EP3152124A1 - Packaging for consumable product, provided with closable stopper - Google Patents

Packaging for consumable product, provided with closable stopper

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EP3152124A1
EP3152124A1 EP15727706.2A EP15727706A EP3152124A1 EP 3152124 A1 EP3152124 A1 EP 3152124A1 EP 15727706 A EP15727706 A EP 15727706A EP 3152124 A1 EP3152124 A1 EP 3152124A1
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plug
orifice
consumable product
packaging
seal
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Philippe Lutringer
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Bettercan & Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/28—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
    • B65D47/286—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement between planar parts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0031—Reclosable openings
    • B65D2517/004—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the field of packaging and more specifically to the packaging of liquid and / or gaseous consumable products; cans are particularly concerned by the invention which is aimed at a device (or stopper) for opening and closing such a package.
  • the packages concerned by the invention include cans, that is to say substantially cylindrical containers, usually steel or aluminum, for containing a consumable product such as a liquid beverage.
  • the lower end of such packages is closed, often one-piece with the cylindrical wall.
  • the upper end is generally in the form of a cup provided with an orifice initially defined by a cap itself attached to a tongue by a point of attachment.
  • the tongue by a lever movement relative to its point of attachment, presses on the lid so as to tear a pre-cut portion of the periphery of the lid. By tearing thus, the seal creates an orifice through which the liquid contained in the container can escape to be consumed.
  • the lid is folded inside the volume defined by the container while being held inside by a non-detached part of its periphery.
  • This type of can has the disadvantage of being able to be opened only once, after which it is no longer remérmable so that the user must drink all the contents of his can relatively quickly; small volume cans are known to partially overcome this problem, but their cost being close to that of other cans, consumers are generally not attracted by these small cans.
  • non-reclosable cans are related to the fact that they must not be reversed as liquid is present at the interior, hence the precautions for use not compatible with nomadic use including foreign bodies can penetrate inside the bobbin once opened, resulting in pollution unacceptable to the user.
  • the liquid present inside the can is gaseous, after a few hours of opening, the gas present is evaporated resulting in a problem of inappropriate consumption.
  • the invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art and in particular to provide a package of consumable product type can, provided with a substantially flat wall and provided with an orifice. This is to offer a package with a cap (or opening and closing device) that can open and close at will.
  • the package is equipped with a plug movable vis-à-vis said orifice and which comprises a first outer portion to the inner volume defined by the package and a second inner portion to the volume defined by said package, the first and second parts being in the same material as the package; said plug further comprises a seal cooperating with the edge of the orifice and with the movable plug to ensure a perfect seal when the plug closes the orifice.
  • the package can be opened, closed and then opened again, at will, without the liquid present inside losing its initial properties, including its gas when it comes to soft drink.
  • the cap is advantageously in the same material as the rest of the package (except the seal), optimized recycling can be achieved. No special supply unit is needed, the materials used being the same for the packaging and for most of the cork.
  • first and said second parts are assembled by complementary deformation of material, by stamping or crimping.
  • stamping or crimping The skilled person will choose the most appropriate solution depending on the mechanical, economic, ergonomic or other constraints.
  • the second part comprises at least one stud which is stamped on a conjugate orifice of the first part.
  • said seal has a slot in its thickness, adapted to receive the edge of the orifice.
  • the first part of the plug comprises a gripping zone.
  • This gripping zone can have various ergonomic shapes; a peripheral bead, reinforced at a zone may be provided.
  • the first portion of the plug comprises a flat surface area substantially equal to or less than the surface of said orifice. It is a question of adapting the shape to the useful surface of the orifice; this adaptation is made easy by the fact that the first part is made of the same material as the rest of the packaging, for example aluminum.
  • the second portion of the cap comprises temporary connection means with the seal, in the closed position.
  • said temporary connection means comprise conjugate deformations, grooves and grooves type respectively belonging to the second part of the plug and said seal.
  • the flange can be connected by connecting points to the first part of the plug.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of a package according to an embodiment of the invention, with a cap in the closed position;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a package according to one embodiment of the invention, with a plug in the open position;
  • Figure 4 is a detailed perspective view of the portion of the package provided with the plug in the open position
  • Figure 6 a cross section of the portion of the package provided with the plug in the open position.
  • identical or similar elements are identified by identical reference signs throughout the figures.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates, by an external perspective, a bobbin-like packaging that is to say generally cylindrical, which is provided in part so-called upper with a substantially plane wall 1 which belongs to a so-called transverse plane, that is, that is perpendicular to the longitudinal or principal axis XX of the package.
  • a substantially plane wall 1 which belongs to a so-called transverse plane, that is, that is perpendicular to the longitudinal or principal axis XX of the package.
  • the same flat wall (not referenced) is provided in part said lower to form the bottom of the package.
  • the wall 1 is provided with an orifice 2 for exhausting the fluid initially contained inside the package.
  • the package is equipped with a plug 3 movable vis-à-vis the orifice 2.
  • the comparison of Figures 1 and 2 shows the movement of the cap 3 between its closed position and its open position.
