DE102010010013A1 - Beverage can closure element - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the invention, a beverage can closure element (10) is specified with a cover element (12) for arrangement in an opening of a beverage can (30) and a locking device (16) formed and / or arranged on the cover element (12) which is designed and / or is arranged that the beverage can closure element (10) arranged in an opening of a beverage can (30) can be locked in an opening of a beverage can (30), the cover element (12) being designed and arranged such that the cover element (12), when the Beverage can closure element (10) is arranged in an opening of a beverage can (30), is elastically deformable between at least two states, the locking device (16) being arranged and designed on the cover member (12) in such a way that the locking device (16) is in at least one State of the cover member (12) of the at least two states of the cover member (12) relative to the cover member (12) radially further is arranged inside than in at least one other of the at least two states of the cover member (12).

Description

The invention relates to a beverage can closure element according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention also relates to a beverage can lid with such a beverage can closure element and a beverage can with such a beverage can lid.

Beverage cans are next to bottles the most important trade packaging for drinks and serve at the same time as a drinking vessel. They are mainly used for carbonated drinks such as canned beer and soft drinks.

Beverage cans usually consist of a one-piece, cylindrical container made of aluminum or tinplate and a aufgefalzten cover made of aluminum with an oval Ritzline or break line and a riveted metal tab, which pushes the scratched oval by leveraging into the can interior when lifting and so a pouring or Drinking opening generated.

The invention relates to a beverage can closure element which is in a simple manner able to close an opening of any kind to lock and release again. In particular, the invention relates to a lid for a container such. As a beverage can, the lid consists of a sheet, preferably tinplate. Beverage cans usually have a predetermined breaking line in the lid, whereby a removal opening can be released by means of a lid attached to the opening tab via a predetermined breaking lever.

Such beverage cans usually contain liquids such as beer, lemonade, fruit juices, mineral water or the like, but can also be used for sauces, herbal mixtures, grated cheese, nuts or the like.

The known beverage cans have the disadvantage that they are not resealable after opening, there is a risk of spillage of the remaining content in the workplace, in vehicles, while playing, etc. Furthermore, contaminants and insects can penetrate.

The WO 2006/009483 discloses a resealable lid according to the preamble of claim 1 and claim 7. In this cover, the opening tab can be rotated after opening and close the removal opening. For this purpose, the opening tab on its underside an annular sealant, such as magnets, adhesive, rubber or a plastic seal. Because several materials are used in the production of the lid, the production of such a lid is costly and labor intensive.

The US 4,673,099 also discloses a resealable lid according to the preamble of claim 1 and claim 7. For closing the removal opening, the opening tab is formed on the underside obliquely outwards, whereby they can engage in the removal opening. To ensure good sealing, a separate sealing material, such as elastomer, is also used here. Thus, the production of the lid is cost and labor intensive here too.

The invention is therefore the object of developing a cover of the type mentioned in such a way that it can be produced more cheaply, with the removal opening easy to close, to lock and again easy to open.

The object of the invention is achieved with a beverage can closure element according to the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

According to the invention, a beverage can closure element is provided with a cover member for placement in an opening of a beverage can and a cover member formed and / or arranged locking device which is formed and / or arranged such that the arranged in an opening of a beverage can beverage can closure element in an opening a beverage can is lockable, wherein the cover member is formed and arranged such that the cover member, when the beverage can closure element is disposed in an opening of a beverage can, between at least two states elastically deformable, wherein the locking means is arranged and formed on the cover member such that the locking device in at least one state of the cover member of the at least two states of the cover member relative to the cover member radially inward than in at least one other of the at least two states of Abdec Kglieds is arranged.

According to the invention, the cover member is elastically deformable by external force between the at least two states.

According to the invention, the cover member may be elastically deformable by cooperation with the beverage can between the at least two states.

According to the invention, the locking device can be arranged and / or formed on the underside of the cover member. By underside of the cover member is meant the side of the cover member which faces the contents of the beverage can when the beverage can closure member is disposed in the mouth of the beverage can to reclose the beverage can.

Alternatively or additionally, the locking device may be arranged and / or formed on the upper side of the cover member.

Alternatively or additionally, the locking device may be arranged and / or formed on the upper side of the cover member.

According to the invention, the cover member may be formed like a plate spring.

According to the invention, the cover member may have a surface portion which is formed curved in one of the states upwardly and is curved in another of the states downwardly curved. Variants and alternatives are conceivable. For example, indentations or flat sections or grooves and / or ribs can be provided in the curvature. Also conceivable is the transition from a flat surface to a curved or vice versa. A transition from a lesser curvature to a greater curvature or from a greater curvature to a lower curvature is also conceivable.

According to the invention, the cover member may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of stiffening ribs and / or stiffening grooves.

According to the invention, the locking device may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of locking members, which is or are preferably designed as a rim which completely or partially surrounds the cover member and / or as a nose or noses.

Such locking members of the locking device may preferably be designed and arranged so that they engage behind the edge of the opening of the beverage can in the locked state and thus can lock the beverage can closure element in the opening.

According to the invention, the locking device may comprise at least one and preferably a plurality of projections arranged on the cover member.

According to the invention the cover member may be arranged in an annular member which surrounds the edge of the cover member, wherein preferably on the cover member projections are formed, which are accommodated in slots formed in the annular member.

In this embodiment of the invention, the extensions may act as a locking device by moving radially outward through the slots of the annular member upon pressing on the cover member to provide locking of the beverage can closure member in the removal opening. Preferably, in this embodiment of the invention, the cover member including its extensions and the annular member made of the same material as the beverage can lid or beverage can. However, it would also be conceivable to form the components of other materials, such as preferably food-grade plastic. In this case, the components can be formed from the same or different materials.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have an unlocking device which is designed and arranged such that the locking device is unlocked by actuation of the unlocking device, preferably by elastically deforming the cover element into the state in which the locking elements of the locking device are arranged radially further inwards.

Thus, the opening of the beverage can after the operation of Entriegeleinrichtung be released again. In other words, the unlocking device can be used to reverse the elastic deformation of the cover member which has occurred during locking by exerting a force on the cover member in such a way that the cover member is moved from a stable state, ie. H. For example, the lock state, in another stable state, d. H. For example, the unlocking state, which corresponds to the state in which the cover member has been arranged in the opening of the beverage can for locking. After unlocking the cover member can be removed again from the opening of the beverage can and rotated to another position to release the opening for further removal of the content of the beverage can.

According to the invention, the unlocking device comprises a lever arranged on the beverage can closure element or a mechanism with one or more vanes arranged on the beverage can closure element.

Alternatively or additionally, the suspension of the elastic deformation of the cover member of the beverage can closure element can be achieved by actuating the beverage can closure element itself.

According to the invention, the cover member may have a curved surface or partial surface, preferably an upwardly curved surface or partial surface, wherein the surface and / or the partial surface preferably round, oval, trapezoidal with rounded corners, bridge-shaped, grooved, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal or the like is formed.

Of course, the curved surface or partial surface of the cover member may also have any other suitable shape, in particular a shape with rounded corners.

According to the invention, the cover member may have a curved surface or partial surface which is directed downwards or has an upwardly curved surface which partially points downwards. Area includes.

According to the invention, the cover member may have as a locking member an edge, wherein the edge is a complete or a partially circumferential edge, or comprises one or more projecting parts.

According to the invention the cover member may have a complete or partially circumferential stiffening groove and / or stiffening rib, for example in the form of an offset.

This embodiment has the advantage that the cover member receives a higher stability, whereby the locking in the removal opening is easier and safer to handle.

According to the invention, the edge of the cover member may have one or more lugs.

This can be a better, d. H. easier and safer locking of the cover member can be achieved in the removal opening.

According to the invention, the cover member may have a flat surface or a surface protruding from a plane, wherein the plane protruding from the plane is preferably a curved or a multi-curved surface.

The cover member is preferably designed such that it is the part of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element which can close the removal opening of the beverage can again.

The invention also relates to a beverage can lid with a beverage can closure element according to the invention, preferably with a predetermined opening line for removing the contents of the beverage can defining a break line.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can be arranged and designed as an opening tab for opening the beverage can by pressing in the beverage can lid on the predetermined breaking line.

This embodiment of the invention is preferred. Alternatively, the beverage can closure element can also be provided as a component or part separate from an opening tab. It is clear that according to the invention the beverage can closure element can also be provided as a separate part from the beverage can. However, it is preferred to form the opening tab of the beverage can according to the invention as a beverage can closure element. For this purpose, then beverage can closure element has the double function of opening tab for the first time opening the beverage can and reclosing the beverage can and locking the beverage can closure element in the opening of the beverage can at the predetermined breaking line opening of the beverage can.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can be arranged and configured on the beverage can lid such that the beverage can closure element can be arranged after opening the removal opening either by turning and / or folding the beverage can closure element over the removal opening in order to cover and close it again.

According to the invention, the edge of the beverage can closure element can be arranged and configured in such a way that when closing the removal opening (FIG. 4 ) into the removal opening ( 4 ), in the removal opening ( 4 ) is clamped or locked in place.

According to the invention, the beverage can lid may have at least one groove and / or depression for receiving a rib, bead and / or nose formed on the beverage can closure element. This feature may offer the advantage of better and more space-saving stackability and storage of the beverage can lid in the manufacture of beverage cans. According to the invention, the groove and / or recess may be preferably circular, wherein the groove and / or depression may be continuous and / or interrupted.

According to the invention, the beverage can lid may have a blister for receiving the beverage can closure element. This embodiment of the invention offers the advantage that the beverage can closure element can not be pushed on unintentionally without further ado, but can be assisted by the correspondingly formed bladder. According to the invention, the bubble preferably kidney-shaped or circular and / or be formed according to the shape of the closure member. Furthermore, according to the invention, the bladder can preferably have a recess which, viewed from the bladder, is arranged in the direction of the opening section. This development has the advantage that the beverage can closure element, without being obstructed by the bubble, can be arranged over the opening portion of the beverage can lid.

According to the invention, the area of the beverage can lid may be marked below the beverage can closure element (i.e., the area of the bladder, for example), preferably in color with red, blue, yellow, green or another preferably clearly recognizable color and / or letters, numbers and / or other signs. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that it is easily recognizable to the consumer whether the beverage can is still new or unopened or already resealed if no opening of the beverage can be seen, because only in the re-sealed beverage can the marked area to be seen because he is covered by the beverage can closure element in the new or unopened beverage can.

