EP1549512B1 - Mehrzweckdeckel zum schliessen von behältern, insbesondere farbbehältern - Google Patents

Mehrzweckdeckel zum schliessen von behältern, insbesondere farbbehältern Download PDF

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EP1549512B1
EP1549512B1 EP03798952A EP03798952A EP1549512B1 EP 1549512 B1 EP1549512 B1 EP 1549512B1 EP 03798952 A EP03798952 A EP 03798952A EP 03798952 A EP03798952 A EP 03798952A EP 1549512 B1 EP1549512 B1 EP 1549512B1
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Antoine Planque
Marc Langouet
Guy Druesne
Benoît DESHAIES
Philippe Gimenez
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/12—Paint cans; Brush holders; Containers for storing residual paint
    • B44D3/127—Covers or lids for paint cans
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/12—Paint cans; Brush holders; Containers for storing residual paint
    • B44D3/128—Wiping bars; Rim protectors; Drip trays; Spill catchers

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  • the invention relates to the field of closing containers containing products, typically fluid, manually applicable using an instrument, typically pots of paints, protective mixtures or colored coatings, or varnishes or adhesives applicable to the aid. a brush or a roller.
  • pots of paint will be referred to only as an example typical of the field of the present invention.
  • the commercial paint pots are usually formed by a body with an upper opening forming a closed rim by a lid snapped into the rim, the pot can only be opened by separating the lid of the rim, typically using a tool such as a screwdriver.
  • FIGs 2a to 2h are partial axial sections which schematically represent the sealed cooperation between said upper flange (23) and an outer edge (50) of the cover (1), the views shown corresponding substantially to the portion in the dashed rectangle of the figure 1a .
  • the Figures 2a, 2c, 2e and 2g on the left represent said upper rim (23) and said outer edge (50) before cooperation, whereas the corresponding figures 2b, 2d, 2f and 2h on the right represent the sealed cooperation between said upper flange (23) and said outer edge (50). ).
  • said cooperation is by crimping, the outer edge (50) forming a crimping hook (53) comprising a seal (54).
  • said cooperation is by snapping, said outer edge (50) comprising a snap hook (52).
  • said cooperation is by gluing or sealing or heat sealing, or because said outer edge (50) comprises or forms an adhesive layer (55), as shown in FIGS. Figures 2e and 2f because the rim upper (23) itself comprises or forms an adhesive layer (26), said adhesive layer being able to be constituted by a varnish coating said lid (1) and / or said body (2).
  • FIGs 3a and 3b similar to Figures 2a to 2h , illustrate the case of the cooperation between an outer edge (50) comprising a snap hook (52) and an upper flange (23) forming an outer plane flange (230), the two materials forming the outer edge (50) and the upper rim (23) possibly being able to be sealed to one another, typically by means of heating jaws exerting a pressure as represented by the arrows of the figure 3b .
  • the figure 3c analogous to the figure 3a , illustrates the case of cooperation between an outer edge (50) comprising a snap hook (52) and an upper flange (50) comprising an intermediate piece (24) comprising an inner rolled edge and a seal (25). ).
  • the metal container bodies (2) or covers (1) have been represented by a fine line, while the plastic covers (in the case of Figures 2c to 2h and 3a to 3c ) have been represented in thickness.
  • the Figures 7a to 7d illustrate a cover mode (1) in which the bowl (4) and the peripheral area (5) form a single-piece molded or thermoformed piece.
  • the figure 7a is a top view of the lid (1), its cap (6) being closed.
  • the wall (40) of the bowl (4) has been shown in dark line: solid line for the "high” part (400), and dotted line for the "low” part (401).
  • the auxiliary stacking means (80) which forms with said "high” part (400), an upper plane (81) horizontally, in particular, allowing the stacking of the covers as shown in FIG. figure 8a .
  • the figure 7b is a side view of the lid (1) of the figure 7a .
  • the Figure 7c is a section along the vertical plane AA of the figure 7a .
  • the figure 7d is a view, similar to the Figure 7c , but with the plug (6) open, said plug being shown in part only.
  • the figure 8a is a view in axial section of a stack (3) of lids (1) similar to those of the Figure 7c , so as to illustrate the stacking of the lids (1).
  • the lids (1) of the figure 8a comprise as permanent securing means (60) a flexible tongue (61) integral with the wall (40) of the bowl (4) according to a first modality - or a flexible tongue (62) bonded to the wall (40) according to a second modality.
  • FIGS. 8b and 8c are partial axial sections illustrating methods of cooperation of the removable closing means or plugs (6) with the flange (44) of the orifice (43).
