WO2001056899A1 - Cover body of container - Google Patents

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WO2001056899A1
WO2001056899A1 PCT/JP2000/000514 JP0000514W WO0156899A1 WO 2001056899 A1 WO2001056899 A1 WO 2001056899A1 JP 0000514 W JP0000514 W JP 0000514W WO 0156899 A1 WO0156899 A1 WO 0156899A1
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container
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Saburo Sakurai
Norihiro Ishimoto
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Yugenkaisha Toshin
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  • the present invention relates to a lid for a container, particularly a lid suitable for a beverage container such as a disposable paper cup or a plastic cup.
  • vending machines that provide soft drinks, beverages such as coffee and tea in disposable paper cups and plastic cups are used, but this type of disposable cup is generally used. Since the has no lid, there is a drawback that the beverage is easily spilled when brought into the car. On the other hand, it is possible to sell these beverage cups with a simple lid attached, but if you drink the beverage in the cup in several portions, in order to avoid spilling the beverage, The inconvenience of having to remove the lid from the cup each time you drink it is also inconvenient, as is the inconvenience of placing the lid with a wet inside.
  • the object of the present invention is applied to beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups and other various beverage cups, beverage bottles, beverage pet bottles, and other containers.
  • Disclosure of the invention The features of the present invention for solving such a problem are as follows.
  • a thin plastic or paper lid that seals the container by being attached to the mouth of the container
  • the lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and at least a part of the outer periphery of both lid body parts bordering the bent portion includes: A flange to be in contact with the upper end outside of the container is formed,
  • a continuous or discontinuous projection or step is formed, and at least a part of a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid component that should be the opening / closing lid component when the container is mounted is provided with the flange portion.
  • a protrusion or step is formed with a gap that allows the upper end of the container to be fitted between
  • the two lid component parts or either one of the lid component parts may be provided with both lids in a state where the two lid component parts are bent from the bent portion so that the upper surface side of the both lid component parts is inside.
  • a container lid provided with a connecting means for removably connecting the body components.
  • a continuous convex portion or a step portion is formed in a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid constituting portion to be a fixed-side lid constituting portion when the container is mounted.
  • a lid for a container characterized in that a groove into which the upper end of the container is fitted is formed between the flange or the step or the step.
  • the connecting means includes a concave portion formed on an upper surface of one of the lid constituting portions, and the other lid.
  • a projection is formed on the upper surface of the component, and is engaged with the recess so as to be detachably locked.
  • the connecting means may include a slit formed on one of the lid constituting parts and the other lid.
  • a lid formed on an upper surface of the component, the projection being inserted into the slit and locked to be detachable.
  • the lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and both lid constituent parts bordering the bent portion are fitted over the upper end of the container opening. By being stopped, it can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting parts, which is the opening and closing side lid constituting part, is configured to be able to be fitted and detached from the upper end of the container opening.
  • the body component includes a concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, and the both lid component portions are bent from the bent portion.
  • a connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the retracted state and is removably locked.
  • a groove or a slit is formed on the protrusion from the upper end toward the base end portion, and when the protrusion is fitted into the concave portion, a protrusion on both sides of the groove or the slit is formed.
  • a container lid characterized in that the component is deformed to the groove or slit side.
  • the lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and both lid constituent parts bordering the bent portion are fitted over the upper end of the container opening. By being stopped, it can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting parts, which is the opening and closing side lid constituting part, is configured to be able to be fitted and detached from the upper end of the container opening.
  • the body component includes a concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, and the both lid component portions are bent from the bent portion.
  • a connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the retracted state and is removably locked.
  • the projection and the recess have different planar shapes, and the horizontal cross-sectional area of the recess is larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of the projection.
  • the protrusion is formed with a groove or a groove and a slit from the upper end toward the base end, and the protrusion is formed in the concave portion.
  • a lid for a container characterized in that, when inserted into a groove, the projecting components on both sides of the groove or / and the slit are deformed toward the groove or / and the slit.
  • the grooves or / and the slits of the projections extend in the radial direction of the projections.
  • a container lid formed so as to be cut off.
  • a continuous or discontinuous projection or step is formed with a gap that can be fitted into the container, and at least a part of the lower surface side of the lid component that should be the open / close lid component when the container is mounted
  • a lid for a container wherein a projection or a step is formed with a gap between the flange and the flange so that the upper end of the container opening can be fitted therein.
  • a continuous convex portion or a step portion is formed in a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid component portion to be a fixed-side lid component portion when the container is mounted.
  • a groove for receiving the upper end of the container opening is formed between the step portion and the flange portion.
  • Such a lid of the present invention can securely close the upper part of the container and can be easily opened and closed. Therefore, particularly when applied to a beverage container, the lid can be partially operated by a simple operation. It is possible to drink the beverage in the beverage container only by opening only the lid component of the container, and it is not necessary to remove the lid from the beverage container each time drinking the beverage. For this reason, the lid of the present invention is particularly suitable as a lid for a cup beverage or the like provided by a vending machine installed in a service area or the like of a highway.
  • FIG. 1 is a rear view showing an embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line II-II in FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is attached to a cup.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is attached to the cup, and showing a state in which the opening / closing-side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line X--X in FIG.
  • FIG. 11 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII in FIG.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view partially showing a projection of the lid of the embodiment of FIG.
  • FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing the planar shapes of the projections and recesses of the lid of the embodiment of FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
  • FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 11 is attached to the cup.
  • FIG. 17 is a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 11 is attached to the cup.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
  • FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing another example of the planar shape of the projection and the concave portion of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the projection of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 shows another embodiment of the concave portion of the lid of the present invention, wherein (a) is a plan view and (b) is a longitudinal sectional view.
  • FIG. 21 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the flange of the lid of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a cup lid, where A is a cup such as a paper cup, 1 is a lid of the present invention, and the lid 1 is By being detachably attached to the upper end of Cup A, the upper part of Cup A can be sealed.
  • the lid 1 of the present invention can be obtained by molding or molding a plastic film, plastic sheet, paper whose surface is coated with resin, or the like, for example, made of thin plastic or paper.
  • the lid 1 is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane c .
  • One of the lid constituting parts 2 a is fitted with a cup with respect to the bent part X (hinge part).
  • the other lid component 2b is the opening / closing lid component when the cup is attached.
  • the folded portion X (hinge portion) is manufactured by molding and processing a lid material 1 (for example, one plastic film material), usually, the portion Although it is constituted by forming a pressing groove or a partial slit having an appropriate depth, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the constitution is arbitrary.
  • the lid component 2b which is the opening / closing lid component, is bent with the bent portion X as the fulcrum against the lid component 2a, which is the fixed lid component. (Rotation) Any shape is acceptable.
  • the lid 1 may be one in which the lid constituting portion 2a and the lid constituting portion 2b are manufactured separately and joined together.
  • the formation position of the bent portion X is also optional, but when the cup is mounted, the opening / closing side lid is configured.
  • the area of the lid component 2a that should become the fixed-side lid component as shown in Fig. 1 It is preferable that the opening is larger than the area of the lid constituting portion 2b which should be the opening / closing side lid constituting portion.
  • Flanges 3a and 3b are formed on the outer periphery of the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b, respectively, to be in contact with the upper end outer portion of the mouth of the cup.
  • the flanges 3a and 3b are preferably provided along the entire length of the outer periphery of each lid component 2a and 2b.
  • the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. You may.
  • the convex portions 4 (or the step portion) and the convex portions 6 (or the step portion), which will be described later are as large as possible in the circumferential direction of each lid component. It is preferable to provide them in
  • a continuous shape is provided between the flange portion 3a and the upper end of the cup mouth portion so as to be able to fit therein.
  • a convex portion 4 (or a step portion) is formed, and a groove 5 is formed between the convex portion 4 and the flange portion 3a for fitting the upper end of the coppro portion.
  • the lid constituting part 2a to be the fixed-side lid constituting part when the cup is attached is fixed to the upper end of the cop part to a certain extent.
  • the convex portion 4 into which the upper end portion of the cup opening is fitted between the flange portion 3a and the flange portion 3a is continuously provided along the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion 2a as shown in FIG. It is preferable, but not limited to this, as long as the upper end of the cup opening can be sandwiched between the flange 3a and the flange 3a. Therefore, for example, as shown in an embodiment to be described later, the convex portion 4 may be provided discontinuously along the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion.
  • the protrusions 4 do not necessarily need to be provided over the entire length of the cover member 2a in the circumferential direction. Even when the protrusions 4 are provided continuously, as shown in FIG. It may be provided in the main area in the circumferential direction.
  • a part (one place) in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid body part 2b that should be the opening / closing side lid body part when the cup is attached is provided at the upper end of the cup mouth part with the flange part 3b.
  • a convex portion 6 (or a step portion) is formed with a gap into which the portion can be fitted, and a groove 7 into which the upper end of the cup opening is fitted is formed between the convex portion 6 and the flange portion 3b.
