WO2014090399A2 - Click-clack cover, container with a click-clack cover, portable ashtray and smoke article arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a container having a click-clack cover (69) with a cover part having a plurality of teeth (5) which project onto the outer edge of the cover part. The cover is bistable and the cover part, in the first of two configurations, is curved in one direction and in the second of the two configurations, the cover part is not curved in said direction. The outer edge of the cover part extends on a first plane along a closed outer line, said cover part having, in the first configuration, a kink which extends along a closed inner line which extends in a second plane parallel to the first plane and is arranged at a distance therefrom.

Description

 CLICK LID, TANK WITH A CLICK LID, PORTABLE ASHTRAY AND SMOKER AR LIKE ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a click-click lid, a container with a click-click lid, a portable ashtray and a smoking article arrangement.

A conventional click-click lid includes a cover member for covering an opening, particularly a container, and a plurality of teeth projecting from an outer edge of the cover member thereof. The lid is bistable, d. H. the lid is adjustable in two configurations in which the shape of the lid does not change without external influence. The blanket 10 has two configurations and is forcefully transferred between these configurations by force. In particular, in a first of the two configurations, the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations, the cover member is not curved in the direction.

A conventional container comprises a container body with an opening. In the container, for example, lozenges or other smaller items can be stored. Further, such a conventional container may include a click-click lid. In a first of the two configurations, when the cover member of the lid is laid on an upper edge of the container defined by the opening of the container body, the cover member is curved in one direction and the teeth abut against the outer wall of the container body Cover on the outer wall to support. In a second of the two configurations, the cover member is not curved in the direction and the teeth release the outer wall, so that the lid can be lifted off the container body or placed thereon over the opening of the container body.

In the second configuration, the lid may be laid on the container body so that the cover part of the lid comes to rest on the upper edge of the container body and covers the opening of the container body. When the cover part of the Cover is placed, the lid can be converted into the first configuration, ie, the lid is closed by a force is applied to the teeth, which bulges the cover of the lid in the direction and thus the teeth come to rest on the outer wall of the container body , This process can be carried out, for example, by two fingers of one hand. For large containers it may be necessary to perform this procedure with two hands. When the click-click lid has been transferred to the closed state in this manner, the lid can be transferred from the first configuration to the second configuration, ie, the lid can be opened by applying a force to the cover member of the lid, so that the cover of the lid is no longer arched in the direction and the teeth release the outer wall of the container body.

The prior art discloses exclusively those click-clack covers which are distinguished by the fact that the cover part of the cover is circular and thus has an aspect ratio of 1, that is, the extent of the cover part of the cover has the same values along characteristic lines on. An example of such a click-clack lid, for example, the patent US 1,074,907, refer.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a click-clack lid whose cover member is non-circular and shaped such that the lid is bistable.

In a first aspect, the invention provides a click-click lid comprising a cover member for covering an opening, in particular a container, having a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom on an outer edge of the cover member, the lid being bistable and between two configurations is force transferable, wherein in a first of the two configurations the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations the cover member is not curved in the direction wherein the outer edge of the cover member is in a first Plane extends along a closed outline, wherein the cover member in the first configuration has a kink extending along a closed inner line extending in a parallel to the first plane and spaced therefrom second plane, wherein:

 Dmax / Dmin> = 1.07 and

 I (Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (Dmin-dmin) | <= 0.7 where:

 Dmax is a distance between two points of the outline, with the points at a maximum distance from each other,

Dmin is a distance between two intersections of the outline with a straight line passing through a line

Center of gravity of the surface enclosed by the outline, with the points minimally distant from each other,

 dmax is a distance between two intersections of the

 Inner line is a straight line, which by a

Center of gravity of a surface enclosed by the inner line runs, the points being at a maximum distance from each other, and

 dmin is a distance between two intersections of the

 Inner line is a straight line, which through the

The center of gravity of the area enclosed by the inner line runs, with the points being at a minimum distance from each other. The click-click lid is characterized in that an aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin is greater than or equal to 1.07. The aspect ratio of the outline is defined by Dmax and Dmin. Dmax is a distance between two points of the outer line, which have a maximum possible distance from each other. Dmin is a distance between two intersection points of the outline with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of the area enclosed by the outline, the points being minimally distant from each other. Dmax and Dmin and thus also the aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin are therefore a measure of the shape of the cover of the lid. The expression | (Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (Dmin-dmin) | is a measure of the difference of the average slopes of the cover with respect to the first plane along those straight lines, which are used to establish Dmax, Dmin, dmax and dmin. Therefore, the term indicates a measure of the slopes occurring in the cover member with respect to the first plane. By the expression | (Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (Dmin-dmin) | <= 0.7, the outline and the inner line are restricted so that the shape of the cover member has only such slopes with respect to the first plane that the lid is bistable and has the two configurations.

