EP2757051A1 - Cup with drink-through lid - Google Patents

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EP2757051A1
EP2757051A1 EP14151399.4A EP14151399A EP2757051A1 EP 2757051 A1 EP2757051 A1 EP 2757051A1 EP 14151399 A EP14151399 A EP 14151399A EP 2757051 A1 EP2757051 A1 EP 2757051A1
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  • the present invention relates to a cup made of plastic, which is suitable for a storable, cold drink, with a separable sealing film and a drinking lid, wherein the drinking lid has a raised, peripheral edge, in which a drinking opening is formed.
  • the drinking lids usually have a circumferential, raised edge in which a drinking opening is formed.
  • a mug with imprintable drinking lid shows, for example, the US 2012/0292317 ,
  • Such cups with drinking lids are filled in Gastro explicaten and handed over to the end user for immediate use.
  • Such storable, cold drinks are usually relatively strong sweetened.
  • the possibility of sweetening an unsweetened drink by adding a sweetener or sugar is not provided for.
  • this is an aesthetically unsatisfactory solution and such adhered portions of sugar or sweetener can be easily removed already in the refrigerator. It is therefore a further object of the present invention to provide a solution which allows subsequent sweetening of the beverage and aesthetically meets the needs of the market.
  • a cup made of plastic for a storable, cold drink according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the cup has an internal or external thread and the cup has a collar with an internal or external thread, and that the removable film over the entire, elevated, peripheral edge of the drinking lid is sealingly connected by means of a welded connection with this edge and one over the edge to the outside and down extending, located in the region of the drinking opening flap which at least partially with the outer, downwardly directed collar of the drinking lid is connected.
  • the cup is designated overall by the reference numeral 1 and the drinking cap screwed onto it with 2.
  • the detachable sealing foil 3 is attached to the drinking lid.
  • the slim, suitable for one-handed use cup 1 is made entirely of plastic. It has a bottom 10, on which the cup wall 11 adjoins and merges at the top into a thickened wall region 12, which then forms a thinned sealing edge 15.
  • the bottom 10 is designed slightly cambered in the center in order to have a secure state.
  • an external thread 13 is formed in the thickened wall portion 12. This thickened region 12 then merges into the mentioned, thinned sealing edge 15.
  • Below the thickened wall portion 12, a stop bead 14 is provided below the thickened wall portion 12.
  • This retaining ring 17 is used for handling in a filling system and increases the dimensional stability of the cup 1.
  • a positive locking means 16 may be present, which is realized here in the form of a radially outwardly directed rib 16 ', their meaning and effect will be described later.
  • the drinking lid 2 is screwed.
  • This drinking lid 2 has a top surface 20, which is integral with a circumferential, raised edge 21 is connected.
  • the outer leg of the raised edge 21 is formed in a collar 22.
  • This collar 22 has an internal thread 23 which cooperates with the external thread 13 of the cup.
  • the circumferential collar 22 of the drinking lid 2 further extends down to approximately the aforementioned circumferential retaining ring 17 for increasing the dimensional stability and the processability on the filling plant. From the outer leg of the raised edge 21 extends a so-called sealing olive 18, which rests on the inside of the thinned sealing edge 15.
  • the drinking lid is dimensioned so that in the fully screwed-on state, the thinned sealing edge 15 engages between the sealing olive 18 and the circumferential collar 22 and fits snugly against the inner surface between the sealing olive 18 and the collar 22 from below.
  • the thinned region of the sealing edge 15 causes an increased specific pressure force and thus an increased seal.
  • the drinking lid 2 has opposite the cup thus two cooperating sealing points, namely on the one hand the sealing point, which rests on the inside of the cup by means of the sealing olive 18 and the upwardly acting dilute sealing edge 15, which presses from below onto the drinking lid 2 and so a second Forms sealing point. It is noticeable that the top surface 20 with respect to the raised peripheral edge 21 greatly downward is arranged offset.
  • the top surface 20 could lie in the same plane as the raised edge 21, but this would form a very large welding surface, which would not make much sense. Due to the downwardly offset top surface 20, only the upper surface of the circumferential, raised edge 21 needs to be weldable, or the detachable sealing film 3 only needs to be weldable annularly.
  • the sealing film 3 is in the FIG. 4 shown alone. This is preferably an aluminum foil coated on both sides with plastic. While the plastic coating of the sealing film on the underside, which comes to rest against the cup 1, is a very thin coating which only serves to achieve a weldable coating, the top plastic coating which is printed may be somewhat thicker.
  • the bottom sealing film is made of PE-LD or LLDPE, while the top layer is made of PE-HD. This ensures that during the welding process, the lower layer softens so much that it enters into a sealing connection with the drinking lid.
  • the top surface 20 is pulled down so far that these in the assembled state of cup 1 and drinking lid 2 below the through the upper edge of Sealing edge 15 defined level down. This results in a relatively large space. This is used for reasons of convenience as a space in which the nose has room during drinking, and as will be described, can also serve as storage space.
  • the drinking lid 2 has two openings which are diametrically opposed to each other and lie in the plan plane defined by the raised edge 21. This is, on the one hand, an approximately oval drinking opening 24 and, on the other hand, a ventilation opening 25.
  • the ventilation opening 25 serves to allow sufficient air to flow in when drinking, which replaces the drunken volume of the beverage.
  • the raised edge 21 will preferably have a widening 21 'in the area of the drinking opening 24. This broadening causes, on the one hand, the drinking opening 24 can be made sufficiently large and on the other hand, a sufficiently large area of sweat around the drinking opening remains around.
  • a detachable sealing film 3 is applied to the drinking lid 2. This must be hermetically sealed to ensure the quality of the contents of the cup. Accordingly, the raised edge 21 must have a flat, annular welding surface 40 at the top. If the raised edge 21 in the area of the drinking opening 24 would be beak-shaped, as is often the case with drinking lids for such drinks, then would detachable sealing film 3 are not in a plane plane and the welding would be extremely problematic.
  • a sealing foil aluminum foil with plastic film HD-PE so preferably an at least approximately gas-tight film.
  • a film of EVOH is suitable.
  • a film of this material is virtually oxygen-tight. Consequently, the risk of oxidation of the content is largely banned.
  • EVOH Ethylene-Venyl Alcohol Copolymer
  • Such a film or an aluminum foil which is coated with plastic is welded here.
  • the sealing film has a flap 31 bent over the edge 21 outwards and downwards, by means of which the sealing film 3 can be pulled off. It may be useful not to weld this tab over the entire surface, so that a lower free end remains to hold the tab.
  • the length of the tab can be virtually arbitrary. Serves only to remove the sealing film 3 so it will end at the downwardly directed outer leg of the cross-sectionally U-shaped raised edge 21.
  • the tab 31 may, if extended accordingly, extend over the lower edge of the collar 22 away and so on Make a connection with the cup 1. Thus, this tab 31 then forms an integrity guarantee element at the same time.
  • This extended tab is in the FIG. 1 ' lined marked and marked with 31 '.
  • the tab 31 is preferably designed so wide that the entire common edge region 21 'and the part of the collar located here is covered. This is for hygienic purposes to protect the area that touches the customer when drinking with the lower lip.
  • the detachable sealing film 3 can also serve to seal a storage space 32, which results from the opposite of the upper, raised edge 21 deck surface 20.
  • this top surface can protrude practically arbitrarily deep into the cup.
  • this storage space is suitable for receiving additions from the group sweeteners, sugar, pastries, chocolate or flavorings such as caramel or cinnamon. Since the storage space has no connection with the cup contents and this storage space is practically sealed gas-tight against this cup content, for example, when adding a pastry on a special packaging of this pastry in principle be waived. For reasons of hygiene, however, the consumer will probably rather tend to find this piece of biscuits also specially packaged in it. Of course, this also applies to the other additions mentioned.
  • the drinking lid 2 with the cup 1 a destructible Has compound that can serve as an integrity guarantee element.
  • the cup 1 may be present with positive locking means 16 in the form of a sawtooth-shaped elevation or as shown here in the form of a rib 16 '.
  • the drinking lid 2 then also has positive locking means.
  • This positive locking means may be in the form of a complementarily shaped part on the collar 22.
  • This complementarily designed positive locking means 26 may be practically a survey in the example, the sawtooth-shaped elevation intervenes or as in the FIG. 2 it can be seen a slot 26 'in which the corresponding rib 16' engages.
  • the slot 26 ' is then mounted in the immediate vicinity of this marginal window 27, so that between the window 27 and the slot 26' only a post 28 remains, which is destroyed at the first opening.
  • a variant with reverse twisting in which the rib 16 'engages in the window 27 and the post 28 is deformed when screwed in the direction of the slot, which here attacking the post an arm 29 provides, which has a predetermined breaking point 290th is connected to the collar 22 and when screwing this predetermined breaking point bridge 290 is destroyed.
  • Further embodiments of such integrity guarantee elements are known from the patent literature in large numbers.
  • the collar 22 may of course also be provided with a circumferential guarantee strip, this guarantee strip being able to grip under the stop bead 14. Thanks to the screw connection between the drinking lid 2 and the cup 1, such integrity guarantee elements can be easily attached and can also be removed without the user spilling part of the contents.
  • a collar 22 may be outwardly extending and this collar may be provided with corresponding sealing elements which press on the outer wall of the cup 1.

