EP3083428B1 - Closure for a container - Google Patents

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EP3083428B1
EP3083428B1 EP14789290.5A EP14789290A EP3083428B1 EP 3083428 B1 EP3083428 B1 EP 3083428B1 EP 14789290 A EP14789290 A EP 14789290A EP 3083428 B1 EP3083428 B1 EP 3083428B1
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Katja Gerhards
Dannielle Borger
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0809—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions
    • B65D47/0814—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions by at least three hinge sections, at least one having a length different from the others

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  • the invention relates to a closure for a container which comprises a base part which can be fastened to the container and a hinged lid, which is connected to the base part so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis and which has the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • a closure with a pivotable about a pivot axis hinged lid is known, which closes a closure opening of the base part in a closed position and has a limited by an edge lidded roof, which is in a horizontal plane when the container equipped with the closure is on a flat floor ,
  • a closure fastened to a bottle is known, the pivotable hinged lid having in a front part of a pressure application range to press the hinged lid by a finger from the closed position can.
  • One way to open the hinged lid of the closure is to embrace the bottle neck with one hand, the thumb of this hand is applied to the hinged lid in the pressure application area to pry this with the thumb up from the closed position.
  • hinged lid and base part of such a closure are equipped with a locking connection to hold the hinged lid with a certain locking force in the closed position, so that the hinged lid does not open unintentionally.
  • this cogging force must be overcome with the help of the thumb, ie. an opening force must be higher than the detent force.
  • this locking force is quite high, so that it is difficult to fold the hinged lid controlled from the closed position. For example, it may be that due to the sudden overcoming of the latching force and the associated jerk, some of the liquid in the container spills out of the closure opening.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a closure with pivoting hinged lid, with a controlled opening of the hinged lid, in particular with only one hand is possible.
  • a support region is provided, which is defined in a rear part of the hinged lid, in order to fix the position of another finger, with which a counteracting force substantially counteracting the opening force can be exerted on the hinged lid.
  • the rear part of the hinged lid has a smaller distance to the pivot axis than the front part of the lidded roof.
  • the support region defines a position of the finger, which can be realized, for example, by a surface section with increased friction.
  • the surface portion may alternatively or additionally be formed as a trough for the fingertip.
  • a latching connection between the hinged lid and the base part is provided, which holds the hinged lid with a latching force in the closed position.
  • the stabilizing effect of the counterforce in the support area is important, since large forces can build up on the closure to overcome the latching force.
  • the support area is defined by a constriction or indentation of the edge of the cover panel.
  • the constriction or indentation has a shape to which a fingertip can cling.
  • a finger, which is placed on or in this constriction, is safe and true to the position on the lid roof, whereby controlled larger forces are introduced without the risk that the finger slips off.
  • the hinged lid on one side of said constriction or indentation, while on the other, opposite side of the hinged lid no constriction or indentation is provided. Also, this other side is consistently convex, ie continuously bent outward.
  • the hinged lid is thus asymmetrical to any axis which is perpendicular to the pivot axis.
  • the constriction or indentation is provided on the side of the hinged lid on which the fingertip of the index finger of the right hand comes to rest when a container with fastened fastener with the right hand (more precisely, with middle finger, ring finger and little finger) is embraced and the thumb of the right hand is used to push the hinged lid upwards.
  • a container with fastened fastener with the right hand more precisely, with middle finger, ring finger and little finger
  • the thumb of the right hand is used to push the hinged lid upwards.
  • the hinged lid or lidded roof would have to be mirror-inverted.
  • a distance, measured in the direction parallel to the pivot axis, between an edge piece on one side and an edge piece on the other side of the hinged lid can steadily decrease in the rear part towards the pivot axis.
  • the hinged lid tapers in the rear steadily towards the pivot axis.
  • the edge is formed as a protruding edge at least in the pressure application range.
  • the protruding edge thus forms an undercut to which the thumb or other finger can be placed to push the hinged lid upwards.
  • the supernatant in the pressure application range may be 1 to 5 mm, preferably 2 to 4 mm.
  • the edge of the lid panel may be formed as a peripheral edge, that is, the edge runs uninterrupted around the lidded roof.
  • the lid can be flat.
  • the cover roof may extend parallel or at a constant angle to the ground plane. For example, if the closure screwed onto a bottle and this bottle is upright on a flat surface, the flat lidded roof can be in a horizontal plane.
  • the lid roof is curved or has a bending edge.
  • the front part of the lid roof is parallel to the ground plane and the rear part has an angle to the ground plane or vice versa.
  • the bent edge could then be understood as a dividing line between the front part and the rear part.
  • the lid roof falls off in the rear area to the pivot axis.
  • the hinged lid may have a sealing plug, which sits in the closed position of the hinged lid in a spout. As a result, the spout is completely closed.
  • the spout and / or the closure plug can be shaped so that they form the latching connection between hinged lid and base part.
  • the hinged lid may have a side wall on which the lidded roof is arranged.
  • the side walls extend perpendicular to the lid roof.
  • the base part and hinged lid are integrally formed and connected to each other via a film hinge.
  • Base and hinged lid can thus be produced as a unit in an injection mold cost as a plastic part.
  • the closure may be threaded onto a rinse-filled bottle or attached to it by other fasteners.
  • the attachment can be detachable (for example, screw) or insoluble (for example, adhesive bond) may be formed.
  • a bottle with detergent and closure is also disclosed, wherein the closure is formed as described herein.
  • the bottle can also be made of plastic.
  • the ingestible volume of the bottle can be 200 to 1000 ml.
  • a bottle neck of the bottle is shaped so that it can be encompassed by a hand (of a human) or of the middle finger, ring finger and little finger of this hand.
  • FIG. 1 shows in perspective view a closure, which is designated in its entirety by 1.
  • the closure 1 has a hinged lid 2 and a base part 3. While FIG. 1 shows the hinged lid 2 in a closed position, shows FIG. 2 the hinged lid 2 in an open position.
  • the hinged lid 2 is connected via a film hinge 4 hinged or pivotally connected to the base part 3.
  • a pivot axis about which the hinged lid 2 can be pivoted is denoted by 5.
  • the hinged lid 2 comprises a lidded roof 6, which is bounded by a peripheral edge 7.