For example, the outline may have rectangular and square shapes with or without flattened corners, as well as oval and elliptical shapes.

According to exemplary embodiments, the aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin may be equal to or greater than 1.10, equal to or greater than 1.15, equal to or greater than 1.30, equal to or greater than 1.50, equal to or greater than 1.90 and especially equal to or greater than 2.10. For example, in this embodiment, the outline is restricted to elongate, rectangular shapes with or without flattened corners, as well as elongated, oval, and elliptical shapes.

According to further embodiments

 (Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <= 0.6 or

 (Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or

 (Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <= 0.4 or

 (Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <= 0.3 or

 (Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <= 0.2 or

(Dmax -Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin -dmin) | <0.1. These embodiments have progressively smaller differences in the slopes of the cover member along the straight lines used to define Dmax, Dmin, dmax and dmin. In a second aspect, the invention provides a click-click lid comprising a cover member for covering an opening, in particular a container, and a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom on an outer edge of the cover member, the lid being bistable and between two configurations is force transferable, wherein in a first of the two configurations, the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations, the cover member is not curved in the direction, the outer edge of the cover member being in a first plane along a In the first configuration, the cover member has a crease extending along a closed inner line extending in a second plane parallel to the first plane and spaced therefrom, where Dmax / Dmin> = 1.07, where:

 Dmax is a distance between two points of the outline, with the points at a maximum distance from each other,

Dmin is a distance between two intersections of the outline with a straight line passing through a line

Center of gravity of the surface enclosed by the outer surface runs, the points are minimally removed from each other, the inner line partially different local

May have curvatures and / or may have at least one kink and where: in all regions of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 15, and at each kink α> = 100 °, where

dmin is a distance between two intersections of the Inner line with a straight line passing through the center of gravity of the surface enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a minimum distance from each other,

 R is a local radius of curvature at the area of

 Inside line is, and

 α is an internal angle at a kink of the inner line.

In contrast to the above-mentioned first aspect of the invention, the article according to the second aspect of the invention is not limited by a restriction of the slopes occurring in the cover part, but limited by the specification of properties of the inner line. The click-click lid may have an inner line, which may have round areas, which are parameterized by local curvatures, and / or have at least one kink. In all areas of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 15, which sets a minimum local radius of curvature.

A local radius of curvature R at an area of the inner line corresponds to the radius of a circle, which locally approximates the course of the inner line at the local point of the inner line.

Further, the inner line of the click-clack lid at each kink of the inner line have an inner angle α, which is equal to or greater than 100 °. According to an exemplary embodiment, in all regions of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 12 or dmin / R <= 9 or dmin / R <= 7 or dmin / R <= 5 or dmin / R <= 3. As a result, the local curvatures of the inner line have larger minimum local radii of curvature, which is particularly advantageous for the bistability of the lid.

According to further exemplary embodiments, α> = 120 ° or in particular α> = 140 ° at each kink. As a result, the kinks occurring in the inner line are limited to larger inner angle, ie sharp-edged forms of Inner line excluded, which may be advantageous for the bistability of the lid.

According to further exemplary embodiments:

Dmax / Dmin> = 1.07 or

 Dmax / Dmin> = 1.10 or

 Dmax / Dmin> = 1.15 or

 Dmax / Dmin> = 1.30 or

 Dmax / Dmin> = 1.50 or

Dmax / Dmin> = 1.90 or

 Dmax / Dmin> = 2.10.

This limits the aspect ratio of the outline to increasingly elongated shapes. For example, in this embodiment, the outline may have a rectangular shape with or without bevelled corners and elongate oval or elliptical shapes.

In another exemplary embodiment:

1 (Dmax -Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.7 or

 1 (Dmax -Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or

 1 (Dmax -Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.4 or

 1 (Dmax -Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.3 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.2 or

 1 (Dmax -Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <0.1, where

dmax is a distance between two intersections of the inner line with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of an area enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a maximum distance from each other. As a result, the cover part of the cover along the straight lines, which are used to determine Dmax, Dmin, dmax and dmin, slopes, which may differ from each other only to a limited extent. In another exemplary embodiment, the inner line and / or the outer line is convex in all areas. This shape of the inner line can be further advantageous for the bistability and the Abhebeverhalten the teeth.

