BE1024770B1 - PACKAGING FOR PRESSIVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a beverage package Arranged for packaging a pressurized alcoholic beverage. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing a package for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage. A package according to the invention is used as a package for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, preferably a carbonated alcoholic beverage such as a sparkling wine; and most preferably champagne. In a final aspect, a kit with parts and an Instruction is provided for assembling the aforementioned beverage package.

Description

(30) Priority data:

(73) Holder (s):

RESILUX NV 9230, WETTEREN Belgium (72) Inventor (s):

DE CUYPER Dirk 9070 DESTELBERGEN Belgium

DIERICKX William 9070 DESTELBERGEN Belgium

DE VIS Benjamin 2930 BRASSCHAAT Belgium

ANTHIERENS Tom 8310 BRUGES Belgium (54) PACKAGING FOR PRESSURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (57) The invention provides a beverage package. Arranged for packaging a pressure-containing pjgj alcoholic beverage. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a package for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage. A package according to the invention is used as a package for a pressure-containing alcoholic drink, preferably a carbonated alcoholic drink such as a sparkling wine; and most preferably champagne. In a final aspect, a kit of parts and an Instruction for assembling said beverage package are provided.

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BELGIAN INVENTION PATENT

FPS Economy, K.M.O., Self-employed & Energy

Publication number: 1024770 Filing number: BE2017 / 0048

Intellectual Property Office

International Classification: B65D 23/00 B65D 1/02 Date of Issue: 25/06/2018

The Minister of Economy,

Having regard to the Paris Convention of 20 March 1883 for the Protection of Industrial Property;

Having regard to the Law of March 28, 1984 on inventive patents, Article 22, for patent applications filed before September 22, 2014;

Having regard to Title 1 Invention Patents of Book XI of the Economic Law Code, Article XI.24, for patent applications filed from September 22, 2014;

Having regard to the Royal Decree of 2 December 1986 on the filing, granting and maintenance of inventive patents, Article 28;

Having regard to the application for an invention patent received by the Intellectual Property Office on 02/05/2017.

Whereas for patent applications that fall within the scope of Title 1, Book XI, of the Code of Economic Law (hereinafter WER), in accordance with Article XI.19, § 4, second paragraph, of the WER, the granted patent will be limited. to the patent claims for which the novelty search report was prepared, when the patent application is the subject of a novelty search report indicating a lack of unity of invention as referred to in paragraph 1, and when the applicant does not limit his filing and does not file a divisional application in accordance with the search report.

Decision:

Article 1

RESILUX NV, Damstraat4, 9230 WETTEREN Belgium;

represented by

EECKHAOUDT Sabine, Gloxiniastraat 28, 9940, EVERGEM;

a Belgian invention patent with a term of 20 years, subject to payment of the annual taxes as referred to in Article XI.48, § 1 of the Code of Economic Law, for: PACKAGING FOR PRESSURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

INVENTOR (S):

DE CUYPER Dirk, Molenweidestraat 5, 9070, DESTELBERGEN;

DIERICKX William, Leenstraat 41, 9070, DESTELBERGEN;

DE VIS Benjamin, Bredabaan 249 vl, 2930, BRASSCHAAT;

ANTHIERENS Tom, Sparrenstraat 90, 8310, BRUGES;

PRIORITY:

BREAKDOWN:

Split from basic application: Filing date of the basic application:

Article 2. - This patent is granted without prior investigation into the patentability of the invention, without warranty of the Merit of the invention, nor of the accuracy of its description and at the risk of the applicant (s).

Brussels, 25/06/2018,

With special authorization:

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PACKAGING FOR PRESSURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention is situated in the field of pressure packaging, in particular packaging for pressure-containing alcoholic drinks, especially for carbonated alcoholic drinks such as sparkling wines.

