DE112006001087B4 - Valve - Google Patents

Abstract

Comprising valve with a container
(A) a valve housing (2) having an upper housing part (3) and a lower housing part (4) which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part (3, 4) define a space (6) and the valve housing (2) has an inlet (7) and an outlet (8) to the space,
(b) a valve member (5) seated in the space (6) of the valve housing (2) and movable between an open position establishing at least one passage (9) between the inlet (7) and the outlet (8) , and a closed position, wherein the at least one passage (9) between the inlet (7) and the outlet (8) is closed,
(c) an engagement mechanism cooperating with at least one of the upper housing part (3) and the lower housing part (4) and the valve element (5) to move the valve element (5) between the open position and the closed position when upper housing part ...

Description

The The present invention relates to a valve comprising Valve housing, the one upper housing part and a lower housing part comprises, a valve member which sits in the space of the valve housing and movable between separate positions, and means which with the valve housing and interact with the valve element. Furthermore, the invention relates to such a valve with a container comprising a lower Housing part, a upper housing part, the rotatable with the lower housing part is connected and with the lower housing part forms a space in which a valve member is seated, and an engagement mechanism provided with at least one of the upper parts and lower housing part and brought into operative connection with the valve element. Further relates the invention relates to a container comprising a valve housing, the one upper housing part and a lower housing part has, wherein the upper and the lower housing part define a space, one in the space of the valve housing mounted valve element and means associated with the valve body and work together the valve element.

A valve of this type for a container is in the EP 1 433 712 A1 specified. In this known valve, two toothed structures engage in rotation with each other to effect an adjustment. This can occur especially at high internal pressures combing or blocking of the toothed gear. This can lead to rapid wear and lack of tightness of the valve.

At present, continue to drink containers for holding liquid, such as water usual and in use. They usually have a spout which operates with a valve to control the supply of liquid from the reservoir of the container. A valve used for such applications is z. In US Pat. No. 6,758,359 B2 described. It consists of a valve housing and a movable valve element which moves in an axial direction to open and close the spout.

The valve unit according to US 6,758,359 B2 can have significant limitations and disadvantages. When such a valve is used by a consumer, the valve element may require considerable force to move between open and closed states. Users often use their teeth to grasp and open the movable valve member. This can damage teeth of particularly younger persons whose teeth may not be able to withstand the considerable force required to open the valve unit.

The valve unit according to US Pat. No. 6,758,359 B2 is also usually provided only for a single purpose, which is to open and close an exit port. It would be advantageous if a bottle could contain a valve that could be used for other purposes or had additional functionality.

While our published PCT application WO 2004/106782 A2 refers to a valve for use with a beverage container, the valve has mostly only an open / close function. Further characteristics are desirable. Other applications and other functionality would also be beneficial.

Corresponding it is an object of the present invention, a valve and / or a container with a valve available to put the above mentioned Disadvantages remedied and designed user-friendly.

• (a) ein Ventilgehäuse, das ein oberes Gehäuseteil und ein unteres Gehäuseteil aufweist, die relativ zueinander drehbar sind, wobei das obere und das untere Gehäuseteil einen Raum begrenzen und das Ventilgehäuse einen Einlass und einen Auslass zu dem Raum aufweist,
• (b) ein Ventilelement, das in dem Raum des Ventilgehäuses sitzt und bewegbar ist zwischen einer offenen Position, die mindestens einen Durchgang zwischen dem Einlass und dem Auslass herstellt, und einer geschlossenen Position, wobei der mindestens eine Durchgang zwischen dem Einlass und dem Auslass geschlossen ist (vorzugsweise dadurch, dass das Ventilelement zumindest den Einlass oder den Auslass abdichtet),
• (c) einen Eingriffmechanismus, der mit zumindest einem der Teile oberes Gehäuseteil und unteres Gehäuseteil sowie dem Ventilelement zusammenwirkt, um das Ventilelement zwischen der offenen Position und der geschlossenen Position zu bewegen, wenn das obere Gehäuseteil relativ zu dem unteren Gehäuseteil gedreht ist, und der Eingriffmechanismus aus einer Eingriffoberfläche und einem Eingriffstift gebildet ist,
• d) wobei das untere Gehäuseteil den Einlass zu dem Raum aufweist und integral mit dem Behälter ausgebildet ist.

In a first aspect, the present invention consists in a valve with a container comprising:

• (a) a valve housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part define a space and the valve housing has an inlet and an outlet to the space,
• (b) a valve member seated in the space of the valve housing and movable between an open position establishing at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position, the at least one passage closed between the inlet and the outlet is (preferably in that the valve element seals at least the inlet or the outlet),
• (C) an engagement mechanism which cooperates with at least one of the upper housing part and lower housing part and the valve element to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part is rotated relative to the lower housing part, and Engagement mechanism is formed of an engagement surface and an engagement pin,
• d) wherein the lower housing part has the inlet to the space and is formed integrally with the container.

Preferably is the valve element in the open position, wherein the valve element at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet manufactures.

Preferably, the valve member is seated by the valve housing so as to be relative to the valve housing about a first axis ro is animalizable.

Preferably will be moving the valve body between the open position and the closed position driven by the means operatively connected to each other, if the upper housing part relative to the lower housing part is rotated about a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis stands.

Preferably the inlet is arranged in the lower housing part and the Outlet is in the upper housing part arranged.

Preferably the inlet and the outlet are diametrically opposed Positions of the valve element arranged.

Preferably have the means in operative connection with the valve body and the valve element to the valve element between the open Move position and the closed position, an engagement mechanism on.

Preferably is the engagement surface on the outer surface of the Valve element and the engagement pin on the inner surface of the upper housing part educated.

Preferably is the engagement surface in the outer surface of the Valve element formed and the engagement pin on the inner surface of the upper housing part educated.

Preferably is the engagement surface formed by a recess in the valve element, in which the Engagement pin is located.

Preferably the valve element is stored in the space and introduced with axes, which are positioned diametrically to the valve member for rotation relative to the valve housing about a first axis, the lower housing part (directly or indirectly) with the upper housing part so that they are relative to each other by a second Turn axis that is not parallel to the first axis, with the Engagement pin from the upper housing part is worn, so that he walks along an arc around the second axis rotates lying in a plane perpendicular to the second axis, the arch passes through a plane passing through and parallel to the first and second axis, and wherein the at least an engagement surface a first and a second region for engagement with the engagement pin forms, wherein the first region with the engagement pin in combination is brought when the engagement pin to a first distal end of the arc is turned, and the second area in engagement is brought when the engagement pin to the other distal end of the Arc is turned back, wherein the engagement of the rotation of the valve element around the first axis causes.

Preferably the first and second axes are perpendicular to each other.

Preferably The bow will pass through the plane passing through and parallel to the first and second axis runs, divided into two sections.

Preferably The first and second areas are near one of the two axes arranged.

Preferably the first and the second area are on the same side of a Level as the upper housing part arranged, which runs through and parallel to the first axis and to which the second axis is normal.

Preferably the first and second regions of the at least one engagement surface form one surface of at least one procedure, cut by a plane in which the bow lies at least when that is Valve element in an intermediate position between the open and closed position.

Preferably the first and second regions are defined by a separate engagement surface.

Preferably is a single engagement surface defined, which has a V- or U-shaped shape, by which the first and the second area are formed.

Preferably is the at least one engagement surface by two lobes on the Valve element or formed by a recess in the valve element, the / are arranged so that a V-shaped shape of the first and of the second area is defined.

Preferably is the container a consumer drink container.

Preferably, a second valve housing is provided which has a second upper housing part and a second lower housing part, wherein the second upper and the second lower housing part form a space which accommodates a second valve element, wherein the second valve housing has an inlet and an outlet to the second Having space, wherein the second valve element in the second space of the second valve housing between an open position, which forms a second passage between the inlet and the outlet of the second valve housing and a closed position is movable, in which the second passage is closed, preferably by that the two te valve element seals at least one of the two inlets and outlets of the second space, and means are provided, which are operatively connected to the second valve housing and the second valve element to move the second valve element between the open position and the closed position, when the second upper Housing part of the second valve housing is rotated relative to the second lower housing part, wherein a channel between the first upper housing part and the second lower housing part is provided to form a passage between the first outlet and the second inlet, wherein the channel preferably has an opening.

Preferably is the first upper housing part with the second lower housing part associated or integrally formed.

Preferably the first valve element can be independent of the second valve element move.

Preferably holds the Channel one tablet back.

Preferably the first inlet has a size that marks the transition allows the tablet from the channel through the inlet when the first valve element is in the open position.

Preferably is provided that when the valve element in the open Position is, this a plurality of passages between the inlet and produces the outlet.

Preferably the valve element comprises a plurality of channels to form at least two passages, wherein at least one of the lower and upper housing part each several inlets or outlets wherein each of the plurality of channels after rotation of the valve element in able to move in and out of the open position, at least one passage between one or the inlet of the lower housing part and one or the outlet of the upper housing part is made.

Preferably are each of the multiple channels excluding in relation to the other in the provision a passage between one or the inlet and one or the outlet to the other of the plurality of channels of the valve element.

Preferably the valve element has several channels, each of which has a passage at different angles of rotation of the valve element, except when the valve element is in the closed position.

Preferably the several of the channels are separate channels through the valve element.

Preferably is the majority of channels forked shared channel.

Preferably the valve member comprises a channel therethrough, over the the passage is made, the passage having an outlet, wherein the valve element is shaped so that it is the outlet opening in the way that it provides beyond the outlet of the valve body protrudes when the valve element is in the open position.

Preferably the valve element is shaped to have a spout area around the outlet opening of the valve element forms.

Preferably is the outlet opening the valve element is sealed against an inner surface of the space, when the valve element is in the closed state.

Preferably is a removable overcap provided, wherein the valve housing with the removable overcap engageable to cover the outlet of the housing, wherein the overcap with the valve body can only come into contact when the valve element is not is in the open position.

Preferably The upper and lower housing parts each comprise means which with the overcap contact, with the funds being with the upper and lower housing part connect, are movable relative to each other in or out of adjustment to be on top of each other while being able to do the overcap with the housing when they are in attitude to each other, where the funds for bringing in connection are only in tune with each other, when the valve element is not in the open state.

