JP7025438B2 - Containers for tobacco-related products - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to containers for tobacco-related products.

A variety of different tobacco-related products are available on the market, some of which are intended to be administered orally or nasally without the need for burning. Examples of such products include chewing tobacco, smokeless snuff, and so-called "snus". Snus is a smokeless tobacco product provided in loose form or in the form of individually wrapped pouches. As the wettest tobacco product, snus is particularly sensitive to environmental impacts such as changes in temperature or humidity. To ensure the freshness of such products, such products are distributed in virtually airtight packages.

For example, a typical package for snus is a substantially cylindrical container can made of metal or elastic plastic material. After consumption, used products must be discarded. Thus, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to conveniently dispose of used products with minimal interference with unused products and reduce the risk of mixing used and unused products in tobacco-related products. Is to provide a package for.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a container for tobacco-related products, particularly snus, is provided. The container according to the invention is detachably connected to the base portion and includes a top portion including a cap and a lid. The base portion contains a storage compartment for storing tobacco-related products, and the cap contains a top wall configured to adequately cover the compartment. The lid can swivel around a axis of rotation that projects substantially perpendicular to the top wall and is configured to close at least one additional compartment located on the top wall of the cap. There is.

In other words, the present invention provides a container with a storage compartment for storing unused products well enclosed between the base portion and the top portion. Thus, the user must separate the top portion from the base portion in order to access the unused product in the storage compartment. The apex contains two components, namely a cap and a lid, with at least one additional compartment located in the cap. The additional compartment can be a disposal compartment, i.e., a compartment for used products.

The lid is configured to close the at least one compartment, in particular, by being rotated about a rotation axis that is substantially perpendicular to the principal plane of the cap. In essence, the lid is attached to the cap. Preferably, the axis of rotation of the lid is located in the center of the top wall of the lid. The axis of rotation can be the virtual axis of rotation of the lid, and the lid can be rotated around this virtual axis of rotation. However, the axis of rotation of the lid can also be a real axis, such as a stud that extends perpendicular to the plane of the lid, preferably perpendicular to the inside of the lid, the side towards the cap and the base portion.

In other words, the container according to the invention advantageously comprises at least three components: a base portion, a cap, and a lid. Unused tobacco-related products can be stored in the base portion. The cap is attached to the base portion and adequately covers the storage compartment, which is surrounded by the bottom wall of the base portion and the first lateral wall. Thus, the customer must remove the cap from the base to grab an unused tobacco-related product. In other words, the cap fully covers and completes the inner storage compartment created in the base portion. The lid is located on the top of the cap and can be rotated to open and close additional compartments located on the cap, such as the disposal compartment.

In other words, the container according to the invention includes a storage compartment for unused tobacco-related products and an additional compartment, preferably an additional compartment for used tobacco-related examples. Rooms and additional compartments are spatially and with respect to access. Thus, the user will always be able to know which compartment is accessible. Thus, it is possible to avoid accidental access to the storage compartment or additional compartments, especially the disposal of used products into unused products. In other words, the risk of contacting the contents of the storage compartment with the contents of the additional compartment is minimized. Therefore, additional compartments can be used for substances that should not come into contact with the contents of the storage compartment. Thus, the usability of the additional compartment is enhanced.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the base portion of the container includes a bottom wall and a first lateral wall surrounding the storage compartment. Further, the cap includes a top wall for covering the storage compartment and a second lateral wall configured to be connected to the first transverse wall. The bottom wall and the second lateral wall are preferably tightly bonded and even more preferably integral. In other words, the base portion and cap are configured to be fixed to each other and / or to engage with each other. Fixing or engagement is provided by at least one of screw closure, pressure fitting, selective adhesive, snap fitting, hinge connection, protrusion and notch combination, and welded connection.

In particular, the cap can engage the base portion inside the base portion, or the cap can engage the base portion on the outer surface of the base portion. In other words, the second lateral wall of the cap should preferably surround the first lateral wall of the base portion in a circumferential direction, or alternatively, the first lateral wall of the base portion. , The second lateral wall of the cap may be circumferentially surrounded. The connection or bond between the base portion and the cap may then be provided in the area where the two lateral walls overlap.

In the container according to the invention, the top wall of the cap may include at least one closed portion and at least one additional compartment portion. The cap further includes a plurality of compartments, for example, to separate the compartments for different purposes. Particularly preferably, at least one additional compartment is formed as a depression in the top wall of the cap. In other words, by varying the height of the top of the cap relative to the lid, at least one additional compartment increases the height of the top wall, i.e., the distance between the top wall of the cap and the lid. It should be formed by this. There, the volume of the additional compartments increases by the same amount as the volume of the storage compartments decreases, and these volumes are well separated by the top wall of the cap.

