HANDLE FOR CONTAINERS

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle for handling and carrying containers, such as bottles, cans and the like.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Different forms of carriers for bottles are known from e.g. AU 707761, WO 98/16132 and US 6,019,335. AU 707761 discloses a holder for supporting a bottle on a person. The holder has an opening defined therein, the opening allowing the neck of a bottle to enter into a supporting arrangement in the form of an opening with a smaller dimension for engaging with a flange at the neck of the bottle. The holder thereby facilitates the suspension of the bottle from the holder.

[0003] WO 98/16132 discloses a bottle carrier, which can be suspended from a person's belt. The carrier consists of a connection section for connecting the carrier to e.g. a belt and a gripping section hinged thereto. The gripping section consists of a pair of claws allowing the neck of a bottle to be received between these.

[0004] US 6,019,335 discloses a bottle holder having an oval slot, which accept the cap end of the bottle in a mid-portion of the holder and allows the neck of the bottle to be slid into a support area in the upper portion of the holder. The lower portion is configured as a clip with two arms to grip on e.g. the user's belt and is fitted with a Velcro-fastening bottle-securing strap that can be secured around the trunk of the bottle to prevent unwanted movement of the bottle.

[0005] The disclosed carriers are specifically provided with the purpose of securing a bottle to a belt or similar object and none of them support handling of containers in general, e.g. opening, lifting stacking or bundling of containers.

[0006] DE-U-201 14 184 discloses a handle and a container set according to the preambles of the appended independent claims

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] It is an object of preferred embodiments of the invention to provide an improved handle, which supports handling of containers in a more general way. This object is obtained with the handles and container set of claims 1, 19, 30 and 43.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a handle for a closure for closing an opening of a container, said handle comprising

an engaging part with engaging means for engaging with the closure, and

a handling part pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, wherein the engaging means is adapted to establish a fixed engagement with the closure, and having the characteristic features of appended claim 1.

[0009] Since the engagement between the handle and the closure is fixed, the closure can be manipulated in any direction, both linearly or rotationally, via the handle. Accordingly, the handle can be used for lifting the container, for rotating a threaded closure for opening the container, or the handle can be used for bundling the containers.

[0010] The container may be a bottle, can or the like, and the closure may be a closure of the regular kind, e.g. where opening and closing of the container is performed by rotation, e.g. a screw plug. The engaging part may be formed as a compartment with an opening for receiving the closure and/or an opening of the container therein. The handling part may be an elongated element such as a tubular body e.g. formed with gripping supporting bulges or it may be formed as an elongated flat element, which may be easy and cheap to produce, other forms may also be used. The pivotal connection may be obtained by a hinge, a groove in the material or by other means. When the handling part is in the non-folded configuration, it may support handling of the closure, since it may be easier to rotate the closure due to the extension of the handling means. When the handling means is in a folded position, the containers may be packed and stored without the use of extra space, thus the handle may be added to containers in existing packaging halls. Likewise, if the container is a bottle, existing crates for transportation of the bottles can be used. At the destination, the bottles can be lifted out of the crates, e.g. in bundles, via the handles attached thereto. Since the handle is fixedly engaged with the closure, the handle can finally be used for opening the bottle, e.g. by tearing of the closure or by rotating a threaded closure via the handle, which thus works as a wrench for removing the closure.

[0011] The engaging part may be a substantially flat or even plane piece of a sheet material formed with an opening for receiving the closure therein. Alternatively, the engaging part may form a compartment with an opening for receiving the closure or even for receiving an opening of the container directly therein, in which last mentioned case the holder itself forms a closure for closing the opening of the container. The engaging part may be fixedly attached to the closure and/or container in various ways. As an example, the opening of the engaging part can be dimensioned so as to apply a pressure against the closure and/or container when any of these are received therein. For this purpose, protrusions extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening may be provided for amplifying the surface pressure between the engaging part and the closure or container. Or the inner diameter of the compartment may be dimensioned so as to form an interference fit, when receiving the closure herein. Alternatively the engaging part may be attached to the closure by the use of flanges of a flexible material, or they may be clicked together. Other means may also be used. The handle may be reused for handling of a number of containers.

[0012] Alternatively, the engaging part may be formed integrated with the closure. The engaging part and the closure may be produced separately and subsequently welded, glued or clicked together or integrated by other means, thereby forming one component.

[0013] Furthermore, the engaging part and the closure may be moulded in one piece, by e.g. the use of a one or two step injection moulding process. It may be formed by vacuum forming of a sheet of a thermoplastic material, or it may be made by punching or stamping of a sheet material.

[0014] When the handling part is folded in relation to the engaging part, the total size of the handle is smaller, which allows for easy handling of the containers, whereby these can be filled, packed and stored without the use of extra space. However, during handling of the containers, it may happen that a handling part pivots into the non-folded configuration which can be annoying and cause entangling of containers and handles, e.g. in a crate. Accordingly, it is a further advantage to provide the handling part with an opening of a size allowing the closure, a neck of the container or the engaging part to be received within the opening. This allows the handling part to be folded over the closure, the neck of the container or the engaging part of the handle, when folded into the folded configuration. When the handling part is folded in this way, the total size of the handle is smaller, and the handling part would be less disposed to unfold. Therefore, handling of the containers can be further improved and the containers can be filled, packed and stored without the use of extra space.

[0015] Alternatively, a top portion of the engaging part may form a first contact surface of substantially the same size and shape as a second contact surface of the handling part, the first and second contact surfaces being arranged to abut each other when the handling part is in the folded configuration. When the handling part is folded in relation to the engaging part, the total size of the handle is smaller, which allows for easy handling of the containers.

[0016] The handle may comprise means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration, thereby allowing for easy packing and storing of the containers without the use of extra space. The means for securing the handling part may be incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part e.g. by having a connection, which is stabile in the folded configuration. Alternatively, the means for securing the handling part may comprise at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion. Other means of securing may be used.

[0017] The connection between the engaging part and the handling part may be weakened to allow the handling part to be removed from the handle. The weakened connection may be obtained by the use of two different materials for the handling part and the engaging part or by the use of a different material for the connection between the handling part and the engaging part. The connection could also have a reduced material thickness, or the connection could be weakened by embossing of a protrusion into the material, or the connection could be made from a material which easily breaks when twisted, or other means may be used.

