EP4065482B1 - Reclosable pour element for cardboard-plastic composite packaging with a tamper-evident seal for indicating if the packaging has ever been opened - Google Patents

Reclosable pour element for cardboard-plastic composite packaging with a tamper-evident seal for indicating if the packaging has ever been opened Download PDF

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EP4065482B1
EP4065482B1 EP20797394.2A EP20797394A EP4065482B1 EP 4065482 B1 EP4065482 B1 EP 4065482B1 EP 20797394 A EP20797394 A EP 20797394A EP 4065482 B1 EP4065482 B1 EP 4065482B1
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Markus Wassum
David Koller
Hansjörg Huber
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/74—Spouts
    • B65D5/746—Spouts formed separately from the container
    • B65D5/747—Spouts formed separately from the container with means for piercing or cutting the container wall or a membrane connected to said wall
    • B65D5/748—Spouts formed separately from the container with means for piercing or cutting the container wall or a membrane connected to said wall a major part of the container wall or membrane being left inside the container after the 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/74—Spouts
    • B65D5/746—Spouts formed separately from the container
    • B65D5/747—Spouts formed separately from the container with means for piercing or cutting the container wall or a membrane connected to said wall
    • 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
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/32—Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
    • B65D41/34—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt
    • B65D41/3404—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt with ratchet-and-pawl mechanism between the container and the closure skirt or the tamper element
    • B65D41/3409—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers provided with tamper elements formed in, or attached to, the closure skirt with ratchet-and-pawl mechanism between the container and the closure skirt or the tamper element the tamper element being integrally connected to the closure by means of bridges
    • 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
    • B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D55/02—Locking devices; Means for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
    • B65D55/024—Closures in which a part has to be ruptured to gain access to the contents
    • 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
    • B65D55/00—Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D55/16—Devices preventing loss of removable closure members
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure

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  • the invention relates to a resealable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packs, in particular beverage packs, with a base element having a circumferential fastening flange and an external thread, with opening means arranged inside the base element at least in the unopened state of the pouring element and a screw cap with an internal thread, the opening means being so are designed that when the composite pack is first opened when the screw cap is unscrewed, a pouring opening is created within the pouring element by breaking open the composite material of the pack or a barrier layer located in the base element and at least one tamper-evident seal is arranged between the base element and the screw cap.
  • a generic pouring element is from the applicant DE 10 2006 016 113 B3 known.
  • the screw cap is moved over the cutting element protruding from the pouring element and, together with it, pressed (bounced) onto the base element.
  • a plate is integrally molded onto the screw cap and is connected to the screw cap via connecting bridges.
  • the plate has pins on its underside, which engage in corresponding recesses in the flange of the base element and are caulked from below after assembly.
  • this well-known pouring element therefore requires, on the one hand, a relatively large amount of space to accommodate the plate on the fastening flange and, on the other hand, the caulking step in order to do so to be able to create a positive or material connection between the plate and the mounting flange.
  • Pouring elements are also known which have a plate or flap inside the base element, which act as a barrier layer and, when the composite pack is first opened, driven by the screw lid, reveal a pouring opening into the inside of the pack by removing it or folding it away ( DE 600 24 772 T2 ).
  • Pouring elements are also known ( WO 2008/002249 A1 ), in which display elements for signaling that an initial opening has already taken place are arranged directly in the lower area of the screw cap.
  • This is also from the US 5,482,176 A known, in which a ring made in one piece with the screw cap is used as a tamper-evident seal, which shears off when the screw cap is first opened and remains as an indicator element on the base of the base element.
  • the present invention is based on the task of designing and developing a resealable pouring element of the type mentioned in such a way that the assembly effort is reduced.
  • the object is achieved in that an anchor ring which is connected to it in a rotationally fixed manner via a hinge is arranged underneath the screw cap and in that the tamper-evident seal consists of a display element, one end of which is firmly connected to the anchor ring and the other end of which using a predetermined breaking point with the anchor ring or Screw cap is connected in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is broken by at least one mandrel element arranged on the fastening flange when the screw cap is unscrewed and thus informs the consumer that the initial opening has already taken place.
  • the invention has recognized that a firm connection between the tamper-evident seal and the fastening flange is not absolutely necessary, since the arrangement according to the invention of the elements required for the tamper-evident seal reliably fulfills the function of the tamper-evident seal, even without the display element being in shape with the fastening flange or the mandrel element arranged thereon. or is materially connected.
  • a further teaching of the invention provides that the anchor ring is radially freely rotatable around the base element and is connected to the base element in a tension-resistant manner in the axial direction.
  • Such an embodiment of the invention ensures that even after the screw cap has been opened for the first time, in the screwed-on state, it still remains connected via a suitable element, such as a hinge, to the anchor ring arranged in a tension-resistant manner on the base element. Loose plastic parts are therefore reliably avoided even when the package is opened.
  • the pouring element according to the invention can be freely rotated when the screw lid is open and unfolded. However, a certain frictional resistance acting in the circumferential direction is desirable in order to be able to rotate the opened screw cap when pouring in a direction that does not hinder the pouring jet.
  • the anchor ring has at least one cam on its upper side, which is arranged in the area of the display element, has an inclined surface and engages in a corresponding recess in the lower edge of the screw cap. Due to the surface of the cam, which runs obliquely in the circumferential direction, the anchor ring is pressed towards the fastening flange when it is opened for the first time, so that the Predetermined breaking points existing between the anchor ring and screw cover can be reliably broken up.
  • a further teaching of the invention provides that the predetermined breaking point of the display element is arranged in the screwing-on direction of the screw cap before the fixed connection to the anchor ring. This is useful if the dimension and arrangement of the display element are coordinated with the mandrel element in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is reliably destroyed when screwing it on.
  • the predetermined breaking point of the display element in the screwing-on direction of the screw cap behind the fixed connection with the anchor ring.
  • a further alternative can also be designed in such a way that the display element is designed as a radially projecting loop and that the predetermined breaking point of the display element is arranged on the fixed connection to the anchor ring.
  • the loop of the display element expediently encloses the mandrel element on the fastening flange before the initial opening of the pouring element.
  • a membrane is provided as the predetermined breaking point of the display element.
  • the membrane is completely or largely destroyed, so that the display element immediately shows the consumer the first opening of such a pouring element.
  • the mandrel element is arranged radially outside the anchor ring on the fastening flange.
  • an internal bead can also be formed all around the anchor ring.
  • the cutting element cuts very steeply into the packaging material during the initial opening, it is particularly expedient if, in a further embodiment of the invention, the display element and the mandrel element are aligned with one another in the unopened position in such a way that the predetermined breaking point from the mandrel element when screwing on the screw cap breaks open at a rotation angle of 3° to 10°, preferably at a rotation angle of 5° to 7°.
  • Another embodiment of the invention provides that the predetermined breaking point breaks open when the screw cap is screwed on at a torque of >0.2 Nm.
  • the predetermined breaking point is broken when the screw cap is screwed on before the actual first opening of the composite pack or before the barrier layer breaks inside the base element. This means that even the smallest manipulations on the screw cap can be reliably displayed.
  • a further teaching of the invention provides that the lower cut between the anchor ring and the screw cap is higher than the upper end of the display element. This cut marks the gap between the anchor ring and the screw cap below the hinge between both elements.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the display element is arranged opposite the hinge with respect to the circumference of the screw cap. This design reliably ensures that the functions of the display element and the hinge do not interfere with each other.
  • pouring element according to the invention with its special design of the tamper-evident seal can also be used as a transport security.
  • FIG. 1 clearly shows the circumferential fastening flange 1 of the (hidden) base element and a screw cap 2, which is used for the first opening and for re-closing the pack (not shown) after it has been opened for the first time.
  • screw cap 2 and anchor ring 3 are connected to one another in an articulated manner.
  • a display element 4 serves as a seal of originality, one end of which is firmly connected to the anchor ring 3 and in which the other end is connected to the anchor ring 3 by means of a predetermined breaking point 5 in such a way that the predetermined breaking point 5 is protected by a mandrel element 6 arranged on the fastening flange 1 Unscrewing the screw cap 2 is broken. In the unopened assembly position according to Fig. 1 you can see a certain distance between the predetermined breaking point 5 and the mandrel element 6.
  • Fig. 2 now shows the pouring element Fig. 1 after a slight rotation during the screwing process.
  • the predetermined breaking point 5 (which can no longer be seen in the figure) already abuts the mandrel element 6. It is clear that further screwing on the screw cap 2 results in the mandrel element 6 shearing off the predetermined breaking point 5 and thus releasing the leading end of the display element 4 from the anchor ring 3.
  • the screw cap 2 When the screw cap 2 is screwed on further, the screw cap 2, together with the anchor ring 3, slowly lifts up in accordance with the pitch of the external thread (not shown) on the base element 8 or the corresponding internal thread of the screw cap 2, as in Fig. 3 shown.
  • the band-like display element 4 is only connected in one piece to the anchor ring 3 at its fixed connection.
  • the type of articulated connection between the screw cap 2 and the anchor ring 3 which is designed as a hinge 9 in the illustrated and therefore preferred exemplary embodiment.
  • the hinge 9 has a reinforcing element 9A or 9B on each side. This design ensures a firm connection between the screw cap 2 and the anchor ring 3, so that the screw cap 2 is reliably prevented from tearing off from the anchor ring 3.
  • Fig. 3 It can also be seen that the display element 4 is arranged opposite the hinge 9 with respect to the circumference of the screw cap 2.
  • the design according to the invention allows easier assembly of the resealable pouring element without the display element 4 serving as a tamper-evident seal having to be positively or materially connected to the fastening flange 1.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement für Karton/Kunststoff-Verbundpackungen, insbesondere Getränkepackungen, mit einem einen umlaufenden Befestigungsflansch sowie ein Außengewinde aufweisenden Basiselement, mit zumindest im ungeöffneten Zustand des Ausgießelements im Inneren des Basiselements angeordneten Öffnungsmitteln und einem Schraubdeckel mit Innengewinde, wobei die Öffnungsmittel so ausgebildet sind, dass bei Erstöffnung der Verbundpackung beim Abschrauben des Schraubdeckels durch Aufbrechen des Verbundmaterials der Packung oder einer im Basiselement befindlichen Barriereschicht eine Gießöffnung innerhalb des Ausgießelements geschaffen wird und wobei wenigstens ein Originalitätssiegel zwischen dem Basiselement und dem Schraubdeckel angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a resealable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packs, in particular beverage packs, with a base element having a circumferential fastening flange and an external thread, with opening means arranged inside the base element at least in the unopened state of the pouring element and a screw cap with an internal thread, the opening means being so are designed that when the composite pack is first opened when the screw cap is unscrewed, a pouring opening is created within the pouring element by breaking open the composite material of the pack or a barrier layer located in the base element and at least one tamper-evident seal is arranged between the base element and the screw cap.

