EP0812288B1 - Container closure - Google Patents

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EP0812288B1
EP0812288B1 EP96904066A EP96904066A EP0812288B1 EP 0812288 B1 EP0812288 B1 EP 0812288B1 EP 96904066 A EP96904066 A EP 96904066A EP 96904066 A EP96904066 A EP 96904066A EP 0812288 B1 EP0812288 B1 EP 0812288B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/061—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with telescopic, retractable or reversible spouts, tubes or nozzles
    • B65D47/063—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with telescopic, retractable or reversible spouts, tubes or nozzles with flexible parts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • B65D47/122—Threaded caps
    • B65D47/123—Threaded caps with internal parts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D50/00—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
    • B65D50/02—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions
    • B65D50/04—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
    • B65D50/045—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring
    • B65D50/046—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one where one action elastically deforms or deflects at least part of the closure, the container or an intermediate element, e.g. a ring and such deformation causes the disengagement of locking means, e.g. the release of a pawl-like element from a tooth or abutment, to allow removal of the closure by simultaneous rotation

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  • the invention relates to a container closure with a lower closure part and a closure cap placed on a pouring spout of the lower closure part, wherein the closure cap has a lid and a cap jacket formed thereon carries with at least one approach, and wherein the lower closure part for Form a child lock has at least one counter element that with the Approach creates a snap-in connection, the closure cap force transmission means for introducing a tensile or compressive force (F), the tensile or Pressure force introduced into the lower part of the closure by means of force transmission means , and wherein the lower closure part is the counter element by means of a transition piece spaced from the line of force of those introduced into the lower closure part Strength holds.
  • F tensile or compressive force
  • Such a container closure is for example from DE-A-4139896 known.
  • the object of the invention is achieved in that the counter element can be deflected elastically in the direction facing away from the cap jacket of the closure cap when the force is applied by means of the transition piece.
  • a force can be exerted on the force introduction means, for example a handle Cap are introduced. This force is in the bottom part of the breech initiated. The fact that now the counter element spaced from the line of force of In the closure lower part force is held, a torque are generated, which ultimately the displacement of the counter element relative to the approach. As a result, the locking connection is canceled so that the Removed cap, for example, can be turned off.
  • Such Child lock is easy to use. It is preferably with a single hand can be canceled because the pulling or pushing movement detaches the cap can be overlaid. Nevertheless, the function of securing remains received against unauthorized access.
  • the pouring spout of the lower closure part is provided with an external thread, which together with an internal thread of the cap forms the power transmission means that at the cylindrical pouring spout, the transition piece designed as a circumferential ring is molded elastically, and that the transition piece at its the Spout facing away from each other several spaced at the same pitch arranged counter-elements carries.
  • the cap is so Screw cap formed, which is unscrewed from the internal thread of the pouring spout can be.
  • a Torque is introduced into the transition piece, which causes the counter elements be adjusted.
  • a possible container closure is characterized according to the invention that the approaches directed outwards, turned away from the pouring spout, on the
  • the cap jacket of the cap is molded in one piece and in a uniform manner Division is distributed over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are that the transition piece has an upward revolving collar has, which carries the counter elements, which are directed inwards with the approaches work together, and that the area of the cap shell supporting the approaches is at least partially bordered by the collar and the pouring spout.
  • the approaches directed inwards, the pouring spout turned, integrally formed on the cap jacket of the cap and evenly divided over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are distributed that the transition piece has an upward collar has, which carries the counter-elements, which is directed outwards with the approaches work together and that the counterpart of the federal government is at least partially bordered in front of the pouring spout and the cap jacket.
  • the locking connection is canceled in that the Bundle inwards in the direction of the central longitudinal axis of the container closure is moved or pivoted.
  • An embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the transition piece the pouring spout and spaced from it an elastic bellows is molded that the bellows the transition piece turned to an annular Base part is connected, into which the pouring spout can be inserted by means of the bellows is and that the base part by means of a locking projection in an opening of the Container can be locked.
  • An embodiment of the invention provides that the force introduction means Cap are designed as handles that from the non-use position in a position of use can be issued.
  • the handles make it easy to use of the container closure possible.
  • the fact that the handles from a non-use position are swung out into a position of use, is the opening of the Lock only possible when handles are on display. This offers an additional one Safety, as a child will not necessarily have to open the handles.
  • Figure 1 shows a container closure, which consists of a lower closure part 10 and a cap 20 is made.
  • the lower closure part 10 has a base part 11 on that carries a locking approach 11.1.
  • Lower closure part 10 can be locked in an opening of a container.
  • the Insertion movement of the lower closure part in the opening is by means of the flange 12 limited, which connects to the locking projection 11.1.
  • the flange 12 strikes with the catch 11.1 inserted in the opening on the outside of the container on.
  • a bellows 13 is formed on the flange 12, the bellows 13 on the base part 11 thereof opposite side carries a pouring spout 17. By means of the bellows 13 can insert the pouring spout 17 into the opening surrounded by the base part 11.
  • the pouring spout 17 is provided with an external thread.
  • the cap 20 can be screwed on.
  • this has a cap jacket 21, which is provided with an internal thread.
  • the cap coat is wearing a cover 22.
  • the cap jacket 21 carries two force introduction means 23, which in Form of handles are formed.
  • the power transmission means from a Basic position, in which they form a unit with the cover 22, in a position of use be swung out. With the force introduction means 23 in the base part 11 inserted pouring spout 17 are pulled up.
  • the stripped Position is illustrated in Figure 1.
  • a sealing plate 25 is arranged in the pouring spout 17. It is connected to the inner wall of the pouring spout 17 via predetermined breaking points.
  • a handle 24 is provided for removing the sealing plate 25. When removed Cap 20, the handle 24 is accessible so that the sealing plate 25th can be broken out.
  • the collar 14 carries inwardly facing counter elements 15.
  • Matching elements 15 are matched to the cap jacket 21 of the closure cap 20 approaches 26 arranged.
  • the approaches 26 are turned away from the pouring spout 17 directed outwards.
  • This constellation is shown in more detail in FIG. 2. How from this representation can be seen, the pouring spout 17 goes through a transition piece 16 in the bellows 13 over.
  • the transition piece 16 is a circumferential ring formed, which extends transversely to the central longitudinal axis of the container closure. in the The transition area between transition piece 16 and bellows 13 is the top directed collar 14 formed.
  • the federal government 14 carries the counter-elements 15, the the approaches 26 of the cap shell 21 work together. In the basic position lock the counter elements 15 with the approaches 26. To cancel this A locking connection is now a force F in the force introduction means 23 in the Cap 20 introduced (see Figure 1). This force F is over the lid 22 introduced into the cap jacket 21. The internal thread of the cap jacket 21 forms 17 force transmission means together with the external thread of the pouring spout 18, 27, by means of which the force F can be introduced into the pouring spout 17 is. As Figure 2 shows in more detail, the force F is now in the force F1, which in the pouring spout 17 acts, transferred. This force is transmitted through the transition piece 16 in the bellows 13.
  • the elastic material of the bellows 13 is for the function of the child safety device exploited. After the force F has been removed from the force introduction means 23 the collar 14 springs back to its starting position.
  • FIG. 3 shows the container closure according to FIG. 1 in a top view of the shown section A, B.
  • the invention is not based on the embodiment shown in the exemplary embodiment limited. Rather, it is conceivable that loosening the latching connection Introducing a compressive force into the force introduction means 23 of the closure cap 20 is possible. This would be the case, for example, if the cap jacket 21 would span the federal government 14. The counter elements would then be on the collar 14 directed outwards and the lugs 26 on the cap jacket 21 inwards directed. By applying a compressive force to the cap 20 would fold the collar 14 inwards.

