EP3898443B1 - Cap for rigid container - Google Patents

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EP3898443B1
EP3898443B1 EP19818110.9A EP19818110A EP3898443B1 EP 3898443 B1 EP3898443 B1 EP 3898443B1 EP 19818110 A EP19818110 A EP 19818110A EP 3898443 B1 EP3898443 B1 EP 3898443B1
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Laurent Pechinot
Alexi Contant
Damien PIBRE
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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
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
    • B65D43/163—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately
    • B65D43/169—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement the container and the lid being made separately the lid, the hinge and the element connecting them to the container being made of one piece
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/246—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with eating utensils or spatulas
    • 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
    • B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D55/02—Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
    • B65D55/024—Closures in which a part has to be ruptured to gain access to the contents
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure

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  • the invention relates to the field of plugs or caps for rigid containers. More particularly, the invention relates to the field of stopper or cap closing devices comprising a tamper evident indicator.
  • the document US2015034645 describes a closure for a particularly cylindrical packaging for food products, comprising a base intended to be fixed to the packaging.
  • the device also includes a lid hingedly connected to the base to close the container opening.
  • the lid is connected to the base by a tamper-evident device comprising a tab integral with the lid.
  • the tongue comprises a pin or hook linked to the tongue by breakable bridges. The tab hook locks the lid in the closed position. To open the lid, you have to break the breakable bridges of the hook.
  • the implementation of the inviolability device of this document is not very visible. The rupture of the breakable bridges is not very visible.
  • An object of the present invention is to respond to the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above and in particular to provide a cap equipped with a tamper evident indicator which is difficult to circumvent and whose first opening is very visible.
  • a first aspect of the invention relates to a stopper for a rigid container comprising a base arranged to be mounted on the opening of a container, a lid secured to the base via a hinge, and an opening device comprising a tamper evident which comprises a tab connected to the cover by at least one breakable bridge, characterized in that a tab is pivotally mounted on the base, the tab comprises means for locking the tab arranged to hold the tab on the base when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position.
  • the blocking means comprise a hook arranged to engage in a housing of the base.
  • the hook is irreversibly mounted in the housing.
  • the tongue comprises an opening for the passage of the hook of the tab.
  • the length of the hook is determined so that the tab can move between the leg and the base when the breakable bridge is broken.
  • the lid comprises a housing for a measuring spoon.
  • the base comprises a support for each end of the measuring spoon.
  • the cover (3) comprises a gripping zone (14)
  • the stopper 1 according to the invention will now be described with reference to the figures 1 to 3 .
  • the cap 1 comprises in a manner known per se a base 2 connected to a lid 3 by a hinge 4.
  • the base 2 is ring-shaped and is intended to be mounted, for example by clipping, on a rigid container (not shown) .
  • the base 2, the cover 3 and the hinge 4 are made in one piece, for example by plastic injection.
  • the lid comprises a skirt 21 which is tightened on a circular lip 23 of the base 2.
  • the end of the skirt may comprise a bead or a shape olive oil to improve sealing.
  • the base 2 can also comprise at least one circular ring (not shown) bearing against the container to hold the stopper 1 on the container.
  • the outer surface of the base 2 can also comprise at least one rib 25 ensuring the clipping of the cover 3 on the base 2 in the closed position. These ribs 25 are arranged to hold the cover in the closed position.
  • the inner face of lid 3 may include a housing 6 arranged to receive a measuring spoon (not shown). Before the first use of the measuring spoon, the housing 6 is closed by a protective film.
  • the lid 3 also includes a gripping zone 14 located for example opposite the hinge to facilitate the opening of the lid 3 by the user.
  • the base 2 may include supports 9 arranged to accommodate the measuring spoon after the first use. These supports 9 are for example plates formed from the inner periphery of the ring forming the base 2. According to the variant embodiment shown, the base 2 comprises two supports 9. Each support 9 may comprise a holding member 10.1, 10.2 such as a measuring spoon clip.
  • the edge of the supports may have a rectilinear portion so as to be able to level off the content of the measuring spoon.
  • the cap 1 comprises a tamper evident indicator 13 making it possible to check whether a first opening of the lid 3 has been carried out.
  • the tamper evidence includes a tab 13 attached to the cover by through at least one breakable bridge 30.
  • the tab 13 is for example formed on the outer edge of the lid 3 in a plane substantially perpendicular to the lid 3.
  • the stopper 1 also comprises means 17 for blocking the tab 13 on the base. These blocking means 17 are arranged to hold the tongue 13 in position on the base 2 during the operation of opening the cover 3.
  • the opening of the cover 3 can only be done if the breakable bridge(s) 30 are broken. Consequently, the breaking of the breakable bridge(s) 30 of the tab 13 indicates to the user that a first opening of the lid 3 has been made.
  • the locking means of the tongue 13 comprise a lug 17 integral with the base 2.
  • the lug 17 and the base 2 are made in one piece.
  • the leg 17 can be pivotally mounted on the base 2.
  • the lug 17 comprises at least one hook 18 shaped to be inserted into a corresponding housing 19, formed in the ring of the base 2.
  • hook(s) 18 are inserted into the corresponding housing(s) 19, tab 13 is held in position by tab 17.
  • each hook 18 comprises an inclined plane to facilitate insertion into the corresponding housing 19 and a shoulder which forms a stop preventing the withdrawal of the hook 18 when the latter has been introduced into the housing 19.
  • the tongue 13 comprises at least one opening 20 located opposite each housing 19. This opening 20 allows the passage of the hook 18.
  • the length of the hooks 18 is for example provided so that the lug 17 does not come into contact with tongue 13.
  • the breakable bridges 30 are broken, the tab 13 is then detached from the cover 3 and is therefore free to move around the hooks 18.
  • the tab 13 is in a different position from the position it occupied in the closed state shown in picture 2 .
  • the first opening of the cover 3 is immediately visible to the user due to the change in position of the tongue 13. Moreover, even after opening the tongue 13 remains retained at the base 2 by being suspended from the hooks 18.
  • the implementation of the tamper evidence according to the invention operates as follows.
  • the cover 3 is in the initial open position.
  • Leg 17 is in the deployed position.
  • Cover 3 is then closed.
  • the tab 13 is then brought to the level of the housings 19 of the hooks 18.
  • the tab 17 is folded down by inserting the hooks 18 into the housings 19.

