EP0955987B1 - Reclosable bottle and closing element for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a closing element (1; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601; 701) to close a bottle multiple times, comprising a dosing and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703), a discharging hole (5; 205; 305; 405; 605; 705) made of deformable material, for instance, a nipple for a baby nursing bottle or a dispensing element for an adhesive or a drinking straw, consisting of a cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), the inner diameter of which corresponds at least to the outer diameter of the dosing and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703), wherein the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) consists of at least two parts, said parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) being movably connected with a rotation element (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612; 712) and comprising a closing element (10; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610; 710) to close both parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707). The inside of the cap comprises segments (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) extending to the middle axis (17; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617; 717). Said segments (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) serve to crease the dosing and dispensing element underneath its discharging hole so that no liquid stored in the bottle can flow to the discharging hole while also enabling unproblematic transportation of the bottle.

Description

The present invention relates to a reclosable Bottle for storing liquid, pasty or pourable Material and a closure element for such bottles.

Bottles of the above type are particularly from the area the baby article as a baby drinking bottle with a teat (in the following general dossier and issue element), but also from areas of application technology, such as known for processing operations such as gluing, painting, etc.

The baby bottles currently available on the market point next to the container for storing the to be administered Liquid such as juice, milk or the like, a sucker and a retaining ring for attaching the nipple to the container as well an additional cap that is used to transport the filled Bottle is placed over the teat. The cap is supposed to prevent the liquid in the water bottle from failing can flow out in an uncontrolled manner.

However, it turns out when transporting such drinking bottles as a disadvantage that such caps do not completely cover the container seal and so with diagonally or horizontally stored Bottles of liquid leak at least into the cap can. This also has the disadvantage that when opening the accumulated liquid suddenly flows out of the cap and soiling clothes, blankets, etc. can.

It is also provided, especially for transportation such drinking bottles between the teat and the container are flat Element in the form of a round plastic plate to prevent fluid from going out of control can flow out. In addition, it is also provided the suction cup with its outlet opening into the container to align and lay the flat element on it. Both are then secured with the retaining ring. This is the only way Greater security can be prevented from being uncontrolled Liquid can flow into the cap.

The disadvantage of this alternative is that the Opening the bottle the area-like element and also the sucker are so wetted with liquid that here too liquid can flow out in an uncontrolled manner and both clothing, Blankets etc. are soiled.

Another disadvantage of the well-known drinking bottles for babies is that the bottle is very cumbersome to use is because there are many parts that match those in the container stored liquid are wetted. Still is it is a disadvantage that the parts are very bad or do not clean by machine, for example in the dishwasher to let. If they are dishwasher safe, they can falling through the baskets of a dishwasher since they are very small are.

A baby drinking bottle is known from DE-U-92 14 438, where the cap is concentric on the inside vertical central axis and one essentially has round chamber, the height of the cap is smaller than the height of the one held on the surface by a retaining ring Sucker. When the cap is put on, the suction cup turns over with its outlet opening inwards and the outlet opening is covered by the concerns of the chamber.

A major disadvantage of the well-known cap for baby drinking bottles is that with different suction cup sizes the upper part of the suction cup attaches itself differently to the chamber wall creates and thus it is not guaranteed that the Outlet opening is covered by the chamber wall. moreover can by creating the chamber wall in the area of the outlet opening no secure sealing can be achieved. Self when the sucker folds inwards and the Walls of the upper part of the sucker the walls of the lower Touch part of the suction cup, there can be no seal between the bottle and the outlet opening can be achieved because the upper part of the sucker leaves the designated chamber and so the outlet opening is released. The same principle is also used in EP-A 0527 094, in which the same disadvantages are noted.

A baby drinking bottle is also known from US 29 86 296, by squeezing one on the water bottle attached vacuum cleaner below the outlet opening should be achieved. The bruise is achieved that after putting the cap over the sucker by rotating the cap two elements with a backdrop, which is provided in the cap, a fluid-tight bottle closure can be achieved should. The two elements themselves are pivoted and designed like a lever, these being arranged in such a way that by rotating the cap the suction cups between scissors is squeezed into the elements. A major disadvantage of this There is a closure for baby drinking bottles in that through the elaborate mechanics in the cap on the one hand, the manufacturing costs of such a closure element are very high and on the other hand the cleaning of such Cap is very cumbersome.

