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EP1770022B1
EP1770022B1 EP07000781A EP07000781A EP1770022B1 EP 1770022 B1 EP1770022 B1 EP 1770022B1 EP 07000781 A EP07000781 A EP 07000781A EP 07000781 A EP07000781 A EP 07000781A EP 1770022 B1 EP1770022 B1 EP 1770022B1
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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
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0809—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions
    • 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
    • B65D2251/10—Details of hinged closures
    • B65D2251/1016—Means for locking the closure in closed position
    • B65D2251/1041—The closure having a part penetrating in the dispensing aperture and retained by snapping over integral beads or projections

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  • the present invention relates to containers equipped with closure caps having a base portion provided with at least one dispensing orifice and a lid pivoting relative to the base portion, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Japanese JP 1-66355 discloses a closure cap having a base portion comprising an internally threaded skirt, to be screwed onto the neck of the container, surrounded by an outer covering skirt.
  • a cover is hinged to this base portion by means of a hinge having a tongue forming a spring, to assist the opening movement of the lid.
  • An opening control member is slidable on the base portion to act on the lid and hinge.
  • Such a capsule is not entirely satisfactory, particularly from an aesthetic point of view, because at rest, when the lid is closed, the opening control element protrudes forward a significant distance.
  • the patent application European EP 0 699 591 discloses a capsule having an outer trim skirt which is interrupted on the side opposite the hinge to receive the opening control member, which comprises a pusher hinged to the base portion and a pusher member slidable in a recess of the basic part.
  • the thrust member has ramps for cooperating with reliefs of the cover to cause the lifting thereof and an end for acting on the spring tab of the hinge.
  • the thrust member comprises an oblong cut in which is engaged a dispensing nozzle. Such cutting is likely to promote the accumulation of dirt, as well as the recess in which slides the thrust member.
  • US 4209100 discloses a closure cap according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the patent US 6,834,769 discloses a container having a closure cap in which the opening control member slides within the base portion.
  • the opening control member has a projecting portion, on the side opposite the hinge, on which the user must press to open the lid.
  • the opening control element shall be in the form of an insert, which has an impact on the manufacturing cost.
  • the support surface offered to the user is relatively small, which can affect comfort of use.
  • closure cap that can be easily made by plastic molding, which is aesthetically pleasing, easy to use and reduces the risk of accumulation of dirt.
  • the aforementioned surface may be extended by one or more elastically deformable tabs arranged to snap into an annular groove formed on the closure pin.
  • This surface may be devoid of extension cooperating with the sealing pin on the opposite side to the face of the opening control element on which the user presses to open the lid.
  • the opening of the lid is not embarrassed by a pinch hook on the base portion that would tend to increase while the user would support.
  • the container 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2 , comprises a body 2 on which is fixed a closure cap 3.
  • the container 1 has an elongate shape along a longitudinal axis X and the body 2 has an oblong shape in cross section, elongated along a major axis Z.
  • the closure cap 3 which is shown separately on the Figures 3 to 6 , comprises a base portion 5 provided with a dispensing orifice 6, a cover 7 articulated on the base portion 5 around a Y axis substantially parallel to the major axis Z and an opening control member 8 movable relative to the base portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the hinge axis Y.
  • the lid 7 is connected to the base portion by a film hinge 10 having two parts disposed on either side of a tongue 12 forming a spring, sometimes called knee, passing through a state of maximum stress in an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, so as to assist the opening movement of the cover 7 and ensure that the latter, once opened, maintains its position.
  • a film hinge 10 having two parts disposed on either side of a tongue 12 forming a spring, sometimes called knee, passing through a state of maximum stress in an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, so as to assist the opening movement of the cover 7 and ensure that the latter, once opened, maintains its position.
  • the lid 7 comprises a pin 14 for closing the orifice 6, provided with at least one relief 15 configured to snap onto the lower edge 16 of the orifice 6 when the lid 7 is completely closed.
  • the base portion 5 comprises on the one hand an elongate plate 20 along a major axis W and on the upper face of which opens the orifice 6 and on the other hand a portion 22, extending under the plate 20, used for the fixing on a neck 24 of the container, which is visible on the figure 7 .
  • the portion 22 is in the form of a tubular mounting skirt of axis K, provided inferiorly on its radially inner face with an annular bead 23 intended to snap onto a corresponding bead 26 of the neck 24.
  • the portion 22 further comprises in the example considered two notches 28 arranged to receive ribs 30 of the neck 24, so that the major axis W of the plate 20 is substantially parallel to the major axis Z of the body 2.
  • An annular sealing lip 33 intended to be applied on the radially inner surface of the neck 24 is connected to the lower face of the plate 20.
  • the opening control element 8 comprises a tubular skirt 40 which extends all around the neck 24, and which has, in the example in question, in cross section, a substantially homothetic shape of that of the body 2, as can be seen in FIG. see him on the Figures 1 and 2 .
  • the skirt 40 is extended in the upper part by a return 41 directed inwards.
  • This return 41 is partially covered by the plate 20 when the capsule 3 is fixed on the neck of the container 2, as can be seen on the figure 2 .
  • the skirt 40 of the opening control element 8 is connected to the portion 22 of the base portion 5 via the example in the example of two arms 45. elastically deformable, each having substantially the shape of a sinusoidal period.
  • the arms 45 join the skirt 40 and the portion 22 at locations substantially in a plane containing the major axis W of the capsule 3. When the latter is molded, the arms 45 extend substantially in the extension of the return 41, perpendicularly to the axis K of the portion 22.
  • the distance d between the plate 20 and the return 41 is then for example of the order of 5 mm, which facilitates the realization of the capsule by molding a thermoplastic material, for example a polyolefin.
  • the arms 45 When mounting the capsule on the body of the container, the arms 45 may deform obliquely downward to allow the portion 22 to snap onto the neck 24, as shown in FIG. figure 10 .