[0018] Some closures are provided with a locking ring, which must be broken in order to have the closure removed from a corresponding container. The locking ring ensures that an attempt to remove the closure from the container can easily be detected via the broken ring. As an example, many soft drinks are delivered in plastic bottles with a closure being.protected by a locking ring. In one embodiment, the engaging part may be attached to or may be integrated with such a locking ring or similar locking means. Some people find it difficult to break the locking ring prior to the opening of a bottle but in this embodiment, the handling means can be used for getting a better grip in the locking ring or as a crowbar for breaking the locking ring more easily.

[0019] The handling part may comprise a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image. The surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration, or the surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration. The handling part may have a substantially plane surface facing upwards in both configurations, which may allow more images. The image may be a list of the content of the container, pictures indicating the content, advertisements, logos or it may be any other picture such as cars or sportsmen, which may cause the handling parts to become an item for collectors. Furthermore, images, a list of content, advertisements and the like may be attached to the surface in the form of e.g. folded paper to be unfolded, or they may be arranged on a separate sheet of paper, plastic or the like. The sheet could be adhesively attached to the surface, e.g. with glue, which allows the sheet to be peeled off from the surface

[0020] The handling part comprises connecting means for connecting the handle to support means, thereby enabling carrying of the container without holding it in the hand or having it in a pocket or the like. The connecting means are formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving the support means therein. This allows for connection to a person's belt, waistband or other support means.

[0021] The handle may be made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE (high density polyethylene), LLDPE (linear polyethylene), LDPE (low density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), ABS (acrylnitril butadiene styrene), SAN (styrene acrylnitril), SB (polystyrene acrylnitril), PS (polystyrene), PA6 (polyamide 6), PA66 (polyamide 66), PC (polycarbonate), POM (polyoxymethylene), or it may the made of paper or cardboard coated or non-coated. Another alternative may be metal, but other materials may also be used.

[0022] The handle may be moulded in one piece, by e.g. the use of a one or two step injection moulding process. It may be formed by vacuum forming a sheet of a thermoplastic material or it may be made by punching or stamping of a sheet material.

[0023] Furthermore, the engaging part and the handling part may be made of different materials, which may be selected from the above-mentioned group. The materials may be used alone or in combination.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a handle for handling a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising

an engaging part with engaging means for engaging with the neck portion,

a handling part pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, the handling part extending further outwardly from the container in the non-folded configuration than in the folded configuration, wherein an opening is defined within the handling part, and having the characteristic features of appended claim 19.

[0025] The container may be a bottle, can or the like, and the neck portion could be a contracted part of the container. The engaging part may be formed as an opening, it may be a pair of claws or it may have other forms for receiving the neck portion of the container therein. The handling part may be an elongated element such as an elongated flat element, which may be easy and cheap to produce. It may be formed with bulges for supporting a firm gripping and it may be shaped in any way, which improves the handling of the container to which it is attached. The pivotally connection may be obtained by a hinge, a groove in the material or by other means. An opening may be defined within the handling part allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration. This allows for easy handling of the containers, since these can be filled, packed and stored without the use of extra space, thus the handle can be added to containers in existing packaging halls. Furthermore, the handle may be reused for handling of a number of containers.

[0026] The engaging means may be constituted by an opening defined in the engaging part, the opening being of a size allowing the engaging means to be arranged over the neck portion, whereby the container may be carried by the use of the handle.

[0027] The handle may comprise means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration, thereby allowing for easy packing and storing of the containers without the use of extra space. The means for securing the handling part may be incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part e.g. by having a connection, which is stabile in the folded configuration. Alternatively, the means for securing the handling part may comprise at least one protrusion on either the handling part or on the engaging part. The protrusion could be adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion. As for the first aspect of the invention other means of securing may be used.

[0028] The handling part may be formed with a slot for receiving support means therein. This allows for connection to a person's belt, waistband or other support means.

[0029] The handling part may comprise a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image. The surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration and/or the surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration. As for the first aspect of the invention, the image may be formed in different ways.

[0030] The handle may be made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HOPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM or it may be made of other materials as the first aspect of the invention. Furthermore, the engaging part and the handling part may be made of different materials.

[0031] The handle may be moulded in one piece, by e.g. the use of a one or two step injection moulding process. It may be formed by vacuum forming a sheet of a thermoplastic material or it may be made by punching or stamping of a sheet material.

[0032] According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a handle for a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising

a handling part provided with connection means for handling the container, and

an engaging part forming an opening for receiving the neck portion therein,

wherein the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening, and having the characteristic features of appended claim 30.

[0033] The container may be a bottle, can or the like, and the neck portion could be a contracted part of the can or bottle. The handling part may be an elongated element such as a tubular body e.g. formed with gripping supporting bulges or it may be formed as an elongated flat element, which may be easy and cheap to produce. The engaging part may be formed as an opening for receiving the neck portion of the container therein. Providing the opening with a plurality of gripping means extending from the periphery thereof the neck portion of the container may be fastened to the handle. The gripping means may be formed as projections, teeth, a flange of a flexible material or by other means. Furthermore, the handle may be reused for handling of a number of containers.

[0034] The handling part may be pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handle. The pivotally connection may be obtained by a hinge, a groove in the material or by other means. When the handling means is in a folded position, the containers can be packed and stored without the use of extra space, thus the handle can be added to containers in existing packaging halls.

[0035] An opening may be defined within the handling part allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration, whereby it may take up less space.

[0036] The handle may comprise means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration, thereby allowing for easy packing and storing of the containers without the use of extra space. The means for securing the handling part may be incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part e.g. by having a connection, which is stable in the folded configuration. Alternatively, the means for securing the handling part may comprise at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion. As for the first object of the invention other means of securing may be used.

[0037] The connecting means may be formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving the support means therein. This allows for connection to a person's belt, waistband or other support means.

[0038] The handling part may comprise a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image. The surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration and/or the surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration. As for the first aspect of the invention the image may be formed in different ways.

