closure element

Abstract

A sealing element (10) for sealing a container (100), the sealing element comprising: an inner cover member (30) to be coupled to the opening of the container (100), wherein the inner cover member (30) has a top wall (31) and a side wall (32) extending from an edge of the top wall (31); an outer cover member (20) rotatably coupled to the inner cover member (30), wherein the outer cover member (20) has a top wall (21) and a side wall (22) extending from an edge of the top wall (21); a transponder (40) disposed between the inner cover member (30) and the outer cover member (20); the transponder (40) includes a chip (41), an antenna (42), and a control circuit (43); the RFID chip (41) is attached to one of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), and at least a portion (43a) of the control circuit (43) is attached to the other of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), such that the relative rotation of the outer cover member (20) and the inner cover member (30) determines a torsional or shear force acting on the control circuit (43) to destroy the control circuit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a sealing element for sealing containers such as bottles or cans. Background Technology

[0002] In the bottling of high-quality and expensive beverages, sealing elements with tamper-proof devices are used. In particular, known sealing elements include transponders such as RFID tags (sometimes also called IC tags), whose structure is modified when opened.

[0003] RFID tags typically include a chip and an antenna, and sometimes a control circuit separately connected to the chip. When the closure is opened, the antenna can be interrupted, preventing the chip from being read, or the circuit can be interrupted, thus changing the chip's state. Specifically, interrupting the antenna or circuit is achieved by rotating the closure, which has a tag / neck marking relative to the bottle's neck.

[0004] If the chip is queried by bringing a reading device (e.g., a reader in a mobile phone) close to the antenna while the RFID tag is in the unopened state, the transponder in the RFID tag will convey its unopened state. If the transponder is queried after the loop has been interrupted when the closure was opened, the transponder will convey that the closure has been opened. If the antenna has been interrupted, it is no longer possible to read the chip, and the user should remain vigilant.

[0005] According to existing technology, the antenna or control circuit can be interrupted by using a cutting device or the like.

[0006] Therefore, if the RFID tag or a part thereof is damaged, it will affect readability, and consumers may recognize that the enclosure has been removed or should consider an attempt to manipulate the enclosure.

[0007] In industry, there is a particular demand for high-value beverages, such as wine and spirits, that have closures as described above. However, the manufacture and assembly of such closures into bottles or containers is complex.

[0008] In practice, the antenna or control loop to be interrupted will be positioned between the enclosed element and the bottleneck, so that opening the enclosed element determines the interruption.

[0009] In other cases, the enclosure comprises two rotatably connected parts, with an RFID tag placed between these parts, such as an inner cap mounted on the container opening, an outer cap mounted on the inner cap, and an IC tag between the inner and outer caps. The IC tag may include a resin film comprising an IC chip, an antenna, and unsealed detector circuitry. The outer or inner cap may include one or more cutters for interrupting the unsealed detector circuitry. Upon opening, the inner and outer caps rotate relative to each other, causing the antenna or unsealed detector circuitry to be interrupted by the cutters. The unsealed detector circuitry may be positioned between the top wall of the inner cap and the top wall of the outer cap, or between the side walls of the inner cap and the side walls of the outer cap. In either case, a disadvantage is that the placement of the unsealed detector circuitry and the cutters(s) requires great precision to ensure trouble-free operation, resulting in a rather complex and expensive enclosure configuration.

[0010] In fact, in the first case, the cutter is essential for interrupting the relevant circuitry of the RFID tag, and therefore, the cutter must be correctly aligned with these circuitry sections. In the second case, the correct positioning of the unsealed detector circuitry between the sidewalls of the inner and outer covers is extremely complex and requires special care when assembling the sealing components.

[0011] Furthermore, it's important to note that RFID chips can also store additional information about the container's contents or its history, such as expiration dates, brand-related information, product history, product information, and tax information. Users can access this additional information even after the bottle has been opened. This additional information can be read by the receiver. However, if the antenna or the entire chip is damaged or destroyed, the receiver will no longer be able to read this additional information. Summary of the Invention

[0012] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a closed element that is easy to manufacture and assemble.

