EP0868360B1 - Closure cap - Google Patents

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EP0868360B1
EP0868360B1 EP96945722A EP96945722A EP0868360B1 EP 0868360 B1 EP0868360 B1 EP 0868360B1 EP 96945722 A EP96945722 A EP 96945722A EP 96945722 A EP96945722 A EP 96945722A EP 0868360 B1 EP0868360 B1 EP 0868360B1
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Karl-Heinz Rosenthal
Norbert Filip
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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
    • B65D47/2006Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge formed by a rigid spout outlet opened by tilting of the spout outlet

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  • the invention relates to a closure cap for openings of containers, which are used in particular for the storage of cleaning agents, cosmetics or the like, consisting of a cap housing that can be placed on the container opening in a media-tight manner and has at least one metering opening that can be closed by a tubular closure element, and one that can be pivoted into the cap housing , which can be fastened and flowed through with the media, with which the container opening can optionally be sealed and opened.
  • Such a closure device is from DE-A-195 41 830 and US-A-3 542 256.
  • the locking device according to DE-A-19 541 830 is by pressure on one side of the head plate the metering opening is released, so that in the container containing medium can leak.
  • the headstock leaves lock in different positions by cams, whereby the metering opening is released more or less, so that the media flow increases or decreases accordingly.
  • the cap cannot be opened be prevented. This is particularly problematic when the containers are transported and the cap e.g. B. by hitting or resting against the headstock Objects are opened unintentionally.
  • the invention is based on the object, a generic Cap to evolve that an unintended Do not open by depressing the head plate is possible.
  • this object is achieved in that Shell surface of the cap housing at least two essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing, slot-like material recesses are formed so that a locking lever is formed between these material recesses which is connected to the cap housing via material bridges and that the head plate with the locking lever in the closed position is firmly lockable.
  • EP-A-585 501 is a closure device for one Container known, which has a separate component, which should prevent the head plate from being depressed.
  • US-A-4 424 920 discloses a pump for a container, in which the pump button is pressed down on the pump button trained locking means should be prevented.
  • the closure cap of the invention is preferably designed such that that the locking device engages in at least one recess, which is formed on the head plate, or below the Head plate can be put on. In this way, a positive fixed locking realized.
  • the manufacture of the cap significantly simplified because the locking lever is not an additional Component by means of cams, for example, which are suitably designed Recesses sit, must be fastened, but can be molded directly onto the cap housing.
  • cams for example, which are suitably designed Recesses sit
  • the cap housing can also subsequently be provided with incisions in accordance with the above Material recesses run and so one Form locking lever.
  • conventional sealing caps can also be used without locking lever, in which in the injection mold no recesses are provided, subsequently with a such locking lever are provided.
  • the between that Locking lever and the cap housing formed material bridges are designed in such a way that they are suitable Have preload and stability to close the Ensure closure cap.
  • the cap housing has in the area of the locking lever on its lateral surface Recess, whose lowest point is approximately in the area of the lower edge the head plate is located in the closed state.
  • the locking lever can be easily under the lower Grip the peripheral edge of the head plate without an additional Locking device, such as a groove or the like, must be provided for the engagement of the locking lever. If the upper end of the locking lever slightly over the lower peripheral edge the head plate protrudes when it snaps into place of the locking lever under the head plate ensures that the Connection is held under tension and the locking lever can't jump out by itself.
  • the outer surface of the cap housing four substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the Has cap housing extending material recesses, of which two from the top of the cap body and two converge from the lower end of the cap housing, and that the material bridges between the one another tapered material recesses are formed.
  • the locking lever has the shape a tab formed on the cap housing.
  • Other useful Embodiments of the locking lever are possible, so can this can be conical, for example.
  • the closure cap according to the invention is preferably made of plastic sprayed. To the locking lever and its position more clearly To highlight, this can vary in color of the rest of the cap housing distinguishing color be. In the same way, troughs on the locking lever, Grids or signal words, such as "Press", are molded around to make its functionality clear to the user.
  • the material recesses preferably arranged so that the material bridges are formed at the level of the transverse wall.
  • This internal attachment the locking lever on the transverse wall increases durability, there is another fastening surface in addition to the material bridges is formed.
  • the fastening of the cross wall at the locking lever can be designed so that this one additional restoring force or clamping force on the locking lever exercises.
  • Closure cap is at least one of the material recesses on the side wall of the cap housing and / or the Locking lever formed at least one locking cam.
  • the locking cam acts as a reset lock for the locking lever.
  • each is on the opposite side walls Material recess formed locking cams that together in the Stand by. It is particularly advantageous if the locking cams face each other.
  • a further manufacturing simplification of the invention Cap is achieved when the locking cams in one piece the cap housing and / or the locking lever are formed.
  • a further advantageous embodiment is on the upper Front end of the locking lever on the inside of a locking pocket formed, to which at least the outer peripheral side the cap can be put on.
  • This locking pocket grants to a proper seat of the locking lever of the cap in the closed position. Besides that, too prevents the locking lever from being excessively applied Forces slipped under the cap and possibly due to the excessive torsional forces. By this slipping through, the cap would too no longer held in their target position or closed position become.
  • a locking tab be formed, which the cap in closed state. This tab can then also be designed so that it breaks off when the locking lever out brought its closed position into the open position becomes. In this way, the locking lever also functions as Tamper-evident closure.
  • the injection molds of the closure cap can be designed in this way be that the locking lever transversely to the lateral surface of the cap housing runs. In this way, the preload of the Locking lever increased. In addition, can be ensured in this way be that the locking lever by itself always the locking position takes without being biased by the user got to. The user must then be aware of the locking lever each time Remove to expose the dosing opening of the cap.
