DE102021132598A1 - Closure arrangement for a container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure arrangement for indicating that a container has been attempted to be opened, preferably for the first time, and its production and use.

Description

The present invention relates to the technical field of closure arrangements for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with or attempt to open a container. In this context, the present invention relates in particular to the technical field of closures designed to make a first-time opening operation or attempted opening apparent to potential users in order to ensure that consumers can be confident that the closure will remain open after the container has been filled or filled The container has remained in its closed position and has not already been opened prior to use or sale. This display can thus indicate undesired manipulation and it can be ensured that a purchased container is in a state of originality, without a previous attempt at intervention having been made.

Against this background, the present invention relates in particular to a closure arrangement for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at tampering (attempted opening) on a container.

The present invention also relates to a container, preferably a bottle, in particular a standard bottle, for storing a liquid, preferably a drinking liquid, with a closure arrangement according to the invention.

The present invention also relates to a container crate, preferably a bottle crate, in particular a drinks crate, more preferably a standard drinks crate, with a large number of receptacles for containers which are designed according to the invention or are closed with the closure arrangement according to the invention.

In addition, the present invention also relates to the method according to the invention for producing a closure arrangement for a container for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) a container. In particular, the present invention is directed to a manufacturing method for manufacturing the closure arrangement according to the invention.

Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for filling and closing a container with a closure arrangement according to the invention.

In addition, the present invention also relates to a method for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at intervention using the closure arrangement according to the invention.

Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of the closure arrangement according to the invention for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at tampering with a container.

In order to give consumers of containers, in particular beverage bottles, an original state or an intact state, it is known from the prior art to use a security band as part of the screw cap as a tamper-proof seal. This security band running around the screw cap usually forms an extension of the thread of the screw cap. When the screw cap is opened, the security band tears off, making it clear that the bottle has already been opened. For this purpose, the bottle must have a correspondingly long thread and an edge on which the safety band snaps during the closing process, which requires a correspondingly higher use of material on the bottle and cap (closure).

Also, the security band generally only tears off when the screw cap has been unscrewed a certain distance. Partially unscrewing the screw cap by less than the distance required to tear off the safety band can result in the bottle already being partially opened, although the screw cap still has an intact circumferential safety band. This can lead to food and/or beverages in such a bottle being able to spoil unnoticed because e.g. B. carbonic acid escapes from a carbonated drink and / or oxygen can penetrate.

In this context, the DE 101 46 817 A1 a screw cap for a container. This screw cap has a base on the upper side, from which a circumferential jacket extends, which has a holding device for fixing the screw cap on the container. A safety band is provided on an edge of the jacket facing away from the bottom, which is connected to the screw cap via a predetermined breaking line. This security band has at least one stretch zone.

A disadvantage of closure arrangements that are based on a security band arranged on the casing side as an originality indicator is that this security band can only be seen in a side view or in a view of the casing of the closure arrangement tion is visible. Normally, however, containers or bottles of the type described above are stored in appropriate crates, in particular beverage crates, which usually only allow a comfortable view of the received containers from above. In order to enable a free and unobstructed side view of the closure arrangement, the consumer is sometimes forced to lift individual bottles out of the crate in order to inspect the casing of the closure arrangement and to reliably ascertain the condition of the security band or the originality of the container. This is cumbersome and not very practical.

In light of this, there is a great need in the prior art to provide appropriate closure arrangements for containers, in particular for (beverage) bottles, which allow the original state of the container to be displayed in a practical and convenient manner. In particular, if containers are taken up and/or stored together in an assigned box, the solutions proposed in the prior art are inadequate or impractical, since gripping or lifting individual containers is sometimes unavoidable to ensure originality.

Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide an efficient concept for displaying a preferably first-time attempt to open a container, the disadvantages of the prior art described above being at least largely avoided or at least mitigated.

In this context, one object of the present invention is to be seen in particular as providing a closure arrangement for indicating an initial attempt at tampering (attempted opening) on a container, which allows an unhindered or comfortable view and/or detection of an attempted tampering with the container, in particular if the container is parked in an upright position, in particular in an associated container or beverage crate.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a closure arrangement for indicating a preferably first attempt at tampering with a container, which is also designed as a reliable closure means for the container even after a first attempt at tampering, in particular over the entire service life even after the sufficient sealing of the container via the closure arrangement is ensured for the first attempt at intervention, without this being associated with impairment of the visibility of the attempt at intervention that has already been made.

Yet another object of the present invention is also to be seen in providing a corresponding closure arrangement which is robust in its design and improved in its manufacture, with reliable, particularly intuitive, handling by a consumer being ensured and manufacture also in large numbers can be implemented in an economical way.

A further further object of the present invention is also to be seen in the fact that the closure arrangement as such can be used universally in that it can be used to close numerous types of containers, the focus of the closure arrangement according to the invention being in use as a rotary closure for containers for Liquids, in particular beverages, ie (beverage) bottles of any kind can be seen. In this context, the application extends to beverage containers or beverage bottles of any kind, in particular the suitability of carbonated beverages or beverages containing a similar gas being included.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention thus proposes—according to a first aspect of the present invention—the closure arrangement according to the invention for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at tampering (attempted opening) on a container according to patent claim 1; further advantageous developments and refinements of this aspect of the invention are the subject matter of the corresponding subclaims relating to the closure arrangement according to the invention.

A further object of the present invention is also - according to a second aspect of the present invention - a further closure arrangement according to the invention for indicating a preferably first attempt at tampering (attempt to open) on a container according to patent claim 5; further advantageous developments and refinements of this aspect of the invention are the subject matter of the corresponding subclaims relating to this structural unit according to the invention.

Another subject of the present invention is also - according to a third aspect of the present invention - the container according to the invention for storing a liquid according to the relevant independent and claim relating to this container according to the invention.

Yet another subject matter of the present invention - according to a fourth aspect of the present invention - is the method for producing a closure arrangement for a container for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at tampering (attempted opening) on a container according to the relevant independent patent claim relating to this method according to the invention.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the subject matter of the present invention is also the method for filling and closing a container with a closure arrangement arranged according to the invention according to the relevant independent patent claim.

In addition, a further object of the present invention - according to a sixth aspect of the present invention - is the method for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to access (attempt to open) a container according to the relevant independent method claim.

Finally, a further object of the present invention—according to a seventh aspect of the present invention—is also the use of a closure arrangement designed according to the invention for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) a container.

It goes without saying that in the following description of the present invention, such configurations, embodiments, advantages, examples or the like, which are described below - for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary repetitions - only for a single aspect of the invention, of course also in relation to the others Aspects of the invention apply accordingly, without requiring express mention.

In addition, with regard to the following description of the present invention, it is also the case that the features of the present invention specified in connection with the specific configurations, embodiments, advantages, examples or the like are also deemed to be disclosed in their combinations. Thus, superordinate and subordinate combinations of individual or multiple features or groups of features, which are specified for the respective refinements, embodiments, application examples or the like, are also considered disclosed in the present case.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that in the following statements of values, numbers and ranges, the relevant values, numbers and ranges are not to be understood as limiting; It goes without saying for the person skilled in the art that it is possible to deviate from the specified ranges or specifications in individual cases or in relation to the application, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

For the purpose of illustrating the present invention, reference is also made to the reference symbols given in the figures in the following description of the objects according to the invention; the references given in this regard are purely illustrative and are not associated with any limitation of the objects according to the invention.

With that said, the present invention will be described in detail.

The subject matter of the present invention is thus - according to a first aspect of the present invention - a closure arrangement for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) a container,
wherein the closure arrangement has a cap part which can be fixed to a pouring spout of the container and can be moved, in particular rotated, along an engagement direction starting from an originality position (sealed position) into an engagement position,
wherein the closure arrangement has a sealing part which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout of the container with a sealing side, in particular sealingly closes it, and is connected with a cap side to the cap part,
wherein a relative position in relation to the sealing part can be changed when the cap part is moved, in particular rotated, from the original position into the engaged position, and
wherein a visible surface of the cap side of the sealing part is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part in order to indicate the engaged position of the cap part and thus the attempted tampering with the container.

A central idea of the closure arrangement according to the invention is therefore initially to be seen in the use of components that can be moved relative to one another, in particular that can be rotated, and which form the closure arrangement. Concretely, a cap part and a sealing part are provided which are relatively are rotatable relative to one another, with a top seal of the visible surface of the cap side of the sealing part being visible from the outside both in the sealed position and in the engaged position, in order to indicate to the potential consumer the condition of the container, to the extent that it is still in an original condition or already in is in a broken state.

In contrast to the solution proposed in the prior art, an uncomfortable manipulation of the container, for example lifting it, is unnecessary with the solution according to the invention on the basis of a shell-side, in that the present closure arrangement or the closure arrangement according to the invention enables an unhindered view from above, on the basis of which the consumer can conveniently find out about the originality of the container.

