EP1717158B1 - Stopper for a bottle - Google Patents

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EP1717158B1
EP1717158B1 EP06005819A EP06005819A EP1717158B1 EP 1717158 B1 EP1717158 B1 EP 1717158B1 EP 06005819 A EP06005819 A EP 06005819A EP 06005819 A EP06005819 A EP 06005819A EP 1717158 B1 EP1717158 B1 EP 1717158B1
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Frank Römer
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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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/261—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement
    • B65D47/263—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement between tubular parts
    • 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
    • B65D51/16—Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
    • B65D51/1672—Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas whereby venting occurs by manual actuation of the closure or other element
    • B65D51/1688—Venting occurring during initial closing or opening of the container, by means of a passage for the escape of gas between the closure and the lip of the container mouth, e.g. interrupted threads

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  • the invention relates to a closure for a beverage container having a valve running through the closure, a discharge channel whose valve actuator closes the outflow channel in a first position and opens in a second position, wherein the valve in an intermediate position between the two positions between the container interior and the Container environment opens a connection to the ventilation or the vent whose cross-section is smaller than that of the opened outflow channel.
  • valve actuator extends transversely to the removal direction outside of the container neck.
  • the valve between the closed position and the open position has an intermediate position in which the container interior is vented, in particular to reduce a gas pressure. It is not immediately apparent how to operate the valve actuator by hand. Also, the closure is far beyond the container neck out.
  • valve actuator is moved vertically and coaxially with the bottle axis to open and close the valve.
  • the valve actuator is moved vertically and coaxially with the bottle axis to open and close the valve.
  • the object of the invention is to improve a closure of the type mentioned so that it is easy and ergonomically easy to operate in addition to a secure and automatic pressure equalization before the liquid removal.
  • An adjustable about such a rotation axis valve actuator is easily operated by hand without additional explanations, since the user is accustomed to unscrew closures of containers in particular bottles around this axis. During rotation, it is ensured that overpressure gases inside the container are automatically drained off before the user starts to drink. Also, the construction is particularly easy to manufacture and assembly.
  • the pouring channel extends coaxially through the valve actuator.
  • a particularly space-saving design is achieved when the valve actuator rests at least partially in the container neck in particular coaxially.
  • the closure has a closure body 1, with a cylindrical inner part 2, in which a valve actuator 3 is mounted coaxially and with an outer sleeve 4, which engages over a container neck 5 outside.
  • the cylindrical outer sleeve 4 has an internal thread 6, with which the sleeve can be screwed onto an external thread 7 of the container neck 5.
  • the inner part 2 protrudes into the interior of the container neck 5 and the parts 1 to 7 are mutually coaxial.
  • valve actuator 3 inserted in the inner part 2 thus extends far into the container neck 5 and is approximately halfway beyond the neck 5 upwards.
  • the valve actuator 3 consists of a soft 8 and a harder plastic 9, wherein in the lower part of the softer plastic 8 forms the outside and in the upper part of the harder plastic 9 is outside. Over the entire axial length, the valve actuator 3 is penetrated coaxially by an outflow channel 10, which at the lower end with the Container interior is connected and at the upper end forms a pouring opening 11 in the form of a mouthpiece.
  • the vertical outflow channel 10 is closed by a barrier wall 12, and above and below the barrier wall 12 are in the side wall of the valve actuator, a first opening 13 and a second opening 14 through a passage 15 in the wall 16 of the inner part 2 are connected to each other. So is the valve actuator 3 in the in Fig. 1 shown rotational position, the channel 15 bridges the openings 13 and 14, so that liquid can escape via the discharge channel 10, in particular when the container is tilted or upside down.
  • the first opening 13 is surrounded by a sealing bead 17 and the second opening 14 by a sealing bead 18 on the outer wall of the inner part 2.
  • the valve actuator 3 is in a rotational position in which the openings 13, 14 are not connected to the channel 15, then these beads 17, 18 seal off the openings 13, 14 and liquid can not escape from the container. If, however, the valve actuator from this closed position in the in Fig. 1 rotated open position, so liquid can be removed. In an intermediate position between the closed and the open position of the transfer channel is adjacent to the two openings 13 and 14 in the in Fig.
  • the transfer channel with the second opening 14 is not in communication, but with a portion of the bead 17, which is laterally of the opening 13 is increased.
  • the transfer channel is connected to the opening 13 in this intermediate position and located in the container interior overpressure gases can reach the opening 14 laterally past the outside of the valve actuator 3 upwards.
  • the gases still have to overcome a bead 19, which is arranged outside the opening 14 on the outside of an extension of the valve actuator 3 all around.
  • a bridging recess 25 is arranged in the inner wall 20 of the inner part 2, which bridges the bead 19 as a short venting channel, so that the gas flows against the underside of a plate 21 and passes outwardly to the atmosphere along the plate.
  • the coaxial annular plate 21 is coaxially formed on the hard plastic 9 and covers the outside of the closure body. 1
  • valve actuator 3 If the valve actuator 3 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, then the valve actuator 3 passes through the intermediate position, in which an overpressure located in the container is reduced.
  • handles 22 in the form of diametrically opposite, molded on the hard plastic surfaces 9 are arranged on the above the container neck 5 and above the closure body 1 projecting area, like this Fig. 2 shows.
  • sealing beads 23 are arranged not only in the upper region, but also at the lower end of the soft plastic. Further, the lowermost end of the valve actuator 3 is formed of hard plastic 9 with outside annular beads 24 for sealing and storage.
  • the outer sleeve 4 is missing and instead the closure body is fastened to the inner wall of the container neck 5, in particular via inner and outer threads.
  • the underside of the outer sleeve 4 may be connected via tear-off webs with a guarantee ring 24, so that an inadmissible unscrewing of the closure body is noticeable.
  • the initial pressure equalization is achieved in that the first opening 13 surrounding sealing bead 17 surrounds a leading portion 17 a, which is connected to the transfer channel 15.
  • the first opening 13 is first connected only via the throttling acting region 17a with the transfer passage and the second opening 14, to let out only the first gas. Only after a further rotation of the valve actuator of the transfer channel 15 comes with the opening 13 directly into Compound to drain liquid.
  • throttling acting devices may be installed, such as a meandering or narrow route.