[0013] The present invention provides a sealing element having features for achieving this objective. Other preferred embodiments of the invention are outlined in the following description.

[0014] According to the invention, the transponder chip is attached to the top wall of either the inner cover member or the outer cover member, and at least a portion of the control circuit is attached to the other of the top walls of the outer cover member and the inner cover member, respectively. In this way, the relative rotation of the outer cover member and the inner cover member determines a torsional or shear force acting on the control circuit to disrupt it.

[0015] The advantage of the sealing element of this invention is that the transponder can be easily and quickly arranged between the top walls of the outer cover member and the inner cover member. The top walls face each other in a substantially parallel configuration. Therefore, the relative rotation of these walls can be used to determine the torsion that disrupts a portion of the control loop.

[0016] Another advantage of the sealing element of the present invention is that the disruption of the control circuit is achieved solely through the torsion, and no further specific devices, such as a cutter requiring alignment, are needed. Therefore, the design of the outer cover component and / or the inner cover component can be simplified.

[0017] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the open configuration, both the transponder chip and the antenna are operational. Therefore, the closed element according to the invention can provide additional information contained in the RFID chip even when the closed element is open.

[0018] Advantageously, according to another aspect of the invention, the enclosure element further includes a substrate on which the transponder is housed. In this case, the substrate includes a first portion housing the RFID chip and antenna, and a second portion housing the control circuit. The first portion folds onto the second portion. This solution allows the transponder chip, antenna, and control circuit to be prepared in advance in a folded configuration, and the transponder to be arranged between the top wall of the inner cover member and the top wall of the outer cover member. Thus, the assembly of the enclosure element is simplified and accelerated.

[0019] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, a first portion of the substrate is attached to one of the top walls of the inner cover member and the outer cover member, and a second portion of the substrate is attached to the other of the top walls of the inner cover member and the outer cover member. This feature simplifies the connection between these portions of the substrate and the top walls of the outer cover member and the inner cover member.

[0020] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, a first portion of the substrate is attached to the top wall of the outer cover member, and a second portion of the substrate is attached to the top wall of the inner cover member. This configuration allows for increased effectiveness of torsion determined by rotation of the outer cover member relative to the inner cover member. Therefore, the reliability of the closure element of the invention is improved.

[0021] Advantageously, the sealing element according to another aspect of the invention includes an anti-rotation device disposed between the substrate and the top wall of the outer cover member and the top wall of the inner cover member. This allows for the prevention of undesirable sliding of the substrate housing the transponder relative to the outer cover member and / or the inner cover member. In particular, the anti-rotation device allows relative rotation of a first portion and a second portion of the substrate to effectively detect damage to the control loop portion. Therefore, the reliability of the sealing element of the invention is improved.

[0022] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, the anti-rotation device includes ribs that protrude from a first and / or second portion of the substrate and are respectively received in corresponding recesses on the top wall of the outer cover member and / or the top wall of the inner cover member. Since the anti-rotation device includes ribs engaging with the corresponding recesses, the mechanical connection between these portions of the substrate and the top walls of the outer and inner cover members is performed efficiently and easily.

[0023] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, the anti-rotation device includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs, the plurality of first ribs protruding from a first portion of the substrate and received in corresponding first recesses in the outer cover member, and the plurality of second ribs protruding from a second portion of the substrate and received in corresponding second recesses in the inner cover member. This allows for the efficient transmission of movement between the first portion of the substrate and the outer cover member, and between the second portion of the substrate and the inner cover member. Thus, relative rotation between the top walls is effectively transmitted to the two corresponding portions of the substrate to facilitate corresponding relative rotation of these portions.

[0024] Advantageously, in a closing element according to another aspect of the invention, the first rib and the second rib are straight ribs arranged radially around the center of the first and second portions of the substrate. This technical feature allows torsion to be effectively transmitted from the top walls of the outer cover member and the inner cover member to portions of the substrate, while maintaining the simplicity and speed of manufacturing the anti-rotation device.

