EP1611024B1 - Kapsel mit zerstörbarem deckel, sowie behälterverschluss und behälter mit einer solchen kapsel - Google Patents

Kapsel mit zerstörbarem deckel, sowie behälterverschluss und behälter mit einer solchen kapsel Download PDF

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EP1611024B1
EP1611024B1 EP04742425A EP04742425A EP1611024B1 EP 1611024 B1 EP1611024 B1 EP 1611024B1 EP 04742425 A EP04742425 A EP 04742425A EP 04742425 A EP04742425 A EP 04742425A EP 1611024 B1 EP1611024 B1 EP 1611024B1
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Jean-Paul Cerveny
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2821—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a blister, a capsule or like sealed container
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0006—Upper closure
    • B65D2251/0015—Upper closure of the 41-type
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
    • B65D2251/009—Lower closure of the 51-type
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
    • B65D2251/0093—Membrane

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  • the present invention relates to a capsule intended to be mounted in a cap for a neck or neck container intended for dispensing liquids or pasty products, in particular for bottles of mineral water and the corresponding cap and container.
  • the stopper provided with a capsule according to the present invention is intended to contain, in a hermetically sealed compartment of the container thus clogged, a substance or specific composition intended to be mixed with the contents of said container just before use or consumption. of the last.
  • the plug of the present invention can in particular be used to plug plastic bottles commonly called plastics (for example PET) intended to contain all kinds of liquid food or not, more or less fluid, such as, for example, mineral water, fruit juice, milk drinks, etc. but also sauces or condiments (ketchup, mustard, vinaigrette ...) or non-food liquids (cleaning products, detergents ).
  • plastics for example PET
  • fluid such as, for example, mineral water, fruit juice, milk drinks, etc. but also sauces or condiments (ketchup, mustard, vinaigrette ...) or non-food liquids (cleaning products, detergents ).
  • a number of corks having compartments containing a substance, especially a food substance, intended to be added to the contents of the receptacle which generally contains a beverage such as water or milk, for example the preparation of energy drinks or baby bottles.
  • a first type among these known plugs has a capsule or tank sealed by a membrane or detachable tongue and fixed on the upper part of said plug fitted to a container.
  • To add the substance contained in the tank to said container it is necessary to unscrew the cap, remove the membrane or tongue closing said tank to create an opening for said substance, to turn the cap to pour said substance into said container and finally , to screw the cap on said container to be able to shake it and thus mix the substance with the contents of the latter.
  • the use of such a type of cap therefore requires many tedious steps, some of which, such as that of turning the cap to release the substance in said container, may require some dexterity to avoid pouring the substance next to this last.
  • Another type of plug has a capsule or reservoir releasing a solid substance in the form of a tablet via a pressure exerted by a finger of the user on said capsule.
  • this type of plug has sealing problems, being reminded that the contents of the container must not accidentally come into contact with the substance enclosed in the capsule.
  • These problems are solved in this type of plug by the presence of a sealing cap attached to the neck of the container.
  • the user to release the substance, first unscrews the cap to remove the cap, then puts the cap on the container and releases the tablet from the capsule by pressing on the latter .
  • the user can remove the lid, while the cap is fixed on the container. In both cases, many tedious steps are needed again to release the substance.
  • another disadvantage lies in the fact that the operculum of the capsule to release the substance works well only when the substance is in the form of tablets or pellets.
  • the substance in the form of a tablet or a rigid tablet, is between a deformable upper membrane on which the pressure is exerted for releasing said substance, and a lower seal serving as sealing member.
  • the lower lid is torn by the tablet when the user exerts pressure on the upper membrane.
  • the rigidity of the cap is a critical parameter insofar as the latter must be both low enough to allow easy release of the substance (preferably whatever its state) and high enough to allow said operculum to resist. the pressure that can be exerted on the latter by the contents of the container when it is compressed during the handling steps of the container. Indeed, when the rigidity of the operculum is too low, ruptures occur. of it during the handling steps, and the substance accidentally mixes with the contents of the container.
  • the pressure to be exerted by the user or consumer on the lid to release the substance must also be high, which can be disadvantageous for some people.
  • this pressure transmitted to the operculum through the substance should be identical, regardless of the form and constitution of the substance.
  • the force exerted on the elastic membrane is transmitted in a reduced manner to the lid and is not always sufficient to tear the latter in order to release the substance.
  • the document US 2002/0066680 A1 which shows all the features of the preamble of claim 1 discloses a sealed capsule consisting essentially of a deformable membrane sealed at its base by a sealable operculum so as to define a sealed volume for containing at least one substance that can be in the form of 'a powder or grains. Said capsule further comprises at least one intermediate piece between said membrane and said cap which has a means of breaking said membrane which can be activated during a sufficient deformation of the latter.
