CN217457030U - Bottle with double cap - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a bottle with double covers. The bottle (1) comprises a body (10), a ring portion (130) and a double cap (100) enabling the bottle (1) to have a closed position, a use position and a filling position, the double cap (100) comprising a first cap (110) and a second cap (120) having a first through hole (121), in the closed position when the double cap (100) is closed, in the use position when only the first cap (110) is open and in the filling position when at least the second cap (120) is open, the bottle (1) comprising gripping means (20) comprising a first impression (21) and a second impression (22), the first impression being located partly on the first cap (110) and partly on the second cap (120) and enabling the opening of the first cap (110), the second impression enabling the opening of the second cap (120).

Description

Bottle with double cap

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a bottle with double covers.

Background

Refillable bottles are known to be particularly refillable when the product contained in the bottle is exhausted. Such devices may include, for example, bottles that include a body as a container to which a cap-type closure is screwed, which can be opened to dispense a product. Therefore, the cap needs to be unscrewed to refill the container with the product. For some users, such gestures may be limiting. There are also bottles comprising a container onto which a cap is screwed, the cap comprising a plurality of openings for dispensing or filling the bottle with a product contained in the bottle. However, the design of the device may lead to user confusion, as the two openings may be confused. Furthermore, the device requires the user to open the bottle with both hands.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Accordingly, the present invention seeks to at least partially solve the above problems. To this end, the present invention discloses a compressible and refillable bottle with a double cap, comprising a bottle body as a container, a ring portion and a double cap enabling said bottle to have a closed position and two different open positions, a use position and a filling position, said double cap comprising a first cap and a second cap with a first through hole, said second cap being in the closed position when the double cap is closed, in the use position when only the first cap is open, in the filling position when at least the second cap is open, said bottle comprising gripping means comprising a first impression and a second impression, the first impression being partly on the first cap and partly on the second cap and enabling the opening of the first cap, the second impression enabling the opening of the second cap.

The presence of two distinct gripping means, their specific location and their configuration enable easy and independent opening of the closure and reduce the risk of confusion. The bottle according to the invention thus has an improved design and enables the opening and use to be optimized.

The invention may also include any of the following features, either alone or in any technically feasible combination:

-the ring portion comprises at least a portion of the second impression;

-the ring portion comprises the entire second impression;

-the second impression is different in size from the first impression;

-the second footprint is smaller than said first footprint;

the first impression and the second impression have different projections so as to be able to distinguish upon touch;

the double caps are configured such that the force required to open the first cap is less than the force required to open the second cap;

the imprint is formed by the material coming out of the cap, without forming a protuberance, and is therefore flush with the lateral surface of the cap;

-the impression comprises a nail groove;

the second through opening is significantly wider than the first through opening;

-gripping means allowing the user to open and/or close said double lid with one hand;

the second closure may be opened without the need to open the first closure;

the bottle comprises two opening and closing hinges, wherein a first hinge connects the first cap to the second cap and a second hinge connects the second cap to the ring;

-the two hinges are opposite such that the opening direction of the first and second closures is opposite;

the first hinge comprises a plurality of reinforcing fins having a supporting function;

the first hinge and the second hinge are located in two different transverse planes;

the first hinge is configured to hold the first cap in the use position when the first cap is in the use position;

-the grip area is distinguished from the hinge;

-the bottle comprises sealing means;

the sealing means comprise an annular rim on each closure;

the bottle comprises centering/position-retaining means;

the centering/position maintaining means comprise a plurality of rib/groove pairs;

the position retaining means are configured such that the force required to open the first closure is less than the force required to open the second closure;

the first closure comprises at least one rib on its inner circumference, which cooperates with at least one groove of the outer circumference of the second closure;

the second closure comprises on its inner periphery at least one rib cooperating with at least one groove on the outer periphery of the ring;

the bottle is made of a single material;

the bottle is formed of at least two distinct parts, including a double cap and a body, the double cap thus being sealingly mounted on the body;

the ring and the double cover are integrally formed so as to be connected in a material-continuous manner;

the bottle is formed in one piece, the body, the ring and the double cap being connected in a continuous material;

-the bottle is formed by injecting a material;

the body of the bottle has an elongated shape and a width/height ratio equal to or greater than 1/4;

the body of the bottle has an elongated shape and a width/height ratio of > 1/3.

