EP0229560A1 - Stopper extractor and replacer in combination with a removable stopper, especially for a bottle of sparkling wine such as champagne - Google Patents

Stopper extractor and replacer in combination with a removable stopper, especially for a bottle of sparkling wine such as champagne Download PDF

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EP0229560A1
EP0229560A1 EP86402755A EP86402755A EP0229560A1 EP 0229560 A1 EP0229560 A1 EP 0229560A1 EP 86402755 A EP86402755 A EP 86402755A EP 86402755 A EP86402755 A EP 86402755A EP 0229560 A1 EP0229560 A1 EP 0229560A1
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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
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/16—Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/02—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers for removing stoppers
    • B67B7/06—Other cork removers
    • B67B7/066—Other cork removers specially adapted for opening pressurised bottles, e.g. champagne or sparkling wine bottles

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  • the present invention generally relates to a device forming a corkscrew, in particular for a bottle of sparkling wine, such as champagne, comprising a cap with a head, and the neck of which is provided with an upper bead.
  • a corkscrew device comprising a hollowed out external element intended to embrace the neck of the bottle and provided internally with projecting retaining means intended to come into abutment under the bead; an extractor element provided with internally projecting hooking means intended to be placed under the cap head, said extractor element being displaceable in axial translation in a non-rotating guided manner in said external element to allow the extraction of the cap by relative distance from the means attachment and retaining means.
  • the outer element substantially in the shape of a stirrup is provided internally with two projecting shoulders, while the extractor element, of shape at least approximately similar to that of the external element comprises two diametrically opposite parallel planar parts cooperating with the corresponding flat parts of the external element to be guided in axial translation in a non-rotating manner.
  • the extractor element is provided with three attachment tabs, two of which are formed by shoulders made at the lower end of the above-mentioned flat parts. The third attachment tab is located outside the volume defined by the external bracket.
  • the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems, by providing a simple device of great rigidity ensuring easy extraction of the plug.
  • the solution proposed by the present invention consists of a device forming a corkscrew of the aforementioned type characterized in that the retaining and hooking means are constituted by an internally protruding hollow rim, substantially in the form of U, whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the extractor element, and continuously embracing the bottle neck respectively under the bead and the stopper under its head.
  • the retaining and hooking means are constituted by an internally protruding hollow rim, substantially in the form of U, whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the extractor element, and continuously embracing the bottle neck respectively under the bead and the stopper under its head.
  • the present invention also relates to a device forming a corkscrew, an auxiliary function of which can be that of a stopper.
  • cork-forming devices are already known, in particular for a bottle of sparkling wine.
  • these devices constitute independent elements which require a generally complex structure due to the constraints resulting from the internal pressure existing inside a corked bottle.
  • the solution proposed by the present invention consists in providing a positive reversible control of the extractor element, produced for example by means of a threaded rod and a nut, the threaded rod being integral with a means control in rotation, and preferably being movably connected to said extractor element, and screwing into a fixed nut secured to the above-mentioned external element, and a removable plug intended to be applied in leaktight manner to the edge of the orifice neck and provided with a groove, said plug thus being able to be slidably mounted on the extractor element by removable insertion of the rim the extractor element in the groove.
  • the establishment of the stopper on the bottle is easily carried out in a reliable manner, by using the displacement of the extractor element in a direction opposite to the direction of extraction when the device functions as a corkscrew, as well as the resulting pressure of the extractor element.
  • the corkscrew device comprises an external hollow element 1 intended to embrace the neck of the bottle 2. This neck is provided with an upper bead 3.
  • the external element 1 is internally provided with projecting retaining means 4 intended to be placed under the bead 3.
  • This device also includes an extractor element 7 of shape substantially similar to that of the external element 1 in which it is housed.
  • the extractor element 7 is provided with internally projecting hooking means 8 and intended to be placed under the cap head 6.
  • the extractor element 7 is connected to the external element 1 by means of a threaded rod 9 cooperating with a nut-forming means 11 to ensure via a rotation control means 12 the displacement in axial translation of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1.