From US 5 318 191 is also a closure element known for a baby bottle. This closure element is essentially constructed in two parts, one part being a with an opening provided cap, dimensioned in this way is that they are placed over the suction element can. The other part consists of two movable to each other stored clamping elements in the form of clamping jaws, that squeeze the suction element below the outlet opening. The storage for the two jaws is inside the cap and the two movable jaws are connected to each other via a torsion spring. On the ends pointing away from the jaws are from the Outstanding grip elements provided. To close the handle elements of a baby bottle are pressed together, so that the jaws open and the Cap are placed over the suction element at the same time can.

Such problems are also known from other areas. For example the disadvantage with adhesive bottles is that that the bottles themselves are not adequately closed be able to get air into the bottle, which causes the adhesive to lose its function as it Wrong cures. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that the closure parts such glue bottles after repeated use are no longer to be used as they are in the closure element located receiving opening destroyed by the adhesive has been.

Further examples can be derived from this everywhere, if liquid, pasty or free-flowing materials in a container kept leak-proof and at any time over a dosing and dispensing element are to be dispensed.

Therefore, the invention has for its object a reclosable Bottle for storing various Materials and a closure element for such bottles to create, which should be designed such that the known disadvantages of the prior art avoided become.

• einer Kappe, deren Innendurchmesser mindestens dem Aussendurchmesser des Dosier- und Ausgabeelements entspricht und
• einem Klemmelement zum Verschliessen des Dosier- und Ausgabeelements, wobei das Klemmelement Klemmteile aufweist, die wiederum zum Quetschen des Dosier- und Ausgabeelements unterhalb der Auslassöffnung vorgesehen sind, wobei
• die Kappe aus mindestens zwei Teilen besteht,
• die Teile der Kappe mit einem Scharnier beweglich verbunden sind,
• an der Innenwandung der Kappe die Klemmteile angeordnet sind, wobei Klemmteile und die Teile der Kappe jeweils ein einstückiges Teil bilden, und
• die Klemmelemente als zur Mittelachse hinreichende Stege ausgebildet sind.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the reclosable bottle for storing liquid, pasty or free-flowing material essentially consists of a container for receiving the material, a metering and dispensing element with an outlet opening for dispensing the material, and a retaining ring for attaching the Dosing and dispensing element on the container, and a closure element for closing the bottle comprises, consisting of

• a cap, the inside diameter of which corresponds at least to the outside diameter of the metering and dispensing element and
• a clamping element for closing the metering and dispensing element, the clamping element having clamping parts, which in turn are provided for squeezing the metering and dispensing element below the outlet opening, wherein
• the cap consists of at least two parts,
• the parts of the cap are movably connected with a hinge,
• the clamping parts are arranged on the inner wall of the cap, the clamping parts and the parts of the cap each forming an integral part, and
• the clamping elements are designed as webs sufficient for the central axis.

The essence of the invention is that a closure element is provided for containers designed in this way is that any elements, e.g. Webs that are inside the Cap are provided fixed, in the closed state of the closure element when it is on the corresponding Bottle is applied, an elastic, deformable material, such as a teat, such squeeze that between the outlet opening provided in the suction cup and the container, for example a bottle Lock arises, which prevents that stored in the container Get the liquid out of the outlet opening unhindered can.

A major advantage of the invention is that on the one hand the bottle together with the closure element consists of very few simple elements that are also very are easy to clean. This also has the advantage themselves that this closure element can be produced inexpensively is.

Another advantage of the invention is that the closure element closes the container safely and reliably.

Furthermore, the closure element can be cleaned extremely well and is in its operation compared to that from the stand the technology known plates for insertion between the Retaining ring or bottom of the teat and the bottle rim very hygienic, because the inside of the closure element cannot with items, for example, in a pocket lie in contact.

The closure element advantageously consists of a Cap with two parts, the parts at one end using a hinge, preferably by means of a film hinge, are interconnected. The closure element is suitable injection molded part that can also be produced in one work process and is therefore inexpensive to manufacture as a mass article.

