EP1864914B2 - Container assembly having stacking means - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part and a lid part, said lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to said container part and a lid being pivotably connected to said connection portion.
- Such a container assembly and lid part are known from PCT/NL 2005/000089 , which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth.
- a package is disclosed therein for containing both a product and a spoon.
- Subject invention can be used in combination with such a package but it should be noted that it can also be used with other prior art packages.
- Such a container assembly is produced by combining the container part with the lid part. More particular the connection portion of the lid part is adhered to the top side of the container. It is aimed to optimize the assembly of the lid part and container part as much as possible. To that end lid parts should be automatically supplied and manipulated to be brought in position on the container part. Exact positioning of the lid part is essential.
- the invention aims to improve handling of the lid parts in order to more easily assemble lid part and container part.
- Another object of the invention is to improve the handling of the container with the lid part and container part attached to it.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide the improvements without deteriorating other beneficial properties of the container assembly.
- This provides the possibility of stacking lid parts during manufacturing in a stable and well-defined way, allowing improved automatic handling. Furthermore, as will be explained, it allows stable stacking of container assemblies on top of one another. Additionally, it allows at the same time an improved stability and rigidity of the lid and improved handling during use, in particular during opening and closing of the lid.
- such complementary stacking means can comprise any structure of complementary interengaging means.
- the complementary stacking means comprise a cam-recess. The cam should be positioned in the recess after which a stable stack of lid parts is obtained. From such stable stack with a robot arm lid parts can be taken to be placed on the container part during manufacturing of the container assemblies.
- the cam is provided in the top of the lid.
- connection portion can be produced without too many special measures taken for receiving the cam of the adjacent lid part.
- circumferential rim of the connection portion will be sufficient to receive the cam of the next adjacent lid.
- complementary stacking means are also provided between the top of the lid and the bottom of the container part.
- assembled (and filled) container assemblies can be stacked on top of each other during shipping and display for the consumer.
- these complementary stacking means are preferably provided such that the lid has a cam whilst the bottom of the container part is provided with a corresponding accommodation.
- accommodation is delimited by the circumferential rim of the bottom of the container which is preferably made from the outer wall of the container together with part of the bottom thereof.
- the cam on top of the lid both functions as complementary stacking means for further lid parts during assembly and as complementary stacking means during stacking of the container assemblies. In this way only a single cam will suffice.
- the cam is a circumferential cam extending near the outer circumference of the lid to provide maximum stability during stacking. Interruptions to the cam allow cleaning of the top of the lid by wiping away debris and the like.
- the complementary stacking means comprise a rim extending from the upper part of the lid (in other words, the side of the lid remote from the connection part), said rim providing a first abutment against sliding in a direction substantially in the lid's plane.
- the lid furthermore preferably has a second abutment contiguous to rim, provided by the surface of the lid adjacent to the rim.
- the container part at its bottom side has a rim, which has dimensions adapted to the dimensions of the rim on the lid in such a way so as to work together with the rim on the lid to provide complementary stacking means which prevent a first container assembly which is placed on top of a second container assembly, i.e. with its bottom on the lid of the second container, from sliding.
- connection portion at its side remote from the lid of the connection portion has a rim fur providing a first abutment in a direction substantially in the lid's plan for providing an abutment against the first abutment of the rim on the lid.
- this rim on the connection portion can have a second abutment for providing an abutment against the second abutment contiguous to rim on the lid, i.e. the second abutment provided by the surface of the lid adjacent the rim.
- this rim on the connection portion is a circumferential rim.
- it is a U-shaped ring providing additional strength to the connection portion, said U-shaped ring opening to the side of the connection portion remote from the lid.
- the rim on the lid provides several abutments at several positions of the circumference of the lid.
- the rim comprises outward extending lid material.
- Said rim can be formed by bulging lid-material out from the main surface of the lid in the direction away from the connection portion.
- the lid comprises at least two rim portions providing an abutment extending over at least part of at least three sides of the container assembly when having a rectangular cross-section (or it has at least three abutments spread around the circumference of the lid).
- the container has four sides, there is providing an abutment for four sides.