Ein gattungsgemäßes Ausgießelement ist aus der auf die Anmelderin zurückgehenden DE 10 2006 016 113 B3 bekannt. Zur Montage des Ausgießelements wird der Schraubdeckel über das aus dem Ausgießelement vorstehende Schneidelement bewegt und gemeinsam mit diesem auf das Basiselement gepresst (geprellt). Als Originalitätssiegel ist an den Schraubdeckel einstückig eine Platte angespritzt, welche über Verbindungsbrücken mit dem Schraubdeckel verbunden ist. Zur Verbindung mit dem Basiselement weist die Platte an ihrer Unterseite Zapfen auf, die in entsprechende Ausnehmungen des Flansches vom Basiselement eingreifen und nach der Montage von unten verstemmt werden.A generic pouring element is from the applicant DE 10 2006 016 113 B3 known. To assemble the pouring element, the screw cap is moved over the cutting element protruding from the pouring element and, together with it, pressed (bounced) onto the base element. As a seal of originality, a plate is integrally molded onto the screw cap and is connected to the screw cap via connecting bridges. To connect to the base element, the plate has pins on its underside, which engage in corresponding recesses in the flange of the base element and are caulked from below after assembly.

Dieses bekannte Ausgießelement benötigt für die Verwirklichung des Originalitätssiegels daher einerseits relativ viel Platz zur Aufnahme der Platte auf dem Befestigungsflansch und andererseits den Arbeitsschritt zum Verstemmen, um die form- beziehungsweise stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen Platte und Befestigungsflansch herstellen zu können.In order to achieve the tamper-evident seal, this well-known pouring element therefore requires, on the one hand, a relatively large amount of space to accommodate the plate on the fastening flange and, on the other hand, the caulking step in order to do so to be able to create a positive or material connection between the plate and the mounting flange.

Ferner ist aus der DE 10 2007 057 863 A1 bereits ein selbstöffnendes und wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement aus Kunststoff zur Applikation auf einer Packung für Flüssigkeiten bekannt, bei dem ein Schraubdeckel über einen Befestigungsflansch am Basiselement des Ausgießelements befestigt ist. Dieser Befestigungsflansch dient gleichzeitig als Originalitätssiegel und zerreißt beim erstmaligen Öffnen des Schraubdeckels.Furthermore, from the DE 10 2007 057 863 A1 A self-opening and resealable pouring element made of plastic for application to a pack for liquids is already known, in which a screw cap is attached to the base element of the pouring element via a fastening flange. This mounting flange also serves as a seal of originality and tears when the screw cap is opened for the first time.

