WO2013134212A2 - Nesting container lids with snap on wings - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to lids for storage containers and more particularly to nesting container lids with snap on wings.
- a variety of containers and corresponding lids are known for storing items. When the containers in question are intended to store food, such as leftovers, it is generally preferred for the container to include an air tight and leak proof seal. Other considerations for containers intended to store food include the ability to store several containers in a minimum amount of space.
- many containers and lids are known with a wide variety of nesting or stacking features that allow the containers and lids to fit within one another, be removably attached to one another, or generally to be stored in a manner that reduces the amount of space occupied by multiple containers and lids. In many instances, there is a design trade-off between providing a strong, air tight seal between the container and corresponding lid and providing nesting or stacking features that allow multiple containers and lids to be stored in a minimum amount of space.
- a lid for a container includes a rim and the lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction.
- the lid also includes side edges.
- a pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge.
- Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction.
- An inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container.
- the lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges.
- Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction.
- Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another, substantially identical, lid.
- a pair of lids for a container includes a rim and each lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container.
- Each lid also includes side edges.
- a pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge.
- Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction.
- An inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container.
- Each lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges.
- Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction.
- Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder.
- the lids are stackable upon one another. When a first lid of the pair of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the pair of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
- a storage container set includes a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim, and a plurality of lids.
- Each lid is releasably attachable to the rim of the container and includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container.
- Each lid also includes side edges. A pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge.
- Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a disengaged first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and an engaged second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction.
- An inner surface of each wing portion includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container.
- the lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction, and also defines a recessed shoulder. The lids are stackable upon one another such that when a first lid of the plurality of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the plurality of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
- a compressible seal member includes a body defining a cross section.
- the cross section includes a substantially square and hollow outer portion, an inner portion within the outer portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
- a storage container set includes a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim.
- Thee rim includes rim corners and rim side portions.
- a lid is releasably attachable to the rim of the container.
- the lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container.
- the lid also includes a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container.
- Pivotable wing portions extend along substantially straight side edges of the lid. Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a disengaged first position and an engaged second position. Corner portions extend between the side edges.
- Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction and covering the rim corners.
- a lid for a container includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction, a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction, and side edges.
- a pivotable wing portion extends from one of the side edges and is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The pivotable wing portion is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally in an outward direction, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction.
- Hinge guards are located substantially adjacent each end of the hinge. Each hinge guard extends generally in the outward direction beyond the hinge.
- FIG 1 is a perspective view of a container and a snap-on lid.
- Fig 2 is a top view of the container and snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
- FIG. 1 is front elevation view of the container and snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
- Fig 4 is a section view taken along line 4 - 4 of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 5 is a section view taken along line 5 - 5 of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 6 is a front elevation view of two of the snap-on lids of Fig. 1 , one positioned above the other.
- Fig. 7 is a front elevation view of two of the snap-on lids of Fig. 1 stacked one upon the other.
- Fig. 8 is an enlarged view showing the encircled portion 8 - 8 of the container and snap-on lid in Fig. 2.
- Fig. 9a is a cross-section view of a seal for the snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
- Fig. 9b is a cross-section view of another seal for the snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
- Figs. 1 -4 illustrate a container 10 and snap-on lid 14.
- the container 10 is generally rectangular and includes a base 18, sidewalls 22 extending generally upwardly from the base 18, and a rim 26 (Fig. 4) extending around the upper edges of the sidewalls 22.
- Containers of different sizes, shapes, and configurations than that illustrated can also be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the container 10 is a substantially rigid material, such as glass, ceramic, and variations thereof.
- the snap-on lid 14 is also generally rectangular and is releasably attached to the rim 26 of the container 10.
- the lid 14 includes a top surface 30 that faces in a first direction generally away from the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10, and a bottom surface 34 (Fig. 4) opposite the top surface and that faces in a second direction generally toward the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10.
