EP1095600B1 - Reclosable drinking straw - Google Patents

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EP1095600B1
EP1095600B1 EP00122891A EP00122891A EP1095600B1 EP 1095600 B1 EP1095600 B1 EP 1095600B1 EP 00122891 A EP00122891 A EP 00122891A EP 00122891 A EP00122891 A EP 00122891A EP 1095600 B1 EP1095600 B1 EP 1095600B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a reclosable drinking straw according to the preamble of claim 1 (see US-A-5 048 709).
  • From DE-A-195 25 620 is a pipe socket-shaped opener for a beverage cardboard packaging known, which contains an internal passage for the liquid and on the a removable cap sits at the free end.
  • a straw can be inserted with the end of the straw and the mouth of the drinking straw become.
  • the drinking straw can be indirectly closed by the cap, that is, for the closing function it is technically complex and for a large part of beverage bags or beverage cardboard packaging not necessary openers an essential requirement. This construction is technically complex and expensive.
  • the invention has for its object a reclosable drinking straw, in particular for flexible or semi-flexible beverage containers, to create the manufacturing technology simple and inexpensive and easy to use, that means very easy, is.
  • the one without connection with the beverage bag or the cardboard packaging directly on the Drinking straw attached cap has a double function, because on the one hand allows opening or closing of the drinking straw, and on the other hand one Pourer or a drinking mouthpiece forms.
  • the cap as soon as the end of the straw applied, is captively secured and easy to use because it only needs to be pushed in or out in the axial direction to the drinking straw mouth to seal or to allow pouring or drinking. By accordingly The distance of the can be pushed in or pulled out far Conveniently adjust the cap of the beverage container, with the poured out or is drunk. Disposal is unproblematic because the cap can be removed at any time from the end of the straw.
  • a locking connection between the closure cap and the is expedient Drinking straw end is provided to define the respective positions of the cap and also make it tangible for the user. Both end positions can the cap are defined by the snap connections.
  • the inside diameter of the cap at the bottom of the cap is expedient Outside diameter of the drinking straw mouth adjusted so that in the closed position Not only the cap base provides the locking function, but also the drinking straw mouth is, so to speak, tight in the cap bottom area. It can be done in this way achieve good closure function, even with internal pressure.
  • two counter-engagement elements and one engagement element or two engagement elements and a counter-engagement element can be provided alternately work together to find the positions of the cap on the end of the straw define.
  • a reclosable drinking straw T consists of a tubular drinking straw 1, preferably made of plastic material, at one end of a drinking straw 2 at an axial distance in front of the drinking straw mouth 3 an engagement element E in the form of an outer ring bead 4 is formed, and from a cup-shaped cap K, which from the outset is captively attached to the straw end 2.
  • the closure cap K has a closed bottom area 5 with an inside Cap base 12, which is optionally domed inwards (FIG 2).
  • the inner wall is at a further distance from the floor area 5 11 of the closure cap K is formed with a larger diameter than the outer diameter the drinking straw mouth.
  • the essentially cylindrical cap wall 6 of the closure cap K has passage openings 7 distributed over the circumference, e.g. in Form of elongated holes, on.
