EP1225132B1 - Set of containers for foodstuffs to be mixed just prior to use - Google Patents

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EP1225132B1
EP1225132B1 EP02290109A EP02290109A EP1225132B1 EP 1225132 B1 EP1225132 B1 EP 1225132B1 EP 02290109 A EP02290109 A EP 02290109A EP 02290109 A EP02290109 A EP 02290109A EP 1225132 B1 EP1225132 B1 EP 1225132B1
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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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2857—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2878—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it the element being a lid or cover seated on a passage between the auxiliary container and the main container

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  • the invention relates to foodstuffs to be mixed, one of which, in the long run, may alter the other and which must therefore be kept well separated from one another until their mutual accommodation, if we want to store them and present them for sale together, as part of ready meals or almost ready for consumption.
  • a set of two containers allowing two foodstuffs to be mixed before consumption is known from DE-U-298 20504, in which the means for closing the second container and the means for opening the containers are arranged so that those they can punch those.
  • the mixture of products can not, with these containers, be carried out under conditions of perfect hygiene.
  • the invention of the present application therefore relates to a set of two containers according to claim 1.
  • the mixture of foodstuffs can be carried out inside the first container still provided with its closing means.
  • the second container is a capsule comprising a closure cap and the first container may comprise a closure lid in which the capsule is integrated or having a receptacle receiving housing provided with a bottom communicating at least partially with the inside the container.
  • the closing means of the second container and their opening means are arranged so that the action thereof on these is conditioned by a maneuver of the consumer.
  • the assembly represented in FIGS. 1-4 comprises a first container 1, here in the form of a bowl, with its lid 2.
  • the bowl 1 and its lid 2 are both globally hemispherical, of common axis 12, the radius of the lid being much larger than the radius of the bowl.
  • the edges 3, 4 of the bowl and its lid (border) are shaped to allow good cooperation between the two and ensure easy closure, with a good seal, and the opening of the first container 1. In this case, there is a cooperation by clip.
  • the closure edge (3, 4) of the container 1 also makes it possible to affix a ring 5 made of heat-shrinkable film for the inviolability of the container.
  • the bowl 1 and its container 2 are advantageously made of thermoformed plastic material or injected. As material, we will take an opaque or transparent material, of elemental and recyclable quality.
  • thermoforming By plastic transformation, here by thermoforming, has been created in the lid 2, and which it forms an integral part, a second container 6, open to the bowl 1, in the closed position of the lid 2 on the bowl 1.
  • the second container 6, in the form of a capsule has a generally annular edge 7 extending substantially in the same plane as the edge 4 of the lid 2.
  • the capsule 6 has a generally slightly frustoconical side wall 8, flared towards the edge 7 and tapering downwards. 9 to a bottom 9 roughly representing the top of the cover 2.
  • a portion 10 of the edge 7 is straight, the corresponding wall portion being flat, for a reason which will be presented below.
  • the capsule 6 extends inside a well 11 thermoformed with it and, conversely, open towards the outside of the lid 2, whereby a plurality of lids, such as the one just described, can to be stacked on top of each other in a sheaf.
  • the closure means of the capsule 6 comprise a lid 13, of shape adapted to the edge 7, 10 of the capsule, generally cylindrical and which is extended by a tongue of width substantially smaller than the diameter of the lid, which is folded on itself, after closure of the capsule by the lid, around a fold zone 15 extending to the right of the rectilinear portion 10 of the edge of the capsule, to be able to easily release the cap of the capsule, pulling on the tongue.
  • Attachment of the cap 13 is performed here by welding its annular edge 16 (15) on the corresponding edge 7 (10) of the capsule.
  • the tongue 14 is long enough to extend beyond the edge of its lid 2.
  • the capsule 6 is filled with a seasoning sauce and the capsule 6 is closed, constituting a reserve of sauce, by sealing the lid 13 by its edge. 16 along the edge 7, 10 of the capsule.
  • the lid 2 is then placed on the edge 1, taking care to engage the tongue 14 between the two elements so that it protrudes out of the bowl, the adhesive end 17 of the tongue is fixed against the wall outside the bowl, then the lid 2 is clipped on the bowl 1, before wrap the edge of the two elements 1, 2 of a heat-shrinked ring tamper 5.
  • FIGS. 5-8 differs from the previous one by the capsule-receiving housing integrated in the bowl, more specifically the lid of the bowl.