According to the invention, the beverage can lid may have a pre-embossing and / or arching, which is preferably designed such that the beverage can lid at least in the region of the opening portion after making the beverage can with the beverage can lid, after filling the beverage can and after opening the beverage can substantially planar is trained. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the beverage can closure element better recloses the opening portion of the beverage can. Alternatively or additionally, the beverage can closure element can be formed such that it has a curvature which corresponds to the curvature of the opening section after opening the beverage can. Alternatively or additionally, the beverage can closure same and / or the beverage can lid in the region of the opening portion be designed to be flexible so that the curvatures of the beverage can closure element and the beverage can lid align when reclosing the beverage can. Alternatively and / or additionally, the tolerance ranges of sealing means could be designed such that possibly different curvatures of the beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid in the region of the opening portion in the sealing of the opening portion by the beverage can closure element are within the tolerances. According to the invention, the pre-embossing and / or curvature can be formed at least in the region of the removal opening.

According to the invention, a seal can be provided on the beverage can closure element.

According to the invention, a sealing strip can be provided on the beverage can closure element which is preferably arranged at least partially or completely in a stiffening profile. The sealing tape may be formed, for example, as a coating.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have a bend line. According to the invention, the crease line can be provided by a pinch or a depression on the top and / or bottom beverage can closure element to facilitate the deformation for reclosing and / or reopening the beverage can.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can be formed from a plurality of materials and preferably have a plastic extrusion coating and / or a plastic bladder.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element in the cover member may have plastic tabs.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have plastic tabs at least in the cover element.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element may have bimetal over its entire surface or at least in one section and preferably in the region of the cover member and / or be formed from bimetal.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have at least one stiffener.

According to the invention, the stiffening can be formed in the shape of a vault and / or tubular. The stiffening may be formed, for example, on the edge of the cover member and / or on the edge of the beverage can closure element. The stiffener can be up and / or down, d. H. be formed towards beverage can lid.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have a nose, which is formed on the edge of the extension. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the beverage can can be opened more easily because the region of the beverage can closure element which presses the beverage can lid when the beverage can is opened in order to open the beverage can lid at the predetermined breaking point is stiffened by the nose. and / or that selectively can generate a greater pressure on the region of the predetermined breaking point.

According to the invention, at least one and preferably a plurality of fulcrums may be formed in the beverage can closure element, depressions for receiving the fulcrum or points being preferably formed in the beverage can lid.

According to the invention, conical, continuous, or any shape lever points (round / angular, any shape, any positioning) may be mounted in the tab or beverage can lid to ensure easier opening over the opening lever. These opening lever points, for example, each hidden in stamped recesses of the lid and occur only after opening and turning around the tab in action. The fulcrum points / areas relax the camber and can be attached anywhere on the lid or tab.

According to the invention, at least one depression can be formed in the cover member of the beverage can closure element. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the stress on the "tip" of the dome of the cover member are reduced by the inclusion of depressions and the overall height can be minimized. The recesses may have any form found suitable by those skilled in the art. For example, a substantially circular depression and / or a substantially annular groove or depression arranged around the center of the cover member may be provided in the center of the cover member.

According to the invention, a curvature can be formed in the beverage can closure element which extends beyond the edge of the opening section to be covered during resealing. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the curvature when re-closing the beverage can beyond the opening edge, resulting in the "rising" of the edges. By appropriate design elements of the tab, the opening element can be placed higher and an opening mechanism can be provided.

According to the invention, in the beverage can closure element and / or the beverage can lid, a shaft encircling the cover member or the opening portion may be formed. This embodiment of the invention has the advantage that a good seal of the re-sealed beverage can can be provided in a simple and cost-effective manner.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have a coating with a sealing lip and / or a sealing bead. According to the invention, the coating and / or the sealing lip and / or the sealing bead can be made of plastic and / or silicone and / or rubber.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have at its edge a spreader ring, which preferably has nubs and / or noses.

According to the invention, the predetermined breaking line in the beverage can lid for the opening section may comprise a web at which the opening section of the beverage can lid remains connected to the beverage can lid after opening the beverage can.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element can have a spreader ring and / or nubs for sealing the beverage can closure element relative to the beverage can lid when reclosing the beverage can, wherein preferably at least one wider nub and / or nose and / or at least one continuous material region is provided, which or one opposite the other Beverage can lid is provided when reclosing the beverage can, at which the opening portion of the beverage can lid remains connected to the beverage can lid after opening the beverage can.

According to the invention, the beverage can closure element may have at least one and preferably a plurality of recesses, wherein the recess (s) is preferably formed as a cutout, more preferably such that a part of the beverage can closure element extends downwards so that it closes the beverage can at the edge the opening in the beverage can lid attacks, which has arisen at the predetermined breaking line when opening the beverage can.

According to the invention, the reopening mechanism may consist in that the beverage can closure element has a breakaway lever which is used as a reopening lever, or that the reopening mechanism consists of one or more vanes attached to the opening tab or integrally formed with the opening tab, the / the Wing is made of the same or a different material as the opening tab is / are.

Alternatively or additionally, the reopening mechanism can also consist in that an opening mechanism is arranged on the other side of the opening tab, opposite to the predetermined breaking lever, as Auxiliary opening mechanism or as a main opening mechanism can be used, which can be used to reopen the edge of the opening tab or one or more wings.

According to the invention, the upper side of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element can be designed in such a way that it can be used for advertising purposes, pictures, logos, numbering, etc.

The invention also relates to a beverage can with a beverage can lid according to the invention and / or a beverage can closure element according to the invention.

According to the invention, the beverage can can be made of metal, preferably tinplate, and / or plastic and / or of a combination of different materials.

According to the invention, the beverage can beverages, granular and / or powdery products, for sauces, for nuts or other products can be used.

The beverage can lid according to the invention can for example be made such that the lid is first stamped in a conventional manner, but such that the opening tab is shaped so that it can be inserted and locked in the removal opening and that, for reopening, easily the removal opening can be raised again. In this case, the edge provided for the locking can be formed as a completely or partially circumferential edge, or consist of one or more projecting parts, and / or that a complete or partially circumferential stiffening groove are provided, which for more stability of the opening tab and for a better locking ensures in the removal opening. Further, the opening tab may be punched such that one or more vanes are integrally formed, or one or more vanes are attached to the opening tab.

When handling the beverage can according to the invention, the beverage can be opened by means of the opening tab and then the opening tab rotated 180 ° or folded to close the removal opening and lock can, wherein locking members of the beverage can closure element by changing the shape of a surface of the beverage can closure element, based on the area are moved radially outwardly to lock the removal opening, and that the mechanism for canceling this change in shape is actuated, whereby the locking elements, relative to the surface, are moved radially inwardly to release the opening again.

To lock the removal opening, for example, in some embodiments of the invention, an upwardly curved surface of the opening tab can be pressed down, in such a way that the curvature reverses, whereby the opening tab snaps into the removal opening and locks the lid, or that upwards curved surface is pressed down, in such a way that the curvature decreases or even completely flat, whereby the opening tab stretches and the edge of the opening tab is pushed outwards, and whereby the opening tab snaps into the removal opening and locks the lid.

In some embodiments of the invention may be for closing the removal opening, the nose or noses at the edge of the opening tab for locking pin or lock it.

For locking the removal opening, the opening tab or the cover member, for example, be pressed down, in such a way that the curvatures of the curved surface to reverse, d. H. that the upwardly curved surface curves downwards and the downwardly curved surface or partial surface upwards, whereby the opening tab or the cover member or the beverage can closure element snaps into the removal opening and locks.

To reopen the beverage can, the breakaway lever may be used as the reopening lever, in such a manner that the breakaway lever, which has been rotated together with the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, is pressed down, whereby the snapped edge back in and the curved surface, the in the snapped state was less curved or even flat, pushes up again, whereby the opening tab or the beverage can closure element is released from the removal opening, and can be turned back or folded.

Alternatively or additionally, an opening mechanism may be provided for reopening, located on the other side of the opening tab, opposite the breakaway lever, such that the edge of the opening tab or one or more wings may be used to close the opening tab to solve.

To reopen the container, the wing (s) can be pushed down, and that such that the opening tab or the beverage can closure element resumes its original shape, or that the wing (s) is raised and pulled upwards.

After opening the beverage can, the opening tab or beverage can closure element or beverage can closure element can be rotated or folded and pressed into the removal opening. Locking elements can be provided in order to prevent the opening tab or the beverage can closure element from coming off the removal opening, and a reopening mechanism can be provided in order to be able to release the removal opening again.

The resealable opening tab or beverage can closure member, particularly when made of a thin stamped sheet metal part, is readily accommodated in the circular disc-shaped, upwardly open cavity formed between the central lid portion and the upper can rim becomes. This means that the lid according to the invention can be produced without major adjustments of conventional machines.

The removal opening can be reliably closed and locked, and dirt, dust and vermin can not get into the opened can. At work, playing or staying in moving vehicles, the contents can not be spilled to any significant extent. The subject of the invention is even sufficiently closable and lockable that its content does not escape appreciably even when the can is falling over. Also, such a box equipped is very environmentally friendly, since the opening tab or the beverage can closure element that serves or re-closing always remains connected to the can.

The locking elements are designed such that the opening tab or beverage can closure element or beverage can closure element snaps into the removal opening when it is closed again and is locked. For this purpose, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element preferably has an upwardly curved surface or partial surface, and preferably has a peripheral edge which can snap into the removal opening. The surface or the partial surface can be round, oval trapezoidal with rounded corners, bridge-shaped, grooved, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal or the like. Or it can have any other shape, possibly with rounded corners. The surface or sub-area may also be made of combinations of different shapes, e.g. B. angular and round shapes exist.

The curved surface or partial surface may also be directed downwards or the upwardly curved surface partially has a downwardly directed surface. The down-facing surface or partial surface makes resealing and locking easier.

In some embodiments of the invention, the locking can be achieved in the following manner: the upwardly curved surface is pressed down, in such a way that the curved surface presses the edge of the opening tab or beverage can closure element radially outwardly by this change in shape ; the opening tab or the beverage can closure element snaps into the removal opening and locks the lid. The snapping edge may be a full or partial circumferential edge, or may consist of one or more protruding parts. A complete or partial circumferential stiffening groove, z. B. in the form of an offset, in the form of a depression or in the form of a survey can provide more stability of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element and for a better snapping into the removal opening.

The reopening mechanism may, in some embodiments of the invention, be that a breakaway lever (ie, the lever used to break the break line) is used as the reopening lever, such that the breakaway lever, which rotates together with the opening tab or beverage can closure member, respectively or has been folded down, whereby the latched and locked edge pushes back inwards and the curved surface, which extended downward in the latched and locked state, pushes up again. In this way, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element releases from the removal opening; The opening tab or the beverage can closure element can thus be turned back or folded back and the beverage can can be further emptied. The curved surface, which has been pressed down for locking, may also be less curved downward or even flat in the locked state.

Alternatively, the locking device may consist in that the edge of the removal opening is formed such that the opening tab or beverage can closure element or beverage can closure element is clamped in the removal opening when reclosing or snaps into it. For the locking in the removal opening, the edge of the opening tab or beverage can closure element or beverage can closure element has one or more lugs.