  • the orifice (43) is closed by a cover (9) provided with a grip tab (91) heat-sealed on the upper surface (441) of the inner projection (440) of the flange (44).
  • a plug (6) having a detent means (65) with a male portion (650) cooperates with the detent means (45) comprising a female portion (450) on the upper portion of the rim (44) of the orifice (43), so as to seal the orifice after removal of the lid (9) at the first opening of the lid (1).
  • the lid (9) is sealed to the bottom surface (13) of the lid, the lid comprising a line of weakness (90), so that the simple pressure with a brush, according to the movement indicated by the arrow, tear the operculum (9) along its line of weakness, line which follows said rim (44) on its major part, the lid remaining hooked inside the body (2) to the not torn part of the lid, so as to exclude any possibility of soiling.
  • the plug (6) comprises an annular seal (68) sealing.
  • FIGs 9a to 12c are partial schematic representations of lids (1) on which the plug (6) has not been shown, these lids being formed by assembling a bowl (4), typically molded or thermoformed plastic, with a peripheral range (5), typically stamped metal (tinplate, aluminum, etc ).
  • the Figures 9a to 9c are similar axial sections that illustrate three ways of assembling the bowl (4) and the peripheral pad (5) to form a sealed annular junction (11).
  • the junction (11) is formed by overmolding the bowl on the inner edge (51) of said peripheral pad (5), said inner edge (51) thus being embedded in the outer projection (48).
  • the junction (11) is formed by sealing or heat sealing the inner edge (51) on the upper surface (480) of the outer projection (48).
  • the junction (11) is formed by sealing or heat sealing the inner edge (51) on the lower surface (481) of the outer projection (48).
  • a lid (9), typically heat-sealed internally covers a portion of the lower surface (13) of the lid and in particular said junction (11).
  • the Figure 9c is an axial section along the vertical plane DD of the figure 9d which is a partial view from above.
  • said vertical positioning (7) and stacking means (8) are formed by an arc-shaped deformation - typically by stamping - of said peripheral area (5), so as to obtain an upper plane of stacking (81) .
  • FIGs 10a and 10b are simplified versions of the figure 9d which represent lids comprising the same bowl (4) assembled at different peripheral areas: the peripheral areas noted (5) on the figure 9d , (5 ') on the figure 10a and ( 5 ") on the figure 10b are all different in shape or surface.
  • said removable closure means (6) may comprise a securing means (60) to said bowl (4) or to said peripheral pad (5), said securing means being permanent or removable. Indeed, depending on the case, it may be advantageous for this closing means (6) can not be separated from the lid (1) - unless otherwise intention, to avoid any risk of seeing it fall or go astray. However, as illustrated by the second modality of the figure 11a , some types of lids (1) may not include securing means (60). As illustrated on Figures 12a and 12b , certain lid arrangements (1) may comprise a removable fastening means, said closure means (6) possibly optionally being temporarily separated from said lid (1).
  • This securing means (60) may be permanent and comprise a flexible tongue (61) typically forming with said bowl (4) or with said peripheral pad (5) a one-piece piece, as illustrated in FIG. figure 8a , according to its first modality, and the figure 9b .
  • said securing means (60) may comprise a flexible tongue (62), or a rigid arm (63), provided with an end (64) comprising a means of cooperation (65) with said bowl (4). ) or to said peripheral area (5), typically by gluing or latching, so as to form, as the case, a permanent or typically removable fastening means. Bonding, a means of permanent bonding, was illustrated by the second modality of the figure 8a and on the first modality of the figure 11a .
  • the detent, securing means that can be removable has been illustrated on Figures 12a and 12b .
  • said detent forming said engagement means (65) comprises male or female parts, one being integral with said removable closure means (650), the other (450) being secured to said bowl (4) or said range peripheral (5).
  • said securing means (60) can form a hinge (10) for said plug (6).
  • this hinge (10) can be formed by simple axial clipping of the plug (6) in the bowl (4).
  • said bowl (4), or said peripheral pad (5), or said stopper (6) may comprise horizontal positioning means (7), typically a stop, so that, said stopper (6) being open, its inner surface (66) forms a typically horizontal plane (70) and thus avoids a sagging of said product adhering to its inner surface.
  • horizontal positioning means (7) typically a stop
  • said stopper (6) being open, its inner surface (66) forms a typically horizontal plane (70) and thus avoids a sagging of said product adhering to its inner surface.
  • Figures 12a and 12b and that any sagging of the lid can join the product, so as to avoid any loss and soiling.
