EP0202506A2 - Fermeture pour récipient - Google Patents

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EP0202506A2
EP0202506A2 EP86105763A EP86105763A EP0202506A2 EP 0202506 A2 EP0202506 A2 EP 0202506A2 EP 86105763 A EP86105763 A EP 86105763A EP 86105763 A EP86105763 A EP 86105763A EP 0202506 A2 EP0202506 A2 EP 0202506A2
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Jean-Pierre Büttiker
Max Klaiber
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Friedrich Sanner & Co KG Spritzgusswerk GmbH
Friedrich Sanner GmbH and Co KG
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D51/00Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/30Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D41/00Caps, 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
    • B65D41/32Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
    • B65D41/46Snap-on caps or cap-like covers
    • B65D41/48Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics
    • B65D41/485Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics with integral internal sealing means
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2401/00Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15Tearable part of the closure
    • B65D2401/20Frangible elements completely enclosed in closure skirt

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  • the invention relates to a container closure with tamper-evident ring, which reaches over the edge of the container in the closed state and is torn off when it is opened for the first time.
  • Container closures with tamper-evident means are known in many forms. They are most commonly found in the form of screw caps, in which the tamper-evident ring is retained by the lower edge of the thread.
  • sealing plugs which are used, for example, in tubes for vitamin effervescent tablets.
  • the retaining ring can be held on a thickened edge or the flanging of the tube by having a bulge on the inside, which allows attachment by different inclined surfaces, but is held in place when opened.
  • the locking ring can be pushed over the edge of the tube without the aid of a tool when the closure is opened, without tearing off.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a container closure of the type mentioned, which offers greater security against opening without tearing off the tamper-evident ring.
  • the tamper-evident ring has on its inner cylinder surface obliquely inward and in the opening direction tabs which engage under the bead or the flange of the container edge.
  • the drawing shows a stopper 1 for closing a tube for vitamin effervescent tablets.
  • the plug is shown in the upper part of the drawing in side view and partially cut, in the lower part of the drawing is shown in supervision.
  • tube 2 is drawn on the right, cut side.
  • the stopper has a flat lid section 3 and an outer cylindrical wall 4 which engages over the edge of the tube. Circumferential ribs are attached to the cylindrical outer surface of the wall 4 in order to facilitate gripping when opening.
  • the stopper is provided in a known manner with a spring-mounted ring 5 for holding down the contents of the tube.
  • the stopper has a chamber 6 which is filled with drying agent 7.
  • the chamber is closed with a lid 8.
  • a cylindrical skirt 9 with an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the tube 2, is used to air and moisture-proof 'cap.
  • the tube 2 is a metal tube in the present case, which has a flange 10 at the upper edge. In the case of a plastic tube, this would be replaced by a peripheral edge reinforcement.
  • the outer wall 4 of the lid section 3 reaches over this edge and holds the stopper on the tube.
  • a tamper-evident ring 11 is connected to the underside of the wall 4.
  • the ring 11 is cylindrical, and the connection to the wall 4 is made by thin webs 12, which tear off with little effort.
  • the ring 11 On its inside, the ring 11 carries eight tabs 13 directed obliquely inwards and in the opening direction, which engage under the flanged edge 10 of the tube 2.
  • the tabs 13 are evenly spaced around the circumference and have a width which corresponds to approximately 20 degrees. Instead of the eight tabs provided in the present exemplary embodiment, fewer or more functions can also be performed.
  • the tabs like the entire stopper, are made of plastic and are accordingly elastic. When opened, the tabs 13 act like barbs and claw under the flange 10 of the tube, so that the ring 11 is held back securely and the webs 12 tear off when the plug is removed.
  • the cover has cutouts 14 corresponding to the number and width of the tabs.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
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EP86105763A 1985-05-24 1986-04-25 Fermeture pour récipient Expired - Lifetime EP0202506B1 (fr)

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AT86105763T ATE75456T1 (de) 1985-05-24 1986-04-25 Behaelterverschluss.

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CH2216/85 1985-05-24
CH221685 1985-05-24

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EP0202506A2 true EP0202506A2 (fr) 1986-11-26
EP0202506A3 EP0202506A3 (en) 1987-07-29
EP0202506B1 EP0202506B1 (fr) 1992-04-29

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EP (1) EP0202506B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE75456T1 (fr)
CA (1) CA1285524C (fr)
DE (1) DE3685054D1 (fr)

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WO1988007008A1 (fr) * 1987-03-12 1988-09-22 Astra Pharmaceutical Production Ab Emballage, par exemple pour comprimes a usage pharmaceutique
DE4125468C1 (fr) * 1991-08-01 1993-01-28 Gaplast Gmbh, 8111 Saulgrub, De
EP0537601A1 (fr) * 1991-10-15 1993-04-21 GAPLAST GmbH Bouchon pour récipient
DE4207841A1 (de) * 1992-03-12 1993-09-16 Gaplast Gmbh Stopfen fuer einen behaelter und verfahren zur herstellung des stopfens
DE4236741C1 (de) * 1992-10-30 1994-01-13 Gaplast Gmbh Stopfen für einen Behälter und Verfahren zur Herstellung des Stopfens
FR2705646A1 (fr) * 1993-05-25 1994-12-02 Airsec Ind Sa Bouchon à dispositif d'inviolabilité pour récipient à bord rabattu ou renforcé.
WO2007057133A1 (fr) * 2005-11-15 2007-05-24 Bayer Consumer Care Ag Capuchon à témoin d’effraction
WO2009138128A1 (fr) * 2008-05-15 2009-11-19 Airsec S.A.S. Capuchon de fermeture pour un contenant
WO2014177900A1 (fr) * 2013-04-29 2014-11-06 Clariant Production (France) Sas Bouchon pour conteneur

