DE102015003614A9 - Cover for a drinking container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure lid for a drinking container which contains an upwardly closed cover element (4), which at its outer edge region (5) has on the underside a screw thread for connection to the drinking container and a drinking opening with an upwardly directed round drinking tube (9), wherein on the upper cover surface (1) of the cover (4) a closure bracket (2) with a first pivot arm (7), a carrying handle (3) and at least one first hinge (11, 17) is arranged, wherein the first pivot arm (7 ) is pivotally connected to the first hinge (11). The invention is characterized in that on the cover (4) additionally a second hinge (17) is arranged, which is connected to a second pivot arm (14), at the end of a support ring (15) of the carrying handle (3) is fixed wherein the two pivot arms (7, 14) are arranged longitudinally next to one another on the cover element (4).

Description

The invention relates to a closure lid for a drinking container according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

There are a variety of drinking containers and drinking bottles, which are provided for mobile use with a closure lid. In many cases, the closure lid is designed so that it simultaneously has a drinking spout, which is usually also closed.

From the US 8,695,830 B2 a container lid is known which has a carrying handle and a hinged lid for closing a drinking opening. In this case, the container lid consists of an upwardly bent base body, which has an upwardly directed drinking nozzle. Opposite to the spout, a hinge bracket is mounted on the base body, in which the hinged lid is pivotally mounted for closing the drinking spout. In the axial extension of the hinged lid of the carrying handle is pivotally mounted about the hinge, wherein the carrying handle is pivotable about a common axis regardless of the hinged lid in the hinge bracket. In this case, the hinged lid is arranged transversely over the container lid between the hinge holder and the drinking spout and can be pivoted upwardly to open the drinking nozzle. By contrast, the carrying handle is arranged in the axial extension of the hinged lid to the outside beyond the lid edge pivotally. In the resting position of the carrying handle, this is aligned outwardly and obliquely downward beyond the edge of the lid. In addition, a vertical web is still arranged in the hinge holder, which engages the handle in the rest position in a groove therein and thus fixed the carrying handle directed obliquely downwards. When the hinged lid is swiveled up to drink, it hits the carrying handle at an opening angle of approx. 135 °, so that when drinking, the user's nasal tip bumps against the hinged lid and the user's head is turned far into the neck must to empty the bottle completely.

The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a cap of the type mentioned so that the user of the drinking container is disturbed neither by the hinged lid nor by the handle when drinking or carrying.

This object is achieved by the invention specified in claim 1. Further developments and advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

The invention has the advantage that, by the closure bracket and carrying handle fastened independently of one another on the lid top part, the closure bar can be pivoted down far beyond the edge area of the closure lid so that a comfortable drinking process is made possible in which the tip of the nose of the drinker is not attached to the person Locking clip can still abut on the hinge. Such independent arrangement also has the advantage that the carrying handle in its rest position completely on the surface of the lid top part can be placed and so can have a relatively large length in which a filled bottle can be comfortably worn during transport during walking movements, without that the supporting fingers abut the lid surface or the closure bar.

The invention has the additional advantage of the use of two independently arranged on the lid surface hinges and its associated closure bracket and handle that they are so far apart from each other to install so that their functions can not interfere with each other or adversely affect. In particular, the laterally juxtaposed arrangement of the closure strap and the carrying handle has the advantage that thereby the entire lid surface for independent actuation of the closure bar and the carrying handle can be optimally used without the space outside the edge region of the closure lid must be additionally used.

In a particular embodiment of the invention with at least one laterally bent pivoting arm of the closure strap and / or the carrying handle has the advantage that at least the hinge of the carrying handle can be arranged tangentially to the outer round edge region and so the drinking container focus acts in the pivot direction and so a pleasant Carrying property is ensured. In this case, a laterally curved pivot arm of the closure strap has the advantage that thereby the open closure bow deviates in its pivoting direction from the pivoting position of the drinking container during the drinking process, so that the nose tip does not point in the direction of the closure bar or its hinge direction and so can not abut on this, thus the drinking process is easier. In addition, a version with two laterally curved pivot arms on the lock strap and the handle and the staggered hinges has the advantage that then the Trinkbehälterschwenkrichtung runs exactly on a center line between the hinges, so that they are removed during the drinking process maximum of the nose tip and with the Nose tip of the drinker can not come into contact.

In a further particular embodiment of the invention, it is provided to form the support ring at the free end of the carrying handle as a carrying hook, which has the advantage that it can be hung outside of the drinking process on a garment loop or other loop of a means of transport and transported so comfortably without the use of hands or can be deposited. This also has the advantage that the function of the carrying handle is maintained with its relatively large Aussparungsquerschnitt within the annular surface, so that the bottle can be comfortably held even with a finger during a manual carrying operation.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment which is illustrated in the drawing. Show it:

1 a top view of a closure lid with a laterally bent closure strap and a laterally curved handle;

2 : A perspective side view of the closure lid with the laterally bent closure clip and the laterally curved carrying handle;

3 a plan view of a closure lid with a straight closure strap and a straight carrying handle, and

4 : A top view of a closure lid with a curved closure bracket and a curved hook-shaped handle.