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The closure for drinking bottles has a rotating valve mounted in its neck, through which an outlet channel (10) passes. The valve has two apertures (13, 14) in its side, one above the other, through which liquid flows into the outlet when the valve is in the open position. The valve is closed by rotating it so that the apertures are blocked. In an intermediate position collars (17, 18) around the apertures allow then to act as vents.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verschluss für einen Getränkebehälter mit einem durch den Verschluss verlaufenden, ein Ventil aufweisenden Ausströmkanal, dessen Ventilstellglied in einer ersten Stellung den Ausströmkanal verschließt und in einer zweiten Stellung öffnet, wobei das Ventil in einer Zwischenstellung zwischen beiden Stellungen zwischen dem Behälterinneren und der Behälterumgebung eine Verbindung zur Be- oder Entlüftung öffnet, deren Querschnitt kleiner ist als der des geöffneten Ausströmkanals.The invention relates to a closure for a beverage container having a valve running through the closure, a discharge channel whose valve actuator closes the outflow channel in a first position and opens in a second position, wherein the valve in an intermediate position between the two positions between the container interior and the Container environment opens a connection to the ventilation or the vent whose cross-section is smaller than that of the opened outflow channel.

Es ist bekannt, in einem Getränkebehälterverschluss ein Ventil anzuordnen, dessen Ventilstellglied quer zur Entnahmerichtung außerhalb des Behälterstutzens verläuft. Hierbei besitzt das Ventil zwischen der geschlossenen Stellung und der Offenstellung eine Zwischenstellung, in der das Behälterinnere entlüftet wird, insbesondere um einen Gasdruck abzubauen. Hierbei ist nicht sofort ersichtlich, wie das Ventilstellglied von Hand zu betätigen ist. Auch steht der Verschluss weit über dem Behälterstutzen hinaus.It is known to arrange a valve in a beverage container closure, the valve actuator extends transversely to the removal direction outside of the container neck. Here, the valve between the closed position and the open position has an intermediate position in which the container interior is vented, in particular to reduce a gas pressure. It is not immediately apparent how to operate the valve actuator by hand. Also, the closure is far beyond the container neck out.