[0039] The engaging part may form a plurality of openings, each being adapted for receiving the neck portion therein, whereby handling of a plurality of containers at the same time may be possible.

[0040] The handle may be made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM or it may be made of other materials as the first aspect of the invention. Furthermore, the engaging part and the handling part may be made of different materials.

[0041] The handle may be moulded in one piece, by e.g. the use of a one or two step injection moulding process. It may be formed by vacuum forming a sheet of a thermoplastic material or it may be made by punching or stamping of a sheet material.

[0042] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a container set comprising

a container with an opening and a closure for closing the opening,

a handling part for handling the container or closure, and

an engaging part forming an opening for receiving the closure or container therein, the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening, wherein the opening, the gripping means and closure or container are dimensioned to apply a pressure against the closure or container when received in the opening, and having the characteristic features of appended claim 43.

[0043] The container may be a bottle, a can or the like, and the closure may be a closure of the regular kind, e.g. where opening and closing of the container is performed by rotation. The handling part may be an elongated element such as a tubular body e.g. formed with gripping supporting bulges or it may be formed as an elongated flat element, which may be easy and cheap to produce. The engaging part may be formed as an opening for receiving the closure or container therein. The gripping means may be dimensioned to apply a pressure against the closure or container, whereby the handling part may support handling of the closure, since it may be easier to rotate the closure due to the extension of the handling means. The gripping means may be formed as projections, teeth, a flange of a flexible material or by other means. Furthermore, the handle may be reused for handling of a number of containers.

[0044] The handling part may be pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handling part in relation to the engaging part. The pivotal connection may be obtained by a hinge, a groove in the material or by other means. When the handling part is in the non-folded configuration, it may support handling of the closure, and when the handling means is in a folded position, the containers may be packed and stored without the use of extra space. Thus, the handling part and the engaging part may be added to containers in existing packaging halls.

[0045] An opening may be defined within the handling part allowing the closure or container to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration, whereby it may take up even less space.

[0046] The container set may comprise means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, thereby allowing for easy packing and storing of the containers without the use of extra space. The means for securing the handling part may be incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part e.g. by having a connection, which is stable in the folded configuration. Alternatively, the means for securing the handling part may comprise at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion. As for the first object of the invention other means of securing may be used.

[0047] The connecting means may be formed as a slot within the handling part for receiving the support means therein. This allows for connection to a person's belt, waistband or other support means.

[0048] The handling part may comprise a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image. The surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration and/or the surface may face upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration. As for the first aspect of the invention the image may be formed in different ways.

[0049] The handling part and the engaging part may be made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE (high density polyethylene), LLDPE (linear polyethylene), LDPE (low density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), ABS (acrylnitril butadiene styrene), SAN (styrene acrylnitril), SB (polystyrene acrylnitril), PS (polystyrene), PA6 (polyamide 6), PA66 (polyamide 66), PC (polycarbonate), POM (polyoxymethylene), or they may the made of paper or cardboard coated or non-coated. Another alternative may be metal, but other materials may also be used.

[0050] The handling part and the engaging part may be moulded in one piece, by e.g. the use of a one or two step injection moulding process. They may be formed by vacuum forming a sheet of a thermoplastic material, or they may be made by punching or stamping of a sheet material.

[0051] Furthermore, the handling part and the engaging part may be made of different materials, which may be selected from the above-mentioned group. The materials may be used in combination.

[0052] Any of the features of the four aspects of the invention may be used in combination with any of the other aspects.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0053] Different embodiments of handles according to the present invention are for illustration of the invention described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of which

Figs. 1A-D show different views of a first embodiment of the handle,

Figs. 2A-F show different views of a second embodiment of the handle,

Figs. 3A-E show different views of a third embodiment of the handle,

Figs. 4A-F show different views of a fourth embodiment of the handle, and

Figs. 5A-C show different views of a fifth embodiment of the handle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

[0054] A first embodiment of a handle according to the first aspect of the invention is shown in Figs. 1A-D, in which the handle 1 comprises an engaging part 2 for engaging with a closure 3 on a container and a handling part 4 pivotally connected to the engaging part 2. This allows the handle 1 to be folded as shown in Fig. 1B and non-folded as shown in Fig. 1D. Fig. 1C shows an intermediate position and indicates two further positions of the handling part 4. As shown in Fig. 1A an opening 5 may be defined within the handling part 4, allowing the closure 3 or engaging part 2 to be received within the opening 5 as shown in Fig. 1B. The pivotal connection 6 between the engaging part 2 and the handling part may be formed as a groove 6 in the material as shown in Figs. 1C and 1D. Connection means 7 formed by a slot 8 within the handling part 4 is shown in Figs. 1A and 1C. Locking means 9 in the form of a locking ring 9 is shown in Figs. 1A-D. Any of the features of the other embodiments according to the invention may be used in combination with the features of the first embodiment according to the invention.

[0055] A second embodiment of a handle according to the first aspect of the invention is shown in Figs. 2A-F, in which the handle 1 comprises an engaging part 2 for engaging with a closure 3 on a container and a handling part 4 pivotally connected to the engaging part 2. This allows the handle 1 to be folded as shown in Fig. 2C and non-folded in an intermediate position as shown in Figs. 2A-B+2D-F. As shown in Figs. 2A and 2B, the shape of the engaging part may be different. Connection means 7 formed by a slot 8 within the handling part 4 is shown in Figs. 2A-F. As shown in Figs. 2A-F, the top portion 10 of the engaging part 2 forms a first contact surface 10 of substantially the same size and shape as a second contact surface 11 of the handling part, the first and second contact surfaces 10, 11 being arranged to abut each other when the handling part 4 is in the folded configuration. Any of the features of the other embodiments according to the invention may be used in combination with the features of the second embodiment according to the invention.

