EP2697126A1 - Élément de fermeture de canette pour boisson - Google Patents

Élément de fermeture de canette pour boisson

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EP2697126A1
EP2697126A1 EP12707712.1A EP12707712A EP2697126A1 EP 2697126 A1 EP2697126 A1 EP 2697126A1 EP 12707712 A EP12707712 A EP 12707712A EP 2697126 A1 EP2697126 A1 EP 2697126A1
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Prior art keywords
beverage
closure element
cover member
opening
closure
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EP2697126B1 (fr
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Wladimir Brandtner
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Wolf Lab & Co Kg GmbH
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WB Innovations Ltd Germany
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D17/00Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B65D17/4014Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21DWORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D51/00Making hollow objects
    • B21D51/16Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects
    • B21D51/38Making inlet or outlet arrangements of cans, tins, baths, bottles, or other vessels; Making can ends; Making closures
    • B21D51/383Making inlet or outlet arrangements of cans, tins, baths, bottles, or other vessels; Making can ends; Making closures scoring lines, tear strips or pulling tabs
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2231/00Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents
    • B65D2231/02Precut holes or weakened zones
    • B65D2231/022Precut holes or weakened zones for permitting the insertion of a tubular contents-removing device, e.g. a drinking straw
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2517/00Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001Details
    • B65D2517/001Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0014Action for opening container pivot tab and push-down tear panel
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2517/00Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001Details
    • B65D2517/0031Reclosable openings
    • B65D2517/0032Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening
    • B65D2517/0034Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening by means of the hand grip alone, e.g. rotating hand grip into opening
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2517/00Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001Details
    • B65D2517/0047Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying
    • B65D2517/005Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying formed as part of the tab
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2517/00Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001Details
    • B65D2517/0058Other details of container end panel
    • B65D2517/0059General cross-sectional shape of container end panel
    • B65D2517/0061U-shaped
    • B65D2517/0062U-shaped and provided with an additional U-shaped peripheral channel

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a beverage can closure element according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a beverage can lid with such a beverage can closure element and a
  • carbonated drinks such as canned beer and soft drinks used.
  • Beverage cans usually consist of a one-piece, cylindrical container made of aluminum or tinplate and a perennialfalzten lid made of aluminum with an oval Ritzline or break line and a riveted
  • Metal tab which pushes the scratched oval by leveraging into the can interior when lifting and so a Ausg discernible standing. Drinking opening generated.
  • the invention relates to a beverage can closure element which is in a simple manner able to close an opening of any kind to lock and release again.
  • the beverage can closure element which is in a simple manner able to close an opening of any kind to lock and release again.
  • a lid for a container such. a beverage can, wherein the lid consists of a sheet, preferably tinplate.
  • Beverage cans usually have a predetermined breaking line in the lid, whereby a removal opening can be released by means of a lid attached to the opening tab via a predetermined breaking lever.
  • Such beverage cans usually contain liquids such as beer, lemonade, fruit juices, mineral water or the like. but can also be used for sauces, herbal mixtures, grated cheese, nuts or the like.
  • the known beverage cans have the disadvantage that they can not be closed again after opening. This creates the risk of spilling the rest of the content in the workplace, in vehicles, while playing etc.
  • WO 2010/022951 Al a beverage can closure element according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed. Given the large number of beverage cans sold worldwide per year, a particularly cost-effective production is important, with a reliable function must be guaranteed.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a beverage can closure element that can be produced inexpensively, the removal opening easy to
  • Beverage can closure with a frame
  • Cover member formed and / or arranged
  • Locking device which is formed and / or arranged such that the arranged in an opening of a beverage can cover member is lockable in an opening of a beverage can, wherein the cover member is formed in a closure part and / or insert, which is received in the frame of the frame part ,
  • the closure part and / or insert part in the frame of the frame part with a clamp connection and / or adhesive connection and / or spray connection
  • the closure part and / or insert part can be frictionally and / or positively connected to the frame of the frame part.
  • the closure part and / or insert part can be pressed and / or glued, and / or crimped into the frame of the frame part.
  • Locking part or insert and the frame can also be done only in some areas.
  • the closure part and / or insert part may also be formed from plastic and into the frame of the frame part
  • the frame part can with the
  • Closure part or insert form a hybrid part.
  • Beverage can closure with a frame
  • Cover member formed and / or arranged
  • Locking device specified, which is designed and / or arranged such that the arranged in an opening of a beverage can cover member is lockable in an opening of a beverage can, wherein the cover member
  • the cover member is formed and arranged within the frame of the frame member, wherein the cover member is connected along a part of its circumference to the frame and is formed along another part of its circumference separated from the frame.
  • one or more breakthrough lines may be provided for separating the cover member from the frame, separating the cover member from the frame along portions of the periphery of the cover member.
  • the cover part may be formed separated from the frame along two parts of its circumference.
  • the breakthrough lines can be arranged on opposite sides.
  • Breakthrough lines between the section with the rivet opening and the cover member may be provided.
  • a breakthrough line may be formed in such a way, and the other two may each be laterally formed on opposite sides.
  • a beverage can closure element having a frame frame member for opening a beverage can by pressing a beverage can lid of the beverage can at a predetermined breaking line, and a cover member for placement in an opening of a beverage can and on the
  • Cover member formed and / or arranged
  • Locking device indicated which is formed and / or arranged such that in an opening of a Beverage can arranged cover member is lockable in an opening of a beverage can, wherein the cover member is formed and arranged within the frame of the frame part, wherein in the cover member a
  • Drinking straw is provided.