  • the convex portion 6 is provided at a substantially central position in the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion 2b so that a groove 7 having an appropriate arc length is formed between the convex portion 6 and the flange portion 3b.
  • the lid constituting portion 2b which should be the opening / closing side lid constituting portion when the cup is mounted, can be easily attached to and detached from the upper end of the cup opening when the cup is opened and closed.
  • the convex portion 6 into which the upper end of the cup opening is inserted between the flange portion 3b and the flange portion 3b is, as shown in FIG. , But is not necessarily limited to this. Therefore, the convex portions 6 may be provided at two or more locations or substantially the entire length in the circumferential direction of the lid component portion 2b as shown in an embodiment described later, and the configuration is arbitrary.
  • the two lid component parts 2a, 2b or any one of these lid component parts may include the two lid component parts 2a, 2b from the folded part X to the two lid component parts.
  • a connecting means is provided for connecting and holding the two lid component parts in such a manner that they can be detachably engaged when the upper lid is bent so that the upper surface side is inside.
  • the connecting means of the present embodiment includes a concave portion 8 formed on the upper surface of one lid component (the lid component 2b in the present embodiment) and the other lid component (the lid component in the present embodiment).
  • a projection 9 is formed on the upper surface of the portion 2 a) and is removably inserted into the recess 8. Have been. The projections 9 are removably fitted into the recesses 8 and locked in the recesses 8, so that the folded two lid body components 2a and 2b are connected in that state. , Is retained. It is preferable that the projection 9 and the recess 8 have a so-called hook-type structure so that the projection 9 inserted into the recess 8 ⁇ is securely locked therein.
  • the configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and various configurations can be adopted, including the embodiment described later.
  • FIG. 6 show another embodiment of the present invention in which the configurations of the projections 4 and 6 are different from each other.
  • the convex portions 4 formed along the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid constituting portion 2a are provided discontinuously at appropriate intervals.
  • a groove or gap 5 ′ for fitting the upper end portion of the cup opening is formed between the gap and the flange 3 a.
  • the convex portions 6 are formed at a plurality of positions on the lower surface side of the lid constituting portion 2b, and the upper end portion of the copro portion is fitted between the convex portions 6 and the flange portion 3b.
  • a groove or gap 7 ′ is formed.
  • FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which the structure of the connecting means is different.
  • the connecting means of this embodiment is composed of one lid component (in this embodiment, lid component 2 b). Are formed on the upper surface of the plurality of slits 10 formed in the slit 10 and the other lid component (the lid component 2a in the present embodiment), and can be inserted into and removed from the slit 10. And a projection 11 to be inserted into it.
  • a jaw 110 is formed at a lower portion of the projection 11, and the projection 11 is removably inserted into the slit 10 (any one of a plurality of slits). Since the jaw 110 is locked to the edge of the slit 10, the folded two lid component parts 2 a and 2 b are connected and held in that state. Since other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the same reference numerals are given and the detailed description is omitted.
  • a magic tape component may be provided on the upper surface of each of the two lid component portions 2a and 2b, or an adhesive tape or the like may be provided on the upper surface of one lid component portion.
  • Any type of adhesive may be employed, such as providing an adhesive layer made of (a pressure bar is applied with release paper when not in use).
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which the entire lid 1 has a thick structure, and the flanges 3a and 3b are also formed with appropriate thicknesses. It has been. Also, instead of the projections 4 and 6 in each of the above-described embodiments, a step 4 ′ and a step 6 ′ are formed on the lower surface side of the thick-walled lid component 2a, 2b. A groove 5 ⁇ and a groove 7 ⁇ are formed between the portions 3a and 3b, respectively.
  • FIGS. 11 to 17 show another embodiment of the present invention. Similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the connecting means of the two lid constituting parts 2a and 2b is connected to one lid. Component
  • the projection 9 is configured so as to be removably inserted into the inside.
  • the projection 9 and the recess 8 have different planar shapes, and
  • the horizontal cross-sectional area of the concave section 8 (horizontal cross-sectional area of the concave section ⁇ space) and the horizontal cross-sectional area of the protrusion 9 (horizontal cross-sectional area of the outside of the protrusion) are also configured.
  • the planar shape of the projection 9 is circular, and the planar shape of the concave portion 8 is a square shape with rounded corners.
  • the protrusion 9a Can be easily inserted into the concave portion 8.
  • planar shapes of the projection 9 and the concave portion 8 are arbitrary.
  • the planar shape of the projection 9 is a non-circular shape (for example, the corner portion is rounded).
  • the shape of the concave portion 8 may be circular, or the shape of both the projection 9 and the concave portion 8 may be non-circular (for example, a square shape with rounded corners).
  • a groove 90 is formed in the protrusion 9 from the upper end thereof toward the base end portion, and when the protrusion 9 is inserted into the recess 8, both sides of the groove 90 are formed.
  • the protrusions 9 1, 9 1 are deformed to the groove side (the protrusion 9 is reduced in diameter), increasing the frictional force between the protrusion 8 and the concave surface of the recess 8, and firmly locking the protrusion 9 in the recess 8. I can do it.
  • the depth of the groove 90 does not need to reach the base end of the protrusion 9, and when the protrusion 9 is inserted into the recess 8, the protrusion constituting portions 9 1 on both sides of the groove 90 are formed.
  • 91 need only be as deep as they can be deformed to some extent on the groove side.
  • the groove 90 is formed so as to cross the projection radial direction.
  • the shape of the groove 90 may be any shape as long as it is formed from the upper end of the protrusion 9 toward the base end portion. For example, as shown in FIG. It may be formed as follows.
  • a slit may be formed from the upper end of the projection toward the base end instead of the groove 90.
  • FIG. 20 shows an embodiment of a concave portion 8 suitable for applying the present invention to a beverage container such as a cup.
  • a thin portion 80 is formed linearly at the bottom of the concave portion 8.
  • a thin straw is used to break through the thin portion 80 so that the straw can be inserted into the container.
  • a thin portion 90 is formed at the bottom of the concave portion 8 in a cross shape.
  • FIG. 21 shows a preferred embodiment of the flanges 3a and 3b that abut on the upper end of the cup opening.
  • the flanges 3a and 3b abut on the upper end of the cup opening.
  • the lid 1 of the present invention is provided with a cup opening in a groove or a gap between the flanges 3 a and 3 b and the protrusions 4 (or steps 4 ′) and the protrusions 6 (or steps 6 ′).
  • a cup opening in a groove or a gap between the flanges 3 a and 3 b and the protrusions 4 (or steps 4 ′) and the protrusions 6 (or steps 6 ′).
  • the lid of the present invention is formed into an appropriate shape (planar shape) according to the shape of the mouth of a container such as a cup, and therefore, the shape is not limited to the circular shape as in the above embodiments.
  • the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b in a state as it is manufactured, can be at an arbitrary angle from the bent portion X (for example, between the upper surfaces of the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b).
  • the angle may be about 10 to 30 °).
  • the lid of the present invention is suitable as a lid for beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and various other beverage cups, beverage bottles, and beverage pet bottles.
  • beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and various other beverage cups, beverage bottles, and beverage pet bottles.
  • present invention can be applied to lids of various types of containers, for example, butter, confectionery, packaging containers for detergents, and all kinds of containers such as tupperware.
  • the lid of the present invention can be used as a lid for beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and various other beverage cups, beverage bottles, beverage pet bottles, and the like.
  • the invention can be applied to lids of all kinds of containers such as confectionery, packaging containers for detergents, tupperware, and the like.

Abstract

A cover body of a container which is suitable particularly for a beverage container such as a cup, can securely close the upper part of the container, eliminates the need for removing it from the container each time beverage is drunk, and can close the upper part of the container by installing it detachably on the upper end of the container, characterized in that cover body structure parts forming a fixed side and an opening and closing side when the container is installed are formed so that they can be bent at any bending position, a flange part and a projected part for closely inserting the upper end part of a container mouth part between them are formed on the outer periphery and lower surface side of these both cover body structure parts, and a connection means for connecting both cover body structure parts disengageably in folded condition is provided on both cover body structure parts or either of them.

Description

糸田  Itoda
容 器 の 蓋 体 技術分野 Technical field of container lid
この発明は、 容器の蓋体、 特に使い捨ての紙コップやプラスチック製コップ等 の飲料用容器に好適な蓋体に関する。 背景説明  The present invention relates to a lid for a container, particularly a lid suitable for a beverage container such as a disposable paper cup or a plastic cup. Background description
高速道路のサービスエリア等では、 清涼飲料水やコーヒー、 紅茶等の飲料を使 い捨ての紙コップゃプラスチック製コップで提供する自動販売機が使用されてい るが、 一般に、 この種の使い捨てのコップには蓋が付いていないため、 車内に持 ち込んだ場合に飲料がこぼれやすい欠点がある。 一方、 これら飲料入リのコップ に簡単な蓋を付けて販売することも可能であるが、 コップ内の飲料を数回に分け て飲むような場合、 飲料をこぼさないようにするためには飲料を飲む際にいちい ちコップから蓋を取リ外さなければならない不便さがあり、 また、 内側が濡れた 蓋の置き場所にも困る等の不便さもある。  In highway service areas, etc., vending machines that provide soft drinks, beverages such as coffee and tea in disposable paper cups and plastic cups are used, but this type of disposable cup is generally used. Since the has no lid, there is a drawback that the beverage is easily spilled when brought into the car. On the other hand, it is possible to sell these beverage cups with a simple lid attached, but if you drink the beverage in the cup in several portions, in order to avoid spilling the beverage, The inconvenience of having to remove the lid from the cup each time you drink it is also inconvenient, as is the inconvenience of placing the lid with a wet inside.
