in the closed position covers.
  • the document DE 90 12 721 U1 discloses a method according to the preamble of claim 1, and an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 7.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to create a method for producing a discharge device for flowable media or to provide an arrangement consisting of fitting and closure cap for attachment in the storage container, with which the main components of the discharge device can be converted into a ready-to-use discharge device in a simple and can be assembled more cost-effectively.
  • This object is achieved by a method with the features of independent claim 1 and an arrangement with the features of independent claim 7.
  • an assembly assembly consisting of a fitting and a closure cap is provided, which can be handled in a uniform manner and, after filling the storage container, can be mounted in a simple and quick manner on the storage container filled with medium, especially at the filler.
  • the fitment and the closure cap are fastened to one another to form the assembly assembly by cap fastening means which, when the discharge device is produced, serve to releasably fasten the closure cap in the state of use. Since the cap fastening means are already present to releasably mount the closure cap on the storage container, it is relatively simple if these cap fastening means are used to fix the fitment and closure cap to form the assembly assembly. Of course, it is also possible to use fixing means other than the cap fastening means to fix the fitment and closure cap to form the assembly group.
  • the cap fastening means form a threaded device such that the fitting is screwed into the closure cap to form the assembly assembly.
  • the cap fastening means comprise latching connection means for a releasable form-fitting manner Fixing the state of the fitment inserted into the cap.
  • the assembly assembly is pressed with the assembly interface first onto the counter-assembly interface of the closure cap.
  • the assembly assembly is expediently pressed onto the closure cap, which is a relatively quick pressing process.
  • the mounting interface and counter-mounting interface are locked together during mounting.
  • the assembly assembly is therefore pressed, in particular bounced, with the assembly interface first onto the counter-assembly interface of the closure cap, in which case the assembly interface and counter-assembly interface are then locked together.
  • the arrangement according to the invention is characterized in that the fitment and closure cap are combined into a uniformly manageable assembly assembly, so that a mounting interface of the fitment that is tightly covered by the closure cap remains accessible, via which the assembly assembly can be mounted on a storage container.
  • cap fastening means are provided through which the fitment and closure cap are fixed to one another to form the assembly assembly.
  • the cap fastening means comprise a threaded device for screwing the fitting into the closure cap.
  • the thread device expediently has an internal thread formed on the closure cap and an external thread formed on the fitment.
  • the cap fastening means have latching connection means for releasably, positive fixing of the state of the fitment inserted into the closure cap.
  • the locking connecting means are expediently part of the thread device. It is possible, for example, for the latching connection means to have at least one recess and at least one projection which engages in the recess in the latching state.
  • the recess can, for example, be part of the internal thread on the closure cap, for example by interrupting a thread.
  • the projections can be formed, for example, on the fitting on the external thread formed there, for example in the form of tabs projecting radially outwards.
  • the assembly assembly has anti-rotation means according to claim 1 or claim 7 for securing the assembly assembly mounted on the counter-assembly interface against rotation relative to the storage container.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a preferred embodiment of the arrangement 11 according to the invention for attachment to a storage container 12 of a discharge device 13.
  • the discharge device 13 essentially consists of three main components, the already mentioned storage container 12, a fitting 14 which is attached to the storage container 12 in the assembled state of use and on which a medium from the storage container 12 to the outside is mounted on a rolling element 15 in the form of a ball, and a closure cap 16 , which is fixed to the fitment 14 in the state of use and encloses it.
  • the storage container 12 shown serves, as mentioned, for the storage of flowable medium, for example in the case of a roll-on of a fluid that passes through the rolling body 15, i.e. the ball, from the storage container 12 to the outside and via the rolling body 15 to areas of the user's skin or the user.
  • the storage container 12 expediently consists of plastic material, for example polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyamide.
  • the storage container 12 can be manufactured using extrusion blow molding.
  • the storage container 12 has a container belly 17, on the top of which a container neck 18 is formed.
  • the container neck 18 is hollow cylindrical and is penetrated by a container opening 19.
  • the container neck 18 has an outer wall 20 and an inner wall 21.
  • the container neck 18 has a circumferential annular groove 22, in which, in particular, two diametrically opposite ones with respect to the longitudinal axis 23 Components of anti-rotation means 24 are designed in the form of tooth sections 25.
  • Fitment 14 shown also consists of plastic material, preferably of the same plastic material that the storage container 12 is made of. Polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyamide can also be used here.
  • the fitment 14 is expediently a plastic injection molded component.
  • the fitment 14 has a bearing section 26 for supporting the rolling element 15, which is shown in the form of a ball.
  • the inner wall 21 of the bearing section 26 is adapted to the shape of the ball and therefore nestles against the surface of the ball.
  • the bearing section 26 has an annular base part 27 which is designed as a kind of shoulder.
  • a likewise annular sealing lip part 28 is attached to the annular base part 27, which extends essentially in the axial direction, with the circumferential free edge of the sealing lip part 28 nestling against the outer surface of the rolling element 15 and resting there.
  • a likewise annular bearing part 29 extends, also starting from the annular base part 27, but, as mentioned, in the opposite direction to the sealing lip part 28.
  • the bearing part 29 has a trough-shaped bearing receptacle 30, which is penetrated by openings 31, whereby Medium stored in the storage container 12 can reach the surface of the ball from the storage container 12 through the openings 31.
  • a sealing section 32 Extending radially outside the bearing section 26 is a sealing section 32 which is integrally connected thereto and has an annular sealing apron 33 which, together with the outer jacket of the trough-shaped bearing receptacle 30 and the annular base part 27, defines an annular sealing groove 34.
  • a nose-shaped sealing projection 35 is formed on the inner wall of the sealing apron 33.
  • the sealing projection 35 can be designed to run continuously in the circumferential direction or can also be interrupted, as in particular in Figure 3 shown.
  • the sealing projection 35 is designed as a toothed ring 36 with a plurality of teeth 37 arranged in the circumferential direction, in particular at regular intervals from one another.
  • cap fastening means 38 are formed on the outer circumference of the sealing apron 33, which in the example include an external thread 39.
  • the cap fastening means 38 have latching connection means 40, the components of which are cam-shaped projections 41 formed in the area of the external thread 39.
  • two projections 41 are formed which are diametrically opposed to the longitudinal axis 23 and which protrude radially outwards from the outer jacket of the sealing apron 33 and are arranged in the area of a thread of the external thread 39.
  • closure cap 16 is in particular in the Figures 1, 2 and 8th shown. Like the other two main components, the storage container 12 and the fitment 14, the closure cap 16 also expediently consists of plastic, for example the same plastic material that is already used in the storage container 12 and the fitment 14.
  • closure cap consist of a different plastic material.
  • the closure cap 16 has a hollow cylindrical base section 42, which has an inner jacket 43 and an outer jacket 44.
  • a disc-shaped disc section 45 which extends in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis 23, is attached in one piece to the hollow cylindrical base section 42, which creates the overall cap shape.
  • stiffening webs 46 are formed on the inner casing 43, in particular at regular intervals around the longitudinal axis 23, which extend in the axial direction from the roof section 45 towards a cap opening 47.
  • the closure cap 16 also has components of the cap fastening means 38, namely in the form of an internal thread 48 formed on the inner jacket 43. Furthermore, the closure cap 16 also has components of the locking connection means 40, namely recesses 49 formed corresponding to the projections 41 on the fitment 14, which in the example case are formed by an interruption of a thread of the internal thread.
  • the arrangement 11 according to the invention for attachment to the storage container 12 is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown.
  • the fitment 14 and the closure cap 16 are combined to form a uniformly manageable assembly assembly 50, so that a mounting interface 51 of the fitment 14 that is not covered by the closure cap 16 remains accessible, via which the assembly assembly 50 is attached to the storage container 12 can be mounted.
  • the fitment 14 is screwed with its external thread 39 onto the internal thread 48 on the closure cap 16. In order to ensure that the fitment 14 is held in the closure cap 16, the projections 41 on the fitment 14 are snapped into the associated recesses 49 in the closure cap.
  • the method according to the invention for producing a discharge device 13 proceeds as follows: First, fitment 14, closure cap 16 and storage container 12 are manufactured independently of each other. In particular, these main components of the discharge device 13 are manufactured separately using plastic injection molding.
  • the fitment 14 is inserted into the closure cap 16, with the closure cap 16 and the fitment 14 being mutually fixed, thereby creating an assembly assembly 50.
  • the fitment 14 is screwed with its external thread 39 onto the internal thread 48 of the closure cap 16 until the projections 41 on the fitment 14 snap into the associated recesses 49 on the closure cap 16.
  • the resulting assembly assembly 50 which can be handled in a uniform manner, has an assembly interface 51 on the underside, with the sealing groove 34 remaining open.
  • the assembly assembly 50 is mounted with the assembly interface 51 in advance onto a counter-assembly interface 52 on the storage container 12.
  • the counter-mounting interface 52 is the area of the container neck 18 of the storage container 12 with the circumferential annular groove 22 and the tooth sections 45 mentioned above as components of the anti-rotation means 24.
  • the assembly assembly 50 is mounted linearly without screwing movement by pressing the assembly assembly 50 with the assembly interface 51 onto the counter-assembly interface 52 on the closure cap 16. The assembly assembly 50 is pressed onto the storage container 12.
  • the circumferential sealing projection 35 in the form of the ring gear 36 snaps behind a counter-projection 53 formed on the counter-mounting interface 52.
  • Fitment 14 and storage container 12 are thus locked together and cannot be easily separated from one another without force.
  • the closure cap 16 can then be easily unscrewed from the fitting, whereby the rolling element 15 is released and the discharge device 13 can be used.
  • the closure cap 16 is screwed onto the external thread of the fitment 14 until the projections on the fitment 14 snap into the associated recesses 49 on the closure cap 16.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Austragvorrichtung für fließfähige Medien. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Anordnung umfassend ein zur Anbringung an einem Vorratsbehälter eine Austragsvorrichtung vorgesehenes Fitment und einer zur lösbaren Abdeckung des Fitments vorgesehene Verschlusskappe.The invention relates to a method for producing a discharge device for flowable media. The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a fitting provided for attaching a discharge device to a storage container and a closure cap provided for releasably covering the fitting.

