EP2555988B1 - Container closure device, and container having such a container closure device - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a container closure device for a container, in particular for a beverage can. The container closure device comprises a lid having a top side, a bottom side and an opening, a closure having a closure part for opening and closing the opening and an operating device for actuating the closure part.

From the US 4,681,238 Such a closure device for a beverage can is known, which has a lid with a top, a bottom and an opening. Here, a closure is provided, which has a closure part for opening and closing the opening and an operating device for actuating the closure part for opening and closing the opening. The operating device is rotatable about a vertical axis from a first position to a second position. The operating device and the closure part are rotatably connected to each other. The closure member is pivotally mounted about an axis perpendicular to the lid through the rivets extending axis on the underside of the lid. For first and later closing after the first opening of the can, the operating device is rotated about the vertical axis until the parallel to the horizontally oriented operating device extending closure part covers the opening. To open the beverage can again, the operating device and thereby the closure part is rotated again about the vertical axis.

Another container closure device is from the document WO 2007/147542 A1 known. The known container closure device has an operating device which is fixedly connected to the lid and is adapted to press the closure member down by lifting the tab and to raise the closure member by depressing the tab to close the opening again. The disadvantage here is that a fixing device for fixing the tab is required.

Another container closure device is from the document WO 2009/103817 A1 known. The known container closure device has a resealable opening which can be opened by means of an actuating means. The actuating means is thereby displaced in a direction parallel to the container closure device, whereby the closure is pivoted downwards. By a movement of the actuating means in the opposite direction, the shutter is pivoted in the direction of the opening and the opening is closed.

In general, at an excessive pressure inside the container, the container may be cambered. Due to the crowning of the container, the container closure device deforms to the outside. In the last-mentioned known container closure device actuation of the operating device is greatly hindered by a crowning of the container. The container closure device is thus severely limited in its functionality.

Other container closure devices are made WO 2006/009483 A2 . US 3,952,914 A . GB 2 331 284 A and the US 6,626,314 B1 known.

The object of the present invention is to provide a container closure device which provides a simply constructed, resealable closure mechanism that is easy to operate.

To solve the problem, a container closure device with the features of claim 1 is proposed.

The container closure device according to the invention allows a flat structure, whereby the container closure device is readily suitable for use in filling machines. The resealable closure mechanism is easy and intuitive to use. Turning the operating device to the second position allows the closure part can be pivoted down to open the opening. If appropriate, this can also be done by pressure of the operator on the closure. If the operating device is subsequently turned back into the first position, the closure part is automatically brought to the opening and the opening is thereby closed. Is now in the interior of the container, an increased pressure present, the closure member is pressed in consequence of the pressure against the lid, whereby the sealing effect occurring between the closure member and lid is increased. Thus, the container closure device according to the invention is also suitable for containers that include, for example, a pressurized fluid under high pressure. A further advantage of the container closure device according to the invention is that when the container containing a liquid is knocked over, the closure member is pressed against the lid by the weight of the fluid contained and thus prevents the liquid from escaping from the container.

In the context of the present invention, the operating device can also be referred to as an actuating device, the closure part also as a closure device or closure means and the opening as a pouring or drinking opening. Furthermore, the first position may be referred to as the closed position and the second position as the open position. The container closure device according to the invention is preferably used for a resealable can, in particular for a resealable beverage can.

In a preferred embodiment, the second axis extends substantially perpendicular to the first axis and / or the closure part. Further advantageously, the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the lid. This embodiment has the advantage that the operating device can be rotated completely, that is to say at an angle with an angular dimension of 360 °, about the second axis and approximately parallel to the closure part.

Preferably, the closure part has a groove and the opening is bounded by a bead, which engages in the closed state of the closure in the groove. This embodiment contributes to an improved sealing function between the closure and the lid. In addition, the closure part is automatically aligned or centered when pressing the closure against the lid to close the opening. Furthermore, a slipping of the voltage applied to the lid closure is prevented. The beading preferably extends downwardly from the top of the lid and is advantageously rounded. As a result, a drinking opening is created, which, in contrast to conventional can openings has no sharp tearing edge, whereby a risk of injury is prevented.

Preferably, a seal is provided. Such a seal allows for improved sealing between the closure and the lid.