- the top surface 30 includes a generally concave or recessed portion 36 that is sized to receive the base 18 of another container 10 stacked on top of the lid 14. The recessed portion 36 improves stability when a container 10 is stacked on top of the lid 14.
- the lid 14 includes a plurality (e.g., four, as illustrated) of substantially straight side edges 38 and curved corner portions 42 extending between the side edges 38.
- a pivotable wing portion 46 is joined to and extends from each of the side edges 38. More specifically, each pivotable wing portion 46 is joined to a respective side edge 38 by a hinge 50, such as a living hinge, and is moveable between a disengaged first position in which the wing portion 46 extends generally outwardly (see Figs. 6 and 7) and an engaged second position (Figs. 1 and 3) in which the wing portion extends generally in the second direction, e.g., toward the base 18 of the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10.
- the lid 14 is manufactured from polypropylene.
- Fig. 4 shows the wing portion 46 of the lid 14 in the engaged second position and attached to the rim 26 of the container 10.
- the rim 26 is generally hook-shaped in cross section and includes a lower concave surface and an upper convex surface 51 .
- the upper convex surface 51 is a smooth, continuously curved surface that extends entirely around the perimeter of the container 10 and defines an uppermost extent of the container 10.
- the wing portion 46 includes an inner surface 54 that faces toward the upper convex surface 51 of the rim 26 and that includes a tab member 52 for engagement with the lower concave surface of the rim 26.
- a resilient seal member 58 engages the upper convex surface 51 of the rim 26 to provide a substantially air tight and liquid tight seal between the lid 14 and the container 10.
- each wing portion 46 is received within a seal channel 62 that is formed in the bottom surface 34 of the lid 14. Both the seal member 58 and the seal channel 62 extend around a perimeter of the lid 14. The combined resiliency of the seal member 58 and the lid 14 permit the tab members 52 of each wing portion 46 to be snapped into and out of the recess defined by the lower concave surface of the rim 26 in a detent manner.
- each wing portion 46 includes two tab members 52.
- each corner portion 42 of the lid 14 is substantially continuously curved and includes a skirt portion 66 that extends downwardly and around the corners of the container 10 (i.e., generally in the second direction) when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10.
- Each skirt portion 66 helps properly align the lid 14 with the container 10 as the lid 14 is being positioned on the container 10. Proper alignment of the lid 14 relative to the container 10 ensures that the seal 58 and the wing portions 46 are correctly positioned for engagement with the rim 26 of the container 10.
- Each skirt portion 66 includes a lower end 70 terminating in a bottom edge 74.
- Each corner portion 42 also defines a recessed shoulder 78 formed generally in the area between the top surface 30 and the skirt portion 66.
- the recessed shoulder 78 is configured to receive the lower end 70 of the skirt portion 66 of another lid 14 when two or more lids 14 are stacked one upon the other.
- the shoulder 78 includes a first shoulder surface 82 that faces in the first direction, and a second shoulder surface 86 that joins the first shoulder surface 82 and faces generally outwardly.
- the second shoulder surface 86 also joins the top surface 30; however, other embodiments may include additional steps, shoulders, or other features between the second shoulder surface 86 and the top surface 30.
- the only contact between the first lid 14a and the second lid 14b is the contact between the lower ends 70 of the skirt portions 66 of the first lid 14a and the first and second shoulder surfaces 82, 86 of the second lid 14b. This is due at least in part to the height of the skirt portions 66, which is sufficient to space the top and bottom surfaces 30, 34 of adjacent lids apart from one another.
- the height of the skirt portions 66 also aids in alignment of the lid 14 with the container 10. More specifically, the skirt portions 66 extend in the second direction well beyond the bottom surface 34 of the lid 14 such that, as the lid 14 is positioned over the container 10, the skirt portions 66 receive and corners of the rim 26 and guide the lid 14 into position. As a result, the seal member 58 is properly aligned with the rim 26 before the wing portions 46 are moved from the disengaged first position to the engaged second position, which compresses the seal 58. As Fig.