  • this breaking means is in the form of a projecting element which simply rests on said pierceable cap so that as soon as the user presses on the deformable membrane, the latter transmits the movement immediately to the rupture element which in turn transmits directly to the lid which can easily cause accidental or unintentional breakage of the latter.
  • the present invention aims to overcome at least some of the disadvantages of known capsules and caps caps and aims to provide a capsule and a cap to minimize the risk of accidental rupture of the lid to isolate the substance of the container content to which it must be added and allowing a frank and reproducible facilitated rupture of said seal by the user that is as independent as possible from the state or the physical constitution of said substance.
  • the rupture of the sealed seal should ideally be for any type of substance to be added to the contents of the container, particularly in the case of partially filled capsules containing substances that do not always allow to transmit a part sufficient mechanical force exerted by the user able to break the seal seal.
  • the cap according to the invention must be able to be used with little effort and little manipulation by one hand of the consumer, opening preferably not to lead to the formation of spare parts.
  • the subject of the present invention is a sealed capsule according to claim 1.
  • a neck or neck container for dispensing liquids or pasty products, in particular mineral water, characterized in that it comprises a capsule according to the present invention.
  • FIG 1 shows a schematic view in side elevation and in section of an embodiment of the capsule not covered by the invention.
  • the sealed capsule 1 essentially consists of a deformable membrane 2 sealed at its base by a sealable cap 3 so as to define a sealed volume V for contain at least one substance S between said deformable membrane 2 and said lid 3 is characterized in that it has at least one integral breaking means 4 of said pierceable lid 3 capable of tearing for release of an effective amount of substance ( s) following a sufficient deformation of said deformable membrane 2 due to an external mechanical force exerted on the latter.
  • the breaking means 4 is made in the form of a pre-cut 5 of the lid 3, namely at least one point or a preferred breaking line of the latter.
  • the pre-cut 5 is made in the form of a set of preferential rupture lines arranged in the shape of a star, preferably centered on said lid 3.
  • pre-cut 5 in the form of a cross has been shown for information purposes only. figure 2 , but other geometries may also be suitable.
  • the pre-cut 5 itself can be performed by any method usually used, known per se, including laser cutting, stamping, etc.
  • the deformable membrane 2 is made of PVC, a resilient material, allowing the user to deform sufficiently, for example with a finger, to succeed in breaking the lid 3 and thus release the substance or substances S in the content of the container R.
  • the shape of the deformable membrane 2 itself may be unspecified even if a global shape of the type of that of a bell, preferably a bell whose apex is flat, for example disc-shaped, oval, etc., may be preferred.
  • the deformable membrane 2 may comprise at least one deformation means preferential of the latter made in the form of a point, a line or a preferred deformation surface, for example, in the form of a recess in the form of a groove portion of substantially semi-cylindrical section located on the side of said deformable membrane 2.
  • This means makes it possible to create a point, a line or an initiating surface and facilitating the deformation of the remainder of the deformable membrane 2 to achieve the desired objective, namely a concentration of the forces leading to a sufficiently marked deformation of said deformable membrane 2 which makes it possible to ensure sufficient tearing or rupture of the lid 3 in order to allow the passage of the substance or substances S contained in the sealed volume V and intended to be added to the contents of the container provided with the capsule 1.
  • the user's thumb or finger first pressing the deformable membrane 2 at the location where the preferential deformation means (s) (which are located at a convenient location of access for the consumer, for example at a level close to the vertex), initiates a relatively easier deformation of the deformable membrane 2 which propagates to the remaining, more rigid surfaces, dragging them into the deformation movement whose magnitude quickly becomes sufficient to cause a significant opening opening for the substance or substances S in the pierceable lid 3.
  • the deformable membrane 2 is made of a flexible or elastic material, such as a natural rubber, it is not excluded that said membrane returns to its original shape when the pressure exerted by the finger of the user ceases, thus preserving the original aesthetic appearance of the cap.
  • the material or materials used for the realization of the capsule 1, the plug and more particularly that or those used for the production of the deformable membrane 2 and the lid 3 will have to be chemically and physically compatible with the nature. liquid or pasty content of the container R thus clogged, respectively with the substance or substances S contained in the sealed volume V delimited by said deformable membrane 2 and said lid 3.
  • the container R plugged by the cap according to the invention is intended to contain a liquid or pasty food product, it will also be necessary to ensure that the aforementioned materials are food grade and that the clogged product marketed meets the applicable hygiene standards.
  • the opening operation of said protective cover 19 can also be performed by one hand, for example by grasping the container R in the palm and disengaging said protective cover 19 by the action of the thumb of the same hand.
  • the figure 19 illustrates a cap provided with a capsule of the type of that of the figure 1 when the protective cover 19 has been opened, the deformable membrane 2 is depressed sufficiently so that the lid 3 is torn, the substance or substances S then falling into said container R.