In other words, this ultimately means that the shell-side arrangement of a sealing strip known from the prior art is omitted and is replaced by the solution according to the invention. This first eliminates the need to attach corresponding sealing sections or sealing means to the jacket side of the closure during filling and closure, which also eliminates the costs incurred in this regard. At the same time, the replacement according to the invention of the sealing means known from the prior art by the closure arrangement according to the invention represents an improvement in that it is no longer necessary to examine the casing of the closure in order to determine the sealed condition of the closure or the container. Rather, the solution according to the invention is aimed at a comfortable top-side assessment, which is usually not impaired in the usual use or storage state of containers, in particular beverage bottles. In this respect, the solution according to the invention represents a user-friendly replacement for conventional sealing devices for closure arrangements on containers, in particular on beverage bottles, compared to the prior art.

In this context, the term "original position" or "seal position" is preferably to be understood as an intact condition of the container. In particular, a container is in the sealed position immediately after it has been filled and closed—that is, in particular when it is in a sale state. In this state, the container is therefore intended for sale and subsequent consumption before it is opened for the first time.

In contrast to the tamper-evident position, the term “engagement position” is to be understood as meaning a state of the closure arrangement in which the sealed position or tamper-evident position is released due to an initial attempt at opening. Due to parts that can be moved relative to one another, the closure arrangement according to the invention then makes it possible to make the change in the original position of the closure arrangement to the engagement position visible to the consumer from the outside, namely via a visible surface of the sealing part or its cap side that is visible from the top.

In other words, within the scope of the present invention, the concept of so-called intervention is used in particular in connection with a (first) use and/or opening of the container in question (i.e. using or breaking). of an actual (first) intervention (attempt) or opening (attempt) designed or suitable.

In this context, however, it should be noted that the closure arrangement is still designed to close the container in a sealing manner even after the engagement position has been reached, i.e. it is still operational, but with the difference that it is now clear to the consumer that an initial intervention has taken place and the corresponding container is no longer in its original state.

The term “engagement direction” is to be understood in particular as a movement of the cap part relative to the sealing part, which is caused by the cap part being gripped by a consumer or user and then being moved, preferably twisted, by exerting force. In contrast to this, the sealing part preferably remains at least essentially stationary or immovable on the pouring spout when the cap part is moved from the tamper-evident position into the engaged position. Accordingly, the relative movement preferably takes place exclusively due to the movement or twisting of the cap part. This is due in particular to the fact that the sealing part always acts as a seal for the pouring spout, whereas the cap part acts as an actuation means for a consumer to actuate the closure arrangement or open the container. Usually or particularly preferably, the cap part is twisted, which usually takes place as an opening movement for opening a container or for releasing a liquid contained therein in the form of a counterclockwise rotary movement.

As far as the term "visible surface" of the cap side of the sealing part is concerned, this term should preferably be understood to mean a partial surface of the cap side or the upper side of the sealing part, which is visible both in the original position and in the engagement position by a consumer in a plan view of the Closure assembly is always visible. In particular, the visible surface forms a partial section of the upper side of the closure arrangement itself in order to ensure that the attempted tampering is visible from above or indicated from above.

With regard to the connection of the sealing part and the cap part after the engaged position has been reached, it is preferred according to the invention that the sealing part and the cap part are fixed to one another in the engaged position of the cap part, in particular are latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part with respect to the cap part after reaching the Engaged position is blocked and / or locked.

In this context, this means, in other words, that after a further movement of the cap part in the engagement direction after the engagement position has been reached, the sealing part is moved exclusively or necessarily together with the cap part, which takes place by fixing or locking these two parts after the engagement position has been reached , accompanied by a resolution of the relative movement. In this respect, the process of opening the container after the engaged position has been reached, in which the sealing part continues to close the pouring spout, in particular in a sealing manner, is characterized in that a further movement in the direction of engagement causes the cap part and the sealing part to move together relative to the pouring spout until the closure arrangement is then closed can be completely removed from the spout. Even after the closure arrangement has been removed from the pouring spout, the sealing part remains fixed relative to the cap part, so that when the pouring spout is subsequently closed again using the closure arrangement according to the invention, the fixed relative position of the cap part to the sealing part is retained in the engaged position.

In this context, the closure arrangement can be applied to the pouring spout in a conventional manner, preferably screwed on, until a sufficient sealing force is achieved as a result of the application or screwing on. According to the invention, however, the engagement position is still displayed due to the fixing of the sealing part, with the fixing or latching being so robust that even when a high force is applied as a result of the application or screwing onto the pouring spout, there is no change in the fixed relative position of the two components of the closure arrangement. at least non-destructive, is possible.

Another object of the present invention - according to a second aspect of the present invention - is a closure arrangement for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at intervention (attempt to open) on a container,
wherein the closure arrangement has a cap part which can be fixed to a pouring spout of the container and which can be moved, in particular rotated, in an engagement direction starting from an original position (sealed position) into an engagement position,
wherein the closure arrangement has a sealing part which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout of the container with a sealing side, in particular sealingly closes it, and is connected with a cap side to the cap part,
wherein a relative position in relation to the sealing part can be changed when the cap part is moved, in particular rotated, from the original position to the engaged position,
wherein a visible surface of the cap side of the sealing part is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part in order to indicate the engaged position of the cap part and thus the attempted tampering with the container and
wherein the sealing part and the cap part are fixed to each other in the engaged position of the cap part, in particular are latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part relative to the cap part is blocked or locked after reaching the engaged position.

Due to the above, second aspect, the advantages and special features described above can be implemented accordingly, in particular with regard to a convenient display of the state of the container on the top and a robust use of the closure arrangement even after the engaged state has been reached.

The advantageous aspects presented below can be realized in particular as required in relation to each of the aspects discussed above, namely the first and the second aspect of the present invention.

As far as an advantageous embodiment of the sealing part is concerned, provision is made in particular for the sealing part to be disk-shaped, in particular with the sealing side associated with the pouring spout forming a first flat side and that facing the cap part ordered cap side forms a second, the sealing side opposite flat side of the sealing part. The disk-shaped design of the sealing part enables simple manufacture and ensures a reliable seal with respect to the pouring spout.

In this context, it is also possible according to an advantageous embodiment that the cap part and the sealing part are arranged and/or aligned coaxially with one another, in particular mounted rotatably with respect to one another. In this context, it is particularly preferred if the sealing part on the cap side has an axial, preferably cylindrical, in particular coaxially arranged bearing projection for preferably form-fitting engagement in a preferably complementary opening on the cap part, in particular on a cover of the cap part. In other words, the sealing part with the bearing projection preferably extends through the cover of the cap part in order in this way to enable the cap part to be mounted coaxially relative to the sealing part. In this context, the opening in the cap part acts as a kind of bearing eye, into which the complementary cylindrical bearing projection of the sealing part engages in order to enable rotation. As a result, the cap part and the sealing part are fixed radially to one another.

It should be noted, however, that the coaxial arrangement or mounting of the cap part and the sealing part can also take place in other ways, for example via a peripheral engagement of the sealing part on the cap part, in particular with the sealing part engaging with a peripheral edge in a corresponding bearing groove running on the collar of the cap part . In this way, too, the sealing part can be supported axially relative to the cap part.

In this context, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the visible surface of the sealing part is formed by the surface of the bearing projection, in particular with the visible surface and an adjoining upper side or surface of the cap part, in particular the cover of the cap part, essentially in a common Are level and / or form a common top-side visible surface or cover surface of the closure assembly. In other words, the upper side of the closure arrangement is composed of the visible surface of the sealing part on the one hand and the adjacent upper side of the cap part or the cover of the cap part, which in turn form a common upper side or surface of the closure arrangement.

As far as the sealing of the pouring spout is concerned by means of the sealing part, it is preferably provided that the sealing part has at least one, preferably first, circumferential sealing lip on the sealing side for internal contact with the pouring spout.

In this context, the sealing part of the closure arrangement according to the invention preferably meets all the requirements for sealing components known from the prior art, which are used in particular as part of screw caps for sealing beverage bottles. The dimensioning and/or alignment of the sealing lip can relate in particular to the type of beverage that is being held. Beverages mixed with CO ₂ can thus place higher demands on the sealing lip, in particular to the extent that a double inner peripheral sealing lip must be provided. In addition, in this context the use of a second preferably peripheral sealing lip can also be provided in order to also ensure that the pouring spout of the container rests against or is sealed on the outside. In any case, the sealing part within the meaning of the present invention is therefore suitable for closing a pouring spout of a container on the sealing side, not only in the tamper-evident position or sealed position, but also in the engagement position that can subsequently be assumed, in order to prevent repeated use or repeated use Closing by means of the closure arrangement according to the invention must be ensured accordingly even after the present engagement position.

As far as the design of the cap part is concerned, it preferably has a flat, in particular disk-shaped cover and a collar protruding from this cover for preferably surrounding the pouring spout. In particular, the collar is at least partially surface-modified on its outer circumference, preferably corrugated, in order to ensure an increase in roughness or grip, in particular by means of a large number of elongated indentations and/or projections. In this context, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the collar has an inner profile on its inner peripheral surface for operative connection with a corresponding outer profile of the outlet socket, in particular with the inner profile and/or the outer profile being designed as a thread.