In 1 The drawing shows a cap for a drinking bottle is shown in plan view, on its upper cover surface 1 along side by side a closure strap 2 and a carrying handle 3 contains, which are pivotally mounted against each other.

The closure lid contains a closed top provided with a drinking opening cover 4 as a lid top, which is preferably curved upwards. At its outer edge area ( 5 ) is a downwardly directed locking ring 28 arranged, which has a thread inside, which serves for closing a drinking container, not shown. The round-shaped closure lid is preferably made of a dimensionally stable plastic material and is preferably produced in a plastic injection molding process. The closure lid can also be made of a castable or deformable metal or ceramic.

On the upper cover surface 1 of the cover 4 are in the longitudinal direction next to each other of the lock strap 2 and the carrying handle 3 arranged pivotally. This is also from the perspective view in 2 the drawing closer. In this case, there is the lock bracket 2 from a lock hanger hinge part 6 , a lock-arm swivel arm 7 and a closure element 8th , wherein the lock bracket pivot arm 7 is formed as a first pivot arm bent radially outwardly about its longitudinal axis. The lock arm swivel arm 7 but could also be bent inwardly or axially rectilinear, wherein the curved orientation at the round cross-section of the cover 4 opposite the straight alignment when placed next to the carrying handle 3 is advantageous.

The lock strap 2 serves to open and close the drinking opening in the cover 4 , which represents an outflow connection to the drinking container. This drinking opening is upwards with a drinking spout 9 surrounded, through which the drinking liquid located in the drinking container can be removed directly from the mouth of the user from the drinking container. It has the drinking spout 9 preferably a height of 10 to 30 mm and is slightly tapered upwards to allow a comfortable drinking. This is the drinking spout 9 formed in its cross-section preferably oval and aligned with its cross-sectional longitudinal axis tangentially to the edge of the lid and arranged in the vicinity thereof. However, the drinking mouth and the drinking nozzle can 9 be formed in its cross-section also kreiförmig or in a different round shape.

To close the drinking nozzle 9 contains the lock strap 2 at its one free end the closure element 8th , which is a downwardly oriented oval vault 25 Contains that on the outlet section of the drinking nozzle 9 is tuned and this positively closes inwardly or outwardly and by its clamping action when swinging down the lock arm swivel arm 7 is fixed in these. To open the drinking nozzle 9 can the lock strap 2 be pivoted upward, including at its other end the lock hanger hinge part 6 is arranged, which with the lock bracket pivot arm 7 as a first pivot arm and the closure element 8th is connected in one piece.

For connecting the closure bracket 2 with the cover 4 is on the top cover 1 a first hinge bracket 10 attached, which the counter bearing to the lock hanger hinge part 6 of the lock hanger 2 represents and with this the first hinge 11 forms. To the drinking spout 9 To reach undisturbed for consumption, is as long as possible first arm 7 advantageous so that the first hinge 11 on the outside border area 5 the lid as possible opposite to the drinking spout 9 is preferably provided in a Abknickwinkel of 135 °. Here is the first hinge 11 with its first hinge bracket 10 approximately tangential to the outer edge area 5 arranged the lid. It owns the first hinge bracket 10 preferably a height of about 10 to 30 mm, through which the closure bar 2 preferably at an angle of 225 ° can be pivoted back so that it can not touch the nose tip of the user when drinking. This makes a particularly convenient drinking while drinking possible without the drinking container must be raised or twisted in the meantime over. At the present lock hanger 2 with the curved first swivel arm 7 are also smaller swivel angle possible, since doing the nose tip in the longitudinal direction not on the first hinge 11 of the lock hanger 2 is aligned.

In order to be able to transport the drinking container outside of the drinking process, the carrying lid is additionally provided with a carrying handle 3 arranged, regardless of the lock strap 2 is pivotable. This is about along the side of the closure bar 2 on the cover 1 arranged and opposite this pivotable. This is approximately opposite to the first hinge 11 of the lock hanger 2 a second hinge bracket 12 on the cap on the opposite outer edge area 5 attached. There is the carrying handle 3 from a handle hinge part 13 as a second hinge part 13 , a carrying handle swivel arm 14 as a second swivel arm 14 and a carrying ring 15 , where the bearing ring 15 a recess provided for engagement 16 encloses.

