JP4289546B2 - Overcap and package - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an overcap having a drinking mouth and a package using the overcap.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, coffee, tea, oolong tea, soup, juice, etc. are filled in a cup-type container body at room temperature, and the mouth of the container body is sealed with a pierceable lid made of aluminum foil / polyethylene composite film, for example, and over it A beverage containing a container, which is covered with a cap and a bag body containing a straw attached to the body of the container body, is sold at convenience stores (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
In addition, this container beverage is displayed in a hot warmer and sold at a temperature of about 60 ° C.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-264947 A [Patent Document 2]
JP-A-7-285579 [0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A consumer who purchases the beverage as described above forms a passage hole for the straw in the overcap, pierces the straw through the hole, and drinks the beverage using the straw. Or remove the overcap, pierce the lid with a straw, and drink with a straw. However, if you try to drink coffee, tea, oolong tea, soup, juice, and other beverages that have been heated to around 60 ° C using a straw, the hot beverage in the container will not be cooled by being exposed to the air. Through the mouth and in some cases burns in the mouth.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide an overcap capable of drinking a heated beverage in a container without causing a mouth burn and a package using the overcap.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Invention of Claim 1 solves the subject regarding said overcap, It consists of a cap main body and a canopy, and a cap main body is an engaging part to a cup flange of a cup type container, a peripheral wall, and this A plurality of body flanges extending in the circumferential direction with a gap from the cup flange surface inside the peripheral wall and spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction; and the canopy includes a plurality of canopy flanges having a shape insertable between the body flanges; A cutting blade projecting on the lower side of the canopy flange for cutting at least one lid member in the circumferential direction, and a knob for rotating the canopy, the canopy between the cup flange surface and the main body flange The overcap is characterized by having a thickness capable of passing through the gap.
[0007]
According to the overcap according to the first aspect of the present invention, the canopy flange is pushed down by pushing down the canopy until the canopy flange contacts the cup flange surface, the cutting blade of the canopy is pierced into the lid material, and the canopy is further rotated to The lid is cut in the circumferential direction along the inside of the cup flange while sliding between the main body flange and the cup flange, and the lid is cut off like a can opener without removing the lid from the cup flange. The contents of can be taken out.
[0008]
The overcap according to the present invention is preferably configured to cut the cover material over the entire circumference depending on the number and arrangement of the cutting blades. However, one or two cutting blades are used, and a part of the cover material is cut. You may comprise.
[0009]
In the present invention, when the canopy is provided with an opening as described in claim 2, the heating is performed through the cut portion and the opening of the lid member and using the upper end of the side wall as a drinking edge. The liquid content can be eaten.
[0010]
In addition, when the canopy has no opening as in claim 3, the canopy is removed to expose the cut portion of the lid material, and the heated liquid using the upper end of the side wall as a drinking lip You can eat the contents. In addition, ingredients contained in soups can be eaten.
[0011]
It is desirable that the canopy is formed integrally with the cap body via a breakable joint from the viewpoint of fixing the canopy and virginity.
[0012]
Further, it is desirable that the cap body is provided with a stopper for restricting the rotation of the canopy with which a part of the knob of the canopy abuts. By providing this stopper, the position of the opening portion of the drinking mouth portion after opening the lid member can be made constant without rotating the canopy more than necessary.
[0013]
Moreover, it is desirable that the canopy is provided with a rotation shaft that can be pierced into the lid member at the center of the lower surface. In this case, the canopy can be smoothly rotated by sticking the rotation shaft into the lid member.
[0014]
Further, at least two lid flanges are sufficient, but by providing three lid flanges, the canopy can be supported and stably positioned on the cap body in three directions.
[0015]
In the present invention, it is desirable that the end face of the main body flange facing the lid flange is formed on a slope inclined downward, and the end face of the lid flange facing the slope is cut obliquely. Since the end face of the main body flange is formed on the inclined surface, the canopy flange can be smoothly inserted under the main body flange.
[0016]
The invention according to claim 9 solves the above-mentioned problem relating to the package, and the liquid content is filled in the cup-type container, the mouth of the cup-type container is sealed with a lid material, and sealed with the lid material. A gist is a package characterized in that the overcap according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is attached to the container.
