EP1204559A1 - Beverage can - Google Patents

Beverage can

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EP1204559A1
EP1204559A1 EP00965764A EP00965764A EP1204559A1 EP 1204559 A1 EP1204559 A1 EP 1204559A1 EP 00965764 A EP00965764 A EP 00965764A EP 00965764 A EP00965764 A EP 00965764A EP 1204559 A1 EP1204559 A1 EP 1204559A1
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beverage
lid
grip tab
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Sebastian Frederic MÜLLER
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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
    • 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
    • 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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  • the invention relates to a beverage can with a press-in lid closure.
  • a beverage can with a lid with a zipper in which a closure covering the opening area is provided on the underside of the lid, which is permeable to liquids, but impermeable to larger solids.
  • the lid closure When the lid closure is opened, the lid section which releases the drinking opening presses the sieve arranged below the lid, which has a folding joint, until the lid section has released the sieve, so that it is folded up again by the restoring forces of the joint and the Covering the drinking opening from below. It turns out that with this type of cover for a drinking opening, it is necessary in any case to press on the lid closure to such an extent that the sieve arranged underneath the lid is released, since otherwise the function of the sieve will not be achieved.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a beverage can with an impression lid closure, which ensures a high level of functional reliability with simple and inexpensive manufacture and is easy to use.
  • the invention relates to a beverage can with a press-in lid closure, in which a lid part, which is surrounded by a dividing line known per se, can be pressed into the interior of the can at least in a partial area through the actuating nose of a grip tab fastened to the lid by a rivet connection, forming a drinking opening of the can.
  • the drinking opening can be covered by means of an outer sieve-like cover which is fastened to the lid by the rivet connection.
  • the actuating nose of the grip tab is guided through a recess in the cover when it is actuated.
  • the cover is preferably made of the same material as the can or the lid flap. However, if it is designed as a separate part, it can also be made of plastic. To increase the stability of the cover, it can have a rim on the edge, which in the unopened state of the can lies in the region of the dividing line on the can, so that, in particular if the dividing line is in the region of a recess in the lid, no additional protruding parts in the lid area the can are present.
  • the cover can in particular also be formed as part of the grip tab so that it can be produced in one operation with the grip tab and can be fastened to the can lid.
  • the handle tab is fastened to the can via a fastening attachment which is riveted to the can
  • the invention effectively prevents insects from entering the opened can without the production being particularly complex or costly.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of a beverage can according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a top view of a beverage can according to the
  • Fig. 7 shows the state of a can according to the invention in the closed state
  • Fig. 8 shows the state of a can according to the invention in the open state.
  • FIG. 1 shows the top of a beverage can 1 according to the prior art.
  • the can 1 contains a top cover 5 which is connected at the edge to the rest of the can.
  • On the lid 5 there is a press-in lid closure with a grip tab 7, which is fastened via a rivet connection 6 in the center of the can.
  • an actuating nose 4 presses on a partial area of the lid, which is delimited from the remaining lid area by a dividing line 3.
  • the partial area at the dividing line 3 is separated from the remaining lid area and pressed inward into the beverage can. This forms a drinking opening 8 which cannot be closed again without further measures.
  • Fig. 2 shows an inventive design of a beverage can, which also has a lid 5, which in turn contains a press-in lid closure 2. This is also attached to the lid as in the article according to FIG. 1 via a riveted connection 6. An actuating nose 4 is also provided, which presses a partial area of the lid into the can when the grip tab 7 is raised.
  • the beverage can according to the invention according to FIG. 2 additionally has a cover 9, which permanently covers the drinking opening formed by the depression of the actuating nose 4, the permeability of the cover 9 further ensuring the removal of the liquid from the can , However, the cover 9 prevents insects, in particular wasps and the like, from flying into the interior of the can.
  • the cover 9 is fastened together with the handle tab 7 to the rivet connection 6 and has a recess 10 through which the actuating nose 4 of the handle tab 7 can be pushed.
  • Fig. 3 shows an exploded view of the object of Fig. 2. It is clear that compared to a can according to the prior art, the can according to the invention between the lid 5 and the grip tab 7 contains a cover 9 which through the rivet connection 6 with the can is connected.
  • FIG. 4 An isolated view of a cover 9 is shown in FIG. 4, which makes it clear that the cover consists of a one-piece piece of material, for example metal or plastic, which contains openings 12 for the liquid to pass through.
