EP1015330B1 - Drink or other liquid container with unfolding spout - Google Patents

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EP1015330B1
EP1015330B1 EP98900255A EP98900255A EP1015330B1 EP 1015330 B1 EP1015330 B1 EP 1015330B1 EP 98900255 A EP98900255 A EP 98900255A EP 98900255 A EP98900255 A EP 98900255A EP 1015330 B1 EP1015330 B1 EP 1015330B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42—Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/44—Telescopic or retractable nozzles or spouts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049—Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying

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  • the present invention relates to containers for beverages or other liquids, and more particularly containers such as boxes and cans, provided with a separable sealing cap.
  • the containers are often placed on the floor and are therefore reach of animals or may come into contact with chemicals, trash, fats, oils, etc. All this makes the containers of drinks currently on the market are of questionable hygiene.
  • a container which eliminates the aforementioned contamination problem is already known by publication EP-A-0744355.
  • the container described in this publication has a lid with a separable capsule and an interior base forming a tubular part deployable towards the outside of the cover when the separable capsule is separated from the cover.
  • the tubular part is inserted inside the container, below the inner base.
  • the tubular part is therefore at least partially immersed in the liquid contained in the container or a significant part of the interior volume of the container cannot contain liquid.
  • This container also has the disadvantage that during the container filling process, with the lids to be placed on containers like this cannot be stacked on machines crimping to common bottling. These machines cannot therefore be used for the production of beverage containers of this type.
  • the publication US-A-4407425 describes a cover for a container, comprising a tubular piece folded under the separable capsule and deployable outwards when the capsule is separated from the cover.
  • the tubular part is housed in a housing provided under a central protrusion projecting from the top surface of the cover.
  • the manufacture of such a cover with the protuberance in question requires several manipulations and welds which prohibit the use of existing press machines. The making of this cover is therefore expensive.
  • the protuberance prevents the containers provided with such a lid to be stackable and to be placed in automatic vending machines. Finally, the protuberance presents the danger of injuring the consumer in the hands and claw.
  • the subject of the invention is an improved container which overcomes the disadvantages supra.
  • a container according to the invention comprises an interior base arranged under the cover provided with a separable capsule, the interior base comprising a tubular piece which is folded under the separable capsule and is received in a housing formed in the interior base, the tubular part being arranged for ability to deploy upward through opening in lid when the separable capsule is separated from the cover.
  • the interior base can be easily inserted under the lid of a container when filling.
  • the design of the interior base has the advantage of not modify the usual external dimensions of the containers, which can always be stored in vending machines currents and in refrigerators. It is also interesting to note that a container according to the invention can use a flat lid, simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • FIG. 1 is shown by way of example a bobbin having a body 10 with its side wall 11 and its bottom 12, and a cover 13 provided with a capsule separable shutter 14, which is better visible in FIG. 2.
  • a traction ring On the face outer of the capsule 14 is fixed, as is customary, a traction ring to separate the capsule from the cover 13. This ring is not shown in the drawings.
  • the inner base 15 comprises a first part 15a of generally annular shape fixed on its periphery to the side wall 11 of the body 10 from the container.
  • the inner base 15 also includes a second part 15b which extends practically parallel to the cover 13 and is fixed on its periphery at the inner edge of the annular part 15a.
  • a housing 16 and in the bottom an orifice 17 is pierced from this housing, around the periphery of which is fixed a first end of a tubular part 18 having a second free end opened.
  • the tubular part When the consumer detaches the capsule 14 which closes the container and protects the tubular part 18 folded below the capsule, the tubular part is released and deploys outward as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 of so as to form a pouring spout which can serve as a neck.
  • the tubular part When she is deployed, the tubular part establishes an open passage for the contents of the container and allows the consumer to drink the contents of the can simply by taking the free end of the tubular piece between his lips. While it separates the capsule 14 from the cover of the cover 13, the consumer can hold the folded tube with their finger until the capsule is completely separated from the cover.
  • the tubular part 18 When she is folded under the capsule 14, the tubular part 18 is protected from any contamination or external pollution and it therefore remains of a quality and food cleanliness.
  • the tubular part when deployed, the tubular part is free of drink and without it spreading all around the container lid because, when it is folded back into its housing 16, the tubular part always remains at safe from the liquid in the container.
  • a small boss 19 as illustrated in FIG. 4. This bump extends over at least part of the length of the joint, tapped towards the center of the interior base 15, and serves to increase the sealing of the part tubular in the folded position.