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PCT No. PCT/EP96/00589 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 31, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 31, 1997 PCT Filed Feb. 12, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/27535 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 12, 1996A container closure having a lower closure element and a closure cap disposed on a primary spout formed by the lower closure element. The closure element has a cover and, formed thereon, a cap casing with at least one shoulder. The lower closure element has at least one counter-element which cooperates with the shoulder to form a snap-on connection. The closure cap includes a force introduction member for introducing a pulling or pushing force into the lower closure element by a force transfer member. A transition piece through which the lower closure element maintains the counter-element at a distance from the line of force of the force introduced into the lower closure element is also provided. The counter-element, when the force is applied, is elastically deflectable by the transition piece in a direction facing away from the cap casing of the closure cap.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälterverschluß mit einem Verschlußunterteil und einer auf einen Ausgießstutzen des Verschlußunterteils aufgesetzten Verschlußkappe, wobei die Verschlußkappe einen Deckel und einen daran angeformten Kappenmantel mit mindestens einem Ansatz trägt, und wobei das Verschlußunterteil zum Bilden einer Kindersicherung mindestens ein Gegenelement aufweist, das mit dem Ansatz eine Rastverbindung schaffend zusammenarbeitet, die Verschlußkappe Krafteinleitungsmittel zum Einleiten einer Zug- oder Druckkraft (F) aufweist, wobei die Zugoder Druckkraft mittels Kraftübertragungsmitteln in das Verschlußunterteil eingeleitet ist, und wobei das Verschlußunterteil das Gegenelement mittels eines Übergangsstückes beabstandet zu der Kraftlinie der in das Verschlußunterteil eingeleiteten Kraft hält.The invention relates to a container closure with a lower closure part and a closure cap placed on a pouring spout of the lower closure part, wherein the closure cap has a lid and a cap jacket formed thereon carries with at least one approach, and wherein the lower closure part for Form a child lock has at least one counter element that with the Approach creates a snap-in connection, the closure cap force transmission means for introducing a tensile or compressive force (F), the tensile or Pressure force introduced into the lower part of the closure by means of force transmission means , and wherein the lower closure part is the counter element by means of a transition piece spaced from the line of force of those introduced into the lower closure part Strength holds.