  • the cap 3 or closure device of the package comprises a first portion 31 which is disposed outside the interior volume defined by the package; a second part 32, disposed inside the volume defined by the package, is part of the plug 3 and is functionally connected to the first part 31.
  • the first part 31 and the second part 32 are preferably assembled by complementary material deformation : stamping, crimping or other method of assembly.
  • the plug further comprises a seal 33 which cooperates in particular with the edge of the orifice 2; according to one embodiment of the invention, the seal 33 has a slot 331 formed in its thickness, visible in Figures 5 and 6.
  • the slot 331 is adapted to receive the rim 20 of the opening 2. Any shape may be considered for the orifice 2; a disc is often preferred or an elliptical shape, oval .. as needed.
  • Figures 3 and 4 and Figures 5 and 6 show in more detail such a cap, in place on the flat wall 1 of the package.
  • the assembly between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 of the plug 3 can be achieved by means of a pin 321 provided in the upper surface of the second portion 32 which is housed, crimped and retained in an orifice of the surface planar portion of the first portion 31.
  • This assembly allows immobilization in the transverse plane of the package of the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 of the plug 3.
  • these two parts are movable together in this plane; this mobility allows the openings-closures of the orifice 2 as will be explained below.
  • the two parts 31, 32 are immobilized according to tax XX of the package.
  • the cap 3 has at least one gripping area 310 allowing the user to take this part of the cap 3, in order to move relative to the orifice 2.
  • the gripping zone 310 may have various ergonomic shapes; it may consist of one or more parts; its outer surface, able to be contacted by the user, can be treated, frosted for example, to ensure good contact with the hand of the user.
  • the gripping zone 310 is a kind of bulge disposed on the axis of displacement of the plug, marked with an arrow to illustrate the direction of movement of the plug.
  • the first portion 31 of the cap comprises a flat area 315 of surface substantially equal to or less than the surface of the orifice 2.
  • This flat area 315 substantially corresponds to a flat area 325 of the second portion 32 of the cap 3.
  • the two zones are spaced, along the axis XX, by a distance substantially equal to the height of the plug (measured along the axis XX).
  • the planar zone 315 of the first part 31 is bordered by a bulge of which the gripping zone 310 is part.
  • the second portion 32 further comprises a bulge 322 which is a protuberance oriented towards the first portion 31 of the plug, whose height substantially corresponds to the height of the seal 33.
  • height means the dimension measured along the longitudinal axis XX.
  • the bulge 322 has a surface parallel to the transverse plane (that of the wall 1) whose dimensioning is defined so that the bulge forms a stop on the seal 33 in the closed position (as shown in Figure 5) and a stop on the seal 33 in open position (as shown in Figure 6). The skilled person is thus quite free in the choice of the size of the bulge 322.
  • the second portion 32 of the cap 3 has means 5 for temporary connection with the seal 3.
  • these means consist of a groove 5 which cooperates with a protuberance 6 of conjugate form provided in the seal 3.
  • the sealing of the fluid present in the packaging is also reinforced by the cooperation of the means 5, 6.
  • a flange said inviolability 7 is provided; it is part of the first part 31 of the cap 3 and may consist of several bridges of material connected by points (or tenons) to the first part of the plug, and between them.
  • This collar is destroyed during the first opening of the plug 3 because it is sized to flush with the wall 1 and cover the seal 33 so that the translation of the plug 3 puts the flange 7 in contact with the portion of the seal 33 which protrudes from the upper surface of the wall 1, which breaks the tenons and detaches the flange 7 vis-à-vis the cap 3.
  • the seal 33 which is nested and held by the edge 20 of the orifice 2, has a generally toric shape, with a so-called bottom surface 332 disposed inside the package and a said upper surface 333 placed outside the package or more precisely the flat wall 1.
  • the first portion 31 of the cap is in contact with the upper surface 333 of the seal 33 while the second portion 32 of the cap is in contact with the bottom surface 332 of the cap; in other words the seal 33 which is fixed on the wall 1, is interposed between the two parts 31, 32 of the cap 3 which are movable in translation relative thereto.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a package with an efficient and reclosable closure system, which is easily recyclable because formed of the same material as the rest of the package.
  • the effectiveness of the closure system is very interesting because this system is both simple and reliable.
  • the closure system is easy to handle which is essential because this type of packaging is used nomadically, under more or less comfortable conditions.
  • the package according to the invention provided with its movable cap can be perfectly placed on another package.
  • the plug does not interfere in any way such a superposition, which is very advantageous in terms of storage.
  • the packages can thus form piles of high height, formed of packagings superimposed in a stable manner.

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging for a consumable product, such as a can, provided with a substantially flat wall (1) containing an opening (2). According to the invention, said packaging comprises a stopper (3) which is mobile in relation to said opening and comprises a first part (31) located outside the inner space defined by the packaging and a second part (32) located inside the space defined by said packaging, said first and second parts consisting of the same material as the packaging. Said stopper (3) also comprises a seal (33) cooperating with the edge (20) of the opening (2) and with the mobile stopper (3) in order to ensure perfect tightness when the stopper closes the opening.

