WO2011101511A1 - Recipient with sliding lid and vacuum top - Google Patents

Abstract

Recipient with sliding lid and vacuum top characterised in that the recipient is provided with a spout that incorporates a graduated scale, in that the lid has a through-opening and in that the purge top has a tab with ring and plug. It is characterised in that the product can be poured using the spout by simply moving the lid to the upper part of the recipient and it is also characterised in that the invention applies to recipients with transparent, translucent or opaque walls, isothermal recipients or any other type of recipient and also to any type of section.

Description

 CONTAINER WITH SLIDING COVER AND VACUUM PLUG

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention aims at a vacuum preservative device that allows the user to store, preserve, and transfer, both food, and any other chemical element, (in a liquid, solid or gaseous state), in addition to organic or inert solutions, that need to be vacuum packed for later use both domestic and industrial.

 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention arises in response to the increasing use of vacuum packers in homes, since many foods, once we open their packaging, are likely to end up in the trash because of oxidation, and the degradation of their properties.

Also in the food industry, there is an increasing proliferation of different types of containers for storing and preserving food, without losing their beneficial properties.

There are many fields where you really need to store and preserve products that can be altered by being in contact with the air and / or humidity: cosmetics, chemistry, laboratories, astronautics, botany, etc.

The present invention solves and solves all the problems, since it allows the user to store and preserve the different products in a simple and effective way, since he does not want any vacuum pump. And it is easy to use by anyone who has hands, both for transfer and handling.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

These and other features will be better derived from the detailed description that follows. To facilitate which is accompanied by a sheet of explanatory drawings illustrating a practical case of embodiment that is cited by way of illustration but not limiting the scope of the present invention. DRAWINGS

 Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 illustrate a general arrangement of the device of the present invention.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

 In accordance with the object of the present invention, the container with a sliding lid and a vacuum cap is designed to allow the user to store, conserve, move and gradually consume a plurality of products, both for domestic and industrial use. .

As can be seen in the drawings, the device comprises a container (figure 2), and a sliding lid with a vacuum cap, (figure 1). The container -1 - is enabled to house inside, in a safe, simple and effective way, any product -2- capable of being altered by being in contact with air and / or moisture.

The container -1- must have a flat closed base with an equal geometric shape throughout its height, and open at the top. You can also incorporate a handle -3- on the outside for better handling and transfer

 The sliding cover with vacuum plug (figure 1) comprises an evacuation nozzle with handle -6- that is attached to the lid by a removable hard disk -4-, to allow the evacuation of the volume of air through the center (figure 3) since the piston, hermetic and flexible -5- acting as a syringe, sliding inside the container -1-, is completely tight. Once all the air has been extracted, we will use a closure system (preferably threaded) -7- in the nozzle -6- to isolate the product -2- from the air and / or moisture (Figure 3).

 Parts -4-, -5-, -6-, and -7-, make up the insulating cover.

This lid can be removed by removing the cap -7- to allow air to enter the container -1- and pulling the handle that incorporates the nozzle -6- Or, if it is a liquid product -2-, simply removing the cap -7- and tipping the container -1- holding it by the handle -3-, to pour its contents (figure 5).

 To protect the product -2- from other external agents such as light or thermal factors, we will use a suitable -1- container: opaque or thermo type. The container device with sliding lid and vacuum plug of the present invention can also incorporate advertising elements therein.

The invention shown may present the most relevant configuration and components for such functions. You can use the components described or any other suitable components to perform the same type of task.

The invention, within its essentiality, can be put into practice in other embodiments that differ only in detail from that indicated by way of example, to which the protection sought will also be achieved. This invention can therefore be carried out with the most suitable means, components, materials and accessories, the component elements being able to be replaced by other technically equivalent ones, as all of this falls within the claims.

IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN THE PATENT REQUEST P201000195 "CONTAINER WITH SLIDING COVER AND VACUUM COVER"

 INTRODUCTION

The present invention relates to a series of improvements that the inventor has introduced in Patent Ρ201000Ί95 entitled "Container with sliding lid and vacuum plug" which refers to a vacuum preservative device that allows food storage, storage and chemical storage, chemical elements or any organic or inert solution that requires that vacuum packaging treatment for later domestic or industrial use.