  • a counter-engagement element G is formed, expediently in the Form of an inwardly projecting ring bead or collar 8, which e.g. in a slight sliding fit on the outer circumference of the straw end 2 is slidable.
  • the section 9 of the closure cap K can be pressed through a groove 10 pressed in from the outside be shaped.
  • the axial distance between the bottom area 5 and the counter-engagement element G is greater than the axial distance between the drinking straw mouth 3 and the engagement element E.
  • the cap K is first on the straw end 2 plugged in until the counter-engagement element 8 slides over the engagement element E, what due to the elasticity of the drinking straw 1 and / or the elasticity of the cap K, which suitably consists of plastic, is guaranteed. Becomes then moved the closure cap K further to the left in FIG. 1, the drinking straw mouth occurs 3 into area 9 until it finally comes to rest on cap base 12 can come. Although the passage openings 7 are permanently open to the outside the drinking straw 1 is now closed.
  • the closure cap K For pouring out or drinking, the closure cap K is removed from the closed position A, Figure 1, upper half, in the open position B, Figure 1, lower half, axially displaced, the drinking straw mouth 3 emerging from the section 9 and finally the counter-engagement element G is intercepted on the engagement element E.
  • the engaging element E is in remaining at least one outer ring bead 4.
  • In the open position B there is a flow connection between the drinking straw mouth 3 and the passage openings 7, see above that 1 liquid can be poured out or drunk through the drinking straw.
  • the section 9 of the closure cap K is omitted, although it is also in this embodiment could be provided.
  • the closure cap has K in relation to the counter-engagement element G at the end of the cap on the opposite side of the Through openings 7 at least one further counter-engagement element G in the form of a Inner ring bead on the inner wall.
  • the middle counter-engagement element is in the closed position A shown in FIG. 2, upper half G of the closure cap K with the engagement element E of the drinking straw 1 in positive and / or non-positive engagement, so that the cap base 12 against the mouth of the drinking straw 3 pressed and this is closed.
  • the other counter-engagement element G saves e.g. the correct alignment of the cap on the drinking straw 1.
  • the closed position A is positive and / or non-positive should be defined.
  • the open position needs B or any open position not necessarily to be defined by a snap connection because of the user can choose a suitable opening position anyway.
  • a second engaging element E in the form of a Ring groove 15 may be formed in the end of the straw.
  • the drinking straw T can be provided independently of any beverage container and is already equipped with the sealing cap.
  • the straw can also be used attached cap attached to the beverage container in the usual way his. Since the cap can only be attached to the end of the straw itself the drinking straw is pushed as far into or out of the respective beverage container be pulled out as it is considered comfortable by the user. there the attached cap provides an additional safety function because that prevents unintentional complete pushing of the straw into the beverage container becomes. Even when using the drinking straw with a bottle, the plug-on allows Cap holding the end of the straw at the mouth of the bottle, if the outwardly protruding edge of the cap on the bottle mouth is applied.