  • the portions of the annular clip of the border of the bowl and its lid are inverted, but without affecting the essential features to be protected by the present application.
  • a well 21' (here frustoconical, flared outwards and provided with a circular bottom 22 '.
  • the bottom 22 ' is perforated on three angular sectors 33' separated by three radial perforation ribs 23 ', tooth-shaped.
  • the well 21 ' serves as receiving housing of a reserve capsule (sauce) 26', similar to the capsule 6 with a closure cap 24 ', but without tab, welded to the annular edge 25' of the capsule.
  • the wall 27 'of the receiving well comprises locking ribs 28', here four, in axial planes 90 ° to each other and interposed between those of the perforation teeth 23 '.
  • Each rib 28 ' has two ramps 29', 30 'inclined in opposite directions and separated by a groove portion 31', the four groove portions of the four ribs forming an annular groove for receiving and locking the edge 25 'of the capsule.
  • the ramps 29 'of the four ribs become narrower on the axis 34', from the opening edge 32 'to the groove 31', and the ramps 30 'deviate from the axis 34' from the groove 31 'to the bottom 22'.
  • the teeth 23 ' rise, in the well 21', into an axial plane disposed slightly below the axial plane of the groove 31 '.
  • the outer diameter of the annular edge 25 'of the capsule 26' is substantially equal to that of the bottom 22 'of the housing 21', smaller than that of the opening 32 'but larger than those of the passage openings defined by the ramps 29 ', 30', just on both sides of the gorge 31 '.
  • the bowl 1 'and the capsule 26' having been filled as previously, for the presentation of the assembly, after having returned the capsule 26 ', its edge 25' and its closing cap 24 'turned towards the edge 22', one introduced the capsule 26 'in the housing 21' until its edge 25 'naturally abut against the ramps 29' of the ribs 28 ', below the grooves 31'; then the capsule 26 'is pushed, to make it cross slightly forcibly ramps 29', very slightly deforming the edge 25 ', and that this edge 25' is thus received and maintained in the locking position in the four grooves 31 spaced apart from the plane tangent to the perforation teeth 23 '.
  • the consumer Before consumption, and having also removed the tamper-evident ring, to partly open the capsule 26 ', that is to say by piercing openings in the lid 24', by perforation by the teeth 23 ', the consumer must push on the capsule, in the same direction as when it was placed in the locking position to unlock the capsule, that is to say to cross the edge 25 'ramps 30', still slightly to force and until this edge 25 'bears against the bottom 22', wedged by the ramps 30 ', the teeth 23' having begun to perforate the seal 24 'from the crossing of the groove 31'.
  • the capsule 26 'then being partially open and in communication with the interior of the bowl 1', it is possible, as before, to mix the two commodities.
  • a well 21" was created, like the well 21 ', with a bottom 22 "identical to the bottom 22', with the perforated sectors 33" and the radial perforation ribs 23 ", tooth.
  • the well 21 “serves as receiving housing for a reserve capsule (sauce) 26", with a closing cap 24 "welded to the annular edge 25" of the capsule.
  • the capsule 26 has a bottom 35" shaped to fit the bottom 22 “of its receiving housing 21"; also, the capsule bottom 35 “has three grooves 36" for receiving the teeth 23 ".
  • the capsule 26 has been depressed slightly forcibly into the three teeth 23 ", the capsule is, as it were, locked in position For security, it has been provided, on the wall 27 "of the receiving well 21", lugs 37 ", which fully ensure the locking of the capsule before mixing, and that the edge 25" of the capsule can cross in one direction as in the other, thanks to their double ramps, which allows to change capsule easily.
  • the bowl 1 "and the capsule 26" having been filled, still as before, for the presentation of the assembly, without returning the capsule, it is introduced into the housing 21 "until its bottom 35" s' engages on the teeth 23 "and then gets stuck on them, in locking position.
  • the capsule 26 Before consumption, the capsule 26 "is unhooked from the teeth 23", and moved away from its locking position, it is removed from the housing 21 ", it is turned over (FIG. 12), to present its edge 25" and its operculum closing 24 "to the bottom 22", it is reintroduced into the housing 21 ", it pushes on the capsule, first so that its edge 25” crosses the pins 37 “and then continues to push until its edge 25 "arrives in perforation position, bearing against the bottom 22", the teeth 23 "having begun to perforate the seal 24" from the crossing of the pins 37 "by the cap edge 25".
  • the capsule 26 being then partly open and in communication with the interior of the bowl 1", one can proceed to the mixture of the two commodities.

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The set comprises two containers (1,6) each intended to contain one foodstuff before being mixed. An opener (14) is arranged such that in the closed position of the lid (2) of the first container, it opens the lid (19) of the second container, establishing communication between the two.