Alternatively, the reopening mechanism may consist of one or more vanes attached to the opening tab or beverage can closure member or integrally formed with the opening tab or beverage can closure member. The wing (s) is / are made of the same or a different material as the opening tab or the beverage can closure element.

Preferably, the part of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element which can reseal the removal opening can have a flat surface or an area raised out of the plane. This plane, which is emphasized out of the plane, may be a curved or a multiply curved surface and may preferably be the cover member or a substantial part of the cover member.

In addition, the upper side of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element can be designed in terms of shape and surface texture so that it can be used for advertising purposes, images, logos, numbering, etc.

The invention also relates to a container with an inventive closure member or lid, wherein the container may be made of an environmentally friendly material such as metal, preferably tinplate, or plastic or a combination of different materials. Such a container can be used, for example, for beverages, for granular or powdery products, for sauces, for nuts or for other products.

If the container is a beverage can, the lid, in particular the opening tab or the beverage can closure element have a hole or a plurality of holes through which tubular objects, such. B. straws can be passed.

The invention also includes a method for manufacturing a lid, wherein the lid is first stamped in a conventional manner, but such that the opening tab or the beverage can closure element is shaped so that it can be inserted into the removal opening. For this purpose, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element has a peripheral edge, which can snap into the removal opening or engage or can be clamped therein. Alternatively, the edge of the opening tab or of the beverage can closure element can have one or more lugs.

The invention also includes a method for opening, resealing and reopening the container. For reopening, for example, the predetermined breaking lever can be pressed down, whereby the locked by snapping, snapping or pinching edge triggers and the opening tab or beverage can closure element can be turned back or folded back. Alternatively, one or more wings can be provided for opening and also for reopening the container in order to be able to release the opening tab or beverage can closure element.

Although the invention particularly relates to a lid for a beverage can, other applications are possible, for. As a beverage can closure element to temporarily close bottles or similar containers or as a cover for z. As camera lenses or similar items.

The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the figures:

1 shows a schematic plan view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid and a beverage can closure element according to a first embodiment of the invention.

2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 1 along the line II-II of 1 ,

3 shows a schematic plan view of the beverage can of 1 with broken out opening section of the beverage can lid.

4 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the opened beverage can of 1 along the line IV-IV of 3 ,

5 shows a schematic plan view of the beverage can of 1 with broken out opening portion of the beverage can lid, wherein the beverage can closure element is rotated in a central position.

6 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 5 along the line VI-VI of 5 ,

7 shows a schematic plan view of the beverage can of 1 with broken out opening portion of the beverage can lid, wherein the beverage can closure member is rotated over the beverage opening or portion of the beverage can lid, from which the opening portion has been broken out.

8th shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 7 along the line VIII-VIII of 7 schematically showing the finger of a user who wants to close the opened beverage can with the beverage can closure element again.

9 shows a schematic plan view of the beverage can of 1 with broken out opening portion of the beverage can lid, wherein the beverage can closure element was pressed into the beverage opening or the area of the beverage can lid, from which the opening portion was broken out to close the first opened beverage can again.

10 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 9 along the line XX of 9 showing schematically the finger of a user who has resealed the opened beverage can with the beverage can closure element.

11 shows one of the 10 corresponding partial sectional view, wherein the dashed lines drawn circle sections are shown again greatly enlarged according to the arrows.

12 shows one of the 10 corresponding partial sectional view schematically illustrating how the beverage can closure element can be unlocked by the user again.

13 shows one of the 10 corresponding partial sectional view illustrating the beverage can closure element in the unlocked by the user position.

14 shows a schematic plan view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid and a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

15 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 14 along the line XV-XV.

16 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 14 along the line XVI-XVI.

17 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 14 along the line XVII-XVII.

18 shows a schematic plan view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid and a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

19 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 18 along the line XIX-XIX.

20 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 18 along the line XX-XX.

21 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid with the beverage can closure element of the beverage can of 18 along the line XXI-XXI.

22 shows an enlarged detail of the partial sectional view of 19 ,

23 shows an enlarged detail of the partial sectional view of 19 ,

The 24a) to l), 25a) to l) and 26a) to h) show top views of variants of the beverage can closure element.

The 27a) to i) show partial sectional views of variants of the beverage can closure element.

The 28a and 28b show views of variants of the beverage can closure element with straw openings in the cover member.

29 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

30 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 29 with a beverage can lid along the line XXX-XXX of 29 ,

31 shows a plan view of the beverage can closure element of 29 in a locked state.

32 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 31 with a beverage can lid along the line XXXII-XXXII of 31 ,

33 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a Beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

34 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 33 with a beverage can lid along the line XXXIV-XXXIV of 33 ,

35 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 33 with a beverage can lid along the line XXXV-XXXV of 33 in an unlocked state.

36 shows one of the 35 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 33 in a locked state.

37 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

38 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 37 with a beverage can lid along the line XXXVIII-XXXVIII of 37 ,

39 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 37 with a beverage can lid along the line XXXIX-XXXIX of 37 in an unlocked state.

40 shows one of the 39 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 37 in a locked state.

41 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

42 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 41 with a beverage can lid along the line XLII-XLII of 41 ,

43 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 41 with a beverage can lid along the line XLIII-XLIII of 41 in an unlocked state.

44 shows one of the 43 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 41 in a locked state, wherein in the circle b) a variant with an additional nose is shown.

45 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

46 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 45 with a beverage can lid along the XLVI-XLVI line of 45 in an unlocked state.

47 shows one of the 46 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 45 in a locked state, wherein in the circle b) is a partial sectional view along the line bb of 47 is shown.

48 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

49 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 48 with a beverage can lid along the XLIX-XLIX line of 48 in an unlocked state.

50 shows one of the 49 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 48 in a locked state, wherein in the circle b) is a partial sectional view along the line bb of 50 is shown.

51 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

52 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 51 with a beverage can lid along the line LII-LII of 51 in an unlocked state.

53 shows one of the 52 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 51 in a locked state, wherein in the circle b) is a partial sectional view along the line bb of 53 is shown.

54 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

55 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 54 with a beverage can lid along the LV-LV line of 54 ,

56 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 54 with a beverage can lid along the LVI-LVI line of 54 in an unlocked state.

57 shows one of the 56 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 54 in a locked state.

58 shows a partial sectional view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

59 shows one of the 58 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 58 in a locked state.

60 shows a partial sectional view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

61 shows one of the 60 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 60 in a locked state.

62 shows a partial sectional view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

63 shows one of the 62 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 62 in a locked state.

64 shows 16 other variants with possible nose shapes, for example, in the in the 33 to 53 shown embodiments of the invention can be used alternatively or additionally.

65 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state, wherein on the right edge two partial sectional views are shown according to the dash-dotted lines.

66 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 65 with a beverage can lid along the line LXVI-LXVI of 65 in an unlocked state.

67 shows one of the 66 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 65 in a locked state.

68 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

69 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 68 with a beverage can lid along the line LXIX-LXIX of 68 in an unlocked state.

70 shows a plan view of the embodiment of a beverage can closure element of 68 in a locked state.

71 shows one of the 69 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 68 with a beverage can lid along the line LXXI-LXXI in a locked state.

The 72a) to g) show variants of partial sectional views of a beverage can closure element in a representation corresponding to FIG 69 with a beverage can lid, which is preferably alternatives to the in 66 or 69 are shown in unlocked states.

The 73a) to g) show the variants of the 72 a) to g) in the locked state.

The 74a) to e) show variants of side views of inventive beverage can closure elements with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.

75 shows a section along the line LXXV-LXXV of 74 ,

76 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

77 shows a side view of the beverage can closure element with a beverage can lid in a 74a) to e) corresponding view.

78 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 76 with a beverage can lid along the line LXXVIII-LXXVIII of 76 in an unlocked state.

79 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

80 shows a side view of the beverage can closure element with a beverage can lid in a 74a) to e) corresponding view in an unlocked state.

81 shows a side view of the beverage can closure element with a Beverage can lid in one of the 80 corresponding view, but in a locked state.

82 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state.

83 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 82 with a beverage can lid along the line LXXXIII-LXXXIII of 82 in an unlocked state.

84 shows one of the 83 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 82 with a beverage can lid along the line LXXXIII-LXXXIII in a locked state.

The 85a) to l) show partial sectional views of alternative beverage can closure members in one of 83 corresponding representation with a beverage can lid in an unlocked state.

The 86a) and b), 87a) and b) as well 88a) and b) show partial sectional views of alternative beverage can closure members in one of 83 corresponding representation with a beverage can lid, wherein the figures represent a) an unlocked state, while the figures b) represent the respectively corresponding locked state.

The 89 to 91 show partial sectional views of alternative beverage can closure elements in one of 83 corresponding representation with a beverage can lid, wherein in the circles the corresponding partial sectional views of the ribs or grooves or beads along the dash-dotted lines are shown.

92 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state. Wherein in the right circle an alternative embodiment of the locking member is shown, which can be provided alternatively or in addition to the locking member shown in the left circle.

93 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 92 with a beverage can lid along the line XCIII-XCIII of 92 in an unlocked state.

94 shows one of the 93 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 92 with a beverage can lid along the line XCIII-XCIII in a locked state.

95 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state. Wherein in the right circle an alternative embodiment of the locking member is shown, which can be provided alternatively or in addition to the locking member shown in the left circle.

96 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 95 with a beverage can lid along the line XCVI-XCVI of 95 in an unlocked state.

97 shows one of the 96 corresponding partial sectional view of a partially alternative embodiment of the beverage can closure element of 95 with a beverage can lid along the line XCVI-XCVI in a locked state.

98 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention in an unlocked state. Wherein in the right circle an alternative embodiment of the locking member is shown, which can be provided alternatively or in addition to the locking member shown in the left circle.

99 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 98 with a beverage can lid along the line XCIX-XCIX of 98 in an unlocked state.

100 shows one of the 99 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 98 with a beverage can lid along the line XCIX-XCIX in a locked state.

The 101a) to f) show possible partial sections of embellishments or stiffening ribs or stiffening beads, preferably for the in the 102a) to l) embodiments of beverage can closure elements according to the invention.

The 102a) to l) show embodiments of beverage can closure elements according to the invention.

103 shows a plan view of another embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention with expansion lugs.

104 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 103 along the line CIV-CIV of 103 ,

105 shows a sectional view of a beverage can lid according to the invention with grooves or depressions for receiving lugs and / or expansion lugs of a beverage can closure element according to 103 ,

106 shows the beverage can lid of 104 with a beverage can closure element according to 103 ,

107 shows stacked beverage can lids according to 106 ,

108 shows a schematic partial sectional view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid according to the invention along the line CVIII-CVIII of 111 comprising a bladder for receiving and fixing the position of the beverage can closure element.