The top wall of the cap is configured to be fully closed and adequately cover the base portion. Thus, the at least one recess is connected to a portion that is not recessed by a vertical or angled portion. In the context of the present invention, the unconcave portion is also referred to as the closed portion. Preferably, the closure is in close contact with the inside of the lid, whereas the lid is attached to the cap. Particularly preferably, all closures have the same height with respect to the lid, whereas different additional compartments have different heights, shapes, or volumes, depending on the intended purpose. It is better to have.

More preferably, in the container of the invention, the lid preferably comprises at least one closed portion and at least one approach opening portion. Particularly preferably, at least one closed portion of the lid has the dimensions of at least an additional compartment portion of the cap. By rotating the lid around the axis of rotation, the closed portion of the lid can be aligned, i.e., with at least one additional compartment portion of the lid with the additional compartment portion. The closed portion has the same dimensions, particularly preferably the same planar surface, so that the closed portion can adequately cover the additional compartment portion. Thus, the dimensions of the closed portion, which is at least as large as the additional compartment portion, allow the compartment to be safely closed. Preferably, the dimensions of the closed portion are larger than the dimensions of the additional compartment. Thus, a reliable seal of additional compartments can be ensured by the closure.

More preferably, said at least one approach opening of the lid has the maximum dimensions of the additional compartment of the cap. Increasing the dimensions of the approach opening beyond the dimensions of the additional compartment has no or little benefit to the user, whereas the area available to form the closure. To minimize. Particularly preferably, the dimensions of at least one approach opening of the lid are approximately equal to the dimensions of at least one additional compartment of the cap. However, usually the lid is one additional enclosure and one or more additional compartments when the user is usually intended to access only one additional compartment at a time. Will contain a single approach opening that is sequentially matched with.

According to yet another preferred embodiment of the container, the additional compartment of the cap, the access opening of the lid, and at least one of the closures of the lid and cap are configured as circular sectors and / or circular segments. Has been done. In other words, any one or all of the closed portion, the additional compartment portion, and the approach opening portion may be circular sectors and / or circular segments. In this context, a circular sector (circular sector) is a portion of a disk (circle) surrounded by two radii and an arc. The center angle is the angle between the two radii surrounding the sector. A sector with a center angle of 180 ° is a semicircle. Sectors with other center angles can be referred to as 1/4 circle (90 °), 1/6 circle (60 °), and 1/8 circle (45 °).

In the context of the present application, the term circular sector / portion relates to the partitioning and dimensional shaping of the area of the top wall of the cap and the top wall of the lid. For example, the approaching opening of the top wall of the lid is the portion where the opening portion is located. The approach opening would then be essentially in the center of this portion. The same applies to additional compartments (eg, disposal compartments). The additional compartment is considered to be basically located in the center of the additional compartment portion. However, the additional compartment itself does not necessarily occupy the entire additional compartment, nor does the approaching opening occupy the entire approaching opening. From the viewpoint of the present invention, there is typically a frame or boundary around the approach opening and around the additional compartment. Frames or boundaries are also considered part of each part. In particular, the recess for additional compartments requires a frame to provide a smooth and stable transition between the recess and the closure.

In view of the above definition, the central angle of at least one approach opening portion of the lid can be 90 °, 120 °, 180 °, or 270 °. In view of the above definition, the central angle of at least one closed portion of the lid can be 90 °, 120 °, 180 °, or 270 °. The central angle of at least one closed portion of the cap can be 90 °, 120 °, 180 °, or 270 °.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the lid is configured to engage the cap and includes a radial protrusion to limit the maximum angle of rotation of the lid with respect to the cap. Therefore, the radial protrusion preferably extends outward in the axial direction from the outer rim of the top wall of the lid. Although it is particularly preferred that the radial overhangs are located primarily on top of the top wall of the cap, the radial overhangs may extend over the outer rim of the cap. More preferably, the cap comprises at least one obstructing means protruding upward from the top wall of the cap. This at least one disturbing means is preferably located on the outer rim of the top wall of the cap. Particularly preferably, the top wall of the lid is sized and shaped such that the top wall of the lid covers the main portion of the top wall of the cap except for the outer rim of the cap. More preferably, two jamming elements are located on the rim and the radial overhang extends radially outward within the circular portion of the outer rim between these jamming means. Thus, the jamming means limits the rotation of the lid in both directions of rotation. Alternatively, preferably, the entire outer rim portion may project outward from the top wall of the cap so that its outer portion and lid are essentially flush with each other. The jamming means may then be implemented by a gap in the outer rim where the radial protrusion of the lid extends inward. The radial protrusion then engages the sidewall of the gap to limit the maximum rotation angle of the lid.