- the skirt portions 66 substantially completely cover the corners of the rim 26 of the container 1 0, while the straight side portions of the rim 26 remain substantially exposed when viewed from the front or side.
- Moving the wing portions 46 to the engaged second position covers the side portions of the rim 26.
- the wing portions 46 and the skirt portions 66 cooperate to substantially completely surround and protect the rim 26 of the container. More specifically, as best shown in Fig. 2, only a very small portion of the rim 26 is exposed to the outside by the small spaces between the wing portions 46 and the skirt portions 66.
- each hinge 50 defines a respective hinge axis 90 about which the wing portion 46 pivots.
- a relatively small, U-shaped cutout 94 is provided between the end of the hinge 50 and the end of the adjacent corner portion 42.
- the end of each corner portion 42 includes a hinge guard 98.
- the hinge guard 98 is substantially aligned with the hinge 50 to protect the end of the hinge 50 and the wing portion 46 from side impacts, which can contribute to premature failure of the hinge 50. This can particularly be the case when the hinge 50 is in the form of a living hinge.
- the hinge guard 98 extends in an outward direction (e.g., upwardly as viewed in Fig.
- the hinge axis 90 may be substantially coincident with or tangent to the outer-most portion of the hinge guard 98.
- the hinge guard 98 is spaced from the end of adjacent hinge 50 in the direction of the hinge axis 90 by the U-shaped cutout 94.
- the seal member 58 includes a body having a cross section that is symmetrical about both a first axis 1 02 and a second axis 1 06 that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis 102.
- Other embodiments of the seal member 58 may be asymmetrical about one or both of the axes 102, 1 06.
- the cross section of the seal member 58 includes outer side walls 1 08 that define a substantially square hollow outer portion 1 1 0, and a substantially circular hollow inner portion 1 14 positioned within the outer portion 1 10.
- the inner portion 1 14 is coupled to the outer portion 1 10 by a plurality (e.g., four as illustrated) radially outwardly extending webs 1 18 that, in the illustrated embodiments, are substantially aligned with the axes 1 02, 106. More or fewer webs 1 1 8 in different arrangements, and thinner or thicker outer and inner portions 1 10, 1 14 with different relative sizes and spacings can be selected to provide the desired characteristics of compressibility and resiliency for the seal.
- the cross section of the illustrated seal member 58 also includes a plurality (e.g., three, as shown) of raised ridges 122 formed on the outer surface of each side wall 1 08 of the outer portion 1 10.
- the substantially square hollow outer portion 1 1 0 can include substantially straight side walls 1 08, as in Fig. 9a, or substantially curved or convex side walls 1 08 as in Fig. 9b. It has been found in some applications that the curved or convex side walls 1 08 shown in Fig. 9b have a reduced tendency to fold under compression and can sometimes provide a better seal than the straight edges of Fig. 9a.
- Exemplary materials for the seal member 58 include silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The configuration of the seal member 58 results in substantially uniform pressure on all side of the seal member 58 and reduces the possibility of the seal being installed in an improper orientation during assembly.
Abstract
Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.
Description
NESTING CONTAINER LIDS WITH SNAP ON WINGS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001 ] This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Serial No.
13/416,943, filed 9 March 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to lids for storage containers and more particularly to nesting container lids with snap on wings.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A variety of containers and corresponding lids are known for storing items. When the containers in question are intended to store food, such as leftovers, it is generally preferred for the container to include an air tight and leak proof seal. Other considerations for containers intended to store food include the ability to store several containers in a minimum amount of space. In this regard many containers and lids are known with a wide variety of nesting or stacking features that allow the containers and lids to fit within one another, be removably attached to one another, or generally to be stored in a manner that reduces the amount of space occupied by multiple containers and lids. In many instances, there is a design trade-off between providing a strong, air tight seal between the container and corresponding lid and providing nesting or stacking features that allow multiple containers and lids to be stored in a minimum amount of space.
SUMMARY
[0004] In some aspects a lid for a container is provided. The container includes a rim and the lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. The lid also includes side edges. A pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge. Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction. An inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion
extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another, substantially identical, lid.