  • cap without recess and Locking pocket has the upper end of the locking lever on the inside preferably at least one cam below of the rocker arm can be applied or in one on the rocker arm trained recess engages. Even without a recess so the form fit is realized. It goes without saying that reverse path conceivable, i.e. a cam on the rocker arm is formed, which corresponds in a on the rocker arm trained groove engages.
  • the head plate is designed as a head cover.
  • the head cover lies on the entire peripheral edge of the upper end of the cap housing.
  • the headstock can but only over a certain area of the top the cap extend so that this is a strip forms the inside of this sealing cap is mobile.
  • closure cap according to the invention is exemplary in the drawing illustrated and below using the Drawings described in detail.
  • the cap 1 from a cap housing 2, on which a head plate 4 by means of cams engaging in pockets, which in the Figures are not shown, is tiltably attached.
  • the Cap 1 is at the container opening 3 by means of a attached with an internally threaded socket 5.
  • This Attachment can be designed to be detachable and non-detachable.
  • the nozzle 5 can also by means of others be attached to the container opening 3 by a suitable method, such as a snap lock.
  • the nozzle 5 is on the cap housing 2 with a substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis the closure cap extending transverse wall 6 on the inside attached to the outer surface of the cap housing 2.
  • the cap is actuated by actuating the head plate 4 the closed position shown in Figure 1 in the open position transferred, as exemplified in Figure 2 is, the lower end of the tubular end Closure element 7 spaced from the sealing seat 8 and the outlet channel 9 with its the inner wall of the cap housing 2 facing end pivoted up and so the outlet opening arranged at the end of the outlet channel 9 10 arranged above the cap housing edge.
  • the locking lever 11 which reaches under the lower edge of the head plate 4, be brought out of the closed position. This is done in on the lower end of the locking lever 11a by the user Pressure is exerted. The force exerted in this way is released with the lever arm of the locking lever 6, the locking lever 6 from its closed position.
  • the fulcrum of the lever arm is at Material bridges 12, on the torsion moment by the lever arm is exercised. The material properties of the plastic the material bridges 12 generate the corresponding restoring force of the locking lever 6.
  • the locking lever 6 be molded from the outset so that it is transverse to the lateral surface of the cap housing 2, so that the upper end 11b is always arranged in the closed position and only by deliberately releasing it by pressing on the lower end of the locking lever 11a out of this closed position can.
  • the design of the locking lever 6 is in particular from FIG. 3 evident.
  • the outer surface of the cap housing 2 has four essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2 running material recesses 13, 14, two of which the upper end face of the cap housing 15 and two of the lower end face of the cap housing 16 converge, so that the material bridges 12 are formed between them become.
  • the material recesses run in the form shown in FIG 13 and 14 parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2. Of course, these can also be inclined Longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2 run.
  • the cap housing 2 has in the area of the locking lever 11 its outer surface has a recess 17, the deepest Point 17a approximately in the area of the lower edge of the head plate 4 is located.
  • the head plate 11 lies in the closed position on the upper end of the locking lever 11b and clamps it on, so that the unit is always kept under tension and an independent release of the flap is not possible is.
  • closure flap can also be designed in this way be that the lowest point of the recess 17a above the is arranged at the upper end of the locking lever 11b.
  • the locking lever 11 then extends transversely to the lateral surface of the case Cap housing 2, so that this by itself in the transverse position stands and not from the head plate 4 in this position must be kept.
  • this locking pocket 18 lies in the closed position the outer peripheral edge of the head plate 4, whereby due to the positive connection, the locking lever is more firmly seated 11 is guaranteed. At the same time it prevents that the locking lever during the locking process below the head plate 4 is pushed through and may break off.
  • the locking lever 11 can also be on its inside have additional, not shown, the tab, deliberately reaches around the lower edge of the head plate 4.
  • Plastic the cap or this tab can then be two Be trained types. For one thing, it can be such that it the head plate when releasing the locking lever while applying releases a certain predefined force and on the other hand it can be designed so that it during this release process breaks off.
  • the second solution is therefore one Tamper-evident protection for the closure cap according to the invention 1 represents.
  • the material bridges 12 do not have to be shown in FIG. 3 Location. These can also be found at the bottom End of the locking lever 11b or further at the upper end of the locking lever 11a be located, whereby the minimum force to be applied also changed. They can also be essential be formed wider than in Figure 3, whereby the restoring force or the force to be applied for unlocking accordingly the operating conditions are changed.
  • the locking lever 11 does not necessarily take as long as to be shown in Figure 3. It can also be much shorter, be formed as the remaining cap 2 or protrude beyond the lower end face of the cap housing 16, so that it is formed, for example, in a suitable container Trough engages.
  • the closure cap according to the invention allows an unintentional To prevent opening, for example during transport. Due to the material design of the cap or arrangement of locking cams can be applied to unlock Power designed according to the conditions of use become.
  • the manufacture of the closure cap according to the invention is particularly easy since there are no other parts for the locking lever must be attached in separate steps, but the whole cap is injected in one piece can.
  • the lever can be in its closure and Opening position can be fixed.
  • the locking lever be molded onto the cap housing so that it by itself automatically takes the locking position.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verschlußkappe für Öffnungen von Behältern, die insbesondere zur Aufbewahrung von Reinigungsmitteln, Kosmetika oder dergleichen dienen, bestehend aus einem Kappengehäuse, das sich mediendicht auf die Behälteröffnung aufsetzen läßt und mindestens eine durch ein rohrförmiges Verschlußelement verschließbare Dosieröffnung aufweist, sowie einer schwenkbar in dem Kappengehäuse befestigbaren, mediendurchströmbaren Kopfplatte mit der sich die Behälteröffnung wahlweise dicht verschließen und öffnen läßt.The invention relates to a closure cap for openings of containers, which are used in particular for the storage of cleaning agents, cosmetics or the like, consisting of a cap housing that can be placed on the container opening in a media-tight manner and has at least one metering opening that can be closed by a tubular closure element, and one that can be pivoted into the cap housing , which can be fastened and flowed through with the media, with which the container opening can optionally be sealed and opened.