More preferably, the lid comprises a stud that projects substantially vertically from the inside of the lid towards the cap, and the cap comprises a corresponding recess that is configured to engage the stud. According to this embodiment, the rotation axis for rotating the lid with respect to the cap is the actual axis realized in the stud. Particularly preferably, the connection between the stud and the recess cannot be removed once the stud has been inserted into the recess. Therefore, the stud preferably comprises a thickened end facing the cap and the recess penetrates the cap. If the thickened end is pressed through the recess, the lid is prevented from being removed from the cap again. Alternatively, the stud comprises a circumferential notch that fits within the corresponding notch of the recess. In essence, the stud can be secured in the recess using snap fitting.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the container according to the invention, the lid includes an inner lid and an outer lid. Both lids are preferably disc-shaped in nature and congruent in nature. The inner lid is located between the outer lid and the cap. More preferably, each of the inner and outer lids comprises at least one closed portion and at least one approach opening portion. The inner lid preferably includes an approach opening portion and a closing portion. Therefore, the closed portion of the inner lid may have at least the shape and dimensions of the approaching opening portion of the outer lid. Therefore, the inner lid can be used to close the approach opening of the outer lid. Thus, the additional compartment can be closed even if the closed portion of the cap is not large enough to cover the entire opening of the lid.

More preferably, the inner lid is rotatably coupled to the outer lid, and at least one of the inner and outer lids is rotatable about the axis of rotation. Illustratively, the outer lid is often firmly attached to the cap and is not configured to rotate about a central axis of rotation. The inner lid may then be actuated and rotated through the access opening of the outer lid to access the additional compartment of the cap. More preferably, the outer lid comprises a stud that projects essentially vertically from the inside towards the cap and is configured to engage the corresponding recess of the cap. The stud should be fixed in the recess so that it cannot rotate. The stud comprises a plurality of protrusions that are spaced apart from each other around the stud and engages a plurality of indents within the perimeter of the recess. The inner lid includes a central opening that is a shaft and is configured to surround a stud that acts as a shaft for rotating the inner lid around the shaft. The inner lid may also be configured to rotate about the same axis of rotation as the outer lid is rotated.

According to a more preferred embodiment, the inner lid has an axial protrusion configured to engage the edge of the approach opening of the outer lid to limit the maximum rotation angle of the inner lid with respect to the outer lid. .. From this point of view, the inner lid has a limited rotation angle around the central axis of rotation, which can be advantageous from a hygienic point of view and also simplifies the handling of the package. Can be done. Further, the outer lid should also be configured to have only a limited rotation angle. This can also be useful for hygienic reasons or for ease of handling of the package. This limited rotation angle allows the outer lid to rotate 360 ° or more.

In another embodiment, the inner lid may also be configured to substantially cover the additional compartment of the cap. The inner lid can then not be disc-shaped. The inner lid may then have a top wall in the shape of a circular segment. The inner lid should be coupled to the cap to provide a hinge through which the inner lid can swivel around it. In other words, the inner lid should be rotatably connected to the cap. The inner lid should be dimensioned and shaped so that only the inner lid can be opened when the approach opening of the outer lid is substantially entirely aligned with the inner lid. This prevents unintentional opening of additional compartments. In this embodiment, the package should have a jamming mechanism that prevents the outer lid from rotating on an additional compartment that is open when the inner lid is open.

According to yet another preferred embodiment of the container, the outer lid is configured to overlap the approach opening of the inner lid to provide gas exchange between the storage opening and the environment. Includes ventilation openings. The ventilation opening is located in the closed portion of the lid. Ventilation openings are configured to prevent tobacco-related products from passing through the ventilation openings. This can be achieved by sizing the ventilation openings smaller than tobacco-related products, or by placing meshes or grids within the ventilation openings. Thus, the inner lid is often rotated so that the access opening is aligned with the additional compartment, and the outer lid is rotated so that the ventilation opening is aligned with the approach opening of the inner lid. good. Thus, the used product in the additional compartment can be dried.

The container according to the invention may further include a latch mechanism between the lid and the cap. The latch mechanism can help hold the lid in place. The latch mechanism may include at least one surface protrusion (knuckle or bump) on the top wall of the cap or on the inner surface of the lid. Any protrusion can advantageously interact with the recesses of the parts on the opposite side by engaging with the recesses. The latch mechanism may be configured to maintain the lid in one open position and at least one closed position of the approach opening. The latch mechanism is configured to provide higher resistance when the lid is rotated towards opening an additional compartment (eg, a waste compartment) than towards closing the additional compartment. It is good to have. In this aspect of the invention, the protrusions and their respective recesses have a larger and specific shape so that greater force is required to rotate the lid into a position where additional compartments are accessible. Good to have.