Austragvorrichtungen für fließfähige Medien werden beispielsweise in Form von Roll-Ons vielfach verwendet. Da im Konsumer-Bereich sehr hohe Stückzahlen umgesetzt werden, besteht der Bedarf, die Komponenten der Austragvorrichtung möglichst kostengünstig herzustellen. Austragvorrichtungen dieser Art bestehen im Wesentlichen aus drei Hauptkomponenten, einem Vorratsbehälter zur Bevorratung von fließfähigem Medium, einem Fitment zur Lagerung eines Wälzkörpers, beispielsweise einer Kugel, über die Medium nach außen transportiert wird, und einer Verschlusskappe, die das Fitment mit dem Wälzkörper in der Schließstellung abdeckt.Dispensing devices for flowable media are often used, for example in the form of roll-ons. Since very large quantities are produced in the consumer sector, there is a need to produce the components of the discharge device as cost-effectively as possible. Dispensing devices of this type essentially consist of three main components, a storage container for storing flowable medium, a fitting for storing a rolling element, for example a ball through which medium is transported to the outside, and a closure cap that holds the fitting with the rolling element in the closed position covers.

Das Dokument DE 90 12 721 U1 offenbart ein Verfahren nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, sowie eine Anordnung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 7.The document DE 90 12 721 U1 discloses a method according to the preamble of claim 1, and an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 7.

