WO2003084835A1 - Hinge and stopper comprising same - Google Patents

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WO2003084835A1
WO2003084835A1 PCT/FR2003/001093 FR0301093W WO03084835A1 WO 2003084835 A1 WO2003084835 A1 WO 2003084835A1 FR 0301093 W FR0301093 W FR 0301093W WO 03084835 A1 WO03084835 A1 WO 03084835A1
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hinge
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Bertrand Barre
Francis Lepage
Xavier Gibert
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The Zebra Company
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0828—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards the open position only
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D1/00—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
    • E05D1/02—Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges made of one piece
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/12—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/60—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for other use
    • E05Y2900/602—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for other use for containers

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  • the present invention relates to the general technical field of stoppers comprising a closure cap.
  • the present invention also relates to the technical field of hinges and more particularly, but not limited to, hinges having a thinned web in a manner defined often as a film hinge. Other types of hinges are also affected by this invention.
  • a plug comprising a base at one of its ends, an orifice in the base, a cap movable by pivoting between a closed position and a position in which the orifice is released.
  • the cap is pivoted thanks to a film hinge and an elastic return means.
  • the cap also includes closing means making it possible to maintain the cap in its closed and / or open position.
  • such a container comprising such a plastic cap, which comprises a cap articulated by a spring-effect hinge.
  • This hinge is arranged laterally with respect to a pouring part and a cap together making the stopper.
  • the latter is intended to be mounted on the container.
  • the cap is also provided with a finger coming to engage in an orifice formed in the pouring part and to close the latter tightly, when the said cap is folded over the said pouring part.
  • the configuration of the film hinge on the one hand and the conformation of the elastically deformable material of the cap allow to give said hinge a certain elasticity favoring the opening of the cap.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple hinge which does not have the drawbacks of the state of the art.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a stopper comprising a closure cap whose pivoting relative to said stopper is carried out in a simple and reliable manner over time.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a plug, the cap of which can be pivoted to its open position with an actuation that is extremely simple and without user support.
  • a hinge comprising two elements articulated with respect to each other, about an axis, and connected by a thinned web extending continuously or discontinuously along said axis, said two articulated elements, for example flat, and said veil forming a single single piece of plastic material, characterized in that a return element of elastomeric material, distinct from the one-piece piece connects the two articulated elements, and is likely to take two conformations, one unconstrained, for example rough release, fixing the relative and final position of return of the hinge, and the other constrained, by the effect of the relative movement in rotation of the two elements articulated, meeting the intrinsic resistance of said return element, the relative movement of the articulated elements between said two conformations being a continuous movement so that the one of the elements describes a pivoting movement of at least 150 ° relative to the other of the elements.
  • a stopper arranged to be mounted on a container, for example its neck, comprising a base provided with an access opening inside the container, a cap movable by pivoting between a closed position in which one cannot access the interior of the container, and a release position in which one can access the interior of the container, characterized in that it comprises a hinge arranged on either side and respectively connecting the base and the cap.
  • the return element is an elongated element extending along a dimension of the single piece, capable of being forced in extension or in compression or in torsion.
  • the elongated element is fixed flat on the two articulated elements which it connects together.
  • connecting means between the return element and the two articulated elements are arranged so that said articulated elements are angularly spaced around the axis of rotation when the return element is in its unstressed state.
  • opening means make it possible to deactivate the closing means, so that the elastic return means drives the cap into its release position as soon as said means of actuation are actuated. opening.
  • the closure means comprise latching members of the lug type of complementary shapes positioned on the cap and on the base.
  • the opening means are produced with the material constituting the cap or the base, elastically deformable, the deformation of which by simple pressing of the user makes it possible to disengage mutually the attachment members of the cap and the base.
  • the stopper is made of plastic or synthetic material.
  • the elastic return means is bi-injected with the cap and the base.
  • the elastic return means is a piece of bi-injected elastomer with the cap and the base, so that said part is in extension when the cap is in its position d shutter.
  • the elastomer part projects inside the cap with one of its ends to come into leaktight abutment on the orifice of the mouth when said cap is in its closed position.
  • the stopper it is part of a bottle, of the bottle type for cyclists or sportsmen.
  • the final return position of the hinge is arranged to obtain a tilting of the cover away from the access field to the orifice, while the constrained position of the return member of the hinge corresponds to the closing position of the cap.
  • the plug has locking means, manually releasable intended to maintain the cap in its closed position.
  • access field or accessibility field means a space located around the mouth or the access orifice, such a field should preferably be free or clear of any obstacle, for example the cap, for easy access.
  • An advantage of the stopper according to the invention lies in the fact that a pivoting and holding of the cap is obtained at an angle greater than 150 ° and preferably around 180 °, and therefore sufficient clearance which does not interfere in no way access to the orifice.
  • Another advantage lies in the fact that in an exemplary embodiment of the plug in accordance with the invention, the latter is produced in a single injected two-part part. No assembly operation is necessary.
  • the stopper according to the invention constitutes a sub-assembly capable of being mounted removably or not on a container of the bottle or other type.
  • the same stopper can thus be mounted on bottles of different shapes or sizes, significantly reducing manufacturing costs.
  • Another advantage is linked to the particularly interesting aesthetic effect that is obtained with bi-material injection.
  • the stopper according to the invention also has the advantage of being devoid of any shape internally capable of favoring deposits of dirt.
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 represent a first example of embodiment of a plug according to the invention
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 show another example of an embodiment of the plug according to the invention
  • FIGS. 9 to 14 show alternative embodiments of hinges according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a plug according to the invention mounted or intended to be mounted on a container.
  • the container shown in Figure 1 in its upper part has a body 1, for example of cylindrical shape, ending in its upper part by a neck on which is mounted a base 2.
  • a mouth 3 is also mounted, for example so irremovable on the base 2.
  • the stopper according to the invention also includes a cap 4 connected to the base 2 by means of a hinge.
  • the latter is for example a thinned web 5, of the hinge-film type, shown in more detail in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • Other examples of hinges are shown diagrammatically in FIGS. 9 to 14.
  • the plug according to the invention also comprises an elastic return means making it possible, in association with the film hinge 5, to drive the cover 4 by pivoting around a geometric pivot axis materialized by the veil 5.
  • the return means allows an elastic return movement which is continuous between the positions of opening of the cap and closing of this cap, and vice versa.
  • the elastic deformation of the return means is progressive between the two open and closed positions.
