EP0122964B1 - Drinking vessel - Google Patents

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EP0122964B1
EP0122964B1 EP83111317A EP83111317A EP0122964B1 EP 0122964 B1 EP0122964 B1 EP 0122964B1 EP 83111317 A EP83111317 A EP 83111317A EP 83111317 A EP83111317 A EP 83111317A EP 0122964 B1 EP0122964 B1 EP 0122964B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
    • B65D41/26—Caps or cap-like covers serving as, or incorporating, drinking or measuring vessels
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S215/00—Bottles and jars
    • Y10S215/07—Bottles and jars with drinking cup

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  • the invention relates to a drinking vessel made of plastic, which has a cap-shaped closure for sealing a container such as e.g. a bottle or can, the closure and the drinking vessel being integrally connected to one another and the closure being arranged within the drinking vessel on the side of the floor facing away from the base and being latchable with the container.
  • Such a drinking vessel with a cap-shaped closure for tightly closing only a bottle is known from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5 of DE-A-19 28 945.
  • a neck-shaped projection "as a cap, which has an inner groove near its bottom for overlapping a bulge at the bottle mouth.
  • the neck-shaped cross section must be opposite the ring groove narrow part of the closure can be widened by the bead of the bottle mouth, which requires a considerable amount of deformation work, so that this closure also works if it is made of soft material, and there is also a protruding projection on the inside of the base when several cups are put together.
  • the solution to this problem is that the closure is designed as a recess formed in the bottom, which engages behind a container bead or the like in a sealing manner.
  • this closure allows the cup to be slipped onto the container to be closed and locked in place without the need for a protruding nozzle on the inside of the base. No auxiliary tools are required for tight sealing and also for opening. Depending on the size of the closure, it can be attached to a bottle or a can.
  • a further development of the invention can consist in that the closure and the vessel can be separated from one another and are preferably connected via predetermined breaking points, material weaknesses, so-called “webbed membranes” and the like. This may also allow separate use of the closure and the vessel.
  • the container bead which is designed as an edge bead of a can, extends over the entire bottom region by means of a catch that engages behind a locking projection.
  • the closure for the can can have an inner wall section located in the interior of the vessel as a sealing zone, which abuts the beverage can. This results in a good seal in the area of this sealing zone, so that beverage cans can be closed again after opening.
  • the use of an inner wall section of the vessel as a sealing zone also results in a particularly simple design of the closure and, at the same time, of the vessel.
  • the sealing zone of the can closure can be provided in a ring-like manner in the edge region of the bottom and thus also in the outer edge region of the can lid. This results in favorable sealing conditions in the area of the closure.
  • the latching projections can be formed by a preferably circumferential, bead-like indentation and their position can be provided in coordination with the sealing zone (s) in such a way that the sealing surfaces lie against one another under pressure in the latching position.
  • a further development of the vessel can consist in that an inwardly facing, plug-like projection is provided on the bottom for tight fitting or engagement in the punched-in can opening formed by tearing open.
  • a push-fit stop can expediently be attached to the vessel to limit the opening plug movement on the can be provided for the simultaneous formation of a seal. This push-on stop prevents the container from bursting when it is put on, in particular if the container is conical.
  • a modified embodiment of the vessel can consist in that it has an inwardly drawn bottom, on which a sealing zone and / or a push-on stop are provided. A sealing zone further away in the inner edge region can thereby be formed, which prevents liquid from escaping to the outer edge.
  • a particularly expedient embodiment of the vessel according to the invention can consist in that it has both a closure for a can and a closure for a bottle provided on the bottom.
  • the container can be used universally for various beverage containers, which is particularly favorable in terms of both manufacture and storage.
  • a vessel 1 which is designed as a drinking cup in the figures and is also called “cup 1” for short in the further course of the description, has a closure 2 in FIGS. 1 to 5 for sealing a bottle opening 3 in a sealed manner.
  • This closure 2 is located inside the cup 1 in the bottom region thereof and, as can be clearly seen in FIGS. 1 to 4, is designed as a cap-like shape of the bottom 4, which in the closed position (FIGS. 2 to 5) engages over the bottle opening 3 on the outside.
  • the clear width of this closure shape is provided in such a way that it engages over the bead-like mouth rim when it is placed on the bottle opening 3.
  • the closure 2 is held securely on the one hand and on the other hand seals the bottle opening 3 well.
  • the cup 1 is preferably made of plastic, the closure 2 and the remaining cup 1 being integrally connected to one another.
  • a cup 1 can be conventionally e.g. easy to manufacture in a spraying process.
  • the closure 2 is put on after the removal of a crown cap which previously closed the bottle 5 and forms a sufficiently tight closure against leakage of the bottle contents and also against leakage of carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages.
  • the closure 2 is designed such that it can be detachably connected or latched to the bottle opening 3 by hand.
  • FIG. 3 shows such an example with a predetermined breaking point 11 formed by a material weakening 10 and delimiting the closure 2.
  • This predetermined breaking point 11 is designed to be all-round tight, so that the cup 1 can be used in the usual way and also the closure 2 for closing one if necessary Bottle opening 3 can be used.
  • the cup 1 can continue to be used even after the closure 2 has been removed, since a further outer base 4a is provided, which closes the bottom of the cup even after the closure 2 has been removed.
  • a collecting device 13 for residual liquid can be seen on the inside of the container 12 with the container with the cup opening 14 pointing downward.
  • This collecting device 13 is through a circumferential, oblique to the floor 4 facing web 15 is formed, which is preferably arranged in the region of the cup near the edge.
  • This web 15 largely prevents residual liquid from reaching the outside of the bottle when the cup 1 is turned inside out.
  • the web 15 can be designed in this area in accordance with the clear inner cross section or the outer diameter of the bottle 5 in such a way that it also serves as a side stop for the cup 1 on the bottle 5.
  • the outer ring flange of the bottom 4 which would remain if the closure 2 was removed, can be arranged obliquely, roughly comparable to the web 15, so that even in this area a catch of Residual liquid is possible.
  • the closure 2 can be separated here by pressurizing the base 4a or the entire cup 1 in the direction of the arrow Pf 1.
  • a vessel 1 according to the invention as a cup is shown with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12 in connection with a can 21.
  • This cup 1 also has a closure 20, by means of which a beverage can 21 can be sealed again after opening by removing a tear-off tab 22.
  • This is particularly advantageous since the closing of such beverage cans with conventional means, e.g. Cork and the like is not possible here.
  • Fig. 6 shows a can-cup combination 21/1, in which the cup 1 is put onto the can 21 to close it.
  • the cross section in the upper left edge region clearly shows that the closure 20 is formed here by an annular sealing zone 23 in the outer edge region 24 of the can lid 25.
  • a further sealing zone 26 is also provided in the area of the inside of the can rim 27.
  • the inside of the can edge runs somewhat obliquely and the connection or indentation 28 to the somewhat recessed bottom 29 of the cup 1 is adapted approximately to this incline.
  • a good seal is achieved by using two sealing zones 23 and 26, the sealing zone 23 primarily being used, while the sealing zone 26 provides additional security.
  • a bead-like indentation 30 is provided which, in the sealing position shown, engages over the edge bead 31 of the can 21, that is, makes the bottom of the cup a molded-in closure recess.
  • the cup 1 can be placed on the can 21 in a latching manner, so that unintentional detachment of the cup 1 from the can 21 is avoided even under unfavorable conditions.
  • the indentation 30 can also be clearly seen in FIGS. 8 and 9.
  • the embodiment according to FIG. 8 has only one sealing zone 23 in the outer edge region 24 of the cover 25.
  • the outer edge 32 is at a slight distance from the can edge 27, so that there is a comparatively long “spring travel” between the actual closure of the holding latching point in the recess 30 and the sealing zone 23.
  • Including the curved outer edge 32, this curved area in particular can yield somewhat resiliently when pressed in the sealing zone 23, so that a corresponding contact pressure is available in the sealing zone 23.
  • the indentation 30 or corresponding locking projections are provided in their position in coordination with the sealing zone (s) in such a way that the sealing surfaces, as already mentioned, lie against one another under pressure.
  • a push-on stop is provided on the cup 1 to limit the push-on movement of the cup onto the can 21.
  • This stop is formed either by the outer edge 32 of the cup 1 in connection with the can edge 27 or by a seal can, it is prevented that when the cup is pressed onto the can 21 more strongly, the cup is damaged and in particular bursts open. 6 to 8, the push-on stop is simultaneously formed in combination by seals 23 and 26 and by the outer edge 32 in connection with the can edge 27.
  • an abutment would initially occur in the sealing area, while if the cup was pushed on further, the edges 27 and 32 would finally come to rest and then finally limit the plug-on movement. Due to the elasticity of the cup material, the intermediate area between the seal and the edge stop can deflect in a slightly elastically deforming manner during this further placement movement.
  • FIG. 9 A further possibility of an embodiment of a closure 20 is shown in FIG. 9.
  • an approximately inwardly shaped annular bead 35 is provided, which in the sealing position both on the outer edge 24 of the can lid 25 and also abuts the sloping inside 36 of the rim 27 of the can.
  • the outer indentation 30 is also provided here as a locking projection for locking the edge bead 31 in the outer region.
  • the annular bead 35 could also be replaced by corresponding sealing lips or the like.
  • the indentation 30 can be provided all the way round or only in some areas as inward-pointing latching projections.
  • closures 20 on a cup 1 for closing a previously opened can 21 prevent liquid from escaping from the opened can even in the case of unfavorable storage, for example in a backpack or the like.
  • the seal near the edge in the area of the can lid 25 is particularly advantageous, since the outer volume of the space between the can and the seal remains small.
  • an inwardly facing stopper-like projection 37 can also be provided on the bottom 29 of the cup 1.
  • this projection 37 either lies close to the edge 38 of the can opening 39 or also engages approximately sealingly in this can opening 39. Since the opening outline is predetermined by a corresponding punching in these boxes 21, the projection 37 can also be adapted accordingly. In this embodiment, leakage of the can contents is completely avoided.
  • the bottom area of the cup optionally also the entire cup, is designed to be translucent or transparent, in order to be able to position the projection 37 precisely relative to the can opening 39 when the can 21 is subsequently closed.
  • additional sealing zones and also the edge bead 31 for holding the cup 1 in place by means of the indentation 30 on the can 21 can be provided in combination for further sealing or securing.
  • the cup 1 can, as shown in FIG. 10, also have both a closure 2 for a bottle 5 indicated here in broken lines and a closure 20 for a can 21.
  • the bottle closure 2 is provided on the outside on the bottom 29 of the cup 1, while the corresponding closure parts for connecting and sealing in a can 21 are located in the inner region of the cup 1.
  • the arrangement of the closures 2 etc. or 20 can also be designed and arranged as already described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. It is thus possible to arrange the combination of two closures 2 and 20 shown in FIG. 10 both on the inside.
  • An expedient embodiment would consist of arranging both closures 2 and 20 in such a way that in the closed or sealing position, part of the liquid container (bottle 5, can 21) is overlapped by the cup. In this case, the closure elements would each be accommodated in the cup 1 pointing inwards. This results in cheaper transport options and there is practically no risk that the cup 1 is accidentally removed by bumping, since it is supported laterally in the aforementioned position by the can 21 or the bottle 5.
  • closure cup 1 results in the essential advantage that opened beverage containers, which cannot be sealed again with their own closures after opening, are now sealed so far by means of the closure 2 and / or 20 located on the cup 1 can prevent leakage of liquid.

