EP0129811A2 - Closure for beverage containers - Google Patents

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EP0129811A2
EP0129811A2 EP84106916A EP84106916A EP0129811A2 EP 0129811 A2 EP0129811 A2 EP 0129811A2 EP 84106916 A EP84106916 A EP 84106916A EP 84106916 A EP84106916 A EP 84106916A EP 0129811 A2 EP0129811 A2 EP 0129811A2
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    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049—Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying

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  • the invention relates to a clampable closure with a drinking or pouring opening for beverage cans or the like, which consists of a plate which is provided with a spout, with clamping tongues on the plate on its side facing the can during use and a sealing element surrounding the can opening are arranged.
  • Closures of this type can also be used for cups and the like. used as well as for cans with other liquids, e.g. Motor oil.
  • Such clampable closures for beverage cans are known, for example from German utility model 79 14 471.
  • the known closures have the disadvantage that they sometimes do not sit completely tight on the beverage can and therefore cause difficulties when pouring or drinking from the can.
  • This disadvantage arises from the fact that the can lid, which usually consists of very thin sheet metal, can bend, so that the sealing element, which is arranged on the underside of the known closure plates, does not lie completely snugly on the surface of the can lid.
  • the invention has the object of further developing the reserved k annten clampable closures for beverage cans so that they can be better fitted sealingly onto the cans.
  • the solution to this problem results from the characterizing part of claim 1. Further advantageous refinements of the basic concept are laid down in claims 2-5.
  • the invention consists in the fact that the sealing element forms a double chamber system, with a part of the sealing element surrounding the pouring opening in a manner known per se and a further part surrounding the edge of the plate.
  • a double chamber syster acts in a similar way to a labyrinth seal and prevents liquid from escaping to the outside.
  • the outer seal is still sufficient to prevent the liquid from escaping to the outside. This is all the more so since the deflection of the can lid is not noticeable in the outer seal, since the amount of deflection from the lid interior to the edge of the lid is always reduced.
  • the height of the sealing element in the part which surrounds the pouring opening is lower than in the outer part, so that the outer part can engage in the cover groove of the can when in use.
  • beverage cans usually have a channel that is curved toward the inside of the can near the outer edge of the lid. The outer seal of the double chamber system should engage in this channel and form a tight seal there.
  • the proposed clamp closure is usually made of plastic, preferably a thermoplastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene or the like. produced.
  • the sealing element can be molded on at the same time or it is preferably manufactured as a separate component and subsequently inserted into channels which are formed on the underside of the closure plate or molded into it. In this case, it is proposed that the sealing element consist of a single continuous piece which is inserted into the above-mentioned channels.
  • the sealing element can consist of a softer, elastic material, for example also polyethylene.
  • the sealing element consists of several separate pieces, which are also inserted into the channels already mentioned. Which of the two embodiments is chosen depends on the individual circumstances.
  • the closure is designated 1 as a whole in the drawing. It consists of a plate 2, which can have, for example, the shape shown in FIG. 1, but which can also deviate from this shape.
  • the plate is equipped with a grommet 3, which is arranged above an opening 4.
  • This spout which is known per se, is used for pouring out the contents of the can or for drinking directly.
  • the spout can be equipped at its upper end with a taper 5, on which a cover, not shown in the drawing, can be clamped.
  • a cover not shown in the drawing
  • the plate 2 is shown in FIG. 1 from the underside, that is to say the side facing the socket 16 when the can is used. It can be seen that the plate has clamping tongues 6 and 6 'on this side, with the aid of which the plate can be clamped on the box 16 or on its bead 19.
  • a sealing element 7 is arranged on this side of the plate, which is designed so large that it surrounds the can opening 17 when using the closure.
  • the sealing element 7; 7 ' forms a double chamber system 8; 8', a part 9 of the sealing element in a known manner
  • Pouring opening 4 and another part 10 surrounds the edge of the plate.
  • the two parts 9 and 10 of the sealing element preferably form a single coherent piece which is inserted into channels which are formed on the underside of the plate 2. These channels are formed by rail-like elevations, which are designated 11, 12, 13 and 14 in the drawing.
  • the arrangement can also be such that the sealing element 7 consists of several separate pieces, which are also inserted in channels which are integrally formed on the plate 2. The only difference is that in the illustrated embodiment the sealing element forms a single piece and in the other case described consists of several assembled pieces.
  • the height of the sealing element 7 in part 9, which surrounds the pouring opening 4, is lower than in part 10. This embodiment has the consequence that the part 10 can engage in the dome channel 18 of the can 16 during use and thus to leads to a particularly good seal.
  • a guide pin 15 is arranged in the interior of the double chamber 8 in the immediate vicinity of the pouring opening 4.
  • This guide pin (or the guide pins) are formed on the underside of the plate 2, so that they can never be moved on the can 16 for a given plate, since they engage in the can opening 17 (Fig. 2).