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La présente invention est relative aux conteneurs de boisson ou autre liquide, et plus particulièrement les conteneurs tels que boítes et canettes, munis d'une capsule d'obturation séparable.The present invention relates to containers for beverages or other liquids, and more particularly containers such as boxes and cans, provided with a separable sealing cap.

A l'heure actuelle, lorsqu'un consommateur désire boire à même une boíte ou canette après l'avoir décapsulée, il lui faut porter généralement porter les lèvres contre la surface extérieure du conteneur. Or, cette surface extérieure est habituellement contaminée par des souillures et des pollutions de toutes sortes résultant de l'entreposage et des manipulations diverses pendant le conditionnement , le transport et le stockage des conteneurs. Dans les réseaux de distribution également, les conteneurs sont manipulés à maintes reprises par des personnes différentes. Dans les réfrigérateurs des grandes surfaces, par exemple, les conteneurs se trouvent manipulés par un grand nombre de personnes, notamment pour en apprécier l'état de fraícheur.At present, when a consumer wants to drink from a can or can after having opened it, it must generally be worn with lips against the outer surface of the container. Now, this outer surface is usually contaminated with soils and pollution of all kinds resulting from storage and various handling during packaging, transport and storage of containers. In networks also, the containers are handled repeatedly by different people. In large-area refrigerators, for example example, the containers are handled by a large number of people, especially to appreciate the state of freshness.

En outre, les conteneurs sont souvent posés à même le sol et se trouvent ainsi à portée d'animaux ou peuvent venir en contact avec des produits chimiques, des détritus, des graisses, des huiles, etc. Tout cela fait que les conteneurs de boissons actuellement sur le marché sont d'une hygiène douteuse.In addition, the containers are often placed on the floor and are therefore reach of animals or may come into contact with chemicals, trash, fats, oils, etc. All this makes the containers of drinks currently on the market are of questionable hygiene.

Par ailleurs, il n'est pas rare que lorsqu'un consommateur boit à même le conteneur, notamment un enfant, il se blesse aux lèvres ou à la langue. De plus, de la boisson se répand souvent sur la face supérieure du conteneur ou dans le rebord que présente souvent le couvercle du conteneur.Furthermore, it is not uncommon that when a consumer drinks directly from the container, especially a child, it hurts the lips or the tongue. Moreover, drink often spills over the top of the container or into the rim often presented by the container lid.

Un conteneur qui élimine le problème de contamination précité est déjà connu par la publication EP-A-0744355. Le conteneur décrit dans cette publication comporte un couvercle muni d'une capsule séparable et une base intérieure formant une partie tubulaire déployable vers l'extérieur du couvercle lorsque la capsule séparable se trouve séparée du couvercle. Lorsque le couvercle de ce conteneur est fermé, la partie tubulaire se trouve enfoncée à l'intérieur du conteneur, en dessous de la base intérieure. La partie tubulaire se trouve donc plongée au moins partiellement dans le liquide contenu dans le conteneur ou bien une partie non négligeable du volume intérieur du conteneur ne peut contenir de liquide. Ce conteneur présente en outre l'inconvénient que pendant le processus de remplissage des conteneurs, les couvercles devant être placés sur les conteneurs de ce genre ne peuvent être empilés sur les machines de sertissage à l'embouteillage courantes. Ces machines ne peuvent donc être utilisées pour la production de conteneurs de boisson de ce type.A container which eliminates the aforementioned contamination problem is already known by publication EP-A-0744355. The container described in this publication has a lid with a separable capsule and an interior base forming a tubular part deployable towards the outside of the cover when the separable capsule is separated from the cover. When the cover of this container is closed, the tubular part is inserted inside the container, below the inner base. The tubular part is therefore at least partially immersed in the liquid contained in the container or a significant part of the interior volume of the container cannot contain liquid. This container also has the disadvantage that during the container filling process, with the lids to be placed on containers like this cannot be stacked on machines crimping to common bottling. These machines cannot therefore be used for the production of beverage containers of this type.

