DE202008008127U1 - Drinking container with optical disk - Google Patents

Abstract

Container with a cup-shaped container (1), which has an opening (2) with circumferential opening edge (3), and with a closure (4) which can be placed on the opening edge (3),
the closure (4) having an inner component (5) and an outer component (6) releasably connected to the inner component (5),
wherein between the inner member (5) and the inner member (5) connected to the outer member (6) has a cavity (7) between two mutually parallel cavity major surfaces (8), (9) of the inner member (5) and the outer member (6) is arranged, which are arranged substantially horizontally in the standing on the stationary container (1) closure (4),
wherein in the cavity (7) a disc-shaped object (10) with a central hole (11) is arranged,
wherein the inner component (1) has a central part (11) coaxial and the central hole (11) and a central hole (11) coaxial hole (12) of the outer member (6) passing through podium member (13),

Description

Area of innovation

The Innovation relates to a container with a cup-shaped Container, which has an opening with circumferential opening edge and with a closure which can be placed on the opening edge is, wherein the closure is an inner component and one with the inner Component releasably connected outer component wherein between the inner member and the inner Component connected outer component a cavity between two mutually parallel cavity major surfaces of the interior component and the outer component set up is what major cavity surfaces in standing on the Container attached closure substantially horizontal are arranged, wherein in the cavity a disc-shaped Object is arranged with a central hole, wherein the inner component one to the central hole coaxial and the central hole and a to Central hole coaxial hole of the outer member having pusher component engaging and wherein the pedestal component on an upper pedestal a removal opening having. The innovation also concerns a closure for such a container.

State of the art and background the innovation

Especially In the area of so-called fast food, the sale of drinks Disposable container used. Since the containers with the beverages are transported by customers, have such Tray regularly a closure on. This will spill out of the beverage in the Substantially prevented. Especially in the case of cold drinks the closure further includes an opening for insertion a drinking straw. Thus, the drink of a consuming person taken without removal of the closure become.

In many areas, including fast food so-called added value desirable. In the case of the containers this includes the attachment of objects which to exercise additional incentives to buy. Things must do this in a suitable way with the container be connected or integrated into these.

A container of the structure mentioned above is known for example from the literature US 6,302,288 B1 , there 23 to 25 , In the case of the closure known so far, the cavity main surface of the inner component is arranged elevated with the proviso that it is arranged clearly above the opening edge of the cup-shaped container. This is disadvantageous due to the overall height required thereby and thus a comparatively small possible package height of a stack of closures. Such a stack of packs therefore builds quite voluminous, which is disadvantageous from storage technical reasons.

Furthermore, a drinking container with optical disk is known from the literature WO 2005/037672 A1 , Here, the closure is designed so that the cavity for the optical data carrier is angled relative to the opening plane of the cup-shaped container, whereby the arrangement of a drinking straw opening outside the region of the cavity is possible.

Technical problem of innovation

Of the Innovation is the technical problem underlying a container with a shutter containing an optical disk whose closure is flat and consequently high-density is stackable, at the same time arranged security against entry of liquid from the cup-shaped container in the cavity of the disk.

Main features of the innovation as well as preferred embodiments

to Solving this technical problem teaches the innovation, that the inner component on its cavity main surface the cavity carries supporting elements and that the Top of the support elements in standing on the container attached closure deeper than the top edge of the opening edge or at the same height as the upper edge of the opening edge is arranged.

there can the top of the support elements 0 to 20 mm, in particular 0 to 10 mm, preferably 0.5 to 10 mm, below the upper edge the opening edge lie.

With the innovation is achieved that the height of the closure clearly compared to the aforementioned prior art is reduced and thus set up a high packing density can be. On the other hand is still high security against Ingress of liquid from the cup-shaped Container in the cavity ensures, as the Removal opening on the upper pedestal of the Pedestal component is set up.

in the Individuals have different possibilities in the context of the innovation the further education.