  • the open position of the cover 4 is located at least 150 ° and preferably 180 ° from the closed position. During its travel between the open and closed positions, the cover 4 does not mark any downtime. The elastic return effect causes direct opening. The user thus has no additional action to exercise to obtain a total opening (from a pre-opening) which does not hinder the use of the contents of the container leaving through the mouth 3.
  • the elastic return means is an elastomer part 6 bi-injected with the cap 4 and the base 2 so that said elastomer part 6 is stressed, for example in extension when the cap 4 is in the closed position as shown for example in Figures 1 to 4.
  • the elastomer part 6 could also be stressed in torsion, compression or other mechanical stress.
  • the base 2 as well as the cap 4 are thus injected simultaneously and connected directly together via the veil 5.
  • the elastic return means is integral with the cap 4 on the one hand, and the base 2 on the other hand. This obviously applies to the elastomer part 6 which can be bi-injected with one of its ends directly on the base 2.
  • the stopper according to the invention also comprises closing means making it possible to maintain the cover 4 in its closed position as shown for example in FIG. 4.
  • the closing means comprise for example hooking members 7 of the lug type of complementary shapes, positioned on the cover 4 and on the base 2.
  • the hooking means 7 therefore engage each other when the cover 4 is pivoted in its closed position. In this closed position, the elastomer part 6 protruding inside the cap 4 with one of its ends 6a, closes an orifice 3a for access formed in the mouth 3.
  • the orifice 3a can also be formed directly in the base 2, according to another exemplary embodiment according to the invention.
  • the stopper according to the invention also comprises opening means 8 making it possible to release the hooking means 7 and consequently to rotate the cap 4 in a position for disengaging from the mouthpiece 3 by means of the means of elastic return as shown for example in Figure 5.
  • the opening means 8 are for example made with the material of the cover 4 and / or the base 2.
  • the material of the cover 4 and / or of the base 2 is elastically deformable so that such deformation by simple pressing of the user makes it possible to disengage mutually the respective hooking members 7 from the cover 4 and from the base 2.
  • the exemplary embodiment for example shown in FIG. 2, shows the opening means 8 produced using a tongue partially cut out in the base 2.
  • the flexibility of such a tongue allows, for example, to move one o u the other of the respective hooking means 7 of the cover 4 or of the base 2.
  • the elastic return means is attached to the cap 4 and to the base 2 of said plug.
  • the elastic return means is a blade 9 of flexible plastic.
  • the blade 9 is mounted on the plug so that the positioning of the cap 4 in its closed position is obtained against a restoring force as shown in FIG. 9.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 represent respectively in top view and in section the cap 4 in its position of disengagement from the mouth 3.
  • the shape of the blade 9 can advantageously be adapted to the constraints linked to the respective shapes of the base 2, and of the cap 4. Different means of fixing the blade 9, for example on the base 2 and on the cap 4 can be envisaged. These means are known as such.
  • the blade 9 has studs 9a and 9b which engage respectively in openings provided in the base 2 and between a base 3b of the mouth 3 engaged in said base 2.
  • the cover 4 comprises also a plug 10 fixed internally by any means on the vault of said cap 4 so as to seal off the orifice 3a when said cap 4 is in its closed position.
  • the opening means 8 thus make it possible to deactivate the closing means, so that the elastic return means drives the cover 4 in its release position, located at least 150 ° from its closed position in a continuous movement, from actuation of said opening means 8.
  • the stopper according to the invention is made of plastic.
  • the mouth 3 is also made of plastic material and is permanently or irremovably mounted on the base 2 of the plug.
  • the latter, on a container, constitutes for example a bottle of the bottle type for cyclists or another container.
  • the stopper according to the invention thus comprises a film hinge 5.
  • film hinge is meant a thinning of material constituting for example a weakening zone making it possible to obtain an articulation by pivoting along a geometric axis between two parts .
  • Such hinges are particularly interesting insofar as they are extremely easy to produce, that is to say by injection, by joining thereto the elastic return element 6 by bi-injection.
  • film hinges 5 which may be suitable for embodiments of plugs in accordance with the invention but also for other applications are shown by way of example in FIGS. 9 to 14.
  • FIG. 9 represents for example the web 5 connecting two articulated elements 11 and 12 in a position at rest.
  • An elastomer layer 6 is bi-injected or over-injected during the manufacture of the arms, branches or respective elements 11 and 12.
  • the geometric pivot axis is materialized by the thinning or the weakening zone located between the two parts 11 and 12, materialized by the veil 5.
  • the film hinge shown in Figures 11 and 12 is associated with an elastomer element 6 working in compression.
  • This elastomer element 6 consists of an accordion piece comprising cells
  • Each end of the elastomer part 6 is fixed by any means, for example by bi-injection, to the respective elements 11 and 12.
  • the elastomer part 6 When the elements 11 and 12 pivot towards one another, as shown for example in FIG. 12, the elastomer part 6 is compressed and generates a restoring force tending to bring back in a continuous movement, said parts 11 and 12 in their original position. This provides a large opening angle.
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 Another exemplary embodiment of a hinge, of the film hinge type 5, is shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view while the view in FIG. 14 is a partially cut away view of the hinge shown in FIG. Figure 13.
  • This hinge comprises an elastomeric member 6, cylindrical, working in torsion. This member is fixed on the one hand between two discs 12a, 12b secured to part 12 thus making said member also secured to said part 12.
  • Part 11 includes a finger 11a which engages in the member as can be seen in FIG. 14.
  • a pivoting of the two parts 11 and 12 of the web 5 towards one another thus causes the elastomer element to be twisted between its central part in which the finger 11a is engaged and its lateral parts integral with the discs 12a and 12b .
  • Such a twist will also tend to bring the parts 11 and 12 back to their initial position shown in the figures and corresponding to an absence of twist on the return element 6.

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The invention concerns a bottle stopper, comprising a body comprising a base at one of its ends, a mouth integral with the base, a cap pivotably extensible between a closing position and a position engaging the mouth, the cap being pivoted through a film hinge and elastic return means, said stopper further including closure means for maintaining the cap in its closing position. The invention is characterized in that the hinge film directly links the cap to the base or to the container body.

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Charnière améliorée et bouchon comportant une telle charnière Improved hinge and stopper comprising such a hinge
La présente invention se rapporte au domaine technique général des bouchons comportant une coiffe de fermeture.The present invention relates to the general technical field of stoppers comprising a closure cap.
