EP3590860B1 - Reclosable can lid - Google Patents

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EP3590860B1
EP3590860B1 EP18181708.1A EP18181708A EP3590860B1 EP 3590860 B1 EP3590860 B1 EP 3590860B1 EP 18181708 A EP18181708 A EP 18181708A EP 3590860 B1 EP3590860 B1 EP 3590860B1
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Christian Bratsch
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Priority to AU2019296969A priority patent/AU2019296969A1/en
Priority to JP2020570754A priority patent/JP7285860B2/en
Priority to BR112020026952-2A priority patent/BR112020026952A2/en
Priority to US17/257,646 priority patent/US20210292045A1/en
Priority to CA3104770A priority patent/CA3104770C/en
Priority to MX2021000003A priority patent/MX2021000003A/en
Priority to RU2020142799A priority patent/RU2753499C1/en
Priority to PCT/EP2019/067020 priority patent/WO2020007683A1/en
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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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B65D17/4014—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0011—Action for opening container push-down tear panel
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0031—Reclosable openings
    • B65D2517/0032—Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening
    • B65D2517/0034—Reclosable openings the tab reclosing the opening by means of the hand grip alone, e.g. rotating hand grip into opening
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0031—Reclosable openings
    • B65D2517/004—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element
    • B65D2517/0044—Reclosable openings by means of an additional element attached to the tear tab