Aus der WO 95/03227 ist für eine Trinkflasche ein Verschluss bekannt, dessen Ventilstellglied senkrecht und koaxial zur Trinkflaschenachse verschoben wird, um das Ventil zu öffnen und zu schließen. Hierbei ist bei voll geöffnetem Ventil dafür gesorgt, dass während des Trinkens Luft in die Flasche nachströmen kann, damit in der Flasche kein Unterdruck entsteht, der ein weiteres Ausströmen von Flüssigkeit verhindert. Ein Abbau eines in der Flasche befindlichen Überdrucks vor Trinkbeginn wird hierdurch nicht erreicht.From the WO 95/03227 For a drinking bottle, a closure is known, the valve actuator is moved vertically and coaxially with the bottle axis to open and close the valve. In this case, when the valve is fully open, it is ensured that air can flow into the bottle while drinking, so that there is no negative pressure in the bottle, which causes a further outflow of Liquid prevents. Degradation of an overpressure in the bottle before drinking is thereby not achieved.

Ferner ist aus der US 6,334,556 eine Verschlusskappe mit einem äußeren Verstellring bekannt, die so gestaltet ist, dass sie nicht verloren gehen kann. Hierzu ist ein Ausklinkmechanismus vorgesehen.Furthermore, from the US 6,334,556 a cap with an outer adjusting ring, which is designed so that it can not be lost. For this purpose, a release mechanism is provided.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist, einen Verschluss der eingangs genannten Art so zu verbessern, dass er neben einem sicheren und selbsttätigen Druckausgleich vor der Flüssigkeitsentnahme leicht und ergonomisch einfach betätigbar ist.The object of the invention is to improve a closure of the type mentioned so that it is easy and ergonomically easy to operate in addition to a secure and automatic pressure equalization before the liquid removal.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.

Ein um eine solche Drehachse verstellbares Ventilstellglied wird von Hand ohne zusätzliche Erläuterungen leicht betätigt, da der Benutzer gewohnt ist, Verschlüsse von Behältern insbesondere von Flaschen um diese Achse aufzudrehen. Hierbei ist während des Drehens sichergestellt, dass im Behälterinneren befindliche Überdruckgase selbsttätig abgelassen werden, ehe der Benutzer zu trinken beginnt. Auch ist die Konstruktion besonders einfach in der Herstellung und Montage.An adjustable about such a rotation axis valve actuator is easily operated by hand without additional explanations, since the user is accustomed to unscrew closures of containers in particular bottles around this axis. During rotation, it is ensured that overpressure gases inside the container are automatically drained off before the user starts to drink. Also, the construction is particularly easy to manufacture and assembly.

Vorzugsweise verläuft der Ausgießkanal koaxial durch das Ventilstellglied. Eine besonders platzsparende Bauweise wird erreicht, wenn das Ventilstellglied zumindest teilweise im Behälterstutzen insbesondere koaxial einliegt.Preferably, the pouring channel extends coaxially through the valve actuator. A particularly space-saving design is achieved when the valve actuator rests at least partially in the container neck in particular coaxially.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den weiteren Unteransprüchen aufgeführt, die insbesondere zu einer einfachen Konstruktion und hoher Funktionssicherheit führen.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are listed in the further subclaims, which lead in particular to a simple construction and high reliability.

Allen Ausführungen ist gemeinsam, dass mit dem Verdrehen des Ventilstellgliedes der Öffnungsquerschnitt des Fluidweges wächst.All versions have in common that grows with the rotation of the valve actuator, the opening cross section of the fluid path.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
einen axialen Schnitt durch den Verschluss
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eine Seitenansicht des Ventilstellgliedes der Ausführung nach Fig. 4,
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it
Fig. 1
an axial section through the closure
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Der Verschluss weist einen Verschlusskörper 1 auf, mit einem zylindrischen Innenteil 2, in dem ein Ventilstellglied 3 koaxial gelagert ist und mit einer Außenhülse 4, die einen Behälterstutzen 5 außen übergreift. Die zylindrische Außenhülse 4 besitzt ein Innengewinde 6, mit dem die Hülse auf ein Außengewinde 7 des Behälterstutzens 5 aufschraubbar ist.The closure has a closure body 1, with a cylindrical inner part 2, in which a valve actuator 3 is mounted coaxially and with an outer sleeve 4, which engages over a container neck 5 outside. The cylindrical outer sleeve 4 has an internal thread 6, with which the sleeve can be screwed onto an external thread 7 of the container neck 5.

Der Innenteil 2 ragt in das Innere des Behälterstutzens 5 hinein und die Teile 1 bis 7 liegen zueinander koaxial.The inner part 2 protrudes into the interior of the container neck 5 and the parts 1 to 7 are mutually coaxial.