- At least two rim portions circumscribe more than 50 % of the circumference of the lid.
- the top of the lid is at least partially shaped to conform a spoon which could be accommodated inside the lid.
- the inside of the lid is provided with clamping means for clampingly engaging a (metering) spoon.
- the top of the lid has a (partially) corresponding shape. If the container assembly is relatively high a relatively long spoon is required to remove the contents from the container. If the container is furthermore a rectangular container it is preferred to use the full length of the diagonal of the lid for receiving such a spoon.
- interruptions of the circumferential cam on top of the lid are at the position of the shape for the spoon.
- the lid is smooth at the location of the interruption to provide easy removal of debris.
- the invention relates to any shape of the container. If the container is a rectangular container preferably the corners thereof are rounded. Furthermore between the corner the sides are preferably bulging outwardly giving a more aesthetic shape. Furthermore, this will increase the internal volume of the container, or lower its height with the same volume. Thus, the spoon can be made shorter, or it is easier to empty the container using the same spoon length.
- the lid part described above is preferably injection moulded as one part, in particular injection moulded from PE, PP, or other synthetic materials suitable for injection moulding.
- the container assembly is referred to by 1. It comprises a lid part 2 and a container part 3.
- Container part 3 is provided with a bottom 4 and the bottom material is connected to the side walls and defines a circumferential rim 5.
- the container part can be made of cardboard, coated with a synthetic coating layer known in the art for making it suitable for containing food or liquids.
- the container part can also be made of plastic or metal, preferably for holding food or liquids.
- Lid part 2 comprises a connection portion 8, a (living) hinge 6 and a lid 7.
- Lid 7 is pivotably connected to connection portion 8.
- Connection portion 8 comprises a circumferential U-shaped rim 13 to receive the upper edge 12 of the side wall of the container part 3. Fixation of the connection portion 8 to the container wall can be effected through any means known in the art.
- the upper edge 12 of the container part 3 is folded and thus forms a double material layer. In practise, however, this needs not be the case and in most case it is a single layer.
- the top of lid 7 is provided with a circumferential cam.
- the lid has two cam portions 9 having interruptions 10 ( Fig. 4 ) between them.
- the cams are parts of the lid 7 bulging out (i.e., away from connection portion 8). It is also conceivable to provide a rim on top of the lid 7. It may even be conceivable to make the cam (circumferentially) bulging in, i.e. towards connection portion 8. It than in fact forms a groove. In that case rim 5 at the bottom of container part 3 is received within this groove.
- the top of the lid 7 is shaped to partially correspond with the shape of a spoon.
- the shape is indicated by 11 ( fig. 4 , 5 ).
- clamping means fig 5 , nr 29
- the lid is substantially rectangular and shape 11 is position diagonally.
- Interruptions 10 of the cam portions 9 are at the position where it "crosses" shape 11.
- Preferably about 20% of the circumference at the position of cams 9 comprises interruptions 10.
- the lid is further provided with a circumferential rim 14 which in the closed position covers at least the top of the connection portion 8.
- Cooperating locking means 31 are provided to lock the lid relative to the connection portion and tamper evident means 30 can be provided over the locking means 31 to prevent abuse.
- locking means 31 comprise a lip 31 on lid 7 with a cam on its side directed toward the lid 7, and a cam on connecting portion 8. These two cams engage one another the lid 7 is closed and the locking lip 31 is not operated and disengage when the locking lip 31 is operated, allowing a user to open the lid 7.
- the locking lip 31 is tiltably connected to lid 7, and is tiltable around an axis in the main plane of the lid 7 and near the boundary of the lid 7.
- the lip 31 is connected to the lid 7 via a thinned part 26 of the lid (see fig. 6 ).
- the locking lip 31 extends above the main surface 22 of the lid 7, as is the case in the embodiment shown here, it proved (part of) gripping means via which a user can grip the lid 7 for opening it.
- a gripping area 28 is provided at the position of the locking lip 31 .
- it is created by providing a (local) recess 28 in the lid, and by providing cam 9 in such a way that the inner wall 33 of this cam 9 runs on into a wall of recess 28. In this way, a relatively large plane 33 is created onto which a finger or thumb can rest when operating locking lip 31 with another finger/thumb.
