EP1456093A1 - Beverage can lid with articulated neck - Google Patents

Beverage can lid with articulated neck

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EP1456093A1
EP1456093A1 EP02787226A EP02787226A EP1456093A1 EP 1456093 A1 EP1456093 A1 EP 1456093A1 EP 02787226 A EP02787226 A EP 02787226A EP 02787226 A EP02787226 A EP 02787226A EP 1456093 A1 EP1456093 A1 EP 1456093A1
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neck
cavity
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side wall
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Paul Son
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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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42—Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/46—Hinged, foldable or pivoted nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/465—Hinged, foldable or pivoted nozzles or spouts the spout being either flexible or having a flexible wall portion, whereby the spout is foldable between a dispensing and a non-dispensing position
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/065—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/065—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts
    • B65D47/066—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts the spout being either flexible or having a flexible wall portion, whereby the spout is foldable between a dispensing and a non-dispensing position
    • 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
    • B65D51/007—Separate closure devices for reclosing opened cans or tins, e.g. beer cans
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049—Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
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    • B65D2543/00046—Drinking-through lids
    • 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
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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
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    • B65D2543/00296—Plastic
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
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    • B65D2543/00342—Central part of the lid
    • B65D2543/00351—Dome-like
    • 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
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    • B65D2543/0049—Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on the inside, or a part turned to the inside of the mouth of the container
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to beverage cans provided with a sealing cap and a neck. It relates in particular to a cover for such cans.
  • cans are handled many times by different people.
  • cans are handled by a large number of people, in particular to assess their freshness.
  • the cans are often placed on the floor and are therefore within reach of animals or may come into contact with chemicals, detritus, grease, oils, etc. All this means that drink cans are generally of questionable hygiene.
  • drink cans are generally of questionable hygiene.
  • the invention aims to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above, while simplifying both the manufacture of the cover and the assembly of the cover and a drink can.
  • the subject of the invention is a new and flat beverage can cover with an articulated neck which can be released to drink the beverage contained in the can and which can then be folded down to allow the can to be closed hermetically in order to keep a remaining part of the drink so that you can consume it later.
  • Another object of the invention is a cover for a beverage can with a closure cap and an articulated neck which can be released and folded down, which allows this can to be completely emptied and which is arranged so as to avoid liquid overflows and splashes when the cover is brought to its raised position.
  • the subject of the invention is also a cover for a beverage can which is provided with a closure cap which can be closed after being opened and with an articulated neck and which can be manufactured in one piece and in a simple manner by industrial production.
  • the beverage can lid according to the invention comprises a flat part in the middle of which a generally oblong-shaped cavity is formed, said cavity having a bottom which has an opening.
  • a sealing cover is attached to the flat part by a hinge element located at one end of the cavity.
  • a rigid neck is attached to the side wall of the cavity so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position inside the cavity and a raised position towards the outside of the flat part.
  • a flexible sealing membrane connects a part of the periphery of the opening formed in the bottom of the cavity to the part of the periphery of the neck, which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity.
  • the design of the cover according to the invention enables the neck to be folded down and the closure cap to be closed after it has been opened and the neck raised towards the outside to consume the drink contained in a can. It can thus be closed when its contents are not drunk in full at once. This avoids the introduction of any insects or waste inside the can and into the drink.
  • the cover is advantageously provided with ventilation holes which ensure an excellent flow of the liquid in the neck and a good emptying of the can.
  • the cover is perfectly flat and does not change the usual external dimensions of common cans, which makes it possible to stack the cans in the usual vending machines.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a beverage can lid according to the invention, with closed closure lid;
  • Figure 2 shows the cover of Figure 1 with the shutter in the raised position;
  • FIG. 3 shows the cover of Figure 2 with the neck in the raised position
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment in which the shutter can be folded down while the neck remains in the raised position
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view along line V-V of Figure 1;
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 3.
  • FIGS 1 to 4 show an example of a beverage lid according to the invention.
  • the cover 10 comprises a generally flat part 11 with a peripheral rim 12 secured to a ring 12A used for fixing the cover to a can (not shown).
  • the flat part is advantageously made of synthetic material and the ring is made of any material, for example aluminum or another metallic material or not.
  • the fixing of the cover on a can is done for example by crimping.
  • the flat part 11 comprises a sealing lid 13, for example having a generally rectangular shape, which can be torn off along three of its sides and brought into a raised position by pivoting around the fourth side by which it remains attached to the flat part 11 by a hinge element 14 (Fig. 2).
  • a recess 31 formed in the flat part 11 facilitates the tearing off of the cover to bring it into the raised position.
  • the hinge element consists for example of an elastomer formed integrally with the flat part.
  • the cover 13 advantageously has sealing bands 17 made of elastomer arranged so as to cooperate with a flange 19 formed on the flat part 11 along the periphery of the cavity 20 and thus ensure perfect sealing when the the cover 13 is folded down after being raised.
  • the bottom of the cavity has an elevation 23.
  • two projections 25 pierced with two ventilation holes 27 to allow the introduction of air or gas inside the can.
  • the number of ventilation holes can be any.
  • the ventilation holes are closed by the cover 13 in the lowered position thanks to lugs 18 provided for this purpose on the inner face of the cover 13, for example.