In a preferred embodiment, the seal between the lid and the closure member is arranged. In another preferred embodiment, the seal is attached to the closure part or to the lid. Further preferably, the seal may be provided on the bead and / or in the groove.

In a further preferred embodiment, the seal may be formed by a coating. Preferably, the coating is applied to the underside. This embodiment has the advantage that the seal can be quickly and easily mounted in the manufacture of the underside of the lid, for example by spraying.

In a further preferred embodiment, the seal has a sealing lip, which in a closed state of the closure on the underside rests. For example, the sealing lip can be arranged on an underside of the closure part.

Preferably, the closure has a latching mechanism for latching the closure against the underside. This embodiment offers the advantage that when the container is knocked over the closure remains applied to the underside, whereby the opening is reliably closed.

Preferably, the opening has an approximately oval, further preferably an approximately circular shape. Preferably, the seal has an approximately circular shape. Advantageously, the seal may have a conical shape.

In a preferred embodiment, the operating device has a first end, which is arranged on a rotation of the operating device from the first position to the second position above the top. This embodiment offers the advantage that the operating device can be operated by an operator from outside during the rotation from the first position to the second position and the operating device remains accessible. Would the operating device during or after the rotation below the bottom or in the can interior, the operating device would be less accessible to the operator.

In a preferred embodiment, the opening has an edge, wherein the first end is arranged on a rotation of the operating device from the first position to the second position outside the edge. This embodiment has the advantage that the operating device can not be completely pivoted through the opening into the can interior, so that at least the first end remains accessible to the operator.

Preferably, the operating device is located on the top. Further preferably, the operating device is pressed on the top. These embodiments offer the advantage that, as a result of the lever arm between the support point and the axis of rotation of the operating device, the closure member is pulled up or pivoted when turning the operating device and the closure member is pressed in the first position to the underside of the lid. Thus, a downwardly pivoted into the interior of the can closure by turning the operating device can be pressed against the lid again.

In a preferred embodiment, the operating device is rotated by an angle to move from the first position to the second position, wherein the angle is an angular extent of about 90 ° to about 180 °, preferably about 180 °. Such a rotation of the operating device can be done in a simple manner by means of a finger.

Preferably, the operating device is a lever or a tab, in particular an SOT tab. SOT tab is a term known to the skilled person (SOT: stay on tab), which designates the operating device used in commercial beverage cans.

In a preferred embodiment, the operating device can be fixed by means of a locking device. As a result, the operating device can be fixed relative to the cover. Preferably, the locking device is arranged at the top. This embodiment has the advantage that it is prevented that the container, for example during transport, accidentally opens by movement of the operating device or otherwise opens automatically.

In a preferred embodiment, the container closure device is characterized by a valve which can be opened to equalize a pressure of a fluid contained in the container to an ambient pressure. The inventive Container closure device is designed to receive a fluid at a pressure of up to about 6 to 7 bar. At such a high pressure inside the container, the closure is pressed from the inside to the lid so that the closure can be pushed down only with great effort to open the container. Through the valve, such an overpressure inside the can be reduced, which makes it easier to press down the shutter or automatically folds down and the container is therefore easier to open. The valve may be, for example, a globe valve, a check valve, or the like.

In a preferred embodiment, the valve is opened by pressing a valve knob. Preferably, depressing the valve knob moves a shut-off body into the can interior, exposing an outlet that allows the fluid to escape to the outside. Preferably, the valve is opened by lifting the operating device. Preferably, the operating device serves as a lever which is connected to a shut-off body, wherein the shut-off body is displaceable into the interior of the can to release an outlet through which the fluid located in the interior of the container can escape to the outside.

Preferably, the valve is opened by turning the operating device. Preferably, the valve is open when the operating device is rotated to a third position. Preferably, the third position is disposed between the first position and the second position. This embodiment has the advantage that the operator, in order to turn the operating device from the first position to the second position to open the container, must automatically bring the operating device into the third position, whereby a pressure equalization between the interior of the container and the environment takes place before the can is opened. Preferably, the third position does not match the second position. Furthermore, the closure, for example, if the container is repelled and / or a pressure builds up inside the container, pressed against the lid, thereby automatically closing the container.