Eine derartige Verschlußvorrichtung ist aus der DE-A-195 41 830 und der US-A-3 542 256 bekannt. In der Verschlußvorrichtung gemäß der DE-A-19 541 830 wird durch Druck auf eine Seite der Kopfplatte die Dosieröffnung freigegeben, so daß das in dem Behälter enthaltende Medium austreten kann. Die Kopfplatte läßt sich in verschiedenen Stellungen durch Nocken arretieren, wodurch die Dosieröffnung mehr oder weniger freigegeben wird, so daß entsprechend der Medienstrom zu- bzw. abnimmt. Ein unbeabsichtiges Öffnen der Verschlußkappe kann allerdings nicht verhindert werden. Dieses ist insbesondere dann problematisch, wenn die Behälter transportiert werden und die Verschlußkappe z. B. durch gegen die Kopfplatte schlagende oder anliegende Gegenstände unbeabsichtigt geöffnet wird.Such a closure device is from DE-A-195 41 830 and US-A-3 542 256. In the locking device according to DE-A-19 541 830 is by pressure on one side of the head plate the metering opening is released, so that in the container containing medium can leak. The headstock leaves lock in different positions by cams, whereby the metering opening is released more or less, so that the media flow increases or decreases accordingly. An unintentional one However, the cap cannot be opened be prevented. This is particularly problematic when the containers are transported and the cap e.g. B. by hitting or resting against the headstock Objects are opened unintentionally.

Der Erfindung liegt nunmehr die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gattungsgemäße Verschlußkappe weiterzuentwickeln, daß ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen durch Niederdrücken der Kopfplatte nicht möglich ist.The invention is based on the object, a generic Cap to evolve that an unintended Do not open by depressing the head plate is possible.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß in der Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses mindestens zwei im wesentlichen parallel zur Längsachse des Kappengehäuses verlaufende, schlitzartige Materialausnehmungen ausgebildet sind, so daß zwischen diesen Materialausnehmungen ein Sperrhebel gebildet ist, der über Materialbrücken mit dem Kappengehäuse verbunden ist und daß die Kopfplatte mit dem Sperrhebel in der Schließstellung fest arretierbar ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that Shell surface of the cap housing at least two essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing, slot-like material recesses are formed so that a locking lever is formed between these material recesses which is connected to the cap housing via material bridges and that the head plate with the locking lever in the closed position is firmly lockable.

Aus der EP-A-585 501 ist eine Verschlußvorrichtung für einen Behälter bekannt, die ein getrenntes Bauteil aufweist, welches das Niederdrücken der Kopfplatte verhindern soll.From EP-A-585 501 is a closure device for one Container known, which has a separate component, which should prevent the head plate from being depressed.

Die US-A-4 424 920 offenbart eine Pumpe für einen Behälter, bei der das Niederdrücken des Pumpenknopfes durch an dem Pumpenknopf ausgebildete Rastmittel verhindert werden soll.US-A-4 424 920 discloses a pump for a container, in which the pump button is pressed down on the pump button trained locking means should be prevented.

Eine weitere Verschlußkappe ist aus der EP-A-603 090 bekannt.Another closure cap is known from EP-A-603 090.

Vorzugsweise ist die Verschlußkappe der Erfindung derart ausgebildet, daß die Sperreinrichtung in mindestens eine Ausnehmung eingreift, die an der Kopfplatte ausgebildet ist, oder unterhalb der Kopfplatte anlegbar ist. Auf diese Weise wird eine formschlüssige feste Arretierung realisiert.The closure cap of the invention is preferably designed such that that the locking device engages in at least one recess, which is formed on the head plate, or below the Head plate can be put on. In this way, a positive fixed locking realized.

Durch die Ausgestaltung der Sperreinrichtung als Sperrhebel gemäß Anspruch 1 wird die Fertigung der Verschlußkappe deutlich vereinfacht, da der Sperrhebel nicht als zusätzliches Bauteil mittels zum Beispiel Nocken, die in geeignet ausgebildeten Ausnehmungen sitzen, befestigt werden muß, sondern direkt an dem Kappengehäuse angeformt werden kann. Anstelle von Materialausnehmungen, die direkt angeformt bzw. in der Form vorgesehen sind, kann das Kappengehäuse nachträglich auch mit Einschnitten versehen werden, die gemäß der zu vorbeschriebenen Materialausnehmungen verlaufen und so einen Sperrhebel bilden. Dergestalt können auch herkömmliche Verschlußkappen ohne Sperrhebel, bei denen in der Spritzgußform keine Ausnehmungen vorgesehen sind, nachträglich mit einem derartigen Sperrhebel versehen werden. Die zwischen dem Sperrhebel und dem Kappengehäuse gebildeten Materialbrücken sind konstruktiv derart ausgebildet, daß sie eine geeignete Vorspannung und Stabilität aufweisen, um das Verschließen der Verschlußkappe zu gewährleisten.By designing the locking device as Locking lever according to claim 1, the manufacture of the cap significantly simplified because the locking lever is not an additional Component by means of cams, for example, which are suitably designed Recesses sit, must be fastened, but can be molded directly onto the cap housing. Instead of of material recesses that are directly molded or in the Form are provided, the cap housing can also subsequently be provided with incisions in accordance with the above Material recesses run and so one Form locking lever. In this way, conventional sealing caps can also be used without locking lever, in which in the injection mold no recesses are provided, subsequently with a such locking lever are provided. The between that Locking lever and the cap housing formed material bridges are designed in such a way that they are suitable Have preload and stability to close the Ensure closure cap.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist das Kappengehäuse im Bereich des Sperrhebels an seiner Mantelfläche eine Ausnehmung auf, deren tiefster Punkt etwa im Bereich der Unterkante der Kopfplatte im geschlossenen Zustand gelegen ist. Der Sperrhebel kann so auf einfache Weise unter dem unteren Umfangsrand der Kopfplatte greifen, ohne daß eine zusätzliche Rastvorrichtung, wie zum Beispiel eine Nut oder dergleichen, für das Eingreifen des Sperrhebels vorgesehen werden muß. Wenn das obere Stirnende des Sperrhebels etwas über den unteren Umfangsrand der Kopfplatte hinausragt, wird bei dem Einrasten des Sperrhebels unter die Kopfplatte sichergestellt, daß die Verbindung unter Vorspannung gehalten wird und der Sperrhebel nicht von selbst herausspringen kann.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the cap housing has in the area of the locking lever on its lateral surface Recess, whose lowest point is approximately in the area of the lower edge the head plate is located in the closed state. The locking lever can be easily under the lower Grip the peripheral edge of the head plate without an additional Locking device, such as a groove or the like, must be provided for the engagement of the locking lever. If the upper end of the locking lever slightly over the lower peripheral edge the head plate protrudes when it snaps into place of the locking lever under the head plate ensures that the Connection is held under tension and the locking lever can't jump out by itself.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses vier im wesentlichen parallel zur Längsachse des Kappengehäuses verlaufende Materialausnehmungen aufweist, wovon zwei von der oberen Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses und zwei von der unteren Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses aufeinander zulaufen, und daß die Materialbrücken zwischen den aufeinander zulaufenden Materialausnehmungen ausgebildet sind.It is particularly advantageous if the outer surface of the cap housing four substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the Has cap housing extending material recesses, of which two from the top of the cap body and two converge from the lower end of the cap housing, and that the material bridges between the one another tapered material recesses are formed.