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L'invention concerne le domaine des bouchons ou capuchon pour récipient rigide. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne le domaine des dispositifs de fermeture de bouchon ou capuchon comprenant un témoin d'inviolabilité.The invention relates to the field of plugs or caps for rigid containers. More particularly, the invention relates to the field of stopper or cap closing devices comprising a tamper evident indicator.

Le document US2015034645 décrit une fermeture pour un emballage notamment cylindrique pour produits alimentaires, comportant une base destinée à être fixée à l'emballage. Le dispositif comprend également un couvercle relié de manière articulée à la base pour fermer l'ouverture du récipient. Le couvercle est relié à la base par un dispositif d'inviolabilité comprenant une languette solidaire du couvercle. La languette comprend un pion ou crochet lié à la languette par des ponts sécables. Le crochet de la languette permet de verrouiller le couvercle en position fermée. Pour ouvrir le couvercle, il faut rompre les ponts sécables du crochet. La mise en oeuvre du dispositif d'inviolabilité de ce document n'est pas très visible. La rupture des ponts sécables n'est pas très visible.The document US2015034645 describes a closure for a particularly cylindrical packaging for food products, comprising a base intended to be fixed to the packaging. The device also includes a lid hingedly connected to the base to close the container opening. The lid is connected to the base by a tamper-evident device comprising a tab integral with the lid. The tongue comprises a pin or hook linked to the tongue by breakable bridges. The tab hook locks the lid in the closed position. To open the lid, you have to break the breakable bridges of the hook. The implementation of the inviolability device of this document is not very visible. The rupture of the breakable bridges is not very visible.

Le document US2012279966 décrit une fermeture selon le préambule de la revendication 1, qui améliore la visibilité de la rupture.The document US2012279966 describes a closure according to the preamble of claim 1, which improves the visibility of the rupture.

Un but de la présente invention est de répondre aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur mentionné ci-dessus et en particulier, de proposer un bouchon équipé d'un témoin d'inviolabilité difficile à contourner et dont la première ouverture est très visible.An object of the present invention is to respond to the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above and in particular to provide a cap equipped with a tamper evident indicator which is difficult to circumvent and whose first opening is very visible.

Pour cela, un premier aspect de l'invention concerne un bouchon pour récipient rigide comprenant une base agencée pour se monter sur l'ouverture d'un récipient, un couvercle solidaire de la base via une charnière, et un dispositif d'ouverture comprenant un témoin d'inviolabilité qui comprend une languette reliée au couvercle par au moins un pont sécable, caractérisé en ce qu'une patte est montée pivotante sur la base , la patte comprend des moyens de blocage de la languette agencés pour maintenir la languette sur la base lorsque le couvercle passe de la position fermée à la position ouverte.For this, a first aspect of the invention relates to a stopper for a rigid container comprising a base arranged to be mounted on the opening of a container, a lid secured to the base via a hinge, and an opening device comprising a tamper evident which comprises a tab connected to the cover by at least one breakable bridge, characterized in that a tab is pivotally mounted on the base, the tab comprises means for locking the tab arranged to hold the tab on the base when the cover moves from the closed position to the open position.