Ein derartiger Behälterverschluß ist beispielsweise aus der DE-A-4139896 bekannt.Such a container closure is for example from DE-A-4139896 known.

Bei solchen Behälterverschlüssen wird die Elastizität eines an den Ausgießstutzen angeschlossenen Balges für die Bildung der Kindersicherung ausgenutzt. Hierzu sind an dem Balg Gegenelemente angeformt, die mit Ansätzen der Verschlußkappe eine Rastverbindung bilden. Zum Abnehmen der als Schraubkappe ausgebildeten Verschlußkappe von dem Ausgießstutzen muß diese Kindersicherung aufgehoben werden. Dies erfolgt dadurch, daß ein Benutzer den Balg im Bereich der Gegenelemente mit einer Hand eindrückt. Hierdurch gelangen die Gegenelemente außer Eingriff mit den Ansätzen. Die Blockierung der Schraubkappe ist gelöst, so daß sie vom Ausgießstutzen abgeschraubt werden kann.With such container closures, the elasticity of one on the pouring spout connected bellows used for the formation of child safety. For this are mating elements formed on the bellows, with approaches of the cap form a locking connection. To remove the screw cap This child lock must be removed from the pouring spout will. This is done by a user pressing the bellows in the area of the counter elements pushes in with one hand. As a result, the counter elements get out Engagement with the approaches. The blocking of the screw cap is released so that it can be unscrewed from the pouring spout.

Zum Lösen der Kindersicherung sind damit zwei unterschiedliche Handgriffe, nämlich das Eindrücken des Balges und das Abschrauben der Schraubkappe, auf einmal erforderlich. Die Handhabung kann von einem Kind nicht bewerkstelligt werden, so daß das im Behälter aufgenommene Gut vor unbefugtem Zugriff gesichert ist.There are two different handles for releasing the child lock, namely pushing in the bellows and unscrewing the screw cap once required. A child cannot handle it be so that the goods in the container secured against unauthorized access is.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Behälterverschluß der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen, der leicht bedienbar ist und gleichzeitig den unbefugten Zugriff eines Kindes sicher verhindert.It is an object of the invention to provide a container closure of the type mentioned to create that is easy to use and at the same time the unauthorized access of one Child safely prevented.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird dadurch gelöst, daß das Gegenelement bei aufgebrachter Kraft mittels des Übergangsstückes elastisch in die dem Kappenmantel der Verschlußkappe abgekehrte Richtung auslenkbar ist.The object of the invention is achieved in that the counter element can be deflected elastically in the direction facing away from the cap jacket of the closure cap when the force is applied by means of the transition piece.