  • the opening control element 8 comprises uprights 49 extending substantially parallel to the axis K on either side of the portion 22 and intended to cooperate with guide surfaces 50 formed by shoulders of the wall upper transverse 52 of the body 2, which is connected below the neck 24. These guide surfaces 50 are oriented substantially perpendicular to the major axis Z of the container. The cooperation of the uprights 49 and the surfaces 50, by supporting the uprights 49 on the latter, ensures the translational guidance of the skirt 40 in a direction perpendicular to the major axis W.
  • the plate 20 When thrust is exerted on the cover 7 in the direction of the body 2, the plate 20 approaches the return 41 and the portion 22 is fixed by snapping on the neck 24, as can be seen on the Figures 10 and 11 .
  • the final clearance between the plate 20 and the return 41 is 0.2 to 0.5 mm, for example.
  • the opening control element 8 comprises, on the opposite side to the surface 100 on which the user presses to control the opening, a tab 60 intended to act on the spring tongue 12, in order to push the latter up to at the trigger point causing the lid to open.
  • the opening control element 8 is also arranged to act on a relief 63 of the cover 7 in order to cause the lid to start to rise and in particular to disengage the closure pin 14, as illustrated in FIG. figure 12 .
  • the relief 63 is in the form of a tooth made near the edge of the lid which is opposite the hinge 10.
  • the plate 20 comprises, on its edge opposite the hinge 10, an opening 66 for the passage of the tooth 63.
  • the return 41 has a notch 70 whose bottom 71 can bear against an inclined face of the tooth 63, in order to cause the lid to rise when the skirt 40 is moved, as can be seen on the figure 12 .
  • the tab 60 has, in the example illustrated, a square shape and its free end 72 is located, when the closure cap 3 is in place on the container, at a level slightly greater than that of the axis of rotation Y of the lid.
  • bracket-shaped tab 60 bears at its end 72 on the spring tab 12 until the latter passes through its state of maximum stress, the end of the opening movement of the cover being ensured by the return of the energy accumulated in the spring tongue 12.
  • the arms 45 When moving the opening control member 8 to open the lid, the arms 45 have elastically deformed. Once the user stops pressing on the skirt 40 and releases it, the arms 45 can bring it substantially back to its initial position, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .
  • Figures 15 and 16 a container 1 comprising a closure cap 3 and a body 2 which is in the form of a flexible tube.
  • the body 2 has in the upper part a substantially circular cross section and the skirt 40 also has, in cross section, a substantially circular shape.
  • each arm 110 has a curved portion 114 adapted to substantially match the shape of the portion 22 of the base portion for its attachment to the neck 24 of the container, when the user does not exert any pressure on the control element.
  • the portion 22 comprises, in the example considered, a mounting skirt arranged to snap on the neck 24.
  • the curved portions 114 are connected to the edge 111 by portions 120 parallel to each other and both perpendicular to the major axis W.
  • the curved portions 114 are connected to the edge 112 by rectilinear portions 122 which diverge slightly towards the edge 112.
  • the arms 110 are snapped between the plate 20 and reliefs 148 carried by the portion 22, as can be seen on the figure 23 especially.
  • each elbow 126 formed at the junction of the curved portions 114 and rectilinear 122 remains, at the end of the displacement of the skirt 40, the same side of the half-plane containing the axis of the dispensing orifice 6 and the major axis W, of such that when the user releases the opening control element 8, the arms 110 tend to return the latter to its initial position, represented in FIG. figure 26 .
  • the body 2 of the container may comprise a recess 140, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 , and the skirt 40 may have the side where the user supports an extension 141 conforming to the shape of this recess 140, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 18 and 19 .
  • the closure cap 3 can be manufactured in the same mold, as will now be described with reference to the Figures 28 to 39 .
  • the mold 200 used has a first portion 201 and a second portion 202 which define a first cavity 203 for molding the base portion and the cover and a second cavity 204 which can be without communication with the cavity 203, for the molding of the opening control element 8.
  • the material is injected into the cavities 203 and 204, in the example under consideration, by respective injection channels 205 and 206.
  • the cavity 203 is defined between on the one hand parts 210 and 218 belonging to the second part 202 of the mold, and secondly side drawers 211 and 212 and parts 213 and 215 belonging to the first part 201 of the mold.
  • the cavity 204 is defined between, on the one hand, the part 210 and, on the other hand, the part 215, the drawers 211 and 212, a part 220 and an extraction pusher 219.
  • thermoplastic material may be the same thermoplastic material with different colors and / or different chemical materials.
  • the injection can take place simultaneously in cavities 204 and 203, as illustrated in FIG. figure 30 .
  • the second part of the mold 202 is removed from the first, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 32 and 33 .
  • the drawers 211 and 212 can be discarded as illustrated on the figure 34 .
  • the pusher 219 can be raised to cause the arms 110 to snap behind the teeth 148 of the portion 22 of the base portion 5
  • the complete extraction of the closure cap can then take place by extending the upward stroke of the pusher 219, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 38 and 39 .
  • the skirt 40 of the opening control element 8 can be made as shown in FIG. figure 40 , so that its driving stroke takes place, before the tooth 63 comes to bear against the edge of the return 41, over a distance M greater than the distance m from which the skirt 40 may be protruding towards the front relative to the free edge 170 of the cover 7.
  • edge 170 can oppose accidental depression of the skirt 40 during transport of the container for example, coming directly above the skirt 40 before it bears by the return 41 against the tooth 63, as illustrated in figures 41 and 42 .
  • the dispensing orifice 6 can be defined by an annular surface 180, for example cylindrical, extended below by tabs 181 which may comprise teeth 182 intended for snap into a corresponding groove 183 of the closure pin 14, as shown in FIGS. Figures 42 to 44 .
  • the surface 180 may not be extended, on the hinge side of the lid, by a tab 181 provided with a tooth 182, so as to facilitate the opening of the lid.
  • sealing pin and the dispensing orifice may be made in accordance with the teaching of the patent application. US 2005/0173366 .
  • the capsule can be fixed on the neck otherwise than by snapping, for example by clamping.
  • the cooperation of the body of the container and the opening control member can be performed even differently, other reliefs that the shoulders being for example made on the upper transverse wall of the container.