  • the index returns the protective cover 19 on the base part 20 until the "click" closing.
  • the capsule 1 comprises at least one intermediate piece 6 provided between said deformable membrane 2 and said lid 3, said intermediate piece 6 having at least one breaking means 4 of said deformable membrane 2 which can be activated when a sufficient deformation of the latter.
  • said at least one intermediate piece 6 is made in the form of a ring 7 disposed between the deformable membrane 2, preferably substantially bell-shaped and more preferably whose apex is flattened, and the seal 3 sealing said volume V said ring 7 having, as the breaking means 4, at least one surface portion 8 delimited in said ring 7 so as to form a valve articulated with respect to said ring 7, said valve being able to pivot towards the lid 3 with a view to piercing it during a sufficient deformation of said deformable membrane 2.
  • said at least one intermediate piece 6 is in the form of a ring 7 disposed between the deformable membrane 2, preferably substantially bell-shaped and more preferably with a flattened apex, and the seal 3 sealing said volume V, said ring 7 having, as the breaking means 4, a plurality of surface portions 8, 8 ', preferably interconnected by at least one rupture bridge 10 and delimited in said ring 7 so as to form, for each surface portion 8, 8 ', a valve articulated with respect to said ring 7, each valve being able to pivot, after rupture of the bridge or bridges 10 which connect them, towards the lid 3 in order to pierce it during a deformation sufficient of said deformable membrane 2.
  • the end of the breaking means 4 opposite the hinge 9 of the pivoting valve formed or the attachment of said breaking means 4 to the intermediate piece 6 is provided with a thin fastener or bridge 10 'acting as a rupture bridge which secures said means 4 as long as the plug is not actually used.
  • This bridge 10 ' also imposes on the user, when he wishes to tear the lid 3, to apply a pressure or force on the arched element 15 which is sufficient to break said bridge 10' and which, at the same time time and because of its high intensity and its abrupt application, makes it possible to break or cut more clearly or more mentally of the operculum 3, with respect to a progressive rupture by application of a force that grows as and when measuring, thus releasing all the substance S contained in the capsule 1.
  • said ring 7 and said surface portions 8, 8 ' are made by injection of a synthetic material, preferably of polyethylene, at or in the immediate vicinity of or bridges 10, 10 'breaking.
  • the shape of the pivoting valve and / or the breaking means 4 and the number of these are determined according to the tear resistance provided by the lid 3 which is usually made in the form of an aluminum film plasticized or the like.
  • protruding teeth are represented for the breaking means 4, but other projecting and cutting geometries are also possible, for example in the form of projecting protruding vertical points or in the thickness of said flap. pivoting towards the operculum 3.
  • the breaking means 4 has at least one substantially vertical salient element 12 directed towards the cap 3 and facilitating the drilling of the latter. This variant will be described in more detail below.
  • the surface portion or portions 8, 8 'of the breaking means 4 have a rigid element 13 protruding in the direction of the deformable membrane 2 and having a useful overall support surface 14 capable of transmitting an external mechanical force exerted on said membrane deformable 2 by the user which is sufficient to cause the pivoting of at least one surface portion 8, 8 'and rupture of the lid 3 releasing an effective amount of substance (s) S in the contents of the container R on which said capsule 1 will be mounted.
  • the capsule 1 is preferably characterized in that the rigid element 13 has a bearing surface 14 which is useful, at least over a portion, substantially the shape of said deformable membrane 2, preferably the shape of the top or a portion of the top of the latter.
  • the rigid element 13 is made in the form of a semi-circular portion of vertical or substantially vertical semi-circular section, the bearing surface 14 being useful in the form of a rectangular or substantially rectangular strip, in accordance with what is shown on the Figures 10 to 13 .
  • This configuration allows the user to deform the deformable membrane 2 to a level that can go from a point close to the base 18 (and facing said bearing surface 14) to a point near the vertex of said deformable membrane 2, the direction of the applied force then being substantially vertical and more convenient to exert by a finger or the thumb of the consumer.
  • the capsule 1 provides that the intermediate piece 6, provided between said deformable membrane 2 and said lid 3, is made in the form of a peripheral ring 7 on which is supported locally, via a hinge portion 9, an arcuate element 15 substantially and at least locally conforming to the shape of the deformable membrane 2 in its initial state and whose free end 16 is formed as at least one projecting element 12 or pointed towards the cover 3, a support surface 14 being provided on said arcuate element 15 which is capable of transmitting an external mechanical force exerted on said deformable membrane 2 by the user which is sufficient to cause the tilting of the projecting element or elements 12 end to obtain a rupture of the lid 3 releasing an effective amount of substance (s) S in the contents of the container R.
