JP4533530B2 - Separable disposal plastic cap - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a plastic cap that can be disposed of separately, and more particularly, to a plastic cap that can be easily removed from a bottle mouth after use of a circumferential band for a clear opening function.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The plastic cap having the above-described opening and opening function has a structure in which a circumferential band portion is formed through a breakable bridge at the lower portion of the cap body. A typical example of this is that the inner band portion of the circumferential band portion engages with the outer circumferential portion of the container neck portion to fix the circumferential band portion, and the bridge breaks as the cap body is opened. The cap body and the circumferential band portion are separated.
[0003]
If the bottle and cap are made of different materials, if the separated circumferential band remains on the neck of the bottle, it becomes an obstacle to recycling the bottle, so it can be easily removed from the neck of the bottle after use. There is also a proposal for that.
[0004]
Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 61-56249 discloses a cap body, a pill fur proof ring provided below the cap body, and a small piece of the pill fur proof ring that is detachably connected to the lower part of the cap body. A synthetic resin cap formed by integrally forming a bridge with a synthetic resin, wherein the pill fur proof ring is cut from one of the upper part and the lower part to the other and having at least one return part in the middle. A synthetic resin cap characterized in that a notch is formed is described.
[0005]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-156516 discloses a container lid having a tamper-evidence band in which a vertical split is formed, and the tamper-evidence band thickness direction cut surface of the split is an inner periphery from the outer surface of the tamper-evidence band. A container lid characterized by being formed so as to pass through a position shifted in the circumferential direction from the outer peripheral surface cutting start point before reaching the surface is described.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the above first proposal, when the pill fur proof ring (circular band) is applied to the bottle mouth, even if a force to stretch the pill fur proof ring is applied, the extension of the notch is prevented from being extended. The advantage that there is no possibility of being cut at the notch is obtained.
However, this means has a problem that it is not hygienic because the entire notch is exposed to the outside. In addition, there is still a point to be improved in terms of productivity and manufacturing cost, such as the need for a split mold when forming the cap.
[0007]
On the other hand, according to the second proposal, the container mouth and neck are not exposed through the split even if they overlap in the circumferential direction of the cut surface and spread over a certain range in the circumferential direction. The disadvantage that the band-like band) spreads in the circumferential direction is unavoidable, and the risk of the bridge being damaged by this spread is inevitable.
Furthermore, in the circumferential band divided by such a split, the outer peripheral part of the split tends to spread outward in the radial direction, so that the widened part is caught by the transport mechanism during transfer when the cap is capped. May cause problems such as unsmooth transport.
[0008]
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to prevent the circumferential band from being spread or stretched while being separated in the thickness direction by the split, and to prevent the outer peripheral portion of the split from spreading outward in the radial direction. In addition, a plastic cap that can be separated and disposed of can be easily removed with a finger by removing the circumferential band from the bottle neck after use, with the restraining means covered and protected by the outer surface of the circumferential band. There is.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a plastic cap that can be formed using a normal mold, has high productivity, is excellent in appearance characteristics, hygienic characteristics, and has a high degree of fastening, and can be separated and discarded. It is in.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present inventionAspect ofAccording to the present invention, the cap body having a top plate portion and a skirt portion and having a screw engaging with a screw of the container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion is connected to the lower end of the skirt portion via a breakable bridge, and In a plastic cap comprising a circumferential band having a locking portion to the bottle neck on the inner surface side, and a mechanism for removing the bottle neck from the circumferential band, the removing mechanism is arranged from the outer circumferential surface of the circumferential band. Upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole so as to reach the inner peripheral surface,An outer peripheral side engaging portion and an inner peripheral side engaging portion that are partitioned by at least a part of the split and that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction;A breakable radial bridge provided between the two band portions so as to connect the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split.The radial bridge is provided adjacent to the upper end of the circumferential band and is formed between the outer peripheral end of the split and the outer peripheral engaging portion.A plastic cap capable of being disposed of separately is provided.
The present inventionOther aspects ofAccording to the present invention, the cap body having a top plate portion and a skirt portion and having a screw engaging with a screw of the container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion is connected to the lower end of the skirt portion via a breakable bridge, and In a plastic cap comprising a circumferential band having a locking portion to the bottle neck on the inner surface side, and a mechanism for removing the bottle neck from the circumferential band, the removing mechanism is arranged from the outer circumferential surface of the circumferential band. Upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole so as to reach the inner peripheral surface,An outer peripheral side engaging portion and an inner peripheral side engaging portion that are partitioned by at least a part of the split and that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction;A breakable radial bridge provided between the two band portions so as to connect the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split.The split has an outer circumferential split provided so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the outer circumferential side of the circumferential band, and is spaced in the circumferential direction from the outer circumferential split so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band. The inner split on the inner peripheral side, the step split provided in the thickness direction with the thickness remaining on the outer peripheral side and the inner peripheral side between the outer peripheral split and the inner peripheral split, and the inner peripheral side of the step split A first circumferential split connecting the end and the inner peripheral end of the outer split, and a second peripheral split connecting the outer peripheral end of the step split and the outer peripheral end of the inner split. The first peripheral split and the step split form an outer peripheral engagement portion, and the second peripheral split and the step split form an inner peripheral engagement portion.A plastic cap capable of being disposed of separately is provided.