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The capsule has a base part (5), with distribution orifices (6), fixed on a body of a container. A cover (7) articulated on the part (5) is connected to the part by a film hinge. A cover opening control unit (8) has a tubular skirt (40) surrounding a portion of the part and connected to the part by elastically deformable arms. The arms extend in an extension of a return (41), perpendicular to an axis of the portion, in order to form a space between a plate (20) of the part and the return. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a container.

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La présente invention concerne les récipients équipés de capsules de fermeture comportant une partie de base pourvue d'au moins un orifice de distribution et un couvercle pivotant relativement à la partie de base, selon le préamble de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to containers equipped with closure caps having a base portion provided with at least one dispensing orifice and a lid pivoting relative to the base portion, according to the preamble of claim 1.

La demande de brevet japonais JP 1-66355 divulgue une capsule de fermeture comportant une partie de base comprenant une jupe filetée intérieurement, à visser sur le col du récipient, entourée par une jupe d'habillage extérieure. Un couvercle est articulé sur cette partie de base au moyen d'une charnière comportant une languette formant ressort, permettant d'assister le mouvement d'ouverture du couvercle. Un élément de commande d'ouverture peut coulisser sur la partie de base afin d'agir sur le couvercle et la charnière.The patent application Japanese JP 1-66355 discloses a closure cap having a base portion comprising an internally threaded skirt, to be screwed onto the neck of the container, surrounded by an outer covering skirt. A cover is hinged to this base portion by means of a hinge having a tongue forming a spring, to assist the opening movement of the lid. An opening control member is slidable on the base portion to act on the lid and hinge.

Une telle capsule n'est pas entièrement satisfaisante, notamment du point de vue esthétique, car au repos, lorsque le couvercle est fermé, l'élément de commande d'ouverture fait saillie vers l'avant d'une distance non négligeable.Such a capsule is not entirely satisfactory, particularly from an aesthetic point of view, because at rest, when the lid is closed, the opening control element protrudes forward a significant distance.

La demande de brevet européen EP 0 699 591 divulgue une capsule comportant une jupe extérieure d'habillage qui est interrompue du côté opposé à la charnière pour recevoir l'élément de commande d'ouverture, lequel comporte un poussoir articulé sur la partie de base et un organe de poussée pouvant coulisser dans un renfoncement de la partie de base. L'organe de poussée comporte des rampes destinées à coopérer avec des reliefs du couvercle pour provoquer le soulèvement de celui-ci ainsi qu'une extrémité destinée à agir sur la languette formant ressort de la charnière. L'organe de poussée comporte une découpe oblongue dans laquelle est engagé un embout de distribution. Une telle découpe est susceptible de favoriser l'accumulation des salissures, de même que le renfoncement dans lequel coulisse l'organe de poussée.The patent application European EP 0 699 591 discloses a capsule having an outer trim skirt which is interrupted on the side opposite the hinge to receive the opening control member, which comprises a pusher hinged to the base portion and a pusher member slidable in a recess of the basic part. The thrust member has ramps for cooperating with reliefs of the cover to cause the lifting thereof and an end for acting on the spring tab of the hinge. The thrust member comprises an oblong cut in which is engaged a dispensing nozzle. Such cutting is likely to promote the accumulation of dirt, as well as the recess in which slides the thrust member.

La demande de brevet français FR 2 685 294 divulgue une capsule de fermeture de fonctionnement assez proche et susceptible de présenter les mêmes inconvénients.The patent application French FR 2 685 294 discloses a closure capsule operating close enough and likely to have the same disadvantages.

US 4209100 décrit une capsule de fermeture selon le préambule de la revendication 1. US 4209100 discloses a closure cap according to the preamble of claim 1.

Le brevet US 6 834 769 décrit un récipient comportant une capsule de fermeture dans laquelle l'élément de commande d'ouverture coulisse à l'intérieur de la partie de base. L'élément de commande d'ouverture comporte une partie saillante, du côté opposé à la charnière, sur laquelle l'utilisateur doit appuyer pour ouvrir le couvercle. L'élément de commande d'ouverture doit être réalisé sous la forme d'une pièce rapportée, ce qui se répercute sur le coût de fabrication. De plus, la surface d'appui offerte à l'utilisateur est relativement faible, ce qui peut nuire au confort d'utilisation.The patent US 6,834,769 discloses a container having a closure cap in which the opening control member slides within the base portion. The opening control member has a projecting portion, on the side opposite the hinge, on which the user must press to open the lid. The opening control element shall be in the form of an insert, which has an impact on the manufacturing cost. In addition, the support surface offered to the user is relatively small, which can affect comfort of use.

La demande de brevet européen EP 1 281 628 décrit une capsule de fermeture de réalisation similaire.The patent application European EP 1 281 628 discloses a closure cap of similar embodiment.

Il existe un besoin pour bénéficier d'une capsule de fermeture pouvant être réalisée facilement par moulage de matière plastique, qui soit esthétiquement plaisante, facile à utiliser et qui réduise le risque d'accumulation de salissures.There is a need to benefit from a closure cap that can be easily made by plastic molding, which is aesthetically pleasing, easy to use and reduces the risk of accumulation of dirt.

L'invention a pour objet, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, une capsule de fermeture comportant :

  • un couvercle muni d'un picot d'obturation,
  • une partie de base sur laquelle le couvercle est articulé, la partie de base comportant un orifice de distribution agencé pour être obturé par le picot d'obturation lorsque le couvercle est fermé, l'orifice de distribution étant défini au moins partiellement par une surface annulaire contre laquelle le picot s'applique de manière étanche en position de fermeture, cette surface étant prolongée inférieurement par une portion d'accrochage agencée pour s'encliqueter sur un relief correspondant du picot d'obturation.
The subject of the invention is, independently or in combination with the above, a closure capsule comprising:
  • a lid with a shutter pin,
  • a base portion on which the lid is hinged, the base portion having a dispensing orifice arranged to be closed by the sealing pin when the lid is closed, the dispensing orifice being defined at least partially by an annular surface against which the pin applies sealingly in the closed position, this surface being extended below by a hooking portion arranged to snap on a corresponding relief of the sealing pin.

