JP2021516199A - Container protector - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a container protector including a rivet protruding from the upper part of the container, the container protector includes an upper lid and a lower ring bonded to a side wall of the container, and the upper lid and the lower ring are connected to each other. Has been done. The lower ring comprises a plurality of lock tabs, which project upward from the inner surface of the lower ring along the entire circumference of the lower ring. The lock tab has a tilt angle with respect to the vertical portion of the lower ring. The lock tab is designed to hold the side wall of the vessel and abut under the rivets present at the top of the vessel. The top lid comprises at least one negative portion protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange that is attached to the lock tab with the top lid closed relative to the lower ring.

Description

The purpose of this application is to register a container protector.

More specifically, the present invention is a container protector intended to be coupled to a cylindrical container containing a rivet protruding from the top of the container, which can be coupled to an upper lid covering the upper surface of the container and a side wall of the container. We propose the development of a container protector that includes a lower ring and the lower ring is rotatable with respect to the container.

The arrangement of container protectors for hygienic purposes consists of an upper lid that is joined by a hinge region to a lower ring that can be attached to the container and is well known in the latest technical field. These protectors are particularly suitable for can-type containers. Examples of this type of protector are described in Spanish Invention Patent No. 1071303 and Spanish Invention Patent No. 1072031 owned by the same applicant.

While the protectors described in the prior patent specifications fully meet hygienic purposes, new market needs are increasing. Among them, it is possible to place protectors aligned with the mark or dot of the container to improve the presence of the container's display, for example when the container is displayed for retail sale. Gender is included. The visual appearance of the container assembly (product brand or logo display, promotion) is of great interest to distributors.

Therefore, it is necessary to be able to simply and easily redirect the container protector to the consumer without implying the structural complexity of the protector.

In addition, the applicant is currently unaware of the existence of an invention having all the features described herein.

The present invention has been developed for the purpose of providing a container protector that is novel in the field of application and that solves the above-mentioned drawbacks while contributing to other additional advantages revealed by the following description.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is a container protector intended to be coupled to a cylindrical container containing a rivet protruding from the top of the container, with an upper lid covering the upper surface of the container and a lower portion connectable to the side wall of the container. It is to provide a container protector, including a ring, in which an upper lid and a lower ring are hinged to each other.

In particular, the present invention has the following features. The lower ring includes a plurality of lock tabs separated from each other close to the upper flange, and the plurality of lock tabs project upward from the inner surface of the lower ring along the entire outer circumference of the lower ring. The lock tab has a tilt angle with respect to the vertical portion of the lower ring. The lock tabs are designed to hold the side walls of the vessel and abut under the rivets present at the top of the vessel. The top lid comprises at least one negative portion protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange. The negative part is fixed to the lock tab with the upper lid closed to the lower ring.

In one embodiment, at least one negative portion protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange is facing and in contact with the lock tab with the top lid closed to the lower ring.

In an alternative embodiment, it comprises a plurality of negative portions projecting from the inner surface of the outer flange, facing and in contact with the lock tab with the top lid closed to the lower ring.

In an alternative embodiment, the container protector comprises a plurality of negative portions protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange that occupy the free space between the lock tabs with the top lid closed relative to the lower ring.

It is also possible that the present invention has a negative moiety configuration that combines the above embodiments.

The lower ring further includes a chamfered lower extension. The lower extension can absorb variations that may occur during centering between the protector and the container during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the lower ring into the container.

These features, in addition to hygienic benefits for the user, allow the discharge area of the container through which the consumed beverage passes, eg, the outlet, to facilitate the rotation of the protector assembly with respect to the container. This allows the "front position" of the container to be adjusted with respect to the remaining specific points of the container. In addition, this structural configuration can prevent the protector from being removed from the container in an undesired way. In addition, the presence of the lock tab reduces any deformation that the rest of the lower ring may suffer during assembly of the protector in the corresponding container.

According to another aspect of the invention, each lock tab has a small portion of material thickness in the lower region. This allows some flexibility and facilitates placement of the protector on the container during assembly work. This optimizes the assembly process and facilitates the action of rotating the protector relative to the container being assembled.

Preferably, the lower ring has a plurality of partitions protruding from its outer surface, thereby providing the user with a better holding surface of the protector to facilitate its rotation if necessary.

Also preferably, the side wall of the top lid has a plurality of partitions.

Advantageously, the dividers present on the top lid are of a shape and size complementary to the dividers present on the lower ring.

Other features and advantages of the container protector, which is the object of the present invention, will become apparent in the light of, but not limited to, preferred embodiments. It is shown in the attached drawings as a non-limiting example.

It is a perspective view in the open position of the 1st Embodiment of the protector for a container which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the protector for a container shown in FIG. 1 in a closed position arranged in a container. It is sectional drawing of the protector for a container in a functional state assembled in a container. It is a perspective view of the 2nd Embodiment of the protector for a container which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the 3rd Embodiment of the protector for a container which concerns on this invention. It is the schematic which shows the assembly procedure of the protector of this invention in a conventional container.

In view of the above figures, according to the reference numerals adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed, including the parts and elements detailed and described below.

As can be seen from the two embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the container protector intended to be coupled to a cylindrical container containing a rivet protruding from the top of the container is a top lid (1) covering the top surface of the container. ) And the lower ring (2) coupled to the side wall of the container (E). Both the upper lid (1) and the lower ring (2) are hingedly fixed by the hinge portion (3), and both are formed of an injection-moldable plastic material.