  • the projections 25 and / or the pins 18 are preferably coated with an elastomer to ensure a perfect seal.
  • the ventilation holes 27 are released and they then allow air to enter the interior of the can. This puts the liquid in the can at atmospheric pressure and makes it easier to empty the can.
  • the neck 15 preferably consists of a relatively rigid flat tube having a section sufficient to ensure good flow of liquid and perfect emptying of the can.
  • One end of the neck 15 is attached over a certain length of its periphery to the side wall 21 of the cavity by a hinge element 16 consisting for example of an elastomer.
  • the hinge element 16 makes it possible to pivot the neck between its lowered position (Fig. 2) and a raised position in which it extends towards the outside of the flat part (Fig. 3).
  • the hinge element 16 is located at the end of the cavity 20, which opposite to that where the hinge element 14 is located by which the cover 13 is attached to the flat part.
  • a recess 32 in the bottom of the cavity 20 facilitates access to the free end of the neck in order to bring it into its raised position.
  • the cover is arranged so that it can be folded down while the neck 13 is in the raised position and, thanks to a certain flexibility, can be kept in the curved position so as not to disturb the consumer when the latter is wearing mouth of the mouth to drink the contents of the can.
  • a retaining means can be provided for this purpose on the edge of the cover or on the edge of the cavity.
  • the neck 15 When it is in the lowered position, the neck 15 has its lower end against the side wall 21 of the cavity 20 (FIG. 5).
  • the neck is preferably held in this position by a lug 26 formed on the side wall 21 of the cavity so as to cooperate with the lower end of the neck.
  • On this end of the neck is advantageously formed an elastomeric seal, for example.
  • its internal duct In this lowered position of the neck, its internal duct is not in communication with the interior of the can on which the cover 10 is fixed and the liquid contained in the can cannot enter the neck. No splashing or overflow of liquid can therefore occur when the neck is brought into its raised position.
  • a flexible sealing membrane 28 connects the part of the periphery of the neck 15, which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity 20, to a part of the periphery of an opening 24 formed in the bottom 22 of the cavity.
  • the flexible membrane 28 is folded back on itself when the neck is in the lowered position and prevents any leakage of liquid along the neck 15. This ensures the hermetic closure of the can on which the cover is fixed.
  • the neck when the neck is in the raised position, its lower end is released from the side wall 21 of the cavity and the flexible membrane 28 releases the opening 24 in the bottom of the cavity 20, delimiting in a leaktight manner, inside the cavity 20, a free passage 29 between the inside of the can and the inside duct of the neck 15.
  • the consumer drinks the contents of the can by wearing the lips on the free end of the neck and tilting the bobbin, no liquid overflows on the top of the lid.
  • the funnel-shaped free passage section facilitates complete emptying of the can.
  • the top of the cover according to the invention is perfectly flat. This promotes the stability of the lid in the filling machines of the boxes. drink.
  • the perfectly flat top of the lid allows the cans to always be stacked on top of each other.
  • the cover 13 remains attached to the cover by the hinge element 14 and does not extend beyond the periphery of the can. This allows the bobbin to be placed on the supports provided for this purpose in vehicles.
  • the cover can be folded down so as not to interfere with the handling of the can and also not to interfere with the consumer when he brings the neck to the mouth.
  • the neck 15 Since it remains protected under the cover 13 until the opening thereof, the neck 15 is always of a food grade and can therefore be taken in the mouth without risk of contamination for the consumer. In addition, being made of synthetic material, the cover does not cut or scratch the fingers of the consumer.
  • the cover according to the invention is easy to manufacture by molding a part.
  • the plastic part can be assembled with the ring by overmolding, for example.
  • the cover is fixed on a can by crimping on the edge of the opening of the can.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a flat lid (10) provided with an articulated neck (15) which can be lifted after partly tearing a closure seal (13) to drink the beverage contained in the can and which can be then folded down together with the seal so as to close hermetically the can to preserve the remaining part of the beverage for subsequent consumption. Said lid enables to permanently maintain both the neck and the beverage contained in the can in proper food hygiene condition.

Description

COUVERCLE DE CANETTE DE BOISSON AVEC GOULOT ARTICULE BEVERAGE CAN COVER WITH ARTICULATED SPOUT
Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention
La présente invention est relative aux canettes de boisson munies d'un opercule d'obturation et d'un goulot. Elle concerne en particulier un couvercle pour de telles canettes.The present invention relates to beverage cans provided with a sealing cap and a neck. It relates in particular to a cover for such cans.
Technique antérieurePrior art
Lorsqu'un consommateur désire boire à même une canette usuelle après en avoir arraché l'opercule d'obturation, il lui faut généralement porter les lèvres contre la surface extérieure de la canette. Or, cette surface extérieure est habituellement contaminée par des souillures et des pollutions de toutes sortes résultant de l'entreposage et des manipulations diverses pendant le conditionnement, le transport et le stockage des canettes.When a consumer wants to drink from a standard can after having torn off the sealing cap, he usually has to wear his lips against the outside surface of the can. However, this outer surface is usually contaminated by dirt and pollution of all kinds resulting from storage and various handling during packaging, transport and storage of cans.
