ES1190683U - Beverage container (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Container (1) for beverages; of the type comprising an enclosure (2) sealed with an opening (3, 4) provided with a latch (5) operable or tear to access the drink; characterized in that it comprises, at least, an internal dividing partition (8) to define, at least, two compartments (6, 7) for filling with combinable drinks; comprising means for tearing said partition (8) to put the compartments (6, 7) adjacent to it in communication and the mixing of the combinable drinks and their consumption directly from the container. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DRINK CONTAINER

D E S C R I P C I O N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a beverage container that allows packaging and making combined drinks for consumption in the same container.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

At present, beverage containers are known which comprise a sealed envelope, that is, which is factory-filled and requires a first opening or disengagement by the consumer, with an opening provided with a practicable (with a stopper) or tear-off (with breakage) closure ) to access the drink.

Examples of the above are beverage bottles and beverage cans or carton packs. In general, the bottles have closures that can be used with a cap, which allows consumption in several shots, and the unconsumed beverage is protected by placing the cap in its opening. The cans on the contrary are usually prepared for a single shot, so the consumption opening is provided with a tear-off closure, which is opened by pulling a ring, to consume the drink in one shot. Cardboard containers may have a stopper or tear-off closure.

Combined beverages consisting of mixing a soft drink or energy drink and an alcoholic beverage are generally known, where the mixing is also carried out in a glass, first pouring a drink (usually alcoholic) and then the energy drink or beverage From a bottle or can. This requires a certain elaboration, and it does not allow to market the combined drink with ease without mixing it before packaging, which affects its flavor.

Other containers comprise two bottles together with their very close mouths, pouring

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Simultaneously the contents of both in a glass to make a combined drink, but also require a preparation in a separate glass or container.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The beverage container of the invention serves in an optimal manner for the marketing and preparation at the time of consumption of combined drinks.

The container is of the type comprising a sealed envelope (it is factory-filled and requires a first opening by the consumer) with an opening provided with a practicable (with a stopper) or tear-off (with breakage) closure to access the beverage, and of According to the invention, it comprises at least one internal dividing wall to define at least two compartments for filling with combinable beverages; comprising means for tearing said partition to communicate the compartments adjacent thereto and for the mixture to be produced that the combinable beverages allowing its consumption directly from the container.

In this way the partition is broken at the time of consumption by mixing the drinks to consume on the spot, being able to contain for example two liquids inside separated by the partition, which can be of the same material as the container or another compatible with the manufacture of it that is weak, to be able to break it by force with a push button for example. This package is applicable to any package format (preferably can, but also bottles) that are on the market.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows a view of a variant of the invention where the container is a can

Figure 2.- Shows a view similar to that of figure 1, where the can appears diametrically sectioned.

Figures 3 to 5.- They show different ways of locating the lever to break the partition.

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PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The beverage container (1) of the invention is of the type comprising a sealed envelope (2) that is factory-filled and requires a first opening by the consumer, with an opening (3, 4) provided with a closure (5) practicable (with stopper) or tear-off (with breakage) to access the beverage, and according to the invention comprises at least one partition (8) internal divider to define at least two compartments (6, 7) to fill with combinable drinks; comprising means for tearing said partition (8) to communicate the compartments (6, 7) adjacent to it and for the mixture to be produced that the combinable beverages at the time of opening of the container (1) and enable its consumption directly from the container.

Preferably, as seen in the figures, the envelope (2) comprises a cylindrical can comprising, at least, a first tear-off opening (3) arranged in one of its bases, and which is communicating a first compartment (6) with the outside to drink, so that once the mixture is made it can be drunk from this first opening (3). Ideally, the can comprises an internal dividing partition that is defining two compartments (6, 7) for two beverages, usually a first compartment (6) containing a soda or energy drink and a second compartment (7) comprising an alcoholic beverage for Prepare combined cuba libre, gin and tonic or similar, although it is a characteristic that is not at all limited, and can contain any combinable drinks. In this configuration with two compartments (6, 7), ideally the can comprising a second tear-off opening (4) with both openings (3, 4) communicating both compartments (6, 7) independently with the outside, in order to drink the drinks without combining on either side. Typically these tear openings (3, 4) are defined by debilitating dies (15) with rings (16) (see fig. 1) to pull and produce the tear.