BACKGROUND

Pressure-containing drinks are widely known. These are liquids in which carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide) is dissolved under pressure. This is also known as carbonization. A bottle of carbonated liquid is pressurized by the dissolved gas, which partly escapes from the liquid. The dissolved carbon dioxide after opening a bottle becomes visible as bubbles against the wall of a glass. Carbonization is often used with water or soft drinks, but it is also known with alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine. Whereas with sparkling water and carbonated soft drinks the carbonic acid content typically creates a pressure of 2.5-3.0 bar at 20 ° C at sea level, this often exceeds 3.0 bar for alcoholic drinks. When the temperature rises, the pressure inside a package can increase considerably.

Packaging for pressure-containing drinks must be strong enough to contain the contents under pressure. Glass was traditionally used for this. Glass packaging is heavy, however. Alternatively, plastic materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) made their appearance. It turned out that glass packaging forms could not simply be converted to the same plastic form to provide the same resistance. In particular, the shape of the bottom piece in a joint appears to be sensitive to deformation and damage by pressure.

Packaging had a period of time in which a convex bottomed bicycle was used to resist pressure, as described for instance in NL 1034717. However, since a convex shape does not offer a standing surface, a bottom piece was added. This was often confirmed to the piping by gluing. The use of adhesives in plastic packaging for alcoholic drinks is undesirable. Migration of small amounts of alcohol can dissolve the adhesive and loosen the fixation.

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The convex soft drink packaging was later replaced by a petaloid base bottom piece, as described, for example, in US 5,988,415.

This shape offers the advantage of resisting the pressure in the package.

In addition, it is a shape that ensures that the packaging is self-standing.

However, the use of a petaloid bottom piece in bottles for sparkling wine and especially with champagne is met with considerable resistance from consumers. The petaloid soil, known from soft drink packaging and more and more also beer, is associated with a mass product. This detracts from the image of an exclusive, high-quality luxury product.

Consequently, there is a need for further alternatives and improvements.

The present invention aims to solve one or more of the above-mentioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a beverage package adapted to package a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising: a blown plastic bottle comprising a neck portion with pour opening opening into a shoulder portion and then a jacket portion and a bottom portion, the neck portion defining a pour opening in the fies, the neck portion is provided for receiving a pressure-resistant sealing means, and the bottom portion has a petaloid shape, with a zone between the jacket portion and the bottom portion having a recess for form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom made of plastic characterized in that the piping in the bottom portion with petaloid shape has a circumference smaller than the circumference in the jacket portion of the piping, the diameters being measured on a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the piping.

The introduction of a recess for form-fitting accommodation of a plastic bottom piece has the advantage of providing a fastening method that is not based on the use of glue. After all, the use of glue with packaging with an alcoholic content gives rise to adhesion problems

B E2017 / 0048 migration. The use of plastic instead of glass also gives a much greater freedom of design, including the casing section.

In a further aspect, the invention provides a beverage package as previously described, with a cup-shaped standing foot fitting into the recess provided between the jacket portion and the bottom portion of the beverage package; preferably fitted with a snap-fit connection, characterized in that the cup-shaped standing foot has the shape of a champagne bottom.

The cup-shaped standing foot has the shape of a champagne bottom. The combination of a petaloid bottle bottom surrounded by a champagne bottom gives a bottom of a pip that is pressure resistant at the same time and has a high-quality appearance for the consumer. This pressure-resistant version has the aesthetic as known from a glass champagne bottle with the compressive strength of a bottle with a convex or petaloid bottom.

In an additional aspect, the invention provides a beverage package, as described previously, in which the pouring opening is additionally provided with a pressure-resistant and resealable closing means, preferably a screw cap, more preferably a metal screw cap.

The use of a pressure-resistant and resealable closing agent has the advantage that the contents of the bottle can be consumed in portions. The bicycle can be closed again, which reduces the exposure to oxygen.

In a further aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing a packaging for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising the steps of:

-provided with a preform made of a plastic material;

heating the preform and blowing into a mold comprising the negative shape of a tape with a neck portion with pouring opening merging into a shoulder portion and then a jacket portion and a bottom portion;

wherein the neck portion defines a pour-out opening in the fies, the neck portion is provided to accommodate a pressure resistant

B E2017 / 0048 closing piece, and wherein the bottom part has a petaloid shape, and with between the jacket part and the bottom part a zone provided with a recess for form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped plastic standing foot in the shape of a champagne bottom;

-Preparate the cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom; preferably by injection molding.