[0025] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, the anti-rotation device includes centering features that project from the top walls of the outer cover member and the inner cover member, respectively; wherein a first portion and a second portion of the substrate have corresponding holes counter-shaped relative to the centering features; these holes are shaped such that they include at least a non-circular portion. This solution provides an alternative way to prevent relative rotation between each top wall and the corresponding portion of the substrate. Furthermore, this allows the support member to be well centered relative to the outer cover member and the inner cover member.

[0026] Advantageously, the closure element according to another aspect of the invention further includes a coupling device located between the first and second portions of the substrate to maintain the relative positions of the first and second portions in a folded configuration. This configuration allows for easy and quick connection of these portions of the substrate. Furthermore, the coupling device allows these portions of the substrate to easily and stably maintain their relative positions when folded, thereby simplifying the assembly of the substrate with the outer cover member and the inner cover member.

[0027] Advantageously, in the closure element, according to this aspect of the invention, the coupling device includes a first hole, a second hole, and a collar projecting from the second hole. The first hole is disposed on a first portion of the substrate, and the second hole is disposed on a second portion of the substrate. In a folded configuration, the collar is fitted around the first hole in the first portion of the substrate. This configuration provides a simple solution for stably maintaining the relative positions of these portions of the substrate. Furthermore, this configuration allows the first and second portions of the substrate to be coupled when folded onto each other.

[0028] Advantageously, in a closure element according to another aspect of the invention, the inner cover member has a groove disposed between its top and side walls, the groove facing the outer cover member; the outer cover member includes teeth disposed between its top and side walls; the teeth are slidably received in the groove; wherein the groove extends only partially along the circumferential extension of the inner cover member. This allows the outer cover member to rotate about the inner cover member to determine the relative rotation of these portions of the substrate, thereby obtaining the torsion required to partially disrupt the control circuit. Furthermore, when the teeth reach the end of the groove, the rotation of the outer cover member determines the rotation of the inner cover member to loosen the closure element. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The invention can be better understood by referring to the following description disclosed in the preferred embodiments of the invention and in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 This is an exploded side view of an embodiment of the closing element of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in the figure;

[0032] Figure 3 For those in the unfolded configuration Figure 1 A plan view of one side of a portion of a closed element;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A plan view of the other side of the section;

[0034] Figure 5 For those in a folded configuration Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the part;

[0035] Figure 6 For those in a folded configuration Figure 3 A partial sectional view of the part;

[0036] Figure 7a and Figure 7b A perspective view showing further details of the closure element of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8a and Figure 8b A perspective view of a portion of a closed element according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8c For those in the unfolded configuration Figure 8a and Figure 8b A plan view of one side of a portion of a closed element; and

[0039] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the closure element of the present invention.

[0040] The instructions and accompanying drawings are to be explained by way of example rather than limitation. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail. In this context, modifications to certain individual features may be combined with other features to provide additional embodiments.

[0042] Figure 1 A closure element 10 is shown, comprising an outer cover member 20 and an inner cover member 30 connected to the outer cover member 20. The inner cover member 30 is connected to the opening of the container 100 in a manner fixed in terms of rotation. In this respect, the inner cup portion 30 includes a threaded portion 34 for connection with the opening of the container 100.

[0043] The outer cover member 20 includes a top wall 21 (preferably circular) and a side wall 22 (preferably cylindrical), the side wall extending from the edge of the top wall 21.

[0044] The inner cover member 30 includes a top wall 31 (preferably circular) and a side wall 32 (preferably cylindrical), the side wall extending from the edge of the top wall 31.

[0045] A threaded portion 34 is implemented on the inner side of the side wall 32 of the inner cover member 30.

[0046] The outer cover member 20 is rotatably connected to the inner cover member 30 such that the outer cover member 20 can rotate relative to the inner cover member 30 in a first part of the movement of the inner cover member, and then, after the outer cover member 20 is engaged with the inner cover member 30, the outer cover member 20 and the inner cover member 30 rotate together in a second part of the movement to unscrew the closure element 10.