[0056] A third embodiment of a handle according to the second aspect of the invention is shown in Figs. 3A-E, in which the handle 1 comprises an engaging part 2 for engaging with a neck portion of a container (not shown) and a handling part 4 pivotally connected to the engaging part 2. This allows the handle 1 to be folded as shown in Fig. 3E and non-folded as shown in Figs. 3A and 3B. Figs. 3C and 3D show intermediate positions of the handling part 4. As shown in Figs. 3A and 3C an opening 5 may be defined within the handling part 4, allowing the neck portion to be received within this opening 5 as shown in Fig. 3E and indicated in Fig. 3C. The pivotal connection 6 between the engaging part 2 and the handling part 4 may be formed as a groove 6 in the material as shown in Figs. 3B. 3D and 3E. Connection means 7 formed by a slot 8 within the handling part 4 is shown in Figs. 3A and 3C. An opening 12 in the engaging part 2 for engaging with a neck portion of a container is shown in Fig. 3A. Any of the features of the other embodiments according to the invention may be used in combination with the features of the third embodiment according to the invention.

[0057] A fourth embodiment of a handle according to the third aspect of the invention is shown in Figs. 4A-F, in which the handle 1 comprises an engaging part 2 for forming an opening 12 for receiving the neck portion of a container (not shown) therein and a handling part 4 pivotally connected to the engaging part 2. This allows the handle 1 to be folded as shown in Fig. 4F and non-folded as shown in Figs. 4B, 4D and 4E. Figs. 4A and 4C show intermediate positions of the handling part 4. As shown in Figs. 4A, 4B and 4D an opening 5 may be defined within the handling part 4, allowing the neck portion to be received within this opening 5 as indicated in Fig. 40. The pivotal connection 6 between the engaging part 2 and the handling part 4 may be formed as a groove 6 in the material as shown in Figs. 4C, 40, 4E and 4F. Connection means 7 formed by a slot 8 within the handling part 4 is shown in Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C. The opening 12 in the engaging part 2 for engaging with a neck portion of a container is shown in Figs. 4A and 48. A plurality of gripping means 13 extending from the periphery of the opening 12 formed as teeth are shown in Figs. 4A and 48. Any of the features of the other embodiments according to the invention may be used in combination with the features of the fourth embodiment according to the invention.

[0058] A fifth embodiment of a handle according to the third aspect of the invention is shown in Figs. 5A-C, in which the handle 1 comprises an engaging part 2 for forming openings 12 for receiving the neck portion of three container (not shown) therein and a handling part 4 pivotally connected to the engaging part 2. This allows the handle 1 to be folded as shown in Fig. 5C and non-folded as shown in Fig. 5A. Figs. 58 shows an intermediate position of the handling part 4. As shown in Figs. 5A an opening 5 may be defined within the handling part 4, allowing the neck portion to be received within this opening 5. The pivotal connection 6 between the engaging part 2 and the handling part 4 may be formed as a groove 6 in the material as shown in Figs. 58 and 5C. Connection means 7 formed by a slot 8 within the handling part 4 is shown in Figs. 5A and 5B. The openings 12 in the engaging part 2 for engaging with the neck portion of containers is shown in Fig. 5A- A plurality of gripping means 13 extending from the periphery of the openings 12 formed as teeth are shown in Fig 5A. Any of the features of the other embodiments according to the invention may be used in combination with the features of the fifth embodiment according to the invention.

Claims

1. A handle (1) for a closure for closing an opening of a container, said handle comprising

an engaging part (2) with engaging means for engaging with the closure, and

a handling part (4) pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part,

wherein the engaging means is adapted to establish a fixed engagement with the closure, characterised in that the handling part comprises connecting means (7) for connecting the handle to support means, said connecting means being formed as a slot (8) within the handling part, said slot defining a region which can be bent outwards from the plane of the handling part for engagement with the support means by receiving the support means in the slot.

2. A handle according to claim 1, wherein the engaging part forms a compartment with an opening for receiving the closure and/or an opening of the container therein.

3. A handle according to claim 1, wherein the engaging part is formed integrated with the closure.

4. A handle according to claim 3, wherein the engaging part and the closure are moulded in one piece.

5. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein an opening (5) is defined within the handling part, said opening being of a size allowing the closure or the engaging part to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

6. A handle according to any of claims 1-4, wherein a top portion of the engaging part forms a first contact surface (10) of substantially the same size and shape as a second contact surface (11) of the handling part, the first and second contact surfaces being arranged to abut each other when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

7. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.

8. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.

9. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.

10. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connection (6) between the engaging part and the handling part is weakened to allow the handling part to be removed from the handle.

11. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engaging part comprises a locking means adapted to lock the closure in a fixed position on a container, the handling part being connected pivotally to the locking means.

12. A handle according to claim 11, wherein the connection between the locking means and the handling part is adapted to break the locking means upon applying a force to the handling part, so as to allow removal of the closure from the container.

13. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image.

14. A handle according to claim 13, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.

15. A handle according to claim 13, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

16. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.

17. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, and moulded in one piece.

18. A handle according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.

19. A handle (1) for handling a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising

an engaging part (2) with engaging means for engaging with the neck portion,

a handling part (4) pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow the handling part to be folded into a folded configuration and unfolded into a non-folded configuration in relation to the engaging part, the handling part extending further outwardly from the container in the non-folded configuration than in the folded configuration,

wherein an opening (5) is defined within the handling part, characterised in that said opening is of a size allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration,
and wherein the handling part is formed with a slot (8), said slot defining a region which can be bent outwards from the plane of the handling part for engagement with support means by receiving the support means in the slot.

20. A handle according to claim 19, wherein the engaging means is constituted by an opening (12) defined in the engaging part, the opening being of a size allowing the engaging means to be arranged over the neck portion.

21. A handle according to claim 19 or 20, comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.

22. A handle according to claim 21, wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.

23. A handle according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.

24. A handle according to any of claims 19-23, wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image.

25. A handle according to claim 24, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.

26. A handle according to claim 24, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

27. A handle according to any of claims 19-26, and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.

28. A handle according to any of claims 19-27, and moulded in one piece.

29. A handle according to any of claims 19-28, wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.

30. A handle (1) for a container having a container body part and a neck portion, said handle comprising

a handling part (4) provided with connection means (7) for handling the container, and

an engaging part forming an opening (12) for receiving the neck portion therein,

wherein the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means (13) extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening,
characterised in that the connection means is formed as a slot (8) within the handling part, said slot defining a region which can be bent outwards from the plane of the handling part for engagement with support means by receiving the support means in the slot.