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  • the invention relates to a lid for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; and a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface.
  • Lids of the type mentioned at the beginning are known from the prior art, which are used, for example, for beverage cans.
  • the can Before it is opened for the first time, the can is completely closed by the lid made of sheet metal (aluminum). To open it, the user lifts the lever strap on one side, whereby the opposite side of the lever strap presses on the break-open area which, due to the predetermined breaking line (usually provided as an indentation in the lid material), breaks along this and is pressed into the inside of the can.
  • a removal opening pouring opening, drinking opening
  • the disadvantage here is that the removal opening cannot be closed again after the can is opened for the first time.
  • U.S. 4,605,141 A discloses a lid for a container, wherein an opening tab has a pulling portion and a pushing portion and is pivotable.
  • the cover is provided with a predetermined breaking line that can be broken open with the pressure section. After opening, the flap can be rotated and the opening can be covered with it.
  • EP 2 409 925 A1 discloses a resealable container lid with a weakened profile according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the lever tab comprises a locking collar which can be placed on the top of the lid surface and which closes the opened dispensing opening in the closed position.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.
  • the lid according to the invention for a container in particular for a can, comprises: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface; a closure element fastened to the lever strap, wherein the closure element for closing the removal opening can be placed against an upper side of the cover surface and enclosing the removal opening in a sealing manner; and a locking element for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element.
  • the locking element is arranged on the closure element or the closure element comprises the locking element.
  • the locking element is slidable or rotatable and the locking element comprises an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface.
  • the lever tab is rotated around the fastening element and the closure element rests on the cover surface so as to enclose the removal opening in a sealing manner, whereby the removal opening is closed (or reclosed).
  • the closure element is locked with the locking element. In particular, this prevents the closure element from being pressed open by pressure inside the can (for example in the case of a carbonated drink in the can).
  • the cover according to the invention can be developed in such a way that a break-open element for breaking open the break-open area is arranged on a first end region of the lever strap and the closure element is arranged on a second end region the lever tab is arranged.
  • the first end area and the second end area can be provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element.
  • the break-open element and the sealing closure element are thus spaced apart from one another and any deformation of the break-open element when the container is opened for the first time does not affect the closure element and its sealing effect.
  • the lever strap can comprise a sheet metal material, in particular a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  • the sheet metal material can be used, for example, for fastening to the fastening element.
  • the break-open element can be formed from the sheet metal material in order to ensure good strength for the break-open process.
  • the break-open element can be formed from the plastic material, preferably with a pressure area protruding towards the underside with which the break-open area is contacted locally during the opening process in order to exert pressure thereon.
  • the closure element can be made from the plastic material.
  • a sheet metal tab can be at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.
  • the closure element can comprise an elastic seal for sealing the removal opening, wherein the elastic seal can be placed on the upper side of the cover surface so as to enclose the removal opening in a sealing manner.
  • the seal can be arranged on or partially in the plastic material. The sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal. This can be arranged in a simple manner on or in the plastic material, for example by gluing, welding or inserting / pressing onto the underside of the closure element and / or a recess provided for this.
  • the lever bracket can comprise a fastening tongue for fastening the lever bracket to the fastening element.
  • the fastening tongue can be formed from the sheet metal material.
  • the locking element is rotated together with the closure element when the closure element is rotated about the fastening element.
  • the locking element can be injection molded (assembly injection molding) be formed positively with the closure element (and yet movable in the closure element, in particular rotatable therein).
  • the locking element can be rotatable about an axis that is at least partially perpendicular to the cover surface, as a result of which the locking part can be rotated in mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be rotated away in a releasing manner.
  • the actuation part of the locking element can be arranged on an upper side of the closure element and the locking part can be arranged on an underside of the closure element. The actuating part of the locking element is then easily accessible for a user from the top.
  • the locking element can have a ventilation opening. This makes it possible to reduce the pressure of the interior of the container after the container has been opened for the first time and then closed or re-closed the removal opening with the closure element and before the removal opening is reopened, in order, for example, to rapidly foam or squirt out a carbonated one Avoid drink.
  • the ventilation opening can be closed during a locking process that can be carried out with the locking element and can be released during an unlocking process that can be carried out with the locking element. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.
  • the ventilation opening can be provided in the locking part of the locking element.
  • the mechanical contact between the locking part and the underside of the cover surface (inside of the cover surface of the container) allows the ventilation opening to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element.
  • a seal surrounding the fastening element is provided on the underside of the closure element.
  • the seal can be on the plastic material of the Lever tab can be provided and / or be formed in one piece with the plastic material of the lever tab.
  • the invention further provides a container, in particular a can, the container comprising a base body and a lid according to the invention or a lid according to one of the above-mentioned developments.
  • FIG. 1 A, B , C, D , E, F a first embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.
  • the cover 100 comprises a cover surface 10 made of an aluminum sheet with a break-open area 11.
  • the break-open area 11 is partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line 12.
  • a fastening element 20 (rivet 20) is arranged and a lever bracket 30 rotatably fastened to fastening element 20 for breaking open area 11 along predetermined breaking line 12 in the direction of an underside 10b of cover mirror 10.
  • a closure element 40 is arranged on the lever strap, the closure element 40 for closing the removal opening 15 being provided on an upper side 10a of the cover surface 10.
  • the closure element 40 seals the removal opening 15 from the top side 10a, in that the removal opening 15 is enclosed in a sealing manner.
  • a locking element 50 is provided for locking the closure element 40 when the removal opening 15 is closed by the closure element 40.
  • a break-open element 31 for breaking open the break-open area 11 is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap 30, and the closure element 40 is arranged on a second end area 32 of the lever strap 30.
  • the first end region 31 and the second end region 32 are provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element 20.
  • the lever tab 30 After opening the container for the first time, the lever tab 30 is rotated around the fastening element 20 and the closure element 40 rests on the cover surface and is arranged to seal the removal opening 15, whereby the removal opening 15 is closed (or reclosed). Unintentional opening is avoided in that the closure element 40 (or the lever tab 30) is locked with the locking element 50. In particular, this prevents the closure element 40 from being pressed open by pressure inside the can (for example in the case of a carbonated beverage in the can).
  • the lever tab 30 comprises a sheet material, for example a sheet material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  • the sheet metal material is used to fasten the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20.
  • the lever bracket comprises a fastening tongue 60 for fastening the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20.
  • the fastening tongue 60 is formed from the aforementioned sheet metal material.
  • the break-open element 31 is formed from the plastic material, a pressing area 31a protruding towards the underside exerting pressure on the break-open area 11 during the opening process and breaking it open.
  • the closure element 40 is also from the Be made of plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab is at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.
  • the closure element 40 comprises an elastic seal 41 for sealing the removal opening 15, the elastic seal sealingly enclosing the removal opening 15 on the upper side 10a of the cover surface 10.
  • the sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal.
  • the seal 41 can be attached to the underside of the closure element 40, for example by gluing or thermal welding, and / or pressed into a recess / groove provided for this in the underside of the closure element.
  • the locking element 40 comprises the locking element 50.
  • the locking element 50 is rotated about the fastening element 20 together with the locking element 40 when the locking element 40 is rotated (in conjunction with the lever strap 30).
  • the locking element 50 can be formed by an injection molding process (assembly injection molding) in a form-fitting manner with the closure element 40 and yet movable in the closure element.
  • the locking element 50 is provided slidably.
  • the locking element 50 comprises an actuating part 51 for actuation / displacement by a user and a locking part 52 coupled to the actuating part 51 for locking the closure element 40 by sliding the locking part beyond the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10 is, whereby both pressing on by a pressure from the underside and opening by an externally acting force (pulling on the lever tab in the area of the closure element 40) upwards) is prevented.
  • the actuation part 51 of the locking element 50 is arranged on an upper side of the closure element 40 and the locking part 52 is arranged on an underside of the closure element 40.
  • the actuating part 51 is accessible to a user from the top.
  • the locking element has a ventilation opening 55.
  • a pressure reduction in the interior of the container via the Ventilation opening 55 take place in order to avoid rapid foaming or splashing out of a carbonated drink.
  • the ventilation opening 55 is closed with the locking element 40 during a locking process and released during an unlocking process. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.
  • the ventilation opening 55 is provided in the locking part 52 of the locking element 50.
  • the mechanical contact between the locking part 52 and the underside 10b of the cover area 10 allows the ventilation opening 55 to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element 40.
  • a seal 35 surrounding the fastening element 20 can be provided on the underside of the lever bracket 30.
  • the seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever bracket 30 and / or formed in one piece therewith. This seal 35 serves to keep germs away from the underside of the lever bracket 30 in the area of the rivet 20.
  • FIG. 2 a locking element for a second embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.
  • the difference from the first embodiment according to Fig. 1 consists essentially in the fact that the locking element 50 is configured differently.
  • the locking element 50 is arranged in the closure element 40 so as to be rotatable about an axis running perpendicular to the cover mirror 10 and has an actuation part 51 for actuation / rotation by a user and a locking part 52 coupled to the actuation part 51 for locking the closure element 40.
  • the locking part 52 is rotated beyond the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10 and thus locks the closure element 40.
  • the locking element 50 can be arranged in the closure element 40 so as to be rotatable about an axis running parallel to the cover mirror 10, Rotation of the actuating part 51, the locking part 52 is folded over the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10.