At the other end opposite the film hinge is one Bead provided, which preferably in a recess, which in the retaining ring is provided engages. This causes that the closure element that is on the dosing and Output element is attached, firmly connected to the container is and not during the transport of the container can detach from this.

In the interior of the cap webs are formed, which in the closed State of the closure element between them and dispensing element, one for a baby water bottle Include suction cups in such a way that the walls of the dosing and Output element are squeezed together. This will causes the container to be tightly closed. A flow the liquid stored in the container is from the in Dosing and dispensing element provided outlet opening not possible anymore. The webs themselves are preferred designed like a strip, with part of the strip fixed is connected to the inner wall of the cap. The one from the inner wall groundbreaking ends of the webs squeeze the dosing Dispensing element below the outlet opening in such a way that the inner walls of the metering and dispensing element in this Area tightly together so that no liquid from the container can reach the outlet opening.

However, it is also conceivable for the web to consist of several individual pieces, which, for example, circular inside the Cap are arranged, being in the closed Condition of the closure element diametrically two webs face and the dosing and dispensing element between to lock myself in.

Furthermore, webs can be provided, which in the closed state the closure element is an almost circular element form, the separation of this element also along the parting plane of the two parts of the cap takes place, whereby two semi-circular elements are created. Thereby the dosing and dispensing element over the entire cross-section crushed. Alternatively, it can also be provided be that the two semicircular elements to each other are staggered. It is also conceivable that the free end of the webs, instead of as described, concave or can be convex.

The webs are arranged in such a way that in baby water bottles all common suction cups can be used. This means, that the webs are preferably arranged in such a way that the suction element when the closure element is closed squeeze at the narrowest point; this is usually in the case of suction cups adapted to the jaw and palate, immediately below the suction head.

Alternatively, a suction cup can be used for any size for a sucker for 0-5 months, be it for a sucker of 5-12 Mon. another closure element, each different arranged webs may be provided. The so different Caps can be designed in different colors.

A major advantage of the closure element according to the invention for baby water bottles is that it is for all common types of suction cups can be used. This is achieved, among other things, by the arrangement the webs are not a precisely defined pinch point, but a whole area is defined, in which any suction cup is squeezed can be. In particular through either to each other staggered or even labyrinthine arranged bars any sucker can be squeezed, creating a achieved reliable and safe sealing of the bottle becomes.

The closure element can advantageously be used together with a new retaining ring can also be retrofitted to existing bottles become.

To close the closure element in the closed position hold, is a closing element, preferably a Snap lock, provided. This is the case, for example trained that a nose attached to part of the lid member is arranged in a recess on the other Part of the cap is arranged, engages and locked there. Two are preferably arranged opposite one another Closing elements provided.

The closure element is advantageously with one hand to use. Because of the pivoting movement of the two parts the cap that is hinged together the two parts can be grasped with one hand, can put the cap on the nipple and squeeze it become. The two parts lock together, the lower one Part of the cap preferably engages in a recess, which is arranged on the retaining ring and the sucker is through the webs in the cap are squeezed, causing the Bottle is sealed fluid-tight.

With one hand, finger pressure on the two noses the closing elements, the closing element can be opened and the two parts of the closure element jump due to due to the deformable material of the dosing and dispensing element in cooperation with the one built in the webs Spring tension apart and enter the outlet opening in the Dosing and dispensing element free.

Alternatively, it can also be provided that at least a web is designed such that it has a resilient effect having. This has the advantage that a optimal squeezing of the dosing and dispensing element guaranteed is.

It is also advantageously provided that a further Embodiment of a closure element a snap ring having a circumference of 180 ° or more than 180 °. Thereby is achieved that part of the closure element the bottle or the retaining ring is pushed on, the nose of the closing element attached to the movable part one on the part already attached to the bottle Belt undercuts when closed, creating a high closing force is achieved. To open the closure element the nose must be pushed out of the recess become. This results in a high closing force on the one hand especially with dosing and dispensing elements with very thick Wall thicknesses are required, achieved as well as an unwanted one Prevents opening.

The closure element is suitable for fluid-tight closing of any dispensing elements, such as drinking straws, tubes, where the output element is made of a deformable material consists.