- cam 9 has a top 24 which, as already mentioned, extends about 5-7 mm above the surface 22 defined by rim 14, which substantially defines the plane of the lid 7.
- Wall 25 is the outer wall of cam 9. Locking lip 31 does not extend above this cam in order not to compromise the stackability of lid parts and/or container assemblies.
- Tamper evidence means 30 is in this embodiment comprises a lip 30 which is connected to the connecting portion 8 via thin connecting bridges. These bridges are provided near both sides of locking lip 31 of the locking means 31 and near the end of the locking lip 31 of these locking means.
- the connecting bridges need to be broken in order to remove the security lip 30 and to allow a user to tilt locking lip 31 of the locking means 31, and can be formed in a (synthetic material, e.g. PE, PP) moulding process of the lid portion 2.
- a lip which is used which is connected using connecting bridges which can be moulded in one go together with the lip and the rest of the lid portion, the security means can be completely integrated in the side wall.
- the security lip has a part 35 which extends above the locking lip (at this position, the locking lip has a lower part 36), thus allowing easy removal of the security lip 30.
- the height of the security lip 30 and of the locking lip 31 should preferably not extend above edge 24 of cam 9.
- cams 9 have a substantial height D, e.g. about 5-7 mm. Furthermore, in this embodiment, cams 9 are part of the lid 7 bulging outward with respect to the main plane of the lid (substantially a plane through surface 22 of rim 14). Because of that the cams 9 function as reinforcement ribs adding to the strength of the lid and in this way it is possible to stack a number of container assemblies on top of each other such as is shown for example in fig. 2 in a very stable manner. This effect of providing more rigidity to the lid is increase as a wall of the cam 9 almost extends or goes over into rim 34. This rim 34 of the inside of the lid 7 fits in the inside 23 of inner U-shaped rim 20.
- the inner U-shaped rim 20 has ribs 21 providing rigidity to the rim 20.
- the height of this inner side 23 of inner rim 20 is preferably at least the height of cam 9, i.e. about 5-7 mm.
- Rim 23 of lid 7 extends within the connecting part 8 to such an extend that it leaves enough height of rim 23 free (the already mentioned 5-7 mm) to be able to stably stack lid parts in the way shown in fig. 3 .
- connection portion 8 at least at the lower end thereof is indicated by B, wherein B is slightly larger than C.
- B is slightly larger than C.
- the spacing between opposite sides of the circumferential rim 5 at the bottom side of container part 3 is indicated by A.
- A is about the same as B allowing for stacking of container assemblies using the combination of the circumferential rim 5 and cam portions 9 of the lid.
- the dimensions A-C are all taken in the same direction. In different directions A-C will have other values but the same principle applies to provide for stable and robust stacking of both the lid parts and the container assemblies in a later stage.
- the spacing between the cam and the circumferential rim, the connection portion respectively is preferably about 0,5 mm.
- the cam portions there are at least three and preferable four or more points of contact between the related circumferential rim and the cam portions providing a stable stacked assembly. Stacks of ten packages or more can be obtained.
- the circumferential shape of the rim 5 of the container part 3 and of the cam 9 on the lid 7 are mutually adapted in such a way that the rim 5 closely fits around the cams 9.
- the diameter B and circumferential shape of rim 23 of the connecting portion is designed in such a way that the circumferential rim 23 of the connecting portion closely fits around cam 9 of lid 7.
- cam portions 9 function both to cooperate with corresponding accommodation in the connection portion 8 and the rim 5 at bottom 4 of the container part, it will be obvious that two sets of cam portions can be provided.
- Lid portion 2 further has a levelling part 27 inside rim 20.
- This part 27 is provided at the edge of rim 34 at a distance from the lower edge of the inner wall of rim 20 to allow stacking of lid portions 2.
- This levelling part 27 allows levelling of the spoon.
- Lid 7 further has a dome-shaped part 32 at its centre part for providing additional rigidity of lid 7.
- the shape 11 indicating and holding a spoon bulges outward with respect to the plane of lid 7.