[0005] In other aspects, a pair of lids for a container is provided. The container includes a rim and each lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container. Each lid also includes side edges. A pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge. Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction. An inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container. Each lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder. The lids are stackable upon one another. When a first lid of the pair of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the pair of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
[0006] In still other aspects, a storage container set includes a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim, and a plurality of lids. Each lid is releasably attachable to the rim of the container and includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container. Each lid also includes side edges. A pivotable wing portion extends from each side edge. Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and is moveable between a disengaged first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and an engaged second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction. An inner surface of each wing portion includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction, and also defines a recessed shoulder. The lids are stackable upon one another such that when a first lid of the plurality of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the plurality of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
[0007] In still other aspects, a compressible seal member includes a body defining a cross section. The cross section includes a substantially square and hollow outer portion, an inner portion within the outer portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
[0008] In still other aspects, a storage container set includes a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim. Thee rim includes rim corners and rim side portions. A lid is releasably attachable to the rim of the container. The lid includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container. The lid also includes a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container. Pivotable wing portions extend along substantially straight side edges of the lid. Each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a disengaged first position and an engaged second position. Corner portions extend between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction and covering the rim corners. When the pivotable wing portions are moved to the engaged second position, the pivotable wing portions cover the rim side portions such that the wing portions and the skirt portions cooperate to substantially completely surround and protect the rim of the container.
[0009] In still other aspects, a lid for a container includes a top surface facing generally in a first direction, a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction, and side edges. A pivotable wing portion extends from one of the side edges and is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The pivotable wing portion is moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally in an outward direction, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction. Hinge guards are located substantially adjacent each end of the hinge. Each hinge guard extends generally in the outward direction beyond the hinge.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] Fig 1 is a perspective view of a container and a snap-on lid.
[0011 ] Fig 2 is a top view of the container and snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
[0012] Fig 3 is front elevation view of the container and snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
[0013] Fig 4 is a section view taken along line 4 - 4 of Fig. 2.
[0014] Fig. 5 is a section view taken along line 5 - 5 of Fig. 2.
[0015] Fig. 6 is a front elevation view of two of the snap-on lids of Fig. 1 , one positioned above the other.
[0016] Fig. 7 is a front elevation view of two of the snap-on lids of Fig. 1 stacked one upon the other.
[0017] Fig. 8 is an enlarged view showing the encircled portion 8 - 8 of the container and snap-on lid in Fig. 2.
[0018] Fig. 9a is a cross-section view of a seal for the snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
[0019] Fig. 9b is a cross-section view of another seal for the snap-on lid of Fig. 1 .
[0020] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a full understanding of the subject technology. It will be apparent, however, to one ordinarily skilled in the art that the subject technology may be practiced without some of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the subject technology.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021 ] Figs. 1 -4 illustrate a container 10 and snap-on lid 14. The container 10 is generally rectangular and includes a base 18, sidewalls 22 extending generally upwardly from the base 18, and a rim 26 (Fig. 4) extending around the upper edges of the sidewalls 22. Containers of different sizes, shapes, and configurations than that illustrated can also be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In some embodiments, the container 10 is a substantially rigid material, such as glass, ceramic, and variations thereof.
[0022] The snap-on lid 14 is also generally rectangular and is releasably attached to the rim 26 of the container 10. The lid 14 includes a top surface 30 that faces in a first direction generally away from the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10, and a bottom surface 34 (Fig. 4) opposite the top surface and that faces in a second direction generally toward the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10. The top surface 30 includes a generally concave or recessed portion 36 that is sized to receive the base
18 of another container 10 stacked on top of the lid 14. The recessed portion 36 improves stability when a container 10 is stacked on top of the lid 14.