The container is completely closed (without opening) and may further include an additional top cap that can be placed above the lid. This additional cap can be used when the container is sold and can be removed by the consumer when the container is first opened. In addition, transparent foil can be used to seal any access openings. The transparent seal allows visual inspection of the contents, eg, snus pouch. This can be useful for optical quality assurance during manufacturing and storage, and can allow consumers to visually inspect tobacco-related products prior to purchase. Foil also helps preserve the humidity and / or scent of tobacco-related products.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a first embodiment with an additional compartment that is inaccessible. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a first embodiment with an additional compartment accessible. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of an open container according to a first embodiment with an additional compartment accessible. The schematic exploded view of the container by 1st Embodiment in the 1st (A) and 2nd (B) perspective views is shown. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a second embodiment with an additional compartment that is inaccessible. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a second embodiment with an additional compartment accessible. The schematic exploded view of the container by the 2nd Embodiment in the 1st (A) and the 2nd (B) perspective views is shown. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a third embodiment with an additional compartment that is inaccessible. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a third embodiment with an additional compartment accessible. A schematic exploded view of the container according to the third embodiment in the first (A) and second (B) perspective views is shown. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a fourth embodiment with an additional compartment that is inaccessible. FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container according to a fourth embodiment with an additional compartment accessible. The schematic exploded view of the container by 4th Embodiment in the 1st (A) and 2nd (B) perspective views is shown.

In the following, embodiments are referred to in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The effects and features of exemplary embodiments, as well as their methods of implementation, will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numbers describe the same elements, omitting redundant descriptions. The present invention, however, can be practiced in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments shown in the present application. Rather, these embodiments are provided as examples to ensure that the disclosure is complete and complete and that the viewpoints and features of the invention are fully communicated to those of skill in the art.

Therefore, processes, elements, and techniques not considered necessary to those of skill in the art for a complete understanding of the viewpoints and features of the invention may not be described. In the drawings, the relative dimensions of the elements, layers, and areas may be exaggerated for clarity.

As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. Further, the use of "may" in describing embodiments of the invention refers to "one or more embodiments of the invention". In the following description of embodiments of the invention, the term singular form may include multiple forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Although the terms "first" and "second" are used to describe the various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. Expressions such as "at least one" prior to the list of elements qualify the entire list of elements, not the individual elements of the list.

As used herein, the terms "substantially", "about" and similar terms are used as approximation terms and are used as degree terms. It is intended to explain the inherent deviations of measured or calculated values that will be recognized by those of skill in the art. Further, when the term "substantially" is used in combination with a feature that could be expressed using a number, the term "substantially" is a value. It indicates a range of +/- 5% of the value at the center of.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a closed container 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 also show the container shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 shows a container 100 with an additional compartment 32 accessible, FIG. 3 Shows a schematic perspective view of an open container 100 with an additional compartment 32 accessible, FIG. 4 shows the container 100 in the first (A) and second (B) perspective views. The schematic exploded view of is shown. The container 100 according to the first embodiment is described below with reference to each of FIGS. 1 to 4 to which the first embodiment is applied.

The container 100 for the tobacco-related product 90 includes a base portion 10 and a top portion 20, and the top portion 20 includes a cap 30 and a lid 40.

The diameter of the container 100 is preferably 40 mm to 100 mm, more preferably 50 mm to 80 mm. These dimensions and shapes are advantageously applicable to all embodiments of the invention. Preferably, the container 100, and thus the base portion 10, has a substantially cylindrical shape. The base portion 10 is preferably manufactured using a metal or hard resin material. Preferably, the base portion 10 is an injection molded part of PP (polypropylene), PE (polyethylene), or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer).

The base portion 10 includes a bottom wall 12 and a first lateral wall 13 projecting substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall 12. The bottom wall 12 and the first lateral wall 13 surround a storage compartment 11 that serves to accommodate the smokeless tobacco product 90. The first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10 includes an upper rim 14 which is a free end of the first lateral wall 13. The upper end 14 is abducted from the bottom wall 12. The outer surface of the first lateral wall 13 may be provided with an attractive design or an embossed portion to facilitate handling of the container for the tobacco-related product 90.

The diameter of the base portion 10 is preferably 40 mm to 100 mm, more preferably 50 mm to 80 mm. The height of the base portion 10 is about 10 mm to 50 mm, preferably 15 to 30 mm. These dimensions and shapes are advantageously applicable to all embodiments of the container 100.

The cap 30 of the top portion 20 is substantially disc-shaped and is preferably made from a metal or hard resin material. For example, one or more polyolefin-based transparent or opaque materials such as polyethylene or polypropylene (PP) can be applied. The cap 30 may be an injection molded part of PP, ABS, or any other suitable synthetic material. Advantageously, the used material is reusable or degradable (preferably biodegradable), for example, paperboard, paper, etc., with or without a coating such as plastic or metal. Can be formed. However, for the cap 30, other materials such as metal can be applied.