Preferably is a ring (preferably a fragile ring, preferably represents a manipulation detection), which at least with a part of the upper and the lower housing part, to block relative rotation between them until the Ring is released from the upper and lower housing part.

Preferably The upper and lower housing parts include a receptacle for receiving a Locking element to a relative rotation of the upper and lower housing part to block, with the inclusion of the upper and lower housing part is limited.

Preferably are the upper housing part and the lower housing part rotatably connected with each other in such a way that a relative rotation to an axle is allowed, passing through the upper and the lower housing part Means are provided which are in a rotational position of the upper and of the lower housing part corresponding to the valve element in at least one open or closed position working together in such a way that the upper and the lower housing part more contracted, thereby clamping the valve element through the valve body to cause and cause the valve element, thereby tight with the inlet or outlet to connect.

Prefers the cooperation means are an engagement element and an engagement pin, which are provided by the upper and the lower housing part.

Preferably the co-acting means are complementary screwing agents through Screw connection of the upper and lower housing part are formed.

Preferably the clamping of the valve housing takes place with the valve element on at least one of the inlet and outlet parts of the valve body a seal against the valve element around the inlet and / or outlet to obtain.

Preferably the upper and the lower housing part comprises an edge region with an internally formed transition area, the with an externally formed transition region the other of the upper and lower housing part has an interface area forms to the upper and lower housing part for the relative rotation of the Holding the axis together, wherein the edge region comprises an engagement surface, the one engaging surface deviation in one direction parallel to the axis and over which an engagement pin of the externally formed transition region can slide, wherein the deviation is such that the engagement pin in a Direction parallel to the axis offset by the engagement surface is.

Preferably the cooperating means are a pair of ramp surfaces, one of each of which is formed by the upper and the lower housing part.

Preferably the cooperating means are a ramp surface of the upper and the lower Housing part, over the an area of another of the upper and lower housing parts can slide to a relative displacement of the upper and lower housing part in a direction parallel to the axial direction.

Preferably the rotation around the axis is limited so that they are within one range of rotation limit stops.

Preferably the upper and lower housing parts are relative to each other rotatable about an axis, the rotation operating step by step by index means of the valve housing is formed between the upper and lower housing parts work together.

Preferably the index means mediate holding a relative rotational position (hereinafter "index position") of the upper and lower housing parts.

Preferably is the index position when the upper and lower case parts be rotated relative to each other, corresponding to the valve element in the open position.

Preferably is the index position when the upper and lower case parts be rotated relative to each other, corresponding to the valve element in the closed state.

Preferably a plurality of index positions is provided.

Preferably a spring is provided to the rotation of the valve element to To bias rotation to an open or closed position.

Preferably the spring is inserted so that it is between the valve element and the lower housing part acts to bias the valve element.

Preferably the spring is inserted in such a way that it is between the top and lower housing part acts to bias their relative rotation and the valve element.

Preferably the valve element is mounted by means of the lower housing part by axes, forming a first axis of rotation about which the valve element is rotated can be and relative to which the lower housing part stationary remains and the upper housing part which can not rotate around the axis relative to the lower housing part is parallel to the first axis.

In a further aspect, the present invention comprises a consumer beverage container
a container part,
a lower housing part, which is formed integrally with the container part,
an upper housing part rotatably connected to the lower housing part and forming a space with the lower housing part, wherein the lower housing part comprises at least one passage which forms an inlet to the space to allow a fluid passage between the container part and the space, wherein the upper housing part comprises an outlet of the space,
a valve member seated in the space and mounted to be rotatable between an open position defining at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position, wherein at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet Outlet is closed (preferably in that the valve element seals at least one of the inlet and outlet parts),
an engagement mechanism operatively connected to at least one of the upper and lower housing parts and the valve element to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part is rotated relative to the lower housing part, and the engagement mechanism is formed of an engagement surface and an engagement pin.

According to one Another aspect is the present invention in a beverage container, the a container with an outlet for transmission a fluid to and from the container and a valve that covers the transmission of fluid controls, as described herein.

One Another aspect of the present invention is in a Beverage container, the a container having an output controlled by a valve, wherein the Valve according to the present Description is formed.

• (a) ein Ventilgehäuse, welches ein oberes Gehäuseteil und ein unteres Gehäuseteil aufweist, die relativ zueinander drehbar sind, wobei das obere und das untere Gehäuseteil einen Raum begrenzen, das untere Gehäuseteil eine Mehrzahl von Einlässen zu dem Raum aufweist und das obere Gehäuseteil zumindest einen Auslass des Raums aufweist,
• (b) ein Ventilelement, das in dem Raum des Ventilgehäuses sitzt und bewegbar zwischen getrennten Positionen eingebracht ist, wobei jede getrennte Position mindestens einen Fluid-Durchgang des Ventilelementes zwischen und/oder über einen der Einlasse und den Auslass bildet,
• (c) Mittel, die mit dem Ventilgehäuse und dem Ventilelement verbunden sind zum Bewegen des Ventilelementes zwischen den getrennten Positionen, wenn das obere Gehäuseteil relativ zu dem unteren Gehäuseteil gedreht ist.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the valve comprises

• (A) a valve housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part define a space, the lower housing part has a plurality of inlets to the space and the upper housing part at least one Outlet of the room,
• (b) a valve element seated in the space of the valve housing and movably disposed between separate positions, each separate position forming at least one fluid passage of the valve element between and / or over one of the inlet and the outlet,
• (C) means, which are connected to the valve housing and the valve element for moving the valve element between the separate positions, when the upper housing part is rotated relative to the lower housing part.

Preferably the valve element is between the separate ones relative to the valve housing Movable positions, on the one hand a passage between the Inlet and the outlet and on the other hand a closed position determine, wherein the valve element at least one of all let and the outlet (s).

• (a) ein Ventilgehäuse, das ein oberes Gehäuseteil und ein unteres Gehäuseteil aufweist, die relativ zueinander drehbar sind, wobei das obere und das untere Gehäuseteil einen Raum begrenzen und das untere Gehäuseteil zumindest einen Einlass zu dem Raum und der obere Gehäuseteil mehrere Auslasse von dem Raum aufweisen,
• (b) ein Ventilelement, das in dem Raum des Ventilgehäuses sitzt und zwischen getrennten Positionen bewegbar ist, wobei jede getrennte Position mindestens einen Durchgang des Ventilelements zwischen dem Einlass und einem der Auslasse erlaubt,
• (c) Mittel, die mit dem Ventilgehäuse und dem Ventilelement zusammenwirken, um das Ventilelement zwischen den getrennten Positionen zu bewegen, wenn das obere Gehäuseteil relativ zu dem unteren Gehäuseteil gedreht ist.

In another aspect, the present invention comprises a valve

• (A) a valve housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part, which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and lower housing part define a space and the lower housing part at least one inlet to the space and the upper housing part a plurality of outlets of the Have space,
• (b) a valve element seated in the space of the valve housing and movable between separate positions, each separate position allowing at least one passage of the valve element between the inlet and one of the outlets,
• (C) means which cooperate with the valve housing and the valve element to move the valve element between the separate positions when the upper housing part is rotated relative to the lower housing part.

Preferably the valve element is between the separate ones relative to the valve housing Movable positions, on the one hand a passage between one the inlets and one of the outlets and on the other hand a closed one Determine position, wherein the valve element at least one of all Outlets and the one or more inlets seals.

In another aspect, the present invention is comprised in a container
a valve housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part, wherein the upper and the lower housing part define a space and the valve housing has an outlet from the space, a valve element mounted in the space of the valve housing, wherein the valve element is a reservoir for receiving a Substance and having at least one outlet for the substance, wherein the valve element is movable between an open position with at least one formed passage and / or alignment between the outlet opening of the valve element and the outlet of the reservoir and a ge closed position, wherein the Valve element seals the outlet of the reservoir,
Means cooperating with the valve housing and the valve element to move the valve element between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part is moved relative to the lower housing part.

Preferably the valve element comprises only one outlet which is rotatable that it adjoins the outlet of the valve housing when the valve element turned to the open position.

Preferably the valve element forms at least one passage when in the open position is to shift the substance between the fluid outlet and the outlet of the valve body to allow.

Prefers the valve element is inserted through the valve housing so that a Rotation relative to the valve housing allows for a first axis is.

Prefers is the movement of the valve element between the open position and the closed position by the cooperating means causes when the upper housing part relative to the lower housing part is rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to the first axis.

Prefers include the cooperating with the housing Means and the valve element for moving the valve element between the open position and the closed position an engagement mechanism.

Prefers The engagement mechanism includes an engagement surface that on the outer surface of the Valve element is formed, and an engagement pin on the inner surface of the upper housing part is formed.

Preferably The engagement mechanism includes an engagement surface that in the outer surface of the housing element is formed, and an engaging pin on the inner surface of the upper housing part of the valve housing is formed.

Preferably is the surface a slot in which the engagement pin is positioned.

Preferably the valve element is substantially spherical in its outer peripheral shape.

Preferably is the space of the valve body essentially complementary Form to the spherical one Valve member.

Preferably includes the valve housing at least another outlet in addition to the first outlet, with which the outlet of the valve element a Passage can form a transfer to allow the substance from the reservoir.

Preferably are the outlets of the valve housing through the upper housing part provided.

Preferably At least one tablet is arranged in the valve element, wherein at least one of the outlet and the passage then formed, when the valve member is in the open position, a displacement the tablet is prevented by the outlet when the valve element is in the open position, and the inlet has a shape that it allows the tablet to pass through it, though the valve element is in the open position.

Preferably For example, the valve element may include a tablet, wherein the outlet is a Form possesses a passage of the tablet through the outlet prevented.

Prefers the outlet has a smaller size than the inlet.

Prefers the passage is formed by at least one channel passing through the valve element leads, the channel having an inlet and an outlet in the manner in that they are in an open position of the valve element to the inlet or outlet of the valve body are assigned to create a passage.

Preferably the channel comprises a constriction between the inlet and the outlet.

Preferably The channel includes a tablet that is prevented by the constriction is to shift through the outlet of the valve element.

Preferably the passage formed in the open position comprises a constriction, wherein the tablet is prevented by the constriction, through to relocate the outlet of the valve element.