  • a film may be provided for covering the predetermined breaking point or opening formed in the cover member.
  • the beverage can closure element can have an actuating element for reopening a beverage can that has been re-sealed with the cover element.
  • the actuating member may be formed as part of the closure part.
  • the actuator may be an extension of the cover member, which extends over a
  • arranged material layer which preferably has an undercut, which is preferably designed and dimensioned such that, for example, a fingernail in the undercut to match those with the cover member
  • reopened beverage can to open and / or the actuator may be formed as a nose, a bead or a collection, or in a
  • Edge portion of the cover member is formed, and / or the actuator may be formed as a bubble, a button, a protrusion, which is formed and arranged outside the frame of the frame member and is connected to the cover member, wherein the Bubble, button, survey or the extension is preferably arranged i a recess which is provided in the frame part, and / or the actuator above a surface of the frame part may be formed, wherein preferably in the frame part a slot is provided, through which the closure part or insert
  • Actuator is formed below a surface of the frame member, wherein for actuation of the actuator pressure is exerted on the surface of the frame part.
  • Have storage device which is arranged between the cover member and the actuator.
  • the bearing device may be formed as a groove and / or a recess and / or an increase, which is substantially along a portion of the circumference of
  • Cover member extends at a distance from the cover member, and / or is formed substantially straight.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a securing device which is designed and arranged in such a way that, in a first position, it holds the
  • Actuation of the actuator allows and prevents the actuation of the actuator in a further position.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a further actuating element, which is preferably designed in accordance with the first actuating lobe, wherein the bearing device is preferably designed and arranged between the two actuating elements.
  • Storage facilities may be provided which may each be formed and arranged according to the embodiments of the invention with a bearing device.
  • the beverage can closure element can be designed such that an actuation with two
  • the cover member noses and / or
  • the frame and / or the cover member may comprise stiffeners, which are preferably formed as bulges, beads and / or grooves.
  • the cover member made of metal, a
  • the frame part may be formed of metal and / or aluminum sheet and / or the material of the beverage can.
  • the cover member and / or the frame part may have sealing lips and / or sealing curvatures.
  • the cover member may be formed and arranged such that the cover member, when the
  • Beverage can closure element in an opening of a
  • Beverage can is arranged between at least two
  • the locking device is disposed in at least one state of the cover of the at least two states of the cover relative to the cover radially inward than in at least one other of the at least two states of the cover.
  • the cover member preferably be elastically deformable by external force and / or by interaction with the beverage can between the at least two states.
  • the locking device can be arranged and / or formed on the underside and / or on the upper side of the cover member.
  • the cover member may be formed like a plate spring and / or the cover member a
  • Conditions is formed downwardly curved, and / or the cover member may have at least one and preferably a plurality of stiffening ribs and / or stiffening grooves.
  • the locking device may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of locking members, preferably as a cover member
  • the locking device may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of extensions arranged on the cover member.
  • the beverage can closure element can have an unlocking device and / or an actuating element which is or are designed and arranged in such a way that the locking device is actuated by actuation of the unlocking device or of the actuating element
  • Locking device are arranged radially further inside, wherein the unlocking device or the
  • Actuator preferably a on
  • Beverage can closure member arranged lever or a mechanism with one or more on the Beverage can closure element arranged arranged wings.
  • the cover member may have a curved surface or partial surface, preferably an upwardly curved one
  • the surface and / or the partial surface is preferably round, oval, trapezoidal with rounded corners, bridge-shaped, grooved, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal or the like. is formed, and / or wherein the cover member has a curved surface or partial surface which faces downward, or has an upwardly curved surface which partially comprises a downwardly directed surface, and / or wherein the cover member has a rim as a locking member wherein the edge is a complete or partially circumferential edge, or comprises one or more protruding parts, and / or wherein the cover member is a
  • the edge of the cover member may comprise one or more lugs, and / or the cover member may have a flat surface or a plane protruding from a plane, wherein the surface projecting from the plane is preferably a curved or a multi-curved surface.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a removal opening for removing the content of the beverage can defining the predetermined breaking line.
  • the beverage can closure element can be arranged and designed as a opening tab for opening the beverage can by pressing in the beverage can lid on the predetermined breaking line, and / or can
  • Beverage can closure element arranged and formed on the beverage can lid such that the Beverage can closure element after opening the removal opening either by turning and / or by
  • Removal opening can be arranged to cover this and wewe to close, and / or can the edge of the
  • Beverage can closure element arranged and
  • Removal opening snaps into the removal opening, is clamped in the removal opening or snaps into it, and / or the storage facility in the
  • Beverage can lid may be formed, preferably as a survey, curvature, contour, groove and / or groove, wherein the storage area of the storage device is further preferably formed point and / or linear.
  • the beverage can lid may have at least one groove and / or depression for receiving a rib, bead and / or nose formed on the beverage can closure element.
  • the groove and / or depression can be formed continuously and / or interrupted.
  • the beverage can lid a blister for receiving and / or fixing and / or support of
  • Beverage can closure element the bladder preferably kidney-shaped or circular and / or
  • the bladder may be formed corresponding to the closure member, and / or the bladder may preferably have a recess, which is arranged viewed from the bladder in the direction of the opening portion.