Fig. 1

eine Vorderansicht auf ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Flasche mit einem Verschlusselement (Baby-Trinkflasche);

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht auf die Flasche gemäss Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht auf ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer solchen Flasche mit einem Verschlusselement (Klebstoff-Flasche);

Fig. 4

einen Schnitt durch das Verschlusselement und ein Dosier- und Ausgabeelement der Flasche zusammen mit einem Haltering gemäss Fig. 1, wobei das Verschlusselement geöffnet ist;

Fig. 5

einen Schnitt durch das Verschlusselement und das Dosier- und Ausgabeelement der Flasche zusammen mit dem Haltering gemäss Fig. 1, wobei das Verschlusselement geschlossen ist;

Fig. 6

eine Vorderansicht auf die Baby-Trinkflasche nach Fig. 1, teilweise im Schnitt in vergrösserter Darstellung;

Fig. 7

a-d ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungs- gemässen Verschlusselements mit labyrinthartig angeordneten Stegen;
Fig. 7a geöffnete Stellung, teilweise im Schnitt;
Fig. 7b geschlossene Stellung teilweise im Schnitt;
Fig. 7c das Verschlusselement im Schnitt, ohne Dosier- und Ausgabeelement;
Fig. 7d Draufsicht auf das Verschlusselement gemäss
Fig. 7c in Richtung VIId, ohne Dosier- und Ausgabeelement;

Fig. 8

a-b ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungs-gemässen Verschlusselements mit scherenartig angeordneten Stegen
Fig. 8a in geöffneter Stellung und
Fig. 8b in geschlossener Stellung, jeweils teilweise im Schnitt;

Fig. 9

a-d ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Verschlusselements, wobei die Kappen des Verschlusselements asymmetrisch aufgeteilt sind;
Fig. 9a Aufsetzen der Kappe;
Fig. 9b Schnitt entlang einer Linie IXb - IXb gemäss Fig. 9a sowie Draufsicht auf den Sauger und den Haltering für den Sauger;
Fig. 9c Schliessen des anderen Kappenteils;
Fig. 9d geschlossenes Verschlusselement;

Fig. 10

a-d ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungs-gemässen Verschlusselements mit einem umlaufenden Schnappring;
Fig. 10a Aufsetzen des Verschlusselements;
Fig. 10b Verschliessen des Verschlusselements;
Fig. 10c geschlossenes Verschlusselement;

Fig. 11

a-e ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungs-gemässen Verschlusselements mit einer Klappe im Verschlusselement;
Fig. 11a Aufsetzen der Kappe;
Fig. 11b Schliessen der Kappe;
Fig. 11c Schnitt entlang der Linie XIc - XIc gemäss Fig. 11b;
Fig. 11d geschlossenes Verschlusselement;
Fig. 11e Draufsicht auf das geschlossene Verschlusselement gemäss Fig. 11d;

Fig. 12

a-b ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungs-gemässen Verschlusselements;
Fig. 12a Seitenansicht auf das Verschlusselmenet;
Fig. 12b Schnitt entlang einer Linie XIIb-XIIb gemäss Fig. 12a, wobei ein Teil, nämlich das Schliesselement in vergrösserter Darstellung gezeigt ist.

Further advantageous embodiments emerge from the claims, the description below and the drawings. The drawings show:

Fig. 1

a front view of a first embodiment of a bottle with a closure element (baby drinking bottle);

Fig. 2

a side view of the bottle of FIG. 1;

Fig. 3

a side view of a second embodiment of such a bottle with a closure element (adhesive bottle);

Fig. 4

a section through the closure element and a metering and dispensing element of the bottle together with a retaining ring according to Figure 1, wherein the closure element is open.

Fig. 5

a section through the closure element and the metering and dispensing element of the bottle together with the retaining ring according to Figure 1, wherein the closure element is closed;

Fig. 6

a front view of the baby bottle of Figure 1, partially in section in an enlarged view.