The invention also provides a use of a container according to an embodiment of the invention as a packaging for a pressure-containing alcoholic drink, preferably a carbonated alcoholic drink; more preferably a carbonated alcoholic drink with a CCh content of at least 4.9 g / l CO2; even more preferably a sparkling wine; and most preferably champagne.

In a last aspect, the invention provides a kit of parts comprising a plastic bottle with a petaloid bottom according to an embodiment of the invention, a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with a champagne bottom designed to fit in the recess provided on the plastic bottle, and an instruction for connecting of the fies and foot.

Further preferred forms are elaborated in the dependent claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides a solution to the problem of simultaneously achieving pressure resistance and consumer acceptance in a beverage package for pressure-containing alcoholic beverage.

By the term pressure-containing alcoholic beverage as used herein it is meant: a beverage in which carbon dioxide is dissolved. Examples of this are beer, especially beer with fermentation on the fies; cider and sparkling wine or semi-sparkling wine.

The relationship between the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide and the resulting pressure of carbon dioxide (CO2) is approximately as follows, at 20 ° C at sea level (1 atm): 1 volume of CO2 = 1 atmosphere = 1 bar = 100 kilopascals. The conversion from the amount of CO2 per volume of liquid to the amount of CO2 and pressure is roughly a factor of 0.5.

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The carbonization content of any bottled beer is shown in Table 1.

Table 1

Carbonization content in g CO2 g / l in full CO2 British Ales 3.0 - 4.0 1.5-2.0 Porter, Stout 3.4-4.6 Belgian Ales 3.8 - 4.8 American Ales 4.4 - 5.4 European bearings 4.4 - 5.4 Belgian Lambic 4.8 - 5.6 American grain beer 5.4-6.6 German grain beer 6.6 - 9.0 Very carbonated Belgian beers Westmalle Duvel Orval 4.0 4.25 5.0

Natural semi-sparkling wines are defined as those with a pressure of between 1 and 2.5 bar. These include German Spritzig, Italian Frizzante, and French Pétillant wines.

Carbonated sparkling wines have 3 to 5 bar pressure, 10 semi-sparkling wines usually have 2 bar. Cider is called sparkling if the pressure in the piping is not less than 3 bar above atmospheric pressure due to the presence of CO2.

By the term sparkling wine as used herein is meant any wine with a pressure of more than 3 bar. These include German sect, Spanish Espumoso,

Italian Spumante and French Cremant or Mousseau wines.

The pressure in a fies fully sparkling wine, such as Champagne, is typically 5.0 6.0 bar.

More specifically, the invention provides a beverage package adapted for packaging a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising:

B E2017 / 0048 a blown plastic bottle comprising a neck section with pour opening opening into a shoulder section and then a jacket section and a bottom section, wherein the neck section defines a pour opening in the fies, the neck section is provided for receiving a pressure-resistant closure, and the bottom section has a petaloid shape, in which a zone is provided between the mantle part and the bottom part with a recess for form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom, characterized in that the fies in the bottom part with petaloid shape have a circumference is smaller than the circumference in the jacket portion of the bicycle, the diameters of which are measured on a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bicycle.

Preferably, the plastic bottle is a blown plastic bottle, more preferably a plastic bottle obtained by injection stretch blow molding (ISBM).

The plastic used is preferably a thermoplastic polymer, more preferably a thermoplastic polymer that is biaxially stretchable.

Preferred plastics materials are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene coisosorbite terephthalate (PEIT), polytrimethylene furanedicarboxylate (PTF), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene, polyamides, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), cyclic olefin COC). More preferably, PET is used for the bicycle and / or standing foot.