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Certains plats, avant consommation, nécessitent le mélange préalable de plusieurs denrées alimentaires.Some dishes, before consumption, require the premixing of several foodstuffs.

Même s'il faut ici surtout songer à de la salade, qu'on mange après avoir remué ensemble des feuilles et une sauce d'assaisonnement liquide, il faut entendre, par denrées alimentaires, des denrées aussi bien solides que des denrées en poudre, pâteuses ou liquides.Even if we must especially think of salad, that we eat after stirring together leaves and a sauce of liquid seasoning, one must understand, by foodstuffs, staples as well as powdered foods, pasty or liquid.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention vise des denrées à mélanger dont l'une, à la longue, peut altérer l'autre et qu'il faut donc maintenir bien séparées l'une de l'autre, jusqu'à leur accommodation mutuelle, si on veut les stocker et les présenter à la vente ensemble, dans le cadre de plats prêts ou quasiment prêts à la consommation.More particularly, the invention relates to foodstuffs to be mixed, one of which, in the long run, may alter the other and which must therefore be kept well separated from one another until their mutual accommodation, if we want to store them and present them for sale together, as part of ready meals or almost ready for consumption.

Un ensemble de deux récipients permettant à deux denrées alimentaire d'être mélangées avant consommation est connu par le document DE-U-298 20504, dans lequel les moyens de fermeture du deuxième récipient et les moyens d'ouverture des récipients sont agencés pour que ceux-ci puissent perforer ceux-là. Cependant, le mélange de denrées ne peut pas, avec ces récipients, être effectué dans des conditions d'hygiène parfaites.A set of two containers allowing two foodstuffs to be mixed before consumption is known from DE-U-298 20504, in which the means for closing the second container and the means for opening the containers are arranged so that those they can punch those. However, the mixture of products can not, with these containers, be carried out under conditions of perfect hygiene.

L'invention de la présente demande concerne donc un ensemble de deux récipients selon la revendication 1.The invention of the present application therefore relates to a set of two containers according to claim 1.

Elle concerne également un ensemble de deux récipients selon la revendication 2.It also relates to a set of two containers according to claim 2.

Grâce à l'invention, le mélange des denrées peut s'effectuer à l'intérieur du premier récipient encore pourvu de ses moyens de fermeture.Thanks to the invention, the mixture of foodstuffs can be carried out inside the first container still provided with its closing means.

Avantageusement, le deuxième récipient est une capsule comportant un opercule de fermeture et le premier récipient peut comporter un couvercle de fermeture dans lequel est intégrée la capsule ou présentant un logement de réception de la capsule pourvu d'un fond communiquant au moins partiellement avec l'intérieur du récipient.Advantageously, the second container is a capsule comprising a closure cap and the first container may comprise a closure lid in which the capsule is integrated or having a receptacle receiving housing provided with a bottom communicating at least partially with the inside the container.

Avantageusement, les moyens de fermeture du deuxième récipient et leurs moyens d'ouverture sont agencés pour que l'action de ceux-ci sur ceux-là soit conditionnée par une manoeuvre du consommateur.Advantageously, the closing means of the second container and their opening means are arranged so that the action thereof on these is conditioned by a maneuver of the consumer.

