EP0615917B1 - Turnable closure to close the axial opening of a hollow cylinder-body - Google Patents

Turnable closure to close the axial opening of a hollow cylinder-body Download PDF

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EP0615917B1
EP0615917B1 EP94107235A EP94107235A EP0615917B1 EP 0615917 B1 EP0615917 B1 EP 0615917B1 EP 94107235 A EP94107235 A EP 94107235A EP 94107235 A EP94107235 A EP 94107235A EP 0615917 B1 EP0615917 B1 EP 0615917B1
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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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/261Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement
    • B65D47/263Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement between tubular parts
    • 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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/046Closures with swivelling dispensing devices
    • 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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/24Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat
    • B65D47/241Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a cap-like element
    • B65D47/242Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a cap-like element moving helically

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  • the invention relates to a rotary closure in the preamble of Claim 1 mentioned Art.
  • twist lock in the Neck of a container a plug forming the body with the help of a one-piece Suspension used.
  • the stopper consists of a coaxial central post attached to the its axial end one with an axial through hole of the rotary cover cooperating valve body carries. With the help of the suspension, the coaxial Middle post and thus also the valve body with the rotating lid closed axially be pressed inwards, creating the through hole in the rotating lid is released so that the container can be filled from the outside.
  • the rotating lid is partially unscrewed, whereby the through hole of the rotary cover of the valve body in the axial Direction away to reveal a free outlet cross section.
  • the stopper or the suspension holding the mullion comprises radial ribs on the Inner lateral surface of the body are fixed and with the coaxial mullion are connected.
  • DE-A-26 24 354 discloses a dispenser for distributing flowable, liquid Adhesive known, the one of the hollow cylindrical body receiving the adhesive and has a hollow cylindrical sleeve placed on the upper part thereof opens into a discharge surface having a circular cylindrical shape at the top.
  • the Body has a recess formed on its upper part Screw thread, which with a on the inner surface of the sleeve as Projection trained corresponding screw thread meshes to a To form a thread that is axial when the sleeve is rotated by approximately 180 ° Displacement of the sleeve relative to the body causes.
  • each other axial sides of the sleeve and the body run in one to the axis of the body plane inclined by a certain angle, this angle from the Slope of the threads depends.
  • These axial sides are essentially aligned with one another.
  • On the top Part of the body is one with a narrow cannula extending upwards screwed cap.
  • the cannula forms one at its free end circular cylindrical discharge surface of small diameter to liquid adhesive in small quantities or in areas with limited dimensions to be able to apply.
  • the sleeve with the help of the thread in the axial direction upwards until the Discharge surface of the sleeve is aligned with the discharge surface of the cannula to create a to form a relatively large discharge area for applying adhesive.
  • the upper The cannula can be opened with the sleeve lowered using a separate cap be closed, which is attached to the sleeve via a flexible retaining strap.
  • the object of the invention is to design such a twist lock so that it is simple to manufacture, easy to use and unimpeded Dispensing of contents contained in the body enables.
  • this task is performed by the characterizing part of claim 1 specified features.
  • the rotary lock according to the invention is characterized in that the Rotary cover with the help of the elliptical guide elements an axial displacement to the body when it is rotated 180 ° relative to it.
  • the rotating lid in the open position of the container however, not detached from the body, but rather becomes one in that Rotary cover axially or radially provided opening to open in the body to be able to deliver existing contents to the outside.
  • the facing each other axial side edges of both the rotating lid and the body run in one inclined at a certain angle with respect to the axis of the body Level.
  • the screw cap and body of the screw cap are also in normal operation the open position are not separated from each other, they are considered separate Items preferably made of plastic, which makes them different Colors can have to give the aesthetic impression of the twist lock optimize.
  • the rotating lid 1 has one engaging in the interior of the container 2 Shell surface 6, in which they in the radial direction penetrating opening 9 is provided.
  • Embodiment of the twist lock is the provided previously described embodiment radial opening 9 in the rotating lid 1 with a dispensing spout 10 provided by a hinge joint 18 on the outer surface 6 of the rotating lid 1 is articulated.
  • the twist lock is the dispensing spout 10 by hand or swung outward by the action of gravity, so that about them the contents in the container 2 can be deliberately released to the outside.
  • 3a to 3c is a further embodiment of the twist lock shown to the versatile Applicability of such a screw cap also for to show other purposes.
  • this embodiment serves the rotating cover 1 for closing a tube or a hollow cylindrical rod, e.g. For Towel holder or the like can be used.
  • On the in the Interior of the body 2 engaging outer surface 6 of the Rotary cover 1 is a locking projection 7 with the help of grooves 19 arranged resiliently.
  • This locking tab 7 can in a in the inner surface of the Engage body 2 provided locking recess 8, as shown in particular in Fig. 3b.
  • Locking projection 7 and locking recess 8 can not only be arranged in the manner shown here be in which the rotating lid 1 in the "Open position" of the body 2 is locked. As before previously explained, diverge in this "open position” the mutually facing axial sides 4 and 5 of the rotating cover 1 and the body 2.
  • locking projection 7 and locking recess 8 in a manner not shown here also be arranged so that they lock together, when the rotating cover 1 is in its "closed position" located in which the mutually facing axial Pages 4 and 5 are aligned.
  • rotating lid 1 and the body 2 as separate Parts made for each. Preferably be these parts are injection molded from plastic or in another Manufactured way.
  • Rotary lid 1 and body 2 can therefore have different colors to match the aesthetic To further optimize the impression of the screw cap.
  • the rotating lid 1 can be different on its outside Shaping and patterning around the aesthetic impression of the required requirements and adapt applications. It can also Rotating lid 1 against another rotating lid 1 at one otherwise the same screw cap can be replaced.