Preferably, the blown plastic bottle is a PET bottle, preferably a PET bottle obtained by injection stretch blow molding (ISBM). The abbreviation PET is well known and stands for polyethylene terephthalate.

The aforementioned parts of a bicycle are known to the person skilled in the art.

By the term finish is meant the extreme top part of the bicycle provided to be closed. This part contains the pouring opening, through which a drink can be added to or removed from the bottle. The surface and finish of the

B E2017 / 0048 finish is important for the (closing) of the packaging. Its surface must be free from defects.

The term neck portion or neck as used herein means the portion of the seam from below the brim to the shoulder where the shape makes a large curvature.

The shoulder section is the section where the bicycle shape widens and tapers to the bottle body or jacket.

The mantle section is the main part. This is usually cylindrical. This part is most decisive for the volume content of the bicycle.

The bottom section is the section that allows the bicycle to stand upright. It preferably has a large, flat surface or is provided with legs. A petaloid shape is preferable to a spherical bottom, because the former is self-standing. This is advantageous during production, because it does not require suspension at the edge of the bicycle to transport the bicycle.

The recess provided in the zone lying between the jacket portion and the bottom portion is preferably arranged to receive a cup-shaped standing foot such that no local widening of the bottle diameter occurs. For this purpose, the wall of the intermediate zone is directed towards the bottom part with a smaller diameter than the wall directed towards the jacket part of the bicycle. The advantage of this design is that when fitting a sleeve later, there are no protruding parts that risk damaging the sleeve. Moreover, a continuous form is also aesthetically most beautiful. This contributes to the high-quality appearance of the packaging.

Preferably, the diameter of the bicycle in the bottom part after receiving the cup-shaped standing foot is no greater than the diameter of the bicycle in the wall part. Preferably, after receiving the cup-shaped standing foot, the diameters of the bicycle are the same when comparing the diameter of the jacket section, of the intermediate zone after receiving the cup-shaped standing foot and of the cup-shaped standing foot itself. In this way a plastic bottle can be given the appearance of a wine bottle, for the part under the shoulder part of the bicycle.

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The term petaloid shape as used herein refers to a shape similar to a petal, a petal. Usually, a petaloid shape has five petals, a pentaloid. But this number can also be different.

Preferably, the bicycle also has an embodiment of the invention, in the bottom part with petaloid shape, a circumference smaller than the circumference in the jacket part of the bicycle, the diameters being measured on a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bicycle.

Beverage packaging for alcoholic beverages, such as wine bottles, are distinguished from soda packaging by a long bottle neck. The bottle neck makes it easy to hold and manipulate the bicycle. The bottleneck is especially advantageous for protecting the oxygen sensitive contents. To accommodate volume fluctuations, some space is required between the sealing of the bicycle and the liquid surface (ullage). This space is preferably 1.0-1.5 cm space between liquid and barrier. By using a long narrow tube, the liquid surface exposed to oxygen is minimized.

Preferably, the neck portion of a package according to an embodiment of the invention has a length of at least 3 cm, more preferably 4 cm, most preferably 5 cm, with a diameter unchanged over a length of at least 2 cm for a bottle with 750 ml content.

Other measures to limit exposure to oxygen are the selection of the gas permeability of the bicycle and the sealing.

Various techniques can be used to increase the barrier properties of the plastic.

For example, it is possible to layer a barrier material on the inside and / or outside of the plastic bottle wall. An example of this is a SiOx coating. This coating material has the advantage that it is transparent and clear as glass.

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Another possibility is to provide a multi-layered plastic material with a built-in barrier layer. Barrier properties can also be achieved by mixing a barrier material with the plastic.

Preferably, the beverage package is provided with a gas barrier, preferably an oxygen and / or carbon dioxide gas barrier; more preferably an oxygen and carbon dioxide gas barrier.