  • the lidded roof 6 has approximately the shape of an asymmetrical drop.
  • the lidded roof 6 is approximately semicircular, that is, the corresponding edge 7 is in this front part a semicircle.
  • the lidded roof 6 runs to the pivot axis 5 pointed. Accordingly, the cover roof 6 in the vicinity of the pivot axis 5 a tip 9. A distance between two opposite edge pieces 7a, 7b of the edge 7 decreases starting from the parting line 8 to the pivot axis 5 towards steadily.
  • the edge 7 in the rear part 6 a constriction 11.
  • the constriction 11 corresponds to a concave portion of the edge 7.
  • the concave portion starts approximately at the edge portion 7a and ends at the top 9.
  • the edge 7 is formed continuously convex.
  • the dashed line 13 is intended to represent a dividing line between the left side and the right side of the hinged lid 2.
  • the hinged lid 2 has a pressure application area 14.
  • the edge is formed in the pressure application area 14 as a protruding edge 15, so that the hinged lid 2 can be pushed upwards with a finger, preferably with a thumb, which is placed under the protruding edge 15.
  • upward force Fo is a torque generated about the pivot axis 5, which corresponds to the product of this force and the lever of the pressure application range 14 with respect to the pivot axis 5.
  • the lever is the distance between the pressure application area 14, to which the force Fo attaches, and the pivot axis. 5
  • the constriction 11 thus defines a support region 17 which determines the position of the index finger or helps that the position of the index finger can be kept simpler in order to exert a counter force F G to the opening force Fo on the hinged lid 2. From the FIG. 1 It is clear that the distance or lever of the counterforce F G to the pivot axis 5 is smaller, the lever of the opening force Fo. In the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, the ratio of the distance of the reaction force F G to the distance of the opening force Fo is less than one third. The ratio preferably assumes values between 0 and 50 percent (more preferably 10 to 30 percent).
  • the length of the concave portion and the curvature of the concave portion are thus dimensioned to provide a good support for the index finger of a human hand.
  • the length of the concave portion between edge piece 7a and tip 9 may be 10 to 20 millimeters long while the constriction has a necking depth of about 1 to 4 millimeters.
  • the constriction should be the maximum distance of the edge 7 in its concave portion and a straight line connecting the edge piece 7a (beginning of the constriction) and the tip 9 (end of the constriction) directly.
  • a side wall 18 Similar to the lid roof 2, the side wall is formed semicircular in the front part of the hinged lid 2, but is slightly withdrawn relative to the lidded roof 2. In the rear part of the hinged lid 2, the side wall 18 is made straight on the right side, while on the left side in the rear part, the side wall is slightly curved and the concave shape of the constriction 11 traces approximately.
  • the side wall 18 represents the connection between the hinged lid 2 and the film hinge 4.
  • the base part 3 has a substantially cylindrical basic shape with a lateral surface 19 and a circular end face 20.
  • flat webs 21, 22, 23 are arranged, which form a support for the hinged lid 2 in the closed position and also reinforce the end face.
  • the webs 21, 22 and 23 are arranged and formed so that the side wall 18 is flush with these when the hinged lid 2 is closed
  • the side wall 18 encloses a sealing plug 24 which, when the hinged lid is in the closing position shown in FIG. 1, is seated concentrically in a spout 25 and closes it securely.
  • the sealing plug 24 extends from an underside of the cover panel 6 and has a height which corresponds to the height of the side wall 18.
  • An upper edge 20 of the spout 25 protrudes beyond the plane in which the circular end face 20 of the base part 3 is located.
  • FIG. 3 shows the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 of the page.
  • a lower edge 27 of the base part 3 and the lidded roof 6 are parallel to each other in this embodiment. It can also be seen that the constant height H of the side wall 18.
  • the height H is so dimensioned that a thumb at least partially below the protruding edge 15 finds enough space to attach the upward force Fo. Since the height of the webs 21, 22, 23 is preferably less than 1.5 mm, the height H should be greater than 3, preferably greater than 5 mm.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 Further embodiments are shown, wherein features or components that are to features and components of the in the FIGS. 1 and 3 described embodiment are identical or identical, are provided with the same reference numerals. With regard to these components and features, reference is made to the above description of the figures.
  • FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the inventive closure 1 from above.
  • the lidded roof 6 of the hinged lid 2 also has a teardrop shape with only one constriction 11.
  • the constriction of the constriction 11 is designated here T.
  • the constriction 11 is a bit less deep here.
  • a radius R DD of the semicircular cover roof 6 in the front region is significantly smaller than a radius R SF of the circular end face 20 of the base part 3.
  • the ratio R DD / R SF can in the range of 0.3 to 0.8 , preferably 0.4 to 0.6.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verschluss für ein Behältnis, der ein an dem Behältnis befestigbares Basisteil und einen Klappdeckel umfasst, der um eine Schwenkachse verschwenkbar mit dem Basisteil verbunden ist, und der die Merkmale des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 hat. Aus der DE 198 32 799 A1 ist ein Verschluss mit einem um eine Schwenkachse verschwenkbaren Klappdeckel bekannt, der in einer Verschlussposition eine Verschlussöffnung des Basisteils verschließt und einen von einem Rand begrenztes Deckeldach aufweist, das sich in einer horizontalen Ebene befindet, wenn das mit dem Verschluss ausgestattete Behältnis auf einem ebenen Boden steht.The invention relates to a closure for a container which comprises a base part which can be fastened to the container and a hinged lid, which is connected to the base part so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis and which has the features of the preamble of claim 1. From the DE 198 32 799 A1 is a closure with a pivotable about a pivot axis hinged lid is known, which closes a closure opening of the base part in a closed position and has a limited by an edge lidded roof, which is in a horizontal plane when the container equipped with the closure is on a flat floor ,

Aus der US 6,926,179 B2 ist ein an einer Flasche befestigter Verschluss bekannt, dessen verschwenkbarer Klappdeckel in einem vorderen Teil einen Druckausübungsbereich aufweist, um den Klappdeckel durch einen Finger aus der Verschlussposition drücken zu können. Eine Möglichkeit, den Klappdeckel des Verschlusses zu öffnen, besteht darin, den Flaschenhals mit einer Hand zu umgreifen, wobei der Daumen dieser Hand im Druckausübungsbereich an den Klappdeckel angelegt wird, um diesen mit dem Daumen nach oben aus der Verschlussposition zu hebeln.From the US 6,926,179 B2 a closure fastened to a bottle is known, the pivotable hinged lid having in a front part of a pressure application range to press the hinged lid by a finger from the closed position can. One way to open the hinged lid of the closure is to embrace the bottle neck with one hand, the thumb of this hand is applied to the hinged lid in the pressure application area to pry this with the thumb up from the closed position.