Abstract

The cup (1) has a separable sealing film (3), and a drinking lid (2), where the cup is made from plastic. The drinking lid has an increased circulating edge (21), and a drinking aperture (24) is formed in the edge. The drinking lid has a downwardly aligned collar (22) with an internal or external thread (23), where the sealing film is welded in a sealing manner over the circulating edge. The drinking lid has a latch (31) arranged in an area of the aperture, where the latch is partially connected with the collar. The sealing film is made from aluminum and provided with a plastic layer.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Becher aus Kunststoff, der für ein lagerfähiges, kaltes Getränk geeignet ist, mit einer abtrennbaren Versiegelungsfolie und einem Trinkdeckel, wobei der Trinkdeckel einen erhöhten, umlaufenden Rand hat, in dem eine Trinköffnung eingeformt ist.The present invention relates to a cup made of plastic, which is suitable for a storable, cold drink, with a separable sealing film and a drinking lid, wherein the drinking lid has a raised, peripheral edge, in which a drinking opening is formed.

Bereits seit vielen Jahren wird Kaffee zum Mitnehmen in hierzu geeigneten Bechern angeboten. Hierbei handelt es sich meist um heissen Kaffee, doch auch kalte Getränke werden so angeboten. Solche Becher bestanden früher im Wesentlichen aus beschichtetem Papier oder Karton und darauf werden Deckel aus Kunststoff aufgedrückt. Entsprechend weisen solche Becher einen umlaufenden, verdickten, meist gebördelten Rand auf, und die dazu passenden Kunststoffdeckel greifen mit entsprechenden eingeformten Wulste hinter diesem gebördelten Rand ein.Coffee has been available for take away in suitable cups for many years. These are usually hot coffee, but cold drinks are offered as well. In the past, such cups essentially consisted of coated paper or cardboard and plastic covers were pressed onto them. Accordingly, such cups on a circumferential, thickened, usually flared edge, and the matching plastic cover engage with corresponding molded beads behind this beaded edge.

Die Trinkdeckel besitzen meist einen umlaufenden, erhöhten Rand, in dem eine Trinköffnung eingeformt ist. Einen solchen Becher mit aufdruckbarem Trinkdeckel zeigt beispielsweise die US 2012/0292317 .The drinking lids usually have a circumferential, raised edge in which a drinking opening is formed. Such a mug with imprintable drinking lid shows, for example, the US 2012/0292317 ,

Solche Becher mit Trinkdeckel werden in Gastrobetrieben gefüllt und dem Endkunden zum sofortigen Gebrauch übergeben.Such cups with drinking lids are filled in Gastrobetrieben and handed over to the end user for immediate use.

Um zu vermeiden, dass während des Transportes der Endkunde das Getränk verschüttet sind verschiedene Typen von Kunststoffdeckel entwickelt worden, die sich zur Bildung einer Trinköffnung teilweise aufreissen lassen und der laschenartige Aufreissteil wieder verschliessbar zurückschwenken lässt. Selbstverständlich dichten solche Trinkdeckel den Becher nicht luftdicht ab, doch stellt dies kein Problem dar, da, wie bereits erwähnt, der Inhalt zum sofortigen Verzehr bestimmt ist. Die Herstellung eines solchen wieder verschliessbaren Deckels, der auf einen Becher aufdrückbar ist, zeigt die US-Patentanmeldung 2004/0104503 .In order to avoid that during the transport of the end customer spilled the drink, various types of plastic lid have been developed, which can be partially torn open to form a drinking opening and the tab-like Aufreissteil pivot back again lockable. Of course, such a drinking lid does not seal the cup from airtight, but this is not a problem because, as already mentioned, the content is intended for immediate consumption. The production of such a reclosable lid, which can be pressed onto a cup, shows the US patent application 2004/0104503 ,