La surface précitée peut être prolongée par une ou plusieurs pattes élastiquement déformables agencées pour s'encliqueter dans une gorge annulaire formée sur le picot d'obturation.The aforementioned surface may be extended by one or more elastically deformable tabs arranged to snap into an annular groove formed on the closure pin.

Cette surface peut être dépourvue de prolongement coopérant avec le picot d'obturation du côté opposé à la face de l'élément de commande d'ouverture sur laquelle l'utilisateur appuie pour ouvrir le couvercle. Ainsi, l'ouverture du couvercle n'est pas gênée par un accrochage du picot sur la partie de base qui aurait tendance à augmenter alors que l'utilisateur appuierait.This surface may be devoid of extension cooperating with the sealing pin on the opposite side to the face of the opening control element on which the user presses to open the lid. Thus, the opening of the lid is not embarrassed by a pinch hook on the base portion that would tend to increase while the user would support.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente, en perspective, un récipient réalisé conformément à l'invention, la capsule de fermeture étant fermée,
  • la figure 2 représente le récipient de la figure 1, la capsule de fermeture étant ouverte,
  • la figure 3 représente isolément, en perspective, la capsule de fermeture avant montage sur le corps du récipient,
  • les figures 4 et 5 sont deux coupes schématiques de la capsule de la figure 3 respectivement selon IV-IV et V-V de celle-ci,
  • la figure 6 est une coupe transversale schématique de la capsule de fermeture en-deça du plateau de la partie de base,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective illustrant le montage de la capsule de fermeture sur le récipient,
  • les figures 8 et 9 sont des coupes longitudinales schématiques dans des plans respectivement parallèle et perpendiculaire au grand axe de la section transversale du récipient, avant le montage définitif de la capsule de fermeture sur le corps du récipient,
  • les figures 10 et 11 sont des vues analogues aux figures 8 et 9 après fixation de la capsule de fermeture sur le col du récipient,
  • les figures 12 à 14 sont des coupes longitudinales partielles illustrant le fonctionnement de l'élément de commande d'ouverture,
  • les figures 15 et 16 représentent, en perspective, un autre exemple de récipient réalisé conformément à l'invention, la capsule de fermeture étant représentée respectivement ouverte et fermée,
  • la figure 17 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'un récipient selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 18 représente la capsule de fermeture en place sur le corps du récipient, en position fermée,
  • la figure 19 est une vue analogue à la figure 18, la capsule de fermeture étant en position d'ouverture,
  • la figure 20 représente isolément, en perspective de dessus, l'élément de commande d'ouverture et le couvercle,
  • la figure 21 représente isolément, en perspective de dessous, le couvercle et la partie de base,
  • la figure 22 représente isolément, en perspective de dessous, l'élément de commande d'ouverture,
  • la figure 23 est une coupe longitudinale, schématique et partielle, du récipient, la capsule de fermeture étant fermée,
  • la figure 24 est une coupe longitudinale, schématique et partielle, du récipient dans un plan de coupe perpendiculaire à celui de la figure 23,
  • la figure 25 est une vue analogue à la figure 24, la capsule de fermeture étant ouverte,
  • les figures 26 et 27 illustrent la déformation des bras de l'élément de commande d'ouverture lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur l'élément de commande d'ouverture,
  • les figures 28 à 39 illustrent le procédé de fabrication de la capsule de fermeture des figures 17 à 27,
  • les figures 40 à 42 représentent en coupe, de manière schématique et partielle, une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 43 représente un détail de la figure 41, et
  • la figure 44 représente de manière schématique, en perspective de dessous, la partie de base.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents, in perspective, a container made according to the invention, the closure cap being closed,
  • the figure 2 represents the container of the figure 1 with the closure cap open,
  • the figure 3 represents in isolation, in perspective, the closure cap before mounting on the body of the container,
  • the Figures 4 and 5 are two schematic sections of the capsule of the figure 3 respectively according to IV-IV and VV thereof,
  • the figure 6 is a schematic cross-section of the closure capsule below the plate of the base part,
  • the figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating the mounting of the closure cap on the container,
  • the Figures 8 and 9 are schematic longitudinal sections in planes respectively parallel and perpendicular to the major axis of the cross section of the container, before the final assembly of the closure cap on the body of the container,
  • the Figures 10 and 11 are views similar to Figures 8 and 9 after fixing the closure cap on the neck of the container,
  • the Figures 12 to 14 are partial longitudinal sections illustrating the operation of the opening control element,
  • the Figures 15 and 16 represent, in perspective, another example of a container made according to the invention, the closure cap being respectively shown open and closed,
  • the figure 17 is an exploded perspective view of a container according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 18 represents the closure cap in place on the body of the container, in the closed position,
  • the figure 19 is a view similar to the figure 18 with the closure cap in the open position,
  • the figure 20 represents in isolation, in perspective from above, the opening control element and the cover,
  • the figure 21 stands alone, in perspective from below, the lid and the base part,
  • the figure 22 represents in isolation, in perspective from below, the opening control element,
  • the figure 23 is a longitudinal section, schematic and partial, of the container, the closure cap being closed,
  • the figure 24 is a longitudinal section, schematic and partial, of the container in a section plane perpendicular to that of the figure 23 ,
  • the figure 25 is a view similar to the figure 24 with the closure cap open,
  • the Figures 26 and 27 illustrate the deformation of the arms of the opening control element when the user presses the opening control element,
  • the Figures 28 to 39 illustrate the manufacturing process of the closure capsule of the Figures 17 to 27 ,
  • the Figures 40 to 42 represent in section, schematically and partially, an alternative embodiment,
  • the figure 43 represents a detail of the figure 41 , and
  • the figure 44 schematically shows, in perspective from below, the base part.