Fig. 7

ad a further embodiment of the closure element according to the invention with labyrinth-like webs;
7a open position, partly in section;
Fig. 7b closed position partially in section;
7c the closure element in section, without metering and dispensing element;
7d top view of the closure element according to
7c in the direction VIId, without metering and dispensing element;

Fig. 8

from another embodiment of the closure element according to the invention with scissors-like webs
Fig. 8a in the open position and
8b in the closed position, partly in section;

Fig. 9

ad a further embodiment of a closure element, the caps of the closure element being asymmetrically divided;
Fig. 9a putting on the cap;
9b section along a line IXb - IXb according to FIG. 9a and top view of the suction device and the retaining ring for the suction device;
9c closing of the other cap part;
9d closed closure element;

Fig. 10

ad another embodiment of the closure element according to the invention with a circumferential snap ring;
10a mounting of the closure element;
10b closing the closure element;
10c closed closure element;

Fig. 11

ae another embodiment of the closure element according to the invention with a flap in the closure element;
11a putting on the cap;
11b closing the cap;
11c section along the line XIc - XIc according to FIG. 11b;
11d closed closure element;
11e top view of the closed closure element according to FIG. 11d;

Fig. 12

from a further embodiment of the closure element according to the invention;
12a shows a side view of the closure element;
Fig. 12b section along a line XIIb-XIIb according to Fig. 12a, with a part, namely the locking element is shown in an enlarged view.

1 and 2 and 4 to 6 is a first embodiment a bottle according to the invention with a bottle according to the invention Shuttered element shown.

The baby water bottle shown in these drawings is made essentially of a container 2 and one on the Container 2 attached closure element 1. The closure element 1 itself is based on one shown in FIGS Dosing and dispensing element (suction cup) 3 attached, the latter being detachable with the container 2 via a retaining ring 6 connected is. To ensure a tight connection between the containers To ensure 2 and the suction cup 3 is at the free end the suction cup 3 is provided with a connecting flange 4 (FIG. 6), whose diameter almost corresponds to the opening of the container 2. The connecting flange 4 lies at the edge of the opening of the container 2 and is so by the retaining ring 6 to the Edge of the container 2 pressed that a fluid-tight connection between container 2 and the suction cup 3.

The closure element 1 consists essentially of a Cap 7, a web 8 arranged inside the cap 7 (FIGS. 4 and 5) and a closing element 10.

The cap 7 is essentially in this embodiment of two identical parts that only differed in that each part is a different part of a shooting element 10 is assigned.

The webs 8 arranged inside the cap 7 are each arranged at one end on the inner wall 16 of the cap 7. For this purpose, the webs 8 are semicircular, so that with one end on the entire semicircle one at a time Fit part of the cap 7. The webs preferably form 8 and the parts of the cap 7 are each an integral part. The free ends 9 of the webs point to the vertical central axis 17 back and are arranged diametrically to each other (Fig. 5). Furthermore, the free ends 9 of the webs 8 are designed such that they squeeze the entire cross section of the suction cup 3.

The preferably conical cap is designed so that in the area of the top of the cap a hinge 12, preferably a film hinge, is arranged.

The closing element 10 is preferably a snap lock. It must be designed so that it is against the "spring force", by pressing the webs against the suction cup 3 arises, holds the two parts of the cap together or the free ends 9 of the webs 8, which are in the closed state the cap diametrically opposite in this embodiment stand against the wall of the suction cup 3 in such a way that the inner walls of the suction cup below the outlet opening 5 preferably touch flat. This will turn on a simple way ensures that the container 2 is tight is closed and so no material, be it liquid, pasty or trickle-shaped, penetrate the contact surfaces and can reach the outlet opening.

At the free end 13 of the hinge 12 opposite Cover element 7, a bead 14 is provided, which in the closed State of the closure element in a for example recess 15 provided in the retaining ring 6 engages. Thereby it is ensured that the Closure element 1 is firmly connected to the container 2. In addition, a molded part 11 is provided, which the suction cup 3rd leads over a longer distance. Preferably form that funnel-shaped part 11 and the retaining ring 6 a one-piece Part.

In order to ensure improved operation of the closure element 1, are recessed grips 18 on the closure element 1 provided that are designed so that in the closed Condition of the closure element 1, the recessed grips 18 an outer wall 19 of the funnel-shaped molded part 11 do not touch, the funnel-shaped molded part 11 is part of the Retaining rings 6 and is preferably in one piece with this Forms part.