  • the recess 10 serves for the passage of the actuation nose 4 of the grip tab.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show the opening of a beverage can according to the prior art.
  • the grip tab 7 is attached to the lid 5 of the beverage can via a fastening attachment 11 of the grip tab 7 through the rivet connection 6.
  • the handle tab 7 When the handle tab 7 is lifted, the actuation nose of the handle tab 7 is pressed onto a partial area 14 of the lid 5, so that this partial area, which can be easily separated from the other area of the can by a dividing line, is pressed into the can. This creates the drinking opening 8.
  • FIG. 6 shows the corresponding state of an open beverage can according to the prior art with the handle tab 7 raised.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show a beverage can according to the invention, FIG. 7 representing the closed state of the can and FIG. 8 the open state of the can.
  • the cover 9 is located between the handle tab 7 and the lid 5 and is fastened to the can via the rivet connection 6 together with the handle tab 7. So that the cover 9 lies closely against the can 5, a flange 13 is provided, which abuts the can approximately in the region of the dividing line 3, preferably outside the dividing line 3.
  • the actuating nose 4 When the grip tab 7 is raised, the actuating nose 4 is pressed onto the portion 14 of the lid 5 to be separated, so that the portion 14 is pressed into the interior of the can. This creates the drinking opening 8. Due to the recess 10 (see FIG. 4), the actuating lug 4 passes through the cover 9 without moving or pressing it in. The cover 9 therefore remains in place and covers the drinking opening 8.
  • Drinking from the can is not hindered by the cover 9, since there are sufficiently large openings 12 that allow the liquid to pass through, but retain insects and the like before entering the beverage can.
  • the openings can in particular be round, oval, square or line-shaped.
  • the grip tab 7 is formed in one piece together with the cover 9, in particular in that the fastening projection 11 merges directly into the cover 9 or the cover 9 is attached laterally to the fastening tab 7.

Abstract

The invention relates to a beverage can with a press-in closure (2) whereby a lid area is surrounded by a separating line (3) which can be pressed down into a partial area by means of an actuation tab (4) of a grip lug (7) that is fixed to the lid (5) by means of a riveted joint (6), and forming a hole (8) in the interior of the can for pouring out said beverage. According to the invention, the hole (8) can be covered with a perforated external lid (9) which is also attached to the lid (5) by means of a riveted joint (6). When the grip lug (7) is actuated, the actuation tab (4) of the grip bracket (7) gets inserted into the perforated external cover (9) by means of a groove (10). The invention prevents insects such as wasps or the like from penetrating into the beverage can.

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Getränkedose beverage can
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Getränkedose mit einem Eindrückdeckelverschluß.The invention relates to a beverage can with a press-in lid closure.
Erfrischungsgetränke werden heute sowohl in Glasflaschen, Kunststoffflaschen als auch in Dosen vertrieben. Dosen bestehen in der Regel aus Weißblech oder Aluminium und weisen überwiegend einen Eindrückdeckelverschluß auf, der nach Öffnung eine Trinköffnung freigibt. Insbesondere bei kohlensäurehaltigen Getränken müssen entsprechende Getränkedosen relativ schnell geleert werden, da anderenfalls zu viel Kohlensäure durch die in der Regel nicht schließbare Trinköffnung entweicht.Soft drinks are now sold in glass bottles, plastic bottles and in cans. Cans are usually made of tinplate or aluminum and mostly have a press-in lid closure that opens a drinking opening after opening. In the case of carbonated beverages in particular, corresponding beverage cans must be emptied relatively quickly, since otherwise too much carbon dioxide escapes through the drinking opening, which as a rule cannot be closed.
In der DE 39 31 573 C2 ist bereits vorgeschlagen worden, die Getränkeöffnung nach Öffnen der Dose durch ein stopfenartiges Verschlußelement wieder schließen zu können, wobei das Verschlußelement an dem Eindrückdeckelverschluß angebracht ist. Derartige Verschlußelemente haben sich jedoch nicht durchgesetzt.In DE 39 31 573 C2 it has already been proposed to be able to close the beverage opening again after the can has been opened by means of a stopper-like closure element, the closure element being attached to the press-in lid closure. However, such closure elements have not become established.