It is preferred if the cavity is cylindrical in shape with the cavity main surfaces as the cylinder end faces. Then, the cylinder diameter is typically 0.01 to 10 mm, preferably 0.01 to 3 mm, larger than the scheibenför be the subject. The cylinder height can then be 1.0 to 5 times, preferably 1.5 to 5 times, in particular 2 to 5 times, the height of the disc-shaped object. In principle, however, the cavity may have an arbitrary cross-sectional shape instead of a circular cross-section (viewed orthogonally to the closure). This will be particularly useful when the disc-shaped object has no circular circumference, but rather is shaped. Then, the cross-sectional shape of the cavity can be adapted to the contour of the disc-shaped object.

in principle The container can be any over the removal opening contain removable food. It is preferred if the container a drinking container is, wherein the removal opening then preferably designed as a drinking straw opening.

Prefers it is when the opening or the opening edge the cup-shaped container a circular Has cross section (in view of the opening). in principle However, the opening may have any shape, such as square, be rectangular or polygon. It is understood that the shutter then adapted to the shape of the opening edge.

in principle For example, a disc-shaped object inserted in the cavity can be used be arbitrary. The term disk-shaped article means while an object whose opposite Main surfaces each have an area that at least 10 times the other areas. Preferably, the disc-shaped object is a data carrier, in particular an optical data carrier. Therefor come among other things, CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, etc. The optical Disk can be a circular scope or have a shaped periphery. An example of a shaped disk is formed, for example, by two opposing ones Segments of the circular shape are cut along secants. in principle but are also any shapes, such as figurative performing kind, possible. As disk-shaped Subject but also comes, for example, a booklet, Issue or the like in question, provided a central hole set up is, through which the pedestal component can reach through.

The inner component and the outer component can be designed as structurally separate components. It is preferred however, if the inner member and the outer Component with a the outer edges of the inner Connecting component and the outer member Hinge element are connected. Furthermore, it is advantageous when the outer member and / or the inner member on its outer edge carries a grip tab. A Grip bottle or both grips can the hinge element be arranged substantially opposite one another. in this connection The term "essentially" refers to the orthogonal one Central axis of the closure, an angular range of> 90 ° to <270 °, preferably from 150 ° to 210 °. Here, the angle specification refers to an angle between the center of the hinge element on the one hand and the center of the grip tab on the other hand (viewed in the circumferential direction). The first pull tab of the outer component and the second gripping tab of the inner component can, in Properly orthogonal to the closure considered, one above the other be arranged. It is possible that the first Grip bottle larger than the second gripping bottle is and so is the lifting alone of the outer member facilitated for removal of the disc-shaped object. But it is also possible that the first grip and the second handle tab offset from each other are, i. e. the respective angle with respect to the hinge element are different.

Of the Concept of support elements is to be understood in the broadest sense. Thus, a support element, for example, by the planar Main surface of the cavity of the inner member is formed be. Support elements may also be components, which protrude above this main surface.

A Removal opening in the sense of innovation does not have to be permanent be open. Rather, it can also be an area with one Diaphragm act, which by means of a pointed object, for example, a tip of a drinking straw, pierced becomes. A removal opening can also be by two against each other Angled, for example, 90 ° twisted slots be formed, which intersect in the area of their centers. Will be coaxial To the centers of the slots pressed on a drinking straw, bend tabs defined by the slots downwards, and the drinking straw can be introduced. Here is the length the slots at least about 1.4 times the diameter of a drinking straw be.

As a rule, but not necessarily, the hole of the outer member will have a diameter which is equal to or only slightly larger, up to 1 mm, than the outer diameter of the pedestal member. It can be provided that the pedestal component has a slightly conical shape with a smaller diameter in the region of its upper pedestal surface and a slightly larger diameter in the region of the base of the pedestal component. Then, the hole of the outer member will expediently have a diameter which lies between the two said diameters of the pedestal component. It is understood that the diameter of the pedestal member is smaller than the diameter of the central hole of the disc-shaped article.