Ainsi, dans ce cas, les deux denrées sont assurément mélangées au moment opportun. On pourrait pratiquement dire que l'effet retard du deuxième récipient est garanti.So, in this case, the two commodities are certainly mixed at the moment timely. One could practically say that the delay effect of the second container is guaranteed.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description suivante de plusieurs formes de réalisation de l'ensemble de l'invention, en référence au dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en partie en coupe axiale, en partie de profil, d'une première forme de réalisation de l'ensemble, à capsule intégrée ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessous du couvercle de l'ensemble de la figure
  • la figure 3 est une vue de l'opercule de fermeture de la capsule de l'ensemble de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective de dessus, avec arraché partiel, du couvercle de l'ensemble de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en partie en coupe axiale, en partie de profil, d'une deuxième forme de réalisation de l'ensemble, à capsule intégrée ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue de dessous du couvercle de l'ensemble de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective de dessus du logement de réception et de la capsule de l'ensemble de la figure 5, en position de verrouillage de la capsule ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en perspective de dessus du logement de réception et de la capsule de l'ensemble de la figure 5, en position de perforation de la capsule ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en partie en coupe axiale, en partie de profil, d'une troisième forme de réalisation de l'ensemble, à capsule intégrée ;
  • la figure 10 est une vue de dessous du couvercle de l'ensemble de la figure 9;
  • la figure 11 est une vue en perspective de dessus du logement de réception et de la capsule de l'ensemble de la figure 9 et
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective de dessus du logement de réception et de la capsule de l'ensemble de la figure 9, en position de perforation de la capsule.
The invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description of several embodiments of the assembly of the invention, with reference to the appended drawing, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a view partly in axial section, partly in profile, of a first embodiment of the assembly, integrated capsule;
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the lid of the assembly of FIG.
  • Figure 3 is a view of the closing cap of the capsule of the assembly of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view from above, with partial cutaway, of the cover of the assembly of Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is a view partly in axial section, partly in profile, of a second embodiment of the assembly, integrated capsule;
  • Figure 6 is a bottom view of the lid of the assembly of Figure 5;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view from above of the receiving housing and the capsule of the assembly of Figure 5, in the locking position of the capsule;
  • Figure 8 is a top perspective view of the receiving housing and the capsule of the assembly of Figure 5, in the perforation position of the capsule;
  • Figure 9 is a view partly in axial section, partly in profile, of a third embodiment of the assembly, integrated capsule;
  • Figure 10 is a bottom view of the lid of the assembly of Figure 9;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view from above of the receiving housing and the capsule of the assembly of FIG. 9 and
  • Figure 12 is a perspective view from above of the receiving housing and the capsule of the assembly of Figure 9, in the perforation position of the capsule.

L'ensemble représenté sur les figures 1-4 comporte un premier récipient 1, ici en forme de bol, avec son couvercle 2.The assembly represented in FIGS. 1-4 comprises a first container 1, here in the form of a bowl, with its lid 2.

Le bol 1 et son couvercle 2 sont tous deux globalement hémisphériques, d'axe commun 12, le rayon du couvercle étant beaucoup plus grand que le rayon du bol. Les bords 3, 4 du bol et de son couvercle (bordure) sont conformés pour permettre une bonne coopération entre les deux et assurer facilement la fermeture, avec une bonne étanchéité, et l'ouverture de ce premier récipient 1. En l'espèce, on a prévu une coopération par clip. La bordure (3, 4) de fermeture du récipient 1 permet aussi l'apposition d'un anneau 5 en film thermorétractable pour l'inviolabilité du récipient.The bowl 1 and its lid 2 are both globally hemispherical, of common axis 12, the radius of the lid being much larger than the radius of the bowl. The edges 3, 4 of the bowl and its lid (border) are shaped to allow good cooperation between the two and ensure easy closure, with a good seal, and the opening of the first container 1. In this case, there is a cooperation by clip. The closure edge (3, 4) of the container 1 also makes it possible to affix a ring 5 made of heat-shrinkable film for the inviolability of the container.

Le bol 1 et son récipient 2 sont avantageusement réalisés en matière plastique thermoformée ou injectée. Comme matière, on prendra une matière opaque ou transparente, de qualité élémentaire et recyclable.The bowl 1 and its container 2 are advantageously made of thermoformed plastic material or injected. As material, we will take an opaque or transparent material, of elemental and recyclable quality.

On remarquera qu'il est facile de prévoir une pluralité de bols de contenances diverses, avec un couvercle s'adaptant à tous ces bols.It will be appreciated that it is easy to provide a plurality of bowls of various capacities, with a lid fitting all these bowls.

Par transformation plastique, ici par thermoformage, on a créé, dans le couvercle 2, et dont il fait partie intégrante, un deuxième récipient 6, ouvert vers le bol 1, en position de fermeture du couvercle 2 sur le bol 1. Le deuxième récipient 6, en forme de capsule, présente un bord globalement annulaire 7 s'étendant sensiblement dans le même plan que le bord 4 du couvercle 2. La capsule 6 comporte une paroi latérale 8 globalement légèrement tronconique, évasée vers le bord 7 et se rétrécissant jusqu'à un fond 9 représentant grossièrement le sommet du couvercle 2. Une portion 10 du bord 7 est rectiligne, la portion de paroi correspondante étant plane, pour une raison qui va être présentée ci-après. La capsule 6 s'étend à l'intérieur d'un puits 11 thermoformé avec elle et, inversement, ouvert vers l'extérieur du couvercle 2, grâce à quoi, une pluralité de couvercles, comme celui qui vient d'être décrit, peuvent être empilés les uns sur les autres en une gerbe.By plastic transformation, here by thermoforming, has been created in the lid 2, and which it forms an integral part, a second container 6, open to the bowl 1, in the closed position of the lid 2 on the bowl 1. The second container 6, in the form of a capsule, has a generally annular edge 7 extending substantially in the same plane as the edge 4 of the lid 2. The capsule 6 has a generally slightly frustoconical side wall 8, flared towards the edge 7 and tapering downwards. 9 to a bottom 9 roughly representing the top of the cover 2. A portion 10 of the edge 7 is straight, the corresponding wall portion being flat, for a reason which will be presented below. The capsule 6 extends inside a well 11 thermoformed with it and, conversely, open towards the outside of the lid 2, whereby a plurality of lids, such as the one just described, can to be stacked on top of each other in a sheaf.

