EP0812288B1 - Dispositif de fermeture pour recipient - Google Patents

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EP0812288B1
EP0812288B1 EP96904066A EP96904066A EP0812288B1 EP 0812288 B1 EP0812288 B1 EP 0812288B1 EP 96904066 A EP96904066 A EP 96904066A EP 96904066 A EP96904066 A EP 96904066A EP 0812288 B1 EP0812288 B1 EP 0812288B1
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Bernd Stolz
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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
    • B65D47/061—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with telescopic, retractable or reversible spouts, tubes or nozzles
    • B65D47/063—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with telescopic, retractable or reversible spouts, tubes or nozzles with flexible parts
    • 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
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • B65D47/122—Threaded caps
    • B65D47/123—Threaded caps with internal parts
    • 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
    • B65D50/00—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
    • B65D50/02—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions
    • B65D50/04—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
    • B65D50/045—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring
    • B65D50/046—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring and such deformation causes the disengagement of locking means, e.g. the release of a pawl-like element from a tooth or abutment, to allow removal of the closure by simultaneous rotation

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  • the invention relates to a container closure with a lower closure part and a closure cap placed on a pouring spout of the lower closure part, wherein the closure cap has a lid and a cap jacket formed thereon carries with at least one approach, and wherein the lower closure part for Form a child lock has at least one counter element that with the Approach creates a snap-in connection, the closure cap force transmission means for introducing a tensile or compressive force (F), the tensile or Pressure force introduced into the lower part of the closure by means of force transmission means , and wherein the lower closure part is the counter element by means of a transition piece spaced from the line of force of those introduced into the lower closure part Strength holds.
  • F tensile or compressive force
  • Such a container closure is for example from DE-A-4139896 known.
  • the object of the invention is achieved in that the counter element can be deflected elastically in the direction facing away from the cap jacket of the closure cap when the force is applied by means of the transition piece.
  • a force can be exerted on the force introduction means, for example a handle Cap are introduced. This force is in the bottom part of the breech initiated. The fact that now the counter element spaced from the line of force of In the closure lower part force is held, a torque are generated, which ultimately the displacement of the counter element relative to the approach. As a result, the locking connection is canceled so that the Removed cap, for example, can be turned off.
  • Such Child lock is easy to use. It is preferably with a single hand can be canceled because the pulling or pushing movement detaches the cap can be overlaid. Nevertheless, the function of securing remains received against unauthorized access.
  • the pouring spout of the lower closure part is provided with an external thread, which together with an internal thread of the cap forms the power transmission means that at the cylindrical pouring spout, the transition piece designed as a circumferential ring is molded elastically, and that the transition piece at its the Spout facing away from each other several spaced at the same pitch arranged counter-elements carries.
  • the cap is so Screw cap formed, which is unscrewed from the internal thread of the pouring spout can be.
  • a Torque is introduced into the transition piece, which causes the counter elements be adjusted.
  • a possible container closure is characterized according to the invention that the approaches directed outwards, turned away from the pouring spout, on the
  • the cap jacket of the cap is molded in one piece and in a uniform manner Division is distributed over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are that the transition piece has an upward revolving collar has, which carries the counter elements, which are directed inwards with the approaches work together, and that the area of the cap shell supporting the approaches is at least partially bordered by the collar and the pouring spout.
  • the approaches directed inwards, the pouring spout turned, integrally formed on the cap jacket of the cap and evenly divided over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are distributed that the transition piece has an upward collar has, which carries the counter-elements, which is directed outwards with the approaches work together and that the counterpart of the federal government is at least partially bordered in front of the pouring spout and the cap jacket.
  • the locking connection is canceled in that the Bundle inwards in the direction of the central longitudinal axis of the container closure is moved or pivoted.
  • An embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the transition piece the pouring spout and spaced from it an elastic bellows is molded that the bellows the transition piece turned to an annular Base part is connected, into which the pouring spout can be inserted by means of the bellows is and that the base part by means of a locking projection in an opening of the Container can be locked.
  • An embodiment of the invention provides that the force introduction means Cap are designed as handles that from the non-use position in a position of use can be issued.
  • the handles make it easy to use of the container closure possible.
