WO2003035493A1 - Cover for cans - Google Patents

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WO2003035493A1
WO2003035493A1 PCT/ES2001/000398 ES0100398W WO03035493A1 WO 2003035493 A1 WO2003035493 A1 WO 2003035493A1 ES 0100398 W ES0100398 W ES 0100398W WO 03035493 A1 WO03035493 A1 WO 03035493A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0217—Containers with a closure presenting stacking elements
    • B65D21/0222—Containers with a closure presenting stacking elements the closure and the bottom presenting co-operating peripheral ribs and grooves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/50—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0098—Means for preventing dust contacting pouring opening, e.g. a cover over the tear panel

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  • inventions have also been developed that improve the use of the cans.
  • One of the objectives pursued is to ensure that drinking directly from a newly opened can is minimally hygienic, such as the patent
  • EP 963322 which describes a kind of cover.
  • WO 99/05034 which refers to a lid to be applied to the can that makes it easier to drink.
  • the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) constitutes a hygienic solution when drinking directly from a can of drinks, resting the lips on the lateral surface of the can and on the top lid of the can.
  • SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) It ensures total asepsis, both of the part of the can that comes in contact with the lips, and of the product when it comes out of the can and comes into contact with the outside of the can lid. Throughout the process of filling the beverage cans a disinfection of the container is carried out to eliminate all types of germs; subsequently they are filled and covered, then moving on to packing and storage at the factory. But once stored, cans are exposed to all types of pollutants. The same happens during transportation to the wholesaler and storage there.
  • the lid described prevents bacteria from accumulating in the top lid of the container and on the sides, as it adheres firmly to it, and the lid is not exposed.
  • the can-lid CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand
  • the can-lid is made of any plastic material that is resistant and non-toxic and consists of a lid that is placed on the top of the can.
  • a space is gained that, without covering the original form of the lateral surface of the package, can be used to include advertising, or other information; an additional space is also gained with the same advertising objective in the upper part of the can, since the upper lid that closes the can is a separate piece that must have the tongue for the opening.
  • the same can be said for the case of not putting a tongue on the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), as it is not essential, being able to simply have a die-cut line to tear or simply a color reference to identify the site by which to remove the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. mark).
  • the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) that we describe is manufactured with a resistant and non-toxic plastic material, is more or less cylindrical and adheres to the can at the top, having a shape and a flange on top
  • SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) analogous to that of a can without lid-cans (CAN COVER UP. Reg. brand), thanks to which the containers can be stacked the same as traditional cans. We also get that, both the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) itself, and its placement procedure does not interfere in any of the production and filling processes of the cans and is economical.
  • the external part is a cylindrical surface, although it is also possible to have a polygonal section. It also provides an additional usable surface to include any type of information, specifications, advertising or decoration. It is composed of a piece that has a broken stamped line that allows it to be separated into two other pieces at the time of opening, either by means of a tongue or simply by pulling, tearing along the stamped line.
  • any of the following 3 solutions can be implemented: a- the entire can-lid can be removed (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) and detaches from all sides; with this solution it is much easier to place it, since it is not necessary to match the opening strip of the side with the opening of the tongue of the can itself b- only the part of the side that coincides with the support area is removed from the lips and the entire upper part without detaching completely, that is, keeping the raised part attached to the rest c- equal to the previous section, but completely detaching.
  • Figure 1 represents a can of drinks from which they are currently manufactured (1), covered by the cover object of this invention (2).
  • Figure 2 is an elevation view of the cover (2) from the opposite part of that of Figure 1; in it and in figure 3, which is a plan view of the same cover, the parts of which it is composed are appreciated and which are: - an element (3) that separates from the rest of the cover when pulling the tongue (4), if any, which is attached to an upper part (5) that has a flange (6) and a circular part, which is more sunk than the edge - a fixed part (7) which is the one that comes attached to the can
  • Figure 4 shows the can and the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) once it is opened, if the solution in which the part that is opened is held is chosen.
  • Figures 5 and 6 are a representation of the grouping of 6 lid-cans seen from the front and in plan, respectively.