Dans les réseaux de distribution également, les canettes sont manipulées à maintes reprises par des personnes différentes. Dans les réfrigérateurs des grandes surfaces, par exemple, les canettes se trouvent manipulées par un grand nombre de personnes, notamment pour en apprécier l'état de fraîcheur. En outre, les canettes sont souvent posées à même le sol et se trouvent ainsi à portée d'animaux ou peuvent venir en contact avec des produits chimiques, des détritus, des graisses, des huiles, etc. Tout cela fait que les canettes de boisson sont généralement d'une hygiène douteuse. Par ailleurs, lorsqu'un consommateur boit à même la canette, notamment un enfant, il n'est pas rare qu'il se blesse aux lèvres ou à la langue.Also in distribution networks, cans are handled many times by different people. In large-area refrigerators, for example, cans are handled by a large number of people, in particular to assess their freshness. In addition, the cans are often placed on the floor and are therefore within reach of animals or may come into contact with chemicals, detritus, grease, oils, etc. All this means that drink cans are generally of questionable hygiene. In addition, when a consumer drinks from the can, especially a child, it is not uncommon for his lips or tongue to be injured.
Afin d'éviter les problèmes de souillures et contaminations diverses et permettre au consommateur de boire le contenu d'une canette avec toutes les conditions d'hygiène voulues, il a déjà été proposé de munir les canettes d'un goulot qui se dégage de la canette lorsque l'opercule d'obturation se trouve arraché. Le document US-4407425, par exemple, décrit un couvercle doté d'un goulot souple qui se déploie automatiquement vers l'extérieur du couvercle lorsqu'un opercule d'obturation se trouve arraché du couvercle. Ce couvercle ne permet cependant pas de refermer la canette après son ouverture.In order to avoid the problems of various contaminations and contamination and to allow the consumer to drink the contents of a can with all the hygienic conditions desired, it has already been proposed to provide the cans with a neck which emerges from the bobbin when the sealing cap is torn off. Document US-4407425, for example, describes a cover provided with a flexible neck which deploys automatically towards the outside of the cover when a sealing cap is torn off from the cover. This cover does not, however, allow the bobbin to be closed after opening.
Cependant, avec les canettes ou boîtes de boisson connues, même lorsqu'elles sont dotées d'un goulot qui se déploie vers l'extérieur lorsque l'opercule d'obturation est arraché, existe néanmoins le problème que lorsque le contenu de la canette n'est pas bu en totalité en une fois, il n'est guère possible de refermer la canette de manière hermétique. De plus, il arrive que le débit dans le goulot ne soit pas toujours excellent et il est dès lors souvent difficile de vider complètement la canette. Par ailleurs, lorsque le goulot se déploie hors de la canette, il est fréquent que de la boisson se répande sur la face supérieure de la canette ou dans le rebord que présente habituellement le couvercle des canettes.However, with known cans or beverage cans, even when they have a neck which deploys outward when the sealing cap is torn off, the problem nevertheless exists only when the contents of the can n 'is not drunk all at once, it is hardly possible to close the can tightly. In addition, it happens that the flow in the neck is not always excellent and it is therefore often difficult to completely empty the bobbin. Through elsewhere, when the neck is deployed out of the can, it is common for the drink to spill on the upper face of the can or in the rim that usually has the lid of the cans.
La publication WO-0059795 décrit un couvercle doté d'un goulot amovible agencé pour pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée et une position relevée et inversement, et d'un opercule d'obturation qui permet de refermer la canette après que celle-ci a été ouverte. Cependant, ce couvercle comporte un goulot qui se fixe sur la base du couvercle et qui doit donc être fabriqué séparément. Pour la fixation du goulot sur la base du couvercle il est nécessaire de prévoir des éléments charnières qui doivent être moulés avec la base du couvercle et doivent être prévus en position ajustée. Les tolérances de fabrication ne garantissent pas toujours une fixation parfaite du goulot après qu'il a été amené une ou deux fois en position relevée. De plus, il s'est avéré que l'étanchéité à la jonction du goulot et du couvercle n'est pas optimale. Enfin, la fabrication de ce couvercle impose l'assemblage de trois pièces.Publication WO-0059795 describes a cover provided with a removable neck arranged so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position and a raised position and vice versa, and with a closure lid which makes it possible to close the bobbin after it has been opened. However, this cover has a neck which is fixed on the base of the cover and which must therefore be manufactured separately. For fixing the neck on the base of the cover it is necessary to provide hinge elements which must be molded with the base of the cover and must be provided in the adjusted position. Manufacturing tolerances do not always guarantee perfect fixing of the neck after it has been brought once or twice to the raised position. In addition, it has been found that the seal at the junction of the neck and the cover is not optimal. Finally, the manufacture of this cover requires the assembly of three parts.
Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention
L'invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients mentionnés plus haut, tout en simplifiant à la fois la fabrication du couvercle et l'assemblage du couvercle et d'une canette de boisson.The invention aims to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above, while simplifying both the manufacture of the cover and the assembly of the cover and a drink can.