- This may provide additional rigidity to lid 7.
- the top 24 of cams 9 define the main plane and outside surface of lid 7.
- wall 25 still defines stacking means providing an abutment for the rim 5 of the bottom of container portion 3, together with surface 22 of rim 14.
- the shape of a spoon may be indicated in another way, and clamping means 29 for a spoon may still be present.
- connecting part 8 still has a rim 20 with inner side 23 for providing a first element of the first complementary stacking means.
- the lid has depressions, in this embodiment a circumferential groove which is dimensioned to retain both rim 20 of the lid part 2 when stacking lid parts, and rim 5 when stacking container assemblies 1.
- the groove provides at a groove wall a vertically extending abutment.
- This vertically extending (with respect to the plane of the lid 7) abutment can also be formed by, when radially following the surface of the lid 7 from the outside 22 to the centre, lowering the surface of the lid with respect to surface 22 of rim 14, thus providing an abutment against forces radially outward.
- the vertically extending abutment can also be formed by making the surface of the lid higher after surface 22 of rim 14, thus providing an abutment against forces radially inward.
- the outside of rim 5 abuts the abutment of the lid 7, in the second embodiment, the inside of rim 5 abuts the abutment of the lid 7.
- the abutment of the lid prevents shifting. It is clear that these abutments do not need to be completely circumferential, but in many designs and practical embodiments, they will be.
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- The present invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part and a lid part, said lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to said container part and a lid being pivotably connected to said connection portion.
- Such a container assembly and lid part are known from
PCT/NL 2005/000089 - Such a container assembly is produced by combining the container part with the lid part. More particular the connection portion of the lid part is adhered to the top side of the container. It is aimed to optimize the assembly of the lid part and container part as much as possible. To that end lid parts should be automatically supplied and manipulated to be brought in position on the container part. Exact positioning of the lid part is essential.
- Other container assemblies having a container part and a lid part with a lid which is pivotably connected to a connection portion are shown in
FR-2.747.107 US-5.705.212 ,JP-2001019006 JP-2000344243 FR 1.338.551 US-6.604.645 ,DE-19815364 ,CH-381606 CH-671749 EP-1157936 ,GB-2.250.271 US-5.219.087 . automatically supplying the lid parts, automatically manipulating the lid parts and placing them on the container parts is a problem, especially when high production speeds are desired.EP-1512637 discloses a container assembly according to the preamble of claims 1. - The invention aims to improve handling of the lid parts in order to more easily assemble lid part and container part.
- Another object of the invention is to improve the handling of the container with the lid part and container part attached to it.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide the improvements without deteriorating other beneficial properties of the container assembly.
- This is realized with a container assembly according to claim 1.
- This provides the possibility of stacking lid parts during manufacturing in a stable and well-defined way, allowing improved automatic handling. Furthermore, as will be explained, it allows stable stacking of container assemblies on top of one another. Additionally, it allows at the same time an improved stability and rigidity of the lid and improved handling during use, in particular during opening and closing of the lid.
- Preferably, such complementary stacking means according to the invention can comprise any structure of complementary interengaging means. However, preferably according to a further aspect of the invention the complementary stacking means comprise a cam-recess. The cam should be positioned in the recess after which a stable stack of lid parts is obtained. From such stable stack with a robot arm lid parts can be taken to be placed on the container part during manufacturing of the container assemblies.
- The cam is provided in the top of the lid. In this way basically the connection portion can be produced without too many special measures taken for receiving the cam of the adjacent lid part. In most cases the circumferential rim of the connection portion will be sufficient to receive the cam of the next adjacent lid.
- According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention complementary stacking means are also provided between the top of the lid and the bottom of the container part. In this way assembled (and filled) container assemblies can be stacked on top of each other during shipping and display for the consumer. Also these complementary stacking means are preferably provided such that the lid has a cam whilst the bottom of the container part is provided with a corresponding accommodation. Preferably such accommodation is delimited by the circumferential rim of the bottom of the container which is preferably made from the outer wall of the container together with part of the bottom thereof.