Aus der US 8 141 731 B2 ist ein an einer Flasche befestigter Verschluss bekannt, dessen verschwenkbarer Klappdeckel sich in Richtung des hinteren Teils, symmetrisch, verjüngt. Der Verschluss wird durch Druckausübung auf eine Region des Basisteils geöffnet, in dem ein Öffnungsmechanismus ausgelöst wird.From the US 8 141 731 B2 is a fastened to a bottle closure known, the pivotable hinged lid in the direction of the rear part, symmetrical, tapers. The shutter is opened by applying pressure to a region of the base part in which an opening mechanism is triggered.

Aus der US 2013/026168 A1 , US 2013/056501 A1 , und US 2002/1252013 A1 , ist jeweils ein an einer Flasche befestigter Verschluss bekannt, dessen verschwenkbarer Klappdeckel im vorderen Teil breiter ist als im hinteren Teil. Der Verschluss weist in einem vorderen Bereich einen Druckausübungsbereich auf. Eine Möglichkeit, den Klappdeckel des Verschlusses zu öffnen, besteht darin, den Flaschenhals mit einer Hand zu umgreifen, wobei der Daumen dieser Hand im Druckausübungsbereich an den Klappdeckel angelegt wird, um diesen mit dem Daumen nach oben aus der Verschlussposition zu hebeln. Das vorgenannte Dokument US 2013/056501 A offenbart die Merkmale des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.From the US 2013/026168 A1 . US 2013/056501 A1 , and US 2002/1252013 A1 , In each case a fastened to a bottle closure is known, the pivotable hinged lid in the front part is wider than in the rear part. The closure has a pressure application area in a front area. One way to open the hinged lid of the closure is to embrace the bottle neck with one hand, the thumb of this hand is applied to the hinged lid in the pressure application area to pry this with the thumb up from the closed position. The aforementioned document US 2013/056501 A discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Oft sind Klappdeckel und Basisteil eines derartigen Verschlusses mit einer Rastverbindung ausgestattet, um den Klappdeckel mit einer gewissen Rastkraft in der Verschlussposition zu halten, damit der Klappdeckel nicht unbeabsichtigt aufgeht. Soll der Klappdeckel wie oben beschrieben geöffnet werden, muss mithilfe des Daumens diese Rastkraft überwunden werden, dh. eine Öffnungskraft muss höher als die Rastkraft sein. Mitunter ist diese Rastkraft recht hoch, so dass es schwierig ist, den Klappdeckel kontrolliert aus der Verschlussposition zu klappen. Beispielsweise kann es sein, dass durch das plötzlichen Überwinden der Rastkraft und dem damit einhergehenden Ruck etwas von der im Behältnis befindlichen Flüssigkeit aus der Verschlussöffnung schwappt.Often hinged lid and base part of such a closure are equipped with a locking connection to hold the hinged lid with a certain locking force in the closed position, so that the hinged lid does not open unintentionally. If the hinged lid to be opened as described above, this cogging force must be overcome with the help of the thumb, ie. an opening force must be higher than the detent force. Sometimes this locking force is quite high, so that it is difficult to fold the hinged lid controlled from the closed position. For example, it may be that due to the sudden overcoming of the latching force and the associated jerk, some of the liquid in the container spills out of the closure opening.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zu Grunde, einen Verschluss mit schwenkbarem Klappdeckel bereitzustellen, mit dem ein kontrolliertes Öffnen des Klappdeckels insbesondere auch mit nur einer Hand möglich ist.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a closure with pivoting hinged lid, with a controlled opening of the hinged lid, in particular with only one hand is possible.

Die der Erfindung zu Grunde liegende Aufgabe wird mit der Merkmalskombination gemäß Anspruch 1 gelöst. Ausführungsbeispiele können den Unteransprüchen entnommen werden.The object underlying the invention is achieved with the feature combination according to claim 1. Embodiments may be taken from the subclaims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist ein Stützbereich vorgesehen, der in einem hinteren Teil des Klappdeckels definiert ist, um die Position eines anderen Fingers festzulegen, mit dem auf den Klappdeckel eine zur Öffnungskraft im Wesentlichen entgegenwirkende Gegenkraft ausgeübt werden kann. Der hintere Teil des Klappdeckels weist zu der Schwenkachse einen kleineren Abstand auf als der vordere Teil des Deckeldachs. Wirkt also auf den Stützbereich eine Gegenkraft, so lässt sich der Klappdeckel aufgrund des größeren Abstands oder Hebels des Druckausübungsbereiches durch eine Öffnungskraft öffnen, selbst wenn diese betraglich der Gegenkraft entspricht. Durch den Finger im Stützbereich, der sich vorzugsweise in unmittelbarer Nähe der Schwenkachse befinden kann, wird insgesamt der Öffnungsvorgang des Verschlusses stabilisiert.According to the invention, a support region is provided, which is defined in a rear part of the hinged lid, in order to fix the position of another finger, with which a counteracting force substantially counteracting the opening force can be exerted on the hinged lid. The rear part of the hinged lid has a smaller distance to the pivot axis than the front part of the lidded roof. Thus, if a counter force acts on the support area, then the hinged cover can be opened by an opening force due to the greater distance or lever of the pressure application range, even if this corresponds in magnitude to the counterforce. By the finger in the support region, which may preferably be located in the immediate vicinity of the pivot axis, the opening operation of the closure is stabilized overall.