  • said bowl (4) can form, typically by means of said lateral wall (40), a vertical positioning means, or possibly inclined with an angle> 90 °, so that, said plug (6) being open, its inner surface (66) forms a vertical or inclined plane allowing a flow of flow to flow to said orifice, and further providing a wringing surface for said instrument.
  • said side wall (40) of the bowl (4) may comprise parallel runners (403) and a recess (404) to permit translation of a slide gate (69) including a handle outside said bowl.
  • the slide shutter (69) comprises at its end an extra thickness with a low enough resistance to be able to introduce it into the recess (404) at the bottom of the wall (40), but sufficient to oppose its separation from said wall (40) when it is opened.
  • said bowl (4) may comprise a bar typically passing through said orifice (43), so as to form a spin bar (46) for said instrument.
  • This wiper bar (46) can form a partition of said orifice (43), a main part (430) of said orifice being intended for the passage of said instrument, a secondary part (431), adjacent to said pouring spout, being intended for the flow of said product in case of transfer of said product.
  • Said abutment (431) may have a typically triangular section with an apex forming part of said spout (41), in the manner of that which is illustrated in FIG. figure 5c where there is no spin bar (46).
  • said secondary portion (431) can be closed by a grid (47), possibly removable.
  • said side wall portion (40) forming said spout (41) may have a height H ranging from 5 mm to 30 mm and may be typically located at a distance d from said upper rim (23) from 1 to 50 mm, and typically ranging from 5 to 15 mm. See it Figure 9c or 12b .
  • said pouring spout (41) may comprise a bi-stable flexible tongue (412), in the downwardly folded position when said lid (1) or said container provided with said lid, forms a stack, in the upwardly extended position in view transferring said product, said spout (41) having an upper end (411) thinned, of flexibility and of radius of curvature R adapted to obtain a tongue (412) at two stable positions, so as to obtain, when said tongue is deployed, a height H '> H and at least equal to 1.30.H.
  • This radius of curvature R is typically from 30 mm to 100 mm.
  • the portion of said wall (40) forming said pouring spout may comprise an inner surface (410) forming with an horizontal plane, for example the horizontal mean plane (12), an angle less than 90 ° and typically ranging from 45 ° to 75 °, so as to facilitate the transfer of said product.
  • said lateral wall (40) may comprise a so-called "high" part (400), of height H, comprising said spout (41), said wall being of length or extent L, of so as to form a stacking means (8) of said cover forming a shim for stacking said stack lid (3) and / or said stacked container after filling and closing by said lid.
  • Said wall (40) may comprise a so-called "low” portion (401), of height less than H, in particular to allow or facilitate said rotation or access to said orifice (43).
  • said upper part (400) has been represented by a dark and continuous line
  • the lower part (401) has been represented by a discontinuous dark line, as appears on the figures 7a , 9d , 10a, 10b and 13a .
  • said bottom (42) may be a bottom (420) inclined towards said rim (44), in the manner of a funnel, so that any fluid product falling inside said bowl (4) or on said bottom (42) can flow by gravity to said orifice (43) and thus fall into said body (2).
  • said flange (44) may comprise an inner projection (440) delimiting said orifice (43), so as to typically cooperate with said plug (6) forming in particular an axial abutment and / or radial for said plug (6).
  • said orifice (43) may have a profile or horizontal circumference comprising at least one straight portion and at least two angular portions of radius of curvature R1 and R2, so that said flange and / or said projection may be used as a means of wringing, respectively, a flat brush and two round brushes radius typically R1 and R2, R1 and R2 typically ranging from 5 mm to 50 mm.
  • said peripheral area (5) may comprise an auxiliary stacking means (80) of said covers (1), typically formed by one or more pads or raised element, typically of same height H with respect to said peripheral area (5) than that of said upper part (400) or said spout (41) and spaced apart from said spout by a distance, in an average horizontal plane of said peripheral range, of at least equal to D / 2, so as to what said lids (1) are particularly suitable for forming a stable stack (3) of lids (1) or container (2) provided with said lids.
  • auxiliary stacking means (80) of said covers (1) typically formed by one or more pads or raised element, typically of same height H with respect to said peripheral area (5) than that of said upper part (400) or said spout (41) and spaced apart from said spout by a distance, in an average horizontal plane of said peripheral range, of at least equal to D / 2, so as to what said lids (1) are particularly suitable for forming a stable stack (3) of lids (1) or container (2) provided with said lids.
  • auxiliary stacking means (80) is not necessary to ensure the stacking of the lids (1) or containers with these lids.