Description

EMBALLAGE DE PRODUIT CONSOMMABLE MUNI D'UN BOUCHON  PACKAGING CONSUMABLE PRODUCT WITH A CAP
REFERMABLE  RESEALABLE
DOMAINE TECHNIQUE DE L'INVENTION TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] L'invention se rapporte au domaine de l'emballage et plus spécifiquement de l'emballage de produits consommables liquides et/ou gazeux ; les canettes sont particulièrement concernées par l'invention qui vise un dispositif (ou bouchon) d'ouverture et de fermeture d'un tel emballage.  The invention relates to the field of packaging and more specifically to the packaging of liquid and / or gaseous consumable products; cans are particularly concerned by the invention which is aimed at a device (or stopper) for opening and closing such a package.
ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUE ANTERIEURE STATE OF THE PRIOR ART
[0002] Les emballages concernés par l'invention sont notamment des canettes, c'est-à-dire des récipients sensiblement cylindriques, le plus souvent en acier ou en aluminium, destinés à contenir un produit consommable tel qu'une boisson liquide. L'extrémité inférieure de tels emballages est fermé, souvent monobloc avec la paroi cylindrique. L'extrémité supérieure se présente généralement sous la forme d'une coupelle munie d'un orifice initialement défini par un opercule lui- même attaché à une languette par un point d'attache. La languette, par un mouvement de levier par rapport à son point d'attache, appuie sur l'opercule de façon à déchirer une partie prédécoupée du pourtour de l'opercule. En se déchirant ainsi, l'opercule crée un orifice par lequel le liquide contenu dans le récipient peut s'échapper pour être consommé. L'opercule est replié à l'intérieur du volume défini par le récipient tout en étant maintenu à l'intérieur par une partie non détachée de son pourtour.  The packages concerned by the invention include cans, that is to say substantially cylindrical containers, usually steel or aluminum, for containing a consumable product such as a liquid beverage. The lower end of such packages is closed, often one-piece with the cylindrical wall. The upper end is generally in the form of a cup provided with an orifice initially defined by a cap itself attached to a tongue by a point of attachment. The tongue, by a lever movement relative to its point of attachment, presses on the lid so as to tear a pre-cut portion of the periphery of the lid. By tearing thus, the seal creates an orifice through which the liquid contained in the container can escape to be consumed. The lid is folded inside the volume defined by the container while being held inside by a non-detached part of its periphery.
[0003]Ce type de canette présente l'inconvénient de ne pouvoir être ouverte qu'une seule fois, après quoi elle n'est plus reférmable de sorte que l'utilisateur doit boire tout le contenu de sa canette relativement rapidement ; des canettes de petit volume sont connues afin de pallier partiellement à ce problème, mais leur cout étant proche de celui des autres canettes, les consommateurs ne sont généralement pas attirés par ces petites canettes. This type of can has the disadvantage of being able to be opened only once, after which it is no longer remérmable so that the user must drink all the contents of his can relatively quickly; small volume cans are known to partially overcome this problem, but their cost being close to that of other cans, consumers are generally not attracted by these small cans.
[0004] Les autres inconvénients des canettes non refermables sont liés au fait qu'elles ne doivent pas être renversées tant que du liquide est présent à l'intérieur, d'où des précautions d'emploi peu compatibles avec un usage nomade notamment De plus des corps étrangers peuvent pénétrer à l'intérieur de la canette une fois ouverte, d'où une pollution non acceptable par l'utilisateur. En outre si le liquide présent à l'intérieur de la canette est gazeux, après quelques heures d'ouverture, le gaz présent est évaporé d'où un problème de consommation non appropriée. The other disadvantages of non-reclosable cans are related to the fact that they must not be reversed as liquid is present at the interior, hence the precautions for use not compatible with nomadic use including foreign bodies can penetrate inside the bobbin once opened, resulting in pollution unacceptable to the user. In addition if the liquid present inside the can is gaseous, after a few hours of opening, the gas present is evaporated resulting in a problem of inappropriate consumption.
[0005] L'ensemble de ces inconvénients majeurs a permis le développement de canettes refermables. A titre illustratif, on connaît des couvercles en plastique qui viennent épouser le rebord de la coupelle supérieure des canettes en aluminium par exemple. Cependant des fuites de liquide ont été constatées sur ce type de montages, entre le couvercle en plastique et le rebord de la canette en métal. De plus la surpression du gaz à l'intérieur de ces canettes a provoqué des problèmes d'étanchéité et une dégradation du liquide à l'intérieur des canettes. All of these major disadvantages allowed the development of resealable cans. As an illustration, plastic lids are known which come to marry the rim of the upper cup of the aluminum cans, for example. However, liquid leaks have been observed on this type of assembly, between the plastic cover and the rim of the metal can. In addition, the overpressure of the gas inside these cans has caused sealing problems and degradation of the liquid inside the cans.