Vorzugsweise verlaufen jeweils zwei der von den gegenüberliegenden Stirnseiten des Kappengehäuses aufeinander zulaufenden Materialausnehmungen kolinier. Der Sperrhebel hat so die Form einer dem Kappengehäuse ausgebildeten Lasche. Andere zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen des Sperrhebels sind möglich, so kann dieser zum Beispiel konisch verlaufend ausgebildet sein. Die erfindungsgemäße Verschlußkappe wird vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gespritzt. Um den Sperrhebel und seine Stellung deutlicher hervorzuheben, kann dieser in einer sich von der Farbe des restlichen Kappengehäuses unterscheidenden Farbe ausgebildet sein. In gleicher Weise können an dem Sperrhebel Mulden, Raster oder Signalwörter, wie "Press" angeformt sein, um dessen Funktionsweise für den Benutzer deutlich zu machen.Preferably two each run from the opposite End faces of the cap housing converging Material recesses colinier. The locking lever has the shape a tab formed on the cap housing. Other useful Embodiments of the locking lever are possible, so can this can be conical, for example. The closure cap according to the invention is preferably made of plastic sprayed. To the locking lever and its position more clearly To highlight, this can vary in color of the rest of the cap housing distinguishing color be. In the same way, troughs on the locking lever, Grids or signal words, such as "Press", are molded around to make its functionality clear to the user.

Bei Verschlußkappen, bei denen das Kappengehäuse eine im wesentlichen quer zur Längsache, auf der Innenseite des Kappengehäuses befestigte Querwand aufweist, sind die Materialausnehmungen vorzugsweise so angeordnet, daß die Materialbrücken auf der Höhe der Querwand ausgebildet sind. Diese interne Befestigung des Sperrhebels an der Querwand erhöht die Haltbarkeit, da neben den Materialbrücken eine weitere Befestigungsfläche gebildet wird. Die Befestigung der Querwand beim Sperrhebel kann konstruktiv so ausgebildet sein, daß diese eine zusätzliche Rückstellkraft bzw. Spannkraft auf den Sperrhebel ausübt.For caps where the cap housing is essentially one across the longitudinal axis, on the inside of the cap housing has fixed transverse wall, the material recesses preferably arranged so that the material bridges are formed at the level of the transverse wall. This internal attachment the locking lever on the transverse wall increases durability, there is another fastening surface in addition to the material bridges is formed. The fastening of the cross wall at the locking lever can be designed so that this one additional restoring force or clamping force on the locking lever exercises.

In einer vorzugsweisen Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe ist bei mindenstens einer der Materialausnehmungen an der Seitenwand des Kappengehäuses und/oder des Sperrhebels mindestens eine Rastnocke ausgebildet. Die Rastnocke fungiert als Rückstellsperre für den Sperrhebel. Durch geeignete konstruktive Ausgestaltung der Rastnocke wird sichergestellt, daß der Sperrhebel nur durch Aufbringung einer erforderlichen Mindestrückstellkraft aus bzw. in seine Sollposition überführt werden kann. Ein versehentliches Lösen des Sperrhebels wird so unmöglich gemacht. Die zwischen den Rastnocken auftretende Berührungskraft ist dann größer, als die auf den Sperrhebel ausgeübte Rückstellkraft.In a preferred development of the invention Closure cap is at least one of the material recesses on the side wall of the cap housing and / or the Locking lever formed at least one locking cam. The locking cam acts as a reset lock for the locking lever. By a suitable structural design of the locking cam is ensured, that the locking lever only by applying a required minimum restoring force from or to its target position can be transferred. An accidental release of the Lock lever is made impossible. The one between the locking cams contact force is then greater than that restoring force exerted on the locking lever.

Vorzugsweise sind an den gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden jeder Materialausnehmung Rastnocken ausgebildet, die miteinander im Eingriff stehen. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Rastnocken sich dabei gegenüberliegen.Preferably, each is on the opposite side walls Material recess formed locking cams that together in the Stand by. It is particularly advantageous if the locking cams face each other.