- More particularly, it is preferred that the cam on top of the lid both functions as complementary stacking means for further lid parts during assembly and as complementary stacking means during stacking of the container assemblies. In this way only a single cam will suffice.
- According to the invention the cam is a circumferential cam extending near the outer circumference of the lid to provide maximum stability during stacking. Interruptions to the cam allow cleaning of the top of the lid by wiping away debris and the like.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the complementary stacking means comprise a rim extending from the upper part of the lid (in other words, the side of the lid remote from the connection part), said rim providing a first abutment against sliding in a direction substantially in the lid's plane. In this embodiment, the lid furthermore preferably has a second abutment contiguous to rim, provided by the surface of the lid adjacent to the rim.
- In this embodiment, the container part at its bottom side has a rim, which has dimensions adapted to the dimensions of the rim on the lid in such a way so as to work together with the rim on the lid to provide complementary stacking means which prevent a first container assembly which is placed on top of a second container assembly, i.e. with its bottom on the lid of the second container, from sliding.
- Furthermore, in an embodiment, the connection portion at its side remote from the lid of the connection portion has a rim fur providing a first abutment in a direction substantially in the lid's plan for providing an abutment against the first abutment of the rim on the lid. Furthermore, this rim on the connection portion can have a second abutment for providing an abutment against the second abutment contiguous to rim on the lid, i.e. the second abutment provided by the surface of the lid adjacent the rim. In an embodiment, this rim on the connection portion is a circumferential rim. In an embodiment, it is a U-shaped ring providing additional strength to the connection portion, said U-shaped ring opening to the side of the connection portion remote from the lid.
- In an embodiment, the rim on the lid provides several abutments at several positions of the circumference of the lid.
- In an embodiment, the rim comprises outward extending lid material. Said rim can be formed by bulging lid-material out from the main surface of the lid in the direction away from the connection portion.
- In an embodiment, the lid comprises at least two rim portions providing an abutment extending over at least part of at least three sides of the container assembly when having a rectangular cross-section (or it has at least three abutments spread around the circumference of the lid).
- In an embodiment in which the container has four sides, there is providing an abutment for four sides.
- In an embodiment, at least two rim portions circumscribe more than 50 % of the circumference of the lid.
- According to a further aspect of the invention the top of the lid is at least partially shaped to conform a spoon which could be accommodated inside the lid. To that end the inside of the lid is provided with clamping means for clampingly engaging a (metering) spoon. The top of the lid has a (partially) corresponding shape. If the container assembly is relatively high a relatively long spoon is required to remove the contents from the container. If the container is furthermore a rectangular container it is preferred to use the full length of the diagonal of the lid for receiving such a spoon. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention interruptions of the circumferential cam on top of the lid are at the position of the shape for the spoon.
- According to a further preferred embodiment the lid is smooth at the location of the interruption to provide easy removal of debris.
- The invention relates to any shape of the container. If the container is a rectangular container preferably the corners thereof are rounded. Furthermore between the corner the sides are preferably bulging outwardly giving a more aesthetic shape. Furthermore, this will increase the internal volume of the container, or lower its height with the same volume. Thus, the spoon can be made shorter, or it is easier to empty the container using the same spoon length.
- The lid part described above is preferably injection moulded as one part, in particular injection moulded from PE, PP, or other synthetic materials suitable for injection moulding.
- The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantageous advantages.