  • substance (s) S in the contents of the container R.
  • the bearing surface 14 provided on the arched element 15 has on its inner face facing the lid 3, a vertical wall portion 17 or substantially vertical also directed towards the lid 3, a surface auxiliary support 14 'assists the transmission of the external mechanical force exerted on said deformable membrane 2 by the user to cause said rupture of the lid 3.
  • peripheral ring 7 and the surface portion or portions 8, 8 'and / or the portion or portions of hinge 9 and / or the arcuate element 15 are made in one piece, preferably by injection of a synthetic material.
  • cover 3 provided in the capsules 1 may also be provided, if necessary, to provide the cover 3 provided in the capsules 1 with different embodiments of the first variant ( Figures 1 and 2 ) in addition to at least one point or a preferred breaking line, for example in the form of a pre-cut 5, in order to further facilitate, in combination with the aforementioned breaking means 4, the rupture of said seal 3 .
  • One or more grooves may thus be provided in which the thickness of the lid 3 has been voluntarily reduced, such as by laser ablation or a similar method or equivalent.
  • a first solution consists in ensuring that the lid 3 is fixed directly on the deformable membrane 2, preferably at their common circular periphery where said lid 3 and said deformable membrane 2 contact each other overlappingly.
  • the arched element 15 and the ring 7 are made in one piece in the form of a single piece which can be inserted freely (without welding) in the hollow formed by the deformable membrane 2 during the Manufacture of the capsule 1.
  • the lid 3 is then directly welded to the corresponding peripheral portion of said deformable membrane 2, the arched element 15 being trapped between them without being fixed there.
  • the manufacturing process of the capsule 1 according to this embodiment is therefore advantageously simplified.
  • the cover 3 is fixed directly on the lower face 6 'of the intermediate piece 6, in particular on the lower face 6' of the periphery of the ring 7 forming said intermediate piece 6, which then excludes a direct contact between said lid 3 and the deformable membrane 2 (cf. Figures 3 to 17, 20 and 21 ).
  • the arcuate element 15 and the ring 7 are also made in one piece in the form of a single piece which is however fixed, for example, by welding on the cover 3, the deformable membrane 2 being itself fixed or welded to a corresponding peripheral portion of said ring 7, the arched element 15 then being trapped between them by being fixed thereto.
  • the cover 3 is fixed by circular welding, circular thermocontact or by any similar method on the deformable membrane 2 or the lower face 6 'of the intermediate part 6.
  • the subject of the present invention is also a stopper for a neck or neck receptacle intended for the dispensing of liquids or pasty products, in particular for a bottle of mineral water, characterized in that it consists essentially of a base plate 18 intended to to be fixed on said container R and closing said container R by means of a capsule 1 according to the invention reported in a sealed manner on said base 18, the deformable membrane 2 of said capsule 1 being itself covered by a cover of rigid protection 19 resting on an annular base part 20 attached to said base 18, the lower base of said capsule 1 being formed by the pierceable cap 3, a sealed effective volume V filled with at least one substance S to be added the content of the container R before consumption being thus defined between the deformable membrane 2 and said operculum 3 of said capsule 1, an effective amount of substantive this (S) being released into the contents of the container R during a rupture of the lid 3 due to a sufficient deformation of the deformable membrane 2.
  • the sealed capsule 1 is characterized in that it comprises at least one intermediate piece 6 provided between said deformable membrane 2 and said lid 3, said intermediate piece 6 having said at least one breaking means 4 of said deformable membrane 2 which can be activated during a sufficient deformation of the latter and in that the intermediate part 6 is made in the form of a peripheral ring 7 on which is supported locally, via a portion hinge 9, an arcuate element 15 substantially and at least locally conforming to the shape of the deformable membrane 2 in its initial state and whose free end 16 is formed in the form of at least one projecting element 12 or pointed towards the 3, a support surface 14 being provided on said arcuate element 15 which is capable of transmitting an external mechanical force exerted on said deformed membrane ble 2 by the user which is sufficient to cause the tilting of the end protrusion (s) 12 to occur in order to obtain a rupture of the lid 3 releasing an effective amount of substance (s) S contained in said capsule 1.
  • the deformable membrane 2 and the protective cover 19 may both be made of an elastically deformable material, substantially in the form of two half-spheres, the radius of the half-sphere of the protective cover 19 being slightly less than that of the half-sphere of the deformable membrane 2, said half-sphere of the protective cover 19 being provided with at least one meridian notch 19 'extending from the base of said half-sphere over part of the height of that -this.
  • This embodiment of the protective cover 19 is particularly advantageous because the latter does not need to be molded in the open position, thus considerably reduces the size of the mold and increases its strength, which allows to reduce substantially the manufacturing cost of the protective cover 19.
