FR2777542A1 - Quick opening bottle cap for bottle tops - Google Patents

Abstract

The bottle has a circular neck (1) with a convex external wall (2) on which the cap (3) is placed. The cap has a vertical notch (4) in which a seal (6) is affixed. The cap also has a rigid clipping ring (9) which is supported on the upper edge of a wide constriction (10) around the bottle neck. A retractable ring (11) has deformable vertical slits (12) and partially covers, and is connected to the beveled base (13), the outside of the cap.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a device for opening and closing a bottle containing a liquid between

other substances.

  The opening and closing are generally done using threaded caps allowing a very good hand-

yours on the neck.

  The device according to the invention allows rather rapid handling while ensuring as good closing, as well as the possibility for the cap to be kept very stable in the open position and sufficiently spaced to there

  drink from the neck without any discomfort.

  According to a first characteristic, it comprises a circular neck, the outer wall of which preferably has a convex shape with a diameter which widens uniformly in the direction of its lower part and on which a cap, itself circular, fitted with minus a fairly large vertical notch starting from the bottom and formed of an interior wall wholly or partly adequate at the top of

  which is fixed a seal and constituted, by garlic-

  their, of a rigid clipping ring engaging by bearing on the upper edge more or less inclined of a large

  horizontal constriction around this same neck or engulf-

  fre also a retractable ring provided with vertical gaps

  deformable wedges provided for this purpose, said ring being part-

  llement covered and connected to the outer bevelled base

  ent of the cap, thanks to a cavity, by means of a broad thin and flexible band with judiciously concave ends which

  done splits vertically into two symmetrical bands disso-

  by a harder area with a pin in the middle

  horizontal cement of lesser thickness slightly shifted towards

  the outside of the cap without exceeding the pros

  turn and thus form the joint whose function is to fixedly support said cap once the bottle is open,

  the whole being surrounded by a tubular shape of internal diameter

  ieur equivalent to that of the outer wall of the cap and comprising a horizontal annular band in its lower part which is positioned around the neck in a relatively long cylindrical neck to be able to slide therein, said neck being separated from the constriction by a suitable horizontal circular rim for abutment while the tubular shape, which moreover includes all around its outer wall a gripping structure to make it rise and descend, makes appear at its top a flare so as to accommodate and encircle more easily the base of the cap by making it tighten against the neck, which cap is held securely thanks to its outer wall which consists of a surface which is also sufficiently cylindrical

  rigid and long for more safety going from its bevel base-

  tée and going up at least above the level of the ring of

  clipping located higher up and then widening in con-

  cordance with the flaring of the tubular form until completely covering it while concealing the notch (s) and thus acting as a dust cover or even as an additional stop with a small extension as a push button diametrically opposite the bands of connection between the

  retractable ring and the cap, said tubular form rest-

  firmly firmly in the high position by the action of its annular band itself supported by another annular band

  horizontable passable located on the neck of the neck.

  According to particular embodiments:

  - the neck of the neck can be formed in its lower part

  of a second passable horizontal annular strip

  to keep the tubular shape in the low position.

  the outer wall of the cap may have a passable horizontal annular band preferably situated above the level of the clipping ring and capable of being inserted in a similar annular cavity which is at best in

  bottom of the flare of the tubular form.

  - the base of the cap can widen just enough automatically due to the notches when it is not in contact with the inner wall of the tubular form to

  facilitate opening in accordance with a convex neck-

ity adequate.

  - the seal can be fitted on the outer contour

  eur of its lower face with a rim corresponding to the outer wall of the neck and notched at an angle from the junction of its inner edge with the flat surface of the seal and extending towards the inside of said rim in order to

  adapt all the better on said neck.

  - The seal can be replaced by a ring welded to the cap applying to the inside wall of the neck, which may have locally at its top a

  concavity for pivoting said cap without difficulty.