Eine weitere Fertigungserleichterung der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe wird erreicht, wenn die Rastnocken einteilig an dem Kappengehäuse und/oder dem Sperrhebel angeformt sind.A further manufacturing simplification of the invention Cap is achieved when the locking cams in one piece the cap housing and / or the locking lever are formed.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausbildung ist an dem oberen Stirnende des Sperrhebels auf dessen Innenseite eine Rasttasche ausgebildet, an welche zumindest die äußere Umfangsseite der Verschlußkappe anlegbar ist. Diese Rasttasche gewährt zum einen einen ordnungsgemäßen Sitz des Sperrhebels der Verschlußkappe in der Verschlußposition. Daneben wird aber auch verhindert, daß der Sperrhebel durch zu stark aufgebrachte Kräfte unter der Verschlußkappe durchrutscht und eventuell durch die zu stark aufgetretenen Torsionskräfte abbricht. Durch dieses Hindurchrutschen würde die Verschlußkappe auch nicht mehr in ihre Sollposition bzw. Verschlußposition gehalten werden. Ähnlich wie die Rasttasche kann natürlich auch eine Rastlasche ausgebildet sein, die die Verschlußkappe im verschlossenen Zustand umgreift. Diese Lasche kann dann auch so ausgebildet sein, daß sie abbricht, wenn der Sperrhebel aus seiner Verschlußposition in die Öffnungsposition gebracht wird. Der Sperrhebel fungiert auf diese Weise gleichzeitig als Originalitätsverschluß.In a further advantageous embodiment is on the upper Front end of the locking lever on the inside of a locking pocket formed, to which at least the outer peripheral side the cap can be put on. This locking pocket grants to a proper seat of the locking lever of the cap in the closed position. Besides that, too prevents the locking lever from being excessively applied Forces slipped under the cap and possibly due to the excessive torsional forces. By this slipping through, the cap would too no longer held in their target position or closed position become. Of course, similar to the snap-in pocket a locking tab be formed, which the cap in closed state. This tab can then also be designed so that it breaks off when the locking lever out brought its closed position into the open position becomes. In this way, the locking lever also functions as Tamper-evident closure.

Die Spritzgußformen der Verschlußkappe können so ausgebildet sein, daß der Sperrhebel quer zur Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses verläuft. Auf diese Weise wird die Vorspannkraft des Sperrhebels erhöht. Daneben kann dergestalt sichergestellt werden, daß der Sperrhebel von sich aus immer die Verschlußposition einnimmt, ohne daß er vom Benutzer vorgespannt werden muß. Der Benutzer muß dann den Sperrhebel bewußt jedesmal entfernen, um die Dosieröffnung der Verschlußkappe freizulegen.The injection molds of the closure cap can be designed in this way be that the locking lever transversely to the lateral surface of the cap housing runs. In this way, the preload of the Locking lever increased. In addition, can be ensured in this way be that the locking lever by itself always the locking position takes without being biased by the user got to. The user must then be aware of the locking lever each time Remove to expose the dosing opening of the cap.

Bei der Ausgestaltung der Verschlußkappe ohne Ausnehmung und Rasttasche weist das obere Ender des Sperrhebels an der Innenseite vorzugsweise mindestens einen Nocken auf, der unterhalb des Kipphebels anlegbar ist oder in eine an dem Kipphebel ausgebildete Ausnehmung eingreift. Auch ohne Aussparung wird so der Formschluß realisiert. Selbstverständlich ist auch der umgekehrte Weg denkbar, d.h., daß ein Nocken an dem Kipphebel ausgebildet ist, welcher in eine an dem Kipphebel korrespondierend ausgebildete Nut eingreift.In the design of the cap without recess and Locking pocket has the upper end of the locking lever on the inside preferably at least one cam below of the rocker arm can be applied or in one on the rocker arm trained recess engages. Even without a recess so the form fit is realized. It goes without saying that reverse path conceivable, i.e. a cam on the rocker arm is formed, which corresponds in a on the rocker arm trained groove engages.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe ist die Kopfplatte als Kopfdeckel ausgebildet. Der Kopfdeckel liegt an dem gesamten Umfangsrand der oberen Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses an. Die Kopfplatte kann sich aber auch nur über einen bestimmten Bereich des Oberteils der Verschlußkappe erstrecken, so daß diese einen Streifen bildet, der innerhalb der diese umschließende Verschlußkappe beweglich ist.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention Sealing cap, the head plate is designed as a head cover. The head cover lies on the entire peripheral edge of the upper end of the cap housing. The headstock can but only over a certain area of the top the cap extend so that this is a strip forms the inside of this sealing cap is mobile.

Die erfindungsgemäße Verschlußkappe ist in der Zeichnung beispielhaft veranschaulicht und im nachstehenden anhand der Zeichnungen detailliert beschrieben.The closure cap according to the invention is exemplary in the drawing illustrated and below using the Drawings described in detail.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein seitliches Schnittbild der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe bei arretiertem Sperrhebel,
Fig. 2
die Ansicht aus Fig. 1 bei gelöstem Sperrhebel und geöffneter Kopfplatte.
Fig. 3
eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe in Richtung des Pfeils III gemäß Fig. 1,
Fig. 4
eine vergrößerte Darstellung des Sperrhebels in Blickrichtung entlang des Pfeils IV gemäß Fig. 1 und
Fig. 5
eine vergrößerte Darstellung des Sperrhebels in Blickrichtung entlang des Pfeils V gemäß Fig. 2.
Show it:
Fig. 1
2 shows a sectional side view of the closure cap according to the invention when the locking lever is locked,
Fig. 2
the view of Fig. 1 with the locking lever released and the open top plate.
Fig. 3
2 shows a side view of the closure cap according to the invention in the direction of arrow III according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 4
an enlarged view of the locking lever in the direction of view along the arrow IV of FIG. 1 and
Fig. 5
3 shows an enlarged illustration of the locking lever in the viewing direction along arrow V according to FIG. 2.

Wie aus den Zeichnungen zu entnehmen ist, besteht die Verschlußkappe 1 aus einem Kappengehäuse 2, an dem eine Kopfplatte 4 mittels in Taschen eingreifenden Nocken, die in den Figuren nicht dargestellt werden, kippbar befestigt ist. Die Verschlußkappe 1 ist an der Behälteröffnung 3 mittels eines mit einem Innengewinde versehenen Stutzen 5 befestigt. Diese Befestigung kann lösbar und unlösbar ausgestaltet sein. Anstelle eines Gewindes kann der Stutzen 5 auch mittels anderer geeigneter Verfahren an der Behälteröffnung 3 befestigt sein, so zum Beispiel einem Schnappverschluß. Der Stutzen 5 ist an dem Kappengehäuse 2 mit einer im wesentlichen quer zur Längsachse der Verschlußkappe verlaufenden Querwand 6 auf der Innenseite der Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses 2 befestigt.As can be seen from the drawings, there is the cap 1 from a cap housing 2, on which a head plate 4 by means of cams engaging in pockets, which in the Figures are not shown, is tiltably attached. The Cap 1 is at the container opening 3 by means of a attached with an internally threaded socket 5. This Attachment can be designed to be detachable and non-detachable. Instead of a thread, the nozzle 5 can also by means of others be attached to the container opening 3 by a suitable method, such as a snap lock. The nozzle 5 is on the cap housing 2 with a substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis the closure cap extending transverse wall 6 on the inside attached to the outer surface of the cap housing 2.