In this context, it should be stated that the closure arrangement is preferably fixed, in particular fastened, to the pouring spout via the collar. In particular, a positive and/or non-positive fixing of the collar on the circumference of the pouring spout, to the effect that the sealing part is subsequently fixed or pressed with the sealing side against the top of the pouring spout, analogous to conventional bottle caps, in particular screw caps. This is achieved in particular by a compressive force acting on the sealing part from the cover.

With regard to the display of the preferably initial attempt at tampering with the container, it is preferably provided that first information is arranged on an upper side of the cap part, in particular on an upper side of the lid of the cap part, and second information is arranged on the visible surface of the sealing part, the two items of information in the sealing position forming and/or conveying overall information and/or an overall impression which changes and/or changes due to the change in the relative position of the cap part with respect to the sealing part in the engaged position.

In this context, the first and/or second information is or are selected from the group of colors, symbols, arrows, numbers, words, word components, letters, emblems, and combinations thereof, in particular the first and/or second information same group of information or selected from different groups of information.

In this context, the term “overall information” refers to unambiguous information that can be conveyed to the person skilled in the art and is suitable for realizing the attempted tampering or dissolving the originality position in an unequivocal manner. This can be done, for example, by a word conveying a coherent or complete impression in the sealed position on the upper side of the closure arrangement, but this impression is dissolved in the engaged position. This is implemented, for example, by arranging a word component on the visible surface of the sealing part, which changes as a result of the change in the position relative to the cap part in the engaged position, so that the word component arranged on the visible surface dissolves the coherent word of the sealed position and thus signals the consumer that the closure assembly is no longer in the sealed position.

In addition, further variants can be provided accordingly, for example by changing the relative position of symbols and/or arrows and/or colored sections, a meaning conveyed in the sealed state is resolved in order to visually convey to the consumer the entry of the intervention position.

The above statements make it clear that there are in principle no limits to the freedom of design for displaying the sealed position or engaged position, that ultimately any information that can be displayed visually can be used according to the invention, as long as the consumer is given an immediate change in an overall impression of the engaged position compared to the sealed position. In this respect, the technical teaching is to be understood in a correspondingly broad manner in this context.

Alternatively or additionally, however, a deformation of sections of the sealing part and/or cap part as a result of the change in the relative position can also be used to visualize the state of engagement. It is known that plastics in particular can change color as a result of tensile stress or stretching. This can be used within the scope of the present invention in that sections of the visible surface are deformed as a result of the relative movement of the cap part, which in turn is associated with a change in the color impression. On this basis, the consumer is then also signaled that there has been a change in color compared to the sealed position and that the closure arrangement is now in the engaged position or an initial attempt at opening has been made.

In particular, it can be provided that sections of the visible surface are slightly discolored in the sealed position, whereas the relative movement of the cap part results in a color change of sections on the visible surface, such that these sections then assume a signal color, which the consumer is thus aware of clearly conveys an attempt at intervention.

With regard to fixing the sealing part relative to the cap part in the engaged position of the cap part, it is preferably provided that the sealing part has at least one latching projection on the cap side for engaging in a preferably complementary recess on the cap part. In this context, the locking recess is arranged in particular on the inside of the collar, with the locking projection being arranged on an intermediate step of the sealing part arranged between a base step and the bearing projection and, in particular, projecting radially from the intermediate step and/or radially inwards compared to the Base level is offset.

In particular, it is preferred in this context that the locking projection is displaceable or mounted radially inward on the sealing part, in particular via at least two preferably elastically deformable spring bars, which are formed due to the preferably slot-shaped recess in the area of the locking projection.

In this context, it has proven to be particularly advantageous if the cap part, preferably the inside or inner surface of the collar, has at least one sealing stop for the latching projection, in order to block movement of the cap part in the sealing position opposite to the direction of engagement, in particular with the latching recess and the sealing stop are connected to one another via a sliding surface on the cap in such a way that the latching projection, starting from the sealing position, slides along the sliding surface when the cap part moves in the direction of engagement, starting from the sealing stop, and, after passing the sliding surface, latches into the latching recess, preferably automatically or automatically. In particular, it is provided in this context that the sliding surface has a sloped section directly adjacent to the sealing stop in order to displace the latching projection radially inward or to put it in a radially inwardly tensioned state, in particular with the sliding surface having a curved surface in the direction of engagement between the Gradient section and the locking recess arranged transition section, in order to keep the locking projection in the radially inwardly displaced and/or tensioned state when the cap part moves in the direction of engagement, wherein the locking projection after passing the transition section, in particular automatically due to elastic tension energy, locks into the locking recess and/or or snaps.

On this basis, it is possible for the latching projection in the sealing stop to first pass the sloped section when the cap part is actuated in the direction of engagement and to be elastically displaced radially inwards due to the radially inwardly inclined design of the sloped section. After passing the gradient section, the locking projection then passes the transition section in which there is no change in the radial position of the locking projection. Finally, when the engagement position or the latching recess is reached, the latching projection then automatically or automatically snaps into the latching recess as a result of the radially inwardly tensioned state or the associated tension energy and is then fixed on the cap part.

According to an alternative embodiment of fixing the sealing part and the cap part, however, it can also be provided that the sealing part on the cap side has at least one preferably elongate latching recess for receiving a preferably complementarily designed, preferably elongate latching projection of the cap part, in particular with the latching recess being arranged in the edge region of the cap side and/or starting from the edge region in the direction of a central axis of the sealing part is in particular designed to be continuously deepening.

In this context, it has proven to be particularly advantageous for the locking projection to be arranged on the inside of the cover of the cap part, in particular with the locking projection having a beveled surface with an axial extent that increases starting from the edge region of the inside of the cover and/or in the direction of the central axis of the sealing part has increasing axial extent.

According to this embodiment, it can particularly preferably be provided that the sealing part has at least one sealing stop for the latching projection on the cap side in order to block a movement of the cap part in the sealing position opposite to the direction of engagement, in particular the sealing stop being formed by the side surface of a web formed on the cap side is shaped.

According to a particularly preferred configuration of this specific embodiment, it is then provided that the latching recess and the sealing stop are connected to one another via a ramp section extending in the direction of engagement in such a way that the latching projection, starting from the sealing position, moves in the direction of engagement starting from the sealing stop along the ramp section slides along and, after passing the ramp section, engages in the latching recess, in particular automatically or independently.

It is particularly preferred in this context that the ramp section is arranged directly adjacent to the sealing stop on the cap side of the sealing part and has a sliding surface that rises in the direction of engagement of the cap part and on which the latching projection of the cap part slides, in particular with the ramp section as a material recess on the cap side of the sealing part and/or, starting from the locking recess, tapers in particular in a crescent shape and/or to a point in the direction of engagement and, due to the rising sliding surface, ends up flush and/or without interruption with the cap side of the sealing part and/or merges into it.

The sliding surface or the ramp section is particularly preferably inclined towards the central axis of the sealing part.

According to a further, particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the sealing part and the cap part interact with one another in such a way that a change in the relative position of the cap part relative to the sealing part is only possible when the cap part moves in the direction of engagement, but if a direction opposite to the direction of engagement is blocked.

As far as the relevant structural design is concerned, this can preferably be realized in that flexible ratchet teeth are arranged on the cap side of the sealing part in such a way that they can be brought into engagement between ratchet teeth arranged on the cap part and in the direction of engagement on the ratchet teeth of the cap part according to the principle slide past a ratchet, but block a relative movement when the cap part is actuated in the opposite direction to the direction of engagement.

In particular, the locking teeth are arranged circumferentially in the engagement direction on an intermediate stage of the sealing part arranged between a base stage and the bearing projection and, in particular, project radially from the intermediate stage and/or are offset radially inwards compared to the base stage.

Provision is particularly preferably made for a locking tooth assigned to the engagement position to be provided with a stop in order to strike against a stop provided on the cap part in the engagement position and thus to prevent further relative movement in the direction of engagement.

In other words, in this embodiment the relative position between the sealing position and the engagement position can only be changed in the engagement direction, and after the engagement position has been reached the change in the relative position is also stopped or blocked by corresponding stops when the cap element is actuated in the engagement direction.

In terms of an alternative constructional configuration of this particularly preferred aspect of the invention, it can also be provided that locking ramps are arranged on the cap side of the sealing part in such a way that they can be brought into engagement between locking ramps arranged on the cap part and in the direction of engagement on the locking ramps of the cap part according to the principle slide past a ratchet but block movement in the opposite direction of the direction of engagement. In this context, it has proven particularly preferable if the ramps run around in the direction of engagement, in particular run around coaxially, and are arranged on the cap side of the sealing part, in particular adjacent to the bearing projection.

In order to ensure that the relative position is fixed on the basis of this embodiment, even when actuated in the engagement direction after the engagement position has been reached, a stop is provided on the cap side of the sealing part in order to strike against a corresponding or assigned stop of the cap part in the engagement position and thus also a further relative movement then to prevent when the cap part is moved further in the engagement direction after reaching the engagement position.

In particular, it is provided in this connection that the stop is arranged in the edge area of the cap side and/or is arranged directly radially adjacent to the blocking ramps.

