EP3590859B1 - Reclosable can lid - Google Patents

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EP3590859B1
EP3590859B1 EP18181702.4A EP18181702A EP3590859B1 EP 3590859 B1 EP3590859 B1 EP 3590859B1 EP 18181702 A EP18181702 A EP 18181702A EP 3590859 B1 EP3590859 B1 EP 3590859B1
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closure element
removal opening
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Christian Bratsch
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Priority to BR112020026949-2A priority patent/BR112020026949A2/en
Priority to JP2020570755A priority patent/JP2021528326A/en
Priority to RU2020142802A priority patent/RU2756116C1/en
Priority to CN201980044339.2A priority patent/CN112638782B/en
Priority to PCT/EP2019/067214 priority patent/WO2020007713A1/en
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Priority to US17/257,643 priority patent/US11851237B2/en
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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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B65D17/4014—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • 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
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0011—Action for opening container push-down tear panel
    • 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
    • B65D2517/0032—Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening
    • B65D2517/0034—Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening by means of the hand grip alone, e.g. rotating hand grip into opening
    • 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
    • B65D2517/0044—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element attached to the tear tab

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  • the invention relates to a lid for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; and a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface.
  • Lids of the type mentioned at the beginning are known from the prior art, which are used, for example, for beverage cans.
  • the can Before it is opened for the first time, the can is completely closed by the lid made of sheet metal (aluminum). To open it, the user lifts the lever strap on one side, whereby the opposite side of the lever strap presses on the break-open area which, due to the predetermined breaking line (usually provided as an indentation in the lid material), breaks along this and is pressed into the inside of the can.
  • a removal opening pouring opening, drinking opening
  • the disadvantage here is that the removal opening cannot be closed again after the can is opened for the first time.
  • U.S. 4,605,141 A discloses a resealable can opening, wherein a closure element can be placed against the top of the lid surface.
  • EP 2 409 925 A1 discloses a closure element that can be placed on the underside of the cover surface.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.
  • the lid according to the invention for a container in particular for a can, comprises: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface; wherein the lever tab comprises a closure element for sealingly closing the removal opening; wherein the closure element has a first area which can be placed against an upper side of the cover surface and the removal opening, partially sealingly; and wherein the closure element has a second region which can be placed on an underside of the cover surface and partially sealingly enclosing the removal opening.
  • the lever tab is rotated around the fastening element and the second area of the closure element is guided into the removal opening, so that it partially covers the removal opening from the underside of the lid surface and partially encloses the removal opening and the first area of the closure element is on the lid surface lying on top of the removal opening is arranged so as to be partially sealingly enclosing, as a result of which the removal opening is closed (or reclosed).
  • Reopening can be done by turning the lever tab in the opposite direction, which pulls the second area out again.
  • the cover according to the invention can be developed in such a way that a break-open element for breaking open the break-open area is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap and the closure element is arranged on a second end area of the lever strap.
  • the first end region and the second end region can be provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element.
  • the lever bracket can comprise a sheet metal material, in particular a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  • the sheet metal material can, for example serve for attachment to the fastener.
  • the break-open element can be formed from the sheet metal material in order to ensure good strength for the break-open process.
  • the break-open element can be formed from the plastic material, preferably with a pressure area protruding towards the underside with which the break-open area is locally contacted during the opening process in order to exert pressure thereon.
  • the closure element can be made from the plastic material.
  • a sheet metal tab can be at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.
  • the second area of the closure element is also provided for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element.
  • the introduction of the second area on the underside of the lid surface prevents unintentional opening of the closure element, for example due to internal pressure in the container.
  • the lever bracket can comprise a fastening tongue for fastening the lever bracket to the fastening element.
  • the fastening tongue can be formed from the sheet metal material.
  • the removal opening can be closed or opened again by rotating the lever strap around the fastening element.
  • the closure element for covering the removal opening can be positioned, the second area being guided into the removal opening in order to lie partially around the removal opening from the underside of the cover surface, and the first area on the upper side of the Lid mirror partially rests around the removal opening, so that the first and the second area together completely close the removal opening.
  • the second area of the closure element can be guided through the removal opening to the underside of the cover surface.
  • the closure element can have a stop which, when the removal opening is closed, interacts with an edge region of the cover surface at the removal opening and thereby limits the rotation of the lever tab during closure.
  • closure element has a handle section which can be lifted by a user in order to effect pressure equalization between an interior of a container and an exterior before the closed removal opening is opened again. This makes it possible to achieve a pressure reduction in the interior of the container after the container has been opened for the first time and then closed or re-closed with the closure element and before the withdrawal opening is reopened, in order to, for example, rapidly foam or squirt out a carbonated one Avoid drink.
  • the closure element can have a lowered area in order to provide an engagement by a user. This allows the lever tab to be gripped and rotated in a simple manner.
  • the material of the first and second area of the closure element is sufficiently flexible to close the removal opening in a sealing manner, this plastic material being sufficiently flexible in connection with a plastic material of the closure element.
  • the removal opening can thus be tightly closed without the need for additional sealing material.
  • a first and a second transition point from the top can be created through the first area of the closure element, which rests against the top of the cover surface when the removal opening is closed, and the second area of the closure element, which rests on the underside of the cover surface when the removal opening is closed to be defined to the bottom; wherein the first and second transition points define a line across the dispensing opening, and wherein preferably an area of the second area is larger than an area of the first area. The line divides the closure element into a first and a second section.
  • the first area comprises a locking element for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element, in particular wherein the locking element is provided to be displaceable or rotatable and the locking element is an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface.