SECTOR OF THE TECHNIQUE TO WHICH THE INVENTION REFERS

The invention presented is part of the Sector of Various Industrial Techniques and specifically in the chapter of packaging, storage and transport of food products or various chemical products, directly affecting the industrial sector of manufacturing items for vacuum packaging.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

 As cited in the original document, this invention arises to give a simple solution to the growing need to package and preserve food under vacuum not only in the production chain itself but in private homes where, on many occasions, food must be discarded. of newly opened containers whose content is not consumed in its entirety. The device of the invention allows food to be conserved by achieving vacuum conditions without the need for complex pumps or mechanisms and can be used without difficulty by any person.

In the development of prototypes it has been proven that the original device is capable of incorporating certain improvements that simplify and perfect the first idea, which is why the inventor of this device has considered it interesting to expose them in this document that constitutes the object of the first addition to the P201000195 patent. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

 The most important details of the present invention are collected in the section of this document that describes an embodiment preferred by the inventor for whose best interpretation a series of drawings are listed which are listed below.

 In summary, we can indicate that the improvements that are the object of this addition to the patent focus on both the container and the closure components. As regards the container, a graduated scale is included that allows you to see the level of its contents at all times. Another possible improvement is that the container is manufactured in opaque material to preserve its contents from light, in which case the graduated scale is dispensed with. With regard to the closing components, the improvements focus on the configuration of a unique lid of special design with a series of parts that can be easily disassembled for periodic cleaning. The pieces are materialized in the lid itself with a neoprene joint or similar material, a hollow drain plug in which a small spherical and hollow buoy can move freely, said trap plug having a double function because it is also used as a knob to slide the lid in both directions along the container. Finally, a tongue that also has a double function is included as one of its ends ends in a ring which, coupled on the drain plug, serves to guarantee a good closure of the latter on the lid. Near the other end there is a shutter whose purpose is to close, when necessary, the upper hole of the drain plug.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the improvements to the invention patent P201000195, some drawings are attached which show us graphically a case of practical realization, stating that, given the eminently informative condition of the drawings in question, the figures shown in them, they should be examined with the broadest criteria and without limitation of any part.

Nine schematic figures with the following meaning are included:

Figure 1

It represents a perspective view of the invention as set out in the original document which will facilitate the comparison of the initial device with the improved one presented in this document. The following is noted:

1. - container

 2. - product

3.- handle

 4. - removable hard disk

 5. - flexible hermetic plunger

 6. - evacuation nozzle with handle

 7. - stopper

Figure 2

 It represents a perspective view of the invention including the improvements corresponding to this first addition to the Patent. The cover is presented sectioned to facilitate the vision of its structure and components

The following has been noted:

1.- container

 graduated scale

2.- product

 8. - spill peak

 9. - cover

10.- O-ring

 11.- drain plug

11.1.- cavity

11.2 breathing hole

11.3.- passage opening 12. - buoy

 13. - tab

 13.1. - ring

 13.2. shutter

Figure 3

 It is a perspective view of the lid with all its associated elements. The O-ring is drawn mounted on the lid. A sectional detail of the drain plug is included.

Figure 4

They are seen in plan of the cover from above and from below

Figure 5

 This figure represents the beginning of the closing process in which the lid is inserted into the upper part of the container partially filled with liquid product.

Figure 6

 In this figure, the lid reaches a position where it cannot go down any more because it has reached the upper level of the liquid product contained in the container with the consequent expulsion of all the air that existed inside.

Figure 7

 This figure allows to understand the operation of the system in the closing process in order to achieve the desired vacuum.

Figure 8

 It is similar to the previous figure but represents the operation of the system at the time of undoing the vacuum by executing the opening to proceed to the pouring of liquid product for consumption.

Figure 9

It represents the moment of the pouring process in which the lid has been removed to the edge of the container. DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

 Improvements introduced in patent application P201000195 "Container with sliding lid and vacuum plug" (Figs. 1 to 9) which in a preferred embodiment by the inventor consists of a container (1), with or without handle (3 ), which contains a product (2) whose container (1) is in the form of a straight cylinder of revolution in which the closure elements indicated in (Fig. 1) with the marks of removable hard disk (4), flexible hermetic plunger (5), nozzle (6) and plug (7) are replaced by a new element called cap (9) that has a straight cylinder shape of revolution whose outer diameter is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the container (1), adjusting with Absolute precision container (1) and lid (9) thanks to the existence of an O-ring (10) mounted on the lid (9) where a drain plug (11) is threaded which has, in addition to the purging function, to act as a handle or knob of the lid (9).