31. A handle according to claim 30, wherein the handling part is pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handle.

32. A handle according to claim 31, wherein an opening (5) is defined within the handling part allowing the neck portion to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

33. A handle according to claim 31 or 32, comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration.

34. A handle according to claim 33, wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.

35. A handle according to claim 33 or 34, wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.

36. A handle according to any of claims 30-35, wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image.

37. A handle according to claim 37, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.

38. A handle according to claim 36, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

39. A handle according to any of claims 30-38, wherein the engaging part forms a plurality of openings (12), each being adapted for receiving the neck portion therein.

40. A handle according to any of claims 30-39, and made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LOPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.

41. A handle according to any of claims 30-40, and moulded in one piece.

42. A handle according to any of claims 30-41, wherein the engaging part and the handling part are made of different materials.

43. A container set comprising

a container with an opening and a closure (3) for closing the opening,

a handling part (4) for handling the container or closure, and

an engaging part (2) forming an opening (12) for receiving the closure or container therein, the engaging part being provided with a plurality of gripping means (13) extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening, wherein the opening, the gripping means and closure or container are dimensioned to apply a pressure against the closure or container when received in the opening,

characterised in that connection means is formed as a slot (8) within the handling part, said slot defining a region which can be bent outwards from the plane of the handling part for engagement with support means by receiving the support means in the slot.

44. A container set according to claim 43, wherein the handling part is pivotally connected to the engaging part so as to allow a folded and a non-folded configuration of the handling part in relation to the engaging part.

45. A container set according to claim 44, wherein an opening (5) is defined within the handling part allowing the closure or container to be received within the opening when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

46. A container set according to claim 44 or 45, comprising means for securing the handling part in the folded configuration in relation to the engaging part.

47. A container set according to claim 46, wherein the means for securing the handling part is incorporated in the connection between the handling part and the engaging part.

48. A container set according to claim 46 or 47, wherein the means for securing the handling part comprises at least one protrusion on either the handling part or the engaging part, the protrusion being adapted to engage a corresponding catch on the other one of either the handling part or the engaging part not provided with the protrusion.

49. A container set according to any of claims 43-48, wherein the handling part comprises a substantially plane surface area supporting application of an image.

50. A container set according to claim 49, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the non-folded configuration.

51. A container set according to claim 49, wherein the surface is facing upwards when the handling part is in the folded configuration.

52. A container set according to any of claims 43-51, wherein the handling part and the engaging part are made from one or more materials selected from the group consisting of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC and POM.

53. A container set according to any of claims 43-52, wherein the handling part and the engaging part are moulded in one piece.

54. A container set according to any of claims 43-53, wherein the handling part and the engaging part are made of different materials.

Ansprüche

1. Halterung (1) für einen Deckel, der eine Öffnung eines Behälters schliesst, wobei die Halterung umfasst

einen Einrastteil (2) mit Einrastmitteln, um in den Deckel einzurasten, und

einen Halterungsteil (4), der mit dem Einrastteil faltbar verbunden ist, um so den Halterungsteil im Verhältnis zum Einrastteil in einer gefalteten Konfiguration gefaltet und in einer ungefalteten Konfiguration nicht gefaltet zu lassen,

worin die Einrastmittel geeignet sind, in den Deckel fest einzurasten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halterungssteil ein Verbindungsmittel (7) zum Verbinden der Halterung mit einem Stützmittel umfasst, wobei das Verbindungsmittel als einen Schlitz (8) innerhalb des Halterungsteils ausgeformt ist, wobei der Schlitz einen Bereich definiert, der nach aussen im Verhältnis zur Ebene der Halterungsteils für das Einrasten in das Stützmittel gebogen werden kann, wenn das Stützmittel im Schlitz aufgenommen wird.

2. Halterung nach Anspruch 1, worin der Einrastteil ein Fach mit einer Öffnung darin zur Aufnahme des Deckels und/oder eine Öffnung des Behälters bildet.

3. Halterung nach Anspruch 1, worin der Einrastteil integriert mit dem Deckel ausgeformt ist.

4. Halterung nach Anspruch 3, worin der Einrastteil und der Deckel in einem Stück geformt sind.

5. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin eine Öffnung (5) innerhalb des Halterungteils definiert ist, wobei die Öffnung solch eine Grösse hat, so dass der Deckel oder der Einrastteil innerhalb der Öffnung aufgenommen werden kann, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

6. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1-4, worin ein Deckteil des Einrastteils eine erste Kontaktoberfläche (10) mit im wesentlichen der gleichen Grösse und Form wie eine zweite Kontaktoberfläche (11) des Halterungsteils bildet, wobei die ersten und zweiten Kontaktoberflächen aneinander angrenzend angebracht werden, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

7. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, umfassend Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in der gefalteten Konfiguration.

8. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in die Verbindung zwischen dem Halterungsteil und dem Einrastteil einbezogen sind.

9. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils mindestens einen Vorsprung an entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil umfasst, wobei der Vorsprung geeignet ist, in eine korrespondierende Nase am anderen, entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil, einzurasten, die nicht mit dem Vorsprung versehen sind.

10. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin die Verbindung (6) zwischen dem Einrastteil und dem Halterungsteil geschwächt ist, um den Halterungsteil aus der Halterung entfernen zu können.

11. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin der Einrastteil ein Verschlussmittel umfasst, dass geeignet ist, den Deckel in einer festen Position an einem Behälter zu drehen, wobei der Halterungsteil mit dem Verschlussmittel faltbar verbunden ist.

12. Halterung nach Anspruch 11, worin die Verbindung zwischen dem Verschlussmittel und dem Halterungsteil geeignet ist, die Verschlussmittel nach Aufbringen einer Kraft am Halterungsteil aufzubrechen, um so den Deckel vom Behälter entfernen zu können.

13. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin der Halterungsteil ein im wesentlichen ebenes OberFlächengebiet umfasst, das die Anwendung einer Abbildung unterstützt.

14. Halterung nach Anspruch 13, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der ungefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

15. Halterung nach Anspruch 13, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

16. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, hergestellt aus einem oder mehreren Materialien, die aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC und POM, gewählt sind.

17. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, die in einem Stück geformt ist.