Aus der Lösung, wie sie für den mitnehmbaren Kaffee der Gastrobetriebe bekannt war, haben sich dann praktisch in Anlehnung an diese Lösung auch Lösungen ergeben, die für industriell gefertigte, lagerfähige Getränke, insbesondere kalten Kaffee geeignet sind. Auch hier wurde ein Becher verwendet und ein darauf anbringbarer, einfach aufgedrückter Trinkdeckel. Da aber die Lagerfähigkeit ein absolut dichtes Gebinde voraussetzt und auch die Anforderungen an eine aseptische Verpackung gegeben sein muss, genügte es nicht mehr, auf dem Becher nur ein Kunststoffdeckel aufzudrücken. Hierzu war es erforderlich, den Becher vollständig zu versiegeln. Die Versiegelung musste auf den umlaufenden Rand des Bechers angebracht werden. Um eine solche Versiegelung sinnvoll realisierbar zu machen, und um auch die Festigkeit des Bechers zu erhöhen, wurden deshalb die Becher aus Kunststoff gefertigt und deren umlaufenden oberen Rand plangestaltet, um so eine absolut dichte Aluminiumfolie problemlos aufschweissen zu können. Auf den so versiegelten Becher wurde über die Aluminiumfolie ein bekannter Kunststoffdeckel aufgedrückt.From the solution, as it was known for the entrailable coffee of Gastrobetriebe, then have practically based on this solution also solutions that are suitable for industrially manufactured, storable drinks, especially cold coffee. Again, a cup was used and an attachable, simply pressed on drinking cap. But since the shelf life presupposes an absolutely tight container and also the requirements for an aseptic packaging must be met, it was no longer sufficient to press on the cup only a plastic lid. For this purpose, it was necessary to completely seal the cup. The seal had to be applied to the peripheral edge of the cup. To make such a seal reasonably feasible, and also to increase the strength of the cup, therefore, the cups were off Made of plastic and their peripheral top edge designed to be able to easily weld on an absolutely dense aluminum foil. A well-known plastic lid was pressed over the aluminum foil on the cup sealed in this way.

Diese Lösung ist jedoch nach wie vor unbefriedigend. Zwar ergibt sich so ein durchaus transportfähiges und lagerfähiges Gebinde, doch für den Benutzer ist eine solche Lösung problematisch. Oft will der Benutzer den Becher im Laufen öffnen oder er nimmt den vollständig geschlossenen Becher mit in seinen Wagen, um ihn erst dort zu öffnen. Hierzu muss er erst die Kappe abheben, was relativ unproblematisch geschehen kann, doch dann muss er die aufgeschweisste oder mit einem Peelinglack aufgeklebte Folie abreissen. Hierzu benötigt er beide Hände und wenn er dieses Öffnen des Bechers während des Laufens oder im Auto durchführt, besteht die Gefahr, dass er einerseits den Becher nicht exakt waagrecht hält und wenn er sich zusätzlich auch noch bewegt, ist die Gefahr relativ gross, dass hierbei das darin befindliche Getränk überschwappt.However, this solution is still unsatisfactory. Although this results in a thoroughly transportable and storable container, but for the user such a solution is problematic. Often the user wants to open the cup while running or he takes the fully closed cup in his car, only to open it there. For this he must first lift off the cap, which can be done relatively easily, but then he must tear off the welded or glued with a peeling film. For this he needs both hands and if he performs this opening of the cup while running or in the car, there is a risk that he on the one hand does not hold the cup exactly horizontal and if he also moves in addition, the risk is relatively large, that here the drink in it spills over.

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein für ein lagerfähiges, kaltes Getränk geeigneter Becher aus Kunststoff mit einer abtrennbaren Versiegelungsfolie und einem Trinkdeckel gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 zu schaffen, bei dem diese Gefahr des Überschwappens wesentlich reduziert ist.It is therefore the object of the present invention for a storable, cold drink suitable cup made of plastic with a separable sealing film and a drinking lid according to the preamble of claim 1, in which this risk of overspathing is substantially reduced.

Solche lagerfähige, kalte Getränke sind meist relativ stark gesüsst. Die Möglichkeit ein ungesüsstes Getränk durch Zugabe eines Süssstoffes oder Zucker zu süssen ist nicht vorgesehen. Natürlich wäre es denkbar, an der Becherwand oder auf dem Trinkdeckel verpackten Zucker oder Süssstoff auf- oder anzukleben. Dies ist aber eine ästhetisch unbefriedigende Lösung und solche angehaftete Zuckerportionen oder Süssstoffportionen können bereits im Kühlregal problemlos entfernt werden. Es ist daher eine weitere Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Lösung anzubieten die ein nachträgliches Süssen des Getränkes erlaubt und ästhetisch die Erfordernisse des Marktes erfüllt.Such storable, cold drinks are usually relatively strong sweetened. The possibility of sweetening an unsweetened drink by adding a sweetener or sugar is not provided for. Of course, it would be conceivable to stick on the cup wall or on the drinking lid packed sugar or sweetener or stick. However, this is an aesthetically unsatisfactory solution and such adhered portions of sugar or sweetener can be easily removed already in the refrigerator. It is therefore a further object of the present invention to provide a solution which allows subsequent sweetening of the beverage and aesthetically meets the needs of the market.

Diese und weitere Aufgaben löst ein Becher aus Kunststoff für ein lagerfähiges, kaltes Getränk gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 dadurch, dass der Becher ein Innen- oder Aussengewinde aufweist und der Trinkbecher einen Kragen mit einem Innen- oder Aussengewinde hat, und dass die abtrennbare Folie über den gesamten, erhöhten, umlaufenden Rand des Trinkdeckels mittels einer Schweissverbindung mit diesem Rand dichtend verbunden ist und eine über den Rand nach aussen und unten sich erstreckende, im Bereich der Trinköffnung befindliche Lasche aufweist, die mindestens teilweise mit dem äusseren, nach unten gerichteten Kragen des Trinkdeckels verbunden ist.These and other objects solves a cup made of plastic for a storable, cold drink according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the cup has an internal or external thread and the cup has a collar with an internal or external thread, and that the removable film over the entire, elevated, peripheral edge of the drinking lid is sealingly connected by means of a welded connection with this edge and one over the edge to the outside and down extending, located in the region of the drinking opening flap which at least partially with the outer, downwardly directed collar of the drinking lid is connected.

