KR20050085984A - Liquid container closure assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

There is disclosed a closure assembly (5; 5a; 5b) or tamper-proof device adapted to be applied to a mouth of a container (e.g. for liquid), such as a neck of a bottle. There is a need for such closure assemblies (5; 5a; 5b) to provide tamper-evidence, e.g. indication of opening, and beneficially to also provide non-refilling means. Accordingly, the invention provides a closure assembly (5; 5a; 5b) comprising: a first member or tamper indication means (10a; 10b; 10c), and a container closure member (20; 20a; 20b) are retained in association with one another by retaining means, and wherein further initial opening of the closure assembly (5; 5a; 5b) causes release of the retaining means which causes the first member (10; 10a; 10b) thereafter to act as a valve member.

Description

Liquid container closure assembly

The present invention relates to a closure assembly suitable for use at the inlet of, for example, a liquid reservoir, such as the neck of a bottle. In particular, the present invention is not considered to be exclusive and relates to tamper-evident snap-on fitment or tamper-proof refill-proof snap-in members.

For various reasons, used storage containers, such as bottles for storing liquids such as expensive liquids such as alcoholic beverages, for example, are certainly not refilled with a large amount of other liquid substitutes that differ in nature and quality from the original contents. May be required. Such attempts to have a stopper that makes refilling difficult may not always be able to counter certain refilling efforts.

It is also desirable to consider having tamper-indicating means that provide evidence that the bottle and its original contents have not been damaged, but if the bottle can be resealed with a replacement lid or cap, the bottle may be tampered with. It will rarely indicate to the buyer that it has been / damaged or refilled and the content is of lower quality than the original content.

Therefore, it is desirable to have a stopper that cannot be removed without trying to excessive levels or breaking the bottle. Such a device is shown by way of example only, for example in British Patent 2274837 by the Applicant.

While it is very important that the original stopper is not removed without visually damaging or breaking the bottle or stopper, a stopper that is not easily removed may be stored by overcoming the features provided in the stopper to prevent or prevent such refilling. It will be appreciated that this will be the object of an attempt to refill. Thus, in addition to having a device to prevent refilling of the bottle, while any refill prevention function is not active, it is not removable which can clearly indicate whether the bottle has been opened since it was initially filled with the original contents / There is a need to have a device having a tamper-indicating or tamper-proof feature that is missing or unchangeable. This clear indicator is somewhat lacking in conventional plug designs.

In addition, there is a need for a simple design that can be reliably and easily manufactured and assembled with a stopper assembly to fit into a bottleneck. This simplicity is somewhat lacking in conventional plug designs.

Accordingly, it is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to prevent or at least mitigate at least one of the problems / disadvantages described in the prior art.

It is also an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to indicate that the closure assembly has not been previously opened, having no portion removed upon initial opening and easily reattached by a forger or the like. It is to provide an improved stopper assembly.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, by way of example only.

1A is a side cross-sectional view of a closure assembly prior to initial opening operation in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1B is a side cross-sectional view of the closure assembly of FIG. 1A during an initial opening operation. FIG.

1C is a side cross-sectional view of the closure assembly of FIG. 1A after an initial (or continuous) opening operation;

1D is a side cross-sectional view of the closure assembly of FIG. 1A after a resealing operation;

FIG. 2 is another side cross-sectional view of the closure assembly of FIG. 1A prior to initial opening operation; FIG.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the components of the closure assembly of FIG. 1A;

Figures 4a to 4e are continuous side cross-sectional views of the closure assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4a is unopened; 4B during first opening; 4C is unopened; 4D is in running water; 4E illustrates a resealing; And

5A to 5E show side cross-sectional views of a stopper assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 5A is unopened; 5B is during the first opening; 5C is unopened; 5D is in running water; 5E is a diagram illustrating resealing.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a closure assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a storage container for a liquid, the closure assembly comprising a first damage indicating means, a baffle member and a storage container. A closure member, wherein prior to initial opening the first damage indicating means is retained in relation to the baffle by the first retaining means, the baffle is retained in relation to the storage container closure member by the second retaining means, After the first holding means is released by the initial opening of the plug assembly, the second holding means are released in turn.

That is, the release force of the first holding means is smaller than the release force of the second holding means.

Applicants have named the device "ALUSNAP" stopper assembly, tamper-verification device, snap fit or refill prevention device.

In this way, it is clear to the purchaser whether the closure assembly has been opened and resealed. Thus, the first damage indicating means provides the first visible damage-verifying means.

When the first holding means is released, the first damage indicating means is moved from its initial position to another position that marks the first opening of the closure assembly.

The closure assembly also includes non-refilling means such as valve means.

The first holding means preferably includes a ball extending at the first end of the first damage indicating means and a socket provided in the baffle corresponding to the ball.

The second holding means preferably includes a male portion provided on the baffle and a female portion provided on the inner surface of the storage container closure member corresponding to the male portion.

The ball and the socket may be releasable by friction or interference push-fit with each other. The enlarged radial portion of the hand can cooperate with the reduced radial portion of the arm in its initial position, such that the male and female portions are held in a releasable fit with each other.

The ball may act as a valve member after the initial opening.

Preferably, the movement preventing means for preventing the first damage indicating means from moving toward the storage container closure member in the first unopened position.

Preferably, the movement preventing means comprises an extended second end of the first damage indicating means and a surface of the valve seat body adjacent to the second end.

The first end of the first damage display means is preferably provided in the valve seat body and the water discharge device or body.

The ball is preferably operated with the valve member in a position after the initial opening.

Preferably, the second end of the first damage display means includes a flag member or the like.

The flag may be suitably colored to attract attention and / or convey information, such as marketing or promotional information.

The valve seat body can be made of any material so that the ball can be pushed through the hole in the valve seat body in the initial assembly operation. This property is particularly advantageous for ease of manufacture.

The storage container closure assembly is preferably screwed to the oil and water discharge device by internally coupling the respective threaded portions.

The first damage indicating means is made of a plastic material, for example polycarbonate.

In a variant, another valve member may be provided in the socket between the socket and the ball prior to initial opening.

The running water discharge device preferably includes a pouring lip.

The closure assembly may comprise a snap fit member.