  • the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) (2) constitutes a single piece consisting of a piece of a more or less cylindrical shape, with a reduction of the cylinder in its upper part, which is open at the bottom and closed at the top where a tongue (4) can protrude. If in the future the design of the cans will vary, that of the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) would vary accordingly.
  • the can lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) adheres to the can, for example by means of a glue or by heat-sealing, in such a way that it is a hermetic seal that guarantees the absence of germs in the upper part of the can where the opening tongue of the can goes.
  • the cylindrical surface, as well as the top and sides of the lid-cans, can be used with advertising effects, resulting in a very cheap and simple method that, at the same time, does not affect the process of filling, decorating or storing the containers .
  • the tongue if it exists, allows, thanks to lateral incisions and along the circumference of the upper edge, to break the piece in two at the time of consumption.
  • One part of the can lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) (7) can be held on the back by the rest for ecological reasons or can be completely removed, exposing the top lid of the container and the other part (3) is open, hanging from the previous one (7), being able to open the can and drink the drink hygienically.
  • the circular part (5) has a diameter approximately equal to that of the can and is more sunk than the edge, or the sinking can be performed at the time of putting the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), thus allowing the packaging stacking.
  • the capping process begins which, in the case of including the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), would include a disinfection stage, a rinse stage, a drying stage and a or two final stages for first, by means of a reader, place the can in such a way that the tongue is correctly positioned to open the can, if necessary and second, place the can-lid (CAN

Abstract

The invention relates to a protective cover for drink cans comprising two parts which are connected to one another by means of a discontinuous line of points which is punched and which enables said elements to be separated. The inventive device does not cover the original printing on the lateral surface of the container and it can contain advertising. Said cover is provided with a shape and an upper flange which are similar to those of a can without a cover and, as a result, the containers can be stacked in the same way as standard cans. The method of applying the cover, which is very economical, does not interfere with the production processes nor with the filling of the cans. The inventive cover is hermetically fixed to the can in order to ensure that there are no germs on the upper part or sides of said can.

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PROTECTOR PARA LATAS CAN PROTECTOR
CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN INDUSTRIAL Hoy en día se fabrican millones de latas de bebidas de los más diversos géneros. El producto que se describe es para adaptarse a todo tipo de latas de bebidas, normalmente tras su proceso de llenado y antes de ser embaladas y apiladas para su almacenamiento. Se aplica a latas de aluminio, aunque también pude utilizarse en latas hechas de otro tipo de metal, e incluso de otro material, si en el futuro las latas se fabricasen así.INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION FIELD Millions of beverage cans of the most diverse genres are manufactured today. The product described is to adapt to all types of beverage cans, usually after its filling process and before being packed and stacked for storage. It is applied to aluminum cans, although it can also be used in cans made of another type of metal, and even of another material, if in the future the cans were manufactured like this.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICASTATE OF THE TECHNIQUE
Existen variadas patentes que mejoran el mecanismo de apertura de las latas de bebidas, como la WO 97/14621 , o que permiten volver a cerrar la lata una vez abierta, para evitar que se salga la bebida o el gas, como la EP 712787, aunque se refieren al tipo de cierre de las latas que se utilizaba hace tiempo. Otras patentes describen complicados sistemas, como por ejemplo aquellos en que una pajita va incluida en el interior de la lata y al abrir la tapa sale la pajita.There are several patents that improve the opening mechanism of beverage cans, such as WO 97/14621, or that allow the can to be closed once opened, to prevent the beverage or gas from leaking, such as EP 712787, although they refer to the type of closure of the cans that was used long ago. Other patents describe complicated systems, such as those in which a straw is included inside the can and when the lid is opened the straw comes out.