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A plastic drinking cup which is integrally connected with one or more elastic closures for the open ends of bottles and/or openings in the top walls of metallic or plastic cans. A closure can be provided at the inner side or at the outer side of the bottom wall of the cup, at the inner side or at the outer side of the tubular wall of the cup, or at the inner side of a transverse wall which is inwardly adjacent to the bottom wall. The closure can constitute an integral or a separable part of the cup, and the latter can be provided with a relief valve to allow for a reduction of pressure in the interior of a bottle or can whose open end or opening is sealed by the closure. The cup can carry two closures, one with a concave internal surface to sealingly engage with and to swivel relative to the partly spherical external surface of a bottle and the other for a can. Each closure can be manually applied to or disengaged from the bottle or can.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Trinkgefäss aus Kunststoff, welches einen kappenförmigen Verschluss zum dichten Verschliessen eines Behälters wie z.B. einer Flasche oder Dose aufweist, wobei der Verschluss und das Trinkgefäss einstückig miteinander verbunden sind und der Verschluss innerhalb des Trinkgefässes auf der der Standfläche abgewandten Seite des Bodens angeordnet und mit dem Behälter verrastbar ist.The invention relates to a drinking vessel made of plastic, which has a cap-shaped closure for sealing a container such as e.g. a bottle or can, the closure and the drinking vessel being integrally connected to one another and the closure being arranged within the drinking vessel on the side of the floor facing away from the base and being latchable with the container.