Es sind auch Ausgießelemente bekannt, die im Inneren des Basiselements eine Platte oder Klappe haben, die als Barriereschicht wirken und bei der Erstöffnung der Verbundpackung, angetrieben vom Schraubdeckel, durch Entfernen oder Wegklappen ins Packungsinnere eine Gießöffnung freigeben ( DE 600 24 772 T2 ).Pouring elements are also known which have a plate or flap inside the base element, which act as a barrier layer and, when the composite pack is first opened, driven by the screw lid, reveal a pouring opening into the inside of the pack by removing it or folding it away ( DE 600 24 772 T2 ).

Ferner sind Ausgießelemente bekannt ( WO 2008/002249 A1 ), bei denen Anzeigeelemente zum Signalisieren einer bereits erfolgten Erstöffnung unmittelbar im unteren Bereich des Schraubdeckels angeordnet sind. Dies ist auch aus der US 5 482 176 A bekannt, bei der ein einstückig mit dem Schraubdeckel hergestellter Ring als Originalitätssiegel verwendet wird, welcher bei der Erstöffnung des Schraubdeckels abschert und als Anzeigeelement am Sockel des Basiselementes verbleibt.Pouring elements are also known ( WO 2008/002249 A1 ), in which display elements for signaling that an initial opening has already taken place are arranged directly in the lower area of the screw cap. This is also from the US 5,482,176 A known, in which a ring made in one piece with the screw cap is used as a tamper-evident seal, which shears off when the screw cap is first opened and remains as an indicator element on the base of the base element.

Davon ausgehend liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung nun die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement der eingangs genannten Art so auszugestalten und weiterzubilden, dass der Montageaufwand verringert wird.Proceeding from this, the present invention is based on the task of designing and developing a resealable pouring element of the type mentioned in such a way that the assembly effort is reduced.

Nach seinem unabhängigen Anspruch 1 wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass unterhalb des Schraubdeckels ein mit diesem über ein Scharnier drehfest verbundener Ankerring angeordnet ist und dass das Originalitätssiegel aus einem Anzeigeelement besteht, dessen eines Ende fest mit dem Ankerring verbunden ist und bei dem das andere Ende mittels einer Sollbruchstelle mit dem Ankerring oder Schraubdeckel derart verbunden ist, dass die Sollbruchstelle von wenigstens einem auf dem Befestigungsflansch angeordneten Dornelement beim Abschrauben des Schraubdeckels aufgebrochen wird und so den Verbraucher auf eine bereits erfolgte Erstöffnung hinweist.According to its independent claim 1, the object is achieved in that an anchor ring which is connected to it in a rotationally fixed manner via a hinge is arranged underneath the screw cap and in that the tamper-evident seal consists of a display element, one end of which is firmly connected to the anchor ring and the other end of which using a predetermined breaking point with the anchor ring or Screw cap is connected in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is broken by at least one mandrel element arranged on the fastening flange when the screw cap is unscrewed and thus informs the consumer that the initial opening has already taken place.

Die Erfindung hat erkannt, dass eine feste Verbindung zwischen Originalitätssiegel und Befestigungsflansch nicht zwingend erforderlich ist, da die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung der für das Originalitätssiegel erforderlichen Elemente die Funktion des Originalitätssiegels zuverlässig erfüllt, auch ohne dass das Anzeigeelement mit dem Befestigungsflansch beziehungsweise dem darauf angeordneten Dornelement form- oder stoffschlüssig verbunden ist.The invention has recognized that a firm connection between the tamper-evident seal and the fastening flange is not absolutely necessary, since the arrangement according to the invention of the elements required for the tamper-evident seal reliably fulfills the function of the tamper-evident seal, even without the display element being in shape with the fastening flange or the mandrel element arranged thereon. or is materially connected.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass der Ankerring radial frei um das Basiselement drehbar und in axialer Richtung zugfest mit dem Basiselement verbunden ist. Eine solche Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sorgt dafür, dass auch nach der Erstöffnung der Schraubdeckel im aufgeschraubten Zustand immer noch über ein geeignetes Element, wie beispielsweise ein Scharnier, mit dem zugfest auf dem Basiselement angeordneten Ankerring verbunden bleibt. Lose Plastikteile werden daher auch bei geöffneter Packung zuverlässig vermieden. Das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement ist bei geöffnetem und aufgeklapptem Schraubdeckel frei drehbar. Ein in Umfangsrichtung wirkender gewisser Reibwiderstand ist allerdings erwünscht, um den aufgeklappten Schraubdeckel beim Ausgießen in eine Richtung drehen zu können, dass der Gießstrahl nicht behindert wird.A further teaching of the invention provides that the anchor ring is radially freely rotatable around the base element and is connected to the base element in a tension-resistant manner in the axial direction. Such an embodiment of the invention ensures that even after the screw cap has been opened for the first time, in the screwed-on state, it still remains connected via a suitable element, such as a hinge, to the anchor ring arranged in a tension-resistant manner on the base element. Loose plastic parts are therefore reliably avoided even when the package is opened. The pouring element according to the invention can be freely rotated when the screw lid is open and unfolded. However, a certain frictional resistance acting in the circumferential direction is desirable in order to be able to rotate the opened screw cap when pouring in a direction that does not hinder the pouring jet.