The use of a plastic with barrier properties has the advantage that the inflow of oxygen and / or the outflow of carbon dioxide is limited. This improves the shelf life of the oxygen-sensitive drink. The shelf life is mainly determined by the amount of oxygen. Typically it is assumed that a max 1 ppm 02 increase is accepted. By dosing the barrier component, this threshold value is only reached after 3 months, preferably after 6 months, preferably after 9 months, more preferably after 12 months, even more preferably after 24 months, most preferably after 36 months. . A package according to an embodiment of the invention gives a shelf life of an alcoholic oxygen-sensitive drink of at least 3 months, preferably at least 6 months, preferably at least 9 months, more preferably 12 months, even more preferably 24 months, most preferably at least 36 months.

For light sensitive products such as beer or wine, it is advantageous to use a light barrier. The light barrier is preferably already built into the preform, also called preform.

Preferably, the bottle bottom with petaloid shape is provided with a push-up area concentrically about the longitudinal axis of the plastic bottle, preferably with a height H of at least 1 cm; more preferably 1.5 cm; even more preferably 2.0 cm and most preferably 2.5. The provision of a so-called push-up area makes it possible to provide a soul or point together with the cup-shaped foot. This is advantageous in order to be able to manipulate the bicycle, for example when pouring drink. One takes the fies in the palm of the hand, with the thumb in the soul or point and the mantle resting on the hand. By moving the pois, the movement of the fies can be controlled.

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In a further aspect, the invention provides a beverage package as previously described, with a cup-shaped standing foot accommodated in the recess provided between the jacket portion and the bottom portion of the beverage package. The form-fitting recording is preferably realized by means of a snap-fit connection.

By the term cup-shaped standing foot as used herein is meant a separate bottom piece that includes the bottom portion of the bicycle and is suitable for standing upright after application to the bicycle. The cup or bowl shape ensures that the bottom of the bicycle is enclosed.

The cup-shaped standing foot has the shape of a champagne bottom. The combination of a petaloid bottle bottom surrounded by a champagne bottom gives a bottom of a pip that is pressure resistant at the same time and has a high-quality appearance for the consumer. This pressure-resistant version has the aesthetic of a glass champagne bottle with the compressive strength of a fies with a petaloid bottom.

The cup-shaped standing foot is preferably incorporated with a snap-fit connection. This can be achieved by choosing a material for the cup-shaped standing foot that is sufficiently elastic.

The standing foot is preferably provided with one or more openings. This has the advantage that any leaked liquid can drain. Overpressure can also be removed when applying the standing foot to the bicycle. The openings provide ventilation. It can also not be ruled out that under the influence of pressure and temperature, the bicycle will expand a bit. Using the holes, the standing foot will be easier to follow. The openings ensure that excess pressure is removed. They give some leeway to move.

The cup-shaped standing foot has a non-petaloid shape, more specifically a champagne bottom shape. This meets the wishes of the consumer to be a profile that is associated with a luxury product.

Preferably, the beverage package with a cup-shaped standing foot at the end opposite the opening of the cup-shape is provided with a round axis of the bicycle

B E2017 / 0048 located opening with a diameter of at least 2 cm. More preferably, the diameter is at least 2.5 cm, even more preferably at least 3.0 cm and most preferably 3.5 cm. This saves material. These dimensions are suitable so that a consumer can use the opening for manipulation and pouring of the bottles, such as the provision of a classic glass of champagne / sparkling wine / wine bottle.

There are various closing options for the pouring opening of the beverage packaging, such as a stopper, cork or screw cap. The materials of the closing means must be suitable for contact with food. A well-known closure of a champagne bottle is, for example, a mushroom-shaped stopper of cork or of a plastic which is attached to the bicycle by a short circuit and is covered with a capsule and covered with a foil covering the whole or the neck of the bicycle. partially enclosed.

Many consumers, however, have problems removing a stopper or cork from a bicycle under pressure. Another closing means, such as a screw cap, is therefore preferred.

The pouring opening of a beverage package according to a preferred form of the invention is preferably provided with a pressure-resistant and resealable closing means, preferably a screw cap, more preferably a metal screw cap.

The use of a screw cap makes removal of the sealant easier. The drink is portionable and the bottle can be closed again and again.

