Reclosure system and use of such reclosure system
阅读说明:本技术 再封闭系统及这种再封闭系统的用途 (Reclosure system and use of such reclosure system ) 是由 托里·芬克尔森 于 2018-06-08 设计创作,主要内容包括:一种再封闭系统,包括瓶子和可翻转盖。该瓶子(100a-100e)包括瓶子颈部(4a-4e),该瓶子颈部具有轴向延伸部和提供通向瓶子(100a-100e)的内部的通路的嘴口(6a-6e)。该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)包括设有第一锁定装置(7a-7e)的周向壁部分(5a-5e)。该可翻转盖(200a-200e)被构造成可移除地连接到该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)。该可翻转盖(200a-200f)的第一侧(21a-21e)包括环(23a-23e),该环包括第二锁定装置(27a-27e),该第二锁定装置被构造为通过该第二锁定装置(27a-27e)接合该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)的第一锁定装置(7a-7e)来选择性地允许该可翻转盖(200a-200e)密封地封闭该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)的嘴口(6a-6e)。该可翻转盖(200a-200e)的、与该第一侧(21a-21e)相对的第二侧(22a-22e)包括第三锁定装置(30a-30e),该第三锁定装置被构造为选择性地接合该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)。在该第三锁定装置(30a-30e)接合该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)的条件下,在该可翻转盖(200a-200e)与该瓶子颈部(4a-4e)之间的界面中限定贯通通气孔(8a-8e),所述贯通通气孔(8a-8e)允许该瓶子(100a-100e)的内部与周围环境之间的连通(A;B)。(A reclosure system includes a bottle and a flip-top lid. The bottle (100a-100e) comprises a bottle neck (4a-4e) having an axial extension and a spout (6a-6e) providing access to the interior of the bottle (100a-100 e). The bottle neck (4a-4e) comprises a circumferential wall portion (5a-5e) provided with first locking means (7a-7 e). The flip-top lid (200a-200e) is configured to be removably connected to the bottle neck (4a-4 e). The first side (21a-21e) of the flip-top lid (200a-200f) comprises a ring (23a-23e) comprising a second locking means (27a-27e) configured to selectively allow the flip-top lid (200a-200e) to sealingly close the mouth (6a-6e) of the bottle neck (4a-4e) by the second locking means (27a-27e) engaging the first locking means (7a-7e) of the bottle neck (4a-4 e). A second side (22a-22e) of the flip top lid (200a-200e) opposite the first side (21a-21e) comprises a third locking means (30a-30e) configured to selectively engage the bottle neck (4a-4 e). With the third locking means (30a-30e) engaging the bottle neck (4a-4e), a through-going vent (8a-8e) is defined in the interface between the flip-top lid (200a-200e) and the bottle neck (4a-4e), said through-going vent (8a-8e) allowing communication (A; B) between the interior of the bottle (100a-100e) and the surroundings.)
1. A reclosure system comprising a bottle and a flip top closure, wherein,
the bottle (100a-100e) comprises a bottle neck (4a-4e) having an axial extension and a spout (6a-6e) providing access to the interior of the bottle (100a-100e), and said bottle neck (4a-4e) further comprises a circumferential wall portion (5a-5e) provided with first locking means (7a-7e), and
the flip-top lid (200a-200e) is configured to be removably connected to the bottle neck (4a-4e), wherein
The first side (21a-21e) of the flip-top lid (200a-200f) comprises a ring (23a-23e) comprising a second locking means (27a-27e) configured to selectively allow the flip-top lid (200a-200e) to sealingly close the mouth (6a-6e) of the bottle neck (4a-4e) by the second locking means (27a-27e) engaging the first locking means (7a-7e) of the bottle neck (4a-4e), and
a second side (22a-22e) of the flip top lid (200a-200e) opposite the first side (21a-21e) comprises a third locking means (30a-30e) configured to selectively engage the bottle neck (4a-4 e); in this way,
with the third locking means (30a-30e) engaging the bottle neck (4a-4e), a through-going vent (8a-8e) is defined in the interface between the flip-top lid (200a-200e) and the bottle neck (4a-4e), said through-going vent (8a-8e) allowing communication (A; B) between the interior of the bottle (100a-100e) and the surroundings.