  • the distance of the hooking means 8 relative to the retaining means 4, resulting from the controlled movement of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1, allows the extraction of the plug.
  • the upper bead 3 is therefore housed between the retaining means 4 and the attachment means 8.
  • the retaining means 4 and hooking means 8 are constituted by an internally protruding recessed rim, substantially U-shaped, the plane of which is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the element extractor 7, and continuously embracing the bottle neck 2 respectively under the bead 3, and the stopper under its head 6.
  • the rim forming extraction means 8 is by construction internally more salient than the rim forming retaining means 4.
  • the straight parts 5 of the U-shaped flanges 4 and 8 constitute means for respectively guiding the neck 2 and the plug 6, during the initial positioning of the device. These straight parts 5 are preferably chosen to have a dimension substantially greater than the radius of curvature of the circular arc part of the flanges. We thus guarantees an excellent distribution of the extraction forces acting on the plug and of the retention forces acting on the upper bead 3, during the extraction.
  • Figures 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the corkscrew device according to the invention.
  • the external element 1 is produced in the form of a substantially rectangular frame produced in a flat band, in particular a metal band, one of the end walls 13 of which is hollowed out to constitute the retaining rim 4.
  • This rim has a substantially vertical end wall 14 (see FIG. 2).
  • the extractor element 7 is constituted in a manner very similar to the external element 1, the only difference being that the end wall 14 of the rim 8 is inclined and forms a bevelled surface.
  • the external element 1 and the extractor element 7 comprise, on the face diametrically opposite the flanges 4 and 8, an orifice for the passage of the threaded rod 9.
  • the threaded rod 9 is made rigidly secured to the extractor element 7, for example by means of a screw 17 which is screwed into a thread provided for this purpose in the body of the rod 9.
  • the rotation control means 12 has in its middle part a thread which constitutes the above-mentioned nut means 11.
  • the external element 1 and the extractor element 7 comprise two diametrically opposite flat parts, respectively 20, 21 and 22, 23 extending axially, and cooperating to ensure a non-rotating guided movement of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1. It is understood that such guidance can be achieved by other means, such as a longitudinal groove made without each face 20, 21 of the external element 1, intended to guide a part forming a stud integral with the faces 22, 23, and shaped for this purpose.
  • corkscrew device designed to allow, with the aid of a plug of a simple configuration, to recap after use a partially emptied bottle.
  • the device shown differs from the device described above by the presence of a reversible positive control of the extractor element 7.
  • This control is always carried out by means of a threaded rod 9 and a nut-forming means 11a, but the rod threaded 9 is now movably connected in rotation to the extractor element 7, and is screwed into a fixed nut 11a secured to the external element 1.
  • the threaded rod 9 is more rigidly secured to a rotation control means 12 and forms with the latter a butterfly head screw.
  • FIGS. 2A, 5A and 6A illustrate how the corkscrew device can be used to stop a partially emptied bottle.
  • a removable stopper 21 has been provided, intended to be applied in a sealed manner to the orifice edge of the neck 2.
  • the plug 21 is provided with a groove 22 which allows the plug 21 to be slidably mounted on the extractor element 7 by removable insertion of the hooking flange 4 of the extractor element 7 in the groove 22.
  • the plug 21 comprises a substantially cylindrical upper part, provided with the groove 22, which is extended by a substantially conical intermediate part 24 continued in its lower portion by a substantially cylindrical part 25 of more reliable diameter than the upper cylindrical part, forming a nipple with a head overflowing and also comprising a groove 26.
  • a flexible sealing shutter washer 27 is mounted tightly in the groove 26.
  • the substantially conical surface of the part 24 distributes the vertical pressures acting on the orifice edge of the neck and allows the seal 27 to partially enter by deformation in the bottle neck (see FIG. 2A).
  • the external element 1 and the extractor element 7 are produced in the form of envelopes at least approximately semi-cylindrical secured to a circular bottom 31, and the opposite bottom of which is hollowed out in a radially projecting rim at arched bottom and parallel sides.
  • the external element comprises two planar parts 29 diametrically opposite parallel
  • the extractor element 7 also comprises two planar parts 30 cooperating with the planar parts 29 to be guided in axial translation in a non-rotating manner.
  • the device which has just been described is evident from the description of its structure. It is thus easy to understand that the device can be used as a corkscrew or as a cap according to the direction of rotation given to the rotation control member 12.
  • the present device is thus particularly advantageous since it makes it possible to obtain, using the same device, several different functions, functions which ordinarily require the use of devices designed specifically and often complex, therefore expensive.