[0017]
When drinking a beverage in the package of the present invention, the canopy is pushed down until the canopy flange contacts the cup flange surface, the cutting blade of the canopy is pierced into the lid material, and the canopy flange is attached to the main body flange by turning the canopy. The lid material is cut in the circumferential direction along the inside of the cup flange while sliding between the cup flanges, and the lid material is cut like a can opener without removing the lid material from the cup flange. And a drink can be drunk without using a straw through the drinking mouth enclosed by the upper end of the surrounding wall of a cap main body. At that time, unlike inhaling the beverage through a straw, the beverage can be drunk at a moderate speed, and the beverage that is too hot can be drunk while being allowed to cool to the temperature at which it is drunk. Avoided.
[0018]
In the package of the present invention, it is desirable to cover the overcap with a protective cover in order to prevent the canopy from being inadvertently detached from the main body flange and the canopy being rotated to open the lid. .
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1A and 1B show a cap body constituting an overcap according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG. 1B is a side view. 2A and 2B show a canopy constituting an overcap according to the present invention, in which FIG. 2A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a side view. 3A and 3B show an overcap according to the present invention, in which FIG. 3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a side view together with a cup-type container.
[0020]
The overcap of the present invention comprises a cap body 1 as shown in FIG. 1 and a canopy 7 as shown in FIG. The cap body 1 includes an engaging portion 1a to the cup flange 15a, a circumferential wall 6, and a circumferential direction with a gap s from the surface of the cup flange 15a on the inner side of the circumferential wall 6 with a circumferential interval 3a, 3b, 3c. Are provided with three body flanges 2a, 2b and 2c. The canopy 7 protrudes from the bottom of the canopy flanges 8a, 8b, 8c and the three canopy flanges 8a, 8b, 8c in a shape that can be inserted between the main body flanges 2a, 2b, 2c. , Cutting blades 13 a, 13 b, 13 c for cutting the lid member 16 in the circumferential direction, a knob 11 for rotating the canopy 7, and an opening 10. In addition, a rotating shaft 12 that can be pierced into the lid member 16 is provided at the lower center portion of the canopy 7. The canopy 7 having the above-described configuration is formed to a thickness that can pass through the gap s between the cup flange surface and the main body flanges 2a, 2b, and 2c. Further, the cap body 1 is provided with stoppers 5a and 5b for restricting the rotation of the canopy 7 so that a part of the knob 11 of the canopy 7 abuts against the body flanges 2a and 2b.
[0021]
Further, the canopy 7 as described above is formed integrally with the cap body 1 via a breakable joint 14.
[0022]
Further, the end face 4 on the side facing the cover flanges 8a, 8b, 8c of the main body flanges 2a, 2b, 2c is formed as a slope inclined downward, and the end faces 9 of the cover flanges 8a, 8b, 8c facing the slope 4 are formed. Is cut diagonally.
[0023]
Next, the operation of the overcap according to the present invention will be described.
When gripping the knob 11 of the canopy 7 and rotating the canopy 7, the link 14 is broken and the canopy 7 can rotate with respect to the cap body 1. Further, the canopy 7 is pushed down until the canopy flanges 8a, 8b, 8c come into contact with the cup flange 15a surface of the cup 15, the cutting blade 13 of the canopy 7 is pierced into the cover material 16, and the canopy 7 is further rotated, whereby FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the canopy flanges 8a, 8b, and 8c are inserted into the space s between the main body flanges 2a, 2b, and 2c and the cup flange, and the lid member 16 is circumferentially moved along the inner side of the cup flange 15a while being slid. The contents 17 in the cup 15 can be taken out by cutting the cover material 16 as by can opener without cutting and removing the cover material 16 from the cup flange 15a. 5 and 6 show a state after the lid 16 is opened, FIG. 5 is a plan view, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view.
[0024]
After opening the lid, it is possible to drink the beverage 17 without using a straw through the drinking mouth surrounded by the opening of the lid 16 and the upper end of the peripheral wall 6 of the cap body 1. At that time, unlike inhaling the beverage through a straw, the beverage can be drunk at a moderate speed, and the beverage that is too hot can be drunk while being allowed to cool to the temperature at which it is drunk. Avoided. Further, the canopy can be removed to expose the opening of the lid 17 and eat the ingredients contained in the soup.
[0025]
In the above embodiment, the canopy 7 is provided with the opening 10, but an embodiment without the opening is also possible. In that case, the contents can be eaten by removing the canopy 7 and exposing the opening of the lid.
[0026]
In the above embodiment, three lid flanges are provided at an angular interval of 120 ° C., but the number of lid flanges is two and the canopy is configured to be supported in two directions. You can also. However, by providing three lid flanges, the canopy can be supported and stably positioned in three directions with respect to the cap body.