L'invention a pour objet un couvercle de canette de boisson, nouveau et plat, doté d'un goulot articulé qui peut être dégagé pour boire la boisson contenue dans la canette et qui peut ensuite être rabattu pour permettre de refermer hermétiquement la canette afin de conserver une partie restante de la boisson afin de pouvoir la consommer ultérieurement.The subject of the invention is a new and flat beverage can cover with an articulated neck which can be released to drink the beverage contained in the can and which can then be folded down to allow the can to be closed hermetically in order to keep a remaining part of the drink so that you can consume it later.
Un autre objet de l'invention est un couvercle de canette de boisson doté d'un opercule d'obturation et d'un goulot articulé pouvant être dégagé et rabattu, qui permet de vider complètement cette canette et qui est agencé de manière à éviter les débordements et éclaboussures de liquide lorsque l'opercule se trouve amené vers sa position relevée.Another object of the invention is a cover for a beverage can with a closure cap and an articulated neck which can be released and folded down, which allows this can to be completely emptied and which is arranged so as to avoid liquid overflows and splashes when the cover is brought to its raised position.
L'invention a encore pour objet un couvercle de canette de boisson qui est doté d'un opercule d'obturation pouvant être refermé après avoir été ouvert et d'un goulot articulé et qui peut être fabriqué d'une pièce et de manière simple en production industrielle.The subject of the invention is also a cover for a beverage can which is provided with a closure cap which can be closed after being opened and with an articulated neck and which can be manufactured in one piece and in a simple manner by industrial production.
Le couvercle de canette de boisson suivant l'invention comprend une partie plane au milieu de laquelle est formée une cavité de forme générale oblongue, ladite cavité ayant un fond qui présente une ouverture. Un opercule d'obturation est attaché à la partie plane par un élément charnière situé à une extrémité de la cavité. Un goulot rigide est attaché à la paroi latérale de la cavité de manière à pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée à l'intérieur de la cavité et une position relevée vers l'extérieur de la partie plane. Une membrane d'étanchéité souple relie une partie du pourtour de l'ouverture formée dans le fond de la cavité à la partie du pourtour du goulot, qui n'est pas attachée à la paroi latérale de la cavité. Lorsqu'il se trouve en position abaissée, une extrémité du goulot se trouve contre la paroi latérale de la cavité à laquelle il est attaché, de manière que, dans cette position du goulot, son conduit intérieur n'est pas en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette. Par contre, lorsque le goulot est en position relevée, son conduit intérieur se trouve en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette par un passage libre dégagé par la membrane souple, ce qui permet à un consommateur de boire le contenu de la canette en portant ses lèvres sur l'extrémité libre du goulot relevé.The beverage can lid according to the invention comprises a flat part in the middle of which a generally oblong-shaped cavity is formed, said cavity having a bottom which has an opening. A sealing cover is attached to the flat part by a hinge element located at one end of the cavity. A rigid neck is attached to the side wall of the cavity so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position inside the cavity and a raised position towards the outside of the flat part. A flexible sealing membrane connects a part of the periphery of the opening formed in the bottom of the cavity to the part of the periphery of the neck, which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity. When it is in the lowered position, one end of the neck is against the side wall of the cavity to which it is attached, so that, in this position of the neck, its internal duct is not in communication with the inside of the bobbin. On the other hand, when the neck is in the raised position, its inner conduit is in communication with the interior of the can by a free passage cleared by the flexible membrane, which allows a consumer to drink the contents of the can while carrying his lips on the free end of the raised neck.
La conception du couvercle suivant l'invention permet de rabattre le goulot et de refermer l'opercule d'obturation après que celui-ci a été ouvert et le goulot relevé vers l'extérieur pour consommer la boisson contenue dans une canette. Celle-ci peut ainsi être refermée lorsque son contenu n'est pas bu en totalité en une fois. Ceci évite l'introduction d'insectes ou de déchets quelconques à l'intérieur de la canette et dans la boisson. Le couvercle est avantageusement doté de trous d'aération qui assurent un excellent débit du liquide dans le goulot et une bonne vidange de la canette. De plus, le couvercle est parfaitement plat et ne modifie pas les dimensions extérieures habituelles des canettes courantes, ce qui permet d'empiler les canettes dans les machines distributrices usuelles.The design of the cover according to the invention enables the neck to be folded down and the closure cap to be closed after it has been opened and the neck raised towards the outside to consume the drink contained in a can. It can thus be closed when its contents are not drunk in full at once. This avoids the introduction of any insects or waste inside the can and into the drink. The cover is advantageously provided with ventilation holes which ensure an excellent flow of the liquid in the neck and a good emptying of the can. In addition, the cover is perfectly flat and does not change the usual external dimensions of common cans, which makes it possible to stack the cans in the usual vending machines.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit, faite avec référence aux dessins annexés.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description, made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings
La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un couvercle de canette de boisson suivant l'invention, avec opercule d'obturation fermé; La figure 2 montre le couvercle de la figure 1 avec l'opercule d'obturation en position relevée;Figure 1 is a perspective view of a beverage can lid according to the invention, with closed closure lid; Figure 2 shows the cover of Figure 1 with the shutter in the raised position;
La figure 3 montre le couvercle de la figure 2 avec le goulot en position relevée; La figure 4 illustre un mode d'exécution dans lequel l'opercule d'obturation peut être rabattu tandis que le goulot reste en position relevée; La figure 5 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne V-V de la figure 1 ;Figure 3 shows the cover of Figure 2 with the neck in the raised position; FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment in which the shutter can be folded down while the neck remains in the raised position; Figure 5 is a sectional view along line V-V of Figure 1;
La figure 6 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne VI-VI de la figure 3.Figure 6 is a sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 3.