- The invention will be further elucidated referring to an preferred embodiment shown in the drawing wherein shown in:
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Fig. 1 in exploded view a container assembly according to the invention; -
fig. 2 the container assembly according tofig. 1 after assembly; -
fig. 3 a stack of lid parts before assembly with the container part; -
fig. 4 a perspective top and side view of a lid part according to the invention; -
fig. 5 a perspective bottom and side view of the lid part offig. 4 ; -
fig. 6 a cross section offig. 4 , -
fig. 7 the lid part offig. 4 opened, i.e., with the lid hinged open with respect to the connection portion, -
fig. 8 an alternative lid-shape. - In the figures the container assembly is referred to by 1. It comprises a
lid part 2 and acontainer part 3.Container part 3 is provided with a bottom 4 and the bottom material is connected to the side walls and defines acircumferential rim 5. The container part can be made of cardboard, coated with a synthetic coating layer known in the art for making it suitable for containing food or liquids. The container part can also be made of plastic or metal, preferably for holding food or liquids. -
Lid part 2 comprises aconnection portion 8, a (living)hinge 6 and alid 7.Lid 7 is pivotably connected toconnection portion 8.Connection portion 8 comprises a circumferentialU-shaped rim 13 to receive theupper edge 12 of the side wall of thecontainer part 3. Fixation of theconnection portion 8 to the container wall can be effected through any means known in the art. In these drawings, theupper edge 12 of thecontainer part 3 is folded and thus forms a double material layer. In practise, however, this needs not be the case and in most case it is a single layer. - According to the invention the top of
lid 7 is provided with a circumferential cam. In the embodiment shown in the drawings the lid has twocam portions 9 having interruptions 10 (Fig. 4 ) between them. In the embodiment shown, the cams are parts of thelid 7 bulging out (i.e., away from connection portion 8). It is also conceivable to provide a rim on top of thelid 7. It may even be conceivable to make the cam (circumferentially) bulging in, i.e. towardsconnection portion 8. It than in fact forms a groove. In that case rim 5 at the bottom ofcontainer part 3 is received within this groove. - The top of the
lid 7 is shaped to partially correspond with the shape of a spoon. The shape is indicated by 11 (fig. 4 ,5 ). Inside thelid 7 clamping means (fig 5 , nr 29) are provided to accommodate and hold a spoon having the shape and size ofshape 11 of the spoon (not shown). Fromfig. 4 it is clear that the lid is substantially rectangular andshape 11 is position diagonally.Interruptions 10 of thecam portions 9 are at the position where it "crosses"shape 11. Preferably about 20% of the circumference at the position ofcams 9 comprisesinterruptions 10. - The lid is further provided with a
circumferential rim 14 which in the closed position covers at least the top of theconnection portion 8. Cooperating locking means 31 are provided to lock the lid relative to the connection portion and tamper evident means 30 can be provided over the locking means 31 to prevent abuse. In this embodiment, locking means 31 comprise alip 31 onlid 7 with a cam on its side directed toward thelid 7, and a cam on connectingportion 8. These two cams engage one another thelid 7 is closed and the lockinglip 31 is not operated and disengage when the lockinglip 31 is operated, allowing a user to open thelid 7. In this embodiment, the lockinglip 31 is tiltably connected tolid 7, and is tiltable around an axis in the main plane of thelid 7 and near the boundary of thelid 7. To that end, thelip 31 is connected to thelid 7 via a thinnedpart 26 of the lid (seefig. 6 ). In case the lockinglip 31 extends above themain surface 22 of thelid 7, as is the case in the embodiment shown here, it proved (part of) gripping means via which a user can grip thelid 7 for opening it. - At the position of the locking lip 31 a gripping
area 28 is provided. In this embodiment, it is created by providing a (local)recess 28 in the lid, and by providingcam 9 in such a way that the inner wall 33 of thiscam 9 runs on into a wall ofrecess 28. In this way, a relatively large plane 33 is created onto which a finger or thumb can rest when operating lockinglip 31 with another finger/thumb. - In
fig. 6 it is further indicated thatcam 9 has a top 24 which, as already mentioned, extends about 5-7 mm above thesurface 22 defined byrim 14, which substantially defines the plane of thelid 7.Wall 25 is the outer wall ofcam 9. Lockinglip 31 does not extend above this cam in order not to compromise the stackability of lid parts and/or container assemblies. - Tamper evidence means 30 is in this embodiment comprises a
