Claims
- 1. A multi-chamber container comprising:a first container (1) for receiving a first product component, and a second container (2) for receiving a second product component, said containers being rotationally coupled with one another and each comprising a communication opening (11, 21) for the mutual exchange of products, and a closing device (4) for simultaneously closing the two communication openings (11, 21), said closing device comprising an engaging device for introducing the rotational movement of the second container (2) into the closing device (4), and said closing device further comprising guide devices (45) which are coupled to the first container (1) directly or indirectly in such a manner that upon a rotational movement the closing device (4) is moved into a position releasing both communication openings (11, 21), wherein the closing device (4) comprises a first sealing section (42) for closing the first communication opening (11) and a second sealing section (43) for closing the second communication opening (21), said sealing sections being integrally coupled with one another by a connecting section (41).
- 2. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein the first sealing section (42), the second sealing section (43) and the connecting section (41) of the closing device (4) form a closing stopper, wherein the connecting section (41) is taper shaped.
- 3. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of substantially radially extending engaging projections (44) are provided as the engaging device in star-shaped configuration on the connecting section (41).
- 4. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein the guide devices have a rotary thread.
- 5. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein an intermediate member (5), which is coupled with the second container (2) for rotation therewith and is rotatable relative to the first container (1), is arranged in a communication portion between the communication openings (11, 21), with coupling elements that are provided on the second container (2), and the intermediate member (5) being designed to permit an axial displacement.
- 6. The multi-chamber container according to claim 5, wherein the coupling elements are designed as a toothing.
- 7. The multi-chamber container according to claim 5, wherein the intermediate member (5) and the second container (2) comprise engaging elements (24, 52) for axially defining a position relative to one another.
- 8. The multi-chamber container according to claim 7, wherein said engaging elements (24, 52) are designed in a manner of ramps, said ramps being inclined to promote a sliding movement one on top of another and to prevent a re-withdrawal movement.
- 9. The multi-chamber container according to claim 5, wherein the intermediate member (5) is provided at an end facing the first container (1) with a surrounding sealing lip (55) which sealingly rests on an inner wall (34) in an overflow region.
- 10. The multi-chamber container according to claim 5, wherein the intermediate member (5) comprises a sealing section (53, 54) which in the closed state of the multi-component container sealingly extends between the closing device (4) and the second container (2).
- 11. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein means (37, 59) are provided between the first and second containers (1, 2) for defining the rotational movement, said means being preferably additionally designed in such a manner that a rotary return movement is stopped after the communication openings (11, 21) have been opened.
- 12. The multi-chamber container according to claim 1, wherein the first and second containers (1, 2) are supported relative to one another via a coupling member (3) provided between said containers, the coupling member (3) being firmly connected to a container (1) and receiving the closing device (4) and a intermediate member (5).
Priority Claims (1)
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation of International Application PCT/EP99/03220, filed May 11, 1999, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
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