The second hinge part 13 and the second hinge bracket 12 form a second hinge 17 preferably like the first hinge 11 of the lock hanger 2 is trained. So that the lock strap 2 the carrying handle 3 does not overlap, is the second pivot arm 14 preferably also bent outwards', but can also be bent inward or rectilinear. Because the carrying handle 3 independent and along the side of the lock 2 on the cover 1 is arranged, this can be carried out in a length which without protruding over the edge region of the closure lid, can have a maximum about the cover diameter. As a result, a comfortable carrying method is also possible during a moving carrying operation of the drinking container, since this prevents contact of the carrying hand with the lid surface. Likewise, a relatively long carrying handle makes it possible to safely hang the drinking container externally or on garments.

So the carrying handle 3 during the drinking process or other actuation of the closure bar 2 does not bother, this is designed so that it is as flat as possible on the cover surface in its rest position 1 of the cover 4 rests. This can be the second arm 14 of the carrying handle 3 be made as flat as possible at a height of about 1 to 5 mm, with in the support area at a relatively large distance to the drinking spout 9 the bearing ring 15 preferably can be wrapped with a soft plastic material to ensure a good wearing property. So the carrying handle 3 in its rest position as safe as possible and flat on the cover 1 remains, is preferably still a snap closure 18 for fixing the handle 3 intended. This consists preferably of a on the cover 4 and upwardly directed locking pin 26 as a snap element, which has a split ball element at the top through a slot in a hole adapted thereto 27 as a counterpart in the second swivel arm 14 can be snapped.

For better durability and more thorough cleaning ability, the carrying handle 3 preferably completely or partially, for. B. only the support ring 15 made of metal, preferably stainless steel. It should be the recess 16 have a width that include at least two finger widths of about 30 to 50 mm, so that filled or heavy drinking containers can not only be carried in the short term, as is often necessary for longer footpaths.

The lock strap 2 and the bearing ring 3 Also available on a cap with flat or only partially curved cover 4 to be ordered. Preferably, the cover member 4 also be designed so that the carrying handle 3 can be inserted into a recess left in it, and so generally can not affect the drinking process. In this case, preferably also positive recesses in the cover surface 1 of the cover 4 executable, which the carrying handle 3 with a snap closure 18 release against a pressure force by a spring tension. For functional or manufacturing reasons, it can also be provided that only the closure bracket 2 or the carrying handle 3 is formed bent laterally, while the other closure bracket 2 or the carrying handle 3 is straightforward. This can be the lock hanger 2 and the carrying handle 3 Also be arranged so that they are swiveled in the same direction, in addition to the two hinges 11 . 17 then next to each other in the same outer edge area 5 are to be arranged.

Such an alternative embodiment is therefore in 3 the drawing shown. This also includes a round cap with an upwardly curved cover 3 and one at the outer edge area 5 arranged locking ring with an internal thread, not shown. Unlike the execution after 1 and 2 the drawing are the lock strap 2 and the carrying handle 3 formed in a straight line. In this case, there is the lock bracket 2 from a first hinge part 6 , a linear first swivel arm 7 and a closure element 8th , wherein the closure element 8th preferably a circular curvature 23 pointing down, in a circular drinking spout 9 can be clamped for closing. Here is the closure bar 2 formed in a length which is slightly smaller than the diameter of the closure lid and approximately parallel to the center line 19 the cover surface 1 is arranged.

Alongside this straight-line clip 2 is the carrying handle 3 provided, with its longitudinal axis approximately parallel to the closure bracket 2 and the midline 19 is arranged. Preferably, the hinges are 11 . 17 of the lock hanger 2 and the carrying handle 3 in the same outer edge area 5 arranged side by side, so that both have the same pivoting range in the same direction. However, it is synonymous with a straight Veschlussbügel 2 and a straight carrying handle 3 possible to arrange them in opposite directions, where then the hinges 11 . 17 on opposite outer edge regions 5 are attached. A longitudinally juxtaposed arrangement also need not be parallel to one another, but may also be at an acute angle (up to 89 °) to each other, around the circular covering surface 1 to make better use of it for easier handling. This also applies to the laterally bent closure clips 2 and the side-bent carrying handles 3 ,

The carrying handle 3 to 3 The drawing differs from the curved version 1 and 2 the drawing in that mainly their handle-swing arm 14 is designed as a second pivot arm in the longitudinal direction rectilinear. In its longitudinal extent is the carrying handle 3 preferably about 1/3 shorter to the support ring 15 as far as possible from the drinking spout 9 to space. In one in the cover 4 recessed handle 3 but this could also be longer up to the length of the shutter 2 be educated. Otherwise, the cap is according to the 1 and 2 executed the drawing described.

