Beverage can with cap

Abstract

A beverage can with a cap, characterized in that the cap (1) is attached to the beverage can (2) and the upper edge (1b) and the lower edge (1c) are located on the inner surface of the cap.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The object of the present invention is a beverage can with a cap. [Background technology]

[0002] A well-known commercial product is the so-called "Kinder Surprise" eggs, which are oval-shaped containers containing miniature cartoons, toys, or other contraptions. These types of eggs are primarily designed for children and are sold as standalone products. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The object of the present invention is to make it possible to use such "surprise eggs" in commercially available canned beverages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The solution to this problem is to develop a beverage can with a cap attached to the top, which allows the "surprise egg" to be secured in place.

[0005] Furthermore, the aim of the solution according to the invention is to make it possible to close or cover the can with a cap during temporary breaks in the consumption of the beverage, and to prevent contaminants such as insects (wasps or flies) from getting into the beverage, in particular in the case of canned drinks sold, for example, to children or at outdoor events.

[0006] A capped beverage can is characterized by a beverage can having a cap attached thereto and an upper and lower rim on the inner surface.

[0007] The upper edge of the cap is preferably wider than the lower edge.

[0008] The upper edge of the cap is preferably in the form of a protrusion.

[0009] The upper edge of the cap is preferably in the form of a ring.

[0010] The upper edge of the cap is preferably in the form of a semicircular ring.

[0011] The upper edge of the cap is preferably configured with at least two side wings.

[0012] The upper edge of the cap is preferably configured with at least two apex wings.

[0013] Preferably, a surprise egg is located within the cap.

[0014] Preferably the cap is made of plastic.

[0015] The subject of the invention in non-limiting manufacturing examples is illustrated in the following figures. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a beverage can with a flanged cap attached, with cross section "A" shown enlarged. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the flanged cap. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the flanged cap. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a beverage can fitted with a flangeless cap. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a side view showing a flangeless cap. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cap with an upper edge in the form of a protrusion. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing a cap with an upper edge in the form of a protrusion. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a ring. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is a bottom view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a ring. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a ring. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a bottom view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a ring. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a semicircular ring. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a bottom view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a semicircular ring. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a cap whose upper edge is in the form of lateral wings. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a bottom view showing a cap with an upper edge in the form of a wing. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a wing. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a bottom view showing a cap whose upper edge is in the form of a wing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] In the first embodiment of the present invention, a beverage can 1 has a cap 2 attached to its upper edge, and a flange 1a is provided on the outer surface of the cap 2. An upper edge 1b and a lower edge 1c are located on the inner surface of the flange 1a of the cap 1. Edge 1b has a protrusion at its end, which prevents the cap 1 from being inserted too deeply into the can 2, and allows a surprise egg 3 to be held in the cap and removed from the cap 1 after moving the cap 1 to a vertical position with a finger, as shown in Figures 6 to 17.

[0018] The bottom edge 1c of the cap 1 is narrower than the top edge 1b, allowing the cap 1 to slide over the top edge of the can 2, retaining the cap 1 on the can 2 (a "click" effect).

[0019] In the first embodiment of the invention, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of a protrusion.

[0020] In another embodiment of the present invention, the drinking cap 2 does not have an outer flange 1 a , and the upper and lower edges 1 b and 1 c lie directly on the inner surface of the cap 1 .

[0021] In the embodiment shown in Figures 6 and 7, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of a protrusion.

[0022] In the embodiment shown in Figures 8 to 11, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of a ring.

[0023] In the embodiment shown in Figures 12 and 13, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of a semicircular ring.

[0024] In the embodiment shown in Figures 14 and 15, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of four side wings on which the surprise egg 3 is fixed.

[0025] In the embodiment shown in Figures 16 and 17, the upper edge 1b of the cap 1 is in the form of two apex wings on which the surprise egg 3 is fixed.

[0026] The cap 1 is preferably made of plastic.

Claims

1. A beverage can with a cap, characterized in that the cap (1) is attached to the beverage can (2) and has an upper edge (1b) and a lower edge (1c) located on the inner surface of the cap.

2. 2. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap (1) has a flange (1a) on its outer surface.

3. 3. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 2, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) and the lower edge (1c) are located on the inner surface of the flange (1a).

4. 2. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) and the lower edge (1c) lie directly on the inner surface of the cap (1).

5. 3. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is wider than the lower edge (1c).

6. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is in the form of a protrusion.

7. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is in the form of a ring.

8. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is in the form of a semicircular ring.

9. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is in the form of at least two side wings.

10. A beverage can with a cap according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the upper edge (1b) of the cap (1) is in the form of at least two apex wings.

11. A beverage can with a cap according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a surprise egg (3) is arranged in the cap (1).

12. A beverage can with a cap according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the cap (1) is made of plastic.

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