Drawings

The invention will be better understood and other details, features and advantages thereof will become apparent from a reading of the following description, given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

figure 1 is a front perspective view of the bottle of the invention in the closed position;

figure 2 is a cross-section of the bottle of the invention in the closed position;

figure 3 is a rear perspective view of the bottle of the invention in the closed position;

figure 4 is a front perspective view of the bottle of the invention in the position of use;

figure 5 is a cross-section of the bottle of the invention in the position of use;

figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the bottle of the invention in the filling position;

figure 7 is a cross-section of the bottle of the invention in the filling position;

figure 8 is a rear cross-sectional view of the bottle of the invention in a second filling position;

figure 9 is a cross-section of a bottle according to another embodiment of the invention in a second filling position.

Detailed Description

As shown in fig. 1 to 9, the present invention relates to a compressible and refillable bottle 1 having a double cap, the bottle 1 including a bottle body 10 forming a container, a ring portion, and a double cap 100. The container is intended to contain a liquid or pasty product for dispensing, in particular a hydroalcoholic gel. The double cap 100 allows the bottle 1 to have a plurality of positions including the closed position shown in fig. 1-3.

In the closed position when the double lid 100 is closed. When the bottle 1 is in the closed position, the product contained in the bottle 1 is sealed off from the outside of the bottle.

The double cap 100 includes a first bottle cap 110 and a central portion forming a second bottle cap 120. The second cap 120 has a first through opening 121, also referred to as dispensing hole 121. The ring portion 130 connects the double cap 100 and the vial 10. The ring portion 130 itself has a second through opening 131.

The double cap 100 allows the bottle 1 to have two different open positions, including the use position shown in fig. 4 and 5. In the use position when only the first bottle cap 110 is opened. When the bottle 1 is in the position of use, the product contained by the bottle 1 can be dispensed through the first opening 121.

The double cap 100 also allows the bottle 1 to have a second open position, called filling position, as shown in particular in figures 6 to 9. In the filling position when at least the second bottle cap 120 is opened. Fig. 6 and 7 show the bottle 1 in a first filling position, where only the second cap 120 is open. The first filling position is a regular filling position. Fig. 8 and 9 show the bottle 1 in a second filling position, where the first cap 110 and the second cap 120 are opened simultaneously. This second fill position is given by way of example and is particularly illustrative of the hinging of the two lids 100 relative to the ring portion 130 and the bottle 10. When the bottle 1 is in the filling position, the product contained by the bottle 1 can be filled through the second through opening 131.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the bottle 1 comprises a gripping means 20, the gripping means 20 comprising a first impression 21 and a second impression 22. The first impression 21 allows opening the first cap 110. The first imprint 21 is partly located on the first bottle cap 110 and partly located on the second bottle cap 120. The second imprint 22 allows opening of the second bottle cap 120.

Therefore, a user wishing to dispense the product contained by the bottle 1 according to the present invention places a finger at the first impression 21 to open the first cap 110, so that the first through opening 121 is visible, the product can be dispensed through said first through opening 121. Likewise, a user wishing to fill a bottle 1 according to the present invention with a product places a finger at the second impression 22 to open the second lid 120, so that the second through opening 131 is visible, through which the product can be introduced into the container of the bottle.

The first imprint 21 spans the first bottle cap 110 and the second bottle cap 120, which reduces mechanical stress applied to the first bottle cap 110. Furthermore, the configuration of the gripping means 20 allows the user to open and/or close the double lid 100 with a single hand, in particular a single finger. Furthermore, this configuration of the gripping means 20 allows the user to use the bottle 1 with either the right hand or the left hand, as well. The presence of different gripping means 20, their specific location and their configuration thus make it possible to open the cap easily and independently and reduce the risk of confusion. The bottle according to the invention thus has an improved design and enables the opening and use to be optimized.

Advantageously, the ring portion 130 comprises at least a portion of the second impression 22. More advantageously, the ring portion 130 comprises the entire second impression 22.

The first and second impressions 21, 22 may have a variety of shapes and sizes. In particular, the first impression 21 and the second impression 22 may form a recess.

Preferably, the second impression 22 differs in size from the first impression 21. Therefore, the user more easily distinguishes the first print 21 and the second print 22.

The first and second prints 21, 22 may also include visual indicators, such as logos, which enable their identification and further differentiation to be facilitated. Likewise, the first and second impressions can have different projections to enable discrimination upon touch. For example, one or the other of the indicia may have speckles, braille marks, or any other surface treatment that helps them identify and further facilitates their differentiation.