2. A reclosing system according to claim 1, wherein the through vent (8a-8e) is a cut-out (13 c; 13d) in the free upper edge of the bottle neck (4 c; 4d), or
Wherein the through ventilation apertures (8a-8e) are apertures formed in a circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck (4a-4 e).
3. A reclosing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bottle neck (4a-4e) comprises a radially extending first sealing surface (51a-51e) and wherein the ring (23a-23e) of the flip-top lid (200a-200e) comprises a complementary circumferential second sealing surface (35a-35e) configured to sealingly abut the first sealing surface in a condition in which the flip-top lid (200a-200e) is mounted on the bottle neck (4a-4e) while the second locking means (27a-27e) engages the first locking means (7a-7 e).
4. A reclosing system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the third locking means (30c-30e) is provided by an axially and circumferentially extending abutment surface (55c-55e) configured to engage an inner wall (14c-14e) of a circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck (4c-4 e).
5. A reclosing system according to claim 4, wherein the circumferentially extending abutment surface (55d-55e) has a discontinuous circumferential extension, forming at least one radially and axially extending recess (56d-56e), wherein the at least one recess (56d-56e) defines a substantially radial and axially extending channel (a, B) forming the through vent (8c-8e) in a condition in which the third locking means (30c-30e) engages the bottle neck (4c-4 e).
6. A reclosing system according to claims 4 and 5, wherein the circumferentially extending abutment surface (55c-55d) has a height, seen in axial direction, which is smaller than the maximum depth of the cut-out (13c, 13d) in the free upper edge of the bottle neck (4c-4d), thereby defining a substantially radially extending channel A forming the through vent (8 c; 8d) in a condition in which the third locking means (30c-30d) engages the bottle neck (4c-4 d).
7. A reclosing system according to claim 2, wherein the third locking means (30 a; 30b) of the flip-top lid (200 a; 200b) is complementary to the first locking means (7 a; 7b) of the bottle neck (4 a; 4b), and wherein the third locking means (30 a; 30b) of the flip-top lid (200 a; 200b) is configured to selectively engage the first locking means (7 a; 7b) without the ring of the flip-top lid (200 a; 200b) closing the through ventilation aperture (8 a; 8b) in the bottle neck (4 a; 4 b).
8. A reclosing system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the effective area of engagement between the first and second locking means (7 a; 7 b; 27 a; 27b) is greater than the effective area of engagement between the bottle neck (4 a; 4b) and the third locking means (30 a; 30b) as seen along the axial extension of the bottle neck (4 a; 4 b).
9. A reclosing system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first locking means (7a) is arranged on an inner envelope surface (25a) of a circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck (4a), and wherein the second locking means (27a) is arranged on an outer envelope surface (26a) of a ring (23a) of the flip-top lid (200 a); or wherein the first locking means (7b-7e) is arranged on an outer envelope surface of a circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck (4b-4e), and wherein the second locking means (27a-27e) is arranged on an inner envelope surface (25b-25e) of the ring (23b-23 e).
10. Use of a reclosure system according to any of claims 1 to 9 in reclosable bottles (100a-100e) to be used for food, beverage or medical or laboratory experiments.
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a reclosure system comprising a bottle and a flip top and the use of such a reclosure system.
Background
The bottles are usually made of plastic material and provided with a threaded cap to allow easy opening and refilling. The same is true for other types of bottles known to use screw caps.