• (a) ein Ventilgehäuse, das ein oberes Gehäuseteil und ein unteres Gehäuseteil aufweist, die relativ zueinander drehbar sind, wobei das obere und das untere Gehäuseteil einen Raum definieren und das Ventilgehäuse einen Einlass und einen Auslass zu dem Raum aufweist,
• (b) ein Ventilelement, das in dem Raum des Ventilgehäuses gelagert und zwischen zwei Drehbegrenzungen um eine Drehachse drehbar ist, wobei das Ventilelement mehrere Kanäle umfasst, von denen jeder eine Einlass-Öffnung und eine Auslass-Öffnung zu dem Einlass und dem Auslass des Ventilgehäuses aufweist, um zumindest zwei Durchgänge zwischen dem Einlass und dem Auslass des Ventilgehäuses zu schaffen, wobei zumindest einer der Durchgänge in verschiedenen Drehpositionen des Ventilelementes zwischen den Drehbegrenzungen gebildet ist,
• (c) Mittel, die mit zumindest einem der Teile oberes Gehäuseteil und unteres Gehäuseteil sowie dem Ventilelement zusammenwirken, um das Ventilelement zwischen den Drehbegrenzungen zu bewegen, wenn das obere Gehäuseteil relativ zu dem unteren Gehäuseteil gedreht ist.

In another aspect, the present invention comprises a valve

• (a) a valve housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part define a space and the valve housing has an inlet and an outlet to the space,
• (b) a valve member supported in the space of the valve housing and rotatable about a rotational axis between two rotational limitations, the valve member including a plurality of channels each having an inlet port and an outlet port to the inlet and outlet of the valve housing to provide at least two passages between the inlet and the outlet of the valve housing, wherein at least one of the passages is formed in different rotational positions of the valve element between the rotational limitations,
• (C) means which cooperate with at least one of the upper housing part and the lower housing part and the valve element to move the valve element between the rotational limitations when the upper housing part is rotated relative to the lower housing part.

following the invention with reference to the drawings and with and without reference to the prior art explained in more detail. Show it:

1 a perspective view of a valve according to WO 2004/106 782 A2 .

2 an exploded view of the valve after 1 .

3 an exploded view from another direction and with little change to the valve 1 .

3A an illustration of the valve after 1 in connection with a container, the valve element being shown in an open position,

3B a valve element disposed between a fully open and a fully closed position of the valve,

3C the valve element in a position in which the valve is fully closed,

4 a perspective view of the valve after 1 in conjunction with a container and with reproduction of an overcap,

5 an exploded view, the components of the valve after 4 shows,

6 a side view of a valve element, the alternative construction of lugs and engagement pins to the 1 to 5 having,

7 the same valve element as in 6 but in the rotated position of the valve element,

8th a perspective view of a valve element, the longitudinal and latitudinale notations for the purpose of illustrating movements reflects,

9 an end view of a valve element with a view of the pole for the purpose of illustrating the movements of the valve element,

9a a view from another side of the valve element after 9 showing an undesired positioning of the engagement pin relative to the valve element,

9b an end view like the one in 9 reproduced view illustrating the lobes of the valve element,

9c a side view of the valve element, which has an engagement surface of a continuous shape in contrast to a defined by two separate tabs shape as in 9b shows,

10 a valve associated with the container,

10a the upper end of a container having an integrally formed lower housing part of the valve housing,

11 a side view of a modified valve, in which two valve elements are provided; a single upper housing part and two lower housing parts, to which the upper housing part can perform a relative rotation, wherein the upper housing part thereby simultaneously controls two valve elements,

11a a planar view of a valve element illustrating a passage which does not extend through the valve member, but is partially formed by the valve element,

11b a lateral view of the valve element after 11a .

11c a modified structure compared 11 .

11d another amendment,

11e a further change from the 11 . 11c and 11d .

12 a side view of a valve partially in cross-sectional view, wherein the valve element does not have the preferred, substantially spherical shape, but has a cutout region to form a spout or a mouth of the valve element,

13 a flat view of the construction behind 12 .

14 to 17a Flow paths yielding modifications of a valve of the present invention

18 in a cross-sectional view a Ven in modification, wherein no inlet is provided and wherein the valve element defines a space for receiving the fluid and / or solid to be discharged through the outlet,

19 a perspective view of an overcap, which is used with a valve in such a way that the overcap can be brought into connection only when the valve z. B. is in a closed state,

20 a side and partially sectional view of a valve with openings to be aligned between the upper and lower housing part to legs or pins of the overcap according to 19 and allow the overcap to be connected only to the valve when the valve is in the closed state, as in FIG 19 shown,

20a a perspective view of an amendment to a in the 19 and 20 reproduced blocking,

20b another amendment to the 19 . 20 and 20a .

21 to 24 various views of a valve having a wedge or engaging member for the purpose of assisting in creating a tight seal when the valve member is in or immediately before a substantially closed and / or open condition,

21A a flat representation z. B. the valve after 21 wherein drive surfaces are provided for one or both upper or lower housing parts to allow a crescent-shaped or other drive element to be attached thereto or selectively connected,

22 3 is a sectional view of a valve illustrating an engagement or a wedge-like arrangement for the purpose of sealing the valve element in a closed or open state;

22A 3 is a perspective view of the lower housing part illustrating an example of a wedge-like member for engagement with an interactive portion such as a lug, protrusion, fold, or wedge-like or engagement pin of the upper housing member;

23 a cross-sectional view after 22 wherein the valve element is shown in an intermediate position,

24 a view 22 but with the valve element in a fully open position,

25 a side view of a valve illustrating the introduction of a spring-biased lug, which can be used to realize a stepwise or lock-like relative positioning of the lower and the upper housing part, to allow the valve element, that it can be moved in discrete angular rotations, the valve finds particular application where it allows alignment with multiple openings, e.g. B. by the in the 14 to 17 provided valve is provided,

25a a side view of an alternative valve, which shows the formation of Gesperreflächen which are engageable with each other, for the purpose of gradually blocking the upper and lower housing part or for forming an interference between the upper and lower housing parts to restrict relative movement, or to prevent

26 FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a valve illustrating how the valve may include a spring which applies either the upper housing part or the lower housing part for bias in one direction of rotation relative to the other;

27 a side view of a valve element showing an alternative position of the flaps,

28 a front view of the valve element after 27 .

29 a valve showing non-axially aligned inlets and outlets and a non-axial passage extending through or determined by the valve member;

30 the valve after 28 but in a closed position,

31 a modification of a valve of the present invention, which is exemplified integrally molded with a container and wherein the valve may contain a tablet or pill or solid, which can be dispensed only in the container and does not pass through the outlet, and

32 a modification of the valve after 31 ,

Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate like structural elements of the subject invention, reference is made to FIGS 1 a valve 1 (Valve unit) according to the state of Technique represented as in the PCT application WO 2004/106 782 A2 can be found. Further details of the operation of the valve mechanism are in the WO 2004/106 782 A2 which is hereby incorporated by reference. Various valves of the present invention are variations of the prior art. The modifications are preferred for use in consumer beverage applications, however, alternative applications may be mentioned or obvious. When reference is made herein to fluid or fluid flow or connection, it should be understood that this may also refer to solids or particulate materials.

The valve 1 includes, inter alia, a valve housing 2 with an upper housing part 3 and a lower housing part 4 and a valve element 5 preferably a spherical shape. The upper and lower housing parts 3 . 4 of the valve housing 2 define an inner space 6 for capturing the valve element 5 , The valve 1 can have a central axis "X". The valve housing 2 has inlets or outlets 7 and 8th located in the lower and upper housing part 4 respectively. 3 are formed. These lie on each side of the valve element 5 diametrically opposite, but in the present invention this axial alignment does not necessarily have to be present (see eg. 29 and 30 to illustrate alternatives).

The valve element 5 is in the inner space 6 of the valve housing 2 located and has a passage or canal 9 preferably extending therethrough.

The valve element 5 is movable in the inner space 6 of the valve housing 2 introduced between an open position and a closed position. The 3a illustrates the valve 1 in open position, with the passage 9 of the valve element 5 a fluid connection between the inlet 7 and the outlet 8th of the valve housing 2 allows. Similarly, there 3c the valve 1 in the closed position again, the passage 9 of the valve element 5 relative to the inlet 7 and the outlet 8th of the valve housing 2 is positioned so that a flow of fluid is prevented therebetween. 3a shows details of the valve 1 in an intermediate position.

The valve element 5 , which is preferably spherical (but may also be slightly non-spherical), moves between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part 3 of the valve housing 2 around the central axis "X" with respect to the lower housing part 4 is turned. The valve element 5 is in the inner space 6 rotatably introduced about an axis "Y" (s. 3b ), which preferably extends perpendicular to the central axis X, passing through the upper and lower housing part 3 . 4 the valve housing is defined. The space 6 must the valve element 5 not complete, but may be designed so that the valve element 5 is at least partially exposed to the outside. Although reference is also made to a closed position of the valve element 5 , but it should also with reference to the 14 and 17 It can be taken into account that this may still mean that a channel or passage is still open. So at any time a flow path may still be between the inlet 7 and the outlet 8th exist when the valve 1 is in a closed position.

The valve element 5 can be a sealing surface 11 having, for a sealing connection with an annular valve seat 12 is designed in the valve housing 2 is formed when the valve 1 is in a closed position.

Two preferably diametrically opposed pivot axes or pins 13 (where in 2 only one pin is shown) extend radially from the surface of the valve element 5 outward for receiving in diametrically opposite recesses 14 . 15 in a lower housing part 4 of the valve housing 2 are formed so that they rotate the valve element 5 enable.

An engagement (drive) or drive mechanism is in operative connection with the valve housing 2 and the valve element 5 for moving the valve element 5 between the open position 3a and the closed position 3c brought. The intervention mechanism can lobes 16a . 16b comprise (protrusion or projection of the valve element 5 or recesses (such as a dimple) in the valve element 5 placed on the outer surface of the valve element 5 are formed, and an engagement pin (driver pin) extending inwardly (preferably radially inwardly) from the inner surface of the upper housing part 3 so that he stretches with the rag 16a . 16b or intervention areas cooperates. The interaction allows the movement of the valve element 5 between an open and a closed position upon a relative rotation of the upper to the lower housing part.