Das im Innenteil 2 einliegende Ventilstellglied 3 reicht damit weit in den Behälterstutzen 5 hinein und steht etwa zur Hälfte über den Stutzen 5 nach oben hinaus. Hierbei besteht das Ventilstellglied 3 aus einem weichen 8 und einem härteren Kunststoff 9, wobei im unteren Bereich der weichere Kunststoff 8 die Außenseite bildet und im oberen Bereich der härtere Kunststoff 9 außen liegt. Über die gesamte axiale Länge ist das Ventilstellglied 3 von einem Ausströmkanal 10 koaxial durchdrungen, der am unteren Ende mit dem Behälterinneren verbunden ist und am oberen Ende eine Ausgießöffnung 11 in Form eines Mundstückes bildet. In Höhe der Gewinde 6, 7 ist der senkrechte Ausströmkanal 10 durch eine Sperrwand 12 verschlossen, und oberhalb und unterhalb der Sperrwand 12 befinden sich in der Seitenwand des Ventilstellglieds eine erste Öffnung 13 und eine zweite Öffnung 14, die durch einen Überleitkanal 15 in der Wandung 16 des Innenteils 2 miteinander verbindbar sind. Befindet sich also das Ventilstellglied 3 in der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Drehstellung, so überbrückt der Kanal 15 die Öffnungen 13 und 14, so dass Flüssigkeit über den Ausströmkanal 10 austreten kann, insbesondere wenn der Behälter schräg oder auf den Kopf gestellt wird.The valve member 3 inserted in the inner part 2 thus extends far into the container neck 5 and is approximately halfway beyond the neck 5 upwards. Here, the valve actuator 3 consists of a soft 8 and a harder plastic 9, wherein in the lower part of the softer plastic 8 forms the outside and in the upper part of the harder plastic 9 is outside. Over the entire axial length, the valve actuator 3 is penetrated coaxially by an outflow channel 10, which at the lower end with the Container interior is connected and at the upper end forms a pouring opening 11 in the form of a mouthpiece. At the height of the threads 6, 7, the vertical outflow channel 10 is closed by a barrier wall 12, and above and below the barrier wall 12 are in the side wall of the valve actuator, a first opening 13 and a second opening 14 through a passage 15 in the wall 16 of the inner part 2 are connected to each other. So is the valve actuator 3 in the in Fig. 1 shown rotational position, the channel 15 bridges the openings 13 and 14, so that liquid can escape via the discharge channel 10, in particular when the container is tilted or upside down.

Wie Fig. 2 zeigt, ist die erste Öffnung 13 von einem Dichtwulst 17 und die zweite Öffnung 14 von einem Dichtwulst 18 an der Außenwand des Innenteils 2 umgeben. Befindet sich das Ventilstellglied 3 in einer Drehstellung, in der die Öffnungen 13, 14 nicht mit dem Kanal 15 verbunden sind, so dichten diese Wülste 17, 18 die Öffnungen 13, 14 ab und es kann keine Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter austreten. Wird dagegen das Ventilstellglied aus dieser Verschlussstellung in die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Offenstellung gedreht, so kann Flüssigkeit entnommen werden. In einer Zwischenstellung zwischen der Verschluss- und der Offenstellung liegt der Überleitkanal neben den beiden Öffnungen 13 und 14 in der in Fig. 2 gestrichelten Stellung, so dass der Überleitkanal mit der zweiten Öffnung 14 nicht in Verbindung ist, aber mit einem Bereich des Wulstes 17, der seitlich der Öffnung 13 vergrößert ist. Damit ist der Überleitkanal mit der Öffnung 13 in dieser Zwischenstellung verbunden und im Behälterinneren befindliche Überdruckgase können an der Öffnung 14 seitlich vorbei an der Außenseite des Ventilstellglieds 3 nach oben gelangen. Hierbei müssen die Gase noch einen Wulst 19 überwinden, der oberhalb der Öffnung 14 außen an einer Erweiterung des Ventilstellglieds 3 rundum angeordnet ist. Hierzu ist in der Innenwand 20 des Innenteils 2 eine Überbrückungsausnehmung 25 angeordnet, die als kurzer Entlüftungskanal den Wulst 19 überbrückt, so dass das Gas gegen die Unterseite einer Platte 21 strömt und entlang der Platte nach außen zur Atmosphäre gelangt.As Fig. 2 shows, the first opening 13 is surrounded by a sealing bead 17 and the second opening 14 by a sealing bead 18 on the outer wall of the inner part 2. If the valve actuator 3 is in a rotational position in which the openings 13, 14 are not connected to the channel 15, then these beads 17, 18 seal off the openings 13, 14 and liquid can not escape from the container. If, however, the valve actuator from this closed position in the in Fig. 1 rotated open position, so liquid can be removed. In an intermediate position between the closed and the open position of the transfer channel is adjacent to the two openings 13 and 14 in the in Fig. 2 dashed position, so that the transfer channel with the second opening 14 is not in communication, but with a portion of the bead 17, which is laterally of the opening 13 is increased. Thus, the transfer channel is connected to the opening 13 in this intermediate position and located in the container interior overpressure gases can reach the opening 14 laterally past the outside of the valve actuator 3 upwards. In this case, the gases still have to overcome a bead 19, which is arranged outside the opening 14 on the outside of an extension of the valve actuator 3 all around. For this purpose, a bridging recess 25 is arranged in the inner wall 20 of the inner part 2, which bridges the bead 19 as a short venting channel, so that the gas flows against the underside of a plate 21 and passes outwardly to the atmosphere along the plate.