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Resealable drinking straw has a cap (K) which can axially slide between a closed position (A) and an open position (B) on one end of the straw (2). The inner cap base region (5) is formed as a closing element for the mouth (3) of the straw. The cap casing (6) has a lateral opening (7) which is in contact with the mouth of the straw in the open position.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen wiederverschließbaren Trinkhalm gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 (siehe US-A-5 048 709).The invention relates to a reclosable drinking straw according to the preamble of claim 1 (see US-A-5 048 709).

Aus DE-A-195 25 620 ist ein rohrstutzenförmiger Öffner für eine Getränke-Pappeverpackung bekannt, der einen inneren Durchgang für die Flüssigkeit enthält und auf dessen freiem Ende eine abnehmbare Verschlusskappe sitzt. In den Durchgang des Öffners kann ein Trinkhalm mit seinem Trinkhalmende und der Trinkhalmmündung eingesteckt werden. Der Trinkhalm ist durch die Verschlusskappe mittelbar verschließbar, das heißt, für die Verschließfunktion ist der technisch aufwendige und für einen Großteil von Getränkebeuteln oder Getränke-Pappeverpackungen nicht unbedingt erforderliche Öffner eine unabdingbare Voraussetzung. Diese Konstruktion ist technisch aufwendig und teuer.From DE-A-195 25 620 is a pipe socket-shaped opener for a beverage cardboard packaging known, which contains an internal passage for the liquid and on the a removable cap sits at the free end. In the passage of the opener a straw can be inserted with the end of the straw and the mouth of the drinking straw become. The drinking straw can be indirectly closed by the cap, that is, for the closing function it is technically complex and for a large part of beverage bags or beverage cardboard packaging not necessary openers an essential requirement. This construction is technically complex and expensive.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen wiederverschließbaren Trinkhalm, insbesondere für flexible oder halbflexible Getränkebehälter, zu schaffen, der herstellungstechnisch einfach und kostengünstig und bequem zu handhaben, das heißt kinderleicht, ist.The invention has for its object a reclosable drinking straw, in particular for flexible or semi-flexible beverage containers, to create the manufacturing technology simple and inexpensive and easy to use, that means very easy, is.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The stated object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Die ohne Verbindung mit dem Getränkebeutel oder der Pappeverpackung direkt auf dem Trinkhalmende angebrachte Verschlusskappe hat eine Doppelfunktion, weil sie einerseits das Öffnen bzw. Schließen des Trinkhalms ermöglicht, und andererseits einen Ausgießer bzw. ein Trinkmundstück bildet. Die Verschlusskappe, sobald auf das Trinkhalmende aufgebracht, ist unverlierbar gesichert und bequem zu handhaben, da sie nur in axialer Richtung hin- bzw. herverschoben zu werden braucht, um die Trinkhalmmündung zu verschließen oder das Ausgießen bzw. Trinken zu ermöglichen. Durch entsprechend weites Einschieben bzw. Herausziehen des Trinkhalms lässt sich der Abstand der Verschlusskappe vom Getränkebehälter bequem einstellen, mit dem ausgegossen oder getrunken wird. Die Entsorgung ist unproblematisch, weil sich die Verschlusskappe jederzeit vom Trinkhalmende lösen lässt. The one without connection with the beverage bag or the cardboard packaging directly on the Drinking straw attached cap has a double function, because on the one hand allows opening or closing of the drinking straw, and on the other hand one Pourer or a drinking mouthpiece forms. The cap as soon as the end of the straw applied, is captively secured and easy to use because it only needs to be pushed in or out in the axial direction to the drinking straw mouth to seal or to allow pouring or drinking. By accordingly The distance of the can be pushed in or pulled out far Conveniently adjust the cap of the beverage container, with the poured out or is drunk. Disposal is unproblematic because the cap can be removed at any time from the end of the straw.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist eine Rastverbindung zwischen der Verschlusskappe und dem Trinkhalmende vorgesehen, um die jeweiligen Stellungen der Verschlusskappe zu definieren und auch für den Benutzer erfühlbar zu machen. Dabei können beide Endstellungen der Verschlusskappe durch die Rastverbindungen definiert werden.A locking connection between the closure cap and the is expedient Drinking straw end is provided to define the respective positions of the cap and also make it tangible for the user. Both end positions can the cap are defined by the snap connections.

Zweckmäßig ist der Innendurchmesser der Verschlusskappe beim Kappenboden auf den Außendurchmesser der Trinkhalmmündung abgestimmt, so dass in der Schließstellung nicht nur der Kappenboden für die Verschlussfunktion sorgt, sondem die Trinkhalmmündung sozusagen dicht im Kappenbodenbereich steckt. Es lässt sich auf diese Weise eine gute Verschlussfunktion, selbst bei Innendruck, erzielen.The inside diameter of the cap at the bottom of the cap is expedient Outside diameter of the drinking straw mouth adjusted so that in the closed position Not only the cap base provides the locking function, but also the drinking straw mouth is, so to speak, tight in the cap bottom area. It can be done in this way achieve good closure function, even with internal pressure.

Zweckmäßigerweise können zwei Gegeneingriffselemente und ein Eingriffselement oder zwei Eingriffselemente und ein Gegeneingriffselement vorgesehen sein, die wechselweise zusammenarbeiten, um die Stellungen der Verschlusskappe auf dem Trinkhalmende zu definieren.Expediently, two counter-engagement elements and one engagement element or two engagement elements and a counter-engagement element can be provided alternately work together to find the positions of the cap on the end of the straw define.