[0023] The lid 14 includes a plurality (e.g., four, as illustrated) of substantially straight side edges 38 and curved corner portions 42 extending between the side edges 38. A pivotable wing portion 46 is joined to and extends from each of the side edges 38. More specifically, each pivotable wing portion 46 is joined to a respective side edge 38 by a hinge 50, such as a living hinge, and is moveable between a disengaged first position in which the wing portion 46 extends generally outwardly (see Figs. 6 and 7) and an engaged second position (Figs. 1 and 3) in which the wing portion extends generally in the second direction, e.g., toward the base 18 of the container 10 when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10. In some embodiments, the lid 14 is manufactured from polypropylene.
[0024] Fig. 4 shows the wing portion 46 of the lid 14 in the engaged second position and attached to the rim 26 of the container 10. As shown, the rim 26 is generally hook-shaped in cross section and includes a lower concave surface and an upper convex surface 51 . In the illustrated embodiment, the upper convex surface 51 is a smooth, continuously curved surface that extends entirely around the perimeter of the container 10 and defines an uppermost extent of the container 10. The wing portion 46 includes an inner surface 54 that faces toward the upper convex surface 51 of the rim 26 and that includes a tab member 52 for engagement with the lower concave surface of the rim 26. A resilient seal member 58 engages the upper convex surface 51 of the rim 26 to provide a substantially air tight and liquid tight seal between the lid 14 and the container 10. When the wing portion 46 is in the engaged second position, the inner surface 54 is directly adjacent to, but not necessarily touching, the upper convex surface 51 of the rim, and the tab member 52 is in engagement with the lower concave surface of the rim 26.
[0025] The seal member 58 is received within a seal channel 62 that is formed in the bottom surface 34 of the lid 14. Both the seal member 58 and the seal channel 62 extend around a perimeter of the lid 14. The combined resiliency of the seal member 58 and the lid 14 permit the tab members 52 of each wing portion 46 to be snapped into and out of the recess defined by the lower concave surface of the rim 26 in a detent manner. In some embodiments, each wing portion 46 includes two tab members 52.
[0026] Referring also to Fig. 5, in the illustrated embodiment each corner portion 42 of the lid 14 is substantially continuously curved and includes a skirt portion 66 that extends
downwardly and around the corners of the container 10 (i.e., generally in the second direction) when the lid 14 is attached to the container 10. Each skirt portion 66 helps properly align the lid 14 with the container 10 as the lid 14 is being positioned on the container 10. Proper alignment of the lid 14 relative to the container 10 ensures that the seal 58 and the wing portions 46 are correctly positioned for engagement with the rim 26 of the container 10.
[0027] Each skirt portion 66 includes a lower end 70 terminating in a bottom edge 74. Each corner portion 42 also defines a recessed shoulder 78 formed generally in the area between the top surface 30 and the skirt portion 66. The recessed shoulder 78 is configured to receive the lower end 70 of the skirt portion 66 of another lid 14 when two or more lids 14 are stacked one upon the other. More specifically, the shoulder 78 includes a first shoulder surface 82 that faces in the first direction, and a second shoulder surface 86 that joins the first shoulder surface 82 and faces generally outwardly. In the illustrated embodiment, the second shoulder surface 86 also joins the top surface 30; however, other embodiments may include additional steps, shoulders, or other features between the second shoulder surface 86 and the top surface 30.
[0028] Referring also to Figs. 6 and 7, when a first lid 14a is stacked upon a second lid 14b, the shoulders 78 of the second lid 14b receive the skirt portions 66 of the first lid 14a. More specifically, the bottom edges 74 of the skirt portions 66 of the first lid 14a engage the first shoulder surfaces 82 of the second lid 14b, and the lower ends 70 of the first lid 14a fit over the second shoulder surfaces 86 of the second lid 14b. In some embodiments, with the exception of the wing portions 46, which tend to droop slightly, the only contact between the first lid 14a and the second lid 14b is the contact between the lower ends 70 of the skirt portions 66 of the first lid 14a and the first and second shoulder surfaces 82, 86 of the second lid 14b. This is due at least in part to the height of the skirt portions 66, which is sufficient to space the top and bottom surfaces 30, 34 of adjacent lids apart from one another.