  • auxiliary stacking means (80) it is preferable to incorporate in the cover (1) auxiliary stacking means (80).
  • auxiliary stacking means (80) can also form said vertical positioning means (7).
  • said upper part (400) of said bowl and said raised element (80) can be of same height H, in order to obtain an upper plane of horizontal stacking (81), said height H being typically chosen at least equal to the depth H 'of said hollow outer portion (200), and form or comprise, at their periphery or radial end, at least three radial stop portions (402, 82) intended to cooperate with said hollow outer portion, so as to prevent any radial displacement of one container relative to another in a stack and thus increase its stability.
  • said raised element (80) and said peripheral region (5) can form a single piece, typically either because, as in the case of Figures 7a to 8a the embossed element forms a projection which is molded or thermoformed together with said peripheral band, or because, as in the case of Figures 9a to 10b , the raised element (80) is obtained by local deformation of said peripheral strip, for example by stamping when said peripheral strip (5) is metallic.
  • said raised element (80) and said bowl (4) can form a single piece.
  • said raised element (80) and said plug (6) can form a one-piece piece.
  • said bowl (4) and said peripheral pad (5) can form a one-piece piece, typically a molded or thermoformed piece of plastics material.
  • said bowl (4) and said peripheral pad (5) can form two pieces secured by means of assembly, typically by means of an external projection (48) of said bowl (4), so as to form a junction zone (11) typically sealed.
  • said bowl (4) can form a plastic part
  • said peripheral area (5) can form an annular metal or metalloplastic part having an inner edge (51) secured to said bowl (4) or to said external projection ( 48), typically by crimping, gluing, latching, or overmolding.
  • elements of the cover either of plastic, by molding or thermoforming, or metal-based, and to assemble them, typically by heat-sealing.
  • plastic elements such as a polyolefin (PE, PP for example) may be heat sealed to each other, just like a metal-based material, typically multilayer type PE / metal / PE, the outer layers PE or thermoplastic material then allowing assembly by heat sealing.
  • PE polyolefin
  • PP polypropylene
  • said assembly means forming the junction (11) is a reversible assembly means, so as to allow separation subsequent of said bowl (4) and said peripheral pad (5) for recycling materials constituting said lid.
  • This can be obtained by joining said bowl (4) and said peripheral strip (5) to a level of mechanical strength F - for example a pulling force to separate these two elements - predetermined, for example by playing on the width 1 of the overlap area (110) between said bowl (4) or its outer projection (48) and the inner edge (51) of said peripheral pad (5) - see FIG. figure 9b , so that F is greater than the mechanical stresses or wear constraints Fo encountered by the cover from its manufacture to its end use.
  • the value of F is taken close to 2.Fo, and it is sufficient to apply a voluntary effort - manual or mechanical - separation at least equal to F to obtain the separation of the two elements (4) and (5).
  • a lid (1) with two levels of sealing during the storage of the packaged product - for example a paint rich in volatile solvents, an "absolute" seal can be obtained at using a foil seal, given the greater or lesser duration of storage or variable storage conditions, whereas after the first opening, the operculum being torn is the cap that will to ensure the watertightness to a possibly lower level, insofar as the pots or pails of paint, once opened, are made to be used within a more or less brief time.
  • At least said bowl (4) may consist of a molded or thermoformed piece of thermoplastic material, typically PE, PP, PET, PVC, PA, chosen in nature and in thickness to present on the one hand mechanical characteristics and secondly the gas barrier properties required by the use and a chemical resistance adapted to said product.
  • said outer edge (50) of said peripheral area (5) may have a profile adapted to cooperate, typically by crimping, heat sealing, snap-fastening, with said upper rim (23) of said container (2) to be closed, said upper flange (23) being a plane flange (230, 233), inclined flange (231, 234), or rolled flange (232, 235), said flat, inclined or rolled flange being able to be inside or outside said skirt, said outer edge (50) typically comprising a seal or sealing layer (54), so as to seal between said cover (1) and said body (2).
  • said outer edge (50) of said peripheral strip (5) may have a profile adapted to cooperate with an intermediate piece (24) joined to said upper flange (23) of said body (2).
  • an intermediate piece (24) joined to said upper flange (23) of said body (2) See the figures 1 to 1 g with regard to the profiles of the upper flanges (23) of the container bodies (2).
  • a manual gripping means (14) can be secured to said cover (1), to said bowl (4) or to said peripheral area (5), so as to allow the removal of a handle secured to said container, as is generally the case for pots or buckets of 2 liters or more capacity.