In a third aspect, the invention provides a click-click lid, which is designed in particular in combination with a click-click lid according to the first or second aspect, and comprises: a cover for covering an opening, in particular a container, and a plurality of teeth projecting from an outer edge of the cover member thereof, the cover being bistable and force transferable between two configurations, wherein in a first of the two configurations, the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations the cover member is not curved in the direction with the outer edge of the cover member extending in a first plane along a closed outline, wherein, in the first configuration, the cover member has a distance (H) above the plane above a central location in the plane , where for all places in the plane, which in the middle of a Stre between the central place and the outer edge, we have: 0, 6 * H <= h <= 1, 3 * H where

 H is the distance of the cover member from the first plane at the central location in the plane, and

h is the maximum distance of the cover member from the first plane at the location which is in the middle of the distance between the central location and the outer edge.

The central location may be given by the centroid of the area enclosed by the outline, the centroid being the centroid of the area.

In an exemplary embodiment, the lid is made of a flat material. In particular, the flat material may comprise a metal sheet. In a wide exemplary embodiment, the lid is configured such that the teeth in the first configuration abut at least one outer wall of a body to support the lid on the body when the cover member abuts the body with its outer edge and the teeth release the outer wall of the body in the second configuration. As a result, the teeth can engage from the outside to the outer wall of the body, so as to support the lid on the body.

In a wide exemplary embodiment, the lid is configured to have the teeth in at least one interior projection in the second configuration. a body abut to support the lid on the body, and that the teeth release the inner projection of the body in the first configuration. As a result, the teeth can engage from the inside to the inner projection, so that the lid can be held in the body by spreading. In a wide exemplary embodiment, the outline has at least one corner, and all corners of the outline have interior angles greater than 80 degrees.

In a fourth aspect, the invention provides a container comprising a container body and a click-click lid according to the first, second or third aspect, wherein the click-click lid in one of the two configurations of the lid on the container body is halterbar and in the other of the two click clack lid configurations releases the container body.

An exemplary embodiment of a container provides that an outer wall of the container body has at least one bead which is engaged behind by the teeth in the first configuration in order to support the lid on the outer wall. As a result, the container has a particularly advantageous holding the lid on the container body, since the teeth can form a positive connection with the bead when the lid rests in the first configuration on the container body. Another exemplary embodiment of a container provides that in the first configuration, the cover member is bowed outwardly with respect to the container body and is not bulged outwardly in the second configuration.

Another exemplary embodiment of a container provides that the container body has an outer wall whose upper edge defines an opening of the container body, and wherein the cover portion of the lid, when the lid in the first configuration holds the lid on the container body, on the upper edge the container is placed.

A further exemplary embodiment of a container provides that the container further comprises a seal which is provided on the lid for abutment with an upper edge of the container body. The seal in particular allows a fluid-tight closure of the container, whereby small objects, liquids or gases in the container can be enclosed within the container. In particular, odor-intensive, wet or damp objects can be stored in the container without being bothered by the smell, the wetness or the moisture. Another exemplary embodiment of a container provides that the lid and the container body are interconnected by at least one flexible connection. In this way, the lid may be connected, for example in the manner of a hinge with the container body.

In a fifth aspect, the invention provides a portable ashtray comprising a container according to the fourth aspect of the invention. In an exemplary embodiment, the portable ashtray includes an elastic band attached to the container. This allows the portable ashtray to be attached to other objects. In particular, the portable ashtray can be fixed to a cigarette box or wrist. In a further exemplary embodiment, the elastic band of the portable ashtray in the unstretched state has a length of less than 190 mm or less than 180 mm or less than 150 mm or less than 120 mm. As a result, the elastic band has a length which can be fastened particularly advantageously to commercial cigarette packs.

In another exemplary embodiment, the elastic band of the portable ashtray has an elongation at break according to DIN 53504 52 and a tensile strength according to ASTM D 624 B, wherein the elongation at break has at least a value of 900% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 35 or the elongation at break at least a value of 800% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 30 or the elongation at break at least a value of 750% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 40. In particular, the elastic band may be a band of silicone or a fabric.

In a sixth aspect, the invention provides a smoking article assembly comprising a lighter, a portable ashtray and an elastic band, wherein the elastic band is configured to hold a cigarette box, the lighter and the portable ashtray together. As a result, all components necessary for cigarette smoking are compactly held together. This is particularly advantageous in locating the components necessary for cigarette smoking in a handbag or the like, since the lighter, the portable ashtray and the cigarette box are not present in individual parts but as a compact smoking article arrangement in the handbag.