  • the fact that the handles from a non-use position are swung out into a position of use, is the opening of the Lock only possible when handles are on display. This offers an additional one Safety, as a child will not necessarily have to open the handles.
  • Figure 1 shows a container closure, which consists of a lower closure part 10 and a cap 20 is made.
  • the lower closure part 10 has a base part 11 on that carries a locking approach 11.1.
  • Lower closure part 10 can be locked in an opening of a container.
  • the Insertion movement of the lower closure part in the opening is by means of the flange 12 limited, which connects to the locking projection 11.1.
  • the flange 12 strikes with the catch 11.1 inserted in the opening on the outside of the container on.
  • a bellows 13 is formed on the flange 12, the bellows 13 on the base part 11 thereof opposite side carries a pouring spout 17. By means of the bellows 13 can insert the pouring spout 17 into the opening surrounded by the base part 11.
  • the pouring spout 17 is provided with an external thread.
  • the cap 20 can be screwed on.
  • this has a cap jacket 21, which is provided with an internal thread.
  • the cap coat is wearing a cover 22.
  • the cap jacket 21 carries two force introduction means 23, which in Form of handles are formed.
  • the power transmission means from a Basic position, in which they form a unit with the cover 22, in a position of use be swung out. With the force introduction means 23 in the base part 11 inserted pouring spout 17 are pulled up.
  • the stripped Position is illustrated in Figure 1.
  • a sealing plate 25 is arranged in the pouring spout 17. It is connected to the inner wall of the pouring spout 17 via predetermined breaking points.
  • a handle 24 is provided for removing the sealing plate 25. When removed Cap 20, the handle 24 is accessible so that the sealing plate 25th can be broken out.
  • the collar 14 carries inwardly facing counter elements 15.
  • Matching elements 15 are matched to the cap jacket 21 of the closure cap 20 approaches 26 arranged.
  • the approaches 26 are turned away from the pouring spout 17 directed outwards.
  • This constellation is shown in more detail in FIG. 2. How from this representation can be seen, the pouring spout 17 goes through a transition piece 16 in the bellows 13 over.
  • the transition piece 16 is a circumferential ring formed, which extends transversely to the central longitudinal axis of the container closure. in the The transition area between transition piece 16 and bellows 13 is the top directed collar 14 formed.
  • the federal government 14 carries the counter-elements 15, the the approaches 26 of the cap shell 21 work together. In the basic position lock the counter elements 15 with the approaches 26. To cancel this A locking connection is now a force F in the force introduction means 23 in the Cap 20 introduced (see Figure 1). This force F is over the lid 22 introduced into the cap jacket 21. The internal thread of the cap jacket 21 forms 17 force transmission means together with the external thread of the pouring spout 18, 27, by means of which the force F can be introduced into the pouring spout 17 is. As Figure 2 shows in more detail, the force F is now in the force F1, which in the pouring spout 17 acts, transferred. This force is transmitted through the transition piece 16 in the bellows 13.
  • the elastic material of the bellows 13 is for the function of the child safety device exploited. After the force F has been removed from the force introduction means 23 the collar 14 springs back to its starting position.
  • FIG. 3 shows the container closure according to FIG. 1 in a top view of the shown section A, B.
  • the invention is not based on the embodiment shown in the exemplary embodiment limited. Rather, it is conceivable that loosening the latching connection Introducing a compressive force into the force introduction means 23 of the closure cap 20 is possible. This would be the case, for example, if the cap jacket 21 would span the federal government 14. The counter elements would then be on the collar 14 directed outwards and the lugs 26 on the cap jacket 21 inwards directed. By applying a compressive force to the cap 20 would fold the collar 14 inwards.