Advantageously, the second impression 22 is smaller than the first impression 21.

The bottle 1 has a front face, shown in particular in fig. 1, and a back face, shown in particular in fig. 3. The double lid 100 has a side 101, the side 101 advantageously forming a right circular cylinder. Advantageously, the gripping means 20 are formed by stripping the material from the double cap 100 and the ring portion 130 so as to be flush with the side 101 of the double cap 100. This feature is particularly visible in fig. 1 to 3. The side 101 of the double cap 100 is partially recessed at the first bottle cap 110 and the second bottle cap 120 to form the first impression 21. Likewise, the side 101 of the double cover 100 is locally recessed at the ring portion 130 to form the second impression 22. Therefore, the grasping apparatus does not form a protrusion on the surface of the side 101 of the double cover 100. The release material also facilitates the opening of the first cap 110 and the second cap 120 with a single hand, and in particular, with a single finger of the user. Preferably, the first imprint 21 is located on the front side of the bottle and the second imprint 22 is located on the back side of the bottle. This enables the user to distinguish the two impressions very well and reduces the risk of confusion.

In particular, as shown in fig. 4 and 6, the second through opening 131 is significantly wider than the first through opening 121. A wider opening can facilitate filling of the bottle. Conversely, a narrower opening allows a better control of the quantity of product dispensed by the bottle 1. Advantageously, the width of the second through opening 131 is substantially equal to the width of the body 10 of the bottle 1.

In particular, as shown in fig. 4 and 6, the double cap 100 is advantageously arranged such that the second bottle cap 120 can be opened without the need to open the first bottle cap 110. Thus, the transition from the closed position to the filling position requires only a single action by the user in order to open only the second closure 120. Thus facilitating the transition from the closed position to the filling position. However, as shown in fig. 8 and 9, the first bottle cap 110 and the second bottle cap 120 may be opened at the same time. In other words, the first bottle cap 110 and the second bottle cap 120 may be opened and closed independently of each other.

Advantageously, the double cap 100 comprises two opening and closing hinges 140, wherein a first hinge 141 connects the first bottle cap 110 to the second bottle cap 120 and a second hinge 142 connects the second bottle cap 120 to the ring portion 130. Thus, the different parts of the double cap, i.e. the first cap 110, the second cap 120 and the ring 130, are arranged in a string. This feature is particularly evident when the two lids are open, as shown in figures 8 and 9.

More advantageously, the two hinges 141 and 142 are opposite to each other so that the opening directions of the first and second caps are opposite. In particular, the first hinge 141 is located at the front of the bottle 1 and the second hinge is located at the back of the bottle 1. Therefore, the opening process of the first bottle cap and the second bottle cap is reversed. Such a configuration also allows to further limit the risk of user confusion.

As shown in fig. 3 and 5, the first hinge 141 preferably includes a plurality of reinforcing fins 143. The reinforcing fins 143 have a supporting function. More preferably, the first hinge 141 is configured to hold the first bottle cap 110 in the use position when the first bottle cap 110 is in the use position. The first hinge thus also has a position-retaining function.

As shown in fig. 2, the first hinge 141 and the second hinge 142 advantageously lie in two different transverse planes. Specifically, the first hinge 141 is located at an upper portion of the second bottle cap 120, and the second hinge 142 is located at a lower portion of the second bottle cap 120. The spacing between the two hinges is determined by the height of second bottle cap 120.

Preferably, the double cap 100 comprises a sealing means. In particular, the sealing means can comprise an annular rim on the first 110, second 120 and ring portions 130.

Advantageously, the double lid 100 comprises centering and position-retaining means 150. The centering and position maintaining means 150 is configured such that the force required to open the first bottle cap 110 is less than the force required to open the second bottle cap 120.

Advantageously, the centering and position retaining means comprise a plurality of rib 151/groove 152 pairs. In particular, the first bottle cap 110 may comprise at least one rib 151 on its inner circumference that mates with at least one groove 152 on the outer circumference of the second bottle cap. Likewise, the second closure comprises at least one rib 151 on its inner circumference which cooperates with at least one groove 152 on the outer circumference of the ring portion.

For example, the depth of the rib 151/groove 152 pair that allows the first bottle cap 110 to remain in the closed position may be less than the depth of the rib 151/groove 152 pair that allows the second bottle cap 120 to remain in the closed position. In this way, the force required to open the first bottle cap 110 is less than the force required to open the second bottle cap 120.