  • the area of the beverage can lid may be marked below the beverage can closure element, preferably in color with red, blue, yellow, green or orange another preferably clearly recognizable color and / or other suitable marking.
  • the beverage can lid may have a pre-embossing and / or curvature, preferably such
  • the beverage can lid is at least in the region of the opening portion after the manufacture of the beverage can with the beverage can lid, after filling the beverage can and after opening the beverage can substantially flat.
  • a seal may be provided on the beverage can closure element and / or may be attached to the
  • Beverage can closure element may be provided a sealing strip, which is preferably arranged at least partially or completely in a stiffening profile.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a bend line, and / or can
  • Beverage can closure element may be formed from a plurality of materials and preferably comprise a plastic fuel mass, which may preferably be sprayed into the frame part, and / or the beverage can closure element may have at least in the cover member and / or in the cover member plastic tabs.
  • the beverage can closure element may comprise bimetal at least in one section and preferably in the region of the cover member and / or be formed from bimetal, and / or may be
  • Beverage can closure element have at least one stiffener, wherein the stiffener may preferably be formed vaulted and / or tubular.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a nose, which is formed on the edge of the extension.
  • At least one and preferably a plurality of fulcrums may be provided in the beverage can closure element
  • Lever points can be formed.
  • At least one depression can be formed in the cover member of the beverage can closure element, and / or a can be formed in the beverage can closure element
  • a shaft encircling the cover member or the opening portion may be formed.
  • the beverage can closure element may have a coating with a sealing lip and / or a sealing lip
  • the beverage can closure element can have at least one and preferably several recesses
  • Punching is (are), more preferably such that a part of the beverage can closure element runs down so that it closes when closing the beverage can at the edge of the opening in the
  • Beverage can lid attacks which has arisen at the predetermined breaking line when opening the beverage can.
  • a beverage can with a Such beverage can lid or such
  • Beverage can closure element specified.
  • the beverage can made of metal
  • tinplate preferably tinplate, and / or plastic and / or be made of a combination of different materials.
  • the cover member by external
  • the cover member may be elastically deformable by cooperation with the beverage can between the at least two states.
  • the locking device can be arranged and / or formed on the underside of the cover member.
  • underside of the cover member is meant the side of the cover member which faces the contents of the beverage can when the beverage can closure member in the opening of the beverage can to reclose the
  • Beverage can is arranged.
  • the locking device may be arranged and / or formed on the upper side of the cover member.
  • the locking device may be arranged and / or formed on the upper side of the cover member.
  • the cover member may be formed like a plate spring.
  • the cover member may have a surface portion which curves upwards in one of the states is formed and formed curved in another of the states down.
  • Variants and alternatives are conceivable.
  • indentations or flat sections or grooves and / or ribs can be provided in the curvature.
  • the transition from a flat surface to a curved or vice versa is also conceivable.
  • a transition from a lesser curvature to a greater curvature or from a greater curvature to a lower curvature is also conceivable.
  • the cover member at least one and preferably a plurality of stiffening ribs and / or
  • the locking device may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of locking members, preferably as a cover member
  • Such locking members of the locking device may preferably be designed and arranged such that they can engage behind the edge of the opening of the beverage can in the locked state and thus lock the beverage can closure element in the opening.
  • the locking device can comprise at least one and preferably several on the cover member
  • the cover member may be arranged in an annular member which surrounds the edge of the cover member, wherein preferably on the cover member projections are formed, which in in the annular member
  • the extensions can act as locking means by pressing on the cover member through the slots of the annular
  • the beverage can closure element can have an unlocking device, which is designed and arranged such that, by actuation of the
  • Unlocking the locking device is unlocked, preferably by elastically deforming the cover member in the state in which the locking members of the locking device are arranged radially further inside.
  • Cover member from a stable state, i. for example, the lock state, to another stable state, i.
  • the unlocking state which corresponds to the state in which the cover member has been arranged in the opening of the beverage can for locking. After unlocking, the cover member may be removed again from the opening of the beverage can and into another
  • the unlocking device comprises a lever arranged on the beverage can closure element or a mechanism with one or more vanes arranged on the beverage can closure element.
  • the cover member may have a curved surface or partial surface, preferably an upwardly curved one
  • the curved surface or partial surface of the cover member may also have any other suitable shape, in particular a shape with rounded corners.
  • the cover member may have a curved surface or partial surface facing downwards or having an upwardly curved surface which partially comprises a downwardly directed surface.
  • the cover member may have as a locking member an edge, wherein the edge is a complete or a partially circumferential edge, or comprises one or more projecting parts.
  • the cover member may comprise a complete or partially circumferential stiffening groove and / or
  • This embodiment has the advantage that the cover member receives a higher stability, whereby the locking in the removal opening is easier and safer to handle.
  • the edge of the cover member may have one or more lugs.
  • the cover member may have a flat surface or a plane protruding from a plane, wherein the surface protruding from the plane is preferably a curved or a multi-curved surface.
  • the cover member is preferably designed such that e is the part of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element that can close the removal opening of the beverage can again.
  • the invention also relates to a beverage can lid with a beverage can closure element according to the invention, preferably with a predetermined opening line for removing de contents of the beverage can breaking line.
  • the beverage can closure element can be arranged and designed as an opening tab for opening the beverage can by pressing in the beverage can lid on the predetermined breaking line.