In the cap of the present invention,
1. The split is provided so as to reach the upper and lower surfaces of the circumferential band.,
2. It is preferable that the lower end of the skirt portion of the cap body and the upper end of the circumferential band are separated by an annular surface and connected by a bridge located inside the annular surface.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The plastic cap of the present invention comprises a cap body comprising a top plate portion and a skirt portion, and a skirt portion inner peripheral wall provided with a screw that engages with a screw of the container mouth portion, and a breakable bridge at the lower end of the skirt portion. In a plastic cap that is connected and has a circumferential band having a locking portion to the bottle neck on the inner surface side, and a removal mechanism from the bottle neck provided on the circumferential band, the removal mechanism includes a circumferential band Upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface;An outer peripheral side engaging portion and an inner peripheral side engaging portion that are partitioned by at least a part of the split and that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction;A breakable radial bridge provided between the two band portions so as to connect the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split.The radial bridge is provided adjacent to the upper end of the circumferential band and is formed between the outer peripheral end of the split and the outer peripheral engaging portion.It is a feature.
The plastic cap of the present invention comprises a cap main body comprising a top plate part and a skirt part, and a skirt part inner peripheral wall provided with a screw that engages with a screw of a container mouth part, and a breakable bridge at the lower end of the skirt part. In a plastic cap that is connected and has a circumferential band having a locking portion to the bottle neck on the inner surface side, and a removal mechanism from the bottle neck provided on the circumferential band, the removal mechanism includes a circumferential band The upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the inner portion which are partitioned by at least a part of the split and can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction. The peripheral engagement portion, the outer circumferential band portion that is divided by the split, and the inner circumferential band portion that are provided between the two band portions so as to be coupled to each other. The outer circumferential split provided so that the split reaches the middle of the thickness from the outer circumferential side of the circumferential band, and the outer circumference so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band. Step split provided substantially in the thickness direction leaving a thickness on the outer peripheral side and inner peripheral side between the outer peripheral side split and the inner peripheral side split, with the inner peripheral side split provided at intervals in the circumferential direction from the side split A first circumferential split connecting the inner peripheral end of the step split and the inner peripheral end of the outer split, and a first connecting the outer peripheral end of the step split and the outer peripheral end of the inner split. Consists of two circumferential splits, the first circumferential split and the step split form an outer peripheral engagement portion, and the second circumferential split and the step split form an inner peripheral engagement portion Is, it is another feature.
[0011]
In the present invention, a split extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole is provided so as to extend from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral band. Since a breakable radial bridge that connects the circumferential band part is provided between both band parts, the circumferential band part that is radially outward from the split is circumferentially or radially outward before or after plugging. It is possible to effectively prevent the spread of the cap, and as a result, it is possible to improve the workability of the cap conveyance, and to avoid giving a suspicion that the cap is poorly wound to the purchaser of the package.
[0012]
Also, in the state where the bridge is broken and the circumferential band is separated from the neck of the bottle when opening, the circumferential band is cut by the split and is connected only by the radial bridge. By pulling the one end section divided by the band split outward and cutting the radial bridge, it can be easily peeled off from the bottle neck.
[0013]
In the present invention, the radial bridge is provided adjacent to the upper end of the circumferential band, so that the skirt portion and the circumferential band can be plugged together and from the bottle neck after opening. It is preferable to facilitate the removal of the circumferential band. That is, if a radial bridge is provided adjacent to the upper end of the circumferential band, it is possible to effectively prevent the radial bridge from being broken at the time of plugging, and the lower portion of the circumferential band is free. The circumferential band can be easily removed by breaking the radial bridge.
[0014]
Furthermore, in the cap of the present invention, it is preferable that the radial bridge is provided close to the outer peripheral side end of the split from the viewpoint of preventing the outward spread in the radial direction. That is, the portion that is most likely to expand in the radially outward direction is a portion that is close to the outer peripheral side end of the split, but by providing a radial bridge at this portion, it is possible to prevent the spread in the radially outward direction.
[0015]
In the present invention, it is particularly preferable that at least a part of the split defines an outer peripheral side and an inner peripheral side engaging portion that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction. It has already been pointed out that the above-mentioned split cuts the circumferential band, but when the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the inner peripheral side engaging portion are provided to engage with each other in the circumferential direction by this split, When the circumferential band is integrated with the cap body via the bridge, the outer peripheral side engagement portion and the inner peripheral side engagement are applied even if a circumferential stress is generated in the circumferential band during winding around the bottle. The parts are engaged with each other, and the extension of the circumferential band is suppressed, and the damage of the circumferential band and the bridge are effectively prevented.
[0016]
Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, since the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the inner peripheral side engaging portion are provided so as to partition at least a part of the split extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole, these outer peripheral side engagements are provided. And the inner peripheral side engaging portion are covered and protected by the outer peripheral surface and inner peripheral surface of the circumferential band, are not sanitized with dust, and are sanitary. There is an advantage that it is not damaged by contact with. Further, since the engaging portion is provided in the circumferential band and is not visible to the outside, the appearance characteristics of the cap are excellent.