Another exemplary embodiment of the smoker article arrangement provides that the elastic band is attached to the portable ashtray.

In another exemplary embodiment of the smoking article assembly, the portable ashtray is a container according to the fourth aspect of the present invention. Embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to figures. Hereby shows:

1 shows a click-click cover in cross-section in a first configuration,

FIG. 2 shows the click-clack cover from FIG. 1 in cross section in a second configuration,

Figure 3 is a representation for explaining geometric

 Relations of the click-click lid shown in Figure 1 according to a first aspect of the invention,

Figure 4 is a representation for explaining geometric

 Relations of the click-click lid shown in Figure 1 according to a second aspect of the invention, Figure 5 is a representation for explaining geometric

 Relations of a click-clack lid according to a third aspect of the invention,

FIGS. 6A to 6G and FIGS. 7A to 7J

 exemplary embodiments of outlines and

Inner lines of a click-clack lid according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention, FIG. 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a click-clack lid.

Lid whose teeth are in the second configuration against an inner projection of a body,

Figure 9 shows the click-clack lid whose teeth are in the first

 Configuration release the internal protrusion of the body,

10 shows a container according to the fourth aspect of

Invention, wherein the lid is in a first configuration, a container according to the fourth aspect of the invention, wherein the lid is in a second configuration, a container according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the lid and container body are connected by a flexible connection, a portable ashtray according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, and a smoking article assembly according to a sixth aspect of the present invention.

1 shows a cross-section of a click-clack lid 1. The click-clack lid 1 comprises a cover part 3 for covering an opening, in particular a container, and a plurality of teeth 5, which on an outer edge 7 of the cover part 3 of this protrude. The lid 1 is bistable and without damage convertible between two configurations by application of force, in which Figure 1 shows the cap 1 in a first of the ^'two configurations. In this configuration, the cover member is curved in one direction, wherein the outer edge of the cover member extends in a first plane 9 along a closed outline 11. In this configuration, the cover part has a kink 13 which extends along a closed inner line 15 which extends in a second plane 17 arranged parallel to the first plane 9 and spaced therefrom.

Figure 2 shows the click-click lid 1 of Figure 1 in cross-section in a second of the two configurations. In this configuration, the cover member 3 is not curved in the direction.

FIG. 3 shows a representation for explaining geometric relationships of the click-clack lid shown in FIG. In particular, FIG. 3 shows the outer line 11 and the inner line 19 projected perpendicular to the first plane 9, wherein the first plane 9 in FIG. 3 corresponds to the plane of the drawing. To characterize the outline 11, the two parameters Dmax and Dmin are defined as follows:

Dmax is a distance between two points 21, 23 of the outline 11, the points being at a maximum distance from each other,

 Dmin is a distance between two intersections. 25, 27 of the outer line 11 with a straight line 29 which extends through a center of gravity 31 of the surface 33 surrounded by the surface 33, the points are minimally removed from each other.

The ratio Dmax / Dmin i t thus provides a measure of the aspect ratio of the outline 11 and describes the ratio of the maximum and minimum extent of the outline 11 relative to each other.

To characterize the inner line 19 projected onto the first plane 9, the two parameters dmax and dmin are defined as follows: dmax is a distance between two intersecting points 35, 37 of the inner line 19 with a straight line 39 which is defined by a center of gravity 41 Inner line 19 enclosed surface 43 extends, the points are at a maximum distance from each other, and

 dmin is a distance between two intersections 45, 47 of the inner line 19 with a straight line 49 which extends through the center of gravity 41 of the surface 43 enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a minimum distance from each other.

In general, these straight lines do not lie on top of one another, but in FIG. 3, these straight lines partially coincide due to the special shape of the inner line 19 and the outer line 11.

For the bistability of the lid are the slopes, which in the cover part between the outline 11 and the inner line 19th occur, decisive. Therefore, a measure is defined for characterizing the cover member, which depends on these angles. In particular, the angles formed between the first plane 9 and the route defined by the (cutting) points 21 and 35, the route defined by the (cutting) points 23 and 37, the route defined by the cutting points 25 and 45 are considered and the distance defined by the intersections 27 and 47 are closed. Since the distance between the first plane 9 and the second plane 17 is small relative to Dmax-dmax and Dmin-dmin, these angles can be appropriately approximated by the route sections projected into the first plane. This gives the expression | Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin / (Dmin-dmin) | an approximate measure of the difference in the average slopes that occur along these distances with respect to the first plane 9. The smaller this expression is, the more similar are the slopes on these routes.