  • the locking element can be formed by an injection molding process (assembly injection molding) in a form-fitting manner with the closure element (and yet movable in the closure element, in particular rotatable therein).
  • the locking element can be slidable or rotatable, and the locking element can comprise an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface.
  • the locking element can be rotatable about an axis running at least partially parallel to the cover surface, whereby the locking part can be folded into mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be folded away to release; or the locking element can be rotatable about an axis running at least partially perpendicular to the cover surface, whereby the locking part can be rotated in mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be rotated away in a releasing manner.
  • the actuation part of the locking element can be arranged on an upper side of the closure element and the locking part can be arranged on an underside of the closure element. The actuating part of the locking element is then easily accessible for a user from the top.
  • the locking element can have a ventilation opening.
  • the ventilation opening can be closed during a locking process that can be carried out with the locking element and can be released during an unlocking process that can be carried out with the locking element. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.
  • the ventilation opening can be provided in the locking part of the locking element.
  • the mechanical contact between the locking part and the underside of the cover surface (inside of the cover surface of the container) allows the ventilation opening to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element.
  • closure element comprises an elastic seal for at least partial sealing of the removal opening, in particular the seal running only partially around the removal opening when the removal opening is closed.
  • the elastic seal can (arranged on the first area) be placed on the top of the cover surface, partially sealingly around the removal opening and / or (arranged on the second region) on the underside of the cover surface, partially sealingly around the removal opening.
  • the seal can be arranged on or partially in the plastic material.
  • the sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal. This can be arranged in a simple manner on or in the plastic material, for example by gluing, welding or inserting / pressing onto the underside of the closure element and / or a recess provided for this.
  • a seal surrounding the fastening element is provided on the underside of the closure element.
  • the seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever strap and / or be formed in one piece with the plastic material of the lever strap.
  • the seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever strap and / or be formed in one piece therewith. This seal is used to keep germs away from the underside of the lever bracket in the area of the fastening element (for example in the form of a rivet).
  • the invention further provides a container, in particular a can, the container comprising a base body and a lid according to the invention or a lid according to one of the above-mentioned developments.
  • FIG. 1 A , B. , C. , D. , E. , F. a first embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.
  • the cover 100 comprises a cover surface 10 made of an aluminum sheet with a break-open area 11.
  • the break-open area 11 is partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line 12.
  • a fastening element 20 is arranged on the cover surface 10 and a lever bracket 30 rotatably fastened to the fastening element 20 for breaking open the break-open area 11 along the predetermined breaking line 12 in the direction of an underside 10b of the cover surface 10. This creates a removal opening 15 in the cover surface 10 provided.
  • the lever strap comprises a closure element 40 for sealingly closing the removal opening, wherein the closure element 40 has a first region 41 which can be placed on an upper side 10a of the cover surface 10 and the removal opening 15 in a partially sealing manner; and wherein the closure element 40 has a second region 42 which can be placed on an underside of the cover surface 10 and the removal opening 15 in a partially sealing manner.
  • a break-open element 31 for breaking open the break-open area 11 is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap 30, and the closure element 40 is arranged on a second end area 32 of the lever strap 30.
  • the first end region 31 and the second end region 32 are provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element 20.
  • the lever tab 30 After opening the container for the first time, the lever tab 30 is rotated around the fastening element 20 and the second area 42 of the closure element 40 is guided into the removal opening 15 so that it partially covers the removal opening 15 from the underside of the lid surface 10 and partially encloses the removal opening 15
  • the first region 41 of the closure element 40 rests on the cover surface 10 and partially encloses the removal opening 15 in a sealing manner, as a result of which the removal opening 15 is closed (or reclosed).
  • a renewed opening can take place by turning the lever tab 30 in the opposite direction, whereby the second area 42 of the closure element 40 is pulled out of the removal opening 15 again.
  • the lever bracket 30 comprises a sheet metal material, for example a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  • the sheet metal material is used to fasten the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20.
  • the lever bracket comprises a fastening tongue 60 for fastening the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20.
  • the fastening tongue 60 is formed from the aforementioned sheet metal material.
  • the break-open element 31 is formed from the plastic material, a pressure area protruding towards the underside exerting pressure on the break-open area 11 during the break-open process and breaking it open.
  • the closure element 40 can also be made from the plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab is at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.
  • the closure element 40 has a stop 45 which, when the removal opening 15 is closed, interacts with an edge region of the cover surface 10 at the removal opening 15 and thereby limits the rotation of the lever tab 30 during closure.
  • the closure element 40 comprises a handle section 47 which can be lifted by a user in order to effect pressure equalization between an interior of a container and an exterior before the closed removal opening 15 is opened again. It is thus possible, after opening the container for the first time and then closing or re-closing the removal opening 15 with the closure element 40 and before opening the removal opening 15 again, to achieve a reduction in pressure in the interior of the container in order, for example, to allow rapid foaming or expansion. Avoid splashing out a carbonated drink.
  • the closure member 40 may have a depressed area 46 to provide engagement by a user.
  • the lever bracket 30 can thus be gripped and rotated in a simple manner.
  • the plastic material of the first and second areas 41, 42 of the closure element 40 is sufficiently flexible (or elastic) to close the removal opening 15 in a sealing manner.
  • the removal opening 15 can thus be tightly closed without further sealing material being required.
  • Figure 1F shows an underside 10 of the cover surface 10, the closure element 40 closing the removal opening 15.
  • a first and a second transition point 43a, 43b are provided by the first area 41 of the closure element, which rests against the top 10a of the lid surface 10 when the removal opening is closed, and the second area 42 of the closure element, which rests against the underside of the lid area when the removal opening is closed defined from top 10a to bottom 10b; wherein the first and the second transition point 43a, 43b define a line 43 across the removal opening 15.
  • the line 43 divides the closure element 40 into a first and a second section 40a, 40b, which are subjected to pressure from the underside.
  • an area of the second section 40b is preferably larger than an area of the first section 40a.