Jedoch ist nicht nur die kostengünstige Herstellung der Hauptkomponenten von Interesse, sondern auch der Zusammenbau der Hauptkomponenten soll möglichst zeitsparend und kostengünstig erfolgen.However, it is not only the cost-effective production of the main components that is of interest, but also the assembly of the main components should be as time-saving and cost-effective as possible.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Austragvorrichtung für fließfähige Medien zu schaffen bzw. eine Anordnung bestehend aus Fitment und Verschlusskappe zur Anbringung im Vorratsbehälter bereitzustellen, mit dem bzw. mit der sich die Hauptkomponenten der Austragvorrichtung zur gebrauchsfertigen Austragvorrichtung in einfacher und kostengünstiger Weise zusammenbauen lassen. Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 sowie einer Anordnung mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs 7 gelöst.The object of the invention is therefore to create a method for producing a discharge device for flowable media or to provide an arrangement consisting of fitting and closure cap for attachment in the storage container, with which the main components of the discharge device can be converted into a ready-to-use discharge device in a simple and can be assembled more cost-effectively. This object is achieved by a method with the features of independent claim 1 and an arrangement with the features of independent claim 7.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Austragvorrichtung für fließfähige Medien, wobei die Austragvorrichtung einen zur Medien-Bevorratung dienenden eine Behälteröffnung aufweisenden Vorratsbehälter, eine im montierten Gebrauchszustand am Vorratsbehälter im Bereich der Behälteröffnung befestigtes Fitment, an dem ein Medium vom Vorratsbehälter nach außen gelagerter Wälzkörper gelagert ist, und eine Verschlusskappe, die im Gebrauchszustand an dem Fitment fixiert ist und dieses umschließt, aufweist, wird durch Anspruch 1 definiert und umfasst folgende Schritte:

  • Voneinander unabhängige Herstellung des Fitments und der Verschlusskappe und des Vorratsbehälters,
  • Einsetzen des Fitments in die Verschlusskappe und gegenseitiges Fixieren dieser Komponenten zur Bildung einer Montagebaugruppe,
  • Montieren der Montagebaugruppe mit einer von außen her zugänglichen Montageschnittstelle des Fitments an einer der Behälteröffnung zugeordneten Gegen-Montageschnittstelle.
The method according to the invention for producing a discharge device for flowable media, wherein the discharge device has a storage container which is used for media storage and has a container opening, a fitting which is attached to the storage container in the area of the container opening in the assembled state of use and on which a medium is mounted on rolling elements which are mounted on the outside from the storage container , and a closure cap, which is fixed to the fitting in the state of use and encloses it, is defined by claim 1 and comprises the following steps:
  • Independent production of the fitment and the closure cap and the storage container,
  • Inserting the fitment into the cap and fixing these components together to form an assembly assembly,
  • Mounting the assembly assembly with an externally accessible assembly interface of the fitting on a counter-assembly interface assigned to the container opening.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren wird demnach eine aus Fitment und Verschlusskappe bestehende Montagebaugruppe bereitsgestellt, die einheitlich handhabbar ist und nach dem Abfüllen des Vorratsbehälters insbesondere beim Abfüller in einfacher und schneller Weise auf den mit Medium befüllten Vorratsbehälter montiert werden kann. Damit kann der zeitaufwendige Montageschritt entfallen, dass zunächst das Fitment auf den mit Medium befüllten Vorratsbehälter montiert wird und danach in einem nächsten Schritt erst die Verschlusskappe aufgebracht, insbesondere aufgeschraubt, wird.With the method according to the invention, an assembly assembly consisting of a fitting and a closure cap is provided, which can be handled in a uniform manner and, after filling the storage container, can be mounted in a simple and quick manner on the storage container filled with medium, especially at the filler. This eliminates the time-consuming assembly step of first mounting the fitment on the storage container filled with medium and then in a next step the closure cap is applied, in particular screwed on.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung werden das Fitment und die Verschlusskappe zur Bildung der Montagebaugruppe durch Kappenbefestigungsmittel aneinander befestigt, die bei hergestellter Austragvorrichtung zur lösbaren Befestigung der Verschlusskappe im Gebrauchszustand dienen. Da die Kappenbefestigungsmittel ohnehin vorhanden sind, um die Verschlusskappe lösbar am Vorratsbehälter zu lagern, ist es relativ einfach, wenn diese Kappenbefestigungsmittel zur Fixierung von Fitment und Verschlusskappe zur Bildung der Montagebaugruppe verwendet werden. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, zur Fixierung von Fitment und Verschlusskappe zur Bildung der Montagegruppe andere Fixiermittel als die Kappenbefestigungsmittel zu verwenden.In a further development of the invention, the fitment and the closure cap are fastened to one another to form the assembly assembly by cap fastening means which, when the discharge device is produced, serve to releasably fasten the closure cap in the state of use. Since the cap fastening means are already present to releasably mount the closure cap on the storage container, it is relatively simple if these cap fastening means are used to fix the fitment and closure cap to form the assembly assembly. Of course, it is also possible to use fixing means other than the cap fastening means to fix the fitment and closure cap to form the assembly group.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung bilden die Kappenbefestigungsmittel eine Gewindeeinrichtung, derart, dass das Fitment zur Bildung der Montagebaugruppe in die Verschlusskappe eingeschraubt wird.In a further development of the invention, the cap fastening means form a threaded device such that the fitting is screwed into the closure cap to form the assembly assembly.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise umfassen die Kappenbefestigungsmittel Rastverbindungsmittel zum lösbareren formschlüssigen Fixieren des in die Verschlusskappe eingesetzten Zustands des Fitments.In a particularly preferred manner, the cap fastening means comprise latching connection means for a releasable form-fitting manner Fixing the state of the fitment inserted into the cap.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise wird die Montagebaugruppe mit der Montageschnittstelle voraus auf die Gegen-Montageschnittstelle der Verschlusskappe gepresst. Zweckmäßigerweise wird die Montagebaugruppe auf die Verschlusskappe geprellt, was ein relativ schnell durchgeführter Pressvorgang ist.In a particularly preferred manner, the assembly assembly is pressed with the assembly interface first onto the counter-assembly interface of the closure cap. The assembly assembly is expediently pressed onto the closure cap, which is a relatively quick pressing process.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise werden Montageschnittstelle und Gegen-Montageschnittstelle beim Montieren miteinander verrastet.In a particularly preferred manner, the mounting interface and counter-mounting interface are locked together during mounting.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise wird die Montagebaugruppe also mit der Montageschnittstelle voraus auf die Gegen-Montageschnittstelle der Verschlusskappe gepresst, insbesondere geprellt, wobei dann Montageschnittstelle und Gegen-Montageschnittstelle miteinander verrastet werden.In a particularly preferred manner, the assembly assembly is therefore pressed, in particular bounced, with the assembly interface first onto the counter-assembly interface of the closure cap, in which case the assembly interface and counter-assembly interface are then locked together.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass Fitment und Verschlusskappe zu einer einheitlich handhabbaren Montagebaugruppe zusammengefasst sind, sodass eine von der Verschlusskappe dicht abgedeckte Montageschnittstelle des Fitments zugänglich bleibt, über die die Montagebaugruppe an einem Vorratsbehälter montierbar ist.The arrangement according to the invention is characterized in that the fitment and closure cap are combined into a uniformly manageable assembly assembly, so that a mounting interface of the fitment that is tightly covered by the closure cap remains accessible, via which the assembly assembly can be mounted on a storage container.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind Kappenbefestigungsmittel vorgesehen, durch die Fitment und Verschlusskappe zur Bildung der Montagebaugruppe aneinander fixiert sind.In a further development of the invention, cap fastening means are provided through which the fitment and closure cap are fixed to one another to form the assembly assembly.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise umfassen die Kappenbefestigungsmittel eine Gewindeeinrichtung zum Einschrauben des Fitments in die Verschlusskappe.In a particularly preferred manner, the cap fastening means comprise a threaded device for screwing the fitting into the closure cap.