Preferably, the choice of the screw cap, especially the barrier material provided therein, adapted to the oxygen permeability, is required for an optimal taste experience of the drink.

As a barrier material, use can be made in a screw cap of a plastic material or a combination of metal / plastic. Known materials are Saranex ™ or tin / Saranex ™.

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Preferably, a beverage package according to an embodiment of the invention is further provided with a sleeve or wrapper, preferably provided over a portion of the jacket portion, the recessed area and a portion of the cup-shaped standing foot; more preferably, a sleeve is provided around the bottle jacket, the end of the cup-shaped standing foot opposite the pouring opening being at least partly received. Shrink film is preferably used for applying a sleeve. This material is heated, placed over the bicycle, and shrinks on cooling, taking on its final shape around the bicycle. The use of a sleeve, preferably in the form of a shrink film, is advantageous because it provides extra reinforcement of the bicycle and thus pressure resistance. When the sleeve, preferably shrink film, is also pleated under the bottle wall and the bottom is included, there is the additional advantage that the bicycle and the separate bottom piece are held together.

In a further aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing a packaging for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising the steps of:

-with a plastic material preform,

-heating the preform and blowing into a mold comprising the negative shape of a fies having a neck portion with pouring opening merging into a shoulder portion and then a jacket portion and a bottom portion, the neck portion defining a pouring opening in the fies, the neck portion being provided for receiving a pressure-resistant closing means, and wherein the bottom part has a petaloid shape, and with a zone provided between the jacket part and the bottom part with a recess for form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom,

-Preparate the cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom; preferably by injection molding.

The preform, also referred to as preform, was preferably produced by coin injection. More preferably, the preform was produced by co-injection of PET and polyamide. Most preferably, the preform consists of two PET layers between which a polyamide layer has been injected.

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This process using polyamide has the effect of raising the gas barrier of the bicycle.

The use of injection molding as a technique for the production of the cup-shaped standing foot has the advantage that this part can be made of a technical plastic, preferably using reinforcing agents and / or impact additives.

The term engineering plastics as used herein refers to plastics such as PVC, HDPE, ABS, POM, HMPE, PET and PEF. These plastics are suitable for harsh conditions due to their high quality. They are suitable for equipment construction, precision parts and other technical applications. In the present situation, their efforts are advantageous because they can accommodate any expansion of the bicycle under the influence of temperature and / or pressure.

The engineering plastic is preferably a polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) or a blend thereof; or polycarbonate optionally mixed with polyester. Glass fiber is preferably used as the reinforcing agent. Other possible reinforcing agents are synthetic fibers. Even more preferably, standard High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) is used.

Preferably, the method further comprises the step of: connecting the cup-shaped plastic standing foot to the plastic bottle; preferably by a snap-fit connection or by welding.

Welding of plastics is the process whereby plastics are joined together under the influence of heat. The advantage is that the plastic carbon black is added to facilitate welding. The most preferred welding technique is laser welding.

Preferably, the method further comprises the step of: applying a shrink film around at least a part of the bottle jacket and at least a part of the cup-shaped plastic base; preferably also accommodating at least a portion of the bottom of the cup located opposite the pouring opening of the bicycle.

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In a further aspect, the invention provides a use of a container according to an embodiment of the invention for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, preferably a carbonated alcoholic beverage; more preferably a carbonated alcoholic drink with a CCb content of at least 4.9 g / l CO2; most preferably an alcoholic beverage with a carbon dioxide content of at least 6 g / l, corresponding to 3.0 CO2 vol or 3.0 bar pressure at 20 ° C at sea level. Alcoholic drinks to which this applies are highly carbonated beers and sparkling wines, such as champagne.

In a further aspect, the invention provides a kit of parts comprising a plastic bottle with petaloid bottom according to an embodiment of the invention, a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with champagne bottom configured to fit into the recess provided on the plastic bottle, and an instruction for joining of the fies and foot.

The instruction can be given, for example, using a manual or a QR code on the packaging.