A first embodiment of the click-clack lid is characterized in that the aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin is greater than 1.07 and for the approximate measure of the difference in the slopes occurring in the cover: I (Dmax-Dmin- dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0.7. In this embodiment, the outline 11 may have a square or rectangular shape with or without flattened corners and an oval or elliptical shape.

In another exemplary embodiment, the aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin may be greater than 1.10, greater than 1.15, greater than 1.30, greater than 1.50, greater than 1.90, or more preferably greater than 2.10 , In these embodiments, the outer line 11 has an elongated extent and may in particular have a rectangular shape with or without flattened corners and an oval or elliptical shape.

In another exemplary embodiment, the approximate measure of the difference in slopes occurring in the cover member may be limited such that the Values of the slopes lie in an increasingly narrow range of values by

(Dmax- Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^• dmin) | <= 0.6 or

 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or

(Dmax- Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^• dmin) | <= 0.4 or

(Dmax- Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^■ dmin) | <= 0.3 or

 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.2 or

 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <0.1.

Figure 4 shows a representation for explaining geometric relations of a click-clack lid, which is based on the click-clack lid of Figure 1. Figure 4 shows an embodiment with a square outline IIa, which extends in the first plane, wherein the first plane is represented by the plane of the drawing. Furthermore, FIG. 4 shows an inner line 19a projected perpendicular to the first plane, the inner line 19a having local bends 51 and kinks 53. To characterize the outer line IIa, the parameters Dmax and Dmin are used, which have already been defined in the context of FIG. 3 and apply unchanged. To characterize the inner line IIa, the parameters dmax and dmin are used, which were also already defined in the context of FIG. 3 and apply unchanged.

The embodiment is characterized in that an aspect ratio of the outline Dmax / Dmin is larger than 1.07, whereby the outline 11a is restricted to, for example, square and rectangular shapes with and without beveled corners, and oval and elliptical shapes. Furthermore, this embodiment is characterized in that the inner line 19a has regional local different curvatures 51 and two kinks 53, wherein in all areas of the inner line, where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 15, and at each kink α > = 100 °, where R is a local radius of curvature at the region of the inner line and an inner angle at a kink of the inner line. Here, the local radius of curvature R, which occurs at local curves of the inner line, is limited in relation to dmin. In particular, R is at least one-fifth tenth of dmin is, whereby in the inner line only those local curvatures occur, which are advantageous for the bistability of the lid. In addition, along the inner line occur only those kinks whose inner angle α> = 100 °, whereby rectangular and obtuse inner angles are excluded, which is particularly advantageous for the bistability of the lid.

In further exemplary embodiments, in all regions of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 12 or dmin / R <= 9 or dmin / R <= 7 or dmin / R <= 5 or dmin / R <= 3. As a result, these embodiments have larger local radii of curvature at the region of the inner line, which has an advantageous effect on the bistability of the cover. In other exemplary embodiments, the aspect ratio of the outline of click click lid Dmax / Dmin is greater than 1.10, greater than 1.15, greater than 1.30, greater than 1.50, greater than 1.90, or more particularly greater 2.10. As a result, the outline may have a rectangular shape with or without flattened corners and oval and elliptical shapes.

According to further exemplary embodiments, an approximate measure of the difference in the slopes occurring in the cover part is as follows:

1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0.7 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0.6 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.6 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0.4 or

1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^• dmin) | <= 0.3 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0.2 or

 1 (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <0, 1, where

dmax is a distance between two intersections of the inner line with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of an area enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a maximum distance from each other. In particular, Figures 3 and 4 show that the outline and the inside line are convex.

FIG. 5 shows a diagram for explaining geometric relationships of a click-clack lid according to a third aspect of the invention. In particular, FIG. 5 shows a click-click lid 1 in a first configuration comprising a cover part 3b and teeth 5 projecting from an outer edge IIb of the cover part 3b and the first plane 9b. The lid is curved in one direction. The first plane 9b has a central location 55, which may for example be the geometric center of the area enclosed by the outer edge IIb. The first level 9b also has a location 59 which lies in the middle of the distance between the central location and the outer edge.

The maximum distance (h) 61 of the cover member 3b from the first plane 9b at the location midway between the central location and the outer periphery is in a range 0.6 * H <= h <= 1.3 * H, where H a distance 57 of the cover part from the plane at the central location 55 is. As a result, the shape of the cover member 3b is restricted so that the shape of the cover member 3b for the bistability is particularly advantageous.