Zweckmäßigerweise weist die Gewindeeinrichtung ein an der Verschlusskappe ausgebildetes Innengewinde und ein am Fitment ausgebildetes Außengewinde auf.The thread device expediently has an internal thread formed on the closure cap and an external thread formed on the fitment.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen die Kappenbefestigungsmittel Rastverbindungsmittel zum lösbaren formschlüssigen Fixieren des in die Verschlusskappe eingesetzten Zustands des Fitments auf.In a further development of the invention, the cap fastening means have latching connection means for releasably, positive fixing of the state of the fitment inserted into the closure cap.

Zweckmäßigerweise sind die Rastverbindungsmittel Bestandteil der Gewindeeinrichtung. Es ist beispielsweise möglich, dass die Rastverbindungsmittel wenigstens eine Ausnehmung und wenigstens einen in die Ausnehmung im Rastzustand eingreifenden Vorsprung aufweisen. Die Ausnehmung kann beispielsweise Bestandteil des Innengewindes an der Verschlusskappe sein, beispielsweise durch eine Unterbrechung eines Gewindegangs. Die Vorsprünge können beispielsweise am Fitment am dort ausgebildeten Außengewinde ausgebildet sein, beispielsweise in Form von nach radial außen abstehende Laschen.The locking connecting means are expediently part of the thread device. It is possible, for example, for the latching connection means to have at least one recess and at least one projection which engages in the recess in the latching state. The recess can, for example, be part of the internal thread on the closure cap, for example by interrupting a thread. The projections can be formed, for example, on the fitting on the external thread formed there, for example in the form of tabs projecting radially outwards.

Die Montagebaugruppe weist Verdrehsicherungsmittel nach Anspruch 1 bzw. Anspruch 7 zur Verdrehsicherung der auf die Gegen-Montageschnittstelle montierten Montagebaugruppe gegenüber dem Vorratsbehälter auf.The assembly assembly has anti-rotation means according to claim 1 or claim 7 for securing the assembly assembly mounted on the counter-assembly interface against rotation relative to the storage container.

Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung zusammengefasst in der Montagebaugruppe,
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einen Schnitt durch die Montagebaugruppe von Figur 1 entlang der Linie II-II,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des Fitments als Bestandteil der Montagebaugruppe aus Figur 1,
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eine Seitenansicht des Fitments aus Figur 3,
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einen Schnitt durch das Fitment aus Figur 4 entlang der Linie V-V, wobei zusätzlich ein Wälzkörper in Form einer Kugel dargestellt ist,
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eine Seitenansicht auf einen Behälterhals eines Vorratsbehälters, auf dem die Montagebaugruppe aus Figur 1 zu montieren ist,
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eine geschnittene Darstellung der Verbindung Vorratsbehälter und Fitment im Bereich des Behälterhalses des Vorratsbehälters und
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eine perspektivische Darstellung der Verschlusskappe als Bestandteil der Montagebaugruppe aus Figur 1.
A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is explained in more detail below. Show in the drawing:
Figure 1
a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention summarized in the assembly assembly,
Figure 2
a section through the assembly assembly of Figure 1 along line II-II,
Figure 3
a perspective view of the fitment as part of the assembly assembly Figure 1 ,
Figure 4
a side view of the fitting Figure 3 ,
Figure 5
make a cut through the fitting Figure 4 along the line VV, whereby a rolling element in the form of a ball is also shown,
Figure 6
a side view of a container neck of a storage container on which the assembly assembly is made Figure 1 is to be assembled,
Figure 7
a sectional view of the connection between the storage container and the fitting in the area of the container neck of the storage container and
Figure 8
a perspective view of the closure cap as part of the assembly assembly Figure 1 .

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung 11 zur Anbringung an einem Vorratsbehälter 12 einer Austragvorrichtung 13.The Figures 1 and 2 show a preferred embodiment of the arrangement 11 according to the invention for attachment to a storage container 12 of a discharge device 13.

Die Austragvorrichtung 13 besteht im Wesentlichen aus drei Hauptkomponenten, den bereits erwähnten Vorratsbehälter 12, einen im montierten Gebrauchszustand am Vorratsbehälter 12 befestigtes Fitment 14, an dem ein Medium vom Vorratsbehälter 12 nach außen gelagerter Wälzkörper 15 in Form einer Kugel gelagert ist, und eine Verschlusskappe 16, die im Gebrauchszustand an dem Fitment 14 fixiert ist und dieses umschließt.The discharge device 13 essentially consists of three main components, the already mentioned storage container 12, a fitting 14 which is attached to the storage container 12 in the assembled state of use and on which a medium from the storage container 12 to the outside is mounted on a rolling element 15 in the form of a ball, and a closure cap 16 , which is fixed to the fitment 14 in the state of use and encloses it.