Les moyens de fermeture de la capsule 6 comprennent un opercule 13, de forme adaptée au bord 7, 10 de la capsule, globalement cylindrique et qui se prolonge par une languette de largeur notablement inférieures au diamètre de l'opercule, que l'on rabat sur elle-même, après fermeture de la capsule par l'opercule, autour d'une zone de pli 15 s'étendant au droit de la portion rectiligne 10 du bord de la capsule, pour pouvoir facilement dégager l'opercule de la capsule, en tirant sur la languette.The closure means of the capsule 6 comprise a lid 13, of shape adapted to the edge 7, 10 of the capsule, generally cylindrical and which is extended by a tongue of width substantially smaller than the diameter of the lid, which is folded on itself, after closure of the capsule by the lid, around a fold zone 15 extending to the right of the rectilinear portion 10 of the edge of the capsule, to be able to easily release the cap of the capsule, pulling on the tongue.

La fixation de l'opercule 13 est réalisée ici par soudage de son bord annulaire 16 (15) sur le bord correspondant 7 (10) de la capsule.Attachment of the cap 13 is performed here by welding its annular edge 16 (15) on the corresponding edge 7 (10) of the capsule.

La languette 14 est suffisamment longue pour s'étendre au-delà du bord de son couvercle 2.The tongue 14 is long enough to extend beyond the edge of its lid 2.

Ayant décrit les deux récipients, abordons maintenant leur emploi.Having described the two vessels, let us now turn to their use.

On remplit le bol 1 de feuilles de salade. Après avoir retourné le couvercle 2 et l'avoir posé sur son fond 9, on remplit la capsule 6 d'une sauce d'assaisonnement et on referme la capsule 6, constituant une réserve de sauce, en soudant l'opercule 13 par son bord 16 le long du bord 7, 10 de la capsule. On pose ensuite le couvercle 2 sur le bord 1, en ayant pris soin d'engager la languette 14 entre les deux éléments pour qu'elle dépasse hors du bol, on fixe l'extrémité adhésive 17 de la languette contre la paroi extérieure du bol, puis on clipse le couvercle 2 sur le bol 1, avant d'envelopper la bordure des deux éléments 1, 2 d'un anneau thermorétracté d'inviolabilité 5.We fill the bowl 1 with salad leaves. After turning the lid 2 and placing it on its bottom 9, the capsule 6 is filled with a seasoning sauce and the capsule 6 is closed, constituting a reserve of sauce, by sealing the lid 13 by its edge. 16 along the edge 7, 10 of the capsule. The lid 2 is then placed on the edge 1, taking care to engage the tongue 14 between the two elements so that it protrudes out of the bowl, the adhesive end 17 of the tongue is fixed against the wall outside the bowl, then the lid 2 is clipped on the bowl 1, before wrap the edge of the two elements 1, 2 of a heat-shrinked ring tamper 5.

Inversement, avant consommation, et ayant enlevé l'anneau d'inviolabilité 5 et dégagé l'extrémité 17 de la languette 14, le consommateur tire dessus pour, à partir de sa zone de pliure 15, de souder l'opercule du bord de la capsule 6, dégager progressivement son ouverture et finalement ouvrir la capsule 6 et la faire communiquer avec le bol 1. La sauce, alors, tombe dans le bol 1, sur la salade. On secoue l'ensemble, sans risque de fuite, pour mélanger la sauce et la salace, autrement dit, pour la remuer. Il ne reste plus qu'à ôter le couvercle 2, pour servir la salade assaisonnée se trouvant dans le bol 1.Conversely, before consumption, and having removed the tamper-evident ring 5 and disengaged the end 17 of the tongue 14, the consumer pulls on it, from its fold zone 15, to weld the lid of the edge of the capsule 6, gradually clear its opening and finally open the capsule 6 and make it communicate with the bowl 1. The sauce, then, falls in the bowl 1, on the salad. Shake everything without risk of leakage, to mix the sauce and the salace, that is, to stir. It remains only to remove the lid 2, to serve the seasoned salad in the bowl 1.