Weitere erfindungsgemässe Ausgestaltungsformen des Erfindungsgegenstandes gehen aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen hervor und deren Bedeutung und Wirkungsweise wird in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung unter Bezug auf die anliegenden Zeichnungen erläutert.Further inventive embodiments of the subject invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and their meaning and effect will be explained in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In der Zeichnung ist ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Erfindungsgegenstandes dargestellt und nachfolgend beschrieben. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
zeigt einen vertikalen Diametralschnitt durch den erfindungsgemässen Becher mit Trinkdeckel und aufgesetzter, abtrennbarer Folie.
Fig. 2
zeigt einen Teilschnitt durch den Trinkdeckel und den Becher in dichtendem Randbereich, und
Fig. 3
den erfindungsgemässen Becher mit Trinkdeckel in einer perspektivischen Darstellung, wobei die abtrennbare Folie bereits entfernt ist.
Fig. 4
zeigt eine bevorzugte Form einer Versiegelungsfolie.
In the drawing, a preferred embodiment of the subject invention is illustrated and described below. It shows:
Fig. 1
shows a vertical diametral section through the inventive cup with drinking lid and attached detachable film.
Fig. 2
shows a partial section through the drinking lid and the cup in sealing edge region, and
Fig. 3
the cup according to the invention with drinking lid in a perspective view, wherein the separable film is already removed.
Fig. 4
shows a preferred form of a sealing film.

In der Figur 1 erkennt man den Becher mit dem Trinkdeckel im zusammengebauten Zustand wie er in die Verkaufsregale gelangt. Der Becher ist gesamthaft mit der Bezugszahl 1 bezeichnet und der darauf aufgeschraubte Trinkdeckel mit 2. Auf dem Trinkdeckel ist die abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie 3 angebracht. Der schlanke, für den einhändigen Gebrauch geeignete Becher 1 ist vollständig aus Kunststoff gefertigt. Er weist einen Boden 10 auf, an dem die Becherwand 11 anschliesst und oben in einen verdickten Wandbereich 12 übergeht, der dann eine verdünnte Dichtkante 15 bildet. Der Boden 10 ist im Zentrum leicht nach oben bombiert gestaltet, um einen gesicherten Stand zu haben. Im verdickten Wandbereich 12 ist ein Aussengewinde 13 eingeformt. Dieser verdickte Bereich 12 geht dann in die erwähnte, verdünnte Dichtkante 15 über. Unterhalb dem verdickten Wandbereich 12 ist ein Anschlagswulst 14 vorgesehen. Dieser kann, wie hier dargestellt, einen etwa radial nach aussen gerichteten, umlaufenden Haltering 17 aufweisen. Dieser Haltering 17 dient dem Handling in einer Abfüllanlage und erhöht die Formstabilität des Bechers 1. Mindestens an einer Stelle kann auf dem Anschlagswulst ein Formschlussmittel 16 vorhanden sein, welches hier in Form einer radial nach aussen gerichteten Rippe 16' realisiert ist, deren Bedeutung und Wirkung später noch beschrieben wird.In the FIG. 1 you can see the cup with the drinking lid in the assembled state as it enters the shelves. The cup is designated overall by the reference numeral 1 and the drinking cap screwed onto it with 2. The detachable sealing foil 3 is attached to the drinking lid. The slim, suitable for one-handed use cup 1 is made entirely of plastic. It has a bottom 10, on which the cup wall 11 adjoins and merges at the top into a thickened wall region 12, which then forms a thinned sealing edge 15. The bottom 10 is designed slightly cambered in the center in order to have a secure state. In the thickened wall portion 12, an external thread 13 is formed. This thickened region 12 then merges into the mentioned, thinned sealing edge 15. Below the thickened wall portion 12, a stop bead 14 is provided. This can, as shown here, have an approximately radially outwardly directed, circumferential retaining ring 17. This retaining ring 17 is used for handling in a filling system and increases the dimensional stability of the cup 1. At least at one point on the stop bead a positive locking means 16 may be present, which is realized here in the form of a radially outwardly directed rib 16 ', their meaning and effect will be described later.

Auf dem Becher 1 ist der Trinkdeckel 2 aufgeschraubt. Dieser Trinkdeckel 2 besitzt eine Deckfläche 20, die einstückig mit einem umlaufenden, erhöhten Rand 21 verbunden ist. An der Aussenseite des erhöhten Randes 21, der im Querschnitt U-förmig gestaltet ist, und dessen eine Schenkel sich zur Deckfläche 20 hinunter erstreckt, ist der äussere Schenkel des erhöhten Randes 21 in einen Kragen 22 geformt. Dieser Kragen 22 besitzt ein Innengewinde 23, welches mit dem Aussengewinde 13 des Bechers zusammenwirkt. Der umlaufende Kragen 22 des Trinkdeckels 2 erstreckt sich weiter hinunter bis annähernd auf den zuvor erwähnten umlaufenden Haltering 17 zur Erhöhung der Formstabilität und der Verarbeitbarkeit auf der Abfüllanlage. Vom äusseren Schenkel des erhöhten Randes 21 verläuft eine sogenannte Dichtolive 18, die auf der Innenseite der verdünnten Dichtkante 15 anliegt. Der Trinkdeckel ist so dimensioniert, dass im vollständig aufgeschraubten Zustand die verdünnte Dichtkante 15 zwischen der Dichtolive 18 und dem umlaufenden Kragen 22 eingreift und von unten an der inneren Fläche zwischen der Dichtolive 18 und dem Kragen 22 satt anliegt. Der verdünnte Bereich der Dichtkante 15 bewirkt eine erhöhte spezifische Andruckskraft und damit eine erhöhte Dichtung. Der Trinkdeckel 2 besitzt gegenüber dem Becher somit zwei zusammenwirkende Dichtstellen, nämlich einerseits die Dichtstelle, die auf der Innenseite des Bechers mittels der Dichtolive 18 anliegt und die nach oben wirkende verdünnte Dichtkante 15, die von unten her auf den Trinkdeckel 2 drückt und so eine zweite Dichtstelle bildet. Auffällig ist, dass die Deckfläche 20 gegenüber dem erhöhten umlaufenden Rand 21 stark nach unten versetzt angeordnet ist. Im Prinzip könnte die Deckfläche 20 in derselben Ebene liegen wie der erhöhte Rand 21, doch würde sich dadurch eine sehr grosse Schweissfläche bilden, die wenig sinnvoll wäre. Durch die nach unten versetzte Deckfläche 20 braucht lediglich die obere Fläche des umlaufenden, erhöhten Randes 21 schweissfähig zu sein, bzw. die abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie 3 braucht lediglich ringförmig schweissfähig zu sein.On the cup 1, the drinking lid 2 is screwed. This drinking lid 2 has a top surface 20, which is integral with a circumferential, raised edge 21 is connected. On the outside of the raised edge 21, which is U-shaped in cross-section, and whose one leg extends down to the top surface 20, the outer leg of the raised edge 21 is formed in a collar 22. This collar 22 has an internal thread 23 which cooperates with the external thread 13 of the cup. The circumferential collar 22 of the drinking lid 2 further extends down to approximately the aforementioned circumferential retaining ring 17 for increasing the dimensional stability and the processability on the filling plant. From the outer leg of the raised edge 21 extends a so-called sealing olive 18, which rests on the inside of the thinned sealing edge 15. The drinking lid is dimensioned so that in the fully screwed-on state, the thinned sealing edge 15 engages between the sealing olive 18 and the circumferential collar 22 and fits snugly against the inner surface between the sealing olive 18 and the collar 22 from below. The thinned region of the sealing edge 15 causes an increased specific pressure force and thus an increased seal. The drinking lid 2 has opposite the cup thus two cooperating sealing points, namely on the one hand the sealing point, which rests on the inside of the cup by means of the sealing olive 18 and the upwardly acting dilute sealing edge 15, which presses from below onto the drinking lid 2 and so a second Forms sealing point. It is noticeable that the top surface 20 with respect to the raised peripheral edge 21 greatly downward is arranged offset. In principle, the top surface 20 could lie in the same plane as the raised edge 21, but this would form a very large welding surface, which would not make much sense. Due to the downwardly offset top surface 20, only the upper surface of the circumferential, raised edge 21 needs to be weldable, or the detachable sealing film 3 only needs to be weldable annularly.