Ein derartiges Trinkgefäss mit einem kappenförmigen Verschluss zum dichten Verschliessen ausschliesslich einer Flasche ist aus dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäss Fig. 5 der DE-A-19 28 945 bekannt. Dabei ragt auf der Innenseite der Bodenfläche eine stutzenförmige Anformung "als Kappe vor, die nahe ihrem Boden eine innere Nut zum Übergreifen einer Wulst an der Flaschenmündung hat. Somit muss beim Aufbringen dieses Verschlusses auf die Flasche zunächst der stutzenförmige, gegenüber der Ringnut in seinem Querschnitt engere Teil des Verschlusses durch den Wulst der Flaschenmündung aufgeweitet werden, was eine erhebliche Verformungsarbeit notwendig macht, so dass dieser Verschluss ebenfalls funktioniert, wenn er aus weichem Werkstoff besteht. Darüber hinaus ergibt sich auf der Innenseite des Bodens ein beim Zusammenstecken mehrerer Becher störender Vorsprung.Such a drinking vessel with a cap-shaped closure for tightly closing only a bottle is known from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5 of DE-A-19 28 945. On the inside of the bottom surface protrudes a neck-shaped projection "as a cap, which has an inner groove near its bottom for overlapping a bulge at the bottle mouth. Thus, when this cap is applied to the bottle, the neck-shaped cross section must be opposite the ring groove narrow part of the closure can be widened by the bead of the bottle mouth, which requires a considerable amount of deformation work, so that this closure also works if it is made of soft material, and there is also a protruding projection on the inside of the base when several cups are put together.

Aus der DE-A-20 20 488, welche einen Zusatz zu der vorerwähnten DE-A-19 28 945 ist, ist deshalb eine Lösung bekanntgeworden, bei welcher der kappenförmige Verschluss im Gegensatz zu dem Trinkgefäss der eingangs erwähnten Art ausserhalb des Trinkgefässes auf der Seite der Standfläche des Bodens angeordnet ist. Dadurch ergibt sich bei Benutzung dieses Verschlusses eine sehr hohe Gesamthöhe der zu verschliessenden Flasche und des aufgesteckten Bechers.From DE-A-20 20 488, which is an addition to the aforementioned DE-A-19 28 945, a solution has therefore become known in which the cap-shaped closure, in contrast to the drinking vessel of the type mentioned above, outside the drinking vessel on the Side of the footprint of the floor is arranged. This results in a very high overall height of the bottle to be closed and the attached cup when using this closure.

Aus der US-A-4 098 439 ist eine Trinkhilfe mit einer kappenförmigen Kupplung zum Aufsetzen auf eine Dose bekannt, wobei diese Trinkhilfe einerseits eine Öffnung und andererseits einen an ihrem Boden an der Unterseite befindlichen Verschlussteil hat, so dass durch Drehung auf der geöffneten Dose entweder der Verschlussteil die Dosenöffnung verschliesst oder der Öffnungsteil die Öffnung freigibt. Als separates Trinkgefäss kann diese mit der Bodenöffnung versehene Trinkhilfe also nicht benutzt werden und es wäre sinnlos, die Verrastung innerhalb dieser Trinkhilfe anzuordnen.From US-A-4 098 439 a drinking aid with a cap-shaped coupling for placement on a can is known, this drinking aid on the one hand having an opening and on the other hand a closure part located on its bottom on the underside, so that it can be rotated on the opened can either the closure part closes the can opening or the opening part opens the opening. This drinking aid provided with the bottom opening cannot therefore be used as a separate drinking vessel and it would be pointless to arrange the latching within this drinking aid.

Es besteht deshalb die Aufgabe, ein Trinkgefäss der eingangs genannten Gattung zu schaffen, welches zum dichten Verschliessen einer geöffneten Flasche oder Dose geeignet ist und dabei die vorerwähnten Nachteile vermeidet und über den zu verschliessenden Behälter gestülpt werden kann.It is therefore the task of creating a drinking vessel of the type mentioned at the outset which is suitable for tightly closing an opened bottle or can and thereby avoids the aforementioned disadvantages and can be placed over the container to be closed.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht darin, dass der Verschluss als im Boden ausgeformte Vertiefung ausgebildet ist, die einen Behälterwulst od. dgl. abdichtend hintergreift.The solution to this problem is that the closure is designed as a recess formed in the bottom, which engages behind a container bead or the like in a sealing manner.

Somit erlaubt dieser Verschluss ein Aufstülpen des Bechers auf den zu verschliessenden Behälter und ein Verrasten damit ohne dass an der Innenseite des Bodens ein vorstehender Stutzen benötigt wird. Dabei ist kein Hilfswerkzeug zum dichten Verschliessen und auch zum Öffnen notwendig. Je nach Grösse des Verschlusses kann auf einer Flasche oder einer Dose angebracht werden.Thus, this closure allows the cup to be slipped onto the container to be closed and locked in place without the need for a protruding nozzle on the inside of the base. No auxiliary tools are required for tight sealing and also for opening. Depending on the size of the closure, it can be attached to a bottle or a can.

Dadurch besteht die Möglichkeit, eine Flasche nach dem Abnehmen z.B. eines Kronenverschlusses oder eine Dose nach dem Abreissen der Verschlusslasche anschliessend wieder dicht zu verschliessen, so dass z.B. auch ein nachträglicher Transport der Flasche oder der Dose zusammen mit dem Trinkgefäss z.B. auf einem Tisch, in einem Zugabteil oder in ein Hotelzimmer od. dgl. ohne Gefahr des Verschüttens des Getränkes möglich ist.This makes it possible to remove a bottle e.g. of a crown closure or a can after the tear off of the closure flap then tightly closed again, so that e.g. also a subsequent transport of the bottle or can together with the drinking vessel e.g. on a table, in a train compartment or in a hotel room or the like without risk of spilling the beverage.

Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann darin bestehen, dass der Verschluss und das Gefäss voneinander trennbar sind und vorzugsweise über Sollbruchstellen, Materialschwächungen, sogenannte «Schwimmhäute» und dergleichen verbunden sind. Dadurch ist gegebenenfalls auch eine getrennte Verwendung des Verschlusses und des Gefässes möglich.A further development of the invention can consist in that the closure and the vessel can be separated from one another and are preferably connected via predetermined breaking points, material weaknesses, so-called “webbed membranes” and the like. This may also allow separate use of the closure and the vessel.

Zweckmässig ist es, wenn sich der einen als Randwulst einer Dose ausgebildeten Behälterwulst mittels eines Rastvorsprunges hintergreifende Verschluss über den gesamten Bodenbereich erstreckt.It is expedient if the container bead, which is designed as an edge bead of a can, extends over the entire bottom region by means of a catch that engages behind a locking projection.

Der Verschluss für die Dose kann einen im Inneren des Gefässes befindlichen Innenwandabschnitt als Dichtzone aufweisen, der an der Getränkedose anliegt. Dadurch ergibt sich im Bereich dieser Dichtzone eine gute Abdichtung, so dass Getränkedosen nach dem Öffnen wieder gut verschliessbar sind. Durch die Verwendung eines Innenwandabschnittes des Gefässes als Dichtzone ergibt sich auch eine besonders einfache Ausbildung des Verschlusses und gleichzeitig des Gefässes.The closure for the can can have an inner wall section located in the interior of the vessel as a sealing zone, which abuts the beverage can. This results in a good seal in the area of this sealing zone, so that beverage cans can be closed again after opening. The use of an inner wall section of the vessel as a sealing zone also results in a particularly simple design of the closure and, at the same time, of the vessel.