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Gebiet der ErfindungField of the invention

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Deckel für einen Behälter, insbesondere für eine Getränkedose, umfassend: einen Deckelspiegel mit einem Aufbrechbereich, der wenigstens teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie umgeben ist, und mit einem Befestigungselement, das an dem Deckelspiegel angeordnet ist; und eine an dem Befestigungselement drehbar befestigte Hebellasche zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs entlang der Sollbruchlinie in Richtung einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels und damit einhergehendes Bereitstellen einer Entnahmeöffnung in dem Deckelspiegel.The invention relates to a lid for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; and a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Deckel der eingangs genannten Art bekannt, die z.B. für Getränkedosen verwendet werden. Die Dose ist vor dem erstmaligen Öffnen von dem Deckel aus Blechmaterial (Aluminium) vollständig verschlossen. Zum Öffnen wird die Hebellasche vom Benutzer auf einer Seite angehoben, wodurch die gegenüberliegende Seite der Hebellasche auf den Aufbrechbereich drückt, welcher aufgrund der vorhandenen Sollbruchlinie (üblicherweise als Einprägung im Deckelmaterial vorgesehen) entlang dieser aufbricht und in das Doseninnere gedrückt wird. Dadurch wir eine Entnahmeöffnung (Ausgießöffnung, Trinköffnung) bereitgestellt. Nachteilig ist dabei, dass die Entnahmeöffnung nach einem erstmaligen Öffnen der Dose nicht wieder zu verschließen ist.Lids of the type mentioned at the beginning are known from the prior art, which are used, for example, for beverage cans. Before it is opened for the first time, the can is completely closed by the lid made of sheet metal (aluminum). To open it, the user lifts the lever strap on one side, whereby the opposite side of the lever strap presses on the break-open area which, due to the predetermined breaking line (usually provided as an indentation in the lid material), breaks along this and is pressed into the inside of the can. As a result, a removal opening (pouring opening, drinking opening) is provided. The disadvantage here is that the removal opening cannot be closed again after the can is opened for the first time.

US 4 605 141 A offenbart eine wiederverschließbare Dosenöffnung, wobei ein Verschlusselement an der Oberseite des Deckelspiegels anlegbar ist. EP 2 409 925 A1 offenbart ein Verschlusselement, das an der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels anlegbar ist. U.S. 4,605,141 A discloses a resealable can opening, wherein a closure element can be placed against the top of the lid surface. EP 2 409 925 A1 discloses a closure element that can be placed on the underside of the cover surface.

Beschreibung der ErfindungDescription of the invention

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, den genannten Nachteil zu überwinden.The object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Deckel für einen Behälter gemäß Anspruch 1.This object is achieved by a lid for a container according to claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel für einen Behälter, insbesondere für eine Dose, umfasst: einen Deckelspiegel mit einem Aufbrechbereich, der wenigstens teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie umgeben ist, und mit einem Befestigungselement, das an dem Deckelspiegel angeordnet ist; eine an dem Befestigungselement drehbar befestigte Hebellasche zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs entlang der Sollbruchlinie in Richtung einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels und damit einhergehendes Bereitstellen einer Entnahmeöffnung in dem Deckelspiegel; wobei die Hebellasche ein Verschlusselement zum dichten Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung umfasst; wobei das Verschlusselement einen ersten Bereich aufweist, der an einer Oberseite des Deckelspiegels und die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist; und wobei das Verschlusselement einen zweiten Bereich aufweist, der an einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels und die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist.The lid according to the invention for a container, in particular for a can, comprises: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface; wherein the lever tab comprises a closure element for sealingly closing the removal opening; wherein the closure element has a first area which can be placed against an upper side of the cover surface and the removal opening, partially sealingly; and wherein the closure element has a second region which can be placed on an underside of the cover surface and partially sealingly enclosing the removal opening.

Erfindungsgemäß wird nach dem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters die Hebellasche um das Befestigungselement gedreht und der zweite Bereich des Verschlusselements in die Entnahmeöffnung geführt, so dass dieser von der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise abdeckt und teilweise dichtend umschließt und der erste Bereich des Verschlusselements auf dem Deckelspiegel aufliegend die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise dichtend umschließend angeordnet ist, wodurch ein Verschließen (bzw. Wiederverschließen) der Entnahmeöffnung erfolgt. Ein erneutes Öffnen kann durch Drehen der Hebellasche in die entgegengesetzte Richtung erfolgen, wodurch der zweite Bereich wieder herausgezogen wird.According to the invention, after the container is opened for the first time, the lever tab is rotated around the fastening element and the second area of the closure element is guided into the removal opening, so that it partially covers the removal opening from the underside of the lid surface and partially encloses the removal opening and the first area of the closure element is on the lid surface lying on top of the removal opening is arranged so as to be partially sealingly enclosing, as a result of which the removal opening is closed (or reclosed). Reopening can be done by turning the lever tab in the opposite direction, which pulls the second area out again.

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel kann dahingehend weitergebildet werden, dass an einem ersten Endbereich der Hebellasche ein Aufbrechelement zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs angeordnet ist und das Verschlusselement an einem zweiten Endbereich der Hebellasche angeordnet ist. Dabei können der erste Endbereich und der zweite Endbereich in Bezug auf das Befestigungselement gegenüberliegend zueinander vorgesehen sein. Somit sind das Aufbrechelement und das abdichtende Verschlusselement voneinander beabstandet und ein eventuelles Verformen des Aufbrechelements beim erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters beeinflusst nicht das Verschlusselement und dessen Dichtwirkung.The cover according to the invention can be developed in such a way that a break-open element for breaking open the break-open area is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap and the closure element is arranged on a second end area of the lever strap. The first end region and the second end region can be provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element. Thus, the break-open element and the sealing closure element are spaced from one another and any deformation of the break-open element when the container is opened for the first time does not affect the closure element and its sealing effect.