In one embodiment, the closure assembly comprises a sleeve adapted to lie substantially coaxial with the inlet and provided with means for securing the sleeve to the reservoir, the closure assembly substantially interfering with the sleeve but rotating about the sleeve A first outer sleeve possible; and a second outer sleeve separated from the first outer sleeve and engaged with the storage container closure member, the first outer sleeve being the first of the first and second outer sleeves upon resealing of the assembly after the initial opening of the storage container. Spacer means for separating the adjacent portion.

The sleeve and container closure member may be made from a suitable plastic material.

The separation means may provide a second visible damage indication or damage-verification means.

Preferably, the first outer sleeve has an opened first end and a second end, and the second outer sleeve has a first sealing end and a second opening end.

The storage container closure member preferably includes a circumferential groove, and further includes a circumferential lip portion positioned adjacent to the lower portion of the circumferential groove.

The initial adjacencies may comprise adjacent individual circumferential edges of the first and second outer sleeves.

Prior to initial opening, the first and second circumferential edges may be located in the circumferential groove and adjacent to each other.

During the initial opening operation of the storage vessel, it is preferred that the first circumferential edge be extended or raised above the circumferential portion and then substantially retracted or retracted to the initial circumferential position of the first circumferential edge and positioned circumferentially behind the circumferential portion. . Alternatively or in addition, during the initial opening operation of the storage vessel, the circumferential portion is narrowed or lowered below the first circumferential edge, and then substantially retracted or expanded to the initial circumferential position of the circumferential edge and positioned circumferentially in front of the first circumferential edge. It is desirable to be. When this operation is arranged longitudinally in such a way as to intercept the circumferential portion between the first and second circumferential edges, when the closure member is reused to seal the storage container again, the first and second outer sleeves are at least the first outer. Spaced by a circumferential portion located between the sleeve and the second outer sleeve.

The second tamper-verifying means is provided with a gap or gap appearing between the first and second circumferential edges after resealing so that the first and second circumferential edges are no longer adjacent but spaced apart. This visible indicator verifies whether the closure assembly (and the reservoir) is resealed after opening.

The first circumferential edge of the first outer sleeve may have a first beaded portion in the first outer sleeve, and in the same manner, the second circumferential edge of the second outer sleeve may also have a second outer sleeve in the second outer sleeve. A circumferential bead portion may be provided.

The first and second sleeves may comprise any suitable material, and the material preferably comprises a metal, or a metal based material.

The metal or metal-based material preferably contains substantially aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and particularly aluminum foil.

As aluminum provides a high quality medium for the application of printing dyes, inks, paints and the like, the messages, logos, images, names, and other information are preferably carried by the first and second outer sleeves. For example, the message may include an arrow indicating the direction of rotation for opening of the closure assembly.

The storage container closure member is preferably a lid having a threaded portion for rotating the lid generally counterclockwise during the opening operation of the storage container.

The closure assembly includes a refill prevention device, and the refill prevention device includes a water discharge device suitable for protecting an inlet of a liquid storage container. The storage container closure member may be a lid suitable for closing the outlet of the runoff drainage device, and the first outer sleeve may be suitable for receiving at least a portion of the runoff discharge device. The outlet is substantially annular and the lid may be removably retractable by extending the annular seal on the inner end face into the annular outlet.

Preferably, the second outer sleeve member is suitable for receiving at least a portion of the lid.

The lid is generally tightly received in the second outer sleeve by interference but may be selectively rotatable relative to the second outer sleeve when sufficient force is applied.

The running water discharge device is preferably made integral with the sleeve, for example by injection molding.

The refill prevention device further comprises a valve seat body at least partially receivable in at least a portion of the neck of the reservoir, wherein the valve seat body is preferably at least partially wrapped by the sleeve.

Preferably, at least one movable valve member is provided in the valve seat body.

Means are provided for providing the first outer sleeve longitudinally with respect to the sleeve, for example one end of the first outer sleeve formed at least partially over the end of the sleeve.

Prior to initial opening of the closure assembly, the first and second circumferential edges of the first and second sleeves are located in a circumferential groove provided in the lid and substantially adjacent. This arrangement ensures that when the container is first opened by the relative twisting of the lid and sleeve, the second circumferential edge of the second outer sleeve remains in the groove provided in the lid, and the first circumferential edge of the first outer sleeve is gradually elastic. By moving outward in the circumferential direction so as to be out of the groove provided in the lid, the lid is reliably removed from the runoff apparatus and the first portion. Alternatively or in addition, the circumferential portion gradually moves inward in the circumferential direction. As soon as the contact between the lid and the first circumferential edge of the first outer sleeve is removed, the first circumferential edge contracts substantially to reduce the circumference, for example the first circumference of the first circumferential edge, so that the resulting circumference is located below the groove. It becomes smaller than the circumference of a lid part. It is preferable that this lid part is provided in a lid in a circumferential shape.

When the lid is reused in the runoff, the circumferential portion of the lid is at rest, seated, or adjacent to the first circumferential edge of the first outer sleeve to reach a stop position, thereby returning the lid to its unopened initial starting position. To prevent them. Thus, as the longitudinal gap or gap remains between the first outer sleeve and the second outer sleeve, the circumferential portion of the lid is exposed, and the circumferential portion is initially wrapped in the first circumferential edge and the initial lid seating surface of the flowing device. At least a portion of the built-in or embedded circumference.

The exposed circumference of the lid is preferably colored or printed with information, incentives and the like.

The securing means may comprise first means for securing the sleeve to the reservoir, to prevent the sleeve from rotating relative to the neck of the reservoir.

In addition, the securing means may comprise a second means for securing the sleeve to the reservoir, thereby limiting the longitudinal movement of the sleeve with respect to the inlet of the reservoir.

The second means for securing the sleeve is in the form of at least one protruding means protruding inwardly of the sleeve, the at least one protruding means being capable of moving radially of the sleeve in a rigidly resilient manner and with an outer lip of the reservoir. It is desirable to be able to engage.

The first outer sleeve is preferably fitted to the sleeve by interference fit between the outer surface of the sleeve and the inner surface of the first outer sleeve.

The lid is preferably provided with a threaded portion therein and engages with the threaded portion of the water discharge device corresponding to the threaded portion of the lid.

It is preferable that a 1st and 2nd outer sleeve is aesthetically satisfactory, and as such, it is preferable that a 1st and 2nd outer sleeve contains metal foil.

