Pouring Element for a Package and Composite Package Having Such a Pouring Element

Abstract

A pouring element for a package having a base body, a polyhedrally formed flange, the flange inner surfaces of which converge in face abutments, for joining to a package sleeve and at least one holding element projecting on the inside of the flange for operatively connecting to a mandrel of a packaging machine, as well as a pouring element with polyhedrally formed gable surfaces, which are correspondingly joined to the polyhedrally formed flange. Provision is made for the holding element to be formed as a rounding in the area of the face abutments on the inside of the flange, in order to prevent the pouring element from becoming damaged during the whole joining process with the package sleeve when putting the pouring element onto, holding it on and removing it from the mandrel and additionally in order to guarantee a secure and precise hold.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pouring element for a package, comprising: a base body, a polyhedrally formed flange, the flange inner surfaces of which converge in face abutments, for joining to a package sleeve and at least one holding element projecting on the inside of the flange for operatively connecting to a mandrel of a packaging machine, wherein the holding element is formed as a rounding in the area of the face abutments on the inside of the flange. 
     
     
         2 . The pouring element according to  claim 1 , wherein reinforcement ribs are formed over the face abutments on the inside of the flange.