したがって本発明の目的は、 使い捨ての紙コップゃプラスチック製コップ等を はじめとする種々の飲料用コップ、 飲料用ビン、 飲料用ペッ トボトル等の飲料用 容器、 さらには他の容器類に適用される蓋体であって、 容器の口部を確実に密閉 できるとともに開閉が簡単でぁリ、 しかも、 紙コップ等の飲料用容器に適用した 場合に、 飲料を飲む際にいちいち容器から取リ外す必要がない蓋体を提供するこ とにある。 発明の開示 このような課題を解決するための本発明の特徴は以下の通リである。 Therefore, the object of the present invention is applied to beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups and other various beverage cups, beverage bottles, beverage pet bottles, and other containers. A lid that can securely close the mouth of the container and is easy to open and close. To provide a lid that does not have a cover. Disclosure of the invention The features of the present invention for solving such a problem are as follows.
[ 1 ] 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、 [1] A thin plastic or paper lid that seals the container by being attached to the mouth of the container,
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成さ れ、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部の外周の少なく とも一部には、 容 器の上端外側部に当接すべき鍔部が形成され、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and at least a part of the outer periphery of both lid body parts bordering the bent portion includes: A flange to be in contact with the upper end outside of the container is formed,
前記両蓋体構成部のうち、 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体 構成部の下面側の周方向には、 前記鍔部との間で容器上端部を嵌入できる間 隙をもって連続状または不連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 容器装着時 に開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向の少なく とも一 部には、 前記鍔部との間で容器上端部を嵌入できる間隙をもって凸部または 段部が形成され、  Of the two lid component parts, in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid component part which should be the fixed-side lid component part when the container is mounted, there is a gap in which the upper end of the container can be fitted with the flange part. A continuous or discontinuous projection or step is formed, and at least a part of a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid component that should be the opening / closing lid component when the container is mounted is provided with the flange portion. A protrusion or step is formed with a gap that allows the upper end of the container to be fitted between
前記両蓋体構成部またはいずれか一方の蓋体構成部には、 両蓋体構成部を 前記折リ曲げ部から両蓋体構成部の上面側が内側となるように折り曲げた状 態で両蓋体構成部を係脱可能に連結するための連結手段が設けられたことを 特徴とする容器の蓋体。  The two lid component parts or either one of the lid component parts may be provided with both lids in a state where the two lid component parts are bent from the bent portion so that the upper surface side of the both lid component parts is inside. A container lid provided with a connecting means for removably connecting the body components.
[ 2] 上記 [ 1 ]の蓋体において、 容器装着時に固定側盖体構成部となるべき蓋体構 成部の下面側の周方向に連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 該凸部または 段部と鍔部との間に容器上端部を嵌入すべき溝が形成されたことを特徴とす る容器の蓋体。 [2] In the lid according to the above [1], a continuous convex portion or a step portion is formed in a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid constituting portion to be a fixed-side lid constituting portion when the container is mounted. A lid for a container, characterized in that a groove into which the upper end of the container is fitted is formed between the flange or the step or the step.
[ 3] 上記 [ 1 ]または [ 2 ]の蓋体において、 連結手段が、 両蓋体構成部のうちのい ずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上 面に形成され、 前記凹部内に嵌挿されて係脱可能に係止される突起とからな ることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。 [3] In the lid according to the above [1] or [2], the connecting means includes a concave portion formed on an upper surface of one of the lid constituting portions, and the other lid. A projection is formed on the upper surface of the component, and is engaged with the recess so as to be detachably locked. A lid for a container, characterized in that:
[4] 上記 [1]または [2]の蓋体において、 連結手段が、 両蓋体構成部のうちのい ずれか一方の蓋体構成部に形成されるスリ ッ トと、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面 に形成され、 前記スリ ッ ト内に挿入されて係脱可能に係止される突起とから なることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。 [4] In the lid according to the above [1] or [2], the connecting means may include a slit formed on one of the lid constituting parts and the other lid. A lid formed on an upper surface of the component, the projection being inserted into the slit and locked to be detachable.
[5] 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、 [5] A thin plastic or paper lid that is attached to the mouth of the container to seal the container,
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成さ れ、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部は、 容器口部の上端に嵌合掛止め されることによリ容器に装着可能であるとともに、 少なく とも開閉側蓋体構 成部となる一方の蓋体構成部は容器口部の上端に対して嵌脱可能に構成され、 両蓋体構成部には、 いずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 両蓋体構成部を前記折リ曲げ部から折 リ曲げた状態で前記凹部内に嵌挿されて係脱可能に係止される突起とからな る連結手段が設けられ、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and both lid constituent parts bordering the bent portion are fitted over the upper end of the container opening. By being stopped, it can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting parts, which is the opening and closing side lid constituting part, is configured to be able to be fitted and detached from the upper end of the container opening. The body component includes a concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, and the both lid component portions are bent from the bent portion. A connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the retracted state and is removably locked.
前記突起にはその上端から基端部方向に向けて溝又は 及びスリ ッ 卜が形 成され、 該突起が前記凹部に嵌挿された際に、 前記溝又はノ及びスリ ッ トの 両側の突起構成部が溝又は 及びスリ ッ ト側に変形するようにしたことを特 徴とする容器の蓋体。  A groove or a slit is formed on the protrusion from the upper end toward the base end portion, and when the protrusion is fitted into the concave portion, a protrusion on both sides of the groove or the slit is formed. A container lid characterized in that the component is deformed to the groove or slit side.
[6] 上記 [1]の蓋体において、 突起の溝又は Z及びスリ ッ トが突起径方向を横断 するように形成されていることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。 [6] The lid of the container according to [1], wherein the groove or Z of the projection and the slit are formed so as to cross the radial direction of the projection.
[7] 上記 [ 1]の蓋体において、 突起の溝又は 及びスリ ッ 卜が突起径方向を略十 字に横断するように形成されていることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。 [8] 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、 [7] The lid of the container according to [1], wherein the groove or the slit of the projection is formed so as to cross the projection radial direction substantially in a cross shape. [8] A thin plastic or paper lid that is attached to the mouth of the container to seal the container,
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成さ れ、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部は、 容器口部の上端に嵌合掛止め されることによリ容器に装着可能であるとともに、 少なく とも開閉側蓋体構 成部となる一方の蓋体構成部は容器口部の上端に対して嵌脱可能に構成され、 両蓋体構成部には、 いずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 両蓋体構成部を前記折リ曲げ部から折 リ曲げた状態で前記凹部内に嵌挿されて係脱可能に係止される突起とからな る連結手段が設けられ、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and both lid constituent parts bordering the bent portion are fitted over the upper end of the container opening. By being stopped, it can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting parts, which is the opening and closing side lid constituting part, is configured to be able to be fitted and detached from the upper end of the container opening. The body component includes a concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, and the both lid component portions are bent from the bent portion. A connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the retracted state and is removably locked.
前記突起と凹部は平面形状が異なるとともに、 凹部の水平断面積が突起の 水平断面積よリも大きいことを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  The projection and the recess have different planar shapes, and the horizontal cross-sectional area of the recess is larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of the projection.
[9] 上記 [4]の蓋体において、 突起と凹部のうち、 いずれか一方の平面形状が円 形であり、 他方の平面形状が非円形状であることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [9] The lid of the container according to the above [4], wherein one of the projection and the recess has a circular shape and the other has a non-circular shape.
[ 10] 上記 [5]の蓋体において、 突起の平面形状が円形でぁリ、 凹部の平面形状 が非円形状であることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [10] The lid of the container according to [5], wherein the projection has a circular planar shape and the concave has a non-circular planar shape.
[ 1 1] 上記 [5]または [6]の蓋体において、 非円形状がコーナー部にアールが付さ れた正方形状であることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [1 1] The lid of the container according to [5] or [6], wherein the non-circular shape is a square with a rounded corner.
[ 12] 上記 [4]〜[: 7]のいずれかの蓋体において、 突起にはその上端から基端部方 向に向けて溝又はノ及びスリ ッ トが形成され、 該突起が前記凹部に嵌挿され た際に、 前記溝又は/及びスリ ッ トの両側の突起構成部が溝又は/及びスリ ッ ト側に変形するようにしたことを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [12] In the lid according to any one of the above [4] to [: 7], the protrusion is formed with a groove or a groove and a slit from the upper end toward the base end, and the protrusion is formed in the concave portion. A lid for a container, characterized in that, when inserted into a groove, the projecting components on both sides of the groove or / and the slit are deformed toward the groove or / and the slit.
