EP0555624A1 - Closure with a snap hinge - Google Patents

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EP0555624A1
EP0555624A1 EP92890031A EP92890031A EP0555624A1 EP 0555624 A1 EP0555624 A1 EP 0555624A1 EP 92890031 A EP92890031 A EP 92890031A EP 92890031 A EP92890031 A EP 92890031A EP 0555624 A1 EP0555624 A1 EP 0555624A1
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Augustin Schmuck
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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
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0809—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions
    • B65D47/0814—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions by at least three hinge sections, at least one having a length different from the others

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  • the invention relates to a closure with a base body and a lid, the lid being connected to the base body via at least four joints which lie on three axes, two of the joints lying on an axis which is in the axial direction with the axes of the other two joints seen includes a triangle, wherein all axes of the joints are substantially parallel to each other and wherein the joints are connected to each other via a bracket, the joints being located at the leg ends of the bracket.
  • the invention has a closure in which the lid must be moved when opening or closing via a so-called “dead center” and then automatically pivots into its open position or snaps into its closed position or in an at least approximate position and in which the bracket does not interfere and is protected in particular in the closed position of the lid.
  • this object is achieved in that the bracket in the open position of the closure faces the cover surface of the base body and in that a recess is provided in the base body in which the bracket is received in the closed position of the closure.
  • the bracket in the invention faces the cover surface of the base body in the open position of the closure, it does not protrude from the outer surface of the cover in this position of the cover, as is the case, for example, with the closures according to DE-OS 26 49 218, 29 36 717 and EP-A-129 024 is the case.
  • this is aesthetically more beautiful, since there are no slots and joints in particular on the top of the lid that can get dirty, and on the other hand it avoids the risk that the protruding bracket can be damaged if, for example, it gets caught somewhere.
  • Another advantage of the closure according to the invention is that the joints, via which the bracket is connected to the base body and the cover, lie close to one another in the closed position of the cover, as a result of which the mechanical stress on the bracket and the joints in this position is greatly reduced and the lifespan of the closure is thus increased since the bracket and the joints are not under tension.
  • the joints of the stirrups of the known closures (DE-OS 26 49 218 DE-OS 29 36 717 and EP-A-129 024) are spaced far apart in the closed position of the cover, so that the stirrup or the joints are constantly exposed to mechanical stress in this position, which has an adverse effect on the life of these known closures.
  • the closure is designed such that the axis forming the tip of the triangle formed by the axes of the joints faces the cover surface of the base body in the open position of the closure, then the dead center arises in the course of the pivoting movement of the cover , ie that pivot position in which no pivot forces act on the cover, at the point where all the joints lie in one plane.
  • the bracket is resilient, then the resilient element is easily integrated into the connection between the base body and the cover.
  • the closure is very easy to manufacture and the film hinges also act as spring elements that support the snap movement.
  • the closure can also be produced as a one-piece injection molded part.
  • the closure shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 consists essentially of a base body 1 and a cover 2, which is connected to the base body 1 via four joints 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • the closure is produced as an injection molded part, the joints 3, 4, 5 and 6 being designed as film hinges.
  • the joints 3 and 4 lie in a common axis and connect the cover 2 directly to the base body 1.
  • the joints 5 and 6 form two further axes which are parallel to one another and which are also parallel to the axis formed by the joints 3 and 4.
  • the joint 5 is arranged on the base body 1 and the joint 6 on the cover 2.
  • the joints 5 and 6 are connected to one another via a spring-elastic U-shaped bracket 7.
  • the axes of the joints 3, 4 and 5 and 6 enclose a triangle, the axis of the joints 3 and 4 being in the upward, i.e. to the top surface 8 of the base body 1 pointing tip of the triangle is arranged.
  • a pin 10 provided on the cover and having a bore 11 bears against an attachment 12 provided on the base body with an opening 13. If the pin 10 is in the opening 13 e.g. pushed in by hand, then the closure is completely closed.
  • the base body 1 shown in the drawing can either be an integrated part of a container or part of a container or a part that can be placed on a container and can be connected to the container via a snap or screw connection known per se.
  • a recess 14 is made in the base body 1, into which the lid 2 is folded when closing, so that its outer surface 15 in the closed state with the outer surface 8 of the base body 1 essentially flees. It is also possible that the cover 2 has a surface corresponding to the outline of the entire base body 1 and completely covers the base body 1 in the closed position.
  • joints 3 to 6 designed as film hinges in the exemplary embodiment can also be designed as conventional hinges, in which case the entire change in shape, e.g. from the surrounding areas of the base body 1, the cover 2 and / or the bracket 7.