Die Versiegelungsfolie 3 ist in der Figur 4 für sich allein dargestellt. Hierbei handelt es sich bevorzugt um eine beidseitig mit Kunststoff beschichtete Aluminiumfolie. Während es sich bei der Kunststoffbeschichtung der Versiegelungsfolie auf der Unterseite, die zum Becher 1 hin zu liegen kommt, um eine sehr dünne Beschichtung handelt welche nur der Erzielung einer schweissfähigen Beschichtung dient, kann die obere Kunststoffbeschichtung, welche bedruckt wird, etwas dicker sein. Zudem wird die untere, zur Versiegelung dienende Folie aus PE-LD oder PE-LLD gefertigt, während die obere Schicht aus PE-HD gefertigt wird. Hiermit ist sichergestellt, dass sich beim Schweissvorgang die untere Schicht soweit erweicht, dass diese mit dem Trinkdeckel eine Versiegelungsverbindung eingeht.The sealing film 3 is in the FIG. 4 shown alone. This is preferably an aluminum foil coated on both sides with plastic. While the plastic coating of the sealing film on the underside, which comes to rest against the cup 1, is a very thin coating which only serves to achieve a weldable coating, the top plastic coating which is printed may be somewhat thicker. In addition, the bottom sealing film is made of PE-LD or LLDPE, while the top layer is made of PE-HD. This ensures that during the welding process, the lower layer softens so much that it enters into a sealing connection with the drinking lid.

Besonders bevorzugt wird die Deckfläche 20 soweit nach unten gezogen, dass diese im zusammengesetzten Zustand von Becher 1 und Trinkdeckel 2 unterhalb des durch den oberen Rand der Dichtkante 15 definierten Ebene hinunterragt. So ergibt sich ein relativ grosser Raum. Dieser dient aus Bequemlichkeitsgründen als Raum in der die Nase während des Trinkens Platz hat, und wie noch zu beschreiben ist, auch als Stauraum dienen kann.Particularly preferably, the top surface 20 is pulled down so far that these in the assembled state of cup 1 and drinking lid 2 below the through the upper edge of Sealing edge 15 defined level down. This results in a relatively large space. This is used for reasons of convenience as a space in which the nose has room during drinking, and as will be described, can also serve as storage space.

Der Trinkdeckel 2 weist zwei Öffnungen auf, die einander diametral gegenüberliegen und in der vom erhöhten Rand 21 definierten planen Ebene liegen. Dies ist einerseits eine etwa ovale Trinköffnung 24 und andererseits eine Lüftungsöffnung 25. Die Lüftungsöffnung 25 dient dazu, dass beim Trinken genügend Luft einströmen kann, die das ausgetrunkene Volumen des Getränkes ersetzt. Der erhöhte Rand 21 wird bevorzugterweise im Bereich der Trinköffnung 24 eine Verbreiterung 21' aufweisen. Diese Verbreiterung bewirkt, dass einerseits die Trinköffnung 24 genügend gross gestaltet werden kann und dass andererseits eine genügend grosse Schweissfläche um die Trinköffnung herum verbleibt.The drinking lid 2 has two openings which are diametrically opposed to each other and lie in the plan plane defined by the raised edge 21. This is, on the one hand, an approximately oval drinking opening 24 and, on the other hand, a ventilation opening 25. The ventilation opening 25 serves to allow sufficient air to flow in when drinking, which replaces the drunken volume of the beverage. The raised edge 21 will preferably have a widening 21 'in the area of the drinking opening 24. This broadening causes, on the one hand, the drinking opening 24 can be made sufficiently large and on the other hand, a sufficiently large area of sweat around the drinking opening remains around.

Wie bereits zuvor erwähnt, wird auf dem Trinkdeckel 2 eine abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie 3 angebracht. Diese muss zur Sicherung der Qualität des Inhaltes des Bechers diesen hermetisch verschliessen. Entsprechend muss der erhöhte Rand 21 zu oberst eine plane, ringförmige Schweissfläche 40 besitzen. Würde der erhöhte Rand 21 im Bereich der Trinköffnung 24 schnabelförmig erhöht sein, wie dies oft bei Trinkdeckel für solche Getränke üblich ist, so würde die abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie 3 nicht in einer planen Ebene liegen und die Verschweissung wäre äusserst problematisch.As already mentioned above, a detachable sealing film 3 is applied to the drinking lid 2. This must be hermetically sealed to ensure the quality of the contents of the cup. Accordingly, the raised edge 21 must have a flat, annular welding surface 40 at the top. If the raised edge 21 in the area of the drinking opening 24 would be beak-shaped, as is often the case with drinking lids for such drinks, then would detachable sealing film 3 are not in a plane plane and the welding would be extremely problematic.

Entsprechend wählt man als Versiegelungsfolie Alufolie mit Kunststoff-Folie HD-PE also bevorzugterweise eine mindestens annähernd gasdichte Folie. Hierzu ist beispielsweise eine Folie aus EVOH geeignet. Eine Folie aus diesem Material ist praktisch sauerstoffdicht. Folglich ist die Gefahr einer Oxidation des Inhaltes weitgehend gebannt. EVOH (Ethylen-Venylalkohol-Copolymer) lässt sich weitgehend ohne Umweltbelastung abbauen und hat sich sowohl in der Lebensmittelindustrie als auch im medizinaltechnischen Bereich bewährt. Eine solche Folie oder auch eine Aluminiumfolie die mit Kunststoff beschichtet ist wird hier aufgeschweisst.Accordingly, one chooses as a sealing foil aluminum foil with plastic film HD-PE so preferably an at least approximately gas-tight film. For this purpose, for example, a film of EVOH is suitable. A film of this material is virtually oxygen-tight. Consequently, the risk of oxidation of the content is largely banned. EVOH (Ethylene-Venyl Alcohol Copolymer) can be degraded to a large extent without environmental pollution and has proven itself both in the food industry and in the medical technology sector. Such a film or an aluminum foil which is coated with plastic is welded here.