With regard to the production of the closure arrangement according to the invention, the sealing part and/or the cap part, preferably the sealing part and the cap part, can be produced additively. In particular, the generative manufacturing technology allows an economical production of even comparatively complex components, for example with undercuts, with an extremely high geometrical definition. Since caps and sealing parts with locking recesses or projections and/or sliding surfaces are preferably used according to the closure arrangement according to the invention, accompanied by a certain requirement for fitting accuracy, these associated requirements can be addressed in a particularly expedient manner with additive manufacturing processes.

Another subject of the present invention is - according to a third aspect of the present invention - a container, preferably a bottle, in particular a standard bottle, for storing a liquid, preferably a drinking liquid, the container having a pouring spout for receiving and removing the liquid and wherein the pouring spout is closed with a closure arrangement according to the invention. In this way, the advantages and special features discussed above can be realized.

A container which is closed with the closure arrangement provided according to the invention is characterized in particular by an unhindered and/or convenient display on the top for the verification of a preferably first-time attempt at tampering with a container out. This is particularly advantageous when the associated container, usually together with other containers, is received or stored in a corresponding box, which is usually associated with a restriction to the side view of the containers. However, the view from above is usually not affected by this restricted view, so that within the scope of the concept according to the invention, a free or unobstructed view of the view from above is made possible for displaying a preferably first-time attempt to intervene on the container.

In this context, it is preferred if the pouring spout of the container is surface-modified at least in sections on its surface, in particular to increase the frictional connection to the sealing side of the sealing part. In particular, the surface modification in question serves to increase or ensure a sufficient sealing effect between the top of the pouring spout and the sealing side of the sealing part in such a way that a sufficient sealing of the container by means of the closure arrangement is ensured both in the sealed position and in the engaged position. In particular, this seal should also be ensured for liquids containing gas, in particular beverages such as mineral water or soft drinks. In this respect, the surface modification in question preferably serves as an addition to the sealing means or sealing lips arranged on the sealing side, in order to ensure that the closure arrangement can be used several times to close the container, in which case it is crucial in this context that the adequate seal also occurs in the intervention position is ensured.

In addition, the closure arrangement according to the invention is characterized by a high level of usability, with containers of various types being able to be equipped with the closure arrangement according to the invention, be they containers made of glass or plastic, in particular HD-PE. In particular, the closure arrangement according to the invention is compatible and usable with bottles, in particular beverage bottles, of any type.

Yet another object of the present invention - according to a fourth aspect of the present invention - is a container crate, preferably a bottle crate, in particular a drinks crate, in particular a standard drinks crate, with a large number of receptacles for containers, with at least one, preferably all, receptacles of the container crate containing a container is included. In this way, the advantages and special features of the invention described above can be realized.

A container crate within the meaning of the present invention is to be understood in particular as a bottle crate or beverage crate which serves to transport beverage bottles. In particular, this box consists of a plastic material, in particular HD-PE. The container crate in question is used here or in particular for returnable bottles, which are constructed as beverage crates used commercially in such a way that a lower surface engages on a surface of a crate of the same construction when the beverage crates are placed one on top of the other. This means that the boxes can be easily stacked and are suitable for transport.

Particularly preferred examples of beverage crates are, for example, beer crates with twenty 0.5 l bottles, mineral water crates with twelve 0.75 l bottles and juice crates with six 0.75 l bottles or six 1 l bottles. Cola or the like, which are characterized, for example, by twelve x 1 l reusable PET containers, are also covered by the idea of the present invention.

Likewise, the subject matter of the present invention - according to a fifth aspect of the present invention - is a method for producing a closure arrangement for a container for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) the container,
wherein the closure arrangement has a cap part which can be fixed to a pouring spout of the container and which can be moved, in particular rotated, in an engagement direction starting from an original position (sealed position) into an engagement position,
wherein the closure arrangement has a sealing part which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, forms a pouring opening of the pouring spout of the container with a sealing side
closes, in particular sealingly closes, and is connected to the cap part with one side of the cap,
wherein the cap part and the sealing part can be moved, in particular rotated, relative to one another, and
wherein the cap part and/or the sealing part are/is produced additively.

As already stated in connection with the closure arrangement according to the invention, additive manufacturing is a particularly preferred manufacturing method for the inventions to see proper closure arrangement. The basis for additive manufacturing is a computer-assisted graphic model (CAD model), on the basis of which the closure arrangement to be produced is then generated additively, ie layer by layer, in a device for additive manufacturing. The starting material used in additive manufacturing is preferably a powder, for example a plastic or metal powder, which is melted in layers by the application of laser energy and then solidified, with the component to be produced then being generated in layers on this basis.

In this context, the closure arrangement can be produced as part of a joint generative manufacturing process, in particular such that the cap part and the sealing part are already ready for use after the end of the generative manufacturing, optionally after subsequent cleaning. In particular, the sealing part is already inserted into the cap part, in particular non-detachably or firmly, immediately after the additive manufacturing.

Alternatively, however, it is also possible to initially generatively produce the sealing part on the one hand and the cap part on the other hand in a joint or separate manufacturing process spatially separated from one another. The closure arrangement is then assembled, with the sealing part preferably being inserted, in particular inserted, into the cap part.

In particular, it is provided in this connection that the sealing part can be snapped or latched into the cap part in such a way that a subsequent separation of the sealing part from the cap part is at best possible with great effort and/or not without destruction. In this context, it should be stated that the sealing part is preferably arranged or mounted firmly in the cap part over the entire service life of the closure arrangement.

However, provision can also be made for the closure arrangement to be used over a long period of use, which could make it necessary to replace the sealing part within the scope of the period of use, in particular to maintain an adequate sealing effect. In this context, it is then preferably provided that the sealing part can be removed without destroying the cap part and can be replaced with a new sealing part, in particular by means of reversible latching or snap connections between the cap part and the sealing part. Against this background, the use of the closure arrangement according to the invention is not restricted to being a purely disposable item, but can take place over several uses or use cycles, which are characterized, for example, by the complete consumption time of a liquid placed in the container.

In particular, the closure arrangement according to the invention can replace conventional or previously industrially used closures of beverage bottles in the long term, with a significantly longer service life then being made possible compared to conventional closures.

1. (A) Befüllen des Behältnisses mit einer Flüssigkeit, insbesondere einer Getränkeflüssigkeit,
2. (B) Aufbringen, insbesondere Aufschrauben, einer nach erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Verschlussanordnung auf den Ausgießstutzen des Behältnisses derart, dass die auf den Ausgießstutzen aufgesetzte Dichtungsteil eine ausreichend große Dichtkraft auswirkt, um den Ausgießstutzen abzudichten, und zwar sowohl in der Siegelstellung als auch in der Eingriffsstellung.

Another object of the present invention - according to a sixth aspect of the present invention - is a method for filling and closing a container with a closure arrangement designed according to the invention, comprising the following method steps,

1. (A) filling the container with a liquid, in particular a beverage liquid,
2. (B) Applying, in particular screwing, a closure arrangement designed according to the invention to the pouring spout of the container in such a way that the sealing part placed on the pouring spout exerts a sufficiently large sealing force to seal the pouring spout, both in the sealed position and in the engaged position.

In this context, the above aspect of the invention is thus aimed at equipping a container filled with a liquid with the closure arrangement according to the invention. For this purpose, after the container has been filled, the closure arrangement according to the invention is applied, in particular screwed, to the pouring spout of the container. The force, in particular the torque, with which the cap part of the closure arrangement is applied to the pouring spout is preferably chosen such that the sealing side of the sealing part exerts a sufficient pressing effect on the upper side of the pouring spout to ensure a reliable sealing effect.

It is noteworthy in this context that when the cap part moves from the sealing position into the engaged position, the cap part moves away from the pouring spout, accompanied by a reduction in the pressing effect of the sealing part. This must be taken into account when attaching or screwing on the cap part, in such a way that the pressing effect is not only in the sealed position, but also in the engaged position, which is usually characterized by a reduced pressing effect compared to the sealed position. Finally, after the engagement position has been reached, the closure arrangement is preferably used several times as a closure, it being necessary in this connection for a sufficient seal to be made possible even with this constellation when the closure arrangement is screwed on.

The aforementioned method can preferably be carried out in large numbers or industrially and can be used without any problems on previously common methods for closing beverage bottles, especially since the closure arrangement according to the invention does not provide for any extensive modifications of corresponding filling and closing devices for industrial filling and closing of beverage bottles, in particular since the outer contour of the cap part differs at most slightly from conventional closures for beverage bottles.

Finally, the present invention relates—according to a seventh aspect of the present invention—to the use of a closure arrangement designed according to the invention for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) a container.

With the use according to the invention and the aforementioned methods, the advantages outlined above, as they have been mentioned in relation to the closure arrangement according to the invention, can be realized in a corresponding manner.

The aforementioned and following aspects and features of the present invention can be combined with one another as desired, but can also be implemented independently of one another.

In the following, preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the drawings and figure representations.

In connection with the invention of these preferred exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which, however, in no way limit the present invention and can be combined with one another as required, further advantages, properties, aspects and features of the present invention are also shown.