Ainsi, une fois le couvercle fermé la languette ne peut plus être détachée du couvercle sans que celui-ci ne soit ouvert.Thus, once the lid is closed, the tab can no longer be detached from the lid without the latter being open.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, les moyens de blocage comprennent un crochet agencé pour venir s'engager dans un logement de la base.According to another alternative embodiment, the blocking means comprise a hook arranged to engage in a housing of the base.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, le crochet est monté de façon irréversible dans le logement.According to another alternative embodiment, the hook is irreversibly mounted in the housing.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation la languette comprend une ouverture pour le passage du crochet de la patte.According to another variant embodiment, the tongue comprises an opening for the passage of the hook of the tab.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, la longueur du crochet est déterminée pour que la languette puisse se déplacer entre la patte et la base lorsque le pont sécable est rompu.According to another variant embodiment, the length of the hook is determined so that the tab can move between the leg and the base when the breakable bridge is broken.

Le déplacement de la languette après ouverture du couvercle rend encore plus visible la première ouverture.Moving the tab after opening the cover makes the first opening even more visible.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, le couvercle comprend un logement pour une cuillère doseuse.According to another variant embodiment, the lid comprises a housing for a measuring spoon.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, la base comprend un support pour chaque extrémité de la cuillère doseuse.According to another alternative embodiment, the base comprises a support for each end of the measuring spoon.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, le couvercle (3) comprend une zone de préhension (14)According to another variant embodiment, the cover (3) comprises a gripping zone (14)

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif et illustré par les dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] représente une vue du bouchon selon l'invention;
  • [Fig. 2] représente une vue de détails du témoin d'inviolabilité du bouchon selon l'invention dans son état non ouvert;
  • [Fig. 3] représente une vue de détails du témoin d'inviolabilité du bouchon selon l'invention dans son état ouvert.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following detailed description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] represents a view of the stopper according to the invention;
  • [ Fig. 2 ] shows a view of details of the tamper evidence of the cap according to the invention in its unopened state;
  • [ Fig. 3 ] shows a detailed view of the tamper evidence of the cap according to the invention in its open state.

Le bouchon 1 selon l'invention va à présent être décrit en référence aux figures 1 à 3.The stopper 1 according to the invention will now be described with reference to the figures 1 to 3 .

Le bouchon 1 comprend de façon connu en soi une base 2 reliée à un couvercle 3 par une charnière 4. La base 2 est en forme d'anneau et est destinée à être montée par exemple par clipsage, sur un récipient rigide (non représenté). Selon la variante de réalisation représentée, la base 2, le couvercle 3 et la charnière 4 sont réalisés en une seule pièce par exemple par injection plastique.The cap 1 comprises in a manner known per se a base 2 connected to a lid 3 by a hinge 4. The base 2 is ring-shaped and is intended to be mounted, for example by clipping, on a rigid container (not shown) . According to the embodiment shown, the base 2, the cover 3 and the hinge 4 are made in one piece, for example by plastic injection.

Afin d'assurer l'étanché de fermeture du couvercle 3 sur la base 2, le couvercle comprend une jupe 21 qui vient se serrer sur une lèvre 23 circulaire de la base 2. L'extrémité de la jupe peut comprendre un bourrelet ou une forme d'olive pour améliorer l'étanchéité.In order to ensure that the lid 3 is sealed on the base 2, the lid comprises a skirt 21 which is tightened on a circular lip 23 of the base 2. The end of the skirt may comprise a bead or a shape olive oil to improve sealing.

La base 2 peut également comprendre au moins un jonc circulaire (non représenté) venant en appui sur le récipient pour assurer le maintien du bouchon 1 sur le récipient. La surface extérieure de la base 2 peut également comprendre au moins une nervure 25 assurant le clipsage du couvercle 3 sur la base 2 en position fermée. Ces nervures 25 sont agencées pour maintenir le couvercle en position fermée.The base 2 can also comprise at least one circular ring (not shown) bearing against the container to hold the stopper 1 on the container. The outer surface of the base 2 can also comprise at least one rib 25 ensuring the clipping of the cover 3 on the base 2 in the closed position. These ribs 25 are arranged to hold the cover in the closed position.