[0047] In this regard, refer to Figure 7a and Figure 7bThe inner cover member 30 has at least one groove 33 disposed between its top wall 31 and side wall 32. The groove 33 extends only partially along the circumferential extension of the inner cover member 30. Preferably, the inner cover member 30 has a plurality of grooves 33, each groove having the same length. These grooves may also be uniformly angularly spaced, i.e., arranged at equal intervals around the circumference of the inner cover member 30.

[0048] The groove 33 faces the outer cover component 20. In Figure 7a and Figure 7b In the implementation scheme, the groove 33 faces the joint area between the top wall 21 and the side wall 22 of the outer cover member 20.

[0049] The outer cover member 20 includes at least one tooth 23 disposed between its top wall 21 and side wall 22. Preferably, the outer cover member 20 includes a plurality of teeth 23 that are uniformly spaced at an angle.

[0050] Each tooth 23 is accommodated in a corresponding groove 33, allowing the tooth to slide along the groove 33. When the tooth 23 reaches the end of the corresponding groove 33, the outer cover member 20 engages the inner cover member 30, and the outer cover member 20 transmits rotational motion to the inner cover member 30 to unscrew the closure element 10 and open the container 100.

[0051] As described above, during the relative rotation of the outer cover member 20 with respect to the inner cover member 30, torsional or shear forces disrupt a portion 43a of the control circuit 43. In other words, during the first step, a portion 43a of the control circuit 43 is disrupted, and during the second step following the first step, the outer cover member 20 engages the inner cover member 30 to open the closure element 10.

[0052] According to the invention, the sealing element 10 further includes a transponder 40, which is housed between the inner cover member 30 and the outer cover member 20. Specifically, the transponder 40 is arranged between the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0053] The transponder 40 can be active or passive. According to a preferred embodiment, the transponder is a passive transponder. Preferably, the transponder 40 is an RFID tag. More preferably, the transponder 40 is a near field communication (NFC) tag. NFC tags are based on high frequency (HF) RFID technology, but operate only within a very short range (on the order of a few centimeters).

[0054] The transponder 40 includes a chip 41 and an antenna 42. Furthermore, the transponder 40 also includes a control loop 43, which is connected to the chip 41.

[0055] According to the invention, the transponder chip 41 is attached to one of the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 and the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20, and at least a portion 43a of the control circuit 43 is attached to the other of the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 and the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20.

[0056] In this way, the relative rotation of the outer cover member 20 and the inner cover member 30 determines the torsional or shear force acting on the control circuit 43 to disrupt the control circuit. More specifically, the relative rotation determines the separation of portion 43a of the control circuit 43 from the rest of the control circuit 43.

[0057] The separation of portion 43a of control loop 43 from the rest of control loop 43 causes modification of the information readable by the reader in transponder 40. Therefore, once portion 43a of control loop 43 is separated from the rest of control loop 43, the open state of the closing element 10 of the present invention can be detected.

[0058] According to a preferred embodiment, the enclosure element 10 includes a substrate 50 on which the transponder 40 is housed.

[0059] The substrate 50 is flat. The substrate 50 includes a first portion 51 and a second portion 52 connected to the first portion 51. In addition, the substrate 50 includes a hinge portion 53 for connecting the first portion 51 and the second portion 52.

[0060] The first part 51 houses the RFID chip 41 and antenna 42. Furthermore, the first part 51 houses a portion of the control loop 43. More specifically, the first part 51 houses only a portion of the control loop 43.

[0061] The second part 52 accommodates the portion 43a of the control loop 43 to be separated. Specifically, the second part 52 only accommodates the portion 43a of the control loop 43 to be separated.

[0062] The first portion 51 is folded onto the second portion 52, such that in the folded configuration, the first portion 51 overlaps with the second portion 52, preferably completely overlapping the second portion. The first portion 51 is folded onto the second portion 52 around the hinge portion 53. Therefore, the hinge portion 53 defines a fold line.

[0063] As a result, the portion 43a of the control loop 43 to be separated is folded to overlap with the rest of the control loop 43.

[0064] The substrate 43 can be made of any suitable material that can be easily folded. For example, the substrate can be made of paper or plastic film.

[0065] A first portion 51 of the substrate 50 is attached to one of the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 and the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20. A second portion 52 of the substrate 50 is attached to the other of the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 and the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 21.