Preferably, the valve is arranged on the closure part. Further preferably, the closure part has a valve opening. Preferably, in the third position, the operating device conceals the valve opening for the protection of an operator from splashes of a fluid contained in the container. In this embodiment, a part of the operating device is arranged opposite the valve opening. This means that thereby the valve opening is not hermetically sealed, but only prevents the fluid contained in the container when opening the valve emerges vertically from the valve opening and possibly entgegenspritzen an operator. Advantageously, the operating device in the third position is spaced from the valve opening.

Preferably, the valve has a valve element, which is rotatably arranged on the closure part, wherein the valve element has at least one passage and is fixedly connected to the operating device. Once the passage and the valve opening are at least partially superimposed or congruent, the valve is open and the pressure compensation can take place. The passage may preferably be formed by at least one hole, further preferably by at least one elongated hole. As a result of this embodiment, a valve which can be operated by turning the operating device can be produced in a simple manner.

Preferably, the closure comprises a fastening part, with which the closure part is arranged pivotably on the underside. The fastening part may be designed separately or in one piece with the closure part.

Preferably, the fastening part forms a joint, in particular a hinge, or the fastening part has a joint, in particular a hinge. The joint thus forms or provides the first axis. This ensures that the container can be reliably opened and closed several times by pivoting the closure part.

Preferably, the joint is formed by a thin-walled connection region, in particular of a flexurally elastic material, between the fastening part and the closure part. In this way, the joint can be designed reliable and inexpensive to produce.

In a preferred embodiment, the lid and / or the operating device and / or the closure and / or the valve is made of aluminum. In principle, at least one of the aforementioned elements can also be made of plastic. Most preferably, all of these elements are made of aluminum.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastening part is integrally connected to the cover and / or the closure part, for example glued, soldered or welded. This configuration allows the attachment part to be connected to the cover without the cover having to be redesigned for it, that is, deviating even more from the standard form. This offers the advantage that the lid, apart from the opening, is based on a standard lid.

Alternatively or additionally, the fastening part is fastened to the cover by means of at least one rivet. This embodiment has the advantage that the connection between the fastening part and the lid is done in a safe, sustainable and heat-resistant manner. By this type of embodiment also a positive connection is achieved, which is particularly heat resistant.

In a preferred embodiment, the rivet is formed by the lid. This offers the advantage that the closure can be attached to the lid without the use of other parts. Furthermore, a rivet formed in the lid offers the advantage that the wall formed by the lid is completely preserved and that no hole must be driven through the lid for attaching the closure in order to arrange the rivet there. This embodiment ensures the impermeability of the lid.

In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening part is positively connected to the lid and / or the closure part.

Preferably, the fastening part has a ring, the cover has a fastening region which is arranged along the opening at the bottom, and the ring is positively connected to the fastening part. This embodiment offers the advantage that it is possible to dispense with the use of a rivet and the use of a material connection. A simple and secure connection of the closure part with the lid is thus ensured. With this configuration, the container closure device is thus particularly resistant to heat and in particular suitable for pasteurizing a fluid located inside the container without endangering the reliability of the connection between the fastening part and the lid.

In a preferred embodiment, the attachment region is formed by crimping the cover along the opening. Preferably, the attachment region is formed by the above-mentioned flanging of the opening. This embodiment has the advantage that the closure part can be reliably connected to the lid without adding another component.

A container according to the invention, preferably a can and in particular a beverage can, comprises a container closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 18. Here, the container may comprise a wall and a bottom, wherein the lid of the container closure device is attached to the wall. Wall and lid are preferably made by deep drawing of aluminum.

The lid of the container closure device according to the invention is also referred to by the skilled person as shell and is preferably made of aluminum. The lid can be designed for neck sizes 200, 202, 206 and 209. The closure or opening cover is preferably provided with a seal and an operating device or return pocket, wherein the return pocket is rotatably provided with the valve. Both opening cover and return pocket and valve are preferably made of aluminum. In the resealable lid, a flat opening cover is integrated. In one embodiment, the valve is opened by slight pressure. With the return pocket, the opening cover is closed by a slight left or right turn.

In a further embodiment, a flat ausgestalteter opening cover is provided with a valve, a vent and a conventional tab. By slightly turning left or right or pressing the conventional tab, the internal pressure of the container or can body can escape. After that the opening lid opens automatically. By further turning on both sides of the conventional tab, the opening cover can be closed again. This process can be repeated at any time.