Über die Krafteinleitungsmittel, beispielsweise einen Griff, kann eine Kraft in die Verschlußkappe eingebracht werden. Diese Kraft wird in das Verschlußunterteil eingeleitet. Dadurch, daß nun das Gegenelement beabstandet zu der Kraftlinie der in das Verschlußunterteil eingeleiteten Kraft gehalten wird, kann ein Drehmoment erzeugt werden, das letztendlich die Verschiebung des Gegenelementes relativ zu dem Ansatz bewirkt. Hierdurch wird die Rastverbindung aufgehoben, so daß die Verschlußkappe abgenommen, beispielsweise abgedreht werden kann. Eine solche Kindersicherung ist leicht bedienbar. Sie ist vorzugsweise mit einer einzigen Hand aufhebbar, da der Zug- oder Druckbewegung die Abnehmbewegung der Verschlußkappe überlagert werden kann. Gleichwohl bleibt die Funktion der Sicherung gegen unbefugten Zugriff erhalten.A force can be exerted on the force introduction means, for example a handle Cap are introduced. This force is in the bottom part of the breech initiated. The fact that now the counter element spaced from the line of force of In the closure lower part force is held, a torque are generated, which ultimately the displacement of the counter element relative to the approach. As a result, the locking connection is canceled so that the Removed cap, for example, can be turned off. Such Child lock is easy to use. It is preferably with a single hand can be canceled because the pulling or pushing movement detaches the cap can be overlaid. Nevertheless, the function of securing remains received against unauthorized access.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, daß der Ausgießstutzen des Verschlußunterteiles mit einem Außengewinde versehen ist, das zusammen mit einem Innengewinde der Verschlußkappe die Kraftübertragungsmittel bildet, daß an den zylindrischen Ausgießsstutzen das als umlaufender Ring ausgebildete Übergangsstück elastisch angeformt ist, und daß das Ubergangsstück an seinem dem Ausgießstutzen abgekehrten Bereich mehrere zueinander in gleicher Teilung beabstandet angeordnete Gegenelemente trägt. Die Verschlußkappe ist also als Schraubkappe ausgebildet, die von dem Innengewinde des Ausgießstutzens abgeschraubt werden kann. Dadurch, daß die Kraftübertragungsmittel von dem Innengewinde der Verschlußkappe und dem Außengewinde des Ausgießstutzens gebildet sind, ist eine platzsparende Bauweise mit geringem Aufwand möglich. Über die Gewinde läßt sich eine hohe Kraft übertragen. Damit kann auch die notwendige Kraft zur Aufhebung der Rastverbindung in einem weiten Bereich eingestellt werden. Beim Einbringen einer Zug- bzw. Druckkraft in die Verschlußkappe wird ein Drehmoment in das Übergangsstück eingeleitet, das bewirkt, daß die Gegenelemente verstellt werden. Dadurch, daß das Übergangsstück als umlaufender Ring ausgebildet ist, können mehrere Gegenelemente, vorzugsweise in gleicher Teilung über den Umfang des Ausgießstutzens verteilt angeordnet werden. Alle Gegenelemente können mittels einer einzigen Zug- bzw. Druckbewegung auf einmal ausgelenkt werden.According to one embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the pouring spout of the lower closure part is provided with an external thread, which together with an internal thread of the cap forms the power transmission means that at the cylindrical pouring spout, the transition piece designed as a circumferential ring is molded elastically, and that the transition piece at its the Spout facing away from each other several spaced at the same pitch arranged counter-elements carries. The cap is so Screw cap formed, which is unscrewed from the internal thread of the pouring spout can be. In that the power transmission means from the internal thread the cap and the external thread of the pouring spout space-saving construction is possible with little effort. over the thread can transmit a high force. This can also be the necessary Force to release the locking connection can be set in a wide range. When a tensile or compressive force is introduced into the cap, a Torque is introduced into the transition piece, which causes the counter elements be adjusted. The fact that the transition piece as a circumferential ring is formed, several counter-elements, preferably in the same division be distributed over the circumference of the pouring spout. All counter elements can be done with a single pull or push movement at once be deflected.

Ein möglicher Behälterverschluß ist nach der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ansätze nach außen gerichtet, dem Ausgießstutzen abgekehrt, an dem Kappenmantel der Verschlußkappe einstückig angeformt und in gleichmäßiger Teilung über den Umfang des zylindrischen Kappenmantels verteilt angeordnet sind, daß das Übergangsstück einen aufwärtsgerichteten umlaufenden Bund aufweist, der die Gegenelemente trägt, die nach innen gerichtet mit den Ansätzen zusammenarbeiten, und daß der die Ansätze tragende Bereich des Kappenmantels zumindest teilweise von dem Bund und dem Ausgießstutzen eingefaßt ist. Die Aufhebung der Rastverbindungen zwischen den einzelnen Ansätzen und den Gegenelementen wird nun vorzugsweise dadurch möglich, daß der gesamte Bund nach außen weggeklappt wird.A possible container closure is characterized according to the invention that the approaches directed outwards, turned away from the pouring spout, on the The cap jacket of the cap is molded in one piece and in a uniform manner Division is distributed over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are that the transition piece has an upward revolving collar has, which carries the counter elements, which are directed inwards with the approaches work together, and that the area of the cap shell supporting the approaches is at least partially bordered by the collar and the pouring spout. The Removal of the rest connections between the individual approaches and Counter elements are now preferably possible in that the entire collar is folded outwards.

Es ist aber auch möglich, daß die Ansätze nach innen gerichtet, dem Ausgießstutzen zugekehrt, an dem Kappenmantel der Verschlußkappe einstückig angeformt und in gleichmäßiger Teilung über den Umfang des zylindrischen Kappenmantels verteilt angeordnet sind, daß das Übergangsstück einen aufwärtsgerichteten Bund aufweist, der die Gegenelemente trägt, die nach außen gerichtet mit den Ansätzen zusammenarbeiten und daß der die Gegenelemente tragende Bereich des Bundes zumindest teilweise vor dem Ausgießstutzen und dem Kappenmantel eingefaßt ist. In diesem Falle wird die Aufhebung der Rastverbindung dadurch bewirkt, daß der Bund nach innen in Richtung auf die Mittellängsachse des Behälterverschlusses verschoben bzw. verschwenkt wird.But it is also possible that the approaches directed inwards, the pouring spout turned, integrally formed on the cap jacket of the cap and evenly divided over the circumference of the cylindrical cap shell are distributed that the transition piece has an upward collar has, which carries the counter-elements, which is directed outwards with the approaches work together and that the counterpart of the federal government is at least partially bordered in front of the pouring spout and the cap jacket. In this case, the locking connection is canceled in that the Bundle inwards in the direction of the central longitudinal axis of the container closure is moved or pivoted.

Eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an das Übergangsstück der Ausgießstutzen und beabstandet zu diesem ein elastischer Balg angeformt ist, daß der Balg dem Übergangsstück abgekehrt an ein ringförmiges Basisteil angeschlossen ist, in den der Ausgießstutzen mittels des Balges einschiebbar ist und daß das Basisteil mittels eines Rastansatzes in einer Öffnung des Behälters verrastbar ist. Dadurch, daß der Ausgießstutzen über das Übergangsstück beabstandet zu dem elastischen Balg gehalten ist, kann das Übergangsstück bei Verschieben des Ausgießstutzens infolge der eingeleiteten Kraft bezüglich seiner Ausgangslage verändert werden. Diese Lageveränderung kann für die Bildung bzw. Aufhebung der Rastverbindung genutzt werden.An embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the transition piece the pouring spout and spaced from it an elastic bellows is molded that the bellows the transition piece turned to an annular Base part is connected, into which the pouring spout can be inserted by means of the bellows is and that the base part by means of a locking projection in an opening of the Container can be locked. The fact that the pouring spout over the transition piece is held at a distance from the elastic bellows, the transition piece when moving the pouring spout due to the force applied its starting position can be changed. This change in location can be for the Formation or cancellation of the locking connection can be used.

Ist es vorgesehen, daß die Ansätze und/oder die Gegenelemente mit in Aufschraubrichtung geneigten Schrägen versehen sind, die in steile Rastflanken übergehen, dann ist ein problemloses Aufschrauben der Verschlußkappe auf den Ausgießstutzen möglich. Das Abschrauben wird durch die steilen Rastflanken verhindert und ist nur möglich, wenn die Ansätze relativ zu den Gegenelementen verschoben sind.It is provided that the approaches and / or the counter elements in the screwing direction inclined slopes are provided, which merge into steep locking flanks, then it is easy to screw the cap onto the pouring spout possible. Unscrewing is prevented by the steep locking flanks and is only possible if the approaches shifted relative to the counter elements are.

Eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Krafteinleitungsmittel der Verschlußkappe als Griffe ausgebildet sind, die aus der Nicht- Gebrauchsstellung in eine Gebrauchsstellung ausstellbar sind. Durch die Griffe ist eine gute Handhabung des Behälterverschlusses möglich. Dadurch, daß die Griffe aus einer Nicht- Gebrauchsstellung in eine Gebrauchsstellung ausschwenkbar sind, ist das Öffnen des Verschlusses nur bei ausgestellten Griffen möglich. Dies bietet eine zusätzliche Sicherheit, da ein Kind nicht zwangsläufig die Griffe ausstellen wird.An embodiment of the invention provides that the force introduction means Cap are designed as handles that from the non-use position in a position of use can be issued. The handles make it easy to use of the container closure possible. The fact that the handles from a non-use position are swung out into a position of use, is the opening of the Lock only possible when handles are on display. This offers an additional one Safety, as a child will not necessarily have to open the handles.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Es zeigen

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in Seitendarstellung im Schnitt einen aus Verschlußunterteil und Verschlußkappe bestehenden Behälterverschluß,
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eine in Figur 1 mit X gekennzeichnete Detaildarstellung im Schnitt,
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den Behälterverschluß gemäß Figur 1 in Ansicht auf die mit A-B gekennzeichnete Schnittebene und
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das in Figur 3 mit Y gekennzeichnete Detail in Schnittdarstellung.
The invention is explained below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Show it
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a side view in section of a container closure consisting of a lower part and a cap,
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2 shows a detail representation marked with X in FIG. 1,
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the container closure according to Figure 1 in a view of the section marked with AB and
Fig. 4
the detail marked Y in Figure 3 in a sectional view.