Hoy en día prácticamente todas las latas de bebidas que se consumen tienen en su parte superior un dispositivo que consiste en una pequeña lengüeta, al tirar de la cual se abre el agujero por donde sale la bebida, quedando la lengüeta sujeta a la lata, por motivos ecológicos.Nowadays practically all the cans of drinks that are consumed have in their upper part a device consisting of a small tongue, by pulling from which the hole through which the drink comes out, leaving the tongue attached to the can, by ecological motives
Para este tipo de latas, también se han desarrollado inventos que mejoran la utilización de las latas. Uno de los objetivos que se persiguen es conseguir que beber directamente de una lata recién abierta sea mínimamente higiénico, como la patenteFor this type of cans, inventions have also been developed that improve the use of the cans. One of the objectives pursued is to ensure that drinking directly from a newly opened can is minimally hygienic, such as the patent
EP 963322, que describe una especie de tapadera. O la WO 99/05034, la cual se refiere a una tapa para aplicar a la lata que permite beber de manera más cómoda.EP 963322, which describes a kind of cover. Or WO 99/05034, which refers to a lid to be applied to the can that makes it easier to drink.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNEXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
El tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) constituye una solución higiénica al hecho de beber directamente de una lata de bebidas apoyando los labios sobre la superficie lateral de la lata y sobre la tapa superior de la misma.The can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) constitutes a hygienic solution when drinking directly from a can of drinks, resting the lips on the lateral surface of the can and on the top lid of the can.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) Permite garantizar la total asepsia, tanto de la parte de la lata que entra en contacto con los labios, como del producto cuando sale de la lata y entra en contacto con la parte exterior de la tapa de la lata. A lo largo del proceso de llenado de las latas de bebidas se efectúa una desinfección del envase para eliminar todo tipo de gérmenes; posteriormente se llenan y se tapan, pasando luego al empaquetamiento y al almacenaje en la factoría. Pero una vez almacenadas, las latas están expuestas a todo tipo de agentes contaminantes. Lo mismo ocurre durante el transporte al mayorista y el almacenamiento allí. Otro transporte posterior al minorista y su posible almacenaje y no digamos si la venta se realiza en la calle, hace que en la parte superior de la lata y especialmente en el reborde de la tapa se haya almacenado porquería suficiente como para considerar un elevado riesgo para la salud el beber directamente de la lata. La tapa que se describe evita el que las bacterias se acumulen en la tapa superior del envase y en los costados, pues se adhiere firmemente al mismo, no quedando dicha tapa al descubierto. A la factoría de llenado de las latas de bebidas refrescantes, llegan los envases impresos con su marca, características, y todo aquello que el fabricante desee mostrar. El tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) que se describe se fabrica de un material plástico cualquiera que sea resistente y no tóxico y consiste en una tapa que se coloca en la parte superior de la lata. Con este invento se consiguen varios objetivos: por un lado se gana un espacio que, sin tapar el impreso original de la superficie lateral del envase, puede utilizarse para incluir publicidad, u otras informaciones; también se gana un espacio adicional con el mismo objetivo publicitario en la parte superior de la lata, ya que la tapa superior que cierra la lata, es una pieza aparte que debe tener la lengüeta para la apertura. Lo mismo se puede decir para el caso de que no poner lengüeta en el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.), pues no es imprescindible, pudiendo tener simplemente una línea troquelada para rasgar o simplemente una referencia de color para identificar el sitio por el cual quitar el tapa-lata (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.). Por otro lado, se consigue una protección higiénica para la lata que asegura que no hay gérmenes en la zona superior de la misma a la hora del consumo. Todo ello conllevaría una desventaja importante si las latas no se pudieran apilar tal y como se hace hoy en día. El tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) que describimos se fabrica con un material plástico resistente y no tóxico, es de forma más o menos cilindrica y se adhiere a la lata por su parte superior, teniendo una forma y un reborde en su parte superiorSUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) It ensures total asepsis, both of the part of the can that comes in contact with the lips, and of the product when it comes out of the can and comes into contact with the outside of the can lid. Throughout the process of filling the beverage cans a disinfection of the container is carried out to eliminate all types of germs; subsequently they are filled and covered, then moving on to packing and storage at the factory. But once stored, cans are exposed to all types of pollutants. The same happens during transportation to the wholesaler and storage there. Another subsequent transport to the retailer and its possible storage and let's not say if the sale is made in the street, makes that in the top of the can and especially on the flange of the lid it has been stored enough crap to consider a high risk health drinking directly from the can. The lid described prevents bacteria from accumulating in the top lid of the container and on the sides, as it adheres firmly to it, and the lid is not exposed. To the factory of filling of the cans of refreshing drinks, arrive the printed containers with his mark, characteristics, and everything what the manufacturer wishes to show. The can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) described is made of any plastic material that is resistant and non-toxic and consists of a lid that is placed on the top of the can. With this invention several objectives are achieved: on the one hand a space is gained