The dashed lines 62 show possible progressions of the cover part, whereas the dashed line 64 represents a straight line between the outline 5 and the point of the cover part at the central location. Figures 6 and 7 show exemplary embodiments of the inner line and outline.

FIG. 6A shows an embodiment with a square outer line and a circular inner line,

 FIG. 6B shows an embodiment with a square outer line and a square inner line,

FIG. 6C shows an embodiment with a square outline with flattened corners and a circular inner line, FIG. 6D shows an embodiment with a square outline with flattened corners and a square inner line,

 FIG. 6E shows an embodiment whose outline is a pentagon and whose interior is circular,

 Figure 6F shows an embodiment whose outline is a modified pentagon and the inner line is circular and

 Figure 6G shows an embodiment whose outline is an equilateral triangle with flattened corners and whose interior is circular.

FIG. 7 shows exemplary embodiments with elongated outer lines. In particular, Figure 7A shows an embodiment with a rectangular outline and a rounded rectangular inner line.

FIGS. 7B, 7C, 7D and 7E show embodiments with rectangular outer lines with flattened corners and rectangular inner lines which are partially or completely rounded and / or have corners. Figure 6F shows an embodiment whose outline has a rectangular shape, but partially rounded and partially flattened corners and whose inner line has a rounded rectangular shape. FIGS. 7G and 7H show embodiments whose outer lines have kinks and consist partly of straight sections and round sections and whose inner line are rounded rectangles or circles. Figures 71 and 7J show embodiments whose outer lines are elliptical and whose inner lines are elliptical or circular.

Exemplary parameters for the embodiments schematically illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 are summarized in Table 1, wherein the aspect ratio (AV) of the outline is represented by Dmax / Dmin and the approximate measure (SP) of the difference in slopes occurring in the cover portion is I ( Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (Dmin-dmin) | are defined. The values for Dmax, Dmin, dmax, dmin and R are given in mm (millimeters). Table 1

 Figure Dmax Dmin dmax dm in R AV SP dm in / R

Fig. 6A 62 45 18 18 9 1, 38 0.63 2.00

Fig. 6B 62 45 24 18 1, 38 0.41 -

Fig. 6C 56 45 18 18 9 1, 24 0.41 2.00

Fig. 6D 56 45 24 18 1, 24 0, 19 -

Fig. 6E 61 55 20 20 10 1, 1 1 0, 17 2.00

Fig. 6F 03 83 32 32 16 1, 24 0.39 2.00

Fig. 6G 66 46 20 20 10 1, 43 0.77 2.00

Fig. 7A 65 35 31 1 1 3 1, 86 0.42 3.67

Fig. 7B 61 35 31 1 1 1 J4 0.25 -

Fig. 7C 61 35 30 1 1 1 1 J4 0.29 1 1, 00

Fig. 7D 61 35 30 1 1 4 1 J4 0.29 2.75

Fig. 7E 61 35 22 14 7 1 J4 0.86 2.00

Fig. 7F 91 55 45 18 3 1, 65 0.24 6.00

Fig. 7G 55 47 22 18 5 1, 1 7 0.14 3.60

Fig. 7H 55 47 14 14 7 1, 1 7 0.24 2.00

Fig. 71 60 45 23 17 7 1, 33 0.32 2.43

Fig. 7J 60 45 17 17 8.5 1, 33 0.54 2.00

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a click-clack lid 1, the teeth 5 of which, in the second configuration, rest on an inner projection of a body 65. In this embodiment, the lid can not be readily opened, whereby the lid can serve as a safety closure.

FIG. 9 shows the embodiment of FIG. 8 of the click-clack lid 1, the teeth 5 of which release the inner projection of the body 65 in the first configuration.

Figure 10 shows a container 66 having a container body 67 and a click-click lid 69 which is in the first configuration. The lid is supported on the container body. Further, the container on the container body 67 on an outer wall 71, which has a bead 73 which is engaged behind by the teeth 5. In this configuration, the cover part of the lid 69 is curved outward with respect to the container body 67. In addition, the container body 67 has an outer edge 75 which defines an opening 77 of the container body 67. In this case, the lid is placed on the upper edge 75 of the container body. As an alternative to the bead, a partially circumferential notch can also provide an advantageous mounting. Furthermore, the container 66 comprises a seal 79, which is provided on the lid 69 for abutment with the upper edge 75 of the container body 67. In particular, the seal may be attached to the outer wall 71 or to the cover 69.

