EP1474341B1 - Functional insert for the neck of a recipient, especially a bottle, and closing capsule comprising said insert - Google Patents

Functional insert for the neck of a recipient, especially a bottle, and closing capsule comprising said insert Download PDF

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EP1474341B1
EP1474341B1 EP03709927A EP03709927A EP1474341B1 EP 1474341 B1 EP1474341 B1 EP 1474341B1 EP 03709927 A EP03709927 A EP 03709927A EP 03709927 A EP03709927 A EP 03709927A EP 1474341 B1 EP1474341 B1 EP 1474341B1
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Jean-Marie Bourreau
Jacques Granger
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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
    • B65D53/00—Sealing or packing elements; Sealings formed by liquid or plastics material
    • B65D53/06—Sealings formed by liquid or plastic material
    • 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
    • B65D47/043—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring baffles, e.g. for controlling the flow
    • 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
    • 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
    • B65D49/00—Arrangements or devices for preventing refilling of containers
    • B65D49/02—One-way valves
    • B65D49/04—Weighted valves

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  • the invention relates to the field of functional inserts to be placed in bottlenecks. containers with a view to providing the container with a particular function, namely typically a spout function, or an irreplacability function.
  • the invention further relates to capping capsules comprising this type of insert.
  • the functional inserts of the state of the art generally comprise fins making sure, given their flexibility, the waterproof fastening of the inserts in the neck.
  • Fixing the functional inserts can be done by force fitting the insert into the neck, which is not a problem when the functional insert is attached separately, and when it is adapted to a predetermined neck, and particularly when the neck has a profile called "A", that is to say with significant shrinkage in the axial direction from bottom to top, so that the insert, once placed forcibly in the neck can not come out easily from the neck.
  • the fixing of the inserts poses problems when the neck has a so-called "V" profile, that is to say with a significant expansion in the axial direction from bottom to top, so that there is a risk to see the insert, once placed in force in the neck, to emerge from the neck.
  • the invention therefore aims to obtain a good fixing of the functional insert to a neck, regardless of the type of profile of the neck, whether "A", "V" or that it is straight, with in addition, greater tolerances on the internal dimensions of the necks, even when the functional insert is associated with a closure cap, and is fixed on the neck during the capping of the neck as if the closure cap did not include functional insert.
  • the invention therefore makes it possible industrially to obtain inserts integral with the necks, in spite of the tolerances on the neck and on the insert, even when these tolerances are unfavorable, for example in the case of an insert with minimum dimensions and a neck with maximum dimensions.
  • the invention solves the problem of the variety of neck profiles, typically in the shape of "A" - a favorable case for the attachment of the functional insert, or in the form of "V” or slightly flared - case unfavorable to the fixation of the functional insert.
  • the invention constitutes a solution not based on a "geometric" order cooperation between pieces to be joined together, but based on adhesion, with a "chemical” order of cooperation between them. parts, which makes it possible to get rid of the precise shape of the neck.
  • the invention is also of great interest because the problems posed are solved essentially upstream, at the inserts manufacturer, and not downstream, for example in the cellars where the wines are packaged in bottles, bottles which are then bites finally capsulated, so that capping methods and devices may remain unchanged when functional inserts are used according to the invention.
  • Figures 1 to 3 show, for the sake of simplicity, the body (30) of the functional insert (3) devoid of its functional element (6,7).
  • Figure 1 on the right side, illustrates a half-section of a functional insert (3) comprising a single fin (31) carrying the adhesive (5), before capping. It illustrates, on the left side, after capping, the cooperation of the same insert in a neck (4), type "A" because making a closed angle ⁇ , the folding of the fin (31) causing the creep of the adhesive (5) and forming an adhesive ring (50) in contact with the neck according to an adhesive contact area (40).
  • Figure 2 is similar to the left part of Figure 1. It differs in that the neck is type "V" because it forms an open angle ⁇ .
  • Figure 3 is similar to the right part of Figure 1. It differs in that the insert functional (3) comprises 3 fins (31) and in that the adhesive (5) is placed in the throat annular limited by two adjacent wings and the outer surface of the body (30) between these two fins.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the case of a capsule (1) equipped with sealing inserts (2) and functional (3) of the non-refillable type (7), the latter being inserted into a neck (4) threaded.
  • FIGS. 5a to 7 illustrate the case of a capsule (1) equipped with a functional insert (3) of pouring type (6).
  • said body (30), typically cylindrical can comprise at at least two fins (31), said adhesive (5) being typically placed between the two fins, or on each of them.
  • said adhesive (5) being typically placed between the two fins, or on each of them.
  • said adhesive (5) can form a ring, so as to form a circular or annular contact area over the entire inner circumference of the neck.
  • said adhesive (5) can form one or more discontinuous deposits, so as to form a discontinuous contact zone or not depending on the number of said discontinuous deposits, typically between 1 and 4. It is possible to play, in addition to the diameter of the body (30), on the spacing between fins, and in particular on the flexibility of the fins to reduce the radial distance between said body (30) and the inner surface of the neck (4).
  • radial distance which can thus range from 0.1 to 0.6 mm, and thus to obtain a predetermined adhesive contact zone (40) and in particular a surface contact area as large as desired, so as to raise the threshold of axial separation energy of the functional insert (3) at the desired level, the minimum level being that corresponding to the opening of the bottle when the reversible assembly means (20) and (32) separate.
  • said adhesive (5) can be a permanent adhesive of the "hot-melt" type.
  • the adhesive (5) may optionally be an activatable or crosslinkable adhesive, typically by adding energy, once said insert has been placed in said neck.
  • This adhesive may comprise a hardener or activator.
  • adhesives capable of creeping under stress for a certain period of time and then typically harden by natural aging after this period of time, this period of time being taken long enough to be compatible with industrial practices. and usual commercial, and thus allow the manufacture of functional inserts according to the invention, their marketing and finally their attachment to the necks.
  • these inserts are products with a definite lifespan, as is very frequently found in certain fields, in particular in the food industry or drugs.
  • Said adhesive (5) can also be typically in the form of micro-beads which release said adhesive when said functional insert (3) is placed in said neck, or is a activatable adhesive when said functional insert (3) is placed in said neck.
  • said adhesive (5) is selected to typically adhere to the glass, or neck material, and wherein said adhesive contact area has a contact area, typically between 20 and 500 mm 2 , so that said insert remains immobilized in said neck under axial stress of at least 0.5 daN, and preferably at least 5 daN.
  • said adhesive contact area has a contact area, typically between 20 and 500 mm 2 , so that said insert remains immobilized in said neck under axial stress of at least 0.5 daN, and preferably at least 5 daN.
  • said element functional can form a pourer (6).
  • said functional element can form an inexplicable device (7) or an anti-fraud device.
  • said functional insert (3) may comprise a reversible assembly means (32) for temporarily securing said insert functional (3) to a capsule (1), typically a closure capsule, or to an insert sealing (2) of said capsule, said axial stress corresponding at least to the constraint necessary to separate said capsule (1) or said sealing insert (2) from said functional insert (3) when opening said capsule.
  • Another object of the invention is constituted by a capsule (1), typically a closure cap, comprising a shell (11) provided with a skirt (110) and a sealing insert (2), optionally threaded, secured of said shell (11), and a functional insert (3) according to the invention, said sealing insert (2) or said shell (11), and said functional insert (3) comprising reversible joining means (20, 32), typically by reversible latching.
  • a capsule (1) typically a closure cap
  • a shell (11) provided with a skirt (110) and a sealing insert (2), optionally threaded, secured of said shell (11), and a functional insert (3) according to the invention, said sealing insert (2) or said shell (11), and said functional insert (3) comprising reversible joining means (20, 32), typically by reversible latching.
  • Said shell (11) can be metallic, typically aluminum, or plastic, and in this case, it can be heat shrinkable.
  • Another object of the invention is constituted by the use of a functional insert (3) and / or a capsule (1) comprising said functional insert according to the invention, for to fasten any type of functional element (6, 7) to any type of neck (4), with a profile straight, either in "A” or "V", regardless of its diameter that can range from 18 mm to 45 mm, and typically close to 30 mm.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the case of a functional insert (3) of the non-refillable type (7) inserted in a neck (4) with thread (41).
  • This functional insert (3) has been inserted with a closure cap (1) comprising a shell (11) and a sealing insert (2), the capsule being shown screwed and crimped by irreversible deformation (12) under the ring (42) of the neck.
  • This sealing insert comprises a head (21), a threaded skirt (22), and a reversible assembly means (20) cooperating with the flexible lip (60) forming the reversible assembly means (32) of the functional insert (3).
  • the functional insert (3) comprises 3 fins (31), as in the case of Figure 3, and a device non-refillable container (7) comprising a ball (70) movable between a stop grid (71) and a support (72) with a central hole.
  • FIGS. 5a to 7 illustrate the case of a functional insert (3) of the pouring type (6).
  • Figure 5a is a side view of the functional insert (3) comprising said adhesive (5) between two fins
  • Figure 5b is a sectional view.
  • FIG. 5c is a view of the sealing insert (2) provided with a reversible assembly ring (20) intended to cooperate by reversible clipping with the flange (32) of the functional insert (3).
  • FIG. 6 represents, in half-straight section, the assembly constituted by the reversible assembly of the capsule (1) of closure constituted by a shell, typically metallic (11) with a skirt (110) and a head (111). ) integral with a sealing insert (2), and the functional insert (3,6).
  • Figure 7 shows, but in half-left section, the assembly of Figure 6 after crimping the capsule on a threaded neck.
  • aluminum shells (11) were first made by stamping, sealing inserts (2) and functional inserts (3) with 3 blades, made of PE or PP according to the tests, by molding (injection).
  • adhesive a commercial hot melt type adhesive, Plastoflex® 9092 or 9117 from Paramelt Company, was supplied.
  • the invention solves economically all the problems posed. She opens also the way to a new family of products that can provide security consumer, particularly in the case where the adhesive used hardens and solidifies irreversibly the functional insert at the neck and in the case where this functional insert is non-refillable type.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a functional insert (3) comprising a body (30) which is provided with at least one flexible flange (31) on the outer surface thereof, for creating a tight connection with the neck (4), and a functional element (6, 7). Said functional insert is characterised in that: a) it comprises an adhesive (5) which is typically carried by the flange (31) and is selected in such a way that it adheres to the neck (4) of the recipient, and b) the adhesive (5) is a typically permanent adhesive selected in terms of its consistency or viscosity such that it only squeezes out under stress. In this way, any axial displacement towards the top of the functional insert (3) is prevented by fixing the body to the neck of the recipient by means of an adhesive contact region.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