La face intérieure du couvercle 3 peut comprendre un logement 6 agencé pour recevoir une cuillère doseuse (non représenté). Avant la première utilisation de la cuillère doseuse, le logement 6 est fermé par un film de protection. Le couvercle 3 comprend également une zone de préhension 14 située par exemple à l'opposé de la charnière pour faciliter l'ouverture du couvercle 3 par l'utilisateur.The inner face of lid 3 may include a housing 6 arranged to receive a measuring spoon (not shown). Before the first use of the measuring spoon, the housing 6 is closed by a protective film. The lid 3 also includes a gripping zone 14 located for example opposite the hinge to facilitate the opening of the lid 3 by the user.

La base 2 peut comprendre des supports 9 agencés pour accueillir la cuillère doseuse après la première utilisation. Ces supports 9 sont par exemple des plateaux formés à partir de la périphérie intérieure de l'anneau formant la base 2. Selon la variante de réalisation représentée, la base 2 comprend deux supports 9. Chaque support 9 peut comprend un organe de maintien 10.1, 10.2 tel qu'un clip de la cuillère doseuse.The base 2 may include supports 9 arranged to accommodate the measuring spoon after the first use. These supports 9 are for example plates formed from the inner periphery of the ring forming the base 2. According to the variant embodiment shown, the base 2 comprises two supports 9. Each support 9 may comprise a holding member 10.1, 10.2 such as a measuring spoon clip.

De même, le bord des supports peut présenter une portion rectiligne de sorte à pouvoir araser le contenu de la cuillère doseuse.Similarly, the edge of the supports may have a rectilinear portion so as to be able to level off the content of the measuring spoon.

Selon l'invention, le bouchon 1 comprend un témoin d'inviolabilité 13 permettant de vérifier si une première ouverture du couvercle 3 a été réalisée. Le témoin d'inviolabilité comprend une languette 13 fixée au couvercle par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un pont sécable 30. La languette 13 est par exemple formée sur le bord extérieur du couvercle 3 dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire au couvercle 3. Ainsi, lorsque le couvercle 3 est en position fermée sur la base 2, la languette 13 recouvre au moins en partie une portion de l'anneau formant la base. Selon l'invention, le bouchon 1 comprend également des moyens de blocage 17 de la languette 13 sur la base. Ces moyens de blocage 17 sont agencés pour maintenir la languette 13 en position sur la base 2 lors de l'opération d'ouverture du couvercle 3.According to the invention, the cap 1 comprises a tamper evident indicator 13 making it possible to check whether a first opening of the lid 3 has been carried out. The tamper evidence includes a tab 13 attached to the cover by through at least one breakable bridge 30. The tab 13 is for example formed on the outer edge of the lid 3 in a plane substantially perpendicular to the lid 3. Thus, when the lid 3 is in the closed position on the base 2, the tab 13 at least partially covers a portion of the ring forming the base. According to the invention, the stopper 1 also comprises means 17 for blocking the tab 13 on the base. These blocking means 17 are arranged to hold the tongue 13 in position on the base 2 during the operation of opening the cover 3.

Ainsi, on comprend que l'ouverture du couvercle 3 ne peut se faire que si le(s) pont(s) sécable(s) 30 sont rompus. Par conséquent, la rupture du (des) pont(s) sécable(s) 30 de la languette 13 indique à l'utilisateur qu'une première ouverture du couvercle 3 a été réalisée.Thus, it is understood that the opening of the cover 3 can only be done if the breakable bridge(s) 30 are broken. Consequently, the breaking of the breakable bridge(s) 30 of the tab 13 indicates to the user that a first opening of the lid 3 has been made.

Les moyens de blocage de la languette 13 comprennent une patte 17 solidaire de la base 2. Selon variante de réalisation représentée, la patte 17 et la base 2 sont réalisée en une seule pièce. De même, la patte 17 peut être montée de façon pivotante sur la base 2.The locking means of the tongue 13 comprise a lug 17 integral with the base 2. According to the variant embodiment shown, the lug 17 and the base 2 are made in one piece. Similarly, the leg 17 can be pivotally mounted on the base 2.

La patte 17 comprend au moins un crochet 18 conformé pour venir s'insérer dans un logement 19 correspondant, formé dans l'anneau de la base 2. Ainsi, lorsque le(s) crochet(s) 18 sont insérés dans le(s) logement(s) 19 correspondant, la languette 13 est maintenue en positon par la patte 17.The lug 17 comprises at least one hook 18 shaped to be inserted into a corresponding housing 19, formed in the ring of the base 2. Thus, when the hook(s) 18 are inserted into the corresponding housing(s) 19, tab 13 is held in position by tab 17.