  • the beverage can closure element can also be provided as a component or part separate from an opening tab. It is clear that according to the invention, the beverage can closure element also as a separate from the beverage can Part can be provided. However, it is preferred that the opening tab of the beverage can according to the invention as
  • beverage can closure element has the dual function as
  • the beverage can closure element can be arranged and formed on the beverage can lid in such a way that the beverage can closure element after opening the
  • Removal opening can be arranged to cover this and reseal.
  • the edge of the beverage can closure element can be arranged and designed in such a way that it snaps into the removal opening (4) when closing the removal opening (4), is clamped in the removal opening (4) or snaps into it.
  • the beverage can lid may have at least one groove and / or depression for receiving a rib, bead and / or nose formed on the beverage can closure element.
  • This feature may have the advantage of a better and more space-saving stackability and
  • the groove and / or recess may be preferably circular, wherein the groove and / or depression may be continuous and / or interrupted.
  • the beverage can lid may have a blister for receiving the beverage can closure element.
  • the bubble is preferably
  • the bladder preferably has a recess which, viewed from the bladder, is arranged in the direction of the opening section.
  • Opening portion of the beverage can lid can be arranged.
  • the area of the beverage can lid may be marked below the beverage can closure element (i.e., the area of the bladder), preferably in color with red, blue, yellow, green or other preferably clearly recognizable color and / or letters, numbers and / or other signs.
  • Embodiment of the invention has the advantage that it is easily recognizable to the consumer, whether the beverage can is still new or unopened or already resealed when no opening of the beverage can be seen, because only in the re-sealed beverage can is the
  • Beverage can closure element is covered.
  • the beverage can lid may have a pre-embossing and / or curvature, preferably such
  • Beverage can closure member better reseal the opening portion of the beverage can.
  • the beverage can closure element can be formed such that it has a curvature that corresponds to the curvature of the opening section after opening the
  • Beverage can corresponds.
  • Beverage can lid in the region of the opening portion be designed to be flexible so that the curvatures of the beverage can closure element and the beverage can lid align when reclosing the beverage can.
  • the tolerance ranges of sealing means could be designed such that possibly different curvatures of the beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid in the region of
  • the pre-embossing and / or buckling at least in the area of
  • a seal can be provided on the beverage can closure element.
  • a sealing strip can be provided on the beverage can closure element, which preferably
  • the sealing tape may be formed, for example, as a coating.
  • the Crease line be provided by a pinch or a depression on the top and / or bottom beverage can closure element to facilitate the deformation for reclosing and / or reopening the beverage can.
  • the beverage can closure element can be formed from a plurality of materials and preferably a plastic extrusion coating and / or a plastic bladder
  • the beverage can closure element in the cover member may have plastic tabs.
  • the beverage can closure element can have plastic tabs at least in the cover element.
  • the beverage can closure element can be over the whole area or at least in one section and
  • the beverage can closure element can have at least one stiffener.
  • the stiffening can be formed in the shape of a vault and / or tubular.
  • the stiffening can be formed in the shape of a vault and / or tubular.
  • the cover member for example, be formed on the edge of the cover member and / or on the edge of the beverage can closure element.
  • Stiffening can be up and / or down, i. be formed towards beverage can lid.
  • the beverage can closure element can have a nose, which is formed on the edge of the extension.
  • This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the beverage can can be opened more easily because the area of the beverage can closure element that opens when the
  • beverage can on the beverage can lid to open the beverage can lid at the breaking point, is stiffened by the nose, and / or that selectively can produce greater pressure on the region of the predetermined breaking point.
  • at least one, and preferably several, lever points can be provided in the beverage can closure element
  • Lever points are formed.
  • conical, continuous, or any shape lever points round / angular, any shape, any positioning
  • Beverage can lid attached to ensure easier opening over the opening lever.
  • Opening lever points for example, each in
  • the fulcrum points / areas relax the camber and can be attached anywhere on the lid or tab.
  • Beverage can closure element be formed at least one recess.
  • This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the stress on the "tip" of the dome of the cover member can be reduced and the height can be minimized by the inclusion of depressions
  • the depressions can have any form found suitable by the person skilled in the art the center of the cover member is a substantially round
  • a curvature can be formed in the beverage can closure element which projects beyond the edge of the opening section to be covered during resealing
  • This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the curvature on re-closing of the beverage can goes beyond the opening edge, which leads to the "rising" of the edges Tab, the opening element can be placed higher and an opening mechanism can be provided.
  • a shaft encircling the cover member or the opening portion may be formed.
  • Beverage can be provided.
  • the beverage can closure element may have a coating with a sealing lip and / or a sealing lip
  • Sealing bead made of plastic and / or silicone and / or rubber may be formed.
  • the beverage can closure element can have at its edge a spreader ring, which preferably has nubs and / or noses.
  • Beverage can lid for the opening portion comprise a web on which the opening portion of the
  • Beverage can lid remains connected to the beverage can lid after opening the beverage can.
  • the beverage can closure element can be an expansion ring and / or nubs for sealing the
  • Material area is provided, the or the
  • Beverage can lid after opening the beverage can
  • the beverage can closure element can have at least one and preferably several recesses
  • Punching is (are), more preferably such that a part of the beverage can closure element runs down so that it closes when closing the beverage can at the edge of the opening in the
  • Beverage can lid attacks which has arisen at the predetermined breaking line when opening the beverage can.