The container closure device according to the invention offers the advantage that the conventional lid sizes 200, 202, 206 and 209 can be used. The closure allows the container to match convenience with competing beverage containers when on the move. Since the lid is made of a material such as aluminum, it is 100% recyclable. The outflow quantity of the fluid contained in the container can be determined through the mouth angle and the contents are completely emptied. Should the container or beverage can not be closed after drinking and be knocked over by improper handling, the lid closes automatically. Even with a small amount of liquid, the lid is hermetically sealed and suitable for all cold fillings up to, for example, 6.2 bar internal pressure. At the bottler machine changes are not necessary.

Fig. 1a:

eine schematische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Behälters, umfassend eine erfindungsgemäße Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach einer ersten Ausführungsform, wobei eine Bedienvorrichtung in einer ersten Stellung angeordnet ist;

Fig. 1b:

eine schematische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, wobei die Bedienvorrichtung in einer dritten Stellung angeordnet ist;

Fig. 1c:

eine schematische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel mit der Bedienvorrichtung in einer zweiten Stellung;

Fig. 1d:

den erfindungsgemäßen Behälter nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel mit einem Verschluss in einem geöffneten Zustand;

Fig. 2:

eine Draufsicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 3:

eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 4:

eine Unteransicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 5:

eine schematische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 6:

eine weitere schematische Ansicht der Behälterverschluss-vorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 7:

einen Querschnitt des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel im geschlossenen Zustand;

Fig. 8:

einen Querschnitt des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel im geöffneten Zustand;

Fig. 9:

eine Explosionsdarstellung gemäß dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung;

Fig. 10:

eine schematische Ansicht des Verschlusses des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;

Fig. 11:

einen Querschnitt des Verschlusses des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;

Fig. 12:

eine schematische Ansicht einer Dichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 13:

eine schematische Ansicht eines Ventilelements nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 14:

eine schematische Ansicht einer Ventilscheibe nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 15:

eine schematische Ansicht der Bedienvorrichtung nach dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 16:

eine schematische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 17:

eine weitere schematische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 18:

eine Unteransicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 19:

eine Draufsicht der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 20:

eine Explosionsdarstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 21:

den Deckel der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 22:

einen Querschnitt durch den Deckel der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 23:

eine schematische Ansicht des Verschlusses der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 24:

eine weitere Ansicht des Verschlusses der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 25:

eine Explosionsdarstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 26:

einen Querschnitt der erfindungsgemäßen Behälterverschlussvorrichtung nach dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;

Fig. 27:

eine Draufsicht auf eine andere Behälterverschlussvorrichtung als weiteres Beispiel;

Fig. 28:

eine schematische Ansicht eines Verschlussteils der Behälterverschlussvorrichtung aus Fig. 27;

Fig. 29:

eine schematische Ansicht der Bedienvorrichtung der Behälterverschlussvorrichtung aus Fig. 27;

Fig. 30:

eine Seitenansicht des Bedienelements der Behälterverschlussvorrichtung aus Fig. 27;

Fig. 31:

eine weitere Seitenansicht des Bedienelements der Behälterverschlussvorrichtung aus Fig. 27;

Fig. 32:

eine weitere schematische Ansicht der Bedienvorrichtung der Behälterverschlussvorrichtung aus Fig. 27.

Details and further advantages of the container closure device according to the invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiment described below Embodiments. In the drawings, which only schematically illustrate the exemplary embodiments, illustrate in detail:

Fig. 1a:

a schematic view of a container according to the invention, comprising a container closure device according to the invention according to a first embodiment, wherein an operating device is arranged in a first position;

Fig. 1b:

a schematic view of the container according to the invention according to the first embodiment, wherein the operating device is arranged in a third position;

Fig. 1c:

a schematic view of the container according to the invention according to the first embodiment with the operating device in a second position;

Fig. 1d:

the container according to the invention according to the first embodiment with a closure in an open state;

Fig. 2:

a plan view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the first embodiment;

3:

a side view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the first embodiment;

4:

a bottom view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 5:

a schematic view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 6:

another schematic view of the container closure device according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 7:

a cross section of the container according to the invention according to the first embodiment in the closed state;