Dabei kann die Dichtzone des Dosenverschlusses ringartig im Randbereich des Bodens und somit auch im Aussenrandbereich des Dosendekkels vorgesehen sein. Dies ergibt günstige Abdichtverhältnisse im Bereich des Verschlusses.The sealing zone of the can closure can be provided in a ring-like manner in the edge region of the bottom and thus also in the outer edge region of the can lid. This results in favorable sealing conditions in the area of the closure.

Die Rastvorsprünge können durch eine vorzugsweise umlaufende, sickenartige Einformung gebildet sein und deren Lage kann in' Abstimmung auf die Dichtzone(n) derart vorgesehen sein, dass in Einraststellung die Dichtflächen unter Druck aneinanderliegen.The latching projections can be formed by a preferably circumferential, bead-like indentation and their position can be provided in coordination with the sealing zone (s) in such a way that the sealing surfaces lie against one another under pressure in the latching position.

Eine Weiterbildung des Gefässes kann darin bestehen, dass an seinem Boden ein nach innen weisender, stopfenartiger Vorsprung zum dichten Anlegen bzw. Eingreifen in die eingestanzte, durch Aufreissen gebildete Dosenöffnung vorgesehen ist. Durch diesen stopfenartigen Vorsprung bleibt nach dem Wiederverschliessen der Dose mit Hilfe des Gefässes der Doseninhalt vollständig in der Dose, so dass ein Benetzen des Deckelbereiches, des Randbereiches und dergleichen der Dose vermieden wird.A further development of the vessel can consist in that an inwardly facing, plug-like projection is provided on the bottom for tight fitting or engagement in the punched-in can opening formed by tearing open. By means of this stopper-like projection, after the can has been reclosed with the aid of the vessel, the can contents remain completely in the can, so that wetting of the lid area, the edge area and the like of the can is avoided.

Zweckmässigerweise kann ein Aufsteckanschlag an dem Gefäss zur Begrenzung der Aufsteckbewegung auf die Dose zur gleichzeitigen Bildung einer Dichtung vorgesehen sein. Durch diesen Aufsteckanschlag wird vermieden, dass insbesondere bei einer konischen Ausbildung des Gefässes dieses beim Aufsetzen aufplatzt.A push-fit stop can expediently be attached to the vessel to limit the opening plug movement on the can be provided for the simultaneous formation of a seal. This push-on stop prevents the container from bursting when it is put on, in particular if the container is conical.

Eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform des Gefässes kann darin bestehen, dass es einen nach innen eingezogenen Boden aufweist, an dem eine Dichtzone und/oder ein Aufsteckanschlag vorgesehen sind. Dadurch kann eine weiter im inneren Randbereich liegende Dichtzone gebildet werden, die einen Austritt von Flüssigkeit bis zum Aussenrand verhindert.A modified embodiment of the vessel can consist in that it has an inwardly drawn bottom, on which a sealing zone and / or a push-on stop are provided. A sealing zone further away in the inner edge region can thereby be formed, which prevents liquid from escaping to the outer edge.

Eine ganz besonders zweckmässige Ausführung des erfindungsgemässen Gefässes kann darin bestehen, dass es sowohl einen Verschluss für eine Dose als auch einen am Boden vorgesehenen Verschluss für eine Flasche aufweist. Damit lässt sich das Gefäss universell für verschiedene Getränkebehälter verwenden, was sowohl von der Herstellung als auch von der Lagerhaltung her besonders günstig ist.A particularly expedient embodiment of the vessel according to the invention can consist in that it has both a closure for a can and a closure for a bottle provided on the bottom. This means that the container can be used universally for various beverage containers, which is particularly favorable in terms of both manufacture and storage.

Nachstehend sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung mit ihren wesentlichen Einzelheiten anhand der Zeichnung noch näher erläutert.Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with their essential details with reference to the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 ein zum Teil aufgebrochenes und im Schnitt dargestelltes Gefäss gemäss der Erfindung mit einem im Boden angeordneten Verschluss,
  • Fig. 2 das in Fig. 1 gezeigte Gefäss in auf eine Flasche aufgestülpter Position, wobei sein Verschluss die Flasche verschliesst,
  • Fig. 3 eine Teilschnittdarstellung einer abgewandelten Ausbildungsform des Gefässes in Schliessstellung auf einer Flaschenmündung,
  • Fig. 4 eine etwa der Darstellung der Fig. 2 entsprechende Ansicht, jedoch mit abgewandelt ausgebildetem Gefäss,
  • Fig. 5 eine wiederum der Darstellung der Fig. 2 oder 4 entsprechende Anordnung, jedoch wiederum mit abgewandelter Ausbildung des Gefässes bezüglich des im Boden angeordneten Verschlusses,
  • Fig. 6 eine Seitenansicht einer Getränkedose mit aufgestülptem, becherartigem Gefäss mit Verschluss in Teillängsschnittdarstellung,
  • Fig. 7 eine Aufsicht einer Getränkedose,
  • Fig. 8 in vergrössertem Massstab eine etwa dem aufgebrochenen Bereich der Figur 6 entsprechende Schnittansicht einer Dose mit aufgestülptem Gefäss, wobei ein dosendeckelseitiger Dichtbereich und aussenseitig ein Rastvorsprung vorgesehen sind,
  • Fig. 9 eine etwa Fig. 8 entsprechende Teillängsschnittdarstellung, wobei hier zusätzlich zu der dosendeckelseitigen Dichtung auch eine doseninnenrandseitige Dichtung vorgesehen ist,
  • Fig. 10 eine etwa Fig. 6 entsprechende Ansicht, hier jedoch mit einer kombinierten Anordnung von Verschlüssen einerseits für eine Dose und andererseits für eine Flasche,
  • Fig. 11 eine perspektivische Teilaufsicht auf den Bereich einer vorgestanzten, geöffneten Dosenöffnung mit einem darüber angeordneten Gefäss-Bodenbereich mit dort befindlichem, stopfenartigem Vorsprung sowie
  • Fig. 12 eine perspektivische Detail-Schnittdarstellung im Unterrandbereich eines Gefässes mit federnd nachgiebigem Bereich und aussenrandseitigem Rastverschluss.
It shows in a partially schematic representation:
  • 1 is a partially broken open and shown in section vessel according to the invention with a closure arranged in the bottom,
  • 2 shows the vessel shown in FIG. 1 in a position slipped onto a bottle, its closure closing the bottle,
  • 3 is a partial sectional view of a modified form of the vessel in the closed position on a bottle mouth,
  • 4 is a view corresponding approximately to the representation of FIG. 2, but with a modified vessel,
  • 5 shows an arrangement corresponding to the representation of FIG. 2 or 4, but again with a modified design of the vessel with respect to the closure arranged in the bottom,
  • 6 is a side view of a beverage can with an upturned, cup-like vessel with a closure in a partial longitudinal sectional view,
  • 7 is a top view of a beverage can,
  • 8 is an enlarged scale of a sectional view of a can with the vessel turned up approximately corresponding to the broken-open area of FIG. 6, a sealing area on the can lid side and a latching projection on the outside being provided,
  • 9 is a partial longitudinal sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8, a seal on the inside of the can being provided in addition to the can on the can lid side,
  • 10 is a view corresponding approximately to FIG. 6, but here with a combined arrangement of closures on the one hand for a can and on the other hand for a bottle,
  • 11 is a partial perspective view of the area of a pre-punched, open can opening with a vessel bottom area arranged above with a stopper-like projection located there as well
  • 12 shows a perspective detailed sectional illustration in the lower edge region of a vessel with a resiliently flexible region and snap closure on the outer edge side.