Die Figur 1 zeigt einen Behälterverschluß, der aus einem Verschlußunterteil 10 und einer Verschlußkappe 20 besteht. Das Verschlußunterteil 10 weist ein Basisteil 11 auf, daß einen Rastansatz 11.1 trägt. Mittels dieses Rastansatzes 11.1 kann das Verschlußunterteil 10 in einer Öffnung eines Behälters verrastet werden. Die Einsetzbewegung des Verschlußunterteils in die Öffnung ist mittels des Flansches 12 begrenzt, der sich an den Rastansatz 11.1 anschließt. Der Flansch 12 schlägt bei in die Öffnung eingesetztem Rastansatz 11.1 an der Außenseite des Behälters an. An den Flansch 12 ist ein Balg 13 angeformt, der auf seiner dem Basisteil 11 abgekehrten Seite einen Ausgießstutzen 17 trägt. Mittels des Balges 13 läßt sich der Ausgießstutzen 17 in die von dem Basisteil 11 umgebene Öffnung einschieben. Der Ausgießstutzen 17 ist mit einem Außengewinde versehen. Auf das Außengewinde ist die Verschlußkappe 20 aufschraubbar. Hierzu weist diese einen Kappenmantel 21 auf, der mit einem Innengewinde versehen ist. Der Kappenmantel trägt einen Deckel 22. Der Kappenmantel 21 trägt zwei Krafteinleitungsmittel 23, die in Form von Griffen ausgebildet sind. Die Kraftübertragungsmittel können aus einer Grundstellung, in der sie mit dem Deckel 22 eine Einheit bilden, in eine Gebrauchsstellung ausgeschwenkt werden. Mit den Krafteinleitungsmitteln 23 kann der in das Basisteil 11 eingeschobene Ausgießstutzen 17 aufgezogen werden. Die ausgezogene Stellung ist in Figur 1 veranschaulicht.Figure 1 shows a container closure, which consists of a lower closure part 10 and a cap 20 is made. The lower closure part 10 has a base part 11 on that carries a locking approach 11.1. By means of this locking approach 11.1 Lower closure part 10 can be locked in an opening of a container. The Insertion movement of the lower closure part in the opening is by means of the flange 12 limited, which connects to the locking projection 11.1. The flange 12 strikes with the catch 11.1 inserted in the opening on the outside of the container on. A bellows 13 is formed on the flange 12, the bellows 13 on the base part 11 thereof opposite side carries a pouring spout 17. By means of the bellows 13 can insert the pouring spout 17 into the opening surrounded by the base part 11. The pouring spout 17 is provided with an external thread. On the external thread the cap 20 can be screwed on. For this purpose, this has a cap jacket 21, which is provided with an internal thread. The cap coat is wearing a cover 22. The cap jacket 21 carries two force introduction means 23, which in Form of handles are formed. The power transmission means from a Basic position, in which they form a unit with the cover 22, in a position of use be swung out. With the force introduction means 23 in the base part 11 inserted pouring spout 17 are pulled up. The stripped Position is illustrated in Figure 1.

Um feststellen zu können, ob das im Behälter bevorratete Gut zum erstmaligen Gebrauch vorliegt, ist in dem Ausgießstutzen 17 eine Siegelplatte 25 angeordnet. Sie ist mit der Innenwandung des Ausgießstutzens 17 über Sollbruchstellen verbunden. Zum Entfernen der Siegelplatte 25 ist ein Griff 24 vorgesehen. Bei abgenommener Verschlußkappe 20 ist der Griff 24 zugänglich, so daß die Siegelplatt 25 ausgebrochen werden kann.To be able to determine whether the goods stored in the container are for the first time Use is present, a sealing plate 25 is arranged in the pouring spout 17. It is connected to the inner wall of the pouring spout 17 via predetermined breaking points. A handle 24 is provided for removing the sealing plate 25. When removed Cap 20, the handle 24 is accessible so that the sealing plate 25th can be broken out.