[0066] Thus, the relative rotation of the outer cover member 20 relative to the inner cover member 30 determines the corresponding relative rotation between the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the substrate 50. As a result, a torsional or shear force is generated between portion 43a of the control circuit 43 and the rest of the control circuit 43, leading to the destruction of portion 43a and its separation from the rest of the control circuit 43. Consequently, the control circuit 43 is interrupted, which alters the state of the RFID chip 41 to which the control circuit is connected.

[0067] The control circuit 43 passes through the hinge portion 53. Preferably, the hinge portion 53 defines a weakened portion in which the substrate 50 is facilitated torsion or shear force. The weakened portion of the substrate 50 may be defined by one or more of a tear line, a thickness reduction portion, and a width reduction portion (e.g., one or more indentations).

[0068] The substrate 50 can be of any shape. Preferably, the substrate 50 in the folded configuration is shaped in opposite directions relative to the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0069] In the embodiment described, the substrate 50 in the folded configuration is substantially circular. More specifically, in a plan view, the substrate 50 in the folded configuration exhibits a circular portion and a straight portion at the hinge portion 53.

[0070] The first part 51 and the second part 52 have the same shape. The hinge 53 is located at the midpoint of the straight part.

[0071] Referring to a preferred embodiment, a first portion 51 of the substrate 50 is attached to the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20, and a second portion 52 of the substrate 50 is attached to the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 31.

[0072] For example, each of the first part 51 and the second part 52 is attached to the corresponding top walls 21, 31 of the outer cover member 20 and the inner cover member 30, respectively, by an adhesive layer.

[0073] Referring to a preferred embodiment, the sealing element 10 further includes an anti-rotation device disposed between the substrate 50 and the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0074] The anti-rotation device reliably transmits the relative rotation between the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 to the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the substrate 50, so that the first portion and the second portion also rotate relative to each other.

[0075] In detail, the anti-rotation device includes ribs 61, 61a, and 61b, which protrude from the first portion 51 and / or the second portion 52 of the substrate 50, and the anti-rotation device is respectively housed in corresponding recesses (not shown) on the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and / or the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0076] When ribs 61, 61a, and 61b are arranged in the corresponding recesses, the relative rotation between the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 and the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the substrate 50 is hindered.

[0077] Therefore, the relative rotation of the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30 is transmitted to the first part 51 and the second part 52 of the substrate 50.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the anti-rotation device includes a plurality of first ribs 61a that protrude from a first portion 51 of the substrate 50 and are received in corresponding first recesses (not shown) in the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20. Furthermore, the anti-rotation device 60 includes a plurality of second ribs 61b that protrude from a second portion 52 of the substrate 50 and are received in corresponding second recesses (not shown) in the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0079] Preferably, the first rib 61a and the second rib 61b are straight ribs radially arranged around the center of the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the substrate 50. This provides uniform torque transmission from the top walls 21, 31 to the first portion 51 and the second portion 52.

[0080] Furthermore, the first rib 61a and the second rib 61b are arranged at an angle to each other at a uniform angle.

[0081] Ribs 61, 61a, and 61b protrude from corresponding surfaces of the first portion 51 and the second portion 52, which are opposite to corresponding surfaces of the chip 41, antenna 42, and control circuit 43 that house the RFID chip 40.

[0082] The closure element 10 also includes a connecting device 70 located between a first portion 51 and a second portion 52 of the substrate 50 to maintain the relative positions of the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 in a folded configuration.

[0083] For details, please refer to Figure 6The connecting device 70 includes a first hole 71 provided on a first portion 51 of the substrate 50, a second hole 72 provided on a second portion 52 of the substrate 50, and a collar 73 protruding from the second hole 72. When the support member 50 is folded into a folded configuration, the collar 73 is fitted around the first hole 71, and the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 of the substrate 50 are stably connected together.

[0084] The collar 73 is shaped in the opposite direction to the second hole 72 so as to be fitted onto the second hole.