It is desirable to provide a means for assembling at least the sleeve and the valve seat body together, preferably all parts of the closure assembly, before being used in the reservoir. In the case of assembling all parts of the closure assembly together, the closure assembly is regarded as an "integral fitting member".

Protrusion means is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve is preferably elastically engaged to the neck of the storage container.

The sleeve comprises one or more circumferential apertures around the sleeve, wherein the circumferential aperture is preferably defined between the portions of the sleeve extending in the axial direction. The protruding means are provided adjacent the corner of one of the holes. Each protruding means is preferably located at the lower circumferential edge of one of the holes.

Typically the runoff drainage device comprises a runoff granule extending in the circumferential direction.

The baffle has a brim extending in the circumferential direction located at the lower outer edge of the baffle. The rim helps to prevent illegal refilling.

It is convenient for the sleeve to further comprise a plurality of ribs or ridges formed on the inner surface, the ribs or ridges having an elongate axis disposed circumferentially around the sleeve and substantially axially disposed on the sleeve. It is preferable.

Such ribs or ridges, in use, interact with raised pips, ridges or lines on the outer surface of the reservoir (eg, the "glass finish" of the bottle) to prevent unwanted movement of the sleeve.

The valve seat body includes a tubular portion, and the free end of the tubular portion has a valve seat adapted to be contacted in a sealed manner by a valve member fixed to the tubular portion.

The valve seat is a circumferentially extending flange, and the flange preferably extends radially inwardly of the tubular portion. In one embodiment this valve seat is located at one end of the tubular portion, and the end of the tubular portion is closed except for the circular hole.

It will be appreciated that the tubular portion is suitable to be substantially received into the inlet of the reservoir.

The tubular portion further comprises at least one connecting means on the outer surface, and is connected to the inner surface of the reservoir in an interfering manner. The connecting means is preferably radially extending circumferential ribs.

One end or near end of the tubular portion away from the valve seat is provided with another tubular body larger in diameter than the tubular portion and substantially co-centric, the inner surface of the other tubular body being connected to the outside of the tubular portion by one or more webs. .

The first end of the other tubular body is preferably connected to the outer surface of the tubular portion by an annular flange.

Thus, in one embodiment of the present invention, this structure includes a flange that forms a trough floor in a circumferential trough defined between the outer surface of the tubular portion and the inner surface of the other tubular body. The trough is divided into small arc-shaped troughs by the web.

Such troughs help prevent the insertion of objects through the stopper assembly into the reservoir.

The second end of the other tubular body is preferably arranged at substantially the same height as the end of the tubular part remote from the valve seat.

The tubular portion forms the inner sleeve of the closure assembly assembled in use.

The outer surface of the other tubular body is preferably interfering with the inner surface of the sleeve and / or the runoff.

The radially extending rim is located at the outer edge of one end of the other tubular body, which is preferably seated against the lower surface of the radially extending circumference provided on the inner surface of the sleeve in the assembled plug assembly. Do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a closure assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a storage container for liquid, the closure assembly comprising a first damage indicating means and a storage container closure member. Wherein, the first damage display means and the closure member are held in relation to each other by the interference fit or interference fit holding means prior to the initial opening, and the interference fit or interference fit holding means is released by the initial opening.

That is, by the first opening, the first damage display means is released from the storage container closure member.

The interference fit or interference fit holding means may comprise a first holding means for holding the first damage indicating means in relation to the baffle and a second holding means for holding the baffle in relation to the storage container closure member.

It is preferable that the first damage display means is moved from the first position to the second position by the release of the holding means. This shift represents the initial opening. In the second position, the first damage display means is preferably visible in the storage container, and is preferably hung in the storage container.

According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a closure assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a storage container for liquid, the closure assembly comprising a first member and a storage container closure member Wherein the first member and the storage container closure member are held in relation to each other by the retaining means prior to the initial opening, and by the first opening of the closure assembly the retaining means are released and the first member is subsequently operated as a valve member. .

The first member may comprise a first tamper indication member, for example a first visible damage-verification means. The retaining means may comprise a releasable interference / clip / interference fit retaining means.

In one embodiment the retaining means may comprise a first retaining means for retaining the first member in relation to the baffle and a second retaining means for retaining the baffle in relation to the storage vessel closure member.

In other embodiments the retaining means may comprise a first retaining means for retaining the first member in relation to the storage container closure member.

In either case, the storage container closure member may comprise a lid and a retaining member.

The retaining member is preferably secured to the lid by locking means, for example a rib and a groove which cooperate with each other on the retaining member and the lid.

Prior to initial opening, the first member may be retained in relation to the baffle by the first retaining means, the baffle may be retained in relation to the storage container closure member by the second retaining means, and further, the initial opening of the closure assembly. The first holding means and the second holding means can be released in turn.

By releasing the holding means the first member is moved from its initial position to another position which marks the initial opening of the finishing assembly.

The movement may include a first member falling from the initial position to the other position.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a storage container comprising a closure assembly according to any one of the first, second or third aspects of the invention.

The storage container is preferably a liquid storage container.

The storage container may be, for example, a bottle suitable for storing alcoholic beverages or beverages such as vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, etc., for example glass bottles.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a combination of a reservoir and a closure assembly according to the first, second or third aspect of the invention.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention there is provided an alcoholic beverage product comprising an alcohol substance packaged in a combination according to the fourth aspect of the invention.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for producing a closure assembly according to any one of the first, second or third aspect of the present invention, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing an outer sleeve member, ( b) providing a drainage device and a sleeve suitable for protecting the inlet and neck of the liquid reservoir, and providing a reservoir closure member capable of releasably protecting the runoff and / or sleeve, ( c) at least partially disposing the water discharge device, the sleeve and the storage container closure member in the outer sleeve member, and (d) forming the outer sleeve member as a second outer sleeve member separate from the first outer sleeve. do.

Step (d) is preferably carried out using a first cutting tool, such as a blade of a machine tool.

Step (d) preferably includes forming a cutout at the periphery of the outer sleeve member to form adjacent first and second circumferential edges on the first and second outer sleeve.

Preferably, the first and second corners are formed in the circumferential grooves attached to the storage container closure member.

Preferably, the first and second circumferential edges are reduced in diameter compared to the individual adjacent portions of the first or second outer sleeve.

In addition, after step (c),

(e) forming an end of the first outer sleeve over the end of the sleeve to hold the first outer sleeve and the sleeve vertically.