Zum Bilden einer Kindersicherung ist an den Balg 13 ein aufwärtsgerichteter Bund 14 angeformt. Der Bund 14 trägt nach innengerichtete Gegenelemente 15. Auf die Gegenelemente 15 abgestimmt, sind an dem Kappenmantel 21 der Verschlußkappe 20 Ansätze 26 angeordnet. Die Ansätze 26 sind dem Ausgießstutzen 17 abgekehrt nach außen gerichtet. Diese Konstellation ist in Figur 2 näher gezeigt. Wie aus dieser Darstellung ersichtlich ist, geht der Ausgießstutzen 17 über ein Übergangsstück 16 in den Balg 13 über. Das Übergangsstück 16 ist als umlaufender Ring ausgebildet, der quer zur Mittellängsachse des Behälterverschlusses verläuft. Im Übergangsbereich zwischen Übergangsstück 16 und Balg 13 ist der nach oben gerichtete Bund 14 angeformt. Der Bund 14 trägt die Gegenelemente 15, die mit den Ansätzen 26 des Kappenmantels 21 zusammenarbeiten. In der Grundstellung verrasten die Gegenelemente 15 mit den Ansätzen 26. Zur Aufhebung dieser Rastverbindung wird nun über die Krafteinleitungsmittel 23 eine Kraft F in die Verschlußkappe 20 eingebracht (siehe Figur 1). Diese Kraft F wird über den Deckel 22 in den Kappenmantel 21 eingeleitet. Das Innengewinde des Kappenmantels 21 bildet zusammen mit dem Außengewinde des Ausgießstutzens 17 Kraftübertragungsmittel 18, 27, mittels derer die Kraft F in den Ausgießstutzen 17 einleitbar ist. Wie die Figur 2 näher zeigt, ist die Kraft F nun in die Kraft F1, die im Ausgießstutzen 17 wirkt, übergeleitet. Diese Kraft überträgt sich über das Ubergangsstück 16 in den Balg 13. Dadurch, daß das Übergangsstück 16 den Bund 14 und damit die Gegenelemente 15 beabstandet zu der Kraftlinie der Kraft F1 hält, wird ein Drehmoment erzeugt. Dieses Drehmoment bewirkt, daß der Bund 14 nach außen klappt, so daß die Gegenelemente 15 außer Eingriff mit den Ansätzen 26 gelangen, wodurch die Rastverbindung aufgehoben ist. Die Verschlußkappe 20 kann damit von dem Ausgießstutzen 17 abgeschraubt werden.To form a child lock is an upward facing collar on the bellows 13 14 molded. The collar 14 carries inwardly facing counter elements 15. On the Matching elements 15 are matched to the cap jacket 21 of the closure cap 20 approaches 26 arranged. The approaches 26 are turned away from the pouring spout 17 directed outwards. This constellation is shown in more detail in FIG. 2. How from this representation can be seen, the pouring spout 17 goes through a transition piece 16 in the bellows 13 over. The transition piece 16 is a circumferential ring formed, which extends transversely to the central longitudinal axis of the container closure. in the The transition area between transition piece 16 and bellows 13 is the top directed collar 14 formed. The federal government 14 carries the counter-elements 15, the the approaches 26 of the cap shell 21 work together. In the basic position lock the counter elements 15 with the approaches 26. To cancel this A locking connection is now a force F in the force introduction means 23 in the Cap 20 introduced (see Figure 1). This force F is over the lid 22 introduced into the cap jacket 21. The internal thread of the cap jacket 21 forms 17 force transmission means together with the external thread of the pouring spout 18, 27, by means of which the force F can be introduced into the pouring spout 17 is. As Figure 2 shows in more detail, the force F is now in the force F1, which in the pouring spout 17 acts, transferred. This force is transmitted through the transition piece 16 in the bellows 13. Because the transition piece 16, the collar 14 and thus holding the counter-elements 15 at a distance from the line of force of the force F1 becomes one Torque generated. This torque causes the collar 14 to the outside works, so that the counter-elements 15 come out of engagement with the lugs 26, whereby the locking connection is canceled. The cap 20 can thus are unscrewed from the pouring spout 17.

Für die Funktion der Kindersicherung ist das elastische Material des Balges 13 ausgenutzt. Nach dem Abnehmen der Kraft F von den Krafteinleitungsmitteln 23 federt der Bund 14 in seine Ausgangslage zurück. The elastic material of the bellows 13 is for the function of the child safety device exploited. After the force F has been removed from the force introduction means 23 the collar 14 springs back to its starting position.

Die Figur 3 zeigt den Behälterverschluß gemäß Figur 1 in Draufsicht auf den dargestellten Schnittverlauf A, B. Wie aus dieser Darstellung ersichtlich ist, trägt der kreisförmig umlaufende Bund 14 die Gegenelemente 15. Sie sind voneinander in gleicher Teilung beabstandet angeordnet. Ebenfalls in gleicher Teilung voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind die Ansätze 26, die an dem Kappenmantel 21 angeformt sind.FIG. 3 shows the container closure according to FIG. 1 in a top view of the shown section A, B. As can be seen from this illustration, wearing the circular circumferential collar 14 the counter-elements 15. They are from each other spaced apart in the same division. Also in the same division from each other the lugs 26, which are arranged on the cap jacket 21 are molded.

Die nähere Ausgestaltung der Ansätze 26 und der Gegenelemente 15 ist in der Figur 4 dargestellt. Demgemäß weisen die Ansätze 26 und die Gegenelemente 15 in Aufschraubrichtung geneigte Auslenkschrägen auf, die in steile Rastflanken übergehen. Beim Aufschrauben der Schraubkappe gleiten nun die Auslenkschrägen aufeinander auf. Hierdurch werden die Gegenelemente 15 nach außen gedrückt, so daß der Bund 14 sich seitlich ausstellt. Das Abschrauben der Schraubkappe wird dadurch verhindert, daß die steilen Rastflanken aneinanderliegen.The detailed design of the approaches 26 and the counter elements 15 is in the Figure 4 shown. Accordingly, the lugs 26 and the counter elements 15 in the direction of screwing on inclined deflection slopes into steep locking flanks pass over. When the screw cap is screwed on, the deflection slopes now slide on each other. As a result, the counter-elements 15 are pressed outwards, so that the federal government 14 turns out laterally. Unscrewing the screw cap thereby preventing the steep locking flanks from abutting each other.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigte Ausführungsform beschränkt. Vielmehr ist es denkbar, daß auch ein Lösen der Rastverbindung durch Einbringen einer Druckkraft in die Krafteinleitungsmittel 23 der Verschlußkappe 20 möglich ist. Dies wäre beispielsweise dann der Fall, wenn der Kappenmantel 21 den Bund 14 übergreifen würde. Die Gegenelemente wären dann an dem Bund 14 nach außen gerichtet und die Ansätze 26 an dem Kappenmantel 21 nach innen gerichtet. Durch die Aufbringung einer Druckkraft in die Verschlußkappe 20 würde der Bund 14 nach innen klappen.The invention is not based on the embodiment shown in the exemplary embodiment limited. Rather, it is conceivable that loosening the latching connection Introducing a compressive force into the force introduction means 23 of the closure cap 20 is possible. This would be the case, for example, if the cap jacket 21 would span the federal government 14. The counter elements would then be on the collar 14 directed outwards and the lugs 26 on the cap jacket 21 inwards directed. By applying a compressive force to the cap 20 would fold the collar 14 inwards.