La présente invention se rapporte aussi au domaine technique des charnières et plus particulièrement, mais non limitativement, des charnières présentant un voile aminci de manière définie souvent comme une charnière film. D'autres types de charnières sont également concernés par cette invention.The present invention also relates to the technical field of hinges and more particularly, but not limited to, hinges having a thinned web in a manner defined often as a film hinge. Other types of hinges are also affected by this invention.
Il est connu de réaliser un bouchon, comportant une embase à l'une de ses extrémités, un orifice dans l'embase, une coiffe déplaçable par pivotement entre une position d'obturation et une position de dégagement de l'orifice. Le pivotement de la coiffe est obtenu grâce à une charnière film et à un moyen de rappel élastique. Le bouchon comporte également des moyens de fermeture permettant de maintenir la coiffe dans sa position d'obturation et/ou d'ouverture.It is known to produce a plug, comprising a base at one of its ends, an orifice in the base, a cap movable by pivoting between a closed position and a position in which the orifice is released. The cap is pivoted thanks to a film hinge and an elastic return means. The cap also includes closing means making it possible to maintain the cap in its closed and / or open position.
On connaît en effet par l'intermédiaire du document FR-2-610 599, un tel récipient comportant un tel bouchon en matière synthétique, lequel comporte une coiffe articulée par une charnière à effet de ressort. Cette charnière est disposée latéralement par rapport à une partie verseuse et une coiffe réalisant ensemble le bouchon. Ce dernier est destiné à être monté sur le récipient. La coiffe est également pourvue d'un doigt venant s'engager dans un orifice ménagé dans la partie verseuse et obturer ce dernier de façon étanche, lorsque ladite coiffe est rabattue sur ladite partie verseuse.We know in fact from document FR-2-610 599, such a container comprising such a plastic cap, which comprises a cap articulated by a spring-effect hinge. This hinge is arranged laterally with respect to a pouring part and a cap together making the stopper. The latter is intended to be mounted on the container. The cap is also provided with a finger coming to engage in an orifice formed in the pouring part and to close the latter tightly, when the said cap is folded over the said pouring part.
La configuration de la charnière film d'une part et la conformation du matériau déformable élastiquement de la coiffe permettent de conférer à ladite charnière une certaine élasticité favorisant l'ouverture de la coiffe.The configuration of the film hinge on the one hand and the conformation of the elastically deformable material of the cap allow to give said hinge a certain elasticity favoring the opening of the cap.
Ces caractéristiques sont obtenues d'une part par le choix du matériau plastique utilisé et par l'opération de moulage elle-même, conformant ainsi les différentes parties réalisant la charnière. De telles propriétés présentent l'inconvénient que l'utilisateur doit accompagner manuellement l'ouverture, et que la course de rappel élastique est limitée en débattement.These characteristics are obtained on the one hand by the choice of the plastic material used and by the molding operation itself, thus conforming the different parts making the hinge. Such properties have the disadvantage that the user must manually accompany the opening, and that the elastic return stroke is limited in travel.
Le but de la présente invention vise à réaliser une charnière simple ne présentant pas les inconvénients de l'état de la technique. Le but de la présente invention vise à réaliser un bouchon comportant une coiffe d'obturation dont le pivotement par rapport audit bouchon est réalisé de façon simple et fiable dans le temps.The object of the present invention is to provide a simple hinge which does not have the drawbacks of the state of the art. The object of the present invention is to provide a stopper comprising a closure cap whose pivoting relative to said stopper is carried out in a simple and reliable manner over time.
Un autre but de la présente invention vise à réaliser un bouchon dont la coiffe peut être pivotée dans sa position d'ouverture avec un actionnemënt extrêmement simple et sans accompagnement de la part de l'utilisateur.Another object of the present invention is to provide a plug, the cap of which can be pivoted to its open position with an actuation that is extremely simple and without user support.
Un autre but vise à obtenir un dégagement complet de la coiffe du champ d'accessibilité de l'orifice. Les buts de la présente invention sont atteints à l'aide d'une charnière comportant deux éléments articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre, autour d'un axe, et reliés par un voile aminci s'étendant de manière continue ou discontinue selon ledit axe, lesdits deux éléments articulés, par exemple plats, et ledit voile formant une seule et même pièce monobloc en matière plastique, caractérisée en ce que un élément de rappel en matériau élastomere, distinct de la pièce monobloc relie les deux éléments articulés, et est susceptible de prendre deux conformations, l'une non contrainte, par exemple brute de démoulage, fixant la position relative et finale de rappel de la charnière, et l'autre contrainte, par l'effet du mouvement relatif en rotation des deux éléments articulés, à rencontre de la résistance intrinsèque dudit élément de rappel, le mouvement relatif des éléments articulés entre lesdites deux conformations étant un mouvement continu de sorte que l'un des éléments décrit un mouvement de pivotement d'au moins 150° par rapport à l'autre des éléments. Les buts de la présente invention sont également atteints avec un bouchon agencé pour être monté sur un récipient, par exemple son col, comportant une embase pourvue d'un orifice d'accès à l'intérieur du récipient, une coiffe déplaçable par pivotement entre une position d'obturation dans laquelle on ne peut accéder à l'intérieur du récipient, et une position de dégagement dans laquelle on peut accéder à l'intérieur du récipient, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une charnière disposée de part et d'autre et reliant respectivement l'embase et la coiffe.Another aim is to obtain complete clearance of the cover from the accessibility field of the orifice. The objects of the present invention are achieved by means of a hinge comprising two elements articulated with respect to each other, about an axis, and connected by a thinned web extending continuously or discontinuously along said axis, said two articulated elements, for example flat, and said veil forming a single single piece of plastic material, characterized in that a return element of elastomeric material, distinct from the one-piece piece connects the two articulated elements, and is likely to take two conformations, one unconstrained, for example rough release, fixing the relative and final position of return of the hinge, and the other constrained, by the effect of the relative movement in rotation of the two elements articulated, meeting the intrinsic resistance of said return element, the relative movement of the articulated elements between said two conformations being a continuous movement so that the one of the elements describes a pivoting movement of at least 150 ° relative to the other of the elements. The aims of the present invention are also achieved with a stopper arranged to be mounted on a container, for example its neck, comprising a base provided with an access opening inside the container, a cap movable by pivoting between a closed position in which one cannot access the interior of the container, and a release position in which one can access the interior of the container, characterized in that it comprises a hinge arranged on either side and respectively connecting the base and the cap.