Fig. 8:

a cross section of the container according to the invention according to the first embodiment in the open state;

Fig. 9:

an exploded view according to the first embodiment of the container closure device according to the invention;

Fig. 10:

a schematic view of the closure of the first embodiment;

Fig. 11:

a cross section of the closure of the first embodiment;

Fig. 12:

a schematic view of a seal according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 13:

a schematic view of a valve element according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 14:

a schematic view of a valve disc according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 15:

a schematic view of the operating device according to the first embodiment;

Fig. 16:

a schematic view of the container closure device according to the invention according to a second embodiment;

Fig. 17:

a further schematic view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 18:

a bottom view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 19:

a plan view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 20:

an exploded view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 21:

the lid of the container closure device according to the invention according to a third embodiment;

Fig. 22:

a cross section through the lid of the container closure device according to the invention according to the third embodiment;

Fig. 23:

a schematic view of the closure of the container closure device according to the invention according to the third embodiment;

Fig. 24:

a further view of the closure of the container closure device according to the invention according to the third embodiment;

Fig. 25:

an exploded view of the container closure device according to the invention according to the third embodiment;

Fig. 26:

a cross section of the container closure device according to the invention according to the third embodiment;

Fig. 27:

a plan view of another container closure device as another example;

Fig. 28:

a schematic view of a closure part of the container closure device Fig. 27 ;

Fig. 29:

a schematic view of the operating device of the container closure device Fig. 27 ;

Fig. 30:

a side view of the operating element of the container closure device Fig. 27 ;

Fig. 31:

another side view of the operating element of the container closure device Fig. 27 ;

Fig. 32:

a further schematic view of the operating device of the container closure device Fig. 27 ,

A container 10 according to the invention according to the first embodiment comprises a container closure device 20 according to the invention. The container closure device 20 comprises a lid 30, a closure 50 with an operating device 40 and a valve 60. The lid 30 has an upper side 31, a lower side 32 and an opening 33 , The opening 33 is preferably formed approximately circular. The closure 50 is attached to the underside 32 of the lid 30 and covers the opening 33 with a closure part 51 from the bottom 32 ago. The closure member 51 extends in the closed position substantially parallel to the bottom 32 and is pivotally mounted about a first axis A. The first axis A in this case runs essentially parallel to the underside 32 or to the cover 30.

The operating device 40 is preferably designed as a tab and is arranged on the closure part 51 so as to be rotatable about a second axis B. By turning about the second axis B, the operating device 40 can be brought into different positions S ₁ , S ₂ , S ₃ .

Fig. 1a shows the container 10 with a container closure device 20, wherein the operating device 40 is arranged in a first position S ₁ . The in Fig. 1b reproduced container includes the operating device 40, which is arranged in the third position S ₃ . Fig. 1c is the container 10 of the invention with the operating device 40 in a second position S ₂ again. In the first position S ₁ , the container 10 is closed by the closure member 51 from the bottom 32 of the lid 30 abuts the opening 33. The operating device 40 in the first position S ₁ serves as a lever which allows pivoting of the closure part into the container interior about the first axis A. Thus, the container 10 is closed.

In the Fig. 1c the operating device 40 is arranged in the second position S ₂ . The latch formed by the operating device 40 is released, the operating device 40 is no longer counteracts a pivoting of the closure part 51 about the first axis A. The container 10 can thus be opened as shown in FIG Fig. 1d is indicated.

Fig. 1b shows the container with the operating device 40 in the third position S _3rd In a preferred embodiment, an operating device 40 placed in the third position S ₃ opens a valve 60 in order to allow pressure to escape from the interior of the container 10.

In each of the positions S ₁ , S ₂ , S ₃ , the operating device 40 is arranged above the upper side 31 of the lid 30. In addition, the operating device 40 is at least partially on the top side 31. The operating device 40 has a first end 41 which is arranged outside an edge 36 of the opening 33, regardless of the position S ₁ , S ₂ , S ₃ in which the operating device 40 is located.

In particular Fig.2 can be seen, the operating device 40 is rotatably disposed about the second axis B. An angle α between the first position S ₁ and the second position S ₂ has an angle of approximately 180 ° in the preferred embodiment. In particular Fig. 2 In the plan view of the container closure device 10 in the first exemplary embodiment, a rivet 37 formed in the cover 30 is also provided from the top side 31, by means of which the closure 50 with its fastening part 54 is connected to the cover 30.

