US2299616A

US2299616A - Container

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Publication number: US2299616A
Application number: US266326A
Authority: US
Inventors: Hans A Eggerss
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1939-04-06
Filing date: 1939-04-06
Publication date: 1942-10-20
Anticipated expiration: 1959-10-20

Description

20,; 1942- H. A. itesERss CONTAINER Filed April 6, 19:59 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ATTORNEY Oct. 20, 1942. H. A. eessnss 2,299,616

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Hansfl. Eygems Y 1 10 ATTORNEYS. 3

Patented Oct. 20, 1942 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE- 2,299,016

CONTAINER. Hans A. Eggerss, Van Wert, Ohio Application April 6, 1939, Serial No. 266,326

4 Claims.

' My invention relates to containers. It has to do, more particularly, with a barrel or container which is formed, primarily, of such material as fiber board, paper or strawboard, although it is not necessarily limited thereto.

This invention relates to the type of container disclosed in my co-pending application, Serial No. 158,768, filed August 12, 1937. It deals more specifically with the head structure to be used for closing the upper end of a container of such type. l

The container disclosed in my said c'o-pending application consists of a cylindrical body portion or fiber board or the like having a head structure secured to the upper end thereof for closing such end. The head is secured on the container by means of a split ring which cooperates with a portion of the container and with a portion of the head.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a head structure which is very simple and which may be manufactured at a low cost.

Another object of this invention is to provide a head structure for a container of the type indicated which is of such a nature that the end of the container will be effectively sealed.

A further object of this invention is to provide a head structure which is inexpensive to make but which is very strong.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a head structure of the type indicated which is of pleasing appearance.

The preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein similar characters of reference designate corresponding parts and wherein:

Figure iis a perspective view of a container having the novel head structure applied thereto, the proportions of the retaining ring being exaggerated for clarity.

Figure 2 is a section showing the parts of one form of the head structure.

Figure 3 is a similar view'showing the parts assembled.

Eigure 4 is a view similar to Figure 2 showing a different form of head structure.

Figure 5 shows the parts indicated in Figure 4 assembled.

Figure 6 is a vertical section taken through a portion of the upper part or the cotnainer and a portion 01' the head structure secured thereto, the head structure being slightly diiferent from the type illustrated in Figure 3.

1y in perspective, showing a portion of the con-' tainer and a portion of the head structure of the type illustrated in Figure 6.

With reference to the drawings, the container structure which I have indicated is substantially the same as that disclosed in my co-pending application, Serial No. 158,768. The container comprises a body portion I which may be made of fiber board or other similar material. It is mainly of cylindrical form and has its upper end open. The upper open end is adapted to be closed by a head 2 constructed according to this invention. l

In order to reinforce the end of the container and to provide means for securing the metal head in position, a metal band 3 is preferably applied to the end of the container. The metal band 3 is preferably a continuous annularband and is preferably comparatively wide. It is applied in surrounding relation to the outer surface of the container (Figures 6 and 10) and its upper edge is curled inwardly as at 4 over the extreme edge of the container. The extreme upper edge of the metal band is bent inwardly until it is forced into the inner surface of the fiber body portion as indicated at 5. After the metal band 3 is applied to the body portion, both the band and the body portion are bent simultaneously to form an external continuous groove 6 and an inwardly projecting rib or shoulder 7.

Thus, it will be apparent that the metal band 3 will reinforce the end of the fiber body portion. Furthermore, the band is applied to the body portion in such a manner that there will be no danger of its slipping from the body portion.

The head 2 will be described in detail hereinafter. It is preferably made of non-metallic material. In order to hold it in position on the container, I provide a split contractible ring or hoop l4 similar to that disclosed in my co-pending application, Serial No. 217,355, filed July 5, 1938, now Patent Serial No. 2,162,396. The adjacent ends of the split ring overlap when in contracted condition and are provided with an interfltting slot and lug structure indicated generally by the numberal l8 and described in detail in my said co-Dendina application. A pin 2| maintains the lug and the slot in cooperative relation in the manner described in said application. Other types of conventional fastening means may be employed for securing the ring in place. The hoop or ring it is provided with an inwardly turned horizontally disposed e H which extends over the head structure 2. The head structure will rest on the internal rib i and the flange I! will keep it in position thereon.

which I provide. This head structure 2 is pref erably made of non-metallic material, as previously indicated. It comprises a comparatively heavy disk 30 which is preferably made of fiber board. This disk 30 is stiff so that it will not tear and will not be distorted by heavy blows on the end of the container. On the upper surface of the disk 33, I provide a disk 3| which is made of flexible but heavy paper; or cloth or other suitable material. This disk 3! is of a considerably larger diameter than the disk 33. -It is glued to the upper surface of the disk 33, preferably throughout the entire surface thereof. Attached to the lower surface of the disk 30 is another disk 32 similar to the disk M. This disk 32 is also of much greater diameter than the disk 30. Adjacent its periphery, a rib different form of head structure.

33 which is substantially V-shaped in cross sec- I tidn is formed in the disk 32. This rib as is so disposed that a flat central area 34 and a flat annular area 35 are provided on the disk 32 which contacts with the lower surface of the disk 30. The area 34 and the area 35 are preferably glued to the disk 33. The outwardly extending portions of the disks 3| and 32, which project beyond the periphery of the disk 33, may be bent in the manner illustrated in Figure 3. If bent in this manner, the outer portions of these members will extend outwardly and then downwardly as indicated .at 33 and will abut each other. The member 3i may extend downwardly and have an inwardly projecting portion 3'! formed thereon.