The cap 30 includes a second lateral wall 34 that is firmly adhered to the top wall 31 and is preferably detachably connected to the first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10. The removable connection allows the storage compartment 13 to be fully surrounded by the bottom wall 12, the first and second lateral walls 13, 34, and the top wall 31. The connection also prevents the base portion 10 and the top portion 20 from rotating with respect to each other. The lower end of the second lateral wall 34 of the cap 30 is preferably engaged with the upper end 15 of the first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10. The diameter of the cap 30 should be substantially the same as the diameter of the base portion 10.

The lower end 36 of the second lateral wall 34 is preferably located either inside or outside the upper end 15 of the first lateral wall 13. In other words, the diameter of the upper end 15 of the first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10 is the second lateral so that the second lateral wall 34 surrounds the first lateral wall 13 in the circumferential direction. It should be smaller than the diameter of the lower end 36 of the wall 34. In another embodiment, the diameter of the upper end 15 of the first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10 is such that the first lateral wall 13 surrounds the second lateral wall 34 in the circumferential direction. It is preferable that the diameter is larger than the diameter of the lower end 36 of the lateral wall 34 of 2.

It is preferable that there is a frictional connection between the cap 30 and the base portion 10 by mechanical friction between the outer surfaces of the lateral walls 13 and 34. However, the base portion 10 and the cap 30 may be glued to each other or joined to each other in different ways. The connection between the base portion 10 and the cap 30 may be a screw connection or a bayonet fitting. The storage compartment 11 inside the base portion 10 is accessible only by removing the top portion 20, i.e., the cap 30 and the lid 40 from the base portion. Thus, the connection between the lateral walls 13, 34 is configured to be repeatedly released and reattached to allow the user to repeatedly access the storage compartment 11.

The lid 40 is also substantially cylindrical and includes an essentially disc-shaped top wall 48, which is a third lateral wall 47 that projects substantially vertically from the top wall 48. It should be firmly adhered. However, the third lateral wall 47 may be omitted or may be implemented by the height or thickness of the top wall 48. Alternatively, a gasket may be provided on the underside of the top wall 48. The diameter of the lid 40 is preferably about 40 mm to 100 mm, more preferably 50 mm to 80 mm. The diameter of the cap 30 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the lid 40 so that the third lateral wall 47 of the lid 40 surrounds (overlaps or covers) the second lateral wall 34 of the cap 30. Is good. The lateral walls 14, 34, and 47 are preferably in the range of 1 mm or less to several mm. These dimensions are advantageously applicable to all embodiments of the container 100 (with or without some changes depending on the particular design).

The lid 40 is rotatable about the rotation axis H1 with respect to the cap 30. In particular, the lid 40 includes a stud 46 projecting inward, i.e. towards the cap 30, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the top wall 48 of the lid 40. The stud 46 engages with the corresponding recess 35 of the cap 30, which may penetrate the cap 30 or may be closed at an end towards the base portion. The stud 46 and recess 35 provide a rotatable connection between the lid 40 and the cap 30. Alternatively, the lower rim of the third lateral wall 47 of the lid 40 may engage the second lateral wall 34 of the cap 30. The lid 40 is preferably coupled to the cap 30 using a snap fit connection. The snap-fitting connection is achieved by the studs 46 and the recess 35, or by a protrusion provided in the second lateral wall 34 that fits into a suitable notch provided in the third lateral wall 47. Or, vice versa.

The top wall 48 of the lid 40 includes a closed portion 43 and an approach opening 41, and the relative positions of these portions 41, 43 with respect to the cap 30 can be changed by rotating the lid 40 with respect to the cap 30.

The cap 48 includes an additional compartment 32 formed as a recess in the top wall 31 of the cap 30. Thus, the top wall 31 of the cap 30 is divided into an additional compartment 32 and a closed portion 33. However, the closed portion 33 and the additional compartment 32 are closed because they do not contain any openings. Thus, the top wall 31 of the cap 30 fully covers the area surrounded by the second lateral wall 34. Therefore, the cap 30 is configured to sufficiently cover the storage compartment 32 of the base portion 10. In particular, the closed portion 33 translates continuously into the additional compartment portion 32 via the vertical portion 37 of the top wall 31. Thus, the additional compartment 32 and the closed portion 33 differ in height with respect to the lid 40.

Depending on the position of rotation of the lid, the recess 32 of the cap 30 and the closed portion 43 of the lid 40 attached are sufficient to cover the additional compartment 32. This is true while the closure portion 43 is aligned with the additional compartment 32 of the cap 30. Alternatively, the approach opening 41 of the attached lid 40 is aligned with the additional compartment. The additional compartment 32 of the cap 30 is then accessible through the access opening 41 of the lid 40. In other words, if the approach opening 41 of the top wall 48 and the recess 32 of the wall 31 match, that is, if the user rotates the lid 40 to the correct position (open position), the user adds. Has an approach to the compartment 32. If the approach opening 41 of the lid 40 coincides with the closed portion 33 of the cap 30, the container 100 is in the closed state and the additional compartment 32 is not accessible by the user. The approach opening 41 can be closed by rotating the lid 40.

