Patent Abstract:
An apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable containers comprising at least two separated and closable internal spaces arranged on a common longitudinal axis. The apparatus is characterized in that the internal spaces are respectively closed by a functional lid.

Full Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of and priority to: German Patent Application No. 102009031964.6, filed on Jul. 6, 2009; and to German Patent Application No. 102009033785.7, filed Jul. 3, 2009; and to German Patent Application No. 102009016715.3, filed Apr. 9, 2009. German Patent Application No. 102009033785.7, filed Jul. 3, 2009, claims the benefit of German Patent Application No. 102009016715.3, filed Apr. 9, 2009. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    The invention relates to an apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable contents and/or containers. 
         [0003]    When participating in outdoor activities, such as for hiking or cycling, injuries may easily occur. Such injuries may require the use of disinfection agents and liquid patches that ordinarily are carried separately. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0004]    The present invention relates to an apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable contents and/or containers and comprises at least two separated and closable internal spaces. The internal spaces are arranged on a common longitudinal axis and are closed by functional lids. The functional lids are arranged on the ends of the apparatus and have openings through which the different media may escape from the containers. The openings are closed by additional covers. 
         [0005]    The exchangeable containers may be, for example, spraying bottles which contain media that can be sprayed. 
         [0006]    The mentioned spraying bottles may include, for example, disinfection agents, means for attending to lesions or cleaning same and sprayed patches as well as cooling agents. The apparatus may thus be used as an emergency set in case of injuries. 
         [0007]    To promote simple handling, the apparatus is formed as a simple handle that can be used with one hand, wherein the cover may, fore example, be lifted at a flap by means of the thumb in order to release the functional lid. The functional lid may also enable actuation of the spray pin of the spraying bottle in order to spray the medium. 
         [0008]    To promote versatility, different adapter possibilities are provided. Hence, it is possible to carry the device around a belt or to attach it to a bicycle. The apparatus can be used, for example, outdoors, such as for hiking or cycling, where injuries may easily occur that require the use of disinfection agents and liquid patches. The apparatus is small, can be handled easily and is therefore easily portable. Many other possibilities of use with different media are feasible, such as for animals or also for craftspeople. 
         [0009]    In some embodiments, the apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable containers comprises a handle which comprises at least two separated and closable internal spaces which are arranged on a common longitudinal axis. Each internal space is closed by a respective functional lid. 
         [0010]    Preferably, the at least one functional lid comprises an opening through which the medium within the containers may escape. 
         [0011]    A further advantage is that the functional lid comprises a lid insert which actuates the spray pin of, for example, an aerosol can upon being actuated, such that the medium can escape and may be metered. 
         [0012]    In some embodiments, the at least one functional lid can be closed by a cover, such that the opening is protected against things like dirt or damage. In this case, the functional lid is movably connected to the cover, such as by an integral hinge. 
         [0013]    In certain embodiments, the handle comprises an adapter receptacle at which an adapter can be attached. 
         [0014]    In some such embodiments, the adapter comprises a further receptacle. 
         [0015]    In other embodiments, the present invention relates to an emergency set for accommodating different exchangeable contents and comprises a handle having three separated and closable internal spaces. The internal spaces are arranged on a common longitudinal axis. The center internal space can be opened and closed by a fastener. This fastener may be formed, for example, as a screw plug or a clip. 
         [0016]    The exchangeable contents may be different combinations of means for first aid in case of accidents and for injuries. For example, two spraying bottles including disinfection agents or liquid patches can be combined with a safety vest or a gauze bandage. 
         [0017]    A further possibility includes various combinations of contents and containers. For example, an emergency set and a further knapsack can be attached to bicycles by means of an adapter near a drinking bottle. 
         [0018]    It should be appreciated that the fields of application with respect to emergency sets are many, and are mentioned herein only as examples. 
         [0019]    In some embodiments, the emergency set may contain different exchangeable contents and comprises a handle having three separated and closable internal spaces which are arranged on a common longitudinal axis, wherein the handle can be opened and closed at its center internal space by a fastener. 
         [0020]    In some embodiments, the fastener is provided as a thread. 
         [0021]    In other embodiments, the fastener is provided as a clip. 
         [0022]    In some embodiments, a safety vest is included in the center internal space. 
         [0023]    In other embodiments, a gauze bandage is included in the center internal space. 
         [0024]    In some embodiments, the adapter may accommodate an emergency set as well as at least one additional knapsack. 
         [0025]    In other embodiments, the adapter may accommodate an emergency set, a knapsack as well as a drinking bottle. 