Le récipient 1, représenté aux figures 1 et 2, comporte un corps 2 sur lequel est fixée une capsule de fermeture 3.The container 1, shown in Figures 1 and 2 , comprises a body 2 on which is fixed a closure cap 3.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le récipient 1 présente une forme allongée selon un axe longitudinal X et le corps 2 présente en section transversale une forme oblongue, allongée selon un grand axe Z.In the example considered, the container 1 has an elongate shape along a longitudinal axis X and the body 2 has an oblong shape in cross section, elongated along a major axis Z.

La capsule de fermeture 3, que l'on a représentée isolément sur les figures 3 à 6, comporte une partie de base 5 pourvue d'un orifice de distribution 6, un couvercle 7 articulé sur la partie de base 5 autour d'un axe Y sensiblement parallèle au grand axe Z et un élément de commande d'ouverture 8 mobile relativement à la partie de base dans une direction généralement perpendiculaire à l'axe d'articulation Y.The closure cap 3, which is shown separately on the Figures 3 to 6 , comprises a base portion 5 provided with a dispensing orifice 6, a cover 7 articulated on the base portion 5 around a Y axis substantially parallel to the major axis Z and an opening control member 8 movable relative to the base portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the hinge axis Y.

Le couvercle 7 est relié à la partie de base par une charnière film 10 comportant deux parties disposées de part et d'autre d'une languette 12 formant ressort, parfois encore appelée genouillère, passant par un état de contrainte maximale dans une position intermédiaire entre la position fermée et la position ouverte, de manière à assister le mouvement d'ouverture du couvercle 7 et faire en sorte que ce dernier, une fois ouvert, conserve sa position.The lid 7 is connected to the base portion by a film hinge 10 having two parts disposed on either side of a tongue 12 forming a spring, sometimes called knee, passing through a state of maximum stress in an intermediate position between the closed position and the open position, so as to assist the opening movement of the cover 7 and ensure that the latter, once opened, maintains its position.

Le couvercle 7 comporte un picot 14 d'obturation de l'orifice 6, pourvu d'au moins un relief 15 configuré pour s'encliqueter sur le bord inférieur 16 de l'orifice 6 lorsque le couvercle 7 est complètement fermé.The lid 7 comprises a pin 14 for closing the orifice 6, provided with at least one relief 15 configured to snap onto the lower edge 16 of the orifice 6 when the lid 7 is completely closed.

La partie de base 5 comporte d'une part un plateau 20 allongé selon un grand axe W et sur la face supérieure duquel débouche l'orifice 6 et d'autre part une portion 22, s'étendant sous le plateau 20, servant à la fixation sur un col 24 du récipient, lequel est apparent sur la figure 7.The base portion 5 comprises on the one hand an elongate plate 20 along a major axis W and on the upper face of which opens the orifice 6 and on the other hand a portion 22, extending under the plate 20, used for the fixing on a neck 24 of the container, which is visible on the figure 7 .

Dans l'exemple considéré, la portion 22 se présente sous la forme d'une jupe de montage tubulaire d'axe K, pourvue inférieurement sur sa face radialement intérieure d'un bourrelet annulaire 23 destiné à s'encliqueter sur un bourrelet correspondant 26 du col 24. La portion 22 comporte en outre dans l'exemple considéré deux encoches 28 agencées pour recevoir des nervures 30 du col 24, de manière à ce que le grand axe W du plateau 20 soit sensiblement parallèle au grand axe Z du corps 2.In the example considered, the portion 22 is in the form of a tubular mounting skirt of axis K, provided inferiorly on its radially inner face with an annular bead 23 intended to snap onto a corresponding bead 26 of the neck 24. The portion 22 further comprises in the example considered two notches 28 arranged to receive ribs 30 of the neck 24, so that the major axis W of the plate 20 is substantially parallel to the major axis Z of the body 2.

Une lèvre annulaire d'étanchéité 33 destinée à s'appliquer sur la surface radialement intérieure du col 24 se raccorde sur la face inférieure du plateau 20.An annular sealing lip 33 intended to be applied on the radially inner surface of the neck 24 is connected to the lower face of the plate 20.

L'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 comporte une jupe tubulaire 40 qui s'étend tout autour du col 24, et qui présente dans l'exemple considéré, en section transversale, une forme sensiblement homothétique de celle du corps 2, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 1 et 2.The opening control element 8 comprises a tubular skirt 40 which extends all around the neck 24, and which has, in the example in question, in cross section, a substantially homothetic shape of that of the body 2, as can be seen in FIG. see him on the Figures 1 and 2 .

La jupe 40 est prolongée en partie supérieure par un retour 41 dirigé vers l'intérieur. Ce retour 41 est recouvert partiellement par le plateau 20 lorsque la capsule 3 est fixée sur le col du récipient 2, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2.The skirt 40 is extended in the upper part by a return 41 directed inwards. This return 41 is partially covered by the plate 20 when the capsule 3 is fixed on the neck of the container 2, as can be seen on the figure 2 .

La jupe 40 de l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 est reliée à la portion 22 de la partie de base 5 par l'intermédiaire dans l'exemple considéré de deux bras 45 élastiquement déformables, présentant chacun sensiblement la forme d'une période de sinusoïde. Les bras 45 rejoignent la jupe 40 et la portion 22 en des emplacements situés sensiblement dans un plan contenant le grand axe W de la capsule 3. Lorsque cette dernière est moulée, les bras 45 s'étendent sensiblement dans le prolongement du retour 41, perpendiculairement à l'axe K de la portion 22. L'écartement d entre le plateau 20 et le retour 41 est alors par exemple de l'ordre de 5 mm, ce qui facilite la réalisation de la capsule par moulage d'une matière thermoplastique, par exemple une polyoléfine.The skirt 40 of the opening control element 8 is connected to the portion 22 of the base portion 5 via the example in the example of two arms 45. elastically deformable, each having substantially the shape of a sinusoidal period. The arms 45 join the skirt 40 and the portion 22 at locations substantially in a plane containing the major axis W of the capsule 3. When the latter is molded, the arms 45 extend substantially in the extension of the return 41, perpendicularly to the axis K of the portion 22. The distance d between the plate 20 and the return 41 is then for example of the order of 5 mm, which facilitates the realization of the capsule by molding a thermoplastic material, for example a polyolefin.