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Gebiet der ErfindungField of invention

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Deckel für einen Behälter, insbesondere für eine Getränkedose, umfassend: einen Deckelspiegel mit einem Aufbrechbereich, der wenigstens teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie umgeben ist, und mit einem Befestigungselement, das an dem Deckelspiegel angeordnet ist; und eine an dem Befestigungselement drehbar befestigte Hebellasche zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs entlang der Sollbruchlinie in Richtung einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels und damit einhergehendes Bereitstellen einer Entnahmeöffnung in dem Deckelspiegel.The invention relates to a lid for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; and a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Deckel der eingangs genannten Art bekannt, die z.B. für Getränkedosen verwendet werden. Die Dose ist vor dem erstmaligen Öffnen von dem Deckel aus Blechmaterial (Aluminium) vollständig verschlossen. Zum Öffnen wird die Hebellasche vom Benutzer auf einer Seite angehoben, wodurch die gegenüberliegende Seite der Hebellasche auf den Aufbrechbereich drückt, welcher aufgrund der vorhandenen Sollbruchlinie (üblicherweise als Einprägung im Deckelmaterial vorgesehen) entlang dieser aufbricht und in das Doseninnere gedrückt wird. Dadurch wir eine Entnahmeöffnung (Ausgießöffnung, Trinköffnung) bereitgestellt. Nachteilig ist dabei, dass die Entnahmeöffnung nach einem erstmaligen Öffnen der Dose nicht wieder zu verschließen ist.Lids of the type mentioned at the beginning are known from the prior art, which are used, for example, for beverage cans. Before it is opened for the first time, the can is completely closed by the lid made of sheet metal (aluminum). To open it, the user lifts the lever strap on one side, whereby the opposite side of the lever strap presses on the break-open area which, due to the predetermined breaking line (usually provided as an indentation in the lid material), breaks along this and is pressed into the inside of the can. As a result, a removal opening (pouring opening, drinking opening) is provided. The disadvantage here is that the removal opening cannot be closed again after the can is opened for the first time.

US 4,605,141 A offenbart einen Deckel für einen Behälter, wobei eine Öffnungslasche einen Zugabschnitt und einen Druckabschnitt aufweist und schwenkbar ist. Der Deckel ist mit einer Sollbruchlinie versehen, die mit dem Druckabschnitt aufgebrochen werden kann. Nach einem Öffnen kann die Lasche gedreht werden und die Öffnung damit abgedeckt werden. EP 2 409 925 A1 offenbart einen wiederverschließbaren Gebindedeckel mit Schwächungsprofil gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Dabei umfasst die Hebellasche einen Verschlusskragen, der an der Oberseite der Deckelfläche anlegbar ist und die geöffnete Ausgabeöffnung in der Verschlussstellung verschließt. U.S. 4,605,141 A discloses a lid for a container, wherein an opening tab has a pulling portion and a pushing portion and is pivotable. The cover is provided with a predetermined breaking line that can be broken open with the pressure section. After opening, the flap can be rotated and the opening can be covered with it. EP 2 409 925 A1 discloses a resealable container lid with a weakened profile according to the preamble of claim 1. The lever tab comprises a locking collar which can be placed on the top of the lid surface and which closes the opened dispensing opening in the closed position.

Beschreibung der ErfindungDescription of the invention

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, den genannten Nachteil zu überwinden.The object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Deckel für einen Behälter gemäß Anspruch 1.This object is achieved by a lid for a container according to claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel für einen Behälter, insbesondere für eine Dose, umfasst: einen Deckelspiegel mit einem Aufbrechbereich, der wenigstens teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie umgeben ist, und mit einem Befestigungselement, das an dem Deckelspiegel angeordnet ist; eine an dem Befestigungselement drehbar befestigte Hebellasche zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs entlang der Sollbruchlinie in Richtung einer Unterseite des Deckelspiegels und damit einhergehendes Bereitstellen einer Entnahmeöffnung in dem Deckelspiegel; ein an der Hebellasche befestigtes Verschlusselement, wobei das Verschlusselement zum Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung an einer Oberseite des Deckelspiegels und die Entnahmeöffnung dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist; und ein Verriegelungselement zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements bei durch das Verschlusselement verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung. Das Verriegelungselement ist an dem Verschlusselement angeordnet oder das Verschlusselement umfasst das Verriegelungselement. Das Verriegelungselement ist verschiebbar oder verdrehbar vorgesehen und das Verriegelungselement umfasst ein Betätigungsteil zum Betätigen durch einen Benutzer und ein mit dem Betätigungsteil gekoppeltes Riegelteil zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements durch mechanische Wechselwirkung des Riegelteils mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels.The lid according to the invention for a container, in particular for a can, comprises: a lid surface with a break-open area which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line, and with a fastening element which is arranged on the lid surface; a lever tab rotatably fastened to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open area along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the cover surface and, associated therewith, providing a removal opening in the cover surface; a closure element fastened to the lever strap, wherein the closure element for closing the removal opening can be placed against an upper side of the cover surface and enclosing the removal opening in a sealing manner; and a locking element for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element. The locking element is arranged on the closure element or the closure element comprises the locking element. The locking element is slidable or rotatable and the locking element comprises an actuating part for actuation by a user and a locking part coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the locking part with the underside of the cover surface.

