NZ205443A - Plastics bottle:area of reduced thickness extends around part of neck circumference - Google Patents
Plastics bottle:area of reduced thickness extends around part of neck circumferenceInfo
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- NZ205443A NZ205443A NZ205443A NZ20544383A NZ205443A NZ 205443 A NZ205443 A NZ 205443A NZ 205443 A NZ205443 A NZ 205443A NZ 20544383 A NZ20544383 A NZ 20544383A NZ 205443 A NZ205443 A NZ 205443A
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- Prior art keywords
- bottle
- reduced thickness
- neck
- bottle according
- thickness portion
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Classifications
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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
- B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D51/16—Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
- B65D51/1633—Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas whereby venting occurs by automatic opening of the closure, container or other element
- B65D51/1638—Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas whereby venting occurs by automatic opening of the closure, container or other element by means of an element bursting upon a predetermined pressure in the container being exceeded
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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
- B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
- B65D1/10—Jars, e.g. for preserving foodstuffs
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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
- B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Food Science & Technology (AREA)
- Ceramic Engineering (AREA)
- Containers Having Bodies Formed In One Piece (AREA)
- Crushing And Pulverization Processes (AREA)
Description
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<p class="printTableText" lang="en">205443 <br><br>
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Complete Specification Filed: . ?. T.? Class: /UX.V.'fa <br><br>
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Publication Date: <br><br>
P. 0, Journal, Nor <br><br>
NEW ZEALAND <br><br>
PATENTS ACT, J 953 <br><br>
No.: Date: <br><br>
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION <br><br>
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3fc/We, SODASTREAM LIMITED, a British Company of Morley Way, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 OBS, England hereby declare the invention for which i / we pray that a patent may be granted to ®j|/us, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement: - <br><br>
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This invention relates to bottles, and in ♦ <br><br>
particular to bottles which in use are intended to be subjected to internal pressures, such as bottles for use in liquid carbonating machines to prepare carbonated beverages. <br><br>
There is known, e.g. from patent specification No. GB 1453363> a type of liquid carbonating machine in which the liquid, generally water, is placed in a bottle and the bottle is then loaded into the machine. During the carbonation process the bottle is pressurised by the gas introduced into the liquid. Sometimes a defective or damaged bottle can shatter under this pressure. For this reason it is usual for the bottle to be housed within a strong shield to prevent injury to a person using the machine. Hitherto it has been the usual practice to use glass bottles since- glass is non-porous, enabling carbonated drinks to be stored for lengthy periods, and the glass surface is very smooth which facilitates the carbonating process. Although many plastics materials are quite unsuitable, there are available plastics materials having such properties that they could be used for bottles to be used in a carbonat-ing machine. Examples of such materials include polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), which is widely used for bottles for carbonated beverages, certain grades of nylon,polycarbonate and PVDC. Other materials are also possible and will occur to readers skilled in the art. <br><br>
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If a plastics bottle is pressurised until it bursts the material will normally split open to release the pressure, and it has been suggested that use of a plastics bottle in a carbonating machine would obviate 5 the need for the protective shield since there would be no danger from flying bottle material. However, tests have shown that even some plastics bottles with a rigid moulded neck portion will in some instances burst with the neck shattering. <br><br>
The present invention aims at a solution to the above problem and resides in a bottle for use in a carbonating machine, the bottle being of unitary plastics construction and including a neck comprising an integral portion of reduced thickness located above the intended 15 level of liquid in the bottle and confined to an area extending around a minor part of the neck circumference, <br><br>
said reduced thickness portion defining a predetermined weakness at which the bottle is adapted to burst upon over-pressurisation to release the pressure in a 20 controlled manner without destroying the bottle's integrity. <br><br>
In a preferred embodiment of the invention the reduced thickness portion is formed during moulding of the bottle neck. In this way^the thickness of the weakened portion is conveniently predetermined so that it will fracture by 25 splitting at a desired pressure avoiding any danger of shattering. By locating the weakened portion above the normal level of liquid it is ensured that liquid is not sprayed out under pressure when a burst does occur, <br><br>
30 The configuration of the reduced thickness portion is variable and as described in more detail below can, for example, take the form of a flat surface portion on the outside of the body, a disc of thinner material, or a groove in the external surface. <br><br>