The further embodiment shown in Fig. 2 Bottle is suitable for storing and applying glue, Colors or similar on a surface. The one for the first Design advantages mentioned embodiment are also applicable to this embodiment.

Another embodiment is shown in FIGS. 7a to 7d the bottle according to the invention with the bottle according to the invention Shuttered element shown.

The closure element 201 is on a in Figures 7a and 7b shown dosing and dispensing element 203 the latter via a retaining ring 206 with the in container not shown in these drawings releasably connected is. To ensure a tight connection between the container and to ensure the suction cup 203 is at the free end of the suction cup 203 a connecting flange 204 is provided (Fig. 7a and 7b), the diameter of which almost corresponds to the opening of the container.

The closure element 1 consists essentially of a Cap 207, a web arranged inside the cap 207 208a-208c and a closing element 210.

The cap 207 is essentially in this embodiment from two identical parts that are only in it distinguished that each part is part of a shooting element 210 is assigned. The two parts are separated the vertical central axis 217 of the closure element 201.

The webs 208a-208c arranged inside the cap 207 are each with one end on the inner wall 216 of the cap 207 arranged. For this purpose, the webs 208a-208c are semicircular trained so that they have one end on the the entire semicircle of part of the cap 207. The webs 208a-208c and the parts preferably form the cap 207 is an integral part. The free ends 209 of the webs point to the vertical central axis 217 and are arranged like a labyrinth to each other (Fig. 7c). Further the free ends 209 of the webs 208a-208c are designed in such a way that the entire cross section of the suction cup 203 to squeeze.

The preferably conical cap 207 is like this designed that in the area of the top of the cap 207 Hinge 212, preferably a film hinge, arranged is.

The closure element 210 (FIG. 7d) is preferably a Snap closure. It must be designed so that it is against the "spring force" caused by the pressure of the webs 208a-208c against the suction cup 203, which holds the two parts of the cap together or the free ends 209 of the webs 208a-208c, the in the closed state of the cap 207 in this embodiment not diametrically opposed, but to each other are offset against the wall of the suction cup 203 presses in such a way that the inner walls of the suction cup are below preferably touch the outlet opening 205 in a planar manner. This ensures in a simple way that the container is tightly closed and therefore no material, be it liquid, pasty or free-flowing, the contact surfaces penetrate and reach the outlet opening can.

At the free end 213 opposite the hinge 212 The cap 207 is provided with a bead 214 which is closed State of the closure element 201 in, for example recess 215 provided in retaining ring 206 engages. This ensures that when closed the closure element 201 is firmly connected to the container is. In addition, a molded part 211 is provided which Sucker 203 leads over a longer distance. Preferably form the funnel-shaped molded part 211 and the retaining ring 206 an integral part.

Those provided for easier operation of the closure element 201 Handle recesses are for reasons of clarity not shown in the drawings.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8a and 8b of a closure element 301 according to the invention are in the Comparison to FIGS. 7a to 7d instead of a labyrinthine Arrangement of the webs offset from one another Bars 308a-308b are provided.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9a and 9d of a closure element 401 according to the invention the webs 408a and 408b are also arranged offset from one another, a web 408a across the vertical central axis of the suction cup 403 goes out.

Furthermore, this embodiment differs from that remaining in that one part of the cap 407 by means of a snap ring located at the lower end 413 of the cap 407 421 first in the direction of that shown in FIGS. 9a and 9b Arrow P on the retaining ring 406 in a recess 415, which is at the transition from the retaining ring 406 to the funnel-shaped Molding 411 is located, is pushed on. This is which fixes part of the cap 407 to the retaining ring 406. After fixation, the remaining part of the cap 407 in Swiveled in the direction of an arrow 423 shown in FIG. 9c until the bead 414, which is also on the rest Part of the cap 407 is in the recess 415 in the retaining ring 406 engages. It snaps onto the rest of the part the nose 410a of the closing element 410 located in the cap 407 into a recess 410b shown in FIG. 9a in the fixed Part of the cap 407. In the closed state of the closure element 401 is the suction cup 403 below of the suction head squeezed and on the other hand strongly sheared, whereby a large surface contact of the inner wall of the Suction cup 403 and thus high reliability of the seal is achieved.