Selon un mode de réalisation de la charnière conforme à l'invention, l'élément de rappel est un élément allongé s'étendant selon une dimension de la pièce monobloc, susceptible d'être contraint en extension ou en compression ou en torsion. Selon un exemple de réalisation l'élément allongé est fixé à plat sur les deux éléments articulés qu'il relie entre eux.According to one embodiment of the hinge according to the invention, the return element is an elongated element extending along a dimension of the single piece, capable of being forced in extension or in compression or in torsion. According to an exemplary embodiment the elongated element is fixed flat on the two articulated elements which it connects together.
Selon un exemple de réalisation des moyens de liaison entre l'élément de rappel et les deux éléments articulés sont disposés de manière que lesdits éléments articulés sont angulairement espacés autour de l'axe de rotation lorsque l'élément de rappel est dans sont état non contraint.According to an exemplary embodiment of the connecting means between the return element and the two articulated elements are arranged so that said articulated elements are angularly spaced around the axis of rotation when the return element is in its unstressed state. .
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, des moyens d'ouverture permettent de désactiver les moyens de fermeture, de sorte que le moyen de rappel élastique entraîne la coiffe dans sa position de dégagement dès l'actionnement desdits moyens d'ouverture.According to one embodiment of the stopper according to the invention, opening means make it possible to deactivate the closing means, so that the elastic return means drives the cap into its release position as soon as said means of actuation are actuated. opening.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, les moyens de fermeture comprennent des organes d'accrochage du type ergots de formes complémentaires positionnés sur la coiffe et sur l'embase.According to one embodiment of the plug according to the invention, the closure means comprise latching members of the lug type of complementary shapes positioned on the cap and on the base.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, les moyens d'ouverture sont réalisés avec le matériau constitutif de la coiffe ou de l'embase, déformable élastiquement, dont la déformation par simple appui de l'utilisateur permet de désengager mutuellement les organes d'accrochage de la coiffe et de l'embase.According to one embodiment of the stopper according to the invention, the opening means are produced with the material constituting the cap or the base, elastically deformable, the deformation of which by simple pressing of the user makes it possible to disengage mutually the attachment members of the cap and the base.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, il est réalisé en matière plastique ou synthétique.According to one embodiment of the stopper according to the invention, it is made of plastic or synthetic material.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, le moyen de rappel élastique est bi-injecté avec la coiffe et l'embase.According to one embodiment of the cap according to the invention, the elastic return means is bi-injected with the cap and the base.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, le moyen de rappel élastique est une pièce en élastomere bi-injectée avec la coiffe et l'embase, de sorte que ladite pièce est en extension lorsque la coiffe est dans sa position d'obturation.According to one embodiment of the plug according to the invention, the elastic return means is a piece of bi-injected elastomer with the cap and the base, so that said part is in extension when the cap is in its position d shutter.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, la pièce en élastomere fait saillie à l'intérieur de la coiffe avec l'une de ses extrémités pour venir en appui étanche sur l'orifice de l'embouchure lorsque ladite coiffe est dans sa position d'obturation.According to one embodiment of the cap according to the invention, the elastomer part projects inside the cap with one of its ends to come into leaktight abutment on the orifice of the mouth when said cap is in its closed position.
Selon un mode de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, il fait partie d'une bouteille, du type bouteille pour cyclistes ou sportifs.According to one embodiment of the stopper according to the invention, it is part of a bottle, of the bottle type for cyclists or sportsmen.
Selon un mode de réalisation la position finale de rappel de la charnière est agencée pour obtenir un basculement de la coiffe à l'écart du champ d'accès à l'orifice, tandis que la position contrainte de l'élément de rappel de la charnière correspond à la position d'obturation de la coiffe. Selon un mode de réalisation le bouchon comporte des moyens de verrouillage, libérables manuellement destinés à maintenir la coiffe dans sa position d'obturation.According to one embodiment, the final return position of the hinge is arranged to obtain a tilting of the cover away from the access field to the orifice, while the constrained position of the return member of the hinge corresponds to the closing position of the cap. According to one embodiment, the plug has locking means, manually releasable intended to maintain the cap in its closed position.
Par champ, champ d'accès ou champ d'accessibilité on entend un espace localisé autour de l'embouchure ou de l'orifice d'accès, un tel champ devant être de préférence libre ou dégagé de tout obstacle, par exemple la coiffe, pour y accéder sans difficulté.By field, access field or accessibility field means a space located around the mouth or the access orifice, such a field should preferably be free or clear of any obstacle, for example the cap, for easy access.
Un avantage du bouchon conforme à l'invention réside dans le fait que l'on obtient un pivotement et un maintien de la coiffe d'un angle supérieur à 150° et de préférence autour de 180°, et par conséquent un dégagement suffisant ne gênant en aucune manière l'accès à l'orifice.An advantage of the stopper according to the invention lies in the fact that a pivoting and holding of the cap is obtained at an angle greater than 150 ° and preferably around 180 °, and therefore sufficient clearance which does not interfere in no way access to the orifice.
Un autre avantage réside dans le fait que dans un exemple de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, ce dernier est réalisé en une seule pièce bimatière injectée. Aucune opération d'assemblage n'est nécessaire.Another advantage lies in the fact that in an exemplary embodiment of the plug in accordance with the invention, the latter is produced in a single injected two-part part. No assembly operation is necessary.
Un autre avantage est obtenu par le fait que le bouchon conforme à l'invention constitue un sous-ensemble susceptible d'être monté de façon amovible ou non sur un récipient du type bouteille ou autre. Le même bouchon peut ainsi être monté sur des bouteilles de formes ou de dimensions différentes, réduisant de manière significative les coûts de fabrication.Another advantage is obtained by the fact that the stopper according to the invention constitutes a sub-assembly capable of being mounted removably or not on a container of the bottle or other type. The same stopper can thus be mounted on bottles of different shapes or sizes, significantly reducing manufacturing costs.
Un autre avantage est lié à l'effet esthétique particulièrement intéressant que l'on obtient avec l'injection bimatière.Another advantage is linked to the particularly interesting aesthetic effect that is obtained with bi-material injection.