Die Versiegelungsfolie besitzt einen über den Rand 21 nach aussen und unten umgeknickte Lasche 31 mittels der sich die Versiegelungsfolie 3 abziehen lässt. Hierbei kann es sinnvoll sein diese Lasche nicht vollflächig zu verschweissen, so dass ein unteres freies Ende verbleibt um die Lasche zu fassen. Die Länge der Lasche kann praktisch beliebig sein. Dient sie lediglich zum Entfernen der Versiegelungsfolie 3 so wird sie am nach unten gerichteten äusseren Schenkel des im Querschnitt u-förmigen erhöhten Randes 21 enden. Die Lasche 31 kann aber, falls entsprechend verlängert, sich bis über den unteren Rand des Kragens 22 hinweg erstrecken und so eine Verbindung mit dem Becher 1 eingehen. So bildet dann diese Lasche 31 gleichzeitig ein Unversehrtheitsgarantieelement. Diese verlängerte Lasche ist in der Figur 1' liniert eingezeichnet und mit 31' gekennzeichnet.The sealing film has a flap 31 bent over the edge 21 outwards and downwards, by means of which the sealing film 3 can be pulled off. It may be useful not to weld this tab over the entire surface, so that a lower free end remains to hold the tab. The length of the tab can be virtually arbitrary. Serves only to remove the sealing film 3 so it will end at the downwardly directed outer leg of the cross-sectionally U-shaped raised edge 21. However, the tab 31 may, if extended accordingly, extend over the lower edge of the collar 22 away and so on Make a connection with the cup 1. Thus, this tab 31 then forms an integrity guarantee element at the same time. This extended tab is in the FIG. 1 ' lined marked and marked with 31 '.

Die Lasche 31 wird bevorzugt so breit gestaltet, dass der gesamte verbreitete Randbereich 21' sowie der hier befindliche Teil des Kragens abgedeckt ist. Dies dient hygienischen Zwecken um den Bereich den der Kunde beim Trinken mit der Unterlippe berührt, zu schützen.The tab 31 is preferably designed so wide that the entire common edge region 21 'and the part of the collar located here is covered. This is for hygienic purposes to protect the area that touches the customer when drinking with the lower lip.

Neben der vordringlichen Aufgabe den Inhalt des Bechers zu versiegeln, kann die abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie 3 zudem noch dazu dienen, einen Stauraum 32 abzudichten, der sich durch die gegenüber dem oberen, erhöhten Rand 21 abgesenkten Deckfläche 20 ergibt. Im aufgesetzten Zustand des Trinkdeckels 2 auf dem Becher 1 kann diese Deckfläche praktisch beliebig tief in den Becher hineinragen. Je nach der Tiefe dieses Stauraumes 32 kann hierin eine beliebige Zugabe untergebracht werden. Insbesondere eignet sich dieser Stauraum zur Aufnahme von Zugaben aus der Gruppe Süssstoffe, Zucker, Gebäcke, Schokolade oder Geschmackszugaben wie Caramel oder Zimt. Da der Stauraum keine Verbindung mit dem Becherinhalt hat und dieser Stauraum praktisch auch gasdicht gegenüber diesem Becherinhalt versiegelt ist, kann beispielsweise bei der Zugabe eines Gebäckstückes auf eine spezielle Verpackung dieses Gebäckstückes im Prinzip verzichtet werden. Aus hygienischen Gründen wird jedoch der Konsument vermutlich eher darauf tendieren, auch dieses Gebäckstück speziell verpackt darin vorzufinden. Dies trifft selbstverständlich auch auf die erwähnten anderen Zugaben zu.In addition to the urgent task to seal the contents of the cup, the detachable sealing film 3 can also serve to seal a storage space 32, which results from the opposite of the upper, raised edge 21 deck surface 20. In the attached state of the drinking lid 2 on the cup 1, this top surface can protrude practically arbitrarily deep into the cup. Depending on the depth of this storage space 32, any addition can be accommodated herein. In particular, this storage space is suitable for receiving additions from the group sweeteners, sugar, pastries, chocolate or flavorings such as caramel or cinnamon. Since the storage space has no connection with the cup contents and this storage space is practically sealed gas-tight against this cup content, for example, when adding a pastry on a special packaging of this pastry in principle be waived. For reasons of hygiene, however, the consumer will probably rather tend to find this piece of biscuits also specially packaged in it. Of course, this also applies to the other additions mentioned.

Neben der bereits erwähnten Möglichkeit eines Unversehrtheitsgarantieelementes, welches das unbemerkte zeitweise Entfernen der abtrennbaren Versiegelungsfolie sichert und gleichzeitig durch die entsprechend verlängerte Lasche 31 auch ein Abschrauben des Trinkdeckels 2 verhindert, besteht selbstverständlich auch noch die Möglichkeit, dass der Trinkdeckel 2 mit dem Becher 1 eine zerstörbare Verbindung besitzt, die als Unversehrtheitsgarantieelement dienen kann. Hierzu wird man sowohl am Trinkdeckel 2 wie auch am Becher 1 Formschlussmittel 16, 26 vorsehen. So kann beispielsweise der Becher 1 mit Formschlussmittel 16 in Form einer sägezahnförmigen Erhebung vorhanden sein oder wie hier dargestellt in Form einer Rippe 16'. Da in der Schnittzeichnung gemäss der Figur 1 der Schnitt durch die Rippe 16' gelegt ist, ist dies gleich aussehend wie wenn der Schnitt durch eine sägezahnförmige Erhöhung gelegt wäre und daher wird auf eine spezielle zeichnerische Darstellung dieser Lösung verzichtet. Der Trinkdeckel 2 besitzt dann ebenfalls Formschlussmittel. Dieses Formschlussmittel kann in der Gestalt eines komplementär geformten Teiles am Kragen 22 erfolgen. Dieses komplementär gestaltete Formschlussmittel 26 kann praktisch eine Erhebung sein in der beispielsweise die sägezahnförmige Erhebung eingreift oder wie dies in der Figur 2 ersichtlich ist, ein Schlitz 26' sein, in dem die entsprechende Rippe 16' eingreift.In addition to the already mentioned possibility of an integrity guarantee element, which secures the unnoticed temporary removal of the detachable sealing film and at the same time by the correspondingly extended tab 31 also unscrewing the drinking lid 2, of course, there is also the possibility that the drinking lid 2 with the cup 1 a destructible Has compound that can serve as an integrity guarantee element. For this purpose, one will provide both the drinking lid 2 and the cup 1 interlocking means 16, 26. Thus, for example, the cup 1 may be present with positive locking means 16 in the form of a sawtooth-shaped elevation or as shown here in the form of a rib 16 '. As in the sectional drawing according to the FIG. 1 the section is laid through the rib 16 ', this is the same looking as if the cut would be laid by a sawtooth-shaped increase and therefore dispenses with a special graphical representation of this solution. The drinking lid 2 then also has positive locking means. This positive locking means may be in the form of a complementarily shaped part on the collar 22. This complementarily designed positive locking means 26 may be practically a survey in the example, the sawtooth-shaped elevation intervenes or as in the FIG. 2 it can be seen a slot 26 'in which the corresponding rib 16' engages.