Die koaxiale ringförmige Platte 21 ist an dem harten Kunststoff 9 koaxial angeformt und überdeckt die Außenseite des Verschlusskörpers 1.The coaxial annular plate 21 is coaxially formed on the hard plastic 9 and covers the outside of the closure body. 1

Wird das Ventilstellglied 3 von der Verschlussstellung in die Offenstellung gedreht, so gelangt das Ventilstellglied 3 über die Zwischenstellung, in der ein im Behälter befindlicher Überdruck abgebaut wird. Um das Ventilstellglied 3 um seine Achse leicht von Hand verdrehen zu können, sind an dem oberhalb des Behälterstutzens 5 und oberhalb des Verschlusskörpers 1 hinausragenden Bereich Griffe 22 in Form von diametral gegenüberliegenden, am harten Kunststoff 9 angeformten Flächen angeordnet, wie dies Fig. 2 zeigt.If the valve actuator 3 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, then the valve actuator 3 passes through the intermediate position, in which an overpressure located in the container is reduced. In order to easily turn the valve actuator 3 about its axis by hand, handles 22 in the form of diametrically opposite, molded on the hard plastic surfaces 9 are arranged on the above the container neck 5 and above the closure body 1 projecting area, like this Fig. 2 shows.

Zur Abdichtung des Ventilstellglieds 3 im Innenteil 2 des Verschlusskörpers 1 sind nicht nur im oberen Bereich, sondern auch am unteren Ende des weichen Kunststoffs 8 Dichtwülste 23 angeordnet. Ferner wird das unterste Ende des Ventilstellglieds 3 von hartem Kunststoff 9 gebildet mit außenseitigen Ringwülsten 24 zur Abdichtung und Lagerung.For sealing the valve actuator 3 in the inner part 2 of the closure body 1 8 sealing beads 23 are arranged not only in the upper region, but also at the lower end of the soft plastic. Further, the lowermost end of the valve actuator 3 is formed of hard plastic 9 with outside annular beads 24 for sealing and storage.

In einer nicht dargestellten alternativen Ausführung fehlt die Außenhülse 4 und stattdessen ist der Verschlusskörper an der Innenwand des Behälterstutzens 5 befestigt insbesondere über Innen- und Außengewinde.In an alternative embodiment, not shown, the outer sleeve 4 is missing and instead the closure body is fastened to the inner wall of the container neck 5, in particular via inner and outer threads.

Die Unterseite der Außenhülse 4 kann über Abreißstege mit einem Garantiering 24 verbunden sein, so dass ein unzulässiges Abschrauben des Verschlusskörpers bemerkbar ist.The underside of the outer sleeve 4 may be connected via tear-off webs with a guarantee ring 24, so that an inadmissible unscrewing of the closure body is noticeable.