Ein Gefäss 1, das in den Figuren als Trinkbecher ausgebildet ist, und im weiteren Verlauf der Beschreibung auch kurz «Becher 1» genannt ist, weist in den Figuren 1 bis 5 einen Verschluss 2 zum dichten Verschliessen einer Flaschenöffnung 3 auf. Dabei befindet sich dieser Verschluss 2 innerhalb des Bechers 1 in dessen Bodenbereich und ist, wie gut in Fig. 1 bis 4 erkennbar, als kappenartige Ausformung des Bodens 4 ausgebildet, der in Verschliessstellung (Fig. 2 bis 5) die Flaschenöffnung 3 aussen übergreift. Die lichte Weite dieser Verschlussausformung ist dabei so vorgesehen, dass sie beim Aufsetzen auf die Flaschenöffnung 3 über den wulstartigen Mündungsrand einrastet. Dadurch ist der Verschluss 2 einerseits sicher gehalten und dichtet andererseits die Flaschenöffnung 3 gut ab.A vessel 1, which is designed as a drinking cup in the figures and is also called “cup 1” for short in the further course of the description, has a closure 2 in FIGS. 1 to 5 for sealing a bottle opening 3 in a sealed manner. This closure 2 is located inside the cup 1 in the bottom region thereof and, as can be clearly seen in FIGS. 1 to 4, is designed as a cap-like shape of the bottom 4, which in the closed position (FIGS. 2 to 5) engages over the bottle opening 3 on the outside. The clear width of this closure shape is provided in such a way that it engages over the bead-like mouth rim when it is placed on the bottle opening 3. As a result, the closure 2 is held securely on the one hand and on the other hand seals the bottle opening 3 well.

Der Becher 1 besteht vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff, wobei der Verschluss 2 und der übrige Becher 1 einstückig miteinander verbunden sind. Ein solcher Becher 1 lässt sich auf herkömmliche Weise z.B. in einem Spritzverfahren einfach herstellen. Der Verschluss 2 wird nach dem Entfernen eines die Flasche 5 zuvor verschliessenden Kronenkorkens aufgesetzt und bildet einen ausreichend dichten Verschluss gegen Auslaufen des Flascheninhaltes und auch gegen Austreten von Kohlensäure bei kohlensäurehaltigen Getränken. Der Verschluss 2 ist dabei so ausgebildet, dass er von Hand lösbar mit der Flaschenöffnung 3 verbindbar bzw. verrastbar ist.The cup 1 is preferably made of plastic, the closure 2 and the remaining cup 1 being integrally connected to one another. Such a cup 1 can be conventionally e.g. easy to manufacture in a spraying process. The closure 2 is put on after the removal of a crown cap which previously closed the bottle 5 and forms a sufficiently tight closure against leakage of the bottle contents and also against leakage of carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages. The closure 2 is designed such that it can be detachably connected or latched to the bottle opening 3 by hand.

Gegebenenfalls kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn der Verschluss 2 und das Behältnis 1 voneinander trennbar sind. Als Verbindung können dabei Sollbruchstellen, Materialschwächungen oder auch sogenannte «Schwimmhäute» vorgesehen sein. Fig. 3 zeigt ein solches Beispiel mit einer durch eine Materialschwächung 10 gebildeten, den Verschluss 2 umgrenzenden Sollbruchstelle 11. Diese Sollbruchstelle 11 ist umlaufend dicht ausgebildet, so dass der Becher 1 in üblicher Weise verwendet werden kann und auch der Verschluss 2 zum bedarfsweisen Verschliessen einer Flaschenöffnung 3 herangezogen werden kann. Andererseits besteht aber die Möglichkeit, den Verschluss 2 vom übrigen Boden 4 des Bechers 1 durch Herausdrücken zu trennen und dann auch separat zu versenden.It may be advantageous if the closure 2 and the container 1 can be separated from one another. As a connection, predetermined breaking points, material weakening or so-called “webbeds” can be provided. FIG. 3 shows such an example with a predetermined breaking point 11 formed by a material weakening 10 and delimiting the closure 2. This predetermined breaking point 11 is designed to be all-round tight, so that the cup 1 can be used in the usual way and also the closure 2 for closing one if necessary Bottle opening 3 can be used. On the other hand, there is the possibility of separating the closure 2 from the rest of the bottom 4 of the cup 1 by pushing it out and then also sending it separately.

Bei einer Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 4 kann der Becher 1 auch nach dem Heraustrennen des Verschlusses 2 weiter benutzt werden, da ein weiterer äusserer Boden 4a vorgesehen ist, der den Becher auch nach dem Heraustrennen des Verschlusses 2 unten dicht verschliesst.In an embodiment according to FIG. 4, the cup 1 can continue to be used even after the closure 2 has been removed, since a further outer base 4a is provided, which closes the bottom of the cup even after the closure 2 has been removed.

In Fig. 4 ist an der Behälterinnenseite 12 eine Auffangvorrichtung 13 für Restflüssigkeit bei mit der Becheröffnung 14 nach unten weisenden Behältnis erkennbar. Diese Auffangvorrichtung 13 ist durch einen umlaufenden, schräg zum Boden 4 weisenden Steg 15 gebildet, der vorzugsweise im randnahen Bereich des Bechers angeordnet ist. Durch diesen Steg 15 wird bei umgestülptem Becher 1 weitestgehend verhindert, dass Restflüssigkeit an die Flaschenaussenseite gelangt. Der Steg 15 kann in Abstimmung auf den lichten Innenquerschnitt bzw. den Aussendurchmesser der Flasche 5 in diesem Bereich so ausgebildet sein, dass er gleichzeitig auch als Seitenanschlag für den Becher 1 an derFlasche 5 dient.4, a collecting device 13 for residual liquid can be seen on the inside of the container 12 with the container with the cup opening 14 pointing downward. This collecting device 13 is through a circumferential, oblique to the floor 4 facing web 15 is formed, which is preferably arranged in the region of the cup near the edge. This web 15 largely prevents residual liquid from reaching the outside of the bottle when the cup 1 is turned inside out. The web 15 can be designed in this area in accordance with the clear inner cross section or the outer diameter of the bottle 5 in such a way that it also serves as a side stop for the cup 1 on the bottle 5.