Most preferably, the internal divider partition (8) is arranged perpendicular to the can generatrix, defining a first upper compartment (6) and a lower second compartment (7); the can comprising a first tear opening (3) in one of its bases, and a second tear opening (4) in its other base.

In general, the compartments (6, 7) can have the same or different capacities, so that the packer can dose the proportions of the two drinks, for example up to 80% of the capacity of the can and down by 20%, or 65% up and 35% down.

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they preferably comprise a weakened zone (9), comprising a lever (10) accessible for breaking said weakened zone (9). For example, the end (11) of the lever (10) can be arranged on the outside of the can for its pulsation or traction as seen in fig. 3, comprising a toric seal (12) sealing in the hole 10 ( 13) passing said end (11), preferably placed in a compartment where the

Drink have no pressure. Another possibility (see fig 4) would be that the end (11) of the lever (10) is arranged internally facing at least one of the openings (3, 4) of the container to be able to access it once opened said opening. Another possibility (see fig. 5) would be that the container (1) comprises a depressing part (14) in

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by pressing on said depressing part (14).

Describing sufficiently the nature of the invention, it is indicated that the description thereof and of its preferred embodiment should be interpreted in a non-limiting manner, and that it encompasses all possible embodiments that are deduced from the content of the present memory and claims.

Claims (11)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1. -Recipient (1) for drinks; of the type comprising an enclosure (2) sealed with an opening (3, 4) provided with a closure (5) practicable or folding to access the beverage; characterized in that it comprises at least one partition (8) internal divider to define at least two compartments (6, 7) for filling with combinable beverages; comprising means for tearing said partition (8) for communicating the compartments (6, 7) adjacent thereto and for the mixture to be produced that the combinable beverages and their consumption directly from the container. 2. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 1 characterized in that the envelope (2) comprises a cylindrical can comprising, at least, a first tear-off opening (3) disposed in one of its bases, and which is communicating a first compartment (6) with the outside for drinking. 3. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 2 characterized in that the can comprises an internal dividing partition that is defining two compartments (6, 7). 4. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 3 characterized in that a first compartment (6) contains a soft drink or energy drink and a second compartment (7) contains an alcoholic beverage. 5. - Container (1) for beverages according to any of claims 3 or 4 characterized in that the can comprises a second tear-off opening (4) that is communicating the second compartment (7) with the outside to drink the drinks without combining by one or other side. 6. - Container (1) for beverages according to any of claims 3 to 5 characterized in that the partition (8) internal divider is arranged perpendicular to the generatrix of the can, defining a first upper compartment (6) and a second lower compartment (7); the can comprising a first tear opening (3) in one of its bases, and a second tear opening (4) in its other base. 7. - Container (1) for beverages according to any of claims 3 to 6 characterized in that the compartments (6, 7) have different capacities. 8. - Container (1) for beverages according to any of claims 3 to 7 characterized in that the means for tearing arranged in the partition (8) internal divider comprise a weakened zone (9), comprising a lever (10) accessible for breaking said weakened zone (9). 9. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 8 characterized in that the end (11) 10 of the lever (10) is arranged on the outside of the can; comprising a toric seal (12) of sealing in the hole (13) of said end (11). 9. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 8 characterized in that the end (11) of the lever (10) is arranged internally facing at least one of the 15 openings (3, 4) of the container to be able to access it once opened. 10. - Container (1) for beverages according to claim 8 characterized in that the container (1) comprises a depressable part (14) in correspondence with the end (11) of the lever (10) to be able to move it by pressing on said depressible part (14).