[ 13] 上記 [8]の蓋体において、 突起の溝又は/及びスリ ッ トが突起径方向を横 断するように形成されていることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。 [13] In the lid according to the above [8], the grooves or / and the slits of the projections extend in the radial direction of the projections. A container lid formed so as to be cut off.
[14] 上記 [8]の蓋体において、 突起の溝又はノ及びスリ ッ トが突起径方向を略 十字に横断するように形成されていることを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [14] The lid of the container according to the above [8], wherein the groove or the projection and the slit of the projection are formed so as to cross the projection radial direction substantially crosswise.
[15] 上記 [1:]〜 [ 10]のいずれかの蓋体において、 両蓋体構成部の外周の少なく とも一部には、 容器口部の上端外側部に当接すべき鍔部が形成され、 前記両蓋体構成部のうち、 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体 構成部の下面側の周方向には、 前記鍔部との間で容器口部の上端部を嵌入で きる間隙をもって連続状または不連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 容器 装着時に開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向の少なく とも一部には、 前記鍔部との間で容器口部の上端部を嵌入できる間隙をもつ て凸部または段部が形成されたことを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [15] In the lid according to any one of [1] to [10], at least a part of the outer periphery of both lid constituting parts has a flange to be in contact with an outer side of the upper end of the container opening. The upper end of the container opening is formed between the flange and the flange in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid component that is to be the fixed lid component when the container is mounted. A continuous or discontinuous projection or step is formed with a gap that can be fitted into the container, and at least a part of the lower surface side of the lid component that should be the open / close lid component when the container is mounted A lid for a container, wherein a projection or a step is formed with a gap between the flange and the flange so that the upper end of the container opening can be fitted therein.
[ 16] 上記 [U]の蓋体において、 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体 構成部の下面側の周方向に連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 該凸部また は段部と鍔部との間に容器口部の上端部を嵌入すべき溝が形成されたことを 特徴とする容器の蓋体。  [16] In the lid according to the above [U], a continuous convex portion or a step portion is formed in a circumferential direction on a lower surface side of the lid component portion to be a fixed-side lid component portion when the container is mounted. A groove for receiving the upper end of the container opening is formed between the step portion and the flange portion.
このような本発明の蓋体は、 容器の上部を確実に密閉することができるととも に開閉が簡単でぁリ、 このため特に飲料用容器に適用した場合には、 簡単な操作 によって一部の蓋体構成部のみを開放するだけで飲料用容器内の飲料を飲むこと ができ、 飲料を飲む際にいちいち飲料用容器から蓋体を取り外す必要がない。 こ のため本発明の蓋体は、 特に高速道路のサービスエリァ等に設置されている自動 販売機で供されるようなコップ飲料等の蓋体として好適なものである。 図面の簡単な説明  Such a lid of the present invention can securely close the upper part of the container and can be easily opened and closed. Therefore, particularly when applied to a beverage container, the lid can be partially operated by a simple operation. It is possible to drink the beverage in the beverage container only by opening only the lid component of the container, and it is not necessary to remove the lid from the beverage container each time drinking the beverage. For this reason, the lid of the present invention is particularly suitable as a lid for a cup beverage or the like provided by a vending machine installed in a service area or the like of a highway. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
図 1は本発明の蓋体の一実施形態を示す背面図である。 図 2は図 1中の I I — I I に沿う断面図である。 FIG. 1 is a rear view showing an embodiment of the lid of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line II-II in FIG.
図 3は図 2の状態から開閉側蓋体構成部を開放した状態を示す断面図である。 図 4は図 1の実施形態の蓋体をコップに装着した状態で示す斜視図である。 図 5は図 1の実施形態の蓋体をコップに装着した状態であって、 図 4の状態か ら開閉側蓋体構成部を開放した状態を示す斜視図である。  FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is attached to a cup. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is attached to the cup, and showing a state in which the opening / closing-side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
図 6は本発明の蓋体の他の実施形態を示す背面図である。  FIG. 6 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
図 7は本発明の蓋体の他の実施形態を示す背面図である。  FIG. 7 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
図 8は本発明の蓋体の他の実施形態を示す断面図である。  FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
図 9は本発明の蓋体の他の実施形態を示す背面図である。  FIG. 9 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
図 1 0は図 9中の X— Xに沿う断面図である。  FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line X--X in FIG.
図 1 1は本発明の蓋体の他の実施形態を示す背面図である。  FIG. 11 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the lid of the present invention.
図 1 2は図 1 1中の X I I - X I I に沿う断面図である。  FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII in FIG.
図 1 3は図 1 1の実施形態の蓋体が有する突起を部分的に示す斜視図である。 図 1 4は図 1 1の実施形態の蓋体が有する突起と凹部の平面形状を示す説明図 である。  FIG. 13 is a perspective view partially showing a projection of the lid of the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing the planar shapes of the projections and recesses of the lid of the embodiment of FIG.
図 1 5は図 1 2の状態から開閉側蓋体構成部を開放した状態を示す断面図であ る。  FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
図 1 6は図 1 1の実施形態の蓋体をコップに装着した状態で示す斜視図である 図 1 7は図 1 1の実施形態の蓋体をコップに装着した状態であって、 図 1 6の 状態から開閉側蓋体構成部を開放した状態を示す斜視図である。  FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 11 is attached to the cup. FIG. 17 is a state where the lid of the embodiment of FIG. 11 is attached to the cup. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the opening / closing side lid component is opened from the state of FIG.
図 1 8は本発明の蓋体が有する突起と凹部の他の平面形状例を示す説明図であ る。  FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing another example of the planar shape of the projection and the concave portion of the lid of the present invention.
図 1 9は本発明の蓋体が有する突起の他の実施形態を示す斜視図である。 図 2 0は本発明の蓋体の凹部の他の実施形態を示すもので、 ( a ) は平面図、 ( b ) は縦断面図である。 FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the projection of the lid of the present invention. FIG. 20 shows another embodiment of the concave portion of the lid of the present invention, wherein (a) is a plan view and (b) is a longitudinal sectional view.
図 2 1は本発明の蓋体の鍔部の他の実施形態を示す縦断面図である。 発明の実施の形態  FIG. 21 is a longitudinal sectional view showing another embodiment of the flange of the lid of the present invention. Embodiment of the Invention
図 1ないし図 5は本発明をコップの蓋体に適用した場合の一実施形態を示すも ので、 Aは紙コップ等のコップ、 1は本発明の蓋体でぁリ、 該蓋体 1はコップ A の上端部に脱着自在に装着されることで、 コップ Aの上部を密閉できる。  1 to 5 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a cup lid, where A is a cup such as a paper cup, 1 is a lid of the present invention, and the lid 1 is By being detachably attached to the upper end of Cup A, the upper part of Cup A can be sealed.
本発明の蓋体 1は、 薄肉のプラスチックまたは紙製でぁリ、 例えば、 プラスチ ックフィルム、 プラスチックシート、 表面を樹脂コーティングした紙等を成形ま たは成型加工して得ることができる。  The lid 1 of the present invention can be obtained by molding or molding a plastic film, plastic sheet, paper whose surface is coated with resin, or the like, for example, made of thin plastic or paper.
蓋体 1は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成される c この折リ曲げ部 X (ヒンジ部) を境として、 一方の蓋体構成部 2 aがコップ装着 時における固定側蓋体構成部となリ、 他方の蓋体構成部 2 bがコップ装着時にお ける開閉側蓋体構成部となる。 The lid 1 is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane c . One of the lid constituting parts 2 a is fitted with a cup with respect to the bent part X (hinge part). The other lid component 2b is the opening / closing lid component when the cup is attached.
前記折リ曲げ部 X (ヒンジ部) は、 蓋体 1がー体の素材 (例えば、 1枚のブラ スチックフィルム材) を成形加工して製造されるような場合には、 通常、 その部 分に適当な深さの押し溝や部分的なスリ ッ ト等を形成することにより構成される が、 必ずしもこれに限定されるものではなく、 その構成は任意である。 要は、 固 定側蓋体構成部である蓋体構成部 2 aに対して、 開閉側蓋体構成部である蓋体構 成部 2 bが折リ曲げ部 Xを支点として折リ曲げ (回動) 自在であればよい。  In the case where the folded portion X (hinge portion) is manufactured by molding and processing a lid material 1 (for example, one plastic film material), usually, the portion Although it is constituted by forming a pressing groove or a partial slit having an appropriate depth, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the constitution is arbitrary. The point is that the lid component 2b, which is the opening / closing lid component, is bent with the bent portion X as the fulcrum against the lid component 2a, which is the fixed lid component. (Rotation) Any shape is acceptable.
また、 蓋体 1は、 蓋体構成部 2 a と蓋体構成部 2 bを別体で製造し、 これを接 合したものであってもよい。  In addition, the lid 1 may be one in which the lid constituting portion 2a and the lid constituting portion 2b are manufactured separately and joined together.