Bevorzugterweise bringt man am Trinkdeckel 2 im Kragen 22 ein randständiges Fenster 27 an. Der Schlitz 26' ist dann in direkter Nachbarschaft zu diesem randständigen Fenster 27 angebracht, so dass zwischen dem Fenster 27 und dem Schlitz 26' lediglich ein Pfosten 28 verbleibt, der bei der Erstöffnung zerstört wird. Ebenfalls möglich ist eine Variante mit umgekehrter Abdrehrichtung, bei dem die Rippe 16' in das Fenster 27 eingreift und der Pfosten 28 beim Aufschrauben in Richtung des Schlitzes verformt wird, wobei man hier an den Pfosten angreifend einen Arm 29 vorsieht, der über eine Sollbruchstelle 290 mit dem Kragen 22 verbunden ist und beim Aufschrauben wird diese Sollbruchstellenbrücke 290 zerstört. Weitere Ausgestaltungsformen solcher Unversehrtheitsgarantieelemente sind aus der Patentliteratur in grosser Anzahl bekannt. So kann der Kragen 22 selbstverständlich auch mit einem umlaufenden Garantieband versehen sein, wobei dieses Garantieband unter den Anschlagwulst 14 zu greifen vermag. Dank der Schraubverbindung zwischen der Trinkdeckel 2 und dem Becher 1 lassen sich solche Unversehrtheitsgarantieelemente problemlos anbringen die auch entfernt werden können ohne dass der Benutzer dabei einen Teil des Inhaltes verschüttet.Preferably, one brings on the drinking lid 2 in the collar 22 a marginal window 27 at. The slot 26 'is then mounted in the immediate vicinity of this marginal window 27, so that between the window 27 and the slot 26' only a post 28 remains, which is destroyed at the first opening. Also possible is a variant with reverse twisting, in which the rib 16 'engages in the window 27 and the post 28 is deformed when screwed in the direction of the slot, which here attacking the post an arm 29 provides, which has a predetermined breaking point 290th is connected to the collar 22 and when screwing this predetermined breaking point bridge 290 is destroyed. Further embodiments of such integrity guarantee elements are known from the patent literature in large numbers. Thus, the collar 22 may of course also be provided with a circumferential guarantee strip, this guarantee strip being able to grip under the stop bead 14. Thanks to the screw connection between the drinking lid 2 and the cup 1, such integrity guarantee elements can be easily attached and can also be removed without the user spilling part of the contents.

Letztlich sei daraufhin hingewiesen, dass es selbstverständlich auch möglich ist statt wie in dem hier dargestellten Beispiel am Becher ein Aussengewinde anzubringen und am Trinkdeckel 2 ein Innengewinde, den Becher mit einem Innengewinde zu versehen und den Trinkdeckel 2 mit einem Aussengewinde und somit der Trinkdeckel 2 in den Becher 1 eingreift. Auch dann kann vom erhöhten Rand 21 ein Kragen 22 nach aussen verlaufend angebracht sein und dieser Kragen kann mit entsprechenden Dichtelementen versehen sein, die auf die Aussenwand des Bechers 1 drücken.Finally, it should be noted that it is of course also possible instead of attaching an external thread on the cup as in the example shown here and on the drinking cap 2 an internal thread to provide the cup with an internal thread and the drinking cap 2 with an external thread and thus the drinking lid 2 in engages the cup 1. Even then, from the raised edge 21, a collar 22 may be outwardly extending and this collar may be provided with corresponding sealing elements which press on the outer wall of the cup 1.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Bechercups
22
Trinkdeckeldrinking lid
33
abtrennbare Versiegelungsfoliedetachable sealing film
1010
Bodenground
1111
Becherwandcup wall
1212
verdickter Wandbereichthickened wall area
1313
Aussengewindeexternal thread
1414
Anschlagswulstdetent bead
1515
verdünnte Dichtkantethinned sealing edge
1616
Formschlussmittel am BecherPositive locking means on the cup
16'16 '
Ripperib
1717
Halteringretaining ring
1818
Dichtolivesealing olive
2020
Deckflächecover surface
2121
erhöhter Randraised edge
21'21 '
Verbreiterung des Randes 21Widening of the edge 21
2222
Kragencollar
2323
Innengewindeinner thread
2424
Trinköffnungdrinking opening
2525
Lüftungsöffnungvent
2626
Formschlussmittel am TrinkbecherPositive locking means on the drinking cup
26'26 '
Schlitzslot
2727
randständiges Fenster im Kragenmarginal window in the collar
2828
zerstörbarer Pfostendestructible pole
2929
Armpoor
290290
SollbruchstellenbrückeBreak points Bridge
3131
Lascheflap
3232
Stauraumstorage space
4040
Schweissflächewelding surface