  - the neck of the neck may include at least one wide groove

  vertical bending at its upper end to counter

  inue beyond a small surmountable obstacle necessary for immobilization, in a short horizontal extension above which appears a ramp / stop located at the edge

  abutment circular, intended to be used as a guide

  dage and automatic locking of the tubular form

  thanks to a corresponding prominence, preferably cylindr-

  ical and convex at its end in such a way that it can

  enter a rectilinear and vertical projection offset from the diameter of the above-mentioned prominence towards the side o

  is the short horizontal extension, that same prominence-

  enclosure ideally located at the level of the annular band

  of said tubular form, all this in addition to or in replacement of

  acement of the above annular bands and circular rim of

abutment of the neck.

  - The inner wall of the tubular form can comprise at least one wide vertical groove curving at its end

  lower to continue beyond a small obstacle on-

  mountable necessary for immobilization, in a short extension

  horizontal ment below which a ramp / stop appears located at the base of the aforesaid tubular shape,

  with the intention of being used for automatic guidance and locking

  matics of the latter thanks to a prominence corresponding

  ante, preferably cylindrical and convex at its end such

  so that it can have a straight, green projection

  icale offset from the diameter of the above prominent-

  enclosure towards the side where the short horizontal extension is located, this same prominence ideally being located at the level of the circular abutment flange, all this in addition to or in replacement of the annular bands and the - 4 -

  aforementioned circular rim for abutting the neck.

  - The outer wall of the tubular form may have a

  rough surface to be able to rotate it around the groove

lot with better grip.

  - The inner wall of the tubular shape can be extended just a little under its annular band, thus creating a useful rim for its good positioning on the neck during its installation. - the cap can include on the outside two wide

  notches so as to be able to house the two strips of link

  sound between said cap and the retractable ring in case

  they would break without disturbing the panicking.

  - a tearable and disposable burglar-resistant ring can be located in its tubular form or at the junction of the cap, and

  from the top of said tubular shape.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

  Figure 1 shows in section, the device of the invention.

  Figure 2 shows from the side, this same device.

  Figure 3 shows from above, this same device once

deployed.

  Figure 4 shows from the side, a variant of the neck of this device. With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a circular neck (1), the outer wall of which has a convex shape (2) with a diameter which widens uniformly in the direction of its lower part, on which comes to rest.

  a cap (3) itself circular provided with six large entai-

  the verticals (4) starting from the bottom, and formed of an interior wall

  ieure (5) partly adequate at the top of which is fixed a

  seal (6) composed on the outer contour of its lower face

  with a rim (7) corresponding to the outer wall of the neck (1) and notched at an angle (8) from the junction of its inner edge with the flat surface of the seal (6) and

  extending towards the inside of said rim (7) in order to adapt

  ter all the better and improve the seal.

  The inner wall of the cap (3) also consists of a rigid clip ring (9) which engages by bearing on the upper edge of a large constriction - 5 horizontal (10) around the neck (1) o also engulfs a retractable ring (11) provided with vertical gaps (12)

  deformable provided for this purpose, said ring (11) being part-

  It is covered and connected to the bevelled base (13) on the outside.

  the cap (3) thanks to a cavity (14), by means

  a wide thin and flexible band at the ends (15) judiciously

  concave which actually splits vertically into two symmetrical bands (16) separated by a hard zone (17)

  having in its middle a horizontal pinch (18) of less

  thickness slightly offset towards the outside of the cap (3) without exceeding the circumference thereof and thus forming the articulation whose function is to support well fixedly

  moved aside said cap (3) to be able to drink there directly from the

lot 1).

  A tubular shape (19) surrounds the whole with an inner diameter equivalent to that of the outer wall of the cap (3) and comprising a horizontal annular band (20) in its lower part to position around the neck

  (1) in a relatively long cylindrical neck (21) for

  oir slide there, said neck (21) being separated from the constriction (10) by a horizontal circular rim (22) suitable for abutment while the tubular shape (19) which moreover includes all around its outer wall a structure

  grip (23) to make it go up and down, makes it appear

  aitre at its top a flare (24) so as to accommodate and encircle more easily the base (13) of the cap (3) in the

  tightening against the neck (1).