109 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid according to 108 ,

110 shows stacked beverage can lids according to 109 ,

111 shows a top view of the beverage can of 108 in a closed state.

112 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to 108 a two-piece beverage can before connecting to the body of the beverage can.

113 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 112 along the line CXIII-CXIII in 112 ,

114 shows stacked beverage can lids according to 113 ,

115 shows a plan view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid according to the invention before opening the beverage can, wherein the beverage can lid has a blister for receiving the beverage can lid closure member.

116 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 115 along the line CXVI-CXVI of 115 ,

117 shows a top view of the beverage can of 115 after opening the soda can.

118 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 117 along the line CXVIII-CXVIII of 117 ,

119 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention.

120 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 119 along the line CXX-CXX in 119 ,

121 shows stacked beverage can lids according to 119 ,

122 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention wherein the bubble, which is located below the closure member, in the beverage can lid has a recess.

123 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 122 along the line CXXIII-CXXIII in 122 wherein the beverage can closure member is disposed over the bladder.

124 shows one of the 123 corresponding sectional view of the beverage can lid of 122 wherein the beverage can closure element is arranged above the opened opening section.

125 shows a sectional view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention.

126 shows the beverage can lid of 125 as part of a filled and not yet opened beverage can.

127 shows the beverage can lid of 125 as part of an open soda can.

128 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention.

129 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 128 along the line CXXIX-CXXIX in 128 ,

130 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 128 as part of a filled and not yet opened beverage can.

131 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention.

132 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can lid of 131 along the line CXXXII-CXXXII in 131 before reclosing the beverage can.

133 shows one of the 132 corresponding partial sectional view of the beverage can lid of 131 after resealing the beverage can.

134 shows one of the 132 corresponding partial sectional view of a beverage can lid according to a further embodiment of the invention before reclosing the beverage can.

135 shows one of the 132 corresponding partial sectional view of a beverage can lid through the range of Spreiznasen according to another embodiment of the invention before reclosing the beverage can.

136 shows one of the 133 corresponding partial sectional view of a beverage can lid through the range of Spreiznasen according to another embodiment of the invention after resealing the beverage can.

137 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

138 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 137 along the line CXXXVIII-CXXXVIII in 137 ,

139 shows one of the 138 corresponding sectional view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

140 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

141 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 140 along the line CXLI-CXLI in 140 ,

142 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

143 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 142 along the line CXLIII-CXLIII in 142 ,

144 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

145 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 144 along the line CXLV-CXLV in 144 ,

146 shows an enlarged detail view in the area of the circle of 145 ,

147 shows a further enlarged detail view in the region of the bending line and / or squeeze line of the beverage can closure element of 144 ,

148 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

149 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 148 along the line CXLIX-CXLIX in 148 ,

150 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

151 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 150 along the line CLI-CLI in 150 ,

152 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

153 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 152 along the line CLIII-CLIII in 152 ,

154 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

155 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 154 along the line CLV-CLV in 154 ,

156 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

157 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 156 along the line CLVII-CLVII in 156 ,

158 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

159 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 158 along the line CLIX-CLIX in 158 ,

160 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

159 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 160 along the line CLXI-CLXI in 160 ,

162 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

163 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 162 along the line CLXIII-CXLXIII in 162 ,

164 shows a plan view of a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state with three levers.

165 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 164 along the line CLXV-CLXV in 164 and an enlarged detail view.

166 shows a plan view according to another embodiment of the invention with two levers in a re-closed state after opening the beverage can.

167 shows a sectional view of the beverage can lid of 166 along the line CLXVII-CXLVII in 166 ,

168 shows an enlarged partial sectional view of the beverage can lid of 166 in the area of in 167 indicated circle along the line CLXVIII-CXLVIII in 166 ,

169 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

170 shows a sectional view of the

Beverage can closure element of 169 along the line CLXX-CLXX in 169 ,

171 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

172 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 169 along the line CLXXII-CLXXII in 170 ,

173 shows a partial sectional view of a beverage can with a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention in a state immediately before reclosing the beverage can.

174 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can of

173 after resealing the beverage can.

175 shows a plan view of a beverage can with a beverage can lid according to another embodiment of the invention.

176 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can of

175 in a state immediately before reclosing the beverage can.

177 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can of

175 in a state after resealing the beverage can.

178 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

179 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 178 along the line CLXXIX-CLXXIX of 178 with a partially displayed beverage can lid in a state immediately before reclosing the beverage can.

180 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 178 along the line CLXXIX-CLXXIX of 178 with a partially displayed beverage can lid in a state after reclosing the beverage can.

181 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

182 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 181 along the line CLXXXII-CLXXXII of 181 with a partially displayed beverage can lid in a state immediately before reclosing the beverage can.

183 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 181 along the line CLXXIX of 181 with a partially displayed beverage can lid in a state after reclosing the beverage can.

184 shows a plan view of a beverage can according to an embodiment of the invention.

185 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the beverage can of 184 ,

186 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention for the beverage can of 184 ,

187 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 186 along the line CLXXXVII-CLXXXVII of 186 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.

188 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 186 along the line CLXXXVIII-CLXXXVIII of 186 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid.

189 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to an embodiment of the invention.

190 shows a sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 189 along the line CXC-CXC of 189 with a beverage can lid shown in part immediately before reclosing the beverage can, wherein the beverage can closure element is arranged above the opening portion.

191 shows one of the 190 corresponding sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 189 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid when reclosing the beverage can.

192 shows one of the 190 corresponding sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 189 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid after resealing the beverage can in a sealed state.

193 shows one of the 190 corresponding sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 189 with a partially illustrated beverage can lid when reopening the beverage can.

194 shows one of the 190 corresponding sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 189 with a partially displayed beverage can lid in a state immediately after reopening the beverage can.

195 shows a plan view of a beverage can closure element according to another embodiment of the invention.

196 shows a partial sectional view of the beverage can closure element of 195 along the line CXCVI-CXCVI of 195 with a partially illustrated beverage can.

In the description of the embodiments, the following reference numerals are used, wherein in the various embodiments, corresponding parts or like parts are designated by like reference numerals and reference is made to the description of the previous embodiments (and possibly vice versa) for the description of the later embodiments:

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

finger

2

finger

3

straw opening

10

Beverage can closure element

11

Edge area (support area)

12

cover

13

extension

131

lever portion

14

Rivet (preferably forms the axis of rotation of the beverage can closure element

15

Breakthrough line

16

locking member

17

opening section

18

support bead

19

wing

20

Beverage can end

21

cover section

22

Line of weakness

23

opening section

24

folding section

25

groove

26

Pre-embossment or curvature

27

Pre-embossment or curvature

30

beverage can

31

cone section

32

cylinder section

111

recess

112

gradation

121

extension

122

Beading

123

deepening

124

nose

125

reinforcing bead

126

reinforcing bead

127

stiffening rib

128

deepening

129

dent

1210

Straight surface section (essentially without curvature)

1211

Groove (preferably circumferential in the transition region between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1212

continuous edge with bevel

1213

continuous edge with fine ribbing

1214

continuous edge with coarse ribbing

1215

continuous edge with fine cut

1216

continuous edge with coarse punching

1217

continuous edge with coarse ribbing without bevel

1218

Groove (preferably circumferential in the transition region between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1219

Groove (preferably circumferential in the transition region between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1220

Groove (preferably circumferential in the transition region between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1221

Rib (preferably circumferential in the transition area between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1222

Rib (preferably circumferential in the transition area between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1223

Rib (preferably circumferential in the transition area between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

1224

Rib (preferably circumferential in the transition area between edge 11 and cover member 12 )

161

rounded peripheral edge

162

straight peripheral edge

163

circumferential fold (or gripping nose)

164

locking member

165

locking member

166

locking member

167

locking member

168

locking member

169

locking member

170

Beading or expanding nose

171

Beading or expanding nose

172

Groove or depression (continuous or interrupted)

173

bladder

174

recess

175

deepening

176

bladder

1761

Beading or expanding nose or nose

1762

Beading or expanding nose or nose

177

poetry

1771

Beading or expanding nose or nose

178

poetry

179

nose

180

Beading

181

coating

182

nose

183

coating

184

nose

185

coating

186

nose

187

sealing tape

188

stiffening profile

1881

Beading or expanding nose or nose

189

nose

190

nose

191

fold line

192

nose

193

Plastic sheathing

194

nose

195

nose

196

Bimetallbereich

197

stiffening

198

Beading or expanding nose or nose

199

stiffening

1991

Beading or expanding nose or nose

200

stiffening

2001

Beading or expanding nose or nose

201

stiffening

202

nose

203

stiffening

204

nose

211

gradation

300

additive

400

nose

401

fulcrum

402

deepening

403

Spreiznase

404

fulcrum

405

deepening

406

Spreiznase

407

deepening

408

Spreiznase

409

groove

410

Spreiznase

411

nose

412

Wave (in beverage can closure element)

413

Wave (in the beverage can lid)

414

coating

415

sealing bead

416

coating

417

sealing lip

418

web

419

expanding ring

420

Nap or nose

421

wide knob or wide nose

422

Spreiznase

423

groove

424

Recess (eg punched out)

425

sheet metal part

1 shows a schematic plan view of a beverage can 30 with a beverage can lid 20 and a beverage can closure element 10 according to a first embodiment of the invention. The beverage can closure element 10 has a border area 11 and a cover member 12 on that to the Covering the opening of the beverage can 30 after opening the soda can is suitable.

Furthermore, the beverage can closure element 10 an extension 13 on top of the edge area 11 extended on one side. In the resulting by the extension wider edge area is a rivet 14 provided, which preferably has a rotation axis for the beverage can closure element 10 forms. In the extension 13 is also a breakthrough line 15 provided that allows the beverage can closure element to be folded up to the beverage can 30 to open.

The beverage can 30 is built in two parts and has a beverage can lid 20 on. The beverage can lid 20 includes a substantially planar lid portion 21 and an opening portion 23 that of a fracture line 22 is enclosed. When opening the beverage can, the opening section 23 from the lid section 21 along the break line 22 broken out in a known way.

The beverage can lid 20 further includes a fold section 24 on, with which the beverage can lid is attached in a known manner to the beverage can body.

The beverage can lid 20 further includes between the cover portion and the folding portion 24 a groove 25 on, which absorbs any leaked liquid and prevents it from flowing back into the beverage can.

The beverage can 30 is substantially cylindrical and has a cylindrical portion 32 on, in the upper part in one has a tapered cone section 31 goes over, that is achieved that the beverage cans 30 are stackable in a known manner.

The cover member 12 the beverage can closure element is in the in the 1 and 2 illustrated embodiment of the invention as a relative to the beverage can up (the top of the side of the can, which has the beverage can lid) curved surface formed, the size and shape substantially the opening portion 23 of the beverage can lid 20 or the opening of the opened beverage can corresponds.