前記折リ曲げ部 Xの形成位置も任意であるが、 コップ装着時に開閉側蓋体構成 部を開放した状態において固定側蓋体構成部をコップ口部の上端部に確実に保持 させるため、 図 1に示すように固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部 2 aの面 積が開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部 2 bの面積よリも広くなるように設 けることが好ましい。 The formation position of the bent portion X is also optional, but when the cup is mounted, the opening / closing side lid is configured. In order to ensure that the fixed-side lid component is held at the upper end of the cup opening when the part is opened, the area of the lid component 2a that should become the fixed-side lid component as shown in Fig. 1 It is preferable that the opening is larger than the area of the lid constituting portion 2b which should be the opening / closing side lid constituting portion.
前記蓋体構成部 2 a , 2 bの外周には、 コップの口部の上端外側部に当接すべ き鍔部 3 a, 3 bがそれぞれ形成されている。 これら鍔部 3 a, 3 bは、 各蓋体 構成部 2 a, 2 bの外周の全長に沿って設けるのが好ましいが、 必ずしもこれに 限定されるものではなく、 それぞれの外周の一部分に設けてもよい。 但し、 その 場合には、 コップ内の飲料の漏れを防止するため、 後述する凸部 4 (または段部) と凸部 6 (または段部) は各蓋体構成部の周方向のなるべく広い範囲に設けるこ とが好ましい。  Flanges 3a and 3b are formed on the outer periphery of the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b, respectively, to be in contact with the upper end outer portion of the mouth of the cup. The flanges 3a and 3b are preferably provided along the entire length of the outer periphery of each lid component 2a and 2b. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. You may. However, in this case, in order to prevent the leakage of the beverage in the cup, the convex portions 4 (or the step portion) and the convex portions 6 (or the step portion), which will be described later, are as large as possible in the circumferential direction of each lid component. It is preferable to provide them in
コップ装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき前記蓋体構成部 2 aの下面側の周 方向には、 前記鍔部 3 a との間でコップ口部の上端部を嵌入できる間隙をもって 連続状の凸部 4 (または段部) が形成され、 この凸部 4と前記鍔部 3 a との間に コップロ部の上端部を嵌入させる溝 5が形成されている。  In the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid body constituting portion 2a which should become the fixed side lid body constituting portion when the cup is attached, a continuous shape is provided between the flange portion 3a and the upper end of the cup mouth portion so as to be able to fit therein. A convex portion 4 (or a step portion) is formed, and a groove 5 is formed between the convex portion 4 and the flange portion 3a for fitting the upper end of the coppro portion.
コップ装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき前記蓋体構成部 2 aは、 或る程度 しっかリ とコップロ部の上端部に固定されることが好ましい。 このため鍔部 3 a との間にコップ口部の上端部を嵌入させる前記凸部 4は、 図 1に示すように蓋体 構成部 2 aの周方向に沿って連続状に設けるのが最も好ましいが、 必ずしもこれ に限定されるものではなく、 鍔部 3 a との間にコップ口部の上端部をしつかリと 挟み込めるような構造であれば、 その構成は問わない。 したがって、 例えば、 後 述する実施形態に示すように凸部 4を蓋体構成部の周方向に沿って不連続状に設 けてもよい。 なお、 凸部 4は必ずしも蓋体構成部 2 aの周方向全長に亘つて設ける必要はな く、 凸部 4を連続状に設ける場合でも、 図 1に示すように蓋体構成部 2 aの周方 向の主たる範囲に設ければよい。 It is preferable that the lid constituting part 2a to be the fixed-side lid constituting part when the cup is attached is fixed to the upper end of the cop part to a certain extent. For this reason, it is most preferable that the convex portion 4 into which the upper end portion of the cup opening is fitted between the flange portion 3a and the flange portion 3a is continuously provided along the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion 2a as shown in FIG. It is preferable, but not limited to this, as long as the upper end of the cup opening can be sandwiched between the flange 3a and the flange 3a. Therefore, for example, as shown in an embodiment to be described later, the convex portion 4 may be provided discontinuously along the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion. The protrusions 4 do not necessarily need to be provided over the entire length of the cover member 2a in the circumferential direction. Even when the protrusions 4 are provided continuously, as shown in FIG. It may be provided in the main area in the circumferential direction.
また、 コップ装着時に開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部 2 bの下面側の 周方向の一部 ( 1箇所) には、 前記鍔部 3 bとの間でコップ口部の上端部を嵌入 できる間隙をもって凸部 6 (または段部) が形成され、 この凸部 6 と前記鍔部 3 bとの間にコップ口部の上端部を嵌入させる溝 7が形成されている。 この凸部 6 は蓋体構成部 2 bの周方向の略中央位置に、 鍔部 3 bとの間に適当な弧長の溝 7 が形成されるように設けられている。  In addition, a part (one place) in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid body part 2b that should be the opening / closing side lid body part when the cup is attached is provided at the upper end of the cup mouth part with the flange part 3b. A convex portion 6 (or a step portion) is formed with a gap into which the portion can be fitted, and a groove 7 into which the upper end of the cup opening is fitted is formed between the convex portion 6 and the flange portion 3b. The convex portion 6 is provided at a substantially central position in the circumferential direction of the lid constituting portion 2b so that a groove 7 having an appropriate arc length is formed between the convex portion 6 and the flange portion 3b.
コップ装着時に開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき前記蓋体構成部 2 bは、 その開閉 時にコップ口部の上端部に対して容易に脱着ができることが好ましい。 このため 前記鍔部 3 bとの間にコップ口部の上端部を嵌入させる前記凸部 6は、 図 1に示 すように蓋体構成部 2 bの周方向の一部 ( 1箇所程度) に設ければよいが、 必ず しもこれに限定されるものではない。 したがって、 凸部 6は、 後述する実施形態 に示すように蓋体構成部 2 bの周方向の 2箇所以上或いは略全長に設けてもよく、 その構成は任意である。  It is preferable that the lid constituting portion 2b, which should be the opening / closing side lid constituting portion when the cup is mounted, can be easily attached to and detached from the upper end of the cup opening when the cup is opened and closed. For this reason, the convex portion 6 into which the upper end of the cup opening is inserted between the flange portion 3b and the flange portion 3b is, as shown in FIG. , But is not necessarily limited to this. Therefore, the convex portions 6 may be provided at two or more locations or substantially the entire length in the circumferential direction of the lid component portion 2b as shown in an embodiment described later, and the configuration is arbitrary.
前記両蓋体構成部 2 a , 2 bまたはこれらのうちのいずれか一方の蓋体構成部 には、 両蓋体構成部 2 a , 2 bを前記折リ曲げ部 Xから両蓋体構成部の上面側が 内側となるように折リ曲げた際に、 両蓋体構成部をその状態に係脱可能に連結 · 保持するための連結手段が設けられる。  The two lid component parts 2a, 2b or any one of these lid component parts may include the two lid component parts 2a, 2b from the folded part X to the two lid component parts. A connecting means is provided for connecting and holding the two lid component parts in such a manner that they can be detachably engaged when the upper lid is bent so that the upper surface side is inside.
本実施形態の連結手段は、 一方の蓋体構成部 (本実施形態では蓋体構成部 2 b ) の上面に形成される凹部 8と、 他方の蓋体構成部 (本実施形態では蓋体構成部 2 a ) の上面に形成され、 前記凹部 8内に挿脱可能に嵌挿される突起 9から構成さ れている。 この突起 9が前記凹部 8内に挿脱可能に嵌挿されて凹部 8内に係止さ れることによリ、 折リ曲げられた両蓋体構成部 2 a, 2 bはその状態に連結,保 持される。 なお、 前記凹部 8內に嵌挿された突起 9がその内部に確実に係止され るようにするため、 突起 9と凹部 8は所謂ホック型の構造とすることが好ましい なお、 この連結手段の構成は本実施形態に限定されるものではなく、 後述する 実施形態をはじめとして種々の構成とすることができる。 The connecting means of the present embodiment includes a concave portion 8 formed on the upper surface of one lid component (the lid component 2b in the present embodiment) and the other lid component (the lid component in the present embodiment). A projection 9 is formed on the upper surface of the portion 2 a) and is removably inserted into the recess 8. Have been. The projections 9 are removably fitted into the recesses 8 and locked in the recesses 8, so that the folded two lid body components 2a and 2b are connected in that state. , Is retained. It is preferable that the projection 9 and the recess 8 have a so-called hook-type structure so that the projection 9 inserted into the recess 8 內 is securely locked therein. The configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and various configurations can be adopted, including the embodiment described later.