18. Halterung nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, worin der Einrastteil und der Halterungsteil aus verschiedenen Materialien hergestellt sind.

19. Halterung (1) zum Halten eines Behälters mit einem Behälterrumpfteil und einem Halsteil, wobei die Halterung umfasst

einen Einrastteil (2) mit Einrastmitteln zum Einrasten in den Halsteil,

einen Halterungsteil (4), der mit dem Einrastteil faltbar verbunden ist, um den Halterungsteil im Verhältnis zum Einrastteil in einer gefalteten Konfiguration gefaltet und in einer ungefalteten Konfiguration ungefaltet zu lassen, wobei sich der Halterungsteil weiter nach aussen vom Behälter in der ungefalteten Konfiguration als in der gefalteten Konfiguration erstreckt,

worin eine Öffnung (5) innerhalb des Halterungsteils definiert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnung eine Grösse hat, dass der Halsteil durch die Öffnung gelangen kann, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet,
und worin der Halterungsteil mit einem Schlitz (8) versehen ist, wobei der Schlitz einen Bereich definiert, der nach aussen im Verhältnis zur Ebene des Halterungsteils gebogen werden kann, um in ein Stützmittel einzurasten, wenn das Stützmittel im Schlitz aufgenommen wird.

20. Halterung nach Anspruch 19, worin Einrastmittel durch eine Öffnung (12) gebildet sind, die im Einrastteil definiert ist, wobei die Öffnung solch eine Grösse hat, so dass das Einrastmittel über dem Halsteil angebracht werden kann.

21. Halterung nach Anspruch 19 oder 20, umfassend ein Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in der gefalteten Konfiguration.

22. Halterung nach Anspruch 21, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in die Verbindung zwischen dem Halterungsteil und dem Einrastteil einbezogen sind.

23. Halterung nach Anspruch 21 oder 22, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils mindestens einen Vorsprung an entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil umfasst, wobei der Vorsprung geeignet ist, in eine korrespondierende Nase am anderen, entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil, einzurasten, die nicht mit dem Vorsprung versehen sind.

24. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 19-23, worin der Halterungsteil ein im wesentlichen ebenes Oberflächengebiet umfasst, das die Anwendung einer Abbildung unterstützt.

25. Halterung nach Anspruch 24, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der ungefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

26. Halterung nach Anspruch 24, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

27. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 19-26, hergestellt aus einem oder mehreren Materialien, die aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC und POM, gewählt sind.

28. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 19-27, die in einem Stück geformt ist.

29. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 19-28, worin der Einrastteil und der Halterungsteil aus verschiedenen Materialien hergestellt sind.

30. Halterung (1) für einen Behälter mit einem Behälterrumpfteil und einem Halsteil, wobei die Halterung umfasst

einen Halterungsteil (4), der mit einem Verbindungsmittel (7) versehen ist, um den Behälter zu halten, und

einen Einrastteil, der eine Öffnung (12) bildet, damit der Halsteil darin aufgenommen werden kann, worin der Einrastteil mit einer Mehrheit von Greifmitteln (13) versehen ist, die sich aus der Umgebung der Öffnung nach innen erstrecken,

dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verbindungsmittel als ein Schlitz (8) innerhalb des Halterungsteils geformt sind, wobei der Schlitz einen Bereich definiert, der nach aussen im Verhältnis zur Ebene des Halterungsteils gebogen werden kann, um in ein Stützmittel einzurasten, wenn das Stützmittel im Schlitz aufgenommen wird.

31. Halterung nach Anspruch 30, worin der Halterungsteil mit dem Einrastteil faltbar verbunden ist, um so eine gefaltete und ungefaltete Konfiguration der Halterung zu gestatten.

32. Halterung nach Anspruch 31, worin eine Öffnung (5) innerhalb eines Halterungsteils definiert ist, damit der Halsteil durch die Öffnung gelangen kann, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

33. Halterung nach Anspruch 31 oder 32, umfassend ein Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in der gefalteten Konfiguration.

34. Halterung nach Anspruch 33, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in die Verbindung zwischen dem Halterungsteil und dem Einrastteil einbezogen ist.

35. Halterung nach Anspruch 33 oder 34, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils mindestens einen Vorsprung an entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil umfasst, wobei der Vorsprung angepasst ist, in eine korrespondiertende Nase am anderen, entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil, einzurasten, die nicht mit dem Vorsprung versehen sind.

36. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 30-35, worin der Halterungsteil ein im wesentlichen ebenes Oberflächengebiet umfasst, das die Anwendung einer Abbildung unterstützt.

37. Halterung nach Anspruch 37, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der ungefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

38. Halterung nach Anspruch 36, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

39. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 30-38, worin der Einrastteil eine Mehrheit von Öffnungen (12) bildet, wobei jede geeignet ist, den Halsteil darin aufzunehmen.

40. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 30-39, und hergestellt aus einem oder mehreren Materialien, die aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC und POM, gewählt sind.

41. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 30-40, die in einem Stück geformt ist.

42. Halterung nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 30-41, worin der Einrastteil und der Halterungsteil aus verschiedenen Materialien hergestellt sind.

43. Behältersatz, umfassend

einen Behälter mit einer Öffnung und einen Deckel (3) zum Schliessen der Öffnung,

einen Halterungsteil (4) zum Halten des Behälters oder Deckels, und

einen Einrastteil (2), der eine Öffnung (12) bildet, um den Deckel oder Behälter darin aufzunehmen, wobei der Einrastteil mit einer Mehrheit von Greifmitteln (13) versehen ist, die sich nach innen aus der Umgebung der Öffnung erstrecken, worin die Öffnung, die Greifmittel und der Deckel oder Behälter dimensioniert sind, einen Druck gegen den Deckel oder Behälter auszuüben, wenn der Deckel oder der Behälter in der Öffnung auftritt,

dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Verbindungsmittel als ein Schlitz (8) im Halterungsteil ausgeformt sind, wobei der Schlitz einen Bereich definiert, der nach aussen im Verhältnis zur Ebene des Halterungsteils gebogen werden kann, um in das Stützmittel einzugreifen, wenn das Stützmittel im Schlitz aufgenommen wird.

44. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 43, worin der Halterungsteil mit dem Einrastteil faltbar verbunden ist, um somit im Verhältnis zum Einrastteil eine gefaltete und ungefaltete Konfiguration des Halterungsteils zu gestatten.

45. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 44, worin eine Öffnung (5) innerhalb eines Halterungsteils definiert ist, der den Deckel oder Behälter durch die Öffnung gelangen lässt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

46. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 44 oder 45, umfassend ein Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in der gefalteten Konfiguration im Verhältnis zum Einrastteil.

47. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 46, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils in die Verbindung zwischen dem Halterungsteil und dem Einrastteil einbezogen ist.

48. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 46 oder 47, worin das Mittel zur Sicherung des Halterungsteils mindestens einen Vorsprung an entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil umfasst, wobei der Vorsprung geeignet ist, in eine korrespondiertende Nase am anderen, entweder dem Halterungsteil oder dem Einrastteil, einzurasten, die nicht mit dem Vorsprung versehen sind.

49. Behältersatz nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 43-48, worin der Halterungsteil ein im wesentlichen ebenes Oberflächengebiet umfasst, das die Anwendung einer Abbildung unterstützt.

50. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 49, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der ungefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

51. Behältersatz nach Anspruch 49, worin die Oberfläche nach oben zeigt, wenn sich der Halterungsteil in der gefalteten Konfiguration befindet.

52. Behältersatz nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 43-51, und hergestellt aus einem oder mehreren Materialien, die aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC und POM, gewählt sind.

53. Behältersatz nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 43-52, worin der Halterungsteil und der Einrastteil in einem Stück geformt sind.

54. Behältersatz nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 43-53, worin der Halterungsteil und der Einrastteil aus verschiedenen Materialien hergestellt sind.

Revendications

1. Poignée (1) pour une fermeture servant à fermer une ouverture d'un conteneur, ladite poignée comprenant

une partie à engager (2), dotée d'un moyen d'engagement pour s'engager avec la fermeture, et

une partie à manipuler (4) raccordée de façon pivotante à la partie à engager de façon à permettre à la partie à manipuler d'être repliée dans une configuration repliée et d'être dépliée dans une configuration dépliée par rapport à la partie à engager,

dans laquelle le moyen d'engagement est adapté de façon à établir un engagement fixe avec la fermeture, caractérisé en ce que la partie à manipuler comprend un moyen de raccordement (7) pour raccorder la poignée à un moyen de support, ledit moyen de raccordement présentant la forme d'une fente (8) dans la partie à manipuler, ladite fente définissant une région pouvant être pliée vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan de la partie à manipuler pour s'engager avec le moyen de support par réception de ce dernier dans la fente.

2. Poignée selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la partie à engager forme un compartiment muni d'une ouverture destinée à recevoir la fermeture et/ou une ouverture du conteneur à l'intérieur.

3. Poignée selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la forme de la partie à engager est intégrée dans la fermeture.

4. Poignée selon la revendication 3, dans laquelle la partie à engager et la fermeture sont moulées d'une pièce.

5. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle une ouverture (5) est définie dans la partie à manipuler, la taille de ladite ouverture permettant la réception de la fermeture ou de la partie à engager dans l'ouverture lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

6. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, dans laquelle une section supérieure de la partie à engager forme une première surface de contact (10) d'une taille et d'une forme essentiellement identiques à celles d'une seconde surface de contact (11) sur la partie à manipuler, les première et seconde surfaces de contact étant disposées de façon à être contiguës lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

7. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, comprenant un moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler en configuration repliée.

8. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler est incorporé dans le raccord entre cette dernière et la partie à engager.

9. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler comprend au moins une saillie soit sur la partie à manipuler, soit sur la partie à engager, ladite saillie étant adaptée pour engager un cran correspondant sur l'autre partie soit à manipuler, soit à engager qui n'est pas dotée de la saillie.

10. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le raccord (6) entre la partie à engager et la partie à manipuler est affaibli de façon à permettre à la partie à manipuler d'être retirée de la poignée.

11. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la partie à engager comprend un moyen de verrouillage adapté pour verrouiller la fermeture en position fixe sur un conteneur, la partie à manipuler étant raccordée de façon pivotante au moyen de verrouillage.

12. Poignée selon la revendication 11, dans laquelle le raccord entre le moyen de verrouillage et la partie à manipuler est adapté pour rompre le moyen de verrouillage par l'application d'une force sur la partie à manipuler, de façon à permettre de retirer la fermeture du conteneur.

13. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la partie à manipuler comprend une surface essentiellement plane permettant l'application d'une image.

14. Poignée selon la revendication 13, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration dépliée.

15. Poignée selon la revendication 13, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

16. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, et fabriquée dans un ou plusieurs matériaux sélectionnés dans le groupe formé de PEHD, PELBD, PEBD, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC et POM.

17. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes et moulée d'une pièce.

18. Poignée selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la partie à engager et la partie à manipuler sont fabriquées dans différents matériaux.

19. Poignée (1) pour manipuler un conteneur doté d'un corps et d'un collet, ladite poignée comprenant

une partie à engager (2), dotée d'un moyen d'engagement pour s'engager avec le collet,

une partie à manipuler (4) raccordée de façon pivotante à la partie à engager de façon à permettre à la partie à manipuler d'être repliée dans une configuration repliée et d'être dépliée dans une configuration dépliée par rapport à la partie à engager, la partie à manipuler dépassant davantage du conteneur en configuration dépliée qu'en configuration repliée,

dans laquelle une ouverture (5) est définie dans la partie à manipuler, caractérisée en ce que la taille de ladite ouverture permet la réception du collet dans l'ouverture lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée,
et dans laquelle la partie à manipuler est formée avec une fente (8), ladite fente définissant une région pouvant être pliée vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan de la partie à manipuler pour s'engager avec un moyen de support par réception de ce dernier dans la fente.

20. Poignée selon la revendication 19, dans laquelle le moyen d'engagement est constitué par une ouverture (12) définie dans la partie à engager, la taille de l'ouverture permettant la disposition du moyen d'engagement sur le collet.

21. Poignée selon la revendication 19 ou 20, comprenant un moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler en configuration repliée.