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A removable closure for the top of a can having, at its top, a lid and a raised bead surrounding the lid, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, the closure including: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with the opening and projecting from one side of the plate, and elements for clamping the plate to the raised bead of such can; and a sealing unit carried by the plate at the side opposite the one side, the sealing unit including a first sealing element positioned to sealingly engage the entire periphery of the can lid, and a second sealing element enclosed by the first sealing element and positioned to sealingly engage the lid around the dispensing opening, when the plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen klemmbaren Verschluß mit Trink-oder Ausgußöffnung für Getränkedosen o.dgl., der aus einer Platte besteht, die mit einer Tülle versehen ist, wobei auf der Platte auf deren bei Gebrauch der Dose zugewandten Seite Klemmzungen sowie ein die Dosenöffnung umgebendes Dichtelement angeordnet sind. Verschlüsse dieser Art können auch für Becher u.ä. verwendet weraen sowie auch für Dosen mit anderen Flüssigkeiten, z.B. Motorenöl.The invention relates to a clampable closure with a drinking or pouring opening for beverage cans or the like, which consists of a plate which is provided with a spout, with clamping tongues on the plate on its side facing the can during use and a sealing element surrounding the can opening are arranged. Closures of this type can also be used for cups and the like. used as well as for cans with other liquids, e.g. Motor oil.

Derartige klemmbare Verschlüsse für Getränkedosen sind bekannt, beispielsweise aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster 79 14 471. Die vorbekannten Verschlüsse haben jedoch den Nachteil, daß sie mitunter nicht völlig dicht auf der Getränkedose aufsitzen und deshalb beim Ausgießen oder beim Trinken aus der Dose Schwierigkeiten bereiten. Dieser Nachteil rührt daher, daß der Dosendeckel, der meist aus sehr dünnem Blech besteht, sich durchbiegen kann, so daß das Dichtelement, welches an der Unterseite der vorbekannten Verschlußplatten angeordnet ist, nicht völlig satt auf der Oberfläche des Dosendeckels aufliegt.Such clampable closures for beverage cans are known, for example from German utility model 79 14 471. However, the known closures have the disadvantage that they sometimes do not sit completely tight on the beverage can and therefore cause difficulties when pouring or drinking from the can. This disadvantage arises from the fact that the can lid, which usually consists of very thin sheet metal, can bend, so that the sealing element, which is arranged on the underside of the known closure plates, does not lie completely snugly on the surface of the can lid.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die vorbe- kannten klemmbaren Verschlüsse für Getränkedosen derart weiterzuentwickeln, daß sie besser dichtend auf die Dosen aufgesetzt werden können. Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe ergibt sich aus dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruches 1. In den Patentansprüchen 2-5 sind weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des Grundgedankens niedergelegt.The invention has the object of further developing the reserved k annten clampable closures for beverage cans so that they can be better fitted sealingly onto the cans. The solution to this problem results from the characterizing part of claim 1. Further advantageous refinements of the basic concept are laid down in claims 2-5.