[0085] According to the described embodiment, the first hole 71, the second hole 72, and the collar 73 are circular in a plan view. Furthermore, in the folded configuration, the first hole 71, the second hole 72, and the collar 73 are arranged coaxially with respect to the center of the substrate 50.

[0086] Special Reference Figure 5 The collar 73 is truncated conical in shape. In other words, the collar 73 protrudes from the edge of the second hole 72, away from the center of the substrate 50. Thus, when the collar 73 is inserted into the first hole 71, a seat for receiving the edge of the first hole 71 is defined in the region immediately adjacent to the outer side of the collar 73.

[0087] The closure element 10 includes a cover gasket 35, which is coupled to the inner cover member 30 to provide a seal between the closure element 10 and the opening of the container 100.

[0088] In detail, the cover gasket 35 is connected to the inner cover member 30 by means of a connecting protrusion 36, which protrudes from the surface of the top wall 31 opposite to the surface connected to the substrate 50.

[0089] According to the alternative implementation plan (see...) Figures 8a to 8c The anti-rotation device 60 includes a centering feature 62 that protrudes from the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20. Furthermore, the anti-rotation device 60 includes another centering feature 63 that protrudes from the top wall 31 of the outer cover member 30.

[0090] The first portion 51 of the substrate 50 has a corresponding centering hole 64, which is formed in the opposite direction to the centering feature 62.

[0091] In the same manner, the second portion 52 of the substrate 50 has a corresponding other centering hole 65, which is shaped in the opposite direction to the other centering feature 63.

[0092] The substrate 50 is connected to the outer cover member 20 such that the centering feature 62 is fitted into the centering hole 64. Similarly, the substrate 50 is connected to the inner cover member 30 such that another centering feature 63 is fitted into the centering hole 65.

[0093] Centering hole 64 and another centering hole 65 are shaped such that they include at least a non-circular portion. This prevents undesirable rotation of the first portion 51 and the second portion 52 relative to the corresponding top walls 21, 31.

[0094] like Figure 8c As can be seen, the centering hole 64 is shaped such that it includes a circular portion and a straight portion.

[0095] Another centering hole 65 is shaped such that it includes two alternating semicircular portions and two straight portions.

[0096] Centering feature 62 is formed along a partially circular open path. Another centering feature 63 is formed along a closed path having two semicircular portions and two straight portions that are parallel to each other and connected to the semicircular portions.

[0097] According to another alternative implementation scheme (see...) Figure 9 The anti-rotation device includes a disc 66 disposed on the surface of the first portion 51 of the substrate 50 facing the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20. For example, the disc 66 may be attached to the surface by an adhesive layer.

[0098] The disc 66 has a plurality of radial recesses 67 evenly distributed along the circumference. The recesses 67 are adapted to corresponding ribs (not shown) protruding from the top wall 21 of the outer cover member 20.

[0099] The anti-rotation device may also include another disc (not shown) disposed between the second portion 52 of the base plate 50 and the top wall 31 of the inner cover member 30.

[0100] While specific embodiments have been discussed, various modifications are of course possible, and the invention is not limited to the particular form or configuration of the components described herein, unless such limitations are included in the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will understand that sub-combinations are useful and can be used even without explicit reference to other features.

[0101] Figure Labels

[0102] 10 Enclosure Components

[0103] 20. Outer cover components

[0104] 21 (Top wall of outer cover component 20)

[0105] 22 (side wall of outer cover component 20)

[0106] 23. Teeth

[0107] 30 Inner cover components

[0108] 31 (top wall of inner cover component 30)

[0109] 32 (the side wall of the inner cover component 30)

[0110] 33 Grooves

[0111] 34 Threaded section

[0112] 40 transponders (RFID tags)