[0017]
Furthermore, in the cap of the present invention, since the split to the circumferential band is provided vertically, the cap after molding can be easily punched in the vertical direction and does not require an expensive split mold. There is an advantage that it is excellent in productivity and productivity is high.
[0018]
In the cap of the present invention, the outer peripheral side engagement portion and the inner peripheral side engagement portion are split in a Z-shaped, inverted Z-shaped, S-shaped or inverted S-shaped shape as viewed from the lower surface side of the circumferential band. It is preferable that it is partitioned. In such a confronting structure of the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the inner peripheral side engaging portion, when circumferential tension is generated in the circumferential band, the convex portion of the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the inner peripheral side engaging portion are The concave part, the concave part of the outer peripheral side engaging part, and the convex part of the inner peripheral side engaging part are locked without causing excessive movement in the radial direction, which is very useful for preventing the circumferential band from coming off from the split. It is effective for.
[0019]
In the cap of the present invention, the inner peripheral side distal end portion of the outer peripheral side engaging portion and the outer peripheral side distal end portion of the inner peripheral side engaging portion have an angle of 90 degrees or less in the horizontal cross section, more preferably from 90 degrees. It is preferable to have a small angle, most preferably an angle of 40 to 80 degrees, in order to ensure the engagement of both engaging portions in the circumferential direction.
[0020]
It has already been pointed out that the upper and lower splits in the circumferential band are provided as almost complete cutting lines from the outer peripheral side to the inner peripheral side of the circumferential band, leaving the radial bridge. It is preferable for the purpose of facilitating removal of the circumferential band remaining on the neck of the bottle.
[0021]
The split according to the present invention can take any structure as long as the above-described conditions are satisfied. However, in one embodiment, the split on the outer peripheral side provided so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the outer peripheral side of the peripheral band. Inner peripheral side split provided in the circumferential direction from the outer peripheral side split so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the inner peripheral side of the band, the outer peripheral side and the inner peripheral side between the outer peripheral side split and the inner peripheral side split Step split provided substantially in the thickness direction with a thickness remaining on the outer periphery, a first circumferential split connecting an inner peripheral end of the step split and an inner peripheral end of the outer split, and an outer peripheral end of the step split And a second circumferential split connecting the outer peripheral side end of the inner peripheral split.
In this case, it is preferable that the outer circumferential side engaging portion is formed by the first circumferential split and the step split, and the inner circumferential side engaging portion is formed by the second circumferential split and the step split. .
The split structure will be described in detail later.
[0022]
In the cap of the present invention, a bridge is located at the inner peripheral end of the split, and the circumferential band portions on both sides of the inner peripheral end of the inner split are connected to the skirt portion via the bridge. It is preferable that the cap is connected in order to hold the circumferential band in a properly aligned position with respect to the cap body and to insert the circumferential band into the bottle neck without damage even when the cap is plugged.
Of course, like the other bridges, the bridge located at the inner peripheral end of the split is also cut or weakened along with the turning of the cap body at the time of opening, and does not hinder the separation of the circumferential band. .
[0023]
In the present invention, it is preferable that the lower end of the skirt portion of the cap body and the upper end of the circumferential band are separated by an annular surface, particularly a cut surface, and connected by a bridge located inside the annular surface. In this structure, the position of the bridge and the horizontal cross-sectional area are kept as set without damaging the bridge when closing, so that the bridge can be easily opened by breaking the bridge when opening. Can be regulated. In particular, this significance is significant in the above-described configuration in which a bridge is provided at the inner peripheral end of the split.
[0024]
It should be understood that many changes can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the cap body, the circumferential band and the bridge may be of any structure known per se and are not subject to any particular restrictions.
[0025]
The cap body is composed of a top plate portion and a skirt portion depending from the periphery of the top plate portion, and a screw portion for winding around the bottle neck is formed on the inner surface of the skirt, and the cap is formed on the outer surface of the skirt. A knurled groove for facilitating gripping is formed.
The top plate portion may be provided with a mechanism for sealing with the bottle mouth portion and a mechanism for sealing or engaging with the inner stopper fitted to the bottle mouth portion on the inner surface side thereof. The sealing mechanism may be a one-piece structure provided integrally with the top plate portion, or may be a liner provided separately from the top plate portion by means such as an in-shell mold.
The sealing or engagement mechanism provided on the inner surface of the top plate portion may be a flat seal that contacts the top surface of the bottle mouth portion or the inner stopper port portion, or by an outer ring that contacts the outer peripheral surface of the bottle mouth portion or the inner stopper mouth portion. It may be a seal, or may be a seal with an inner ring in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the bottle mouth portion or the inner stopper mouth portion, or a combination of two or more of these.
[0026]
As the circumferential band, a band provided with an arbitrary locking portion capable of engaging the circumferential band with the bottle neck is provided on the inner surface side of the circumferential band. For example, examples of the locking portion include flap pieces and fins that engage with the chin portion of the bottle neck, or an inner peripheral ratchet that engages with the outer peripheral ratchet of the bottle neck.