lip 30 which is connected to the connectingportion 8 via thin connecting bridges. These bridges are provided near both sides of lockinglip 31 of the locking means 31 and near the end of the lockinglip 31 of these locking means. The connecting bridges need to be broken in order to remove thesecurity lip 30 and to allow a user to tilt lockinglip 31 of the locking means 31, and can be formed in a (synthetic material, e.g. PE, PP) moulding process of thelid portion 2. In the embodiment shown for instance infig. 4 , it is clear that because a lip is used which is connected using connecting bridges which can be moulded in one go together with the lip and the rest of the lid portion, the security means can be completely integrated in the side wall. In particular, the security lip has apart 35 which extends above the locking lip (at this position, the locking lip has a lower part 36), thus allowing easy removal of thesecurity lip 30. The height of thesecurity lip 30 and of the lockinglip 31 should preferably not extend aboveedge 24 ofcam 9. - According to an aspect of the invention,
cams 9 have a substantial height D, e.g. about 5-7 mm. Furthermore, in this embodiment,cams 9 are part of thelid 7 bulging outward with respect to the main plane of the lid (substantially a plane throughsurface 22 of rim 14). Because of that thecams 9 function as reinforcement ribs adding to the strength of the lid and in this way it is possible to stack a number of container assemblies on top of each other such as is shown for example infig. 2 in a very stable manner. This effect of providing more rigidity to the lid is increase as a wall of thecam 9 almost extends or goes over intorim 34. Thisrim 34 of the inside of thelid 7 fits in the inside 23 of innerU-shaped rim 20. The innerU-shaped rim 20 hasribs 21 providing rigidity to therim 20. The height of thisinner side 23 ofinner rim 20 is preferably at least the height ofcam 9, i.e. about 5-7 mm.Rim 23 oflid 7 extends within the connectingpart 8 to such an extend that it leaves enough height ofrim 23 free (the already mentioned 5-7 mm) to be able to stably stack lid parts in the way shown infig. 3 . - The spacing between the outsides or
outer walls 25 of thecam portions 9 is indicated infig. 4 by C. - According to an aspect of the invention the internal width of the
connection portion 8 at least at the lower end thereof is indicated by B, wherein B is slightly larger than C. This allows for stacking of a number of lid parts comprisingconnection portion 8 andlid 7 on top of each other as is shown infig. 3 to obtain a stable stack. Such a stable stack is desirable during automated provision of the lid parts on the container parts during assembly thereof. - In
Fig. 1 , the spacing between opposite sides of thecircumferential rim 5 at the bottom side ofcontainer part 3 is indicated by A. Preferably A is about the same as B allowing for stacking of container assemblies using the combination of thecircumferential rim 5 andcam portions 9 of the lid. It will be understood that the dimensions A-C are all taken in the same direction. In different directions A-C will have other values but the same principle applies to provide for stable and robust stacking of both the lid parts and the container assemblies in a later stage. The spacing between the cam and the circumferential rim, the connection portion respectively is preferably about 0,5 mm. Because of the shape of the cam portions there are at least three and preferable four or more points of contact between the related circumferential rim and the cam portions providing a stable stacked assembly. Stacks of ten packages or more can be obtained. The circumferential shape of therim 5 of thecontainer part 3 and of thecam 9 on thelid 7 are mutually adapted in such a way that therim 5 closely fits around thecams 9. Furthermore, the diameter B and circumferential shape ofrim 23 of the connecting portion is designed in such a way that thecircumferential rim 23 of the connecting portion closely fits aroundcam 9 oflid 7. - Although in this preferred embodiment the
cam portions 9 function both to cooperate with corresponding accommodation in theconnection portion 8 and therim 5 at bottom 4 of the container part, it will be obvious that two sets of cam portions can be provided. -
Lid portion 2 further has a levellingpart 27 insiderim 20. Thispart 27 is provided at the edge ofrim 34 at a distance from the lower edge of the inner wall ofrim 20 to allow stacking oflid portions 2. This levellingpart 27 allows levelling of the spoon. -
Lid 7 further has a dome-shapedpart 32 at its centre part for providing additional rigidity oflid 7. - In the embodiment shows in the drawings, the
shape 11 indicating and holding a spoon bulges outward with respect to the plane oflid 7. This may provide additional rigidity tolid 7. It is, however, also conceivable to let for instance the top 24 ofcams 9 define the main plane and outside surface oflid 7. In that case,wall 25 still defines stacking means providing an abutment for therim 5 of the bottom ofcontainer portion 3, together withsurface 22 ofrim 14. In this case, the shape of a spoon may be indicated in another way, and clamping means 29 for a spoon may still be present. - In another shape of