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A turnable closure to close the axial opening of a hollow cylindrical body (2), wherein a turnable lid (1) and the body have mutually corresponding cam threads (3) which cause an axial displacement of the turnable lid in relation to the body when the turnable lid is turned. Mutually facing axial sides of the turnable lid and of the body extend in a plane which is inclined at a certain angle alpha to the axis of the body. These axial sides of the turnable lid and of the body are in alignment with one another in the closed position of the turnable closure. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Drehverschluß der im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 genannten Art.The invention relates to a rotary closure in the preamble of Claim 1 mentioned Art.

Bei einem solchen, aus dem DE-U-19 60 248 bekannten Drehverschluß ist in den Hals eines Behälters ein den Körper bildender Pfropfen mit Hilfe einer einstückigen Federung eingesetzt. Der Pfropfen besteht aus einem koaxialen Mittelpfosten, der an seinem axialen Ende einen mit einer axialen Durchgangsbohrung des Drehdeckels zusammenwirkenden Ventilkörper trägt. Mit Hilfe der Federung kann der koaxiale Mittelpfosten und damit auch der Ventilkörper bei geschlossenem Drehdeckel axial nach innen gedrückt werden, wodurch die Durchgangsbohrung in dem Drehdeckel freigegeben wird, um den Behälter von außen füllen zu können. Zur Abgabe des im Behälter enthaltenen Füllgutes wird der Drehdeckel teilweise aufgedreht, wodurch sich die Durchgangsbohrung des Drehdeckels von dem Ventilkörper in axialer Richtung entfernt, um einen freien Auslaßquerschnitt freizugeben. Die den Pfropfen bzw. den Mittelpfosten haltende Federung umfaßt radiale Rippen, die an der Innenmantelfläche des Körpers festgelegt sind und mit dem koaxialen Mittelpfosten verbunden sind.In such a, known from DE-U-19 60 248 twist lock is in the Neck of a container a plug forming the body with the help of a one-piece Suspension used. The stopper consists of a coaxial central post attached to the its axial end one with an axial through hole of the rotary cover cooperating valve body carries. With the help of the suspension, the coaxial Middle post and thus also the valve body with the rotating lid closed axially be pressed inwards, creating the through hole in the rotating lid is released so that the container can be filled from the outside. To deliver the in Containers filled contents, the rotating lid is partially unscrewed, whereby the through hole of the rotary cover of the valve body in the axial Direction away to reveal a free outlet cross section. The stopper or the suspension holding the mullion comprises radial ribs on the Inner lateral surface of the body are fixed and with the coaxial mullion are connected.