[0027]
The flap piece that engages and fixes the circumferential band to the container mouth extends obliquely upward from the lower part on the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band, and can be deformed in a direction in which the tip diameter increases. It is provided to be.
At the time of closing, the flap piece can get over the jaw part below the outer periphery of the container mouth and engage with the lower part thereof, thereby fixing the circumferential band to the container mouth. .
On the other hand, when opening the cap, the circumferential band is positioned under the jaw of the container neck by the flap piece, the opening direction is the upward direction, and the flap piece is engaged under the jaw. Since it is fixed so that it cannot be raised and only the cap body is raised, the bridge is broken by the shearing force. By this breakage, the cap body and the circumferential band are separated and the plug is opened.
[0028]
The fins are arranged in a plurality of circumferential shapes as piece-like fins extending radially inward and obliquely from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band. The fin is adapted to engage with a jaw portion below the outer periphery of the container neck at the time of closing.
When the cap is closed to the container, when the cap is rotated in the closing direction, the screw on the container neck and the screw on the inner surface of the skirt part are engaged, and the closing proceeds. In this case, since the fin of the circumferential band extends in the direction opposite to the closing direction, the fin passes over the jaw of the container neck and reaches the lower portion thereof, so that the circumferential band is reliably held by the fin.
On the other hand, when opening the cap, the circumferential band is positioned under the jaw of the container neck by the fin, and the opening direction is the direction in which the fin extends. Since only the cap body rotates in the direction of opening, the bridge is broken by shearing force. By this breakage, the cap body and the circumferential band are separated and the plug is opened.
In addition, in the types of locking parts such as flap pieces and fins, the skirt part and the circumferential band are connected to remove the circumferential band integrally with the cap body when the cap is opened, in addition to the breakable bridge. The part may be provided in the vicinity of the split.
[0029]
Further, as the ratchet, a plurality of ratchets that are attached to the inner surface of the circumferential band via a root at regular intervals and whose tips extend inwardly and in the direction of opening are used.
On the other hand, the container neck part which fastens this cap is equipped with the ratchet in the downward direction and outer periphery of a jaw part.
The ratchet of the circumferential band can be turned over the jaw and ratchet on the outer periphery of the container neck at the time of closing, so that the circumferential band can be fastened to the container mouth with an appropriate fastening torque. .
Also, when opening the cap, the tip of the ratchet of the cap and the ratchet of the container neck are engaged and fixed in a non-rotatable manner, and only the cap body rotates in the opening direction, so the bridge breaks due to shearing force. . By this breakage, the cap body and the circumferential band are separated and the plug is opened.
[0030]
The plastic cap of the present invention is usually manufactured in a state where the cap body and the circumferential band are integrated by injection molding, compression molding or the like.
Examples of the resin used for molding include various plastics such as low-, medium- or high-density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyester, polyamide, styrene resin, and ABS resin.
Among these, high-density polyethylene and propylene-based polymer are preferable.
A liner can be provided separately from the cap body. In this case, low density polyethylene, ethylene copolymer, various rubbers or thermoplastic elastomers, acrylic resin plastisol, vinyl chloride resin plastisol, or the like can be used.
[0031]
In the present invention, the plastic used for producing the cap includes a filler, a colorant, a heat stabilizer, a weather stabilizer, an antioxidant, an anti-aging agent, a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet absorber, an antistatic agent, a metal soap, A known resin compounding agent such as a lubricant such as wax and a modifying resin or rubber can be compounded according to a formulation known per se.
[0032]
【Example】
The present invention will be described in detail below based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
In the accompanying drawings,
FIG. 1 is a side view of an example of the cap of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the cap of FIG.
3 is a side sectional view of the cap of FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line LL in FIG.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of the circumferential band of the cap of FIG.
6 is a vertical sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.
7 is a vertical sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view taken along line CC in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken along line DD in FIG.
10 is a vertical sectional view taken along line EE in FIG.
FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cap of FIG. 1 is fastened to the container neck together with an inner stopper held therein,
FIG. 12 is a bottom view of a cap according to another embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of the circumferential band of the cap of FIG.
14 is a vertical sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of FIG.
15 is a vertical sectional view taken along line B′-B ′ of FIG.
16 is a vertical sectional view taken along line C′-C ′ of FIG.
17 is a vertical sectional view taken along line D′-D ′ of FIG.
FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of a circumferential band of a cap according to another embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of the split forming portion of the circumferential band of the cap in still another embodiment of the present invention.
[0033]
1, 2 and 3 showing an example of the plastic cap of the present invention, this cap comprises a top plate portion 1 and a skirt portion 2, and a screw 21 which engages with a screw of a container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion. A circumferential band 6 connected to the lower end of the skirt portion 2 via a breakable bridge 4 and having a locking portion 5 for the bottle neck on the inner surface side, and the circumferential band 6 It consists of the removal mechanism 7 (FIG. 2, FIG. 4) from the provided bottle neck part.
As shown in FIG. 11, the cap of this embodiment is closed at the neck portion of the bottle 10 together with the inner stopper 9 for pouring the contents held inside, and the cap body 3 has the shape of the bottle neck portion (fit). It also has a cylindrical shape that matches the inner plug).