Description d'un mode de réalisationDescription of an embodiment
Les figures 1 à 4 montrent un exemple de couvercle de boisson conforme à l'invention. Le couvercle 10 comprend une partie généralement plane 11 avec un rebord périphérique 12 solidaire d'une bague 12A servant à la fixation du couvercle sur une canette (non représentée). La partie plane est avantageusement réalisée en matière synthétique et la bague est réalisée en une matière quelconque, par exemple en aluminium ou une autre matière métallique ou non. La fixation du couvercle sur une canette se fait par exemple par sertissage.Figures 1 to 4 show an example of a beverage lid according to the invention. The cover 10 comprises a generally flat part 11 with a peripheral rim 12 secured to a ring 12A used for fixing the cover to a can (not shown). The flat part is advantageously made of synthetic material and the ring is made of any material, for example aluminum or another metallic material or not. The fixing of the cover on a can is done for example by crimping.
La partie plane 11 comporte un opercule d'obturation 13, ayant par exemple une forme généralement rectangulaire, qui peut être arraché le long de trois de ses côtés et amené dans une position relevée par pivotement autour du quatrième côté par lequel il reste attaché à la partie plane 11 par un élément charnière 14 (Fig. 2). Un renfoncement 31 formé dans la partie plane 11 facilite l'arrachage de l'opercule pour l'amener en position relevée. L'élément charnière est par exemple constitué d'un élastomère formé solidairement avec la partie plane. Lorsqu'il est en position relevée, l'opercule 13 dégage une cavité 20, de forme générale rectangulaire, formée au milieu de la partie plane et dans laquelle se loge un goulot 15 solidaire de la paroi latérale de la cavité et de la partie plane.The flat part 11 comprises a sealing lid 13, for example having a generally rectangular shape, which can be torn off along three of its sides and brought into a raised position by pivoting around the fourth side by which it remains attached to the flat part 11 by a hinge element 14 (Fig. 2). A recess 31 formed in the flat part 11 facilitates the tearing off of the cover to bring it into the raised position. The hinge element consists for example of an elastomer formed integrally with the flat part. When in the raised position, the cover 13 releases a cavity 20, of generally rectangular shape, formed in the middle of the flat part and in which is housed a neck 15 integral with the side wall of the cavity and the flat part .
Sur sa face intérieure, l'opercule 13 présente avantageusement des bandes d'étanchéité 17 en élastomère disposées de manière à coopérer avec un rebord 19 formé sur la partie plane 11 le long du pourtour de la cavité 20 et assurer ainsi une parfaite étanchéité lorsque l'opercule 13 se trouve rabattu après avoir été relevé.On its inner face, the cover 13 advantageously has sealing bands 17 made of elastomer arranged so as to cooperate with a flange 19 formed on the flat part 11 along the periphery of the cavity 20 and thus ensure perfect sealing when the the cover 13 is folded down after being raised.
Entre la paroi latérale située à l'extrémité de la cavité 20 où est attaché l'opercule et l'extrémité libre du goulot en position abaissée, le fond de la cavité présente une élévation 23. Sur cette élévation sont formés deux ressauts 25 percés de deux trous d'aération 27 pour permettre l'introduction d'air ou de gaz à l'intérieur de la canette. Le nombre de trous d'aération peut être quelconque. Les trous d'aération sont obturés par l'opercule 13 en position abaissée grâce à des ergots 18 prévus à cet effet sur la face intérieure de l'opercule 13, par exemple. Les ressauts 25 et/ou les ergots 18 sont de préférence revêtus d'un élastomère pour assurer une parfaite étanchéité. Lorsque l'opercule est en position relevée, les trous d'aération 27 sont dégagés et ils laissent alors entrer de l'air à l'intérieur de la canette. Ceci met le liquide contenu dans la canette à la pression atmosphérique et facilite la vidange de la canette.Between the side wall located at the end of the cavity 20 where the cover is attached and the free end of the neck in the lowered position, the bottom of the cavity has an elevation 23. On this elevation are formed two projections 25 pierced with two ventilation holes 27 to allow the introduction of air or gas inside the can. The number of ventilation holes can be any. The ventilation holes are closed by the cover 13 in the lowered position thanks to lugs 18 provided for this purpose on the inner face of the cover 13, for example. The projections 25 and / or the pins 18 are preferably coated with an elastomer to ensure a perfect seal. When the cover is in the raised position, the ventilation holes 27 are released and they then allow air to enter the interior of the can. This puts the liquid in the can at atmospheric pressure and makes it easier to empty the can.