  • this gripping means is formed using another means already present in the lid, for example the stacking means (8), as illustrated on the Figures 12a to 12c , where it is seen that the auxiliary stacking means (80) integral with the bowl (4) comprises a gripping ring (800) through which can pass one or more finger phalangettes.
  • This gripping means (14) could of course take all kinds of forms, the modality represented on the Figures 12a to 12c being an example.
  • Another object of the invention is constituted by a container whose body (2) is closed by a lid (1) according to the invention.
  • FIGS 2a to 14c are examples of embodiments of lids (1) according to the invention.
  • Lids according to Figures 7a to 8c and 13a were made of PE by molding.
  • the combination "bowl (4) and peripheral pad (5)" was molded separately on the one hand.
  • the lid (1) of the figure 8a the entire lid, including the plug (6), is also molded.
  • peripheral areas (5) made of steel for the lids of paint pots, steel which comprises an inner lining, usually a lacquer, and an outer covering forming a decoration or a impression.
  • These peripheral areas (5) were obtained by cutting and shaping, particularly by stamping, from web material or format.
  • These peripheral areas have been manufactured in particular by taking standard steel covers of the state of the art and by cutting the surface S 'corresponding to the bowl (4).
  • a series of lids (1) has been manufactured by cutting the same surface S 'in a series of lids of different shapes and sizes, and assembling a same bowl (4), to obtain a whole series of lids (1) as illustrated on the Figures 9d , 10a and 10b .
  • peripheral areas (5) and the cuvettes (4) as illustrated by way of example on the Figures 9a to 9c in order to form these peripheral areas (5), it is preferable to use multilayer materials comprising PE-sealable inner and / or outer coatings so as not to require a specific adhesive layer.
  • the inner edge (51) of the peripheral region (5) is introduced into the mold so as to form the bowl by overmolding the inner edge (51).
  • the bowl comprises an outer projection (48) - not shown in a figure.
  • the inner edge (51) on or below the outer projection (48) of the bowl (4) has been heat-sealed by means of axial pressure with heating jaws.

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  1. Deckel (1), der dazu bestimmt ist, einen Behälter zu verschließen, der typischerweise dazu bestimmt ist, ein Fluidprodukt, wie beispielsweise eine Farbe oder ein Pulver, zu enthalten, das manuell mit Hilfe eines Instruments, wie beispielsweise eines Pinsels, aufzutragen ist, wobei der Behälter einen Körper (2) umfasst, der mit einem Boden (20) versehen ist, der typischerweise mit einem äußeren hohlen Teil (200) versehen ist, wobei eine Schürze (21) mit einem oberen Rand (22) eine obere Öffnung (23) mit einer Fläche S, die typischerweise von 25 cm2 bis 2500 cm2 reicht, und mit einer größeren Dimension D, die typischerweise von 5 cm bis 50 cm reicht, begrenzt, die dazu bestimmt ist, von dem Deckel (1) verschlossen zu werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass:
    a) der Deckel (1) eine Schale (4) mit einer Fläche S' und einer größeren Dimension D' und einem Umfangsbereich (5), der mit der Schale (4) verbunden ist und mit einem äußeren Rand (50) versehen ist, der dicht mit dem oberen Rand (22) zusammenwirkt, wobei die Fläche S' typischerweise von 0,1 S bis 0,9 S reicht und die größere Dimension D' typischerweise von 0,1 D bis 0,9 D reicht,
    b) die Schale (4) eine Seitenwand (40) und einen Boden (42) umfasst, wobei ein Teil der Wand einen Ausguss (41) mit einer Höhe H in Bezug zum Umfangsbereich (5) bildet, um jedes Umfüllen des Produktes zu erleichtern,
    c) der Boden (42) eine Öffnung oder Aussparung (43) umfasst, die von einem Rand (44) begrenzt ist und eine Öffnung mit der Fläche S" und mit einer größeren Dimension D" bildet, wobei die Fläche S " typischerweise von 0,1 D' bis 0,9 S' reicht und die größere Dimension D" typischerweise von 0,7. D' bis 0,9 D' reicht, um den Durchgang des Instruments zu ermöglichen,
    d) der Deckel (1) ein manuell abnehmbares Verschlussmittel, typischerweise einen Stöpsel (6), umfasst, der dazu bestimmt ist, die Öffnung (43) zu verschließen, um die Öffnung (43) sooft wie nötig manuell verschließen oder öffnen zu können, typischerweise durch eine Drehung des abnehmbaren Verschlussmittels.