Les crochets 18 et les logements 19 sont conformés pour que l'insertion des crochets 18 dans les logements 19 soit irréversible. A titre d'exemple, chaque crochet 18 comprend un plan incliné pour faciliter l'insertion dans le logement 19 correspondant et un épaulement qui forme une butée empêchant le retrait du crochet 18 lorsque celui-ci a été introduit dans le logement 19.The hooks 18 and the housings 19 are shaped so that the insertion of the hooks 18 into the housings 19 is irreversible. By way of example, each hook 18 comprises an inclined plane to facilitate insertion into the corresponding housing 19 and a shoulder which forms a stop preventing the withdrawal of the hook 18 when the latter has been introduced into the housing 19.

Selon la variante de réalisation représentée, la languette 13 comprend au moins une ouverture 20 située en vis-à-vis de chaque logement 19. Cette ouverture 20 permet le passage du crochet 18. La longueur des crochets 18 est par exemple prévue pour que la patte 17 ne vienne pas en contact avec la languette 13. Lorsque les crochets 18 sont insérés dans les logements 19 au travers des ouvertures 20, il existe alors un jeu entre la languette 13 et la patte. Lorsque les ponts sécables 30 sont rompus la languette 13 est alors désolidarisée du couvercle 3 et se trouve donc libre de se déplacer autour des crochets 18. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3 qui correspond à l'état ouvert, la languette 13 est dans une position différente de la position qu'elle occupait dans l'état fermé représenté à la figure 2. Ainsi, la première ouverture du couvercle 3 est immédiatement visible par l'utilisateur du fait du changement de position de la languette 13. Par ailleurs, même après ouverture la languette 13 reste retenue à la base 2 en étant suspendue aux crochets 18.According to the variant embodiment shown, the tongue 13 comprises at least one opening 20 located opposite each housing 19. This opening 20 allows the passage of the hook 18. The length of the hooks 18 is for example provided so that the lug 17 does not come into contact with tongue 13. When hooks 18 are inserted into housings 19 through openings 20, there is then a clearance between tongue 13 and the lug. When the breakable bridges 30 are broken, the tab 13 is then detached from the cover 3 and is therefore free to move around the hooks 18. As can be seen in the picture 3 which corresponds to the open state, the tab 13 is in a different position from the position it occupied in the closed state shown in picture 2 . Thus, the first opening of the cover 3 is immediately visible to the user due to the change in position of the tongue 13. Moreover, even after opening the tongue 13 remains retained at the base 2 by being suspended from the hooks 18.

La mise en oeuvre du témoin d'inviolabilité selon l'invention s'opère comme suit. Le couvercle 3 est en position initiale ouverte. La patte 17 est en position déployée. Le couvercle 3 est ensuite fermé. La languette 13 est alors amenée au niveau des logements 19 des crochets 18. Enfin, la patte 17 est rabattue en insérant les crochets 18 dans les logements 19.The implementation of the tamper evidence according to the invention operates as follows. The cover 3 is in the initial open position. Leg 17 is in the deployed position. Cover 3 is then closed. The tab 13 is then brought to the level of the housings 19 of the hooks 18. Finally, the tab 17 is folded down by inserting the hooks 18 into the housings 19.

On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations évidentes pour l'homme du métier peuvent être apportées aux différents modes de réalisation de l'invention décrits dans la présente description sans sortir du cadre de l'invention défini par les revendications annexées.It will be understood that various modifications and/or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described in the present description without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

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  1. A cap (1) for a rigid container, comprising a base (2) that is designed to be mounted on the opening of a container, a lid (3) that is secured to the base via a hinge (4), and an opening device comprising a tampering indicator (13) which comprises a tab (13) that is linked to the lid (3) by at least one breakable bridge (30), characterized in that a lug (17) is pivotally mounted on the base (2), the lug (17) comprising means (18) for immobilizing the tab (13) that are designed to hold the tab (13) on the base (2) when the lid (3) moves from the closed position to the open position.
  2. The cap for a rigid container according to claim 1, characterized in that the immobilizing means comprise a hook (18) that is designed to engage in a housing (19) of the base (2).
  3. The cap for a rigid container according to claim 2, characterized in that the hook (18) is irreversibly inserted into the housing (19).
  4. The cap for a rigid container according to claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the tab (13) comprises an opening (20) for the hook (18) of the lug (17) to pass through.
  5. The cap for a rigid container according to claim 4, characterized in that the length of the hook (18) is determined such that the tab (13) can move between the lug (17) and the base (2) when the breakable bridge (30) is broken.
  6. The cap for a rigid container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lid (3) comprises a housing (6) for a measuring spoon.
  7. The cap for a rigid container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (2) comprises a support (9) for each end of a measuring spoon.
  8. The cap for a rigid container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (3) comprises a gripping zone (14).
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