The 1 and 2 show the beverage can before the first opening when the opening section 23 still in the beverage can lid 20 is included, as best in the sectional view of 2 can recognize.

The beverage can body of the beverage can is in the partial sectional view of 2 only partially and shown as a dash-dot line.

The 3 and 4 show the in the 1 and 2 shown beverage can after opening, ie after the opening section 23 along the break line 22 from the beverage can lid 20 was broken out in a known way. For opening, for example, the beverage can closure element 10 to be bent upwards with the extension 13 to press on the opening portion, which then in consequence of the extension 13 applied pressure along the predetermined breaking line 22 from the beverage can lid 20 is broken out.

Of course, according to the invention, another opening mechanism known or obvious to the person skilled in the art can be provided. For example, the beverage can closure element can not be formed as part of the opening mechanism. In this case, the breakthrough line 15 be omitted because it is then no longer necessary that the beverage can closure element is formed bendable upwards.

The 5 and 6 show the embodiment of the invention with a twisted about 90 beverage can closure element 10 , The beverage can closure element 10 is around the rivet 14 rotatably arranged, ie the rivets 14 defines an axis of rotation about which the beverage can closure element 10 is rotatable. This rotatable arrangement knows the expert of the known at the beverage can lids by means of a rivet hinged opening tabs.

The 7 and 8th show the soda can 30 from 1 with broken out opening section of the beverage can lid 20 , wherein the beverage can closure element 10 over the beverage opening or the area of the beverage can lid 20 is rotated, from which the opening section 23 along the break line 22 was broken out. In 8th becomes schematically the hand 1 A user is shown holding the opened soda can 30 with the beverage can closure element 10 would like to close again. Furthermore, in 8th schematically locking members 16 shown when resealing the beverage can 10 under the lid section 21 of the beverage can lid 20 grab and the beverage can closure element 10 on the beverage can lid 20 tighten. To reclosure of the beverage can, the user only needs the beverage can closure element 10 around the rivet 14 in the in the 7 and 8th turn position shown and with a finger 1 on the cover member 12 of Beverage can closure element 10 press to put it in the 9 and 10 to put the state shown.

The 9 and 10 show the soda can 30 from 1 with broken out opening section 23 of the beverage can lid 20 , wherein the beverage can closure element 10 in the beverage opening or the area of the beverage can lid 20 was pressed, from which the opening portion 23 was broken out to the first opened beverage can 30 to close again, being schematically the finger 1 A user is shown holding the opened soda can 30 with the beverage can closure element 10 closed again.

By the pressure of the finger 1 becomes the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element 10 from his to the 1 to 8th shown in the upward curved form in the 9 and 10 offset downwards arched shape. In other words, the cover member is transferred from a stable equilibrium to another stable equilibrium. In the in the 9 and 10 shown downwardly curved shape tends the cover member 12 to get into a relaxed as possible form in which the cover member is about as far down as before, as in the 1 to 8th shown was arched upwards. This will cause the locking members 16 , up against the lid section 21 of the beverage can lid 20 crowded. Since the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element 10 can not fully enter the relaxed downwardly curved shape, because the locking members against the cover member 21 of the beverage can lid 20 bump, the beverage can closure element is by means of the locking members 16 against the beverage can lid 20 braced.

In 11 In particular, it is easier to see how the locking members can be seen, especially in the greatly enlarged sections 16 the beverage can closure element 10 against the beverage can lid 20 tension at the edge of the opening, through the rupture line 22 is defined.

To close, the user presses with his finger 1 on the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element 10 in the direction of arrow A. This will also the extension 13 moved upwards in the direction of arrow B.

To unlock, the user can, as in 12 shown a force in the direction of arrow C on the extension 13 exercise. This will cause a force in the direction of arrow D (see 13 ) on the cover member 12 the beverage can closure element is exerted such that the cover member returns from its downwardly curved shape back to its upwardly curved shape, as in 13 shown. As a result of the upwardly curved shape, the locking members attached to the cover member are offset radially inwardly with respect to the cover member, so that they no longer under the edge of the lid portion 21 grab and release the beverage can closure, releasing it back into the 1 shown position or in 5 shown position can be rotated, in which the opening for drinking or for removing the liquid is free again.

The 14 to 17 show a further embodiment of the invention, which is essentially the execution of 1 to 13 equivalent. Identical components are designated by the same reference numerals. Reference is made to the description of the previous embodiment. In the following, only the differences from the previous embodiment will be described.

The beverage can 30 will be in the 14 to 17 shown in a position in which the already opened at least once opening in the beverage can lid 20 by means of the over the opening turned beverage can closure element 10 was closed again and in a locked position by pressing on the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element was brought.

The beverage can closure element 10 points in the edge area 11 two opening sections 17 and a support bead 18 on. By applying a force in the direction of arrow E on the opening sections 17 with your fingers 1 . 2 the user can the beverage can closure element 10 unlock again so that the opening by turning the beverage can closure element 10 around the rivet 14 defined axis can be released again.

The 18 to 23 show a further embodiment of the invention, which is essentially the execution of 1 to 13 respectively. 14 to 17 equivalent. Identical components are designated by the same reference numerals. Reference is made to the description of the preceding embodiments. In the following, only the differences from the previous embodiment will be described.

The beverage can closure element 10 points in the edge area 11 two wings 19 and a support bead 18 on. By exerting a force in the direction of arrow E on the wings 19 with at least one finger 1 the user can the beverage can closure element 10 unlock again so that the opening by turning the beverage can closure element 10 around the rivet 14 defined axis can be released again.

The 7 to 11 show how the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 is pressed into the removal opening and as the edge of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 snaps into the removal opening and locks it. This is done on the cover member 12 a force is exerted in the direction of arrow A, so that the extension 13 in the direction of arrow B lifts.

The locking member 16 clamps behind the edge of the removal opening, through the predetermined breaking line 22 is defined.

The figures 12 and 13 show how the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 is released from the removal opening, so that the removal opening by turning back or fold back the opening tab or beverage can closure element can be released again.

The 14 to 17 show a variant of the opening mechanism according to the 12 to 13 , which may also be used as an auxiliary opening mechanism.

The 18 to 21 show a variant of the execution of 14 to 17 where two wings 19 increase the leverage of the opening mechanism.

The 22 and 23 show cuts through the in the 18 to 21 illustrated wings 19 ,

The 28a and 28b show a variant of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element with straw hole or holes.

The 29 to 32 show a variant to that in the 7 to 10 illustrated embodiment of the invention, wherein the preferably the same material as that of the beverage can or a combination of different materials can be used.

The 33 to 61 show more locking structures, which are available as variants for in the 7 to 10 shown embodiment can be used.

64 shows further variants of different nose shapes to the nose shapes shown in the other figures.

From the 65 to 71 Those skilled in the art will recognize that different forms of lid openings with different shapes of the curved surface of the opening tab and the beverage can closure element 10 can be combined.

The 72 to 75 show possible cross-sectional shapes, which are among the remarks of the 65 to 71 can fit.

The 76 to 81 show further variants in section and in plan view of the embodiments of 65 to 75 ,

The 82 to 84 show how the rivet 14 , which serves as a fastening and as an axis of rotation for the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, is punched out of the material of the lid.

In the 1 a beverage can is shown in plan view, which is made as a cylindrical container made of an aluminum material. The beverage can 10 has a lid 20 with an opening tab or a beverage can closure element 10 on. In the can lid 20 is a fracture line 22 provided, which marks a removal opening. In the area of the predetermined breaking line 22 is preferably in the middle of the can lid 20 the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 around a rivet forming an axle 14 horizontally rotatably mounted. The rivet 14 is preferably punched out of the material of the lid.

In the area of the predetermined breaking line 22 has the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 a same covering and at least partially in the region of the later removal opening projecting into predetermined breaking lever (extension 13 ) on.

The 8th shows that the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 an upwardly curved surface (cover member 12 ) and a circumferential, downwardly extending, edge (locking member 16 ) having.

The 1 to 13 illustrate how to open and reclose the can lid 20 works. By moving vertically upwards the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 presses the break lever on the by the predetermined breaking line 22 marked part of the lid, leaving the breaking line 22 breaks up, and the removal opening arises.

To close the removal opening, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 180 ° around the rivet 14 rotated defined axis, so that the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 comes to rest over the removal opening. Then, the upwardly curved surface is pressed down into the discharge opening, in such a way that the curvature reverses downwards. The locking elements are characterized moved radially outwardly relative to the cover member, whereby the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 snaps into the removal opening and the lid 20 locked. The process of opening, reclosing and locking the removal opening can be repeated as often as desired.

The 7 to 13 show the functional principle of closing, locking and reopening the lid. If the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 pressed down as in 8th represented, and the edge 16 snaps into the removal opening, the break lever moves 13 upwards, as in 11 seen. The 12 in accordance with the locked state according to 11 corresponds, shows how the lid is opened again. One presses, as in 12 shown on the break lever 13 , the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 2 bends back up, the locked edge 16 dissolves and you can, for. B. by means of the predetermined breaking lever 13 , release the discharge opening again.

In order to increase the reopening leverage, a support may be provided under the lever to be used, which acts as a fulcrum for the leverage. Such a support may be stamped from the material of the cover or the predetermined breaking lever, or be attached as a separate part either on the cover or on the breaking lever. The support can also consist of two parts, one part on the cover and the break lever.

In the event that the break - break lever is no longer able to supply the reopening due to damage, or if the break - break lever is partially or completely broken off, may additionally in the 14 to 23 shown auxiliary opening mechanism may be provided. This auxiliary opening mechanism is arranged on the other side of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, opposite the predetermined breaking lever, and preferably has one of the in the 14 to 21 indicated form, but may also have any other suitable shape.

The auxiliary opening mechanism can also be used as a main opening mechanism. When the opening mechanism is used (as an auxiliary or main opening mechanism), press one or both of them 14 to 17 indicated pages 17 , or one or both in the 18 to 21 indicated wing 19 , Here, the opening mechanism acts as a support for the lever arm. The 22 and 23 show that the wings 19 partially with an angle of z. B. 5 to 35 ° are directed upwards; but it is also possible to direct the entire wing upwards at this angle; or to direct a part of the wing or the entire wing at a different angle obliquely upward.

The 1 showed a lid shape in plan view, with the upwardly curved surface or partial surface is shown as round. Other possible forms are in the 24 to 26 shown, wherein the 27 shows which cross-sectional shapes are possible. The in the 24 to 26 Shapes shown are arbitrary with the cross-sectional shapes of 27 combined. Apart from the shapes shown here, other shapes may be used.