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A closure consists of a basic body (1) and a pivotable cap (2). The cap (2) is connected to the basic body (1) via film hinges (3, 4) lying in one axis. Provided between the cap (2) and the basic body (1) is a U-shaped bar (7) which is connected to the cap (2) via a film hinge (6) and to the basic body (1) via a further film hinge (5). The axes of the film hinges (3, 4, 5, 6) are arranged in the corners of a triangle whose tip points upwards when the cap (2) is open. Provided in the basic body (1) is a recess (9) in which the bar (7) is received in the closed position of the cap (2) and is therefore protected. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verschluß mit einem Grundkörper und einem Deckel, wobei der Deckel mit dem Grundkörper über wenigstens vier Gelenke verbunden ist, die auf drei Achsen liegen, wobei zwei der Gelenke auf einer Achse liegen, die mit den Achsen der beiden anderen Gelenke in Achsrichtung gesehen ein Dreieck einschließt, wobei alle Achsen der Gelenke zueinander im wesentlichen parallel liegen und wobei die Gelenke über einen Bügel miteinander verbunden sind, wobei sich die Gelenke an den Schenkelenden des Bügels befinden.The invention relates to a closure with a base body and a lid, the lid being connected to the base body via at least four joints which lie on three axes, two of the joints lying on an axis which is in the axial direction with the axes of the other two joints seen includes a triangle, wherein all axes of the joints are substantially parallel to each other and wherein the joints are connected to each other via a bracket, the joints being located at the leg ends of the bracket.

Solche Verschlüsse sind aus der DE-OS 26 49 218, der DE-OS 29 36 717 und aus der EP-A-129 024 bekannt. Nachteilig bei diesen bekannten Verschlüssen ist es, daß der Bügel von der Außenfläche des Deckels störend absteht.Such closures are known from DE-OS 26 49 218, DE-OS 29 36 717 and from EP-A-129 024. A disadvantage of these known closures is that the bracket protrudes from the outer surface of the lid.

Die Erfindung hat einen Verschluß zum Ziel, bei dem der Deckel beim Öffnen bzw. Schließen über einen sogenannten "Totpunkt" bewegt werden muß und anschließend selbsttätig in seine Offenstellung schwenkt bzw. in seine Schließstellung bzw. in eine dieser wenigstens angenäherte Stellung schnappt und bei dem der Bügel nicht stört und insbesondere in der Schließstellung des Deckels geschützt ist.The invention has a closure in which the lid must be moved when opening or closing via a so-called "dead center" and then automatically pivots into its open position or snaps into its closed position or in an at least approximate position and in which the bracket does not interfere and is protected in particular in the closed position of the lid.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß daß der Bügel in der geöffneten Stellung des Verschlusses der Deckelfläche des Grundkörpers zugewandt ist und daß im Grundkörper eine Ausnehmung vorgesehen ist, in welcher der Bügel in der geschlossenen Stellung des Verschlusses aufgenommen ist.According to the invention this object is achieved in that the bracket in the open position of the closure faces the cover surface of the base body and in that a recess is provided in the base body in which the bracket is received in the closed position of the closure.