Strichliniert ist bei dem Boden 4 noch eingezeichnet, dass auch der äussere Ringflansch des Bodens 4, der bei einem herausgetrennten Verschluss 2 stehenbleiben würde, schräg, etwa vergleichbar mit dem Steg 15, angeordnet sein kann, so dass auch in diesem Bereich bereits ein Auffangen von Restflüssigkeit möglich ist. Das Heraustrennen des Verschlusses 2 kann hier durch Druckbeaufschlagung des Bodens 4a bzw. des gesamten Bechers 1 in Richtung des Pfeiles Pf 1 erfolgen.It is also shown in dashed lines on the bottom 4 that the outer ring flange of the bottom 4, which would remain if the closure 2 was removed, can be arranged obliquely, roughly comparable to the web 15, so that even in this area a catch of Residual liquid is possible. The closure 2 can be separated here by pressurizing the base 4a or the entire cup 1 in the direction of the arrow Pf 1.

Ein erfindungsgemässes Gefäss 1 als Becher ist anhand der Figuren 6 bis 12 in Verbindung mit einer Dose 21 gezeigt. Dieser Becher 1 weist ebenfalls einen Verschluss 20 auf, mittels dem eine Getränkedose 21 nach dem Öffnen durch Entfernen einer Abreisslasche 22 wieder dicht verschlossen werden kann. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft, da ein Verschliessen von solchen Getränkedosen mit üblichen Mitteln, wie z.B. Korken u.dgl. hier nicht möglich ist.A vessel 1 according to the invention as a cup is shown with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12 in connection with a can 21. This cup 1 also has a closure 20, by means of which a beverage can 21 can be sealed again after opening by removing a tear-off tab 22. This is particularly advantageous since the closing of such beverage cans with conventional means, e.g. Cork and the like is not possible here.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine Dosen-Becher-Kombination 21 /1, bei der der Becher 1 zum Verschliessen der Dose 21 auf diese aufgestülpt ist. Der Querschnitt im linken oberen Randbereich lässt gut erkennen, dass der Verschluss 20 hier durch eine ringartige Dichtzone 23 im Aussenrandbereich 24 des Dosen-Deckels 25 gebildet ist. Gleichzeitig ist auch noch eine weitere Dichtzone 26 im Bereich der Innenseite des Dosenrandes 27 vorgesehen. Die Dosenrand-Innenseite verläuft dabei etwas schräg und die Verbindung oder Einziehung 28 zu dem etwas zurückgesetzten Boden 29 des Bechers 1 ist etwa dieser Schräge angepasst. Durch Verwendung zweier Dichtzonen 23 und 26 wird eine gute Abdichtung erreicht, wobei in erster Linie die Dichtzone 23 zum Tragen kommt, während die Dichtzone 26 eine zusätzliche Sicherheit bildet.Fig. 6 shows a can-cup combination 21/1, in which the cup 1 is put onto the can 21 to close it. The cross section in the upper left edge region clearly shows that the closure 20 is formed here by an annular sealing zone 23 in the outer edge region 24 of the can lid 25. At the same time, a further sealing zone 26 is also provided in the area of the inside of the can rim 27. The inside of the can edge runs somewhat obliquely and the connection or indentation 28 to the somewhat recessed bottom 29 of the cup 1 is adapted approximately to this incline. A good seal is achieved by using two sealing zones 23 and 26, the sealing zone 23 primarily being used, while the sealing zone 26 provides additional security.

Aussenseitig im Randbereich des Bechers ist eine sickenartige Einformung 30 vorgesehen, die in der gezeigten Dichtstellung den Randwulst 31 der Dose 21 rastend übergreift, also den Becherboden zu einer eingeformten Verschluss-Vertiefung macht. Dadurch lässt sich der Becher 1 rastend auf die Dose 21 aufsetzen, so dass auch unter ungünstigen Bedingungen ein unbeabsichtigtes Lösen des Bechers 1 von der Dose 21 vermieden wird. Die Einformung 30 ist gut auch noch in den Figuren 8 und 9 erkennbar.On the outside in the edge region of the cup, a bead-like indentation 30 is provided which, in the sealing position shown, engages over the edge bead 31 of the can 21, that is, makes the bottom of the cup a molded-in closure recess. As a result, the cup 1 can be placed on the can 21 in a latching manner, so that unintentional detachment of the cup 1 from the can 21 is avoided even under unfavorable conditions. The indentation 30 can also be clearly seen in FIGS. 8 and 9.

Im Gegensatz zu Fig. 6, bei der in Kombination mehrere Dichtzonen sowie auch die vorerwähnte Verrastung mittels der Einformung 30 vorgesehen sind, weist die Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 8 nur eine Dichtzone 23 im Aussenrandbereich 24 des Deckels 25 auf. Gut erkennbar ist hier auch, dass der Aussenrand 32 vom Dosenrand 27 etwas Abstand hat, so dass ein vergleichsweise langer «Federweg» zwischen dem eigentlichen Verschluss der Halte-Verraststelle bei der Einformung 30 und der Dichtzone 23 vorhanden ist. Unter Einbeziehung des gekrümmten Aussenrandes 32 kann insbesondere dieser gekrümmte Bereich beim Andruck in der Dichtzone 23 etwas federnd nachgeben, so dass in der Dichtzone 23 ein entsprechender Anpressdruck zur Verfügung steht. Die Einformung 30 bzw. entsprechende Rastvorsprünge sind in ihrer Lage in Abstimmung auf die Dichtzone(n) derart vorgesehen, dass die Dichtflächen, wie bereits erwähnt, unter Druck aneinander liegen.In contrast to FIG. 6, in which several sealing zones as well as the aforementioned locking by means of the indentation 30 are provided, the embodiment according to FIG. 8 has only one sealing zone 23 in the outer edge region 24 of the cover 25. It can also be clearly seen here that the outer edge 32 is at a slight distance from the can edge 27, so that there is a comparatively long “spring travel” between the actual closure of the holding latching point in the recess 30 and the sealing zone 23. Including the curved outer edge 32, this curved area in particular can yield somewhat resiliently when pressed in the sealing zone 23, so that a corresponding contact pressure is available in the sealing zone 23. The indentation 30 or corresponding locking projections are provided in their position in coordination with the sealing zone (s) in such a way that the sealing surfaces, as already mentioned, lie against one another under pressure.