Die Hebellasche kann ein Blechmaterial, insbesondere ein Aluminium enthaltendes Blechmaterial, und ein Kunststoffmaterial umfassen. Das Blechmaterial kann beispielsweise zur Befestigung an dem Befestigungselement dienen. Das Aufbrechelement kann aus dem Blechmaterial ausgebildet sein, um eine gute Festigkeit für den Aufbrechvorgang zu gewährleisten. Alternativ kann das Aufbrechelement aus dem Kunststoffmaterial ausgebildet sein, vorzugsweise mit einem zur Unterseite hervorstehenden Drückbereich mit dem der Aufbrechbereich während des Aufbrechvorgangs lokal kontaktiert wird, um darauf einen Druck auszuüben. Das Verschlusselement kann aus dem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Dabei kann im Herstellungsprozess mittels Spritzgießen eine Blechlasche zumindest teilweise von dem Kunststoffmaterial umschlossen werden.The lever bracket can comprise a sheet metal material, in particular a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material. The sheet metal material can, for example serve for attachment to the fastener. The break-open element can be formed from the sheet metal material in order to ensure good strength for the break-open process. Alternatively, the break-open element can be formed from the plastic material, preferably with a pressure area protruding towards the underside with which the break-open area is locally contacted during the opening process in order to exert pressure thereon. The closure element can be made from the plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab can be at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass der zweite Bereich des Verschlusselements weiterhin zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements bei durch das Verschlusselement verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung vorgesehen ist. Durch das Einführen des zweiten Bereichs an der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels wird ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen des Verschlusselements beispielsweise durch einen Innendruck des Behälters verhindert.Another development is that the second area of the closure element is also provided for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element. The introduction of the second area on the underside of the lid surface prevents unintentional opening of the closure element, for example due to internal pressure in the container.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann die Hebellasche eine Befestigungszunge zum Befestigen der Hebellasche an dem Befestigungselement umfassen. Im Zusammenhang mit dem Blechmaterial der Hebellasche kann die Befestigungszunge aus dem Blechmaterial ausgebildet sein.According to another development, the lever bracket can comprise a fastening tongue for fastening the lever bracket to the fastening element. In connection with the sheet metal material of the lever bracket, the fastening tongue can be formed from the sheet metal material.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass die Entnahmeöffnung durch Drehung der Hebellasche um das Befestigungselement wieder verschlossen bzw. wieder geöffnet werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann durch Drehung um das Befestigungselement das Verschlusselement zur Abdeckung der Entnahmeöffnung positioniert werden, wobei der zweite Bereich in die Entnahmöffnung geführt wird, um von der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels teilweise um die Entnahmeöffnung herum anzuliegen, und wobei der erste Bereich an der Oberseite des Deckelspiegels teilweise um die Entnahmeöffnung herum anzuliegt, so dass der erste und der zweite Bereich gemeinsam die Entnahmeöffnung vollständig verschließen.Another development is that the removal opening can be closed or opened again by rotating the lever strap around the fastening element. In this way, by rotating around the fastening element, the closure element for covering the removal opening can be positioned, the second area being guided into the removal opening in order to lie partially around the removal opening from the underside of the cover surface, and the first area on the upper side of the Lid mirror partially rests around the removal opening, so that the first and the second area together completely close the removal opening.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann also bei einer Drehung der Hebellasche zum Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung der zweite Bereich des Verschlusselements durch die Entnahmeöffnung hindurch an die Unterseite des Deckelspiegels führbar sein.According to another development, when the lever tab is rotated to close the removal opening, the second area of the closure element can be guided through the removal opening to the underside of the cover surface.

Dabei kann das Verschlusselement einen Anschlag aufweisen, der beim Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung mit einem Randbereich des Deckelspiegels an der Entnahmeöffnung wechselwirkt und dadurch die Drehung der Hebellasche beim Verschließen begrenzt.The closure element can have a stop which, when the removal opening is closed, interacts with an edge region of the cover surface at the removal opening and thereby limits the rotation of the lever tab during closure.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass das Verschlusselement einen Griffabschnitt aufweist, der durch einen Benutzer anhebbar ist, um vor einem erneuten Öffnen der verschlossenen Entnahmeöffnung einen Druckausgleich zwischen einem Innenraum eines Behälters und einem Außenraum zu bewirken. Damit ist es möglich, nach einem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters und einem nachfolgenden Verschließen bzw. Wiederverschließen der Entnahmeöffnung mit dem Verschlusselement und vor einem erneuten Öffnen der Entnahmeöffnung einen Druckabbau des Inneren des Behälters zu erzielen, um somit beispielsweise ein rasches Aufschäumen bzw. Herausspritzen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks zu vermeiden.Another development is that the closure element has a handle section which can be lifted by a user in order to effect pressure equalization between an interior of a container and an exterior before the closed removal opening is opened again. This makes it possible to achieve a pressure reduction in the interior of the container after the container has been opened for the first time and then closed or re-closed with the closure element and before the withdrawal opening is reopened, in order to, for example, rapidly foam or squirt out a carbonated one Avoid drink.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann das Verschlusselement einen abgesenkten Bereich aufweist, um einen Eingriff durch einen Benutzer bereitzustellen. Damit kann die Hebellasche auf einfache Weise ergriffen und gedreht werden.According to another development, the closure element can have a lowered area in order to provide an engagement by a user. This allows the lever tab to be gripped and rotated in a simple manner.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass das Material des ersten und zweiten Bereichs des Verschlusselements hinreichend nachgiebig ist, um die Entnahmeöffnung dichtend zu verschließen, wobei im Zusammenhang mit einem Kunststoffmaterial des Verschlusselements dieses Kunststoffmaterial hinreichend nachgiebig ist. Somit kann die Entnahmeöffnung dicht verschlossen werden, ohne dass weiteres Dichtungsmaterial erforderlich ist.Another development is that the material of the first and second area of the closure element is sufficiently flexible to close the removal opening in a sealing manner, this plastic material being sufficiently flexible in connection with a plastic material of the closure element. The removal opening can thus be tightly closed without the need for additional sealing material.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann durch den ersten Bereich des Verschlusselements, der bei verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung an der Oberseite des Deckelspiegels anliegt, und dem zweiten Bereich des Verschlusselements, der bei verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung an der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels anliegt, eine erste und eine zweite Übergangsstelle von der Oberseite zur Unterseite definiert werden; wobei die erste und die zweite Übergangsstelle eine Linie quer über die Entnahmeöffnung definieren, und wobei vorzugsweise eine Fläche des zweiten Bereichs größer ist als eine Fläche des ersten Bereichs. Die Linie teilt das Verschlusselement in einen ersten und einen zweiten Abschnitt. Auf diese Weise ist bei einem auftretenden Innendruck, beispielsweise im Falle eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks, gewährleistet, dass der Druck auf den zweiten Abschnitt des Verschlusselements mit dem zweiten Bereich größer ist als der Druck auf einen ersten Abschnitt des Verschlusselements mit dem ersten Bereich, so dass eine Aufdrücken des Verschlusselements durch teilweise Drehung um die Linie als Drehachse vermieden wird.According to another development, a first and a second transition point from the top can be created through the first area of the closure element, which rests against the top of the cover surface when the removal opening is closed, and the second area of the closure element, which rests on the underside of the cover surface when the removal opening is closed to be defined to the bottom; wherein the first and second transition points define a line across the dispensing opening, and wherein preferably an area of the second area is larger than an area of the first area. The line divides the closure element into a first and a second section. In this way, when internal pressure occurs, for example in the case of a carbonated drink, it is ensured that the pressure on the second section of the closure element with the second area is greater than the pressure on a first section of the closure element with the first area, so that the closure element is prevented from being pressed open by partial rotation around the line as the axis of rotation.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass der erste Bereich ein Verriegelungselement zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements bei durch das Verschlusselement verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung umfasst, insbesondere wobei das Verriegelungselement verschiebbar oder verdrehbar vorgesehen ist und das Verriegelungselement ein Betätigungsteil zum Betätigen durch einen Benutzer und ein mit dem Betätigungsteil gekoppeltes Riegelteil zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements durch mechanische Wechselwirkung des Riegelteils mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels umfasst. Das Verriegelungselement kann durch einen Spritzgussvorgang (Montagespritzguss) formschlüssig mit dem Verschlusselement (und dennoch in dem Verschlusselement beweglich, insbesondere darin drehbar) ausgebildet werden.Another development is that the first area comprises a locking element for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element, in particular wherein the locking element is provided to be displaceable or rotatable and the locking element is an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface. The locking element can be formed by an injection molding process (assembly injection molding) in a form-fitting manner with the closure element (and yet movable in the closure element, in particular rotatable therein).