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Three particular embodiments of the invention applied to bottles made of PET will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which <br><br>
Figure l is a front view of a bottle neck; <br><br>
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Figure 2 is a side view of the bottle neck; <br><br>
Figure 3 is a part section along the line X-X of Figure 2; <br><br>
Figure 4 is a front view of another bottle neck; <br><br>
5 Figure 5 is a side view of the bottle neck; <br><br>
Figure 6 is a part section taken along the line Y-Y of Figure 5» <br><br>
Figure 7 is a front view of a further bottle neck; and <br><br>
10 Figure & is a section taken along the line Z-Z in <br><br>
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A method often adopted in the manufacture of plastics bottles , e . g. PET , consists of producing by injection moulding a preform including a neck part ana a body and subsequently 15 blowing out the body into the final shape. During the step of blowing out the body the material is stretched substantially and . it.s thickness is reduced. The shape and form of the bottle neck are unchanged by the blowing process and as a result the material at the neck of the 20 finished bottle is relatively brittle despite being much thicker than the body. <br><br>
Figures 1 to 3 show the neck portion of a PET bottle manufactured by the above method. The neck is formed with its final shape during production of the 25 preform by injection moulding. As illustrated the neck includes a screw thread 1 and an integral ring 2 but these features are not essential to the invention. The neck includes also a weakened portion 3 of reduced thickness provided by a flat on the outside of 30 the neck below the ring 2. The minimum thickness of the neck material at the portion 3 ®ay be in the order of 0.1 to 0.25 mm. Some bottles of this form were made and tested and the portion .1 ruptured at between 200 and 250 p.s.i. (1.38 and 1.73 MPa) in each case and always 3^ before a shattering of . <br><br>
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the neck or splitting of the body. <br><br>
The bottle illustrated in Figures 4 to 6 is essentially the same as that of Figures 1 to 3 except that in this case the weakened portion takes the form of a 5 circular disc or membrane 4 approximately 8 mm in diameter and of a uniform thickness which is selected in accordance with the required burst pressure. The disc 4 is formed by a cylindrical recess 5 moulded into the neck and ensures a controlled burst at a pressure which is safely 10 below that at which the body could split or the neck shatter. Typically a carbonating machine bottle which would burst at 300psi ( 2 .07MPa ) should have a membrane which would burst at a pressure of between 200 and 240psi (1-38 and 1 .66MPa) <br><br>
and it has been found that a membrane thickness of the order of 0.1 to 0.15 is appropriate in the case of PET. <br><br>
15 The bottle shown in Figures 7 and 8 differs from the earlier embodiments in that the weakened portion comprises a groove 6 in the external surface of the bottle neck. The groove is V-shapea in cross-section and extends around a substantially closed path of square rectangular 20 configuration. The groove is formed in the bottle neck during injection moulding of this bottle part. For the weakened portion to rupture at .a desired pressure in the region of 200-240psi( 1. 38-1 . 66MPa)the thickness of the PET material at the bottom of the groove should be about 0.05 to 0.15 nun. Tests wfth this form of bottle embodying the invention have shown that the weakened portion will initially burst at one of the corners between adjacent portions of the groove 6. <br><br>
Although specifically described in relation to bottles made of PET the invention is also applicable to 30 bottles made of other plastics materials, including laminates. It is believed that the different forms of weakened neck portion described above will be practical for other materials although dimensions may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired bursting pressure. 35 A carbonating bottle made in accordano^vp,^ the <br><br>
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invention obviates the need for a strong protective shield in a carbonating machine by eliminating the risk of flying material in the event of the bottle bursting. If a burst does occur the pressure is released gradually in a <br><br>
5 controlled fashion rather than suddenly in an explosion. <br><br>
For a bottle to be used in carbonating machines the reduced thickness portion will be arranged to rupture at a pressure greater than the normal operating pressure of the machine, preferably by about 20-60psi (0 .14-0.4lMPa). <br><br>
10 While the invention has been described specifically in relation to bottles for carbonating machines it should nevertheless be understood that the invention is capable of a much wider application and will be of advantage in other plastics bottles which are intended or liable to be 15 subjected to internal pressures. <br><br></p>
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Claims (4)
1. A bottle for use in a carbonating machine, the bottle being of unitary plastics construction and including a neck comprising an integral portion of reduced thickness located above the intended level of liquid in the bottle and confined to an area extending around a minor part of the neck circumference, said reduced thickness portion defining a predetermined weakness at which the bottle is adapted to burst upon over-pressurisation to release the pressure in a controlled manner without destroying the bottle's Integrity.<br><br>
2. A bottle according to claim 1, wherein the said reduced thickness portion is provided in a moulded part of the bottle neck and is formed during the moulding of said part.<br><br>