[0006] Diverses solutions ont été proposées mais aucune ne résout l'ensemble des problèmes évoqués ci-dessus. Various solutions have been proposed but none solves all the problems mentioned above.
EXPOSE DE L'INVENTION SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] L'invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients de l'état de la technique et notamment à proposer un emballage de produit consommable de type canette, pourvu d'une paroi sensiblement plane et munie d'un orifice. Il s'agit de proposer un emballage doté d'un bouchon (ou dispositif d'ouverture et de fermeture) qui permet de l'ouvrir et de le refermer à volonté.  The invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art and in particular to provide a package of consumable product type can, provided with a substantially flat wall and provided with an orifice. This is to offer a package with a cap (or opening and closing device) that can open and close at will.
[0008] Pour ce faire, selon un premier aspect de l'invention l'emballage est équipé d'un bouchon mobile vis-à-vis dudit orifice et qui comprend une première partie extérieure au volume intérieur défini par l'emballage et une deuxième partie intérieure au volume défini par ledit emballage, lesdltes première et deuxième parties étant en un même matériau que l'emballage ; ledit bouchon comprend en outre un joint d'étanchéité coopérant avec la bordure de l'orifice et avec le bouchon mobile afin d'assurer une parfaite étanchéité lorsque le bouchon ferme l'orifice. [0009]Ainsi l'emballage peut être ouvert, refermé puis ouvert à nouveau, à volonté, sans pour autant que le liquide présent à l'intérieur perde ses propriétés initiales, notamment son gaz lorsqu'il s'agit de boisson gazeuse. De plus le bouchon étant avantageusement en une même matière que le reste de l'emballage (hormis le joint), un recyclage optimisé peut être réalisé. Aucune unité d'approvisionnement spéciale n'est nécessaire, les matériaux utilisés étant les mêmes pour l'emballage et pour la majeure partie du bouchon. To do this, according to a first aspect of the invention the package is equipped with a plug movable vis-à-vis said orifice and which comprises a first outer portion to the inner volume defined by the package and a second inner portion to the volume defined by said package, the first and second parts being in the same material as the package; said plug further comprises a seal cooperating with the edge of the orifice and with the movable plug to ensure a perfect seal when the plug closes the orifice. Thus the package can be opened, closed and then opened again, at will, without the liquid present inside losing its initial properties, including its gas when it comes to soft drink. In addition the cap is advantageously in the same material as the rest of the package (except the seal), optimized recycling can be achieved. No special supply unit is needed, the materials used being the same for the packaging and for most of the cork.
[0010] En outre, ladite première et ladite deuxième parties sont assemblées par déformation complémentaire de matière, par emboutissage ou par sertissage. L'homme de métier choisira la solution la plus appropriée en fonction des contraintes mécaniques, économiques, ergonomiques ou autres. In addition, said first and said second parts are assembled by complementary deformation of material, by stamping or crimping. The skilled person will choose the most appropriate solution depending on the mechanical, economic, ergonomic or other constraints.
[0011]Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la deuxième partie comporte au moins un téton qui est embouti sur un orifice conjugué de la première partie. According to one embodiment of the invention, the second part comprises at least one stud which is stamped on a conjugate orifice of the first part.
[0012] Par ailleurs, ledit joint présente une fente dans son épaisseur, apte à recevoir la bordure de l'orifice. Cet arrangement assure une étanchéité parfaite ; le matériau ainsi que les dimensions du joint seront choisis par l'homme de métier ; préférentiellement un joint torique en matière plastique est retenu. Furthermore, said seal has a slot in its thickness, adapted to receive the edge of the orifice. This arrangement ensures a perfect seal; the material and the dimensions of the joint will be chosen by the skilled person; preferably a plastic O-ring is retained.
[0013] De façon intéressante, la première partie du bouchon comprend une zone de préhension. Cette zone de préhension peut présenter diverses formes ergonomiques ; un bourrelet périphérique, renforcé au niveau d'une zone peut être prévu. Interestingly, the first part of the plug comprises a gripping zone. This gripping zone can have various ergonomic shapes; a peripheral bead, reinforced at a zone may be provided.
[0014] Avantageusement, la première partie du bouchon comprend une zone plane de surface sensiblement égale ou inférieure à la surface dudit orifice. Il s'agit d'adapter la forme à la surface utile de l'orifice ; cette adaptation est rendue aisée par le fait que la première partie est constituée du même matériau que le reste de l'emballage, par exemple de l'aluminium. Advantageously, the first portion of the plug comprises a flat surface area substantially equal to or less than the surface of said orifice. It is a question of adapting the shape to the useful surface of the orifice; this adaptation is made easy by the fact that the first part is made of the same material as the rest of the packaging, for example aluminum.
[0015] Avantageusement la deuxième partie du bouchon comprend des moyens de liaison temporaire avec le joint, en position de fermeture. [0016] Plus précisément, lesdits moyens de liaison temporaire comprennent des déformations conjuguées, de type gorges et rainures, appartenant respectivement à la deuxième partie du bouchon et audit joint. Advantageously, the second portion of the cap comprises temporary connection means with the seal, in the closed position. More specifically, said temporary connection means comprise conjugate deformations, grooves and grooves type respectively belonging to the second part of the plug and said seal.