22. Poignée selon la revendication 21, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler est incorporé dans le raccord entre cette dernière et la partie à engager.

23. Poignée selon la revendication 21 ou 22, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler comprend au moins une saillie soit sur la partie à manipuler, soit sur la partie à engager, ladite saillie étant adaptée pour engager un cran correspondant sur l'autre partie soit à manipuler, soit à engager qui n'est pas dotée de la saillie.

24. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 19 à 23, dans laquelle la partie à manipuler comprend une surface essentiellement plane permettant l'application d'une image.

25. Poignée selon la revendication 24, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration dépliée.

26. Poignée selon la revendication 24, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

27. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 19 à 26, et fabriquée dans un ou plusieurs matériaux sélectionnés dans le groupe formé de PEHD, PELBD, PEBD, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC et POM.

28. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 19 à 27 et moulée d'une pièce.

29. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 19 à 28, dans laquelle la partie à engager et la partie à manipuler sont fabriquées dans différents matériaux.

30. Poignée (1) pour un conteneur doté d'un corps et d'un collet, ladite poignée comprenant

une partie à manipuler (4) dotée d'un moyen de raccordement (7) pour manipuler le conteneur, et

une partie à engager formant une ouverture (12) destinée à recevoir le collet, dans laquelle la partie à engager est dotée de plusieurs moyens d'arrêt (13) s'étendant vers l'intérieur depuis la périphérie de l'ouverture,

caractérisée en ce que le moyen de raccordement présente la forme d'une fente (8) dans la partie à manipuler, ladite fente définissant une région pouvant être pliée vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan de la partie à manipuler pour s'engager avec un moyen de support par réception de ce dernier dans la fente.

31. Poignée selon la revendication 30, dans laquelle la partie à manipuler est raccordée de façon pivotante à la partie à engager de façon à permettre une configuration repliée et dépliée de la poignée.

32. Poignée selon la revendication 31, dans laquelle une ouverture (5) est définie dans la partie à manipuler, permettant la réception du collet dans l'ouverture lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

33. Poignée selon la revendication 31 ou 32, comprenant un moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler en configuration repliée.

34. Poignée selon la revendication 33, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler est incorporé dans le raccord entre cette dernière et la partie à engager.

35. Poignée selon la revendication 33 ou 34, dans laquelle le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler comprend au moins une saillie soit sur la partie à manipuler, soit sur la partie à engager, ladite saillie étant adaptée pour engager un cran correspondant sur l'autre partie soit à manipuler, soit à engager qui n'est pas dotée de la saillie.

36. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 30 à 35, dans laquelle la partie à manipuler comprend une surface essentiellement plane permettant l'application d'une image.

37. Poignée selon la revendication 37, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration dépliée.

38. Poignée selon la revendication 36, dans laquelle la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

39. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 30 à 38, dans laquelle la partie à engager forme plusieurs ouvertures (12), chacune d'entre elles étant adaptée à recevoir le collet.

40. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 30 à 39, et fabriquée dans un ou plusieurs matériaux sélectionnés dans le groupe formé de PEHD, PELBD, PEBD, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC et POM.

41. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 30 à 40 et moulée d'une pièce.

42. Poignée selon l'une des revendications 30 à 41, dans laquelle la partie à engager et la partie à manipuler sont fabriquées dans différents matériaux.

43. Ensemble conteneur comprenant

un conteneur doté d'une ouverture et d'une fermeture (3) pour fermer l'ouverture,

une partie à manipuler (4) pour manipuler le conteneur ou la fermeture, et

une partie à engager (2) formant une ouverture (12) destinée à recevoir la fermeture ou le conteneur, la partie à engager étant dotée de plusieurs moyens d'arrêt (13) s'étendant vers l'intérieur depuis la périphérie de l'ouverture, dans laquelle l'ouverture, les moyens d'arrêt et la fermeture ou le conteneur sont dimensionnés de façon à exercer une pression contre la fermeture ou le conteneur lors de leur réception dans l'ouverture,

caractérisé en ce que le moyen de raccordement présente la forme d'une fente (8) dans la partie à manipuler, ladite fente définissant une région pouvant être pliée vers l'extérieur par rapport au plan de la partie à manipuler pour s'engager avec un moyen de support par réception de ce dernier dans la fente.

44. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 43, dans lequel la partie à manipuler est raccordée de façon pivotante à la partie à engager de façon à permettre une configuration repliée et dépliée de la partie à manipuler par rapport à la partie à engager.

45. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 44, dans lequel une ouverture (5) est définie dans la partie à manipuler, permettant la réception de la fermeture ou du conteneur dans l'ouverture lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

46. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 44 ou 45, comprenant un moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler en configuration repliée par rapport à la partie à engager.

47. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 46, dans lequel le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler est incorporé dans le raccord entre cette dernière et la partie à engager.

48. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 46 ou 47, dans lequel le moyen de blocage de la partie à manipuler comprend au moins une saillie soit sur la partie à manipuler, soit sur la partie à engager, ladite saillie étant adaptée pour engager un cran correspondant sur l'autre partie soit à manipuler, soit à engager qui n'est pas dotée de la saillie.

49. Ensemble conteneur selon l'une des revendications 43 à 48, dans lequel la partie à manipuler comprend une surface essentiellement plane permettant l'application d'une image.

50. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 49, dans lequel la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration dépliée.

51. Ensemble conteneur selon la revendication 49, dans lequel la surface est orientée vers le haut lorsque la partie à manipuler est en configuration repliée.

52. Ensemble conteneur selon l'une des revendications 43 à 51, dans lequel le partie à manipuler et la partie à engager sont fabriquées dans un ou plusieurs matériaux sélectionnés dans le groupe formé de PEHD, PELBD, PEBD, PP, ABS, SAN, SB, PS, PA6, PA66, PC et POM.

53. Ensemble conteneur selon l'une des revendications 43 à 52, dans lequel la partie à manipuler et la partie à engager sont moulées d'une pièce.

54. Ensemble conteneur selon l'une des revendications 43 à 53, dans lequel la partie à manipuler et la partie à engager sont fabriquées dans différents matériaux.

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