Erfindungsgemäß wird nach dem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters die Hebellasche um das Befestigungselement gedreht und das Verschlusselement auf dem Deckelspiegel aufliegend die Entnahmeöffnung dichtend umschließend angeordnet, wodurch ein Verschließen (bzw. Wiederverschließen) der Entnahmeöffnung erfolgt. Um zudem ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen (und ein damit verbundenes unkontrolliertes Austreten von Flüssigkeit) zu vermeiden wird das Verschlusselement mit dem Verriegelungselement verriegelt. Insbesondere wird dadurch ein Aufdrücken des Verschlusselements durch einen Doseninnendruck (beispielsweise im Falle eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks in der Dose) verhindert.According to the invention, after the container has been opened for the first time, the lever tab is rotated around the fastening element and the closure element rests on the cover surface so as to enclose the removal opening in a sealing manner, whereby the removal opening is closed (or reclosed). In addition, in order to avoid unintentional opening (and the associated uncontrolled leakage of liquid), the closure element is locked with the locking element. In particular, this prevents the closure element from being pressed open by pressure inside the can (for example in the case of a carbonated drink in the can).

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel kann dahingehend weitergebildet werden, dass an einem ersten Endbereich der Hebellasche ein Aufbrechelement zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs angeordnet ist und das Verschlusselement an einem zweiten Endbereich der Hebellasche angeordnet ist. Dabei können der erste Endbereich und der zweite Endbereich in Bezug auf das Befestigungselement gegenüberliegend zueinander vorgesehen sein. Somit sind das Aufbrechelement und das abdichtende Verschlusselement voneinander beabstandet und ein eventuelles Verformen des Aufbrechelements beim erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters beeinflusst nicht das Verschlusselement und dessen Dichtwirkung.The cover according to the invention can be developed in such a way that a break-open element for breaking open the break-open area is arranged on a first end region of the lever strap and the closure element is arranged on a second end region the lever tab is arranged. The first end area and the second end area can be provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element. The break-open element and the sealing closure element are thus spaced apart from one another and any deformation of the break-open element when the container is opened for the first time does not affect the closure element and its sealing effect.

Die Hebellasche kann ein Blechmaterial, insbesondere ein Aluminium enthaltendes Blechmaterial, und ein Kunststoffmaterial umfassen. Das Blechmaterial kann beispielsweise zur Befestigung an dem Befestigungselement dienen. Das Aufbrechelement kann aus dem Blechmaterial ausgebildet sein, um eine gute Festigkeit für den Aufbrechvorgang zu gewährleisten. Alternativ kann das Aufbrechelement aus dem Kunststoffmaterial ausgebildet sein, vorzugsweise mit einem zur Unterseite hervorstehenden Drückbereich mit dem der Aufbrechbereich während des Aufbrechvorgangs lokal kontaktiert wird, um darauf einen Druck auszuüben. Das Verschlusselement kann aus dem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Dabei kann im Herstellungsprozess mittels Spritzgießen eine Blechlasche zumindest teilweise von dem Kunststoffmaterial umschlossen werden.The lever strap can comprise a sheet metal material, in particular a sheet metal material containing aluminum, and a plastic material. The sheet metal material can be used, for example, for fastening to the fastening element. The break-open element can be formed from the sheet metal material in order to ensure good strength for the break-open process. Alternatively, the break-open element can be formed from the plastic material, preferably with a pressure area protruding towards the underside with which the break-open area is contacted locally during the opening process in order to exert pressure thereon. The closure element can be made from the plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab can be at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann das Verschlusselement eine elastische Dichtung zum Abdichten der Entnahmeöffnung umfassen, wobei die elastische Dichtung an der Oberseite des Deckelspiegels die Entnahmeöffnung dichtend umschließend anlegbar ist. Im Zusammenhang mit dem genannten Kunststoffmaterial kann die Dichtung an oder teilweise in dem Kunststoffmaterial angeordnet sein. Durch eine elastische Dichtung wird die Dichtwirkung verbessert. Diese kann auf einfache Weise an oder in dem Kunststoffmaterial angeordnet werden, beispielsweise durch Verkleben, Verschweißen oder Einlegen / Einpressen auf die Unterseite des Verschlusselements und/oder eine dafür vorgesehene Vertiefung.According to another development, the closure element can comprise an elastic seal for sealing the removal opening, wherein the elastic seal can be placed on the upper side of the cover surface so as to enclose the removal opening in a sealing manner. In connection with the plastic material mentioned, the seal can be arranged on or partially in the plastic material. The sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal. This can be arranged in a simple manner on or in the plastic material, for example by gluing, welding or inserting / pressing onto the underside of the closure element and / or a recess provided for this.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass die Hebellasche eine Befestigungszunge zum Befestigen der Hebellasche an dem Befestigungselement umfassen kann. Im Zusammenhang mit dem Blechmaterial der Hebellasche kann die Befestigungszunge aus dem Blechmaterial ausgebildet sein.Another development consists in the fact that the lever bracket can comprise a fastening tongue for fastening the lever bracket to the fastening element. In connection with the sheet metal material of the lever bracket, the fastening tongue can be formed from the sheet metal material.

Das Verriegelungselement wird bei einer Drehung des Verschlusselements um das Befestigungselement zusammen mit dem Verschlusselement gedreht. Das Verriegelungselement kann durch einen Spritzgussvorgang (Montagespritzguss) formschlüssig mit dem Verschlusselement (und dennoch in dem Verschlusselement beweglich, insbesondere darin drehbar) ausgebildet werden.The locking element is rotated together with the closure element when the closure element is rotated about the fastening element. The locking element can be injection molded (assembly injection molding) be formed positively with the closure element (and yet movable in the closure element, in particular rotatable therein).