Der Stützbereich legt erfindungsgemäß eine Position des Fingers fest, was beispielsweise auch durch einen Flächenabschnitt mit erhöhter Reibung realisiert werden kann. Der Flächenabschnitt kann alternativ oder zusätzlich auch als Mulde für die Fingerkuppe ausgebildet sein.According to the invention, the support region defines a position of the finger, which can be realized, for example, by a surface section with increased friction. The surface portion may alternatively or additionally be formed as a trough for the fingertip.

In einem Ausführungsbeispiel ist eine Rastverbindung zwischen Klappdeckel und Basisteil vorgesehen, die den Klappdeckel mit einer Rastkraft in Verschlussposition hält. Insbesondere bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel mit Rastverbindung ist die stabilisierende Wirkung der Gegenkraft im Stützbereich wichtig, da sich zum Überwinden der Rastkraft große Kräfte am Verschluss aufbauen können.In one embodiment, a latching connection between the hinged lid and the base part is provided, which holds the hinged lid with a latching force in the closed position. In particular, in the embodiment with latching connection, the stabilizing effect of the counterforce in the support area is important, since large forces can build up on the closure to overcome the latching force.

Beim Öffnen wirken auf den Klappdeckel die Öffnungskraft, die Rast- oder Haltekraft der Rastverbindung sowie die im Stützbereich ausgeübte Gegenkraft. Die Gegenkraft und die Rastkraft stehen dabei der Öffnungskraft entgegen. Fällt nun aufgrund der Überwindung der Rastverbindung die Rastkraft plötzlich weg, steht weiterhin die Gegenkraft der Öffnungskraft entgegen, was den Öffnungsvorgang stabilisiert.When opening act on the hinged lid, the opening force, the locking or holding force of the locking connection and the force exerted in the support area counterforce. The counterforce and the detent force stand against the opening force. Now falls due to the overcoming of the latching connection, the latching force suddenly away, is still the opposing force of the opening force counteracting, which stabilizes the opening process.

Der Stützbereich ist durch eine Einschnürung oder Einbuchtung des Rands des Deckeldachs definiert. Die Einschnürung bzw. Einbuchtung weist dabei eine Form auf, an die sich eine Fingerkuppe anschmiegen kann. Ein Finger, der an oder in diese Einschnürung gelegt wird, liegt sicher und positionsgetreu an dem Deckeldach an, wodurch kontrolliert auch größere Kräfte eingeleitet werden, ohne dass die Gefahr besteht, dass der Finger abrutscht. Erfindungsgemäß weist der Klappdeckel an einer Seite die besagte Einschnürung oder Einbuchtung auf, während an der anderen, gegenüberliegenden Seite des Klappdeckels keine Einschnürung oder Einbuchtung vorgesehen ist. Auch ist diese andere Seite durchgängig konvex, also durchgängig nach außen hin gebogen. Der Klappdeckel ist somit zu jeder beliebigen Achse, die senkrecht zur Schwenkachse verläuft, asymmetrisch ausgebildet. Vorzugsweise ist die Einschnürung oder Einbuchtung an der Seite des Klappdeckels vorgesehen, an der die Fingerkuppe des Zeigefingers der rechten Hand zum Anliegen kommt, wenn ein Behältnis mit daran befestigtem Verschluss mit der rechten Hand (genauer gesagt mit Mittelfinger, Ringfinger und kleinem Finger) umgriffen wird und der Daumen der rechten Hand dazu verwendet wird, den Klappdeckel nach oben zu drücken. Dies wäre ein bevorzugter Verschluss für einen Rechtshänder. Für einen Linkshänder müsste der Klappdeckel bzw. das Deckeldach entsprechend spiegelverkehrt ausgebildet sein.The support area is defined by a constriction or indentation of the edge of the cover panel. The constriction or indentation has a shape to which a fingertip can cling. A finger, which is placed on or in this constriction, is safe and true to the position on the lid roof, whereby controlled larger forces are introduced without the risk that the finger slips off. According to the invention, the hinged lid on one side of said constriction or indentation, while on the other, opposite side of the hinged lid no constriction or indentation is provided. Also, this other side is consistently convex, ie continuously bent outward. The hinged lid is thus asymmetrical to any axis which is perpendicular to the pivot axis. Preferably, the constriction or indentation is provided on the side of the hinged lid on which the fingertip of the index finger of the right hand comes to rest when a container with fastened fastener with the right hand (more precisely, with middle finger, ring finger and little finger) is embraced and the thumb of the right hand is used to push the hinged lid upwards. This would be a preferred closure for a right-handed person. For a left-hander, the hinged lid or lidded roof would have to be mirror-inverted.

Ein Abstand, gemessen in Richtung parallel zur Schwenkachse, zwischen einem Randstück an der einen Seite und einem Randstück an der anderen Seite des Klappdeckels kann im hinteren Teil zur Schwenkachse hin stetig abnehmen. Somit verjüngt sich der Klappdeckel im hinteren Teil stetig zur Schwenkachse hin.A distance, measured in the direction parallel to the pivot axis, between an edge piece on one side and an edge piece on the other side of the hinged lid can steadily decrease in the rear part towards the pivot axis. Thus, the hinged lid tapers in the rear steadily towards the pivot axis.

In einem Ausführungsbeispiel ist zumindest im Druckausübungsbereich der Rand als überstehende Kante ausgebildet. Die überstehende Kante bildet somit einen Hinterschnitt aus, an den der Daumen oder ein anderer Finger gesetzt werden kann, um den Klappdeckel nach oben zu drücken. Der Überstand in dem Druckausübungsbereich kann 1 bis 5 mm, vorzugsweise 2 bis 4 mm betragen.In one embodiment, the edge is formed as a protruding edge at least in the pressure application range. The protruding edge thus forms an undercut to which the thumb or other finger can be placed to push the hinged lid upwards. The supernatant in the pressure application range may be 1 to 5 mm, preferably 2 to 4 mm.

Der Rand des Deckeldachs kann als umlaufender Rand ausgebildet sein, d.h., der Rand läuft ohne Unterbrechung um Deckeldach.The edge of the lid panel may be formed as a peripheral edge, that is, the edge runs uninterrupted around the lidded roof.