Le goulot 15 est de préférence constitué d'un tube plat relativement rigide ayant une section suffisante pour assurer un bon écoulement de liquide et une vidange parfaite de la canette. Une extrémité du goulot 15 est attachée sur une certaine longueur de son pourtour à la paroi latérale 21 de la cavité par un élément charnière 16 constitué par exemple d'un élastomère. L'élément charnière 16 permet de faire pivoter le goulot entre sa position abaissée (Fig. 2) et une position relevée dans laquelle il s'étend vers l'extérieur de la partie plane (Fig. 3). Dans le mode d'exécution représenté à titre d'exemple sur les dessins, l'élément charnière 16 est situé à l'extrémité de la cavité 20, qui opposée à celle où est situé l'élément charnière 14 par lequel l'opercule 13 est attaché à la partie plane. Un renfoncement 32 dans le fond de la cavité 20 facilite l'accès à l'extrémité libre du goulot afin de l'amener dans sa position relevée.The neck 15 preferably consists of a relatively rigid flat tube having a section sufficient to ensure good flow of liquid and perfect emptying of the can. One end of the neck 15 is attached over a certain length of its periphery to the side wall 21 of the cavity by a hinge element 16 consisting for example of an elastomer. The hinge element 16 makes it possible to pivot the neck between its lowered position (Fig. 2) and a raised position in which it extends towards the outside of the flat part (Fig. 3). In the embodiment shown by way of example in the drawings, the hinge element 16 is located at the end of the cavity 20, which opposite to that where the hinge element 14 is located by which the cover 13 is attached to the flat part. A recess 32 in the bottom of the cavity 20 facilitates access to the free end of the neck in order to bring it into its raised position.
Dans un mode d'exécution avantageux illustré à la Fig. 4, l'opercule est agencé de manière à pouvoir être rabattu tandis que le goulot 13 se trouve en position relevée et, grâce à une certaine souplesse, pouvoir être maintenu en position incurvée en sorte de ne pas gêner le consommateur lorsque celui-ci porte l'embouchure du goulot à la bouche pour boire le contenu de la canette. Un moyen de retenue peut être prévu à cet effet sur le bord de l'opercule ou sur le bord de la cavité.In an advantageous embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the cover is arranged so that it can be folded down while the neck 13 is in the raised position and, thanks to a certain flexibility, can be kept in the curved position so as not to disturb the consumer when the latter is wearing mouth of the mouth to drink the contents of the can. A retaining means can be provided for this purpose on the edge of the cover or on the edge of the cavity.
Lorsqu'il se trouve en position abaissée, le goulot 15 a son extrémité inférieure contre la paroi latérale 21 de la cavité 20 (Fig. 5). Le goulot est de préférence maintenu dans cette position par un ergot 26 formé sur la paroi latérale 21 de la cavité de manière à coopérer avec l'extrémité inférieure du goulot. Sur cette extrémité du goulot est avantageusement formé un joint d'étanchéité en élastomère, par exemple. Dans cette position abaissée du goulot, son conduit intérieur n'est pas en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette sur laquelle est fixé le couvercle 10 et le liquide contenu dans la canette ne peut entrer dans le goulot. Aucune éclaboussure ou débordement de liquide ne peut dès lors se produire lorsque le goulot est amené dans sa position relevée.When it is in the lowered position, the neck 15 has its lower end against the side wall 21 of the cavity 20 (FIG. 5). The neck is preferably held in this position by a lug 26 formed on the side wall 21 of the cavity so as to cooperate with the lower end of the neck. On this end of the neck is advantageously formed an elastomeric seal, for example. In this lowered position of the neck, its internal duct is not in communication with the interior of the can on which the cover 10 is fixed and the liquid contained in the can cannot enter the neck. No splashing or overflow of liquid can therefore occur when the neck is brought into its raised position.
Une membrane d'étanchéité souple 28 relie la partie du pourtour du goulot 15, qui n'est pas attachée à la paroi latérale de la cavité 20, à une partie du pourtour d'une ouverture 24 formée dans le fond 22 de la cavité. La membrane souple 28 se trouve repliée sur elle-même lorsque le goulot est en positon abaissée et empêche toute fuite de liquide le long du goulot 15. Est ainsi assurée la fermeture hermétique de la canette sur laquelle est fixé le couvercle.A flexible sealing membrane 28 connects the part of the periphery of the neck 15, which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity 20, to a part of the periphery of an opening 24 formed in the bottom 22 of the cavity. The flexible membrane 28 is folded back on itself when the neck is in the lowered position and prevents any leakage of liquid along the neck 15. This ensures the hermetic closure of the can on which the cover is fixed.
En revanche, lorsque le goulot est en position relevée, son extrémité inférieure est libérée de la paroi latérale 21 de la cavité et la membrane souple 28 dégage l'ouverture 24 dans le fond de la cavité 20, délimitant de manière étanche, à l'intérieur de la cavité 20, un passage libre 29 entre l'intérieur de la canette et le conduit intérieur du goulot 15. Tandis que le consommateur boit le contenu de la canette en portant les lèvres sur l'extrémité libre du goulot et en inclinant la canette, aucun débordement de liquide ne se produit sur le dessus du couvercle. De plus, la section du passage libre en forme d'entonnoir facilite la vidange complète de la canette.On the other hand, when the neck is in the raised position, its lower end is released from the side wall 21 of the cavity and the flexible membrane 28 releases the opening 24 in the bottom of the cavity 20, delimiting in a leaktight manner, inside the cavity 20, a free passage 29 between the inside of the can and the inside duct of the neck 15. While the consumer drinks the contents of the can by wearing the lips on the free end of the neck and tilting the bobbin, no liquid overflows on the top of the lid. In addition, the funnel-shaped free passage section facilitates complete emptying of the can.