Based on 8th is a reference to the valve including the valve element 5 shown rotating about the axis YY and of the pivot pins 13 (Pivot pin) is worn. On the spherical valve element 5 are length lines 50 pulled, extending between the poles of the pivot pins 13 extend. The ball also has width lines 51 on, which is an equatorial line 52 in the middle between the opposite poles.

In 8th is also an upper housing part 3 shown in an exploded view relative to the valve element 5 is shown, wherein it is arranged for rotation about the axis XX. On the upper housing part 3 are his length lines 53 and his width lines 54 shown. In a preferred form in which the axes XX and YY are perpendicular to each other, the width lines are 54 of the upper housing part 3 parallel to the YY axis. Accordingly, the width lines are 51 of the valve element 5 parallel to the XX axis. The arrangement of the engagement or driving pin 17 of the upper housing part 3 is preferably such that it is near the axis YY and near the poles of the pivot pins 13 is located. The interaction of the engagement pin 17 with the rags 16a . 16b In this area results in a favorable mechanical advantage, during the rotation of the upper housing part 3 around the axis XX with the valve element 5 given is. Referring to 9 you can see that a movement of the engagement pin 17 along a width line or plane of the upper housing part 3 between the leftmost limit of movement 17L and the rightmost limit of movement 17R This results in that the engagement pin 17 through a region of higher density of length lines 50 of the valve element 5 running across. In other words, for the same arc (arc), that of the engagement pin 17 is traversed along one of its width lines, passes through the engagement pin 17 more lines of length at this more preferred position of the engagement pin 17 as at a bow, farther from the pole 13 to the equator 52 lies down. Also, the further the engagement pin becomes, the lower the mechanical advantage 17 to the pole 56 of the upper housing part 3 is positioned. In a preferred embodiment, the engagement pin has 17 its bounds on each side of the plane that lies in the XX and YY axes (ie, the XY plane).

9a shows a positioning of the engagement pin 17 in an undesirable position. Like from the 9 and 9a it can be seen, in this position, the engagement pin 17 near the equator 52 of the valve element 5 and moves parallel to the YZ plane (ie, along a latitude line 54 of the upper housing part 3 but only on one side of the XY plane of the valve body 2 ). Such positioning of the engagement pin 17 is undesirable because he does not have a high density of longitudinal lines 50 of the valve element 5 so traversed that there is a favorable mechanical advantage. Also, other related problems may arise.

Although in the 8th and 9 not shown, give the cloth 16a . 16b a reaction surface, each parallel to a width line 50 of the valve element 5 can extend. Alternatively, however, the reaction surface may be defined by the length line of the valve element 5 run. The reaction surface of the flap 16a . 16b does not have to be a straight surface, but can be bent, and also can let that the engaging pin 17 reacts with it for the purpose of a displacement and rotation of the valve element 5 around the YY axis. Such a modification is z. In 9b shown in the rag 16a and 16b reaction surfaces 59 respectively. 60 each having a corresponding length line 50 of the valve element 5 traverse.

If In the present case reference is made to length and width lines direct relation to a spherical one Valve element is to be considered that other forms of valve elements on similar operating principles are based, as far as they also have two poles.

Another variation of the cloth 16a . 16b is in the 6 and 7 shown in which reaction surfaces 59 and 60 parallel to each other and between which the engagement pin 17 is arranged. 7 shows the engagement pin 17 in a tray from the left side of the XY plane, eliminating the valve element 5 was rotated in a counterclockwise direction about the YY axis. The reaction surface 60 of the lobe 16b is with the engagement pin 17 have been brought into cooperation, wherein a rotation of the valve 1 counterclockwise. Turning the engagement pin 17 around the XX axis in the opposite direction results in a return of the valve element 5 in the in 6 shown position. The reverse rotation results in that the engagement pin 17 with the reaction surface 59 of the lobe 16a contact. A close positioning of the two reaction surfaces 59 and 60 then, if the engagement pin 17 is in its outer rotational positions, results in little or no play between the interaction of the engagement pin 17 with the reaction surfaces 60 and 59 , Such a game can be achieved by positioning the engagement pin 17 closer to the pivot pins 13 be minimized, with z. As the rag 16a . 16b are configured in a V-shape. They can also have a U-shape. The reaction surfaces 59 . 60 are preferably straight when they are on the valve 1 but they may also be curved in a different shape than a curvature that the surface of the preferably spherical valve element 5 follows. Alternatively, a suitable positioning of the V-shaped tabs 16a . 16b in the way that their reaction surfaces 59 . 60 across the length lines 50 run, or by means of cloth 16a . 16b which have a parallel configuration or tend to be as in the 6 and 7 shown to have a similar effect.

However, one of possible disadvantages of parallel lobes arises 16a . 16b according to the 6 and 7 z. B. in one embodiment 7 , After return of the engagement pin 17 for rotation of the valve element 5 Clockwise, the angle of incidence can be the movement of the engagement pin 17 (parallel to the ZZ plane) with the reaction surface 59 be an angle that is too shallow, resulting in a clamp or a non-rotatable valve element 5 can result. The angle T is as in 7 shown, relatively large and therefore, a flat contact angle between the reaction surface 59 and the engagement pin 17 on the movement of the engagement pin 17 towards the rotation of the valve element 5 generated in a clockwise direction. The farther the angle tends to be 90 ° or 0 ° and away from 180 °, the less likely it is that jamming will occur.

One Those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications to this preferred structure possible are inclusive those in which the XY plane and the ZY plane are not perpendicular to stand by each other.

The degree of play can depend on the degree of separation of the reaction surfaces 16a . 16b in the width of the upper housing part 3 where the engagement pin 17 is arranged. If the reaction surfaces 16a . 16b V-shaped, the less the engagement pin, the less play will occur 17 is arranged to the vertex of the V. The vertex of the V (whether the surfaces actually touch or not) may be at the pole 13 of the valve element 5 lie or can be in a width of the valve element 5 away from the pole 13 end up.

The 4 and 5 show a valve that with a beverage container 10 is associated. The valve 1 Can be screwed to the beverage container 10 be connected when the beverage container 10 a screw grommet 18 or has a Schraubausmündung. The spout 18 is z. B. integral with the container part 19 educated. The beverage container 10 may be made using any suitable process including blowing or injection molding, and may be made of plastic or any suitable material, and may be of a size sufficient to hold beverages, e.g. As water or flavored water or soft drinks or the like. To take. The beverage container 10 can also absorb carbonated liquid. The valve 1 can a ring 20 having an internal thread with an external thread of the spout 18 is connectable. A sealing connection between the valve 1 and the spout 18 can be made so that the contents of the beverage container 10 through the spout 18 and through the valve 1 can pass through.

In the 4 and 5 is also an overcap 21 or cap shown over the outlet 8th of the valve 1 can be applied to both the outlet 8th as well as the surrounding outdoor area that a user's mouth normally comes in contact with. The overcap 21 therefore offers hygiene benefits. It may also have parts for visualization of tampering or tamper evidence. Likewise, the valve 1 have such parts.

In the 10 and 10a are improvements over the designs according to the 1 to 5 shown. This in 10 shown valve 1 is partly through an integral with the beverage container 10 marked shaped section. In 10a is the lower housing part 4 of the valve 1 in integral form with the beverage container 10 shown. The lower housing part 4 includes those parts which have been described above but which are integral with the beverage container 10 are formed. The upper housing part 3 and the valve element 5 can be similar, as described herein, with the lower housing part 4 be associated, as in 10 shown to a valve 1 to build. Alternative types of connection between the lower housing part 4 and the beverage container 10 may also be provided. These can comprise a plug-in fit or an adhesive connection or a welded connection.

The example after 10 Leave it at a beverage container that has a valve 1 includes that less plastic material is used and that cheaper production is achieved as a result of fewer assembly steps.

The lower housing part 4 Can be integral with the beverage container 10 be educated. Various manufacturing methods can be used. These may include injection molding or blow molding. Although the tolerances in blow molding are not as high as in injection molding, the valve can 1 be designed so that at lower tolerances adequate sealing and adequate closure of the valve 1 is reached. The lower housing part 4 in fact, does not have to have a tolerance that sealing the beverage container 10 through the valve element 5 favored. In this regard, a seal by the interaction of the valve element 5 with the upper housing part 3 be achieved. The lower part of the body 4 need only have a tolerance that is sufficiently large to a pivot support and / or a support for the valve element 5 to build. For example, it only needs the inlet 7 and the recesses 14 and 15 provide a hinge for the pivot pins 13 to build.

11 shows a modification of the valve 1 , In 11 is a valve 101 shown at the two valve elements 105 are provided. Each valve element is 105 by means of a respective lower housing part 104 introduced and is actuated by means of engaging pins (driving pins) or projections, which from an upper housing part 103 are introduced. The valve 101 to 11 There is a multiple valve element that can use the basic technology described above. Anyhow, an assembly of a number of valves of the type described can be used, bringing two or more valves together.

In the particular example 11 are the two lower housing parts 104 to connect, whereas the upper housing part 103 is capable relative to the two lower housing parts 104 to turn. This leaves the movement of the valve elements 105 by relative rotation of the upper housing part 103 with respect to the lower housing parts 104 to. The valve elements 105 may be provided in such a way that a movement of the upper housing part 103 at the same time the two valve elements 105 emotional. Such movement may be one of the valve elements 105 open and close the other, or both open and close at the same time.

Partial opening and closing may also be a relative positional relationship between the two valve elements 105 can exist. The passage (or opening of the upper / lower housing part) through one of the valve elements 105 can be much larger than the passage through the other valve element 105 , which makes it one of the valve elements 105 is allowed, in an open or closed position longer than the other valve element 105 during a rotation of the upper housing part 103 to stay. Such a valve can also control various rates.

The construction after 11 may also include a modification in which the lower housing parts 104 relative to each other and relative to the upper housing part 103 are rotatable. This allows independent control of the two valve elements 105 , The valve 101 to 11 can be used for drinking bottles. The openable channel 191 that is between the valve elements 105 is provided, one or more tablets 192 contain a certain shape after rotation of a valve element 105 that between the channel 191 and the receiving area of the beverage container 10 is arranged, the tablet 192 may allow them to be in the receiving area of the beverage container 10 falls. The pill 192 can z. B. may be a water treatment tablet to detoxify the water of unwanted or hazardous components. When the valve element 105 open to the tablet 192 to allow it to fall into the receiving area, the upper valve element 105 subsequently opened to allow that in the receiving area of the beverage container 10 substances are consumed and the tablet 192 can be a flavored tablet 192 or a refreshing tablet to control the color of the liquid within the receiving area of the beverage container 10 to change. The pill 192 may also be used for purposes of air enrichment or effervescence in the liquid. The pill 192 may be a gel, capsule or any other suitable form of additive.