Le bouchon conforme à l'invention présente également l'avantage d'être dépourvu intérieurement de toute forme susceptible de favoriser des dépôts de salissures.The stopper according to the invention also has the advantage of being devoid of any shape internally capable of favoring deposits of dirt.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront également de la description détaillée donnée ci-après en référence aux dessins annexés à titre d'exemples illustratifs et non limitatifs et dans lesquels :Other characteristics and advantages will also emerge from the detailed description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of illustrative and nonlimiting examples and in which:
- Les figures 1 à 5 représentent un premier exemple de réalisation d'un bouchon conforme à l'invention,FIGS. 1 to 5 represent a first example of embodiment of a plug according to the invention,
- Les figures 6 à 8 représentent un autre exemple de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention,FIGS. 6 to 8 show another example of an embodiment of the plug according to the invention,
- Les figures 9 à 14 représentent des variantes d'exécution de charnières conformes à l'invention. La figure 1 représente un exemple de réalisation d'un bouchon conforme à l'invention monté ou destiné à être monté sur un récipient. Le récipient représenté à la figure 1 dans sa partie supérieure comporte un corps 1 , par exemple de forme cylindrique, se terminant dans sa partie supérieure par un col sur lequel est montée une embase 2. Une embouchure 3 est également montée, par exemple de façon inamovible sur l'embase 2. Le bouchon conforme à l'invention comporte également une coiffe 4 reliée à l'embase 2 par l'intermédiaire d'une charnière. Cette dernière est par exemple un voile 5 aminci, du type charnière-film, représentée plus en détail aux figures 4 et 5. D'autres exemples de charnières sont représentés schématiquement aux figures 9 à 14.- Figures 9 to 14 show alternative embodiments of hinges according to the invention. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a plug according to the invention mounted or intended to be mounted on a container. The container shown in Figure 1 in its upper part has a body 1, for example of cylindrical shape, ending in its upper part by a neck on which is mounted a base 2. A mouth 3 is also mounted, for example so irremovable on the base 2. The stopper according to the invention also includes a cap 4 connected to the base 2 by means of a hinge. The latter is for example a thinned web 5, of the hinge-film type, shown in more detail in FIGS. 4 and 5. Other examples of hinges are shown diagrammatically in FIGS. 9 to 14.
Le bouchon conforme à l'invention comporte également un moyen de rappel élastique permettant en association avec la charnière-film 5 d'entraîner la coiffe 4 par pivotement autour d'un axe géométrique de pivotement matérialisé par le voile 5. De manière avantageuse, le moyen de rappel permet un mouvement de rappel élastique qui est continu entre les positions d'ouverture de la coiffe et de fermeture de cette coiffe, et inversement. Ainsi, le mouvement de la coiffe 4 ne passe pas par un point d'équilibre autour duquel la coiffe tend vers sa position de fermeture ou vers sa position d'ouverture. La déformation élastique des moyens de rappel est progressive entre les deux positions d'ouverture et de fermeture.The plug according to the invention also comprises an elastic return means making it possible, in association with the film hinge 5, to drive the cover 4 by pivoting around a geometric pivot axis materialized by the veil 5. Advantageously, the return means allows an elastic return movement which is continuous between the positions of opening of the cap and closing of this cap, and vice versa. Thus, the movement of the cap 4 does not pass through an equilibrium point around which the cap tends towards its closed position or towards its open position. The elastic deformation of the return means is progressive between the two open and closed positions.
De plus, la position d'ouverture de la coiffe 4 est située à au moins 150° et de préférence 180° de la position de fermeture. Lors sa course entre les positions ouverte et fermée, la coiffe 4 ne marque pas de temps d'arrêt. L'effet de rappel élastique provoque une ouverture directe. L'utilisateur n'a ainsi pas d'action supplémentaire à exercer pour obtenir une ouverture totale (à partir d'une pré-ouverture) qui ne gêne pas l'utilisation du contenu du récipient sortant par l'embouchure 3.In addition, the open position of the cover 4 is located at least 150 ° and preferably 180 ° from the closed position. During its travel between the open and closed positions, the cover 4 does not mark any downtime. The elastic return effect causes direct opening. The user thus has no additional action to exercise to obtain a total opening (from a pre-opening) which does not hinder the use of the contents of the container leaving through the mouth 3.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté aux figures 1 à 5, le moyen de rappel élastique est une pièce en élastomere 6 bi-injectée avec la coiffe 4 et l'embase 2 de sorte que ladite pièce en élastomere 6 est contrainte, par exemple en extension lorsque la coiffe 4 est dans la position d'obturation telle que représentée par exemple aux figures 1 à 4. Selon d'autres exemples de réalisation, la pièce en élastomere 6 pourrait également être contrainte en torsion, en compression ou autre sollicitation mécanique. L'embase 2 ainsi que la coiffe 4 sont ainsi injectées simultanément et reliées directement ensemble par l'intermédiaire du voile 5.In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 5, the elastic return means is an elastomer part 6 bi-injected with the cap 4 and the base 2 so that said elastomer part 6 is stressed, for example in extension when the cap 4 is in the closed position as shown for example in Figures 1 to 4. According to other embodiments, the elastomer part 6 could also be stressed in torsion, compression or other mechanical stress. The base 2 as well as the cap 4 are thus injected simultaneously and connected directly together via the veil 5.
Selon des variantes de réalisation du bouchon conforme à l'invention, le moyen de rappel élastique est solidaire de la coiffe 4 d'une part, et de l'embase 2 d'autre part. Ceci s'applique bien évidemment à la pièce en élastomere 6 laquelle peut être bi-injectée avec l'une de ses extrémités directement sur l'embase 2.According to alternative embodiments of the plug according to the invention, the elastic return means is integral with the cap 4 on the one hand, and the base 2 on the other hand. This obviously applies to the elastomer part 6 which can be bi-injected with one of its ends directly on the base 2.
Le bouchon conforme à l'invention comporte également des moyens de fermeture permettant de maintenir la coiffe 4 dans sa position d'obturation tel que cela est représenté par exemple à la figure 4. Les moyens de fermeture comprennent par exemple des organes d'accrochage 7 du type ergot de formes complémentaires, positionnés sur la coiffe 4 et sur l'embase 2. Les moyens d'accrochage 7 viennent donc s'engager mutuellement lorsque la coiffe 4 est pivotée dans sa position d'obturation. Dans cette position d'obturation, la pièce en élastomere 6 faisant saillie à l'intérieur de la coiffe 4 avec l'une de ses extrémités 6a, vient obturer un orifice 3a d'accès ménagé dans l'embouchure 3.The stopper according to the invention also comprises closing means making it possible to maintain the cover 4 in its closed position as shown for example in FIG. 4. The closing means comprise for example hooking members 7 of the lug type of complementary shapes, positioned on the cover 4 and on the base 2. The hooking means 7 therefore engage each other when the cover 4 is pivoted in its closed position. In this closed position, the elastomer part 6 protruding inside the cap 4 with one of its ends 6a, closes an orifice 3a for access formed in the mouth 3.