Lors du montage de la capsule sur le corps du récipient, les bras 45 peuvent se déformer obliquement vers le bas pour permettre à la portion 22 de s'encliqueter sur le col 24, comme illustré à la figure 10.When mounting the capsule on the body of the container, the arms 45 may deform obliquely downward to allow the portion 22 to snap onto the neck 24, as shown in FIG. figure 10 .

L'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 comporte des montants 49 s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe K de part et d'autre de la portion 22 et destinés à coopérer avec des surfaces de guidage 50 formées par des épaulements de la paroi supérieure transversale 52 du corps 2, sur laquelle se raccorde inférieurement le col 24. Ces surfaces de guidage 50 sont orientées sensiblement perpendiculairement au grand axe Z du récipient. La coopération des montants 49 et des surfaces 50, par appui des montants 49 sur ces dernières, assure le guidage en translation de la jupe 40 selon une direction perpendiculaire au grand axe W.The opening control element 8 comprises uprights 49 extending substantially parallel to the axis K on either side of the portion 22 and intended to cooperate with guide surfaces 50 formed by shoulders of the wall upper transverse 52 of the body 2, which is connected below the neck 24. These guide surfaces 50 are oriented substantially perpendicular to the major axis Z of the container. The cooperation of the uprights 49 and the surfaces 50, by supporting the uprights 49 on the latter, ensures the translational guidance of the skirt 40 in a direction perpendicular to the major axis W.

Lors du montage de la capsule de fermeture 3 sur le corps du récipient 2, le couvercle 7 étant rabattu sur le plateau 20, la jupe 40 vient tout d'abord en appui contre la paroi transversale supérieure 52 du récipient, à la périphérie de celle-ci, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 8 et 9.When mounting the closure cap 3 on the body of the container 2, the lid 7 being folded down on the plate 20, the skirt 40 comes first against the upper transverse wall 52 of the container, on the periphery of the as can be seen from the Figures 8 and 9 .

Lorsqu'une poussée est exercée sur le couvercle 7 en direction du corps 2, le plateau 20 se rapproche du retour 41 et la portion 22 se fixe par encliquetage sur le col 24, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 10 et 11. Le jeu final entre le plateau 20 et le retour 41 est de 0,2 à 0,5 mm, par exemple.When thrust is exerted on the cover 7 in the direction of the body 2, the plate 20 approaches the return 41 and the portion 22 is fixed by snapping on the neck 24, as can be seen on the Figures 10 and 11 . The final clearance between the plate 20 and the return 41 is 0.2 to 0.5 mm, for example.

L'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 comporte, du côté opposé à la surface 100 sur laquelle l'utilisateur appuie pour commander l'ouverture, une patte 60 destinée à agir sur la languette formant ressort 12, afin de pousser cette dernière jusqu'au point de déclenchement amenant le couvercle à s'ouvrir.The opening control element 8 comprises, on the opposite side to the surface 100 on which the user presses to control the opening, a tab 60 intended to act on the spring tongue 12, in order to push the latter up to at the trigger point causing the lid to open.

L'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 est également agencé pour agir sur un relief 63 du couvercle 7 afin de provoquer un début de soulèvement du couvercle et notamment le désengagement du picot d'obturation 14, comme illustré à la figure 12.The opening control element 8 is also arranged to act on a relief 63 of the cover 7 in order to cause the lid to start to rise and in particular to disengage the closure pin 14, as illustrated in FIG. figure 12 .

Dans l'exemple considéré, le relief 63 se présente sous la forme d'une dent réalisée à proximité du bord du couvercle qui est opposé à la charnière 10.In the example considered, the relief 63 is in the form of a tooth made near the edge of the lid which is opposite the hinge 10.

Le plateau 20 comporte, sur son bord opposé à la charnière 10, une ouverture 66 pour le passage de la dent 63. Le retour 41 comporte une encoche 70 dont le fond 71 peut venir en appui contre une face inclinée de la dent 63, de manière à provoquer le soulèvement du couvercle lors du déplacement de la jupe 40, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 12.The plate 20 comprises, on its edge opposite the hinge 10, an opening 66 for the passage of the tooth 63. The return 41 has a notch 70 whose bottom 71 can bear against an inclined face of the tooth 63, in order to cause the lid to rise when the skirt 40 is moved, as can be seen on the figure 12 .

La patte 60 présente, dans l'exemple illustré, une forme d'équerre et son extrémité libre 72 se situe, lorsque la capsule de fermeture 3 est en place sur le récipient, à un niveau légèrement supérieur à celui de l'axe de rotation Y du couvercle.The tab 60 has, in the example illustrated, a square shape and its free end 72 is located, when the closure cap 3 is in place on the container, at a level slightly greater than that of the axis of rotation Y of the lid.

Lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur l'organe de commande d'ouverture 8 dans le sens de la flèche O, la patte 60 en forme d'équerre appuie par son extrémité 72 sur la languette formant ressort 12 jusqu'à ce que celle-ci passe par son état de contrainte maximale, la fin du mouvement d'ouverture du couvercle étant assurée par la restitution de l'énergie accumulée dans la languette formant ressort 12.When the user presses the opening control member 8 in the direction of the arrow O, the bracket-shaped tab 60 bears at its end 72 on the spring tab 12 until the latter passes through its state of maximum stress, the end of the opening movement of the cover being ensured by the return of the energy accumulated in the spring tongue 12.