  • the fact of not molding the protective cover 19 in the open position also makes it possible to preserve the integrity of the hinge 35, which can be weakened during molding in the open position.
  • the figure 23 represents the protective cover 19 and the base part 20 before being mounted on the base 18 in the plug and the figure 24 represents the protective cover 19 and the base 18 assembled.
  • the meridian notches 19 'widen and deviate from each other for the mounting of said protective cover 19, so that its dimension enlarges to close on the base 18, in collaboration with the opening and closing means 33 and 34.
  • FIGS. Figures 18 to 25 The non-limiting examples of plugs capable of being equipped with a capsule 1 according to the invention are shown in FIGS. Figures 18 to 25 .
  • a cap used with a capsule according to the invention is characterized in that the base 18 is formed as a part consisting of a cylindrical portion 21 intended to be fixed on the neck or the neck G of the container R provided , at its upper end, a flat annular portion 22 forming an inner circular shoulder 23 delimiting an opening 24 of said container R, the cap 3 resting or being fixed on the upper face 22 'of said flat annular portion 22 turned towards the capsule 1.
  • the base 18 may be made of a molded part, for example by injection, and will preferably be made of plastic.
  • the base 18 makes it possible to fix the cap on the container R and at the same time provides the base for the deformable membrane 2 and the base part 20 of the rigid protective cover 19 covering said deformable membrane 2.
  • a cap usable with a capsule according to the invention is further characterized in that the lower face 22 "of the flat annular portion 22 has a vertical recess 25 in the form of an annular skirt intended to collaborate with the inner face of the neck of the container R and the cylindrical portion 21 in order to fix said cap on the latter, said vertical recess 25 is also visible on the figures 23 and 24 which represent a simplified version similar to that of the Figures 18 to 22 regarding this part of the plug.
  • a cap that can be used with a capsule according to the invention is further characterized in that the upper face 22 'of the flat annular portion 22 is provided with an annular flange 26 at least slightly deformable forming, after mounting of the capsule 1 in said plug, an annular groove 27 with said annular portion plate 22 trapping the peripheral portion of the capsule 1, at the lid 3 and the deformable membrane 2 and, where appropriate, the intermediate part 6.
  • the annular flange 26 is folded towards the flat annular portion 22 of the base 18 during assembly of said deformable membrane 2.
  • This crimping of the deformable membrane 2 can be further reinforced by the flat annular portion 22 of the base part 20 when it is mounted on the base 18 by compressing the latter as explained below.
  • a cap that can be used with a capsule according to the invention is further characterized in that the cylindrical portion 21 intended to be fixed on the neck or the neck G of the container R has on its external lateral circular wall 28 to cooperate with complementary means 29 located on the base piece 20 to ensure the attachment of the base piece 20 on the base 18.
  • the means 28 and complementary means 29 are produced, as suggested schematically on the Figures 18 to 22 by "female” elements such as notches or grooves cooperating with “male” elements such as, for example, lugs or beads, etc.
  • a cap that can be used with a capsule according to the invention is characterized in that the base piece 20 comprises a cylindrical sleeve 30 intended to be fixed on the base 18 and provided, at its upper end, with a flat annular portion 31 forming an inner circular rim 32 intended to bear, preferably by compressing, on the annular flange 26 which traps the peripheral portion of the capsule 1, at the level of the lid 3 and the deformable membrane 2 and, if appropriate, the intermediate part 6.
  • this measure further advantageously reinforces the upper seal between the deformable membrane 2 and the base 18 of the plug.
  • the cylindrical sleeve 30 of the base part 20 can be fixed directly, by any usual means (welding, bonding ...) on the deformable membrane 2 of the capsule 1 which is resting and / or which is in turn fixed on the base 18, possibly via the cover 3.
  • said cylindrical sleeve 30 can come into mechanical abutment when the protective cover 19 is assembled with the base 18 and be fixed at this stop and / or laterally at the cylindrical periphery of said base 18 (cf. figure 24 ).
  • a cap that can be used with a capsule according to the invention can be fixed on the neck of the container R by any usual means.
  • said cap is screwed onto the neck of said container R.
  • cylindrical portion 21 is in the form of a cylindrical sleeve provided with an internal thread 21 'for screwing on the external thread of the neck or neck G threaded container R.
  • a cap usable with a capsule according to the present invention can be mounted on any container provided with a standard thread.
  • the base part 20 has a first opening and closing means 33 intended to cooperate by engagement by elastic deformation with a second corresponding means 34 located on the protective cover 19.
  • any device of the male-female or similar type can be adapted to the present plug in order to guarantee a reliable and easily unlockable closure of the protective cover 19.
  • the base part 20 has a push button provided with a first hook intended to cooperate with a corresponding second hook located on the protective cover 19.