that, without covering the original form of the lateral surface of the package, can be used to include advertising, or other information; an additional space is also gained with the same advertising objective in the upper part of the can, since the upper lid that closes the can is a separate piece that must have the tongue for the opening. The same can be said for the case of not putting a tongue on the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), as it is not essential, being able to simply have a die-cut line to tear or simply a color reference to identify the site by which to remove the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. mark). On the other hand, a hygienic protection for the can is achieved that ensures that there are no germs in the upper area of the can at the time of consumption. All this would entail a significant disadvantage if the cans could not be stacked as is done today. The can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) that we describe is manufactured with a resistant and non-toxic plastic material, is more or less cylindrical and adheres to the can at the top, having a shape and a flange on top
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) análoga a la de una lata sin tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.), gracias a los cuales se pueden apilar los envases lo mismo que las latas tradicionales. También conseguimos que, tanto el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) en sí, como su procedimiento de colocación no interfiera en ninguno de los procesos de producción y llenado de las latas y sea económico. La parte externa es una superficie cilindrica, aunque también cabe el que tenga una sección poligonal. Además proporciona una superficie adicional utilizable para incluir cualquier tipo de información, especificaciones, publicidad o decoración. Está compuesto de una pieza que tiene una línea discontinua troquelada que permite que se separe en otras dos piezas en el momento de la apertura, bien mediante una lengüeta o bien simplemente tirando, rasgándose por la línea troquelada. En el momento de abrir el tapa-latas se pueden implementar cualquiera de las 3 soluciones siguientes: a- se quita todo el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) y se desprende de todas partes; con esta solución se facilita mucho la colocación del mismo, ya que no hay que hacer coincidir la franja de apertura del costado con la apertura de la lengüeta de la propia lata b- se quita sólo la parte del costado que coincide con la zona de apoyo de los labios y toda la parte superior sin desprenderse por completo, es decir, manteniendo la parte levantada unida al resto c- igual al apartado anterior, pero desprendiéndose por completo.SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) analogous to that of a can without lid-cans (CAN COVER UP. Reg. brand), thanks to which the containers can be stacked the same as traditional cans. We also get that, both the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) itself, and its placement procedure does not interfere in any of the production and filling processes of the cans and is economical. The external part is a cylindrical surface, although it is also possible to have a polygonal section. It also provides an additional usable surface to include any type of information, specifications, advertising or decoration. It is composed of a piece that has a broken stamped line that allows it to be separated into two other pieces at the time of opening, either by means of a tongue or simply by pulling, tearing along the stamped line. At the time of opening the can-lid, any of the following 3 solutions can be implemented: a- the entire can-lid can be removed (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) and detaches from all sides; with this solution it is much easier to place it, since it is not necessary to match the opening strip of the side with the opening of the tongue of the can itself b- only the part of the side that coincides with the support area is removed from the lips and the entire upper part without detaching completely, that is, keeping the raised part attached to the rest c- equal to the previous section, but completely detaching.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS La figura 1 representa una lata de bebidas de las que se fabrican actualmente (1 ), cubierta por la tapa objeto de esta invención (2). La figura 2 es una vista en alzado de la tapa (2) desde la parte opuesta a la de la figura 1 ; en ella y en la figura 3, que es una vista en planta de la misma tapa, se aprecian las partes de las que se compone y que son: - un elemento (3) que se separa del resto de la tapa al tirar de la lengüeta (4), si la hay, que está unido a una parte superior (5) que tiene un reborde (6) y una parte circular, que está más hundida que el borde - una parte fija (7) que es la que viene adherida a la lataBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 represents a can of drinks from which they are currently manufactured (1), covered by the cover object of this invention (2). Figure 2 is an elevation view of the cover (2) from the opposite part of that of Figure 1; in it and in figure 3, which is a plan view of the same cover, the parts of which it is composed are appreciated and which are: - an element (3) that separates from the rest of the cover when pulling the tongue (4), if any, which is attached to an upper part (5) that has a flange (6) and a circular part, which is more sunk than the edge - a fixed part (7) which is the one that comes attached to the can
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) La figura 4 muestra la lata y el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) una vez abierto éste, si se elige la solución en que se queda sujeta la parte que se abre. Las figuras 5 y 6 son una representación de la agrupación de 6 tapa-latas vista de frente y en planta, respectivamente.SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Figure 4 shows the can and the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) once it is opened, if the solution in which the part that is opened is held is chosen. Figures 5 and 6 are a representation of the grouping of 6 lid-cans seen from the front and in plan, respectively.