  • the reopening mechanism consists in that the beverage can closure element has a
  • Breaking lever has, which is used as a reopening lever, or that the reopening mechanism consists of one or more wings, which at the opening tab
  • the / the wings made of the same or of a different material as the opening tab
  • the reopening mechanism can also consist in that an opening mechanism is arranged on the other side of the opening tab, opposite to the predetermined breaking lever, which can be used as an auxiliary opening mechanism or as a main opening mechanism, wherein the edge of the opening tab or one or more wings used for reopening can be.
  • the upper side of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element can be designed in such a way from the shape and the surface texture that it can be used for advertising purposes, pictures, logos, Numbering, etc. can be used.
  • the invention also relates to a beverage can with a beverage can lid according to the invention and / or a
  • Beverage can closure element according to the invention Beverage can closure element according to the invention.
  • the beverage can made of metal
  • tinplate preferably tinplate, and / or plastic and / or be made of a combination of different materials.
  • the beverage can beverages, granular and / or powdery products, for sauces, for nuts or other products can be used.
  • the beverage can lid according to the invention can be made such that the lid is initially stamped in a conventional manner, but such that the opening tab is shaped to be inserted and locked in the dispensing opening and easy to reopen the removal opening can be raised again. It can be for the
  • Lock provided edge formed as a full or partial peripheral edge, or consist of one or more projecting parts, and / or that a complete or partial circumferential stiffening groove are provided, which for more stability of
  • Opening tab may be punched such that one or more vanes are integrally formed, or one or more vanes are attached to the opening tab.
  • the beverage can be opened by means of the opening tab and then the opening tab rotated by 180 ° or
  • Beverage can closure element by changing the shape of a surface of the beverage can closure element, relative to the surface, are moved radially outward to the
  • an upwardly curved surface of the opening tab can be pressed down, in such a way that the curvature reverses, whereby the opening tab in the removal opening
  • Closing the removal opening the nose or the noses can pinch or latch at the edge of the opening tab for locking.
  • the opening tab or the cover member can be pressed down, for example, in such a way that the curvatures of the curved surface are reversed, i. that the upwardly curved surface curves downwards and the downwardly curved surface or partial surface upwards, whereby the opening tab or the cover member or the beverage can closure element snaps into the removal opening and locks.
  • the break lever be used as a reopening lever, in such a way that the predetermined breaking lever, which was rotated together with the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, is pressed down, whereby the snapped edge again inward and the curved surface, which in the
  • Removal opening triggers, and can be turned back or folded.
  • Opening mechanism may be provided, which is located on the other side of the opening tab, against the predetermined breaking lever in such a way that the edge of the opening tab or one or more wings can be used to release the opening tab.
  • the wing (s) can be pushed down, in such a way that the
  • Opening tab or the beverage can closure element assumes its original shape again, or that the / the wings are raised and pulled up / are.
  • Beverage can closure element turned or folded down and pushed into the removal opening. It can
  • Locking elements may be provided to avoid that the opening tab or the beverage can closure element from the removal opening dissolves and there may be provided a reopening mechanism to the
  • the resealing serving opening tab or serving for reclosing beverage can closure element can be, especially if it is made of a thin Sheet metal stamping exists, without further in the
  • the removal opening can be reliably closed and locked, and dirt, dust and vermin can not get into the opened can. At work, playing or staying in moving vehicles, the contents can not be spilled to any significant extent.
  • the subject of the invention is even sufficiently closable and lockable that its content does not escape appreciably even when the can is falling over. Also, such a can is very much
  • Beverage can closure element the to the
  • Resealing serves, always remains connected to the can.
  • the locking elements are formed such that the opening tab or beverage can closure element or
  • the opening tab or the beverage can closure element When closing the beverage can closure element, it snaps into the removal opening and locks.
  • the opening tab or the beverage can closure element preferably has an upwardly curved surface or partial surface, and preferably has a peripheral edge which can snap into the removal opening. The area or the
  • Partial surface may be round, oval trapezoidal with rounded corners, bridge-shaped, grooved, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal or the like. or it can have any other shape, possibly with rounded corners.
  • the surface or the partial surface can also consist of combinations of different shapes, for example angular and round shapes.
  • the curved surface or partial surface may also be directed downwards or the upwardly curved surface partially has a downwardly directed surface.
  • the down-facing surface or partial surface makes resealing and locking easier.
  • the locking may occur in the following manner: the upwardly curved surface is pressed down, in such a way that the curved surface by this shape change the edge of
  • Opening tab or beverage can closure element or
  • Beverage can closure element presses radially outwards; the opening tab or the beverage can closure element
  • the snapping edge may be a full or partial circumferential edge, or may consist of one or more protruding parts.
  • the reopening mechanism may, in some embodiments of the invention, be that a breakaway lever (ie, the lever used to break the break line) is used as the reopening lever, such that the breakaway lever which rotates together with the opening tab or beverage can closure member or
  • Beverage can closure element can thus be turned back or be folded back and the beverage can can be further emptied.
  • the curved surface, which has been pressed down for locking, may also be less curved downward or even flat in the locked state.
  • the locking device may consist in that the edge of the removal opening is formed such that the opening tab or beverage can closure element or beverage can closure element is clamped in the removal opening when reclosing or snaps into it.
  • Beverage can closure member one or more noses.
  • the reopening mechanism may alternatively consist of one or more wings attached to the opening tab or beverage can closure element or to the opening tab or beverage can closure element
  • the wing is integrally formed / are.