図 6および図 Ίは、 それぞれ凸部 4および凸部 6の構成が異なる本発明の他の 実施形態を示している。 これらの実施形態では、 前記蓋体構成部 2 aの下面側の 周方向に沿って形成される凸部 4が、 適当な間隔をおいて不連続状に設けられて ぉリ、 これら凸部 4と鍔部 3 aとの間にコップ口部の上端部を嵌入させる溝また は間隙 5 ' が形成されている。 さらに、 これらの実施形態では、 蓋体構成部 2 b の下面側の複数箇所に凸部 6が形成され、 この凸部 6と前記鍔部 3 bとの間にコ ップロ部の上端部を嵌入させる溝または間隙 7 ' が形成されている。  6 and FIG. 6 show another embodiment of the present invention in which the configurations of the projections 4 and 6 are different from each other. In these embodiments, the convex portions 4 formed along the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid constituting portion 2a are provided discontinuously at appropriate intervals. A groove or gap 5 ′ for fitting the upper end portion of the cup opening is formed between the gap and the flange 3 a. Further, in these embodiments, the convex portions 6 are formed at a plurality of positions on the lower surface side of the lid constituting portion 2b, and the upper end portion of the copro portion is fitted between the convex portions 6 and the flange portion 3b. A groove or gap 7 ′ is formed.
なお、 その他の構成は図 1ないし図 5に示される実施形態と同様であるので、 同一の符号を付し、 その詳細な説明は省略する。  Since other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the same reference numerals are given and the detailed description is omitted.
図 8は、 連結手段の構成が異なる本発明の他の実施形態を示してぉリ、 この実 施形態の連結手段は、 一方の蓋体構成部 (本実施形態では蓋体構成部 2 b ) に形 成される複数条のスリ ッ ト 1 0と、 他方の蓋体構成部 (本実施形態では蓋体構成 部 2 a ) の上面に形成され、 前記スリ ッ ト 1 0内に挿脱可能に挿入される突起 1 1 とから構成されている。 この突起 1 1の下部には顎部 1 1 0が形成されておリ、 突起 1 1が前記スリ ッ ト 1 0内 (複数条のうちいずれかのスリ ッ ト) に挿脱可能 に挿入されて、 その顎部 1 1 0がスリ ッ ト 1 0の縁部に係止されることによリ、 折り曲げられた両蓋体構成部 2 a, 2 bはその状態に連結 ·保持される。 なお、 その他の構成は図 1ないし図 5に示される実施形態と同様であるので、 同一の符号を付し、 その詳細な説明は省略する。 FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which the structure of the connecting means is different. The connecting means of this embodiment is composed of one lid component (in this embodiment, lid component 2 b). Are formed on the upper surface of the plurality of slits 10 formed in the slit 10 and the other lid component (the lid component 2a in the present embodiment), and can be inserted into and removed from the slit 10. And a projection 11 to be inserted into it. A jaw 110 is formed at a lower portion of the projection 11, and the projection 11 is removably inserted into the slit 10 (any one of a plurality of slits). Since the jaw 110 is locked to the edge of the slit 10, the folded two lid component parts 2 a and 2 b are connected and held in that state. Since other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the same reference numerals are given and the detailed description is omitted.
連結手段としては、 上記の実施形態以外に、 例えば両蓋体構成部 2 a, 2 bの 上面にそれぞれマジックテープの構成部材を設けたリ、 或いは一方の蓋体構成部 の上面に粘着テープ等からなる粘着層 (この粘着層は未使用時には剥離紙等で力 バーしておく) を設ける等、 任意の方式のものを採用できる。  As the connecting means, in addition to the above-described embodiment, for example, a magic tape component may be provided on the upper surface of each of the two lid component portions 2a and 2b, or an adhesive tape or the like may be provided on the upper surface of one lid component portion. Any type of adhesive may be employed, such as providing an adhesive layer made of (a pressure bar is applied with release paper when not in use).
図 9および図 1 0は本発明の他の実施形態を示してぉリ、 蓋体 1の全体を厚み のある構造としたものでぁリ、 鍔部 3 a, 3 bも適当な厚みをもって構成されて いる。 また、 上述した各実施形態における凸部 4と凸部 6の代わリに、 厚肉の蓋 体構成部 2 a, 2 bの下面側に段部 4 ' と段部 6 ' が形成され、 鍔部 3 a, 3 b との間でそれぞれ溝 5〃 , 溝 7〃 を形成している。  FIGS. 9 and 10 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which the entire lid 1 has a thick structure, and the flanges 3a and 3b are also formed with appropriate thicknesses. It has been. Also, instead of the projections 4 and 6 in each of the above-described embodiments, a step 4 ′ and a step 6 ′ are formed on the lower surface side of the thick-walled lid component 2a, 2b. A groove 5〃 and a groove 7〃 are formed between the portions 3a and 3b, respectively.
なお、 その他の構成は図 1ないし図 5に示される実施形態と同様であるので、 同一の符号を付し、 その詳細な説明は省略する。  Since other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the same reference numerals are given and the detailed description is omitted.
図 1 1ないし図 1 7は本発明の他の実施形態を示すもので、 図 1ないし図 5に 示す実施形態と同様、 両蓋体構成部 2 a, 2 bの連結手段を一方の蓋体構成部 FIGS. 11 to 17 show another embodiment of the present invention. Similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the connecting means of the two lid constituting parts 2a and 2b is connected to one lid. Component
(本実施形態では蓋体構成部 2 b ) の上面に形成される凹部 8と、 他方の蓋体構 成部 (本実施形態では蓋体構成部 2 a ) の上面に形成され、 前記凹部 8内に挿脱 可能に嵌挿される突起 9から構成したものであるが、 前記突起 9を前記凹部 8内 に容易に嵌挿できるようにするため、 突起 9と凹部 8は異なる平面形状とし、 且 つ凹部 8の水平断面積 (凹部內空間の水平断面積) が突起 9の水平断面積 (突起 外側の水平断面積) ょリも大きく構成してある。 The concave portion 8 formed on the upper surface of the lid component portion 2b in the present embodiment and the concave portion 8 formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion (the lid component portion 2a in the present embodiment). The projection 9 is configured so as to be removably inserted into the inside. However, in order to easily insert the projection 9 into the recess 8, the projection 9 and the recess 8 have different planar shapes, and The horizontal cross-sectional area of the concave section 8 (horizontal cross-sectional area of the concave section 內 space) and the horizontal cross-sectional area of the protrusion 9 (horizontal cross-sectional area of the outside of the protrusion) are also configured.
本実施形態では、 図 1 4に示すように突起 9の平面形状を円形状とし、 凹部 8 の平面形状をコーナー部にアールが付された正方形状としてある。 このような構 成とすることによリ、 両蓋体構成部 2 a, 2 bを前記折リ曲げ部 Xから両蓋体構 成部の上面側が内側となるように折リ曲げた際に、 前記突起 9を前記凹部 8内に 容易に嵌挿することができる。 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the planar shape of the projection 9 is circular, and the planar shape of the concave portion 8 is a square shape with rounded corners. Such a structure When the two lid body parts 2a and 2b are bent from the bent part X so that the upper surface side of the two lid body parts is on the inside, the protrusion 9a Can be easily inserted into the concave portion 8.
なお、 突起 9と凹部 8の平面形状は任意でぁリ、 例えば、 図 1 8の (a ) に示 すように突起 9の平面形状を非円形状 (例えば、 コーナー部にアールが付された 正方形状) とし、 凹部 8の平面形状を円形状としてもよいし、 突起 9と凹部 8の 両方の平面形状を非円形状 (例えば、 コーナー部にアールが付された正方形状) としてもよい。  The planar shapes of the projection 9 and the concave portion 8 are arbitrary. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the planar shape of the projection 9 is a non-circular shape (for example, the corner portion is rounded). The shape of the concave portion 8 may be circular, or the shape of both the projection 9 and the concave portion 8 may be non-circular (for example, a square shape with rounded corners).
さらに、 図 1 3に示すように前記突起 9にはその上端から基端部方向に向けて 溝 9 0が形成され、 突起 9が前記凹部 8に嵌挿された際に、 溝 9 0の両側の突起 構成部 9 1 , 9 1が溝側に変形し (突起 9が縮径する) 、 突起 8と凹部 8の內面 との摩擦力を高め、 突起 9を凹部 8内に強固に係止できるようにしてある。 なお、 この溝 9 0の深さは突起 9の基端部に達するようなものである必要はなく、 突起 9が凹部 8に嵌挿された際に溝 9 0の両側の突起構成部 9 1 , 9 1が溝側にある 程度変形できる程度の深さであればよい。  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a groove 90 is formed in the protrusion 9 from the upper end thereof toward the base end portion, and when the protrusion 9 is inserted into the recess 8, both sides of the groove 90 are formed. The protrusions 9 1, 9 1 are deformed to the groove side (the protrusion 9 is reduced in diameter), increasing the frictional force between the protrusion 8 and the concave surface of the recess 8, and firmly locking the protrusion 9 in the recess 8. I can do it. The depth of the groove 90 does not need to reach the base end of the protrusion 9, and when the protrusion 9 is inserted into the recess 8, the protrusion constituting portions 9 1 on both sides of the groove 90 are formed. , 91 need only be as deep as they can be deformed to some extent on the groove side.