Wird die Verschlußkappe unter Betätigung der Kopfplatte 4 aus der in Figur 1 gezeigten Verschlußstellung in die Öffnungsstellung überführt, wie sie beispielhaft in Figur 2 veranschaulicht ist, so wird das untere stirnseitige Ende des rohrförmigen Verschlußelements 7 von dem Dichtsitz 8 beabstandet sowie der Austrittskanal 9 mit seinem der Innenwand des Kappengehäuses 2 zugewandten Ende nach oben verschwenkt und so die endseitig an dem Austrittskanal 9 angeordnete Austrittsöffnung 10 oberhalb des Kappengehäuserandes angeordnet.The cap is actuated by actuating the head plate 4 the closed position shown in Figure 1 in the open position transferred, as exemplified in Figure 2 is, the lower end of the tubular end Closure element 7 spaced from the sealing seat 8 and the outlet channel 9 with its the inner wall of the cap housing 2 facing end pivoted up and so the outlet opening arranged at the end of the outlet channel 9 10 arranged above the cap housing edge.

Bevor die Verschlußkappe jedoch geöffnet wird, muß der Sperrhebel 11, der unter den unteren Rand der Kopfplatte 4 greift, aus der Verschlußposition gebracht werden. Dieses erfolgt, in dem auf das untere Ende des Sperrhebels 11a von dem Benutzer Druck ausgeübt wird. Die so ausgeübte Kraft löst mit dem Hebelarm des Sperrhebels 6 den Sperrhebel 6 aus seiner Verschlußposition. Der Drehpunkt des Hebelarms liegt bei den Materialbrücken 12, auf die durch den Hebelarm ein Torsionsmoment ausgeübt wird. Die Materialbeschaffenheit des Kunststoffs der Materialbrücken 12 erzeugt die entsprechende Rückstellkraft des Sperrhebels 6. Zusätzlich kann der Sperrhebel 6 von vornherein so angeformt sein, daß dieser quer zur Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses 2 verläuft, so daß das obere Ende 11b von sich aus immer in der Verschlußposition angeordnet ist und nur durch bewußtes Lösen durch Druck auf das untere Ende des Sperrhebels 11a aus dieser Verschlußposition geführt werden kann.Before the cap is opened, however, the locking lever 11, which reaches under the lower edge of the head plate 4, be brought out of the closed position. This is done in on the lower end of the locking lever 11a by the user Pressure is exerted. The force exerted in this way is released with the lever arm of the locking lever 6, the locking lever 6 from its closed position. The fulcrum of the lever arm is at Material bridges 12, on the torsion moment by the lever arm is exercised. The material properties of the plastic the material bridges 12 generate the corresponding restoring force of the locking lever 6. In addition, the locking lever 6 be molded from the outset so that it is transverse to the lateral surface of the cap housing 2, so that the upper end 11b is always arranged in the closed position and only by deliberately releasing it by pressing on the lower end of the locking lever 11a out of this closed position can.

Die Gestaltung des Sperrhebels 6 ist insbesondere aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich. Die Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses 2 weist vier im wesentlichen parallel zur Längsachse des Kappengehäuses 2 verlaufende Materialausnehmungen 13, 14 auf, wovon zwei von der oberen Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses 15 und zwei von der unteren Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses 16 aufeinander zulaufen, so daß zwischen diesen die Materialbrücken 12 ausgebildet werden. In der in Figur 3 dargestellten Form laufen die Materialausnehmungen 13 bzw. 14 parallel zur Längsachse des Kappengehäuses 2. Selbstverständlich können diese auch schräg zur Längsachse des Kappengehäuses 2 verlaufen.The design of the locking lever 6 is in particular from FIG. 3 evident. The outer surface of the cap housing 2 has four essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2 running material recesses 13, 14, two of which the upper end face of the cap housing 15 and two of the lower end face of the cap housing 16 converge, so that the material bridges 12 are formed between them become. The material recesses run in the form shown in FIG 13 and 14 parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2. Of course, these can also be inclined Longitudinal axis of the cap housing 2 run.

Das Kappengehäuse 2 weist im Bereich des Sperrhebels 11 an seiner Mantelfläche eine Ausnehmung 17 auf, deren tiefster Punkt 17a etwa im Bereich der Unterkante der Kopfplatte 4 gelegen ist. In der Verschlußposition liegt die Kopfplatte 11 auf dem oberen Ende des Sperrhebels 11b auf und klemmt diesen ein, so daß die Einheit stets unter Vorspannung gehalten wird und ein selbständiges Lösen der Verschlußklappe nicht möglich ist.The cap housing 2 has in the area of the locking lever 11 its outer surface has a recess 17, the deepest Point 17a approximately in the area of the lower edge of the head plate 4 is located. The head plate 11 lies in the closed position on the upper end of the locking lever 11b and clamps it on, so that the unit is always kept under tension and an independent release of the flap is not possible is.

Alternativ kann die Verschlußklappe aber auch so ausgestaltet sein, daß der tiefste Punkt der Ausnehmung 17a oberhalb des oberen Endes des Sperrhebels 11b angeordnet ist. In diesem Fall verläuft dann der Sperrhebel 11 quer zur Mantelfläche des Kappengehäuses 2, so daß dieser von sich aus in der Querstellung steht und nicht von der Kopfplatte 4 in dieser Position gehalten werden muß.Alternatively, the closure flap can also be designed in this way be that the lowest point of the recess 17a above the is arranged at the upper end of the locking lever 11b. In this The locking lever 11 then extends transversely to the lateral surface of the case Cap housing 2, so that this by itself in the transverse position stands and not from the head plate 4 in this position must be kept.