  • the wing is / are made of the same or a different material as the
  • the part of the opening tab or the part of the opening tab or the part of the opening tab
  • Beverage can closure member which can reclose the discharge opening, a flat surface or an area highlighted from the plane. This from the plane
  • highlighted surface may be a curved or a multi-curved surface and may preferably be the cover member or a substantial part of the cover member.
  • Beverage can closure element of the shape and the surface texture ago be designed so that it can be used for promotional purposes, images, logos, numbering, etc.
  • the invention also relates to a container with a
  • closure member or lid wherein the container made of an environmentally friendly material such as metal, preferably tinplate, or plastic or from a
  • Such a container can be used, for example, for beverages, for granular or powdery products, for sauces, for nuts or for other products.
  • the lid in particular the opening tab or beverage can closure member, may comprise one or more holes through which tubular articles, such as e.g. Straws can be passed.
  • the invention also includes a method of manufacturing a lid, wherein the lid is first stamped in a conventional manner, but such that the lid
  • Opening tab or the beverage can closure element is shaped so that it can be inserted into the removal opening.
  • the opening tab or the beverage can closure element is shaped so that it can be inserted into the removal opening.
  • Beverage can closure member has a peripheral edge which can snap or snap into the removal opening or can be clamped therein.
  • the edge of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element can have one or more lugs.
  • the invention also includes a method for opening, resealing and reopening the container.
  • reopening for example, the predetermined breaking lever can be pressed down, whereby the locked by snapping, snapping or pinching edge triggers and the opening tab or beverage can closure element
  • one or more wings may be provided to open and reopen the container
  • Opening tab or beverage can closure element release can Opening tab or beverage can closure element release can .
  • the invention particularly relates to a lid for a beverage can
  • other applications are possible, e.g. as a beverage can closure element to temporarily close bottles or similar containers or as a cover for e.g. Camera lenses or similar items.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to a first embodiment of the invention. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • Frame part of Fig. 1 along the line III-III of FIG. 1. shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of the beverage can closure element according to the first embodiment of the invention whose frame part is shown in Figures 1 to 3. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • Closure part of Fig. 4 along the line VI-VI of FIG. 4. shows a schematic plan view of a frame part a beverage can closure element according to a second embodiment of the invention. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • Frame part of Fig. 7 along the line IX-IX of Fig. 7 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of the beverage can closure element according to the second embodiment of the invention shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • XI-XI of Fig. 10. shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Fig. 13 shows a schematic plan view of
  • Beverage can closure element according to the first embodiment of the invention whose frame part is shown in Figures 1 to 3 and its closure part in Figures 4 to 6.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 13 along the line XIV-XIV of FIG. 13, wherein the top part of the frame and below the closure part are each shown individually.
  • Fig. 15 shows a schematic sectional view of The beverage can closure element of FIG. 13 along the line XV-XV of FIG
  • Fig. 16 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure member of a beverage can closure element according to a third embodiment of the invention, wherein the edge of the opening of the associated frame part, in which the
  • Closing member is added, shown in dashed lines.
  • Fig. 17 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 16 shows closure parts of the beverage can closure element from FIG. 16, along the line XVII-XVII of FIG. 16, a detail view of the region indicated by a dashed circle being shown at the bottom right
  • Fig. 18 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 16 shows the closure part of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 16, along the line XVIII-XVIII of FIG. 16, with a detailed view of the region indicated by a dashed circle being shown at the bottom right.
  • Fig. 19 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 16 is a closure part of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 16, along the line XIX-XIX of FIG. 16, with a detail view of the region indicated by a dashed circle at the bottom right
  • Fig. 20 shows a schematic plan view of a Closure member of a beverage can closure element according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, wherein the edge of the opening of the associated frame part, in which the
  • Closing member is added, shown in dashed lines. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • FIG. 15 shows a detailed view of Fig. 15 corresponding detail view of a beverage can closure element according to a fifth embodiment of the invention with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.
  • FIG. 25 shows a detail view of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 26 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 27 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 26
  • FIG. 28 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 29 shows a detail view of FIG. 28.
  • FIG. 30 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 31 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 30
  • FIG. 32 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 33 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 32.
  • FIG. 34 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 35 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 34.
  • FIG. 36 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 37 shows a detail view of FIG. 36.
  • FIG. 38 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 39 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 38.
  • FIG. 40 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • Embodiment of the invention with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.
  • FIG. 41 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 40.
  • FIG. 42 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • Embodiment of the invention with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.
  • FIG. 43 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 42
  • FIG. 44 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 15
  • Embodiment of the invention with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.
  • FIG. 45 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 44
  • FIG. 46 shows a detail view of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 47 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 46
  • FIG. 46 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Beverage can closure element according to a seventeenth embodiment of the invention. shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 48 along the line XLIX-XLIX of Fig. 48 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 48 along the line L-L of Fig. 48 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows a view corresponding to FIG. 50, wherein the closure member is shown in the opening of the beverage can lid in a sealing state. shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Beverage can closure element according to an eighteenth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 53 is a schematic partial sectional view of FIG The beverage can closure element of FIG. 52 along the line LIII-LIII of FIG. 52 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 52 along the line LIV-LIV of FIG. 52 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows a corresponding to FIG. 54 view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 52, wherein the closure member in the opening of the
  • Beverage can lid is shown in a sealing state.