[0029] As mentioned above, the height of the skirt portions 66 also aids in alignment of the lid 14 with the container 10. More specifically, the skirt portions 66 extend in the second direction well beyond the bottom surface 34 of the lid 14 such that, as the lid 14 is positioned over the container 10, the skirt portions 66 receive and corners of the rim 26 and guide the lid 14 into position. As a result, the seal member 58 is properly aligned with the rim 26 before the wing portions 46 are moved from the disengaged first position to the engaged second position, which compresses the seal 58. As Fig. 6 makes apparent, when the wing portions 46 are in the
disengaged first position, the skirt portions 66 substantially completely cover the corners of the rim 26 of the container 1 0, while the straight side portions of the rim 26 remain substantially exposed when viewed from the front or side. Moving the wing portions 46 to the engaged second position covers the side portions of the rim 26. Once the wing portions 46 are in the engaged second position, the wing portions 46 and the skirt portions 66 cooperate to substantially completely surround and protect the rim 26 of the container. More specifically, as best shown in Fig. 2, only a very small portion of the rim 26 is exposed to the outside by the small spaces between the wing portions 46 and the skirt portions 66.
[0030] Referring to Fig. 8, each hinge 50 defines a respective hinge axis 90 about which the wing portion 46 pivots. A relatively small, U-shaped cutout 94 is provided between the end of the hinge 50 and the end of the adjacent corner portion 42. To protect the hinge 50 and improve durability of the lid 14, the end of each corner portion 42 includes a hinge guard 98. The hinge guard 98 is substantially aligned with the hinge 50 to protect the end of the hinge 50 and the wing portion 46 from side impacts, which can contribute to premature failure of the hinge 50. This can particularly be the case when the hinge 50 is in the form of a living hinge. In the illustrated embodiment the hinge guard 98 extends in an outward direction (e.g., upwardly as viewed in Fig. 8) beyond the hinge axis 90 such that the hinge axis 90 extends through the hinge guard 98 and a portion of the hinge guard 98 is located a further distance in the outward direction than the hinge axis 90. In other embodiments, the hinge axis 90 may be substantially coincident with or tangent to the outer-most portion of the hinge guard 98. Also in the illustrated embodiment, the hinge guard 98 is spaced from the end of adjacent hinge 50 in the direction of the hinge axis 90 by the U-shaped cutout 94.
[0031 ] Referring to Figs. 9a and 9b, in some embodiments, the seal member 58 includes a body having a cross section that is symmetrical about both a first axis 1 02 and a second axis 1 06 that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis 102. Other embodiments of the seal member 58 may be asymmetrical about one or both of the axes 102, 1 06. Although other shapes can be used, in the illustrated embodiments, the cross section of the seal member 58 includes outer side walls 1 08 that define a substantially square hollow outer portion 1 1 0, and a substantially circular hollow inner portion 1 14 positioned within the outer portion 1 10. The inner portion 1 14 is coupled to the outer portion 1 10 by a plurality (e.g., four as illustrated) radially outwardly extending webs 1 18 that, in the illustrated embodiments, are substantially aligned with the axes 1 02, 106. More or fewer webs 1 1 8 in different arrangements, and thinner
or thicker outer and inner portions 1 10, 1 14 with different relative sizes and spacings can be selected to provide the desired characteristics of compressibility and resiliency for the seal.
[0032] The cross section of the illustrated seal member 58 also includes a plurality (e.g., three, as shown) of raised ridges 122 formed on the outer surface of each side wall 1 08 of the outer portion 1 10. As shown, the substantially square hollow outer portion 1 1 0 can include substantially straight side walls 1 08, as in Fig. 9a, or substantially curved or convex side walls 1 08 as in Fig. 9b. It has been found in some applications that the curved or convex side walls 1 08 shown in Fig. 9b have a reduced tendency to fold under compression and can sometimes provide a better seal than the straight edges of Fig. 9a. Exemplary materials for the seal member 58 include silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The configuration of the seal member 58 results in substantially uniform pressure on all side of the seal member 58 and reduces the possibility of the seal being installed in an improper orientation during assembly.