Der beispielhaft in Figur 6 dargestellte Vorratsbehälter 12 dient, wie erwähnt, zur Bevorratung von fließfähigem Medium, also beispielsweise im Falle eines Roll-Ons eines Fluids, das durch den Wälzkörper 15, also die Kugel, vom Vorratsbehälter 12 nach außen gelangt und über den Wälzkörper 15 an Hautpartien der Benutzerin oder des Benutzers gelangt.The example in Figure 6 The storage container 12 shown serves, as mentioned, for the storage of flowable medium, for example in the case of a roll-on of a fluid that passes through the rolling body 15, i.e. the ball, from the storage container 12 to the outside and via the rolling body 15 to areas of the user's skin or the user.

Der Vorratsbehälter 12 besteht zweckmäßigerweise aus Kunststoffmaterial, beispielsweise Polypropylen, Polyethylen, Polyvinylchlorid oder Polyamid. Die Herstellung des Vorratsbehälters 12 kann dabei mittels Extrusionsblasformen folgen.The storage container 12 expediently consists of plastic material, for example polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyamide. The storage container 12 can be manufactured using extrusion blow molding.

Der Vorratsbehälter 12 besitzt einen Behälterbauch 17, an dem oberseitig ein Behälterhals 18 angeformt ist. Der Behälterhals 18 ist im Beispielsfall hohlzylindrisch ausgebildet und wird von einer Behälteröffnung 19 durchsetzt. Der Behälterhals 18 besitzt eine Außenwandung 20 sowie eine Innenwandung 21.The storage container 12 has a container belly 17, on the top of which a container neck 18 is formed. In the example, the container neck 18 is hollow cylindrical and is penetrated by a container opening 19. The container neck 18 has an outer wall 20 and an inner wall 21.

Wie beispielhaft in Figur 6 dargestellt, weist der Behälterhals 18 eine umlaufende Ringnut 22 auf, in der insbesondere an zwei diametral bezüglich der Längsachse 23 einander gegenüberliegende Bestandteile von Verdrehsicherungsmitteln 24 in Form von Zahnabschnitten 25 ausgebildet sind.As exemplified in Figure 6 shown, the container neck 18 has a circumferential annular groove 22, in which, in particular, two diametrically opposite ones with respect to the longitudinal axis 23 Components of anti-rotation means 24 are designed in the form of tooth sections 25.

Das insbesondere in den Figuren 3 bis 5 dargestellte Fitment 14 besteht ebenfalls aus Kunststoffmaterial, vorzugsweise aus demselben Kunststoffmaterial aus dem auch der Vorratsbehälter 12 besteht. Es kann also auch hier Polypropylen, Polyethylen, Polyvinylchlorid oder Polyamid eingesetzt werden. Das Fitment 14 ist zweckmäßigerweise ein Kunststoffspritzgieß-Bauteil.This especially in the Figures 3 to 5 Fitment 14 shown also consists of plastic material, preferably of the same plastic material that the storage container 12 is made of. Polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyamide can also be used here. The fitment 14 is expediently a plastic injection molded component.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 5 gezeigt, besitzt das Fitment 14 einen Lagerabschnitt 26 zur Lagerung des Wälzkörpers 15, der in Form einer Kugel gezeigt ist. Die Innenwandung 21 des Lagerabschnitts 26 ist an die Form der Kugel angepasst und schmiegt sich daher an die Oberfläche der Kugel an. Der Lagerabschnitt 26 besitzt eine ringförmige Basispartie 27, die als eine Art Schulter ausgebildet ist. An die ringförmige Basispartie 27 ist eine ebenfalls ringförmige Dichtlippenpartie 28 angesetzt, die sich im Wesentlichen in axialer Richtung erstreckt, wobei sich die umlaufende freie Kante der Dichtlippenpartie 28 an die Außenfläche des Wälzkörpers 15 anschmiegt und dort anliegt.Like in particular Figure 5 shown, the fitment 14 has a bearing section 26 for supporting the rolling element 15, which is shown in the form of a ball. The inner wall 21 of the bearing section 26 is adapted to the shape of the ball and therefore nestles against the surface of the ball. The bearing section 26 has an annular base part 27 which is designed as a kind of shoulder. A likewise annular sealing lip part 28 is attached to the annular base part 27, which extends essentially in the axial direction, with the circumferential free edge of the sealing lip part 28 nestling against the outer surface of the rolling element 15 and resting there.

Der Dichtlippenpartie 28 entgegengesetzt ausgerichtet erstreckt sich eine ebenfalls ringförmige Lagerpartie 29, ebenfalls von der ringförmigen Basispartie 27 ausgehend, jedoch, wie erwähnt, in entgegengesetzter Richtung zur Dichtlippenpartie 28. Die Lagerpartie 29 besitzt eine muldenförmige Lageraufnahme 30, die von Öffnungen 31 durchsetzt ist, wodurch im Vorratsbehälter 12 bevorratetes Medium vom Vorratsbehälter 12 durch die Öffnungen 31 hindurch auf die Oberfläche der Kugel gelangen kann.Aligned in the opposite direction to the sealing lip part 28, a likewise annular bearing part 29 extends, also starting from the annular base part 27, but, as mentioned, in the opposite direction to the sealing lip part 28. The bearing part 29 has a trough-shaped bearing receptacle 30, which is penetrated by openings 31, whereby Medium stored in the storage container 12 can reach the surface of the ball from the storage container 12 through the openings 31.