Bei der in den Figuren 4 und 5 gezeigten alternativen Ausführung besteht kein neben dem Ventilstellglied 3 nach oben verlaufender Kanal zum anfänglichen Druckausgleich sondern der anfängliche Druckausgleich wird dadurch erreicht, dass der die erste Öffnung 13 umgebende Dichtwulst 17 einen voreilenden Bereich 17a umschließt, der mit dem Überleitkanal 15 verbunden ist. Hierdurch wird die erste Öffnung 13 zuerst nur über den drosselnd wirkenden Bereich 17a mit dem Überleitkanal und der zweiten Öffnung 14 verbunden, um zuerst nur das Gas ausströmen zu lassen. Erst nach einem weiteren Verdrehen des Ventilstellgliedes kommt der Überleitkanal 15 mit der Öffnung 13 direkt in Verbindung, um Flüssigkeit ausfließen zu lassen. Hierbei können auf dem Weg zwischen dem Bereich 17a und der zweiten Öffnung 14 noch drosselnd wirkende Einrichtungen eingebaut sein, wie eine meanderförmige oder enge Wegführung.In the in the FIGS. 4 and 5 shown alternative embodiment, there is no next to the valve actuator 3 upwardly extending channel for initial pressure equalization but the initial pressure equalization is achieved in that the first opening 13 surrounding sealing bead 17 surrounds a leading portion 17 a, which is connected to the transfer channel 15. As a result, the first opening 13 is first connected only via the throttling acting region 17a with the transfer passage and the second opening 14, to let out only the first gas. Only after a further rotation of the valve actuator of the transfer channel 15 comes with the opening 13 directly into Compound to drain liquid. Here, on the way between the area 17a and the second opening 14 still throttling acting devices may be installed, such as a meandering or narrow route.

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  1. Stopper for a drinks container with an outflow channel (10) running through the stopper and having a valve, whose valve control member (3), which can be moved around an axis of rotation, closes the outflow channel (10) in a first position and opens it in a second position, in which in an intermediate position between the two positions the valve opens a joint between the container interior and the container surroundings for the purposes of ventilation, the cross section of which is smaller than that of the opened outflow channel, in which the axis of rotation of the valve control member (3) is coaxial or parallel to the axis of the outflow channel (10) and / or of the container neck (5) that has the stopper characterised in that the outflow channel (10) has a flow barrier (12) inside the valve control member (3) and in front of and behind the flow barrier in the wall of the outflow channel there are openings (13, 14), which can be connected through a transition channel (15), which is located in the wall (16), in which the valve control member (3) is supported.
  2. Stopper according to claim 1, characterised in that the perpendicular outflow channel (10) runs coaxially through the valve control member (3).
  3. Stopper according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the valve control member (3) at least partially lies in the container neck (5), particularly coaxially.
  4. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the outer end constitutes the pouring opening (11).
  5. Stopper according to claim 4, characterised in that the outer end of the valve control member (3) constitutes a mouthpiece.
  6. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the openings (13, 14) are surrounded by beads (17, 18) on the exterior of the valve control member (3), which seal the relevant opening opposite the wall (16), in which the valve control member (3) is rotatably movably supported.
  7. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that in one rotation position of the valve control member (3) the first opening, which is connected to the container interior (13) can be connected to the transition channel (15) without a connection of the transition channel (15) with the second opening (14) and in this rotation position the transition channel (15) is connected with the container surroundings for the purposes of aeration or ventilation.
  8. Stopper according to claim 7, characterised in that on the exterior of the valve control member (3) a seal (19), which is bead shaped in particular, is arranged all around, which is bridged by a recess in the aeration or ventilation position of the valve control member (3), said recess being arranged in the wall (16), in which the valve control member (3) is rotatably movably supported.
  9. Stopper according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the connection path between the first opening (13) and the container surroundings opens out outwards toward the underside of the plate (21), which is arranged on the exterior on the valve control member (3) underneath the outer pouring opening (11).
  10. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that on the outer end of the valve control member (3), underneath the pouring opening (11) at least one handle (22) protrudes, through which the valve control member (2) can be rotated.
  11. Stopper according to claim 10, characterised in that two handles (22) protrude diametrically oppositely.
  12. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the valve control member (3) has two plastics of differing hardness, of which the softer one (8) forms sealing surfaces, particularly sealing beads (17, 18, 19, 23) of the valve and the harder one (9) forms at least one externally protruding handle (22).
  13. Stopper according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the fluid path runs from the first opening (13) to the second opening (14) in the initial intermediate position via a throttled path area (17a).
  14. Stopper according to claim 13, characterised in that the throttled path area (17a) is surrounded by a sealing bead (17).
  15. Stopper according to claim 13 or 14, characterised in that in the path area a throttling occurs due to a path extension.
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