Wie insbesondere Aus Figur 2 ersichtlich ist, weist das obere Ende des Sperrhebels auf dessen Innenseite eine Rasttasche 18 auf, an welche zumindest die äußere Umfangsseite der Kopfplatte 4 anlegbar ist. In dieser Rasttasche 18 liegt in der Verschlußpostion die äußere Umfangskante der Kopfplatte 4 an, wodurch aufgrund des Formschlusses ein festerer Sitz des Sperrhebels 11 gewährleistet wird. Gleichzeitig wird verhindert, daß der Sperrhebel beim Sperrvorgang unterhalb der Kopfplatte 4 hindurchgedrückt wird und so eventuell abbricht.As can be seen in particular from Figure 2, the upper End of the locking lever on the inside of a locking pocket 18th to which at least the outer peripheral side of the head plate 4 can be created. In this locking pocket 18 lies in the closed position the outer peripheral edge of the head plate 4, whereby due to the positive connection, the locking lever is more firmly seated 11 is guaranteed. At the same time it prevents that the locking lever during the locking process below the head plate 4 is pushed through and may break off.

Der Sperrhebel 11 kann aber auch auf seiner Innenseite eine zusätzliche, nicht dargestellte Lasche aufweisen, die bewußt um den unteren Rand der Kopfplatte 4 herumgreift. Der Kunststoff der Verschlußkappe bzw. dieser Lasche kann dann auf zwei Arten ausgebildet sein. Zum einen kann dieser so sein, daß er die Kopfplatte beim Lösen des Sperrhebels unter Aufbringung einer bestimmten vordefinierten Kraft freigibt und andererseits kann er so ausgebildet sein, daß er bei diesem Lösevorgang abbricht. Die zweite Lösung stellt somit auch eine Originalitätssicherung für die erfindungsgemäße Verschlußkappe 1 dar.The locking lever 11 can also be on its inside have additional, not shown, the tab, deliberately reaches around the lower edge of the head plate 4. Plastic the cap or this tab can then be two Be trained types. For one thing, it can be such that it the head plate when releasing the locking lever while applying releases a certain predefined force and on the other hand it can be designed so that it during this release process breaks off. The second solution is therefore one Tamper-evident protection for the closure cap according to the invention 1 represents.

Wie besonders aus den Figuren 4 und 5 ersichtlich ist, sind bei den obigen Materialausnehmungen 13 zu den Seitenwänden des Kappengehäuses und dem Sperrhebel Rastnocken 19 einstückig angeformt. Diese Rastnocken 19 sind so angeordnet, daß sie sich gegenüberliegen und so groß, daß sie nicht ohne äußere Krafteinwirkung aneinander vorbeigleiten können. In Figur 4 ist der Sperrhebel 11 in seiner Verschlußposition dargestellt. Um den Sperrhebel 11 in die Öffnungsposition zu bringen, die in Figur 5 dargestellt ist, muß durch Druck auf den Sperrhebel 11 die mindestens aufzubringende Kraft überwunden werden, so daß die Rastnocken 19 aufgrund der Elastizität des Kunststoffes zurückgedrückt werden und die Rastnocken in die in der Figur 5 dargestellten Position aneinaner vorbeigleiten können. Ein Entriegeln der Verschlußklappe kann so nur mittels der zumindest aufzubringenden Kraft erfolgen, wodurch ein unbeabsichtigtes Entriegeln praktisch unmöglich wird. Gleichzeitig halten die Rastnocken 19 den Sperrhebel 11 aber auch in seiner entriegelten Position, so daß der Benutzer nicht jedes Mal den Sperrhebel 11 betätigen muß, um die Verschlußkappe zu öffnen und das Medium aus dem Behälter entnehmen zu können. In den Figuren 4 und 5 sind die Rastnocken nur am oberen Ende des Sperrhebels 11b angeorndet. Selbstverständlich können sie auch an anderen geeigneten Stellen entlang der Materialausnehmungen 13 bzw. 14 angeordnet sein, oder es können mehrere Rastnocken ausgebildet sein, wodurch die entsprechend aufzubringende Mindestkraft zum Entriegeln des Sperrhebels entsprechend größer wird.As can be seen particularly from FIGS. 4 and 5, in the above material recesses 13 to the side walls of the Cap housing and the locking lever locking cam 19 in one piece molded. These locking cams 19 are arranged so that they facing each other and so big that they are not without external Force can slide past each other. In Figure 4 the locking lever 11 is shown in its closed position. To bring the locking lever 11 into the open position, the is shown in Figure 5, by pressing the locking lever 11 the minimum force to be applied is overcome, so that the locking cams 19 due to the elasticity of the plastic be pushed back and the locking cams in the figure 5 position shown can slide past each other. Unlocking the closure flap can only by means of the at least force to be applied, causing an unintended Unlocking becomes practically impossible. At the same time hold the locking cams 19 but also the locking lever 11 in his unlocked position so that the user does not have the Must operate the locking lever 11 to open the cap and to be able to remove the medium from the container. In the Figures 4 and 5 are the locking cams only at the top of the Locking lever 11b arranged. Of course you can too at other suitable locations along the material recesses 13 or 14 may be arranged, or there may be several locking cams be formed, whereby the corresponding minimum force to be applied correspondingly larger to unlock the locking lever becomes.

Die Materialbrücken 12 müssen nicht in der in Figur 3 dargestellten Stelle gelegen sein. Diese können auch am unteren Ende des Sperrhebels 11b oder weiter am oberen Ende des Sperrhebels 11a gelegen sein, wodurch sich die aufzubringende Mindestkraft ebenfalls verändert. Sie können auch wesentlich breiter als in Figur 3 ausgebildet sein, wodurch die Rückstellkraft bzw. die zum Entriegeln aufzubringende Kraft entsprechend den Einsatzbedingungen verändert wird.The material bridges 12 do not have to be shown in FIG. 3 Location. These can also be found at the bottom End of the locking lever 11b or further at the upper end of the locking lever 11a be located, whereby the minimum force to be applied also changed. They can also be essential be formed wider than in Figure 3, whereby the restoring force or the force to be applied for unlocking accordingly the operating conditions are changed.