A view from below of the container closure device 10 in the first embodiment is shown in FIG Fig. 4 played. This view represents the attachment portion 54 of the closure 50 as it is attached to the rivet 37. The closure 50 is pivotable about the first axis A by means of a hinge 55. The hinge 55 is disposed along the first axis A. A connecting portion 56 is disposed on the attachment portion 54 between hinge 55 and closure member 51. The fastening part 54 according to the first embodiment is designed approximately rectangular in cross section. The fastening part 54 has a rivet opening, through which the rivet 37 is driven.

The valve 60 of the container closure device 10 according to the invention in the first embodiment is arranged substantially in the middle of the closure part 51. How the particular Fig. 10 to recognize, The closure part 51 has a valve opening 53 in the first embodiment. The valve 60 has a valve member 62 which is rotatably mounted on the closure member 51 and rigidly connected to the operating device 40, so that by rotating the operating member 40 about the second axis B and the valve member 62 is rotated about the second axis B. Preferably, a valve disc 65 is arranged between the valve element 62 and the closure part 51. The valve disc 65 may be formed as a valve seal, for example made of rubber, or of metal, in particular aluminum. The valve disk 65 preferably has an opening 66. The valve 60 is open when a provided in the valve element 62 passage 63, the valve opening 53 and the opening 66 are arranged congruent or at least partially congruent. Alternatively, the opening 66 and / or the valve opening 53 and / or the passage 63 may be formed as a slot.

How the particular 10 and 11 to reveal, the closure member 51 of the container closure device 20 has a groove 52 which is substantially rotationally symmetrical with respect to the second axis B. The groove 52 has a substantially V-shaped cross section and is adapted to receive a bead 34 of the lid 30 in the closed state. At the bead 34, a seal 35 may be arranged. The seal 35 is preferably attached to the lid 30. Alternatively, the seal 35 may be attached to the closure member 51 or between the closure member 51 and the lid 30.

How the particular FIGS. 7 and 8 indicate, the first axis A is adjacent to the bead 34 disposed on the underside 32 of the lid 30 and extends parallel to the lid 30. In the FIGS. 7 and 8 the first axis A is perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. The second axis B is parallel to the drawing plane and approximately through the center of the closure part 51. Along the second axis B, the valve element 62 is arranged. In Fig. 7 the operating element 40 is arranged in the first position S ₁ and the opening 33 of the lid 30 is closed by the closure part 51. The seal 35 is arranged between the closure part 51 and bead 34 and attached to the bead 34. The lid 30 is also integrally formed in the region of the rivets 37. The rivet 37 is formed by the wall of the lid 30. In Fig. 8 the container 10 is shown in an open state. The closure member 51 is pivoted downwardly about the first axis A, thereby allowing pouring of a fluid from the opening 33. In this case, the operating device 40 rests on the upper side 31 of the lid 30 and is arranged in the second position S ₂ . By turning the operating device 40 in the first position S ₁ , the container 10 of a in Fig. 8 Played opened state in a Fig. 7 be reproduced closed state.

In particular Fig. 9 can be seen, the seal 35 is disposed between the cover 30 and closure member 51. The opening 33 is formed by a bead 34. The bead 34 forms an edge 36. The seal 35, in particular Fig. 12 is to recognize, is formed approximately circular and in particular has a conical shape. The seal 35 is adapted to rest on the bead 34 and seal the closure 50 against the lid 30.

In Fig. 15 an operating device 40 of the container closure device is reproduced. The operating device 40 may be a tab or a standard SOT tab according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The operating device 40 has a first end 41 and a first end 41 with respect to the second axis B opposite the second end 42. Preferably, the second end is disposed within the edge 36 of the opening 33 and does not lie on the top 31 of the lid 30.

