EP1097087B1 - Resealable lid for beverage cans - Google Patents

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EP1097087B1
EP1097087B1 EP99960677A EP99960677A EP1097087B1 EP 1097087 B1 EP1097087 B1 EP 1097087B1 EP 99960677 A EP99960677 A EP 99960677A EP 99960677 A EP99960677 A EP 99960677A EP 1097087 B1 EP1097087 B1 EP 1097087B1
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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
    • 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
    • B65D17/4014—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 and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • 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
    • B65D2517/0022—Means for preventing insects from entering container
    • B65D2517/0025—Means for preventing insects from entering container connected to the rivet and rotated into position, but formed separately from the 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
    • B65D2517/0031—Reclosable openings
    • B65D2517/004—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element
    • B65D2517/0043—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element in the form of a plug
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S220/00—Receptacles
    • Y10S220/906—Beverage can, i.e. beer, soda

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  • a well-known beverage can closure system with one Resealable beverage can lid (DE-U-90 05 150) consists of a press-on tab, with a rotating lid under the press-on tab on the the same rivet as this and which is attached to the open can Pouring opening is rotatable into a closed position. The drink content is thus against dirt entering from outside and against insects protected. In addition, no can from the pouring opening during can movements or spill out only a small amount of liquid.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the reclosing function.
  • the Press-in tip of the press-on tab a closing pressure on the rotating lid its closed position, creating a liquid and gas tight Can be reclosed.
  • the tightness is with the Features of claim 2 further improved.
  • the closure easy and repeatable to use and economical to manufacture. additionally can protect the drink from insects and dirt leak-proof reclosure are manufactured, which also means that Drink stays fresh longer.
  • beverage cans can be opened with one Reseal the press-in opening.
  • This can has compared to the conventional can still a rotating lid (2) under the press-on tab (1) and in this in turn a "hinge-running" pressure support (3).

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Abstract

A resealable lid for beverage cans is provided. The can has a press-in tab for opening the pouring opening thereof via a press-in tip. A rotating lid is secured to the same pin or rivet as the press-in tab, and is rotatable over the pouring opening. When the rotating lid is over the pouring opening, and the press-in tab is pulled up, a support leg thereof catches against an arresting member on the surface of the can. In the catching position of the leg, the press-in tip of the press-in tab presses the rotating lid against the pouring opening.

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Ein bekanntes Getränkedosenverschlusssystem mit einem wiederverschließbaren Getränkedosendeckel (DE-U-90 05 150) besteht aus einer Aufdrücklasche, wobei ein Drehdeckel unter der Aufdrücklasche an der selben Niete befestigt ist wie diese und welcher bei geöffneter Dose auf die Ausgießöffnung in eine Schließstellung drehbar ist. Der Getränkeinhalt ist damit gegen von außen her eindringenden Schmutz und gegen Insekten geschützt. Zudem kann aus der Ausgießöffnung bei Dosenbewegungen kein oder nur ein geringer Flüssigkeitsanteil herausschwappen.A well-known beverage can closure system with one Resealable beverage can lid (DE-U-90 05 150) consists of a press-on tab, with a rotating lid under the press-on tab on the the same rivet as this and which is attached to the open can Pouring opening is rotatable into a closed position. The drink content is thus against dirt entering from outside and against insects protected. In addition, no can from the pouring opening during can movements or spill out only a small amount of liquid.

Da der Drehdeckel in der Schließstellung nur mit geringer Andruckkraft auf dem Rand der Ausgießöffnung aufliegt, ist keine flüssigkeitsdichte und gasdichte Wiederverschließung der Getränkedose erreichbar.Since the rotating lid only has a small pressure in the closed position the edge of the pouring opening is not a liquid-tight and gas-tight reclosure of the beverage can can be reached.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, die Wiederverschließfunktion zu verbessern.The object of the invention is to improve the reclosing function.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1.

Mit der beanspruchten Stütze in der Aufdrücklasche lässt sich über die Eindrückspitze der Aufdrücklasche ein Schließdruck auf den Drehdeckel in seiner Schließstellung aufbringen, wodurch ein flüssigkeits- und gasdichter Wiederverschluss der Dose erreichbar ist. Die Dichtheit wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 2 weiter verbessert. Zudem ist der Verschluss einfach und wiederholbar zu bedienen und wirtschaftlich herstellbar. Zusätzlich zu einem Schutz des Getränks vor Insekten und Schmutz kann ein auslaufsicherer Wiederverschluss hergestellt werden, wodurch zudem das Getränk länger frisch bleibt.With the stressed support in the press-on tab, the Press-in tip of the press-on tab a closing pressure on the rotating lid its closed position, creating a liquid and gas tight Can be reclosed. The tightness is with the Features of claim 2 further improved. In addition, the closure easy and repeatable to use and economical to manufacture. additionally can protect the drink from insects and dirt leak-proof reclosure are manufactured, which also means that Drink stays fresh longer.