• 1 eine schematische Schnittansicht eines vorschlagsgemäßen Behältnisses mit einer vorschlagsgenmäßen Verschlussanordnung;
• 2 einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt der in 1 dargestellten Verschlussanordnung in einem oberen Eckbereich;
• 3 eine schematische Draufsicht der Verschlussanordnung;
• 4 eine perspektivische unterseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform;
• 5 eine perspektivische oberseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform;
• 6 eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung der Verschlussanordnung gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform;
• 7 eine wiederum weitere perspektivische oberseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform;
• 8 eine perspektivische unterseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform;
• 9 eine perspektivische oberseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform;
• 10 eine perspektivische unterseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform;
• 11 eine perspektivische oberseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform;
• 12 eine perspektivische unterseitige Ansicht der Verschlussanordnung gemäß einer vierten Ausführungsform;
• 13 eine perspektivische oberseitige Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlussanordnung gemäß der vierten Ausführungsform; und
• 14 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Behälterkastens mit einer Vielzahl darin aufgenommener erfindungsgemäßer Behältnisse.

In the figure representations shows:

• 1 a schematic sectional view of a proposed container with a proposed closure arrangement;
• 2 an enlarged section of the in 1 closure arrangement shown in an upper corner area;
• 3 a schematic top view of the closure arrangement;
• 4 a perspective bottom view of the closure assembly according to a first embodiment;
• 5 a perspective top view of the closure assembly according to the first embodiment;
• 6 a further perspective view of the closure arrangement according to the first embodiment;
• 7 yet another perspective top view of the closure assembly according to the first embodiment;
• 8th a perspective bottom view of the closure assembly according to a second embodiment;
• 9 a perspective top view of the closure assembly according to a second embodiment;
• 10 a perspective bottom view of the closure assembly according to a third embodiment;
• 11 a perspective top view of the closure assembly according to the third embodiment;
• 12 a perspective bottom view of the closure assembly according to a fourth embodiment;
• 13 a perspective top view of the closure assembly according to the invention according to the fourth embodiment; and
• 14 a perspective view of a container box according to the invention with a plurality of containers according to the invention accommodated therein.

In the figures, the same reference symbols are used for the same or similar components and devices, with the same or corresponding advantages and properties being able to result, even if a repeated description is omitted.

1 shows a schematic sectional view of a closure arrangement 1 according to the invention for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with or attempt to open a container 2.

The closure arrangement 1 has a cap part 3, which can be fixed, preferably screwed, to a pouring spout 4 of the container 2 and along a direction of engagement E, which is, for example, in 5 is shown and in particular represents a rotational movement counterclockwise, starting from an originality position or sealing position, can be moved, in particular rotated, into an entry position.

In addition, the closure arrangement 1 has a sealing part 5 which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout 4 of the container 2 with a sealing side 7, in particular sealingly closes it, and with a cap side 8 with the Cap part 3 is connected.

According to the invention, a relative movement when moving, in particular rotating, the cap part 3 from the original position into the engaged position relative to the sealing part 5 is possible, which will be discussed in detail below.

In order to enable a consumer to change the relative position by looking at the closure arrangement 1 from above, the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 has a visible surface 6 which is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part 3 to show the engagement position of the cap part 3 and thus to indicate the attempted access to container 2 (cf. 1 and 2 ).

The sealing part 5 and the cap part 3 are particularly preferably fixed to one another in the engaged position of the cap part 3, in particular latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part 5 with respect to the cap part 3 is blocked and/or blocked after reaching the engaged position. According to the invention, this determination can be implemented by different structural designs, which will be explained below with reference to different exemplary embodiments.

In particular, the sealing part 5 and the cap part 3 can be displaced and/or moved relative to one another, in particular rotated relative to one another, when the cap part 3 is moved, in particular twisted, from the original position into the engaged position.

In other words, provision is made in particular for the cap part 3 to be displaceable and/or movable, in particular rotatable, against or in relation to the sealing part 5 when the cap part 3 is moved, in particular twisted, from the original position into the engaged position.

In particular, it can be provided that the change in the relative position when moving, in particular twisting, the cap part 3 from the original position into the engaged position in relation to the sealing part 5 by displacement and/or movement, in particular twisting, of the cap part 3 against or in relation to the sealing part 5 is effected.

In particular, it can be expedient that a relative position when moving, in particular rotating, the cap part 3 from the original position into the engaged position in relation to the sealing part 5 can be changed by shifting and/or moving, in particular twisting, the cap part 3 against or in relation to the sealing part 5 is.

An essential functional principle of the present invention is therefore based in particular on the fact that the cap part 3 on the one hand and the sealing part 5 on the other hand are designed to be displaceable or movable, in particular rotatable, relative to one another.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided in particular that an adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force formed or existing between the sealing side 7 of the sealing part 5 and the pouring opening of the pouring spout 4 is greater than that between the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 and the cap part 3, preferably in the contact area of cap side 8 and cap part 3, formed or existing adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force, in particular at least in the sealed position and/or in particular at least before and/or during the first attempt at intervention (Trying to open) on the container 2. In particular, the different adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force can take place and/or be caused by appropriate material selection of sealing part 5 and cap part 3; the appropriate choice of material is a matter of professional skill and discretion.

In other words, according to a preferred embodiment according to the invention, it can be provided in particular that an adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force formed or existing between the sealing side 7 of the sealing part 5 and the pouring opening of the pouring spout 4 is formed in such a way that when the first Intervention attempt (attempt to open) on the container 2, in particular when moving, in particular twisting, the cap part 3 from the original position into the engaged position against above the sealing part 5, at least essentially no change in the relative position of the sealing part 5 in relation to the pouring opening of the pouring spout 4 takes place and/or is caused. This can take place and/or be effected in particular by appropriate material selection of sealing part 5 and cap part 3; as stated above, the appropriate choice of material is within the skill and discretion of the artisan.

How in particular based on 1 As can be seen, the sealing part 5 is disk-shaped and/or has an at least essentially disk-shaped base body.

In particular, it is provided in this connection that the sealing side 7 assigned to the pouring spout 4 forms a first flat side and the cap side 8 assigned to the cap part 3 forms a second flat or further flat side of the sealing part 5 opposite the sealing side 7 .

Again referring to 1 In particular, provision is made for the cap part 3 and the sealing part 5 to be arranged or aligned coaxially with one another, in particular rotatably mounted with respect to one another and/or fixed radially with respect to one another.

In this context, it is preferably provided that the sealing part 5 has an axial, preferably cylindrical, bearing projection 9 on the cap side 8 for preferably form-fitting engagement in a preferably complementary opening 10 on the cap part 3 (cf. 2 ).

In particular, the visible surface 6 is formed by the upper side of the bearing projection 9, with the visible surface 6 and an adjoining surface 11 of the cap part 3 lying essentially in a common plane and/or forming a common upper visible surface or cover surface of the closure arrangement 1 (cf . 3 ).

As related to 2 As can be seen, the sealing part 5 is designed for sealing support on the pouring spout 4 of the container 2 . In this context, the sealing part 5 has, in particular on the sealing side 7 , a first circumferential sealing lip 12 for contact with the pouring spout 4 on the inside.

In the preferred and illustrated exemplary embodiment, the sealing part 5 also has a further, second and preferably circumferential sealing lip 13 on the sealing side 7 in order to also ensure external contact or sealing with respect to the pouring spout 11 .

As far as the design of the cap part 3 is concerned in this context, it preferably has a flat, in particular disc-shaped, cover 14 and a collar 15 protruding from the cover 14 .

The opening 11 is preferably formed in the cover 14, in particular with the cover 14 forming an upper side or the upper-side surface 11 of the cap part 3 as a whole.

The collar 15 is preferably designed for direct connection to the pouring spout 4 and has a corresponding inner profile 16 which is designed for operative connection with a corresponding outer profile 17 of the pouring spout 4 . In particular, the inner profile 16 and the outer profile 17 are each designed as threads or as thread turns, so that the collar 15 can be screwed onto the outer profile 17 on the pouring spout 4 via the inner profile 16 .

3 shows the closure arrangement 1 according to the invention in an engaged state.

In order to make this state visible to a consumer on the upper side as a delimitation from the sealed position, first information 18 is arranged on the upper side of the cap part 3, in particular on the surface 11 of the cap lid 14, and second information 19 is arranged on the visible surface 6 of the sealing part 5. the two items of information 18, 19 in the sealed position forming and/or conveying overall information and/or an overall impression which changes or changes due to the change in the relative position of the cap part 3 with respect to the sealing part 5 in the engaged position.

In the preferred exemplary embodiment shown, it can be seen that the first information item 18 has been rotated in relation to the second information item 19 in such a way that the aligned alignment of these two items of information 18, 19 with respect to one another, which is provided in the sealing position, has been resolved. In concrete terms, it can be provided that the information 18, 19 each comprise components of the same word, which form the coherent word in the sealed position. Due to the change in the relative position, these two items of information 18, 19 or word components are then no longer aligned, as a result of which the consumer then recognizes by looking at the closure arrangement 1 from above that no longer the intact seal condition, but the intervention condition is present.