Häufig ist es auch nicht erforderlich, nach Öffnen der Trinköffnung einen vollständigen Wiederverschluß zu erreichen, sondern es reicht aus, die Trinköffnung derart siebförmig abzudecken, daß keine Gefahr besteht, daß Insekten, Wespen oder dergleichen in die nicht einsehbare Dose gelangen können. Insbesondere der Einflug von Wespen in den Sommermonaten gilt als besonders gefährlich, da diese beim nächsten Trinken in den Rachenraum des Benutzers gelangen können und durch Stiche schwere Gesundheitsschäden hervorrufen können.Frequently, it is also not necessary to completely re-close the drinking opening after opening, but it is sufficient to cover the drinking opening in a sieve shape in such a way that there is no danger that insects, wasps or the like can get into the non-visible can. In particular, the entry of wasps in the summer months is considered to be particularly dangerous, since they can get into the throat of the user the next time they drink and can cause serious damage to health through bites.
Aus der DE 40 38 329 ist eine Getränkedose mit einem Deckel mit Aufreißverschluß bekannt, bei dem an der Unterseite des Deckels ein die Öffnungsfläche überdeckender Verschluß vorgesehen ist, der für Flüssigkeiten durchlässig, aber für größere Festkörper undurchlässig ist. Beim Öffnen des Deckelverschlusses drückt der die Trinköffnung freigebende Deckelabschnitt das unterhalb des Deckels angeordnete Sieb, das über ein Klappgelenk verfügt, so weit nach unten, bis der Deckelabschnitt das Sieb freigegeben hat, so daß es durch die Rückstellkräfte des Gelenks wieder nach oben geklappt wird und die Trinköffnung von unten abdeckt. Es zeigt sich, daß es bei dieser Art der Abdeckung einer Trinköffnung erforderlich ist, den Deckelverschluß in jedem Fall so weit aufzudrücken, daß das unterhalb des Deckels angeordnete Sieb freigegeben wird, da anderenfalls die Funktion des Siebes nicht erreicht wird.From DE 40 38 329 a beverage can with a lid with a zipper is known, in which a closure covering the opening area is provided on the underside of the lid, which is permeable to liquids, but impermeable to larger solids. When the lid closure is opened, the lid section which releases the drinking opening presses the sieve arranged below the lid, which has a folding joint, until the lid section has released the sieve, so that it is folded up again by the restoring forces of the joint and the Covering the drinking opening from below. It turns out that with this type of cover for a drinking opening, it is necessary in any case to press on the lid closure to such an extent that the sieve arranged underneath the lid is released, since otherwise the function of the sieve will not be achieved.
Eine ähnliche Ausbildung ist in der DE 40 22 408 A1 angegeben, die die gleichen Probleme zeigt.A similar design is given in DE 40 22 408 A1, which shows the same problems.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Getränkedose mit einem Eindruckdeckelverschluß anzugeben, welche bei einfacher und kostengünstiger Herstellung eine hohe Funktionssicherheit gewährleistet und einfach in der Handhabung ist.The invention has for its object to provide a beverage can with an impression lid closure, which ensures a high level of functional reliability with simple and inexpensive manufacture and is easy to use.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Erfindung gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by the invention specified in claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Getränkedose mit einem Eindrückdeckelverschluß, bei der ein von einer an sich bekannten Trennlinie umgebender Deckelteil wenigstens in einem Teilbereich durch die Betätigungsnase einer an dem Deckel durch eine Nietverbindung befestigten Grifflasche unter Bildung einer Trinköffnung der Dose in den Doseninnenraum eindrückbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Trinköffnung mittels einer äußeren siebartigen Abdeckung abdeckbar, die durch die Nietverbindung an dem Deckel befestigt ist. Die Bet tigungsnase der Grifflasche wird bei ihrer Betätigung durch eine Aussparung der Abdeckung geführt.The invention relates to a beverage can with a press-in lid closure, in which a lid part, which is surrounded by a dividing line known per se, can be pressed into the interior of the can at least in a partial area through the actuating nose of a grip tab fastened to the lid by a rivet connection, forming a drinking opening of the can. According to the invention, the drinking opening can be covered by means of an outer sieve-like cover which is fastened to the lid by the rivet connection. The actuating nose of the grip tab is guided through a recess in the cover when it is actuated.
Anders als im Stand der Technik tritt bei dieser Ausbildung einer Abdeckung der Trinköffnung einer Getränkedose keine Bewegung der Abdeckung auf, so daß diese ortsfest bleibt und unabhängig von der Betätigung der Deckellasche funktionsfähig bleibt.In contrast to the prior art, in this embodiment of a cover for the drinking opening of a beverage can, there is no movement of the cover, so that it remains stationary and remains functional regardless of the actuation of the cover flap.