La publication US-A-4407425 décrit un couvercle pour conteneur, comportant une pièce tubulaire repliée sous la capsule séparable et déployable vers l'extérieur lorsque la capsule se trouve séparée du couvercle. La pièce tubulaire est logée dans un logement ménagé sous une protubérance centrale faisant saillie sur la surface supérieure du couvercle. La fabrication d'un tel couvercle avec la protubérance en question nécessite plusieurs manipulations et soudures qui interdisent l'emploi des machines à presse existantes. La fabrication de ce couvercle est donc coûteuse.The publication US-A-4407425 describes a cover for a container, comprising a tubular piece folded under the separable capsule and deployable outwards when the capsule is separated from the cover. The tubular part is housed in a housing provided under a central protrusion projecting from the top surface of the cover. The manufacture of such a cover with the protuberance in question requires several manipulations and welds which prohibit the use of existing press machines. The making of this cover is therefore expensive.

D'autre part, la protubérance empêche les conteneurs munis d'un tel couvercle d'être empilables et d'être placés dans les distributeurs automatiques decanettes. Enfin, la protubérance présente le danger de blesser le consommateur aux mains et de griffer.On the other hand, the protuberance prevents the containers provided with such a lid to be stackable and to be placed in automatic vending machines. Finally, the protuberance presents the danger of injuring the consumer in the hands and claw.

L'invention a pour objet un conteneur perfectionné qui remédie aux inconvénients précités.The subject of the invention is an improved container which overcomes the disadvantages supra.

Un conteneur suivant l'invention comprend une base intérieure disposée sous le couvercle muni d'une capsule séparable, la base intérieure comportant une pièce tubulaire qui se trouve repliée sous la capsule séparable et est reçue dans un logement formé dans la base intérieure, la pièce tubulaire étant agencée pour pouvoir se déployer vers le haut à travers l'ouverture laissée dans le couvercle lorsque la capsule séparable se trouve séparée du couvercle.A container according to the invention comprises an interior base arranged under the cover provided with a separable capsule, the interior base comprising a tubular piece which is folded under the separable capsule and is received in a housing formed in the interior base, the tubular part being arranged for ability to deploy upward through opening in lid when the separable capsule is separated from the cover.

La base intérieure peut être aisément insérée sous le couvercle d'un conteneur lors de son remplissage. La conception de la base intérieure a l'avantage de ne pas modifier les dimensions extérieures habituelles des conteneurs, ce qui leur permet de pouvoir toujours être rangés dans les distributeurs automatiques courants et dans les réfrigérateurs. Il est également intéressant de remarquer qu'un conteneur suivant l'invention peut utiliser un couvercle plat, de fabrication simple et peu coûteuse.The interior base can be easily inserted under the lid of a container when filling. The design of the interior base has the advantage of not modify the usual external dimensions of the containers, which can always be stored in vending machines currents and in refrigerators. It is also interesting to note that a container according to the invention can use a flat lid, simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Les caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront mieux à la lecture de la description qui suit, faite avec référence aux dessins annexés. Dans ces dessins:

  • FIG. 1 est une vue en coupe d'un conteneur suivant l'invention, avec capsule d'obturation en place sur le couvercle;
  • FIG. 2 est une vue de dessus du conteneur montré à la FIG.1;
  • FIG. 3 montre le conteneur de la FIG.1, avec la capsule d'obturation détachée du couvercle
  • FIG. 4 est une vue en perspective du conteneur montré à la FIG. 3.
    • The characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear better on reading the description which follows, made with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these drawings:
  • FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a container according to the invention, with closure cap in place on the cover;
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the container shown in FIG.1;
  • FIG. 3 shows the container of FIG. 1, with the closure cap detached from the cover
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the container shown in FIG. 3.