The lid 40 is rotatable around the axis of rotation H1 and the axis of rotation H1 is substantially perpendicular to the main plane of the top wall 31 of the cap 30 and the main plane of the top wall 48 of the lid 40. The possible rotation of the lid 40 is indicated by the arrows in FIGS. 1 and 2. Further, the outer surface of the third lateral wall 47 of the lid 40, the second lateral wall 34 of the cap 30, and / or the first lateral wall 13 of the base portion 10 facilitates opening and closing. It should be configured to do so. Marks such as arrows, or other indicators, on the lid 40 and / or the cap 30 and / or the base portion to inform the user how to open and close the additional compartment of the container 100. It is better to be provided in.

FIG. 1 shows a closed state of a container 100 in which the storage compartment 11 and the additional compartment 32 are inaccessible by the user. In particular, the approach opening 41 of the lid 40 is located at a position where it coincides with the closed portion 33 of the cap 30. The lid 40 further includes a radial protrusion 44 attached to the lid 40 at the edge region of the lid 40, the edge region of the lid 40 surrounding the approach opening 41. The first function of the radial protrusion 44 is to simplify the rotation of the lid 40 by allowing the user to actuate the protrusion 44 to rotate the lid 40. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the outer rim of the second lateral wall 34 is located in the gap of the outer rim of the second lateral wall 34, and the outer rim of the second lateral wall 34 is attached. It projects upward from the top wall 31 of the cap 30 so as to be flush with the lid 40. The protrusion 44 thus engages the second lateral wall 34 at the edge of the gap in this outer rim. Therefore, the second function of the protrusion 44 is to limit the maximum rotation angle of the lid 40 with respect to the cap 30. The gap in the upper rim is a circular portion that is larger than twice the radial extension of the open portion 41 of the lid 40. Thus, limiting the rotation of the lid 40 does not prevent the compartment 32 from being safely closed.

When the user rotates the lid 40 using the protrusion 44, the closed container 100 shifts to a state in which the storage compartment 11 is inaccessible, but an additional compartment 32 is accessible. .. FIG. 2 shows a container 100 of a first embodiment with an additional compartment 32 that is open. In this state, the approach opening 41 of the lid 40 coincides with the recess 32 of the cap 30. In the open position, the user can dispose of used tobacco-related products in the additional compartment 32.

According to the first embodiment, the cap 30 includes a closed portion 33 formed as a circular portion with a central angle of about 90 °. In other words, the closed portion 33 occupies essentially a quarter of the surface of the top wall 31 of the cap 30. Therefore, the lid 40 of the container 100 according to the first embodiment includes an approach opening 41 formed as a circular segment having a center angle of about 90 °. The approach opening portion 41 and the closing portion 33 have approximately the same dimensions, and the center angle and radial extension of the approach opening 41 are slightly smaller than the center angle and radial extension of the closing portion 33. good. Thus, by aligning the approach opening 41 with the closing portion 33, the additional compartment 32 of the cap 30 can be safely closed.

The package for the tobacco-related product 90 according to the above embodiment should be substantially cylindrical. The tobacco-related product 90 is preferably a so-called "snus", which is a smokeless tobacco product packaged in individual pouches for oral administration. However, the container 100 according to all embodiments of the present invention is also suitable for any other smokeless tobacco product such as chewing tobacco, smokeless snuff, soluble film and the like.

5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 show a second embodiment of the container 100 according to the invention, FIG. 5 is a closure by the second embodiment with an additional inaccessible compartment 32. A schematic perspective view of the container 100 is shown, FIG. 6 shows a schematic perspective view of the closed container 100 according to the second embodiment provided with the accessible compartment 32, and FIG. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of the container 100. The schematic exploded view of the container by the 2nd Embodiment in the 1st (A) and the 2nd (B) perspective views is shown.

According to the second embodiment, the cap 30 includes an additional compartment 32 formed as a circular portion with a central angle of about 135 °. In other words, the closed portion 33 is formed as a circular portion having a central angle of about 225 °. The lid 40 of the container 100 according to the second embodiment includes an approach opening 41 formed as a circular portion having a center angle of about 135 °. Thus, the approach opening portion 41 and the additional compartments have approximately the same dimensions. Since the dimension of the closed portion 33 of the cap 30 exceeds the dimension of the additional compartment portion 32 of the cap 30, the dimension of the approach opening 41 is fitted to the recess 32 rather than the closed portion 33. This is because when the access opening 41 is larger than the additional compartment 32, it does not benefit the user and further complicates the closure of the additional compartment 32. Thus, in the second embodiment, the central angle of the approach opening 41 is significantly smaller than the central angle of the closed portion 33. Thus, by aligning the approach opening 41 with the closing portion 33, the additional compartment 32 of the cap 30 can be easily closed.