  2. Deckel nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das abnehmbare Verschlussmittel ein Befestigungsmittel (60) am Deckel (4) oder am Umfangsbereich (5) umfasst, wobei das Befestigungsmittel (60) fest oder abnehmbar ist.
  3. Deckel nach Anspruch 2, bei dem das Befestigungsmittel (60) fest ist und eine biegsame Zunge (61) umfasst, die typischerweise mit der Schale (4) oder mit dem Umfangsbereich (5) ein einstückiges Teil bildet.
  4. Deckel nach Anspruch 2, bei dem das Verbindungsmittel (60) eine biegsame Zunge (62) oder einen starren Gelenkarm (63) umfasst, der mit einem Ende (64) versehen ist, das ein Mittel (65) zum Zusammenwirken mit der Schale (4) oder dem Umfangsbereich (5), typischerweise durch Kleben oder Einrasten, umfasst, um je nach Fall ein festes oder typischerweise abnehmbares Verbindungsmittel zu bilden.
  5. Deckel nach Anspruch 4, bei dem das Einrasten, das das Mittel (65) zum Zusammenwirken bildet, Einsteck- oder Aufnahmeteile umfasst, wobei einer mit dem abnehmbaren Verschlussmittel (650) und der andere (450) mit der Schale (4) oder dem Umfangsbereich (5) verbunden ist.
  6. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, bei dem das Verbindungsmittel (60) ein Scharnier (10) für den Stöpsel (6) bildet.
  7. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei dem die Schale (4) oder der Umfangsbereich (5) oder der Stöpsel (6) ein Mittel (7) zur vertikalen Positionierung, typischerweise einen Anschlag, umfasst, so dass, wenn der Stöpsel (6) offen ist, seine Innenfläche (66) eine typischerweise horizontale Ebene bildet und auf diese Weise ein Überfließen des an seiner Innenfläche anhaftenden Produktes vermieden wird.
  8. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, bei dem die Schale (4) typischerweise dank der Seitenwand (40) ein Mittel zur vertikalen oder geneigten Positionierung mit einem Winkel >90° bildet, so dass, wenn der Stöpsel offen ist, seine Innenfläche (66) eine vertikale oder geneigte Ebene bildet, die ein Abfließen eines überfließenden Produktes zur Öffnung ermöglicht und eine Trocknungsfläche für das Instrument bietet.
  9. Deckel nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Seitenwand (40) parallele Gleitschienen (403) und eine Aussparung (404) umfasst, um eine Translation eines Verschlussmittels (69) mit Schieber zu ermöglichen, das einen Griff außerhalb der Schale umfasst.
  10. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, bei dem die Schale (4) einen Stab (46) umfasst, der typischerweise durch die Öffnung (43) hindurchgeht, um einen Trocknungsstab für das Instrument zu bilden.
  11. Deckel nach Anspruch 10, bei dem die Trocknungsstange (46) eine Teilung der Öffnung (43) bildet, wobei ein Hauptteil (430) der Öffnung für den Durchgang des Instruments bestimmt ist, wobei ein zweiter Teil (931), der an den Ausguss angrenzt, für das Abfließen des Produktes im Falle eines Umfüllen des Produktes bestimmt ist.
  12. Deckel nach Anspruch 11, bei dem der zweite Teil (431) einen typischerweise dreieckigen Querschnitt mit einer Spitze aufweist, die einen Teil des Ausgusses (41) bildet.
  13. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 11 bis 12, bei dem der zweite Teil (431) durch ein eventuell abnehmbares Gitter (47) verschlossen ist.
  14. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, bei dem der Teil der Seitenwand (40), der den Ausguss (41) bildet, eine Höhe H aufweist, die von 5 mm bis 30 mm geht, und typischerweise in einem Abstand d zum oberen Rand (23) von 1 bis 50 mm angeordnet ist.
  15. Deckel nach Anspruch 14, bei dem der Ausguss (41) eine bistabile biegsame Zunge (412) umfasst, die in nach unten geklappter Position ist, wenn der Deckel (1) oder der mit dem Deckel versehene Behälter einen Stapel bildet, und die in nach oben ausgefahrener Position für das Umfüllen des Produktes ist, wobei der Ausguss (41) ein oberes dünneres Ende (411) von geeigneter Biegsamkeit und entsprechendem Krümmungsradius R aufweist, um eine Zunge (412) mit zwei stabilen Positionen zu erhalten, um, wenn die Zunge ausgefahren ist, eine Höhe H' > H und mindestens gleich 1,30 H zu erhalten.