[0113] 41 chips

[0114] 42 antennas

[0115] 43 Control Loop

[0116] 43a (control loop 43) part

[0117] 50 substrates

[0118] 51 Part One

[0119] 52 Part Two

[0120] 53. Hinge

[0121] 61 ribs

[0122] 61a First Rib

[0123] 61b Second Rib

[0124] 62. Characteristics of focus

[0125] 63 Another characteristic of focus

[0126] 64 centering holes

[0127] 65 Another centering hole

[0128] 66 discs

[0129] 67 recess

[0130] 70 Connecting device

[0131] 71 First Hole

[0132] 72 Second Hole

[0133] 73 collar

[0134] 100 containers

Claims

1. A closure element (10) for closing a container (100), the closure element comprising: - Inner cover member (30), which is to be connected to the opening of the container (100); wherein the inner cover member (30) has a top wall (31) and a side wall (32) extending from the edge of the top wall (31); - An outer cover member (20) rotatably connected to the inner cover member (30); wherein the outer cover member (20) has a top wall (21) and side walls (22) extending from the edge of the top wall (21); - A transponder (40) is housed between the inner cover member (30) and the outer cover member (20); the transponder (40) includes a chip (41), an antenna (42), and a control loop (43); Its features are, The chip (41) is attached to one of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), and at least a portion (43a) of the control circuit (43) is attached to the other of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), such that the relative rotation of the outer cover member (20) and the inner cover member (30) determines a torsional or shear force acting on the control circuit (43) to destroy the control circuit. The enclosure element further includes a substrate (50) on which the transponder (40) is housed; the substrate (50) includes a first portion (51) and a second portion (52), the first portion housing the RFID chip (41) and the antenna (42), and the second portion housing at least a portion (43a) of the control loop (43); the first portion (51) is folded onto the second portion (52).

2. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The first portion (51) of the substrate (50) is attached to one of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) is attached to the other of the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20).

3. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The first portion (51) and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) are joined by a hinge (53); the control circuit (43) passes through the hinge (53).

4. The closure element (10) according to claim 2, wherein, The first portion (51) of the substrate (50) is attached to the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20), and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) is attached to the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30).

5. The sealing element (10) according to claim 1, the sealing element further comprising an anti-rotation device disposed between the substrate (50) and the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20) and the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30).

6. The closure element (10) according to claim 5, wherein, The anti-rotation device includes ribs (61, 61a, 61b) that protrude from the first portion (51) and / or the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) and are respectively accommodated in corresponding recesses on the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20) and / or the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30).

7. The closure element (10) according to claim 5, wherein, The anti-rotation device includes a plurality of first ribs (61a) and a plurality of second ribs (61b), the plurality of first ribs protruding from the first portion (51) of the substrate (50) and being received in corresponding first recesses in the outer cover member (20), and the plurality of second ribs protruding from the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) and being received in corresponding second recesses in the inner cover member (30).

8. The closure element (10) according to claim 7, wherein, The first rib (61a) and the second rib (61b) are straight ribs radially arranged around the center of the first portion (51) and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50).

9. The closure element (10) according to claim 5, wherein, The anti-rotation device (60) includes centering features (62, 63) protruding from the top wall (21) of the outer cover member (20) and the top wall (31) of the inner cover member (30), respectively; wherein the first portion (51) and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) have corresponding centering holes (64, 65) formed in the opposite direction to the centering features (62, 63); the holes (64, 65) are formed such that the holes include at least a non-circular portion.

10. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, the closure element further comprising a coupling device (70) located between the first portion (51) and the second portion (52) of the substrate (50) to maintain the relative position of the first portion (51) and the second portion (52) in a folded configuration.

11. The closure element (10) according to claim 10, wherein, The connecting device (70) includes a first hole (71), a second hole (72), and a collar (73) protruding from the second hole (72). The first hole is disposed on the first portion (51) of the substrate (50), and the second hole is disposed on the second portion (52) of the substrate (50). In the folded configuration, the collar (73) is fitted around the first hole (71) in the first portion (51) of the substrate (50).

12. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The inner cover member (30) has a groove (33) disposed between the top wall (31) and the side wall (32) of the inner cover member (30), the groove facing the outer cover member (20); the outer cover member (20) includes teeth (23) disposed between the top wall (21) and the side wall (22) of the outer cover member (20); the teeth (23) are slidably received in the groove (33); wherein the groove (33) extends only partially along the circumferential extension of the inner cover member (30).

13. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The transponder (40) is an RFID tag.

14. The closure element (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The transponder (40) is an NFC tag.

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