[0017] De façon intéressante, on prévoit une collerette dite d'inviolabilité faisant initialement partie de la première partie du bouchon, et qui se rompt lors de la première translation dudit bouchon, correspondant à la première ouverture de l'orifice. Cet aspect, classique, est ici facilement réalisable car la forme de la première partie du bouchon est tout à fait modulable. Interestingly, there is provided a so-called tamper-evident flange initially forming part of the first part of the plug, and which breaks during the first translation of said plug, corresponding to the first opening of the orifice. This aspect, classic, is here easily achievable because the shape of the first part of the plug is quite flexible.
[0018] Plus précisément, la collerette peut être reliée par des points de liaison à la première partie du bouchon. More specifically, the flange can be connected by connecting points to the first part of the plug.
BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0019][001]D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description qui suit, en référence aux figures annexées, qui illustrent : la figure 1 , une vue en perspective d'un emballage selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, avec un bouchon en position fermée ;  Other features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the description which follows, with reference to the appended figures, which illustrate: FIG. 1, a perspective view of a package according to an embodiment of the invention, with a cap in the closed position;
la figure 2, une vue en perspective d'un emballage selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, avec un bouchon en position ouverte ;  Figure 2 is a perspective view of a package according to one embodiment of the invention, with a plug in the open position;
- la figure 3, une vue en perspective détaillée de la partie de l'emballage pourvue du bouchon en position fermée ; - Figure 3, a detailed perspective view of the portion of the package provided with the cap in the closed position;
la figure 4, une vue en perspective détaillée de la partie de l'emballage pourvue du bouchon en position ouverte ;  Figure 4 is a detailed perspective view of the portion of the package provided with the plug in the open position;
la figure 5, une coupe transversale de la partie de l'emballage pourvue du bouchon en position fermée ; et  Figure 5, a cross section of the portion of the package provided with the cap in the closed position; and
la figure 6, une coupe transversale de la partie de l'emballage pourvue du bouchon en position ouverte. [0020] Pour plus de clarté, les éléments identiques ou similaires sont repérés par des signes de référence identiques sur l'ensemble des figures. Figure 6, a cross section of the portion of the package provided with the plug in the open position. For clarity, identical or similar elements are identified by identical reference signs throughout the figures.
DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE D'UN MODE DE REALISATION DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT
[0021] La figure 1 illustre par une perspective extérieure un emballage de type canette c'est-à-dire globalement cylindrique qui est pourvu en partie dite supérieure d'une paroi sensiblement plane 1 qui appartient à un plan dit transversal c'est-à-dire perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal ou principal XX de l'emballage. Bien entendu une même paroi plane (non référencée) est prévue en partie dite inférieure pour former le fond de l'emballage. La paroi 1 est munie d'un orifice 2 pour l'échappement du fluide initialement renfermé à l'intérieur de l'emballage. FIG. 1 illustrates, by an external perspective, a bobbin-like packaging that is to say generally cylindrical, which is provided in part so-called upper with a substantially plane wall 1 which belongs to a so-called transverse plane, that is, that is perpendicular to the longitudinal or principal axis XX of the package. Of course, the same flat wall (not referenced) is provided in part said lower to form the bottom of the package. The wall 1 is provided with an orifice 2 for exhausting the fluid initially contained inside the package.
[0022] L'emballage est équipé d'un bouchon 3 mobile vis-à-vis de l'orifice 2. La comparaison des figures 1 et 2 montre le mouvement du bouchon 3 entre sa position fermée et sa position ouverte. [0023] Plus précisément et comme lisible sur ces figures, le bouchon 3 ou dispositif de fermeture de l'emballage, comprend une première partie 31 qui est disposée à l'extérieur du volume intérieur défini par l'emballage ; une deuxième partie 32, disposée à l'intérieur du volume défini par l'emballage, fait partie du bouchon 3 et est fonctionnellement liée à la première partie 31. La première partie 31 et la deuxième partie 32 sont préférentiellement assemblées par déformation complémentaire de matière : emboutissage, sertissage ou autre mode d'assemblage. Le bouchon comprend en outre un joint d'étanchéité 33 qui coopère notamment avec la bordure de l'orifice 2 ; selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le joint 33 présente une fente 331 ménagée dans son épaisseur, visible sur les figures 5 et 6. La fente 331 est apte à recevoir la bordure 20 de rorifice 2. Toute forme peut être envisagée pour l'orifice 2 ; un disque est souvent préféré ou encore une forme elliptique, ovale .. selon les besoins. Les figures 3 et 4 ainsi que les figures 5 et 6 montrent plus en détail un tel bouchon, en place sur la paroi plane 1 de l'emballage. [0024] L'assemblage entre la première partie 31 et la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon 3 peut être réalisé grâce à un téton 321 prévu dans la surface supérieure de la deuxième partie 32 qui est logé, serti et retenu dans un orifice de la surface plane de la première partie 31. Cet assemblage permet une immobilisation dans le plan transversal