Anhand einer Zeichnung wird die Erfindung näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail with reference to a drawing.

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Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht eines wiederverschließbaren Getränkedosendeckels in Schließstellung eines Drehdeckels und
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eine entsprechende Draufsicht bei geöffnetem Drehdeckel.
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Fig. 1
a side view of a reclosable beverage can lid in the closed position of a rotating lid and
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a corresponding top view with the rotating lid open.

Mit diesem Verschlusssystem lassen sich Getränkedosen mit einer Eindrücköffnung wiederverschließen. Diese Dose hat im Vergleich zu der herkömmlichen Dose noch einen Drehdeckel (2) unter der Aufdrücklasche (1) und in dieser wiederum eine "scharnierlaufende" Druckstütze (3). Zum Öffnen zieht man (wie bisher bekannt) die Lasche (1) und das gegenüberliegende vorgestanzte Blech wird in die Dose gedrückt. Nun ist die Dose offen und man kann trinken. In vielen Situationen wird der Inhalt nicht sofort leergetrunken oder sollte vor Insekten und Schmutz geschützt sein. Zum Verschließen der Dose dreht man den Drehdeckel (2), welcher sich unter der Lasche (1) befindet, (in der gleichen Niete laufend wie die Lasche) auf die Ausgießöffnung. Jetzt drückt die Eindrückspitze der Lasche (1) durch den Federeffekt des Laschenansatzes etwas auf den Drehdeckel (2) und schützt somit das Getränk vor Insekten. Nun zieht man die Lasche (1) etwas hoch, bis sich die Stütze (3) nach unten drücken und in den Rastezapfen (4) einrasten lässt. In dieser Position drückt die Eindrückspitze der Lasche (1) mit hohem Druck auf den formstabilen, dichtstoffbeschichteten Drehdeckel (2) und macht die Dose damit schmutz-, auslauf- und gasdicht. Um die Dose wieder zu öffnen, wird die Lasche (1) leicht zur Seite gedreht, bis sich die Stütze (3) von dem Rastezapfen (4) entsichert hat und der Drehdeckel (2) kann wieder zur Seite gedreht werden.With this locking system, beverage cans can be opened with one Reseal the press-in opening. This can has compared to the conventional can still a rotating lid (2) under the press-on tab (1) and in this in turn a "hinge-running" pressure support (3). To open you pull (as previously known) the tab (1) and the opposite one Pre-punched sheet metal is pressed into the can. Now the can is open and one can drink. In many situations, the content is not immediately emptied or should be protected from insects and dirt. To close the You turn the rotating lid (2), which is under the tab (1) (in the same rivet as the tab) on the Pouring. Now push the push-in tip of the tab (1) through the Spring effect of the tab attachment slightly on the rotating cover (2) and protects thus the drink from insects. Now pull the tab (1) up a little until press the support (3) down and snap it into the locking pin (4) leaves. In this position, the push-in tip of the tab (1) presses with high Pressure on the dimensionally stable, seal-coated rotating cover (2) and makes the can is thus dirt, leak and gas tight. To close the can again open, the tab (1) is turned slightly to the side until the support (3) moves away from has unlocked the locking pin (4) and the rotary cover (2) can be used again Side.

Claims (2)

  1. A sealing system for beverage cans comprising
       a press-in tab (1), wherein a rotating lid (2) is secured below said press-in tab (1) to the same rivet as said press-in tab (1), and said rotating lid (2) is rotatable over an open pouring opening,
       characterized in that
    said press-in tab (1) is provided with a support leg (3), which, after the can being opened and said rotating lid (2) being rotated over said pouring opening, with said press-in tab (1) pulled up, is adapted to catch downwardly against an arresting member (4) that is located on a surface of said can below said support leg (3), wherein in said catching position, said opposing rotating lid (2) is pressed by the press-in tip of said press-in tab (1) against said pouring opening.
  2. A sealing system for beverage cans according to claim 1,
       characterized in that
       said rotating lid (2) is inherently stable and is coated with a sealing material.
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