L'invention concerne le domaine des inserts fonctionnels à placer dans des goulots de récipients en vue d'apporter audit récipient une fonction particulière, à savoir typiquement une fonction de bec verseur, ou encore une fonction d'irremplissabilité. L'invention concerne en outre des capsules de bouchage comprenant ce type d'insert.The invention relates to the field of functional inserts to be placed in bottlenecks. containers with a view to providing the container with a particular function, namely typically a spout function, or an irreplacability function. The invention further relates to capping capsules comprising this type of insert.

ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUESTATE OF THE ART

On connaít déjà de nombreux inserts fonctionnels à placer dans des goulots de récipients pour assurer typiquement une fonction de bec verseur, ou encore une fonction d'irremplissabilité, ou encore éventuellement d'autres fonctions.
On connaít aussi des capsules de bouchage dotées d'inserts d'étanchéité, ainsi que ces mêmes capsules comprenant en outre des inserts fonctionnels grâce à un assemblage réversible, de manière à pouvoir poser simultanément, l'insert fonctionnel dans le goulot de la bouteille, et la capsule de bouchage sur le goulot.
Ainsi la demande française No 99 14016 publié sous FR-A-2 800 357 au nom de la demanderesse divulgue une capsule de bouchage comprenant un insert fonctionnel qui forme un verseur.
De même, la demande française No 00 00397 publié sous FR-A-2 803 827 au nom de la demanderesse divulgue une capsule de bouchage comprenant un insert fonctionnel à fonction anti-remplissage.
Les documents DE 36 18 558 A1 et EP 0 185 245 A2 divulguent des inserts qui peuvent être collés à un goulot.Many functional inserts are already known to be placed in container necks to typically provide a pouring spout function, or a non-refillable function, or possibly other functions.
Capsules with sealing inserts are also known, as well as these capsules also comprising functional inserts by virtue of a reversible assembly, so as to be able to lay the functional insert simultaneously in the neck of the bottle. and the capping capsule on the neck.
Thus French application No. 99 14016 published under FR-A-2 800 357 in the name of the Applicant discloses a closure cap comprising a functional insert which forms a pourer.
Similarly, the French application No. 00 00397 published under FR-A-2 803 827 in the name of the Applicant discloses a closure cap comprising a functional insert with anti-filling function.
Documents DE 36 18 558 A1 and EP 0 185 245 A2 disclose inserts which can be glued to a neck.