Proper innovation Containers are typically, but not necessarily, Disposable products, i. e. they become waste after emptying disposed of. For the container comes as a material in particular coated paper or cardboard in question. The closure or its components are typically made of a food-compatible made of synthetic organic polymer. Preferably, at least the outer component transparent, so that the disc-shaped Inspect the item with the closure closed can.

Of Furthermore, the innovation relates to a closure for a cup-shaped container, the closure an inner component and one with the inner component detachable having connected outer component, wherein between the inner member and the outer member connected to the inner member a cavity between two parallel cavity major surfaces of the inner member and the outer member is set, wherein in the cavity a disc-shaped Object is arranged with a central hole, wherein the inner component one to the central hole coaxial and the central hole and a to Central hole coaxial hole of the outer member having pusher component engaging, wherein the pedestal member on an upper pedestal a removal opening having the inner member on its cavity major surface carries the cavity supporting elements, and wherein the top of the support elements lower than the highest inner point of a peripheral top edge of the inner component is.

All Versions of the inventive container apply mutatis mutandis according to the renewal Closure.

in the The following is the innovation with reference to only one embodiment illustrative figures explained in more detail. Show it

1 FIG. 2: a lateral cross-sectional view of a container according to the invention and FIG

2 : Plan view of an inner component (a) and an outer component (b) of a closure according to the invention.

In the 1 one recognizes that a renewal container is a cup-shaped container 1 having. The cup-shaped container is with an opening 2 with circumferential opening edge 3 educated. The container further has a closure 4 on, which on the opening edge 3 can be placed.

The closure 4 has an inner component 5 and one with the inner component 5 detachably connected outer component 6 on. The inner component 5 is with an essay edge 20 equipped, which is formed substantially U-shaped and which on the opening edge 3 , this can be set up. As part of an inner outer edge 21 can (not shown) latching elements may be arranged, which the opening edge 3 engage behind. But it is also possible that the essay edge 20 merely designed and dimensioned such that it is tight on the opening edge 3 can be placed. In the area of the essay edge 20 is an outer edge 23 furnished, on which the outer component with its inner edge 22 can be placed. Also between inner edge 22 and outer edge 23 can Rastverbindungselemente be used, but it is also possible here to provide only a tight fit.

It can be further seen that between the inner component 5 and with the inner component 5 connected outer component 6 a cavity 7 between mutually parallel cavity major surfaces 8th . 9 of the inner component 5 and the outer member 6 is set up. Especially in the 1 it can be seen that when standing on the stationary container 1 attached closure 4 the cavity main surfaces 8th . 9 are arranged substantially horizontally. In other words, the cavity major surfaces 8th . 9 are parallel to that through the opening edge 3 defined opening area.

In the cavity 7 is a CD in the embodiment 10 which is a central hole 11 has arranged. It is a so-called mini-CD. The inner component 5 points to the central hole 11 coaxial and the central hole 11 as well as one to the central hole 11 coaxial hole 12 of the outer component 6 intersecting pedestal component 13 on. On an upper pedestal surface 14 of the pedestal component 13 is a removal opening 15 set up. In particular the 2a is removable, that the removal opening 15 is formed by two crossed slots. In particular, a comparative analysis of 1 and 2a is removable, that the inner component 5 on its cavity main surface 9 of the cavity 7 the main surface 9 outstanding support elements 16 wearing. In particular the 1 is removable, that the top of the support elements 16 when on the standing container 1 attached closure 4 deeper than the top edge of the opening edge 3 or at the same height as the upper edge of the opening edge 3 is arranged.

A comparative consideration of 1 and 2 If you take that, the inner component 5 and the outer component 6 with one the outer edges of the inner component 5 and the outer member 6 connecting hinge element 17 are connected. Furthermore, one recognizes that the outer component 6 on its outer edge a first grip tab 18 carries, which the hinge element 17 essentially opposite ( 2 B ). Of the 2a is again removable that the inner component 5 on its outer edge a second grip tab 19 carries, in the embodiment, the first handle tab 18 and the second tab 19 are offset from each other.