Vorzugsweise besteht die Abdeckung aus dem gleichen Material wie die Dose oder die Deckellasche. Sie kann jedoch, wenn sie als gesondertes Teil ausgebildet ist, auch aus Kunststoff hergestellt sein. Zur Erhöhung der Stabilität der Abdeckung kann diese eine randseitige Umbördelung aufweisen, welche im ungeöffneten Zustand der Dose im Bereich der Trennlinie an der Dose anliegt, so daß, insbesondere wenn sich die Trennlinie im Bereich einer Vertiefung des Deckels befindet, keine zusätzlichen vorstehenden Teile im Deckelbereich der Dose vorhanden sind.The cover is preferably made of the same material as the can or the lid flap. However, if it is designed as a separate part, it can also be made of plastic. To increase the stability of the cover, it can have a rim on the edge, which in the unopened state of the can lies in the region of the dividing line on the can, so that, in particular if the dividing line is in the region of a recess in the lid, no additional protruding parts in the lid area the can are present.
Die Abdeckung kann insbesondere auch als ein Teil der Grifflasche ausgebildet sein, so daß sie in einem Arbeitsgang mit der Grifflasche herstellbar und an dem Dosendeckel befestigbar ist.The cover can in particular also be formed as part of the grip tab so that it can be produced in one operation with the grip tab and can be fastened to the can lid.
Da bei handelsüblichen Grifflaschen für Getränkedosen die Grifflasche über einen Befestigungsansatz, der mit der Dose vernietet ist, an der Dose befestigt ist, kann vorzugsweise vorgesehen sein, die Abdeckung durch eine Verlängerung des Befestigungsansatzes auszubilden. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch geschehen, daß nach der Stanzung einer geeignet geformten Deckellasche eine derartige Umbiegung im Bereich des Befestigungsansatzes erfolgt, daß von der Niete ausgehend die Befestigungslasche zu einer Seite gerichtet ist, während die Abdeckung gegenüber der Nietverbindung zur entgegengesetzten Öffnungsseite gerichtet ist.Since, in the case of commercially available handle bottles for beverage cans, the handle tab is fastened to the can via a fastening attachment which is riveted to the can, provision can preferably be made for the cover to be formed by an extension of the fastening attachment. This can be done, for example, in that after the punching of a suitably shaped cover flap, such a bending takes place in the area of the fastening attachment that, starting from the rivet, the fastening flap is directed to one side, while the cover is directed towards the opposite opening side from the rivet connection.
Aus fertigungstechnischen Gründen kann es jedoch bevorzugt sein, die Abdeckung über seitliche Biegegelenke einteilig mit der Grifflasche im Bereich ihrer Nietverbindung an der Dose auszubilden und zu befestigen.For manufacturing reasons, however, it can be preferred to form and fasten the cover in one piece with the handle tab in the region of its rivet connection to the box via lateral bending joints.
Die Erfindung verhindert wirksam das Eintreten von Insekten in die geöffnete Dose, ohne daß die Herstellung besonders aufwendig oder kostenintensiv wäre.The invention effectively prevents insects from entering the opened can without the production being particularly complex or costly.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine Getränkedose des Standes der Technik,1 is a beverage can of the prior art,
Fig. 2 eine Aufsicht auf eine Getränkedose nach der Erfindung, Fig. 3 eine Explosionsansicht einer Aufsicht auf eine Getränkedose nach der2 is a plan view of a beverage can according to the invention, Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a top view of a beverage can according to the
Erfindung,Invention,
Fig. 4 eine Aufsicht auf eine Abdeckung,4 is a plan view of a cover,
Fig. 5 den Zustand einer Getr nkedose des Standes der Technik im geschlossenen Zustand,5 shows the state of a beverage can of the prior art in the closed state,
Fig. 6 den Zustand einer Getränkedose des Standes der Technik im geöffneten Zustand,6 shows the state of a beverage can of the prior art in the open state,
Fig. 7 den Zustand einer erfindungsgemäßen Dose im geschlossenen Zustand, undFig. 7 shows the state of a can according to the invention in the closed state, and
Fig. 8 den Zustand einer erfindungsgemäßen Dose im geöffneten Zustand.Fig. 8 shows the state of a can according to the invention in the open state.
Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Ansicht zeigt die Oberseite einer Getränkedose 1 nach dem Stand der Technik. Die Dose 1 enthält einen oberseitigen Deckel 5, der randseitig mit dem übrigen Teil der Dose verbunden ist. Auf dem Deckel 5 befindet sich ein Eindrückdeckelverschluß mit einer Grifflasche 7, der über eine Nietverbindung 6 im Zentrum der Dose befestigt ist. Beim Hochziehen der Grifflasche 7 drückt eine Betätigungsnase 4 auf einen Teilbereich des Deckels, welcher durch eine Trennlinie 3 vom übrigen Deckelbereich abgegrenzt ist. Durch dieses Niederdrücken der Betätigungsnase 4 wird der Teilbereich an der Trennlinie 3 vom übrigen Deckelbereich abgetrennt und nach innen in die Getränkedose hineingedrückt. Dadurch bildet sich eine Trinköffnung 8, die ohne weitere Maßnahme nicht wieder verschließbar ist.The view shown in Fig. 1 shows the top of a beverage can 1 according to the prior art. The can 1 contains a top cover 5 which is connected at the edge to the rest of the can. On the lid 5 there is a press-in lid closure with a grip tab 7, which is fastened via a rivet connection 6 in the center of the can. When the grip tab 7 is pulled up, an actuating nose 4 presses on a partial area of the lid, which is delimited from the remaining lid area by a dividing line 3. By depressing the actuating nose 4, the partial area at the dividing line 3 is separated from the remaining lid area and pressed inward into the beverage can. This forms a drinking opening 8 which cannot be closed again without further measures.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung einer Getränkedose, welche ebenfalls einen Deckel 5 aufweist, der wiederum einen Eindrückdeckelverschluß 2 enthält. Dieser ist ebenfalls wie beim Gegenstand nach der Fig. 1 über eine Nietverbindung 6 am Deckel befestigt. Ebenso ist eine Betätigungsnase 4 vorgesehen, welche einen Teilbereich des Deckels bei Anheben der Grifflasche 7 in die Dose hineindrückt. Gegenüber der Ausbildungsform von Fig. 1 weist die erfindungsgemäße Getränkedose nach Fig. 2 zusätzlich eine Abdeckung 9 auf, welche die durch das Niederdrücken der Bet tigungsnase 4 gebildete Trinköffnung permanent abdeckt, wobei die Durchlässigkeit der Abdeckung 9 die Entnahme der Flüssigkeit aus der Dose weiterhin gewährleistet. Die Abdeckung 9 verhindert jedoch das Einfliegen von Insekten, insbesondere Wespen und dergleichen, in das Innere der Dose.Fig. 2 shows an inventive design of a beverage can, which also has a lid 5, which in turn contains a press-in lid closure 2. This is also attached to the lid as in the article according to FIG. 1 via a riveted connection 6. An actuating nose 4 is also provided, which presses a partial area of the lid into the can when the grip tab 7 is raised. Compared to the embodiment of FIG. 1, the beverage can according to the invention according to FIG. 2 additionally has a cover 9, which permanently covers the drinking opening formed by the depression of the actuating nose 4, the permeability of the cover 9 further ensuring the removal of the liquid from the can , However, the cover 9 prevents insects, in particular wasps and the like, from flying into the interior of the can.
Die Abdeckung 9 ist zusammen mit der Grifflasche 7 an der Nietverbindung 6 befestigt und weist eine Aussparung 10 auf, durch welche die Betätigungsnase 4 der Grifflasche 7 hindurchdrückbar ist.The cover 9 is fastened together with the handle tab 7 to the rivet connection 6 and has a recess 10 through which the actuating nose 4 of the handle tab 7 can be pushed.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht des Gegenstandes von Fig. 2. Daraus wird deutlich, daß gegenüber einer Dose nach dem Stand der Technik die erfindungsgemäße Dose zwischen dem Deckel 5 und der Grifflasche 7 eine Abdeckung 9 enthält, welche durch die Nietverbindung 6 mit der Dose verbunden wird.Fig. 3 shows an exploded view of the object of Fig. 2. It is clear that compared to a can according to the prior art, the can according to the invention between the lid 5 and the grip tab 7 contains a cover 9 which through the rivet connection 6 with the can is connected.