The 27g) . 27h) and 27i) show cross-sectional shapes with a stiffening groove, which is shown as a survey or as a depression. 27i) shows that below the opening tab or the beverage can closure element an additive 300 , z. B. in the form of a powder, a liquid or a tablet, preferably an effervescent tablet may be arranged. The additive can be held by a foil; if it is a powder or a tablet, a liquid seal is also possible; and a tablet may also use a food adhesive such as starch or the like.

The 28a and 28b show variants, wherein the opening tab or the beverage can closure element has one or three straw holes; However, it can also be provided one or more straw holes. Another possibility would be not to attach the straw holes in the opening tab or beverage can closure element, but in the can lid, or both in the opening tab or beverage can closure element as well as in the can lid.

In the 29 to 32 an embodiment is shown in which in addition to the preferred embodiment, in which the materials of the beverage can used, also composite materials can be used. All conceivable metals and plastics can be used, but preferably aluminum, steel, rubber or rubber-like materials in any combination. The surfaces of the materials used may be completely or partially anodized. The 29 to 32 show an embodiment, wherein the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, for example, is an upwardly curved cover member, the four extensions 121 (or legs) has (in practice, the cover member may be a plastic part or a metal part and one or more legs may be provided). When the opening tab or beverage can closure element is pressed into the dispensing opening for closing, these legs will move radially outwards and into corresponding slots 111 the opening tab or the Beverage can closure member pressed, whereby the opening tab or the beverage can closure element is locked in the discharge opening. The corresponding slots 111 in the opening tab or beverage can closure element in are as wide as the wider part of the conical extensions 121 , so that when pressing in a good seal is achieved. Alternatively, the legs may also have a different shape, for. For example, rectangular; Preferably, then the corresponding width of the slots should be slightly larger than the width of the legs. So that the extensions 121 are positioned where the corresponding slots 111 are the legs are 16 preferably a bit longer than in the 17 represented, whereby the extensions 121 partially already in the initial position in the corresponding slots 111 extend. Alternatively, other locking options can be provided.

The 33 to 61 show different locking structures as a variant over the in the 7 to 10 shown. The locking elements consist of one or more lugs or of a completely or partially circumferential edge.

The 33 to 36 show a locking construction, which consists of three noses 122 consists. Instead of the lugs shown one or more lugs may be provided or the same profile may also be formed as a completely or partially circumferential edge. 34 is a cut without noses, 35 a cut with noses 122 and 36 shows the locked state. 33 also shows the corresponding opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 , wherein the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 can have any shape; the upper part of the opening tab or beverage can closure element is in the 33 rectangular with rounded corners, but may have any other shape, eg. B. bent, rectangular without rounded corners, triangular, polygonal, elliptical, etc. In this locking construction takes place in addition to a snap and a clamping action instead; when snapping the noses namely the obliquely formed edge 8th pulled slightly down and clamped in the removal opening.

The 37 to 40 show a variant over the embodiment of the 33 to 36 , The circumferential fold additionally has a stiffening groove 112 , z. B. in the form of an offset, as can be clearly seen from the circled detail, which contributes to the sealing and stiffening of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element.

The 41 to 44 are similar to those 37 to 40 , but also show as detail a variant with extended nose 124 in order to be able to better fix the opening tab or the beverage can closure element during locking. This extended nose 124 is shown as a round projection, but may have any other shape, such as rectangular, triangular, etc., and one or more extended tabs may be provided. The 41 to 44 show the dilated nose 124 in combination with the in the 37 to 40 However, it can also with the circumferential fold without offset (see 33 to 36 ) are used.

The 45 to 47 show an alternative way to close the removal opening. The upwardly curved surface is pressed down into the removal opening, and extends almost horizontally or is only slightly curved downwards. This is achieved in that the peripheral edge of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 only slightly smaller than the removal opening, ie that the peripheral edge and the removal opening are coordinated so that in the horizontal position or the curvature slightly downwards such a clamping effect is achieved, which prevents a complete downward curvature. By this clamping effect sufficient locking is achieved. 46 shows the position where the opening tab or beverage can closure element is located in the discharge opening, but not yet locked. 47 shows the locked clamping effect based position, wherein the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 is in the horizontal position. Also in the execution after the 45 to 47 , as well as any other designs, may be the offset and / or the enlarged nose 121 come into use.

The 48 to 50 show one of the in the 45 to 47 corresponding embodiment, wherein additionally stiffening grooves 126 are provided.

The 51 to 53 show one of the in the 45 to 47 corresponding embodiment, wherein additionally stiffening ribs 127 are provided.

The 54 to 57 show another way to lock the removal opening. In this embodiment, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 an upwardly curved surface and a downwardly curved surface disposed in the middle 128 (This area may also be located off center); the opening tab or the beverage can closure element is therefore wavy. The locking is in this embodiment also in that the opening tab or Here, the beverage can closure element is pressed down, but it works here so that the waveform, when pressed down, turns around, ie, the upwardly curved surface curves down and arranged in the middle downwardly curved surface 128 bends upwards, as in the 57 seen. The reopening can be done by pressing on the upwards curved surface 128 ( 57 ) can be achieved.

The 58 to 59 show a variant over the embodiment of the 54 to 57 , Wherein one or more Umgreifnasen or completely or only partially encircling edge when pushing embrace the edge of the removal opening. In the 58 and 59 are the one or more Umgreifnasen or completely or only partially encircling and encompassing edge with the reference numeral 163 Mistake. This locking is a kind of snapping, whereby possibly also a clamping action can occur.

The 60 and 61 such as 62 and 63 show a similar locking as the 58 and 59 , The 60 and 61 show an upwardly curved surface, which completely turns over when locking. In contrast, the show 62 and 63 in that the upwardly curved surface is partially a horizontal surface 1210 contains (the horizontal surface can be arbitrarily large or small), whereby in the locked position, the opening tab or beverage can closure element extends less far down.

The 64 shows other variants with different nose shapes compared to those in the 33 to 53 shown nose shapes.

The 65 to 71 show that different forms of extraction openings can be combined with different shapes of the curved surface of the opening tab or beverage can closure element. The dash-dotted line in the 65 to 71 represents a possible removal opening in the lid. The 69 and 71 additionally show in cross section the unlocked or the locked position. The 72 to 75 show the matching possible cross-sectional shapes; the 73 shows the locked state. 74a) shows a continuous edge, whereas the other cross-sectional shapes of 74b) to 74e) show a ribbed or punched edge.

The 76 to 81 show further variants in section and in plan view opposite to the in the 65 to 75 shown.

The 82 to 84 show like the rivet 14 , which serves as a fastening and as an axis of rotation for the opening tab or beverage can closure element is formed out of the material of the lid. Part of the lid material is shaped out, and then pressed down, creating the rivet 14 arises.

The 85 to 91 show further cross-sectional shapes, partially in the locked state.

The 92 to 100 show more variants in section and in plan view over the 76 to 81 , These figures show both the unlocked and the locked state.

Finally, the show 101 to 102 Further variants of the embodiment of the opening tab or the beverage can closure element, wherein the in 102 Shapes shown arbitrarily with the in 101 shown cross sections can be meaningfully combined.

The 103 to 107 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 in which the beverage can closure element 10 Beads or expansion noses 171 and the beverage can lid 20 a groove or depression 172 for receiving the beads or Spreiznasen 171 while stacking the beverage can lid 20 before producing the beverage cans. The groove or depression 172 should at least in the area of beads or Spreiznasen 171 of the beverage can closure element 10 be formed, but can also be continuous and / or wider than the male bead or expanding nose 171 be educated. The advantage of this embodiment of the invention is a space-saving stackability of the beverage can lid, as in particular 107 evident. The beverage can lids can be stacked in the same or alternating orientation or any orientation to each other.

The 108 to 114 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 in which in the beverage can lid a bubble 173 is provided, which is arranged under the beverage can closure element to fix it in position and / or support, such that twisting and / or a crushing, as it will be required when re-closing the beverage can, is prevented in the unopened beverage can. As in particular in 110 Shown is a stackability of beverage can lids is granted.

As in the in the 115 to 116 shown embodiment, in the embodiment according to the 108 to 114 in the execution of the 103 to 107 shown groove or recess 172 be provided to one to allow for flatter stackability. Furthermore, as in the in the 115 to 116 shown embodiment, also opposite to in the 108 to 114 embodiment shown shorter bead or spreader nose 170 be provided.

The 117 to 118 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 in which the bubble 173 has a mark such that the consumer recognizes from the visibility of the mark that the soda can is not unopened but resealed. The marking can be, for example, a color marking, for example in red. In the unopened state of the beverage can, the presentation in the 115 to 116 corresponds, is the marking by the beverage can closure element 10 covered and thus not visible. To re-close the beverage can, the beverage can closure element of the bladder 173 turned over the opening, which is why the bubble 173 and thus also the marking becomes visible, as in the 117 to 118 shown.

The 119 to 121 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 , in which in the beverage can lid 20 wells 175 for receiving the in the beverage can closure element 10 trained beads or Spreiznasen are provided, ie the wells 175 In other words, form a broken and / or continuous groove for receiving the beads or Spreiznasen.

The 122 to 124 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 in which the bubble 176 a recess 174 in which the lever portion 131 of the extension 13 of the beverage can closure element 10 can be arranged without the movement of the beverage can closure element 10 from the position of the unopened beverage can ( 123 ), ie a position in which the cover member 12 over the bladder 176 is placed in a position for reclosing the beverage can ( 124 ), ie a position in which the cover member 12 is arranged above the opening in the beverage can, is obstructed. To the bubble 176 with the recess 174 also in the supervision show is in 122 the cover member 12 transparent and without noses 1761 shown. The noses are in the 123 and 124 indicated by dashed lines.

The 125 to 127 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 , in which in the beverage can lid 20 a preprint 26 or curvature 26 is provided. As in 125 shown is the buckle of the beverage can lid 20 negative before filling, ie the beverage can lid is curved inwards. After filling under pressure, the beverage can lid, as in 126 shown, arched outwards. After opening, the pressure drops, and the beverage can lid returns to the flat formation without camber, as in 127 shown.

The 128 to 130 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 in which the vault 27 only in that in the 128 to 130 formed on the left, and in which the cover member 10 six noses 1762 having.

Advantageous and aim of the last-mentioned embodiments of the invention is that the area of the beverage can lid, in which the cover member 12 to reclose the beverage can is to be arranged, is even.

The 131 to 133 show an inventive embodiment of a beverage can lid closure member 10 in which a seal 177 for sealing the beverage can when resealing ( 133 ) is provided, and wherein the cover member 10 six noses 1771 having.

The seal 177 (preferably made of rubber, plastic eg PE) can be mounted separately in a certain area in any shape on the underside of the beverage can closure element (the tab).

In the in the 134 to 136 shown embodiment of the invention, the seal 178 also on the complete underside of the beverage cans of the tab, be applied in any form. In this case, additionally attached sealing lips in any embodiment can achieve improved tightness for sealing.