In anderer bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Ankerring auf seiner Oberseite wenigstens einen Nocken aufweist, der im Bereich des Anzeigeelements angeordnet ist, eine schräge Oberfläche aufweist und in eine korrespondierende Ausnehmung der Unterkante des Schraubdeckels eingreift. Durch die in Umfangsrichtung schräg verlaufende Oberfläche des Nockens wird beim ersten Öffnen der Ankerring in Richtung des Befestigungsflansches gepresst, so dass die zwischen Ankerring und Schraubdeckel vorhandenen Sollbruchstellen zuverlässig aufgebrochen werden.In another preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the anchor ring has at least one cam on its upper side, which is arranged in the area of the display element, has an inclined surface and engages in a corresponding recess in the lower edge of the screw cap. Due to the surface of the cam, which runs obliquely in the circumferential direction, the anchor ring is pressed towards the fastening flange when it is opened for the first time, so that the Predetermined breaking points existing between the anchor ring and screw cover can be reliably broken up.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Sollbruchstelle des Anzeigeelements in Aufschraubrichtung des Schraubdeckels vor der festen Anbindung mit dem Ankerring angeordnet ist. Dies ist dann zweckmäßig, wenn die Dimension und Anordnung des Anzeigeelements so auf das Dornelement abgestimmt sind, dass beim Aufschrauben eine zuverlässige Zerstörung der Sollbruchstelle einhergeht.A further teaching of the invention provides that the predetermined breaking point of the display element is arranged in the screwing-on direction of the screw cap before the fixed connection to the anchor ring. This is useful if the dimension and arrangement of the display element are coordinated with the mandrel element in such a way that the predetermined breaking point is reliably destroyed when screwing it on.

Es ist jedoch auch möglich, die Sollbruchstelle des Anzeigeelements in Aufschraubrichtung des Schraubdeckels hinter der festen Anbindung mit dem Ankerring anzuordnen. Eine weitere Alternative kann auch derart ausgestaltet sein, dass das Anzeigeelement als radial abstehende Schlaufe ausgeführt ist und dass die Sollbruchstelle des Anzeigeelements an der festen Anbindung an den Ankerring angeordnet ist. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung umschließt zweckmäßigerweise die Schlaufe des Anzeigeelements das Dornelement auf dem Befestigungsflansch vor der Erstöffnung des Ausgießelements.However, it is also possible to arrange the predetermined breaking point of the display element in the screwing-on direction of the screw cap behind the fixed connection with the anchor ring. A further alternative can also be designed in such a way that the display element is designed as a radially projecting loop and that the predetermined breaking point of the display element is arranged on the fixed connection to the anchor ring. In this embodiment, the loop of the display element expediently encloses the mandrel element on the fastening flange before the initial opening of the pouring element.

Nach einer anderen bevorzugten Lehre der Erfindung ist als Sollbruchstelle des Anzeigeelements eine Membran vorgesehen. Bei einer solchen Ausgestaltung wird die Membran ganz oder weitgehend zerstört, so dass das Anzeigeelement die Erstöffnung eines solchen Ausgießelementes dem Verbraucher unmittelbar anzeigt.According to another preferred teaching of the invention, a membrane is provided as the predetermined breaking point of the display element. In such a configuration, the membrane is completely or largely destroyed, so that the display element immediately shows the consumer the first opening of such a pouring element.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Dornelement radial außerhalb des Ankerrings auf dem Befestigungsflansch angeordnet ist. Dazu kann auch ein innenliegender Wulst am Ankerring umlaufend ausgebildet sein. Diese Ausbildung erhöht die Stabilität der gesamten Konstruktion, des Ankerrings und auch die Abziehkräfte. Falls eine höhere Bauhöhe unproblematisch ist, ist es jedoch ebenso möglich, das Dornelement alternativ unterhalb des Ankerrings auf dem Befestigungsflansch anzuordnen.According to a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the mandrel element is arranged radially outside the anchor ring on the fastening flange. For this purpose, an internal bead can also be formed all around the anchor ring. This training increases the stability of the entire construction, the anchor ring and also the removal forces. However, if a higher overall height is not a problem, it is also possible to alternatively arrange the mandrel element below the anchor ring on the fastening flange.