Step (e) is preferably carried out using a second cutting tool, such as another blade of the machine tool.

Steps (d) and (e) are undertaken substantially simultaneously.

The closure assembly thus formed may comprise a single assembly for snap application to the inlet and neck of the reservoir.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of bottling, (a) providing a stopper assembly according to any one of the first, second or third aspects of the invention, (b) Providing a bottle, (c) filling the bottle with liquid, and (d) sealing the bottle using a stopper assembly at the mouth and neck of the bottle.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a closure assembly according to any one of the first, second, or third aspects, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a valve seat body and a valve member; And (b) when the width of the valve member is wider than the width of the hole of the valve seat body, pushing the valve member through the hole of the valve seat body, thereby assembling the valve seat body and the valve member with each other.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a closure assembly (or tamper-validating device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a storage container for liquid, the closure assembly comprising a first member and a storage container closure member Here, the first member and the storage container closure member are held in relation to each other by the holding means prior to the initial opening, and the holding means are released by the initial opening of the closure assembly such that the first member is subsequently subjected to a first damage verification or It is operated by the display means or the display member.

1A to 3, the closure assembly (or tamper-verification apparatus) according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown as 5 as a whole. The closure assembly 5 is suitable for use on the inlet and neck of the reservoir for liquid, which is shown schematically in part in FIG. The stopper assembly 5 may include a first member or first damage indicating means 10; Baffle 15; And a storage container closure member 20, wherein the first damage indicating means 10 is held in relation to the baffle 15 by the first holding means (first bonding) 25 prior to initial opening. (15) is held in relation to the storage container closure member 20 by a second holding means (second joint or clip; 30) (FIG. 1A), where also by the first opening of the closure assembly 5 After the first holding means 25 is released (FIG. 1B), the second holding means 30 is released in sequence (FIG. 1C).

That is, the release force of the first holding means 25 is smaller than the release force of the second holding means 30.

By releasing the first holding means 25, the first damage indicating means 10 is moved from the initial position to another position indicating the initial opening of the closure assembly 5. Therefore, the first damage display means 10 may be regarded as a drop-down flag.

The closure assembly 5 also comprises refill prevention means such as valve means which will be described in more detail below.

The first holding means 25 is a member 45 such as a ball or a ball extending at the first end 40 of the first damage display means 10 and a socket 45 provided in the baffle 15 corresponding to the ball. ).

The second holding means 30 includes a male portion 50 provided on the baffle 15 and an arm portion 55 provided on the inner surface 60 of the storage container closure member 20 corresponding to the male portion.

The ball 35 and the socket 45 may be releasable by friction or interference interference with each other. The enlarged radiating portion 65 of the male portion 50 interacts with the reduced radiating portion 70 of the female portion 55 at the initial position to maintain the male portion and the female portions 50 and 55 in a releasable fit with each other.

The ball 35 acts as a valve member 75 after the initial opening.

Movement preventing means for preventing the first damage display means 10 from moving toward the storage container closure member 20 in the first unopened position is provided. The movement preventing means comprises an extended second end 80 of the first damage indicating means 10 and a surface 85 of the valve seat body 90 adjacent to the second end. The first end 40 of the first damage display means 10 is provided in the valve seat body 90 and the water discharge device or the body 95.

In the position after the initial opening, the ball 35 falls out of the socket 45 and operates as the valve member 75.

The second end 80 of the first damage display means 10 includes a flag member 100 and the like. The flag 100 may be appropriately colored to attract eye and / or convey information, such as marketing or promotional information.

The valve seat body 90 may be made of any material such that the ball 35 may be pushed through the hole 105 of the valve seat body 90 in the initial assembly operation. This property is particularly advantageous for facilitating manufacturing.

The storage container closure assembly 20 is screwed to the oil / water discharge device 95 by internally coupling the respective threaded portions 110 and 115 to operate.

The first damage indicating means 10 is made of a plastic material, for example polycarbonate.

In a variant, a valve member, not shown prior to initial opening, may be further provided in the socket 45 between the socket 45 and the ball 35.

As shown in FIG. 3, the running water discharge device 95 includes a running water 96.

The closure assembly 5 comprises a sleeve 220, which sleeve is suitable for being placed substantially coaxial with the inlet 210 and has means for securing the sleeve 220 to the reservoir 215. The closure assembly 5 further includes a first outer sleeve 225, which is substantially interfering with the sleeve 220 but is rotatable relative to the sleeve under sufficient rotational force. In addition, the closure assembly 5 further includes a second outer sleeve 230, the second outer sleeve is separated from the first outer sleeve 225 and coupled to the storage container closure member or lid 20. A circumferentially extending cutting line 231 shown in FIG. 1A formed as described below is provided between the first and second outer sleeves 225 and 230 that are first unopened. The cut line 231 extends 360 ° around the stopper assembly 5 and separates the first and second outer sleeves 225, 230. Cut line 231 may be invisible to the naked eye or at least barely visible.

In addition, after the initial opening of the storage container 215 is provided with a separation means for spacing the first adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves (225, 230) upon resealing of the closure assembly (5), which will be described in more detail below. As such, the separation means comprises a second indication of damage or a second damage-verification means.

The first outer sleeve 225 has open first and second ends 240 and 245, and the second outer sleeve 230 has a first sealing end 250 and a second opening end 255.

The lid 20 further includes a circumferential groove 260, and further includes a circumferential groove 265 positioned adjacent to the lower portion of the circumferential groove 260.

The first adjoining portion includes individual circumferential edges 270 and 275 adjacent to the first of the first and second outer sleeves 225 and 230. Prior to initial opening, the first and second circumferential edges 270 and 275 are located in the circumferential groove 260 and substantially adjacent to each other.

During the initial opening operation of the storage vessel, the first column edge 270 is extended or raised above the circumferential portion 265, and then substantially retracted or retracted to the initial circumferential position of the first column edge circumferential portion 265. Located radially from behind. Alternatively, or in addition, during the initial opening operation of the storage vessel, the circumferential portion 265 is narrowed or lowered below the first circumferential edge 270, and then substantially retracted or expanded to the initial circumferential position of the circumferential portion to form the first cylinder It is located radially in front of the edge 270. This operation (or operations) is arranged vertically in such a way as to block the circumferential portion 265 between the first circumferential edge 270 and the second circumferential edge 275, thereby reusing the lid 20 to store the container ( When resealing 215, the first and second outer sleeves 225, 230 are spaced apart by a circumferential portion 265 positioned between the first outer sleeve and the second outer sleeve.