Eine isolierte Ansicht einer Abdeckung 9 zeigt Fig. 4, welche deutlich macht, daß die Abdeckung aus einem einteiligen Materialstück, beispielsweise Metall oder auch Kunststoff, besteht, welches Durchbrüche 12 zum Durchtritt der Flüssigkeit enthält. Die Aussparung 10 dient zum Durchtritt der Bet tigungsnase 4 der Grifflasche.An isolated view of a cover 9 is shown in FIG. 4, which makes it clear that the cover consists of a one-piece piece of material, for example metal or plastic, which contains openings 12 for the liquid to pass through. The recess 10 serves for the passage of the actuation nose 4 of the grip tab.
Die Figuren 5 und 6 zeigen die Öffnung einer Getränkedose nach dem Stand der Technik. Die Grifflasche 7 ist über einen Befestigungsansatz 11 der Grifflasche 7 durch die Nietverbindung 6 an dem Deckel 5 der Getränkedose befestigt. Bei Anheben der Grifflasche 7 wird die Bet tigungsnase der Grifflasche 7 auf einen Teilbereich 14 des Deckels 5 gedrückt, so daß dieser Teilbereich, der gegenüber dem übrigen Bereich der Dose durch eine Trennlinie leicht trennbar ist, in die Dose niedergedrückt wird. Dadurch entsteht die Trinköffnung 8. Fig. 6 zeigt den entsprechenden Zustand einer geöffneten Getränkedose nach dem Stand der Technik mit angehobener Grifflasche 7. Die Figuren 7 und 8 zeigen eine erfindungsgemäße Getränkedose, wobei Fig. 7 den geschlossenen Zustand der Dose darstellt und Fig. 8 den geöffneten Zustand der Dose.Figures 5 and 6 show the opening of a beverage can according to the prior art. The grip tab 7 is attached to the lid 5 of the beverage can via a fastening attachment 11 of the grip tab 7 through the rivet connection 6. When the handle tab 7 is lifted, the actuation nose of the handle tab 7 is pressed onto a partial area 14 of the lid 5, so that this partial area, which can be easily separated from the other area of the can by a dividing line, is pressed into the can. This creates the drinking opening 8. FIG. 6 shows the corresponding state of an open beverage can according to the prior art with the handle tab 7 raised. FIGS. 7 and 8 show a beverage can according to the invention, FIG. 7 representing the closed state of the can and FIG. 8 the open state of the can.
Die Abdeckung 9 befindet sich zwischen der Grifflasche 7 und dem Deckel 5 und ist über die Nietverbindung 6 zusammen mit der Grifflasche 7 an der Dose befestigt. Damit die Abdeckung 9 eng an der Dose 5 anliegt, ist eine Umbördelung 13 vorgesehen, die etwa im Bereich der Trennlinie 3 an der Dose anliegt, vorzugsweise außerhalb der Trennlinie 3.The cover 9 is located between the handle tab 7 and the lid 5 and is fastened to the can via the rivet connection 6 together with the handle tab 7. So that the cover 9 lies closely against the can 5, a flange 13 is provided, which abuts the can approximately in the region of the dividing line 3, preferably outside the dividing line 3.
Bei Anheben der Grifflasche 7 wird die Betätigungsnase 4 auf den abzutrennenden Teilbereich 14 des Deckels 5 gedrückt, so daß der Teilbereich 14 in das Innere der Dose eingedrückt wird. Dadurch entsteht die Trinköffnung 8. Aufgrund der Aussparung 10 (siehe Fig. 4) tritt die Betätigungsnase 4 durch die Abdeckung 9 hindurch, ohne diese zu bewegen oder einzudrücken. Die Abdeckung 9 bleibt daher an Ort und Stelle und deckt die Trinköffnung 8 ab.When the grip tab 7 is raised, the actuating nose 4 is pressed onto the portion 14 of the lid 5 to be separated, so that the portion 14 is pressed into the interior of the can. This creates the drinking opening 8. Due to the recess 10 (see FIG. 4), the actuating lug 4 passes through the cover 9 without moving or pressing it in. The cover 9 therefore remains in place and covers the drinking opening 8.
Das Trinken aus der Dose wird durch die Abdeckung 9 nicht behindert, da ausreichend große Durchbrüche 12 vorhanden sind, die Flüssigkeit hindurchlassen, jedoch Insekten und dergleichen vor Eintritt in die Getränkedose zurückhalten.Drinking from the can is not hindered by the cover 9, since there are sufficiently large openings 12 that allow the liquid to pass through, but retain insects and the like before entering the beverage can.