Zweckmässig ist es, wenn ein Aufsteckanschlag an dem Becher 1 vorgesehen ist zur Begrenzung der Aufsteckbewegung des Bechers auf die Dose 21. Durch diesen Anschlag, der entweder durch den Aussenrand 32 des Bechers 1 in Verbindung mit dem Dosenrand 27 oder aber durch eine Dichtung gebildet sein kann, wird verhindert, dass bei stärkeren Aufdrücken des Bechers auf die Dose 21 der Becher beschädigt wird und dabei insbesondere aufplatzt. In Fig. 6 bis 8 ist der Aufsteckanschlag gleichzeitig in Kombination durch Dichtungen 23 bzw. 26 sowie durch den Aussenrand 32 in Verbindung mit dem Dosenrand 27 gebildet. Beim Aufstecken des Bechers 1 würde sich zunächst eine Anlage im Dichtungsbereich einstellen, während bei weiterem Aufdrücken des Bechers schliesslich die Ränder 27 und 32 zur Anlage kommen würden und dann die Aufsteckbewegung endgültig begrenzen. Durch die Elastizität des Becher-Materials kann bei dieser weiteren Aufsetzbewegung der Zwischenbereich zwischen der Dichtung und dem Rand-Anschlag etwas elastisch sich verformend ausweichen.It is expedient if a push-on stop is provided on the cup 1 to limit the push-on movement of the cup onto the can 21. This stop is formed either by the outer edge 32 of the cup 1 in connection with the can edge 27 or by a seal can, it is prevented that when the cup is pressed onto the can 21 more strongly, the cup is damaged and in particular bursts open. 6 to 8, the push-on stop is simultaneously formed in combination by seals 23 and 26 and by the outer edge 32 in connection with the can edge 27. When the cup 1 was put on, an abutment would initially occur in the sealing area, while if the cup was pushed on further, the edges 27 and 32 would finally come to rest and then finally limit the plug-on movement. Due to the elasticity of the cup material, the intermediate area between the seal and the edge stop can deflect in a slightly elastically deforming manner during this further placement movement.

Eine weitere Möglichkeit einer Ausführungsform eines Verschlusses 20 zeigt Fig. 9. Dabei ist im Übergangsbereich zwischen der Einziehung 28 und dem Boden 29 des Bechers 1 eine etwa nach innen ausgeformte Ringwulst 35 vorgesehen, die in Dichtstellung sowohl am Aussenrand 24 des Dosen-Deckels 25 als auch an der schrägen Innenseite 36 des Dosenrandes 27 anliegt. Ausserdem ist hier auch die äussere Einformung 30 als Rastvorsprung zum Hinterrasten der Randwulst 31 im Aussenbereich vorgesehen. Insgesamt ergibt sich bei dieser Ausführungsform eine gute Abdichtung und auch eine Halterung des aufgesetzten Bechers 1. Die Ringwulst 35 könnte auch durch entsprechende Dichtlippen od. dgl. ersetzt sein. Erwähnt sei noch, dass die Einformung 30 sowohl durchgehend umlaufend als auch nur bereichsweise als nach innen weisende Rastvorsprünge vorgesehen sein kann.A further possibility of an embodiment of a closure 20 is shown in FIG. 9. In the transition area between the indentation 28 and the bottom 29 of the cup 1, an approximately inwardly shaped annular bead 35 is provided, which in the sealing position both on the outer edge 24 of the can lid 25 and also abuts the sloping inside 36 of the rim 27 of the can. In addition, the outer indentation 30 is also provided here as a locking projection for locking the edge bead 31 in the outer region. Overall, this embodiment results in a good seal and also a holder for the attached cup 1. The annular bead 35 could also be replaced by corresponding sealing lips or the like. It should also be mentioned that the indentation 30 can be provided all the way round or only in some areas as inward-pointing latching projections.

Durch die vorerwähnten Ausführungsformen von Verschlüssen 20 an einem Becher 1 zum Verschliessen einer zuvor geöffneten Dose 21 wird verhindert, dass Flüssigkeit aus der angebrochenen Dose auch bei ungünstiger Lagerung, z.B. in einem Rucksack od. dgl., austreten kann. Dabei ist insbesondere die im Bereich des Dosen-Dekkels 25 randnahe Dichtung vorteilhaft, da hierbei das äussere Volumen des Zwischenraumes zwischen Dose und Abdichtung gering bleibt.The aforementioned embodiments of closures 20 on a cup 1 for closing a previously opened can 21 prevent liquid from escaping from the opened can even in the case of unfavorable storage, for example in a backpack or the like. Here the seal near the edge in the area of the can lid 25 is particularly advantageous, since the outer volume of the space between the can and the seal remains small.

Um auch ein Austreten des Doseninhaltes in einen Dichtzwischenraum zu vermeiden, kann nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung, wie in Fig. 11 gezeigt, am Boden 29 des Bechers 1 auch ein nach innen weisend stopfenartiger Vorsprung 37 vorgesehen sein. Beim Aufsetzen des Bechers 1 legt sich entweder dieser Vorsprung 37 dicht an den Rand 38 der Dosenöffnung 39 oder greift auch etwa in diese Dosenöffnung 39 abdichtend ein. Da der Öffnungsumriss durch eine entsprechende Anstanzung bei diesen Dosen 21 vorgegeben ist, kann auch der Vorsprung 37 entsprechend genau angepasst sein. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird vollständig ein Austreten des Doseninhaltes vermieden. Bei dieser Ausführungsform kann es zweckmässig sein, wenn zumindest der Bodenbereich des Bechers, gegebenenfalls auch der gesamte Becher durchscheinend oder durchsichtig ausgebildet sind, um beim nachträglichen Verschliessen der Dose 21 den Vorsprung 37 relativ zu der Dosenöffnung 39 genau positionieren zu können. Auch bei dieser Ausführungsform können in Kombination zur weiteren Abdichtung bzw. Sicherung zusätzliche Dichtzonen und auch die Randwulst 31 zum einrastenden Halten des Bechers 1 mittels der Einformung 30 auf der Dose 21 vorgesehen sein.In order to also prevent the contents of the can from escaping into a sealing space, according to a further embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIG. 11, an inwardly facing stopper-like projection 37 can also be provided on the bottom 29 of the cup 1. When the cup 1 is placed on, this projection 37 either lies close to the edge 38 of the can opening 39 or also engages approximately sealingly in this can opening 39. Since the opening outline is predetermined by a corresponding punching in these boxes 21, the projection 37 can also be adapted accordingly. In this embodiment, leakage of the can contents is completely avoided. In this embodiment, it can be expedient if at least the bottom area of the cup, optionally also the entire cup, is designed to be translucent or transparent, in order to be able to position the projection 37 precisely relative to the can opening 39 when the can 21 is subsequently closed. In this embodiment too, additional sealing zones and also the edge bead 31 for holding the cup 1 in place by means of the indentation 30 on the can 21 can be provided in combination for further sealing or securing.