The first and second circumferential edges 270 and 275 are again sealed and are no longer adjacent by this device but are spaced apart, thereby substantially creating a groove between the first and second circumferential edges 275. A void or gap is shown including 260 and lip 265. By verifying whether this visible indicator has been resealed after opening the closure assembly 5, and the reservoir 215, it provides further indications of tampering or tamper-verification.

In a variation, a first circumferential bead may be provided over the first outer sleeve 225 adjacent to the first circumferential edge 270 at or near the first circumferential edge 270 of the first outer sleeve 225. In the same manner, the second circumferential edge 275 of the second outer sleeve 230 may also include a second circumferential bead portion in the second outer sleeve 230 adjacent to the second circumferential edge 275.

The first and second sleeves 225, 230 are made of any suitable material, for example metal, or metal based material. In this case the metal comprises substantially aluminum or an aluminum alloy, for example aluminum foil. As aluminum provides a quality medium for the application of printing dyes, inks, paints and the like, messages, logos, images, names, and other information can be conveyed by the first and second outer sleeves 225, 230. .

The lid 20 includes a threaded portion 110 interoperating with the outer threaded portion 115 of the sleeve 220 or the oil drainage device 95 therein, such that the lid 20 is generally opened during the opening operation of the reservoir. Counterclockwise to rotate the lid 20 in a counterclockwise direction during the sealing (resealing) operation of the storage container.

The stopper assembly 5 includes a refill prevention device 290, which includes a valve member 75 and is provided with an oil discharge device 95 suitable for protecting the inlet of the liquid storage container 215. do. The lid 20 is suitable for closing the outlet 300 of the runoff discharge device 95, and the first outer sleeve 225 is selectively positioned to receive at least a portion of the runoff discharge device 95. The outlet 300 is substantially annular and the lid 235 extends into the annular outlet 300 on the inner end surface 305 and is removably accommodated. The annular outlet 300 is limited to the columnar oil 96.

The second outer sleeve 230 is suitable for receiving the lid 20. The lid 20 is generally tightly received in the second outer sleeve 230 as an interference fit, but may be rotatable relative to the second outer sleeve 235 by applying sufficient force. For example, when the closure assembly 5 is again sealed, if the peripheral portion 265 is adjacent to the first circumferential edge 270, another resealing movement (e.g., the clock of the second outer sleeve 225) is performed. Directional rotation) secures the lid 20 and rotates the outer sleeve 225 relative to the lid. In addition, the second circumferential edge 275 holds the second circumferential sleeve 230 vertically with respect to the lid 20.

In this embodiment, the running water discharge device 95 is made integral with the sleeve 220, for example by injection molding.

The refill prevention device 290 further includes a valve seat body 90 that is at least partially receivable within at least a portion of the neck 211 of the reservoir 215, wherein the valve seat body 90 is at least a sleeve 220. Partially wrapped The movable valve member 75 is provided in the valve seat body 90.

The non-return valve is formed of the valve seat body 90 and the valve member 75 and is normally closed in the vertical position of the bottle 215, while the liquid flows out of the bottle 215 during watering operation. The valve restricts liquid inflow into the bottle 215 by unauthorized basic injection or even by more sophisticated methods such as inserting objects, tubes, etc. into the bottle inlet 210.

Means for holding the first outer sleeve 225 longitudinally relative to the sleeve 220, for example one end 226 of the first outer sleeve 225 formed (bent) over the end 220 of the sleeve 220. This is provided.

Prior to the initial opening of the closure assembly 5, the first and second circumferential corners 270, 275 of the first and second sleeves 270, 275 are located in the circumferential groove 260 provided in the lid 20. , Substantially adjacent. This arrangement is such that when the reservoir 215 is first opened by the relative twisting of the lid 20 and the sleeve 220, the second circumferential edge 275 of the second outer sleeve 230 is attached to the lid 20. Staying in the provided groove 260, the first circumferential edge 270 of the first outer sleeve 225 moves gradually outward in the circumferential direction to relieve from the groove 260 provided in the lid 235 The lid 235 is reliably removed from the running water discharge device 295 and the first outer sleeve 225. Unlike or in addition to the above, the circumferential portion 265 can move inward in the circumferential direction gradually and elastically. As soon as the contact between the lid 20 and the first circumferential edge 270 of the first outer sleeve 225 is removed, the first circumferential edge 270 is substantially circumferential, for example, the first circumference of the first circumferential edge. By shrinking to reduce, the resulting circumference becomes smaller than the circumference of the lid portion, for example the circumference 265, located below the groove 260.

When the lid 20 is reused in the running water discharge device 95, when the circumferential portion 265 of the lid 20 rests, rests or is adjacent to the first circumferential edge 270 of the first outer sleeve 225. A stop position is reached, thereby preventing the lid 235 from returning to the initial start (unopened) position. Thus, a longitudinal gap or gap remains between the first outer sleeve 225 and the second outer sleeve 230, exposing the circumferential portion of the lid 20, the circumferential portion being first within the first outer sleeve 225. It includes at least a portion of the circumferential portion 265 enclosed or included from. In addition, another void (not shown) is present between the lower edge of the lid 20 and the initial lid seating surface 320 of the runoff discharge device 95.

The exposed circumference of the lid 20 is preferably colored and / or printed with information, incentives and the like.

The fixing means includes a first means 325 for fixing the sleeve 220 to the storage container 215, to prevent the sleeve 220 from rotating around the neck 211 of the storage container 215.

In addition, the fixing means includes a second means 330 for fixing the sleeve 220 to the storage container 215, thereby restricting the sleeve 220 from vertically moving relative to the inlet 210 of the storage container 215. do. The second means 330 for fixing the sleeve 220 is in the form of at least one protrusion 330 protruding inwardly of the sleeve 220, and the at least one protrusion 330 is rigidly elastic. Can move radially of the sleeve 230 and engage the outer lip 212 of the reservoir 215.

The sleeve 220 is fitted to the first outer sleeve 225 by interference fit between the outer surface 340 of the sleeve 220 and the inner surface 345 of the first outer sleeve 225. The lid 20 has a threaded portion 285 therein and is engaged with the threaded portion 115 of the oil / water discharge device 95 corresponding to the threaded portion.