EXPOSICIÓN DETALLADA DE UN MODO DE REALIZACIÓN En el momento de su fabricación el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) (2)constituye una sola pieza que consiste en un trozo de forma más o menos cilindrica, con una reducción del cilindro en su parte superior, que está abierto por abajo y cerrado por arriba donde puede sobresalir una lengüeta (4). Si en el futuro variara el diseño de las latas, el del tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) variaría de forma acorde. El tapa latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) se adhiere a la lata, por ejemplo mediante un pegamento o por termo-sellado, de tal forma que resulta una junta hermética que garantiza la ausencia de gérmenes en la parte superior de la lata donde va la lengüeta de apertura de la lata.DETAILED EXHIBITION OF AN EMBODIMENT MODE At the time of manufacture, the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) (2) constitutes a single piece consisting of a piece of a more or less cylindrical shape, with a reduction of the cylinder in its upper part, which is open at the bottom and closed at the top where a tongue (4) can protrude. If in the future the design of the cans will vary, that of the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) would vary accordingly. The can lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) adheres to the can, for example by means of a glue or by heat-sealing, in such a way that it is a hermetic seal that guarantees the absence of germs in the upper part of the can where the opening tongue of the can goes.
La superficie cilindrica, así como la parte superior y los costados del tapa-latas, pueden aprovecharse con efectos publicitarios, resultando un método muy barato y sencillo y que, al mismo tiempo, no afecta al proceso de llenado, decoración ni almacenamiento de los envases. La lengüeta, si existe, permite, gracias a unas incisiones laterales y a lo largo de la circunferencia del borde superior, romper la pieza en dos al llegar el momento de la consumición. Una parte del tapa latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) (7) puede quedar sujeta por su parte posterior al resto por motivos ecológicos o puede quitarse totalmente, dejando al descubierto la tapa superior del envase y la otra parte (3) queda abierta, colgando de la anterior (7), pudiendo así abrir la lata y beber higiénicamente la bebida.The cylindrical surface, as well as the top and sides of the lid-cans, can be used with advertising effects, resulting in a very cheap and simple method that, at the same time, does not affect the process of filling, decorating or storing the containers . The tongue, if it exists, allows, thanks to lateral incisions and along the circumference of the upper edge, to break the piece in two at the time of consumption. One part of the can lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) (7) can be held on the back by the rest for ecological reasons or can be completely removed, exposing the top lid of the container and the other part (3) is open, hanging from the previous one (7), being able to open the can and drink the drink hygienically.
La parte circular (5) es de diámetro aproximadamente igual al de la lata y está más hundido que el borde, o puede realizarse el hundimiento en el momento de poner el tapa-lata (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.), permitiendo así el apilamiento de los envases. Al final del proceso de llenado de las latas se comienza el proceso de tapado que, en el caso de incluir el tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) incluiría una etapa de desinfección, otra de aclarado, otra de secado y una o dos etapas finales para primero, mediante un lector colocar la lata de tal forma que la lengüeta quede correctamente situada para poder abrir la lata, si fuere necesario y segundo, colocar el tapa-lata (CANThe circular part (5) has a diameter approximately equal to that of the can and is more sunk than the edge, or the sinking can be performed at the time of putting the lid-can (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), thus allowing the packaging stacking. At the end of the filling process of the cans, the capping process begins which, in the case of including the can-lid (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark), would include a disinfection stage, a rinse stage, a drying stage and a or two final stages for first, by means of a reader, place the can in such a way that the tongue is correctly positioned to open the can, if necessary and second, place the can-lid (CAN
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) COVER UP. Marca reg.) mediante un procedimiento hermético de termo-sellado o pegado.SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) COVER UP Reg. Mark) by an airtight thermo-sealing or bonding procedure.