On notera qu'on a ménagé, sur le fond du couvercle 2, légèrement au-delà du fond 9 de la capsule 6, un épaulement annulaire 18 de réception d'un disque 19, par exemple en carton, servant de support de données d'identification de denrées contenues dans les récipients.It will be noted that, on the bottom of the cover 2, slightly beyond the bottom 9 of the capsule 6, an annular shoulder 18 for receiving a disk 19, for example made of cardboard, serving as a data carrier, has been formed. identification of foodstuffs contained in the containers.

L'ensemble représenté sur les figures 5-8 se distingue du précédent par le logement de réception de capsule intégré au bol, plus précisément au couvercle du bol. Les parties du clip annulaire de bordure du bol et de son couvercle sont inversées, mais sans aucune incidence sur les caractéristiques essentielles à protéger par la présente demande.The assembly shown in FIGS. 5-8 differs from the previous one by the capsule-receiving housing integrated in the bowl, more specifically the lid of the bowl. The portions of the annular clip of the border of the bowl and its lid are inverted, but without affecting the essential features to be protected by the present application.

Par transformation plastique, comme précédemment, on a créé, dans le couvercle 2', un puits 21' (ici tronconique, évasé vers l'extérieur et pourvu d'un fond circulaire 22'.By plastic transformation, as previously, there was created in the lid 2 ', a well 21' (here frustoconical, flared outwards and provided with a circular bottom 22 '.

Le fond 22' est ajouré sur trois secteurs angulaires 33' séparés par trois nervures radiales de perforation 23', en forme de dent.The bottom 22 'is perforated on three angular sectors 33' separated by three radial perforation ribs 23 ', tooth-shaped.

Le puits 21' sert de logement de réception d'une capsule de réserve (de sauce) 26', semblable à la capsule 6 avec un opercule de fermeture 24', mais sans languette, soudé sur le bord annulaire 25' de la capsule.The well 21 'serves as receiving housing of a reserve capsule (sauce) 26', similar to the capsule 6 with a closure cap 24 ', but without tab, welded to the annular edge 25' of the capsule.

La paroi 27' du puits de réception comporte des nervures de verrouillage 28', ici quatre, dans des plans axiaux à 90° les uns des autres et intercalés entre ceux des dents de perforation 23'. Chaque nervure 28' comporte deux rampes 29', 30' inclinées en sens inverses et séparées par une portion de gorge 31', les quatre portions de gorge des quatre nervures formant une gorge annulaire de réception et de verrouillage du bord 25' de la capsule. Les rampes 29' des quatre nervures se resserrent sur l'axe 34', depuis le bord d'ouverture 32' jusqu'à la gorge 31', et les rampes 30' s'écartent de l'axe 34' depuis la gorge 31' jusqu'au fond 22'.The wall 27 'of the receiving well comprises locking ribs 28', here four, in axial planes 90 ° to each other and interposed between those of the perforation teeth 23 '. Each rib 28 'has two ramps 29', 30 'inclined in opposite directions and separated by a groove portion 31', the four groove portions of the four ribs forming an annular groove for receiving and locking the edge 25 'of the capsule. The ramps 29 'of the four ribs become narrower on the axis 34', from the opening edge 32 'to the groove 31', and the ramps 30 'deviate from the axis 34' from the groove 31 'to the bottom 22'.

Les dents 23' s'élèvent, dans le puits 21', jusque dans un plan axial disposé légèrement en-dessous du plan axial de la gorge 31'.The teeth 23 'rise, in the well 21', into an axial plane disposed slightly below the axial plane of the groove 31 '.

Le diamètre externe du bord annulaire 25' de la capsule 26' est sensiblement égal à celui du fond 22' du logement 21', plus petit que celui de l'ouverture 32' mais plus grand que ceux des ouvertures de passage définies par les rampes 29', 30', juste de part et d'autre des gorges 31'.The outer diameter of the annular edge 25 'of the capsule 26' is substantially equal to that of the bottom 22 'of the housing 21', smaller than that of the opening 32 'but larger than those of the passage openings defined by the ramps 29 ', 30', just on both sides of the gorge 31 '.