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DE3931853C1 (fr) * 1989-09-23 1990-12-06 Berger + Partner Gmbh, 7024 Filderstadt, De
GB2263901A (en) * 1992-01-25 1993-08-11 Ryford Ltd Tamper-indicating closure
US5328474A (en) * 1992-04-13 1994-07-12 B. Braun Medical Inc. Tamper resistant syringe cap
US6398051B1 (en) 2000-07-19 2002-06-04 Owens-Illinois Closure Inc. Tablet package including a tablet hold-down device
US7413083B2 (en) * 2002-04-11 2008-08-19 Csp Technologies, Inc. Desiccant vial assembly for effervescent tablets
US7882977B2 (en) * 2003-08-01 2011-02-08 Liqui-Box Corporation Fitment assembly for a container having a tamper indication band attached thereto
DE602005011649D1 (de) * 2004-09-01 2009-01-22 Creanova Universal Closures Verschluss
DE102006000921B4 (de) * 2006-01-05 2013-01-03 Sanner Gmbh Verschluss mit Abstützeinrichtung
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FR2914285B1 (fr) * 2007-03-30 2009-07-03 Airsec Soc Par Actions Simplif Conteneur tubulaire clos comportant un dispositif de compensation pour le conditionnement de comprimes
WO2011026934A1 (fr) 2009-09-07 2011-03-10 Bayer Consumer Care Ag Capsule à encliquetage avec bague de déshydratation
EP3081505B1 (fr) * 2015-04-16 2022-11-23 Airnov, Inc. Fermeture inviolable et ensemble constitué d'une fermeture inviolable et d'un récipient
US11708208B2 (en) * 2016-12-06 2023-07-25 Amcor Rigid Packaging Usa, Llc CO2 generator system for carbonated beverage containers
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FR2040941A5 (en) * 1969-04-25 1971-01-22 Ethnor Sealed package for conditioning sterile medi - cal articles
FR2134286A3 (fr) * 1971-04-30 1972-12-08 Somater Conditionnements
GB1423834A (en) * 1972-05-03 1976-02-04 Mardon Illingworth Container closure member and mould therefor

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FR2040941A5 (en) * 1969-04-25 1971-01-22 Ethnor Sealed package for conditioning sterile medi - cal articles
FR2134286A3 (fr) * 1971-04-30 1972-12-08 Somater Conditionnements
GB1423834A (en) * 1972-05-03 1976-02-04 Mardon Illingworth Container closure member and mould therefor

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1988007008A1 (fr) * 1987-03-12 1988-09-22 Astra Pharmaceutical Production Ab Emballage, par exemple pour comprimes a usage pharmaceutique
EP0525336A3 (fr) * 1991-08-01 1994-03-02 Gaplast Gmbh
DE4125468C1 (fr) * 1991-08-01 1993-01-28 Gaplast Gmbh, 8111 Saulgrub, De
EP0525336A2 (fr) * 1991-08-01 1993-02-03 GAPLAST GmbH Récipient avec bouchon
EP0537601A1 (fr) * 1991-10-15 1993-04-21 GAPLAST GmbH Bouchon pour récipient
DE4134082A1 (de) * 1991-10-15 1993-04-22 Gaplast Gmbh Stopfen fuer einen behaelter
DE4207841A1 (de) * 1992-03-12 1993-09-16 Gaplast Gmbh Stopfen fuer einen behaelter und verfahren zur herstellung des stopfens
DE4236741C1 (de) * 1992-10-30 1994-01-13 Gaplast Gmbh Stopfen für einen Behälter und Verfahren zur Herstellung des Stopfens
EP0595212A2 (fr) * 1992-10-30 1994-05-04 GAPLAST GmbH Bouchon pour un récipient et procédé pour la fabrication du bouchon
EP0595212A3 (fr) * 1992-10-30 1994-12-28 Gaplast Gmbh Bouchon pour un récipient et procédé pour la fabrication du bouchon.
FR2705646A1 (fr) * 1993-05-25 1994-12-02 Airsec Ind Sa Bouchon à dispositif d'inviolabilité pour récipient à bord rabattu ou renforcé.
WO2007057133A1 (fr) * 2005-11-15 2007-05-24 Bayer Consumer Care Ag Capuchon à témoin d’effraction
WO2009138128A1 (fr) * 2008-05-15 2009-11-19 Airsec S.A.S. Capuchon de fermeture pour un contenant
WO2014177900A1 (fr) * 2013-04-29 2014-11-06 Clariant Production (France) Sas Bouchon pour conteneur
KR101778106B1 (ko) * 2013-04-29 2017-09-13 끌라리앙 프로딕숑 (프랑스) 에스.아.에스. 용기용 마개

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EP0202506B1 (fr) 1992-04-29
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EP0202506A3 (en) 1987-07-29
CA1285524C (fr) 1991-07-02
DE3685054D1 (de) 1992-06-04

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