  • Fig. 59 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Beverage can closure element shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 59 along the line LX-LX of Fig. 59 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 59 along the line LXI-LXI of Fig. 59 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid. shows one of the Fig. 61 corresponding view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 59, wherein the closure member in the opening of the
  • FIG. 64 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 60
  • FIG. 65 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 60
  • FIG. 66 shows one of the detail views of FIG. 65
  • FIG. 67 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 62 of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 63.
  • FIG. 68 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 67
  • a beverage can closure element according to a twenty-fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 69 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 67
  • a beverage can closure element according to a twenty-fifth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 70 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 67
  • Beverage can closure element according to a twenty-sixth embodiment of the invention.
  • 71 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to a twenty-seventh embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 72 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 73 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to a twenty-eighth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 74 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 75 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 76 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 77 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Fig. 78 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 79 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 80 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 81 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 82 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to a twenty-ninth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 83 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 84 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 86 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Fig. 87 shows a schematic sectional view of a
  • a beverage can closure element according to a thirtieth embodiment of the invention
  • Frame part corresponds to the frame part shown in Figures 82 to 84, along the line LXXXIII-LXXXIII of Fig. 82, wherein additionally an alternative closure part and a part of
  • Beverage can lid is shown.
  • FIG. 88 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 87
  • FIG. 89 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 88
  • FIG. 90 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 88
  • FIG. 91 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • FIG. 90 shows a schematic sectional view, corresponding to Fig. 90, of a beverage can closure element according to a thirty-third embodiment of the invention in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 93 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • FIG. 94 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • FIG. 95 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • FIG. 96 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • FIG. 97 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 90
  • Fig. 98 is a plan view of an unopened one
  • Drinks can with the beverage can closure element of the twenty-ninth embodiment of the invention which is shown in Figures 82 to 86.
  • FIG. 99 shows a plan view corresponding to FIG. 98
  • Fig. 100 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the thirty-ninth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 101 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 102 shows one of the FIG. 101 corresponding
  • Fig. 103 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 104 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 105 shows one corresponding to FIG. 104
  • Beverage can closure element according to one forty-first embodiment of the invention in an unlocked position, the section corresponding to the line LL of Fig. 48 and in addition a part of the beverage can lid is shown.
  • FIG. 107 shows one corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 108 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 109 shows one corresponding to FIG. 108
  • FIG. 110 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • Fig. 111 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 112 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 113 shows one corresponding to FIG. 112
  • FIG. 114 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 115 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 116 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 117 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 118 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • FIG. 119 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 106
  • Fig. 120 shows a schematic plan view of a Closure part of the beverage can closure element according to a fifty-first embodiment of the invention. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • Closure part of Fig. 120 along the line CXXI-CXXI of Fig. 120 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 120 shows corresponding schematic plan views of closure parts of beverage can closure members according to ten further embodiments of the invention, i. according to the fifty-second to sixty-first embodiments of the invention. shows a schematic plan view of a closure part of the beverage can closure element according to a sixty-second embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 127 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 126 The closure part of FIG. 126 along the line CXXVII -CXXVII of FIG. 126.
  • Fig. 128 shows a schematic plan view of a Closure part of the beverage can closure element according to a sixty-third embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 129 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 130 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 131 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of the beverage can closure element according to a sixty-fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 132 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 133 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 134 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 135 shows the schematic corresponding to FIG. 134
  • Sectional views of closure parts of beverage can closure elements according to twelve other embodiments of the invention, i. according to the sixty-fifth to seventy-sixth embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 136 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 135 Sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to the seventy-seventh embodiment of the invention, wherein the frame part and the closure part are shown.
  • FIG. 137 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 136
  • FIG. 138 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 136
  • FIG. 139 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 136
  • 140 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to an eighty-first embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 141 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 142 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 143 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 145 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 146 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 147 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 148 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIGS. 140 to 143 shows a schematic plan view of the beverage can closure element according to the eighty-first embodiment of the invention, the frame part of which is shown in FIGS. 140 to 143 and its closure element in FIGS. 145 to 148.
  • FIG. 150 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Beverage can closure element of Fig. 149 along the line CL-CL of Fig. 149.
  • Fig. 151 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 149 along the line CLI-CLI of FIG. 149.
  • Fig. 152 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 149 along the line CLII-CLII of FIG. 149.
  • FIG. 153 shows a bottom view corresponding to FIG. 144 a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to the eighty-second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 154 shows one of FIG. 146 corresponding
  • Fig. 155 shows one of Fig. 150 corresponding
  • Fig. 156 shows one of the Fig. 155 corresponding
  • Fig. 157 shows one of Fig. 155 corresponding
  • Fig. 158 shows one of the Fig. 155 corresponding
  • Fig. 159 shows one of the Fig. 158 corresponding
  • FIG. 160 shows one corresponding to FIG. 158
  • FIG. 161 shows one of Fig. 155 corresponding
  • FIG. 162 shows a schematic plan view of a frame part of a beverage can closure element according to an eighty-fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 163 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 164 shows a schematic plan view of the
  • FIG. 165 shows a schematic plan view of the
  • FIG. 166 shows a schematic plan view of the
  • FIG. 167 shows a top view of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 164.
  • Fig. 168 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 167 along the line CLXVIII-CLXVIII of FIG. 167 in one unlocked position.