Das Deckeldach kann eben ausgebildet sein. Zu einer unteren Kante des Basisteils, die in einer Grundebene liegen soll, kann sich das Deckeldach parallel oder in einem konstanten Winkel zu Grundebene erstrecken. Ist beispielsweise auf eine Flasche der Verschluss geschraubt und steht diese Flasche aufrecht auf einer ebenen Fläche, so kann das ebene Deckeldach sich in einer horizontalen Ebene befinden.The lid can be flat. To a lower edge of the base part, which is to lie in a ground plane, the cover roof may extend parallel or at a constant angle to the ground plane. For example, if the closure screwed onto a bottle and this bottle is upright on a flat surface, the flat lidded roof can be in a horizontal plane.

Es ist aber auch möglich, dass das Deckeldach gewölbt ist oder eine Knickkante aufweist.But it is also possible that the lid roof is curved or has a bending edge.

Beispielsweise ist es möglich, dass der vordere Teil des Deckeldachs parallel zur Grundebene ist und der hintere Teil einem Winkel zur Grundebene aufweist oder umgekehrt. Die Knickkante könnte dann als Trennlinie zwischen dem vorderen Teil und den hinteren Teil aufgefasst werden. Vorzugsweise fällt das Deckeldach im hinteren Bereich zur Schwenkachse ab.For example, it is possible that the front part of the lid roof is parallel to the ground plane and the rear part has an angle to the ground plane or vice versa. The bent edge could then be understood as a dividing line between the front part and the rear part. Preferably, the lid roof falls off in the rear area to the pivot axis.

Der Klappdeckel kann einen Verschlussstopfen aufweisen, der in Verschlussposition des Klappdeckels in einer Ausgusstülle sitzt. Dadurch wird die Ausgusstülle vollständig verschlossen.The hinged lid may have a sealing plug, which sits in the closed position of the hinged lid in a spout. As a result, the spout is completely closed.

Die Ausgusstülle und/oder der Verschlussstopfen können dabei so geformt sein, dass sie die Rastverbindung zwischen Klappdeckel und Basisteil bilden.The spout and / or the closure plug can be shaped so that they form the latching connection between hinged lid and base part.

Der Klappdeckel kann eine Seitenwand aufweisen, auf der das Deckeldach angeordnet ist. Vorzugsweise erstrecken sich die Seitenwände senkrecht zu dem Deckeldach.The hinged lid may have a side wall on which the lidded roof is arranged. Preferably, the side walls extend perpendicular to the lid roof.

In einem Ausführungsbeispiel sind Basisteil und Klappdeckel einstückig ausgebildet und über ein Filmscharnier miteinander verbunden. Basisteil und Klappdeckel können somit als Einheit in einer Spritzgussform kostengünstig als Kunststoffteil hergestellt werden.In one embodiment, the base part and hinged lid are integrally formed and connected to each other via a film hinge. Base and hinged lid can thus be produced as a unit in an injection mold cost as a plastic part.

Der Verschluss kann auf eine mit Spülmittel gefüllte Flasche geschraubt oder durch andere Befestigungsmittel an dieser befestigt sein. Die Befestigung kann dabei lösbar (zum Beispiel Schraubverbindung) oder unlösbar (zum Beispiel Klebverbindung) ausgebildet sein. Somit ist auch eine Flasche mit Spülmittel und Verschluss offenbart, wobei der Verschluss wie hier beschrieben ausgebildet ist. Die Flasche kann ebenfalls aus Kunststoff gefertigt sein. Das aufnehmbare Volumen der Flasche kann 200 bis 1000 ml betragen. Vorzugsweise ist ein Flaschenhals der Flasche so geformt, dass er sich von einer Hand (eines Menschen) bzw. von Mittelfinger, Ringfinger und kleinem Finger dieser Hand umgreifen lässt.The closure may be threaded onto a rinse-filled bottle or attached to it by other fasteners. The attachment can be detachable (for example, screw) or insoluble (for example, adhesive bond) may be formed. Thus, a bottle with detergent and closure is also disclosed, wherein the closure is formed as described herein. The bottle can also be made of plastic. The ingestible volume of the bottle can be 200 to 1000 ml. Preferably, a bottle neck of the bottle is shaped so that it can be encompassed by a hand (of a human) or of the middle finger, ring finger and little finger of this hand.

Anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
in perspektivischer Ansicht ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel mit einem Klappdeckel in Verschlussposition;
Figur 2
das Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 1 mit geöffnetem Klappdeckel;
Figur 3
das Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 1 von der Seite;
Figur 4
ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel von oben;
Figur 5
ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel in perspektivischer Ansicht; und
Figur 6
das Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 3 von der Seite.
Reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, the invention will be explained in more detail. Show it:
FIG. 1
in a perspective view of a first embodiment with a hinged lid in the closed position;
FIG. 2
the embodiment of FIG. 1 with opened hinged lid;
FIG. 3
the embodiment of FIG. 1 of the page;
FIG. 4
a second embodiment from above;
FIG. 5
a third embodiment in perspective view; and
FIG. 6
the embodiment of FIG. 3 of the page.

Figur 1 zeigt in perspektivischer Ansicht einen Verschluss, der in seiner Gesamtheit mit 1 bezeichnet wird. Der Verschluss 1 weist einen Klappdeckel 2 und ein Basisteil 3 auf. Während Figur 1 den Klappdeckel 2 in einer Verschlussposition zeigt, zeigt Figur 2 der Klappdeckel 2 in einer geöffneten Position. Der Klappdeckel 2 ist über ein Filmscharnier 4 klappbar oder verschwenkbar mit dem Basisteil 3 verbunden. Eine Schwenkachse, um die der Klappdeckel 2 geschwenkt werden kann, ist mit 5 bezeichnet. FIG. 1 shows in perspective view a closure, which is designated in its entirety by 1. The closure 1 has a hinged lid 2 and a base part 3. While FIG. 1 shows the hinged lid 2 in a closed position, shows FIG. 2 the hinged lid 2 in an open position. The hinged lid 2 is connected via a film hinge 4 hinged or pivotally connected to the base part 3. A pivot axis about which the hinged lid 2 can be pivoted is denoted by 5.