In the embodiment shown in Figures 10a to 10d a closure element 501 becomes the closure element 501 from above in the direction of that shown in FIG. 10a Directional arrow P placed, the one in the snap ring 521 provided bead in the recess 515 in the retaining ring 506 intervenes. In contrast to the embodiment in the Figures 10a to 10d, the snap ring 521 is more complete Ring formed, which is then completely in the ring-shaped Recess 515 snaps into retaining ring 506. The latch both parts are made by pivoting one part of the Cap in the direction of arrow 523 shown in FIG. 10c.

In the embodiment shown in Figures 11a to 11e is an embodiment of the closure element 601 provided that the cap 607, which is complete per se, in Direction of the arrow P shown in Fig. 11a on the sucker 603 is placed, one provided in the cap 607 Swing flap 622 is open. The swing flap 622 itself is on the cap 607 via a hinge 612 (Fig. 11c) articulated and has a web 608a. The further footbridge 608b is arranged inside the cap 607.

The closure element 601 is used to close the bottle placed on the suction cup with the swivel flap 622 open, the snap ring located at the bottom of cap 607 621 engages in a recess 615 in the retaining ring 606. Then the swivel flap is moved in the direction of the in Fig. 11c shown pivot arrow 623 pivots. The on the Swivel flap 622 provided nose 610a a closing element 610 latches in a recess 610b, which is otherwise Part of the cap 607 is located. The one on the inside of the Swing flap 622 provided web 608a, which in Fig. 11c as Top view is shown, presses the upper part of the suction cup 603 against the further web located in the cap 608b, so that the sucker is both crushed and sheared is achieved, whereby a reliable seal is achieved.

The opening of the closure element is similar in comparison to the opening processes of the others already described Embodiments.

In the further shown in Figures 12a and 12b An embodiment of a closure element 701 is a Locking element 710 is shown, which is a particularly high Has closing force and therefore also for dosing and dispensing elements is suitable, which have a very high wall thickness.

The closure element 701 is not along the central axis 717 of the closure element 701, but it has one Partition plane 731, which is offset parallel to the central axis and does not divide the closure element into two equal parts. To close the dosing and dispensing element, this is a part of the closure element with one at the lower end of the closure element 701 located snap ring 721 the bottle or on a retaining ring mounted on the bottle put on and fastened automatically. After that it will another part pivoted about the hinge 712 and the on this Part of the fixed nose 710a of the closing element 710 dips by one located on the other part of the closure element Belt 730 through and engages in a recess. To the Opening the closure element 701 must depress the nose 710a and at the same time towards the moving part be pushed.

Claims (32)

1. Closure element (1; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601; 701) for the repeated closing of a bottle, which is provided with a metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) having an outlet aperture (5; 205; 305; 405; 505; 605; 705) made from a deformable material, consisting of

   a cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), whose internal diameter is at least equal to the external diameter of the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) and

   a clamping element for closing the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703), the clamping element possessing clamping parts which are in turn provided to crush the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) below the outlet aperture (5; 205; 305; 405; 505; 605; 705),

   characterized in that

   the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) consists of at least two parts,

   the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) are movably connected with a hinge (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612; 712),

   the clamping parts are disposed on the inner wall of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), clamping parts and the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) each forming an integrated part, and