Lors du déplacement de l'organe de commande d'ouverture 8 pour ouvrir le couvercle, les bras 45 se sont déformés élastiquement. Une fois que l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur la jupe 40 et relâche celle-ci, les bras 45 peuvent la ramener sensiblement dans sa position initiale, comme illustré à la figure 14.When moving the opening control member 8 to open the lid, the arms 45 have elastically deformed. Once the user stops pressing on the skirt 40 and releases it, the arms 45 can bring it substantially back to its initial position, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .

On a représenté aux figures 15 et 16 un récipient 1 comportant une capsule de fermeture 3 et un corps 2 qui se présente sous la forme d'un tube souple. Dans cet exemple, le corps 2 présente en partie supérieure une section transversale sensiblement circulaire et la jupe 40 présente également, en section transversale, une forme sensiblement circulaire.Representatives Figures 15 and 16 a container 1 comprising a closure cap 3 and a body 2 which is in the form of a flexible tube. In this example, the body 2 has in the upper part a substantially circular cross section and the skirt 40 also has, in cross section, a substantially circular shape.

On va maintenant décrire en se référant aux figures 17 à 27 une variante de réalisation du récipient.We will now describe with reference to Figures 17 to 27 an alternative embodiment of the container.

Cet exemple se distingue de celui des figures 1 à 14 notamment par la manière dont l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 est relié à la partie de base 5.This example is different from that of Figures 1 to 14 in particular by the way in which the opening control element 8 is connected to the base part 5.

Les bras 45 précédemment décrits sont remplacés par des bras 110 qui s'étendent chacun entre deux régions opposées 111 et 112 du bord radialement intérieur du retour 41, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 20 et 22 notamment. Chaque bras 110 présente une portion incurvée 114 adaptée à épouser sensiblement la forme de la portion 22 de la partie de base servant à sa fixation sur le col 24 du récipient, lorsque l'utilisateur n'exerce aucune pression sur l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8. La portion 22 comporte, dans l'exemple considéré, une jupe de montage agencée pour s'encliqueter sur le col 24.The arms 45 previously described are replaced by arms 110 which each extend between two opposite regions 111 and 112 of the radially inner edge of the return 41, as can be seen on the figures 20 and 22 especially. Each arm 110 has a curved portion 114 adapted to substantially match the shape of the portion 22 of the base portion for its attachment to the neck 24 of the container, when the user does not exert any pressure on the control element. 8. The portion 22 comprises, in the example considered, a mounting skirt arranged to snap on the neck 24.

Les portions incurvées 114 se raccordent au bord 111 par des portions 120 parallèles entre elles et perpendiculaires toutes deux au grand axe W. Les portions incurvées 114 se raccordent au bord 112 par des portions rectilignes 122 qui divergent légèrement en direction du bord 112.The curved portions 114 are connected to the edge 111 by portions 120 parallel to each other and both perpendicular to the major axis W. The curved portions 114 are connected to the edge 112 by rectilinear portions 122 which diverge slightly towards the edge 112.

Lorsque l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 est en place sur la partie de base 5, les bras 110 sont encliquetés entre le plateau 20 et des reliefs 148 portés par la portion 22, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 23 notamment.When the opening control element 8 is in place on the base portion 5, the arms 110 are snapped between the plate 20 and reliefs 148 carried by the portion 22, as can be seen on the figure 23 especially.

Lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur la jupe 40 pour provoquer l'ouverture du couvercle, les bras 110 se déforment élastiquement, comme illustré à la figure 27. Chaque coude 126 formé à la jonction des portions incurvée 114 et rectiligne 122 demeure, au terme du déplacement de la jupe 40, du même côté du demi-plan contenant l'axe de l'orifice de distribution 6 et le grand axe W, de telle sorte que lorsque l'utilisateur relâche l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8, les bras 110 tendent à ramener ce dernier dans sa position initiale, représentée à la figure 26.When the user presses the skirt 40 to cause the lid to open, the arms 110 deform elastically, as shown in FIG. figure 27 . Each elbow 126 formed at the junction of the curved portions 114 and rectilinear 122 remains, at the end of the displacement of the skirt 40, the same side of the half-plane containing the axis of the dispensing orifice 6 and the major axis W, of such that when the user releases the opening control element 8, the arms 110 tend to return the latter to its initial position, represented in FIG. figure 26 .

Le corps 2 du récipient peut comporter un renfoncement 140, comme illustré à la figure 17, et la jupe 40 peut présenter du côté où l'utilisateur appuie une extension 141 épousant la forme de ce renfoncement 140, comme illustré aux figures 18 et 19.The body 2 of the container may comprise a recess 140, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 , and the skirt 40 may have the side where the user supports an extension 141 conforming to the shape of this recess 140, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 18 and 19 .

La capsule de fermeture 3 peut être fabriquée dans un même moule, comme on va maintenant le décrire en se référant aux figures 28 à 39.The closure cap 3 can be manufactured in the same mold, as will now be described with reference to the Figures 28 to 39 .

Le moule 200 utilisé comporte une première partie 201 et une deuxième partie 202 qui définissent une première cavité 203 pour le moulage de la partie de base et du couvercle et une deuxième cavité 204 qui peut être sans communication avec la cavité 203, pour le moulage de l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8.The mold 200 used has a first portion 201 and a second portion 202 which define a first cavity 203 for molding the base portion and the cover and a second cavity 204 which can be without communication with the cavity 203, for the molding of the opening control element 8.

La matière est injectée dans les cavités 203 et 204, dans l'exemple considéré, par des canaux d'injection respectifs 205 et 206.The material is injected into the cavities 203 and 204, in the example under consideration, by respective injection channels 205 and 206.