  • the base part 20 has a push button provided with a recess for cooperating with a corresponding pin located on the protective cover 19.
  • the protective cover 19 is connected to the base part 20 by at least one cover hinge 35.
  • This hinge 35 can be made in different forms. To the Figures 18 to 22 for example, said hinge 35 is made in the form of a simple injected element of synthetic material and connecting the base of the protective cover 19 to the base part 20.
  • the hinge 35 illustrated at figure 25 and connecting the protective cover 19 at its top to the base part 20 is made according to a particular mode for said hood to be articulated or pivoted at the top of its constituent hemisphere.
  • This embodiment of the protective cover 19 and the hinge 35 makes it possible to position the protective cover 19 on the base part 20 in order to "crush" it against said base part 20, this crushing resulting in the separation of the notches meridians 19 'and the engagement of the opening and closing means 33 and 34, as shown in FIG. figure 25 . When the latter are engaged one into the other, the closed position of the protective cover 19 on the base part 20 is stabilized.
  • the cover 19 may be fixed permanently to the base part 20 but to rest only on the latter (for example by being engaged by elastic deformation) and it is permanently removed during use or consumption of the contents of the container R.
  • the protective cover 19 is intended primarily to protect the deformable membrane 2 of any involuntary external aggression, for example during the operations of handling, storage and transport of plugged R containers which could accidentally deform or damage it and break the tightness of volume V.
  • the protective cover 19 is made in one piece with the base part 20.
  • the lower end of the base 18 remote from the outlet of the neck or neck G of the container R is provided with a safety ring 36.
  • the cap used with a capsule according to the invention is further characterized in that it further comprises at least one tamper device at a means participating in locking the protective cover 19 in the closed position. .
  • Such a means may for example be made in the form of a ring or a circular band of film made of a thermoformed thermoplastic material that marries and covers, before the first use, said locking means of the protective cover.
  • This band is torn off during the first use, for example, thanks to a means facilitating this removal such as a pre-cut portion (in dashed lines), a tear-off notch, an opening thread, etc. and thus serves as a witness opening the plug in question.
  • the protective cover 19 and the deformable membrane 2 are made of one or more translucent materials, preferably transparent.
  • the user can check the presence of the substance S before use, for example the presence of a tablet such as a specific drug to be dissolved in the contents of the container R before ingestion. It also allows, in the case where using transparent materials, to control the nature of the substance S, for example by means of a color code or shape.
  • a substance S colored according to the nature of its taste that can be added to a drink with no or relatively little taste or a taste to be modified, is reinforced or on the contrary attenuated or masked.
  • the transparent embodiment also makes it possible to increase the aesthetic and playful appearance of the cap that can be used with a capsule according to the invention.
  • the substance or substances S can be any food substance or not (whatever its state: solid, liquid, gaseous, pasty, etc.) or mixture of substances that may be added the contents of the container R, said content can also be any food content or not, also regardless of its physical state.
  • the substance or substances S are solids or liquids and the contents of the container R is a more or less viscous liquid, preferably water and even more preferably mineral water.
  • the substance or substances S and the contents of the container R are of food type, that is to say non-toxic to humans or animals.
  • the term "added" to the said substance or substances must also be understood to include the addition of pure and simple, that is to say the simple fact of adding said substance or substances (for example, insoluble) to the content of the substance. container R, but also their physical mixture (assisted or not) to form a stable mixture, a suspension, an emulsion, etc., their partial or complete dissolution in said content, and their chemical mixture (resulting in one or more chemical reactions).
  • the substance or substances S comprise at least one substance sensitive to the contents of the container R with which the capsule 1 is intended to collaborate and not to be added thereto for a short time or just before consumption.
  • Non-limiting examples of such a substance S are medical preparations in which the active compound is very fragile and must be put into its form that can be administered at the last minute, the mixtures being physically or chemically not very stable over time (immiscible substances, perishable goods), etc.
  • the capsule 1 according to the invention is characterized in that the substance or substances S comprise at least one drug.
  • the capsule 1 according to the invention is characterized in that the substance or substances S comprise at least one oral cosmetic agent, for example a solution of oral collagen.
  • the substance or substances S are preferably of a food nature.
  • the substance or substances S are chosen from the group formed by: dyes, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, thickeners, stabilizers, nutraceuticals, nutritional or dietary supplements or any composition obtained from at least two of these ingredients.
  • Food is any food considered particularly beneficial to health (dairy products or cereals, fiber ).
  • the capsule 1 according to the invention is further characterized in that the substance or substances S comprise at least one solid substance, optionally reduced in the form of powder or granules.
  • the capsule 1, or the plug provided with such a capsule 1 have a rounded outer shape substantially half-sphere shape, possibly slightly flattened.