PROBLEMES POSESPROBLEMS POSED

Les inserts fonctionnels de l'état de la technique comprennent généralement des ailettes circulaires assurant, compte tenu de leur flexibilité, la fixation étanche des inserts dans le goulot.The functional inserts of the state of the art generally comprise fins making sure, given their flexibility, the waterproof fastening of the inserts in the neck.

La fixation des inserts fonctionnels peut se faire par emmanchement à force de l'insert dans le goulot, ce qui ne pose pas de problème lorsque l'insert fonctionnel est fixé à part, et lorsqu'il est adapté à un goulot prédéterminé, et particulièrement lorsque le goulot présente un profil dit en "A", c'est-à-dire avec un rétreint significatif dans le sens axial de bas en haut, de sorte que l'insert, une fois placé à force dans le goulot ne puisse pas ressortir aisément du goulot.
Par contre la fixation des inserts pose des problèmes lorsque le goulot présente un profil dit en "V", c'est-à-dire avec une expansion significative dans le sens axial de bas en haut, de sorte qu'il y a un risque de voir l'insert, une fois placé à force dans le goulot, ressortir du goulot.
Ce risque est d'autant plus grand que les goulots présentent des irrégularités dimensionnelles, ou que l'insert fonctionnel est fixé au goulot en même temps que la capsule de bouchage. En effet, dans ce dernier cas, ce sont les équipements standards de capsulage qui sont utilisés, et le capsulage ne comprend donc pas d'étape spécifique d'assemblage à force de l'insert fonctionnel dans le goulot.
L'invention vise donc à obtenir une bonne fixation de l'insert fonctionnel à un goulot, quel que soit le type de profil du goulot, qu'il soit en "A", en "V" ou qu'il soit droit, avec en outre de plus grandes tolérances sur les dimensions intérieures des goulots, et cela même lorsque l'insert fonctionnel est associé à une capsule de bouchage, et est fixé sur le goulot lors du capsulage du goulot comme si la capsule de bouchage ne comprenait pas d'insert fonctionnel.Fixing the functional inserts can be done by force fitting the insert into the neck, which is not a problem when the functional insert is attached separately, and when it is adapted to a predetermined neck, and particularly when the neck has a profile called "A", that is to say with significant shrinkage in the axial direction from bottom to top, so that the insert, once placed forcibly in the neck can not come out easily from the neck.
On the other hand, the fixing of the inserts poses problems when the neck has a so-called "V" profile, that is to say with a significant expansion in the axial direction from bottom to top, so that there is a risk to see the insert, once placed in force in the neck, to emerge from the neck.
This risk is even greater if the necks have dimensional irregularities, or the functional insert is attached to the neck at the same time as the closure cap. Indeed, in the latter case, it is the standard capping equipment that is used, and capping therefore does not include a specific step of assembly by force of the functional insert in the neck.
The invention therefore aims to obtain a good fixing of the functional insert to a neck, regardless of the type of profile of the neck, whether "A", "V" or that it is straight, with in addition, greater tolerances on the internal dimensions of the necks, even when the functional insert is associated with a closure cap, and is fixed on the neck during the capping of the neck as if the closure cap did not include functional insert.

DESCRIPTION DE L'INVENTIONDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Selon l'invention, l'insert fonctionnel, typiquement en matière plastique, pour goulot de récipient, typiquement une bouteille en verre, comprend un corps destiné à être introduit dans ledit goulot, ledit corps portant sur sa surface extérieure au moins une ailette flexible destinée à former une jonction étanche avec ledit goulot lorsque ledit insert fonctionnel est introduit dans ledit goulot, et un élément fonctionnel, et est caractérisé en ce que :

  • a) ledit insert fonctionnel comprend un adhésif porté par ladite ailette, typiquement sur sa surface supérieure, et/ou par ladite surface extérieure dudit corps, à proximité de ladite ailette afin d'être comprimé entre ladite ailette et ledit corps lorsque ledit insert fonctionnel est introduit dans ledit goulot, ledit adhésif étant choisi pour adhérer audit goulot,
  • b) ledit adhésif est un adhésif typiquement permanent, choisi en consistance ou viscosité afin qu'il ne flue que sous contrainte, contrainte correspondant à une compression dudit adhésif entre ladite ailette et ledit corps lorsque, ledit insert fonctionnel étant introduit dans ledit goulot, ladite ailette se replie, et choisi en teneur ou quantité afin que ledit adhésif vienne ainsi au contact audit goulot, de manière à solidariser ledit corps audit goulot par une zone de contact adhésif et à empêcher un déplacement axial vers le haut dudit insert fonctionnel sous une contrainte axiale.
    • According to the invention, the functional insert, typically made of plastic material, for a container neck, typically a glass bottle, comprises a body intended to be introduced into said neck, said body bearing on its outer surface at least one flexible fin intended forming a sealed junction with said neck when said functional insert is introduced into said neck, and a functional element, and is characterized in that:
  • a) said functional insert comprises an adhesive carried by said fin, typically on its upper surface, and / or said outer surface of said body, proximate said fin to be compressed between said fin and said body when said functional insert is introduced into said neck, said adhesive being chosen to adhere to said neck,
  • b) said adhesive is a typically permanent adhesive, chosen in consistency or viscosity so that it flows only under stress, stress corresponding to a compression of said adhesive between said fin and said body when, said functional insert being introduced into said neck, said fin folds, and selected in content or quantity so that said adhesive thus comes into contact with said neck, so as to secure said body to said neck by an adhesive contact zone and to prevent axial displacement upward of said functional insert under a constraint axial.