Da der Bügel bei der Erfindung in der geöffneten Stellung des Verschlusses zur Deckelfläche des Grundkörpers gewandt ist, steht er in dieser Stellung des Deckels nicht störend von der Außenfläche des Deckels ab, wie dies z.B. bei den Verschlüssen gemäß den DE-OS 26 49 218, 29 36 717 und der EP-A-129 024 der Fall ist. Dies ist einerseits ästhetisch schöner, da insbesondere an der Deckeloberseite keine Schlitze und Gelenke vorhanden sind, die verschmutzen können, und vermeidet anderseits die Gefahr, daß der abstehende Bügel beschädigt werden kann, wenn man z.B. irgendwo damit hängen bleibt.Since the bracket in the invention faces the cover surface of the base body in the open position of the closure, it does not protrude from the outer surface of the cover in this position of the cover, as is the case, for example, with the closures according to DE-OS 26 49 218, 29 36 717 and EP-A-129 024 is the case. On the one hand, this is aesthetically more beautiful, since there are no slots and joints in particular on the top of the lid that can get dirty, and on the other hand it avoids the risk that the protruding bracket can be damaged if, for example, it gets caught somewhere.

Ein weiterer Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verschlusses besteht darin, daß die Gelenke, über die der Bügel mit dem Grundkörper und dem Deckel verbunden ist, in der geschlossenen Stellung des Deckels nahe aneinanderliegen, wodurch die mechanische Beanspruchung des Bügels und der Gelenke in dieser Stellung sehr stark vermindert und die Lebensdauer des Verschlusses somit erhöht wird, da der Bügel und die Gelenke nicht unter Spannung stehen. Im Gegensatz dazu sind die Gelenke der Bügel der bekannten Verschlüsse (DE-OS 26 49 218 DE-OS 29 36 717 und EP-A-129 024) in der geschlossenen Stellung des Deckels weit voneinander beabstandet, so daß der Bügel bzw. die Gelenke in dieser Stellung ständig einer mechanischen Belastung ausgesetzt sind, was sich nachteilig auf die Lebensdauer dieser bekannten Verschlüsse auswirkt.Another advantage of the closure according to the invention is that the joints, via which the bracket is connected to the base body and the cover, lie close to one another in the closed position of the cover, as a result of which the mechanical stress on the bracket and the joints in this position is greatly reduced and the lifespan of the closure is thus increased since the bracket and the joints are not under tension. In contrast, the joints of the stirrups of the known closures (DE-OS 26 49 218 DE-OS 29 36 717 and EP-A-129 024) are spaced far apart in the closed position of the cover, so that the stirrup or the joints are constantly exposed to mechanical stress in this position, which has an adverse effect on the life of these known closures.

Wenn gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung der Verschluß so ausgebildet ist, daß die die Spitze des von den Achsen der Gelenke gebildeten Dreiecks bildende Achse in der geöffneten Stellung des Verschlusses der Deckelfläche des Grundkörpers zugewandt ist, dann entsteht der Totpunkt im Zuge der Schwenkbewegung des Deckels, d.h. jene Schwenkstellung, in der auf den Deckel keine Schwenkkräfte einwirken, an der Stelle, an welcher alle Gelenke in einer Ebene liegen.If, according to an advantageous development of the invention, the closure is designed such that the axis forming the tip of the triangle formed by the axes of the joints faces the cover surface of the base body in the open position of the closure, then the dead center arises in the course of the pivoting movement of the cover , ie that pivot position in which no pivot forces act on the cover, at the point where all the joints lie in one plane.

Wenn gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung der Bügel federelastisch ist, dann ist das federnde Element auf einfache Weise in die Verbindung zwischen Grundkörper und Deckel integriert.If according to one embodiment of the invention the bracket is resilient, then the resilient element is easily integrated into the connection between the base body and the cover.

Wenn der Grundkörper und der Deckel aus Kunststoff gefertigt und die Gelenke Filmscharniere sind, dann ist der Verschluß sehr einfach herzustellen und die Filmscharniere wirken zusätzlich als die Schnappbewegung unterstützende Federelemente.If the base body and the lid are made of plastic and the joints are film hinges, then the closure is very easy to manufacture and the film hinges also act as spring elements that support the snap movement.