Aus der DE-A-26 24 354 ist ein Spender zum Verteilen von fließfähigem, flüssigem Klebstoff bekannt, der einen den Klebstoff aufnehmenden hohlzylindrischen Körper und eine auf dessen Oberteil aufgesetzte hohlzylindrische Hülse aufweist, die nach oben in einer eine kreiszylindrische Form aufweisenden Austragsfläche mündet. Der Körper hat an seinem Oberteil einen als Ausnehmung ausgebildeten Schraubengewindegang, der mit einem an der Innenmantelfläche der Hülse als Vorsprung ausgebildeten entsprechenden Schraubengewindegang kämmt, um ein Gewinde zu bilden, das bei einer Drehung der Hülse um ca. 180° eine axiale Verschiebung der Hülse gegenüber dem Körper bewirkt. Die einander zugewandten axialen Seiten der Hülse und des Körpers verlaufen in einer zur Achse des Körpers um einen bestimmten Winkel geneigten Ebene, wobei dieser Winkel von der Steigung der Gewindegänge abhängt. Bei gegenüber dem Körper voll abgesenkter Hülse fluchten diese axialen Seiten im wesentlichen miteinander. Auf dem oberen Teil des Körpers ist eine mit einer sich nach oben erstreckenden schmalen Kanüle versehene Kappe aufgeschraubt. Die Kanüle bildet an ihrem freien Ende eine kreiszylindrische Austragfläche kleinen Durchmessers, um flüssigen Klebstoff in kleinen Mengen bzw. auf hinsichtlich ihren Abmessungen begrenzten Flächen auftragen zu können. Soll dagegen Klebstoff großflächiger aufgetragen werden, wird die Hülse mit Hilfe des Gewindes in axialer Richtung nach oben verschoben, bis die Austragfläche der Hülse mit der Austragfläche der Kanüle fluchtet, um damit eine relativ große Austragfläche zum Auftragen von Klebstoff zu bilden. Die obere Mündung der Kanüle kann bei abgesenkter Hülse mit einer gesonderten Kappe verschlossen werden, die über ein flexibles Halteband an der Hülse befestigt ist.DE-A-26 24 354 discloses a dispenser for distributing flowable, liquid Adhesive known, the one of the hollow cylindrical body receiving the adhesive and has a hollow cylindrical sleeve placed on the upper part thereof opens into a discharge surface having a circular cylindrical shape at the top. Of the Body has a recess formed on its upper part Screw thread, which with a on the inner surface of the sleeve as Projection trained corresponding screw thread meshes to a To form a thread that is axial when the sleeve is rotated by approximately 180 ° Displacement of the sleeve relative to the body causes. The facing each other axial sides of the sleeve and the body run in one to the axis of the body plane inclined by a certain angle, this angle from the Slope of the threads depends. When fully lowered compared to the body These axial sides are essentially aligned with one another. On the top Part of the body is one with a narrow cannula extending upwards screwed cap. The cannula forms one at its free end circular cylindrical discharge surface of small diameter to liquid adhesive in small quantities or in areas with limited dimensions to be able to apply. If, on the other hand, adhesive is to be applied over a large area, the sleeve with the help of the thread in the axial direction upwards until the Discharge surface of the sleeve is aligned with the discharge surface of the cannula to create a to form a relatively large discharge area for applying adhesive. The upper The cannula can be opened with the sleeve lowered using a separate cap be closed, which is attached to the sleeve via a flexible retaining strap.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen derartigen Drehverschluß so auszubilden, daß er in einfacher Weise herzustellen ist, leicht zu handhaben ist und eine unbehinderte Abgabe von in dem Körper enthaltenen Füllgut ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to design such a twist lock so that it is simple to manufacture, easy to use and unimpeded Dispensing of contents contained in the body enables.