    • L'invention repose sur la combinaison de plusieurs moyens :

    • d'une part, sur l'utilisation d'un adhésif à rhéologie choisie pour qu'il n'y ait pas de fluage en l'absence de contrainte mécanique, de manière à ce qu'il n'y ait pas d'écoulement intempestif de l'adhésif, ce qui serait à tous égards inacceptable,
    • d'autre part, sur le positionnement de cet adhésif, typiquement sur une ailette ou au fond de la cavité annulaire comprise entre deux ailettes et la surface extérieure du corps de l'insert, de manière à ce qu'il ne soit pas accessible lors du stockage ou lors de la manipulation des inserts,
    • en outre, sur l'absence de contact entre l'adhésif et le contenu de la bouteille : comme l'ailette inférieure sur laquelle cet adhésif est localisé, est ou peut être une ailette d'étanchéité, l'adhésif ne sera donc pas en contact avec le contenu de la bouteille,
    • enfin, sur la mise en oeuvre masquée de cet adhésif : c'est l'action de positionner l'insert dans le goulot - de manière habituelle - qui déclenche la flexion des ailettes vers le haut et, en conséquence le fluage nécessaire de l'adhésif vers le goulot.
    The invention is based on the combination of several means:
    • on the one hand, on the use of a rheology adhesive chosen so that there is no creep in the absence of mechanical stress, so that there is no flow inadvertent adhesive, which would be in all respects unacceptable,
    • on the other hand, on the positioning of this adhesive, typically on a fin or at the bottom of the annular cavity between two fins and the outer surface of the body of the insert, so that it is not accessible when storage or when handling the inserts,
    • in addition, on the absence of contact between the adhesive and the contents of the bottle: as the lower fin on which this adhesive is located, is or may be a sealing fin, the adhesive will therefore not be contact with the contents of the bottle,
    • finally, on the masked implementation of this adhesive: it is the action of positioning the insert in the neck - in the usual way - which triggers the bending of the fins upwards and, consequently, the necessary creep of the adhesive to the neck.

    La demanderesse a observé que, grâce aux moyens de l'invention, il était possible, en production industrielle, d'améliorer considérablement la tenue des inserts fonctionnels dans les goulots, et cela, quelque soit le type de goulot.
    En effet, d'une part, s'il est facile d'obtenir en laboratoire un insert fonctionnel solidaire d'un goulot au profil en "A", par contre la situation change du tout au tout en production industrielle quand s'accumulent, parfois de manière défavorable, les tolérances de fabrication à la fois sur le goulot et sur l'insert fonctionnel, toute pièce industrielle étant située dans une plage dimensionnelle plus ou moins large, avec une plage relativement large en ce qui concerne les goulots en verre compte tenu de la technologie propre à cette matière. L'invention permet donc d'obtenir industriellement des inserts solidaires des goulots, en dépit des tolérances sur le goulot et sur l'insert, même lorsque ces tolérances sont défavorables, par exemple dans le cas d'un insert aux dimensions minimales et d'un goulot aux dimensions maximales.
    D'autre part, l'invention résout le problème de la variété des profils des goulots, typiquement en forme de "A" - cas favorable à la fixation de l'insert fonctionnel, ou en forme de "V" ou légèrement évasé - cas défavorable à la fixation de l'insert fonctionnel.
    Dans ce cas en particulier, l'invention constitue une solution non pas basée sur une coopération d'ordre "géométrique" entre pièces à solidariser entre elles, mais basée sur de l'adhésion, avec une coopération d'ordre "chimique" entre ces pièces, ce qui permet donc de s'affranchir de la forme précise du goulot.    The Applicant has observed that, thanks to the means of the invention, it was possible, in industrial production, to considerably improve the performance of the functional inserts in the necks, and this, whatever the type of neck.
    Indeed, on the one hand, if it is easy to obtain in the laboratory a functional insert integral with a neck with the profile in "A", on the other hand the situation changes completely at all in industrial production when accumulate, sometimes unfavorably, manufacturing tolerances both on the neck and on the functional insert, any industrial part being located in a more or less wide dimensional range, with a relatively wide range as regards glass bottlenecks. given the technology specific to this material. The invention therefore makes it possible industrially to obtain inserts integral with the necks, in spite of the tolerances on the neck and on the insert, even when these tolerances are unfavorable, for example in the case of an insert with minimum dimensions and a neck with maximum dimensions.
    On the other hand, the invention solves the problem of the variety of neck profiles, typically in the shape of "A" - a favorable case for the attachment of the functional insert, or in the form of "V" or slightly flared - case unfavorable to the fixation of the functional insert.
    In this case in particular, the invention constitutes a solution not based on a "geometric" order cooperation between pieces to be joined together, but based on adhesion, with a "chemical" order of cooperation between them. parts, which makes it possible to get rid of the precise shape of the neck.

    L'invention présente en outre un grand intérêt parce que les problèmes posés sont résolus essentiellement en amont, chez le fabricant d'inserts, et non en aval, par exemple dans les caves où les vins sont conditionnés en bouteilles, bouteilles qui sont ensuite bouchées finalement capsulées, de sorte que les procédés et dispositifs de capsulage peuvent rester éventuellement inchangés quand sont utilisés les inserts fonctionnels selon l'invention.The invention is also of great interest because the problems posed are solved essentially upstream, at the inserts manufacturer, and not downstream, for example in the cellars where the wines are packaged in bottles, bottles which are then bites finally capsulated, so that capping methods and devices may remain unchanged when functional inserts are used according to the invention.

    DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESDESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

    Toutes les figures sont relatives à l'invention et sont, à l'exception de la figure 5a, des coupes axiales, totales ou partielles, selon l'axe (10) de l'insert fonctionnel (3).All the figures relate to the invention and are, with the exception of FIG. axial sections, total or partial, along the axis (10) of the functional insert (3).

    Les figures 1 à 3 ne représentent, par souci de simplification, que le corps (30) de l'insert fonctionnel (3) dépourvu de son élément fonctionnel (6,7).
    La figure 1, sur la partie droite, illustre une demi-coupe d'un insert fonctionnel (3) comprenant une seule ailette (31) portant l'adhésif (5), avant capsulage.
    Elle illustre, sur la partie gauche, après capsulage, la coopération du même insert dans un goulot (4), de type "A" car faisant un angle α fermé, le repliement de l'ailette (31) entraínant le fluage de l'adhésif (5) et la formation d'une couronne d'adhésif (50) en contact avec le goulot selon une zone de contact adhésif (40).    Figures 1 to 3 show, for the sake of simplicity, the body (30) of the functional insert (3) devoid of its functional element (6,7).
    Figure 1, on the right side, illustrates a half-section of a functional insert (3) comprising a single fin (31) carrying the adhesive (5), before capping.
    It illustrates, on the left side, after capping, the cooperation of the same insert in a neck (4), type "A" because making a closed angle α, the folding of the fin (31) causing the creep of the adhesive (5) and forming an adhesive ring (50) in contact with the neck according to an adhesive contact area (40).

