FR2790454A1 - Dispensing cap for comestible paste has spreader tip with tapered section leading to divergent outlet - Google Patents

Abstract

The dispensing cap has a channel which tapers towards the outlet opening which has an end section diverging in a V-shape. The shape of the cap can be varied depending on the viscosity of the contents. The length of the channel can be the same as its outer diameter.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a spreading cap intended to be fixed on a semi-rigid packaging container (plastic for example), comprising a channel which is tapered in the direction of the spreading opening, with joined directly to said channel

  tapered, a final section which widens in a straight line in the vicinity of the tartinette.

  A spreadable stopper is described in the publication of European patent 0 673 851. This spreadable stopper is suitable for treating masses of the paste type (eg chocolate spread, mayonnaise, melted cheese, etc.). with a conical orifice allowing to extract the product in a straight line by exerting a simple pressure on the packaging. The product used after pressing engages in the spreading plug, I O entering a cone which allows the product to be diffused in the channel which defines the thickness and the width of said product. Thus at the exit of the product, that is spread thanks to the spread (upper lip of the spreadable cap). This spreadable cap spreads out a limited amount of mass. The spread cap described above including

  the angle (a) is adjustable according to the spread.

  1 $ In the current context, there is always the problem of being able to spread without having

  use a kitchen utensil, such as a knife.

  One solution to remedy this problem includes a hole in the container containing the product allowing a large flow of product as on the packaging.

  specific plastic for the products mentioned above.

  The object of the present invention is to provide a spreadable cap which is of size

  normal with a rectangular orifice whose angles are rounded in half

  circles vary depending on the products used (pasta with more or less viscosity) so that consumers can spread without using a knife, a precise quantity of product while having optimal handling of the product. This goal is achieved c25 in the case of a spread as described above by means of the measurements

  characterizing of claim 1.

  Although a solution of this type is sufficient, it is associated with various drawbacks: - First, the flow of material from a plastic packaging is often

  difficult since you have to tap its bottom to extract the product.

  e '6 In addition, even if the material is contained in a plastic tube, the quantity of product extracted is not well defined when the tube is pressed since the orifice is too wide

  and if it is minimal, the spread problem remains.

  - Secondly, an orifice allows a flow on sandwiches but little

  homogeneous since the material will not be extracted in the form of strips.

  With this construction, it has been possible to gradually expand the product in order to extract it in the form of strips with a width of mm and a thickness of g mm, since the orifice of the container containing the material is found reduced from mm to

  mm, thus allowing the profusion of the product in the width of the channel.

  The particularly good exit characteristics of the dough ensure precise dosing since the reduction in the orifice of the container and the exit width of the spreadable plug can be adjusted according to the thickness of the dough as well as the width requirements.

of user strips.

  In addition, it is very easy to interrupt the flow of the dough since it is enough to release the pressure of the container so that the product is drained and does not clog the

  channel. Thus, product residues do not remain in the spread stopper.

  The upper lip of the spreader has the characteristic of being advanced by mm (figure) relative to the lower lip. This also avoids product residues to

  the outside of the spread cap and amplifies the spreading action of the product.

  Obviously, as for the channel and the orifice reducing the product outlet in the channel, the upper lip can be larger, according to the scraping needs to prevent drying and undesirable leakage of the content, according to an embodiment Lc <preferred , a cap is present, which can be fixed on the spreadable cap if it is not used. With this configuration, the cap includes a rigid tongue which projects into the pouring channel when the cap is disposed

  on the latter and constitutes an additional closure, by snap-fastening.

  The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an illustrative embodiment. Figure 1 shows the cap seen from above with arrows indicating

  the position of the spreadable cap under section A (profile) and under section B (front).

  In this figure we can see the rectangular shape of the exit of the

  cap as well as these semicircular corners to avoid deposits of material.

  Section A showing the spreadable cap in profile highlights the canal and the

  3 reduction of the opening from the bottom to the top.

  Figure 2 shows the external appearance of the spout with its advanced upper lip. While section B highlights not only the width of the channel as well as its snap-on cap on top, with its tab allowing closure

optimal hermetic.

Claims (4)

CLAIMS I The spreading cap intended to be fixed on a container comprising a channel which is tapered in the direction of the tartarinade opening, with joined directly to said tapered channel, a final section which widens in a straight line in the vicinity of the toast.   2 The spread stopper according to claim 1 in which the diameter of the internal orifice of the channel as well as the width and the height of this same channel are adjustable.   depending on the type of spread.   3 The spreading cap according to either of the preceding claims, in   which the length of the channel section is equal to the diameter U.   4 The spreading cap according to any one of the preceding claims,   in which the ratio of the opening M of the spreadable plug is adjustable in thickness, depending on the fluidity of the product used, that is to say that the passageway in   thickness of the spreadable cap varies from its manufacture, depending on the product used.   The spread stopper according to one of the preceding claims, in which the lip   upper more pronounced than the lower lip is constructed so as to be oriented essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis of the stopper spreading.   6 The spreading cap according to any of the preceding claims, comprising   fixing means for connection to a container.   The spread stopper according to claim 6, in which fixing means such as threading or snap-fastening   The spreading cap according to one of the preceding claims, comprising   I 'outside of the receiving means, either the channel and the fixing means to receive a closing CAP, which can be modular in its shape   exterior, but while retaining its technicality and interior hood design.