[0034]
On the inner surface of the top plate portion 1, a mechanism that engages with the inner plug, an outer ring 11 and an inner ring 12 that protrude inward in the axial direction, and a recess 13 that is positioned between the two rings are formed. The functions of these engagement mechanisms will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0035]
On the inner surface side of the skirt portion 2, a screw 21 that engages with the screw of the container mouth portion is formed. On the other hand, a knurled groove 22 for facilitating gripping of the cap is formed on the outer surface of the skirt portion 2. The lower portion of the skirt portion 2 is a tapered portion 23 whose diameter gradually increases downward, and is smoothly connected to the outer peripheral surface of the circumferential band 6 via the tapered portion 23. Further, a holding small protrusion 24 for detachably holding the inner plug is formed above the screw portion 21 on the inner surface of the skirt portion 2. The function of the inner plug holding projection 24 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0036]
On the lower side of the skirt portion 2 of the cap, a circumferential band 6 for revealing opening is provided through an annular cut surface or an annular separation surface 31.
The lower end of the cap skirt 2 and the circumferential band 6 are divided by an annular cut surface or separation surface 31 and distributed in a circumferential manner so as to be located inside the inner periphery of the cut surface or separation surface 31. Are connected by a bridge 4 arranged in a row.
[0037]
In the case of the cap of this specific example, the engagement and fixation of the circumferential band 6 to the container neck is performed by the flap piece 5. The flap piece 5 of the circumferential band 6 is provided integrally and circumferentially at the lower part on the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band so that it can be bent up and down. The flap piece 5 is inserted into the container neck in a state of being folded upward and inward, gets over the jaw part of the container neck part and engages with the lower part of the jaw part, thereby holding the circumferential band on the container neck part. It is possible.
[0038]
6 to 11, the flap piece 5 is shown in a state of being formed by injection molding, compression molding or the like. In this state, the flap piece 5 extends downward and inward from the inner surface of the circumferential band 6. Thereafter, the flap piece is deformed by a tool (not shown) so as to extend upward and inward, and is wound around the container neck.
[0039]
The flap piece 5 has a thick inner end 51 and is connected to a lower portion of the inner surface of the circumferential band 6 through a thin base 52 and gradually becomes thinner outward. It has a cross-sectional shape.
The flap piece 5 is preferably divided in the circumferential direction by a notch 53 extending in the radial direction from the center side toward the inner surface of the circumferential band 6.
The notch 53 enables the flap piece 5 to be bent up and down, and when it is necessary to drain the liquid, all or part of the notch 53 is notched to the root 52. Can be possible.
[0040]
The inner peripheral surface 61 of the circumferential band 6 has an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the skirt portion inner surface 25 of the cap body. For this reason, when the flap piece 5 is inserted into the container neck while being folded upward, the flap piece 5 is accommodated in the space having the increased inner diameter so that an unreasonable load is not applied at the time of closing.
[0041]
In the cap of the present invention, a mechanism 7 for removing from the bottle neck is provided in the circumferential band 6 as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. The upper and lower splits 71 extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface of the circumferential band 6, and the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 divided by the split 71 and the inner diameter A breakable radial bridge 45 joining the circumferential band portion 47 is provided.
Further, in the case of this embodiment, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 5, an outer peripheral side engaging portion 72 and an inner peripheral side engaging portion 73 which are partitioned by at least a part of the split 71 and can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction. Is also provided.
[0042]
The split 71 has an outer peripheral side end 74 positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the circumferential band and an inner peripheral end 75 positioned on the inner peripheral surface of the circumferential band, and the two end portions communicate with each other. .
In this specific example, the outer peripheral side engaging portion 72 and the inner peripheral side engaging portion 73 are formed by being partitioned by an inverted Z-shaped split as viewed from the lower surface side of the circumferential band 6. The inner peripheral side front end portion of the side engaging portion 72 and the outer peripheral side front end portion of the inner peripheral side engaging portion 73 have an angle of 90 degrees or less in the horizontal section.
Of course, the split which divides the outer peripheral side engaging part 72 and the inner peripheral side engaging part 73 is not limited to the above example, and is arbitrary such as Z-shaped, inverted Z-shaped, S-shaped or inverted S-shaped. It should be understood that it may take the form of
[0043]
6 to 10 showing a detailed cross section in the thickness direction of the split 71, an outer peripheral slit 81 is provided so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the outer peripheral side of the circumferential band 6 (FIG. 10). It will be understood that the slit 81 passes vertically through the tapered portion of the skirt portion 2.
In addition, an inner circumferential slit 82 is provided at a distance from the outer circumferential slit 81 in the circumferential direction so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band 6 (FIG. 6).
Further, a step slit 83 is provided in the thickness direction in the middle between the outer peripheral side slit 81 and the inner peripheral side slit 82, leaving a thickness on the outer peripheral side and the inner peripheral side (FIG. 8).
A first circumferential slit 84 is formed so as to connect the inner peripheral side end of the step slit 83 and the inner peripheral side end of the outer peripheral side slit 81 (FIG. 9).