    La figure 2 est analogue à la partie gauche de la figure 1. Elle en diffère en ce que le goulot est de type "V" car il forme un angle α ouvert.Figure 2 is similar to the left part of Figure 1. It differs in that the neck is type "V" because it forms an open angle α.

    La figure 3 est analogue à la partie droite de la figure 1. Elle en diffère en ce que l'insert fonctionnel (3) comprend 3 ailettes (31) et en ce que l'adhésif (5) est placé dans la gorge annulaire limitée par deux ailettes voisines et par la surface extérieure du corps (30) comprise entre ces deux ailettes.Figure 3 is similar to the right part of Figure 1. It differs in that the insert functional (3) comprises 3 fins (31) and in that the adhesive (5) is placed in the throat annular limited by two adjacent wings and the outer surface of the body (30) between these two fins.

    La figure 4 illustre le cas d'une capsule (1) dotée d'inserts d'étanchéité (2) et fonctionnel (3) du type irremplissable (7), ce dernier étant inséré dans un goulot (4) fileté.FIG. 4 illustrates the case of a capsule (1) equipped with sealing inserts (2) and functional (3) of the non-refillable type (7), the latter being inserted into a neck (4) threaded.

    Les figures 5a à 7 illustrent le cas d'une capsule (1) dotée d'un insert fonctionnel (3) du type verseur (6).FIGS. 5a to 7 illustrate the case of a capsule (1) equipped with a functional insert (3) of pouring type (6).

    DESCRIPTION DETAILLE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

    Selon l'invention, lequel ledit corps (30), typiquement cylindrique, peut comprendre au moins deux ailettes (31), ledit adhésif (5) étant typiquement placé entre les deux ailettes, ou sur chacune d'entre elles. En effet, la présence de plusieurs ailettes permet d'avoir simultanément une meilleure étanchéité, et un centrage axial du corps (30) par rapport au goulot (4).According to the invention, which said body (30), typically cylindrical, can comprise at at least two fins (31), said adhesive (5) being typically placed between the two fins, or on each of them. Indeed, the presence of several fins makes it possible to have simultaneously a better seal, and an axial centering of the body (30) relative at the neck (4).

    Selon une variante de l'invention, ledit adhésif (5) peut former une couronne, de manière à former une zone de contact circulaire ou annulaire sur la totalité de la circonférence intérieure du goulot.
    Cependant, ledit adhésif (5) peut former un ou plusieurs dépôts discontinus, de manière à former une zone de contact discontinue ou non selon le nombre desdits dépôts discontinus, typiquement compris entre 1 et 4.
    Il est possible de jouer, outre sur le diamètre du corps (30), sur l'espacement entre ailettes, et notamment sur la flexibilité des ailettes pour diminuer la distance radiale entre ledit corps (30) et la surface intérieure du goulot (4) - distance radiale qui peut ainsi aller de 0,1 à 0,6 mm, et pour obtenir ainsi une zone de contact adhésif (40) prédéterminée et notamment une zone de contact de surface aussi grande que souhaité, de manière à porter le seuil d'énergie de séparation axiale de l'insert fonctionnel (3) au niveau souhaité, le niveau minimum étant celui correspondant à l'ouverture de la bouteille lorsque les moyens d'assemblage réversible (20) et (32) se séparent.    According to a variant of the invention, said adhesive (5) can form a ring, so as to form a circular or annular contact area over the entire inner circumference of the neck.
    However, said adhesive (5) can form one or more discontinuous deposits, so as to form a discontinuous contact zone or not depending on the number of said discontinuous deposits, typically between 1 and 4.
    It is possible to play, in addition to the diameter of the body (30), on the spacing between fins, and in particular on the flexibility of the fins to reduce the radial distance between said body (30) and the inner surface of the neck (4). radial distance which can thus range from 0.1 to 0.6 mm, and thus to obtain a predetermined adhesive contact zone (40) and in particular a surface contact area as large as desired, so as to raise the threshold of axial separation energy of the functional insert (3) at the desired level, the minimum level being that corresponding to the opening of the bottle when the reversible assembly means (20) and (32) separate.

    Selon l'invention, ledit adhésif (5) peut être un adhésif permanent de type "hot-melt".
    L'adhésif (5) peut être éventuellement un adhésif activable ou réticulable, typiquement par apport d'énergie, une fois que ledit insert a été placé dans ledit goulot. Cet adhésif peut comprendre un durcisseur ou activateur.
    Ainsi, il est possible d'utiliser des adhésifs aptes à fluer sous contrainte pendant une certaine période de temps, puis qui durcissent typiquement par vieillissement naturel après cette période de temps, cette période de temps étant prise assez longue pour être compatible avec les pratiques industrielles et commerciales habituelles, et permettre ainsi la fabrication des inserts fonctionnels selon l'invention, leur commercialisation et finalement leur fixation à des goulots. Dans ce cas, ces inserts sont des produits à durée de vie déterminée, comme cela se trouve très fréquemment dans certains domaines, en particulier dans l'agroalimentaire ou les médicaments.     According to the invention, said adhesive (5) can be a permanent adhesive of the "hot-melt" type.
    The adhesive (5) may optionally be an activatable or crosslinkable adhesive, typically by adding energy, once said insert has been placed in said neck. This adhesive may comprise a hardener or activator.
    Thus, it is possible to use adhesives capable of creeping under stress for a certain period of time, and then typically harden by natural aging after this period of time, this period of time being taken long enough to be compatible with industrial practices. and usual commercial, and thus allow the manufacture of functional inserts according to the invention, their marketing and finally their attachment to the necks. In this case, these inserts are products with a definite lifespan, as is very frequently found in certain fields, in particular in the food industry or drugs.