Der Klappdeckel 2 umfasst ein Deckeldach 6, das von einem umlaufenden Rand 7 begrenzt wird. Von oben betrachtet weist das Deckeldach 6 in etwa die Form eines asymmetrischen Tropfens auf. In einem vorderen Teil des Klappdeckels 2 ist das Deckeldach 6 in etwa halbkreisförmig, das heißt der entsprechende Rand 7 stellt in diesem vorderen Teil einen Halbkreis dar. In einem hinteren Teil des Klappdeckels 2, wobei die in Figur 1 dargestellte strich-punktierte Linie oder Trennlinie 8 den hinteren von dem vorderen Teil trennen soll, läuft das Deckeldach 6 zur Schwenkachse 5 spitz zu. Entsprechend weist das Deckeldach 6 in der Nähe der Schwenkachse 5 eine Spitze 9 auf. Ein Abstand zwischen zwei sich gegenüberliegenden Randstücken 7a, 7b des Rands 7 nimmt ausgehend von der Trennlinie 8 zur Schwenkachse 5 hin stetig ab.The hinged lid 2 comprises a lidded roof 6, which is bounded by a peripheral edge 7. Viewed from above, the lidded roof 6 has approximately the shape of an asymmetrical drop. In a front part of the hinged lid 2, the lidded roof 6 is approximately semicircular, that is, the corresponding edge 7 is in this front part a semicircle. In a rear part of the hinged lid 2, wherein the in FIG. 1 shown dash-dotted line or dividing line 8 is to separate the rear of the front part, the lidded roof 6 runs to the pivot axis 5 pointed. Accordingly, the cover roof 6 in the vicinity of the pivot axis 5 a tip 9. A distance between two opposite edge pieces 7a, 7b of the edge 7 decreases starting from the parting line 8 to the pivot axis 5 towards steadily.

An einer in der Darstellung der Figur 1 dem Betrachter zugewandten Seite 10 des Klappdeckels 2, die im Folgenden vereinfacht linke Seite genannt wird, weist der Rand 7 im hinteren Teil 6 eine Einschnürung 11 auf. Die Einschnürung 11 entspricht dabei einem konkaven Abschnitt des Rands 7. Der konkave Abschnitt startet etwa bei dem Randstück 7a und endet bei der Spitze 9. An einer abgewandten oder rechten Seite 12 des Klappdeckels 2 hingegen ist der Rand 7 durchgängig konvex ausgebildet. Die gestrichelte Linie 13 soll eine Trennlinie zwischen linker Seite und rechter Seite des Klappdeckels 2 darstellen.At one in the presentation of the FIG. 1 the viewer facing side 10 of the hinged lid 2, which is hereinafter referred to as the left side, the edge 7 in the rear part 6 a constriction 11. The constriction 11 corresponds to a concave portion of the edge 7. The concave portion starts approximately at the edge portion 7a and ends at the top 9. At an opposite or right side 12 of the hinged lid 2, however, the edge 7 is formed continuously convex. The dashed line 13 is intended to represent a dividing line between the left side and the right side of the hinged lid 2.

An einem vorderen Ende weist der Klappdeckel 2 einen Druckausübungsbereich 14 auf. Der Rand ist im Druckausübungsbereich 14 als überstehende Kante 15 ausgebildet, so dass sich der Klappdeckel 2 mit einem Finger, vorzugsweise mit einem Daumen, der unter die überstehende Kante 15 gesetzt wird, nach oben drücken lässt. Durch diese in der Darstellung der Figur 1 nach oben gerichtete Kraft Fo wird ein Drehmoment um die Schwenkachse 5 erzeugt, was dem Produkt aus dieser Kraft und dem Hebel des Druckausübungsbereiches 14 bezogen auf die Schwenkachse 5 entspricht. Der Hebel ist dabei der Abstand zwischen dem Druckausübungsbereich 14, an dem die Kraft Fo ansetzt, und der Schwenkachse 5.At a front end, the hinged lid 2 has a pressure application area 14. The edge is formed in the pressure application area 14 as a protruding edge 15, so that the hinged lid 2 can be pushed upwards with a finger, preferably with a thumb, which is placed under the protruding edge 15. Through this in the representation of the FIG. 1 upward force Fo is a torque generated about the pivot axis 5, which corresponds to the product of this force and the lever of the pressure application range 14 with respect to the pivot axis 5. The lever is the distance between the pressure application area 14, to which the force Fo attaches, and the pivot axis. 5

Wird ein Daumen einer rechten Hand unter die überstehende Kante 15 gesetzt, so könnte ein in der Figur 1 nur schematisch dargestelltes Behältnis 16, an dem das Basisteil 3 befestigt ist, mit Mittelfinger, Ringfinger und kleinem Finger der gleichen Hand von vorne, dh. von der Seite des vorderen Teils des Klappdeckels, umgriffen werden. Der Zeigefinger dieser rechten Hand könnte dann auf das Deckeldach 2 gesetzt werden, wobei die Fingerkuppe des Zeigefingers in oder an die Einschnürung 11 gelegt wird. Die Fingerkuppe liegt dann sicher in der Einschnürung 11, so dass der Zeigefinger aufgrund der Konkavität der Einschnürung 11 weder in Richtung der Spitze 9 noch in Richtung des Randstücks 7a abrutschen kann. Die Einschnürung 11 definiert somit einen Stützbereich 17, der die Position des Zeigefingers festlegt bzw. hilft, dass die Position des Zeigefingers einfacher gehalten werden kann, um eine Gegenkraft FG zur Öffnungskraft Fo auf den Klappdeckel 2 ausüben zu können. Aus der Figur 1 wird deutlich, dass der Abstand oder Hebel der Gegenkraft FG zur Schwenkachse 5 kleiner ist der Hebel der Öffnungskraft Fo. In dem in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel beträgt das Verhältnis des Abstands der Gegenkraft FG zum Abstand der Öffnungskraft Fo weniger als ein Drittel. Das Verhältnis nimmt vorzugsweise Werte zwischen 0 und 50 Prozent (weiter bevorzugt 10 bis 30 Prozent) an.If a thumb of a right hand placed under the protruding edge 15, so could in the FIG. 1 only schematically illustrated container 16 to which the base part 3 is fixed, with middle finger, ring finger and little finger of the same hand from the front, ie. from the side of the front part of the hinged lid, are embraced. The index finger of this right hand could then be placed on the lid 2, with the finger tip of the index finger placed in or on the constriction 11. The fingertip then lies securely in the constriction 11, so that the index finger can not slide off in the direction of the tip 9 or in the direction of the edge piece 7a due to the concavity of the constriction 11. The constriction 11 thus defines a support region 17 which determines the position of the index finger or helps that the position of the index finger can be kept simpler in order to exert a counter force F G to the opening force Fo on the hinged lid 2. From the FIG. 1 It is clear that the distance or lever of the counterforce F G to the pivot axis 5 is smaller, the lever of the opening force Fo. In the in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment, the ratio of the distance of the reaction force F G to the distance of the opening force Fo is less than one third. The ratio preferably assumes values between 0 and 50 percent (more preferably 10 to 30 percent).