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A device forming a stopper extractor of the type comprising a hollowed external element provided on the inside with retention means; an extractor element equipped with attaching means, the extractor element being displaceable in axial translation in the outer element in order to permit the extraction of the cork by relative separation of the attaching means and the retention means. These retention means (8) and attaching means (4) consist of a hollowed shoulder projecting on the inside, substantially in the shape of a U whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of displacement of the extractor element (7) and continuously encircling, respectively, the neck (2) of the bottle under the bead (3) and the cork under its head (6). The invention is currently particularly applicable to uncorking any bottle of sparkling wine. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne généralement un dispositif formant tire-bouchon, notamment pour une bouteille de vin pétillant, tel que du champagne, comportant un bouchon à tête, et dont le goulot est pourvu d'un bourrelet supérieur.The present invention generally relates to a device forming a corkscrew, in particular for a bottle of sparkling wine, such as champagne, comprising a cap with a head, and the neck of which is provided with an upper bead.

On connait déjà un dispositif formant tire-bouchon, comprenant un élément externe évidé destiné à embrasser le goulot de bouteille et pourvu intérieurement de moyens saillants de retenue destinés à venir en butée sous le bourrelet ; un élément extracteur muni de moyens d'accrochage intérieurement saillants destinés à être placés sous la tête de bouchon, ledit élément extracteur étant déplaçable en translation axiale de façon guidée non tournante dans ledit élément externe pour permettre l'extraction du bouchon par éloignement relatif des moyens d'accrochage et des moyens de retenue. Plus précisément, l'élément externe sensiblement en forme d'étrier est pourvu intérieurement de deux épaulements en saillie, tandis que l'élément extracteur, de forme au moins approximativement semblable à celle de l'élément externe comporte deux parties planes parallèles diamétralement opposées coopérant avec les parties planes correspondantes de l'élément externe pour être guidées en translation axiale de façon non tournante. De plus, l'élément extracteur est pourvu de trois pattes d'accrochage, dont deux sont formées par des épaulements réalisés à l'extrémité inférieure des parties planes précitées. La troisième patte d'acrochage est située extérieurement au volume défini par l'étrier externe.A corkscrew device is already known, comprising a hollowed out external element intended to embrace the neck of the bottle and provided internally with projecting retaining means intended to come into abutment under the bead; an extractor element provided with internally projecting hooking means intended to be placed under the cap head, said extractor element being displaceable in axial translation in a non-rotating guided manner in said external element to allow the extraction of the cap by relative distance from the means attachment and retaining means. More specifically, the outer element substantially in the shape of a stirrup is provided internally with two projecting shoulders, while the extractor element, of shape at least approximately similar to that of the external element comprises two diametrically opposite parallel planar parts cooperating with the corresponding flat parts of the external element to be guided in axial translation in a non-rotating manner. In addition, the extractor element is provided with three attachment tabs, two of which are formed by shoulders made at the lower end of the above-mentioned flat parts. The third attachment tab is located outside the volume defined by the external bracket.

Cependant, un tel dispositif présente certains inconvénients, en raison notamment du manque de rigidité de l'étrier externe. En effet, les branches de cet étrier peuvent être écartées facilement lors de l'utilisation du tire-bouchon, entraînant le risque de voir les moyens de retenue riper sur le bourrelet supérieur. Pas ailleurs, les trois pattes d'accrochage n'assurent pas une bonne répartition des forces d'extraction agissant sur le bouchon.However, such a device has certain drawbacks, in particular due to the lack of rigidity of the external stirrup. In fact, the branches of this stirrup can be moved apart easily when the corkscrew is used, leading to the risk of the retaining means slipping on the upper bead. Not elsewhere, the three attachment tabs do not ensure a good distribution of the extraction forces acting on the plug.

La présente invention a pour but de résoudre les problèmes précités, en fournissant un dispositif simple et d'une grande rigidité assurant une extraction facile du bouchon.The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems, by providing a simple device of great rigidity ensuring easy extraction of the plug.

Pour résoudre le problème technique posé, la solution proposée par la présente invention consiste en un dispositif formant tire-bouchon du type précité caractérisé en ce que les moyens de retenue et d'accrochage sont constitués par un rebord évidé intérieurement saillant, sensiblement en forme de U, dont le plan est perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement de l'élément extracteur, et embrassant de façon continue respectivement le goulot de bouteille sous le bourrelet et le bouchon sous sa tête. Ces rebords assurent d'une part une meilleure répartition des forces s'exerçant tant sur le bourrelet supérieur que sur la tête de bouchon, et d'autre part une meilleure rigidité de l'élément externe et de l'élément extracteur. En effet, les rebords garantissent une continuité entre les différentes parties de ces éléments, et donc une meilleure rigidité.To solve the technical problem posed, the solution proposed by the present invention consists of a device forming a corkscrew of the aforementioned type characterized in that the retaining and hooking means are constituted by an internally protruding hollow rim, substantially in the form of U, whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the extractor element, and continuously embracing the bottle neck respectively under the bead and the stopper under its head. These flanges ensure on the one hand a better distribution of the forces exerted both on the upper bead and on the cap head, and on the other hand better rigidity of the external element and of the extractor element. Indeed, the flanges guarantee continuity between the different parts of these elements, and therefore better rigidity.

La présente invention a également pour objet un dispositif formant tire-bouchon, dont une fonction auxiliaire peut être celle d'un bouchon.The present invention also relates to a device forming a corkscrew, an auxiliary function of which can be that of a stopper.

On connait déjà divers dispositifs formant bouchons, notamment pour une bouteille de vin pétillant. Cependant, ces dispositifs constituent des éléments indépendants qui nécessitent une structure généralement complexe en raison des contraintes résultant de la pression interne existant à l'intérieur d'une bouteille rebouchée.Various cork-forming devices are already known, in particular for a bottle of sparkling wine. However, these devices constitute independent elements which require a generally complex structure due to the constraints resulting from the internal pressure existing inside a corked bottle.