Wie aus dem Wortlaut des Patentanspruches 1 hervorgeht, besteht die Erfindung darin, daß das Dichtelement ein Doppelkammersystem bildet, wobei ein Teil des Dichtelementes in an sich bekannter Weise die Ausgußöffnung und ein weiterer Teil den Rand der Platte umgibt. Ein derartiges Doppelkammersyster wirkt ähnlich wie eine Labyrinthdichtung und verhindert, daß Flüssigkeit nach außen austreten kann. Selbst wenn infolge der Durchbiegung des Dosendeckels die innere Dichtung dieses Doppelkammersystems leckt, reicht die äußere Dichtung noch mit Sicherheit aus, um die Flüssigkeit nicht nach außen treten zu lasser. Dies umsomehr, als sich die Durchbiegung des Dosendeckels bei der äußeren Dichtung nicht bemerkbar macht, da sich der Betrag der Durchbiegung vom Deckelinreren bis zum Deckelrand stets verringert.As is apparent from the wording of claim 1, the invention consists in the fact that the sealing element forms a double chamber system, with a part of the sealing element surrounding the pouring opening in a manner known per se and a further part surrounding the edge of the plate. Such a double chamber syster acts in a similar way to a labyrinth seal and prevents liquid from escaping to the outside. Even if the inner seal of this double chamber system leaks due to the deflection of the can lid, the outer seal is still sufficient to prevent the liquid from escaping to the outside. This is all the more so since the deflection of the can lid is not noticeable in the outer seal, since the amount of deflection from the lid interior to the edge of the lid is always reduced.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Höhe des Dichtelementes in demjenigen Teil, der die Ausgußöffnung umgibt, geringer ist als im äußeren Teil, so daß der äußere Teil bei Gebrauch in die Deckelrinne der Dose eingreifen kann. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung wird berücksichtigt, daß Getränkedosen meist in der Nähe des äußeren Deckelrandes eine zum Doseninnern hin gewölbte Rinne aufweisen. In diese Rinne soll die äußere Dichtung des Doppelkammersystems eingreifen und dort einen festen Verschluß bilden.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the height of the sealing element in the part which surrounds the pouring opening is lower than in the outer part, so that the outer part can engage in the cover groove of the can when in use. In this embodiment, it is taken into account that beverage cans usually have a channel that is curved toward the inside of the can near the outer edge of the lid. The outer seal of the double chamber system should engage in this channel and form a tight seal there.

Der vorgeschlagene Klemmverschluß wird in der Regel aus Kunststoff, vorzügsweise einem thermoplastischem Kunststoff, wie Polyäthylen, Polypropylen o.dgl. hergestellt. Das Dichtelement kann dabei sogleich mit angespritzt werden oder es wird vorzugsweise als gesondertes Bauelement hergestellt und nachträglich in Rinnen eingelegt, die an der Unterseite der Verschlußplatte angeformt oder in diese eingeformt sind. In diesem Fall wird vorgeschlagen, daß das Dichtelement aus einem einzigen zusammenhängenden Stück besteht, welches in die erwähnten Rinnen eingesetzt ist. Das Dichtelement kann dabei aus einem weicheren, elastischen Werkstoff, beispielsweise ebenfalls Polyäthylen, bestehen.The proposed clamp closure is usually made of plastic, preferably a thermoplastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene or the like. produced. The sealing element can be molded on at the same time or it is preferably manufactured as a separate component and subsequently inserted into channels which are formed on the underside of the closure plate or molded into it. In this case, it is proposed that the sealing element consist of a single continuous piece which is inserted into the above-mentioned channels. The sealing element can consist of a softer, elastic material, for example also polyethylene.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform besteht das Dichtelement aus mehreren gesonderten Stücken, die ebenfalls in die bereits erwähnten Rinnen eingesetzt sind. Welche der beiden Ausführungsformen jeweils gewählt wird, richtet sich nach den Einzelumständen.In another embodiment, the sealing element consists of several separate pieces, which are also inserted into the channels already mentioned. Which of the two embodiments is chosen depends on the individual circumstances.