Radial außerhalb des Lagerabschnitts 26 erstreckt sich ein einstückig mit diesem verbundener Dichtabschnitt 32, der eine ringförmige Dichtschürze 33 aufweist, die gemeinsam mit dem Außenmantel der muldenförmige Lageraufnahme 30 und der ringförmigen Basispartie 27 eine ringförmige Dichtnut 34 definiert.Extending radially outside the bearing section 26 is a sealing section 32 which is integrally connected thereto and has an annular sealing apron 33 which, together with the outer jacket of the trough-shaped bearing receptacle 30 and the annular base part 27, defines an annular sealing groove 34.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 5 gezeigt, ist an der Innenwandung der Dichtschürze 33 ein nasenförmiger Dichtvorsprung 35 ausgebildet. Der Dichtvorsprung 35 kann ununterbrochen in Umfangsrichtung umlaufend ausgebildet sein oder auch unterbrochen, wie insbesondere in Figur 3 gezeigt. Der Dichtvorsprung 35 ist dabei als Zahnkranz 36 mit mehreren in Umfangsrichtung insbesondere in regelmäßigen Abständen zueinander angeordneten Zähnen 37 ausgebildet.Like in particular Figure 5 shown, a nose-shaped sealing projection 35 is formed on the inner wall of the sealing apron 33. The sealing projection 35 can be designed to run continuously in the circumferential direction or can also be interrupted, as in particular in Figure 3 shown. The sealing projection 35 is designed as a toothed ring 36 with a plurality of teeth 37 arranged in the circumferential direction, in particular at regular intervals from one another.

Wie insbesondere in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt, sind am Außenumfang der Dichtschürze 33 Kappenbefestigungsmittel 38 ausgebildet, die im Beispielsfall ein Außengewinde 39 umfassen. Die Kappenbefestigungsmittel 38 weisen Rastverbindungsmittel 40 auf, deren Bestandteile im Bereich des Außengewindes 39 ausgebildete nockenförmige Vorsprünge 41 sind. Im gezeigten Beispielsfall sind zwei diametral zur Längsachse 23 einander gegenüberliegende Vorsprünge 41 ausgebildet, die von dem Außenmantel der Dichtschürze 33 nach radial außen abstehen und im Bereich eines Gewindegangs des Außengewindes 39 angeordnet sind.Like especially in the Figures 3 and 4 shown, cap fastening means 38 are formed on the outer circumference of the sealing apron 33, which in the example include an external thread 39. The cap fastening means 38 have latching connection means 40, the components of which are cam-shaped projections 41 formed in the area of the external thread 39. In the example shown, two projections 41 are formed which are diametrically opposed to the longitudinal axis 23 and which protrude radially outwards from the outer jacket of the sealing apron 33 and are arranged in the area of a thread of the external thread 39.

Die Verschlusskappe 16 ist insbesondere in den Figuren 1, 2 und 8 dargestellt. Wie die beiden anderen Hauptkomponenten, der Vorratsbehälter 12 und das Fitment 14 besteht auch die Verschlusskappe 16 zweckmäßigerweise aus Kunststoff, beispielsweise aus demselben Kunststoffmaterial, das bereits beim Vorratsbehälter 12 und beim Fitment 14 eingesetzt ist.The closure cap 16 is in particular in the Figures 1, 2 and 8th shown. Like the other two main components, the storage container 12 and the fitment 14, the closure cap 16 also expediently consists of plastic, for example the same plastic material that is already used in the storage container 12 and the fitment 14.

Es ist jedoch auch möglich, dass die Verschlusskappe aus einem anderen Kunststoffmaterial besteht.However, it is also possible for the closure cap to consist of a different plastic material.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 8 gezeigt, weist die Verschlusskappe 16 einen hohlzylindrischen Basisabschnitt 42 auf, der einen Innenmantel 43 und einen Außenmantel 44 besitzt. An dem hohlzylindrischen Basisabschnitt 42 ist ein scheibenförmiger, sich in radialer Richtung zur Längsachse 23 erstreckender Scheibenabschnitt 45 einstückig angesetzt, wodurch insgesamt die Kappenform entsteht.Like in particular Figure 8 shown, the closure cap 16 has a hollow cylindrical base section 42, which has an inner jacket 43 and an outer jacket 44. A disc-shaped disc section 45, which extends in the radial direction to the longitudinal axis 23, is attached in one piece to the hollow cylindrical base section 42, which creates the overall cap shape.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 8 dargestellt, sind am Innenmantel 43 insbesondere in regelmäßigen Abständen um die Längsachse 23 verteilt angeordnete Versteifungsstege 46 ausgebildet, die sich in axialer Richtung vom Dachabschnitt 45 in Richtung einer Kappenöffnung 47 hin erstrecken.Like in particular Figure 8 shown, stiffening webs 46 are formed on the inner casing 43, in particular at regular intervals around the longitudinal axis 23, which extend in the axial direction from the roof section 45 towards a cap opening 47.

Wie ferner in Figur 8 gezeigt, besitzt auch die Verschlusskappe 16 Bestandteile der Kappenbefestigungsmittel 38, nämlich in Form eines am Innenmantel 43 ausgebildeten Innengewindes 48. Ferner besitzt die Verschlusskappe 16 auch Bestandteile der Rastverbindungsmittel 40, nämlich korrespondierend zu den Vorsprüngen 41 am Fitment 14 ausgebildete Ausnehmungen 49, die im Beispielsfall durch eine Unterbrechung eines Gewindegangs des Innengewindes gebildet sind.As further in Figure 8 shown, the closure cap 16 also has components of the cap fastening means 38, namely in the form of an internal thread 48 formed on the inner jacket 43. Furthermore, the closure cap 16 also has components of the locking connection means 40, namely recesses 49 formed corresponding to the projections 41 on the fitment 14, which in the example case are formed by an interruption of a thread of the internal thread.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung 11 zur Anbringung an den Vorratsbehälter 12 ist in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigt.The arrangement 11 according to the invention for attachment to the storage container 12 is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown.