C'est pourquoi on a pensé utiliser un bouchon d'une structure très simple, dont la mise en place et le maintien sur la bouteille seraient assurés par la structure déjà existante du tire-bouchon.This is why we thought of using a stopper with a very simple structure, the installation and maintenance of which on the bottle would be ensured by the already existing structure of the corkscrew.

La solution proposée par la présente invention, dans ce but, consiste à prévoir une commande positive réversible de l'élément extracteur, réalisée par exemple au moyen d'une tige filetée et d'un écrou, la tige filetée étant solidaire d'un moyen de commande en rotation, et étant de préférence liée de façon mobile audit élément extracteur, et se vissant dans un écrou fixe solidaire de l'élément externe précité, et un bouchon amovible destiné à s'appliquer de façon étanche sur le bord d'orifice du goulot et pourvu d'une gorge, ledit bouchon pouvant ainsi être monté de façon coulissante sur l'élément extracteur par insertion amovible du rebord l'élément extracteur dans la gorge. Ainsi, la mise en place du bouchon sur la bouteille est facilement réalisée de façon fiable, en utilisant le déplacement de l'élément extracteur dans un sens opposé au sens d'extraction lorsque le dispositif fonctionne comme tire-bouchon, ainsi que la pression résultante de l'élément extracteur.The solution proposed by the present invention, for this purpose, consists in providing a positive reversible control of the extractor element, produced for example by means of a threaded rod and a nut, the threaded rod being integral with a means control in rotation, and preferably being movably connected to said extractor element, and screwing into a fixed nut secured to the above-mentioned external element, and a removable plug intended to be applied in leaktight manner to the edge of the orifice neck and provided with a groove, said plug thus being able to be slidably mounted on the extractor element by removable insertion of the rim the extractor element in the groove. Thus, the establishment of the stopper on the bottle is easily carried out in a reliable manner, by using the displacement of the extractor element in a direction opposite to the direction of extraction when the device functions as a corkscrew, as well as the resulting pressure of the extractor element.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres buts, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description explicative qui va suivre, faite en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs illustrant deux modes de réalisation actuellement préférés de l'invention et dans lesquels :

  • - la figure 1 est une vue de face montrant le dispositif formant tire-bouchon selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le bouchon étant partiellement extrait de la bouteille ;
  • - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinaledu dispositif formant tire-bouchon représenté à la figure 1, la bouteille et son bouchon ayant été omis ;
  • - la figure 3 est une vue un coupe suivant la ligne III-III de la figure 2 ;
  • - la figure 4 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne IV-IV de la figure 2 de l'élément extracteur 7.
  • - la figure 1A est une vue de face montrant un dispositif formant tire-bouchon selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, dans lequel le dispositif peut être utilisé comme bouchon ;
  • - la figure 2A est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la figure 1A, montrant le fonctionnnement du dispositif selon l'invention, pour reboucher une bouteille ;
  • - la figure 3A est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne III-III de la figure 1A ;
  • - la figure 4A est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne IV-IV de la figure 1A ;
  • - la figure 5A est une vue de face du bouchon utilisé dans le dispositif représenté à la figure 2A ; et
  • - la figure 6A est une vue de dessus du bouchon représenté à la figure 5A.
The invention will be better understood and other objects, characteristics and advantages thereof will appear more clearly on reading the explanatory description which follows, made with reference to the appended schematic drawings given solely by way of nonlimiting examples illustrating two currently preferred embodiments of the invention and in which:
  • - Figure 1 is a front view showing the corkscrew device according to a first embodiment of the invention, the cap being partially extracted from the bottle;
  • - Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the corkscrew device shown in Figure 1, the bottle and its cap having been omitted;
  • - Figure 3 is a sectional view along line III-III of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view along line IV-IV of FIG. 2 of the extractor element 7.
  • - Figure 1A is a front view showing a corkscrew device according to a second embodiment of the invention, in which the device can be used as a cork;
  • - Figure 2A is a longitudinal sectional view of Figure 1A, showing the operation of the device according to the invention, for recapping a bottle;
  • - Figure 3A is a sectional view along line III-III of Figure 1A;
  • - Figure 4A is a sectional view along the line IV-IV of Figure 1A;
  • - Figure 5A is a front view of the plug used in the device shown in Figure 2A; and
  • - Figure 6A is a top view of the plug shown in Figure 5A.

En référence aux figures annexées, le dispositif formant tire-bouchon, selon l'invention, comporte un élément externe 1 évidé destiné à embrasser le goulot 2 de bouteille. Ce goulot est pourvu d'un bourrelet supérieur 3. L'élément externe 1 est intérieurement pourvu de moyens saillants de retenue 4 destinés à être placés sous le bourrelet 3.With reference to the appended figures, the corkscrew device according to the invention comprises an external hollow element 1 intended to embrace the neck of the bottle 2. This neck is provided with an upper bead 3. The external element 1 is internally provided with projecting retaining means 4 intended to be placed under the bead 3.