On peut observer que le dessus du couvercle suivant l'invention est parfaitement plat. Ceci favorise la stabilité du couvercle dans les machines de remplissage des boîtes de boisson. En outre, le dessus parfaitement plat du couvercle permet d'empiler toujours les canettes les unes sur les autres. D'autre part, lorsqu'il se trouve en position relevée, l'opercule 13 reste attaché au couvercle par l'élément charnière 14 et ne déborde pas du pourtour de la canette. Ceci permet de déposer la canette sur les supports prévus à cet effet dans les véhicules. De plus, comme montré à la Fig. 4, l'opercule peut être rabattu de manière à ne pas gêner pour la prise en main de la canette et ne pas gêner non plus le consommateur lorsqu'il porte le goulot à la bouche.It can be seen that the top of the cover according to the invention is perfectly flat. This promotes the stability of the lid in the filling machines of the boxes. drink. In addition, the perfectly flat top of the lid allows the cans to always be stacked on top of each other. On the other hand, when it is in the raised position, the cover 13 remains attached to the cover by the hinge element 14 and does not extend beyond the periphery of the can. This allows the bobbin to be placed on the supports provided for this purpose in vehicles. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the cover can be folded down so as not to interfere with the handling of the can and also not to interfere with the consumer when he brings the neck to the mouth.
Etant donné qu'il reste protégé sous l'opercule 13 jusqu'à l'ouverture de celui-ci, le goulot 15 est toujours d'une qualité alimentaire et peut donc être pris en bouche sans risque de contamination pour le consommateur. De plus, étant en matière synthétique, l'opercule ne coupe pas et ne griffe pas les doigts du consommateur.Since it remains protected under the cover 13 until the opening thereof, the neck 15 is always of a food grade and can therefore be taken in the mouth without risk of contamination for the consumer. In addition, being made of synthetic material, the cover does not cut or scratch the fingers of the consumer.
Lorsque le consommateur ne boit pas en une fois la totalité du contenu de la canette munie du couvercle suivant l'invention, il lui est possible de ramener le goulot dans sa position abaissée et de rabattre ensuite l'opercule. La canette est alors de nouveau fermée hermétiquement, ce qui évite le risque de voir des insectes, des mégots de cigarette, des particules de poussière ou d'autres déchets quelconques s'introduire dans la canette. Le goulot aussi bien que le contenu de la canette restent dès lors à l'abri de toute contamination extérieure.When the consumer does not drink all of the contents of the can with the lid according to the invention at once, it is possible for him to bring the neck back into its lowered position and then fold the cover back. The can is then closed tightly again, which avoids the risk of insects, cigarette butts, dust particles or any other waste getting into the can. The neck as well as the contents of the can therefore remain protected from any external contamination.
Le couvercle suivant l'invention est facile à fabriquer par moulage d'une pièce. Lorsqu'une la bague métallique est utilisée pour la fixation sur une canette, la partie en matière synthétique peut être assemblée avec la bague par surmoulage, par exemple. Le couvercle se fixe sur une canette par sertissage sur le bord de l'ouverture de la canette.The cover according to the invention is easy to manufacture by molding a part. When a metal ring is used for fixing to a can, the plastic part can be assembled with the ring by overmolding, for example. The cover is fixed on a can by crimping on the edge of the opening of the can.
Il est entendu que le mode de réalisation représenté sur les dessins et décrit dans ce qui précède n'est qu'un exemple d'exécution conforme à l'invention et que celle-ci n'est nullement limitée à cet exemple d'exécution. It is understood that the embodiment shown in the drawings and described in the foregoing is only an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the invention and that the latter is in no way limited to this exemplary embodiment.

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Revendications claims
1. Couvercle de canette de boisson, muni d'un opercule d'obturation (13) et d'un goulot rigide (15) fixé de manière à pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée dans laquelle son conduit intérieur n'est pas en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette et une position relevée dans laquelle son conduit intérieur se trouve en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une partie plane (11) présentant une cavité de forme générale oblongue (20), ladite cavité ayant une paroi latérale (21) et un fond (22) qui présente une ouverture (24), en ce que l'opercule d'obturation (13) est attaché à la partie plane (11) par un élément charnière (14) formé à une extrémité de la cavité (20), en ce que le goulot (15) a une première extrémité libre et une seconde extrémité attachée à la paroi latérale (21) de la cavité (20) par un élément charnière (16) de manière à pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée dans laquelle sa seconde extrémité se trouve contre ladite paroi latérale (21) de la cavité (20) et une position relevée vers le dessus de la partie plane (11), et en ce qu'une membrane d'étanchéité souple (28) relie une partie du pourtour de ladite ouverture (24) à la partie du pourtour du goulot (15), qui n'est pas attachée à la paroi latérale de la cavité (20).1. Beverage can cover, provided with a sealing cap (13) and a rigid neck (15) fixed so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position in which its internal duct is not in communication with the interior of the can and a raised position in which its inner conduit is in communication with the interior of the can, characterized in that it comprises a flat part (11) having a generally oblong-shaped cavity (20) , said cavity having a side wall (21) and a bottom (22) which has an opening (24), in that the sealing lid (13) is attached to the flat part (11) by a hinge element ( 14) formed at one end of the cavity (20), in that the neck (15) has a first free end and a second end attached to the side wall (21) of the cavity (20) by a hinge element (16 ) so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position in which its second end is against said side wall (21) of the cavity (20) and a raised position towards the top of the flat part (11), and in that a flexible sealing membrane (28) connects a part from the periphery of said opening (24) to the part of the periphery of the neck (15), which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity (20).