Das Verriegelungselement kann um eine zumindest teilweise senkrecht zum Deckelspiegel verlaufende Achse drehbar sein, wodurch der Riegelteil in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels drehbar ist bzw. den mechanische Kontakt lösend wegdrehbar ist.The locking element can be rotatable about an axis that is at least partially perpendicular to the cover surface, as a result of which the locking part can be rotated in mechanical contact with the underside of the cover surface or the mechanical contact can be rotated away in a releasing manner.

Weiterhin kann der Betätigungsteil des Verriegelungselements an einer Oberseite des Verschlusselements angeordnet sein und der Riegelteil an einer Unterseite des Verschlusselements angeordnet sein. Der Betätigungsteil des Verriegelungselements ist dann für einen Benutzer von der Oberseite her leicht zugänglich.Furthermore, the actuation part of the locking element can be arranged on an upper side of the closure element and the locking part can be arranged on an underside of the closure element. The actuating part of the locking element is then easily accessible for a user from the top.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung kann das Verriegelungselement eine Ventilierungsöffnung aufweisen. Damit ist es möglich, nach einem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters und einem nachfolgenden Verschließen bzw. Wiederverschließen der Entnahmeöffnung mit dem Verschlusselement und vor einem erneuten Öffnen der Entnahmeöffnung einen Druckabbau des Inneren des Behälters zu erzielen, um somit beispielsweise eine rasches Aufschäumen bzw. Herausspritzen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks zu vermeiden.According to another development, the locking element can have a ventilation opening. This makes it possible to reduce the pressure of the interior of the container after the container has been opened for the first time and then closed or re-closed the removal opening with the closure element and before the removal opening is reopened, in order, for example, to rapidly foam or squirt out a carbonated one Avoid drink.

Dabei kann die Ventilierungsöffnung während eines mit dem Verriegelungselement durchführbaren Verriegelungsvorgangs verschließbar sein und während eines mit dem Verriegelungselement durchführbaren Entriegelungsvorgangs freigebbar sein. Auf diese Weise kann während des Entriegelungsvorgangs ein Druckausgleich zwischen dem Inneren und dem Äußeren des Behälters erfolgen.The ventilation opening can be closed during a locking process that can be carried out with the locking element and can be released during an unlocking process that can be carried out with the locking element. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.

Die Ventilierungsöffnung kann in dem Riegelteil des Verriegelungselements vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere kann somit durch den mechanischen Kontakt zwischen dem Riegelteil und der Unterseite des Deckelspiegels (Innenseite des Deckelspiegels des Behälters) ein dichtendes Verschließen der Ventilierungsöffnung im verriegelten Zustand des Verschlusselements erfolgen.The ventilation opening can be provided in the locking part of the locking element. In particular, the mechanical contact between the locking part and the underside of the cover surface (inside of the cover surface of the container) allows the ventilation opening to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element.

Eine andere Weiterbildung besteht darin, dass an der Unterseite des Verschlusselements eine das Befestigungselement umschließende Dichtung vorgesehen ist. In Verbindung mit einem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche kann die Dichtung an dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche vorgesehen sein und/oder einstückig mit dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche ausgebildet sein.Another development is that a seal surrounding the fastening element is provided on the underside of the closure element. In connection with a plastic material of the lever strap, the seal can be on the plastic material of the Lever tab can be provided and / or be formed in one piece with the plastic material of the lever tab.

Die Erfindung stellt weiterhin einen Behälter, insbesondere eine Dose, bereit, wobei der Behälter einen Grundkörper und einen erfindungsgemäßen Deckel oder einen Deckel gemäß einer der genannten Weiterbildungen umfasst.The invention further provides a container, in particular a can, the container comprising a base body and a lid according to the invention or a lid according to one of the above-mentioned developments.

Die genannten Weiterbildungen können einzeln eingesetzt oder wie beansprucht geeignet miteinander kombiniert werden.The developments mentioned can be used individually or, as claimed, can be combined with one another in a suitable manner.

Weitere Merkmale und beispielhafte Ausführungsformen sowie Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es versteht sich, dass die Ausführungsformen nicht den Bereich der vorliegenden Erfindung erschöpfen. Es versteht sich weiterhin, dass einige oder sämtliche der im Weiteren beschriebenen Merkmale auch auf andere Weise miteinander kombiniert werden können.Further features and exemplary embodiments as well as advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments do not exhaust the scope of the present invention. It is further understood that some or all of the features described below can also be combined with one another in other ways.

Zeichnungendrawings

Fig. 1Fig. 1
zeigt eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels.shows a first embodiment of a lid according to the invention.
Fig. 2Fig. 2
zeigt ein Verriegelungselement für eine zweite Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels.shows a locking element for a second embodiment of a lid according to the invention.
AusführungsformenEmbodiments

In den Zeichnungen bezeichnen gleiche Bezugszeichen gleiche oder vergleichbare Elemente.In the drawings, the same reference symbols denote the same or comparable elements.

In Figur 1 A, B, C, D, E, F ist schematisch eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels 100 für eine Getränkedose dargestellt.In Figure 1 A, B , C, D , E, F a first embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.