The drain plug (11) internally has a recess (11.1) open at the bottom throughout its section and open at the top through a breathing hole (1.2). The cavity (11.1) is of very precise design with its lower part in the form of a straight cylinder of revolution whose vertical axis coincides with the vertical axis of symmetry of the drain plug (11). This cylinder, with a slight transition of smooth curvature, connects with another upper one of smaller diameter that culminates in its upper part with a hemispherical dome open to the outside by the mentioned breathing hole (11.2). (Figs. 2 and 3).

The cover (9) (Figs. 2, 3 and 4) equipped with the corresponding thread to receive the drain plug (11) has, in the lower part, a passage opening (11.3) that has been represented with a cross-section in Cross shape with two arms although it could have three arms or other star shapes. If we assume that the drain plug (11) is mounted on the cover (9), it is understood that the cavity (1 1.1) and the cover itself (9) form a chamber which, according to the invention, is intended to house a buoy (12), hollow, in the form of a sphere whose diameter is slightly smaller than the hemispherical dome mentioned above. Under these conditions, the buoy (12), which logically must be inserted into the recess (1 1.1) prior to the tapping of the drain plug (1 1), can be moved freely in the chamber mentioned above, well understood that, according to with the gravitational force, it will be deposited in the lower part of the drain plug (1 1) resting on the cover (9) and more specifically on the passage opening (1 1 .3) with the particularity that, by the design of the pieces, it is possible the passage of a fluid through the leakage openings that are formed. On the contrary, if the buoy (12) of hollow structure that can float on a liquid product (2) is projected upwards in accordance with the Archimedes principle, it will end up perfectly fitting in the upper part of the cavity (1 1.1) in the shape of a hemispherical dome, acting as a valve that will completely close the breathing hole (1 1 .2).

 As we indicated at the beginning, the O-ring (10) made of flexible material, has the function of precisely closing the gap between the inside of the container (1) and the outside of the lid (9) in the entire path that the lid (9) can be made longitudinally inside the container (1) with the exception of the section corresponding to the highest part of the container (1) where it expands to form the spout (8), a situation that is represented in the (Figs. 5 and 9).

The design of the container (1) and the lid (9), thus conceived, causes that when pressed on the drain plug (1 1) by moving the lid (9) down, the air contained in the container is ejected (1) that goes outside first through the passage opening (1 1 .3), then through the recess (1 1.1) and, finally, through the breathing hole (1 1 .2). The process of lowering the lid (9) has a limit represented in detail in (Fig. 7) where it can be seen that the product (2) has completely filled the cavity (1 1.1) of the lid (9) with the particularity that the hollow buoy (12), which, as already mentioned, can move freely inside the cavity (1 1.1), rises by flotation on the product (2) by sealing the breathing hole (1) 1.2). Exhausted the existence of air and as a result of the seal provided by the O-ring (10) and the buoy (12) a vacuum situation is obtained that allows the product (2) to be stored indefinitely without danger of oxidation. This vacuum situation is ensured, regardless of the position of the container (1), by adjusting the plug (13.2) on the tongue (13) on the breathing hole (1 1 .2).

 When you want to consume the product (2) proceed in reverse, as reflected in (Fig. 8), in which, once removed the shutter (13.2) existing in the tongue (13), you act on the drain plug (11) moving the cover (9) upwards undoing the valve effect exerted by the buoy (12) on the breathing hole (1 1.2), which triggers the entry of air into the cavity (1 1.1) and in the container (1) through the passage opening (1 1.3) while simultaneously recording the drop of the buoy (12) to the bottom of the cavity (1 1.1)

 The process of acting on the lid (9) by pulling the drain plug (1 1) should continue until the lid (9) reaches the upper part of the container (1) in such a way that the O-ring (10) stops contacting with the container (1) in the area of the spout (8). Upon reaching this situation, the product (2) can be poured without difficulty (Fig. 8), with air inlet through the breathing hole (1 1.2), recess (1 1.1) and passage opening (1 1.3).

The design of this device, as described herein, allows the periodic cleaning of all its elements, even the most delicate ones, as it will be sufficient to disassemble the assembly by removing the cover (9), then unscrew the drain plug (1 1) and remove the buoy (12).