Furthermore, a second circumferential slit 85 is formed so as to connect the outer peripheral side end of the step slit 83 and the outer peripheral side end of the inner peripheral slit 82 (FIG. 7).
It will be appreciated that these slits are connected as described above to form an inverted Z-shaped split.
The first circumferential slit 84 and the step slit 83 form an outer peripheral engagement portion 72, and the second circumferential slit 85 and the step slit 83 form an inner peripheral engagement portion 73. I understand that.
[0044]
The outer peripheral slit 81, the inner peripheral slit 82, the step slit 83, and the second peripheral slit 85 slightly extend upward beyond the annular surface (cut surface) 31, whereas the first peripheral shape. The slit 84 is a part thereof, that is,Line D9 is formed shallow so as not to reach the annular surface (cut surface) 31, and the portion remaining between the annular surface (cut surface) 31 is a radial bridge 45. . As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the height direction bridge 4 is located at the inner peripheral side end of the split 71, and the portions of the circumferential band on both sides of the split inner peripheral side end connect the bridge 4. It is preferable for the reason mentioned above to connect with the skirt part. Further, the portion that forms the split 71, that is, the portion of the removal mechanism 7 is provided with the mechanism described above within the thickness range of the circumferential band 6. In order to prevent the circumferential band portion 47 from being excessively thinned or to reinforce the circumferential band portion, the diameter of the outer peripheral portion of the split forming portion is increased or the inner peripheral portion of the split forming portion is increased. It is possible to adjust the wall thickness by reducing the diameter.
[0045]
In the cap of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, it is used for sealing with the container neck 10 in combination with the inner stopper 9.
[0046]
In FIG. 11 which shows the inside stopper suitably used in combination with the cap of the present embodiment, this inside stopper 9 includes a flange portion 92 having a groove 91 into which the container neck portion 10 is inserted, and a lower portion of the flange portion 92. The horizontal wall 93 formed on the inner peripheral side of the inner wall, the extraction cylinder part 94 provided on the inner peripheral upper part of the flange part 92, the planned opening part 95 of the horizontal wall, and the opening score that partitions the planned opening part 95 96 and an opening tab 97 provided in the planned opening portion 95.
[0047]
An inward projection 99 that engages with the upper jaw of the container neck is formed on the inner surface of the outer peripheral portion 98 of the flange. On the other hand, a seal portion 101 is formed on the outer surface of the inner peripheral portion 100 of the flange.
The dispensing cylinder portion 94 has a trumpet shape whose diameter increases upward, so that the liquid to be poured can be drained.
The opening tab 97 includes a pull ring 103 provided integrally with the planned opening portion 95 via the foot portion 102. By grasping the pull ring 103 with a finger and pulling it up, the score 96 is sheared, The planned opening 95 can be removed.
[0048]
A guide 104 at the time of insertion into the container neck formed by a downwardly extending cylindrical extension is formed at the lower portion of the inner peripheral portion 100 of the flange portion 92.
The inner stopper 9 is subjected to a closing operation with the container neck at a time while being accommodated in the plastic cap, but even if the inner stopper 9 in the cap has a slight inclination, the action of the guide 104 There is an advantage that the container neck 10 is surely guided into the groove 91 of the flange portion, and the sealing engagement between the inner stopper 9 and the container neck 10 can be reliably performed.
The guide 104 preferably has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the container neck.
[0049]
A plurality of flaky projections 105 are formed at the lower part of the outer peripheral portion 98 of the inner plug flange portion 92, and an inner plug that can be locked to the flaky projections 105 at the upper portion of the screw of the plastic cap. A holding projection 24 is formed. As a result, the inner plug 9 is securely held by the plastic cap without being detached during the cap transfer or closing operation, and the inner plug protrusion 105 is in the form of a flake, so that when the cap is opened, the annular protrusion 24 of the cap is opened. And the inner plug 9 can be left on the container neck while keeping the sealed state with the container neck.
[0050]
In FIG. 11 which shows the container in a state of sealing engagement with the inner stopper 9 and the cap of FIG. 1, the container neck 10 has a jaw 111 for holding the inner stopper on the outer periphery of the container neck, and a screw for fastening the cap. 112, a jaw 113 for holding a circumferential band and a support ring 114 are provided.
[0051]
In order to fasten the inner stopper 9 and the cap of FIG. 1 to the container neck, a plastic cap with an inner stopper in which the inner stopper is housed and held is put on the container neck, and the screw 21 of the cap and the screw 112 of the container neck are And the cap is turned. Along with this turning, the inner stopper guide 104 is first inserted inside the container neck 10 and the position of the inner stopper is correctly regulated with respect to the container neck.
When the turning angle of the cap reaches a certain angle, for example, when the cap screw 21 and the container neck screw 112 reach 180 degrees or more from the start of screwing, the inner plug holding jaw 111 and the inner plug protrusion 99 are engaged. Match.
As the turning for closing the cap continues, the inner stopper 9 is pushed down by the outer ring 11 of the cap, the inner stopper protrusion 99 gets over the inner stopper locking jaw 111 of the container neck, and the inner stopper and the container neck The sealing engagement is performed. At the same time, the tip of the dispensing tube portion 94 of the inner plug 9 is inserted into the recess 13 between the outer ring 11 and the inner ring 12 and engages with the inner ring 12.