de l'emballage de la première partie 31 et de la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon 3. Ainsi ces deux parties sont mobiles ensemble dans ce plan ; cette mobilité permet les ouvertures-fermetures de l'orifice 2 comme il sera explicité ci-après. Les deux parties 31, 32 sont immobilisées selon Taxe XX de l'emballage. [0025] De façon intéressante et comme visible notamment sur les figures 5 et 6, le bouchon 3 présente au moins une zone de préhension 310 permettant à l'utilisateur de prendre cette partie du bouchon 3, afin de Je déplacer relativement à l'orifice 2. La zone de préhension 310 peut présenter diverses formes ergonomiques ; elle peut être constituée d'une ou de plusieurs parties ; sa surface extérieure, apte à être contactée par l'utilisateur, peut être traitée, dépolie par exemple, afin d'assurer un bon contact avec la main de l'utilisateur. Selon le mode de réalisation de l'invention illustré, la zone de préhension 310 est une sorte de renflement disposé sur l'axe de déplacement du bouchon, marqué d'une flèche afin d'ilustrer le sens du déplacement du bouchon. [0026] La première partie 31 du bouchon comprend une zone plane 315 de surface sensiblement égale ou inférieure à la surface de l'orifice 2. Cette zone plane 315 correspond sensiblement à une zone plane 325 de la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon 3. Les deux zones sont espacées, selon l'axe XX, d'une distance sensiblement égale à la hauteur du bouchon (mesurée selon l'axe XX). La zone plane 315 de la première partie 31 est bordée par un renflement dont fait partie la zone de préhension 310. The package is equipped with a plug 3 movable vis-à-vis the orifice 2. The comparison of Figures 1 and 2 shows the movement of the cap 3 between its closed position and its open position. More specifically and as readable in these figures, the cap 3 or closure device of the package, comprises a first portion 31 which is disposed outside the interior volume defined by the package; a second part 32, disposed inside the volume defined by the package, is part of the plug 3 and is functionally connected to the first part 31. The first part 31 and the second part 32 are preferably assembled by complementary material deformation : stamping, crimping or other method of assembly. The plug further comprises a seal 33 which cooperates in particular with the edge of the orifice 2; according to one embodiment of the invention, the seal 33 has a slot 331 formed in its thickness, visible in Figures 5 and 6. The slot 331 is adapted to receive the rim 20 of the opening 2. Any shape may be considered for the orifice 2; a disc is often preferred or an elliptical shape, oval .. as needed. Figures 3 and 4 and Figures 5 and 6 show in more detail such a cap, in place on the flat wall 1 of the package. The assembly between the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 of the plug 3 can be achieved by means of a pin 321 provided in the upper surface of the second portion 32 which is housed, crimped and retained in an orifice of the surface planar portion of the first portion 31. This assembly allows immobilization in the transverse plane of the package of the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 of the plug 3. Thus these two parts are movable together in this plane; this mobility allows the openings-closures of the orifice 2 as will be explained below. The two parts 31, 32 are immobilized according to tax XX of the package. Interestingly and as visible in particular in Figures 5 and 6, the cap 3 has at least one gripping area 310 allowing the user to take this part of the cap 3, in order to move relative to the orifice 2. The gripping zone 310 may have various ergonomic shapes; it may consist of one or more parts; its outer surface, able to be contacted by the user, can be treated, frosted for example, to ensure good contact with the hand of the user. According to the embodiment of the invention illustrated, the gripping zone 310 is a kind of bulge disposed on the axis of displacement of the plug, marked with an arrow to illustrate the direction of movement of the plug. The first portion 31 of the cap comprises a flat area 315 of surface substantially equal to or less than the surface of the orifice 2. This flat area 315 substantially corresponds to a flat area 325 of the second portion 32 of the cap 3. The two zones are spaced, along the axis XX, by a distance substantially equal to the height of the plug (measured along the axis XX). The planar zone 315 of the first part 31 is bordered by a bulge of which the gripping zone 310 is part.
[0027] La deuxième partie 32 comporte par ailleurs un renflement 322 qui est une protubérance orientée vers la première partie 31 du bouchon, dont la hauteur correspond sensiblement à la hauteur du joint 33. Par hauteur on entend la dimension mesurée selon l'axe longitudinal XX. Le renflement 322 présente une surface parallèle au plan transversal (celui de la paroi 1) dont le dimensionnement est défini de telle sorte que le renflement forme une butée sur le joint 33 en position fermée (tel que représenté sur la figure 5) et une butée sur le joint 33 en position ouverte (tel que représenté sur la figure 6). L'homme de métier est ainsi assez libre dans le choix de la dimension du renflement 322. The second portion 32 further comprises a bulge 322 which is a protuberance oriented towards the first portion 31 of the plug, whose height substantially corresponds to the height of the seal 33. By height means the dimension measured along the longitudinal axis XX. The bulge 322 has a surface parallel to the transverse plane (that of the wall 1) whose dimensioning is defined so that the bulge forms a stop on the seal 33 in the closed position (as shown in Figure 5) and a stop on the seal 33 in open position (as shown in Figure 6). The skilled person is thus quite free in the choice of the size of the bulge 322.