Das Verriegelungselement kann verschiebbar oder verdrehbar vorgesehen sein, und das Verriegelungselement kann ein Betätigungsteil zum Betätigen durch einen Benutzer und ein mit dem Betätigungsteil gekoppeltes Riegelteil zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements durch mechanische Wechselwirkung des Riegelteils mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels umfassen.The locking element can be slidable or rotatable, and the locking element can comprise an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface.

Dabei kann das Verriegelungselement um eine zumindest teilweise parallel zum Deckelspiegel verlaufende Achse drehbar sein, wodurch der Riegelteil in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels klappbar ist bzw. den mechanischen Kontakt lösend wegklappbar ist; oder das Verriegelungselement kann um eine zumindest teilweise senkrecht zum Deckelspiegel verlaufende Achse drehbar sein, wodurch der Riegelteil in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels drehbar ist bzw. den mechanische Kontakt lösend wegdrehbar ist.The locking element can be rotatable about an axis running at least partially parallel to the cover surface, whereby the locking part can be folded into mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be folded away to release; or the locking element can be rotatable about an axis running at least partially perpendicular to the cover surface, whereby the locking part can be rotated in mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be rotated away in a releasing manner.

Weiterhin kann der Betätigungsteil des Verriegelungselements an einer Oberseite des Verschlusselements angeordnet sein und der Riegelteil an einer Unterseite des Verschlusselements angeordnet sein. Der Betätigungsteil des Verriegelungselements ist dann für einen Benutzer von der Oberseite her leicht zugänglich.Furthermore, the actuation part of the locking element can be arranged on an upper side of the closure element and the locking part can be arranged on an underside of the closure element. The actuating part of the locking element is then easily accessible for a user from the top.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann das Verriegelungselement eine Ventilierungsöffnung aufweisen.According to another development, the locking element can have a ventilation opening.

Dabei kann die Ventilierungsöffnung während eines mit dem Verriegelungselement durchführbaren Verriegelungsvorgangs verschließbar sein und während eines mit dem Verriegelungselement durchführbaren Entriegelungsvorgangs freigebbar sein. Auf diese Weise kann während des Entriegelungsvorgangs ein Druckausgleich zwischen dem Inneren und dem Äußeren des Behälters erfolgen.The ventilation opening can be closed during a locking process that can be carried out with the locking element and can be released during an unlocking process that can be carried out with the locking element. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.

Die Ventilierungsöffnung kann in dem Riegelteil des Verriegelungselements vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere kann somit durch den mechanischen Kontakt zwischen dem Riegelteil und der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels (Innenseite des Deckelspiegels des Behälters) ein dichtendes Verschließen der Ventilierungsöffnung im verriegelten Zustand des Verschlusselements erfolgen.The ventilation opening can be provided in the locking part of the locking element. In particular, the mechanical contact between the locking part and the underside of the cover surface (inside of the cover surface of the container) allows the ventilation opening to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass das Verschlusselement eine elastische Dichtung zum wenigstens teilweisen Abdichten der Entnahmeöffnung umfasst, insbesondere wobei die Dichtung bei verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung nur teilweise um die Entnahmeöffnung verläuft.Another development consists in the fact that the closure element comprises an elastic seal for at least partial sealing of the removal opening, in particular the seal running only partially around the removal opening when the removal opening is closed.

