ES1068714U

ES1068714U - Removable nozzle for the consumption of the content of beverage cans (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1068714U
Application number: ES200801856U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Juan Rodolfo J. Lonigro
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-09-11
Filing date: 2008-09-11
Publication date: 2008-11-16
Anticipated expiration: 2018-09-11
Also published as: ES1068714Y

Abstract

Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, which being provided for its application on the beverage cans on whose upper base a tear-off closure is established by pulling a tab to originate an opening or mouth of exit, characterized in that it is constituted by a flexible element, independent and engageable on the outlet opening of the can, determinant of an exit neck that allows the direct consumption of the content of the can, which in assembly arrangement adopts a "U" section. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Boquilla amovible para el consumo del contenido de latas de bebidas.Removable mouthpiece for content consumption of beverage cans.

Object of the invention

La presente invención se refiere a una boquilla amovible, aplicable a las clásicas latas de bebidas, formando un elemento independiente que es acoplable sobre la correspondiente abertura que se establece al abrir la lata mediante traccionado de la correspondiente lengüeta, permitiendo el consumo del contenido de forma cómoda para el consumidor.The present invention relates to a nozzle removable, applicable to the classic beverage cans, forming a independent element that is attachable on the corresponding opening that is established when the can is opened by pulling the corresponding tab, allowing content consumption conveniently for the consumer.

El objeto de la invención es proporcionar un medio que posibilita consumir el contenido de una lata de bebida de forma mas fácil y cómoda por parte del consumidor y además evitar el derrame del líquido sobre el borde perimetral de la lata y el contacto con los labios.The object of the invention is to provide a means that makes it possible to consume the contents of a can of easier and more comfortable way for the consumer and also avoid the spill of the liquid on the perimeter edge of the can and the lip contact

Background of the invention

Como es sabido, las latas de bebidas incorporan un cierre en su base superior que se abre mediante traccionado de una lengüeta, dejando al descubierto una abertura a través de la cual se lleva a cabo el vaciado o consumo directo del contenido de la lata por parte del consumidor.As is known, beverage cans incorporate a closure in its upper base that is opened by traction of a tongue, exposing an opening through the which is carried out the emptying or direct consumption of the content of the can by the consumer.

Para permitir el consumo directo, e incluso para poder llevar a cabo el vaciado de forma mas eficaz, el cierre y por tanto la correspondiente boca tras la liberación del cierre, queda situada de forma excéntrica, es decir en proximidad al borde de la base superior de la lata, de manera que cuando se realiza un consumo directo por parte del consumidor, éste debe necesariamente apoyar sus labios en el borde de la lata, independientemente de que al estar realizada la abertura sobre una superficie plana, normalmente se producen pequeños derrames, goteos, etc., lo que por una parte es incómodo a la hora de llevar a cabo el consumo directo y por otra parte el usuario o consumidor puede ver manchada la ropa ante el goteo o derrame anteriormente comentado, todo ello independientemente de que al tocar con los labios parte de la superficie superior de la lata, así como el borde la misma, la falta de higiene es evidente, pudiendo afectar a la salud del consumidor, al entrar su boca o labios en contacto directo con posibles gérmenes que pudieran estar depositados en esa zona de la lata de bebida con la que el consumidor debe forzosamente contactar.To allow direct consumption, and even for to be able to carry out the emptying more effectively, the closing and by both the corresponding mouth after the release of the closure, remains located eccentrically, that is in proximity to the edge of the upper base of the can, so that when a direct consumption by the consumer, it must necessarily rest your lips on the edge of the can, regardless of when the opening is made on a flat surface, small spills, drips, etc. usually occur, which by one part is uncomfortable when carrying out direct consumption and on the other hand the user or consumer can see stained clothes before the drip or spill previously commented, all this regardless of touching part of the upper surface of the can, as well as the edge itself, the lack of hygiene is evident, being able to affect the health of the consumer, when entering your mouth or lips in direct contact with possible germs that could be deposited in that area of the can of drink with which the consumer must necessarily contact.