The head structure shown in Figure 3 is shown applied to the container in Figure 7. l The head will rest on the inwardly projecting rib I. The

outer portion-oi the rib 33 of disk 32 will bear against the inner and top surfaces of the rib 'l and will conform to the contour thereof as indicated at 38, thereby providing a seal at this point. The contacting portions 33 of members 3| and 32 will extend outwardly and downwardly between the ring it and the metal band 3 applied to the upper end of the container. These metal members will grip the portion 33 tightly therebetween and will produce an effective seal at this point. The portion 31 of member 3i will extend between the portion 23 of ring it and the grooved portion 3 of the metal band 3 and will be tightly gripped by these members at this point. Thus, an effective seal will be produced at this point. It willbe apparent that with this structure, a moisture-proof and substantially airtight seal will be produced. The members 30, 3i and 32'may be treated to render them non-porous.

The head structure illustrated in Figure 6 7 is identical with that illustrated in Figure '7 with the exception that both members II and 32 .terminate substantially at the same point, as indicated at 33, since the portion 31 is not provided on member 3i. However, with this structure, a very effective seal will be produced, also.

In Figures 4 and 5, I have illustrated a slightly In this form,

the head 33a and the disk Ila are exactly the same as the corresponding parts in Figure 3.

However, the member 3211 is; different from the member 31 since it does not have the rib 33 formed therein. when mounted on the contamer, this head structure will appear as in Figure 9. It functions, substantially the same as that illustrated in Figure 1, with the exception that no rib corresponding to rib 33 is provided for contacting. with the side surface of the rib 1.

The structure illustrated on the container in Figure 8 is exactlythe same as the structure illustrated in Figure 9 with the "exception that both members 3la and 32a terminate at the point 330; and the member v3m does not have the portion 310. formed thereon.

It will be apparent from the description above that I have provided a head structure and cooperating container structure having many advantages. The head structure is-of very simple construction and may be made of low-cost material. Although the cover is made of fiber board, it is very sturdy. It is very resilient and this will help protect it if the container is dropped on the cover. Since it is made of nonmetallic material, it is particularly useful when packing products which must not come in contact with metal. Since it is made of fiber material, it can be treated readily for preventing of breathing or vapor penertation. It is very light in weight andis of pleasing appearance.

Various other advantages will be apparent from the preceding description, and drawings and the following claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

l. A container structure made of fiber board or the like and being of annular cross section, a metal reinforcingband surrounding the end of said body portion, said band and said body portion being bent together to form an inwardly extending rib adjacent the end of the body portion and an external groove in alignment there-' r with, a removable closure comprising a head for .on said rib, said head comprising anon-metallic disk of heavy construction, said disk havin sealing disks of flexible non-metallic material attached to the upper and lower surfaces thereor, and a removable split metal ring which engages said head and overlaps said heavy disk and which has a portion extending into said external groove so as to clamp the head in position on said rib,-said sealing disks being of greater diameter than said heavy disk so that they will project outwardly beyond the periphery of said disk, said projecting portions of said disks extending outwardly over said band and at least one of them extending into said, external groove and-being clamped between said ring and band.

2. A container structure made of fiber board or the like, a metal reinforcing band surrounding the end of said body portion, said band and said body portion being bent together to form an inwardly extending rib adjacent the end of said body portion and an external groove in alignment therewith, a head, for closing the end of said body portion, said head'being disposed within the end of said body portion at a point outside said rib and resting on said rib, said head comprising a heavy disk of fiber board, said disk having sealing disks or paper glued to the upper and lower surfaces thereof, a removable split metal ring which engages said head and overlaps said heavy disk and which has a portion extending into said external groove so as to clamp the head in position on said rib, said sealing disks I a tween said metal ring and said metal reinforcing being of greater area than said heavy disk so that they will project outwardly beyond the periphery of said disk, at least one of said projecting portions of said disks extending out wardly over said band and into said external groove and being clamped between said ring and band, anda projecting rib formed on said lower sealing disk contacting flexibly with said ribformed on the interior surface of said container.

3. A container structure made of fiber board or the like, a metal reinforcing band surrounding the end 'of said body portion, said band and said body portion being bent together to form an inwardly extending rib adjacent the end of the body portion and an external groove in alignment therewith, a removable closure comprising a head for closing the end of said body portion, said head being disposed within the end of said body portion at a point outside said rib and resting on said rib, said head comprising a body portion of heavy non-metallic material which has a, sealing member of flexible non-metallic metal ring which engages said head and overlaps so as to clamp the head in position on said rib.

said sealing member extending outwardly beyond the body portion of said head and beband and being clamped therebetween.

4. A container structure made of fiber board or the like, a metal reinforcing band surrounding the end of said body portion, said band and said body portion being bent together to form an inwardly extending rib adjacent the end of the body portion and an external groove in alignment therewith, a head for closing the end of said body portion, said head being disposed within the end of said body portion'at a point outside said rib and restingon'said rib, said head comprising a body portion of heavy material which has a sealing member ,of flexible material at-- tached to the lower surface thereof, a removable split metal ring which engages said head and overlaps the heavy body portion thereof and which has a portion extending into said external groove so as to clamp the head in position on said rib, said sealing member extending outwardly from said head and between said removable split ring and said reinforcing metal band, and a projecting rib formed on said sealing member contacting flexibly with said rib formed on the interior surface of the body portion of the container.

HANS A. EGG-ERSS..

material attached thereto, and a removable split