Anhand der Zeichnung werden Ausführungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine erste Ausführungsform eines wiederverschließbaren Trinkhalms, und zwar in der oberen Hälfte in der Schließstellung, in der unteren Hälfte in der Offenstellung,
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einen Längsschnitt einer weiteren Ausführungsform in den beiden Endstellungen,
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einen Längsschnitt einer weiteren Ausführungsform in den beiden Endstellungen, und
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einen Längsschnitt einer weiteren Ausführungsform in den beiden Endstellungen.
Embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are explained with the aid of the drawing. Show it:
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a first embodiment of a reclosable drinking straw, in the upper half in the closed position, in the lower half in the open position,
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2 shows a longitudinal section of a further embodiment in the two end positions,
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a longitudinal section of a further embodiment in the two end positions, and
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a longitudinal section of a further embodiment in the two end positions.

Ein wiederverschließbarer Trinkhalm T besteht aus einem rohrförmigen Trinkhalm 1, vorzugsweise aus Kunststoffmaterial, an dessen einem Trinkhalmende 2 in axialem Abstand vor der Trinkhalmmündung 3 ein Eingriffselement E in Form eines Außenringwulstes 4 angeformt ist, und aus einer topfförmigen Verschlusskappe K, die von vornherein auf das Trinkhalmende 2 unverlierbar aufgesteckt ist.A reclosable drinking straw T consists of a tubular drinking straw 1, preferably made of plastic material, at one end of a drinking straw 2 at an axial distance in front of the drinking straw mouth 3 an engagement element E in the form of an outer ring bead 4 is formed, and from a cup-shaped cap K, which from the outset is captively attached to the straw end 2.

Die Verschlusskappe K besitzt einen verschlossenen Bodenbereich 5 mit einem innenseitigen Verschlusskappenboden 12, der gegebenenfalls nach innen bombiert ist (Figur 2). In Figur 1 schließt sich an den Bodenbereich 5 ein Abschnitt 9 der Innenwand der Verschlusskappe K ab, dessen Innendurchmesser in etwa dem Außendurchmesser der Trinkhalmmündung 3 entspricht. In weiterem Abstand vom Bodenbereich 5 ist die Innenwand 11 der Verschlusskappe K mit größerem Durchmesser ausgebildet als der Außendurchmesser der Trinkhalmmündung. Die im wesentlichen zylindrische Kappenwand 6 der Verschlusskappe K weist über den Umfang verteilte Durchtrittsöffnungen 7, z.B. in Form von Langlöchem, auf. Am dem Bodenbereich 5 abgewandten Ende der Verschlusskappe K ist ein Gegeneingriffselement G geformt, zweckmäßigerweise in der Form eines nach innen vorspringenden Ringwulsts oder Bundes 8, der z.B. in einer leichten Schiebepassung auf dem Außenumfang des Trinkhalmendes 2 verschiebbar ist. Der Abschnitt 9 der Verschlusskappe K kann durch eine von außen eingepresste Nut 10 geformt sein. Der axiale Abstand zwischen dem Bodenbereich 5 und dem Gegeneingriffselement G ist größer als der axiale Abstand zwischen der Trinkhalmmündung 3 und dem Eingriffselement E.The closure cap K has a closed bottom area 5 with an inside Cap base 12, which is optionally domed inwards (FIG 2). In FIG. 1, a section 9 of the inner wall of the Cap K from, whose inner diameter is approximately the outer diameter of the Drinking straw mouth 3 corresponds. The inner wall is at a further distance from the floor area 5 11 of the closure cap K is formed with a larger diameter than the outer diameter the drinking straw mouth. The essentially cylindrical cap wall 6 of the closure cap K has passage openings 7 distributed over the circumference, e.g. in Form of elongated holes, on. At the end of the closure cap facing away from the base region 5 K is a counter-engagement element G is formed, expediently in the Form of an inwardly projecting ring bead or collar 8, which e.g. in a slight sliding fit on the outer circumference of the straw end 2 is slidable. The section 9 of the closure cap K can be pressed through a groove 10 pressed in from the outside be shaped. The axial distance between the bottom area 5 and the counter-engagement element G is greater than the axial distance between the drinking straw mouth 3 and the engagement element E.