Der Verschluß kann bei dieser Ausführungsform auch als einstückiger Spritzgußteil hergestellt werden.In this embodiment, the closure can also be produced as a one-piece injection molded part.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung.Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 eine Schnittansicht durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Verschluß entlang der Linie I-I in Fig. 3,
  • Fig. 2 eine Schnittansicht durch den Verschluß entlang der Linie II-II in Fig. 3 und
  • Fig. 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Verschluß.
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  • 1 is a sectional view through a closure according to the invention along the line II in Fig. 3,
  • Fig. 2 is a sectional view through the closure along the line II-II in Fig. 3 and
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of the closure.

Der in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellte Verschluß besteht im wesentlichen aus einem Grundkörper 1 und einem Deckel 2, der mit dem Grundkörper 1 über vier Gelenke 3, 4, 5 und 6 verbunden ist. In der dargestellten, bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Verschluß als Spritzgußteil hergestellt, wobei die Gelenke 3, 4, 5 und 6 als Filmscharniere ausgebildet sind. Die Gelenke 3 und 4 liegen in einer gemeinsamen Achse und verbinden den Deckel 2 direkt mit dem Grundkörper 1. Die Gelenke 5 und 6 bilden zwei weitere, zueinander parallele Achsen, die auch zur von den Gelenken 3 und 4 gebildeten Achse parallel sind.The closure shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 consists essentially of a base body 1 and a cover 2, which is connected to the base body 1 via four joints 3, 4, 5 and 6. In the preferred embodiment shown, the closure is produced as an injection molded part, the joints 3, 4, 5 and 6 being designed as film hinges. The joints 3 and 4 lie in a common axis and connect the cover 2 directly to the base body 1. The joints 5 and 6 form two further axes which are parallel to one another and which are also parallel to the axis formed by the joints 3 and 4.

Das Gelenk 5 ist am Grundkörper 1 und das Gelenk 6 am Deckel 2 angeordnet. Die Gelenke 5 und 6 sind miteinander über einen federelastischen U-förmigen Bügel 7 verbunden.The joint 5 is arranged on the base body 1 and the joint 6 on the cover 2. The joints 5 and 6 are connected to one another via a spring-elastic U-shaped bracket 7.

Insbesondere aus Fig. 1 und 2 ist ersichtlich, daß die Achsen der Gelenke 3, 4 sowie 5 und 6 ein Dreieck einschließen, wobei die Achse der Gelenke 3 und 4 in der nach oben, d.h. zur Deckelfläche 8 des Grundkörpers 1 weisenden Spitze des Dreiecks angeordnet ist.1 and 2 in particular, it can be seen that the axes of the joints 3, 4 and 5 and 6 enclose a triangle, the axis of the joints 3 and 4 being in the upward, i.e. to the top surface 8 of the base body 1 pointing tip of the triangle is arranged.

In der in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten Stellung des Deckels 2 ist die Verbindung zwischen dem Grundkörper 1 und dem Deckel 2 vollkommen entspannt. Wird der Deckel 2 ausgehend von der in Fig. 1 gezeigten, geöffneten Stellung in Richtung des Pfeiles 16 verschwenkt, dann wird der Abstand zwischen den Gelenken 5 und 6 größer werden und/oder der Abstand zwischen der gemeinsamen Achse der Gelenke 3 und 4 und den Gelenken 5 und/oder 6 kleiner, da das Gelenk 6 an der dem Gelenk 5 gegenüberliegenden Seite an der Achse der Gelenke 3 und 4 vorbeischwenkt. Dies erfolgt durch elastische Verformung des Bügels 7 bzw. der als Filmscharniere ausgebildeten Gelenke 3 bis 6.In the position of the cover 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connection between the base body 1 and the cover is 2 completely relaxed. If the cover 2 is pivoted from the open position shown in FIG. 1 in the direction of arrow 16, then the distance between the joints 5 and 6 will be greater and / or the distance between the common axis of the joints 3 and 4 and the Joints 5 and / or 6 smaller, since the joint 6 on the side opposite the joint 5 swings past the axis of the joints 3 and 4. This is done by elastic deformation of the bracket 7 or the hinges 3 to 6 designed as film hinges.