It should be noted that this protector has two functions, a waterproof seal and a sealing shutter, due to the structural configuration of the protector shown in FIGS. 1 and 4.

The top lid comprises at least one negative portion (16) (first embodiment shown in FIG. 1) protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange (17), the negative portion (16) with respect to the lower ring (2). With the upper lid (1) closed, the area of the lock tab (4) faces and contacts the rivet (10) of the container.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that a plurality of negative portions (16) located along the length of the outer peripheral flange (17) are arranged so as to be separated from each other. different.

The lower ring (2) has lock tabs (4) separated from each other close to the upper flange to allow rotation of the protector with respect to the container. The lock tab (4) projects upward from the inner surface of the lower ring (2) along the entire outer circumference of the lower ring (2). The lock tab has a tilt angle with respect to the vertical portion (5) of the lower ring. The lock tab (4) is designed to hold the side wall of the container (E) and abut under the rivet (10) present at the top of the container (E).

Advantageously, each lock tab (4) has a low material thickness portion (40) in the lower region, as can be seen in more detail in FIG.

In order to facilitate a hold for rotating the top lid (1) and positioning it in a particular manner, the lower ring (2) and the side wall of the top lid (1) are provided with a plurality of partitions (6) protruding from their respective outer surfaces. , 7).

The partition (6) present in the upper lid (1) has a shape and size complementary to the partition (7) present in the lower ring (2).

Further, the protector includes a warranty seal consisting of a pair of protrusions (8) that project outward from the lower ring and are inserted into the corresponding window in the pre-use state of the container. When the user separates the upper lid (1) from the lower ring (2), the protrusion (8) breaks the fragile region (9). Therefore, the user will be able to know if it has been used before.

The top lid (1) preferably comprises a housing (11) consisting of a central overhang that defines space for accommodating additional objects such as bags or pouches containing any foodstuff, or cutlery, or the like. including. As shown, the top of the housing has a flat surface (12), which facilitates the display of publications on a surface that is easily readable by the user.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a tongue portion (13) located in front of the upper lid (1) is provided to assist the user in opening the upper lid (1).

The lower ring further includes a chamfered lower extension (15) intended to facilitate insertion of the lower ring into the container.

In FIG. 5, the upper lid protrudes from the negative portion of the lower ring (2) that overlaps the lock tab (4), that is, the negative portion of the upper lid (1), and exists between the lock tabs of the lower ring (2). An alternative embodiment of the present invention that differs from the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 in that it includes small protrusions (18) that occupy space is shown.

FIG. 6 shows the process of placing a protector in a can-type container, which is performed by applying pressure to the top lid. The top lid pushes the lower ring until it reaches the joint clip position under the rivet present in the container. The lock tab of the lower ring described above has a cross section with a small portion, which creates a specific bending / turning point. This allows the lower ring to enter until the lock tab (4) opens vertically during the assembly process where the lock tab collides with the rivet of the container until the lock tab is housed under the rivet of the container.

As more clearly shown in FIG. 3, in the functional state, there is a free space between the upper part of the rivet (10) of the container and the lower part of the upper lid (1), thereby the action of rotation of the protector with respect to the container. To facilitate. Further, this aspect facilitates the proper placement of the lock tab (4) under the rivet.

The details, shapes, dimensions, and other ancillary elements used to manufacture the container protectors of the present invention are suitable for others that do not deviate from the scope of the claims contained below. It may be replaced.

Claims (9)

A container protector intended to be coupled to a cylindrical container containing rivets protruding from the top of the container.
An upper lid that covers the upper surface of the container and
A lower ring coupled to the side wall of the container and
With
Both the upper lid and the lower ring are hinged and fixed.
The lower ring comprises a plurality of lock tabs that project upward from the inner surface of the lower ring along the entire outer circumference of the lower ring and are separated from each other at a position close to the upper flange.
The lock tab has an angle of inclination with respect to the vertical portion of the lower ring.
The lock tab is designed to hold the side wall of the container and abut under the rivet present on the top of the container.
The top lid comprises at least one negative portion protruding from the inner surface of the outer flange, which is secured to the lock tab with the top lid closed to the bottom ring.
Protector for containers. The at least one negative portion protruding from the inner surface of the outer peripheral flange faces and is in contact with the lock tab with the upper lid closed with respect to the lower ring.
The protector for a container according to claim 1. A plurality of negative portions protruding from the inner surface of the outer peripheral flange, which face and are in contact with the lock tab with the upper lid closed with respect to the lower ring.
The protector for a container according to claim 1. A plurality of negative portions protruding from the inner surface of the outer peripheral flange, which occupy a free space between the lock tabs with the upper lid closed with respect to the lower ring with respect to the lower ring.
The protector for a container according to claim 1. Each said lock tab has a small portion of material thickness in the lower region.
The protector for a container according to claim 1. The lower ring has a plurality of partitions protruding from its outer surface.
The protector for a container according to claim 1. The side wall of the upper lid has a plurality of partitions.
The protector for a container according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The partition present in the upper lid has a shape and size complementary to the partition present in the lower ring.
The container protector according to claim 5 or 6. The lower ring includes a chamfered lower extension intended to contact the container.
The protector for a container according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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