In the Fig. 16 to 20 the container closure device 20 according to the invention is shown according to a second embodiment. According to the In the second exemplary embodiment, the closure part 51 is connected to the cover 30 by means of an alternatively configured fastening part 54. In this embodiment can be apart from the attachment of a rivet 37 in the lid 30. The connection region 56 is adapted to the contours of the lid 30. One end of the connecting region 56 rests on the entire surface of the underside 32 of the lid 30 and is preferably connected to it in a materially bonded manner. The cohesive connection can be done by gluing or alternatively by welding or soldering. The joint 55 is arranged between the connection region 56 and the closure part 51. The fastening part 54 according to the second embodiment is preferably made of a thin-walled aluminum sheet. The connection between closure part 51 and fastening part 54 is preferably cohesively. This cohesive connection can consist of an adhesive bond, a welded joint and / or a solder joint.

In the second embodiment, however, the operating device 40 is not rigidly connected to the valve element 62. Substantially in the middle of the closure part 51, a valve button 61 is arranged instead, which is connected to a shut-off body 64. The valve knob 61 and the shut-off body 64 are arranged rotationally symmetrically with respect to the second axis B and along the second axis B. The valve knob 61 is operable from the exterior of the container 10.

By pressing the valve knob 61, the shut-off body 64 is moved downward, that is to say in the direction of the interior of the container 10. By pressing the valve button 61 and by moving down the shut-off body 64, an outlet is formed, which is particularly suitable for releasing pressure from the interior of the container 10 to the environment.

In the in the FIGS. 21 to 26 reproduced third embodiment, the container closure device 20 is characterized in that the fastening part 54 has a ring 57, the cover 30 has a mounting portion 38 which is disposed along the opening 33 on the underside 32 and is preferably formed by a bead 34. The ring 57 is positively connected to the mounting portion 38. The in Fig. 21 reproduced cover 30 according to the third embodiment, as well as the lid 30 according to the second embodiment, no rivets 37. The positive connection of the ring 57 and the mounting portion 38 is a reliable and cost-effective connection between the closure 50 and cover 30 is possible. In particular Fig. 22 can be seen, the attachment portion 38 is formed by a bead 34. The bead 34 is formed on the underside 32 of the lid 30 along the opening 33.

How the particular FIGS. 23 and 24 reveal the closure 50 is characterized according to the third embodiment by an alternative embodiment of the fastening part 54. The fastening part 54 has a ring 57 and a connection region 56. The hinge 55 is formed by folding the fastening part 54. The closure 50, in particular the fastening part 54 and the joint 55 are preferably formed from a flexurally elastic material. To attach the closure 50 to the lid 30 is, as in particular Fig. 25 can be seen, after attaching the seal 35, the ring 57 slipped around the bead 34 and locked at the bead 34. The closure member 51 is now pivotally mounted along the hinge 55 about the first axis A.

In particular Fig. 26 can be seen, while the first axis A at the bottom 32 is formed by the hinge 55. In this case, the position of the first axis A can be changed by varying the distance between the ring 57 and the closure part 51 in the unfolded state of the closure 50. In the built-in state of the lock 50, the in Fig. 26 reproduced is, both the connecting portion 56 and the closure member 51 and the lid 30 are arranged parallel to each other.

In the FIGS. 27 to 32 For example, a container closure device 20 not covered by the claims is shown in accordance with another example. In this example, two protrusions 58 are formed on the closure member 51. The operating device 41 has a seal 43, which in the first position S ₁ between the elevations 58 is substantially rectangular and rests with an edge on the closure part 51. Alternatively, the seal 43 may also rest on the closure part in a recess formed in the closure part 51. For example, the trough may be formed in a region which corresponds approximately to the region between the two reference numerals 58. If now the operating device 40 is rotated away from the first position S ₁ , the seal 43 lifts off from the closure part 51, is bent and / or breaks away and thus indicates to the operator that the operating device 40 has already been moved and thus the integrity of the Contents of the container 10 is no longer guaranteed.