Gemäß Figur 1, obere Hälfte, wird die Verschlusskappe K zunächst auf das Trinkhalmende 2 aufgesteckt, bis das Gegeneingriffselement 8 über das Eingriffselement E hinweggleitet, was durch die Elastizität des Trinkhalms 1 und/oder die Elastizität der Verschlusskappe K, die zweckmäßigerweise aus Kunststoff besteht, gewährleistet ist. Wird dann die Verschlusskappe K in Figur 1 weiter nach links verschoben, tritt die Trinkhalmmündung 3 in den Bereich 9 ein, bis sie schließlich zur Anlage am Kappenboden 12 kommen kann. Obwohl die Durchtrittsöffnungen 7 nach außen permanent offen sind, ist der Trinkhalm 1 nun verschlossen. According to Figure 1, upper half, the cap K is first on the straw end 2 plugged in until the counter-engagement element 8 slides over the engagement element E, what due to the elasticity of the drinking straw 1 and / or the elasticity of the cap K, which suitably consists of plastic, is guaranteed. Becomes then moved the closure cap K further to the left in FIG. 1, the drinking straw mouth occurs 3 into area 9 until it finally comes to rest on cap base 12 can come. Although the passage openings 7 are permanently open to the outside the drinking straw 1 is now closed.

Zum Ausgießen oder zum Trinken wird die Verschlusskappe K aus der Schließstellung A, Figur 1, obere Hälfte, in die Offenstellung B, Figur 1, untere Hälfte, axial verschoben, wobei die Trinkhalmmündung 3 aus dem Abschnitt 9 austritt und schließlich das Gegeneingriffselement G am Eingriffselement E abgefangen wird. Das Eingriffselement E ist im übrigen wenigstens ein Außenringwulst 4. In der Offenstellung B besteht eine Strömungsverbindung zwischen der Trinkhalmmündung 3 und den Durchtrittsöffnungen 7, so dass durch den Trinkhalm 1 Flüssigkeit ausgegossen oder getrunken werden kann.For pouring out or drinking, the closure cap K is removed from the closed position A, Figure 1, upper half, in the open position B, Figure 1, lower half, axially displaced, the drinking straw mouth 3 emerging from the section 9 and finally the counter-engagement element G is intercepted on the engagement element E. The engaging element E is in remaining at least one outer ring bead 4. In the open position B there is a flow connection between the drinking straw mouth 3 and the passage openings 7, see above that 1 liquid can be poured out or drunk through the drinking straw.

Bei der Ausführungsform in Figur 2 ist im Unterschied zur Ausführungsform in Figur 1 der Abschnitt 9 der Verschlusskappe K weggelassen, obwohl er auch bei dieser Ausführungsform vorgesehen sein könnte. Hingegen weist die Verschlusskappe K in Bezug auf das Gegeneingriffselement G am Kappenende an der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Durchtrittsöffnungen 7 wenigstens ein weiteres Gegeneingriffselement G in Form eines Innenringwulstes an der Innenwand auf.In the embodiment in FIG. 2, in contrast to the embodiment in FIG. 1 the section 9 of the closure cap K is omitted, although it is also in this embodiment could be provided. In contrast, the closure cap has K in relation to the counter-engagement element G at the end of the cap on the opposite side of the Through openings 7 at least one further counter-engagement element G in the form of a Inner ring bead on the inner wall.