It is important that the bottle and cap be cleaned between uses. Also, to avoid unpleasant taste and smell after cleaning or between uses due to any liquid sticking inside the bottle, it is important to dry the bottle correctly before reinstalling the cap. During drying, it is easy for the cover to be removed and lost, for example when emptying the dish drying rack. Also, in the case where the bottle is a sports bottle, many sports bottles are used at the same time, whereby the user must find out which cap matches which bottle.
In many cases, there is a risk of an unpleasant smell being formed after washing and drying if the bottle with the cap mounted is stored. Residues or plasticizers may cause this.
The most common solution to these problems is to instead store the bottle and cap as separate items. However, this increases the risk of loss of the lid. One means of tracking the cap is to attach the cap to the bottle via a wire or tongue. However, this does change the centre of mass of the open empty bottle, thereby risking tipping over and resulting in a domino effect when stored together with other empty bottles, for example in a bin. Also, when stored on a rack (as is common when using sports bottles in team sports), such attached covers can interfere with the available space on the rack.
The above problems are not limited to sports bottles, but also exist in other types of containers such as cans, lunch boxes and general containers. These problems are not only present in containers for food and beverages, but also in other applications such as medical or laboratory vessels.
Therefore, there is a need for a solution that allows the bottle and its closure to be handled as a single unit when not in use.
Disclosure of Invention
It is an object of the present invention to provide a system comprising a bottle and a cap, wherein the cap can be attached to the bottle when the bottle is not in use, while still allowing proper drying and venting of the bottle.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a system wherein the cap can be attached to the bottle when the bottle is not in use without unduly disturbing other items.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a hygienic bottle which prevents the formation of unpleasant odors and tastes and thus exhibits a long length of use of the bottle.
These and other objects are solved by a reclosure system comprising a bottle and a flip top, wherein the bottle comprises a bottle neck having an axial extension and a mouth providing access to the interior of the bottle, and said bottle neck further comprises a circumferential wall portion provided with first locking means, and the flip-top lid is configured to be removably connected to the bottle neck, wherein the first side of the flip-top lid comprises a ring comprising a second locking means configured to selectively allow the flip-top lid to sealingly close the mouth of the bottle neck by the second locking means engaging the first locking means of the bottle neck, and a second side of the flip top lid opposite the first side comprises a third locking device configured to selectively engage the bottle neck; whereby, in a condition in which the third locking means engages the bottle neck, a through vent hole is defined in the interface between the flip-top lid and the bottle neck, said through vent hole allowing communication between the interior of the bottle and the surroundings.
Several advantages are provided by this type of reclosure system. Because the cap is reversible, it can be selectively mounted to the bottle in two different orientations by turning the cap upside down, at the option of the user. During normal operation, when the cap is mounted on the bottle, the cap will effectively close the spout. When the bottle is empty and not in use, the user may turn the cap upside down and mount the cap onto the bottle neck by engaging the third locking means of the cap with the bottle neck. In this position, the through vent in the neck will open and allow the interior of the bottle to communicate with the surrounding environment. Thus, any liquid or residue left in the bottle after use or after washing will be allowed to evaporate freely. Also, even if the bottle should be completely dried, any gas that causes an unpleasant smell or taste will be allowed to evaporate. The unpleasant odor and taste may be caused by residues or plasticizers. Thereby extending the length of time the bottle is used. As a further advantage, there is no risk of the cap being lost during storage of the bottle, since it will be attached to the bottle. Also, there is no risk that the cap of a first empty bottle interferes with a second adjacent bottle, causing entanglement with or tipping of the adjacent bottle or item (which often occurs when several empty bottles are stored on a cup, shelf or rack). Also, no time consuming pairing between the cap and the bottle is required. The through-going ventilation apertures may have a substantially radial extension or a substantially radial and/or axial extension. The extension is a result of the bottle neck and/or cap design.
The third locking means of the cap may be complementary to the first locking means of the bottle neck, and the third locking means of the cap may be configured to selectively engage the first locking means of the bottle neck without interfering with the through-going vent.
At least the first and second locking means may be threads.