The valve element 105 (or openings through each or both of its respective housing parts 103 . 104 ), the furthest from the beverage container 10 , may have an opening or passageway of insufficient size such that a tablet 192 through the passage or the opening of the valve element 105 can pass through. Therefore, the only way by which the tablet passes 192 can pass through an opening or passage through the beverage container 10 nearest valve element 105 , allowing a shift of the tablet 192 only in the beverage container 10 is possible. This prevents the removal of the tablet 192 from the cavity or channel 191 and it only allows that to the tablet 192 in the area of the beverage container 10 passes.

11c shows a modification opposite 11 , In 11c includes the openable channel 191 an outlet 193 which may allow the passage of a fluid or solid entering the openable channel 191 from each of the two inlets, the one with "on" the lower housing parts 104 are designated. This modification allows fluid flow and fluid mixing between the inlet or the inlet and the outlet.

11d shows a modification to the embodiment of the 11 and 11c , being an outlet through one of the lower housing parts 104 is formed, it may allow a fluid is discharged from the device, as shown, wherein the fluid is a mixture of the previously separated and in the channel 191 and in another channel 194 may be included. An opening of the more left valve element 105 may result, which allows the fluid in the channels 194 and 191 mixes, whereupon after mixing an opening of the farther right valve element 105 it allows the mixture to be dispensed.

In 11e a modification is shown in which a directional flow control can be made. Two outlets are provided, wherein in a first operation fluid only from the below outlet, as shown, and in a second operation, fluid can exit through both outlets as shown.

Based on 11a and 11b is a valve element 5 shown being a passage 9a partly through a groove 9a of the valve element 5 may be formed in cooperation with the valve housing 2 a passage between the inlet 7 and the outlet 8th of the valve housing 2 can produce. The 11a and 11b show that it's not just the valve 1 must be that forms the passage, but that the passage in part through the valve 1 and the valve housing 2 can be formed.

Regarding 12 is a valve 201 shown that a valve element 205 which has a non-spherical shape. The valve element 205 is partially spherical in shape and has a spout area 222 Or pouring on, at an outlet end of the passage 209 of the valve element 205 is provided. The spout area 222 is shaped so that it can at least partially flow into the mouth of a user. The spout area 222 of the valve element 205 extends beyond the boundary of the upper housing part 203 and can therefore be guided into the mouth of the user.

The spout area 222 is preferably through a partial cutout of an otherwise spherical (or otherwise shaped) valve member 205 educated. The cutout areas of the valve element 205 allow it to have a spout area 222 as part of the valve element 205 is trained. The upper housing part 203 may be modified to match the spout area 222 allows to move over the top surface 223 of the upper housing part 203 to extend out. In a closed position, the valve element 205 still able to be turned to connect between the inlet 207 and the outlet 208 of the valve element 205 to prevent. In fact, the outlet is used in this example 208 to it, the spout area 222 to allow it to pass through when the valve 201 is in the open position. In this position, the spout area allows 222 a fluid connection or a fluid passage through the outlet 208 of the upper housing part 203 , In this state is the passage 209 for the fluid or a solid substance is not strictly between the inlet 207 and the outlet 208 of the housing, but between the inlet 207 of the housing and the spout area 222 above the outlet 208 of the housing.

The upper housing part 203 can be shaped to have an outlet 208 having a slot or channel 224 may comprise, through which the spout area 222 of the valve element 205 in the movement between the open position and the closed position of the valve 201 can pass through. Such a slot or channel 224 however, it does not necessarily have to be provided and the outlet 208 may have a size indicative of a full rotation of a fully spherical valve element 205 is tuned. If the partially spherical surface 225 of the spout area 222 When closed, it is still capable of sealing against a complementary surface of the internal cavity 206 to form, that of the upper and lower housing part 203 and 204 is determined to the valve 201 close.

With reference to 14 is a valve 301 shown in which the upper and the lower housing part 303 and 304 a single outlet or inlet 308 / 307 include. In this example, the valve element 305 a plurality of passes 309 on. Every such passage 309 is capable of being moved to a position that allows a fluid connection or flow passage for a fluid or solid substance to be made therethrough. At this valve 301 it is also for some and not all passages 309 possible to make such a fluid connection.

This modification of the valve 301 allows the valve element 305 to accurately manufacture a flow path of variable size, because the valve element 305 it may allow a variable flow rate to be determined. As far as a kind of gradual control tion (indexing) of the relative rotation of the upper housing part and the lower housing part 303 / 304 can be made (this is below with reference to 25 described), the valve can 301 allow variable flow path sizes between the inlet and the outlet 307 / 308 getting produced.

15 shows a modification of the multiple flow path forming valve element 305 , In this example, a single inlet 326 provided near the inlet 307 of the lower housing part 304 is located. A bifurcated passage or multiple passage extending from the inlet 326 of the passage 309 is in 15 shown. The multiple exits 327 are from the valve element 305 educated. The multiple exits 327 can the outlet 308 be assigned to a flow connection between the inlet 307 and the outlet 308 to build. A rotation of the valve element 305 It may also allow variable flow paths and variable flow rates to be obtained.

Regarding 16 is another variation of the valve 301 shown in which a more multiple-inlet 307 and a multiple outlet 308 are provided. At the in 16 As shown, a single passage extends 309 through the valve element 305 , In this example, the valve is 301 able to provide a selective fluid connection between different inlets and outlets 307 / 308 manufacture. This allows switching between different channels, for. B. to dispense different fluids or solid substances or to control the flow. The valve 301 to 16 can z. B. Use in bars. The valve 301 to 16 Allows a single beverage dispenser to selectively dispense drinks or dispense a mix of different beverages. The outlets 308 may remain separate or may open into a single passage to deliver drinks via a single outlet (not shown) and dispenses into a jar. The admissions 307 Each can be individually fluidly connected to different reservoirs containing different drinks. A gradual control, as they are z. B. subsequently between the upper and the lower housing part 303 and 304 may be provided to effect channel separation.

17 shows multiple admissions 307 and a single outlet 308 that a selective connection between individual admitting 307 and the single outlet 308 through the passage 309 of the valve element 305 allow. A variation of this is that multiple outlets are serviced by a single inlet. This applies to flow rate control and / or flow path control ( 17a ).

21 shows a valve 401 , which is an upper housing part 403 and a lower housing part 404 includes. Out 22 it can be seen that the valve 401 to 21 also a valve element 405 , which is rotatable in a manner described above, to establish a fluid connection between the inlet 407 and the outlet 408 to allow. At the in 22 shown state is the valve 401 in closed position as a result of that passage 409 not in alignment with at least one, preferably both of inlet 407 and outlet 408 is. In this example you can see that the inner space 406 not of a complementary shape with respect to the shape of the valve element 405 have to be. It can also be seen that the valve element 405 does not have to be completely spherical.

The valve element 405 includes sealing surfaces 428 that are capable of seating surfaces 429 one or both of the upper and lower housing parts 403 and 404 to form a seat. Such a seat results when the valve element 405 in a state that is a closed position of the valve 401 forms, as in 22 shown, and preferably also when it is in the open position, as in 24 shown. However, in the open position, as in 24 is shown, such a seat of the sealing surfaces 428 with the seat 429 not necessarily occur. Some fluid can pass through in such a state or into the inner space 406 be relocated.

The valve 401 according to the 21 to 24 includes a feature that a clamping gasket of the sealing surfaces 428 and the valve seat surfaces 429 results. Out 22 it can be seen that the upper housing part 403 a ramp-shaped or wedge-shaped engagement element 430 having. The engaging element 430 is rotatable with the upper housing part 403 connected. The engaging element 430 has ramp surfaces 431 on both sides of his head 432 on. The ramp surfaces 431 extend from the vertex 432 outwardly in a tangential direction or on an arc of a radius about the axis of rotation XX of the upper and lower housing parts 403 and 404 , The ramp surfaces 431 possess intrusive property that allows to interact with the engaging pin 433 is provided, that of the lower housing part 404 provided. In the in the 22 to 24 As shown, the engagement pin may be part of the lower housing part 404 be and be arranged so that it interacts with the ramp surfaces 431 at certain angular positions of the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 allowed.

The ramp surfaces 431 act with the engagement pin 433 at points of relative rotation between the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 together when the valve element is in or immediately before either or both of the open and closed positions. The interaction between the ramp surfaces 431 and the engagement pin 433 is such that when a seal between the sealing surfaces 428 and the seats 429 is required (ie when the valve element 405 in a closed position, and preferably also when in the open position), the ramp surfaces 431 support an offset in or parallel to the axial direction XX of the upper and lower housing parts to bring them together.

The bringing together of the upper and lower housing part 403 . 404 as a result of the interaction between the ramp surfaces 431 and the engagement pin results in pushing the seats 429 on the sealing surfaces 428 , Such jamming or pressing results in a better seal between the sealing surfaces 428 and the seats 429 will be produced. The relative tangential positioning of the ramp surfaces 431 and the engagement pin 433 or the pin of the upper or lower housing part 403 . 404 allows that one such clamping at appropriate points of relative rotation between the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 corresponding angular positions of the valve element 405 will be produced.

Even though the engaging element 430 two ramp surfaces 431 may have, one on each side of the vertex 432 , so take into account that the engaging element 430 only one ramp area 431 for the purpose of interacting with the engagement pin 433 can own. In such an embodiment, clamping would only occur in one of the open or closed positions of the valve element 405 occur (preferably in closed position).

If in the present case, reference is also made to engagement surfaces and engagement pins has been taken, then a person skilled in the art will consider that such a clamp can be effected by a leaf spring arrangement, the representative for one Driver of the type described above is. A leaf spring arrangement may be provided to allow the engagement pin to he on the surface of a Leaf spring is running and progressively a relative movement between the upper and lower housing part allowed to be biased in one direction to the sealing.