Bei einem Drehverschluß der genannten Art ist diese Aufgabe durch die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.With a twist lock of the type mentioned, this task is performed by the characterizing part of claim 1 specified features.

Der erfindungsgemäße Drehverschluß zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß der Drehdeckel mit Hilfe der elliptischen Führungselemente eine axiale Verschiebung zum Körper ausführt, wenn er gegenüber diesem um 180° gedreht wird. Bei dieser axialen Verschiebung wird der Drehdeckel in der geöffneten Stellung des Behälters jedoch nicht von dem Körper gelöst, sondern es wird vielmehr eine in dem Drehdeckel axial oder radial vorgesehene Öffnung freigegeben, um in dem Körper vorhandenes Füllgut nach außen abgeben zu können. Die einander zugewandten axialen Seiten-ränder sowohl des Drehdeckels als auch des Körpers verlaufen in einer gegenüber der Achse des Körpers um einen bestimmten Winkel geneigten Ebene. In der geschlossenen Stellung des Drehverschlusses fluchten diese abgeschrägten Seiten miteinander, während sie in der geöffneten Stellung des Drehver-schlusses divergieren.The rotary lock according to the invention is characterized in that the Rotary cover with the help of the elliptical guide elements an axial displacement to the body when it is rotated 180 ° relative to it. At this Axial displacement is the rotating lid in the open position of the container however, not detached from the body, but rather becomes one in that Rotary cover axially or radially provided opening to open in the body to be able to deliver existing contents to the outside. The facing each other axial side edges of both the rotating lid and the body run in one inclined at a certain angle with respect to the axis of the body Level. When the screw cap is in the closed position, they are aligned bevelled sides with each other while in the open position of the Diverter lock diverge.

Obwohl Drehdeckel und Körper des Drehverschlusses im normalen Betrieb auch in der Öffnungsstellung nicht voneinander getrennt werden, werden sie als getrennte Einzelteile vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff hergestellt, wodurch sie unterschiedliche Farben haben können, um den ästhetischen Eindruck des Drehverschlusses zu optimieren.Although the screw cap and body of the screw cap are also in normal operation the open position are not separated from each other, they are considered separate Items preferably made of plastic, which makes them different Colors can have to give the aesthetic impression of the twist lock optimize.

Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden anhand der Zeichnung erläutert.Embodiments of the invention are based on the Drawing explained.

In den Fig. 1a bis 1e ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Drehverschlusses gezeigt, bei dem der Körper 2 selbst als Behälter ausgebildet ist. Der Drehdeckel 1 weist eine in den Innenraum des Behälters 2 eingreifende Mantelfläche 6 auf, in der eine sie in radialer Richtung durchdringende Öffnung 9 vorgesehen ist.1a to 1e is an embodiment of the Twist lock shown, in which the body 2 itself is designed as a container. The rotating lid 1 has one engaging in the interior of the container 2 Shell surface 6, in which they in the radial direction penetrating opening 9 is provided.

Bei der in Fig. 1 gezeigten geschlossenen Stellung des Drehverschlusses wird die Öffnung 9 von der Mantelfläche des Behälters 2 vollständig abgedeckt. Der Behälter 2 ist also geschlossen.In the closed position of the Rotary lock is the opening 9 of the outer surface of the container 2 completely covered. The container 2 is closed.

Bei der in Fig. 2 gezeigten Öffnungsstellung des Drehverschlusses ist die Öffnung 9 von der Mantelfläche des Behälters 2 vollständig freigegeben, so daß in dem Behälter 2 befindliches Füllgut durch die Öffnung 9 hindurch abgegeben werden kann.In the open position of the Twist lock is the opening 9 from the outer surface of the container 2 fully released, so that in the Container 2 located filling material through the opening 9 can be delivered.