Bei etwas stabilerem Bechermaterial würde bereits das Aufsetzen des Bechers 1 auf die Dose 21 ein genügend dichtes Eingreifen des Vorsprunges 27 in die Dosenöffnung 39 bewirken. Insbesondere bei dünnerem Bechermaterial kann es aber auch zweckmässig sein, mit dem Finger im Bereich des Vorsprunges 37 von aussen her nachzudrücken und dadurch einen entsprechend sicheren, dichten Verschluss zu erzielen.In the case of somewhat more stable cup material, placing the cup 1 on the can 21 would cause the projection 27 to engage sufficiently tightly in the can opening 39. In the case of thinner cup material in particular, however, it can also be expedient to press in with the finger in the area of the projection 37 from the outside and thereby achieve a correspondingly secure, tight seal.

Der Becher 1 kann, wie in Fig. 10 gezeigt, auch sowohl einen Verschluss 2 für eine hier strichliniert angedeutete Flasche 5 als auch einen Verschluss 20 für eine Dose 21 aufweisen. Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Flaschen-Verschluss 2 aussen am Boden 29 des Bechers 1 vorgesehen, während sich die entsprechenden Verschlussteile zum Verbinden und Abdichten bei einer Dose 21 im inneren Bereich des Bechers 1 befinden. In diesem Zusammenhang sei erwähnt, dass die Anordnung der Verschlüsse 2 usw. bzw. 20 auch, wie schon anhand der Figuren 1 bis 5 beschrieben, ausgebildet und angeordnet sein können. So besteht die Möglichkeit, die in Fig. 10 gezeigte Kombination zweier Verschlüsse 2 und 20 beide innenseitig anzuordnen. Eine zweckmässige Ausführungsform würde darin bestehen, beide Verschlüsse 2 bzw. 20 so anzuordnen, dass in Schliess- bzw. Dichtstellung ein Teil des Flüssigkeitsbehältnisses (Flasche 5, Dose 21 ) vom Becher übergriffen wird. In diesem Falle wären die Verschlusselemente jeweils nach innen weisend im Becher 1 untergebracht. Dadurch ergeben sich günstigere Transportmöglichkeiten und es besteht auch praktisch nicht die Gefahr, dass der Becher 1 unbeabsichtigt durch Anstossen entfernt wird, da er in der vorerwähnten Stellung durch die Dose 21 bzw. die Flasche 5 seitlich abgestützt wird.The cup 1 can, as shown in FIG. 10, also have both a closure 2 for a bottle 5 indicated here in broken lines and a closure 20 for a can 21. In the exemplary embodiment, the bottle closure 2 is provided on the outside on the bottom 29 of the cup 1, while the corresponding closure parts for connecting and sealing in a can 21 are located in the inner region of the cup 1. In this context it should be mentioned that the arrangement of the closures 2 etc. or 20 can also be designed and arranged as already described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. It is thus possible to arrange the combination of two closures 2 and 20 shown in FIG. 10 both on the inside. An expedient embodiment would consist of arranging both closures 2 and 20 in such a way that in the closed or sealing position, part of the liquid container (bottle 5, can 21) is overlapped by the cup. In this case, the closure elements would each be accommodated in the cup 1 pointing inwards. This results in cheaper transport options and there is practically no risk that the cup 1 is accidentally removed by bumping, since it is supported laterally in the aforementioned position by the can 21 or the bottle 5.

Erwähnt sei noch, dass der Becherrand so weit heruntergezogen ist, dass er über die bodenseitig angeordneten Ausformungen, Verschlussteile u. dgl. des Bechers 1 übersteht. Dadurch lässt sich der Becher 1 auch gut aufstellen.It should also be mentioned that the rim of the cup has been pulled down so far that it is above the formations, closure parts and the like arranged on the bottom. The cup 1 survives. This also allows the cup 1 to be set up well.

Insgesamt ergibt sich durch den erfindungsgemässen Verschluss-Becher 1 der wesentliche Vorteil, dass angebrochene Getränkebehältnisse, die mit ihren eigenen Verschlüssen nach dem Öffnen nicht wieder dicht abschliessbar sind, nun doch so weit mittels des am Becher 1 befindlichen Verschlusses 2 und/oder 20 abgedichtet werden können, dass ein Austreten von Flüssigkeit vermieden wird.Overall, the closure cup 1 according to the invention results in the essential advantage that opened beverage containers, which cannot be sealed again with their own closures after opening, are now sealed so far by means of the closure 2 and / or 20 located on the cup 1 can prevent leakage of liquid.

Claims (13)

1. Drinking vessel made of plastic material, providing a cap-shaped closure (2, 20) for tight resealing of containers such as a bottle (5) or a can (21), whereby closure and drinking vessel are connected in one piece, the closure being arranged on the inside of the drinking vessel on the side opposite the underside of the bottom and clip-connectable with the container, characterized by the fact that the closure (2, 20) is designed as indentation on the inside bottom, gripping behind the reinforced rim of the container or such like and providing a seal.
2. Vessel according to Claim 1, characterized by closure (2) and vessel (1) being separable and preferably being connected by predetermined breaking points (11), material weaknesses (10), «webs», and such like.
3. Vessel according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by closure (2) being arranged centrally on the bottom (4) of the vessel (1) and forming an integral part of it, and the closure (2) being connected with the remaining bottom part via a special liquid-proof predetermined breaking point (11) or such like.
4. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 3, characterized by providing a further bottom (4a) outside the predetermined breaking point (11) and the vessel bottom (4) holding the closure (2).
5. Vessel according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the closure (20), gripping behind the reinforced rim of a can (21) by means of a clip-on protrusion (30), extends over the whole of the bottom area.
6. Vessel according to any of the aforementioned Claims, characterized by the closure (20) for the can (21) providing an internal wall section as sealing zone (23, 26) situated on the inside of the vessel (1), making contact with the beverage can (21).
7. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized by the clip-on protrusions (3) being formed by a preferably circular, crimp-like indentation, whereby their position in attunement with the sealing zone(s) is provided in such a way that the sealing surfaces lie against each other in the clipped-on position.
8. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 7, characterized by the sealing zones (23) of the can closure (20) being provided in a circular manner in the rim area of the bottom (29) and hence also in the external rim area of the can lid (25).
9. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 8, characterized by its bottom (29) providing an inward pointing, stopper-like projection (37) for close contact or penetration into the aperture created by opening the tear-off clip of the can (39).
10. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 10, characterized by a plug-over stop on the vessel (1) being provided for limiting the plug-on movement onto the can (21) with simultaneous formation of a seal.
11. Vessel according to any of the Claims 1 to 10, characterized by having an inward turning bottom (29) providing for a sealing zone and/or a plug-on stop.
12. Vessel according to any of the aforementioned Claims, characterized by having a closure (20) for a can (21) as well as a closure (2) for a bottle (5) on the bottom (29).
13. Vessel according to Claim 12, characterized by providing a closure (20) for the can (21 ) as well as a closure (2) for the bottle (5) on the inside bottom (29) of the vessel (1).
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