In the 22 to 24 are separate ramp surfaces 431 shown. An alternative embodiment to such an arrangement may be the provision of a kind of bolted arrangement. A kind of bolted arrangement between the upper and lower housing parts may allow the upper and lower housing parts to move closer together to thereby clamp the valve element between the open or closed position at the desired relative angular rotation of the upper and lower housing parts.

In 18 is a valve 501 shown, which has no inlet. The valve 501 includes a lower housing part 504 and an upper housing part 503 which are movable relative to each other in a manner as described above, each with a valve element 505 interacts. In this example, the valve element (or container element) forms 505 a storage room (reservoir) 534 , The pantry 534 may be loaded with a fluid or solid substance via an outlet 527 of the valve element 505 is deliverable. The outlet 527 Can be in and out of connection with an outlet 508 of the upper housing part 503 to be moved. When aligned with the outlet 508 can that be in the pantry 534 contained fluid or the solid substance or solid substances.

In 19 is an overcap 621 shown formed with parts of the valve 601 interacts, such. In 20 shown. The valve 601 to 20 may be of a type described herein. The overcap 621 includes legs or pins 635 that are capable of having them in openings or slits 636 both the upper and the lower housing part 603 and 604 be used. However, the openings can 636 in each of the upper and lower housing parts 603 and 604 only in alignment, if z. B. the valve 601 in closed position, as in 20 shown. The overcap 621 can therefore only completely with the valve 601 be engaged when the valve 601 moved to the fully closed position. In the fully closed position, the legs can 635 in the openings 636 both the upper and the lower housing part 603 . 604 extend and be fully inserted into the valve element and lock a relative rotation.

Providing an overcap 621 that only with the valve 601 Can be connected when the valve 601 in fully closed position, gives the advantage of ensuring that the valve 601 is completely closed by a user before the overcap 621 with the valve 601 is associated. This can be z. B. Application find where the valve 601 is used for a fuel tank of a vehicle. The overcap 621 can therefore only with the valve 601 be connected when the fuel tank is completely through the valve 601 closed is. This is to prevent the valve 601 open or partially open. An alternative to the locking mechanism of the overcap shown 621 is a locking pin, which is provided to prevent rotation between the upper and lower housing part. Such a locking pin may extend through openings of the upper and lower housing parts, as with respect to the overcap 621 is shown to prevent relative movement between the upper and lower housing parts.

Alternatively, the locking mechanism or locking pin of the overcap 621 be used to the valve 601 to hold in an open position.

In 20a is an upper and lower housing part 603 . 604 shown, wherein a blocking element 637 it is shown that between the upper and lower housing part 603 and 604 is introduced. The blocking element 637 may be a pin that can be inserted into a cavity of the upper and lower housing part 603 . 604 is formed. Other modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. In fact, a tamper indicating element 639 (Tamper evident) be provided to lock the relative rotation to each other. This is z. In 20b shown. The Tamper Indicator Ring or Element 639 can from the upper and lower housing part 603 . 604 be separable to allow relative rotation.

25 shows a part of a valve, wherein each of the upper and lower housing parts 803 / 804 Pacing agent (index average) 838 having. The pacing means may e.g. B. a ball bearing 839 comprise, the part of an upper housing part 803 is and by means of a spring 840 the valve element against the lower housing part 804 biases. The lower housing part 804 can have a plurality of recesses 841 in which the ball bearing 839 can be used. The number of recesses 841 may be spaced so that upon relative rotation of the upper and lower housing parts 803 . 804 towards a gradual rotation between the upper and lower housing part 803 . 804 can be made for separate relative rotational positions. This can be applied to the modifications of the valve as in the 14 to 17 shown.

25a shows a modification to that in 25 shown embodiment, wherein a lock-like or ratchet-like connection between the upper housing part 803 and the lower housing part 804 is formed. Both the upper and the lower housing part 803 . 804 may have a barrier surface or surfaces 843 have, which can engage with each other for the purpose of locking or to a mutual interference between the upper and lower housing part 803 . 804 to restrict or limit relative movement.

21A shows a profiled peripheral surface on at least one or both of the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 is provided. 21a shows a plan view z. B. of the valve, in 21 is shown in side view. A hexagonal surface area of one or both of the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 may be provided to a key or a pliers or the like. With the valve 401 to engage. In some applications, relative rotation may not be desirable, traditionally between the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 is made, but that such a rotation can be achieved using a torque device such as a key. In fact, it may be desirable in some applications that the valve 401 This invention is able to be rotated by authorized personnel. For this purpose, specially designed actuators with a certain profile may be provided, which are brought into engagement with an unusual actuation profile, which on one or both of the upper and lower housing parts 403 . 404 is trained.

26 shows a valve in which one or both upper and lower housing parts is partially formed movement-controlled by a spring mechanism / are. The upper housing part 1203 can have one or two related springs 1291 own, with the springs 1291 the rotation of the upper housing part 1203 bias against a certain movement limit. For example, the certain limit of movement may be where the springs are 1291 are arranged to be arranged on the axis AA as in 26 shown. The feathers 1291 may be coil springs or leaf springs or similar springs. The feathers 1291 can work on train or print. Other biasing means may be used.

The upper housing part 1203 can be rotated clockwise in such a way that the points P, where where the springs 1291 with the upper housing part 1203 are associated in positions P _{1 are} offset. The release of the upper part of the housing 1203 z. B. by a rotation of the upper housing part by hand in positions P ₁ results in that the upper housing part 1203 returns to the position where the points P are on the axis AA. Such a bias of the rotation of the upper housing part 1203 may be provided to allow an overcenter or toggle position, that of the upper housing part 1203 in terms of the springs 1291 Is accepted. Such an overcentered position allows the upper housing part 1203 to stay in such a position without having to manually hold it in such a position by a user. Such a mechanism operates similar to an overcenter gag or spring or the like. The valve having such a bias, as z. In 26 can be used when the valve is a boat bung for controlling a water drain into and out of the boat. Other applications will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

In 27 is a modification of the valve element 5 of the present invention as shown in the 1 to 3 is described, wherein the valve element 5 the rags 16a and 16b in opposite positions of the valve element 5 on opposite sides of the valve element 5 having. This illustrates that it is not essential that the paired lobes 16a and 16b are provided on one side of a plane, which through the axis at 13 extends, but may be provided on opposite sides. This construction can provide a division of the forces acting on the valve element 5 be transmitted.

Preferably, however, the lobes remain 16a and 16b , such as Tie 6 and 7 shown above the YX level. This ensures that no indentation, rebating or calculation has to be made to the lobes 16a . 16b through the lower housing part 4 of the valve housing 2 take. Accordingly, a rotation of the valve element 5 between the boundaries, preferably within 180 ° of its rotation about the Y axis and over the ZY plane. In a preferred embodiment, the reaction forces of the flaps tend 16a . 16b however, to be parallel or parallel to the ZY plane, at least at one of the rotational limitations of the valve element 5 , This reinforces the through the engagement pin 17 force caused in a direction parallel to the X-axis, and may be a bumping of the valve element 5 allow in his seat for sealing purposes.

The 29 and 30 show a valve in which it is illustrated that the inlet and outlet 7 . 8th to the valve housing 2 do not have to be in axial alignment. In fact, the fluid passage through the valve element 5 be provided so as to provide fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet 7 . 8th results as in the position of the upper and lower housing part 3 . 4 in 29 shown. No fluid communication can occur between the inlet and the outlet 7 . 8th be prepared when the upper and lower housing part 3 . 4 in the in 30 shown rotational position are.

As far as referring to the fluid passage 9 or solid substance passageway passing through the valve element 5 is recognizable and with reference to the 11a and 11b it can be seen that the valve element 5 may have a fluid passage through the valve element 5 in connection with the valve housing 2 for fluid communication between the inlet (inlet) and the outlet (outlet).

As mentioned above, the valve of the present invention may include a tablet or pill or the like. In 31 is a valve 1 shown in which such a tablet 192 in the passage 9 of the valve element 5 is arranged. If the tablet 192 in the beverage container 10 to relocate, the passage can be 9 have a shape that prevents the tablet 192 through the outlet 8th' of the Ven tilelementes 5 passes. For example, the outlet 8th' of the valve element 5 have a smaller size or at least a size to the passage of the tablet 192 to influence, as to intake 7 ' of the valve element 5 , As based on the 31 As can be seen, the inlet has 7 ' a sufficient size to allow the tablet 192 through the inlet 7 ' can fall when the valve element 5 turned to the open position, but not through the outlet 8th' can occur because of a narrowing 9 ' of the passage 9 through the valve element 5 , In the example below 31 is the constriction between the inlet and the outlet 7 ' . 8th' intended. However, the restrictions could alternatively be at the outlet 8th' be provided. Based 32 you can see that the narrowing is not in the passage 9 is provided, but at the outlet 8th of the upper housing part 3 , Also in this structure is the tablet 192 prevented from passing through the upper outlet 8th rather, it is caused by the inlet 7 of the valve to fall. For applications in which the tablet 192 z. B. a sterilization of water, is the structure of the passage 9 and / or the outlet 8th (or 8th' ) and the inlet 7 (or 7 ' ) sure the tablet 192 into the liquid in the beverage container 10 is issued and not as a result of passage in the wrong direction through the outlet 8th get lost.