    Ledit adhésif (5) peut aussi être typiquement sous forme de micro-billes qui libèrent ledit adhésif lorsque ledit insert fonctionnel (3) est placé dans ledit goulot, ou est un adhésif activable lorsque ledit insert fonctionnel (3) est placé dans ledit goulot.Said adhesive (5) can also be typically in the form of micro-beads which release said adhesive when said functional insert (3) is placed in said neck, or is a activatable adhesive when said functional insert (3) is placed in said neck.

    Quel que soit le type d'adhésif choisi, ledit adhésif (5) est choisi de manière à adhérer typiquement au verre, ou à la matière du goulot, et dans lequel ladite zone de contact adhésif présente une aire de contact, typiquement comprise entre 20 et 500 mm2, de manière à ce que ledit insert reste immobilisé dans ledit goulot sous contrainte axiale d'au moins 0,5 daN, et de préférence d'au moins 5 daN. Dans certains cas, notamment lorsqu'il y a durcissement de l'adhésif, qu'il s'agisse d'un durcissement par vieillissement ou d'un durcissement déclenché après la fixation de l'insert fonctionnel dans le goulot, il peut être impossible de séparer l'insert fonctionnel (3) du goulot (4) sans risquer de détruire le goulot lui-même, de manière à ainsi empêcher tout risque de fraude.Regardless of the type of adhesive selected, said adhesive (5) is selected to typically adhere to the glass, or neck material, and wherein said adhesive contact area has a contact area, typically between 20 and 500 mm 2 , so that said insert remains immobilized in said neck under axial stress of at least 0.5 daN, and preferably at least 5 daN. In some cases, especially when curing the adhesive, whether it is an age hardening or a hardening triggered after the attachment of the functional insert in the neck, it may be impossible separating the functional insert (3) from the neck (4) without the risk of destroying the neck itself, so as to prevent any risk of fraud.

    Selon une modalité de l'invention illustrée sur les figures 5a à 7, ledit élément fonctionnel peut former un verseur (6).According to one embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 5a to 7, said element functional can form a pourer (6).

    Selon une autre modalité de l'invention illustrée sur la figure 4, ledit élément fonctionnel peut former un dispositif irremplissable (7) ou un dispositif anti-fraude.According to another embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 4, said functional element can form an inexplicable device (7) or an anti-fraud device.

    Comme illustré sur les figures 4, 6 et 7, ledit insert fonctionnel (3) peut comprendre un moyen d'assemblage réversible (32) destiné à solidariser provisoirement ledit insert fonctionnel (3) à une capsule (1), typiquement une capsule de bouchage, ou à un insert d'étanchéité (2) de ladite capsule, ladite contrainte axiale correspondant au moins à la contrainte nécessaire pour séparer ladite capsule (1) ou ledit insert d'étanchéité (2), dudit insert fonctionnel (3) lors de l'ouverture de ladite capsule.As illustrated in FIGS. 4, 6 and 7, said functional insert (3) may comprise a reversible assembly means (32) for temporarily securing said insert functional (3) to a capsule (1), typically a closure capsule, or to an insert sealing (2) of said capsule, said axial stress corresponding at least to the constraint necessary to separate said capsule (1) or said sealing insert (2) from said functional insert (3) when opening said capsule.

    Un autre objet de l'invention est constitué par une capsule (1), typiquement une capsule de bouchage, comprenant une coque (11) dotée d'une jupe (110) et un insert d'étanchéité (2), éventuellement fileté, solidaire de ladite coque (11), et un insert fonctionnel (3) selon l'invention, ledit insert d'étanchéité (2) ou ladite coque (11), et ledit insert fonctionnel (3) comprenant des moyens de solidarisation réversible (20, 32), typiquement par encliquetage réversible.
    En effet, il est particulièrement avantageux selon l'invention que l'insert soit fixé au goulot lors du capsulage du goulot lui-même, de sorte qu'en pratique, la fixation de l'insert soit masqué par l'opération standard de capsulage.
    Ladite coque (11) peut être métallique, typiquement en aluminium, ou encore en matière plastique, et dans ce cas, elle peut être thermorétractable.    Another object of the invention is constituted by a capsule (1), typically a closure cap, comprising a shell (11) provided with a skirt (110) and a sealing insert (2), optionally threaded, secured of said shell (11), and a functional insert (3) according to the invention, said sealing insert (2) or said shell (11), and said functional insert (3) comprising reversible joining means (20, 32), typically by reversible latching.
    Indeed, it is particularly advantageous according to the invention that the insert is attached to the neck during capping of the neck itself, so that in practice, the attachment of the insert is masked by the standard capping operation .
    Said shell (11) can be metallic, typically aluminum, or plastic, and in this case, it can be heat shrinkable.

    Un autre objet de l'invention est constitué par un procédé de fabrication d'une capsule selon l'invention dans lequel :

  • a) on approvisionne ledit insert fonctionnel (3), ledit adhésif (5) et ladite capsule de bouchage (1) typiquement dotée dudit insert d'étanchéité (2),
  • b) on dépose ou applique ledit adhésif (5) sur ledit insert fonctionnel (3),
  • c) on solidarise ensuite ledit insert fonctionnel (3) audit insert d'étanchéité (2) ou à ladite coque (11), de manière à ce que ledit adhésif (5) soit protégé de tout contact extérieur par la jupe (110) de ladite coque, et qu'ainsi ladite capsule (1) puisse être manipulée sans risque d'endommagement.
    • Another subject of the invention consists of a method of manufacturing a capsule according to the invention in which:
  • a) supplying said functional insert (3), said adhesive (5) and said capping cap (1) typically provided with said sealing insert (2),
  • b) depositing or applying said adhesive (5) on said functional insert (3),
  • c) said functional insert (3) is then secured to said sealing insert (2) or to said shell (11), so that said adhesive (5) is protected from any external contact by the skirt (110) of said shell, and that said capsule (1) can be handled without risk of damage.

    • Enfin, un autre objet de l'invention est constitué par l'utilisation d'un insert fonctionnel (3) et/ou d'une capsule (1) comprenant ledit insert fonctionnel selon l'invention, pour solidariser tout type d'élément fonctionnel (6, 7) à tout type de goulot (4), à profil soit droit, soit en "A", soit en "V", quel que soit son diamètre pouvant aller de 18 mm à 45 mm, et typiquement voisin de 30 mm.Finally, another object of the invention is constituted by the use of a functional insert (3) and / or a capsule (1) comprising said functional insert according to the invention, for to fasten any type of functional element (6, 7) to any type of neck (4), with a profile straight, either in "A" or "V", regardless of its diameter that can range from 18 mm to 45 mm, and typically close to 30 mm.