   the clamping elements are formed as webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) extending to the central axis (17; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617; 717).
2. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) is divided along the almost vertical central axis (17; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617) of the closure element (1; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601).
3. Closure element according to Claim 2, characterized in that the hinge (10; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610; 710) movably connects the two free ends of the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) to one another.
4. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that one part of the cap (607) is a pivoting flap (622) which can be pivoted backwards and forwards in the manner of a door from the remainder of the closure element.
5. Closure element according to Claim 4, characterized in that a web (608a) is attached to the pivoting flap (622).
6. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607) are of identical form.
7. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the closure element (10; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610; 710) is so disposed at the two sides of the two parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) that a lug (10a; 210a; 310a; 410a; 510a; 610a; 710a) located on one part engages into a recess (10b; 210b; 310b; 410b; 510b; 610b; 710b) in the other part.
8. Closure element according to Claim 7, characterized in that the closure element (10; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610; 710) and the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) are formed integrally.
9. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a bead (14; 214; 314) is provided at the lower end (13; 23; 313; 413; 513; 613; 713) of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) and engages into a recess (15; 215; 315; 415; 515; 615) located in a retaining ring (6; 206; 306; 406; 506; 606).
10. Closure element according to Claim 9, characterized in that the bead (14; 214; 314) is so dimensioned that at least one part of the cap is automatically retained therein.
11. Closure element according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the bead (414; 514; 614) is formed as a closed annular element and thus forms a snap ring (421; 521; 621).
12. Closure element according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the bead (414; 514; 614) is formed as a non-closed annular element and thus forms a snap ring (421; 521; 621).
13. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the hinge (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612; 712) is a film hinge.
14. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) project in the manner of strips from the inner wall of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) and in each case have a free end (9; 209; 309; 409; 509; 609; 709).
15. Closure element according to Claim 14, characterized in that two webs (8a, 8b; 308a, 308b; 408a, 408b; 508a, 508b; 608a, 608b; 708a, 708b) are provided in the cap (7; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), one web (8a; 308a; 408a; 508a; 608a; 708a) being disposed on one part of the cap and the other web (8b; 308b; 408b; 508b; 608b; 708b) on the other part of the cap.
16. Closure element according to Claim 15, characterized in that the webs (8a, 8b) are arranged diametrally relative to one another.
17. Closure element according to Claim 15, characterized in that the webs (308a, 308b; 408a, 408b; 508a, 508b; 608a, 608b; 708a, 708b) are disposed offset relative to one another.
18. Closure element according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that one web (308a) is disposed in one part and two further webs (308b, 308c) in the other part of the cap, the two webs (308b, 308c) almost or completely enclosing the other web (308a) between them.
19. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) are formed to be rounded at their free ends.
20. Closure element according to one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the free ends of the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) are of convex form.
21. Closure element according to one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the free ends of the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) are of concave form.
22. Closure element according to one of Claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the free ends of the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) are of straight form.
23. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one web (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) consists of flexible material, so that a spring effect is achieved.
24. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) possess different lengths.
25. Closure element according to Claim 24, characterized in that at least one web (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) projects beyond the vertical central axis (17; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617; 717) of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707).
26. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the closure element (10; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610; 710) is a snap closure.
27. Closure element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure element (1; 201; 301; 401; 501; 601; 701) is an injection-moulded part.
28. Closure element according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cap (707) is divided parallel to the vertical central axis (717) of the closure element (701) along a plane of separation (731).
29. Resealable bottle for the storage of liquid, pasty or flowable material, substantially comprising a container for receiving the material, a metering and dispensing element having an outlet aperture for the dispensing of the material, and a retaining ring for attaching the metering and dispensing element to the container, and a closure element for closing the bottle, consisting of

    a cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), whose internal diameter is at least equal to the external diameter of the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) and

    a clamping element for closing the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703), the clamping element possessing clamping parts which are in turn provided to crush the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) below the outlet aperture (5; 205; 305; 405; 505; 605; 705),

    characterized in that

    the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) consists of at least two parts,

    the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) are movably connected with a hinge (12; 212; 312; 412; 512; 612; 712),

    the clamping parts are disposed on the inner wall of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707), clamping parts and the parts of the cap (7; 207; 307; 407; 507; 607; 707) each forming an integrated part, and

    the clamping elements are formed as webs (8; 208; 308; 408; 508; 608; 708) extending to the central axis (17; 217; 317; 417; 517; 617; 717).
30. Bottle according to Claim 29, characterized in that the retaining ring (6; 206; 306; 406; 506; 606; 706) is substantially a union nut, through which the metering and dispensing element (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) can be pushed.
31. Bottle according to Claim 29 or 30, characterized in that a funnel-shaped moulding (11; 211; 311; 411; 511; 611) is attached to the retaining ring (6; 206; 306; 406; 506; 606; 706).
32. Bottle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining ring (6; 206; 306; 406; 506; 606) and the moulding (11; 211; 311; 411; 511; 611) form an integral part.

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