  As for the cap (3), it is held securely thanks to its outer wall which consists of a surface (25) which is also cylindrical, sufficiently rigid and long for more safety, going from its bevelled base (13) and rising just above the level of the clip ring (9) located therefore

  higher and additionally provided with a horizontal annular band

  ale (26) before widening in accordance with a similar annular cavity (27) located under the flare (24) of the

  tubular shape (19) until covering the latter total-

  while concealing the notches (4) and thus act as a dust cover or even as an additional stop (6) (28) with a small extension as a pusher (29) diametrically opposite to the connecting strips (16 ) between the retractable ring (11) and the cap (3), said tubular shape (19) remaining firmly in the high position by the action of its annular band (20) itself supported by another horizontal annular band (30 ) passable

  located on the neck (21), as well as another annular band

  the horizontal area (31) which can be crossed at the bottom of the neck (21) serves to

immobilize it in the low position.

  According to a variant illustrated, the neck (21) of the neck (1) has a wide vertical groove (32) curving at its

  upper end to continue beyond a small obs-

  surmountable tackle (33) necessary for immobilization, in a short horizontal extension (34) above which appears a curvilinear ramp / stop (35) located at the rim

  circular. (22) for abutment in alignment with the groove

  ure (32), this with the intention of being used for the automatic guiding and locking of the tubular form (19) thanks to a corresponding prominence, here cylindrical and convex at its end so that it can have a rectilinear projection and vertical offset from the diameter of the above-mentioned prominence towards the side on which the short is located

  horizontal extension (34), this same prominence is localized

  sant up to the annular band (20) of said tubular form

  area (19) so that by turning the latter a little bit while pressing lightly on it, it can only inevitably unlock and descend, similarly

  that by simply lifting it, it can only inevitably

  securely lock in the upper position and prevent

  any risk of accidental opening.

  By way of nonlimiting example, the device will have a

  dimension of the order of 4 cm in height.

  The device according to the invention is made of rigid plastic and is intended for bottles of flat drinks and

carbonated among other substances.

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Claims (10)