Der erfindungsgemäße Deckel 100 umfasst in dieser ersten Ausführungsform einen Deckelspiegel 10 aus einem Aluminiumblech mit einem Aufbrechbereich 11. Der Aufbrechbereich 11 ist teilweise von einer Sollbruchlinie 12 umgeben. Weiterhin ist an dem Deckelspiegel 10 ein Befestigungselement 20 (Niet 20) angeordnet und eine an dem Befestigungselement 20 drehbar befestigte Hebellasche 30 zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs 11 entlang der Sollbruchlinie 12 in Richtung einer Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10. Dadurch wird eine Entnahmeöffnung 15 in dem Deckelspiegel 10 bereitgestellt. An der Hebellasche ist eine Verschlusselement 40 angeordnet, wobei das Verschlusselement 40 zum Verschließen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 an einer Oberseite 10a des Deckelspiegels 10 vorgesehen ist. Das Verschlusselement 40 dichtet die Entnahmeöffnung 15 von der Oberseite 10a her anliegend ab, indem die Entnahmeöffnung 15 dichtend umschlossen wird. Weiterhin ist ein Verriegelungselement 50 zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements 40 bei durch das Verschlusselement 40 verschlossener Entnahmeöffnung 15 vorgesehen.In this first embodiment, the cover 100 according to the invention comprises a cover surface 10 made of an aluminum sheet with a break-open area 11. The break-open area 11 is partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line 12. Furthermore is on that Cover mirror 10 a fastening element 20 (rivet 20) is arranged and a lever bracket 30 rotatably fastened to fastening element 20 for breaking open area 11 along predetermined breaking line 12 in the direction of an underside 10b of cover mirror 10. This provides a removal opening 15 in cover mirror 10. A closure element 40 is arranged on the lever strap, the closure element 40 for closing the removal opening 15 being provided on an upper side 10a of the cover surface 10. The closure element 40 seals the removal opening 15 from the top side 10a, in that the removal opening 15 is enclosed in a sealing manner. Furthermore, a locking element 50 is provided for locking the closure element 40 when the removal opening 15 is closed by the closure element 40.

An einem ersten Endbereich der Hebellasche 30 ist ein Aufbrechelement 31 zum Aufbrechen des Aufbrechbereichs 11 angeordnet, und das Verschlusselement 40 ist an einem zweiten Endbereich 32 der Hebellasche 30 angeordnet. Der erste Endbereich 31 und der zweite Endbereich 32 sind in Bezug auf das Befestigungselement 20 gegenüberliegend zueinander vorgesehen.A break-open element 31 for breaking open the break-open area 11 is arranged on a first end area of the lever strap 30, and the closure element 40 is arranged on a second end area 32 of the lever strap 30. The first end region 31 and the second end region 32 are provided opposite one another with respect to the fastening element 20.

Nach dem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters wird die Hebellasche 30 um das Befestigungselement 20 gedreht und das Verschlusselement 40 auf dem Deckelspiegel aufliegend und die Entnahmeöffnung 15 dichtend umschließend angeordnet, wodurch ein Verschließen (bzw. Wiederverschließen) der Entnahmeöffnung 15 erfolgt. Ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen wird vermieden, indem das Verschlusselement 40 (bzw. die Hebellasche 30) mit dem Verriegelungselement 50 verriegelt wird. Insbesondere wird dadurch ein Aufdrücken des Verschlusselements 40 durch einen Doseninnendruck (beispielsweise im Falle eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks in der Dose) verhindert.After opening the container for the first time, the lever tab 30 is rotated around the fastening element 20 and the closure element 40 rests on the cover surface and is arranged to seal the removal opening 15, whereby the removal opening 15 is closed (or reclosed). Unintentional opening is avoided in that the closure element 40 (or the lever tab 30) is locked with the locking element 50. In particular, this prevents the closure element 40 from being pressed open by pressure inside the can (for example in the case of a carbonated beverage in the can).

Die Hebellasche 30 umfasst ein Blechmaterial, beispielsweise ein Aluminium enthaltendes Blechmaterial, und ein Kunststoffmaterial. Das Blechmaterial dient zur Befestigung der Hebellasche 30 an dem Befestigungselement 20. Die Hebellasche umfasst dazu eine Befestigungszunge 60 zum Befestigen der Hebellasche 30 an dem Befestigungselement 20. Die Befestigungszunge 60 ist aus dem genannten Blechmaterial ausgebildet. Das Aufbrechelement 31 ist aus dem Kunststoffmaterial ausgebildet, wobei ein zur Unterseite hervorstehenden Drückbereich 31a während des Aufbrechvorgangs auf den Aufbrechbereich 11 Druck ausübt und diesen aufbricht. Das Verschlusselement 40 ist ebenfalls aus dem Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Im Herstellungsprozess wird mittels Spritzgießen eine Blechlasche zumindest teilweise von dem Kunststoffmaterial umschlossen werden.The lever tab 30 comprises a sheet material, for example a sheet material containing aluminum, and a plastic material. The sheet metal material is used to fasten the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20. For this purpose, the lever bracket comprises a fastening tongue 60 for fastening the lever bracket 30 to the fastening element 20. The fastening tongue 60 is formed from the aforementioned sheet metal material. The break-open element 31 is formed from the plastic material, a pressing area 31a protruding towards the underside exerting pressure on the break-open area 11 during the opening process and breaking it open. The closure element 40 is also from the Be made of plastic material. In the manufacturing process, a sheet metal tab is at least partially enclosed by the plastic material by means of injection molding.