When the lid 69 is in the first configuration, and the cover part of the lid 69 rests on the upper rim 75, the lid 69 can be applied by applying a force represented by the arrow 81, in particular by pressing on the lid 69 in the direction of the arrow 81 be converted into the second configuration, d. H. the lid 69 can be opened.

Figure 11 shows the container 66 of Figure 10 in cross-section in a second configuration. The container body 67 of the container 66 is identical to that of Figure 10, so that the description of Figure 10 applies unchanged. In this configuration, the cover member of the lid 69 is not bulged outward with respect to the container body 67, and the teeth release the outer wall 71.

When the lid 69 is opened, the lid is in the second configuration and can be lifted from the container body 67, i. H. the opening 77 can be exposed. On the other hand, when the lid 69 is in the second configuration and the cover portion of the lid 69 rests on the upper rim 75, the lid 69 can be transferred to the first configuration by applying a force indicated by the arrows 83 to the teeth 5, for example by pressing the teeth 5 with two fingers of one hand, whereby the lid 69 can be closed and held on the container body 67.

FIG. 12 shows a container 85 according to the fourth aspect of the invention, whose lid 87 and its container body 89 are interconnected by a flexible connection 91. In particular, Figure 12 shows two spaced-apart flexible connections 93, which together have the effect of a hinge. FIG. 13 shows a portable ashtray 95, which comprises a container 97 according to the invention. Further, the portable ashtray 95 has an elastic band 99 fixed to the container 97. The elastic band may have a length of less than 190 mm, less than 180 mm, less than 150 mm or less than 120 mm in the unstretched state. As a result, the band has a length which is suitable for attaching the portable ashtray to a commercial cigarette box. The band may consist of a fabric, in particular a textile, or a rubber, for example silicone.

Figure 14 shows a smoking article assembly 101 comprising a lighter 103, a portable ashtray 105 and an elastic band 107, the elastic band being configured to hold a cigarette box 109, the lighter 103 and the portable ashtray 105 together. In the smoking article assembly 101 shown in Fig. 14, the elastic band 107 is attached to the portable ashtray 105. In addition, the portable ashtray 105 of the smoking article assembly 101 comprises a portable ashtray according to the invention.