Die Durchbrüche können insbesondere rund, oval, quadratisch oder linienförmig sein.The openings can in particular be round, oval, square or line-shaped.
In einer weitergehenden Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, die Grifflasche 7 zusammen mit der Abdeckung 9 einteilig auszubilden, insbesondere dadurch, daß der Befestigungsansatz 11 unmittelbar in die Abdeckung 9 übergeht oder die Abdeckung 9 seitlich an der Befestigungslasche 7 angesetzt ist. BezugszeichenlisteIn a further embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the grip tab 7 is formed in one piece together with the cover 9, in particular in that the fastening projection 11 merges directly into the cover 9 or the cover 9 is attached laterally to the fastening tab 7. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
Dosecan
Eindrückdeckelverschlußpress-in
Trennlinieparting line
Bet tigungsnaseOperating nose
Deckelcover
Nietverbindungrivet
Grifflaschegrip tab
Trinköffnungdrinking opening
Abdeckungcover
Aussparungrecess
Befestigungsansatzmounting boss
Durchbrüchebreakthroughs
Umbördelungbeading
Teilbereich subregion

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1. Getränkedose mit einem Eindrückdeckelverschluß (2), bei dem ein von einer Trennlinie (3) umgebender Deckelbereich wenigstens in einem Teilbereich (14) durch die Bet tigungsnase (4) einer an dem Deckel (5) durch eine Nietverbindung (6) befestigten Grifflasche (7) unter Bildung einer Trinköffnung (8) der Dose in den Doseninnenraum eindrückbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Trinköffnung (8) mittels einer äußeren siebartigen Abdeckung (9) abdeckbar ist, daß die Abdeckung (9) durch die Nietverbindung (6) an dem Deckel (5) befestigt ist, und daß die Betätigungsnase (4) der Grifflasche (7) bei ihrer Betätigung durch eine Aussparung (10) der Abdeckung (9) geführt ist.1. Beverage can with a press-in lid closure (2), in which one of a dividing line (3) surrounding the lid area at least in a partial area (14) through the actuating nose (4) of a handle tab attached to the lid (5) by a riveted joint (6) (7) can be pressed into the interior of the can to form a drinking opening (8) of the can, characterized in that the drinking opening (8) can be covered by means of an outer sieve-like cover (9), that the cover (9) can be covered by the rivet connection (6). is attached to the cover (5), and that the actuating nose (4) of the grip tab (7) is guided through a recess (10) in the cover (9) when it is actuated.
2. Getränkedose nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckung (9) aus Metall oder Kunststoff gebildet ist.2. Beverage can according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (9) is formed from metal or plastic.
3. Getränkedose nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in der Größe dem Teilbereich des Deckels im wesentlichen entsprechende Abdeckung (9) eine randseitige Unmbördelung (13) aufweist, welche im ungeöffneten Zustand der Dose im Bereich der Trennlinie (3) an der Dose (1) anliegt.3. Beverage can according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the size of the portion of the lid substantially corresponding cover (9) has an edge flanging (13) which in the unopened state of the can in the region of the dividing line (3) the can (1) rests.
4. Getränkedose nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckung (9) als ein Teil der Grifflasche (7) ausgebildet ist.4. Beverage can according to one of claims 1 or 3, characterized in that the cover (9) is designed as part of the grip tab (7).
5. Getränkedose nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckung (9) einteilig mit einem Befestigungsansatz (11) der Grifflasche (7), der über die Nietverbindung (6) an der Dose befestigt ist, verbunden ist.5. Beverage can according to claim 4, characterized in that the cover (9) is integrally connected to a fastening projection (11) of the grip tab (7) which is fastened to the can via the rivet connection (6).
6. Getränkedose nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckung (9) über seitliche Biegegelenke einteilig mit der Grifflasche (7) im Bereich ihrer Nietverbindung (6) mit der Dose ausgebildet ist.6. Beverage can according to claim 4, characterized in that the cover (9) is formed in one piece via lateral bending joints with the grip tab (7) in the region of its rivet connection (6) with the can.
7. Getränkedose nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die siebartige Ausbildung der Abdeckung (9) durch runde, quadratische oder linienförmige Durchbrüche (12) der Abdeckung gebildet ist. 7. Beverage can according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sieve-like design of the cover (9) by round, square or line-shaped openings (12) of the cover is formed.
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