Dabei sind das Fitment 14 und die Verschlusskappe 16 zu einer einheitlich handhabbaren Montagebaugruppe 50 zusammengefasst, sodass eine von der Verschlusskappe 16 nicht abgedeckte Montageschnittstelle 51 des Fitments 14 zugänglich bleibt, über die die Montagebaugruppe 50 an dem Vorratsbehälter 12 montierbar ist. Dabei ist das Fitment 14 mit seinem Außengewinde 39 auf das Innengewinde 48 an der Verschlusskappe 16 aufgeschraubt. Um den Halt des Fitments 14 in der Verschlusskappe 16 sicherzustellen, sind die Vorsprünge 41 am Fitment 14 in die zugeordneten Ausnehmungen 49 in der Verschlusskappe eingerastet.The fitment 14 and the closure cap 16 are combined to form a uniformly manageable assembly assembly 50, so that a mounting interface 51 of the fitment 14 that is not covered by the closure cap 16 remains accessible, via which the assembly assembly 50 is attached to the storage container 12 can be mounted. The fitment 14 is screwed with its external thread 39 onto the internal thread 48 on the closure cap 16. In order to ensure that the fitment 14 is held in the closure cap 16, the projections 41 on the fitment 14 are snapped into the associated recesses 49 in the closure cap.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Austragvorrichtung 13 läuft folgendermaßen ab:
Zunächst werden Fitment 14, Verschlusskappe 16 und Vorratsbehälter 12 voneinander unabhängig hergestellt. Insbesondere werden diese Hauptkomponenten der Austragvorrichtung 13 separat mittels Kunststoffspritzgießen hergestellt.The method according to the invention for producing a discharge device 13 proceeds as follows:
First, fitment 14, closure cap 16 and storage container 12 are manufactured independently of each other. In particular, these main components of the discharge device 13 are manufactured separately using plastic injection molding.

Als nächstes wird das Fitment 14 in die Verschlusskappe 16 eingesetzt, wobei Verschlusskappe 16 und Fitment 14 gegenseitig fixiert werden, wodurch eine Montagebaugruppe 50 entsteht.Next, the fitment 14 is inserted into the closure cap 16, with the closure cap 16 and the fitment 14 being mutually fixed, thereby creating an assembly assembly 50.

Im konkreten Beispielsfall wird das Fitment 14 mit seinem Außengewinde 39 auf das Innengewinde 48 der Verschlusskappe 16 aufgeschraubt, bis die Vorsprünge 41 am Fitment 14 in die zugeordneten Ausnehmungen 49 an der Verschlusskappe 16 einrasten. Die so entstandene einheitlich handhabbare Montagebaugruppe 50 besitzt unterseitig eine Montageschnittstelle 51, wobei die Dichtnut 34 offen bleibt.In the specific example, the fitment 14 is screwed with its external thread 39 onto the internal thread 48 of the closure cap 16 until the projections 41 on the fitment 14 snap into the associated recesses 49 on the closure cap 16. The resulting assembly assembly 50, which can be handled in a uniform manner, has an assembly interface 51 on the underside, with the sealing groove 34 remaining open.

Schließlich wird die Montagebaugruppe 50 mit der Montageschnittstelle 51 voraus auf eine Gegen-Montageschnittstelle 52 am Vorratsbehälter 12 montiert. Die Gegen-Montageschnittstelle 52 ist der Bereich des Behälterhalses 18 des Vorratsbehälters 12 mit der umlaufenden Ringnut 22 und den vorstehend erwähnten Zahnabschnitten 45 als Bestandteile der Verdrehsicherungsmittel 24.Finally, the assembly assembly 50 is mounted with the assembly interface 51 in advance onto a counter-assembly interface 52 on the storage container 12. The counter-mounting interface 52 is the area of the container neck 18 of the storage container 12 with the circumferential annular groove 22 and the tooth sections 45 mentioned above as components of the anti-rotation means 24.

Das Montieren der Montagebaugruppe 50 erfolgt linear ohne Schraubbewegung durch Aufpressen der Montagebaugruppe 50 mit der Montageschnittstelle 51 auf die Gegen-Montageschnittstelle 52 an der Verschlusskappe 16. Die Montagebaugruppe 50 wird auf den Vorratsbehälter 12 aufgeprellt.The assembly assembly 50 is mounted linearly without screwing movement by pressing the assembly assembly 50 with the assembly interface 51 onto the counter-assembly interface 52 on the closure cap 16. The assembly assembly 50 is pressed onto the storage container 12.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 7 gezeigt, schnappt dabei der umlaufende Dichtvorsprung 35 in Form des Zahnkranzes 36 hinter einen an der Gegen-Montageschnittstelle 52 ausgebildeten Gegen-Vorsprung 53. Fitment 14 und Vorratsbehälter 12 sind damit miteinander verrastet, und können ohne Gewalteinwirkung nicht ohne weiteres voneinander gelöst werden. Die Verschlusskappe 16 lässt sich dann in einfacher Weise vom Fitment abschrauben, wodurch der Wälzkörper 15 freikommt und die Austragvorrichtung 13 benutzt werden kann. Zum Verschlie-ßen wird die Verschlusskappe 16 auf das Außengewinde des Fitments 14 aufgeschraubt, bis die Vorsprünge am Fitment 14 in die zugeordneten Ausnehmungen 49 an der Verschlusskappe 16 einrasten.Like in particular Figure 7 shown, the circumferential sealing projection 35 in the form of the ring gear 36 snaps behind a counter-projection 53 formed on the counter-mounting interface 52. Fitment 14 and storage container 12 are thus locked together and cannot be easily separated from one another without force. The closure cap 16 can then be easily unscrewed from the fitting, whereby the rolling element 15 is released and the discharge device 13 can be used. To close, the closure cap 16 is screwed onto the external thread of the fitment 14 until the projections on the fitment 14 snap into the associated recesses 49 on the closure cap 16.