As in 136 shown, the opening by the pressing (by the spreading) of the seal 178 sealed.

How on hand in the 137 to 139 shown embodiments of the invention, the seal 181 respectively. 183 or the sealing layer (any material used for similar seals, eg silicone, PE or other materials that have food approval), fully ( 139 , Poetry 181 ) or only partially ( 138 , Poetry 183 ) on the underside of the beverage can closure element 10 (The tab) may be provided, with the versions with or without nose 182 respectively. 184 can be trained.

In the in the 140 to 141 shown embodiment is the seal 185 or sealing position shown hatched. The domed cover member 12 is executed on its underside without seal. The sealing layer (any sealing material) can only certain areas of the underside of the beverage can closure element 10 (the tab) cover. Like all versions, the design can be with or without noses 186 be educated.

As with the in the 142 to 143 shown embodiment, the beverage can closure element 10 a stiffening profile 188 have, under the seal or a sealing strip 187 (hatched) along the predetermined breaking line 22 and outside the opening section 23 is arranged. It shows 143 the cross-section and an enlarged detail view in the area of the circle. This embodiment has, as shown in particular in the overall cross section, six lugs and / or expansion lugs 1881 on. Designs with fewer (eg three, four or five noses) or more noses (eg seven or eight or more noses) are possible.

According to the in the 144 to 147 shown embodiment of the invention may be formed in the beverage can closure element according to the invention for better buckling in the material (for example, sheet metal, preferably made of aluminum) depressions or bruises. These can have continuous or interrupted shapes. Through these bend lines 191 and / or bruising is easier movement (similar to a hinge) of the sections possible. This is particularly advantageous in reclosing the beverage can, in which the beverage can closure element is around the crease line 191 must bend or move.

147 shows a possible formation of the cross section of the bending line 191 , Of course, other forms can be provided. For example, the pinch or recess may be provided only at the top or bottom.

The in the 144 to 147 illustrated embodiment has noses 190 on. The skilled person will appreciate that other shapes and / or a different number of noses 190 can be provided. Alternatively, the noses 190 also be omitted.

The 148 to 149 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention, in which the beverage can closure element made of combination materials such. B. plastic / metal or metal / plastic is formed. In the illustrated embodiment, the metal part (dashed line) is incorporated in the plastic (eg by means of injection molding). In the illustrated embodiment with a plastic sheath 193 can the noses 192 be formed continuous or interrupted and / or consist of solid material. These and all other or further embodiments may have the seals described in the present application or other seals known or obvious to the person skilled in the art.

The 150 to 151 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention, which is made of plastic. Here are the noses 194 be formed continuous or interrupted and / or consist of solid material.

The 152 to 153 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention, in which the beverage can closure element 10 a bimetal area 196 having. The bimetallic region can only make up the region of the beverage can closure element which is arranged above the bladder formed in the beverage can lid, or can also be formed all over the underside and / or the upper side of the beverage can closure element. By temperature differences, a snap effect can be generated in each case during heating or cooling. The bimetal may be attached to the bottom or top of the "bubble" depending on the requirement of the reaction.

The 154 to 155 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention, in which the beverage can closure element 10 has a stiffener at its edge. The beverage can closure element can have stiffeners of any shape, so that, for example, thinner plates can be used. In 154 are arched stiffeners 197 hatched in the plan view, where the cross section is in 155 is shown. In the area of the cover member 12 are noses 198 intended.

The 156 to 163 show variants of the stiffeners 199 ; 200 ; 201 respectively. 203 , The stiffeners can have any suitable shape, so that thinner sheets can be used.

In the execution of the 156 to 157 are arched stiffeners 199 provided, which are hatched in the supervision. In the area of the cover member 12 are four noses 1991 intended.

The 158 to 159 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention, in which at the end of the extension 13 a nose 400 is provided to facilitate the initial opening of the beverage can. The nose 400 at the end of the extension 13 can be continuous and / or interrupted or formed only along a short course. In the area of the cover member 12 are four noses 2001 intended.

The 160 to 163 show further embodiments of a beverage can closure element 10 according to the invention, wherein variants of edge stiffeners are shown.

According to the in the 160 and 161 shown embodiment of the invention, the stiffeners 203 be formed tubular, for example with a downwardly bent tube. In the area of the cover member 12 are 4 noses 202 intended.

That in the 162 and 163 embodiment shown differs from that in the 160 and 161 shown by the fact that the stiffeners 203 are bent upwards. The noses 204 are with the noses 202 the execution of 160 to 161 comparable.

The 164 to 165 show a further embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 according to the invention, in which, for example, spherical fulcrums 401 are provided. The fulcrums 401 may be conical and / or continuous. The fulcrums 401 may have any suitable shape, ie the fulcrums may be, for example, round and / or formed, as well as any suitable shape, positioning, etc. Lever points may also be formed in the beverage can closure element to ensure easier opening via the opening lever. These opening lever points are each hidden in stamped recesses of the lid and occur only after opening and turning around the beverage can closure element in action. The fulcrum points / areas relax the camber and can be attached anywhere on the lid or tab. In the cover member 12 are four noses 403 intended.

The 166 to 168 show a further embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 according to the invention, which is substantially in the 164 to 165 equivalent. In this version, there are only two levers 404 provided while the execution of 164 to 165 three levers 401 having. In the cover member 12 are four noses 406 intended. In addition, the embodiment of the 164 to 165 shown in the unopened position while in the 166 to 168 illustrated embodiment in the re-closed state of the beverage can.

By twisting the beverage can closure element 10 from the in 165 shown position in the in 167 shown position are the fulcrums 401 and 404 activated. As in the enlarged view of 165 can be shown in the beverage can lid also grooves or depressions 402 and 405 be provided. The levers are in the not yet activated position in the depressions 402 and 405 arranged.

By incorporating recesses, of any shape and size, the stress on the "top" of the dome can be reduced and the overall height minimized. Such embodiments of the beverage can closure element according to the invention are, for example, in the 169 to 170 respectively. 171 to 172 shown.

In the in the 169 to 170 illustrated embodiment are noses 408 and a recess 407 provided while the execution of 171 to 172 nose 410 and a circumferential groove 409 can have any shape and size.

The 173 to 174 show a further embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 according to the invention, in which the curvature goes beyond the opening edge, which leads to the "rising" of the edges. By appropriate structural elements of the beverage can closure element, the opening element is placed higher and provided the opening mechanism.

The 175 to 177 show a further embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 according to the invention, wherein in the beverage can closure element 10 and the beverage can lid 20 waves 412 respectively. 413 are provided. In the illustrated embodiment, the waves 412 . 413 formed as a circulating or continuous waves. It is clear that the waves can be positively and / or negatively curved. By the waves, a seal of the re-sealed beverage can is created when the noses 411 under the beverage can lid 20 grab as in 177 shown. In addition, other sealing means may be provided as shown in connection with the other embodiments of this disclosure.

The 178 to 180 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element 10 according to the invention, wherein a coating 414 plastic and / or silicone and / or rubber and / or another food-grade sealing material with a sealing bead 415 is trained. In addition, the beverage can closure element according to the invention with and without coating 414 or over the entire surface and / or only partially flat.

The profiles and / or shapes shown in the drawings of the seals can be varied as needed. That in the 178 to 180 illustrated basic principle of the sealing bead 415 is the spreading and closing of the drinking opening, as in 180 shown. The sealing bead can be annular, circumferentially and / or interrupted and / or as a continuous surface at the level of 414A be formed with or without recesses and / or recesses. The ring shape of the sealing bead 415 can and should be adapted to the opening, ie it does not have to be circular, but is more like in 178 shown formed. The coatings 414 and the sealing bead 415 is in 178 hatched shown.

The shape and / or the cross section of the sealing ring or sealing bead 415 can be designed differently. The sealing ring / sealing bead 415 may be formed continuously or preferably interrupted.

The upper of the beverage can closure element 10 may consist of metal or preferably of an aluminum alloy or have a metal and / or an alloy, in particular an aluminum alloy. The coating 414 or the sealing bead (eg a molded part) may be made of plastic / silicone / rubber or another food-grade sealing material (see hatched area).

The 181 to 183 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element 10 according to the invention, which in the 178 to 180 shown embodiment except for the different design of the sealing ring or sealing bead or sealing lip 417 equivalent. The sealing lip 417 in the 181 to 183 shown embodiment is in cross section (see 182 respectively. 183 ) rather lip-shaped or barb-shaped, while the sealing bead 415 in the 178 to 180 shown embodiment in cross section (see 179 respectively. 180 ) is circular, kidney-shaped or rectangular.

The 184 to 188 show a further embodiment of a beverage can lid 20 according to the invention, wherein the predetermined breaking line 22 the opening section 23 not completely enclosing, leaving a jetty 418 stops when opening, at which the opening section 23 remains connected to the beverage can lid, as in 185 shown. The seal is as a spreader ring 419 with nubs or noses 420 educated.

As in particular in 188 and 186 shown has the beverage can closure element 10 a broad knob or wide nose 421 on, for sealing in the area of the bridge 418 serves.

As in the other embodiments, the seal may be formed as a coating and / or molded part, which is formed of plastic and / or silicone and / or rubber and / or other suitable sealing material (see hatched area in the 186 to 188 ). It is also conceivable, for example, the formation of the seal from the material of the beverage can closure element, wherein the required elasticity can also be provided by the shape of the material. The material may comprise, for example, a metal, an alloy and or plastic.

The design is with noses or nubs 420 . 421 which may have any suitable shape shown. As mentioned above, the nubs can also be made smaller or omitted, if by the formation of the beverage can closure element 10 and the beverage can lid 20 a sufficient seal is achieved.

By separating the encircling spreader ring 420 is easier to operate with harder materials (PE and / or rubber and / or plastic and / or metal, etc.) guaranteed.

In the area of the opening, where the residual material (opening section) hangs, so to speak, as a tongue on the beverage can lid, ie in the region of the web 418 , can be an extra longer and corresponding to the dock 418 trained seal nose or nub 421 be educated. This affects the width and height of the nose. This seal can be made of any suitable material (also called a metal nose, which may be deep-drawn, for example).

The 189 to 194 show the example of a beverage can lid 20 According to one embodiment of the invention, the resealing and reopening of a beverage can, wherein the beverage can closure element 10 Spreiznasen 422 and in the center a circumferential groove 423 having.

By pressing in the area inside the groove 423 ( 191 ) is the beverage can closure element from the open position ( 189 ) in the closed or sealed position ( 191 ). Press again in the area inside the groove 423 ( 193 ) is the beverage can closure element from the closed or sealed position ( 192 ) in the open position ( 194 ), in which the beverage can closure element again outside the opening, for example, over the bladder (not shown here, but in other embodiments of the invention shown) may be arranged to allow drinking and / or pouring from the opening. In this case, the beverage can closure element is preferably designed such that, after actuation ( 193 ) by the spring effect independently in the open position of 194 passes.