[0027]
Moreover, although the above-mentioned embodiment is comprised so that a cover material may be cut | disconnected over the perimeter with three cutting blades arrange | positioned at intervals of 120 degreeC, it is set as one or two cutting blades, and a lid | cover You may make it the structure which cut | disconnects a part of material.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3B, the packaging body of the present invention is filled with the liquid content 17 in the cup-type container 15, and the mouth of the container 15 is sealed with the lid material 16 and sealed with the lid material 16. An overcap as described above is attached to the container 15.
[0029]
In the package of the present invention, in order to prevent the canopy 7 from being inadvertently detached from the cap body 1 or the canopy 7 being rotated and the lid material 16 being unsealed, as shown in FIG. It is desirable to put the protective cover 20 on the cap.
[0030]
As the material of the overcap of the present invention, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, ABS resin, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, or the like can be applied.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, the overcap according to the present invention includes a cap body and a canopy, and the cap body includes an engaging portion for a cup flange of a cup-type container, a peripheral wall, and a cup flange surface on the inner side of the peripheral wall. A plurality of body flanges extending in the circumferential direction at intervals from each other in the circumferential direction, the canopy having a plurality of canopy flanges that can be inserted between the body flanges, and a lower side of the canopy flange And a cutting blade for cutting at least one lid member in the circumferential direction and a knob for rotating the canopy, and the canopy has a thickness capable of passing through a gap between the cup flange surface and the main body flange. In the package using this overcap, the canopy is pushed down until the canopy flange comes into contact with the cup flange surface. Cut the lid material in the circumferential direction along the inside of the cup flange while sliding the canopy flange between the main body flange and the cup flange by piercing the cutting blade into the lid material and rotating the canopy, and the lid material is cup flange The lid material can be cut like a can opener without being peeled off, and the beverage can be drunk without using a straw through the drinking mouth surrounded by the opening of the lid material and the upper end of the peripheral wall of the cap body. At that time, unlike inhaling the beverage through a straw, the beverage can be drunk at a moderate speed, and the beverage that is too hot can be drunk while being allowed to cool to the temperature at which it is drunk. Avoided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows a cap body constituting an overcap according to the present invention, in which (A) is a plan view and (B) is a side view.
2A and 2B show a canopy constituting an overcap of the present invention, in which FIG. 2A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a side view.
3A and 3B show an overcap according to the present invention, in which FIG. 3A is a plan view and FIG. 3B is a side view together with a cup-type container.
4A and 4B show a process in which the lid flange sinks under the body flange. FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the lid flange is lowered until it comes into contact with the cup flange, and FIG. 4B shows that the lid flange sinks under the body flange. It is the schematic which shows a state.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state after the lid member is opened.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a state after the lid member is opened.
FIG. 7 is a side view of an overcap with a protective cover.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cap main body 1a Engagement part 2a, 2b, 2c with a cup flange part Main body flange 3a, 3b, 3c Circumferential clearance between main body flanges 4 Inclined end surface 5a, 5b of main body flange Stopper 6 Perimeter wall 7 Canopy 8a, 8b, 8c Cover flange 9 Inclined end face 10 of cover flange Opening 11 Knob 12 Rotating shafts 13a, 13b, 13c Cutting blade 14 Link 15 Cup-type container 15a Cup flange 16 Lid 17 Contents s Gap 20 between cup flange and main body flange Protection cover

Claims (10)

The cap body is composed of a cap body and a canopy. A plurality of body flanges extending in the direction, and the canopy includes a plurality of canopy flanges that can be inserted between the body flanges, and at least one lid member projecting below the canopy flange in the circumferential direction. An overcap, comprising: a cutting blade for cutting the head and a knob for rotating the canopy, wherein the canopy has a thickness capable of passing through a gap between the cup flange surface and the main body flange. The overcap according to claim 1, wherein an opening is provided in the canopy. The overcap according to claim 1, wherein the canopy has no opening. The overcap according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the canopy is formed integrally with the cap body via a breakable joint. The overcap according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cap body is provided with a stopper for restricting rotation of the canopy, with which a part of the knob of the canopy abuts. The overcap according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the canopy is provided with a rotation shaft capable of being pierced into the lid member at the center of the bottom surface thereof. The overcap according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein three lid flanges are provided. The end face of the main body flange facing the lid flange is formed on a slope inclined downward, and the end face of the lid flange facing the slope is cut obliquely. The overcap according to one item. The cup-shaped container is filled with a liquid content, the mouth of the cup-shaped container is sealed with a lid, and the container sealed with the lid is crowned with the overcap according to any one of claims 1 to 8. A package characterized by being worn. The package according to claim 9, wherein a protective cover is put on the overcap.

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