Ce dispositif comporte également un élément extracteur 7 de forme sensiblement semblable à celle de l'élément externe 1 dans lequel il vient se loger. L'élément extracteur 7 est muni de moyens d'accrochage 8 intérieurement saillants et destinés à être placés sous la tête 6 de bouchon.This device also includes an extractor element 7 of shape substantially similar to that of the external element 1 in which it is housed. The extractor element 7 is provided with internally projecting hooking means 8 and intended to be placed under the cap head 6.

L'élément extracteur 7 est relié à l'élément externe 1 au moyen d'une tige filetée 9 coopérant avec un moyen formant écrou 11 pour assurer par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen de commande en rotation 12 le déplacement en translation axiale de l'élément extracteur 7 dans l'élément externe 1.The extractor element 7 is connected to the external element 1 by means of a threaded rod 9 cooperating with a nut-forming means 11 to ensure via a rotation control means 12 the displacement in axial translation of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1.

Comme le montre la figure 1 des dessins, l'éloignement des moyens d'accrochage 8 relativement aux moyens de retenue 4, résultant du déplacement commandé de l'élément extracteur 7 dans l'élément externe 1, permet l'extraction du bouchon. Lors de l'utilisation pratique du tire-bouchon selon l'invention, il est nécessaire en position initiale d'engager les moyens de retenue 4 sous le bourrelet 3 en réglant préalablement la position de l'élément extracteur 7 pour que les moyens d'accrochage 8 de celui-ci viennent s'engager sous la tête de bouchon 6. Le bourrelet supérieur 3 se trouve donc logé entre les moyens de retenue 4 et les moyens d'accrochage 8.As shown in Figure 1 of the drawings, the distance of the hooking means 8 relative to the retaining means 4, resulting from the controlled movement of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1, allows the extraction of the plug. During the practical use of the corkscrew according to the invention, it is necessary in the initial position to engage the retaining means 4 under the bead 3 by previously adjusting the position of the extractor element 7 so that the means of attachment 8 thereof engages under the cap head 6. The upper bead 3 is therefore housed between the retaining means 4 and the attachment means 8.

Comme le montrent en particulier les figures 3 et 4, les moyens de retenue 4 et d'accrochage 8 sont constitués par un rebord évidé intérieurement saillant, sensiblement en forme de U dont le plan est perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement de l'élément extracteur 7, et embrassant de façon continue respectivement le goulot de bouteille 2 sous le bourrelet 3, et le bouchon sous sa tête 6. Le rebord formant moyen d'extraction 8 est par construction intérieurement plus saillant que le rebord formant moyen de retenue 4. Les parties droites 5 des rebords en forme de U 4 et 8 constituent des moyens de guidage respectivement du goulot 2 et du bouchon 6, lors du positionnement initial du dispositif. Ces parties droites 5 sont choisies de préférence d'une dimension sensiblement supérieure au rayon de courbure de la partie en arc circulaire des rebords. On garantit ainsi une excellente répartition des forces d'extraction agissant sur le bouchon et de retenue agissant sur le bourrelet supérieur 3, lors de l'extraction.As shown in particular in FIGS. 3 and 4, the retaining means 4 and hooking means 8 are constituted by an internally protruding recessed rim, substantially U-shaped, the plane of which is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the element extractor 7, and continuously embracing the bottle neck 2 respectively under the bead 3, and the stopper under its head 6. The rim forming extraction means 8 is by construction internally more salient than the rim forming retaining means 4. The straight parts 5 of the U-shaped flanges 4 and 8 constitute means for respectively guiding the neck 2 and the plug 6, during the initial positioning of the device. These straight parts 5 are preferably chosen to have a dimension substantially greater than the radius of curvature of the circular arc part of the flanges. We thus guarantees an excellent distribution of the extraction forces acting on the plug and of the retention forces acting on the upper bead 3, during the extraction.

Les figures 1 à 4 représentent un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif formant tire-bouchon selon l'invention.Figures 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the corkscrew device according to the invention.

Comme le montrent ces figures, l'élément externe 1 est réalisé sous forme d'un cadre sensiblement rectangulaire réalisé dans une bande plate notamment métallique et dont l'une des parois extrêmes 13 est évidée pour constituer le rebord de retenue 4. Ce rebord présente une paroi extrême 14 sensiblement verticale (voir figure 2).As these figures show, the external element 1 is produced in the form of a substantially rectangular frame produced in a flat band, in particular a metal band, one of the end walls 13 of which is hollowed out to constitute the retaining rim 4. This rim has a substantially vertical end wall 14 (see FIG. 2).