         [0026]    According to some embodiments, the present invention relates to an apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable containers and comprises at least two separated and closable internal spaces. The internal spaces are arranged in a kind of accommodating body which may be compared to the cylinder of a revolver. In this case, the internal spaces may also be arranged in duplicate. In such an embodiment, respectively two internal spaces are arranged on a common longitudinal axis. This embodiment would be comparable to a double cylinder. Each internal space is separately closed by a functional lid. The functional lids are disposed on the ends of the internal spaces and have openings through which the different media may escape from the containers. The openings are closed by additional covers to avoid contamination. 
         [0027]    The exchangeable containers may be spraying bottles containing media which can be sprayed. The covers are so-called functional lids. The two-part functional lid, for example, enables the actuation of the spray pin of the spraying bottle to spray the medium and also functions to close the opening of the spray pin. 
         [0028]    In order to be able to use the apparatus in various ways, different configurations are provided. It is possible to fill the apparatus differently, depending on the purpose of use. The handling may also be adapted through the use of suitable attachment or carrying means. 
         [0029]    The emergency set box may be extended such that the shape and the arrangement of the internal spaces can be designed as desired. For example, a double cylinder shape also is provided, in which internal spaces having functional lids are arranged on both ends. 
         [0030]    The emergency set box can be used e.g. outdoors, such as for hiking or cycling. In these cases, injuries may easily occur, which require the use of disinfection agents and liquid patches. In addition, the emergency set box may also accommodate a safety vest for cyclists. Many other uses are possible, and these examples should not be regarded as limiting. The apparatus is small, can be handled easily and is therefore easily portable. Many other uses with different media are feasible, such as for animals or also for craftspeople. 
         [0031]    One advantage is that the emergency set box for accommodating different exchangeable containers is made of a base body comprising at least two separated and closable internal spaces which are arranged side-by-side and are respectively closed by a functional lid. 
         [0032]    In one embodiment, the functional lid comprises at least one opening through which the medium inside the containers can escape. 
         [0033]    In another embodiment, the functional lid comprises a cover. 
         [0034]    In another embodiment, the at least one internal space may accommodate components of an emergency kit. 
         [0035]    In a further embodiment, the internal spaces of the base body are arranged about a common axis. 
         [0036]    In a still further embodiment, the base body forms a triangle. 
         [0037]    In a still further embodiment, the base body forms a circle. 
         [0038]    In one variation, the base body is doubled by providing a second base body facing opposite a first base body. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0039]    In the drawings, the subject-matter of the invention is shown schematically and is described in the following detailed description with reference to the figures, wherein like components have like reference numerals. 
           [0040]      FIG. 1   a  is a plan view of the apparatus. 
           [0041]      FIG. 1   b  is a sectional view taken along line A-A of  FIG. 1   a.    
           [0042]      FIG. 2  is an isometric exploded view of the apparatus of  FIG. 1   a.    
           [0043]      FIG. 3   a  is an isometric exploded view of an emergency set. 
           [0044]      FIG. 3   b  is a sectional view of the emergency set of  FIG. 3   a.    
           [0045]      FIG. 4  is a sectional view of a knapsack. 
           [0046]      FIG. 5  is a further isometric view of the emergency set. 
           [0047]      FIG. 6  is an isometric exploded view of a further embodiment of the apparatus in the form of an emergency set box. 
           [0048]      FIG. 7  is a sectional view of the emergency set box. 
           [0049]      FIG. 8  illustrates a triangle shaped base body for the inventive emergency set box 
           [0050]      FIG. 9  illustrates a circular shaped base body for the inventive emergency set box. 
           [0051]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the apparatus in the form of an emergency set box. 
           [0052]      FIG. 11  is a sectional view of the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 10 . 
           [0053]      FIG. 12  illustrates detail B of  FIG. 11  in an enlarged view. 
           [0054]      FIGS. 13 to 15  show illustrations, analogous to  FIGS. 10 to 12 , of a further embodiment of the apparatus. 