本実施形態では、 前記溝 9 0は突起径方向を横断するように形成されている。 この溝 9 0の形態は、 突起 9の上端から基端部方向に向けて形成されるもので あれば任意でぁリ、 例えば、 図 1 9に示すように突起径方向を略十字に横断する ように形成してもよい。  In this embodiment, the groove 90 is formed so as to cross the projection radial direction. The shape of the groove 90 may be any shape as long as it is formed from the upper end of the protrusion 9 toward the base end portion. For example, as shown in FIG. It may be formed as follows.
なお、 前記溝 9 0の代わリに突起上端から基端部方向に向けてスリ ッ トを形成 してもよレ、。  It should be noted that a slit may be formed from the upper end of the projection toward the base end instead of the groove 90.
その他の構成は図 1ないし図 5に示される実施形態と同様であるので、 同一の 符号を付し、 その詳細な説明は省略する。 図 2 0は、 本発明をコップなどの飲料用容器に適用する場合に好適な凹部 8の 実施形態を示すもので、 凹部 8の底部に線状に薄肉部 8 0を形成し、 例えば、 先 の尖ったス 卜ローでこの薄肉部 8 0を突き破り、 ス トローを容器内に差し込める ようにしたものである。 本実施形態では、 凹部 8の底部に十文字状に薄肉部 9 0 を形成している。 Other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, and therefore, are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 20 shows an embodiment of a concave portion 8 suitable for applying the present invention to a beverage container such as a cup. A thin portion 80 is formed linearly at the bottom of the concave portion 8. A thin straw is used to break through the thin portion 80 so that the straw can be inserted into the container. In the present embodiment, a thin portion 90 is formed at the bottom of the concave portion 8 in a cross shape.
また、 図 2 1はコップ口部の上端部に当接する鍔部 3 a, 3 bの好ましい実施 形態を示したもので、 コップ口部の上端部に当接する鍔部 3 a , 3 bの部分を蓋 体の内側方向に回リ込むような湾曲状に構成し、 その内面が断面円形状であるコ ップロ部の上端縁部 aの外側に沿って密着して当接できるようにしたものであリ、 これによリ蓋体の密閉性を高め、 容器内の液体の漏れ等を確実に防止することが できる。  FIG. 21 shows a preferred embodiment of the flanges 3a and 3b that abut on the upper end of the cup opening. The flanges 3a and 3b abut on the upper end of the cup opening. Is formed in a curved shape so that it can be turned inward of the lid, and its inner surface can be brought into close contact with the outer edge of the upper edge a of the coplo section, which has a circular cross section. This makes it possible to enhance the tightness of the lid and to reliably prevent leakage of liquid in the container.
本発明の蓋体 1は、 その鍔部 3 a , 鍔部 3 bと凸部 4 (または段部 4 ' ) , 凸 部 6 (または段部 6 ' ) との間の溝または間隙にコップ口部の上端緣部 aを嵌入 させることで、 図 2および図 4或いは図 1 2およぴ図 1 6に示すようにコップ A の口部に脱着自在に装着され、 コップ Aの口部を密閉する。  The lid 1 of the present invention is provided with a cup opening in a groove or a gap between the flanges 3 a and 3 b and the protrusions 4 (or steps 4 ′) and the protrusions 6 (or steps 6 ′). By inserting the upper end aa of the part, it is detachably attached to the mouth of cup A as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 or Fig. 12 and Fig. 16, and the mouth of cup A is sealed. I do.
また、 コップ A内の飲料を飲む場合には、 例えば図 2および図 4或いは図 1 2 および図 1 6の状態から蓋体構成部 2 bを上に持ち上げてコップ口部の上端部か ら外し (鍔部 3 bと凸部 6 (または段部 6 ' ) の間の溝または間隙からコップ口 部の上端部を外す) 、 この蓋体構成部 2 bを折リ曲げ部 Xから蓋体構成部 2 a側 に折り曲げ、 連結手段で蓋体構成部 2 a と蓋体構成部 2 bを連結 (上述した各実 施形態の場合には、 凹部 8に突起 9を嵌挿させる) する。 これによリ図 3および 図 5或いは図 1 5および図 1 7に示すように、 蓋体構成部 2 bが完全に開放され た状態となリ、 コップ A内の飲料を飲むことができる。 また、 飲み終わった後は、 連結手段の連結状態を解除すれば、 図 2および図 4或いは図 1 2およぴ図 1 6に 示す密閉状態に戻すことができる。 When drinking the beverage in Cup A, for example, lift the lid component 2b upward from the state shown in Figs. 2 and 4 or Figs. 12 and 16 and remove it from the upper end of the cup opening. (Remove the upper end of the cup opening from the groove or gap between the flange 3b and the protrusion 6 (or the step 6 ').) It is bent to the part 2a side, and the lid constituting part 2a and the lid constituting part 2b are connected by connecting means (in each of the embodiments described above, the projection 9 is inserted into the recess 8). As a result, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 or FIG. 15 and FIG. 17, the beverage in the glass A can be drunk with the lid component 2b being in a completely opened state. Also, after drinking, When the connecting state of the connecting means is released, the closed state shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 or FIGS. 12 and 16 can be restored.
本発明の蓋体はコップ等の容器の口の形状に応じて適宜な形状 (平面形状) に 構成され、 したがって、 その形状は上記各実施形態のような円形状に限定されな い。  The lid of the present invention is formed into an appropriate shape (planar shape) according to the shape of the mouth of a container such as a cup, and therefore, the shape is not limited to the circular shape as in the above embodiments.
また、 本発明の蓋体 1は、 製造ままの状態において蓋体構成部 2 a , 2 bが折 リ曲げ部 Xから任意の角度 (例えば、 蓋体構成部 2 a , 2 bの上面間でなす角度 が 1 0〜 3 0 ° 程度) で折曲した構造としてもよい。  Further, in the lid 1 of the present invention, in a state as it is manufactured, the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b can be at an arbitrary angle from the bent portion X (for example, between the upper surfaces of the lid constituting portions 2a and 2b). The angle may be about 10 to 30 °).
本発明の蓋体は、 使い捨ての紙コップゃプラスチック製コップ等をはじめとす る種々の飲料用コップ、 飲料用ビン、 飲料用ペッ トボトル等の飲料用容器の蓋体 として好適なものであるが、 これ以外にも種々の容器、 例えばバター、 菓子類、 洗剤等の包装容器、 タッパーウェア等のあらゆる種類の容器の蓋体に適用するこ とができる。 産業上の利用可能性  The lid of the present invention is suitable as a lid for beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and various other beverage cups, beverage bottles, and beverage pet bottles. In addition, the present invention can be applied to lids of various types of containers, for example, butter, confectionery, packaging containers for detergents, and all kinds of containers such as tupperware. Industrial applicability
本発明の蓋体は、 使い捨ての紙コップゃプラスチック製コップ等をはじめとす る種々の飲料用コップ、 飲料用ビン、 飲料用ペッ トボトル等の飲料用容器の蓋体 として、 さらには、 バター、 菓子類、 洗剤等の包装容器、 タッパーウェア等のあ らゆる種類の容器の蓋体に適用することができる。  The lid of the present invention can be used as a lid for beverage containers such as disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and various other beverage cups, beverage bottles, beverage pet bottles, and the like. The invention can be applied to lids of all kinds of containers such as confectionery, packaging containers for detergents, tupperware, and the like.

Claims

言青求の範囲 . 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、  A thin plastic or paper lid that seals the container by being attached to the mouth of the container.
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成され、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部の外周の少なく とも一部には、 容器の上 端外側部に当接すべき鍔部が形成され、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and at least a part of the outer periphery of both lid body parts bordering on the bent portion includes a container. A flange to be abutted on the outer end of the upper end is formed,
前記両蓋体構成部のうち、 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構 成部の下面側の周方向には、 前記鍔部との間で容器上端部を嵌入できる間隙を もって連続状または不連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 容器装着時に開閉 側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向の少なく とも一部には、 前記鍔部との間で容器上端部を嵌入できる間隙をもって凸部または段部が形成 され、  In the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid constituting part, which is to be the fixed-side lid constituting part when the container is mounted, of the two lid constituting parts, there is a gap between the flange part and the upper end part of the container which can be fitted. Thus, a continuous or discontinuous convex portion or step portion is formed, and at least a part of the lower surface side of the lid constituting portion that is to be the opening / closing side lid constituting portion when the container is mounted on the lower surface side is the flange portion. A convex portion or a step portion is formed with a gap in which the upper end portion of the container can be fitted.
前記両蓋体構成部またはいずれか一方の蓋体構成部には、 両蓋体構成部を前 記折リ曲げ部から両蓋体構成部の上面側が内側となるように折リ曲げた状態で 両蓋体構成部を係脱可能に連結するための連結手段が設けられたことを特徴と する容器の蓋体。 In the above-mentioned two lid body constituting parts or either one of the lid body constituting parts, the both lid body constituting parts are folded from the above-mentioned folded part so that the upper surface side of the both lid body constituting parts is inside. A lid for a container, comprising a connecting means for removably connecting both lid constituting parts.