2. Couvercle suivant la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il est moulé d'une pièce.2. Lid according to claim 1, characterized in that it is molded in one piece.
3. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la paroi de la cavité (20) à laquelle est attaché le goulot (15) porte un moyen (26) disposé pour coopérer avec la seconde extrémité précitée du goulot (15) afin de maintenir le goulot en position abaissée.3. Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall of the cavity (20) to which the neck is attached (15) carries means (26) arranged to cooperate with the aforementioned second end of the neck ( 15) in order to keep the neck in the lowered position.
4. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le fond (22) de la cavité (20) comporte au moins un ressaut (25) percé d'un trou d'aération (27) pour mettre le contenu de la canette à la pression atmosphérique lorsque l'opercule est dans sa position relevée, le trou d'aération étant obturé lorsque l'opercule (13) se trouve en position abaissée.4. Lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom (22) of the cavity (20) comprises at least one projection (25) pierced with an air hole (27) to put the contents of the can at atmospheric pressure when the cover is in its raised position, the ventilation hole being closed when the cover (13) is in the lowered position.
5. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'opercule (13) porte sur sa surface intérieure des moyens d'étanchéité (17) disposés pour coopérer avec un rebord (19) formé sur la surface extérieure de la partie plane (11). 5. Lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (13) carries on its inner surface sealing means (17) arranged to cooperate with a flange (19) formed on the outer surface of the flat part (11).
6. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'opercule ou la partie plane comporte un moyen pour maintenir l'opercule (13) en position rabattue incurvée lorsque le goulot (15) se trouve en position relevée.6. Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover or the flat part comprises means for holding the cover (13) in the folded-down curved position when the neck (15) is in the raised position.
7. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'opercule et la partie plane comportent des moyens pour maintenir l'opercule (13) en position rabattue incurvée lorsque le goulot (15) se trouve en position relevée.7. Lid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cover and the flat part comprise means for holding the cover (13) in the curved folded position when the neck (15) is in the position identified.
8. Couvercle suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la partie plane (11) comporte un rebord périphérique (12) solidaire d'une bague (12a) pour la fixation du couvercle sur la canette de boisson.8. Lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flat part (11) comprises a peripheral rim (12) integral with a ring (12a) for fixing the cover to the drink can.
9.- Canette de boisson dotée d'un opercule d'obturation (13) et d'un goulot rigide (15) fixé de manière à pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée dans laquelle son conduit intérieur n'est pas en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette et une position relevée dans laquelle son conduit intérieur se trouve en communication avec l'intérieur de la canette, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un couvercle ayant une partie plane (11) présentant une cavité de forme générale oblongue (20), ladite cavité ayant une paroi latérale (21) et un fond (22) qui présente une ouverture (24), en ce que l'opercule d'obturation (13) est attaché à la partie plane (11) par un élément charnière (14) formé à une extrémité de la cavité (20), en ce que le goulot (15) a une première extrémité libre et une seconde extrémité attachée à la paroi latérale (21) de la cavité (20) par un élément charnière (16) de manière à pouvoir pivoter entre une position abaissée dans laquelle sa seconde extrémité se trouve contre ladite paroi latérale (21) de la cavité (20) et une position relevée vers le dessus de la partie plane (11), et en ce qu'une membrane d'étanchéité souple (28) relie une partie du pourtour de ladite ouverture (24) à la partie du pourtour du goulot (15), qui n'est pas attachée à la paroi latérale de la cavité (20).9.- Beverage can with a sealing cap (13) and a rigid neck (15) fixed so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position in which its internal duct is not in communication with the inside of the can and a raised position in which its inner duct is in communication with the inside of the can, characterized in that it comprises a cover having a flat part (11) having a generally oblong cavity (20 ), said cavity having a side wall (21) and a bottom (22) which has an opening (24), in that the sealing cover (13) is attached to the flat part (11) by a hinge element (14) formed at one end of the cavity (20), in that the neck (15) has a first free end and a second end attached to the side wall (21) of the cavity (20) by a hinge element ( 16) so as to be able to pivot between a lowered position in the wat its second end is against said side wall (21) of the cavity (20) and a raised position towards the top of the flat part (11), and in that a flexible sealing membrane (28) connects a part of the periphery of said opening (24) to the part of the periphery of the neck (15), which is not attached to the side wall of the cavity (20).
10.- Canette de boisson suivant la revendication 9, caractérisée en ce que le couvercle présente l'une quelconque des caractéristiques décrites dans les revendications 2 à 8. 10. Beverage can according to claim 9, characterized in that the cover has any of the characteristics described in claims 2 to 8.
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