Description of the invention

La boquilla que se preconiza ha sido concebida para resolver la problemática anteriormente expuesta, en base a una solución sencilla pero de gran eficacia.The recommended mouthpiece has been conceived to solve the problem described above, based on a Simple solution but very effective.

Mas concretamente, la novedad de la invención consiste en que sobre la correspondiente abertura de salida del líquido contenido en la lata de bebida, es acoplable y desacoplable un elemento a modo de cuello de sección en "U" que se comercializa con la propia lata o también se puede vender por separado la boquilla, por ejemplo fijado en la base de la misma, siendo ese cuello elástico o flexible para que en la comercialización de la lata pueda ir plegado en su fijación a la misma, y en el momento de independizado de la lata poderlo acoplar sobre la embocadura una vez la lata abierta y que el mismo, debido a su elasticidad o flexibilidad, se adapte perfectamente a esa embocadura o abertura de salida del contenido, permitiendo en cualquier caso que el contenido no entre en contacto con el borde la lata ni con el resto de la superficie superior de ésta, permitiendo al consumidor efectuar el consumo o beber el contenido de forma mas cómoda, con mayor facilidad y sin riesgo de goteos ni derrames.More specifically, the novelty of the invention it consists in that on the corresponding exit opening of the liquid contained in the beverage can, is attachable and decoupled an element as a "U" section neck that is marketed with the can itself or can also be sold by separated the nozzle, for example fixed on the base thereof, being that elastic or flexible neck so that in the can commercialization can be folded in its fixation to the same, and at the time of independence of the can be able to couple on the mouth once the open can and that the same, due to its elasticity or flexibility, it adapts perfectly to that mouthpiece or exit opening of the content, allowing in any case that the content does not come in contact with the edge the can or the rest of the top surface of it, allowing the consumer to consume or drink the content more comfortably, more easily and without risk of dripping or spills

Es decir, esa boquilla independiente y acoplable a la correspondiente abertura de la lata, una vez traccionada la correspondiente lengüeta, podrá venir, por ejemplo, de origen plegada y fijada sobre el fondo de la lata, de manera que una vez liberada la boquilla respecto a la lata, se lleva a cabo el desplegado de la boquilla para formar un cuello largo a través del cual se puede consumir el contenido del líquido.That is, that independent and attachable nozzle to the corresponding opening of the can, once the corresponding tab, may come, for example, of origin folded and fixed on the bottom of the can, so that once released the nozzle with respect to the can, the deployed from the nozzle to form a long neck through the which can consume the liquid content.

Por lo tanto, la boquilla de la invención constituye una solución al problema que presenta el consumo del contenido de una lata de bebida, ya que evita el goteo y derrames, así como posibles infecciones por parte del consumidor al no tocar sus labios ni el borde de la lata ni la superficie superior de ésta, sino que únicamente tocará ese cuello o parte del mismo que forma la boquilla en torno a la embocadura abierta por el correspondiente traccionado de la lengüeta de apertura con que convencionalmente están dotadas las latas de bebidas, pudiendo llevar una cobertura de protección de forma opcional.Therefore, the nozzle of the invention It constitutes a solution to the problem presented by the consumption of content of a can of drink, as it prevents dripping and spillage, as well as possible infections by the consumer by not touching his lips neither the edge of the can nor the upper surface of this one, but it will only touch that neck or part of it that forms the nozzle around the mouthpiece opened by the corresponding traction of the opening tab with which conventionally the beverage cans are equipped, being able to carry protective coverage as an option.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que seguidamente se va a realizar y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that then it will be done and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, is accompanied as an integral part of that description, a set of drawings in where illustrative and not limiting, it has been represented the next:

La figura 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva superior de la boquilla de la invención aplicada sobre la embocadura de una lata de bebida, dotada en este caso con una pestaña transversal de cierre del contorno del cuello o sobre-elevación previsto en torno a la abertura de la lata.Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the nozzle of the invention applied on the mouth of a can of drink, endowed in this case with a cross tab closing neck contour or over-elevation planned around the opening of the can.