Bei dem in den Fig. 2a bis 2e dargestellten weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel des Drehverschlusses ist die bei dem zuvor erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiel vorgesehene radiale Öffnung 9 im Drehdeckel 1 mit einer Abgabetülle 10 versehen, die über ein Scharniergelenk 18 an der Mantelfläche 6 des Drehdeckels 1 gelenkig angebracht ist. In der in Fig. 2a, 2c und 2d gezeigten Öffnungsstellung des Drehverschlusses wird die Ausgabetülle 10 von Hand oder durch Schwerkraftwirkung nach außen geschwenkt, so daß über sie das in dem Behälter 2 befindliche Füllgut gezielt nach außen abgegeben werden kann.In the further shown in FIGS. 2a to 2e Embodiment of the twist lock is the provided previously described embodiment radial opening 9 in the rotating lid 1 with a dispensing spout 10 provided by a hinge joint 18 on the outer surface 6 of the rotating lid 1 is articulated. In the open position shown in FIGS. 2a, 2c and 2d the twist lock is the dispensing spout 10 by hand or swung outward by the action of gravity, so that about them the contents in the container 2 can be deliberately released to the outside.

Bei einer Drehung des Drehdeckels 1 um 180° in die Schließstellung des Drehverschlusses, die in den Fig. 2b und 2e dargestellt ist, wird die Ausgabetülle 10 selbsttätig nach oben und damit in eine die Öffnung verschließende Stellung geschwenkt.When turning the rotating cover 1 by 180 ° in the Closed position of the twist lock, which is shown in Fig. 2b and 2e, the dispensing spout 10 automatically upwards and thus into an opening that closes the opening Position swiveled.

Aufbau und Wirkungsweise dieses Ausführungsbeispiels entsprechen im übrigen der des in Fig. 1 gezeigten AusführungsbeispielsStructure and operation of this embodiment otherwise correspond to that of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1

In den Fig. 3a bis 3c ist ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des Drehverschlusses gezeigt, um die vielseitige Anwendbarkeit eines solchen Drehverschlusses auch für andere Zwecke zu zeigen. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel dient der Drehdeckel 1 zum Verschließen eines Rohres oder einer hohlzylindrischen Stange, wie sie z.B. für Handtuchhalter od. dgl. verwendet werden. An der in den Innenraum des Körpers 2 eingreifenden Mantelfläche 6 des Drehdeckels 1 ist ein Verriegelungsvorsprung 7 mit Hilfe von Nuten 19 federnd angeordnet. Dieser Verriegelungsvorsprung 7 kann in eine in der Innenmantelfläche des Körpers 2 vorgesehene Verriegelungsausnehmung 8 eingreifen, wie dieses insbesondere in Fig. 3b gezeigt ist. Verriegelungsvorsprung 7 und Verriegelungsausnehmung 8 können dabei nicht nur in der hier gezeigten Weise angeordnet werden, bei der der Drehdeckel 1 in der "Öffnungsstellung" des Körpers 2 verriegelt ist. Wie bereits zuvor erläutert, divergieren in dieser "Öffnungsstellung" die einander zugewandten axialen Seiten 4 und 5 des Drehdeckels 1 und des Körpers 2.3a to 3c is a further embodiment of the twist lock shown to the versatile Applicability of such a screw cap also for to show other purposes. In this embodiment serves the rotating cover 1 for closing a tube or a hollow cylindrical rod, e.g. For Towel holder or the like can be used. On the in the Interior of the body 2 engaging outer surface 6 of the Rotary cover 1 is a locking projection 7 with the help of grooves 19 arranged resiliently. This locking tab 7 can in a in the inner surface of the Engage body 2 provided locking recess 8, as shown in particular in Fig. 3b. Locking projection 7 and locking recess 8 can not only be arranged in the manner shown here be in which the rotating lid 1 in the "Open position" of the body 2 is locked. As before previously explained, diverge in this "open position" the mutually facing axial sides 4 and 5 of the rotating cover 1 and the body 2.

Andererseits können Verriegelungsvorsprung 7 und Verriegelungsausnehmung 8 in hier nicht gezeigter Weise aber auch so angeordnet werden, daß sie miteinander verrasten, wenn sich der Drehdeckel 1 in seiner "Schließstellung" befindet, bei der die einander zugewandten axialen Seiten 4 und 5 miteinander fluchten.On the other hand, locking projection 7 and locking recess 8 in a manner not shown here also be arranged so that they lock together, when the rotating cover 1 is in its "closed position" located in which the mutually facing axial Pages 4 and 5 are aligned.