It should be pointed out that the overall impression described above is in no way limited to the specific exemplary embodiment based on word components. Ultimately, a diverse design for producing overall impressions can be specified, as long as it is clear that a consumer can immediately and clearly recognize that there has been a change in the relative position of the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 .

In this context, the information 18, 19 can be selected from the group of colors, symbols, arrows, numbers, words, word components, letters, emblems and combinations thereof, in particular the first or second information 18, 19 from the same group of information or selected from different sets of information. In this respect, there are in principle no limits for the person skilled in the art as to how a configuration of the respective overall impressions in the sealing position on the one hand and in the engagement position on the other hand can be implemented.

The following is based on 4 until 7 describes a first embodiment for fixing the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 after reaching the engaged position.

In this context, in 5 the closure arrangement 1 according to the invention is shown in the tamper-evident position or sealed position.

In contrast, shows 7 the same closure assembly 1, but in an engaged state. In this engaged state, a latching projection 20 of the sealing part 5 engages in a complementary latching recess 21 of the cap part 3 . Because of this latching, the relative movement of the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 is blocked or eliminated.

As far as the arrangement of the latching projection 20 on the sealing part 5 is concerned, this is preferably arranged, in particular molded on, on an intermediate step 23 arranged between a base step 22 and the bearing projection 9 . The latching projection 20 protrudes radially from the intermediate step 23, but is at the same time offset radially inwards with respect to the base step 22.

In addition, in the illustrated and preferred embodiment, the latching projection 20 can be displaced and/or supported radially inward on the sealing part 5 . This is realized specifically by a slit-shaped recess 24 of the intermediate stage 23, which borders on the latching projection 20 radially on the inside. This results in a radial elastic or resilient mounting of the locking projection 20 since the recess 24 results in the formation of corresponding spring webs. The precise function of this radial displacement is explained in detail below.

In addition, as in particular based on 5 As can be seen, the cap part 3 has a sealing stop 25 for the latching projection 20 in order to block a movement of the cap part 3 in the sealing position opposite to the engagement direction E. In this constellation, starting from the sealing position, an actuation of the cap part is only possible in the engagement direction E due to the sealing stop 25 .

In addition, the locking recess 21 and the sealing stop 25 are connected to one another via a sliding surface 26, so that the locking projection 20, starting from the sealing position, slides along the sliding surface 26 when the cap part 3 moves in the engagement direction E, starting from the sealing stop 25, and after passing the sliding surface 26 snaps into the recess 21.

Specifically, this takes place in that the latching projection 20, when actuated in the engagement direction E, passes a gradient section 27, which is initially directed radially inwards or in the direction of the central axis of the sealing part 5, as a result of which the latching projection 20 is pressed into the recess 24 due to the radial bearing . As a result, the locking projection 20 assumes a radially inner position. The locking projection 20 then passes through a transition section 28 which is preferably curved in the engagement direction and coaxially with the sealing part 5. When passing through this transition section 28, the locking projection 20 remains in the radially inner position, i.e. in a radially inwardly tensioned state.

Finally, after passing the transition section 28, the latching projection 20 then reaches the latching recess 21 and, as a result of the radially inwardly tensioned state, then automatically snaps into this latching recess 21, as a result of which the engagement position is reached and the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 is locked or fixed.

The above movement of the locking projection 20 along the sliding surface 26 as a result of a movement of the cap part 3 in the direction of engagement E is in particular compared to 5 (Seal position) with 7 (Intervention position) particularly evident.

In the illustrated and preferred embodiment, the above implementation is in the form of a "double latch". this means Specifically, that the sealing part 5, in particular the intermediate step 23, has two latching projections 20 offset by 180 degrees from one another in the direction of engagement E, and recesses 24, with the cap part 3 also having two latching recesses 21 offset by 180 degrees from one another in the direction of engagement, two sealing stops 25 and two sliding surfaces 26 with gradient sections 27 and transition sections 28 . As a result, the processes described above in the area of the latching process are carried out twice, which is particularly smooth-running and robust.

The following is based on 8th and 9 a second embodiment for fixing the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 is explained.

In this second embodiment, the sealing part 5 has on the cap side 8 at least one preferably elongate latching recess 29 for receiving a preferably complementary latching projection 30 of the cap part 3 . In the preferred exemplary embodiment shown, the latching projection 30 is arranged or formed on the inside of the cover 14 of the cap part 30 .

How in particular based on 9 As can be seen, the locking recess 29 is arranged in the edge area of the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 and/or is aligned starting from this edge area in the direction of the center or a central axis of the sealing part 5 . In particular, the locking recess 29 deepens continuously, starting from the edge area, towards the center of the sealing part 6.

Accordingly, the latching projection 30 has a surface designed to complement the deepening formation of the latching recess 29, which is in particular beveled and, starting from the edge region of the inside of the cover 14, increasingly expands axially or thickens in the direction of the central axis of the sealing part 5 in order to form an im Substantially accurate engagement in the recess 29 to ensure.

In addition, the sealing part 5 has at least one sealing stop 25 for the latching projection 30 on the cap side 8 in order to block a movement of the cap part 3 in the sealing position opposite to the direction of engagement E, in particular the sealing stop 25 being formed by a side surface of a web 31.

In the preferred exemplary embodiment shown, at least one ramp section 32 is provided on the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5, which extends in the direction of engagement and is designed so that the latching projection 3, starting from the sealing position, when the cap part 3 moves in the direction of engagement E, starting from the sealing stop 30 along of the ramp section 32 and, after passing through the ramp section 32, engages in the latching recess 29.

In this context, the ramp section 32 is directly adjacent to the sealing stop 30 and has a sliding surface which rises in the engagement direction E of the cap part 3 and on which the latching projection 30 of the cap part 3 can be slid.

In the illustrated and preferred exemplary embodiment, the ramp section 32 is designed as a material recess on the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 and/or starting from the latching recess 29 in the direction of engagement, in particular crescent-shaped and/or tapering to a point, with a flush and/or there is an uninterrupted termination with the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 at the end of the cap side 8 .

In particular, the sliding surface or the ramp section 32 is designed to be inclined towards the central axis of the sealing part 5 .

Analogously to the first embodiment discussed above, a “double latching” also takes place according to the second embodiment. Accordingly, on the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5, there are two latching recesses 29 offset by 180 degrees from one another in the engagement direction E, into which two latching projections 30 of the cover 14 of the cap part 3, also offset by 180 degrees from one another in the engagement direction E, latch in the engaged position. Accordingly, on the cap side there are also two sealing stops 25 offset by 180 degrees from one another in the direction of engagement E, which interact with the two latching projections 30 of the cap part 3 in the sealing position. Finally, in this context, two ramp sections 32 are preferably also provided on the cap side 8, each starting directly adjacent to an associated sealing stop 25 and then ascending in the engagement direction E and finally converging flush with the cap side 8 in the area of an associated latching recess 29. Finally, in this preferred embodiment, two webs 31 offset by 180 degrees in the direction of engagement E are also provided, each of which forms a sealing stop 25 through one side face and with the opposite side face part of an associated one Form locking recess 29 and / or limit laterally.

The following is based on 10 and 11 a further or third embodiment of the invention according to closure arrangement 1 is discussed.

In general, this embodiment aims for the sealing part 5 and the cap part 3 to interact with one another in such a way that a change in the relative position of the cap part 3 relative to the sealing part 5 is only possible when the cap part 3 moves in the direction of engagement E, in a direction opposite to the direction of engagement E however, is blocked.

Specifically, in this embodiment, this is solved structurally in that flexible ratchet teeth 33 are arranged on the cap side 8 of the sealing part 5 in such a way that these ratchet teeth 34 arranged on the cap part 3, preferably on the cover 14 of the cap part 3, can be brought into engagement and in the direction of engagement slide past the locking teeth 34 of the cap part 3 according to the principle of a ratchet. On this basis, a relative movement when the cap part 3 is actuated in the opposite direction to the engagement direction E is blocked.

Specifically, the ratchet teeth 33 are formed circumferentially in the engagement direction E on the intermediate step 23 , which is arranged between the base step 22 and in the bearing projection 9 , radially projecting, but offset radially inward relative to the base step 22 .

In order to ensure that the cap part 3 is fully latched in relation to the sealing part 5, a locking tooth 33 assigned to the engagement position is provided with a stop 35 in order to strike against a stop provided on the cap part 3 in the engagement position and thus to connect a further relative movement in the engagement direction E.

As a result, the relative position of the cap part 3 with respect to the sealing part 5 is then completely fixed.

The following is based on 12 and 13 presented an alternative embodiment for carrying out the ratchet mechanism.

In this embodiment, locking ramps 36 are arranged on cap side 8 of sealing part 5 in such a way that they can be brought into engagement between locking ramps 37 arranged on cap part 3, in particular on the inside of cover part 14 of cap part 3, in such a way that when cap part 3 is actuated in the direction of engagement E the blocking ramps 37 slide past the blocking ramps 36 of the sealing part 5 according to the principle of a ratchet, but block a movement in the opposite direction of the direction of engagement.