La figura 2.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva, como la de la figura anterior, pero en este caso sin la pestaña de cierre, dejando el cuello o sobre-elevación de la abertura de salida abierto, aunque con sus laterales sobrepasando la media semicircunferencia para evitar el corte de los labios del consumidor.Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view, as in the previous figure, but in this case without the tab of closure, leaving the neck or over-elevation of the open exit opening, although with its sides exceeding the half semicircle to avoid cutting the lips of the consumer.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

Como se puede ver en las figuras referidas, la boquilla de la invención, aplicable a una lata de bebida (1), en cuya correspondiente base superior (2) están establecidos los medios de cierre, cuya apertura se realiza mediante el traccionado de una lengüeta (5) para establecer una abertura o boca de salida (3) en esa base superior (2), como se representa en la figura 1, se decía que la boquilla de la invención aplicable en el tipo de lata de bebidas (1) referido y concretamente en correspondencia con la abertura de salida (3) de la misma, está constituida por una especie de cuello (4) que es un elemento independiente y flexible, e incluso puede comercializarse junto con la lata (1) plegado y llevarse a cabo su desplegado en el momento de su aplicación, cuello (4) que se acopla sobre el contorno de la abertura (3) de salida de la lata, adoptando una configuración en "U", y formando así una boquilla que permite el consumo del contenido sin necesidad de que los labios del consumidor tengan que tocar ni la base superior de dicha lata (1) ni el borde perimetral de ésta.As you can see in the referred figures, the nozzle of the invention, applicable to a can of beverage (1), in whose corresponding upper base (2) are established closing means, whose opening is carried out by the traction of a tongue (5) to establish an opening or outlet (3) on that upper base (2), as depicted in Figure 1, is said that the nozzle of the invention applicable in the type of can of beverages (1) referred to and specifically in correspondence with the exit opening (3) thereof, is constituted by a kind of neck (4) which is an independent and flexible element, and it can even be marketed together with the can (1) folded and carried out its deployment at the time of its application, neck (4) that fits over the contour of the opening (3) of can exit, adopting a "U" configuration, and thus forming a nozzle that allows the consumption of the content without need for the consumer's lips to touch or upper base of said can (1) or its perimeter edge.

Dada la naturaleza amovible del dispositivo, se ha previsto que el mismo incorpore en la zona próxima a su borde inferior, un ranurado o escalonamiento perimetral formal y dimensionalmente adecuado para encajar en el contorno de la abertura (3), impidiendo que la boquilla pueda desplazarse hacia dentro o hacia fuera de la lata en función del posicionamiento de la misma.Given the removable nature of the device, it has planned to incorporate it in the area near its edge lower, a grooving or formal perimeter stepping and dimensionally suitable to fit the contour of the opening (3), preventing the nozzle from moving towards in or out of the can depending on the positioning of the same.

Claims

1. Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, which being intended for application on beverage cans on whose upper base a tear-off closure is established by pulling a tongue to cause an opening or outlet, characterized in that it is constituted by a flexible, independent and attachable element on the outlet opening of the can, which determines an outlet neck that allows the direct consumption of the contents of the can, which in assembly arrangement adopts a "U" section .

2. Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, according to claim 1, characterized in that said said constituent body of the nozzle is an independent element that is linked to any part of the can, for example to its bottom, with respect to the which can be removed and attached to the outlet opening of the can itself or can be supplied independently of the can.

3. Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, according to claim 2, characterized in that the determining body of the nozzle is folded prior to use, allowing its deployment by itself once placed on the neck provided in correspondence with the outlet opening of the can.

4. Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, according to previous claims, characterized in that optionally the determining U-shaped body of the nozzle, is capable of being closed by means of a flange or transverse element, under which determines a gap to allow air to enter to allow liquid to escape.

5. Removable nozzle for the consumption of the contents of beverage cans, according to previous claims, characterized in that, in correspondence with its lower edge, it incorporates a grooving, or perimetral stepping, formally and dimensionally according to coupling over the miso of the opening defined in the can, preventing the movement of the nozzle.