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Cited patent literature

• US 6302288 B1 [0004]
• WO 2005/037672 A1 [0005]

Claims (10)

Container with a cup-shaped container ( 1 ), which has an opening ( 2 ) with circumferential opening edge ( 3 ) and with a closure ( 4 ), which on the opening edge ( 3 ), wherein the closure ( 4 ) an inner component ( 5 ) and one with the inner component ( 5 ) detachably connected outer component ( 6 ), wherein between the inner component ( 5 ) and with the inner component ( 5 ) connected outer component ( 6 ) a cavity ( 7 ) between two parallel cavity major surfaces ( 8th ) 9 ) of the inner component ( 5 ) and the outer component ( 6 ) which is located on the stationary container ( 1 ) attached closure ( 4 ) are arranged substantially horizontally, wherein in the cavity ( 7 ) a disc-shaped object ( 10 ) with a central hole ( 11 ), wherein the inner component ( 1 ) to the central hole ( 11 ) coaxial and the central hole ( 11 ) as well as one to the central hole ( 11 ) coaxial hole ( 12 ) of the outer component ( 6 ) pod component ( 13 ), wherein the pedestal component ( 13 ) on an upper platform surface ( 14 ) a removal opening ( 15 ), wherein the inner component ( 5 ) on its cavity main surface ( 9 ) of the cavity ( 7 ) Supporting elements ( 16 ), and wherein the top of the support elements ( 16 ) on the standing container ( 1 ) attached closure deeper than the upper edge of the opening edge ( 3 ) or at the same height as the upper edge of the opening edge ( 3 ) is arranged. Container according to claim 1, wherein the cavity ( 7 ) cylindrical with the cavity major surfaces ( 8th ) 9 ) as cylinder end faces ( 8th ) 9 ), wherein the cylinder diameter is 0.01 to 10 mm larger than the disc-shaped object ( 10 ) and / or wherein the cylinder height is 1.0 to 5 times the height of the disc-shaped object ( 19 ). Container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the container ( 1 ) a drinking container and wherein the removal opening ( 15 ) a drinking straw opening ( 15 ). Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the opening ( 2 ) has a circular cross-section. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the disc-shaped object ( 10 ) is an optical disk, in particular a round or shaped CD or DVD, preferably a mini-disk is. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the inner component ( 5 ) and the outer component ( 6 ) with a the outer edges of the inner component ( 5 ) and the outer component ( 6 ) connecting hinge element ( 17 ) are connected. Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outer component ( 6 ) at its outer edge a first grip tab ( 18 ), preferably the hinge element ( 17 ) substantially opposite each other. Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the inner component ( 5 ) on its outer edge a second handle tab ( 19 ) wearing. Container according to one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the first grip tab ( 18 ) and the second handle ( 19 ) are offset from each other. Closure ( 4 ) for a cup-shaped container ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, with an inner component ( 5 ) and one with the inner component ( 5 ) detachably connected outer component ( 6 ), wherein between the inner component ( 5 ) and with the inner component ( 5 ) connected outer component ( 6 ) a cavity ( 7 ) between two parallel cavity major surfaces ( 8th ) 9 ) of the inner component ( 5 ) and the outer component ( 6 ), wherein in the cavity ( 7 ) a disc-shaped object ( 10 ) with a central hole ( 11 ), wherein the inner component ( 5 ) to the central hole ( 11 ) coaxial and the central hole ( 11 ) as well as one to the central hole ( 11 ) coaxial hole ( 12 ) of the outer component ( 6 ) pod component ( 13 ), wherein the pedestal component ( 13 ) on an upper platform surface ( 14 ) a removal opening ( 15 ), wherein the inner component ( 5 ) on its cavity main surface ( 9 ) of the cavity ( 7 ) Supporting elements ( 16 ), and wherein the top of the support elements ( 16 ) lower than the highest internal point of a top edge ( 20 ) of the inner component ( 5 ) lies.