The 195 to 196 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element 10 according to the invention, in the recesses or punched out 424 are provided. The die-cut area 425 is downwardly projecting from the beverage can closure element in the direction of the beverage can so that it forms at the edge of the opening in the beverage can lid 20 supported when reclosing the beverage can. For versions of the beverage can closure element 10 from sheet metal or metal is thus a sheet metal part 425 or metal part down before.

The punched out 424 may be provided in any suitable shape, number and size. Shown is an execution with 4 punched out 425 ,

On the beverage can closure element 10 For example, any suitable seal may be arranged as described in the present disclosure in connection with other embodiments of the invention.

The various specific embodiments of the invention disclosed herein may also be combined with one another in any suitable manner. In particular, the disclosed gaskets may be suitably compatible with the other features relating to the shape of the beverage can lid 10 or the beverage can closure element 20 be combined.

As already stated above, the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 for locking the removal opening by 180 ° about the axis of the rivet 14 be moved, whereby the opening tab or the beverage can closure element 10 comes to rest over the removal opening. One automatically senses when the 180 ° position is reached, because then the peripheral edge or the projections, which may be provided instead of the peripheral edge, sink into the removal opening. In addition, one or more stops may be arranged to accurately determine the 180 ° position. The stops may be arranged to rotate the 180 ° position to the right and / or to turn to the left.

The removal opening is usually round, but may also have a different shape, as in the 65 to 67 with the dash-dotted line indicated form or any other shape, such. B. oval, trapezoidal with rounded corners, etc.

All variants and embodiments are arbitrarily combinable and variable.

That in the 48 to 50 embodiment shown substantially corresponds to that in the 45 to 47 shown embodiment. In this embodiment, the locking device is a straight peripheral edge 162 formed in the locked state against the edge of the opening in the beverage can lid 20 is jammed. There is thus a clamping lock by frictional engagement. The stiffening beads 126 are flush with the straight peripheral edge 162 educated.

That in the 51 to 53 embodiment shown substantially corresponds to that in the 48 to 50 shown embodiment. In this embodiment, instead of stiffening beads stiffening ribs 127 intended. Of course, also stiffening ribs and stiffening ribs can be provided in one embodiment. The locking device is also a straight peripheral edge 162 formed in the locked state against the edge of the opening in the beverage can lid 20 is jammed. There is thus a clamping lock by frictional engagement. The stiffening ribs 127 are flush with the straight peripheral edge 162 educated.

54 to 57 correspond 33 to 36 deepening 128 ,

58 and 59 show a further embodiment of a beverage can closure element according to the invention 10 , A circumferential fold 163 or one or more Umgreifnasen with a shape corresponding to the figure are provided. When locking takes a kind of snap, which may also occur a clamping effect. Approximately in the middle of the cover member 12 is a dent 129 is provided, which can reverse when locking, as in 59 shown.

That in the 60 and 61 embodiment shown differs from that in the 58 and 59 shown in that the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element 10 has an upwardly curved or curved surface which bulges when locking completely down or reverses.

That in the 62 and 63 embodiment shown differs from that in the 58 and 59 respectively. 60 and 61 shown embodiments in that the cover member 12 of the beverage can closure element 10 has an upwardly curved or curved surface, which preferably has a substantially straight surface in the middle. The size of the middle straight surface can be selected as desired. In this embodiment, the cover member extends in the locked state less far down in the direction of the beverage can contents.

The in 75 section shown applies to all variants of 74a) to e).

It is clear that obvious alternatives and equivalent solutions to the person skilled in the art when studying the documents are also to fall within the scope of the present application.

The principle of the beverage can closure element according to the invention can also be applied according to the invention to other containers in the food industry. For example, it would be conceivable to provide closure members according to the invention on packages of milk or juice made of a composite material. In this case, the closure member according to the invention may preferably be formed of a plastic material, which preferably corresponds to the material from which, for example, the dispensing opening is made.

All variants and exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another in any meaningful manner and varied.

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2006/009483 [0008]
• US 4673099 [0009]

Claims (29)

Beverage can closure element with a cover member for placement in an opening of a beverage can and formed on the cover member and / or arranged locking device, which is designed and / or arranged so that the arranged in an opening of a beverage can beverage can closure element is locked in an opening of a beverage can, characterized characterized in that the cover member is formed and arranged such that the cover member, when the beverage can closure element is disposed in an opening of a beverage can, is elastically deformable between at least two states, wherein the locking device is arranged and formed on the cover member such that the locking device in at least one state of the cover member of the at least two states of the cover member relative to the cover member disposed radially further inside than in at least one other of the at least two states of the cover member t is. Beverage can closure element according to the preceding claim, wherein the cover member is elastically deformable by external force and / or by cooperation with the beverage can between the at least two states. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device is arranged and / or formed on the underside and / or on the upper side of the cover member. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover member is formed like a plate spring and / or wherein the cover member has a surface portion which is formed curved in one of the states upwardly and in another of the states is formed downwardly curved, and / or wherein the Cover member at least one and preferably a plurality of stiffening ribs and / or stiffening grooves and / or wherein the cover member is disposed in an annular member which surrounds the edge of the cover member, preferably on the cover member projections are formed, which received in formed in the annular member slots are. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device has at least one and preferably a plurality of locking members, which is or are preferably formed as a cover member completely or partially encircling edges and / or as a nose or noses, and / or wherein the locking device comprises at least one and preferably a plurality of projections arranged on the cover member. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has an unlocking device which is designed and arranged such that the locking device is unlocked by actuation of the unlocking device, preferably by elastically deforming the cover element in the state in which the locking device are arranged radially further inwards wherein the unlocking device preferably comprises a lever arranged on the beverage can closure element or a mechanism with one or more vanes arranged on the beverage can closure element. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover member has a curved surface or partial surface, preferably an upwardly curved surface or partial surface, wherein the surface and / or the partial surface preferably round, oval, trapezoidal with rounded corners, bridge-shaped, grooved, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal or the like, and / or wherein the cover member has a curved surface or partial surface facing downwards, or having an upwardly curved surface partially comprising a downwardly directed surface, and / or wherein the cover member has an edge as a locking member, wherein the edge is a complete or a partially circumferential edge, or one or more projecting parts, and / or wherein the cover member is a complete or partial circumferential stiffening groove and / or stiffening rib, for example in shape an Ver sentence has. Beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the edge of the cover member has one or more lugs, and / or wherein the cover member has a flat surface or a plane projecting surface, wherein the plane projecting from the plane preferably a curved or a multi-curved Area is. Beverage can lid with a beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims, preferably with a removal opening for removing the contents of the beverage can defining predetermined breaking line. Beverage can lid according to the preceding claim, wherein the beverage can closure element is arranged and formed as an opening tab for opening the beverage can by pressing the beverage can lid on the at the predetermined breaking line and / or wherein the Beverage can closure element is arranged and formed on the beverage can lid such that the beverage can closure element can be arranged after opening the removal opening either by turning and / or folding the beverage can closure element over the removal opening to cover and reclose it, and / or the edge of the beverage can closure element is arranged and designed such that it closes when the removal opening ( 4 ) into the removal opening ( 4 ), in the removal opening ( 4 ) is clamped or locked in place. Beverage can lid according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the beverage can lid has at least one groove and / or recess for receiving a formed on the beverage can closure element rib, bead and / or nose. Beverage can lid according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the groove and / or recess is circular, wherein the groove and / or recess is formed continuously and / or interrupted. Beverage can lid according to one of the three preceding claims, characterized in that the beverage can lid has a bladder for receiving and / or fixing and / or supporting the beverage can closure element, wherein the bladder is preferably kidney-shaped or circular and / or formed according to the closure member, and / or the bladder preferably has a recess which, viewed from the bladder, is arranged in the direction of the opening section. Beverage can lid according to one of the four preceding claims, wherein the region of the beverage can lid is marked below the beverage can closure element, preferably colored with red, blue, yellow, green or another preferably clearly recognizable color and / or other suitable label. Beverage can lid according to one of the five preceding claims, wherein the beverage can lid has a pre-embossing and / or buckling, which is preferably designed such that the beverage can lid at least in the region of the opening portion after the beverage can with the beverage can lid, after filling the beverage can and after the opening of the beverage can is formed substantially flat. Beverage can lid according to the preceding claim, wherein the pre-embossing and / or curvature is formed at least in the region of the removal opening. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on the beverage can closure element a seal is provided and / or wherein on the beverage can closure element a sealing tape is provided, which is preferably at least partially or completely arranged in a stiffening profile. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has a bending line, and / or wherein the beverage can closure element is formed of a plurality of materials and preferably comprises a plastic extrusion, and / or wherein the beverage can closure element at least in the cover member and / or in the Cover member has plastic tabs. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element comprises at least in a portion and preferably in the region of the cover bimetallic and / or is formed of bimetal, and / or wherein the beverage can closure element has at least one stiffener, wherein the stiffening preferably is formed vaulted and / or tubular. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has a nose which is formed on the edge of the extension. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the beverage can closure element at least one and preferably a plurality of fulcrums are formed, wherein in the beverage can lid preferably recesses for receiving the or the fulcrums are formed. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the cover member of the beverage can closure element at least one recess is formed, and / or wherein in the beverage can closure element, a bulge is formed, which extends beyond the edge of the re-closing opening portion. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the beverage can closure element and / or the beverage can lid a surrounding the cover member or the opening portion shaft is formed. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has a coating with a sealing lip and / or a sealing bead. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has at its edge a spreader, which preferably has knobs and / or lugs, and / or wherein the predetermined breaking line in the beverage can lid for the opening portion comprises a web, at which the opening portion the beverage can lid with the beverage can lid remains connected after opening the beverage can. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element comprises a spreader ring and / or nubs for sealing the beverage can closure element against the beverage can lid when reclosing the beverage can, wherein preferably at least one broader nub and / or at least one continuous material area is provided or the opposite of an area of the beverage can lid when reclosing the beverage can is provided at which the opening portion of the beverage can lid remains connected to the beverage can lid after opening the beverage can. Beverage can closure element and / or beverage can lid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the beverage can closure element has at least one and preferably a plurality of recesses, wherein the recess (s) is preferably formed as a cut (are), more preferably such that a portion of the beverage can closure element extends down so in that, when the beverage can is closed, it acts on the edge of the opening in the beverage can lid which has arisen on the predetermined breaking line when the beverage can is opened. Beverage can with a beverage can lid and / or a beverage can closure element according to one of the preceding claims. Beverage can according to the preceding claim, wherein the beverage can is made of metal, preferably tinplate, and / or plastic and / or of a combination of different materials.

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