lid 7, shown infig. 8 , connectingpart 8 still has arim 20 withinner side 23 for providing a first element of the first complementary stacking means. In this embodiment of the lid, however, the lid has depressions, in this embodiment a circumferential groove which is dimensioned to retain both rim 20 of thelid part 2 when stacking lid parts, andrim 5 when stacking container assemblies 1. In fact, the groove provides at a groove wall a vertically extending abutment. This vertically extending (with respect to the plane of the lid 7) abutment can also be formed by, when radially following the surface of thelid 7 from the outside 22 to the centre, lowering the surface of the lid with respect to surface 22 ofrim 14, thus providing an abutment against forces radially outward. The vertically extending abutment can also be formed by making the surface of the lid higher aftersurface 22 ofrim 14, thus providing an abutment against forces radially inward. In the first embodiment, the outside ofrim 5 abuts the abutment of thelid 7, in the second embodiment, the inside ofrim 5 abuts the abutment of thelid 7. In both embodiments, the abutment of the lid prevents shifting. It is clear that these abutments do not need to be completely circumferential, but in many designs and practical embodiments, they will be. - It will also be obvious after the above that further embodiments are within the scope of protection of the appended claims being obvious combinations with prior art techniques and the disclosure of this patent.
Claims (13)
- A container assembly (1) comprising a container part (3) and a lid part (2), said lid part comprising a connection portion (8) for connection to said container part and a lid (7) being pivotably connected to said connection portion, and the side remote from said lid of said connection portion and the side of the lid remote from the connection portion are provided with first complementary stacking means (9, 14, 22, 25, 20, 23, 24), characterized in that said complementary stacking means comprise a circumferential cam (9) provided on the lid on the side remote from said connection portion said cam extending near the outer circumference of said lid and being provided with interruptions (10).
- The container assembly according to claim 1, wherein said complementary stacking means comprise a recess or rim (20, 22).
- A container assembly (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (4) of said container part (3) and the side of said lid being remote from said connection portion are provided with second complementary stacking means (5, 9,14, 22,25), wherein said first and second stacking means on said lid are identical.
- The container assembly according to claim 1, wherein said lid (7) is smooth at a location of said interruptions (10).
- The container assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said lid (7) is arranged for internally accommodating a spoon, wherein in said lid the at least partial shape (11) of said spoon is provided.
- The container assembly according to claim 5, wherein said interruption (10) is provided at the location of said at least partial shape (11).
- The container assembly according to one of the claims 5 or 6, wherein said lid (7) is rectangular and said at least partial shape (11) extends diagonally.
- The container assembly according to claim 7, wherein the angles of said rectangle are curved and one side is convex shaped.
- The container assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lid (7) comprising a lip (31) for locking said lid (7) to said connection portion (8), said locking lip (31) being operably connected to said lid and having a cam and said connecting portion having a further cam, both cams positioned for engaging one another to keep said lid locked onto said connecting portion when said locking lip is not operated and to disengage one another when said locking lip is operated, said lid further having a gripping area (28) adjacent said locking lip for arrangement of a finger or thumb of a user when operating said lip.
- The container assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid (7) is provided with at least one abutment (34) extending in normal direction with respect to a plane of the lid for providing abutment against forces with a component parallel to the plane of the lid, as a part of said first complementary stacking means
- The container assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the side remote from said lid (7) of said connection portion (8) is provided with a circumferential rim (20) as a part of said first complementary stacking means
- Container assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lid (7) comprising a lip (31) for locking said lid to said connection portion (8), said locking lip (31) being operably connected to said lid and having a cam and said connecting portion having a further cam, both cams positioned for engaging one another to keep said lid onto said connecting portion when said locking lip is not operated and to disengage one another when said locking lip is operated, and said connection portion further comprises a security lip (30) positioned over said locking lip (31) for preventing operation of said locking lip and providing tamper evidence.
- The lid part of the container assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lid part is injection moulded as one part, in particular injection moulded from PE, PP, or the like.
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