Da, insbesondere bei mit einem Schneidelement als Öffnungsmittel versehenen Ausgießelementen bei der Erstöffnung das Schneidelement sehr steil in das Packungsmaterial einschneidet, ist es besonders zweckmäßig, wenn in weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung das Anzeigeelement und das Dornelement in ungeöffneter Stellung so zueinander ausgerichtet sind, dass die Sollbruchstelle vom Dornelement beim Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels bereits bei einem Drehwinkel von 3° bis 10°, bevorzugt bei einem Drehwinkel von 5° bis 7°, aufbricht.Since, in particular in the case of pouring elements provided with a cutting element as an opening means, the cutting element cuts very steeply into the packaging material during the initial opening, it is particularly expedient if, in a further embodiment of the invention, the display element and the mandrel element are aligned with one another in the unopened position in such a way that the predetermined breaking point from the mandrel element when screwing on the screw cap breaks open at a rotation angle of 3° to 10°, preferably at a rotation angle of 5° to 7°.

Eine andere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Sollbruchstelle beim Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels bei einem Drehmoment von >0,2 Nm aufbricht.Another embodiment of the invention provides that the predetermined breaking point breaks open when the screw cap is screwed on at a torque of >0.2 Nm.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Sollbruchstelle beim Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels vor der eigentlichen Erstöffnung der Verbundpackung beziehungsweise vor dem Brechen der Barriereschicht im Inneren des Basiselements aufgebrochen ist. Damit lassen sich auch schon kleinste Manipulationen am Schraubdeckel zuverlässig anzeigen.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the predetermined breaking point is broken when the screw cap is screwed on before the actual first opening of the composite pack or before the barrier layer breaks inside the base element. This means that even the smallest manipulations on the screw cap can be reliably displayed.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass der untere Schnitt zwischen Ankerring und Schraubdeckel höher ist als das obere Ende des Anzeigeelements. Dieser Schnitt bezeichnet die Lücke zwischen dem Ankerring und dem Schraubdeckel unterhalb des Scharniers zwischen beiden Elementen.A further teaching of the invention provides that the lower cut between the anchor ring and the screw cap is higher than the upper end of the display element. This cut marks the gap between the anchor ring and the screw cap below the hinge between both elements.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das Anzeigeelement in Bezug auf den Umfang des Schraubdeckels gegenüber dem Scharnier angeordnet ist. Diese Ausgestaltung sorgt zuverlässig dafür, dass die Funktionen des Anzeigeelements und des Scharniers sich nicht gegenseitig behindern.A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the display element is arranged opposite the hinge with respect to the circumference of the screw cap. This design reliably ensures that the functions of the display element and the hinge do not interfere with each other.

Schließlich kann das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement mit seiner speziellen Ausgestaltung des Originalitätssiegels auch als Transportsicherung verwendet werden.Finally, the pouring element according to the invention with its special design of the tamper-evident seal can also be used as a transport security.

In der nachfolgenden Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der vorliegenden Erfindung dargestellt.An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown in the following drawing.

In der Zeichnung zeigen

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelements in montiertem Zustand (ohne Karton/Kunststoff-Verbundpackung),
Fig. 2
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 bei Beginn des Aufschraubvorgangs des Schraubdeckels und
Fig. 3
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 mit noch weiter aufgeschraubtem Schraubdeckel in einer anderen perspektivischen Darstellung.
Show in the drawing
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a pouring element according to the invention in the assembled state (without cardboard/plastic composite packaging),
Fig. 2
the pouring element Fig. 1 at the beginning of the screwing process of the screw cap and
Fig. 3
the pouring element Fig. 1 with the screw cap screwed on even further in a different perspective view.