. 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向に 連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 該凸部または段部と鍔部との間に容器上 端部を嵌入すべき溝が形成されたことを特徴とする請求項 1に記載の容器の蓋 体。 A continuous convex portion or step portion is formed in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid component portion to be the fixed side lid component portion when the container is mounted, and the container is provided between the convex portion or the step portion and the flange portion. 2. The container lid according to claim 1, wherein a groove into which the upper end is fitted is formed.
. 連結手段が、 両蓋体構成部のうちのいずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形 成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 前記凹部内に嵌挿され て係脱可能に係止される突起とからなることを特徴とする請求項 1または 2に 記載の容器の蓋体。A connecting means is formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions of the two lid component portions, and is formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, and is fitted into the concave portion. 3. The container lid according to claim 1, comprising a projection which is detachably engaged with the container.
. 連結手段が、 両蓋体構成部のうちのいずれか一方の蓋体構成部に形成され るスリ ッ トと、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 前記スリ ッ ト内に挿入さ れて係脱可能に係止される突起とからなることを特徴とする請求項 1または 2 に記載の容器の蓋体。 A connecting means is formed on a slit formed on one of the two lid component parts and on the upper surface of the other lid component part, and is inserted into the slit. 3. The container lid according to claim 1, comprising a projection which is detachably locked by being engaged.
. 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、 A thin plastic or paper lid that is attached to the mouth of the container to seal the container,
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折リ曲げ自在に構成され、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部は、 容器口部の上端に嵌合掛止めされる ことによリ容器に装着可能であるとともに、 少なく とも開閉側蓋体構成部とな る一方の蓋体構成部は容器口部の上端に対して嵌脱可能に構成され、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line that crosses the plane, and both lid constituent parts bordering the bent portion are fitted and latched on the upper end of the container opening. As a result, the lid can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting parts, which is the opening / closing side lid constituting part, is configured to be capable of being fitted to and detached from the upper end of the container mouth,
両蓋体構成部には、 いずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 両蓋体構成部を前記折リ曲げ部から折リ 曲げた状態で前記凹部内に嵌挿されて係脱可能に係止される突起とからなる連 結手段が設けられ、  A concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, wherein both lid component portions are folded from the bent portion. (C) connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the bent state and is removably locked;
前記突起にはその上端から基端部方向に向けて溝又はノ及びスリ ッ トが形成 され、 該突起が前記凹部に嵌挿された際に、 前記溝又は 及びスリ ッ トの両側 の突起構成部が溝又は 及びスリ ッ ト側に変形するようにしたことを特徴とす る容器の蓋体。  A groove, a groove, and a slit are formed on the protrusion from the upper end toward the base end portion. When the protrusion is inserted into the recess, the protrusion is formed on both sides of the groove or the slit. A container lid characterized in that the part is deformed toward the groove or the slit side.
. 突起の溝又は Z及びスリ ッ 卜が突起径方向を横断するように形成されてい ることを特徴とする請求項 5に記載の容器の蓋体。6. The container lid according to claim 5, wherein the groove or Z of the protrusion and the slit are formed so as to cross the protrusion radial direction.
. 突起の溝又は Z及びスリ ッ 卜が突起径方向を略十字に横断するように形成 されていることを特徴とする請求項 5に記載の容器の蓋体。 The groove or Z of the projection and the slit are formed so as to cross the projection radial direction substantially crosswise The lid of the container according to claim 5, wherein the lid is formed.
8 . 容器の口部に装着されることで容器を密閉する薄肉のプラスチックまたは 紙製の蓋体であって、 8. A thin plastic or paper lid that is attached to the mouth of the container to seal the container,
該蓋体は、 その平面を横切る任意の横断線に沿って折り曲げ自在に構成され、 該折リ曲げ部を境とする両蓋体構成部は、 容器口部の上端に嵌合掛止めされる ことによリ容器に装着可能であるとともに、 少なく とも開閉側盖体構成部とな る一方の蓋体構成部は容器口部の上端に対して嵌脱可能に構成され、  The lid is configured to be freely bendable along an arbitrary transverse line crossing the plane, and both lid constituting portions bordering the bent portion are fitted and latched on the upper end of the container opening. Thus, the lid can be attached to the container, and at least one of the lid constituting portions serving as the opening / closing side lid is configured to be able to be fitted to and removed from the upper end of the container opening,
両蓋体構成部には、 いずれか一方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成される凹部と、 他方の蓋体構成部の上面に形成され、 両蓋体構成部を前記折リ曲げ部から折リ 曲げた状態で前記凹部内に嵌挿されて係脱可能に係止される突起とからなる連 結手段が設けられ、  A concave portion formed on the upper surface of one of the lid component portions, and a concave portion formed on the upper surface of the other lid component portion, wherein both lid component portions are folded from the bent portion. (C) connecting means comprising a projection which is inserted into the recess in the bent state and is removably locked;
前記突起と凹部は平面形状が異なるとともに、 凹部の水平断面積が突起の水 平断面積よリも大きいことを特徴とする容器の蓋体。  The projection and the recess have different plane shapes, and the horizontal cross-sectional area of the recess is larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of the projection.
9 . 突起と凹部のうち、 いずれか一方の平面形状が円形でぁリ、 他方の平面形 状が非円形状であることを特徴とする請求項 8に記載の容器の蓋体。  9. The container lid according to claim 8, wherein one of the projection and the recess has a circular shape and the other has a non-circular shape.
10. 突起の平面形状が円形でぁリ、 [M]部の平面形状が非円形状であることを特 徴とする請求項 9に記載の容器の蓋体。  10. The container lid according to claim 9, wherein the projection has a circular flat shape and the [M] portion has a non-circular planar shape.
11 . 非円形状がコーナー部にアールが付された正方形状であることを特徴とす る請求項 9または 1 0に記載の容器の蓋体。  11. The container lid according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the non-circular shape is a square shape with a rounded corner.
12. 突起にはその上端から基端部方向に向けて溝又は 及びス リ ッ トが形成さ れ、 該突起が前記凹部に嵌挿された際に、 前記溝又は 及びス リ ッ トの両側の 突起構成部が溝又は 及びス リ ッ ト側に変形するようにしたことを特徴とする 請求項 8、 9、 1 0または 1 1に記載の容器の蓋体。 12. A groove or a slit is formed on the protrusion from the upper end toward the base end, and when the protrusion is inserted into the concave portion, both sides of the groove or the slit are formed. 12. The container lid according to claim 8, 9, 10, 10, or 11, wherein the projection constituting portion is deformed toward the groove or the slit.
13 . 突起の溝又はノ及びスリ ッ トが突起径方向を横断するように形成されてい ることを特徴とする請求項 1 2に記載の容器の蓋体。 13. The container lid according to claim 12, wherein the groove or the projection and the slit of the projection are formed so as to cross the projection radial direction.
14 . 突起の溝又は 及びスリ ッ トが突起径方向を略十字に横断するように形成 されていることを特徴とする請求項 1 2に記載の容器の蓋体。  14. The container lid according to claim 12, wherein the groove or the slit of the projection is formed so as to substantially cross the projection radial direction.
15. 両蓋体構成部の外周の少なく とも一部には、 容器口部の上端外側部に当接 すべき鍔部が形成され、  15. At least a part of the outer periphery of both lids is formed with a flange to be in contact with the outer end of the upper end of the container opening.
前記両蓋体構成部のうち、 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構 成部の下面側の周方向には、 前記鍔部との間で容器口部の上端部を嵌入できる 間隙をもって連続状または不連続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 容器装着時 に開閉側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向の少なく とも一部 には、 前記鍔部との間で容器口部の上端部を嵌入できる間隙をもって凸部また は段部が形成されたことを特徴とする請求項 5、 6、 7、 8、 9、 1 0、 1 1、 1 2、 1 3または 1 4に記載の容器の蓋体。  The upper end of the container opening is fitted between the flange and the flange in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid constituting part that is to be the fixed lid constituting part when the container is mounted. A continuous or discontinuous convex or stepped portion is formed with a gap that can be formed, and at least a part of the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid component that should be the openable lid component when the container is mounted is: The convex portion or the step portion is formed with a gap between the flange portion and the upper end portion of the container mouth portion, wherein the convex portion or the step portion is formed. 12. The lid of the container according to 12, 13, or 14.
16. 容器装着時に固定側蓋体構成部となるべき蓋体構成部の下面側の周方向に連 続状の凸部または段部が形成され、 該凸部または段部と鍔部との間に容器口部 の上端部を嵌入すべき溝が形成されたことを特徴とする請求項 1 5に記載の容 器の蓋体。  16. A continuous convex portion or step portion is formed in the circumferential direction on the lower surface side of the lid component portion that should be the fixed side lid component portion when the container is mounted, and between the convex portion or the step portion and the flange portion. 16. The container lid according to claim 15, wherein a groove into which the upper end of the container opening is fitted is formed in the container.
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