Die Länge des konkaven Abschnitts und die Krümmung des konkaven Abschnitts sind also derart bemessen, dass er eine gute Auflage für den Zeigefinger einer menschlichen Hand bietet. Beispielsweise kann die Länge des konkaven Abschnitts zwischen Randstück 7a und Spitze 9 10 bis 20 Millimeter lang sein, während die Einschnürung eine Einschnürtiefe von ca. 1 bis 4 Millimeter aufweist. Die Einschnürtiefe soll dabei der maximale Abstand des Rands 7 in seinem konkaven Abschnitt und einer Geraden sein, die das Randstück 7a (Beginn der Einschnürung) und die Spitze 9 (Ende der Einschnürung) auf direktem Wege verbindet.The length of the concave portion and the curvature of the concave portion are thus dimensioned to provide a good support for the index finger of a human hand. For example, the length of the concave portion between edge piece 7a and tip 9 may be 10 to 20 millimeters long while the constriction has a necking depth of about 1 to 4 millimeters. The constriction should be the maximum distance of the edge 7 in its concave portion and a straight line connecting the edge piece 7a (beginning of the constriction) and the tip 9 (end of the constriction) directly.

Unterhalb des Deckeldachs 2 befindet sich eine Seitenwand 18. Ähnlich wie das Deckeldach 2 ist die Seitenwand im vorderen Teil des Klappdeckels 2 halbkreisförmig ausgebildet, ist jedoch gegenüber den Deckeldach 2 leicht zurückgezogen. Im hinteren Teil des Klappdeckels 2 ist die Seitenwand 18 an der rechten Seite gerade ausgeführt, während an der linken Seite im hinteren Teil die Seitenwand leicht gewölbt ist und die konkave Form der Einschnürung 11 in etwa nachzeichnet. Die Seitenwand 18 stellt die Verbindung zwischen Klappdeckel 2 und dem Filmscharnier 4 dar.Below the lid panel 2 is a side wall 18. Similar to the lid roof 2, the side wall is formed semicircular in the front part of the hinged lid 2, but is slightly withdrawn relative to the lidded roof 2. In the rear part of the hinged lid 2, the side wall 18 is made straight on the right side, while on the left side in the rear part, the side wall is slightly curved and the concave shape of the constriction 11 traces approximately. The side wall 18 represents the connection between the hinged lid 2 and the film hinge 4.

Das Basisteil 3 weist eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische Grundform mit einer Mantelfläche 19 und einer kreisförmigen Stirnfläche 20 auf. Auf der Stirnfläche 20 sind flache Stege 21, 22, 23 angeordnet, die eine Auflage für den Klappdeckel 2 in Verschlussposition bilden und auch die Stirnfläche verstärken. Die Stege 21, 22 und 23 sind dabei so angeordnet und ausgebildet, dass die Seitenwand 18 bündig auf diesen sitzt, wenn der Klappdeckel 2 geschlossen istThe base part 3 has a substantially cylindrical basic shape with a lateral surface 19 and a circular end face 20. On the end face 20 flat webs 21, 22, 23 are arranged, which form a support for the hinged lid 2 in the closed position and also reinforce the end face. The webs 21, 22 and 23 are arranged and formed so that the side wall 18 is flush with these when the hinged lid 2 is closed

Wie der Figur 2 zu entnehmen ist, umschließt die Seitenwand 18 einen Verschlussstopfen 24 der, wenn sich der Klappdeckel in der in Figur als gezeigten Verschlussposition befindet, konzentrisch in einer Ausgusstülle 25 sitzt und diese sicher verschließt. Der Verschlussstopfen 24 erstreckt sich von einer Unterseite des Deckeldachs 6 und weist eine Höhe auf, die der Höhe der Seitewand 18 entspricht. Ein oberer Rand 20 der Ausgusstülle 25 ragt über die Ebene hinaus, in der die kreisförmige Stirnfläche 20 des Basisteils 3 liegt.Again FIG. 2 As can be seen, the side wall 18 encloses a sealing plug 24 which, when the hinged lid is in the closing position shown in FIG. 1, is seated concentrically in a spout 25 and closes it securely. The sealing plug 24 extends from an underside of the cover panel 6 and has a height which corresponds to the height of the side wall 18. An upper edge 20 of the spout 25 protrudes beyond the plane in which the circular end face 20 of the base part 3 is located.

Figur 3 zeigt das Ausführungsbeispiel der Figuren 1 und 2 von der Seite. Eine untere Kante 27 des Basisteils 3 und das Deckeldach 6 sind in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel parallel zueinander. Zu erkennen ist auch die die konstante Höhe H der Seitenwand 18. Die Höhe H ist dabei so bemessen, dass ein Daumen zumindest teilweise unterhalb der überstehenden Kante 15 genug Platz findet, um die nach oben gerichtete Kraft Fo anzusetzen. Da die Höhe der Stege 21, 22, 23 vorzugsweise kleiner als 1,5 mm ist, sollte die Höhe H größer als 3, vorzugsweise größer als 5 mm sein. FIG. 3 shows the embodiment of the Figures 1 and 2 of the page. A lower edge 27 of the base part 3 and the lidded roof 6 are parallel to each other in this embodiment. It can also be seen that the constant height H of the side wall 18. The height H is so dimensioned that a thumb at least partially below the protruding edge 15 finds enough space to attach the upward force Fo. Since the height of the webs 21, 22, 23 is preferably less than 1.5 mm, the height H should be greater than 3, preferably greater than 5 mm.