Prácticamente todas las latas de bebidas se venden hoy en día en "cartones" de 24 unidades y dentro de ellos las latas agrupadas de 6 en 6 mediante unas "abrazaderas" de plástico. Este invento permite suprimir esa abrazadera, simplemente fabricando los tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) en grupos de 6, organizando las latas de manera similar. Y si en el futuro se demostrara más conveniente agruparlas de 2 en 2 o de 4 en 4 o en cualquier otra combinación, los tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) podrían fabricarse de esa manera, con sólo cambiar los troqueles con los que se fabriquen. La unión entre tapa-latas (CAN COVER UP. Marca reg.) es tal que permite separar las latas en unidades individuales, por parejas, etc, tal como el ejemplo que se puede ver en las figuras 5 y 6.Virtually all beverage cans are sold today in "cartons" of 24 units and within them the cans grouped 6 in 6 by means of plastic "clamps". This invention allows the clamp to be removed simply by manufacturing the can-covers (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) in groups of 6, organizing the cans in a similar manner. And if in the future it would be more convenient to group them 2 in 2 or 4 in 4 or in any other combination, the can-lids (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Brand) could be manufactured that way, just by changing the dies with those who manufacture. The joint between can-covers (CAN COVER UP. Reg. Mark) is such that it allows the cans to be separated into individual units, in pairs, etc., such as the example that can be seen in figures 5 and 6.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)

Claims

REIVINDICACIONES
1) Tapa latas de material plástico resistente y no tóxico de forma más o menos cilindrica que se adhiere a una lata de bebidas por su parte superior, caracterizado por estar compuesto de una pieza con una línea discontinua troquelada que permite que se separe en otras dos piezas en el momento de la apertura.1) Cover cans of resistant and non-toxic plastic material in a more or less cylindrical way that adheres to a beverage can on the top, characterized by being composed of a piece with a punched dashed line that allows it to be separated into two others pieces at the time of opening.
2) Tapa latas según la reivindicación anterior, caracterizado porque la pieza superior del mismo (3) puede quedar sujeta a la parte fija adherida a la lata o puede retirarse totalmente. 3) Tapa latas según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque su unión a la lata es hermética de tal manera que garantiza la ausencia de gérmenes en la parte superior y en el costado donde se apoyan los labios de la lata donde va la lengüeta de apertura de la lata.2) Can lid according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the upper part thereof (3) can be attached to the fixed part adhered to the can or can be completely removed. 3) Lid cans according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that their union to the can is hermetic so that it guarantees the absence of germs in the upper part and in the side where the lips of the can rest where the tongue of can opening.
4) Tapa latas según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado por un reborde superior, con el resto de la superficie hundido, tal que permita apilar el conjunto formado por las latas con los tapa-latas ya montados.4) Cap cans according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by an upper flange, with the rest of the surface sunk, such that it allows stacking the assembly formed by the cans with the lid-cans already mounted.
5) Tapa latas según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque el método para su colocación en las latas no entorpece ninguno de los procesos de producción y llenado de las latas. 6) Tapa latas según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado por proporcionar una superficie adicional utilizable para incluir cualquier tipo de información, especificaciones, publicidad o decoración. 7) Tapa latas según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque permite suprimir la abrazadera de plástico que agrupa las latas de 6 en 6 fabricando los tapa-latas unidos en grupos del número más conveniente, de manera que permita su separación lata a lata.5) Lid cans according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the method for placement in the cans does not hinder any of the production and filling processes of the cans. 6) Cap cans according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by providing an additional usable surface to include any type of information, specifications, advertising or decoration. 7) Lid cans according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it allows to suppress the plastic clamp that groups the cans from 6 to 6 by manufacturing the lid-cans joined in groups of the most convenient number, so as to allow their can-to-can separation.
HOJA DE SUSTITUCIÓN (REGLA 26) SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
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