L'orifice 3a peut également être ménagé directement dans l'embase 2, selon un autre exemple de réalisation conforme à l'invention. Le bouchon conforme à l'invention comporte également des moyens d'ouverture 8 permettant de libérer les moyens d'accrochage 7 et par conséquent de faire pivoter la coiffe 4 dans une position de dégagement de l'embouchure 3 par l'intermédiaire du moyen de rappel élastique tel que cela est représenté par exemple à la figure 5. Les moyens d'ouverture 8 sont par exemple réalisés avec le matériau constitutif de la coiffe 4 et/ou de l'embase 2. Dans ce cas le matériau constitutif de la coiffe 4 et/ou de l'embase 2 est déformable élastiquement de manière à ce qu'une telle déformation par simple appui de l'utilisateur permet de désengager mutuellement les organes d'accrochage 7 respectifs de la coiffe 4 et de l'embase 2. L'exemple de réalisation, par exemple représenté à la figure 2, montre les moyens d'ouverture 8 réalisés à l'aide d'une languette partiellement découpée dans l'embase 2. La flexibilité d'une telle languette permet, par exemple, de déplacer l'un ou l'autre des moyens d'accrochage 7 respectifs de la coiffe 4 ou de l'embase 2. Selon un autre mode de réalisation conforme à l'invention, le moyen de rappel élastique est rapporté sur la coiffe 4 et sur l'embase 2 dudit bouchon.The orifice 3a can also be formed directly in the base 2, according to another exemplary embodiment according to the invention. The stopper according to the invention also comprises opening means 8 making it possible to release the hooking means 7 and consequently to rotate the cap 4 in a position for disengaging from the mouthpiece 3 by means of the means of elastic return as shown for example in Figure 5. The opening means 8 are for example made with the material of the cover 4 and / or the base 2. In this case the material of the cover 4 and / or of the base 2 is elastically deformable so that such deformation by simple pressing of the user makes it possible to disengage mutually the respective hooking members 7 from the cover 4 and from the base 2. The exemplary embodiment, for example shown in FIG. 2, shows the opening means 8 produced using a tongue partially cut out in the base 2. The flexibility of such a tongue allows, for example, to move one o u the other of the respective hooking means 7 of the cover 4 or of the base 2. According to another embodiment in accordance with the invention, the elastic return means is attached to the cap 4 and to the base 2 of said plug.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté aux figures 6 à 8, le moyen de rappel élastique est une lame 9 en matière plastique flexible. La lame 9 est montée sur le bouchon de sorte que le positionnement de la coiffe 4 dans sa position d'obturation, est obtenue à rencontre d'une force de rappel tel que cela est représenté à la figure 9.In the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 8, the elastic return means is a blade 9 of flexible plastic. The blade 9 is mounted on the plug so that the positioning of the cap 4 in its closed position is obtained against a restoring force as shown in FIG. 9.
Les figures 6 et 7 représentent respectivement en vue de dessus et en coupe la coiffe 4 dans sa position de dégagement de l'embouchure 3. La forme de la lame 9 peut avantageusement être adaptée aux contraintes liées aux formes respectives de l'embase 2, et de la coiffe 4. Différents moyens de fixation de la lame 9, par exemple sur l'embase 2 et sur la coiffe 4 peuvent être envisagés. Ces moyens sont connus en tant que tels. A titre d'exemple, la lame 9 présente des plots 9a et 9b qui viennent s'engager respectivement dans des ouvertures prévues dans l'embase 2 et entre une base 3b de l'embouchure 3 engagée dans ladite embase 2. La coiffe 4 comprend également un bouchon 10 fixé intérieurement par tout moyen sur la voûte de ladite coiffe 4 de manière à venir obturer de manière étanche l'orifice 3a lorsque ladite coiffe 4 est dans sa position d'obturation.FIGS. 6 and 7 represent respectively in top view and in section the cap 4 in its position of disengagement from the mouth 3. The shape of the blade 9 can advantageously be adapted to the constraints linked to the respective shapes of the base 2, and of the cap 4. Different means of fixing the blade 9, for example on the base 2 and on the cap 4 can be envisaged. These means are known as such. By way of example, the blade 9 has studs 9a and 9b which engage respectively in openings provided in the base 2 and between a base 3b of the mouth 3 engaged in said base 2. The cover 4 comprises also a plug 10 fixed internally by any means on the vault of said cap 4 so as to seal off the orifice 3a when said cap 4 is in its closed position.
Les moyens d'ouverture 8 permettent ainsi de désactiver les moyens de fermeture, de sorte que le moyen de rappel élastique entraîne la coiffe 4 dans sa position de dégagement, située à au moins 150° de sa position de fermeture selon un mouvement continu, dès l'actionnement desdits moyens d'ouverture 8.The opening means 8 thus make it possible to deactivate the closing means, so that the elastic return means drives the cover 4 in its release position, located at least 150 ° from its closed position in a continuous movement, from actuation of said opening means 8.
Le bouchon conforme à l'invention est réalisé en matière plastique. Selon un exemple de réalisation, l'embouchure 3 est également réalisée en matériau plastique et est montée de façon définitive ou inamovible sur l'embase 2 du bouchon. Ce dernier, sur un récipient, constitue par exemple une bouteille du type bouteille pour cycliste ou un autre contenant.The stopper according to the invention is made of plastic. According to an exemplary embodiment, the mouth 3 is also made of plastic material and is permanently or irremovably mounted on the base 2 of the plug. The latter, on a container, constitutes for example a bottle of the bottle type for cyclists or another container.