Preferably, the first and second outer sleeves 225 and 230 are aesthetically pleasing, and as such, the first and second outer sleeves 225 and 230 include a metal foil.

Means 346 are provided for assembling the sleeve 220 and the valve seat body 90 together, for example, mutually supported ribs and grooves, before being used in the reservoir 215.

Protruding means 330 is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve 220 so that the neck 211 and the outer lip 212 of the storage container 215 are elastically engaged.

Sleeve 220 includes one or more circumferential holes 315 around sleeve 220, the circumferential holes being defined between portions of sleeve 220 extending in the axial direction. The protruding means 330 is provided adjacent to the corner of one of the holes 315.

As shown in the closure assembly 5, each protruding means 330 is located in the lower circumferential edge 360 of one of the holes 315.

The baffle 15 has a circumferentially extending edge 390 located at the lower outer edge 395 of the baffle 15.

The sleeve 220 is further conveniently provided with a plurality of ribs 405 (or ridges) formed in the inner surface 410, and in this embodiment are arranged circumferentially around the sleeve 220 and substantially in the sleeve 220. It has a long axis arranged in the axial direction. These ribs 405 form an anti-rotation first means 325 that, in use, interact with embossed protrusions, ridges, etc. (not shown) on the outer surface of the reservoir 215 (including the so-called "glass finish" of the bottle). This prevents unwanted movement of the sleeve 220.

Some sub-rotational motion, clockwise or counterclockwise, may occur until the rib (or ribs) 405 acting on the ridge (or ridges) reaches a stop position. However, with continued application of force, the first outer sleeve 235 and / or the second outer sleeve 230 rotate respectively with respect to the sleeve 220 and / or the lid 235.

The valve seat body 90 includes a tubular portion 410, and the free end 415 of the tubular portion is adapted to be contacted in a sealed manner by a valve member 7 fixed to the tubular portion 410 ( 420. The valve seat 420 includes a flange 421 extending circumferentially, the flange extending radially inward of the tubular portion 410.

In this embodiment, the valve seat 420 is located at one end of the tubular portion 410, and the end of the tubular portion 410 is closed except for the hole, in which case the hole is a circular hole 425.

The tubular portion 410 is suitable to be substantially received into the inlet portion 210 of the reservoir 215. The tubular portion 410 further includes at least one connecting means 430 on the outer surface 235, and is connected to the inner surface 440 of the storage container 215 in an interfering manner. The connecting means 430 comprises a radially extending circumferential rib.

At one end or near the end of the tubular portion 410 remote from the valve seat 420, another tubular body 445 having a diameter larger than the tubular portion 410 and being substantially co-centered, is provided. The inner surface 445 is connected to the outer surface 455 of the tubular portion 410 by one or more other webs 460. In addition, the first end 465 of the other tubular portion 445 is connected to the outer surface 455 of the tubular portion 410 by the annular flange 475. This structure includes a flange 75 that forms a trough layer in the circumferential trough 480 defined between the outer surface 470 of the tubular portion 410 and the inner surface 450 of the other tubular body 475. The trough 480 is divided into small arc shaped troughs 485 by a web 460. These troughs 480 or troughs 485 help to prevent the insertion of objects through the stopper assembly 5 into the reservoir 215.

The second end 490 of the other tubular body 445 is disposed at substantially the same height as the distal end 495 of the tubular portion 410 remote from the valve seat 420.

The tubular portion 410 forms the inner sleeve of the closure assembly 5 assembled in use.

The outer surface 500 of the other tubular body 445 interoperates with the inner surface 505 of the sleeve 420. The radially extending circumference 510 is located at the outer edge 515 of one end of the other tubular body 445, the circumference extending radially provided on the inner surface of the sleeve 220 in the assembled stopper assembly 5. It is preferable to be seated against the lower surface of the circumferential rim 425.

The storage container 215 is preferably a liquid storage container. The reservoir 215 may be, for example, a bottle suitable for storing a liquid such as an alcoholic beverage or a beverage, such as a spirit such as vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, or the like.

Typically, the bottle 215 is made of glass or otherwise made of plastic material, the first and second outer sleeves 225, 230 are made of aluminum, the lid 20 is made of low density polyethylene, the sleeve 220 and The running water discharge device 95 is a low-elasticity plastic material such as polypropylene or polystyrene, polystyrene obtainable under the trade name "STYROLUX" in this embodiment, the first damage indicating means 10 is made of polycarbonate, and the valve seat body 315 is made of low density polyethylene.

The method of manufacturing the closure assembly 5 according to the invention comprises the steps of (a) providing an outer sleeve member 224, (b) an inlet and / or neck 210, 211 of a storage container 215 for liquids. Providing a water discharge device (95) and sleeve 220 suitable for protecting the water supply, and provides a storage container closure member (20) capable of releasably protecting the water discharge device (95) and / or sleeve (220). (C) at least partially disposing the oil / water discharge device 95, the sleeve 220, and the storage container closure member 20 in the outer sleeve member 224, and (d) the outer sleeve member 224. Forming a first outer sleeve 225 and a separate second outer sleeve 230.

As described above, the ball 35 can be inserted into the valve seat body 90 by pushing the ball 35 through the hole 425.

This method is particularly advantageous in mass production. Step (d) is performed using a first cutting tool, such as a blade of a machine tool (not shown).

Step (d) may include: forming a cutout at the periphery of the outer sleeve member 224 to form the first and second circumferential edges 270 adjacent to the first and second outer sleeves 225 and 230. Include. In this method, the blade forms the cutting line 231 described above.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the first and second circumferential edges are formed in the circumferential grooves 260 attached to the storage container closure member 20. As also shown, the first and second circumferential edges 275 are reduced in diameter compared to at least the respective adjacent portions of the first or second outer sleeves 225, 230.

In addition, after step (c), the manufacturing method (e) forms an end 226 of the first outer sleeve 225 on the end 320 of the sleeve 220 to form the first outer sleeve 225 and the sleeve ( And maintaining 220 vertically. Step (e) is carried out using a second cutting tool such as another blade of the machine tool (not shown). Steps (d) and (e) are advantageously undertaken at substantially the same time, for example because of the speed of production.

The closure assembly 5 formed by the method comprises a single assembly for snap application to the inlets and necks 210 and 211 of the reservoir 215.