In this state, the flap piece 5 of the cap circumferential band rides over the jaw 113 for holding the circumferential band of the container neck and engages with the lower part thereof, so that the circumferential band 6 can be fixed to the container neck. Done.
[0052]
When opening the cap, the cap knurled 22 is grasped with a finger and the cap body is turned in the opening direction. However, since the circumferential band 6 is fixed to the container neck by the flap piece 5, the bridge 4 is cut. The cap main body 3 can be detached from the container neck 10 in a state where the inner plug 9 is sealingly engaged with the container neck.
The opening of the inner plug 9 is performed by the operation described above. After a predetermined amount of content is taken out, the cap body is put on the container neck again, and the cap body 3 is turned in the closing direction to perform resealing with the cap. Can do.
[0053]
When the used container is discarded, the circumferential band 6 remaining on the container neck 10 is removed by the fingertip of the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 divided by the split 71 by the removing mechanism 7 (split 71) of the present invention. This can be done easily by pulling outward and cutting the radial bridge 45. That is, the radial bridge 45 is cut by putting a finger on the upper part of the portion of the circumferential band 6 where the outer peripheral side end 74 of the split 71 is provided, and pulling it outward. 72 and the inner peripheral side engaging portion 73 are disengaged, the circumferential band 6 is cut off by the split 71, and is easily removed from the container neck 10.
The bridge 4 provided at the inner peripheral end 75 of the split 71 is broken or weakened at the time of opening, so that it does not become an obstacle to the removal of the circumferential band.
Further, as described above, the split has been described as a complete cutting line, but may be covered with a breakable thin film.
[0054]
12 to 17 showing the second embodiment of the present invention, in this cap as well, the upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface of the circumferential band 6 to the inner peripheral surface. 71 and the breakable radial bridge 45 that connects the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 and the radially inner circumferential band portion 47 divided by the split 71, the first described above. This is the same as the embodiment.
[0055]
In this embodiment, in FIGS. 14 to 17 showing a detailed cross section in the thickness direction of the split 71, an outer peripheral side slit 81 is provided so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the outer peripheral side of the peripheral band 6 (FIG. 17). . It will be understood that the slit 81 passes vertically through the tapered portion of the skirt portion 2.
In addition, an inner circumferential slit 82 is provided at a distance from the outer circumferential slit 81 in the circumferential direction so as to reach the middle of the thickness from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band 6 (FIG. 14).
Further, a circumferential slit 84 is provided so as to connect the inner peripheral end of the outer peripheral slit 81 and the outer peripheral end of the inner peripheral slit 82 (FIGS. 15 and 16).
[0056]
The outer peripheral side slit 81 and the inner peripheral side slit 82 slightly extend upward beyond the annular surface (cut surface) 31, while the peripheral slit 84 is a part thereof, that is, the line C′-C ′. The cross-sectional portion (FIG. 15) is formed shallow so as not to reach the annular surface (cut surface) 31, and the portion remaining between the annular surface (cut surface) 31 is a radial bridge 45.
[0057]
In the cap of this second embodiment of the present invention, the radial bridge 45 prevents the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 divided by the split 71 from spreading in the radial direction or circumferential direction. Since the outer peripheral engagement portion 72 and the inner peripheral engagement portion 73 that can be engaged with each other in the direction are not provided, the structure is simple and the thickness of the circumferential band may be reduced.
[0058]
In FIG. 18 showing the third embodiment of the present invention, in this cap as well, upper and lower splits 71 extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface of the circumferential band 6 to the inner peripheral surface, The first embodiment described above is provided with the breakable radial bridge 45 that joins the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 and the radially inner circumferential band portion 47 divided by the split 71. Similar to the example.
[0059]
In this embodiment, the radially inner circumferential band portion 47 is provided so as to protrude radially inward, and includes a split 71, an outer peripheral engagement portion 72 and an inner peripheral engagement that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction. A thickness necessary for forming the portion 73 and the radial bridge 45 is ensured.
In this embodiment, the circumferential interval between the step slit 83 and the inner circumferential slit 82 shown in the first embodiment is narrow, and the inner circumferential engagement portion 73 is formed. It has become.
The removal mechanism 7 of this embodiment provides the advantage that the circumferential dimension can be made smaller than that of the first embodiment.
[0060]
In FIG. 19 showing the third embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower splits 71 extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer peripheral surface of the circumferential band 6 to the inner peripheral surface are also shown in this cap. The first embodiment described above is provided with the breakable radial bridge 45 that joins the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 and the radially inner circumferential band portion 47 divided by the split 71. Similar to the example.
[0061]
In this embodiment, the radially outer circumferential band portion 46 is provided so as to protrude radially outward, and the split 71, the outer peripheral engagement portion 72 and the inner peripheral engagement that can be engaged with each other in the circumferential direction. A thickness necessary for forming the portion 73 and the radial bridge 45 is ensured.