Claims
1 . A lid for a container, the container having a rim, the lid comprising:
a top surface facing generally in a first direction;
a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction; side edges, each side edge having a pivotable wing portion extending therefrom, each pivotable wing portion joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction, each wing portion including on an inner surface thereof a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container; and,
corner portions extending between the side edges, each corner portion including a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction, and each corner portion defining a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another, substantially identical, lid.
2. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each skirt portion includes a bottom edge and each shoulder includes a shoulder surface that faces generally in the first direction, and wherein the shoulder surface is configured to matingly engage the bottom edge of another, substantially identical, lid.
3. The lid of claim 2, wherein the shoulder surface is a first shoulder surface, and wherein each shoulder further includes a generally outwardly facing second shoulder surface the second surface joining the first shoulder surface.
4. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the side edges define a substantially straight surface, and wherein the corner portions define a substantially continuous curve.
5. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each hinge defines a respective hinge axis, and wherein each end of each corner portion includes a hinge guard that extends outwardly such that an adjacent one of the hinge axes extends through the hinge guard.
6. The lid of claim 1 , further comprising a seal channel formed in the bottom surface and extending around a perimeter of the lid, and a seal member received by the seal channel.
7. The lid of claim 6, wherein a cross-section of the seal member includes a substantially square and hollow outer portion, a substantially circular inner portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
8. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each hinge is an integrally formed living hinge.
9. A pair of lids, each lid configured for attachment to a common container, the container including a rim, each lid comprising:
a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container;
a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container;
side edges, each side edge having a pivotable wing portion extending therefrom, each pivotable wing portion joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a disengaged first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and an engaged second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction, each wing portion including on an inner surface thereof a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container; and,
corner portions extending between the side edges, each corner portion including a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction, and each corner portion defining a recessed shoulder,
wherein the lids are stackable upon one another, and wherein when a first lid of the pair of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the pair of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
10. The pair of lids of claim 8, wherein each skirt portion includes a bottom edge and each recessed shoulder includes a shoulder surface that faces generally in the first direction, and wherein when the first lid is stacked upon the second lid, each bottom edge of the first lid engages a respective one of the shoulder surfaces of the second lid.
1 1 . The pair of lids of claim 9, wherein each recessed shoulder includes a generally outwardly facing surface that joins a respective shoulder surface, and wherein when the first lid is stacked upon the second lid, a lower end of each skirt portion of the first lid fits over a respective one of the outwardly facing surfaces of the second lid.
12. The pair of lids of claim 8, wherein the side edges define a substantially straight surface, and wherein the corner portions define a substantially continuous curve.
13. The pair of lids of claim 8, wherein each hinge defines a respective hinge axis, and wherein each end of each corner portion includes a hinge guard that extends outwardly such that an adjacent one of the hinge axes extends through the hinge guard.
14. The pair of lids lid of claim 8, each lid further comprising a seal channel formed in the bottom surface and extending around a perimeter of the lid, and a seal member received by the seal channel.
15. The pair of lids of claim 13, wherein a cross-section of each seal member includes a substantially square and hollow outer portion, a substantially circular inner portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
16. A storage container set comprising:
a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim;
a plurality of lids, each lid releasably attachable to the rim of the container, each lid including:
a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container;
a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container;
side edges, each side edge having a pivotable wing portion extending therefrom, each pivotable wing portion joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a disengaged first position where the wing portion extends generally outwardly, and an engaged second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction, each wing portion including on an inner surface thereof a tab member configured for detent engagement with the rim of the container; and,
corner portions extending between the side edges, each corner portion including a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction, and each corner portion defining a recessed shoulder,
wherein the lids are stackable upon one another, and wherein when a first lid of the plurality of lids is stacked upon a second lid of the plurality of lids, the recessed shoulders of the second lid each receive a respective one of the skirt portions of the first lid.