Advantageously, the ring portion 130 and the double cap 100 are integrally formed so as to be connected in a material continuous manner.

According to one embodiment of the invention shown in fig. 1 to 8, the bottle 1 is formed by at least two different parts, namely a ring portion 130 and a double cap 100 on the one hand, and a bottle body 10 on the other hand. The ring portion 130 is mounted on the bottle body 10 in a sealing manner.

According to another embodiment of the invention shown in fig. 9, the bottle 1 is formed in one piece. The flask 10, the ring portion 130, and the double cap 130 are connected in a material continuous manner. This embodiment is advantageous from a process point of view, since less assembly operations are required, i.e. the ring 130 is mounted on the flask 10 in a sealed manner. All features described above in relation to the first embodiment are applicable in the same way to the second embodiment of figure 9.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 9, the bottle 10 has a height h and a width l, the width being defined at the mid-height of the bottle 10. Advantageously, the body 10 of the bottle 1 has an elongated shape and the ratio between the width l and the height h is l/h ≧ 1/4. More advantageously, l/h.gtoreq. 1/3.

Preferably, the bottle 1 is made of plastic, wood or metal to ensure an aesthetic effect.

The plastic material may be selected from polypropylene (PP), recycled polypropylene (R-PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), Polyethylene (PE) such as Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and/or High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), composites, recycled materials (PCR and/or the like). Preferably, the plastic material is polypropylene and/or polyethylene terephthalate, recycled or non-recycled.

Preferably, the bottle 1 is made of a single material.

The bottle may be made with 3D printing. This printing process in particular enables a very free production of these parts with patterns and shapes that contribute to the aesthetic appearance of the bottle.

Preferably, the bottle 1 is made by injecting a material.

The construction shown in the figures described is only a possible example of the invention and is not limiting, but on the contrary it also comprises variants of shape and design that can be achieved by a person skilled in the art.

Claims (15)

1. Bottle (1) with a double cap, characterized in that said bottle (1) comprises a body (10) forming a container, a ring portion (130) and a double cap (100) enabling said bottle (1) to have a closed position and two distinct open positions, a use position and a filling position, said double cap (100) comprising a first cap (110) and a second cap (120) having a first through hole (121), said closed position when said double cap (100) is closed, said use position when only said first cap (110) is open, said filling position when at least said second cap (120) is open, said bottle further comprising gripping means (20) comprising a first imprint (21) and a second imprint (22), said first imprint of said cap being partially located on said first cap (110) and partially located on said second cap (120), And enabling opening of the first bottle cap (110), the second imprint enabling opening of the second bottle cap (120).

2. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the ring portion (130) comprises at least a portion of the second impression (22).

3. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second impression (22) differs in size from the first impression (21).

4. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein said gripping means (20) are formed by extracting material from said double cap (100) and said ring (130), so as to make flush the side surface (101) of said double cap (100) and said ring (130).

5. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the double cap (100) is configured such that the second cap (120) can be opened without opening the first cap (110).

6. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the double cap (100) comprises two opening hinges (140), of which a first hinge (141) connects the first cap (110) to the second cap (120) and a second hinge (142) connects the second cap (120) to the ring (130), the two hinges (141, 142) being opposite each other so that the opening directions of the first cap (110) and the second cap (120) are opposite.

7. Bottle (1) according to claim 6, wherein said first hinge (141) comprises a plurality of stiffening fins (143) having a supporting function.

8. Bottle (1) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the first hinge (141) is configured to keep the first cap (110) in the use position when the first cap (110) is in the use position.

9. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bottle (1) comprises sealing means comprising a plurality of annular rims on the first cap (110), the second cap (120) and the ring portion (130).

10. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bottle (1) comprises a centering and position retaining means (150), the centering and position retaining means (150) being configured such that the force required to open the first cap (110) is smaller than the force required to open the second cap (120).

11. Bottle (1) according to claim 10, wherein the centering and position retaining means (150) comprise a plurality of rib (151)/groove (152) pairs.

12. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the ring (130) and the double cap (100) are integrally formed so as to be connected in a material continuous manner.

13. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bottle (1) is integrally formed, the bottle body (10), the ring portion (130) and the double cap (100) being connected in a material-continuous manner.

14. Bottle (1) according to claim 13, wherein the body (10) of the bottle has a ratio between the width l and the height h of l/h ≧ 1/4.

15. Bottle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bottle (1) is made of a single material.

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