3- A bottle according to claim 2. wherein said part is produced by injection moulding.<br><br> 4* A bottle according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said reduced thickness portion is provided by a flat on #the exterior surface'of the bottle neck.;5- A bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 3.;wherein the reduced thickness portion comprises a membrane "foraed by an external recess in the bottle neck.;A bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 3-wherein the reduced thickness portion is provided by a groove in the external surface of the bottle neck.;2 1 JAN 1987;- 8 -;7- A bottle according to claim 6 wherein the groove has a substantially V-shaped cross-section.;g. A bottle according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the groove includes two portions which meet at an angle.;9. A bottle according to claim 8, wherein the groove extends around a substantially rectangular path.;10. A bottle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reduced thickness portion is adapted to rupture at a pressure greater than the normal operating pressure of the carbonating machine,;11- A bottle according to claim 10 wherein the reduced thickness portion is adapted to rupture at 20 - 60 psi (0.1
4 - 0.41 Mpa) above normal operating pressure.;12. A bottle for use in a carbonating machine sub stantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1 to 3, 4 to 6 or 7 to 8 of the accompanying drawings.;DATED THIS ^~DAY OF ^°u*(AOtrv^ ■l&B/? A. J. P/ARK & SON<br><br> pea Oe.Sls<br><br> AGENTS FOR THE APPLICANTS<br><br> </p> </div>
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8226612 | 1982-09-17 |
Publications (1)
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NZ205443A true NZ205443A (en) | 1987-03-31 |
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NZ205443A NZ205443A (en) | 1982-09-17 | 1983-08-31 | Plastics bottle:area of reduced thickness extends around part of neck circumference |
Country Status (21)
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EP (1) | EP0138812B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPS59501544A (en) |
KR (1) | KR840005992A (en) |
AR (1) | AR231952A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU556871B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA1211057A (en) |
DE (1) | DE3369671D1 (en) |
DK (1) | DK151550C (en) |
ES (1) | ES283040Y (en) |
FI (1) | FI69028C (en) |
GR (1) | GR81282B (en) |
IL (1) | IL69673A (en) |
IT (1) | IT1169826B (en) |
NO (1) | NO841967L (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ205443A (en) |
OA (1) | OA07531A (en) |
PT (1) | PT77352B (en) |
TR (1) | TR21665A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1984001142A1 (en) |
ZA (1) | ZA836464B (en) |
ZW (1) | ZW19183A1 (en) |
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USD679933S1 (en) | 2011-11-22 | 2013-04-16 | Primo Products, LLC | Beverage maker |
ITVR20130038A1 (en) * | 2013-02-13 | 2014-08-14 | Moshe Nash Abramov | BOTTLE PARTICULARLY FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GAS DRINKS |
GB2524843B (en) * | 2014-04-04 | 2018-12-19 | Pet Eng & Services S R L | Pressurised container with pressure relief valve |
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BE538645A (en) * | 1954-06-09 | |||
GB1161745A (en) * | 1966-11-01 | 1969-08-20 | Cornelis Brink | Improvements in Containers Moulded from a Plastics Material |
GB1453363A (en) * | 1974-04-24 | 1976-10-20 | Sodastream Ltd | Apparatus for aerating liquids |
DE3047185A1 (en) * | 1980-12-15 | 1982-07-01 | Kernforschungsanlage Jülich GmbH, 5170 Jülich | Resilient spray bottle with tube - has pressure relieving port in top part of wall |
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1983
- 1983-08-31 NZ NZ205443A patent/NZ205443A/en unknown
- 1983-08-31 ZA ZA836464A patent/ZA836464B/en unknown
- 1983-09-06 IL IL69673A patent/IL69673A/en unknown
- 1983-09-07 ZW ZW191/83A patent/ZW19183A1/en unknown
- 1983-09-08 AR AR294153A patent/AR231952A1/en active
- 1983-09-09 JP JP58502968A patent/JPS59501544A/en active Pending
- 1983-09-09 WO PCT/GB1983/000222 patent/WO1984001142A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1983-09-09 AU AU19497/83A patent/AU556871B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1983-09-09 DE DE8383902895T patent/DE3369671D1/en not_active Expired
- 1983-09-09 EP EP83902895A patent/EP0138812B1/en not_active Expired
- 1983-09-12 TR TR21665A patent/TR21665A/en unknown
- 1983-09-13 KR KR1019830004297A patent/KR840005992A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1983-09-14 CA CA000436669A patent/CA1211057A/en not_active Expired
- 1983-09-15 IT IT22893/83A patent/IT1169826B/en active
- 1983-09-15 GR GR72453A patent/GR81282B/el unknown
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- 1983-09-16 OA OA58100A patent/OA07531A/en unknown
- 1983-09-16 PT PT77352A patent/PT77352B/en unknown
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ZW19183A1 (en) | 1983-11-23 |
DK151550B (en) | 1987-12-14 |
TR21665A (en) | 1985-01-21 |
AU1949783A (en) | 1984-04-04 |
EP0138812B1 (en) | 1987-02-04 |
KR840005992A (en) | 1984-11-21 |
OA07531A (en) | 1985-03-31 |
IL69673A (en) | 1986-08-31 |
ES283040U (en) | 1985-05-01 |
ZA836464B (en) | 1984-11-28 |
DK225684A (en) | 1984-05-07 |
PT77352A (en) | 1983-10-01 |
IT8322893A0 (en) | 1983-09-15 |
CA1211057A (en) | 1986-09-09 |
IL69673A0 (en) | 1983-12-30 |
WO1984001142A1 (en) | 1984-03-29 |
FI69028B (en) | 1985-08-30 |
NO841967L (en) | 1984-05-16 |
PT77352B (en) | 1986-03-11 |
ES283040Y (en) | 1985-12-16 |
FI844042A0 (en) | 1984-10-15 |
IT1169826B (en) | 1987-06-03 |
JPS59501544A (en) | 1984-08-30 |
FI69028C (en) | 1985-12-10 |
DK151550C (en) | 1988-05-24 |
AR231952A1 (en) | 1985-04-30 |
GR81282B (en) | 1984-12-11 |
DK225684D0 (en) | 1984-05-07 |
FI844042L (en) | 1984-10-15 |
DE3369671D1 (en) | 1987-03-12 |
EP0138812A1 (en) | 1985-05-02 |
AU556871B2 (en) | 1986-11-20 |
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