Die elastische Dichtung kann (am ersten Bereich angeordnet) an der Oberseite des Deckelspiegels die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar sein und/oder (am zweiten Bereich angeordnet) an der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels die Entnahmeöffnung teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar sein. Im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Kunststoffmaterial kann die Dichtung an oder teilweise in dem Kunststoffmaterial angeordnet sein. Durch eine elastische Dichtung wird die Dichtwirkung verbessert. Diese kann auf einfache Weise an oder in dem Kunststoffmaterial angeordnet werden, beispielsweise durch Verkleben, Verschweißen oder Einlegen / Einpressen auf die Unterseite des Verschlusselements und/oder eine dafür vorgesehene Vertiefung.The elastic seal can (arranged on the first area) be placed on the top of the cover surface, partially sealingly around the removal opening and / or (arranged on the second region) on the underside of the cover surface, partially sealingly around the removal opening. In connection with the plastic material mentioned, the seal can be arranged on or partially in the plastic material. The sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal. This can be arranged in a simple manner on or in the plastic material, for example by gluing, welding or inserting / pressing onto the underside of the closure element and / or a recess provided for this.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass an der Unterseite des Verschlusselements eine das Befestigungselement umschließende Dichtung vorgesehen ist. In Verbindung mit einem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche kann die Dichtung an dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche vorgesehen sein und/oder einstückig mit dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche ausgebildet sein. Die Dichtung kann an dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche vorgesehen sein und/oder einstückig damit ausgebildet sein. Diese Dichtung dient dem Fernhalten von Verkeimungen von der Unterseite der Hebellasche im Bereich des Befestigungselements (z.B. in Form eines Niets).Another development is that a seal surrounding the fastening element is provided on the underside of the closure element. In connection with a plastic material of the lever strap, the seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever strap and / or be formed in one piece with the plastic material of the lever strap. The seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever strap and / or be formed in one piece therewith. This seal is used to keep germs away from the underside of the lever bracket in the area of the fastening element (for example in the form of a rivet).

Die Erfindung stellt weiterhin einen Behälter, insbesondere eine Dose, bereit, wobei der Behälter einen Grundkörper und einen erfindungsgemäßen Deckel oder einen Deckel gemäß einer der genannten Weiterbildungen umfasst.The invention further provides a container, in particular a can, the container comprising a base body and a lid according to the invention or a lid according to one of the above-mentioned developments.

Die genannten Weiterbildungen können einzeln eingesetzt oder wie beansprucht geeignet miteinander kombiniert werden.The above-mentioned developments can be used individually or, as claimed, can be combined with one another in a suitable manner.

Weitere Merkmale und beispielhafte Ausführungsformen sowie Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es versteht sich, dass die Ausführungsformen nicht den Bereich der vorliegenden Erfindung erschöpfen. Es versteht sich weiterhin, dass einige oder sämtliche der im Weiteren beschriebenen Merkmale auch auf andere Weise miteinander kombiniert werden können.Further features and exemplary embodiments as well as advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments do not exhaust the scope of the present invention. It is further understood that some or all of the features described below can also be combined with one another in other ways.

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Fig. 1Fig. 1
zeigt eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels.shows a first embodiment of a lid according to the invention.
AusführungsformenEmbodiments

In den Zeichnungen bezeichnen gleiche Bezugszeichen gleiche oder vergleichbare Elemente.In the drawings, the same reference symbols denote the same or comparable elements.

In Figur 1 A, B, C, D, E, F ist schematisch eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels 100 für eine Getränkedose dargestellt.In Figure 1 A , B. , C. , D. , E. , F. a first embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel 100 umfasst in dieser ersten Ausführungsform einen Deckelspiegel 10 aus einem Aluminiumblech mit einem Aufbrechbereich 11. Der Aufbrechbereich 11 ist teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie 12 umgeben. Weiterhin ist an dem Deckelspiegel 10 ein Befestigungselement 20 (Niet 20) angeordnet und eine an dem Befestigungselement 20 drehbar befestigte Hebellasche 30 zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs 11 entlang der Sollbruchlinie 12 in Richtung einer Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10. Dadurch wird eine Entnahmeöffnung 15 in dem Deckelspiegel 10 bereitgestellt. Die Hebellasche umfasst ein Verschlusselement 40 zum dichten Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung, wobei das Verschlusselement 40 einen ersten Bereich 41 aufweist, der an einer Oberseite 10a des Deckelspiegels 10 und die Entnahmeöffnung 15 teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist; und wobei das Verschlusselement 40 einen zweiten Bereich 42 aufweist, der an einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels 10 und die Entnahmeöffnung 15 teilweise dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist.In this first embodiment, the cover 100 according to the invention comprises a cover surface 10 made of an aluminum sheet with a break-open area 11. The break-open area 11 is partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line 12. Furthermore, a fastening element 20 (rivet 20) is arranged on the cover surface 10 and a lever bracket 30 rotatably fastened to the fastening element 20 for breaking open the break-open area 11 along the predetermined breaking line 12 in the direction of an underside 10b of the cover surface 10. This creates a removal opening 15 in the cover surface 10 provided. The lever strap comprises a closure element 40 for sealingly closing the removal opening, wherein the closure element 40 has a first region 41 which can be placed on an upper side 10a of the cover surface 10 and the removal opening 15 in a partially sealing manner; and wherein the closure element 40 has a second region 42 which can be placed on an underside of the cover surface 10 and the removal opening 15 in a partially sealing manner.

An einem ersten Endbereich der Hebellasche 30 ist ein Aufbrechelement 31 zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs 11 angeordnet, und das Verschlusselement 40 ist an einem zweiten Endbereich 32 der Hebellasche 30 angeordnet. Der erste Endbereich 31 und der zweite Endbereich 32 sind in Bezug auf das Befestigungselement 20 gegenüberliegend zueinander vorgesehen.A break-open element 31 for breaking open the break-open area 11 is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap 30, and the closure element 40 is arranged on a second end area 32 of the lever strap 30. The first end region 31 and the second end region 32 are provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element 20.