The through vent may be a cut-out in the free upper edge of the bottle neck, or alternatively the through vent may be an aperture formed in a circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck. It should be understood that the geometry of the cut or aperture may have different shapes and remain functionally unchanged. It should also be understood that the number of such cuts or apertures may be varied and remain functionally unchanged. At least one cut or aperture should be provided. In the case of a cut-out in the free upper edge of the bottle neck, it is preferred that at least a part of the free upper edge of the bottle neck is continuous. Thus, such a continuous portion may form an abutment surface against the inner wall portion of the invertable lid.
The bottle neck may comprise a radially extending first sealing surface and the ring of the flip-top lid may comprise a complementary circumferential second sealing surface configured to sealingly abut the first sealing surface in a condition in which the flip-top lid is mounted on the bottle neck while the second locking means engages the first locking means. Thereby, a fluid tight joint between the cap and the bottle neck may be provided. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the design of the sealing surfaces and their locations may be varied while maintaining functionality.
The third locking means may be provided by an axially and circumferentially extending abutment surface configured to engage an inner portion of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck. The engagement between the abutment surface and the inner wall portion may be provided by friction only. It will be appreciated that one of these surfaces, preferably the abutment surface, may be provided with friction enhancing means.
The circumferentially extending abutment surface may have a discontinuous circumferential extension forming at least one radially and axially extending recess, wherein the at least one recess defines a substantially radially and axially extending channel forming the through vent hole in a condition in which the third locking means engages the neck of the bottle.
The circumferentially extending abutment surface may have a height, seen in the axial direction, which is smaller than the maximum depth of the cut-out in the free upper edge of the bottle neck, thereby defining a substantially radially extending channel forming a through vent hole in a condition in which the third locking means engages the bottle neck.
The third locking means of the flip-top lid may be complementary to the first locking means of the bottle neck, and the third locking means of the flip-top lid may be configured to selectively engage the first locking means without the ring of the flip-top lid closing the through-going vent in the bottle neck.
The effective area of engagement between the first and second locking means may be larger than the effective area of engagement between the bottle neck and the third locking means, viewed in the axial direction extension of the bottle neck. In the context of the present invention, the term "effective joining area" is to be interpreted as an overlapping surface area between the joining parts. By way of example, in the case where the locking means is a thread, the effective engagement area is determined by the number of threads. Thus, the number of threads forming the first and second locking means may be greater than the number of threads of the third locking means.
The first locking means may be arranged on an inner envelope surface of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck and the second locking means may be arranged on an outer envelope surface of the flip-top ring; or the first locking means may be arranged on the outer envelope surface of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck and the second locking means may be arranged on the inner envelope surface of the ring.
The first locking means may be arranged on an outer portion of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck or the first locking means may be arranged on an inner portion of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck.
The neck may further comprise a fourth locking means, wherein the fourth locking means may be configured to selectively engage the third locking means of the cap.
The third locking means of the cap and the fourth locking means of the neck may together form a bayonet joint. A bayonet joint provides the advantage that it can be easily operated by a simple twisting movement, allowing the cap to remain attached to the bottle.
The lid may comprise a spout providing a through opening extending from a first side of the lid to a second side of the lid. By way of example, the spout may be a reclosable spout that is operated by a user's lips or teeth by moving the closure device in an axial direction between a closed position and an open position. By way of example, the nozzle may be a flexible tube. As yet another example, the nozzle may be a hollow conduit with a removable cap. There are many nozzles on the market and the invention should not be limited to the type of nozzle used.
In one embodiment, the reclosing system may be described as comprising a bottle and a flip top, the bottle comprising a neck having an axial extension and a spout providing access to the interior of the bottle, wherein the neck comprises a circumferential wall portion provided with a first locking means, and wherein the circumferential wall portion further comprises a through vent; and a reversible cap configured to be removably connected to the neck, wherein a first side of the cap comprises a ring comprising a second locking means configured to selectively allow the cap to sealingly close the mouth of the neck by the second locking means engaging the first locking means of the neck while the ring closes the through-going vent hole in the circumferential wall portion of the neck, and a second side of the cap, opposite the first side, comprises a third locking means configured to selectively engage the neck of the bottle without the cap closing the through-going vent hole.