    EXEMPLES DE REALISATIONEXAMPLES OF REALIZATION

    On a fabriqué des inserts fonctionnels (3) et des capsules (1) selon les figures 4 à 7, pour goulots standards de 30 mm. Functional inserts (3) and capsules (1) according to FIGS. standard necks of 30 mm.

    La figure 4 illustre le cas d'un insert fonctionnel (3) du type irremplissable (7) inséré dans un goulot (4) avec filetage (41). Cet insert fonctionnel (3) a été inséré avec une capsule de bouchage (1) comprenant une coque (11) et un insert d'étanchéité (2), la capsule étant représentée vissée et sertie par déformation irréversible (12) sous la bague (42) du goulot. Cet insert d'étanchéité comprend une tête (21), une jupe filetée (22), et un moyen d'assemblage réversible (20) coopérant avec la lèvre flexible (60) formant le moyen d'assemblage réversible (32) de l'insert fonctionnel (3). L'insert fonctionnel (3) comprend 3 ailettes (31), comme dans le cas de la figure 3, et un dispositif irremplissable (7) comprenant une bille (70) mobile entre une grille d'arrêt (71) et un support (72) doté d'un orifice central.FIG. 4 illustrates the case of a functional insert (3) of the non-refillable type (7) inserted in a neck (4) with thread (41). This functional insert (3) has been inserted with a closure cap (1) comprising a shell (11) and a sealing insert (2), the capsule being shown screwed and crimped by irreversible deformation (12) under the ring (42) of the neck. This sealing insert comprises a head (21), a threaded skirt (22), and a reversible assembly means (20) cooperating with the flexible lip (60) forming the reversible assembly means (32) of the functional insert (3). The functional insert (3) comprises 3 fins (31), as in the case of Figure 3, and a device non-refillable container (7) comprising a ball (70) movable between a stop grid (71) and a support (72) with a central hole.

    Les figures 5a à 7 illustrent le cas d'un insert fonctionnel (3) du type verseur (6).
    La figure 5a est une vue latérale de l'insert fonctionnel (3) comprenant ledit adhésif (5) entre deux ailettes, alors que la figure 5b est une vue en coupe.
    La figure 5c est une vue de l'insert d'étanchéité (2) doté d'une couronne d'assemblage réversible (20) destinée à coopérer par encliquetage réversible avec le rebord (32) de l'insert fonctionnel (3).
    La figure 6 représente, en demi-coupe droite, l'ensemble constitué par l'assemblage réversible de la capsule (1) de bouchage constituée d'une coque, typiquement métallique (11) avec une jupe (110) et une tête (111) solidaire d'un insert d'étanchéité (2), et de l'insert fonctionnel (3,6).
    La figure 7 représente, mais en demi-coupe gauche, l'ensemble de la figure 6 après sertissage de la capsule sur un goulot fileté.    FIGS. 5a to 7 illustrate the case of a functional insert (3) of the pouring type (6).
    Figure 5a is a side view of the functional insert (3) comprising said adhesive (5) between two fins, while Figure 5b is a sectional view.
    FIG. 5c is a view of the sealing insert (2) provided with a reversible assembly ring (20) intended to cooperate by reversible clipping with the flange (32) of the functional insert (3).
    FIG. 6 represents, in half-straight section, the assembly constituted by the reversible assembly of the capsule (1) of closure constituted by a shell, typically metallic (11) with a skirt (110) and a head (111). ) integral with a sealing insert (2), and the functional insert (3,6).
    Figure 7 shows, but in half-left section, the assembly of Figure 6 after crimping the capsule on a threaded neck.

    Pour ces essais, on a d'abord fabriqué des coques (11) en aluminium, par emboutissage, des inserts d'étanchéité (2) et des inserts fonctionnels (3) à 3 ailettes, en PE ou en PP selon les essais, par moulage (injection).
    Comme adhésif, on a approvisionné un adhésif type hot-melt du commerce, le Plastoflex ® 9092 ou 9117 de la Société Paramelt.     For these tests, aluminum shells (11) were first made by stamping, sealing inserts (2) and functional inserts (3) with 3 blades, made of PE or PP according to the tests, by molding (injection).
    As adhesive, a commercial hot melt type adhesive, Plastoflex® 9092 or 9117 from Paramelt Company, was supplied.

    On a ensuite, à l'aide d'un pistolet à buse chauffée, appliqué un cordon d'adhésif entre les deux ailettes supérieures en faisant tourner l'insert en regard de la buse fixe. Selon les essais, les quantités déposées ont varié de 0,01 à 0,5 g par insert.
    On a enfin assemblé les inserts fonctionnels chargés en adhésif (5) dans les inserts d'étanchéité (2) fixés aux coques (11), de manière à obtenir des capsules de bouchage (1) selon l'invention.    Then, using a heated nozzle gun, applied a bead of adhesive between the two upper fins by rotating the insert opposite the fixed nozzle. According to the tests, the amounts deposited varied from 0.01 to 0.5 g per insert.
    Finally, the functional inserts loaded with adhesive (5) were assembled in the sealing inserts (2) fixed to the shells (11), so as to obtain closure capsules (1) according to the invention.

    Avec ces capsules (1), on a capsulé différents types de goulots, notamment de profil en "A" ou en "V". On a pu vérifier sur des coupes que, dans tous les cas, l'on obtenait bien une couronne d'adhésif (50), comme illustré sur les figures 4 et 7, d'environ 200 mm2.
    Dans tous les cas, l'effort pour séparer l'insert fonctionnel (3) du goulot a été supérieur à 1 daN, et donc bien au-delà de l'effort de séparation normal lorsqu'on dévisse la capsule (1) et que l'insert d'étanchéité (2) se sépare de l'insert fonctionnel (3).    With these capsules (1), various types of necks have been encapsulated, in particular with an "A" or "V" profile. It has been verified on sections that, in all cases, a ring of adhesive (50), as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 7, of about 200 mm 2 was obtained.
    In all cases, the effort to separate the functional insert (3) from the neck was greater than 1 daN, and therefore well beyond the normal separation force when unscrewing the capsule (1) and that the sealing insert (2) separates from the functional insert (3).