L'élément extracteur 7 est constitué de façon tout à fait semblable à l'élément externe 1, la seule différence étant que la paroi extrême 14 du rebord 8 est inclinée et forme une surface biseautée.The extractor element 7 is constituted in a manner very similar to the external element 1, the only difference being that the end wall 14 of the rim 8 is inclined and forms a bevelled surface.

L'élément externe 1 et l'élément extracteur 7 comportent sur la face diamétralement opposée aux rebords 4 et 8 un orifice de passage de la tige filetée 9. Comme le montrent les figures 1 et 2, la tige filetée 9 est rendue rigidement solidaire de l'élément extracteur 7, par exemple au moyen d'une vis 17 venant se visser dans un filetage prévu à cet effet dans le corps de la tige 9. Par ailleurs, le moyen de commande en rotation 12 comporte en sa partie médiane un filetage qui constitue le moyen formant écrou 11 précité.The external element 1 and the extractor element 7 comprise, on the face diametrically opposite the flanges 4 and 8, an orifice for the passage of the threaded rod 9. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the threaded rod 9 is made rigidly secured to the extractor element 7, for example by means of a screw 17 which is screwed into a thread provided for this purpose in the body of the rod 9. Furthermore, the rotation control means 12 has in its middle part a thread which constitutes the above-mentioned nut means 11.

L'élément externe 1 et l'élément extracteur 7 comportent deux parties planes diamétralement opposées, respectivement 20, 21 et 22, 23 s'étendant axialement, et coopérant pour assurer un déplacement guidé de façon non tournante de l'élément extracteur 7 dans l'élément externe 1. Il est bien entendu qu'un tel guidage peut être réalisé par d'autres moyens, tels qu'une rainure longitudinale pratiquée sans chaque face 20, 21 de l'élément externe 1, destinée à guider une partie formant tenon solidaire des faces 22, 23, et conformée à cet effet.The external element 1 and the extractor element 7 comprise two diametrically opposite flat parts, respectively 20, 21 and 22, 23 extending axially, and cooperating to ensure a non-rotating guided movement of the extractor element 7 in the external element 1. It is understood that such guidance can be achieved by other means, such as a longitudinal groove made without each face 20, 21 of the external element 1, intended to guide a part forming a stud integral with the faces 22, 23, and shaped for this purpose.

En référence aux figures 1A à 6A, on décrira maintenant un dispositif formant tire-bouchon selon un second mode de réalisation, conçu pour pemettre à l'aide d'un bouchon d'une configuration simple, de reboucher après emploi une bouteille partiellement vidée.With reference to FIGS. 1A to 6A, there will now be described a corkscrew device according to a second embodiment, designed to allow, with the aid of a plug of a simple configuration, to recap after use a partially emptied bottle.

Les éléments semblables aux figures 1 à 4 précédemment décrites portent les mêmes chiffres de référence.Elements similar to Figures 1 to 4 previously described have the same reference numbers.

Le dispositif représenté se distingue du dispositif décrit précédemment par la présence d'une commande positive réversible de l'élément extracteur 7. Cette commande est toujours réalisée au moyen d'une tige filetée 9 et d'un moyen formant écrou 11a, mais la tige filetée 9 est maintenant liée de façon mobile en rotation à l'élément extracteur 7, et se visse dans un écrou 11a fixe solidaire de l'élément externe 1. La tige filetée 9 est de plus rigidement solidaire à un moyen de commande en rotation 12 et forme avec ce dernier une vis à tête papillon.The device shown differs from the device described above by the presence of a reversible positive control of the extractor element 7. This control is always carried out by means of a threaded rod 9 and a nut-forming means 11a, but the rod threaded 9 is now movably connected in rotation to the extractor element 7, and is screwed into a fixed nut 11a secured to the external element 1. The threaded rod 9 is more rigidly secured to a rotation control means 12 and forms with the latter a butterfly head screw.

Les figures 2A, 5A et 6A illustrent comment on peut utiliser le dispositif formant tire-bouchon pour reboucher une bouteille partiellement vidée. En effet, on a prévu un bouchon amovible 21 destiné à s'appliquer de façon étanche sur le bord d'orifice du goulot 2.FIGS. 2A, 5A and 6A illustrate how the corkscrew device can be used to stop a partially emptied bottle. In fact, a removable stopper 21 has been provided, intended to be applied in a sealed manner to the orifice edge of the neck 2.

Le bouchon 21 est pourvu d'une gorge 22 qui permet au bochon 21 d'être monté de façon coulissante sur l'élément extracteur 7 par insertion amovible du rebord d'accrochage 4 de l'élément extracteur 7 dans la gorge 22.The plug 21 is provided with a groove 22 which allows the plug 21 to be slidably mounted on the extractor element 7 by removable insertion of the hooking flange 4 of the extractor element 7 in the groove 22.