    • Sur la FIG.1 est représentée à titre d'exemple une canette ayant un corps 10 avec sa paroi latérale 11 et son fond 12, et un couvercle 13 muni d'une capsule d'obturation séparable 14, qui est mieux visible sur la FIG.2. Sur la face extérieure de la capsule 14 est fixé, ainsi qu'il est d'usage, un anneau de traction pour permettre de séparer la capsule du couvercle 13. Cet anneau n'est pas représenté sur les dessins.In FIG. 1 is shown by way of example a bobbin having a body 10 with its side wall 11 and its bottom 12, and a cover 13 provided with a capsule separable shutter 14, which is better visible in FIG. 2. On the face outer of the capsule 14 is fixed, as is customary, a traction ring to separate the capsule from the cover 13. This ring is not shown in the drawings.

    Sous le couvercle 13 est disposée une base intérieure 15 fixée sur son pourtour à la paroi latérale 11 et s'étendant pratiquement parallèlement à la capsule séparable 14. La base intérieure 15 comprend une première partie 15a de forme générale annulaire fixée sur son pourtour à la paroi latérale 11 du corps 10 du conteneur. La base intérieure 15 comprend encore une deuxième partie 15b qui s'étend pratiquement parallèlement au couvercle 13 et se trouve fixée sur son pourtour au bord intérieur de la partie annulaire 15a. Dans la surface supérieure de cette deuxième partie est formé un logement 16 et dans le fond de ce logement est percé un orifice 17 sur le pourtour duquel est fixée une première extrémité d'une pièce tubulaire 18 ayant une seconde extrémité libre ouverte. Lorsque la capsule d'obturation 14 ferme le conteneur comme le montre la FIG.1, la pièce tubulaire 18 se trouve repliée à plat sur elle-même et se loge dans le logement 16 et est maintenu en état replié par la capsule séparable 14 du couvercle.Under the cover 13 is disposed an interior base 15 fixed on its periphery to the side wall 11 and extending practically parallel to the capsule separable 14. The inner base 15 comprises a first part 15a of generally annular shape fixed on its periphery to the side wall 11 of the body 10 from the container. The inner base 15 also includes a second part 15b which extends practically parallel to the cover 13 and is fixed on its periphery at the inner edge of the annular part 15a. In the surface upper part of this second part is formed a housing 16 and in the bottom an orifice 17 is pierced from this housing, around the periphery of which is fixed a first end of a tubular part 18 having a second free end opened. When the closure cap 14 closes the container as shown FIG.1, the tubular part 18 is folded flat on itself and is housed in the housing 16 and is kept in the folded state by the separable capsule 14 of the cover.

    L'ensemble des parties 15a et 15b et de la pièce tubulaire 18 est mis en place sur le conteneur lors de la fermeture hermétique de celui-ci par tout procédé usuel, après que le conteneur ait été rempli de son contenu.All of the parts 15a and 15b and of the tubular part 18 are placed on the container when it is hermetically sealed by any usual process, after the container has been filled with its contents.

    Lorsque le consommateur détache la capsule 14 qui obture le conteneur et protège la pièce tubulaire 18 repliée en dessous de la capsule, la pièce tubulaire se trouve libérée et se déploie vers l'extérieur comme montré aux FIG. 3 et 4 de manière à former un bec verseur pouvant servir de goulot. Lorsqu'elle est déployée, la pièce tubulaire établit un passage ouvert pour le contenu du conteneur et permet au consommateur de boire le contenu de la canette simplement en prenant l'extrémité libre de la pièce tubulaire entre ses lèvres. Pendant qu'il sépare la capsule 14 du couvercle du couvercle 13, le consommateur peut maintenir avec le doigt le tube replié jusqu'à ce que la capsule soit complètement séparée du couvercle. Lorsqu'elle se trouve repliée sous la capsule 14, la pièce tubulaire 18 est protégée de toute contamination ou pollution extérieure et elle reste par conséquent d'une qualité et d'une propreté alimentaires. Elle peut dès lors être prise en bouche par le consommateur avec toutes les conditions d'hygiène recommandables. En outre, lorsqu'elle est déployée, la pièce tubulaire se présente exempte de boisson et sans que celle-ci ne se répande tout autour sur le couvercle du conteneur car, lorsqu'elle est repliée dans son logement 16, la pièce tubulaire reste toujours à l'abri du liquide contenu dans le conteneur.When the consumer detaches the capsule 14 which closes the container and protects the tubular part 18 folded below the capsule, the tubular part is released and deploys outward as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 of so as to form a pouring spout which can serve as a neck. When she is deployed, the tubular part establishes an open passage for the contents of the container and allows the consumer to drink the contents of the can simply by taking the free end of the tubular piece between his lips. While it separates the capsule 14 from the cover of the cover 13, the consumer can hold the folded tube with their finger until the capsule is completely separated from the cover. When she is folded under the capsule 14, the tubular part 18 is protected from any contamination or external pollution and it therefore remains of a quality and food cleanliness. It can therefore be taken in the mouth by the consumer with all recommended hygienic conditions. In addition, when deployed, the tubular part is free of drink and without it spreading all around the container lid because, when it is folded back into its housing 16, the tubular part always remains at safe from the liquid in the container.