Another special embodiment of the Veschlussdeckels is in 4 the drawing shown, which is an outwardly bent closure clip 2 and an adjacent and opposite curved carrying handle 3 contains. In this case, the closure lid differs from the in 1 and 2 the drawing described only by the special design of the handle 3 , The carrying handle 3 consists of a pre-described second hinge part 13 , a curved second pivot arm 14 and one as a carrying hook 20 trained carrying ring 15 , The carrying hook contains 20 a curved ring section 21 , which at its outer ring side a bit 24 has, which is directed to the outer edge and a free space 22 to the second pivot arm 14 leaves, with the carrying hook 20 to hang on a trouser loop or other external loop. In this case, the carrying hook 20 also be designed as a snap hook, which contains a joint or a connecting sleeve, through which a designated space 22 is releasable and can be closed again after a hooking.

Such a carrying handle 3 with carrying hook 20 can also work with a straight second swing arm 14 be equipped, in addition to a curved or rectilinear closure bracket 3 is arranged.

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Cited patent literature

• US 8695830 B2 [0003]

Claims (11)

Cover for a drinking container of an upwardly closed cover ( 4 ), which at its outer edge region ( 5 ) on the underside a screw thread for connection to the drinking container and a drinking opening with an upwardly directed round drinking spout ( 9 ), wherein on the upper cover surface ( 1 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) a closure bar ( 2 ) with a first pivot arm ( 7 ), a carrying handle ( 3 ) and at least one first hinge ( 11 . 17 ), wherein the first pivot arm ( 7 ) pivotable with the first hinge ( 11 ), characterized in that on the cover ( 4 ) additionally a second hinge ( 17 ) arranged with a second pivoting arm ( 14 ) is connected at the end of a support ring ( 15 ) of the carrying handle ( 3 ), wherein the two pivot arms ( 7 . 14 ) along side by side on the cover ( 4 ) are arranged. Closure lid according to claim 1, characterized in that on the covering surface ( 1 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) the closure bar ( 2 ) is pivotally mounted, which is a closure element ( 8th ), a lock-arm swivel arm ( 7 ) as a first pivoting arm and a lock hanger hinge part ( 6 ), which are axially connected to each other, wherein the lock strap hinge part ( 6 ) in a peripheral area ( 5 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) arranged first hinge bracket ( 10 ) is rotatably mounted and the first hinge ( 11 ) and that through the first hinge ( 11 ) the closure bar ( 2 ) with its closure element ( 8th ) on the spaced drinking spout ( 9 ) Is pivotable, whereby this is closed and openable. Closure lid according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that on the covering surface ( 1 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) additionally the carrying handle ( 3 ) is pivotally mounted, of a support ring ( 15 ) a carrying handle pivoting arm ( 14 ) as a second pivot arm and a handle hinge part ( 13 ), which are axially connected to each other, wherein the handle handle hinge part ( 13 ) in a peripheral area ( 5 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) arranged second hinge bracket ( 12 ) is rotatably mounted and a second hinge ( 17 ), through which the carrying handle ( 3 ) from one on the cover surface ( 1 ) lying resting position at least vertically upwards in a carrying position is pivotable. Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the hinges ( 11 . 17 ) at the edge area ( 5 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) side by side or at approximately opposite edge regions ( 5 ) of the cover 4 are arranged, wherein the closure bracket ( 2 ) and the carrying handle ( 3 ) with side-by-side hinges ( 11 . 17 ) in the same direction or with opposing hinges ( 11 . 17 ) are oppositely pivoted to each other. Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the closure bar ( 2 ) and the carrying handle ( 3 ) straight or laterally curved pivot arms ( 7 . 14 ) or one of the two has a rectilinear and the other of the two a laterally bent pivoting arm ( 7 . 14 ) contains. Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that laterally to a center line ( 19 ) on the cover element ( 4 ) approximately in the longitudinal direction laterally next to each other of the closure bracket ( 2 ) and on the other side of the midline ( 19 ) the grab handle ( 3 ) is pivotally mounted. Closure lid according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the carrying ring ( 15 ) of the handle ( 3 ) as a carrying hook ( 20 ) or designed as a snap hook, which has a free space ( 22 ) for attachment to a loop or releases. Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that on the cover ( 4 ) below the resting handle ( 3 ) a snap closure ( 18 ) is provided, through which the carrying handle ( 3 ) in its rest position on the cover surface ( 1 ) of the cover element ( 4 ) is fixable. Closure lid according to claim 8, characterized in that the snap closure ( 18 ) on the cover ( 4 ) fastened snap element ( 26 ), which can be placed in or on a carrying handle ( 14 ) provided counterpart ( 27 ) by a manual pressure force and a tensile force is ausschnappbar. Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the cover ( 4 ) is formed so that on its top one or more recesses are embedded, in which the carrying handle ( 3 ) so that it can not be swiveled over the adjoining covering surface ( 1 protrudes). Closure lid according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 3 ) consists of a dimensionally stable one-piece plastic part, a one-piece metal part or more plastic and metal parts, wherein at least the support ring ( 15 ) comprises a metal part.

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