Um einen völlig dichten Sitz des Verschlusses auf der Getränkedose zu erreichen, ist es wichtig, daß der Verschluß in der jeweils richtigen Lage zur Ausgußöffnung der Dose angeordnet ist. Um dies sicherzustellen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß im Innern derjenigen Dichtkammer, die die Ausgußöffnung der Dose umgibt, in unmittelbarer Nähe dieser Ausgußöffnung ein oder mehrere Führungsstifte an die Platte angeformt sind. Der Sitz dieser Führungsstifte muß bereits die Konstruktion der Getränkedose, auf der der Verschluß verwendet werden soll, berücksichtigen. Dabei ist es naturgemäß unterschiedlich, ob dieser Verschluß, wie heute meist üblich, tropfenförmig oder auch - wie in verschiedenen auslärdischen Staaten - kreisförmig oder ähnlich gestaltet ist.In order to achieve a completely tight fit of the closure on the beverage can, it is important that the closure is arranged in the correct position for the pouring opening of the can. In order to ensure this, it is proposed that one or more guide pins are formed on the plate in the interior of the sealing chamber which surrounds the pouring opening of the can, in the immediate vicinity of this pouring opening. The location of these guide pins must already take into account the construction of the beverage can on which the closure is to be used. It is of course different whether this closure, as is usually the case today, is teardrop-shaped or - as in various foreign countries - circular or similar is designed.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es stellen dar:

  • Fig. 1 eine Unteransicht (I-I) des Verschlusses;
  • Fig. 2 einen Querschnitt entlang der Linie II-II der Fig. 1.
The invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They represent:
  • Figure 1 is a bottom view (II) of the closure.
  • F ig. 2 shows a cross section along the line II-II of FIG. 1.

Der Verschluß ist in der Zeichnung als Ganzes mit 1 bezeichnet. Er besteht aus einer Platte 2, die beispielsweise die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Form haben kann, die aber auch von dieser Form abweichen kann. Die Platte ist mit einer Tülle 3 ausgerüstet, welche über einer Öffnung 4 angeordnet ist. Diese Tülle, die an sich bekannt ist, dient zum Ausgießen des Doseninhaltes oder auch unmittelbar zum Trinken. Die Tülle kann an ihrem oberen Ende mit einer Verjüngung 5 ausgerüstet sein, auf die ein in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellter Deckel geklemmt werden kann. Selbstverständlich sind auch andere Verschlußmöglichketen der Tülle ausführbar.The closure is designated 1 as a whole in the drawing. It consists of a plate 2, which can have, for example, the shape shown in FIG. 1, but which can also deviate from this shape. The plate is equipped with a grommet 3, which is arranged above an opening 4. This spout, which is known per se, is used for pouring out the contents of the can or for drinking directly. The spout can be equipped at its upper end with a taper 5, on which a cover, not shown in the drawing, can be clamped. Of course, other closure options of the spout are also possible.

Die Platte 2 ist in Fig. 1 von der Unterseite, also der beim Gebrauch der Dose 16 zugewandten Seite, dargestellt. Es ist erkennbar, daß die Platte auf dieser Seite Klemmzungen 6 und 6' aufweist, mit deren Hilfe die Platte auf der Dose 16 bzw. an ihrem Randwulst 19 festgeklemmt werden kann. Außerdem ist auf dieser Seite der Platte ein Dichtelement 7 angeordnet, welches so groß ausgeführt ist, daß es beim Gebrauch des Verschlusses die Dosenöffnung 17 umgibt.The plate 2 is shown in FIG. 1 from the underside, that is to say the side facing the socket 16 when the can is used. It can be seen that the plate has clamping tongues 6 and 6 'on this side, with the aid of which the plate can be clamped on the box 16 or on its bead 19. In addition, a sealing element 7 is arranged on this side of the plate, which is designed so large that it surrounds the can opening 17 when using the closure.