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Valve with a container comprising (a) a valve housing ( 2 ), which is an upper housing part ( 3 ) and a lower housing part ( 4 ) which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part ( 3 . 4 ) a room ( 6 ) and the valve housing ( 2 ) an inlet ( 7 ) and an outlet ( 8th ) to the room, (b) a valve element ( 5 ) in the room ( 6 ) of the valve housing ( 2 ) and is movable between an open position, the at least one passage ( 9 ) between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) and a closed position, wherein the at least one passage ( 9 ) between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) is closed, (c) an engagement mechanism which is connected to at least one of the parts upper housing part ( 3 ) and lower housing part ( 4 ) and the valve element ( 5 ) cooperates to the valve element ( 5 ) between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part ( 3 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 4 ) is rotated, and the engagement mechanism of an engagement surface and an engagement pin ( 17 ), (d) wherein the lower housing part ( 4 ) the inlet ( 7 ) to the room ( 6 ) and formed integrally with the container. Valve according to claim 1, wherein when the valve element ( 5 ) is in the open position, this at least one passage between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ). Valve according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the valve element ( 5 ) through the valve housing ( 2 ) is seated in such a way that it is relative to the valve housing ( 2 ) is rotatable about a first axis (W). Valve after one of the previous times claims, in which the movement of the valve element ( 5 ) is actuated between the open position and the closed position by the engaged engagement mechanism when the upper housing part 3 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 4 ) is rotated about a second axis (XX) which is perpendicular to the first axis (YY). Valve according to one of the preceding claims, in which the inlet ( 7 ) in the lower housing part ( 4 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) in the upper housing part ( 3 ) is arranged. Valve according to one of the preceding claims, in which the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) at diametrically opposite positions of the valve element ( 5 ) are arranged. Valve according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement surface on the outer surface of the valve element ( 5 ) is formed, and the engagement pin ( 17 ) on the inner surface of the upper housing part ( 3 ) is formed. Valve according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement surface in the outer surface of the valve element ( 5 ) is formed, and the engagement pin ( 17 ) on the inner surface of the upper housing part ( 3 ) is formed. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the engagement pin ( 17 ) on the outer surface of the valve element ( 5 ) is formed, and the engagement surface on the inner surface of the upper housing part ( 3 ) is trained. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the engagement pin ( 17 ) in the outer surface of the valve element ( 5 ) and the engagement surface on the inner surface of the upper housing part ( 3 ) is trained. Valve according to Claim 8, in which the engagement surface is formed by a recess in the valve element ( 5 ) is formed, in which the engagement pin ( 17 ) is positioned. Valve according to claim 8, characterized in that the engagement surface through a recess in the valve housing ( 2 ) is formed, in which the engagement pin ( 17 ) is positioned. Valve according to one of the preceding claims, in which the valve element ( 5 ) stored in the room and with axes ( 13 ) is placed diametrically opposite to the valve element ( 5 ) are positioned for rotation relative to the valve housing ( 2 ) about a first axis (YY), wherein the lower housing part ( 4 ) directly or indirectly with the upper housing part ( 3 ) so as to rotate relative to each other about a second axis, which is not parallel to the first axis, wherein the engagement pin ( 17 ) from the upper housing part ( 3 ) so as to rotate along an arc about the second axis (XX) lying in a plane perpendicular to the second axis (XX), the arc passing through a plane passing through and parallel to the first and second axes (XX) second axis (YY, XX), and wherein the at least one engagement surface has a first and a second region for engagement with the engagement pin (16). 17 ), wherein the first area with the engagement pin ( 17 ), when the engagement pin ( 17 ) is turned toward a first distal end of the sheet, and the second portion is engaged when the engaging pin 17 ) is turned toward the other distal end of the arc, wherein the engagement of the rotation of the valve element ( 5 ) around the first axis (YY). Valve according to claim 13, characterized that the first and second axes (YY, XX) are perpendicular to each other stand. Valve according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the arc through the plane passing through and parallel to the first and second axis (YY, XX), is divided into two sections. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the first and second area near one of the two axes (YY, XX) are arranged. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the first and the second region on the same side of a plane as the upper housing part ( 3 ) passing through and parallel to the first axis (YY) and to which the second axis (XX) is normal. A valve according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the first and second portions of the at least one engagement surface form a surface of the at least one engagement which are intersected by a plane in which the arc is located when the valve element (14) 5 ) is in an intermediate position between the open and the closed position. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the first and second areas formed by a separate engagement surface are. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 19, wherein a single engagement surface is formed, which has a V- or U-shaped shape, through the first and the second area are formed. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 20, wherein at least one engagement surface by two Rag ( 16a . 16b ) on the valve element ( 5 ) or through a recess in the valve element ( 5 ) arranged so as to form a V-shape of the first and second regions. Valve according to one of claims 13 to 21, wherein the container is a consumer beverage container ( 10 ). Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein a second valve housing is provided which has a second upper housing part ( 103 ) and a second lower housing part ( 104 ), wherein the second upper and the second lower housing part ( 103 . 104 ) form a second space containing a second valve element ( 105 ), wherein the second valve housing has an inlet and an outlet to the second space, wherein the second valve element ( 105 ) in the second space of the second valve housing between an open position forming a second passage between the inlet and the outlet of the second valve housing and a closed position in which the second passage is closed, preferably in that the second valve element at least one the two inlets and outlets of the second space seals, means are provided, which with the second valve housing and the second valve element ( 105 ) are operatively connected to the second valve element ( 105 ) between the open position and the closed position when the second upper housing part of the second valve housing ( 105 ) with respect to the second lower housing part ( 104 ), one channel ( 191 ) is provided or formed between the first upper housing part and the second lower housing part to form a passage between the first outlet and the second inlet. Valve according to claim 23, characterized in that the channel ( 191 ) has an opening. Valve according to claim 23, wherein the first upper housing part ( 103 ) with the second lower housing part ( 104 ) or integrally formed. Valve according to one of claims 23 to 25, in which the first valve element ( 105 ) independent of the second valve element ( 105 ) can move. Valve according to one of claims 23 to 26, wherein the channel ( 191 ) a pill ( 192 ) holds back. A valve as claimed in claim 27, wherein the first inlet has a size which controls the passage of the tablet ( 192 ) from the channel ( 191 ) through the inlet when the first valve element ( 105 ) is in the open position. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein when the valve element ( 105 ) in the open position, this establishes a plurality of passages between the inlet and the outlet. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22, in which the valve element ( 305 ) a plurality of channels ( 309 ) to form at least two passages, wherein at least one of the lower and upper housing parts comprises a plurality of inlets or outlets, each of the plurality of passages ( 309 ) after rotation of the valve element ( 305 ) is capable of moving in and out of the open position, wherein at least one passage between one or the inlet of the lower housing part (16) 304 ) and one or the outlet of the upper housing part ( 305 ) is made. Valve according to claim 30, wherein each of said plurality of channels ( 309 ) with respect to the other is in the provision of a passage between one or the inlet and one or the outlet to the other of the plurality of channels of the valve element ( 305 ). Valve according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the valve element ( 305 ) several channels ( 309 ), each having a passage at different angles of rotation of the valve element ( 305 ), except when the valve element ( 305 ) is in the closed position. Valve according to one of claims 30 to 32, wherein the plurality of channels ( 309 ) separate channels ( 309 ) through the valve element ( 305 ) are. Valve according to one of claims 30 to 33, wherein the plurality of channels ( 309 ) is a forked split channel. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22, in which the valve element ( 205 ) a channel ( 224 ) through which the passage ( 209 ), the channel ( 224 ) has an outlet, and the valve element ( 205 ) is shaped so that it provides the outlet opening in such a way that it protrudes beyond the outlet of the valve housing, when the valve element ( 205 ) is in the open position. Valve according to Claim 35, in which the valve element ( 205 ) is shaped such that it has a spout area ( 222 ) around the outlet opening of the valve element ( 205 ). Valve according to claim 35 or 36, wherein the outlet opening of the valve element ( 205 ) is sealed against an inner surface of the space when the valve element ( 205 ) is in the closed state. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 37, in which a removable overcap ( 621 ), wherein the valve housing with the removable overcap ( 621 ) is engageable to cover the outlet of the valve housing, wherein the overcap ( 621 ) can only be brought into contact with the valve housing when the valve element ( 5 ) is not in the open position. Valve according to Claim 38, in which the upper and lower housing parts ( 603 . 604 ) each comprise means associated with the overcap ( 621 ), wherein the means associated with the upper and lower housing parts ( 603 . 604 ) are movable relative to each other to be in or out of adjustment with each other, being only then able to 621 ) to communicate with the valve housing when in adjustment with each other, wherein the means for the in-bringing are in adjustment only when the valve element is not in the open state. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 37, wherein a ring (element 639 ) is provided, which at least with a part of the upper and lower housing part ( 603 . 604 ) to block relative rotation therebetween until the ring separates from the upper and lower housing parts (FIGS. 603 . 604 ) is released. Valve according to claim 40, characterized that the ring is a fragile ring, for tamper detection is trained. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 41, in which the upper and lower housing parts ( 603 . 604 ) a receptacle for receiving a blocking element ( 637 ) to block relative rotation of the upper and lower housing parts, the receptacle being limited by the upper and lower housing parts. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 42, wherein the upper housing part ( 403 ) and the lower housing part ( 404 ) are rotatably connected to each other in such a way that a relative rotation about an axis is permitted, wherein by the upper and lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) Are provided, which in a rotational position of the upper and lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) corresponding to the valve element ( 405 ) in at least one open or closed position in such a way that the upper and lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) are more contracted, thereby clamping the valve element ( 405 ) through the valve housing and the valve element ( 405 ), thereby sealingly close to the inlet ( 407 ) or outlet ( 408 ). Valve according to Claim 43, in which the cooperation means comprise an engagement element ( 430 ) and an engagement pin ( 433 ), which through the upper and the lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) are provided. Valve according to Claim 43, in which the cooperating means are complementary screw means which are screwed together in the upper and lower housing parts ( 403 . 