Le bol 1' et la capsule 26' ayant été remplis comme précédemment, pour la présentation de l'ensemble, après avoir retourné la capsule 26', son bord 25' et son opercule de fermeture 24' tournés vers le bord 22', on introduit la capsule 26' dans le logement 21' jusqu'à ce que son bord 25' vienne naturellement buter contre les rampes 29' des nervures 28', en-deçà des gorges 31' ; on pousse ensuite la capsule 26', pour lui faire franchir légèrement à force les rampes 29', en déformant très légèrement le bord 25', et que ce bord 25' soit ainsi reçu et maintenu en position de verrouillage dans les quatre gorges 31 écarté du plan tangent aux dents de perforation 23'.The bowl 1 'and the capsule 26' having been filled as previously, for the presentation of the assembly, after having returned the capsule 26 ', its edge 25' and its closing cap 24 'turned towards the edge 22', one introduced the capsule 26 'in the housing 21' until its edge 25 'naturally abut against the ramps 29' of the ribs 28 ', below the grooves 31'; then the capsule 26 'is pushed, to make it cross slightly forcibly ramps 29', very slightly deforming the edge 25 ', and that this edge 25' is thus received and maintained in the locking position in the four grooves 31 spaced apart from the plane tangent to the perforation teeth 23 '.

Avant consommation, et ayant aussi enlevé l'anneau d'inviolabilité, pour ouvrir en partie la capsule 26', c'est-à-dire en perçant des ouvertures dans l'opercule 24', par perforation par les dents 23', le consommateur doit pousser sur la capsule, dans la même direction que quand on l'avait placée dans la position de verrouillage pour déverrouiller la capsule, c'est-à-dire pour faire franchir au bord 25' les rampes 30', toujours légèrement à force et jusqu'à ce que ce bord 25' soit en appui contre le fond 22', coincé par les rampes 30', les dents 23' ayant commencé à perforer l'opercule 24' dès le franchissement de la gorge 31'.Before consumption, and having also removed the tamper-evident ring, to partly open the capsule 26 ', that is to say by piercing openings in the lid 24', by perforation by the teeth 23 ', the consumer must push on the capsule, in the same direction as when it was placed in the locking position to unlock the capsule, that is to say to cross the edge 25 'ramps 30', still slightly to force and until this edge 25 'bears against the bottom 22', wedged by the ramps 30 ', the teeth 23' having begun to perforate the seal 24 'from the crossing of the groove 31'.

La capsule 26' étant alors en partie ouverte et en communication avec l'intérieur du bol 1', on peut, comme précédemment, procéder au mélange des deux denrées.The capsule 26 'then being partially open and in communication with the interior of the bowl 1', it is possible, as before, to mix the two commodities.

L'ensemble représenté sur les figures 9-12, est très similaire à celui des figures 5-8.The assembly shown in Figures 9-12, is very similar to that of Figures 5-8.

Dans le couvercle 2", on a créé un puits 21", comme le puits 21', avec un fond 22" identique au fond 22', avec les secteurs ajourés 33'' et les nervures radiales de perforation 23", en forme de dent.In the lid 2 ", a well 21" was created, like the well 21 ', with a bottom 22 "identical to the bottom 22', with the perforated sectors 33" and the radial perforation ribs 23 ", tooth.

Le puits 21" sert de logement de réception à une capsule de réserve (de sauce) 26", avec un opercule de fermeture 24" soudé sur le bord annulaire 25" de la capsule.The well 21 "serves as receiving housing for a reserve capsule (sauce) 26", with a closing cap 24 "welded to the annular edge 25" of the capsule.

La capsule 26" comporte un fond 35" conformé pour épouser le fond 22" de son logement de réception 21" ; aussi, le fond de capsule 35" comporte trois rainures 36" de réception des dents 23". Quand on a enfoncé, légèrement à force, la capsule 26" dans les trois dents 23", la capsule est pour ainsi dire verrouillée en position de stockage et de présentation. Par sécurité, il a été prévu, sur la paroi 27" du puits de réception 21", des ergots 37", qui assurent pleinement le verrouillage de la capsule avant mélange, et que le bord 25" de la capsule peut franchir dans un sens comme dans l'autre, grâce à leurs doubles rampes, ce qui permet de changer de capsule aisément.The capsule 26 "has a bottom 35" shaped to fit the bottom 22 "of its receiving housing 21"; also, the capsule bottom 35 "has three grooves 36" for receiving the teeth 23 ". When the capsule 26" has been depressed slightly forcibly into the three teeth 23 ", the capsule is, as it were, locked in position For security, it has been provided, on the wall 27 "of the receiving well 21", lugs 37 ", which fully ensure the locking of the capsule before mixing, and that the edge 25" of the capsule can cross in one direction as in the other, thanks to their double ramps, which allows to change capsule easily.