La cavité 203 est définie entre d'une part des pièces 210 et 218 appartenant à la deuxième partie 202 du moule, et d'autre part des tiroirs latéraux 211 et 212 et des pièces 213 et 215 appartenant à la première partie 201 du moule.The cavity 203 is defined between on the one hand parts 210 and 218 belonging to the second part 202 of the mold, and secondly side drawers 211 and 212 and parts 213 and 215 belonging to the first part 201 of the mold.

La cavité 204 est définie entre d'une part la pièce 210 et d'autre part la pièce 215, les tiroirs 211 et 212, une pièce 220 et un poussoir d'extraction 219.The cavity 204 is defined between, on the one hand, the part 210 and, on the other hand, the part 215, the drawers 211 and 212, a part 220 and an extraction pusher 219.

Le moule étant fermé, on procède au remplissage des cavités 203 et 204.The mold being closed, the cavities 203 and 204 are filled.

Il peut s'agir d'une même matière thermoplastique avec des couleurs différentes et/ou de matières chimiques différentes.It may be the same thermoplastic material with different colors and / or different chemical materials.

L'injection peut avoir lieu simultanément dans les cavités 204 et 203, comme illustré à la figure 30.The injection can take place simultaneously in cavities 204 and 203, as illustrated in FIG. figure 30 .

Après l'injection, la deuxième partie du moule 202 est éloignée de la première, comme illustré aux figures 32 et 33. Les tiroirs 211 et 212 peuvent être écartés comme illustré sur la figure 34.After the injection, the second part of the mold 202 is removed from the first, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 32 and 33 . The drawers 211 and 212 can be discarded as illustrated on the figure 34 .

Ensuite, comme illustré aux figures 36 et 37, le poussoir 219 peut être relevé afin d'amener les bras 110 à s'encliqueter derrière les dents 148 de la portion 22 de la partie de base 5Then, as illustrated in figures 36 and 37 , the pusher 219 can be raised to cause the arms 110 to snap behind the teeth 148 of the portion 22 of the base portion 5

L'extraction complète de la capsule de fermeture peut ensuite avoir lieu en prolongeant la course vers le haut du poussoir 219, comme illustré aux figures 38 et 39.The complete extraction of the closure cap can then take place by extending the upward stroke of the pusher 219, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 38 and 39 .

Quelque soit la manière dont l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 est relié à la partie de base 5, la jupe 40 de l'élément de commande d'ouverture 8 peut être réalisée, comme illustré à la figure 40, de manière à ce que sa course d'enfoncement s'effectue, avant que la dent 63 ne vienne en appui contre le bord du retour 41, sur une distance M supérieure à la distance m de laquelle la jupe 40 fait éventuellement saillie vers l'avant par rapport au bord libre 170 du couvercle 7.Whatever the manner in which the opening control element 8 is connected to the base portion 5, the skirt 40 of the opening control element 8 can be made as shown in FIG. figure 40 , so that its driving stroke takes place, before the tooth 63 comes to bear against the edge of the return 41, over a distance M greater than the distance m from which the skirt 40 may be protruding towards the front relative to the free edge 170 of the cover 7.

Ainsi, le bord 170 peut s'opposer à un enfoncement accidentel de la jupe 40 lors du transport du récipient par exemple, en venant à l'aplomb de la jupe 40 avant que celle-ci n'appuie par le retour 41 contre la dent 63, comme illustré aux figures 41 et 42.Thus, the edge 170 can oppose accidental depression of the skirt 40 during transport of the container for example, coming directly above the skirt 40 before it bears by the return 41 against the tooth 63, as illustrated in figures 41 and 42 .

Selon l'invention, l'orifice de distribution 6 peut être défini par une surface annulaire 180, par exemple cylindrique, prolongée inférieurement par des pattes 181 pouvant comporter des dents 182 destinées à s'encliqueter dans une gorge correspondante 183 du picot d'obturation 14, comme illustré aux figures 42 à 44.According to the invention, the dispensing orifice 6 can be defined by an annular surface 180, for example cylindrical, extended below by tabs 181 which may comprise teeth 182 intended for snap into a corresponding groove 183 of the closure pin 14, as shown in FIGS. Figures 42 to 44 .

La surface 180 peut ne pas être prolongée, du côté de la charnière du couvercle, par une patte 181 pourvue d'une dent 182, de manière à faciliter l'ouverture du couvercle.The surface 180 may not be extended, on the hinge side of the lid, by a tab 181 provided with a tooth 182, so as to facilitate the opening of the lid.

Le picot d'obturation et l'orifice de distribution peuvent être réalisés conformément à l'enseignement de la demande de brevet US 2005/0173366 .The sealing pin and the dispensing orifice may be made in accordance with the teaching of the patent application. US 2005/0173366 .

La capsule peut se fixer sur le col autrement que par encliquetage, par exemple par serrage.The capsule can be fixed on the neck otherwise than by snapping, for example by clamping.

La coopération du corps du récipient et de l'organe de commande d'ouverture peut s'effectuer encore différemment, d'autres reliefs que les épaulements étant par exemple réalisés sur la paroi transversale supérieure du récipient.The cooperation of the body of the container and the opening control member can be performed even differently, other reliefs that the shoulders being for example made on the upper transverse wall of the container.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "having one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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  1. Closure cap (3) comprising:
    - a lid (7) furnished with a stopper post (14),
    - a base portion (5) on which the lid is articulated, the base portion comprising a delivery orifice (6) arranged in order to be stopped by the stopper post when the lid is closed, the delivery orifice being defined at least partially by an annular surface (180) against which the post (14) is pressed in a sealed manner in the closed position, characterized in that this surface is extended underneath by a coupling portion (182) arranged so as to snap onto a corresponding protrusion of the stopper post.
  2. Capsule according to Claim 1, the surface (180) being extended by one or more elastically deformable gusset plates (181) arranged so as to snap into an annular groove formed on the stopper post.
  3. Capsule according to Claim 1, or 2, the surface (180) not being extended, on the side of the hinge of the lid, by a gusset plate (181) provided with a tooth (182), so as to make it easier to open the lid.
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