Aus der Darstellung der Figur 3 wird zudem deutlich, dass das Basisteil 3 zur unteren Kante 27 mit einem kleinen Öffnungswinkel konisch auseinander läuft.From the representation of FIG. 3 It is also clear that the base part 3 to the lower edge 27 is tapered apart with a small opening angle.

In den Figuren 4 bis 6 werden weitere Ausführungsbeispiele dargestellt, wobei Merkmale oder Bauteile, die zu Merkmalen und Bauteilen des in den Figuren 1 und 3 beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiels ähnlich oder identisch sind, mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen werden. Bezüglich dieser Bauteile und Merkmale wird auf die obige Figurenbeschreibung verwiesen.In the FIGS. 4 to 6 Further embodiments are shown, wherein features or components that are to features and components of the in the FIGS. 1 and 3 described embodiment are identical or identical, are provided with the same reference numerals. With regard to these components and features, reference is made to the above description of the figures.

Figur 4 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel für den erfindungsgemäßen Verschluss 1 von oben. Auch hier weist das Deckeldach 6 des Klappdeckels 2 ebenfalls eine Tropfenform mit nur einer Einschnürung 11 auf. Die Einschnürtiefe der Einschnürung 11 ist hier mit T bezeichnet. Im Vergleich zum Ausführungsbeispiel der Figur 1 ist die Einschnürung 11 hier etwas weniger tief ausgeführt. Deutlich wird auch, dass ein Radius RDD des halbkreisförmigen Deckeldachs 6 im vorderen Bereich deutlich kleiner ist als ein Radius RSF der kreisförmigen Stirnfläche 20 des Basisteils 3. Das Verhältnis RDD/RSF kann im Bereich von 0,3 bis 0,8, bevorzugt 0,4 bis 0,6 liegen. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the inventive closure 1 from above. Again, the lidded roof 6 of the hinged lid 2 also has a teardrop shape with only one constriction 11. The constriction of the constriction 11 is designated here T. Compared to the embodiment of FIG. 1 the constriction 11 is a bit less deep here. It is also clear that a radius R DD of the semicircular cover roof 6 in the front region is significantly smaller than a radius R SF of the circular end face 20 of the base part 3. The ratio R DD / R SF can in the range of 0.3 to 0.8 , preferably 0.4 to 0.6.

Der wesentliche Unterschied zu dem in den Figuren 1 bis 3 beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel und dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Figuren 5 und 6 besteht darin, dass nur im vorderen Teil des Klappdeckels 2 das Deckeldach 6 parallel zur unteren Kante 27 des Basisteils 3 ausgebildet ist, wenn sich der Klappdeckel 2 in der Verschlussposition befindet. Im hinteren Teil des Klappdeckels 2 ist das Deckeldach geneigt und läuft in Richtung der Schwenkachse 5.The main difference to that in the FIGS. 1 to 3 described embodiment and the embodiment of Figures 5 and 6 is that only in the front part of the hinged lid 2, the lidded roof 6 is formed parallel to the lower edge 27 of the base part 3 when the hinged lid 2 is in the closed position. In the rear part of the hinged lid 2, the lid roof is inclined and runs in the direction of the pivot axis fifth

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Verschlussshutter
22
Klappdeckelhinged lid
33
Basisteilbase
44
Filmscharnierfilm hinge
55
Schwenkachseswivel axis
66
Deckeldachcover roof
77
Randedge
88th
Trennlinieparting line
99
Spitzetop
1010
zugewandte oder linke Seitefacing or left side
1111
Einschnürungconstriction
1212
abgewandte oder rechte Seiteopposite or right side
1313
Trennlinieparting line
1414
DruckausübungsbereichPressuring portion
1515
überstehende Kanteprotruding edge
1616
Behältniscontainer
1717
Stützbereichsupport area
1818
SeitenwandSide wall
1919
Mantelflächelateral surface
2020
Stirnflächeface
2121
Stegweb
2222
Stegweb
2323
Stegweb
2424
Verschlussstopfensealing plug
2525
Ausgusstüllespout
2626
oberer Randupper edge
2727
unterer Randlower edge

Claims (10)

  1. A closure (1) for a container (16), which closure comprises a base part (3), which can be fastened to the container (16), and a hinged lid (2), which is connected to the base part (3) so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (5), closes, in a closure position, a closure opening of the base part (3), and comprises a lid top (6) which is delimited by a rim (7), the hinged lid (2) comprising a pressure-exertion region (14) in the front portion in order to be able to push the hinged lid (2) out of the closure position using a particular amount of opening force (Fo) by means of a finger, and, in the rear portion of the hinged lid (2), the rear portion being at a smaller distance from the pivot axis than the front portion, a support region (17) being defined in order to specify the position of another finger by means of which a counter force (FG), which acts substantially counter to the opening force (Fo), can be exerted on the hinged lid (2), the support region (17) being defined by a narrowing of or indentation (11) in the rim (7), characterized in that, on one side of the hinged lid (2), the rim (7) has the narrowing or indentation (11) and, on a side which is opposite said narrowing or indentation in a direction parallel to the pivot axis, said rim is convex.
  2. The closure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a latching connection is provided that holds the hinged lid (2) in the closure position by means of a latching force.
  3. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a distance, measured in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (5), between a rim section (7a) on one side and a rim section (7b) on the other side of the hinged lid (2) steadily decreases in the rear region toward the pivot axis (5).
  4. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, at least in the pressure-exertion region (14), the rim (7) is formed as a projecting edge (15).
  5. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the rim (7) extends continuously around the periphery.
  6. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lid top (6) slopes down in the rear region toward the pivot axis (5).
  7. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the hinged lid (2) comprises a closure plug (24) which, in the closure position of the hinged lid (2), is located in a pouring spout (25).
  8. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the hinged lid (2) comprises a side wall (18) on which the lid top (6) is arranged.
  9. The closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the base part (3) and the hinged lid (2) are formed in one piece and are interconnected by means of a film hinge (4).
  10. A bottle comprising a closure (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the bottle is filled with rinsing agent.
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