 It should be noted that the sealing of the lid (9) on the container (1) by means of the O-ring (10) is important, as is a perfect fit of the drain plug (11) on the lid (9) for which is provided that the tongue (13) has at one of its ends a ring (13.1) that acts as a washer ensuring the closure because the tongue (13) ring (13.1) and plug (13.2) assembly are made of material Neoprene, silicone or similar.

The container itself (1) includes an improvement consisting in the incorporation of a graduated scale (1.1) when it is made of transparent or translucent walls. If the container (1) is made of opaque material which is convenient when you want to protect the product (2) from the effects of light, the graduated scale (1.1) will not be recorded.

The inventor conceives the application of this device in any type of containers (1) such as isothermal, tarteras or containers. Likewise, the invention is applicable to containers (1) of any section (circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, etc.) on which a sliding cover (9) with its corresponding hermetic seal can be adapted with guarantee. It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that a person skilled in the art can understand its scope and the advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice the object of the same, it being understood that the invention has It has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby it may be subject to modifications without any alteration of the basis of said invention, such modifications may affect the shape, size and / or manufacturing materials; that is to say, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been exposed should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting manner.

Claims

 1. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap characterized in that it comprises a container -1-, and a sliding lid with vacuum cap (Figure 1) The lid is composed of a removable rigid disk -4-, a flexible hermetic plunger -5 -, an evacuation nozzle with handle -6-, and a closure system or preferably screw cap -7-. In this way, the container - 1- is enabled to allow the user to store and keep inside, any product -2-, which can be altered by being in contact with air and / or moisture, by means of the insulating lid (figure 1 ) comprising a nozzle that is attached to the disk -4-, and is enabled to allow the evacuation of the volume of air through the center (Figure 3), since the piston -5-, which acts as a syringe, sliding inside the container -1-, it is completely waterproof. Once all the air has been removed, the cap - 7- is enabled to close the nozzle -6-, which allows the product -2- to be isolated from the air and / or moisture (figure 4), for its perfect preservation , saved, and transfer.  2. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1 characterized in that it allows to achieve the absolute vacuum of air in the sealed container, without the need of a vacuum pump. 3. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1 and 2 characterized in that it allows the device to be reused as the product is consumed, reducing the volume.  4. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1, 2, and 3 characterized in that, for other external agents that can alter the product -2- such as light, or other thermal factors, we must use a container -1 - suitable for this purpose, whether opaque or thermo type. 5. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 characterized in that it offers the possibility of incorporating a handle -3- for the best movement and handling of the device. 6. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 characterized in that it can incorporate advertising elements therein.  7. Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 characterized in that the materials, shapes, accessories, and components used for the realization of the present invention, will depend on the sanitary requirements, most suitable commercial and industrial requirements required by the end user.  8. Improvements introduced in the patent application P201000195 "Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap" which in the corresponding document is described as a container (1), with or without handle, intended for the preservation of products (2) by means Vacuum that consists of the container itself (1) and a series of closure elements that make up the sliding lid with vacuum cap called, removable hard disk (4), flexible hermetic plunger (5), evacuation nozzle with handle ( 6), and preferably screw cap (7), the improvements characterized in that, the container (1) provided with a spout (8) incorporates a graduated scale (1.1) when made of transparent or translucent material, and all Closing elements mentioned above are replaced by a lid (9) having an external shape of a straight revolution cylinder whose outer diameter is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the container (1), incorporating a thoracic joint a (10), a threaded drain plug (1 1), which has a recess (1 1 .1) with hemispherical dome that has a breathing hole (1 1 .2), in which cavity (1 1.1) is housed a hollow, spherical buoy (12) of diameter slightly smaller than that of the dome. 9. Improvements introduced in the patent application P201000195 "Container with sliding lid and vacuum plug", according to claim one, characterized in that the lid (9) has a passage opening (1 1.3) and because the drain plug (11) has a tongue (13) with a ring (13.1) and a plug (13.2).  10. Improvements introduced in patent application P201000195 "Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap", according to previous claims, characterized in that the pouring of the product (2) can be carried out through the spout peak (8) by simply moving the lid (9) to the top of the container (1).  11. Improvements introduced in patent application P201000195 "Container with sliding lid and vacuum cap", according to previous claims, characterized in that the invention is applicable to containers (1) of transparent, translucent or opaque walls, isotherms or any other kind as well as with any type of section.