Das Verschlusselement 40 umfasst eine elastische Dichtung 41 zum Abdichten der Entnahmeöffnung 15, wobei die elastische Dichtung an der Oberseite 10a des Deckelspiegels 10 die Entnahmeöffnung 15 dichtend umschließt. Durch eine elastische Dichtung wird die Dichtwirkung verbessert. Die Dichtung 41 kann beispielsweise durch Verkleben oder thermisches Verschweißen an der Unterseite des Verschlusselements 40 angebracht werden und/oder in eine dafür vorgesehene Vertiefung / Rille in der Unterseite des Verschlusselements gepresst werden.The closure element 40 comprises an elastic seal 41 for sealing the removal opening 15, the elastic seal sealingly enclosing the removal opening 15 on the upper side 10a of the cover surface 10. The sealing effect is improved by an elastic seal. The seal 41 can be attached to the underside of the closure element 40, for example by gluing or thermal welding, and / or pressed into a recess / groove provided for this in the underside of the closure element.

Das Verschlusselement 40 umfasst das Verriegelungselement 50. Das Verriegelungselement 50 wird bei einer Drehung des Verschlusselements 40 (in Verbindung mit der Hebellasche 30) um das Befestigungselement 20 zusammen mit dem Verschlusselement 40 gedreht. Das Verriegelungselement 50 kann durch einen Spritzgussvorgang (Montagespritzguss) formschlüssig mit dem Verschlusselement 40 und dennoch in dem Verschlusselement beweglich ausgebildet werden.The locking element 40 comprises the locking element 50. The locking element 50 is rotated about the fastening element 20 together with the locking element 40 when the locking element 40 is rotated (in conjunction with the lever strap 30). The locking element 50 can be formed by an injection molding process (assembly injection molding) in a form-fitting manner with the closure element 40 and yet movable in the closure element.

Das Verriegelungselement 50 ist verschiebbar vorgesehen. Das Verriegelungselement 50 umfasst ein Betätigungsteil 51 zum Betätigen/Verschieben durch einen Benutzer und ein mit dem Betätigungsteil 51 gekoppeltes Riegelteil 52 zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements 40, indem der Riegelteil über den Rand der Entnahmeöffnung 15 hinaus in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10 verschoben wird, wodurch sowohl ein Aufdrücken durch einen Druck von der Unterseite als auch ein Öffnen durch eine von außen einwirkende Kraft (Ziehen an der Hebellasche im Bereich des Verschlusselements 40) nach oben) verhindert wird.The locking element 50 is provided slidably. The locking element 50 comprises an actuating part 51 for actuation / displacement by a user and a locking part 52 coupled to the actuating part 51 for locking the closure element 40 by sliding the locking part beyond the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10 is, whereby both pressing on by a pressure from the underside and opening by an externally acting force (pulling on the lever tab in the area of the closure element 40) upwards) is prevented.

Der Betätigungsteil 51 des Verriegelungselements 50 ist an einer Oberseite des Verschlusselements 40 und der Riegelteil 52 ist an einer Unterseite des Verschlusselements 40 angeordnet. Der Betätigungsteil 51 ist für einen Benutzer von der Oberseite her zugänglich.The actuation part 51 of the locking element 50 is arranged on an upper side of the closure element 40 and the locking part 52 is arranged on an underside of the closure element 40. The actuating part 51 is accessible to a user from the top.

Das Verriegelungselement weist eine Ventilierungsöffnung 55 auf. Nach dem erstmaligen Öffnen des Behälters und einem nachfolgenden Verschließen bzw. Wiederverschließen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 mit dem Verschlusselement 40 und vor einem erneuten Öffnen der Entnahmeöffnung 15 kann damit ein Druckabbau des Inneren des Behälters über die Ventilierungsöffnung 55 erfolgen, um ein rasches Aufschäumen bzw. Herausspritzen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränks zu vermeiden. Die Ventilierungsöffnung 55 wird während eines Verriegelungsvorgangs mit dem Verriegelungselement 40 verschlossen und während eines Entriegelungsvorgangs freigegeben. Auf diese Weise kann während des Entriegelungsvorgangs ein Druckausgleich zwischen dem Inneren und dem Äußeren des Behälters erfolgen.The locking element has a ventilation opening 55. After the container has been opened for the first time and a subsequent closing or reclosing of the removal opening 15 with the closure element 40 and before the removal opening 15 is reopened, a pressure reduction in the interior of the container via the Ventilation opening 55 take place in order to avoid rapid foaming or splashing out of a carbonated drink. The ventilation opening 55 is closed with the locking element 40 during a locking process and released during an unlocking process. In this way, pressure equalization between the inside and the outside of the container can take place during the unlocking process.

Die Ventilierungsöffnung 55 ist in dieser Ausführungsform in dem Riegelteil 52 des Verriegelungselements 50 vorgesehen sein. Durch den mechanischen Kontakt zwischen dem Riegelteil 52 und der Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10 (Innenseite des Deckelspiegels des Behälters) kann ein dichtendes Verschließen der Ventilierungsöffnung 55 im verriegelten Zustand des Verschlusselements 40 erfolgen.In this embodiment, the ventilation opening 55 is provided in the locking part 52 of the locking element 50. The mechanical contact between the locking part 52 and the underside 10b of the cover area 10 (inside of the cover area of the container) allows the ventilation opening 55 to be sealed in the locked state of the closure element 40.