Auch ist es denkbar, daß die in den Figuren 1 bis 4 dargestellte Version eines Behälterverschlusses dahingehend abgewandelt wird, daß der Kappenmantel 21 stirnseitig die Ansätze 26 aufweist. Die Gegenelemente 15 wären dann auf dem Übergangsstück 16 nach oben gerichtet positioniert. Durch die Einbringung einer Zugkraft F in die Kraftübertragungsmittel 23 würden die Ansätze 26 außer Eingriff mit den Gegenelementen 15 gelangen.It is also conceivable that the version shown in Figures 1 to 4 of a Container closure is modified so that the cap jacket 21st has the approaches 26 at the end. The counter-elements 15 would then be on the Transition piece 16 positioned upward. By introducing a Pulling force F into the force transmission means 23 would disengage the shoulders 26 get with the counter elements 15.

Claims (7)

  1. Container closure with a closure lower portion (10) and a closure cap (20) mounted on a pouring nozzle (17) of the closure lower portion (10), the closure cap (20) carrying a lid (22) and a cap jacket (21) moulded thereon with at least one projection (26), the closure lower portion (10) having at least one counter member (15) in order to form a child safety device, which co-operates with the projection (26) to produce a resilient engagement, the closure cap (20) having force-initiating means (18,27) for initiating a tensile or pressure force, said tensile or pressure force being introduced by force-initiating means (23) into the closure lower portion (10), and the closure lower portion (10) holding the counter member (15) of a transition piece (16) spaced from the line of force of the force introduced into the closure lower portion (10),
    characterised in that
    the counter member (15) when the force (F) is applied, is deflectable by means of the transition piece (16) elastically into the direction opposite to the cap jacket (21) of the closure cap (20).
  2. Container closure according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the pouring nozzle (17) of the closure lower portion (10) is provided with an external thread, which forms together with an internal thread of the closure cap (20) the force-initiating means (18,27), the transition piece (16), in the form of a surrounding ring, being moulded onto the cylindrical pouring nozzle (17), and
    in that the transition piece (16) in its area facing away from the pouring nozzle (17), carries a plurality of counter members (15) spaced apart from one another at equal intervals.
  3. Container closure according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the projections (26), aligned outwards, facing away from the pouring nozzle (17), are integrally moulded as one piece on the cap jacket (21) of the closure cap (20), and are distributed at identical intervals over the circumference of the cylindrical cap jacket (21), in that the transition piece (16) has an upwardly aligned surrounding collar (14), which carries the counter members (15), which, inwardly aligned, co-operate with the projections (26), and
    in that the area of the cap jacket (21) carrying the projections (26) is at least partly enclosed by the collar (14) and the pouring nozzle (P17).
  4. Container closure according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the projections (26), inwardly aligned, facing away from the pouring nozzle (17), are integrally moulded onto the cap jacket (21) of the closure cap (20), and are distributed at identical intervals over the circumference of the cylindrical cap jacket (20), in that the transition piece (16) has an upwardly aligned collar (14), which carries the counter members (15), which, outwardly aligned, co-operate with the projections (26), and
    in that the area of the collar (14) carrying the counter members (25) is at least partly enclosed by the pouring nozzle (17) and the cap jacket (21).
  5. Container closure according to one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that
    there are moulded onto the transition piece (16) of the pouring nozzle (17) and spaced apart therefrom an elastic bellows (13), in that the bellows (13), facing away from the transition piece (16) is connected to an annular base portion (11), into which the pouring nozzle (17) can be pushed by means of the bellows (13), and
    in that the base portion (11) is resiliently engageable by means of an engagement projection (11.1) in an opening of a container.
  6. Container closure according to one of claims 2 to 5,
    characterised in that
    the projections (2G) and/or the counter members (15) are provided with oblique surfaces inclined in the screwing-in direction, and which merge into steeply inclined engagement slopes.
  7. Container closure according to one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterised in that
    the force-initiation means (23) of the closure cap (20) are in the form of handles, which may be moved from the non-use position into a use position.
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