The bottling method according to the invention comprises the steps of (a) providing a stopper assembly (5), (b) providing a bottle 215, (c) filling the bottle 215 with liquid and (d) Sealing the bottle 215 using the stopper assembly 5 at the inlet and neck portions 210 and 211 of the bottle 215.

4A to 4E, side cross-sectional views of a stopper assembly (damage-verification apparatus) according to a second embodiment of the present invention are continuously shown and generally represented by 5a. The second embodiment is similar in many respects to the first embodiment described above, and the same parts are denoted by the same numerals, but followed by "a".

However, in the second embodiment, the second holding means 30a is provided on the arm portion 50a provided on the baffle 15a and on the inner surface 60a of the holding member or sealing wad 61a corresponding to the arm portion. It includes the male part 55a. As shown in Fig. 4A, the female part 50a and the male part 55a are initially fixed to each other by interference fit and released at the first opening. In addition, the holding member 61a is reliably fixed to the plug member 20a by means of locking means 62a, that is, ribs and grooves which cooperate with each other on the holding member 61a and the plug member 20a.

Finally, with reference to FIGS. 5A-5E, side cross-sectional views of a stopper assembly (damage-verification device) according to a third embodiment of the present invention are continuously shown and generally represented by 5b. The third embodiment is similar in many respects to the first and second embodiments described above, and like parts are denoted by the same numerals but are followed by " b ".

However, in the third embodiment, no baffle or second holding means is provided. On the other hand, prior to initial opening, the first holding means 25b holds the first member 10b in relation to the storage container closure member 20b. The first holding means 25b includes an arm portion 50b provided on the ball 35b and a male portion 55a provided on the inner surface 60b of the holding member or the sealing word 61b corresponding to the arm portion. As shown in Fig. 5A, the female part 50b and the male part 55b are initially fixed to each other by interference fit and released at the first opening.

The third embodiment provides a number of advantages over other disclosed embodiments, for example only one holding means is required.

In the variants of the second and third embodiments, the interference fit between the female portion 50b and the male portion 55b is provided by providing a positive clip, for example an interlocking groove and rib, a ball and a socket and the like. It can be modified.

It is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention described above are given by way of non-limiting example only and that modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

In particular, although the first holding means is weaker than the second holding means, it will be understood that both the first and second holding means are strong enough to fulfill the purpose.

In addition, it will be appreciated that the first holding means and the optional second holding means are interleaved and can be released, thus providing a solution to the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, in particular simple production, assembly and use.

It will also be appreciated that the present invention provides a significantly more ideal and refined single snap fit member, which not only has many functional advantages over the prior art but also increases aesthetic appeal.

In a variant, the second outer sleeve and / or the first outer sleeve comprises a knurred or castle surface, gripping when opening and reopening and / or sealing and resealing the closure assembly. To help.

Finally, in at least one disclosed embodiment of the closure assembly of the present invention, it will be understood that the first and second circumferential edges of the first and second outer sleeves are substantially adjacent to each other and substantially more adjacent prior to initial opening. . However, the edges are not connected to each other, but are distinguished and separated from each other by, for example, weak or brittle lines, weak or brittle links or weak and weak or removable tear rings.

The liquid container closure assembly of the present invention can prevent the refilling of the bottle and at the same time clearly indicate whether the bottle has been opened, is easy to manufacture, and can be assembled and coupled to the neck or inlet of the bottle smoothly. .

Claims (54)