An der Unterseite der Hebellasche 30 kann eine das Befestigungselement 20 umschließende Dichtung 35 vorgesehen sein. Die Dichtung kann an dem Kunststoffmaterial der Hebellasche 30 vorgesehen sein und/oder einstückig damit ausgebildet sein. Diese Dichtung 35 dient dem Fernhalten von Verkeimungen von der Unterseite der Hebellasche 30 in Bereich des Niets 20.A seal 35 surrounding the fastening element 20 can be provided on the underside of the lever bracket 30. The seal can be provided on the plastic material of the lever bracket 30 and / or formed in one piece therewith. This seal 35 serves to keep germs away from the underside of the lever bracket 30 in the area of the rivet 20.

In Figur 2 ist schematisch ein Verriegelungselement für eine zweite Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Deckels 100 für eine Getränkedose dargestellt.In Figure 2 a locking element for a second embodiment of a lid 100 according to the invention for a beverage can is shown schematically.

Der Unterschied zur ersten Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 1 besteht im Wesentlichen darin, dass das Verriegelungselement 50 unterschiedlich ausgestaltet ist. Das Verriegelungselement 50 ist um eine senkrecht zum Deckelspiegel 10 verlaufende Achse drehbar in dem Verschlusselement 40 angeordnet und weist ein Betätigungsteil 51 zum Betätigen/Drehen durch einen Benutzer und ein mit dem Betätigungsteil 51 gekoppeltes Riegelteil 52 zum Verriegeln des Verschlusselements 40 auf. Durch Drehen des Betätigungsteils 51 wird der Riegelteil 52 über den Rand der Entnahmeöffnung 15 hinaus in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10 gedreht und verriegelt somit das Verschlusselement 40.The difference from the first embodiment according to Fig. 1 consists essentially in the fact that the locking element 50 is configured differently. The locking element 50 is arranged in the closure element 40 so as to be rotatable about an axis running perpendicular to the cover mirror 10 and has an actuation part 51 for actuation / rotation by a user and a locking part 52 coupled to the actuation part 51 for locking the closure element 40. By rotating the actuating part 51, the locking part 52 is rotated beyond the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10 and thus locks the closure element 40.

Alternativ dazu kann das Verriegelungselement 50 um eine parallel zum Deckelspiegel 10 verlaufende Achse drehbar in dem Verschlusselement 40 angeordnet sein, und bei einer Drehung des Betätigungsteils 51 wird der Riegelteil 52 über den Rand der Entnahmeöffnung 15 hinaus in mechanischen Kontakt mit der Unterseite 10b des Deckelspiegels 10 geklappt.Alternatively, the locking element 50 can be arranged in the closure element 40 so as to be rotatable about an axis running parallel to the cover mirror 10, Rotation of the actuating part 51, the locking part 52 is folded over the edge of the removal opening 15 into mechanical contact with the underside 10b of the cover surface 10.

Claims (12)

  1. Lid (100) for a container, in particular for a beverage can, comprising:
    a lid panel (10) having a break-open region (11) which is at least partially surrounded by a predetermined breaking line (12), and having a fastening element (20) which is arranged on the lid panel;
    a lever tab (30) rotatably attached to the fastening element for breaking open the break-open region along the predetermined breaking line in the direction of an underside of the lid panel and thus providing a removal opening (15) in the lid panel;
    a closure element (40) attached to the lever tab, wherein the closure element for closing the removal opening can be applied to an upper side of the lid panel and sealingly enclose the removal opening; and
    a locking element (50) for locking the closure element when the removal opening is closed by the closure element;
    wherein the locking element is arranged on the closure element or the closure element comprises the locking element;
    characterized in that
    the locking element is provided in a displaceable or rotatable manner, and the locking element comprises an actuating part (51) for actuation by a user and a latch part (52) coupled to the actuating part for locking the closure element by mechanical interaction of the latch part with the underside of the lid panel.
  2. Lid according to claim 1, wherein a break-up element (31) for breaking up the break-up region is arranged at a first end portion (31) of the lever tab and the closure element is arranged at a second end portion (32) of the lever tab, and wherein preferably the first end portion and the second end portion are provided opposite to each other with respect to the fastening element.
  3. Lid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lever tab comprises a sheet material, in particular a sheet material containing aluminum, and a plastic material.
  4. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the closure element comprises a resilient seal (41) for sealing the removal opening, wherein the resilient seal can be applied to the upper side of the lid panel sealingly surrounding the removal opening, and wherein in combination with claim 3 the seal is preferably arranged at or partially in the plastic material.
  5. Lid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lever tab comprises a fastening tongue (60) for fastening the lever tab to the fastening element, wherein in combination with claim 3 the fastening tongue is preferably formed of the sheet material.
  6. Lid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the locking element is rotatable about an axis at least partially perpendicular to the lid panel, wherein the latch part is rotatable into mechanical contact with the underside of the lid panel or is rotatable away releasing the mechanical contact.
  7. Lid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the actuating part of the locking element is arranged at an upper side of the closure element and the latch part is arranged at a underside of the closure element.
  8. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the locking element comprises a ventilation opening (55).
  9. Lid according to claim 8, wherein the ventilation opening is closable during a locking operation performable with the locking element and is releasable during an unlocking operation performable with the locking element.
  10. Lid according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the ventilation opening is provided in the latch part of the locking element.
  11. Lid according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a seal (35) enclosing the fastening element is provided on the underside of the lever tab, in particular in combination with claim 3 arranged on the plastic material of the lever tab and/or formed integrally with the plastic material of the lever tab.
  12. Container, in particular a can, comprising:
    a base body; and
    a lid (100) according to one of claims 1 to 11.
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