Der Sperrhebel 11 braucht nicht notwendigerweise so lang wie in Figur 3 dargestellt zu sein. Er kann auch wesentlich kürzer, als die restliche Verschlußkappe 2 ausgebildet sein oder über die untere Stirnseite des Kappengehäuses 16 herausragen, so daß er zum Beispiel in eine geeignete an den Behälter ausgebildete Mulde eingreift.The locking lever 11 does not necessarily take as long as to be shown in Figure 3. It can also be much shorter, be formed as the remaining cap 2 or protrude beyond the lower end face of the cap housing 16, so that it is formed, for example, in a suitable container Trough engages.

Die erfindungsgemäße Verschlußkappe erlaubt es, ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen, zum Beispiel beim Transport, zu verhindern. Durch die Materialausgestaltung der Verschlußkappe bzw. Anordnung von Rastnocken kann die zu Entriegeln aufzubringende Kraft entsprechend den Einsatzbedingungen beliebig ausgestaltet werden. Die Fertigung der erfindungsgemäßen Verschlußkappe ist besonders einfach, da keine weiteren Teile für den Sperrhebel in separaten Arbeitsschritten angebracht werden müssen, sondern die ganze Verschlußkappe einteilig gespritzt werden kann. Durch entsprechende Ausgestaltung der Materialbrücken und Rastnocken kann der Hebel jeweils in seiner Verschluß- und Öffnungsposition fixiert werden. Daneben kann der Sperrhebel so an das Kappengehäuse angeformt sein, daß er von sich aus automatisch die Verschlußposition einnimmt. The closure cap according to the invention allows an unintentional To prevent opening, for example during transport. Due to the material design of the cap or arrangement of locking cams can be applied to unlock Power designed according to the conditions of use become. The manufacture of the closure cap according to the invention is particularly easy since there are no other parts for the locking lever must be attached in separate steps, but the whole cap is injected in one piece can. By appropriate design of the material bridges and locking cams, the lever can be in its closure and Opening position can be fixed. In addition, the locking lever be molded onto the cap housing so that it by itself automatically takes the locking position.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

11
VerschlußkappeSealing cap
22nd
Kappengehäuse1Cap housing 1
33rd
BehälteröffnungContainer opening
44th
KopfplatteHeadstock
55
StutzenSupport
66
QuerwandTransverse wall
77
VerschlußelementClosure element
88th
DichtsitzSealing seat
99
AustrittskanalOutlet channel
1010th
AustrittsöffnungOutlet opening
1111
SperrhebelLocking lever
11a11a
untere Ende des Sperrhebelslower end of the locking lever
11b11b
obere Ende des Sperrhebelsupper end of the locking lever
1212th
MaterialbrückeMaterial bridge
1313
MaterialausnehmungMaterial recess
1414
MaterialausnehmungMaterial recess
1515
obere Stirnseite des Kappengehäusesupper end of the cap housing
1616
untere Stirnseite des Kappengehäuseslower front of the cap housing
1717th
AusnehmungRecess
17a17a
tiefster Punkt der Ausnehmunglowest point of the recess
1818th
RasttascheRest pocket
1919th
RastnockeLocking cam

Claims (12)

  1. Closure cap (1) for the mouth of containers, particularly those used to store cleaning agents, cosmetics and the like, consisting of a main body (2) which can be placed over the mouth of the container (3) in fluid-tight fashion and has at least one product-metering opening which can be closed by a tubular sealing element (7), and a top plate (4), through which the media can flow, attached to the main body (2) in pivoting fashion such that the container mouth (3) can be sealed tight or opened as required, characterized in that at least two slits (13, 14) are provided in the lateral surface of the main body (2) which run essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body (2), thus forming a locking lever (11) between the slits (13, 14) which is connected to the main body (2) by bridges of material (12), and in that the top plate (4) can be firmly locked in the closed position by the locking lever (11).
  2. Closure cap (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the locking lever (11) engages at least one recess provided on the top plate (4), or can be positioned underneath the top plate (4).
  3. Closure cap (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lateral surface of the main body (2) in the region of the locking lever (11) has a recess (17) whose lowest point (17a) is roughly located in the region of the bottom edge of the top plate (4) in the closed state.
  4. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lateral surface of the main body (2) has four slits (13, 14) running essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body (2), where two on the upper face end of the main body (15) and two on the lower face end of the main body (16) run towards one another, and in that bridges of material (12) are formed between the slits (13, 14) running towards one another.
  5. Closure cap (1) according to Claim 4, characterized in that each pair of slits (13, 14) running towards one another from the opposing face ends (15, 16) of the main body (2) are collinear.
  6. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 5, where the main body (2) has a transverse wall (6), essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis and mounted on the inside of the main body (2), characterized in that the slits (13, 14) are positioned such that the bridges of material (12) are at the height of the transverse wall (6).
  7. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one snap nib (19) is provided for at least one of the slits (13, 14) on the side wall of the main body (2) and/or the locking lever (11).
  8. Closure cap (1) according to Claim 7, characterized in that snap nibs (19) which engage one another are provided on the opposing side walls of the main body (2) and the locking lever (11).
  9. Closure cap (1) according to Claim 8, characterized in that the snap nibs (19) are positioned opposite one another.
  10. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a snap pocket (18) is provided on the inside of the upper end of the locking lever (11b), against which at least the outer peripheral side of the top plate (4) can be positioned.
  11. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the locking lever (11) is transverse to the lateral surface of the main body (2).
  12. Closure cap (1) according to one of the Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the inside of the upper end of the locking lever (11b) is provided with at least one nib which can be positioned underneath the top plate (4) or which engages a recess provided on the top plate (4).
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