Bei dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Verschluß bildet das Dichtelement 7;7' ein Doppelkammersystem 8;8', wobei ein Teil 9 des Dichtelementes in bekannter Weise die Ausgußöffnung 4 und ein weiterer Teil 10 den Rand der Platte umgibt. Die beiden Teile 9 und 10 des Dichtelementes bilden dabei vorzugsweise ein einziges zusammenhängendes Stück, welches in Rinnen eingesetzt ist, die an die Unterseite der Platte 2 angeformt sind. Diese Rinnen sind durch schienenartige Erhöhungen gebildet, die in der Zeichnung mit 11,12,13 und 14 bezeichnet sind. Bei einer anderen, in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform kann die Anordnung auch so getroffen sein, daß das Dichtelement 7 aus mehreren gesonderten Stücken besteht, die ebenfalls in Rinnen eingesetzt sind, weiche an die Platte 2 angeformt sind. Der Unterschied besteht lediglich darin, daß in der dargestellten Ausführungsform das Dichtelement ein einziges Stück bildet und im anderen beschriebenen Falle aus mehreren zusammengesetzten Stücken besteht.In the closure shown in Fig. 1, the sealing element 7; 7 'forms a double chamber system 8; 8', a part 9 of the sealing element in a known manner Pouring opening 4 and another part 10 surrounds the edge of the plate. The two parts 9 and 10 of the sealing element preferably form a single coherent piece which is inserted into channels which are formed on the underside of the plate 2. These channels are formed by rail-like elevations, which are designated 11, 12, 13 and 14 in the drawing. In another embodiment, not shown in the drawing, the arrangement can also be such that the sealing element 7 consists of several separate pieces, which are also inserted in channels which are integrally formed on the plate 2. The only difference is that in the illustrated embodiment the sealing element forms a single piece and in the other case described consists of several assembled pieces.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Höhe des Dichtelementes 7 im Teil 9, das die Ausgußöffnung 4 umgibt, geringer als im Teil 10. Diese Ausgestaltung hat zur Folge, daß das Teil 10 bei Gebrauch in die Dectelrinne 18 der Dose 16 eingreifen kann und so zu besonders guter Abdichtung führt.In a preferred embodiment, the height of the sealing element 7 in part 9, which surrounds the pouring opening 4, is lower than in part 10. This embodiment has the consequence that the part 10 can engage in the dome channel 18 of the can 16 during use and thus to leads to a particularly good seal.

Wie bereits gesagt, kommt es für die einwandfreie Abdichtung des Verschlußstückes auf der Dose 16 darauf an, daß der Verschluß 1 in der richtigen Lage auf der Dose 16 befestigt ist. Um dies jeweils sicherzustellen ist im Innern der Doppelkammer 8 in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ausgußöffnung 4 ein Führungsstift 15 angeordnet. Anstelle des einen Führungsstiftes können auch deren mehrere vorgesehen sein, wobei die Anordnung stets so getroffen ist, daß der Verschluß 1 nur in einer einzigen Lage auf der Dose 16 festgeklemmt werden kann. Auch dieser Führungsstift (oder die Führungsstifte) sind an die Unterseite der Platte 2 angeformt, so daß sie bei einer gegebenen Platte niemals auf der Dose 16 verschoben werden können, da sie in die Dosenöffnung 17 eingreifen (Fig. 2).As already said, it is important for the perfect sealing of the closure piece on the can 16 that the closure 1 is fastened in the correct position on the can 16. To ensure this in each case, a guide pin 15 is arranged in the interior of the double chamber 8 in the immediate vicinity of the pouring opening 4. Instead of the one guide pin, several can also be provided, the arrangement always being such that the closure 1 can only be clamped onto the can 16 in a single position. This guide pin (or the guide pins) are formed on the underside of the plate 2, so that they can never be moved on the can 16 for a given plate, since they engage in the can opening 17 (Fig. 2).