Further, in this embodiment, the inner surface of the second circumferential slit 85 is provided so as to substantially coincide with the outer surface of the circumferential band 6 as compared with that shown in the first embodiment. The side engaging portion 72 is formed as a protrusion protruding radially inward from the inner surface of the second circumferential slit 85, and there is an extension 79 extending in the circumferential direction from the protrusion, and this extension 79 is different in that a radial bridge 45 is formed.
The detaching mechanism 7 of this embodiment provides the advantages that the circumferential dimension can be made smaller than that of the first embodiment and that the outer circumferential band portion can be easily pulled out.
[0062]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a cap body having a top plate portion and a skirt portion and having a screw engaging with a screw of a container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion is connected to the lower end of the skirt portion via a breakable bridge. And a plastic cap comprising a circumferential band having a locking portion to the bottle neck on the inner surface side and a mechanism for removing the bottle neck from the circumferential band. The upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the surface to the inner peripheral surface, and the fracture that joins the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split By configuring with a possible radial bridge, the circumferential band is separated in the thickness direction by splitting, while suppressing the spread and extension in the circumferential direction, and further Can the outer peripheral-side portion than bets to prevent the tendency to spread radially outward. In addition, the restraining means is covered and protected by the outer surface of the circumferential band, and the circumferential band can be easily detached from the bottle neck after use with a finger, and can be separated and discarded after use. There are advantages.
Furthermore, the cap of the present invention can be molded using a normal mold, has high productivity, and has the advantages of excellent appearance characteristics, hygienic characteristics, and excellent winding reliability.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view of an example of a cap of the present invention.
2 is a bottom view of the cap of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the cap of FIG. 1;
4 is a sectional view taken along line LL in FIG. 3. FIG.
5 is an enlarged view of a split formation portion of a circumferential band of the cap of FIG. 4;
6 is a vertical sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5;
7 is a vertical sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional view taken along line CC in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken along line DD in FIG.
10 is a vertical sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 5;
11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cap of FIG. 1 is fastened to the container neck together with an inner stopper held therein. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a bottom view of a cap according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of the circumferential band of the cap of FIG. 12. FIG.
14 is a vertical sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of FIG. 13;
15 is a vertical sectional view taken along line B′-B ′ of FIG. 13;
16 is a vertical sectional view taken along line C′-C ′ in FIG. 13;
17 is a vertical sectional view taken along line D′-D ′ in FIG. 13;
FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of a circumferential band of a cap according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of a split forming portion of a circumferential band of a cap according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (4)

A cap body comprising a top plate portion and a skirt portion and having a screw engaging with a screw of the container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion, and connected to the lower end of the skirt portion via a breakable bridge, and a bottle on the inner surface side In a plastic cap consisting of a circumferential band having a locking part to the neck, and a mechanism for removing the bottle neck from the circumferential band,
The detaching mechanism is divided into at least a part of the split and is engaged with each other in the circumferential direction, with the upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer circumferential surface to the inner circumferential surface of the circumferential band. Provided between both band portions so as to connect the outer peripheral side engagement portion and the inner peripheral side engagement portion that are possible, and the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split. Ri Do and a breakable radial bridges were,
The radial bridge is provided adjacent to the upper end of the circumferential band and is formed between the outer peripheral end of the split and the outer engaging portion.
A plastic cap that can be disposed of separately. A cap body comprising a top plate portion and a skirt portion and having a screw engaging with a screw of the container mouth portion on the inner peripheral wall of the skirt portion, and connected to the lower end of the skirt portion via a breakable bridge, and a bottle on the inner surface side In a plastic cap consisting of a circumferential band having a locking part to the neck, and a mechanism for removing the bottle neck from the circumferential band,
The detaching mechanism is divided into at least a part of the split and is engaged with each other in the circumferential direction, with the upper and lower splits extending in the thickness direction and the circumferential direction as a whole from the outer circumferential surface to the inner circumferential surface of the circumferential band. Provided between both band portions so as to connect the outer peripheral side engagement portion and the inner peripheral side engagement portion that are possible, and the radially outer circumferential band portion and the radially inner circumferential band portion divided by the split. Ri Do and a breakable radial bridges were,
An outer circumferential split provided so that the split reaches the middle of the thickness from the outer peripheral side of the circumferential band, and an interval in the circumferential direction from the outer split so that the split reaches the middle of the thickness from the inner circumferential side of the circumferential band. The inner circumference side split provided between the outer circumference side split and the inner circumference side split, and the step split provided substantially in the thickness direction, leaving the thickness on the outer circumference side and the inner circumference side, and the inner circumference side end of the step split. And a first circumferential split that connects the outer peripheral side end of the outer peripheral side split and a second peripheral split that connects the outer peripheral side end of the step split and the outer peripheral side end of the inner peripheral split,
An outer peripheral side engaging portion is formed by the first circumferential split and the step split, and an inner peripheral side engaging portion is formed by the second circumferential split and the step split.
A plastic cap that can be disposed of separately. The cap according to claim 1, wherein the split is provided so as to reach an upper surface and a lower surface of the circumferential band. To any one of claims 1 to 3 and the upper end of the skirt lower end circumferential band of the cap body, characterized in that it is connected by a bridge located inside the and the annular surface are separated by an annular surface The described cap.

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