In a stopper assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a liquid reservoir, A first member; And A storage container closure member, Prior to initial opening, the first member and the storage container closure member are held in relation to each other by a holding means, In addition, the closure assembly characterized in that the holding means is released by the first opening of the closure assembly so that the first member is operated as a valve member in the future. The method of claim 1, And said first member comprises a first tamper indication member or a first tamper indication means, such as a first visible tamper-veraging means. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The retaining means is a stopper assembly, characterized in that it comprises a releasable interference / clip / interference fit retaining means selectively. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, And said retaining means comprises a first retaining means for retaining said first member in relation to a baffle and a second retaining means for retaining said baffle in relation to said storage container closure member. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Said holding means comprising a first holding means for holding said first member in relation to said storage container closure member. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The container closure member is a closure assembly, characterized in that it comprises a lid and retaining member or a holding word. The method of claim 6, The retaining member is a closure assembly, characterized in that securely fixed to the lid by a locking means. The method according to claim 6 or 7, which quotes claim 4 or 4. Prior to initial opening, the first member is held relative to the baffle by the first holding means, and the baffle is held relative to the storage container closure member by the second holding means, In addition, the closure assembly characterized in that the first holding means and the second holding means are released in turn by the first opening of the closure assembly. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, And the first member is moved by the releasing of the retaining means and falls from the initial position to another position indicating the initial opening of the closure assembly. The method of claim 9, And said movement comprises said first member falling from said initial position to said other position. The method according to claim 9, wherein any one of claims 3 to 8 or any of claims 4 to 8 is cited. And said first holding means comprises a ball extending at the first end of said first member and a socket provided in said baffle or closure means corresponding to said ball. The method according to claim 11, which cites claim 4 or 9. The second retaining means includes a male / female portion provided on the inner surface of the storage container closure member corresponding to the male / female portion and the male / female portion provided in the baffle. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein The ball assembly is characterized in that for acting as the valve member after the first opening. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, Stopper assembly, characterized in that the movement preventing means for preventing the first member from moving toward the storage container closure member in the unopened position. The method of claim 14, And the movement preventing means includes an extended second end of the first member and a surface of the valve seat body adjacent to the second end. The method of claim 15, A first end of the first member is a stopper assembly, characterized in that provided in the valve seat body and oil discharge device or body. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 16, The second end of the first member is a closure assembly, characterized in that it comprises a flag member. The method of claim 17, And the flag member is appropriately colored to attract eye and / or conveys information such as information, marketing or promotional information. The method according to claim 15 or 16, which cites claim 11. The valve seat body may be made of a predetermined material, so that the ball assembly can be pushed through the hole of the valve seat body in the initial assembly operation. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, And the storage container closure member is screwed to the water discharge device by internally defecting each threaded portion. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 20, The closure assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member is made of a plastic material. The method of claim 11, Plug assembly, characterized in that the other valve member is provided in the socket between the socket and the ball prior to the initial opening. The method of claim 20, The drainage device is a stopper assembly, characterized in that it comprises an oil granules. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 23, The closure assembly is a closure assembly, characterized in that it comprises a snap fitting member. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 24, The closure assembly has a sleeve adapted to lie substantially coaxial with the inlet and securing means for securing the sleeve to the reservoir, the closure assembly substantially fits tightly into the sleeve but is secured to the sleeve. A first outer sleeve rotatable relative to the first outer sleeve and a second outer sleeve separated from the first outer sleeve and associated with the storage container closure member, wherein the first and the first components are resealed in the assembly after the initial opening of the storage container. 2. A stopper assembly, characterized in that a spacing means for spacing the first adjacent portion of the outer sleeve. The method of claim 25, Said sleeve and said container closure member being made of a plastic material. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein quoting 25 or 2, Said spacing means having a second tamper indication or second tamper-verification means. The method according to any one of claims 15 to 27, The first outer sleeve has an open first and second end and the second outer sleeve has a closure assembly characterized in that it has a first sealing end and the second opening end. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 28, The storage container closure member includes a circumferential groove, the stopper assembly further comprises a circumferential portion located adjacent to the lower circumferential groove. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 29, Wherein said first adjoining portion comprises adjacent individual circumferential edges of said first and said second outer sleeves. The method of claim 30, wherein The plug assembly of claim 1, wherein the first and the second circumferential edges are located in the circumferential groove prior to the initial opening. 32. The method of claim 30 or 31, During the initial opening operation of the reservoir, the first circumferential edge is extended or raised above the circumferential portion, and preferably retracts or retracts substantially to the initial circumferential position of the first circumferential edge behind the circumferential portion. Plug assembly, characterized in that located in the circumferential direction. 33. The method of claim 30, 31 or 32, During the initial opening operation of the reservoir, the circumferential portion is narrowed or lowered below the first circumferential edge, and then preferably retracted or expanded to the initial circumferential position of the circumferential portion, and thus the circumference in front of the first circumferential edge. Stopper assembly, characterized in that located in the direction. The method according to any one of claims 25 to 33, And the first and second sleeves comprise a material selected from a metal or a metal-based material. The method of claim 34, wherein Said metal or said metal-based material substantially comprises aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and in particular an aluminum foil. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 35, The storage container closure member is a closure assembly characterized in that it comprises a lid having the threaded portion for rotationally moving the lid during opening operation of the storage container. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 35, The stopper assembly includes a refill prevention device including the drainage device suitable for protecting an inlet of the storage container for liquid, wherein the stopper member includes the lid suitable for closing an outlet of the drainage device, and And said first outer sleeve adapted to receive at least a portion of said runoff drainage device, said outlet port being substantially annular and said lid being removably received by extending an annular seal over an inner end face into said annular outlet port. Plug assembly, characterized in that possible. The method of claim 25, And the securing means includes first means for securing the sleeve to the reservoir, wherein the closure assembly prevents the sleeve from rotating relative to the neck of the reservoir. The method of claim 39, And said securing means further comprises a second means for securing said sleeve to said reservoir, wherein said closure assembly restricts longitudinal movement of said sleeve relative to said inlet of said reservoir. The method of claim 25, And the sleeve is fitted to the first outer sleeve by an interference fit between an outer surface of the sleeve and an inner surface of the first outer sleeve. The method of claim 4, wherein The baffle has a circumferentially extending border located at the lower outer edge of the baffle, the rim assembly characterized in that it helps to prevent illegal refilling operation. The method of claim 16, And the valve seat body comprises a tubular portion, the free end of the tubular portion having a valve seat adapted to be contacted in a sealed manner by the valve member fixed to the tubular portion. The method of claim 42, wherein The valve seat is a circumferentially extending flange, the flange extends radially inwardly of the tubular portion, the valve seat is located at one end of the tubular portion, and the end of the tubular portion is closed except for a circumferential hole. And the tubular portion is adapted to be substantially received into the inlet of the reservoir. In a stopper assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a liquid reservoir, First damage indicating means; Baffle member; And A storage container closure member, Prior to initial opening, the first damage indicating means is held in relation to the baffle by a first holding means, and the baffle is held in relation to the storage container closure member by a second holding means, In addition, the closure assembly characterized in that the first holding means is released by the first opening of the stopper assembly, the second holding means are released in turn. In a stopper assembly (or tamper-proof device) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a liquid reservoir, First damage indicating means; And A storage container closure member, Prior to initial opening, the first damage display means and the closure member are held in relation to each other by an interference fit, clip fit or interference fit hold means, In addition, the closure assembly, characterized in that by the first opening the interference fit, clip fitting or interference fit retaining means is released. 45. A storage container comprising a stopper assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 43. 47. The method of claim 46 wherein The storage container is characterized in that the storage container for liquid. 48. The method of claim 46 or 47, The storage container is characterized in that the glass bottle suitable for storing alcoholic beverages or beverages. 45. A combination of a reservoir and a closure assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 43, 45 or 45. 50. An alcoholic beverage product comprising an alcoholic substance packaged in said combination according to claim 49. 45. A method of manufacturing a closure assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 43, 44 or 45, (a) providing the outer sleeve member; (b) said reservoir container cap providing said drainage device and said sleeve adapted to protect the inlet and neck of said reservoir for liquid and capable of releasably protecting said drainage device and / or said sleeve; Providing a member; (c) at least partially disposing the water discharge device, the sleeve and the storage container closure member in the outer sleeve member; And (d) forming the outer sleeve member as the second outer sleeve member separate from the first outer sleeve. (a) providing a closure assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 43; (b) providing a bottle; (c) filling the bottle with liquid; And (d) sealing the bottle using a stopper assembly at the mouth and neck of the bottle. 45. A method of manufacturing a closure assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 43, 44 or 45, (a) providing the valve seat body and the valve member; And (b) when the width of the valve member is wider than the width of the hole of the valve seat body, the valve seat body and the valve member are assembled together by pushing the valve member through the hole of the valve seat body. Method for producing a stopper assembly comprising the step of. In a closure assembly (or tamper-verification apparatus) suitable for use in the inlet and neck of a liquid reservoir, A first member; And A storage container closure member, The first member and the storage container closure member are held in relation to each other by the holding means prior to initial opening, In addition, the closure assembly is characterized in that the holding means is released by the initial opening of the closure assembly so that the first member is subsequently operated as a first tamper evident verification or indication means or indication member.