Nach dem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters wird die Hebellasche 30 um das Befestigungselement 20 gedreht und der zweite Bereich 42 des Verschlusselements 40 wird in die Entnahmeöffnung 15 geführt, so dass dieser von der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels 10 die Entnahmeöffnung 15 teilweise abdeckt und teilweise dichtend umschließt und der erste Bereich 41 des Verschlusselements 40 auf dem Deckelspiegel 10 aufliegend die Entnahmeöffnung 15 teilweise dichtend umschließend angeordnet ist, wodurch ein Verschließen (bzw. Wiederverschließen) der Entnahmeöffnung 15 erfolgt. Ein erneutes Öffnen kann durch Drehen der Hebellasche 30 in die entgegengesetzte Richtung erfolgen, wodurch der zweite Bereich 42 des Verschlusselements 40 wieder aus der Entnahmeöffnung 15 herausgezogen wird.After opening the container for the first time, the lever tab 30 is rotated around the fastening element 20 and the second area 42 of the closure element 40 is guided into the removal opening 15 so that it partially covers the removal opening 15 from the underside of the lid surface 10 and partially encloses the removal opening 15 The first region 41 of the closure element 40 rests on the cover surface 10 and partially encloses the removal opening 15 in a sealing manner, as a result of which the removal opening 15 is closed (or reclosed). A renewed opening can take place by turning the lever tab 30 in the opposite direction, whereby the second area 42 of the closure element 40 is pulled out of the removal opening 15 again.

Die Hebellasche 30 umfasst ein Blechmaterial, beispielsweise ein Aluminium enthaltendes Blechmaterial, und ein Kunststoffmaterial. Das Blechmaterial dient zur Befestigung der Hebellasche 30 an dem Befestigungselement 20. Die Hebellasche umfasst dazu eine Befestigungszunge 60 zum Befestigen der Hebellasche 30 an dem Befestigungselement 20. Die Befestigungszunge 60 ist aus dem genannten Blechmaterial ausgebildet. Das Aufbrechelement 31 ist aus dem Kunststoffmaterial ausgebildet, wobei ein zur Unterseite hervorstehenden Drückbereich während des Aufbrechvorgangs auf den Aufbrechbereich 11 Druck ausübt und diesen aufbricht. Das Verschlusselement 40 ist ebenfalls aus dem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Im Herstellungsprozess wird mittels Spritzgießen eine Blechlasche zumindest teilweise von dem Kunststoffmaterial umschlossen.The lever bracket 30 comprises a sheet metal material, for example a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material. The sheet metal material is used to fasten the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20. For this purpose, the lever bracket comprises a fastening tongue 60 for fastening the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20. The fastening tongue 60 is formed from the aforementioned sheet metal material. The break-open element 31 is formed from the plastic material, a pressure area protruding towards the underside exerting pressure on the break-open area 11 during the break-open process and breaking it open. The closure element 40 can also be made from the plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab is at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.

Das Verschlusselement 40 weist einen Anschlag 45 auf, der beim Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 mit einem Randbereich des Deckelspiegels 10 an der Entnahmeöffnung 15 wechselwirkt und dadurch die Drehung der Hebellasche 30 beim Verschließen begrenzt.The closure element 40 has a stop 45 which, when the removal opening 15 is closed, interacts with an edge region of the cover surface 10 at the removal opening 15 and thereby limits the rotation of the lever tab 30 during closure.

Weiterhin umfasst das Verschlusselement 40 einen Griffabschnitt 47, der durch einen Benutzer anhebbar ist, um vor einem erneuten Öffnen der verschlossenen Entnahmeöffnung 15 einen Druckausgleich zwischen einem Innenraum eines Behälters und einem Außenraum zu bewirken. Damit ist es möglich, nach einem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters und einem nachfolgenden Verschließen bzw. Wiederverschließen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 mit dem Verschlusselement 40 und vor einem erneuten Öffnen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 einen Druckabbau des Inneren des Behälters zu erzielen, um somit beispielsweise ein rasches Aufschäumen bzw. Herausspritzen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks zu vermeiden.Furthermore, the closure element 40 comprises a handle section 47 which can be lifted by a user in order to effect pressure equalization between an interior of a container and an exterior before the closed removal opening 15 is opened again. It is thus possible, after opening the container for the first time and then closing or re-closing the removal opening 15 with the closure element 40 and before opening the removal opening 15 again, to achieve a reduction in pressure in the interior of the container in order, for example, to allow rapid foaming or expansion. Avoid splashing out a carbonated drink.

Das Verschlusselement 40 kann einen abgesenkten Bereich 46 aufweisen, um einen Eingriff durch einen Benutzer bereitzustellen. Damit kann die Hebellasche 30 auf einfache Weise ergriffen und gedreht werden.The closure member 40 may have a depressed area 46 to provide engagement by a user. The lever bracket 30 can thus be gripped and rotated in a simple manner.

Das Kunststoffmaterial des ersten und zweiten Bereichs 41, 42 des Verschlusselements 40 ist hinreichend nachgiebig (bzw. elastisch), um die Entnahmeöffnung 15 dichtend zu verschließen. Somit kann die Entnahmeöffnung 15 dicht verschlossen werden, ohne dass weiteres Dichtungsmaterial erforderlich ist.The plastic material of the first and second areas 41, 42 of the closure element 40 is sufficiently flexible (or elastic) to close the removal opening 15 in a sealing manner. The removal opening 15 can thus be tightly closed without further sealing material being required.