17. The storage container set of claim 15, wherein each skirt portion includes a bottom edge and each recessed shoulder includes a shoulder surface that faces generally in the first direction, and wherein when the first lid is stacked upon the second lid, each bottom edge of the first lid engages a respective one of the shoulder surfaces of the second lid.
18. The storage container set of claim 16, wherein each recessed shoulder includes a generally outwardly facing surface that joins a respective shoulder surface, and wherein when the first lid is stacked upon the second lid, a lower end of each skirt portion of the first lid fits over a respective one of the outwardly facing surfaces of the second lid.
19. The storage container set of claim 15, wherein each hinge defines a respective hinge axis, and wherein each end of each corner portion includes a hinge guard that extends outwardly such that an adjacent one of the hinge axes extends through the hinge guard.
20. The storage container set of claim 15, wherein each lid further includes a seal channel formed in the bottom surface and extending around a perimeter of the lid, and a seal member received by the seal channel.
21 . The storage container set of claim 19, wherein a cross-section of each seal member includes a substantially square and hollow outer portion, a substantially circular inner portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
22. The storage container of claim 15, wherein each hinge is an integrally formed living hinge.
23. A compressible seal member for a container lid comprising:
a body defining a cross section, the cross section including a substantially square and hollow outer portion, an inner portion, and a plurality of webs extending between the inner portion and the outer portion.
24. The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the substantially square and hollow outer portion includes substantially straight side walls.
25. The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the substantially square and hollow outer portion includes curved walls.
26. The compressible seal member of claim 25, wherein the curved walls are convex.
27. The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the cross section is substantially symmetrical about both a first axis and a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis.
28. The compressible seal member of claim 27, wherein each of the plurality of webs is substantially aligned with one of the first axis and the second axis.
29. The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the body includes a plurality of raised ridges formed on outer surfaces of the outer portion.
30. The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the inner portion is substantially circular.
31 . The compressible seal member of claim 23, wherein the inner portion is hollow.
32. A storage container set comprising:
a container having a base, sidewalls, and a rim, the rim including rim corners and rim side portions;
a lid releasably attachable to the rim of the container, the lid including:
a top surface facing generally in a first direction away from the container when the lid is attached to the container;
a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction toward the container when the lid is attached to the container;
pivotable wing portions extending along substantially straight side edges of the lid, each pivotable wing portion joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a disengaged first position and an engaged second position; and,
corner portions extending between the side edges, each corner portion including a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction and covering the rim corners,
wherein when the pivotable wing portions are moved to the engaged second position, the pivotable wing portions cover the rim side portions such that the wing portions and the skirt portions cooperate to substantially completely surround and protect the rim of the container.
33. The storage container of claim 32 wherein each hinge is an integrally formed living hinge.
34. A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
a top surface facing generally in a first direction;
a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction; side edges;
a pivotable wing portion extending from one of the side edges, the pivotable wing portion joined to its respective side edge by a hinge and moveable between a first position where the wing portion extends generally in an outward direction, and a second position where the wing portion extends generally in the second direction; and,
hinge guards located substantially adjacent each end of the hinge, each hinge guard substantially aligned with the hinge.
35. The lid of claim 34, further comprising corner portions extending between the side edges, and wherein each hinge guard is defined by one of the corner portions.
36. The lid of claim 34, wherein the hinge defines a hinge axis, and wherein each hinge guard is spaced from a respective end of the hinge in a direction of the hinge axis
37. The lid of claim 34, wherein the hinge defines a hinge axis, and wherein the hinge axis extends through each of the hinge guards.
38. The lid of claim 34, wherein the hinge is an integrally formed living hinge.
39. The lid of claim 34, further comprising a pair of cutouts, each cutout defined between one end of the hinge and a respective one of the hinge guards.
40. The lid of claim 34, wherein the hinge guard extends in the outward direction beyond the hinge.
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