    A la jointure de la pièce tubulaire 18 et de la pièce plane 15b de la base intérieure est avantageusement prévu un petit bosselage 19 comme illustré à la FIG.4. Ce bosselage s'étend sur au moins une partie de la longueur de la jointure, toumée vers le centre de la base intérieure 15, et sert à augmenter l'étanchéité de la pièce tubulaire en position repliée. At the junction of the tubular part 18 and the flat part 15b of the interior base is advantageously provided a small boss 19 as illustrated in FIG. 4. This bump extends over at least part of the length of the joint, tapped towards the center of the interior base 15, and serves to increase the sealing of the part tubular in the folded position.

    Il est bien entendu que le mode de réalisation illustré dans les dessins et décrit ci-avant est un exemple d'exécution servant à illustrer l'invention. Celle-ci s'applique à divers types de conteneurs tels que boítes, canettes, conteneurs "tétrabrik", flacons pour liquides et produits divers (pharmaceutiques, chimiques, etc). D'autre part, diverses modifications et variantes peuvent être apportées à l'invention par l'homme du métier sans sortir du cadre des revendications ci-jointes.It is understood that the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and described above is an exemplary embodiment used to illustrate the invention. This applies various types of containers such as boxes, cans, "tetrabrik" containers, bottles for liquids and various products (pharmaceutical, chemical, etc.). On the other hand, various modifications and variations can be made to invention by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

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    1. A container for a beverage or other liquid, comprising a lateral wall (11), a bottom (12), a lid (13) having a flat surface which includes a separable closure strip (14), and an inner base (15) fitted with a tubular member (18) springing outwardly from the lid when the separable closure strip (14) is separated from the lid, characterized in that the inner base (15) includes a first annular portion (15a) secured to said lateral wall, and a second portion (15b) secured to the periphery of the first annular portion, said second portion having a thickness delimited by an external surface and an internal surface and and extending substantially parallel to the closure lid, and in that within the thickness of said second portion (15b) has a spout receiving recess (16) formed therein so that it opens in said external surface, said spout receiving recess having a bottom for receiving the tubular member (18) folded over beneath the lid, the bottom of said recess (16) having an opening (17) formed through it, said tubular member having a first end secured to the periphery of said opening, said tubular member having an open second free end thereby to establish an open passageway and allowing the consumer to drink out the contents of the container through said sprung up tubular member.
    2. A container according to claim 1, characterized in that the junction of the tubular member (18) and the second portion (15b) of the inner base (15) is formed with an embossing (19) along at least a portion of a length of said junction.
    3. A base member for being inserted beneath the lid of a container having a lateral wall and a lid having a flat surface which includes a separable closure strip, characterized in that said base member includes a first annular portion (15a), a second portion (15b) secured to the periphery of the first annular portion (15a) and having a thickness delimited by an external surface and an internal surface and in that said second portion has a recess (16) formed therein so that it opens in said external surface, said recess having a bottom with an opening through it, said second portion being fitted with a tubular member (18) having a first end secured to the periphery of said opening and a second free end to form a spout, said tubular member (18) being arranged to be folded over within said recess (16).
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