Es ist beispielsweise auch möglich, die Gelenke 3, 4, 5 und 6 so anzuordnen, daß das Gelenk 6 zwischen den Achsen der Gelenke 3, 4 und des Gelenkes 5 durchschwenkt. Wesentlich ist dabei lediglich, daß sich der Abstand zwischen wenigstens zwei Gelenken 3, 4 bzw. 5 oder 6 verändert, wodurch eine elastische Spannung entsteht.It is also possible, for example, to arrange the joints 3, 4, 5 and 6 so that the joint 6 swings between the axes of the joints 3, 4 and the joint 5. It is only essential that the distance between at least two joints 3, 4 or 5 or 6 changes, which creates an elastic tension.

Ausgehend von der in Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigten Stellung wird die zum Verschwenken des Deckels erforderliche Kraft immer größer, bis ein Totpunkt in der Stellung erreicht ist, in der die Achse der Gelenke 3 und 4 und die Gelenke 5 und 6 in einer Ebene liegen. Wird der Deckel 2 weiterbewegt, so schnappt er automatisch durch die gespeicherte Spannkraft, insbesondere der des Bügels 7 weiter, bis er seine fast geschlossene Stellung einnimmt.Starting from the position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the force required for pivoting the cover increases until a dead center is reached in the position in which the axes of the joints 3 and 4 and the joints 5 and 6 lie in one plane . If the cover 2 is moved further, it automatically snaps due to the stored clamping force, in particular that of the bracket 7, until it assumes its almost closed position.

In dieser Stellung liegt ein am Deckel vorgesehener Zapfen 10, der eine Bohrung 11 aufweist, an einem am Grundkörper vorgesehenen Ansatz 12 mit einer Öffnung 13 an. Wird der Zapfen 10 in die Öffnung 13 z.B. von Hand hineingedrückt, dann ist der Verschluß vollständig geschlossen.In this position, a pin 10 provided on the cover and having a bore 11 bears against an attachment 12 provided on the base body with an opening 13. If the pin 10 is in the opening 13 e.g. pushed in by hand, then the closure is completely closed.

Sinngemäß wird beim Öffnen des Verschlusses der Zapfen 10 durch Angriff am Deckel 12 aus der Öffnung 13 herausgezogen und der Deckel 2 solange weiterverschwenkt, bis der Totpunkt erreicht ist. Dabei wird die Verbindung zwischen dem Deckel 2 und dem Grundkörper 1 wieder vorgespannt, so daß der Deckel 2 beim Überschreiten des Totpunktes selbsttätig bis in die in Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellte Stellung aufschnappt.Analogously, when the closure is opened, the pin 10 is pulled out of the opening 13 by attacking the cover 12 and the cover 2 is pivoted further until the dead center is reached. The connection between the cover 2 and the base body 1 is prestressed again, so that the cover 2 snaps automatically into the position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 when the dead center is exceeded.

Der in der Zeichnung dargestellte Grundkörper 1 kann entweder ein in einem Behälter integrierter Teil oder ein Teil eines Behälters sein oder ein auf einen Behälter aufsetzbarer Teil sein, der über eine an sich bekannten Schnapp- oder Schraubverbindung mit dem Behälter verbunden sein kann.The base body 1 shown in the drawing can either be an integrated part of a container or part of a container or a part that can be placed on a container and can be connected to the container via a snap or screw connection known per se.

In der in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verschlusses ist im Grundkörper 1 eine Ausnehmung 14 angebracht, in die der Deckel 2 beim Verschließen hineingeklappt wird, so daß seine Außenfläche 15 im geschlossenen Zustand mit der Außenfläche 8 des Grundkörpers 1 im wesentlichen fluchtet. Ebenso ist es möglich, daß der Deckel 2 eine dem Grundriß des gesamten Grundkörpers 1 entsprechende Fläche aufweist und den Grundkörper 1 in der Schließstellung vollständig abdeckt.In the embodiment of the closure according to the invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a recess 14 is made in the base body 1, into which the lid 2 is folded when closing, so that its outer surface 15 in the closed state with the outer surface 8 of the base body 1 essentially flees. It is also possible that the cover 2 has a surface corresponding to the outline of the entire base body 1 and completely covers the base body 1 in the closed position.