The invention is further illustrated with reference to Figures. These are not limiting. Preferred forms of the invention are illustrated in Figures 1 to 5.

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a bicycle according to the invention with matching cup-shaped plastic base.

Figure 2 gives a schematic representation of the same bicycle as in Figure 1, this time with mounted cup-shaped plastic base.

Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of another bicycle according to the invention with matching cup-shaped plastic base.

Figure 4 is a photographic representation of various bottles (Fig. 4.1 - Fig 4.6) according to the invention, illustrating the shape freedom for the jacket.

Figure 5 gives a photographic representation of a small bicycle according to the invention.

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Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the front view of a bicycle 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. The bicycle 1 is characterized by a notch 20 provided in a zone IV located between the jacket part III of the bicycle and the bottom part V of the bicycle. The notch is provided for form-fitting recording of a cup-shaped standing foot 2.

The following parts can also be recognized in the bicycle: an end provided with a pouring opening 5, a screw thread 4 for receiving a closing agent and a collar 5. The large zones in the bicycle are successively named from the top of the bicycle towards the bottom. : the neck II, the shoulder II, the mantle III, the intermediate zone IV and the bottom V. The bottom is provided with feet 13 and has a petaloid shape.

The bottom wall is sloping. The diameter B of the bottom part is smaller than the diameter of the jacket, located just above the notched zone. This illustrates the provisions that ensure that after taking up the standing foot, the contour of the resulting bicycle, does not show a bulge.

The cup-shaped standing foot has an opening at the top and a rim 21 for form-fitting reception of the notch 20 of the bicycle 1. In the embodiment shown, the wall of the foot is straight, following the course of the bottle wall. The portion opposite the opening is flat and provides a support surface 9. The edges 12 of the cup are rounded.

In Figure 2, the same bicycle and standing foot are depicted as in Figure 1, this time as assembly 100. This yields a beverage package 100 that can withstand pressure due to the petaloid bottom 7, while at the same time having the familiar appearance of a bottle for sparkling wine. By providing the standing foot with an opening in the supporting surface 9, the so-called soul, as is known, can also be provided with a wine bottle. This is the round indentation or dent in the bottom of the wine bottle. It facilitates manipulation of the bicycle when serving. Providing a soul in the bicycle also has the advantage that the contents of the bicycle can be cooled easily. The cooling proceeds faster when this also takes place via the bottom side.

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Figure 3 shows another embodiment of a bicycle according to the invention. The fies 101 has a boiie mantei compared to the fies depicted in Figures 1 and 2. The feet 113 of the pentaloid bottom 107 are more pointed than the feet 13 in Figure 1. The notch 120 is bounded by a portion of the mantle and a portion of the bottom. Towards the bottom there is no wall as it was shown in Figure 1. The diameter of the bottom B is again smaller than the diameter of the casing A, so that the reception of the cup-shaped standing foot 102 does not thicken or widen of the fies. The cup-shaped standing foot 102 has slightly narrowing walls 111. The opening at the top is provided with an edge 121 for form-fitting reception in the notch 120. At the bottom a support surface is provided 109. The transition between the support surface 109 and the wall 111 is rounded 112.

Figure 4 shows various beverage packages, all consisting of a fies 201 with petaloid bottom 203 and cup-shaped standing foot 202. The bottles are completely transparent in a plastic material; in this case PET. The different bottles illustrate the great freedom of form that the use of plastic allows. The casing portion of the bicycle was varied in various ways, while the pouring aperture 204, bottle edge 205 and neck 206 were equally maintained throughout.

Figure 5 concerns a photographic representation of a small version of a beverage package according to the invention. A bicycle with notch 320 and form-fitting cup-shaped standing foot 302 are connected. They form a beverage package 300 without a significant bulge or bulge. The bicycle has a pouring opening 305 and end with screw thread 304 and rim 306. This opening can be closed with a screw cap (not shown). Characteristic of a pressurized alcohol packaging is the long neck shape 302, on top of the jacket portion 303. The latter can be provided with a label or sleeve (not shown). The transparent version of the bottom still allows the interior structure to be seen. The bottom of the bicycle has a petaloid shape, recognizable by the feet 313. The cup-shaped standing foot has upright walls 302 and a flat supporting surface 309 with rounded edges 312.