In der in Figur 2, oberen Hälfte gezeigten Schließstellung A ist das mittlere Gegeneingriffselement G der Verschlusskappe K mit dem Eingriffselement E des Trinkhalms 1 in form- und/oder kraftschlüssigem Eingriff, so dass der Kappenboden 12 gegen die Trinkhalmmündung 3 gepresst und diese verschlossen ist. Das andere Gegeneingriffselement G sichert z.B. die ordnungsgemäße Ausrichtung der Verschlusskappe auf dem Trinkhalm 1.The middle counter-engagement element is in the closed position A shown in FIG. 2, upper half G of the closure cap K with the engagement element E of the drinking straw 1 in positive and / or non-positive engagement, so that the cap base 12 against the mouth of the drinking straw 3 pressed and this is closed. The other counter-engagement element G saves e.g. the correct alignment of the cap on the drinking straw 1.

In der in Figur 2, untere Hälfte, gezeigten Offenstellung B greift das hintere Gegeneingriffselement G der Verschlusskappe K hinter das Eingriffselement E des Trinkhalms 1, und ist der Kappenboden 12 von der Trinkhalmmündung 3 wegbewegt.In the open position B shown in FIG. 2, lower half, the rear counter-engagement element engages G of the closure cap K behind the engagement element E of the drinking straw 1, and the cap base 12 is moved away from the drinking straw mouth 3.

Es ist anzumerken, dass zumindest die Schließstellung A form- und/oder kraftschlüssig definiert sein sollte. Hingegen braucht die Öffnungsstellung B oder irgendeine Öffnungsstellung nicht unbedingt durch eine Rastverbindung definiert zu sein, weil der Benutzer ohnedies eine ihm gerade passende Öffnungsstellung wählen kann.It should be noted that at least the closed position A is positive and / or non-positive should be defined. On the other hand, the open position needs B or any open position not necessarily to be defined by a snap connection because of the user can choose a suitable opening position anyway.

In der Ausführungsform in Figur 3 sind auf dem Trinkhalm 1 zwei axial beabstandete Eingriffselemente E, jeweils in Form eines Außenringwulstes 4, 14 angeformt, während die Verschlusskappe K nur das endseitige Gegeneingriffselement G in Form eines Innenwulstes 8 aufweist. Es lassen sich die Schließstellung A und die maximale Öffnungsstellung B eindeutig definieren. Die Verschlusskappe K kann, wie gezeigt, mit dem eingeschnürten Abschnitt 9 zur besseren Abdichtung der Trinkhalmmündung 3 ausgestattet sein.In the embodiment in FIG. 3 there are two axially spaced apart on the drinking straw 1 Engagement elements E, each molded in the form of an outer ring bead 4, 14 during the closure cap K only the end engagement element G in the form of an inner bead 8 has. There can be the closed position A and the maximum open position Define B clearly. As shown, the closure cap K can be constricted with the Section 9 equipped for better sealing of the drinking straw mouth 3 his.

In Figur 4 ist eine Ausführungsform angedeutet, bei der das Eingriffselement E des Trinkhalms 1 eine umlaufende Nut 15 ist, in welche das als Innenringwulst 8 ausgebildete Gegeneingriffselement der Verschlusskappe K einrastbar ist, um die maximale Öffnungsstellung B zu definieren. In der Schließstellung A verformt das Gegeneingriffselement G gegebenenfalls den Außenumfang des Trinkhalms 1, einerseits um eine zufriedenstellende Ausrichtung der Verschlusskappe K auf dem Trinkhalmende zu gewährleisten, andererseits um die Haltewirkung des Abschnitts 9 auf dem Trinkhalmende zu unterstützen.In Figure 4, an embodiment is indicated in which the engaging element E of the Drinking straw 1 is a circumferential groove 15 into which the inner ring bead 8 is formed Counter-engagement element of the closure cap K can be latched to the maximum open position B to define. In the closed position A, the counter-engagement element deforms G if necessary, the outer circumference of the drinking straw 1, on the one hand by a satisfactory one To ensure alignment of the closure cap K on the end of the drinking straw, on the other hand to the holding effect of section 9 on the end of the straw support.

Analog zu Figur 3 könnte auch in Figur 4 ein zweites Eingriffselement E in Form einer Ringnut 15 im Trinkhalmende geformt sein.Analogously to FIG. 3, a second engaging element E in the form of a Ring groove 15 may be formed in the end of the straw.