  16. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, bei dem der Teil der Wand (40), der den Ausguss bildet, eine Innenfläche (410) umfasst, die mit einer Horizontalebene einen Winkel kleiner als 90° und typischerweise von 45° bis 75° bildet, um das Umfüllen des Produktes zu erleichtern.
  17. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 14 bis 16, bei dem die Seitenwand (40) einen so genannten "hohen" Teil (400) mit der Höhe H umfasst, der den Ausguss (41) umfasst, wobei die Wand von der Länge oder dem Ausmaß L ist, um ein Mittel (8) zum Stapeln des Deckels zu bilden, das einen Dickenkeil für das Stapeln des Deckels (3) auf einen Stoß und/oder des Behälters auf einen Stoß nach dem Befüllen und Verschließen durch den Deckel bildet.
  18. Deckel nach Anspruch 17, bei dem die Wand (40) einen so genannten "niedrigen" Teil (401) mit einer kleineren Höhe als H umfasst, um insbesondere die Drehung oder den Zugriff auf die Öffnung (43) zu ermöglichen oder zu erleichtern.
  19. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, bei dem der Boden (42) ein zum Rand (44) geneigter Boden (420) in der Art eines Trichters ist, so dass das gesamte Fluidprodukt, das in das Innere der Schale (4) oder auf den Boden (42) fällt, durch Schwerkraft zur Öffnung (43) abfließen und so in den Körper (2) fallen kann.
  20. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 19, bei dem der Rand (44) eine Innenprojektion (440) umfasst, die die Öffnung (43) begrenzt, um typischerweise mit dem Stöpsel (6) zusammenzuwirken, wobei sie insbesondere einen Axial- und Radialanschlag für den Stöpsel bildet.
  21. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 20, bei dem die Öffnung (43) ein horizontales Profil oder einen horizontalen Umfang aufweist, umfassend mindestens einen geraden Abschnitt und mindestens zwei Winkelabschnitte mit einem Krümmungsradius R1 und R2, so dass der Rand und/oder die Projektion als Trocknungsmittel für eine flache Bürste bzw. zwei runde Bürsten mit einem Radius typischerweise nahe R1 und R2 verwendet werden können, wobei R1 und R2 typischerweise von 5 mm bis 50 mm betragen.
  22. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 21, bei dem der Umfangsbereich (5) ein Hilfsmittel (80) zum Stapeln der Deckel (1) bildet, das typischerweise von einem oder mehreren reliefartigen Stücken oder Elementen von typischerweise derselben Höhe H in Bezug auf den Umfangsbereich (5) wie jene des hohen Teils (400) oder des Ausgusses (41) gebildet ist, das von dem Ausguss um einen Abstand in einer mittleren Horizontalebene des Umfangsbereiches gleich D/2 entfernt ist, so dass die Deckel (1) insbesondere in der Lage sind, einen stabilen Stapel von Deckeln (1) oder mit den Deckeln versehenen Behältern (2) zu bilden.
  23. Deckel nach Anspruch 22, bei dem das Hilfsmittel (80) zum Stapeln auch das vertikale Positioniermittel (7) bildet.
  24. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 22 bis 23, bei dem der hohe Teil (400) der Schale und das reliefartige Element (80) von derselben Höhe H sind, um eine obere horizontale Stapelebene (81) zu erhalten, wobei die Höhe H typischerweise mindestens gleich der Tiefe H' des hohlen äußeren Teils (200) gewählt wird, und an ihrer radialen Peripherie und ihrem radialen Ende mindestens drei Teile bilden oder umfassen, die radiale Anschläge (402, 82) bilden, die dazu bestimmt sind, mit dem hohlen äußeren Teil zusammenzuwirken, um jede Radialverschiebung eines Behälters in Bezug zu einem anderen in einem Stapel zu verhindern und so seine Stabilität zu verbessern.
  25. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 22 bis 24, bei dem das reliefartige Element (80) und der Umfangsbereich (5) ein einstückiges Teil bilden.
  26. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 22 bis 24, bei dem das reliefartige Element (80) und die Schale (4) ein einstückiges Teil bilden.
  27. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 22 bis 24, bei dem das reliefartige Element (80) und der Stöpsel (6) ein einstückiges Teil bilden.
  28. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, bei dem die Schale (4) und der Umfangsbereich (5) ein einstückiges Teil bilden, typischerweise ein gegossenes oder wärmegeformtes Teil aus Kunststoff.
  29. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 27, bei dem die Schale (4) und der Umfangsbereich (5) zwei durch ein Montagemittel verbundene Teile bilden, typischerweise mit Hilfe einer äußeren Projektion (48) der Schale (4), um eine typischerweise dichte Verbindungszone (11) zu bilden.