Claims

claims Click-clack lid, comprising: a cover member for covering an opening, in particular a container, with a plurality of teeth projecting from an outer edge of the cover member thereof, the lid being bistable and force transferable between two configurations, wherein in a first of the two configurations the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations the cover is not curved in the direction wherein the outer edge of the cover member extends in a first plane along a closed outline, wherein the cover member in the first configuration has a kink extending along a closed inner line which is parallel to the first plane and spaced therefrom extends second level, where:  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.07 and I (Dmax-Dmin-dmax + dmin) / (Dmin-dmin) | <= 0.7 where:  Dmax is a distance between two points of the outline, with the points at a maximum distance from each other,  Dmin is a distance between two intersections of the outline with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of the area enclosed by the outline, the points being minimally distant from each other, dmax is a distance between two intersections of the  Inner line with a straight line, which extends through a center of gravity of an enclosed area of the inner line, the points are at a maximum distance from each other, and dmin is a distance between two intersections of the Inner line is a straight line, which through the Focus of the enclosed by the inner line Surface is running, with the dots are minimally removed from each other. Click-clack lid according to claim 1, wherein:  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.10 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.15 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.30 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.50 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1, 90 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 2.10. Click-clack lid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the following applies:  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0, 6 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or (Dmax- Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^• dmin) | <= 0.4 or (Dmax- Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- ^• dmin) | <= 0.3 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <= 0, 2 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (dmin-dmin) | <0.1. Click-clack lid, comprising: a cover member for covering an opening, in particular a container, and a plurality of teeth projecting from an outer edge of the cover member thereof, the cover being bistable and force-transferable between two configurations, wherein in a first of the two configurations, the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations the cover is not curved in the direction wherein the outer edge of the cover member extends in a first plane along a closed outline, wherein the cover member in the first configuration has a kink extending along a closed inner line which is parallel to the first plane and spaced therefrom extends second level, where: Dmax / Dmin> = 1.07, where:  Dmax is a distance between two points of the outline, with the points at a maximum distance from each other,  Dmin is a distance between two points of intersection of the outline with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of the surface enclosed by the outline, the points being minimally distant from one another, the inside line may have locally different curvatures and / or at least one kink and where: in all regions of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 15, and at each kink α> = 100 °, where dmin is a distance between two intersections of the  Inner line with a straight line passing through the center of gravity of the surface enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a minimum distance from each other,  R is a local radius of curvature at the area of  Inside line is, and α is an internal angle at a kink of the inner line. Click-clack lid according to claim 4, wherein: in all regions of the inner line where there is no kink, dmin / R <= 12 or dmin / R <= 9 or dmin / R <= 7 or dmin / R <= 5 or dmin / R <= 3. Click-click lid according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: at each kink α> = 120 ° or α> = 140 °. Click-clack lid according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein applies:  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.10 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.15 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.30 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.50 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 1.90 or  Dmax / Dmin> = 2.10. Click-clack lid according to one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the following applies:  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.7 or  (Dmax- Dmin- -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0, 6 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.4 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.3 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <= 0.2 or  (Dmax-Dmin -dmax + dmin) / (Dmin- -dmin) | <0.1, is a distance between two intersections of the inner line with a straight line passing through a center of gravity of a surface enclosed by the inner line, the points being at a maximum distance from each other. Click-clack lid according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inner line and / or the outline is convex in all areas. Click-clack lid, in particular in combination with one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: a cover member for covering an opening, in particular a container, and a plurality of teeth projecting from an outer edge of the cover member thereof, the cover being bistable and force-transferable between two configurations, wherein in a first of the two configurations, the cover member is curved in one direction and in a second of the two configurations the cover is not curved in the direction wherein the outer edge of the cover member extends in a first plane along a closed outline, wherein, in the first configuration, the cover member has a distance (H) above the plane above a central location in the first plane,  where, for all locations in the plane which are in the middle of a route between the central location and the outer boundary, the following applies: 0, 6 * H <= h <= 1, 3 * H where  H is the distance of the cover member from the plane at the central location in the plane, and  h is the maximum distance of the cover member from the first plane at the location which is in the middle of the distance between the central location and the outer edge. 11. click-clack lid according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the lid is made of a flat material. Click-clack lid according to claim 11, wherein the flat material comprises a metal sheet. The click-click lid of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the lid is configured such that the teeth in the first configuration abut at least one outer wall of a body to support the lid on the body when the cover member is at its outer edge rests against the body, and that the teeth release the outer wall of the body in the second configuration. 14. The click-click lid of claim 1, wherein the lid is configured such that the teeth in the second configuration abut against at least one internal projection of a body to support the lid on the body and that the teeth release the internal projection of the body in the first configuration. Click-clack lid according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the outer line has at least one corner, and all corners of the outline internal angles greater than 80 °. 16. A container comprising a container body and a click-click lid according to one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the click-click lid in one of the two configurations of the lid on the container body halterbar and in the other of the two configurations of the click Paint covers the container body releases. A container according to claim 16, wherein an outer wall of the container body has at least one bead which is engaged behind by the 2 lanes in the first configuration to support the lid on the outer wall. A container according to claim 16 or 17, wherein in the first configuration, the cover member is bowed outwardly with respect to the container body and is not bulged outwardly in the second configuration. A container according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein the container body has an outer wall whose upper edge defines an opening of the container body, and wherein the cover portion of the lid, when the lid in the first configuration holds the lid on the container body, on the upper edge the container is placed. A container according to any one of claims 16 to 19, further comprising a seal provided on the lid for engagement with an upper edge of the container body. A container according to any one of claims 16 to 20, wherein the lid and the container body are interconnected by at least one flexible connection. A container according to claim 21, wherein there are provided two spaced flexible connections which together act as a hinge. A portable ashtray comprising a container according to any one of claims 16 to 22. The portable ashtray of claim 23, further comprising an elastic band attached to the container. The portable ashtray according to claim 24, wherein a length of the elastic band in the unstretched state of the band is less than 190 mm or less than 180 mm or less than 150 mm or less than 120 mm. A portable ashtray according to any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein the elastic band has an elongation at break according to DIN 53504 52 and a tensile strength according to ASTM D 624 B, wherein the elongation at break has a value of at least 900% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 35N / mm or  the elongation at break has a value of at least 800% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 30 N / mm or  the elongation at break has a value of at least 750% and the tear resistance has a value of at least 40 N / mm. 27. The portable ashtray according to any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein the elastic band is a silicone band. 28. Smoking article arrangement, comprising:  a lighter,  a portable ashtray and  an elastic band,  wherein the elastic band is configured to hold together a cigarette box, the lighter and the portable ashtray according to any one of claims 16 to 22. The smoking article assembly of claim 28, wherein the elastic band is attached to the portable ashtray.