[0028] En outre, la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon 3 présente des moyens 5 de liaison temporaire avec le joint 3. A titre illustratif ces moyens consistent en une rainure 5 qui coopère avec une protubérance 6 de forme conjuguée prévue dans le joint 3. L'étanchérté du fluide présent dans l'emballage est aussi renforcée par la coopération des moyens 5, 6. In addition, the second portion 32 of the cap 3 has means 5 for temporary connection with the seal 3. As an illustration, these means consist of a groove 5 which cooperates with a protuberance 6 of conjugate form provided in the seal 3. The sealing of the fluid present in the packaging is also reinforced by the cooperation of the means 5, 6.
[0029] Par ailleurs, comme visible sur la figure 1 , une collerette dite d'inviolabilité 7 est prévue ; elle fait partie de la première partie 31 du bouchon 3 et peut être constituée de plusieurs ponts de matière reliés par des points (ou tenons) à la première partie du bouchon, et entre eux. Cette collerette se détruit lors de la première ouverture du bouchon 3 car elle est dimensionnée pour affleurer la paroi 1 et recouvrir le joint 33 de sorte que la translation du bouchon 3 met en contact la collerette 7 avec la partie du joint 33 qui dépasse de la surface supérieure de la paroi 1 , ce qui brise les tenons et détache la collerette 7 vis-à-vis du bouchon 3. Moreover, as shown in Figure 1, a flange said inviolability 7 is provided; it is part of the first part 31 of the cap 3 and may consist of several bridges of material connected by points (or tenons) to the first part of the plug, and between them. This collar is destroyed during the first opening of the plug 3 because it is sized to flush with the wall 1 and cover the seal 33 so that the translation of the plug 3 puts the flange 7 in contact with the portion of the seal 33 which protrudes from the upper surface of the wall 1, which breaks the tenons and detaches the flange 7 vis-à-vis the cap 3.
[0030] Il convient de préciser que le joint 33, qui est emboîté et maintenu par la bordure 20 de l'orifice 2, présente une forme générale torique, avec une surface dite inférieure 332 disposée à l'intérieur de l'emballage et une surface dite supérieure 333 placée à l'extérieur de l'emballage ou plus précisément de la paroi plane 1. La première partie 31 du bouchon est en contact avec la surface supérieure 333 du joint 33 tandis que la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon est en contact avec la surface inférieure 332 du bouchon ; en d'autres termes le joint 33 qui est fixé sur la paroi 1, est intercalé entre les deux parties 31, 32 du bouchon 3 qui sont mobiles en translation par rapport à lui. It should be noted that the seal 33, which is nested and held by the edge 20 of the orifice 2, has a generally toric shape, with a so-called bottom surface 332 disposed inside the package and a said upper surface 333 placed outside the package or more precisely the flat wall 1. The first portion 31 of the cap is in contact with the upper surface 333 of the seal 33 while the second portion 32 of the cap is in contact with the bottom surface 332 of the cap; in other words the seal 33 which is fixed on the wall 1, is interposed between the two parts 31, 32 of the cap 3 which are movable in translation relative thereto.
[0031] La présente invention concerne donc un emballage doté d'un système de fermeture efficace et refermable, qui est facilement recyclable car formé du même matériau que le reste de l'emballage. L'efficacité du système de fermeture est très intéressante car ce système est à la fois simple et fiable. En outre le système de fermeture est facile à manipuler ce qui est essentiel car ce type d'emballage est utilisé de façon nomade, dans des conditions plus ou moins confortables. The present invention therefore relates to a package with an efficient and reclosable closure system, which is easily recyclable because formed of the same material as the rest of the package. The effectiveness of the closure system is very interesting because this system is both simple and reliable. In addition the closure system is easy to handle which is essential because this type of packaging is used nomadically, under more or less comfortable conditions.
[0032] Pour ouvrir l'emballage pour la première fois, il suffit de le saisir dans une main et de saisir la zone de préhension 310 dans l'autre main, puis de faire translater le bouchon 3 parallèlement au plan de sa paroi 1 , selon le sens indiqué par Je marquage. Ainsi, la collerette d'inviolabilité 7 est rompue, se détache du reste du bouchon, ce qui autorise la translation du bouchon, découvrant ainsi l'orifice 2 sur tout ou partie de sa surface. La fin de course correspond à la butée de la deuxième partie 32 du bouchon contre le joint 33, ou plus précisément de son renflement 322 surmonté par le tenon 321. To open the package for the first time, just grab it in one hand and grasp the gripping area 310 in the other hand, then translate the cap 3 parallel to the plane of its wall 1, according to the direction indicated by marking. Thus, the tamperproof flange 7 is broken, is detached from the rest of the cap, which allows the translation of the cap, thereby discovering the orifice 2 on all or part of its surface. The end of stroke corresponds to the abutment of the second portion 32 of the plug against the seal 33, or more precisely of its bulge 322 surmounted by the post 321.