Man erkennt in Fig. 1 deutlich den umlaufenden Befestigungsflansch 1 des (verdeckten) Basiselements und einen Schraubdeckel 2, welcher zur Erstöffnung und zum Wiederverschließen der (nicht dargestellten) Packung nach deren Erstöffnung dient. Unterhalb des Schraubdeckels 2 ist ein mit diesem drehfest verbundener Ankerring 3 angeordnet, um ein Entfernen des Schraubdeckels 2 vom Ausgießelement beziehungsweise einer damit versehenen Getränkepackung zuverlässig auszuschließen. Dazu sind Schraubdeckel 2 und Ankerring 3 gelenkig miteinander verbunden.You recognize in Fig. 1 clearly shows the circumferential fastening flange 1 of the (hidden) base element and a screw cap 2, which is used for the first opening and for re-closing the pack (not shown) after it has been opened for the first time. Below the screw lid 2 there is an anchor ring 3 connected to it in a rotationally fixed manner in order to reliably prevent the screw lid 2 from being removed from the pouring element or a beverage pack provided with it. For this purpose, screw cap 2 and anchor ring 3 are connected to one another in an articulated manner.

Als Originalitätssiegel dient erfindungsgemäß ein Anzeigeelement 4, dessen eines Ende fest mit dem Ankerring 3 verbunden ist und bei dem das andere Ende mittels einer Sollbruchstelle 5 mit dem Ankerring 3 derart verbunden ist, dass die Sollbruchstelle 5 von einem auf dem Befestigungsflansch 1 angeordneten Dornelement 6 beim Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels 2 aufgebrochen wird. In der ungeöffneten Montagestellung gemäß Fig. 1 erkennt man einen gewissen Abstand zwischen der Sollbruchstelle 5 und dem Dornelement 6.According to the invention, a display element 4 serves as a seal of originality, one end of which is firmly connected to the anchor ring 3 and in which the other end is connected to the anchor ring 3 by means of a predetermined breaking point 5 in such a way that the predetermined breaking point 5 is protected by a mandrel element 6 arranged on the fastening flange 1 Unscrewing the screw cap 2 is broken. In the unopened assembly position according to Fig. 1 you can see a certain distance between the predetermined breaking point 5 and the mandrel element 6.

Fig. 2 zeigt nun das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 nach einer leichten Drehung während des Aufschraubvorgangs. Hierbei stößt die (in der Figur nicht mehr erkennbare) Sollbruchstelle 5 bereits an das Dornelement 6 an. Es ist klar, dass ein weiteres Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels 2 dazu führt, dass das Dornelement 6 die Sollbruchstelle 5 abschert und so das vorauseilende Ende des Anzeigeelements 4 vom Ankerring 3 löst. Fig. 2 now shows the pouring element Fig. 1 after a slight rotation during the screwing process. Here, the predetermined breaking point 5 (which can no longer be seen in the figure) already abuts the mandrel element 6. It is clear that further screwing on the screw cap 2 results in the mandrel element 6 shearing off the predetermined breaking point 5 and thus releasing the leading end of the display element 4 from the anchor ring 3.

Beim weiteren Aufschrauben des Schraubdeckels 2 hebt sich der Schraubdeckel 2 gemeinsam mit dem Ankerring 3 entsprechend der Steigung des (nicht dargestellten) Außengewindes am Basiselement 8 beziehungsweise des korrespondierenden Innengewindes des Schraubdeckels 2 langsam an, wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt. Das bandartige Anzeigeelement 4 ist dabei nur noch an seiner festen Verbindung mit dem Ankerring 3 einstückig verbunden.When the screw cap 2 is screwed on further, the screw cap 2, together with the anchor ring 3, slowly lifts up in accordance with the pitch of the external thread (not shown) on the base element 8 or the corresponding internal thread of the screw cap 2, as in Fig. 3 shown. The band-like display element 4 is only connected in one piece to the anchor ring 3 at its fixed connection.

In der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 3 erkennt man neben den bereits erwähnten Elementen auch noch die Art der gelenkigen Verbindung zwischen Schraubdeckel 2 und Ankerring 3, welche im dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel als Scharnier 9 ausgeführt ist. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Scharnier 9 an jeder Seite ein Verstärkungselement 9A bzw. 9B auf. Diese Ausbildung sorgt für eine feste Verbindung von Schraubdeckel 2 und Ankerring 3, damit ein Abreißen des Schraubdeckels 2 vom Ankerring 3 zuverlässig verhindert wird.According to the representation Fig. 3 In addition to the elements already mentioned, one can also see the type of articulated connection between the screw cap 2 and the anchor ring 3, which is designed as a hinge 9 in the illustrated and therefore preferred exemplary embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the hinge 9 has a reinforcing element 9A or 9B on each side. This design ensures a firm connection between the screw cap 2 and the anchor ring 3, so that the screw cap 2 is reliably prevented from tearing off from the anchor ring 3.