    AVANTAGES DE L'INVENTIONADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

    L'invention résout de manière économique l'ensemble des problèmes posés. Elle ouvre également la voie à une nouvelle famille de produits qui peuvent apporter une sécurité accrue au consommateur, en particulier dans le cas où l'adhésif utilisé durcit et solidarise irréversiblement l'insert fonctionnel au goulot et dans le cas ou cet insert fonctionnel est du type irremplissable.The invention solves economically all the problems posed. She opens also the way to a new family of products that can provide security consumer, particularly in the case where the adhesive used hardens and solidifies irreversibly the functional insert at the neck and in the case where this functional insert is non-refillable type.

    LISTE DES REPERESLIST OF REFERENCES

    Capsule de bouchageCapsule closure 11 Axe de la capsuleAxis of the capsule 1010 CoqueShell 1111 JupeSkirt 110110 TêteHead 111 111 Languette ou Ligne d'affaiblissementTab or Line of weakness 112112 Insert d'étanchéitéSealing insert 22 Moyen d'assemblage réversible à 33 way reversible assembly 2020 TêteHead 2121 Jupe filetéeThreaded skirt 2222 Insert fonctionnelFunctional insert 33 CorpsBody 3030 AiletteFin 3131 Moyen d'assemblage réversible à 1 ou 2Reversible assembly means at 1 or 2 3232 GoulotNeck 44 Zone de contact adhésifAdhesive contact area 4040 FiletageThread 4141 BagueRing 4242 AdhésifAdhesive 55 Couronne d'adhésifCrown of adhesive 5050 Elément fonctionnel = verseurFunctional element = pourer 66 Lèvre flexibleFlexible lip 6060 Elément fonctionnel = dispositif irremplissableFunctional element = non-refillable device 77 BilleBall 7070 Grille d'arrêtStop grid 7171 Support de la bille 70 avec orifice70 ball support with orifice 7272

    Claims (16)

    1. Functional insert(3) typically made of plastic for a typically glass or plastic bottle neck (4), comprising a body (30) designed to be inserted in the said neck, the said body (30) being provided with at least one flexible rib (31) on its outer surface designed to form a leak tight junction with the said neck (4) when the said functional insert is inserted in the said neck, and a functional element (6, 7), characterized in that:
      a) the said functional insert (3) comprises an adhesive (5) typically supported on the said rib (31) on its upper surface and / or supported on the said outer surface of the said body, the said adhesive (5) being chosen to stick to the said neck (4),
      b) the said adhesive (5) is a typically permanent adhesive, chosen with a consistency or viscosity such that it only creeps under stress, the stress typically corresponding to compression of the said adhesive between the said rib (31) and the said body (30) when the said functional insert has already been inserted into the said neck, and the said rib folds, the content and quantity of the said adhesive (5) being chosen such that when it comes into contact with the said neck, it fixes the said body to the said neck by an adhesive contact zone and prevents upwards axial displacement of the said functional insert (3) under an axial stress.
    2. Insert according to claim 1, in which the said body (30), typically cylindrical, comprises at least two ribs (31), the said adhesive (5) typically being placed between the two ribs, or on each rib.
    3. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 2, in which the said adhesive (5) forms a ring, so as to create a circular contact area.
    4. Insert as claimed in either of claims 1 to 2, in which the said adhesive (5) forms one or several discontinuous deposits so as to form a discontinuous or continuous contact area depending on the number of the said discontinuous deposits, typically between 1 and 4.
    5. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, in which the said adhesive (5) is a permanent "hot-melt" type adhesive.
    6. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, in which the said adhesive (5) can be activated or cross-linked, typically by the input of energy, once the said insert has been placed in the said neck.
    7. Insert according to claim 6, in which the adhesive includes a setting agent or activator.
    8. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, in which the said adhesive (5) is typically in the form of micro-balls that release the said adhesive when the said functional insert is placed in the said neck, or is an adhesive that can be activated when the said functional insert is placed in the said neck.
    9. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8, in which the said adhesive (5) is selected to typically bond to glass, and in which the contact area of the said adhesive contact area is typically between 20 and 500 mm2, such that the said insert remains fixed in the said neck under an axial force equal to at least 0.5 daN.
    10. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 9 in which the said functional element forms a pouring spout (6).
    11. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 10 in which the said functional element forms a non-filling device (7) or an anti-fraud device.
    12. Insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 11 comprising a reversible assembly means (32) designed to temporarily fix the said functional insert (3) to a cap (1), typically a closing cap, or to a sealing insert (2) of the said cap, the said axial stress corresponding to at least the stress necessary to separate the said cap (1) or the said sealing insert (2) from the said functional insert (3) when the said cap is opened.
    13. Cap (1), typically a closing cap, comprising a shell (11) provided with a skirt (110) and a sealing insert (2), possibly threaded, fixed to the said shell (11), and a functional insert (3) according to any of claims 1 to 12, the said sealing insert (2) or the said shell (11) and the said functional insert (3) comprising reversible fixing means (20, 32), typically by reversible click fitting.
    14. Closing cap according to claim 13 in which the said shell (11) is metallic, typically made of aluminium, or is made of plastic.
    15. Method for manufacturing a cap according to any of claims 13 to 14, in which:
      a) the said functional insert (3), the said adhesive (5) and the said closing cap (1) typically fitted with the said sealing insert (2), are supplied,
      b) the said adhesive (5) is deposited or applied on the said functional insert (3),
      c) the said functional insert (3) is then fixed to the said sealing insert (2) or to the said shell (11), such that the said adhesive (5) is protected from any external contact by the skirt (110) of the said shell, and thus the said cap (1) may be manipulated without any risk of damage.
    16. Use of an insert as claimed in any of claims 1 to 12 and a cap (1) as claimed in either of claims 13 to 14 to fix the said functional element (6, 7) to any type of neck (4), either with a prismatic profile, or an "A" or a "V" profile.
    EP03709927A 2002-02-12 2003-02-07 Functional insert for the neck of a recipient, especially a bottle, and closing capsule comprising said insert Expired - Lifetime EP1474341B1 (en)

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