Ainsi, pour reboucher une bouteille partiellement vide il suffit d'utiliser le déplacement de l'élément extracteur 7 dans un sens opposé au sens d'extraction lorsque le dispositif fonctionne comme tire-bouchon. De plus, en raison de l'écrou fixe 11a, il y a un blocage automatique de l'élément extracteur permettant de réaliser et de maintenir une pression verticale de haut en bas sur le bord d'orifice du goulot. Etant donné que les moyens de retenue 8 viennent en butée sous le bourrelet supérieur 3 de la bouteille, il se crée ainsi une force verticale opposée à la force précédente, le maintien en place du bouchon 21 est assuré de façon fiable, par ces deux forces.Thus, to recap a partially empty bottle, it suffices to use the displacement of the extractor element 7 in a direction opposite to the direction of extraction when the device functions as a corkscrew. In addition, due to the fixed nut 11a, there is an automatic blocking of the extractor element making it possible to produce and maintain vertical pressure from top to bottom on the orifice edge of the neck. Since the retaining means 8 come into abutment under the upper bead 3 of the bottle, a vertical force is thus created opposite to the previous force, the holding in place of the stopper 21 is assured reliably by these two forces .

Comme le montre la figure 5A, le bouchon 21 comporte une partie supérieure sensiblement cylindrique, pourvue de la gorge 22, qui se prolonge par une partie intermédiaire sensiblement conique 24 poursuivie dans sa portion inférieure par une partie sensiblement cylindrique 25 de plus fiable diamètre que la partie cylindrique supérieure, formant téton à tête débordante et comportant également une gorge 26. Une rondelle souple d'obturation étanche 27 vient se monter de façon serrée dans la gorge 26.As shown in FIG. 5A, the plug 21 comprises a substantially cylindrical upper part, provided with the groove 22, which is extended by a substantially conical intermediate part 24 continued in its lower portion by a substantially cylindrical part 25 of more reliable diameter than the upper cylindrical part, forming a nipple with a head overflowing and also comprising a groove 26. A flexible sealing shutter washer 27 is mounted tightly in the groove 26.

La surface sensiblement conique de la partie 24 assure une répartition des pressions verticales agissant sur le bord d'orifice du goulot et permet à la garniture d'étanchéité 27 de rentrer partiellement par déformation dans le goulot de bouteille (voir figure 2A).The substantially conical surface of the part 24 distributes the vertical pressures acting on the orifice edge of the neck and allows the seal 27 to partially enter by deformation in the bottle neck (see FIG. 2A).

Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'élément externe 1 et l'élément extracteur 7 sont réalisés sous forme d'enveloppes au moins approximativement semi-­cylindriques solidaires d'un fond circulaire 31, et dont le fond opposé est évidé en rebord radialement saillant à fond arqué et à côtés parallèles. De plus, l'élément externe comporte deux parties planes 29 parallèles diamétralement opposées, et l'élément extracteur 7 comporte également deux parties planes 30 coopérant avec les parties planes 29 pour être guidées en translation axiale de façon non tournante.In this embodiment, the external element 1 and the extractor element 7 are produced in the form of envelopes at least approximately semi-cylindrical secured to a circular bottom 31, and the opposite bottom of which is hollowed out in a radially projecting rim at arched bottom and parallel sides. In addition, the external element comprises two planar parts 29 diametrically opposite parallel, and the extractor element 7 also comprises two planar parts 30 cooperating with the planar parts 29 to be guided in axial translation in a non-rotating manner.

Dans le fond 31 est pratiqué un filetage qui constitue le moyen formant écrou fixe 11a.In the bottom 31 is made a thread which constitutes the means forming a fixed nut 11a.

Le fonctionnnement du dispositif qui vient d'être décrit ressort de façon évidente de la description de sa structure. On comprend ainsi aisément que le dispositif peut être utilisé comme tire-bouchon ou comme bouchon suivant le sens de rotation donné à l'organe de commande en rotation 12.The operation of the device which has just been described is evident from the description of its structure. It is thus easy to understand that the device can be used as a corkscrew or as a cap according to the direction of rotation given to the rotation control member 12.

Le présent dispositif est ainsi particulièrement avantageux puisqu'il permet d'obtenir à l'aide d'un même dispositif plusieurs fonctions différentes, fonctions qui d'ordinaire nécessitent l'utilisation de dispositifs conçus spécifiquement et souvent complexes, donc coûteux.The present device is thus particularly advantageous since it makes it possible to obtain, using the same device, several different functions, functions which ordinarily require the use of devices designed specifically and often complex, therefore expensive.