  • the internal circular shoulder 23 delimiting an opening 24 of said plugged receptacle R is provided on a part of its inner periphery with at least one tooth-shaped element 37, intended to facilitate the breaking of the operculum 3 pierceable during a sufficient deformation of the deformable membrane 2 of the capsule 1 (cf. figure 18 ).
  • the annular vertical recess 25 (of the base 18) is provided with a pair of parallel arms 38, 38 'extending in a plane parallel to the surface of the operculum 3 and originating on the inner periphery of said vertical recess 25 at diametrically opposite points 39, 39 ', said arms 38, 38' being preferably interconnected by a pontoon 40 passing through the center of the opening 24, said arms 38, 38 'each having, at their end, at least one projecting element in the form of a tip 41, 41' or the like directed towards the surface of the lid 3 and intended to facilitate the rupture of said lid 3 perforable during a sufficient deformation of the deformable membrane 2 of the capsule 1.
  • the operculum 3 which is above and at a distance of sufficient security of the tips 41, 41 '(to avoid any accidental breakage) is pushed downwards towards the latter which pierce it or cause the beginning of the break at a pre-existing point or line of preferential rupture, so as to release a sufficient quantity of substance (s) S in said container R.
  • the present invention also relates to a container R neck or neck for dispensing liquids or pasty products, in particular mineral water, characterized in that it comprises a capsule 1 according to the present invention.
  • said container R is characterized in that said capsule 1 is mounted in a stopper according to the present invention.
  • the mixture resulting from the mixture of the substance or substances S with the contents of the container R it is sufficient to completely unscrew the cap to allow the passage of said mixture through the opening 24 of the container R.
  • This embodiment is economical because it does not require additional room to pour the mixture.
  • the cap can be screwed and unscrewed at will without altering the tightness of the container R, which also keeps said mixture in the container R, while ensuring protection vis-à-vis the outside, the fact that the deformable membrane 2 is impermeable, even after deformation.
  • an element such as a valve at the base 18 to allow the evacuation of any gases formed during the mixing of the substance S with the container of the container R and accumulating in the container R (by example of CO 2 for effervescent tablets), and thus avoid a risk of overpressure.
  • An access or a second plug may also be provided on the side surface of the container R to allow the distribution of said mixture.
  • This access or second plug may further present a degassing means.
  • This variant embodiment is more complicated to implement, and therefore more expensive. In addition, it requires the addition of a part, which causes a rupture of the symmetry of the container R and has the effect of complicating its storage and handling.

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  1. Dichte Kapsel (1), die im wesentlichen von einer verformbaren Membran (2) gebildet ist, welche an ihrem Fuß durch einen durchstoßbaren Deckel (3) versiegelt ist, um ein dichtes Volumen (V) zu definieren, welches dazu bestimmt ist, wenigstens eine Substanz (S) zwischen der verformbaren Membran (2) und dem Deckel (3) zu enthalten, wobei die Kapsel (1) wenigstens ein integriertes Mittel (4) zum Aufreißen des durchstoßbaren Deckels (3) aufweist, das geeignet ist, diesen aufzureißen, um eine wirkungsvolle Menge der Substanz(en) (S) infolge einer ausreichenden Verformung der verformbaren Membran (2), die durch eine auf die Membran ausgeübte äußere mechanische Kraft bedingt ist, freizusetzen, sowie wenigstens ein zwischen der verformbaren Membran (2) und dem Deckel (3) vorgesehenes Zwischenteil (6) umfasst, wobei das Zwischenteil (6) das wenigstens eine Aufreißmittel (4) der verformbaren Membran (2) aufweist, das bei einer ausreichenden Verformung letzterer aktiviert werden kann, und das Zwischenteil (6) in Form eines umfangseitigen Rings (7) ausgebildet ist, an dem ein gebogenes Element (15), das im wesentlichen und wenigstens lokal die Form der verformbaren Membran (2) in ihrem Ausgangszustand annimmt und dessen freies Ende (16) in Form wenigstens eines in Richtung des Deckels (3) ausgerichteten vorspringenden oder zugespitzten Elements (12) ausgebildet ist, über einen Scharnierabschnitt (9) lokal aufliegt, wobei eine nützliche Auflagefläche (14) an dem gebogenen Element (15) vorgesehen ist, welche in der Lage ist, eine äußere mechanische Kraft zu übertragen, die durch den Benutzer auf die verformbare Membran (2) ausgeübt wird und die ausreicht, um das Kippen des oder der endseitigen vorspringenden Elemente (12) zu bewirken, um ein Aufreißen des Deckels (3) zu erzielen, wodurch eine wirkungsvolle Menge der Substanz(en) (S) freigegeben wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ende des Aufreißmittels (4), welches dem Scharnier (9) oder der Befestigung des Aufreißmittels (4) an dem Zwischenteil (6) gegenüberliegt, mit einem kleinen Verbinder oder einer Brücke (10') versehen ist, die als Trennbrücke dient, welche das Mittel (4) an dem Zwischenteil (6) sichert, solange die Kapsel nicht tatsächlich verwendet wird.