Le bouchon conforme à l'invention comprend ainsi une charnière-film 5. Par "charnière-film" il faut entendre un amincissement de matière constituant par exemple une zone de fragilisation permettant d'obtenir une articulation par pivotement selon un axe géométrique entre deux parties. De telles charnières sont particulièrement intéressantes dans la mesure où elles sont extrêmement faciles à réaliser, c'est-à-dire par injection, en venant y joindre l'élément de rappel élastique 6 par bi-injection.The stopper according to the invention thus comprises a film hinge 5. By "film hinge" is meant a thinning of material constituting for example a weakening zone making it possible to obtain an articulation by pivoting along a geometric axis between two parts . Such hinges are particularly interesting insofar as they are extremely easy to produce, that is to say by injection, by joining thereto the elastic return element 6 by bi-injection.
D'autres exemples de réalisation de charnières-film 5 pouvant convenir à des réalisations de bouchons conformes à l'invention mais également à d'autres applications sont représentés à titre d'exemple aux figures 9 à 14.Other exemplary embodiments of film hinges 5 which may be suitable for embodiments of plugs in accordance with the invention but also for other applications are shown by way of example in FIGS. 9 to 14.
La figure 9 représente par exemple le voile 5 reliant deux éléments articulés 11 et 12 dans une position au repos. Une couche d'élastomère 6 est bi-injectée ou sur-injection lors de la fabrication des bras, branches ou éléments respectifs 11 et 12. L'axe géométrique de pivotement est matérialisé par l'amincissement ou la zone de fragilisation située entre les deux parties 11 et 12, matérialisé par le voile 5.FIG. 9 represents for example the web 5 connecting two articulated elements 11 and 12 in a position at rest. An elastomer layer 6 is bi-injected or over-injected during the manufacture of the arms, branches or respective elements 11 and 12. The geometric pivot axis is materialized by the thinning or the weakening zone located between the two parts 11 and 12, materialized by the veil 5.
Lorsque les éléments 11 et 12, tel que cela est représenté à la figure 10, pivotent l'un vers l'autre, on obtient une force de rappel correspondant à une tension dans la couche d'élastomère constituant l'élément de rappel 6, tendant à ramener, sans mouvement d'arrêt, les éléments 11 et 12 dans leur position initiale de la figure 9.When the elements 11 and 12, as shown in FIG. 10, pivot towards one another, a restoring force is obtained corresponding to a tension in the layer of elastomer constituting the restoring element 6, tending to return, without stopping movement, the elements 11 and 12 to their initial position in FIG. 9.
La charnière film représentée aux figures 11 et 12 est associée à un élément en élastomere 6 travaillant en compression. Cet élément en élastomere 6 est constitué d'une pièce en accordéon comportant des alvéolesThe film hinge shown in Figures 11 and 12 is associated with an elastomer element 6 working in compression. This elastomer element 6 consists of an accordion piece comprising cells
6a internes. Chaque extrémité de la pièce en élastomere 6 est fixée par tout moyen, par exemple par bi-injection, sur les éléments respectifs 11 et 12.6a internal. Each end of the elastomer part 6 is fixed by any means, for example by bi-injection, to the respective elements 11 and 12.
Lorsque les éléments 11 et 12 pivotent l'un vers l'autre, comme cela est représenté par exemple à la figure 12, la pièce en élastomere 6 est comprimée et génère une force de rappel tendant à ramener selon un mouvement continu, lesdites parties 11 et 12 dans leur position initiale. Ceci permet d'obtenir un grand angle d'ouverture.When the elements 11 and 12 pivot towards one another, as shown for example in FIG. 12, the elastomer part 6 is compressed and generates a restoring force tending to bring back in a continuous movement, said parts 11 and 12 in their original position. This provides a large opening angle.
Un autre exemple de réalisation de charnière, du type charnière film 5, est représenté aux figures 13 et 14. La figure 13 est une vue en perspective alors que la vue figure 14 est une représentation en vue de dessus partiellement découpée de la charnière représentée à la figure 13. Cette charnière comprend un organe en élastomere 6, cylindrique, travaillant en torsion. Cet organe est fixé d'une part entre deux disques 12a, 12b solidaires de la partie 12 rendant ainsi ledit organe également solidaire de ladite partie 12. La partie 11 comporte un doigt 11a venant s'engager dans l'organe tel qu'on peut l'apercevoir à la figure 14.Another exemplary embodiment of a hinge, of the film hinge type 5, is shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a perspective view while the view in FIG. 14 is a partially cut away view of the hinge shown in FIG. Figure 13. This hinge comprises an elastomeric member 6, cylindrical, working in torsion. This member is fixed on the one hand between two discs 12a, 12b secured to part 12 thus making said member also secured to said part 12. Part 11 includes a finger 11a which engages in the member as can be seen in FIG. 14.
Un pivotement de l'une vers l'autre des deux parties 11 et 12 du voile 5 provoque ainsi une torsion de l'élément en élastomere entre sa partie centrale dans laquelle est engagé le doigt 11a et ses parties latérales solidaires des disques 12a et 12b. Une telle torsion aura également tendance à ramener les parties 11 et 12 dans leur position initiale représentée aux figures et correspondant à une absence de torsion sur l'élément de rappel 6.A pivoting of the two parts 11 and 12 of the web 5 towards one another thus causes the elastomer element to be twisted between its central part in which the finger 11a is engaged and its lateral parts integral with the discs 12a and 12b . Such a twist will also tend to bring the parts 11 and 12 back to their initial position shown in the figures and corresponding to an absence of twist on the return element 6.
D'autres formes que la forme cylindrique pour l'organe en élastomere peuvent également être prévues dans ce type de charnière. Other shapes than the cylindrical shape for the elastomeric member can also be provided in this type of hinge.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Charnière comportant deux éléments (11 ,12) articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre, autour d'un axe, et reliés par un voile (5) aminci s'étendant de manière continue ou discontinue selon ledit axe, lesdits deux éléments (11 ,12) articulés, par exemple plats, et ledit voile (5) formant une seule et même pièce monobloc en matière plastique, caractérisée en ce qu'un élément de rappel (6,9) en matériau élastomere ou élastique, solidaire de la pièce monobloc relie les deux éléments articulés (11 ,12), et est susceptible de prendre deux conformations, l'une non contrainte, par exemple brute de démoulage, fixant la position relative et finale de rappel de la charnière, et l'autre contrainte, par l'effet du mouvement relatif en rotation des deux éléments articulés, à rencontre de la résistance intrinsèque dudit élément de rappel (6,9), le mouvement relatif des éléments articulés (11,12) entre lesdites deux conformations étant un mouvement continu de sorte que l'un des éléments (11 ,12) décrit un mouvement de pivotement d'au moins 150° par rapport à l'autre des éléments.1. Hinge comprising two elements (11, 12) articulated with respect to one another, about an axis, and connected by a thin web (5) extending continuously or discontinuously along said axis, said axes two articulated elements (11, 12), for example flat, and said web (5) forming a single, single piece of plastic material, characterized in that a return element (6, 9) made of elastomeric or elastic material, integral with the one-piece part connects the two articulated elements (11, 12), and is capable of taking two conformations, one unconstrained, for example unmolded, fixing the relative and final position of the hinge return, and another constraint, by the effect of the relative movement in rotation of the two articulated elements, against the intrinsic resistance of said return element (6,9), the relative movement of the articulated elements (11,12) between said two conformations being a continuous spell movement e that one of the elements (11, 12) describes a pivoting movement of at least 150 ° relative to the other of the elements.