Die im Ausführungsbeispiel als Filmscharniere ausgebildeten Gelenke 3 bis 6 können auch als übliche Scharniere ausgebildet sein, wobei in diesem Fall die gesamte Formänderung z.B. von den umgebenden Bereichen des Grundkörpers 1, des Deckels 2 und/oder vom Bügel 7, aufzunehmen ist.The joints 3 to 6 designed as film hinges in the exemplary embodiment can also be designed as conventional hinges, in which case the entire change in shape, e.g. from the surrounding areas of the base body 1, the cover 2 and / or the bracket 7.

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Verschluß mit einem Grundkörper (1) und einem Deckel (2), wobei der Deckel (2) mit dem Grundkörper (1) über wenigstens vier Gelenke (3, 4, 5, 6) verbunden ist, die auf drei Achsen liegen, wobei zwei (3, 4) der Gelenke (3, 4, 5, 6) auf einer Achse liegen, die mit den Achsen der beiden anderen Gelenke (5, 6) in Achsrichtung gesehen ein Dreieck einschließt, wobei alle Achsen der Gelenke zueinander im wesentlichen parallel liegen und wobei die Gelenke (5, 6) über einen Bügel (7) miteinander verbunden sind, wobei sich die Gelenke (5, 6) an den Schenkelenden des Bügels (7) befinden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Bügel (7) in der geöffneten Stellung des Verschlusses der Deckelfläche (8) des Grundkörpers (1) zugewandt ist und daß im Grundkörper (1) eine Ausnehmung (9) vorgesehen ist, in welcher der Bügel (7) in der geschlossenen Stellung des Verschlusses aufgenommen ist.Closure with a base body (1) and a cover (2), the cover (2) being connected to the base body (1) via at least four joints (3, 4, 5, 6) which lie on three axes, two of which (3, 4) of the joints (3, 4, 5, 6) lie on an axis which, viewed in the axial direction, encloses a triangle with the axes of the two other joints (5, 6), all axes of the joints being essentially parallel to one another lie and wherein the joints (5, 6) are connected to one another via a bracket (7), the joints (5, 6) being located at the leg ends of the bracket (7), characterized in that the bracket (7) in the The open position of the closure faces the cover surface (8) of the base body (1) and that a recess (9) is provided in the base body (1) in which the bracket (7) is received in the closed position of the closure. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die die Spitze des von den Achsen der Gelenke (3, 4, 5, 6) gebildeten Dreiecks bildende Achse der Gelenke (3, 4) in der geöffneten Stellung des Verschlusses der Deckelfläche (8) des Grundkörpers (1) zugewandt ist.Closure according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis of the joints (3, 4) forming the tip of the triangle formed by the axes of the joints (3, 4, 5, 6) in the open position of the closure of the cover surface (8) of the Base body (1) faces. Verschluß nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Bügel (7) federelastisch ist.Closure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bracket (7) is resilient. Verschluß nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Grundkörper (1) und der Deckel (2) aus Kunststoff gefertigt sind und daß die Gelenke Filmscharniere sind.Closure according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the base body (1) and the cover (2) are made of plastic and that the joints are film hinges.
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EP0447357A2 (en) * 1990-03-12 1991-09-18 Createchnic Ag Plastic closure having a snap hinge and a snap-action bending element

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EP0447357A2 (en) * 1990-03-12 1991-09-18 Createchnic Ag Plastic closure having a snap hinge and a snap-action bending element

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EP0844190A1 (en) 1996-11-22 1998-05-27 Novembal Hinged cap for a bottle with a pouring ring
EP1048582A1 (en) * 1999-04-29 2000-11-02 Createchnic AG Plastic tube provided with a hinged closure and method of making the same

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