Bei allen gezeigten und erläuterten Ausführungsbeispielen werden der Drehdeckel 1 und der Körper 2 als getrennte Teile jeweils für sich hergestellt. Vorzugsweise werden diese Teile dabei aus Kunststoff gespritzt oder in anderer Weise hergestellt. Drehdeckel 1 und Körper 2 können daher unterschiedliche Farben haben, um den ästhetischen Eindruck des Drehverschlusses weiter zu optimieren.In all the exemplary embodiments shown and explained the rotating lid 1 and the body 2 as separate Parts made for each. Preferably be these parts are injection molded from plastic or in another Manufactured way. Rotary lid 1 and body 2 can therefore have different colors to match the aesthetic To further optimize the impression of the screw cap.

Der Drehdeckel 1 kann an seiner Außenseite unterschiedliche Formgebungen und Bemusterungen aufweisen, um den ästhetischen Eindruck an die jeweils gewünschten Erfordernisse und Anwendungen anzupassen. Dabei kann auch der Drehdeckel 1 gegen einen anderen Drehdeckel 1 bei einem sonst gleichen Drehverschluß ausgetauscht werden.The rotating lid 1 can be different on its outside Shaping and patterning around the aesthetic impression of the required requirements and adapt applications. It can also Rotating lid 1 against another rotating lid 1 at one otherwise the same screw cap can be replaced.

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  1. Turning closure for closing the opening of a hollow cylindrical body (2), wherein a hollow cylindrical turning lid (1) displaceable within the body and the body (2) have guide elements mating with each other in form-locking relationship, which on rotation of the turning lid (1) cause axial displacement of the turning lid (1) relative to the body (2), characterised in that the guide elements are a guide element of elliptical circumference formed on an inwardly offset cylindrical surface region of the turning lid (1) and projecting radially outwards, and a guide element of elliptical circumference formed on a corresponding cylindrical surface of the body (2) and projecting radially inwards, which in each case extend in a plane inclined at an acute angle to the axis of the body (2), and in that the axial side edges (4, 5) of the cylindrical surfaces of the outwardly offset region of the turning lid (1) and body (2) facing towards each other extend in a plane inclined at this acute angle, so that in the closed position these side edges (4, 5) and also the outer cylindrical surfaces of the turning lid (1) and body (2) are aligned with each other.
  2. Turning closure according to claim 1, characterised in that on the cylindrical surface (6) of the turning lid (1) which engages in the hollow cylindrical body (2) is provided a radially outwardly extending locking projection (7) which can engage resiliently in a corresponding locking recess (8) in the inner cylindrical surface of the body (2) (Fig. 3).
  3. Turning closure according to claim 1, characterised in that on the cylindrical surface (6) of the turning lid (1) which engages in the hollow cylindrical body (2) is provided an opening (9) penetrating this cylindrical surface (6), in such a way that in the closed position it is completely covered by the cylindrical surface of the body (2) and in the open position obtained by axial displacement it is exposed by the cylindrical surface of the body (2), and in that the body (2) is a container holding material which can be dispensed through the opening (9) (Fig. 1).
  4. Turning closure according to claim 3, characterised in that the opening (9) is provided with a dispensing spout (10) which is mounted pivotably on the turning lid (1) and which on axial displacement of the turning lid (1) in the closing direction is automatically pivotable into a position aligned with the cylindrical surface (6) of the turning lid (1) and closing the opening (9) (Fig. 2).
  5. Turning closure according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the body (2) and the turning lid (1) are made as separate components from plastic.
  6. Turning closure according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the elliptical guide elements mating with each other are provided with notches in order to produce latching positions at the end points of the 180° rotation.
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DE8904496U 1989-04-10
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EP90106302A EP0392314B1 (en) 1989-04-10 1990-04-02 Turnable closure to close the axial opening of a hollow cylinder-body

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