BezugszeichenlisteReference symbol list

  • 1 Verschluß1 closure
  • 2 Platte2 plate
  • 3 Tülle3 spout
  • 4 Öffnung4 opening
  • 5 Verjüngung5 rejuvenation
  • 6,6' Klemmzungen6.6 'clamping tongues
  • 7,7' Dichtelement7.7 'sealing element
  • 8,8' Doppelkammer-System8.8 'double chamber system
  • 9 Teil des Dichtelementes9 part of the sealing element
  • 10"10 "
  • 11 Schienenartige Erhöhungen11 rail-like elevations
  • 12 " "12 ""
  • 13 " "13 ""
  • 1414
  • 15 Führungsstift15 guide pin
  • 16 Dose16 can
  • 17 Dosenöffnung (hier greift 15 ein)17 can opening (15 intervenes here)
  • 18 Deckelrinne in Dose 16 (hier greift Dicht. 10 ein)18 lid channel in box 16 (seal 10 engages here)
  • 19 Randwulst der Dose 16 (hier untergreift 6,6')19 edge bead of box 16 (here reaches under 6,6 ')

Claims (5)

1. Klemmbarer Verschluß mit Trink- oder Ausgußöffnung für Getränkedosen, bestehend aus einer mit einer Tülle versehenen Platte, auf deren bei Gebrauch der Dose zugewandten Seite Klemmzungen sowie ein die Dosenöffnung umgebendes Dichtelement angeordnet sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Dichtelement (7;7') ein Doppelkammer-System bildet, wobei ein Teil (9) des Dichtelementes in bekannter Weise die Ausgußöffnung (4) und ein weiterer Teil (10) den Rand der Platte umgibt.1. Clampable closure with drinking or pouring opening for beverage cans, consisting of a plate provided with a grommet, on the side of which faces the can when using the clamping tongues and a sealing element surrounding the can opening are arranged,
characterized,
that the sealing element (7; 7 ') forms a double chamber system, part (9) of the sealing element surrounding the pouring opening (4) and a further part (10) in a known manner around the edge of the plate. 2. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Höhe des Dichtelementes (7) im Teil (9), der die Ausgußöffnung (4) umgibt, geringer ist als im Teil (10), so daß das Teil (10) bei Gebrauch in die Deckelrinne der Dose eingreifen kann.2. Closure according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the height of the sealing element (7) in the part (9) which surrounds the pouring opening (4) is lower than in the part (10), so that the part (10) can engage in use in the lid groove of the can. 3. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Dichtelement (7) aus einem einzigen zusammenhängenden Stück besteht, welches in Rinnen eingesetzt ist, die an die Platte (2) angeformt oder in diese eingeformt sind.3. Closure according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the sealing element (7) consists of a single contiguous piece, which is used in channels which are formed on the plate (2) or molded into it. 4. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Dichtelement (7) aus mehreren gesonderten Stücken besteht, die in Rinnen eingesetzt sind, welche an die Platte (2) angeformt sind.4. Closure according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the sealing element (7) consists of several separate pieces which are inserted into channels which are integrally formed on the plate (2). 5. Verschluß nach einem der Ansprüche 1-4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß im Innern der Doppelkammer (8) in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ausgußöffnung (4) ein oder mehrere Führungsstifte (15) an die Platte (2) angeformt sind.5. A closure according to any one of claims 1-4,
characterized,
that one or more guide pins (15) are formed on the plate (2) in the interior of the double chamber (8) in the immediate vicinity of the pouring opening (4).
EP84106916A 1983-06-25 1984-06-16 Closure for beverage containers Expired EP0129811B1 (en)

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