Specifically, it is preferably provided in this connection that the blocking ramps 36 run around in the direction of engagement E, in particular run around coaxially, and are arranged on the cap side 8 of the sealing part, in particular adjoining the bearing projection 9 .

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, a stop 38 is provided on the cap side 8 in order to strike against a corresponding stop of the cap part 3, in particular the cover 14 of the cap part 3, in the engaged position and thus to prevent further relative movement in the direction of engagement E. In the illustrated and preferred exemplary embodiment, the stop 38 is arranged on the edge region of the cap side 8 and/or arranged and/or formed directly radially adjacent to the locking ramps 36 .

As already explained above, the special feature of the container 2 according to the invention can now be seen in the fact that a consumer can determine by looking at the container or the closure arrangement 1 from above whether the container 2 is in an original state or whether it is already a first-time Attempted access or attempted opening has been made. This is carried out specifically by the changed relative position of the cap part 3 in relation to the sealing part 5, with a visible surface on the upper side giving a consumer the unmistakable information that the tampering attempt has taken place.

Accordingly, this special feature can also be attributed to an in 14 shown container box 39 according to the invention, in which a plurality of containers 2, which are closed with the closure arrangement 1 according to the invention, are accommodated.

If the container box 39 is accommodated in an associated box frame, as is customary in particular in daily use or in the household, it is often in an inclined position, which usually precludes or at least makes it difficult to view the container or the closure arrangement 1 from the side.

Due to the conception according to the invention with the closure arrangement 1 provided according to the invention, in 14 shown constellation by an unobstructed Top view of the container 2 or the closure arrangement 1 are checked, which container 2 is still intact or is in the original state, and which container has already been opened for the first time, so is in an engaged state. This eliminates the need to inspect the container from the side, which often requires manipulation, for example lifting the bottle to be checked.

Individual aspects and features of the present invention, in particular the various embodiments, can be realized and advantageous individually and in any combination.

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shutter assembly

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Patent Literature Cited

• DE 10146817 A1 [0011]

Claims (29)