The container 100 according to the second embodiment further includes a gripping element 45 for making the rotation of the lid 40 with respect to the cap 30 more convenient. Further, the radial protrusion 44 of the lid 40 is omitted, thus there is no maximum rotation angle of the lid 40. Thus, the user is free to choose where to position the open portion 41 of the lid 44 on the much larger closed portion 33 of the cap 30. To avoid any unwanted movement of the lid 40 with respect to the cap 30, the cap 30 and the lid 40 are corresponding latches that help hold the lid 40 in one or more specific positions with respect to the cap 30. It is better to include the mechanism. The latch mechanism may include two surface protrusions on the top wall 31 of the cap 30. Each such protrusion may be configured to interact with the opposite portion of the lid, i.e., the respective recesses on the inner wall of the lid, as the lid is rotated about the axis of rotation H1.

The latch mechanism may be configured to maintain the lid in at least one open position and at least one closed position of the approach opening 41. In such an embodiment, there will be two sets of protrusions and corresponding notches. Advantageously, the latch mechanism provides higher resistance when the lid 40 is rotated towards closing (making accessible) the additional compartment (eg, disposal compartment) 32 rather than towards the closure 33. It should be configured to grant. In this aspect of the invention, some of the protrusions and corresponding recesses are larger by rotating the lid to a position where additional compartments (eg, disposal compartments) 32 are accessible, depending on the location. It is better to have a larger dimensional shape so that it requires force. In other words, the protrusions and recesses have more resistance to rotate the lid 40 to a position accessible to the additional compartment (eg, disposal compartment) 32 than resistance to rotation towards the closed portion 33 of the package. The size and / or shape should be changed so that it is also large. This prevents the unintentional opening of the additional compartment (eg, disposal compartment) 32.

8, 9, and 10 show a third embodiment of the container 100 according to the invention, FIG. 8 is a closure according to the third embodiment with an additional inaccessible compartment 32. 9 shows a schematic perspective view of the container 100, FIG. 9 shows a schematic perspective view of the closed container 100 according to a third embodiment with an accessible compartment 32, FIG. 10 shows a schematic perspective view of the container 100. The schematic exploded view of the container by the 3rd Embodiment in the 1st (A) and 2nd (B) perspective views is shown.

The container 100 according to the third embodiment includes a lid 40 composed of an inner lid 50 and an outer lid 60, and the inner lid 50 is arranged between the outer lid 60 and the cap 30. The cap 30 has a closed portion 33 and an additional compartment 32, each of which occupies essentially half of the top wall 31 of the cap 30. In other words, each of the portions 32, 33 has a center angle of about 180 °. The inner lid 50 has a closing portion 53 and an approaching opening 51, the center angle of the approaching opening 51 being slightly smaller than 180 °, for example, by 15 °, and the center angle of the closing portion 53 being 180 °. Slightly larger than, for example, by 15 °. The outer lid 60 also has an approach opening 61 and a closing portion 63, the central angle of both portions 61, 63, also approximately 180 °.

The outer lid 60 and the inner lid 50 primarily serve to close the container 100 and are both substantially flat and essentially disc-shaped. The inner lid 50 further includes a central hole 55, with a stud 65 projecting substantially vertically from the inside of the outer lid 60 towards the inner lid into the corresponding recess 35 of the cap 30 through the central hole 55. Can be done. The inner lid 50 has a small axial protrusion / protrusion / handle 54 provided on the top side of the inner lid 50 to allow the inner lid 50 to rotate at least partially independently of the outer lid 60. Etc. are further included. Primarily, the inner lid 50 and the outer lid 60 can then be rotated around the axis of rotation H1 of the container 100. The inner lid 50 can be used as an additional cover between the inside of the outer lid 60 and the disposal compartment 32, thus providing a hygienic advantage.

11, 12, and 13 show a fourth embodiment of the container 100 according to the invention, FIG. 11 is a closure according to the fourth embodiment with an additional inaccessible compartment 32. A schematic perspective view of the container 100 is shown, FIG. 12 shows a schematic perspective view of the closed container 100 according to the fourth embodiment provided with the accessible compartment 32, and FIG. 13 shows a schematic perspective view of the container 100. The schematic exploded view of the container by 4th Embodiment in the 1st (A) and 2nd (B) perspective views is shown.