  1) Device for opening and closing a bottle containing   a liquid, quickly, safely and conveniently, and which   dares a circular neck (1) whose outer wall pres-   ente a preferably convex shape (2) with a diameter which widens uniformly towards its lower part and on which a cap (3), itself circular, is fitted, provided with at least one fairly large vertical notch (4 ) starting from the bottom and formed of an interior wall (5) wholly or partly adequate at the top of which is fixed a seal (6) and constituted, moreover, of a rigid clip ring (9) s '' engaging by taking support on the upper edge more or less inclined with a large horizontal throttle (10) around this same neck (1), characterized in that it is engulfed   also a retractable ring (11) provided with vertical gaps   deformable wedges (12) provided for this purpose, said ring (11) being partially covered and connected to the bevelled base (13) externally of the cap (3), thanks to a cavity (14), at   with a wide thin and flexible band at the ends   ously concave (15) which in fact splits vertically into two symmetrical bands (16) dissociated by a harder zone (17) having in its middle a horizontal pinch (18) of   lesser thickness slightly offset towards the outside of the capu-   chon (3) without exceeding the circumference thereof and thus forming the articulation whose function is to fixedly support said cap (3) once the bottle is opened, the whole being   surrounded by a tubular shape (19) of equal inside diameter   are equivalent to that of the outer wall of the cap (3) and include   renant a horizontal annular band (20) in its lower part which is positioned around the neck in a cylindrical neck (21) relatively long to be able to slide therein, said neck (21) being separated from the constriction (10) by a flange suitable horizontal circular (22) for abutment while the tubular shape (19), which moreover includes all around its outer wall a gripping structure (23) to make it rise and descend, makes appear at its - 8 apex a flare (24) so as to accommodate and encircle more easily the base (13) of the cap (3) by making it   tighten against the neck (l), which cap (3) is held   held securely thanks to its outer wall which consists of a cylindrical surface (25) sufficiently rigid and long for more safety going from its bevelled base (13) and rising at least above the level of the clipping ring (9) therefore located higher and then widening in accordance with the flare (24) of the shape   tubular (19) until completely covering it while dissi   mulating the notch (s) (4) and thus acting as a cover   additional dust or even abutment (28)   with a small extension as a pusher (29) diametral-   opposite to the connecting strips (16) between the retra-   ctable (11) and the cap (3), said tubular shape (19) remaining firmly in the high position by the action of its annular band (20) itself supported by another horizontal annular band (30) passable located on the neck (21) from the neck (1).   2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the neck (21) of the neck (1) is constituted in its lower part by a second horizontal annular strip (31)   passable to maintain the tubular form (19) in position low tion.   3) Device according to claim 1 or claim-   tion 2 characterized in that the outer wall of the cap   (3) has a horizontal annular band (26) crossing   ble preferably located above the level of the clipping ring (9) and fitting into a similar annular cavity (27) located at best at the bottom of the flare (24) of the tubular shape (19).   4) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the base (13) of the cap (3) widens just enough automatically due to the notches (4) when it is not in contact with the inner wall of the tubular form (19) to facilitate   the opening in accordance with a neck (1) of adequate convexity.   ) Device according to any one of the claims   - 9 - previous characterized in that the seal (6) is provided on the outer contour of its underside, with a flange (7) corresponding to the outer wall of the neck (1) and notched at an angle (8 ) & from the junction of its inner edge with the flat surface of the seal (6) and extends   ant towards the inside of said flange (7) in order to adapt itself ant better on said neck (1).   6) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the seal (6)   either replaced by a ring welded to the cap (3) applies   ant on the inside wall of the neck (1), which appeared to be   ter locally at its top a concavity to rotate   said cap (3) without difficulty.   7) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the neck (21) of the neck (1)   has at least one wide vertical groove (32) which curves   ant at its upper end to continue beyond a   small surmountable obstacle (33) necessary for immobilization   tion, in a short horizontal extension (34) above the   which appears a ramp / stop (35) located at the level of the circular edge (22) for abutment, with the intention of serving   automatic guidance and locking of the tubular form   area (19) thanks to a corresponding prominence, preferably   cylindrical and convex at its end so that it can   sse present a rectilinear and vertical projection offset from the diameter of the aforementioned prominence in the direction of the side where the short horizontal extension (34) is located, this same prominence ideally located at the level of the annular strip (20) of said tubular shape (19), all of this in addition to or instead of the above-mentioned annular bands   (20,30) and circular rim (22) for abutting the neck (21).   8) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the inner wall of the   tubular shape (19) has at least one wide green groove   icale bending at its lower end to continue   beyond a small surmountable obstacle necessary for immo-   stabilization, in a short horizontal extension below the   what appears a ramp / stop located at the base of - 10 -   the aforesaid tubular form (19), with the intention of being used for automatic guiding and locking of the latter   thanks to a corresponding prominence, preferably cylindrical,   that and convex at its end so that it can pre-   feel a rectilinear and vertical projection offset from the diameter of the above-mentioned prominence towards the side o   is the short horizontal extension, that same prominence-   enclosure ideally located at the level of the circular rim   (22) of abutment, all this in addition to or in replacement of   ent annular bands (20,30) and the above circulating rim   area (22) for abutting the neck (21).   9) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the outer wall of the   tubular shape (19) has a rough surface for   have it rotate around the neck (1) with better grip.   iO) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the inner wall of the tubular form (19) extends just a little under its strip   annular (20) then creating a useful rim to its good position   ment on the neck (21) when it is put in place.   11) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that the cap (3) comprises in   its exterior two large notches so that it can shelter   ter the two connecting strips (16) between said cap (3) and the retractable ring (11) in case they break   without disturbing its handling.   12) Device according to any one of claims   previous characterized in that a tearable and disposable burglar-resistant ring is located in the tubular form (19) or at the junction of the cap (3) and the top of said form tubular (19).