           [0055]      FIGS. 16 to 18  show illustrations, analogous to  FIGS. 10 to 12 , of a further alternative embodiment of the apparatus. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0056]      FIG. 1   a  shows an overall view of an apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable contents and/or containers  1 . The apparatus  1  defines a longitudinal axis  2   b  and is attached to a pipe  6  by means of an adapter  5 . The pipe  6  is, for example, part of a bicycle frame. The adapter  5  comprises a further receptacle  5   a  which surrounds the pipe  6  together with an additional part  5   b.  The other side of the adapter  5  partially encompasses a handle  2  at an adapter receptacle  2   c . Therewith, the apparatus  1  is secured against axial and radial displacement. Functional lids  3  are shown at both ends of the apparatus  1 , which lids close internal spaces  2   a  accommodating containers  4 . (See  FIG. 1   b ) 
         [0057]      FIG. 1   b  shows an overall view of the apparatus  1  in a section A-A. In this sectional view, the internal spaces  2   a  are shown, which accommodate the containers  4  including media (not shown). The functional lids  3  are closed by respective covers  3   c.  The handle  2  is supported by the adapter  5 . 
         [0058]      FIG. 2  shows an isometric exploded view of the apparatus  1 . The containers  4  are inserted into the internal spaces  2   a  of the handle  2 . The functional lids  4  close the internal spaces  2   a.  The adapter  5 , together with the further receptacle  5   a,  is positioned at the pipe  6  and attached with the additional part  5   b.  The apparatus  1  is then inserted into the adapter  5  at the adapter receptacle  2   c.    
         [0059]      FIG. 3   a  shows an isometric exploded view of an emergency set  1 ′. The emergency set  1 ′ is attached at the pipe  6 ′ of, for example, a bicycle by means of the adapter  5 ′. The handle  2 ′ can be divided at the level of the center internal space  2   a ′ and is opened or closed by a fastener  3   f ′. The outer internal spaces accommodate containers  4 ′, in this case spraying bottles, which are actuated by the functional lid  3 ′. 
         [0060]      FIG. 3   b  shows a sectional view of the emergency set  1 ′. In this illustration, the center internal space  2   a ′ accommodates a safety vest  7 ′. Spraying bottles are disposed in the two outer internal spaces  2   a′.    
         [0061]      FIG. 4  shows a sectional view of a knapsack  10 ′. Herein, it is shown how the internal spaces  2   a ′ are closed by a simple lid  3 ′. In the internal spaces  2   a ′, respectively a safety vest  7 ′ and a gauze bandage  8 ′ are disposed. 
         [0062]      FIG. 5  shows an isometric illustration of the emergency set  1 ′. In this view, a possible arrangement on a bicycle is shown. The adapter  5 ′ enables the accommodation of a drinking bottle  9 ′, an emergency set  1 ′ and a knapsack  10 ′. 
         [0063]      FIG. 6  shows an isometric exploded view of an emergency set box  11 . The shown emergency set box  11  comprises three internal spaces  12   a.  Three containers  14  are depicted, as they can be accommodated in these internal spaces  12   a.  A functional lid  13  comprises openings  13   a  through which the medium  14   a  (see  FIG. 7 ) may escape from the containers  14 . The cover  13   b  serves as a protection against contamination and is shown above the openings  13   a.    
         [0064]      FIG. 7  shows a sectional view of the emergency set box  11 . A possible arrangement is shown herein. The containers  14  are located in the internal spaces  12   a.    
         [0065]    The spray pins  14   b  of the containers  14  are arranged under the functional lid  13 , such that the medium  14   a  may escape through the openings  13   a  when the functional lid  13  is actuated. The cover  13   b  closes the emergency set box  11  and protects it against contamination. 
         [0066]      FIG. 8  shows a triangle shaped base body  12  of the inventive emergency set box  11 . In this illustration, a possible shape of the base body is shown. 
         [0067]      FIG. 9  shows a circular shaped base body  12  of the inventive emergency set box  11 . In this illustration, a further possible shape of the base body  12  is shown. 
         [0068]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the apparatus  1 , one cover  3   c  of which is shown in an open state. 
         [0069]      FIG. 11  shows a sectional view of this embodiment of the apparatus  1 , in which components corresponding to those of the preceding embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals. Accordingly, the apparatus  1  comprises a handle or a housing  2  which comprises, in this example, three housing parts  20 ,  21 ,  22  with respective internal spaces  20 ′,  21 ′ and  22 ′. The housing parts  20  and  21  are detachably connected through suitable connecting means  23 , and the housing parts  21  and  22  are detachably connected through suitable connecting means  24 . Examples for such connecting means are screw fittings, plug sockets or also bayonet couplings. 
         [0070]    In the two internal spaces  20 ′ and  22 ′, containers for spraying agents, such as spray patches or cooling agents, are respectively arranged, which may also be referred to as cartridges. 