[0033] De façon intéressante, cet arrangement permet de découvrir l'orifice 2 de façon modulée, au choix du consommateur. Interestingly, this arrangement makes it possible to discover the orifice 2 in a modulated manner, at the consumer's choice.
[0034] D'autres modifications peuvent intervenir dans la conception de l'emballage sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Other changes may occur in the design of the package without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0035] Par ailleurs il est souligné que l'emballage selon l'invention muni de son bouchon mobile peut parfaitement être posé sur un autre emballage. Le bouchon ne gêne en effet nullement une telle superposition, ce qui est très avantageux en termes de stockage. Les emballages peuvent ainsi former des piles de grande hauteur, formées d'emballages superposés de façon stable. Furthermore it is emphasized that the package according to the invention provided with its movable cap can be perfectly placed on another package. The plug does not interfere in any way such a superposition, which is very advantageous in terms of storage. The packages can thus form piles of high height, formed of packagings superimposed in a stable manner.

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1. Emballage de produit consommable, de type canette, pourvu d'une paroi (1 ) sensiblement plane et munie d'un orifice (2) caractérisé en ce qu'il est équipé d'un bouchon (3) mobile vis-à-vis dudit orifice (2) et comprenant une première partie (31) extérieure au volume intérieur défini par l'emballage et une deuxième partie (32) intérieure au volume défini par ledit emballage, lesdites première et deuxième parties étant en un même matériau que l'emballage, et en ce que ledit bouchon (3) comprend en outre un joint d'étanchéité (33) coopérant avec la bordure de l'orifice (2) et avec le bouchon mobile afin d'assurer une parfaite étanchéité lorsque le bouchon ferme l'orifice. 1. Packaging of consumable product, bobbin type, provided with a wall (1) substantially flat and provided with an orifice (2) characterized in that it is equipped with a plug (3) movable vis-à- screw of said orifice (2) and comprising a first portion (31) external to the internal volume defined by the package and a second portion (32) interior to the volume defined by said package, said first and second parts being made of the same material as the packaging, and in that said plug (3) further comprises a seal (33) cooperating with the edge of the orifice (2) and with the movable plug to ensure a perfect seal when the plug closes the orifice.
2. Emballage de produit consommable caractérisé en ce que ladite première (31 ) et ladite deuxième (32) parties sont assemblées par déformation complémentaire de matière, par emboutissage ou par sertissage.  2. Consumable product packaging characterized in that said first (31) and said second (32) parts are assembled by complementary deformation of material, by stamping or crimping.
3. Embalage de produit consommable selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que la deuxième partie (32) comporte au moins un téton (321) qui est embouti sur un orifice conjugué de la première partie (31).  3. Consumable product pack according to claim 2 characterized in that the second portion (32) comprises at least one stud (321) which is stamped on a conjugate orifice of the first portion (31).
4. Emballage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ledit joint (33) présente une fente (331) dans son épaisseur apte à recevoir la bordure (20) de l'orifice (2). 4. Packaging consumable product according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that said seal (33) has a slot (331) in its thickness adapted to receive the edge (20) of the orifice (2).
5. Embalage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la première partie (31) du bouchon comprend au moins une zone de préhension (310).  5. Consumable product pack according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the first portion (31) of the plug comprises at least one gripping area (310).
6. Emballage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la première partie (31) du bouchon comprend une zone plane (315) de surface sensiblement égale ou inférieure à la surface dudit orifice.  6. Consumable product packaging according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the first portion (31) of the cap comprises a flat area (315) of surface substantially equal to or less than the surface of said orifice.
7. Emballage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que la deuxième partie du bouchon (32) comprend des moyens (5) de liaison temporaire avec le joint, en position de fermeture. 7. Packaging consumable product according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the second part of the plug (32) comprises means (5) for temporary connection with the seal, in the closed position.
Emballage de produit consommable selon la revendication précédente caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens (5,6) de liaison temporaire comprennent des déformations conjuguées, de type gorges et rainures, appartenant respectivement à la deuxième partie du bouchon et audit joint. Emballage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une collerette (7) dite d'inviolabilité faisant initialement partie de la première partie (31) du bouchon, et qui se rompt lors de la première translation dudit bouchon, correspondant à la première ouverture de l'orifice (2).  Consumable product packaging according to the preceding claim characterized in that said means (5,6) of temporary connection comprise conjugated deformations, grooves and grooves type respectively belonging to the second part of the plug and said seal. Consumable product packaging according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that it further comprises a flange (7) called tamper evident initially part of the first part (31) of the cap, and which breaks during the first translation of said plug, corresponding to the first opening of the orifice (2).
Emballage de produit consommable selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que ladite collerette (7) est reliée par des tenons à la première partie (31) du bouchon. Consumable product packaging according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that said flange (7) is connected by tenons to the first portion (31) of the cap.
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