  30. Deckel nach Anspruch 29, bei dem die Schale (4) ein Kunststoffteil bildet, und der Umfangsbereich (5) ein ringförmiges Teil aus Metall oder Metall und Kunststoff bildet, das einen Innenrand (51) aufweist, der mit der Schale (4) oder der äußeren Projektion (48) typischerweise durch Crimpen, Kleben, Einrasten oder Überformen verbunden ist.
  31. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 29 bis 30, bei dem, wenn die Schale (4) und der Umfangsbereich (5) aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt sind, das Montagemittel, das die Verbindung (11) bildet, ein reversibles Montagemittel ist, um eine spätere Trennung des Deckels und des Umfangsbereichs im Hinblick auf ein Rezyklieren der den Deckel bildenden Materialien zu ermöglichen.
  32. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 31, bei dem ein Häutchen (9) mindestens die Öffnung (43) bedeckt oder verschließt, wobei das Häutchen (9) typischerweise ein Häutchen aus einem Barrierematerial für das Produkt ist, wobei das Häutchen (9), das typischerweise am Deckel (1) durch Heißsiegeln befestigt ist, bei einer ersten Öffnung des Deckels (1) abgenommen oder zerrissen werden muss.
  33. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 29 bis 30 und nach Anspruch 30, bei dem das Häutchen (9) ein auf die Innenfläche (13) des Deckels durch Heißsiegeln aufgebrachtes Häutchen ist, das sich über die Schale hinaus erstreckt und die Abdichtung der Verbindungszone (11) zwischen der Schale (4) und dem Umfangsbereich (5) gewährleistet.
  34. Deckel nach Anspruch 33, bei dem das Häutchen (9) mindestens eine Schwächungslinie (90) umfasst, die typischerweise entlang der Öffnung verläuft, damit durch manuellen Druck auf das Häutchen (9) bei einer ersten Öffnung, beispielsweise mit dem Instrument, das Häutchen (9) zerreißt, um Zugriff auf das Produkt zu ermöglichen, wobei sich das zerrissene Häutchen in das Innere des Körpers einklappt.
  35. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 29 bis 30 und nach Anspruch 30, bei dem das Häutchen (9) ein auf die Oberseite des Deckels durch Heißsiegeln aufgebrachtes Häutchen ist, vorzugsweise auf jene (441) der inneren Projektion (440), wobei das Häutchen eine Greiflasche (91) umfasst, die es typischerweise ermöglicht, das Häutchen (9) manuell vom Deckel (1) zu trennen.
  36. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 35, bei dem mindestens die Schale (4) von einem gegossenen oder wärmegeformten Teil aus Thermoplast gebildet ist, typischerweise aus PE, PP, PET, PVC PA, das hinsichtlich Beschaffenheit und Dicke derart ausgewählt ist, dass es einerseits die mechanischen Eigenschaften und andererseits die Gasbarriereeigenschaften, die für die Verwendung notwendig sind, und eine chemische Beständigkeit, die an das Produkt angepasst ist, aufweist.
  37. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 36, bei dem der äußere Rand (50) des Umfangsbereichs (5) ein Profil aufweist, das typischerweise durch Crimpen, Heißsiegeln, festes Einrasten, mit dem oberen Rand (23) des zu verschließenden Behälters (2) zusammenwirken kann, wobei der obere Rand (23) ein entweder flacher (230, 233) oder geneigter (231, 234) oder gerollter (232, 235) Rand ist, wobei der flache, geneigte oder gerollte Rand innerhalb oder außerhalb der Schürze sein kann, wobei der äußere Rand (50) typischerweise eine Dichtung oder eine Siegelschicht (54) umfasst, um die Abdichtung zwischen dem Deckel (1) und dem Körper (2) zu gewährleisten.
  38. Deckel nach Anspruch 37, bei dem der äußere Rand (50) des Umfangsbereichs (5) ein Profil aufweist, das mit einem Zwischenstück (24) zusammenwirken kann, das mit dem oberen Rand (23) des Körpers (2) zusammengefügt ist.
  39. Deckel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 38, bei dem ein manuelles Greifmittel (14) mit dem Deckel (1), der Schale (4) oder dem Umfangsbereich (5) verbunden ist, um das Weglassen eines mit dem Behälter verbundenen Griffes zu ermöglichen.
  40. Behälter, umfassend einen Körper (2), der durch einen Deckel (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 39 verschlossen ist.
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