         [0071]    The portion of the housing  2  surrounded with a circle B in  FIG. 11  is shown enlarged in  FIG. 12 . From this illustration, it is shown that the functional lid  3  is provided with an opening  3   a,  wherein the functional lid  3  receives the spray pin  4   b  of the container  4  in a center recess  3   f.  As is made clear by  FIG. 12 , the spray pin  4   b  and its opening as well as the opening  3   a  are located on the longitudinal axis  2   b  of the housing  2 , such that a spraying direction of the medium within the container  4  is aligned with respect to the longitudinal axis  2   b  when the functional lid  3  is actuated. 
         [0072]    Further, the illustration of  FIG. 12  makes clear that the lid or the cover  3   c  is pivotally connected to the housing  2  through a clip connection. Said clip connection comprises a bridge  16  fixed at the housing  2  and a fork-shaped bridge receptacle  15  attached at the lid  3   c,  which may be clipped onto the bridge  16  due to its elastic properties. 
         [0073]      FIG. 13  shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of the inventive apparatus similar to  FIG. 10 , except that the cover or lid  3   c  of the embodiment of  FIG. 10  is connected to the housing  2  through an integral hinge  3   e.    
         [0074]      FIG. 14  clarifies the structure illustrated in  FIG. 11 , wherein in this case only one cartridge  4  is arranged in the right-hand internal space  22 ′. 
         [0075]      FIG. 15  in turn shows an enlarged illustration of detail C of  FIG. 14 . 
         [0076]    From this illustration, it becomes clear that the embodiment according to  FIGS. 13 to 15  enables a redirection of the spraying direction about 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis  2   b.  For this purpose, the cartridge or the container  4  comprises a lid  17  in which two spraying agent channels  18  and  19 , arranged at right angles with each other, are provided. The spray pin  4   b  engages with the spraying agent channel  18  such that, upon actuation of the lid  17 , the fluid jet escaping from the container  4  is redirected by 90° through the channels  18  and  19 . The jet is ejected through a recess  120  in the housing  2 , which is visible in  FIG. 13 . 
         [0077]    In  FIGS. 16 to 18 , a further embodiment is shown, in which again all components corresponding to those of the preceding embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals. 
         [0078]    Also in this embodiment, a redirection of the spraying direction by 90° with respect to the longitudinal axis  2   b  is provided. In this embodiment, two spraying agent channels  25  and  26 , arranged at right angles with each other, are provided in the functional lid  3  for this purpose. In this case, the spray pin  4   b  engages with the spraying agent channel  25 . If the functional lid  3  is actuated, e.g. by pressing onto its upper side, the spraying agent escapes through the spray pin  4   b  and is redirected through the perpendicularly arranged channels  25  and  26  and is ejected through the opening  27  of the spraying agent channel  26 . 
         [0079]    The invention was described with reference to a specific embodiment. It is, however, apparent that amendments and variations can be carried out without leaving the protective scope of the following claims. In this context, it has to be pointed out that all aforementioned embodiments and individual features can be combined with each other as desired. 
         [0080]    In addition to the above written disclosure of the invention, it is explicitly referred to the drawings in  FIGS. 1 to 18  for a completion thereof, with reference to the following list of Reference Numerals:
     1  apparatus     2  handle/housing     2   a  internal space     2   b  longitudinal axis     2   c  adapter receptacle     3  functional lid     3   a  opening     3   b  lid insert     3   d  flap     3   e  integral hinge     3   f  recess     4  container/cartridge     4   a  medium     4   b  spray pin     5  adapter     5   a  further receptacle     5   b  additional part     6  pipe     1 ′ emergency set     2 ′ handle     2   a ′ internal space     2   b ′ longitudinal axis     2   c ′ adapter receptacle     3 ′ functional lid     3   a ′ opening     3   b ′ lid insert     3   d ′ flap     3   e ′ integral hinge     3   f ′ fastener     4 ′ container     4   a ′ medium     3   b ′ spray pin     5 ′ adapter     5   a ′ further receptacle     5   b ′ additional part     6 ′ pipe     7 ′ safety vest     8 ′ gauze bandage     9 ′ drinking bottle     10 ′ knapsack     11  emergency set box     12  base body     12   a  internal space     12   b  bottom     13  functional lid     13   a  opening     13   b  cover     14  container     14   a  medium     14   b  spray pin     14   c  emergency equipment     15  fork-shaped bridge receptacle     16  bridge     17  lid     18 ,  19  spraying agent channels/passages     20 ,  21 ,  22  housing part     20 ′,  21 ′,  22 ′ internal spaces     23 ,  24  connecting means     25 ,  26  spraying agent channels/passages

Technology Classification (CPC): 1