Closure arrangement (1) for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) a container (2), wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a cap part (3) which can be fixed to a pouring spout (4) of the container (2) and can be moved, in particular rotated, along an engagement direction (E) starting from an original position (sealed position) into an engagement position, wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a sealing part (5) which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) of the container (2) with a sealing side (7), in particular sealingly closed and is connected to the cap part (3) with a cap side (8), wherein a relative position when moving, in particular rotating, the cap part (3) can be changed from the original position to the engaged position in relation to the sealing part (5), and wherein a visible surface (6) of the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5) is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part (3) in order to show the engagement position of the cap part (3) and thus the attempt to tamper with the container (2) to display. Closure arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) are fixed to each other in the engaged position of the cap part (3), in particular are latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part (5) with respect to the cap part (3) is blocked after reaching the engaged position and/ or is blocked. Closure arrangement according to claim 1 or 2 , the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) being displaceable and/or movable relative to one another, in particular rotatable relative to one another, when the cap part (3) is moved, in particular twisted, from the original position into the engaged position; and/or wherein the cap part (3) can be displaced and/or moved, in particular rotated, against or in relation to the sealing part (5) when the cap part (3) is moved, in particular rotated, from the original position into the engaged position; and/or wherein the change in the relative position during movement, in particular twisting, of the cap part (3) from the original position into the engagement position in relation to the sealing part (5) is caused by displacement and/or movement, in particular twisting, of the cap part (3) against the or is effected against the sealing part (5); and/or wherein a relative position when moving, in particular twisting, the cap part (3) from the original position into the engaged position in relation to the sealing part (5) by shifting and/or moving, in particular twisting, the cap part (3) against or in relation to the Sealing part (5) is changeable. Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, An adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force formed or existing between the sealing side (7) of the sealing part (5) and the pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) is greater than that between the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5) and the Cap part (3), preferably in the contact area of cap side (8) and cap part (3), formed or existing adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force, in particular at least in the sealing position and/or in particular at least before and/or at the first attempt to intervene (attempt to open) the container (2); preferably wherein the different adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force takes place and/or is caused by appropriate material selection of the sealing part (5) and cap part (3); and or wherein an adhesion and/or adhesive force and/or frictional force formed or existing between the sealing side (7) of the sealing part (5) and the pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) is formed in such a way that the first time an attempt is made to intervene (attempt to open) the container ( 2), in particular when the cap part (3) is moved, in particular twisted, from the original position into the engaged position in relation to the sealing part (5), at least essentially no change in the relative position of the sealing part (5) in relation to the pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) takes place and /or is effected; preferably by appropriate material selection of sealing part (5) and cap part (3). Closure arrangement (1) for indicating a preferably first-time attempt at tampering (attempt to open) on a container (2), in particular closure arrangement (1) according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a cap part (3) which can be fixed to a pouring spout (4) of the container (2) and can be moved, in particular rotated, in an engagement direction (E) starting from an original position (sealed position) into an engagement position , wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a sealing part (5) which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) of the container (2) with a sealing side (7), in particular sealing closes and is connected to the cap part (3) with one side (8) of the cap, with a relative position being changeable when the cap part (3) is moved, in particular rotated, from the original position to the engaged position in relation to the sealing part (5), with a visible surface (6) the cap side (3) of the sealing part (5) is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part (3) in order to indicate the engaged position of the cap part (3) and thus the attempted tampering with the container (2) and wherein the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) are fixed to one another in the engaged position of the cap part (3), in particular are latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part (5) in relation to the cap part (3) is blocked and/or blocked after the engaged position has been reached is. Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing part (5) is designed in the form of a disc; In particular, the sealing side (7) assigned to the pouring spout (4) forms a first flat side and the cap side (8) assigned to the cap part (3) forms a second flat side of the sealing part (5) opposite the sealing side (7). Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cap part (3) and the sealing part (5) are arranged and/or aligned coaxially with one another, in particular mounted rotatably with respect to one another; In particular, the sealing part (5) on the cap side (8) has an axial, preferably cylindrical, bearing projection (9) for preferably form-fitting engagement in a preferably complementary opening (10) on the cap part (3), in particular on a cover (14) of the Cap part (3), particularly preferably wherein the visible surface (6) is formed by an upper side of the bearing projection (9); and or in particular wherein the visible surface (6) and an adjoining upper side and/or surface (11) of the cap part (3), in particular of the cover (14) of the cap part (3), essentially lie in a common plane and/or a common upper side form the visible surface and/or cover surface of the closure arrangement (1). Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing part (5) on the sealing side (7) has at least one, preferably first, circumferential sealing lip (12) for internal contact with the pouring spout (4); In particular, the sealing part (5) has at least one, preferably second, circumferential sealing lip (13) on the sealing side (7) for external contact with the pouring spout (4). Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cap part (3) has a preferably flat, in particular disc-shaped, cover (14) and a collar (15) protruding from the cover (14) for preferably surrounding the pouring spout (4); In particular, the collar (15) is at least partially surface-modified, preferably corrugated, on its outer circumference, preferably to increase the roughness and/or grip, in particular by means of a large number of elongated indentations and/or projections; and or In particular, the collar (15) has an inner profile (16) on its inner peripheral surface for the operative connection with a corresponding outer profile (17) of the outlet socket (4), particularly preferably the inner profile (16) and/or the outer profile (17) as a thread is/are trained. Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, first information (18) being arranged on an upper side and/or surface (11) of the cap part (3), in particular on an upper side of the cover (14) of the cap part (3), and on the visible surface (6) of the sealing part second piece of information (19) is arranged, the two pieces of information (18, 19) forming and/or conveying overall information and/or an overall impression in the sealed position, which and/or which are opposite each other due to the change in the relative position of the cap part (3). the sealing part (5) changes and/or changes in the engaged position; in particular wherein the first and/or second information (18, 19) is/are selected from the group of colors, symbols, arrows, numbers, words, word components, letters, emblems and combinations thereof, wherein the first and second information (18 , 19) are selected from the same set of information or from different sets of information; and or at least one section of the cap part (3), in particular the cover (14) and/or the surface (11), and/or at least one section of the sealing part (5), in particular on the visible surface (6) of the sealing part (5) , stretch and/or deform as the cap portion (3) moves to cause a color change in that portion and/or portions, thereby indicating the engaged position. Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) face each other in the engaged position of the cap part (3). which are fixed, in particular latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part (5) in relation to the cap part (3) is blocked and/or blocked after the engaged position has been reached; wherein the sealing part (5) on the cap side (8) has at least one latching projection (20) for engagement in a preferably complementary latching recess (21) on the cap part (3); In particular, the locking recess (21) being arranged on an inside of the collar (15) of the cap part (3), the locking projection (20) being arranged on an intermediate step (23) of the sealing part between a base step (22) and the bearing projection (9). (5) is arranged and, in particular, is designed to protrude radially from the intermediate step (23) and/or is offset radially inwards with respect to the base step (22); and/or in particular the latching projection (20) being displaceable and/or mounted radially inwards on the sealing part (5), in particular via at least two preferably elastically deformable spring bars which, due to a preferably slot-shaped recess (24) in the region of the latching projection (20) are formed. Closure arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the cap part (3), preferably the inside and/or inner surface of the collar (15), has at least one sealing stop (25) for the latching projection (20), in order to prevent a movement of the cap part (3) in the sealing position opposite to the direction of engagement ( E) to block; in particular wherein the locking recess (21) and the sealing stop (25) are connected to one another via a sliding surface (26) on the cap side in such a way that the locking projection (20) starting from the sealing position when the cap part (3) moves in the direction of engagement (E) starting from the The sealing stop (25) slides along the sliding surface (26) and, after passing the sliding surface (26), latches into the latching recess (21), preferably automatically and/or automatically; Closure arrangement according to claim 12 , wherein the sliding surface (26) has a slope section (27) directly adjacent to the sealing stop (25) in order to displace the latching projection (20) radially inwards and/or to put it in a radially inwardly tensioned state; In particular, the sliding surface (26) has a transition section (28) which is curved in the direction of engagement (E) and is arranged between the slope section (27) and the latching recess (21) in order to prevent the latching projection (20) when the cap part (3) moves in the direction of engagement ( E) in the radially inwardly offset and/or tensioned state, with the latching projection (20) latching and/or snapping into the latching recess (21) after passing the transition section (28), in particular automatically due to elastic tension energy. Closure arrangement according to one of Claims 1 until 10 , wherein the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) are fixed to each other in the engaged position of the cap part (3), in particular are latched, so that a relative movement of the sealing part (5) with respect to the cap part (3) is blocked after reaching the engaged position and/ or is blocked; wherein the sealing part (5) on the cap side (8) has at least one preferably elongate latching recess (29) for receiving a preferably complementarily formed, preferably elongate latching projection (30) of the cap part (3); in particular wherein the latching recess (29) is arranged in the edge area of the cap side (8) and/or is formed, starting from the edge area, in the direction of the (central) axis of the sealing part (5), in particular in a continuously deepening manner; Closure arrangement according to Claim 14 , wherein the latching projection (30) is arranged on the inside of the cover (14) of the cap part (3); In particular, the latching projection (30) has a beveled surface with an increasing axial extent starting from the edge region of the inside of the cover (14) and/or increasing axial extent in the direction of the central axis of the sealing part (5). Closure arrangement according to claim 15 , wherein the sealing part (5) has at least one sealing stop (25) for the locking projection (30) on the cap side (8) in order to block a movement of the cap part (3) in the sealing position opposite to the direction of engagement (E), preferably wherein the seal stopper (25) formed by a side surface of a ridge (31) formed on the cap side (8); in particular wherein the latching recess (29) and the sealing stop (25) are connected to one another via a ramp section (32) extending in the direction of engagement (E) in such a way that the latching projection (30), starting from the sealing position, when the cap part (3) moves in the direction of engagement (E) starting from the sealing stop (25), slides along the ramp section (32) and, after passing the ramp section (32), latches into the latching recess (29), preferably automatically and/or automatically; Closure arrangement according to Claim 16 , wherein the ramp section (32) is arranged directly adjacent to the sealing stop (25) on the cap side (8) and has a sliding surface that rises in the engagement direction (E) of the cap part (3), on which the latching projection (30) of the chap pen part (3) can be slid off; in particular wherein the ramp section (32) is designed as a material recess on the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5) and/or starting from the sealing stop (25) in the direction of engagement (E) it is particularly crescent-shaped and/or pointed and finally due to the rising sliding surface flush and/or without interruption with the cap side (8) and/or surface of the sealing part (5) and/or merges into it, preferably with the sliding surface and/or the ramp section (32) facing the (central) axis of the sealing part (5 ) is tilted towards. Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) interact with one another in such a way that a change in the relative position of the cap part (3) relative to the sealing part (5) is only possible when the cap part (3) moves in the direction of engagement (E), in a Direction opposite to the direction of engagement (E) but locked; in particular wherein flexible ratchet teeth (33) are arranged on the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5) in such a way that they can be brought into engagement between ratchet teeth (34) arranged on the cap part (3) and in the direction of engagement (E) on the ratchet teeth ( 34) sliding past the cap part (3) according to the principle of a ratchet, but blocking a relative movement when the cap part (3) is actuated opposite to the direction of engagement (E); Closure arrangement according to Claim 18 , the locking teeth (33) being arranged circumferentially in the direction of engagement (E) on an intermediate step (23) of the sealing part (5) arranged between a base step (22) and the bearing projection (9) and, in particular, protruding radially from the intermediate step (23 ) is formed and/or are offset radially inwardly to the base step (22); and/or wherein a locking tooth (33) associated with the engagement position is provided with a stop (35) in order to strike against a stop provided on the cap part (3) in the engagement position and thus prevent further relative movement in the direction of engagement (E). Closure arrangement according to one of Claims 1 until 17 , wherein the sealing part (5) and the cap part (3) interact with one another in such a way that a change in the relative position of the cap part (3) relative to the sealing part (5) is only possible when the cap part (3) moves in the direction of engagement (E), in but locked in a direction opposite to the direction of engagement (E); locking ramps (36) being arranged on the cap side (8) of the sealing part in such a way that they can be engaged between locking ramps (37) arranged on the cap part (3) and in the engagement direction (E) on the locking ramps (37) of the cap part (3) slide past like a ratchet, but block movement in the opposite direction to the direction of engagement (E); in particular the blocking ramps (36) being arranged circumferentially in the direction of engagement (E), in particular coaxially circumferentially, on the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5), in particular adjoining the bearing projection (9). Closure arrangement according to claim 20 , wherein a stop (38) is provided on the cap side (8) in order to strike against a corresponding stop of the cap part (3) in the engaged position and thus to prevent further relative movement in the direction of engagement (E); In particular, the stop (38) being arranged in the edge area of the cap side (8) and/or being arranged directly radially adjacent to the locking ramps (39). Closure arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing part (5) and/or the cap part (3) is/are produced generatively. Container (2), preferably a bottle, in particular a standard bottle, for storing a liquid, preferably a drinking liquid, wherein the container (2) has a pouring spout (4) for receiving and removing the liquid and the pouring spout (4) being closed with a closure arrangement (1) as defined in the preceding claims. container after Claim 23 , wherein the pouring spout (4) is surface-modified at least in sections on its upper side, in particular to increase the frictional connection to the sealing side (7) of the sealing part (5). Container crate (39), preferably bottle crate, in particular drinks crate, in particular standard drinks crate, with a large number of receptacles for containers (2), with at least one, preferably all, receptacles of the container crate containing a container as in Claim 23 or 24 defined is included. Method for producing a closure arrangement (1) for a container (2) for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to tamper with (attempt to open) the container (2), in particular closure arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a cap part ( 3) which is attached to a pouring spout (4) of the container (2) and can be moved, in particular rotated, in an engagement direction (E) starting from an original position (sealed position) into an engagement position, the closure arrangement (1) having a sealing part (5) which, at least in the sealed position, preferably in the sealed position and in the engaged position, with a sealing side (7) closes a pouring opening of the pouring spout (4) of the container (2), in particular sealingly closes it, and is connected with a cap side (8) to the cap part (3), the The cap part (3) and the sealing part (5) can be moved, in particular rotated, relative to one another, and the cap part (3) and/or the sealing part (5) are/is produced additively. Method for filling and closing a container (2) with a according to one of Claims 1 until 22 formed closure arrangement (1), comprising the following method steps, (A) filling the container (2) with a liquid, in particular a beverage liquid, (B) applying, in particular screwing on, according to one of Claims 1 until 22 trained closure arrangement (1) on the pouring spout (4) of the container (2) in such a way that the sealing part (5) placed on the pouring spout (4) has a sufficiently large sealing effect to seal the pouring spout (4), both in the Sealed position as well as in the engaged position. A method for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to intervene (attempt to open) on a container (2) by means of a preferably according to one of Claims 1 until 22 formed closure arrangement (1), wherein the closure arrangement (1) has a cap part (3) which is fixed to a pouring spout (4) of the container (2), preferably screwed, and along an engagement direction (E) starting from an original position ( sealing position) is moved, in particular rotated, into an engagement position, the closure arrangement (1) having a sealing part (5) which, at least in the sealing position, preferably in the sealing position and in the engagement position, has a pouring opening of the pouring spout on a sealing side (7). (4) of the container (2), in particular sealingly closed, and is connected to the cap part (3) with a cap side (8), with a relative position when the cap part (3) is moved, in particular twisted, from the original position into the engaged position compared to the sealing part (5) is changed, preferably wherein the sealing part (5) when twisting the cap part (3) remains in the engaged position on the pouring spout (4), and wherein a visible surface (6) of the cap side (8) of the sealing part (5) is at least partially visible from the outside and/or through the cap part (3), to indicate the engaged position of the cap part (3) and thus the attempted intervention on the container (2). Use one after one of Claims 1 until 22 trained closure arrangement (1) for indicating a preferably first-time attempt to intervene (attempt to open) on a container (2).

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