Der Trinkhalm T kann unabhängig von irgendeinem Getränkebehälter bereitgestellt werden und ist bereits mit der Verschlusskappe ausgestattet. Femer kann der Trinkhalm mit aufgesteckter Verschlusskappe an dem Getränkebehälter in üblicher Weise angebracht sein. Da die Verschlusskappe nur auf dem Trinkhalmende selbst angebracht wird, kann der Trinkhalm soweit in den jeweiligen Getränkebehälter eingeschoben oder aus diesem herausgezogen werden, wie es vom Benutzer als angenehm angesehen wird. Dabei leistet die aufgesteckte Verschlusskappe eine zusätzliche Sicherheitsfunktion, weil das unabsichtliche vollständige Hineinschieben des Trinkhalms in den Getränkebehälter verhindert wird. Auch bei Benutzung des Trinkhalms mit einer Flasche ermöglicht die aufgesteckte Verschlusskappe das Halten des Trinkhalmendes an der Flaschenmündung, wenn der nach außen vorstehende Rand der Verschlusskappe auf der Flaschenmündung anliegt.The drinking straw T can be provided independently of any beverage container and is already equipped with the sealing cap. The straw can also be used attached cap attached to the beverage container in the usual way his. Since the cap can only be attached to the end of the straw itself the drinking straw is pushed as far into or out of the respective beverage container be pulled out as it is considered comfortable by the user. there the attached cap provides an additional safety function because that prevents unintentional complete pushing of the straw into the beverage container becomes. Even when using the drinking straw with a bottle, the plug-on allows Cap holding the end of the straw at the mouth of the bottle, if the outwardly protruding edge of the cap on the bottle mouth is applied.

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  1. Reclosable drinking straw, in particular for flexible or semi-flexible beverage containers,
    characterised in that a pot-shaped closing cap (K) is attached to the outside of an end (2) of a drinking straw such that it can be axially displaced between a closed position (A) and an open posi tion (B), that the inner cap bottom region (5) is formed as a closing element for the drinking straw orifice (3), and that the cap shell (6) comprises at least one lateral through-opening (7) which has a flow connection with the drinking straw orifice (3) in the open position (B).
  2. Drinking straw according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that engagement and counterengagement elements (E, G), which can be brought into a positive or non-positive snap-in connection, are provided at the end (2) of the drinking straw and in the closing cap (K), by means of which elements the closing cap (K) can be secured in position and displaced at the end (2) of the drinking straw and at least one of the open and closed positions can be defined.
  3. Drinking straw according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that at least one open position (B) and the closed position (A) can be defined by means of the engagement and counterengagement elements (E, G).
  4. Drinking straw according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the inside diameter of the closing cap in the cap bottom region (5) corresponds approximately to the outside diameter of the drinking straw orifice (3), preferable only adjacent to the cap bottom (12).
  5. Drinking straw according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that a counterengagement element (G) is provided in the closing cap (K) inside the cavity and on the side of the through-opening (7) which is remote from the cap bottom (12), and that an engagement element (E) is provided on the outside of the end (2) of the drinking straw at a spacing from the drinking straw orifice (3), wherein this spacing is smaller than the axial spacing between the counterengagement element (G) and the closing cap bottom (12).
  6. Drinking straw according to Claim 5,
    characterised in that the counterengagement element (G) is an inner annular bead (8) at the cavity wall of the closing cap (K), and each engagement element (E) is an outer annular bead (4, 14) of the end (2) of the drinking straw.
  7. Drinking straw according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that the closing cap (K) comprises two axially spaced inner annular beads (8, 13), and the end (2) of the drinking straw comprises an outer annular bead (4).
  8. Drinking straw according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that the closing cap (K) comprises an inner annular bead (8), and the end (2) of the drinking straw comprises two axially spaced outer annular beads (4, 14),
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