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Claims (15)

CONCLUSIONS A beverage package adapted to package a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising: a blown plastic bottle comprising a neck portion with pour opening opening into a shoulder portion and then a jacket portion and a bottom portion; the neck portion defining a pour-out opening in the fies, the neck portion being adapted to receive a pressure-resistant sealing means, and the bottom portion having a petaloid shape; characterized in that a zone is provided between the jacket part and the bottom part with a recess for a form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped plastic standing foot in the shape of a champagne bottom, the piping in the bottom part with petaloid shape having a circumference smaller than the circumference in the jacket portion of the bicycle, the diameters of which are measured on a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bicycle. Beverage package according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the petaloid bottle bottom is provided with a push-up area concentrically about the longitudinal axis of the plastic bottle, preferably with a height H of at least 1 cm. Beverage packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the blown plastic bottle is a blown PET bottle, preferably a PET bottle obtained by injection stretch blowing (ISBM). Beverage package according to any one of the preceding claims, provided with a gas and / or radiation barrier; preferably a barrier selected from oxygen barrier, CO2 barrier, light barrier and combinations thereof. A beverage package according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the cup-shaped standing foot fittingly fitted in the recess provided between the jacket portion and the bottom portion of the beverage package; preferably fitted with a snap-fit connection, characterized in that the cup-shaped standing foot has the shape of a champagne bottom. B E2017 / 0048 Beverage packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that the cup-shaped standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom, located opposite the opening of the cup shape, has an opening around the longitudinal axis of the bicycle with a diameter of at least 2 cm. Beverage packaging according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, wherein the pouring opening is provided with a pressure-resistant and resealable closing means, preferably a screw cap, more preferably a metal screw cap. Beverage packaging according to any one of the preceding claims 5 to 7, further comprising a sleeve, preferably provided over at least a part of the jacket part, the zone with recess and a part of the cup-shaped standing foot; more preferably, a shrink film is provided around the bottle jacket, the end of the cup-shaped standing foot opposite the pouring opening being at least partly received. A method of manufacturing a package for a pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, comprising the steps of: -provided with a preform (preform) made of a plastic material, -heating the preform and blowing into a mold comprising the negative shape of a fies having a neck portion with pouring opening merging into a shoulder portion and then a jacket portion and a bottom portion, the neck portion defining a pouring opening in the fies, the neck portion being provided for receiving a pressure-resistant closing means, and wherein the bottom part has a petaloid shape, and with a zone provided between the jacket part and the bottom part with a recess for form-fitting reception of a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom, -Preparate the cup-shaped plastic standing foot with the shape of a champagne bottom; preferably by injection molding. A method according to claim 10, wherein the preform is produced by coin injection; more preferably wherein the preform (preform) was produced by co-injection of PET and polyamide; most B E2017 / 0048 preferably in which the preform consists of two PET layers between which a polyamide layer has been injected. The method of claim 10 or 11, further comprising the step: 5 - connecting the cup-shaped plastic standing foot to the plastic bottle; preferably by a snap-fit connection or by welding. The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of: -applying a shrink film around at least part of the bottle jacket 10 and at least part of the cup-shaped plastic base; preferably also accommodating at least a portion of the bottom of the cup located opposite the pouring opening of the bicycle. Use of a container according to any one of claims 5-9 as packaging for A pressure-containing alcoholic beverage, preferably a carbonated alcoholic beverage; more preferably a carbonated alcoholic beverage with a CCh content of at least 4.9 g / l; even more preferably a sparkling wine; and most preferably champagne. Kit of parts comprising a plastic bottle with a petaloid bottom according to any one of claims 1-4, a cup-shaped plastic standing foot with a champagne bottom designed to fit in the recess provided on the plastic bottle, and an instruction for connecting the bicycle and the foot. B E2017 / 0048