  2. Kapsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die an dem gebogenen Elemente (15) vorgesehene nützliche Auflagefläche (14) an ihrer dem Deckel (3) zugewandten Innenseite einen vertikalen oder im wesentlichen vertikalen Wandabschnitt (17) aufweist, der ebenfalls dem Deckel (3) zugewandt ist und von dem eine Hilfsauflagefläche (14') die Übertragung der äußeren mechanischen Kraft unterstützt, die durch den Benutzer auf die verformbare Membran (2) ausgeübt wird, um das Aufreißen des Deckels (3) zu bewirken.
  3. Kapsel nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der umfangseitige Ring (7) und der oder die Scharnierabschnitt(e) (9) und/oder das gebogene Element (15) einstückig gefertigt sind, vorzugsweise durch Spritzgießen eines synthetischen Materials.
  4. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Deckel (3) direkt an der verformbaren Membran (2) befestigt ist, vorzugsweise im Bereich ihres gemeinsamen kreisförmigen Umfangs, an dem der Deckel (3) und die verformbare Membran (2) einander überlappend in Kontakt sind.
  5. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Deckel (3) direkt an der Unterseite (6') des Zwischenteils (6) befestigt ist, insbesondere an der Unterseite (6') des Umfangs des das Zwischenteil (6) bildenden Rings (7).
  6. Kapsel nach einem der Ansprüche 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Deckel (3) durch Rundschweißen, Rundwärmekontakt oder durch jedwedes ähnliche Verfahren an der verformbaren Membran (2) oder der Unterseite (6') des Zwischenteils (6) befestigt ist.
  7. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz(en) (S) wenigstens eine Substanz enthält bzw. enthalten, die gegenüber dem Inhalt des Behälters (R), mit dem die Kapsel (1) zusammenwirken soll, empfindlich ist und diesem erst kurze Zeit oder direkt vor dessen Verzehr zugegeben werden soll.
  8. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz oder die Substanzen (S) wenigstens ein Medikament enthalten.
  9. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz oder die Substanzen (S) wenigstens einen trinkbaren kosmetischen Wirkstoff enthalten.
  10. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz oder die Substanzen (S) aus dem Lebensmittelbereich sind.
  11. Kapsel nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz(en) (S) aus der Gruppe bestehend aus Farbstoffen, Aromen, Konservierungsmitteln, Süßungsmitteln, Verdickungsmitteln, Stabilisatoren, Neutrazeutika, Nahrungsmittelzusätzen oder diätetischen Zusätzen oder jeder aus wenigstens zwei dieser Inhaltsstoffe erhaltenen Zusammensetzung ausgewählt sind.
  12. Kapsel nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Substanz(en) (S) wenigstens eine feste Substanz, eventuell zu Pulver oder Granulat zerkleinert umfassen.
  13. Stopfen für einen Behälter mit Hals, welcher für die Ausgabe von Flüssigkeiten oder pastösen Produkten bestimmt ist, insbesondere für eine Mineralwasserflasche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er im wesentlichen von einem Sockel (18) gebildet ist, der dazu bestimmt ist, an dem Behälter (R) befestigt zu werden und der den Behälter (R) mittels einer Kapsel (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 verschließt, die auf den Sockel (18) dicht aufgesetzt ist, wobei die verformbare Membran (2) der Kapsel (1) ihrerseits von einer starren Schutzkappe (19) bedeckt ist, die auf einem ringförmigen Basisteil (20) aufliegt, das auf den Sockel (18) aufgesetzt ist, wobei die Unterfläche der genannten Kapsel (1) von dem durchstoßbaren Deckel (3) gebildet ist, wodurch zwischen der verformbaren Membran (2) und dem Deckel (3) der Kapsel (1) ein nützliches dichtes Volumen (V) definiert wird, das mit wenigstens einer Substanz (S) gefüllt ist, welche dazu bestimmt ist, dem Inhalt des Behälters (R) vor dem Verbrauch zugegeben zu werden, wobei bei einem Aufreißen des Deckels (3), das durch eine ausreichende Verformung der verformbaren Membran (2) bedingt ist, eine wirkungsvolle Menge der Substanz(en) (S) in den Inhalt des Behälters (R) freigegeben wird.
  14. Behälter mit Hals, welcher für die Ausgabe von Flüssigkeiten oder pastösen Produkten, insbesondere Mineralwasser bestimmt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er eine Kapsel (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 aufweist.
  15. Behälter nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kapsel (1) in einem Stopfen nach Anspruch 13 angebracht ist.
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