  • FIG. 169 shows one corresponding to FIG. 168
  • FIG. 170 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 171 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • FIG. 172 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • FIG. 173 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • FIG. 174 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • FIG. 175 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • FIG. 176 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170 Sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to a ninetieth embodiment of the invention in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 177 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 170
  • Fig. 178 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the ninety-second embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 179 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the ninety-third embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 180 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Fig. 181 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the ninety-fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 182 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 183 shows one corresponding to FIG. 182
  • Partial sectional view of a closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the ninety-fifth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 184 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Closure part of a beverage can closure element according to the ninety-sixth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 185 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Fig. 187 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 186 along the line CLXXXVII -CLXXXVII of FIG. 186.
  • Fig. 188 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 186 along the line CLXXXVIII -CLXXXVIII of FIG. 186.
  • Fig. 189 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Fig. 190 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • FIG. 19 shows a schematic sectional view, corresponding to FIG. 191, of the beverage can closure element of FIG. 189 in a locked position.
  • FIG. shows a schematic plan view of a
  • a beverage can closure element according to a ninety-ninth embodiment of the invention shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • the beverage can closure element of Figure 193 taken along the line CXCV-CXCV of Figure 193 in an unlocked position. shows one of the Fig. 195 corresponding schematic sectional view of the beverage can closure element of Fig. 193 in a locked position. shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Can box closure member according to a hundredth embodiment of the invention. shows a schematic sectional view of the
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 197 along the line CXCVIII -CXCVIII of FIG. 197.
  • FIG. 199 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG
  • FIG. 200 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 197
  • FIG. 201 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 197
  • Fig. 202 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Fig. 203 shows a schematic sectional view of a
  • Beverage can closure element having a frame part and a closure part of Fig. 202 along the line CCIII-CCIII of Fig. 202 in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 204 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • FIG. 205 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 203
  • Sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to a hundred and fifth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 206 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • Fig. 207 shows a schematic sectional view of a A beverage can closure element having a frame part and a closure part of Fig. 206 along the line CCVII-CCVII of Fig. 202 in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 208 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 207
  • FIG. 209 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 207
  • Sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to a hundredth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 210 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • a beverage can closure element according to a hundredth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 211 shows a schematic sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of FIG. 210 along the line CCXI-CCXI of FIG. 210.
  • FIG. 212 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 211
  • Sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to a hundred and ninth embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 213 shows a schematic plan view of a
  • FIG. 214 is a schematic sectional view of FIG.
  • Beverage can closure element of Fig. 213 along the line CCXIV-CCXIV of Fig. 213.
  • Fig. 215 shows a schematic partial sectional view of
  • Beverage can closure element of Fig. 213 along of the line CCXV-CCXV of Fig. 213 in the area of that shown in Fig. 213
  • FIG. 216 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 215
  • Fig. 217 shows in the diagrams a) to i) schematic
  • Fig. 218 shows the images a) to i) of Fig. 217
  • Embodiment of the invention in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 219 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 218
  • FIG. 220 shows one corresponding to FIG. 218
  • FIG. 221 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 220
  • FIG. 222 shows one corresponding to FIG. 218
  • FIG. 223 shows a schematic corresponding to FIG. 220
  • Fig. 224 shows in the diagrams a) to g) schematic
  • Cross-sectional shape of a closure member of beverage can closure elements according to the invention in an unlocked position is illustrated.
  • FIG. 225 shows in the diagrams a) to g) the diagrams a) to g) corresponding schematic
  • Fig. 226 shows in the diagrams a) to 1) schematic
  • Cross-sectional shape of a closure member of beverage can closure elements according to the invention in an unlocked position is illustrated.
  • Fig. 227a shows one of Fig. 218 corresponding
  • Fig. 227b shows one of Fig. 227a corresponding
  • FIG. 228a shows one of Fig. 227a corresponding
  • Fig. 228b shows one of Fig. 228a corresponding
  • FIG. 228a schematic sectional view of the beverage can closure element of Fig. 228a in a locked position.
  • Fig. 229a shows one of Fig. 227a corresponding
  • Fig. 229b shows one of Fig. 229a corresponding
  • FIG. 229a schematic sectional view of the beverage can closure element of Fig. 229a in a locked position.
  • Embodiments corresponding parts or the same parts are denoted by the same or by 100 or a multiple of 100 increased reference numerals.
  • the component X of the first exemplary embodiment corresponds to the component X + n * 100 of the following exemplary embodiments:
  • Riveting opening (preferably forms the axis of rotation of the beverage can closure element
  • Riveting opening (preferably forms the axis of rotation of the beverage can closure element)
  • Riveting opening (preferably forms the axis of rotation of the beverage can closure element
  • Edge 1812 (dashed, the opening of the frame part in which the cover member 1842 of the closure part 1840 is received)

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Élément de fermeture (99) de canette pour boisson, qui comporte une partie cadre (10) comprenant un cadre (11) pour l'ouverture de la canette, par enfoncement d'un couvercle de la canette au niveau d'une ligne de rupture, et un élément de couverture (42) destiné à être placé dans l'ouverture d'une canette, ainsi qu'un dispositif de verrouillage (46) situé et/ou ménagé sur l'élément de couverture (42) de manière telle que l'élément de couverture (42) placé dans l'ouverture d'une canette peut être verrouillé dans ladite ouverture, l'élément de couverture (42) étant conçu dans une partie de fermeture et/ou partie d'insertion qui est reçue dans le cadre (11) de la partie cadre (10).
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