Preferably, the seal 53 is disposed at the second end 42. How the particular FIGS. 29 to 32 indicate the seal 43 is skewed to the plane in which the lid 30 is located. In particular Fig. 30 can be seen, the seal 43 extends from the second end 42 to the top of the closure member 51 out. <B> LIST OF REFERENCES </ b> 10 container 60 Valve 20 A container closure assembly 61 valve knob 62 valve element 63 passage 30 cover 64 shut-off 31 top 65 valve disc 32 bottom 66 opening 33 opening 34 beading A first axis 35 poetry B second axis 36 edge 37 rivet S ₁ first position 38 fastening area S ₂ second position S ₃ third position 40 operating device 41 first end α angle 42 second end 43 seal 50 shutter 51 closing part 52 groove 53 valve opening 54 attachment portion 55 joint 56 connecting area 57 ring 58 survey

Claims (19)

1. Container closure device for a container (10), in particular for a beverage can (10), comprising:

   a lid (30) having an upper face (31), a lower face (32), and an opening (33);

   a closure (50) having a closure part (51) for opening and reclosing the opening (33) and an operating device (40) for actuating the closure part (51);

   wherein the closure part (51) is arranged on the lower face (32) so as to be pivotable about a first axis (A) which extends substantially parallel to the lower face (32);

   wherein the operating device (40) is arranged on the closure part (51) so as to be rotatable about a second axis (B) and be rotatable from a first position (S₁) into a second position (S₂);

   wherein the opening (33) can be opened by rotating the operating device (40) into the second position (S₂) by means of the closure part (51) and is reclosable by rotating the operating device (40) into the first position (S₁) by means of the closure part (51).
2. Container closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second axis (B) extends substantially at right angles to the first axis (A) and/or to the closure part (51).
3. Container closure device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the closure part (51) includes a groove (52) and that the opening (33) is bordered by a beading (34) that engages in the groove (52) in the closed condition of the closure (50).
4. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a sealing (35) is provided, wherein preferably the sealing (35) is fixed to the closure part (51) or to the lid (30).
5. Container closure device according claim 4, characterized in that the sealing (35) includes a sealing lip which rests on the lower face (32) in the closed condition of the closure (50).
6. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the operating device (40) has a first end (41) which upon a rotation of the operating device (40) from the first position (S₁) into the second position (S₂) is arranged above the upper face (31), wherein preferably the opening (33) has a rim (36), wherein the first end (41) upon a rotation of the operating device (40) from the first position (S₁) into the second position (S₂) is arranged outside the rim (36).
7. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the operating device (40) rests on the upper face (31).
8. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the operating device (40) is rotated by an angle (α) in order to get from the first position (S₁) into the second position (S₂), wherein the angle (α) has an angular dimension of approx 90° to approx 180°, preferably approx 180°.
9. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 8, characterized by a valve (60) which can be opened for adjusting the pressure of a fluid in the container (10) to ambient pressure.
10. Container closure device according to claim 9, characterized in that the valve (60) is opened by lifting the operating device (40) or that the valve (60) is opened by pressing a valve button (61) or that the valve (60) is opened by rotating the operating device (40).
11. Container closure device according to claim 9, characterized in that the valve (60) is opened by rotating the operating device (40), wherein the valve (60) is opened when the operating device (40) is rotated into a third position (S₃), wherein preferably the third position (S₃) is arranged between the first position (S₁) and the second position (S₂).
12. Container closure device according to any of the claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the valve (60) is arranged on the closure part (51).
13. Container closure device according to any of the claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the closure part (51) includes at least one valve opening (53).
14. Container closure device according to claim 11, characterized in that the operating device (40) in the third position (S₃) covers the valve opening (53) in order to protect a user against splashes of a fluid in the container (10).
15. Container closure device according to any of the claims 9 to 14, characterized in that the valve (60) includes a valve element (62) which is arranged on the closure part (51) so as to be rotatable, wherein said valve element (62) includes at least one passage (63) and is fixedly connected to the operating device (40).
16. Container closure device according to any of the claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the closure (50) comprises a fixing part (54) with which the closure part (51) is arranged on the lower face (32) so as to be pivotable, wherein preferably the fixing part (54) forms or includes a joint, in particular a hinge, wherein the joint (55) provides the first axis (A).
17. Container closure device according to claim 16, characterized in that the fixing part (54) is connected to the lid (30) and/or to the closure part (51) in a form-locking manner.
18. Container closure device according to any of the claims 16 or 17, characterized in that the fixing part (54) includes a ring (57) and the lid includes a fixing region (38) that is arranged on the lower face (32) along the opening (33), and the ring (57) is connected to the fixing region (38) in a form-locking manner, wherein preferably the fixing region (38) is formed by beading the lid (30) along the opening (33).
19. Container, preferably beverage can, comprising a container closure device (20) according to any of the preceding claims.

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