2. Charnière selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'élément de rappel (6) est susceptible d'être contraint en extension ou en compression ou en torsion.2. Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the return element (6) is capable of being forced in extension or in compression or in torsion.
3. Charnière selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que le rappel élastique (6) est fixé sur les deux éléments articulés (11,12), qu'il relie entre eux.3. Hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elastic return (6) is fixed on the two articulated elements (11,12), which it connects together.
4. Charnière selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que une ou deux extrémités de l'élément de rappel (6,9) est attachée sur l'un des éléments articulés (11 ,12).4. Hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one or two ends of the return element (6,9) is attached to one of the articulated elements (11, 12).
5. Charnière selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que des moyens de liaison entre l'élément de rappel (6,9) et les deux éléments articulés (11 ,12), sont disposés de manière que lesdits éléments articulés (11 ,12) sont angulairement espacés autour de l'axe de rotation lorsque l'élément de rappel (6,9) est dans sont état non contraint.5. Hinge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that connecting means between the return element (6,9) and the two articulated elements (11, 12), are arranged so that said articulated elements (11 , 12) are angularly spaced around the axis of rotation when the return element (6,9) is in its unstressed state.
6. Bouchon agencé pour être monté sur un récipient, par exemple son col, comportant une embase (2) pourvue d'un orifice d'accès à l'intérieur du récipient, une coiffe (4) déplaçable par pivotement entre une position d'obturation dans laquelle on ne peut accéder à l'intérieur du récipient, et une position de dégagement dans laquelle on peut accéder à l'intérieur du récipient, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une charnière selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, reliant respectivement l'embase (2) et la coiffe (4).6. Cap arranged to be mounted on a container, for example its neck, comprising a base (2) provided with an orifice for access to the interior of the container, a cap (4) movable by pivoting between a position of obturation in which the interior of the container cannot be accessed, and a release position in which the interior of the container can be accessed, characterized in that it comprises a hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 5, respectively connecting the base (2) and the cap (4).
7. Bouchon selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la position relative et finale de rappel de la charnière est agencée pour obtenir un basculement de la coiffe (4) à l'écart du champ d'accès à l'orifice, tandis que la position contrainte de l'élément de rappel (6,9) de la charnière correspond à la position d'obturation de la coiffe (4).7. Plug according to claim 6, characterized in that the relative and final position of return of the hinge is arranged to obtain a tilting of the cap (4) away from the access field to the orifice, while the constrained position of the return element (6,9) of the hinge corresponds to the closed position of the cover (4).
8. Bouchon selon la revendication 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de verrouillage, libérables manuellement destinés à maintenir la coiffe (4) dans sa position d'obturation8. Stopper according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that it comprises locking means, manually releasable intended to maintain the cap (4) in its closed position
9. Bouchon selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens d'ouverture (8) permettant de désactiver les moyens de fermeture, de sorte que le moyen de rappel élastique (6,9) entraîne la coiffe (4) dans sa position de dégagement dès l'actionnement desdits moyens d'ouverture (8).9. Cap according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises opening means (8) making it possible to deactivate the closing means, so that the elastic return means (6,9) drives the cover (4) in its release position upon actuation of said opening means (8).
10. Bouchon selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fermeture comprennent des organes d'accrochage (7) du type ergots, de formes complémentaires, positionnés sur la coiffe (4) et sur l'embase (2). 10. Plug according to claim 9, characterized in that the closure means comprise hooking members (7) of the lug type, of complementary shapes, positioned on the cover (4) and on the base (2).
11. Bouchon selon la revendication 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'ouverture (8) sont réalisés avec une conformation du matériau constitutif de la coiffe (4) et ou de l'embase (2), déformable élastiquement, dont la déformation par simple appui de l'utilisateur permet de désengager mutuellement les organes d'accrochage (7) de la coiffe (4) et de l'embase (2). 11. Stopper according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the opening means (8) are made with a conformation of the material of the cap (4) and or of the base (2), elastically deformable, including the deformation by simple pressing of the user makes it possible to mutually disengage the attachment members (7) from the cover (4) and from the base (2).
12. Bouchon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le l'élément de rappel (6) élastique est une pièce en élastomere réalisée par bi-injection avec la coiffe (4) et l'embase (2), de sorte que ladite pièce est contrainte lorsque la coiffe (4) est dans sa position d'obturation. 12. Plug according to any one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the elastic return element (6) is an elastomer part produced by bi-injection with the cap (4) and the base (2 ), so that said part is constrained when the cap (4) is in its closed position.
13. Bouchon selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que la pièce en élastomere fait saillie à l'intérieur de la coiffe (4) avec l'une de ses extrémités (6a) pour venir en appui étanche sur l'orifice (3a) de l'embouchure (3) lorsque ladite coiffe (4) est dans sa position d'obturation.13. A stopper according to claim 12, characterized in that the elastomer part projects inside the cap (4) with one of its ends (6a) to come into leaktight abutment on the orifice (3a) of the mouth (3) when said cap (4) is in its closed position.
14. Bouchon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 13, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de rappel (6,9) élastique est apte à entraîner en pivotement la coiffe (4) sur une course supérieure à 150°. 14. Cap according to any one of claims 6 to 13, characterized in that the elastic return element (6,9) is capable of pivoting the cap (4) over a stroke greater than 150 °.
15. Bouteille de cyclistes ou de sportifs comportant un bouchon conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 14.15. Bottle of cyclists or sportsmen comprising a stopper according to any one of claims 6 to 14.
16. Contenant comportant un bouchon conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 14. 16. Container comprising a stopper according to any one of claims 6 to 14.
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