Le bol 1" et la capsule 26" ayant été remplis, toujours comme précédemment, pour la présentation de l'ensemble, sans retourner la capsule, on l'introduit dans le logement 21" jusqu'à ce que son fond 35" s'engage sur les dents 23" puis se coince sur elles, en position de verrouillage.The bowl 1 "and the capsule 26" having been filled, still as before, for the presentation of the assembly, without returning the capsule, it is introduced into the housing 21 "until its bottom 35" s' engages on the teeth 23 "and then gets stuck on them, in locking position.

Avant consommation, on décoince la capsule 26" des dents 23", et on l'écarte de sa position de verrouillage, on la retire du logement 21", on la retourne (figure 12), pour présenter son bord 25" et son opercule de fermeture 24" vers le fond 22", on le réintroduit dans le logement 21", on pousse sur la capsule, d'abord pour que son bord 25" franchisse les ergots 37" puis on continue de la pousser jusqu'à ce que son bord 25" arrive en position de perforation, en appui contre le fond 22", les dents 23" ayant commencé à perforer l'opercule 24" dès le franchissement des ergots 37" par le bord de capsule 25".Before consumption, the capsule 26 "is unhooked from the teeth 23", and moved away from its locking position, it is removed from the housing 21 ", it is turned over (FIG. 12), to present its edge 25" and its operculum closing 24 "to the bottom 22", it is reintroduced into the housing 21 ", it pushes on the capsule, first so that its edge 25" crosses the pins 37 "and then continues to push until its edge 25 "arrives in perforation position, bearing against the bottom 22", the teeth 23 "having begun to perforate the seal 24" from the crossing of the pins 37 "by the cap edge 25".

La capsule 26" étant alors en partie ouverte et en communication avec l'intérieur du bol 1", on peut procéder au mélange des deux denrées.The capsule 26 "being then partly open and in communication with the interior of the bowl 1", one can proceed to the mixture of the two commodities.

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  1. Set of two containers (1', 26') which are each intended to contain at least one foodstuff, the two foodstuff components requiring to be mixed prior to consumption, and of the respective closing means (2', 24') thereof, the set comprising opening means (23') provided, in the closing position of the closing means (2') of a first container (1'), for opening the closing means (24') of the second container (26') at least partially and for establishing communication between the two containers (1', 26'), the closing means (24') of the second container (26') and the opening means (23') thereof being provided in order that the latter (23') can perforate the former (24'), characterised in that
    the set comprises perforation means (23'), which are integral with the first container (1', 2'), and the second container (26') is mounted on the first container in order to be displaced from a locking position, in which the closing means (24') of the second container (26') are at a spacing from the perforation means (23'), to a perforation position in which communication between the two containers is established,
    the second container (26') reaching the perforation position after a unidirectional displacement and the second container (26') comprising a peripheral annular rim (25') and the first container (1', 2') comprising locking ribs (28') which are provided in order to receive the rim (25') of the second container (26'), thus maintaining it in the locking position but also allowing unlocking thereof.
  2. Set of two containers (1", 26") which are each intended to contain at least one foodstuff, the two foodstuff components requiring to be mixed prior to consumption, and of the respective closing means (2", 24") thereof, the set comprising opening means (23") provided, in the closing position of the closing means (2") of a first container (1''), for opening the closing means (24") of the second container (26") at least partially and for establishing communication between the two containers (1", 26"), the closing means (24") of the second container (26") and the opening means (23") thereof are provided in order that the latter (23") can perforate the former (24"), characterised in that
    the set comprising perforation means (23") which are integral with the first container (1", 2") and the second container (26") is mounted on the first container in order to be displaced from a locking position, in which the closing means (24") of the second container (26") are at a spacing from the perforation means (23"), to a perforation position, in which communication between the two containers is established, the second container (26") reaching the perforation position after turning over, and it comprises a base (36") adapted to receive the perforation means (33") in the locking position.
  3. Set according to one of the claims 1 and 2 in which the second container is a capsule (26'; 26") comprising a closing lid (24'; 24'').
  4. Set according to claim 3, in which the first container (1'; 1'') comprises a closing cover (2'; 2'') having a housing (21'; 21") for receiving the capsule (26'; 26") which is provided with a base (22'; 22") which communicates at least partially (33'; 33") with the interior of the container (1'; 1").
  5. Set according to one of the claims 1 to 4, in which the closing means (24'; 24") of the second container (26'; 26") and the opening means (23'; 23") thereof are provided in order that the action of the latter (23'; 23") upon the former (24'; 24") is caused by an action of the consumer.
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