Beim Aufpressen der Montagebaugruppe 50 auf den Vorratsbehälter 12 werden gleichzeitig die Zähne des Zahnkranzes 36 in die Zahnabschnitte 25 am Behälterhals 18 eingeführt, wodurch eine Verdrehsicherung zwischen dem Fitment 14 und dem Vorratsbehälter 12 erzeugt wird. Diese Verdrehsicherung wird ohne weiteres sofort beim Aufpressen der Montagebaugruppe 50 aktiviert, d.h. die Zähne des Zahnkranzes 36 gelangen automatisch in Eingriff mit den Zähnen des Zahnabschnitts 25 am Vorratsbehälter 12.When the assembly assembly 50 is pressed onto the storage container 12, the teeth of the toothed ring 36 are simultaneously inserted into the tooth sections 25 on the container neck 18, whereby an anti-twist device is created between the fitment 14 and the storage container 12. This anti-twist device is immediately activated when the assembly assembly 50 is pressed on, i.e. the teeth of the ring gear 36 automatically come into engagement with the teeth of the tooth section 25 on the storage container 12.

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  1. Method for producing a dispenser (13) for flowable material, wherein the dispenser (13) has a reservoir (12) used for storing media and having a reservoir opening (19), a fitment (14), which is attached to the reservoir (12) in the region of the reservoir opening (19) in the assembled state of use and on which a rolling body (15) conveying a medium outwards from the reservoir (12) is mounted, and a closing cap (16), which is fixed to the fitment (14) in the state of use and encloses the latter, wherein the fitment (14) has a bearing portion (26) for mounting a rolling body (15), which has an annular base section (27) designed as a kind of shoulder and, affixed thereto, a likewise annular sealing lip section (28) extending substantially in the axial direction, wherein the continuous free edge of the sealing lip section (28) clings to the outer surface of the rolling body (15) and bears against it, wherein a bearing section (29) extends from the base section (27) while being oriented oppositely to the sealing lip section (28), wherein the bearing section (29) has a trough-shaped bearing receptacle (30) with openings, and wherein, radially outside the bearing portion (26), there extends a sealing portion (32) integrated therewith and having an annular sealing apron (33), which defines, together with the outer surface of the trough-shaped bearing receptacle (30) and the annular base section (27), an annular sealing groove (34), wherein a nose-shaped sealing projection (35) is formed at the inner wall of the sealing apron (33), the method having the following steps:
    - the independent production of the fitment (14), the closing cap (16) and the reservoir (12),
    - the insertion of the fitment (14) into the closing cap (16) and the mutual fixing of said components to form an assembly (50),
    - the mounting of the assembly (50) with an externally accessible mounting interface (51) in a mating mounting interface (52) assigned to the reservoir opening (19),
    - the securing of the assembly (50) mounted on the mating mounting interface (52) against rotation with respect to the reservoir (12) by anti-rotation means (24),
    characterised in that the anti-rotation means (24) have toothed portions (45) formed at the reservoir (12) and a toothed rim (36) formed at the sealing projection (35) and provided with a plurality of teeth in the circumferential direction, which toothed rim (36) engages with the toothed portions (45) in the latched state of fitment (14) and reservoir (12).
  2. Method according to claim 1, characterised in that the fitment (14) and the closing cap (16) are fixed to each other by cap fastening means (38) to form the assembly (50), which cap fastening means (38) are used for releasably fastening the closing cap (16) in the state of use when the dispenser (13) has been produced.
  3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the fastening means (38) form a threaded device in such a way that that the fitment (14) is screwed into the closing cap (16) to form the assembly (50).
  4. Method according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the fastening means (38) comprise latching means (40) for releasably and positively fixing the state in which the fitment (14) is inserted into the closing cap (16).
  5. Method according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the assembly (50) is pressed onto the mating mounting interface (52) of the closing cap (16) with the mounting interface (51) leading.
  6. Method according to claim 5, characterised in that the mounting interface (51) and the mating mounting interface (52) are latched to each other in the assembly process.
  7. Assembly comprising a reservoir (1), a fitment (14) provided for attaching to the reservoir (12) of a dispenser (13) and a closing cap (16) provided for releasably covering the fitment (14), wherein fitment (14) and closing cap (16) are combined to form an assembly (50) capable of coordinated handling, so that a mounting interface (51) of the fitment (14), which is not covered by the closing cap (16) and by way of which the assembly (50) can be mounted on a reservoir (12), remains accessible, wherein the fitment (14) has a bearing portion (26) for mounting a rolling body (15) belonging to the assembly and having an annular base section (27) designed as a kind of shoulder and, affixed thereto, a likewise annular sealing lip section (28) extending substantially in the axial direction, wherein the continuous free edge of the sealing lip section (28) clings to the outer surface of the rolling body (15) and bears against it, wherein a bearing section (29) extends from the base section (27) while being oriented oppositely to the sealing lip section (28), wherein the bearing section (29) has a trough-shaped bearing receptacle (30) with openings, and wherein, radially outside the bearing portion (26), there extends a sealing portion (32) integrated therewith and having an annular sealing apron (33), which defines, together with the outer surface of the trough-shaped bearing receptacle (30) and the annular base section (27), an annular sealing groove (34), wherein a nose-shaped sealing projection (35) is formed at the inner wall of the sealing apron (33), and wherein the assembly (50) has anti-rotation means (24) for securing the assembly (50) mounted on the mating mounting interface (52) against rotation with respect to the reservoir (12), characterised in that the anti-rotation means (24) have a toothed rim (36) formed at the sealing projection (35) and having a plurality of teeth (37) arranged in the circumferential direction, wherein the toothed rim (36) engages with toothed portions (45) formed at the reservoir (12) and likewise forming a part of the anti-rotation means (24) in the latched state of fitment (14) and reservoir (12).
  8. Assembly according to claim 7, characterised by cap fastening means (36), by which fitment (14) and closing cap (16) are fixed to each other to form the assembly (50).
  9. Arrangement according to Claim 8, characterized in that the cap fastening means (38) comprise a threaded device for screwing the fitment (14) into the closing cap (16).
  10. Arrangement according to Claim 9, characterized in that the threaded device has an internal thread (48) formed on the closing cap (16) and an external thread (39) formed on the fitment (14).
  11. Arrangement according to one of Claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the cap fastening means (38) comprise latching means (40) for releasably and positively fixing the state in which the fitment (14) is inserted into the closing cap (16).
  12. Arrangement according to Claim 11, characterized in that the latching means (40) are part of the threaded device.
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