404 ) are formed. Valve according to one of claims 43 to 45, wherein the clamping of the valve housing with the valve element ( 405 ) on at least one of the parts inlet ( 407 ) and outlet ( 408 ) of the valve housing to a seal against the valve element ( 405 ) around the inlet ( 407 ) and / or outlet ( 408 ) to obtain. Valve according to claim 43, wherein the upper or lower housing part an edge region having an internally formed transition region, the with an externally formed transition region of the Others of the upper and lower housing part an interface area forms the upper and lower housing part for the relative movement about the axis to hold together, wherein the edge region comprises an engagement surface, the one engaging surface deviation in one direction parallel to the axis and over which an engagement pin of the externally formed transition region can slide, wherein the deviation is such that the engagement pin in a Direction parallel to the axis offset by the engagement surface is. Valve according to one of claims 43 to 47, in which the cooperation means comprise a pair of ramp surfaces ( 431 ), one of each of the upper and the lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) is formed. Valve according to one of Claims 43 to 47, in which the cooperation means comprise a ramp surface ( 431 ) of the upper and lower housing parts ( 403 . 404 ) over which an area of another of the upper and lower housing parts ( 403 ) 404 ) can slide to a relative displacement of the upper and the lower housing part ( 403 . 404 ) in a direction parallel to the axial direction. A valve according to any one of claims 1 to 49, wherein the rotation about the axis is limited to be within one of rotation restricting stoppers defined area lies. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 50, in which the upper and lower housing parts ( 803 . 804 ) are rotatable relative to one another about an axis, the rotation being operated stepwise by index means ( 838 ) of the valve housing is formed between the upper and lower housing parts ( 803 . 804 ) work together. Valve according to Claim 51, in which the indexing means ( 838 ) Holding a relative rotational position, index position below, the upper and lower housing parts ( 803 . 804 ) convey. Valve according to claim 52, wherein the index position is when the upper and lower housing parts ( 803 . 804 ) are rotated relative to each other, corresponding to the valve element in the open position. Valve according to claim 52 or 53, wherein the index position is when the upper and lower housing parts ( 803 . 804 ) are rotated relative to each other, corresponding to the valve element in the closed state. Valve according to one of claims 52 to 54, wherein a Plurality of index positions is provided. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 55, in which a spring ( 840 . 1291 ) is provided to bias the rotation of the valve member for rotation to an open or closed position. Valve according to Claim 56, in which the spring ( 840 . 1291 ) is inserted in such a way that between the valve element and lower housing part ( 804 ) acts to bias the valve element. Valve according to Claim 56, in which the spring ( 840 . 1291 ) is inserted in such a way that between the upper and lower housing part ( 1203 . 803 . 804 ) acts to bias its relative rotation and the valve member. Valve according to claim 1 to 58, wherein the valve element by means of the lower housing part Axles is mounted, which form a first axis of rotation to the the Valve element is rotatable and relative to which the lower housing part stationary remains and the upper housing part which can not rotate around the axis relative to the lower housing part is parallel to the first axis. Consumer beverage container comprising a container part ( 10 ), a lower housing part ( 4 ) integral with the container part ( 10 ) is formed, an upper housing part ( 3 ) rotatably connected to the lower housing part ( 4 ) and with the lower housing part ( 4 ) a room ( 6 ), wherein the lower housing part ( 4 ) comprises at least one passage which is an inlet to the room ( 6 ) to a fluid passage between the container part ( 10 ) and the room ( 6 ), wherein the upper housing part ( 3 ) an outlet ( 8th ) of the room ( 6 ), one in the room ( 6 ) seated valve element ( 5 ) which is mounted so that it is between an open position, the at least one passage ( 9 ) between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ), and is rotatable in a closed position, in which at least one passage ( 9 ) between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ), an engagement mechanism connected to at least one of the upper ( 3 ) and lower housing part ( 4 ) and the valve element ( 5 ) is operatively connected to the valve element ( 5 ) between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part ( 3 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 4 ) is rotated, and the engagement mechanism of an engagement surface and an engagement pin ( 17 ) is formed. Beverage container, the a container with an outlet for transmission a fluid to and from the container and a valve according to claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 59, which controls the transfer of the fluid. Beverage container, the a container having an output controlled by a valve, wherein the Valve according to one the claims 23 to 28 is formed. Valve comprising (a) a valve housing ( 2 ), which is an upper housing part ( 303 ) and a lower housing part ( 304 ) which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part ( 303 . 304 ) define a space, the lower housing part ( 304 ) has a plurality of inlets to the space and the upper housing part ( 303 ) has at least one outlet of the space, (b) a valve element ( 305 ), which in the space of the valve housing ( 301 ) and is movably inserted between separate positions, wherein each separate position at least one fluid passage of the valve element ( 305 ) between and / or over one of the inlet and the outlet, (c) means connected to the valve housing ( 301 ) and the valve element ( 305 ) are connected to the valve element ( 305 ) between the separate positions when the upper housing part ( 303 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 304 ) is turned. Valve according to Claim 63, in which the valve element ( 305 ) relative to the valve housing ( 301 ) is movable between the separate positions, on the one hand determine a passage between the inlet and the outlet and on the other hand a closed position, wherein the valve element ( 305 ) seals at least one of all inlets and the outlet (s). Valve comprising (a) a valve housing ( 2 ), which is an upper housing part ( 3 ) and a lower housing part ( 4 ) which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part ( 3 . 4 ) define a space and the lower housing part ( 4 ) at least one inlet to the space and the upper housing part ( 3 ) have several outlets from the space, (b) a valve element ( 5 ), which in the space of the valve housing ( 2 ) and is movable between separate positions, wherein each separate position at least one passage of the valve element ( 5 ) between the inlet and one of the outlets, (c) means connected to the valve housing ( 2 ) and the valve element ( 5 ) cooperate to the valve element ( 5 ) between the separated positions when the upper housing part ( 3 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 4 ) is turned. Valve according to Claim 65, in which the valve element ( 5 ) relative to the valve housing ( 2 ) is movable between the separate positions which, on the one hand, determine a passage between one of the inlets and one of the outlets and, on the other hand, a closed position, the valve element ( 5 ) seals off at least one of all outlets and the one or more offenses. Container comprising a valve housing having an upper housing part ( 503 ) and a lower housing part ( 504 ), wherein the upper and the lower housing part ( 503 . 504 ) define a space and the valve housing an outlet ( 508 ) has from the room, a valve element mounted in the space of the valve housing ( 505 ), wherein the valve element ( 505 ) a reservoir ( 534 ) for receiving a substance and at least one outlet ( 527 ) possesses the substance, wherein the valve element ( 505 between an open position with at least one passage to be formed and / or an alignment to be established between the outlet opening (FIG. 508 ) of the valve element ( 505 ) and the outlet ( 527 ) of the reservoir ( 534 ) and a closed position, wherein the valve element ( 505 ) the outlet ( 527 ) of the reservoir ( 534 ), means connected to the valve housing and the valve element ( 505 ) cooperate to the valve element ( 505 ) between the open position and the closed position when the upper housing part ( 503 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 504 ) is moved. Container according to Claim 67, in which the valve element ( 505 ) only one outlet ( 527 ) which is rotatable so as to adjoin the outlet of the valve housing when the valve element ( 505 ) is turned to the open position. Container according to Claim 67, in which the valve element ( 505 ) forms at least one passage when in the open position to permit a displacement of the substance between the fluid outlet and the outlet of the valve housing. Container according to one of Claims 67 to 69, in which the valve element ( 505 ) is introduced through the valve housing in such a way that a rotation relative to the valve housing about a first axis is made possible. Container according to Claim 67, in which the movement of the valve element ( 505 ) between the open position and the closed position is effected by the cooperating means when the upper housing part ( 503 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 504 ) is rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. Container according to one of claims 67 to 71, in which the means cooperating with the valve housing and the valve element ( 505 ) for moving the valve element ( 505 ) comprise an engagement mechanism between the open position and the closed position. A container according to claim 72, wherein the engagement mechanism has an engagement surface formed on the outer surface of the valve member (10). 505 ) is formed, and an engagement pin which on the inner surface of the upper housing part ( 503 ) is formed. A container according to claim 72, wherein the engagement mechanism comprises an engagement surface formed in the outer surface of the valve member (10). 505 ), and includes an engagement pin formed on the inner surface of the upper housing part of the valve housing. container according to claim 73 or 74, wherein the engagement surface is a Slot is in which the engagement pin is positioned. Container according to one of Claims 67 to 75, in which the valve element ( 505 ) is substantially spherical in its outer peripheral shape. A container according to claim 76, wherein the space of the valve housing is substantially complementary in shape to the spherical valve member (10). 505 ). Container according to one of claims 67 to 77, wherein the valve housing comprises at least one further outlet in addition to the first outlet, with which the outlet of the valve element ( 505 ) can form a passage to prevent transfer of the substance from the reservoir ( 534 ). Container according to one of claims 67 to 78, in which the outlet or the outlet of the valve housing ( 2 ) through the upper housing part ( 503 ) are provided. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 59, wherein at least one tablet in the valve element ( 5 ), wherein at least one of the outlet and the then formed passage, when the valve element ( 5 ) in the open position, prevents displacement of the tablet through the outlet when the valve element ( 5 ) in the open position, and the inlet has a shape that allows the tablet to pass therethrough when the valve element (10) 5 ) is in the open position. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 59, in which the valve element ( 5 ) may include a tablet, the outlet ( 8th' ) has a shape that allows the tablet to pass through the outlet ( 8th' ) prevented. Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 59, in which the outlet ( 8th' ) is smaller in size than the inlet ( 7 ' ). Valve according to one of claims 1 to 22 or 29 to 59, in which the passage is formed by means of at least one channel passing through the valve element (10). 5 ), the channel having an inlet ( 7 ' ) and an outlet ( 8th' ) in the manner that in an open position of the valve element ( 5 ) the inlet ( 7 ' ) or outlet ( 8th' ) of the valve housing ( 2 ) are assigned to create a passage. Valve according to Claim 83, in which the channel has a constriction between the inlet ( 7 ' ) and the outlet ( 8th' ) having. Valve according to claim 84, in which the channel is a tablet ( 192 ), which is prevented by the constriction, through the outlet ( 8th' ) of the valve element ( 5 ) to relocate. A valve according to claim 80, wherein the passage formed in the open position has a constriction, the tablet ( 192 ) is prevented by the constriction, through the outlet of the valve element ( 5 ) to relocate. Valve comprising (a) a valve housing ( 2 ), which is an upper housing part ( 3 ) and a lower housing part ( 4 ) which are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the upper and the lower housing part ( 3 . 4 ) define a space and the valve housing ( 2 ) an inlet ( 7 ) and an outlet ( 8th ) to the room, (b) a valve element ( 5 ), which in the space of the valve housing ( 2 ) and is rotatable between two rotational limitations about an axis of rotation, wherein the valve element ( 5 ) comprises a plurality of channels, each having an inlet opening and an outlet opening to the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) of the valve housing ( 2 ) and at least two passages between the inlet ( 7 ) and the outlet ( 8th ) of the valve housing ( 2 ), wherein at least one of the passages in different rotational positions of the valve element ( 5 ) is formed between the rotation limits, (c) means which are connected to at least one of the parts upper housing part ( 3 ) and lower housing part ( 4 ) and the valve element ( 5 ) cooperate to the valve element ( 5 ) between the rotation limits when the upper housing part ( 3 ) relative to the lower housing part ( 4 ) is turned.