Schließlich ist Fig. 3 auch zu entnehmen, dass das Anzeigeelement 4 in Bezug auf den Umfang des Schraubdeckels 2 gegenüber dem Scharnier 9 angeordnet ist.Finally is Fig. 3 It can also be seen that the display element 4 is arranged opposite the hinge 9 with respect to the circumference of the screw cap 2.

Die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung erlaubt eine einfachere Montage des wiederverschließbaren Ausgießelementes, ohne dass das als Originalitätssiegel dienende Anzeigeelement 4 form- oder stoffschlüssig mit dem Befestigungsflansch 1 verbunden sein müsste.The design according to the invention allows easier assembly of the resealable pouring element without the display element 4 serving as a tamper-evident seal having to be positively or materially connected to the fastening flange 1.

Claims (18)

  1. Reclosable pouring element for cardboard/plastic composite packages, in particular beverage packages, with a base element (8) having a circumferential fastening flange (1) as well as an external thread, with opening means arranged at least in the unopened state of the pouring element in the interior of the base element (8) and with a screw cap (2) with internal thread, wherein the opening means are designed such that when the composite package is initially opened by unscrewing the screw cap (2) by breaking the composite material of the package or a barrier layer located in the base element, a pour opening is created inside the pouring element and wherein at least one tamper-evident seal is arranged between the base element (8) and the screw cap (2),
    characterised in that
    an anchor ring (3) is arranged below the screw cap (2) and is connected to the screw cap via a hinge (9) in a rotationally fixed manner and in that the tamper-evident seal consists of an indicating element (4), whose one end is fixedly connected to the anchor ring (3) or the screw cap (2) and in which the other end is connected to the anchor ring (3) by means of a predetermined breaking point (5) in such manner that the predetermined breaking point (5) of at least one mandrel element (6) arranged on the fastening flange (1) is broken when the screw cap (2) is unscrewed and thus indicates to the consumer that an initial opening has already taken place.
  2. Pouring element according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the anchor ring (3) is freely and radially rotatable around the base element (8) and is connected to the base element (8) in a tension-resistant manner in the axial direction.
  3. Pouring element according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the anchor ring (3) has at least one cam (7) on its upper side, which is arranged in the region of the indicating element (4), has a slanted surface and engages into a corresponding recess of the lower edge of the screw cap (2).
  4. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that
    the predetermined breaking point (5) of the indicating element (4) is arranged in the screw-off direction of the screw cap (2) before the fixed connection with the anchor ring (3).
  5. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that
    the predetermined breaking point of the indicating element is arranged in the screw-off direction of the screw cap behind the fixed connection with the anchor ring.
  6. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that
    the indicating element is designed as a radially projecting loop and in that the predetermined breaking point of the indicating element is arranged on the fixed connection with the anchor ring.
  7. Pouring element according to claim 6,
    characterised in that
    the loop encloses the mandrel element on the fastening flange before the initial opening.
  8. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterised in that
    a membrane is provided as a predetermined breaking point of the indicating element.
  9. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
    characterised in that
    the mandrel element (6) is arranged radially outside the anchor ring (3) on the fastening flange (1).
  10. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
    characterised in that
    an internal bead is designed circumferentially on the anchor ring.
  11. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
    characterised in that
    the mandrel element is arranged below the anchor ring on the fastening flange.
  12. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
    characterised in that
    the indicating element (4) and the mandrel element (6) are aligned with one another in an unopened position such that the predetermined breaking point (5) of the mandrel element (6) is broken when the screw cap (2) is unscrewed after an angle of rotation of 3° to 10°.
  13. Pouring element according to claim 12,
    characterised in that
    the predetermined breaking point (5) of the mandrel element (6) is broken when the screw cap (2) is unscrewed after an angle of rotation of 5° to 7°.
  14. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
    characterised in that
    the predetermined breaking point (5) breaks when the screw cap (2) is unscrewed at a torque of >0.2 Nm.
  15. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
    characterised in that
    the predetermined breaking point (5) is broken when the screw cap (2) is unscrewed before the composite package is initially opened or before the barrier layer is broken.
  16. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
    characterised in that
    the lower cut between the anchor ring (3) and the screw cap (2) is higher than the upper end of the indicating element (4).
  17. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 16,
    characterised in that
    the indicating element (4) is arranged opposite the hinge (9) in relation to the circumference of the screw cap (2).
  18. Pouring element according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
    characterised in that
    the at least one tamper-evident seal is used as transport protection.
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