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  1. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient avec un élément inférieur de fermeture (10) et avec un capuchon de fermeture (20) monté sur le bec verseur (17) de l'élément inférieur de fermeture (10), où le capuchon de fermeture (20) porte un couvercle (22) et une enveloppe de capuchon (21) y formée avec au moins un épaulement (26), où l'élément inférieur de fermeture (10), aux fins de la formation d'une sécurité enfant, présente au moins un élément antagoniste (15), qui coopère avec l'épaulement (26) avec création d'une liaison par encliquetage, où le capuchon de fermeture (20) présente des moyens d'application de force (18, 27) pour la transmission d'une force de traction ou de pression, où la force de traction ou de pression est par l'intermédiaire de moyens de transmission de force (23) transmise vers l'élément inférieur de fermeture (10) et où ledit élément inférieur de fermeture (10) maintient l'élément antagoniste (15), au moyen d'une pièce de transition (16), à distance de la ligne de force de la force transmise vers l'élément inférieur de fermeture (10),
    caractérisé
    en ce que lorsqu'une force (F) est appliquée, l'élément antagoniste (15) peut, au moyen de l'élément de transition (16), être dévié de manière élastique dans le sens qui est opposé à l'enveloppe de capuchon (21) du capuchon de fermeture (20).
  2. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant la revendication 1,
    caractérisé
    en ce que le bec verseur (17) de l'élément inférieur de fermeture (10) est doté d'un filetage extérieur qui conjointement avec un filetage intérieur du capuchon de fermeture (20) constitue le moyen de transmission de force (18, 27), qui est formé sur le bec verseur cylindrique (17) en tant que pièce de transition (16) en forme d'anneau périphérique, et
    en ce que dans sa région non orientée vers le bec verseur, la pièce de transition (16) porte plusieurs éléments antagonistes (15) distancés mutuellement d'un même pas.
  3. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant la revendication 1 ou 2,
    caractérisé
    en ce que les épaulements (26), dirigés vers l'extérieur, et non orientés vers le bec verseur (17), sont formés en une pièce sur l'enveloppe de capuchon (21) du capuchon de fermeture (20) et sont distribués suivant un pas uniforme sur la périphérie de l'enveloppe de capuchon (21),
    en ce que la pièce de transition (16) présente un collet périphérique (14) dirigé vers le haut, qui porte les éléments antagonistes (15), qui dirigés vers l'intérieur coopèrent avec les épaulements (26), et
    en ce que la région de l'enveloppe du capuchon (21) qui porte les épaulements (26) est au moins partiellement ceinturée par le collet (14) et par le bec verseur (17).
  4. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant la revendication 1 ou 2,
    caractérisé
    en ce que les épaulements (26), dirigés vers l'intérieur sont, orientées vers le bec verseur (17), formés en une pièce sur l'enveloppe de capuchon (21) du capuchon de fermeture (20) et sont distribués d'un pas uniforme sur la périphérie de l'enveloppe de capuchon (21) cylindrique, en ce que la pièce de transition (16) présente un collet (14) dirigé vers le haut, qui porte les éléments antagonistes (15) lesquels, orientés vers l'extérieur, coopèrent avec les épaulements (26), et
    en ce que la région du collet (14) qui porte les éléments antagonistes (25) est au moins partiellement ceinturée par le bec verseur (17) et l'enveloppe de capuchon (21).
  5. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant l'une quelconque des revendications de 1 à 4,
    caractérisé
    en ce que sur la pièce de transition (16) des becs verseurs (17) et à distance de ceux-ci est formé un soufflet élastique (13), en ce que du côté opposé à la pièce de transition (16), le soufflet (13) est raccordé un élément de base (11) de forme annulaire , élément dans lequel peut être glissé le bec verseur (17) au moyen du soufflet (13), et en ce que l'élément de base (11) peut, au moyen d'un épaulement d'encliquetage (11.1), être encliqueté dans une ouverture du récipient.
  6. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant l'une quelconque des revendications de 2 à 5,
    caractérisé
    en ce que les épaulements (26) et/ou les éléments antagonistes (15) présentent des biseaux inclinés en direction de vissage, qui se terminent par des flancs d'encliquetage à forte pente.
  7. Dispositif de fermeture pour récipient suivant l'une quelconque des revendications de 1 à 6,
    caractérisé
    en ce que les moyens d'application de force (23) du capuchon de fermeture (20) ont la forme de poignées, qui depuis une position de non-utilisation peuvent être placés dans une position d'utilisation.
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PCT/EP1996/000589 WO1996027535A1 (fr) 1995-03-03 1996-02-12 Dispositif de fermeture pour recipient

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