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Für ein lagerfähiges, kaltes Getränk geeigneter Becher (1) aus Kunststoff mit einer abtrennbaren Versiegelungsfolie (3) und einen Trinkdeckel (2), wobei der Trinkdeckel einen erhöhten umlaufenden Rand (21) hat in dem eine Trinköffnung (24) eingeformt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Becher (1) ein Innen- oder Aussengewinde (13) aufweist und der Trinkdeckel (2) einen Kragen (22) mit einem Innen- oder Aussengewinde (23) hat, und dass die abtrennbare Versiegelungsfolie (3) über den gesamten erhöhten, umlaufenden Rand (21) der Trinkdeckel (2) mit diesem Rand (21) dichtend verschweisst ist und eine über den Rand (21) nach aussen und unten sich erstreckende, im Bereich der Trinköffnung (24) befindliche Lasche (31) aufweist, die mindestens teilweise mit dem äusseren nach unten gerichteten Kragen (22) des Trinkdeckels (2) verbunden ist.For a storable, cold drink suitable cup (1) made of plastic with a detachable sealing film (3) and a drinking lid (2), wherein the drinking lid has a raised peripheral edge (21) in which a drinking opening (24) is formed, characterized in that the cup (1) has an internal or external thread (13) and the drinking lid (2) has a collar (22) with an internal or external thread (23), and that the detachable sealing film (3) is raised over the whole , circumferential edge (21) of the drinking lid (2) with this edge (21) is sealingly welded and one over the edge (21) outwardly and downwardly extending, in the region of the drinking opening (24) located tab (31) which at least partially connected to the outer downwardly directed collar (22) of the drinking lid (2). Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lasche (31) über dem äusseren nach unten gerichteten Rand hinweg mit dem Becher (1) verklebt ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the tab (31) over the outer downwardly directed edge of time with the cup (1) is glued. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Becher (1) einen oberen verdickten Wandbereich (12) aufweist in dem das Aussengewinde (13) eingeformt ist und in einem umlaufenden Anschlagwulst (14) endet.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the cup (1) has an upper thickened wall portion (12) in which the External thread (13) is formed and ends in a circumferential stop bead (14). Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anschlagswulst (14) ein Formschlussmittel (16) aufweist, das mit Formschlussmittel am Trinkdeckel (26) zusammen wirkt und die gemeinsam eine Abdrehsicherung als Garantieelement bilden.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 3, characterized in that the stop bead (14) has a positive locking means (16) which cooperates with positive locking means on the drinking lid (26) and together form a twist-off as a guarantee element. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Formschlussmittel (16) am Anschlagswulst (14) eine Vertiefung ist und das Formschlussmittel (26) des Trinkdeckels (2) eine Federzunge besitzt, die in vollständig aufgeschraubtem Zustand des Trinkdeckels (2) in eine Vertiefung als Formschlussmittel (16) des Bechers (1) eingreift.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 4, characterized in that the positive locking means (16) on the stop bead (14) is a recess and the positive locking means (26) of the drinking lid (2) has a spring tongue which in fully screwed state of the drinking lid (2) in engages a recess as a positive locking means (16) of the cup (1). Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Formschlussmittel (16) am Becher (1) eine sägezahnförmige Erhebung ist, die in vollständig aufgeschraubtem Zustand des Trinkdeckels in eine darin eingeformte Vertiefung im Kragen (22) eingreift.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 5, characterized in that the positive locking means (16) on the cup (1) is a sawtooth-shaped elevation, which engages in fully screwed state of the drinking lid in a recess formed therein in the collar (22). Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Formschlussmittel (16) am Becher (1) eine radial nach aussen vorstehende Rippe (16') ist und der Trinkdeckel (2) einen im Bereich des Kragens (22) der den Anschlagwulst (14) übergreift, einen Schlitz (26') aufweist in den die Rippe (16') formschlüssig einzugreifen vermag.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 5, characterized in that the positive locking means (16) on the cup (1) is a radially outwardly projecting rib (16 ') and the drinking lid (2) in the region of the collar (22) which engages over the stop bead (14), a slot (26 ') into which the rib (16') is able to engage positively. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in Abdrehrichtung des Trinkdeckels nach dem Schlitz (26') ein randständiges Fenster (27) im Kragen (22) eingeformt ist und zwischen diesem Fenster und dem Schlitz (26') ein zerstörbarer Pfosten (28) am Kragen (22) vorhanden ist, an dem ein, das Fenster (27) begrenzender, Arm vorhanden ist, wobei der Arm (29) über einer Sollbruchstellenbrücke (290) mit dem unteren Rand des Kragens (22) verbunden ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 7, characterized in that in the twisting direction of the drinking lid after the slot (26 ') a marginal window (27) in the collar (22) is formed and between this window and the slot (26') a destructible post ( 28) on the collar (22) is present, on which a, the window (27) limiting, arm is present, wherein the arm (29) via a predetermined breaking point bridge (290) is connected to the lower edge of the collar (22). Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im erhöhten, umlaufenden Rand (21) der Trinköffnung (24) diametral gegenüber eine Lüftungsöffnung (25) vorhanden ist, die von der abtrennbaren Folie (3) dichtend abgedeckt ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that in the raised, peripheral edge (21) of the drinking opening (24) diametrically opposite a ventilation opening (25) is provided, which is covered by the detachable film (3) sealing. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Deckfläche (20) des Trinkdeckels (2) vom erhöhten umlaufenden Rand (21) soweit hinuntergezogen ist, dass dieser im auf dem Becher aufgeschraubten Zustand des Trinkdeckels unter den oberen Rand des Bechers (1) zu liegen kommt.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover surface (20) of the drinking lid (2) is pulled down so far from the raised peripheral edge (21) that it is screwed into the screwed on the cup state of the drinking lid under the upper edge of the cup (1 ) comes to rest. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Stauraum (32) oberhalb der Deckfläche (20) von der abtrennbaren Versiegelungsfolie (3) dichtend verschlossen ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 10, characterized in that a storage space (32) above the top surface (20) of the detachable sealing film (3) is sealed. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Raum als Stauraum (32) für Zugaben verwendbar ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 11, characterized in that the space is usable as storage space (32) for additions. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zugaben aus der Gruppe Süssstoffe, Zucker, Gebäcke, Schokolade, Geschmackszugaben sind.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 12, characterized in that the additions from the group sweeteners, sugar, pastries, chocolate, flavorings are. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Versiegelungsfolie aus Aluminium besteht und auf der zum Becher (1) gerichteten Seite mit einer PE-LD oder PE-LLD Kunststoffschicht versehen ist, während die gegenüberliegende Seite der Aluminiumfolie mit einer Kunststoffschicht aus PE-HD beschichtet ist.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the sealing foil consists of aluminum and on the side facing the cup (1) is provided with a PE-LD or PE-LLD plastic layer, while the opposite side of the aluminum foil with a plastic layer of PE -HD is coated. Becher mit Trinkdeckel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Trinkdeckel im Bereich der Trinköffnung (24) einen verbreiterten Bereich am umlaufenden Rand (21) aufweist und die Versiegelungsfolie (3) eine Lasche (31) aufweist, die so breit wie die Verbreiterung (21') des Randes (21) ist und über den angrenzenden Schenkel des Randes (21) hinunterragt und so einen Hygieneschutz in diesem Bereich bildet.Cup with drinking lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the drinking lid in the region of the drinking opening (24) has a widened area at the peripheral edge (21) and the sealing foil (3) has a tab (31) which is as wide as the Broadening (21 ') of the edge (21) and down over the adjacent leg of the edge (21) protrudes, thus forming a hygiene protection in this area.
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