The container 100 according to the fourth embodiment has the same structure as the container 100 according to the third embodiment, and particularly also includes the inner lid 50 and the outer lid 60. In the container 100 of the fourth embodiment, the inner lid 50 and the outer lid 60 have a closing portion 63, 63 having a center angle of about 270 °, and an approach opening 51 having a center angle of about 90 °. It differs from the container 100 of the third embodiment in that it includes 61. The cap 30 also includes a closed portion 33 with a central angle of about 270 ° and thus has an additional compartment portion with a central angle of about 90 °. Thus, the additional compartment (eg, disposal compartment) 32 is significantly smaller than the additional compartment (eg, disposal compartment) of the third embodiment.

Further, the outer lid 60 includes a ventilation opening 64 located on the opposite side of the approach opening 61 in the closed portion 63. The ventilation opening 64 is configured such that the tobacco-related product 90 cannot pass through the ventilation opening 64, but gas exchange is possible through the ventilation opening 64. This can be achieved by adjusting the dimensions of the ventilation opening 64 and / or by placing a mesh or grid within the ventilation opening 64. Thus, by rotating the outer lid 60 such that the ventilation opening 64 coincides with the approach opening 51 of the inner lid 50, the container 100 can be reliably closed and at the same time in the additional compartment 32. Drying of used products can be achieved in. This can make it more convenient to dispose of used products from additional compartments.

100 Container 90 Tobacco-related products 10 Base part 11 Storage compartment 12 Bottom wall 13 First lateral wall 14 Upper rim of first lateral wall 15 Top of first lateral wall 20 Top part 30 Cap 31 Top wall 32 Additional compartment 33 Closed part 34 Second lateral wall 35 Recess 36 Lower end of second lateral wall 37 Vertical part of top wall 40 Lid 41 Approach opening 43 Closed part 44 Radial protrusion 45 Grip element 46 Stud 47 Third lateral wall 48 Top wall 50 Inner lid 51 Approach opening 53 Closure 54 Axial protrusion 55 Central hole 60 Outer lid 61 Approach opening 63 Closure 64 Ventilation opening 65 Stud H1 Rotating axis

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A container (100) for a tobacco-related product (90), the container being detachably coupled to a base portion (10) and having a top portion (20) including a cap (30) and a lid (40). Including,
The base portion (10) includes a storage compartment (11) for storing the tobacco-related product (90).
The cap (30) includes a top wall (31) configured to adequately cover the storage compartment (11).
The lid (40) comprises at least one closure (43) and at least one approach opening (41).
The lid (40) is substantially perpendicular to the top wall (31) to open and close at least one additional compartment (32) located on the top wall (31) of the cap (30). It can rotate around the central rotation axis (H1) that protrudes from the cover.
The container (100) , wherein the at least one additional compartment (32) is configured as a recess in the top wall (31) of the cap (30 ). The base portion (10) includes a bottom wall (12) and a first lateral wall (13) surrounding the storage compartment (11), and the cap (30) is the top wall (31). The container (100) according to claim 1, comprising the second lateral wall (34) configured to be connected to the first lateral wall (13). The container (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the top wall (31) of the cap (30) comprises at least one closed portion (33) and the at least one additional compartment (32). ). The at least one closed portion (43) of the lid (40) has dimensions at least equal to the dimensions of the additional compartment (32) of the cap (30) and / or of the lid (40). The container (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one approach opening (41) has the dimensions of an additional compartment (32) of the cap (30) at the maximum . At least one of the additional compartments (32) of the cap (30), the approach opening (41) of the lid (40), and the closure (33, 43) are circular sectors, and /. Alternatively, the container (100) according to claim 1, which is configured as a circular segment. The lid (40) has a radial protrusion (44) configured to engage the cap (30) in order to limit the maximum rotation angle of the lid (40) with respect to the cap (30). The container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , including the container (100). The container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the lid (40) includes a gripping element (45) for rotating the lid (40) with respect to the cap (30). .. The lid (40) includes a stud (46) that projects substantially vertically from the inside thereof, and the cap (30) includes a corresponding recess (35) for engaging with the stud (46). , The container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . The container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the lid (40) includes an inner lid (50) and an outer lid (60). The inner lid (50) is rotatably coupled to the outer lid (60), and at least one of the inner lid (50) and the outer lid (60) rotates about a rotation axis (H1). The container (100) according to claim 9 , which is possible. Claim 9 or 10 , wherein each of the inner lid (50) and the outer lid (60) comprises at least one closure (53, 63) and at least one approach opening (51, 61). The container (100) of the description. The inner lid (50) engages with the edge of the approach opening (61) of the outer lid (60) to limit the maximum rotation angle of the inner lid (50) with respect to the outer lid (60). The container (100) according to any one of claims 9 to 11 , further comprising an axially projecting portion (54) configured in. The outer lid (60) is configured to overlap the approach opening (51) of the inner lid (50) to provide gas exchange between the storage compartment (11) and the environment. The container (100) according to any one of claims 9 to 12 , comprising a ventilation opening (64).

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