According to another aspect, the present invention relates to the use of a reclosing system having the characteristics given above in reclosable bottles to be used for food, beverage or medical or laboratory experiments.
Further objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description given below describing various embodiments.
Drawings
The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the schematic drawings.
Fig. 1 discloses a first embodiment of a bottle.
Fig. 2 discloses a cap suitable for use with the bottle of the first embodiment.
Fig. 3 discloses the cap mounted to the bottle through the first side of the cap.
Fig. 4 discloses the cap mounted to the bottle through the second side of the cap.
Fig. 5 discloses a second embodiment of the bottle.
Fig. 6 discloses a cap suitable for use with the bottle of the second embodiment.
Fig. 7 discloses the cap mounted to the bottle through the first side of the cap.
Fig. 8 discloses the cap mounted to the bottle through the second side of the cap.
Fig. 9a to 9d disclose a third embodiment of a reclosing system.
Fig. 10a to 10d disclose a fourth embodiment of a reclosure system.
Fig. 11a to 11d disclose a fifth embodiment of a reclosing system.
Fig. 12 discloses a secondary sealing arrangement.
Detailed Description
In the following description, a reclosing
Turning now to fig. 1, a first embodiment of a
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The first locking means 7a are formed by a
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The first locking means 7b is formed by a thread 9 b. The thread 9b is arranged along the outer envelope surface of the circumferential wall of the neck 4 b. Four turns of thread 9b are disclosed. It should be understood that more or less than four turns may be provided. Although the thread 9b is divided into a plurality of thread portions, these thread portions together allow a continuous threaded engagement with the
The through
The inner envelope surface of the neck 4b comprises a fourth locking means 40b arranged in the area between the two through
The fourth locking means 40b are formed as grooves 41b arranged in the inner envelope surface of the circumferential wall. The recess 41b is disclosed as having an L-shape with one open end 42b facing the free edge of the neck 4 b. It should be understood that other extensions are possible. The groove 41b may be through-going, seen in the radial direction of the neck 4b, or it may have a bottom, seen in the radial direction of the neck 4 b.
Turning now to fig. 6,
The
The first side 21b of the
The ring 23b has an axial extension sufficient to close the through
Turning now again to fig. 6, the free end of the ring 23b includes a second sealing surface 35 b. The second sealing surface 35b may sealingly abut the first sealing surface 51b formed by the radially extending circumferential edge 12b of the bottle neck 4b when the
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When the
Turning now to fig. 8, a
Turning now to fig. 9 a-9 d, a third embodiment of a reclosure system is disclosed. The system includes a
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The free upper edge 11c of the bottle neck 4c is provided with a plurality of cut-
The outer surface of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck 4c comprises first locking means 7c in the form of a
The inner wall 14c of the circumferential wall portion of the bottle neck 4c may be substantially smooth.
The bottle neck 4c includes a radially extending first sealing
Turning now to fig. 9b, one embodiment of a flip top 200c is disclosed. The
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The ring 23c of the
Turning now to fig. 9b and 9d, the second side 22c of the
The circumferentially extending
Turning now to fig. 10 a-10 d, a fourth embodiment of a reclosure system is disclosed. The fourth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the design of the
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The diameter measured across the
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Turning now to fig. 11 a-11 d, a fifth embodiment of a reclosure system is disclosed. The fifth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the design of the
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The diameter measured across the
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Turning now to fig. 12, a secondary sealing arrangement between a bottle neck and a flip top is disclosed highly schematically. The sealing arrangement may be applied directly to any of the previously described embodiments, in particular the third, fourth and fifth embodiments. All other features and aspects of the
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