Fig. 1F zeigt eine Unterseite 10 des Deckelspiegels 10, wobei das Verschlusselement 40 die Entnahmeöffnung 15 verschließt. Durch den ersten Bereich 41 des Verschlusselements, der bei verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung an der Oberseite 10a des Deckelspiegels 10 anliegt, und den zweiten Bereich 42 des Verschlusselements, der bei verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung an der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels anliegt, wird eine erste und eine zweite Übergangsstelle 43a, 43b von der Oberseite 10a zur Unterseite 10b definiert; wobei die erste und die zweite Übergangsstelle 43a, 43b eine Linie 43 quer über die Entnahmeöffnung 15 definieren. Die Linie 43 teilt das Verschlusselement 40 in einen ersten und einen zweiten Abschnitt 40a, 40b, die mit einem Druck von der Unterseite her beaufschlagt werden. Dabei ist vorzugsweise eine Fläche des zweiten Abschnitts 40b größer ist als eine Fläche des ersten Abschnitts 40a. Auf diese Weise ist bei einem auftretenden Innendruck, beispielsweise im Falle eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks, gewährleistet, dass der Druck auf den zweiten Abschnitt 40b des Verschlusselements 40 mit dem zweiten Bereich 42 größer ist als der Druck auf den ersten Abschnitt 40a des Verschlusselements 40 mit dem ersten Bereich 41, so dass ein Aufdrücken des Verschlusselements 40 durch teilweise Drehung um die Linie 43 als Drehachse vermieden wird. Figure 1F shows an underside 10 of the cover surface 10, the closure element 40 closing the removal opening 15. A first and a second transition point 43a, 43b are provided by the first area 41 of the closure element, which rests against the top 10a of the lid surface 10 when the removal opening is closed, and the second area 42 of the closure element, which rests against the underside of the lid area when the removal opening is closed defined from top 10a to bottom 10b; wherein the first and the second transition point 43a, 43b define a line 43 across the removal opening 15. The line 43 divides the closure element 40 into a first and a second section 40a, 40b, which are subjected to pressure from the underside. In this case, an area of the second section 40b is preferably larger than an area of the first section 40a. In this way, when an internal pressure occurs, for example in the case of a carbonated drink, it is ensured that the pressure on the second section 40b of the closure element 40 with the second Area 42 is greater than the pressure on the first section 40a of the closure element 40 with the first area 41, so that the closure element 40 is prevented from being pressed on by partial rotation about the line 43 as the axis of rotation.

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  1. Lid (100) for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising:
    a lid panel (10) having a break-open region (11) which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line (12), and having a fastening element (20) which is arranged on the lid panel;
    a lever tab (30) rotatably attached to the fastening element (20) for breaking open the break-open region (11) along the predetermined breaking line (12) in the direction of an underside (10b) of the lid panel (10) and thus providing a removal opening (15) in the lid panel (10);
    wherein the lever tab (30) comprises a closure element (40) for sealingly closing the removal opening (15); and
    wherein the closure element (40) comprises a first portion (41) which can be applied to an upper side (10a) of the lid panel (10) and partially sealingly enclosing the removal opening (15);
    characterized in that
    the closure element (40) comprises a second portion (42) which can be applied to an underside (10b) of the lid panel (10) and partially sealingly enclosing the removal opening (15).
  2. Lid according to claim 1, wherein a break-up element (31) for breaking up the break-up region (11) is arranged at a first end portion (31) of the lever tab (30) and the closure element (40) is arranged at a second end portion (32) of the lever tab (30), and wherein preferably the first end portion (31) and the second end portion (32) are provided opposite to each other with respect to the fastening element (20).
  3. Lid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lever tab (30) comprises a sheet material, in particular a sheet material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  4. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second portion (42) of the closure element (40) is further provided for locking the closure element (40) when the removal opening (15) is closed by the closure element (40).
  5. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lever tab (30) comprises a fastening tongue (60) for fastening the lever tab (30) to the fastening element (20), wherein in combination with claim 3 the fastening tongue (60) is preferably formed from the sheet material.
  6. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the removal opening (15) can be closed again or opened again by rotating the lever tab (30) about the fastening element (20).
  7. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, when the lever tab (30) is rotated to close the removal opening (15), the second portion (42) of the closure element (40) can be guided through the removal opening (15) to the underside (10b) of the lid panel (10).
  8. Lid according to claim 7, wherein the closure element (40) has an abutment (45) which interacts with an edge region of the lid panel (10) at the removal opening (15) during closure of the removal opening (15) and thereby limits the rotation of the lever tab (30) during closure.
  9. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the closure element (40) comprises a handle portion (47) which is liftable by a user to effect pressure equalization between an interior space of a container and an exterior space prior to opening the closed removal opening (15).
  10. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the closure element (40) has a lowered portion (46) to provide engagement by a user.
  11. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the material of the first and second portions (41, 42) of the closure element (40) is sufficiently flexible to sealingly close the removal opening (15), in particular in combination with claim 3 the plastic material is sufficiently flexible.
  12. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein first and second transition points (43a, 43b) from the upper side (10a) to the underside (10b) are defined by the first portion (41) of the closure element (40) abutting the upper side (10a) of the lid panel (10) when the removal opening (15) is closed, and the second portion (42) of the closure element (40) abutting the underside (10b) of the lid panel (10) when the removal opening (15) is closed; wherein the first and second transition points (43a, 43b) define a line (43) across the removal opening (15), and wherein an area of a second section (40b) of the closure element (40) pressurizable from the underside having the second portion (42) is greater than an area of a first section (40a) of the closure element (40) pressurizable from the underside having the first portion (41), and wherein the line (43) divides the closure element (40) in the first and second sections (40a, 40b).
  13. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first portion (41) comprises a locking element for locking the closure element (40) when the removal opening (15) is closed by the closure element (40), in particular wherein the locking element is provided displaceably or rotatably and the locking element comprises an actuating part for actuation by a user and a latch part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the latch part with the underside (10b) of the lid panel (10).
  14. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the closure element (40) comprises a resilient seal for at least partially sealing the removal opening (15), in particular wherein the seal extends only partially around the removal opening (15) when the removal opening (15) is closed.
  15. Container, in particular a can, comprising:
    a base body; and
    a lid (100) according to one of claims 1 to 14.
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