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1. Dispositif formant tire-bouchon, notamment pour une bouteille de vin pétillant, tel que du champagne, comportant un bouchon à tête et dont le goulot est pourvu d'un bourrelet supérieur, du type comprenant un élément externe évidé destiné à embrasser le goulot de la bouteille et pourvu intérieurement de moyens saillants de retenue destinés à venir en butée sous le bourrelet ; un élément extracteur muni de moyens d'accrochage intérieurement saillant, destiné à être placé sous la tête de bouchon, ledit élément extracteur étant déplaçable en translation axiale de façon guidée non tournante dans ledit élément externe pour permettre l'extraction du bouchon par éloignement relatif des moyens d'accrochage et des moyens de retenue, lesdits moyens de retenue (4) et d'accrochage (8) étant constitués par un rebord évidé intérieu­rement saillant, sensiblement en forme de U, dont le plan est perpendiculaire à l'axe de déplacement et embrassant de façon continue respectivement le goulot (2) de la bouteille sous le bourrelet (3), et le bouchon sous sa tête (6), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une commande positive réversible de l'élément extracteur réalisé par exemple au moyen d'une tige filetée (9) et d'un écrou (11), la tige filetée étant solidaire d'un moyen de commande en rotation (12), et étant de préférence liée de façon mobile audit élément extracteur (7), et se vissant dans un écrou fixe solidaire de l'élément externe précité, et en ce qu'il comporte un bouchon (21) amovible destiné à s'appliquer de façon étanche sur le bord d'orifice du goulot (2) et pourvu d'une gorge (22), ledit bouchon pouvant ainsi être monté de façon coulissante sur l'élément extracteur par insertion amovible du rebord précité dudit élément extracteur dans ladite gorge.1. Device forming a corkscrew, in particular for a bottle of sparkling wine, such as champagne, comprising a cap with a head and the neck of which is provided with an upper bead, of the type comprising a hollowed out external element intended to embrace the neck of the bottle and provided internally with projecting retaining means intended to come into abutment under the bead; an extractor element provided with internally protruding hooking means, intended to be placed under the cap head, said extractor element being displaceable in axial translation in a non-rotating guided manner in said external element to allow the extraction of the cap by relative distance from the hooking means and retaining means, said retaining means (4) and hooking means (8) being constituted by an internally projecting hollow rim, substantially U-shaped, the plane of which is perpendicular to the axis of movement and continuously embracing respectively the neck (2) of the bottle under the bead (3), and the cap under its head (6), characterized in that it comprises a positive reversible control of the extractor element produced for example by means of a threaded rod (9) and a nut (11), the threaded rod being integral with a rotation control means (12), and preferably being movably connected to said extractor element (7) , and is vi ssant in a fixed nut integral with the above-mentioned external element, and in that it comprises a removable plug (21) intended to be applied in a sealed manner on the orifice edge of the neck (2) and provided with a groove (22), said plug can thus be slidably mounted on the extractor element by removable insertion of the aforementioned rim of said extractor element in said groove. 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément externe (1) et l'élément extracteur (7) précités sont réalisés sous forme d'un cadre sensiblement rectangulaire réalisé dans une bande plate notamment métallique, et dont l'une des parois extrêmes (13) est évidée pour constituer le rebord de retenue (4) précitée.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the external element (1) and the extractor element (7) mentioned above are produced in the form of a substantially rectangular frame produced in a flat strip, in particular metal, and whose one of the end walls (13) is hollowed out to constitute the aforementioned retaining rim (4). 3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément externe (1) et l'élément extracteur précités sont réalisés sous forme d'enveloppe au moins approximativement semi-cylindrique solidaire d'un fond circulaire (31), et dont le fond opposé est évidé en rebord radialement saillant formant les moyens de retenue et d'accrochage précités.3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the external element (1) and the aforementioned extractor element are produced in the form of an envelope at least approximately semi-cylindrical secured to a circular bottom (31), and of which the opposite bottom is hollowed out in a radially projecting rim forming the aforementioned retaining and hooking means. 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 et 3, caractérisé en ce que l'écrou fixe solidaire de l'élément externe (1) précité, est constitué par un filetage réalisé dans le fond circulaire (31) précité.4. Device according to claim 1 and 3, characterized in that the fixed nut integral with the external element (1) above, is constituted by a thread made in the circular bottom (31) above. 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon amovible (21) précité comporte une partie supérieure sensiblement cylindrique pourvue de la gorge (22) ; une partie intemédiaire sensiblement conique (24) prolongeant ladite partie supérieure, et se terminant dans sa partie inférieure par une partie sensiblement cylindrique (25) formant téton à tête débordante et comportant une gorge (26), et une rondelle souple d'obturation étanche (27) venant se monter dans ladite gorge (26).5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned removable plug (21) comprises a substantially cylindrical upper part provided with the groove (22); a substantially conical intermediate portion (24) extending said upper portion, and ending in its lower portion with a substantially cylindrical portion (25) forming a stud with an overhanging head and comprising a groove (26), and a flexible sealing washer ( 27) coming to be mounted in said groove (26).
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