Device For Beverage Cans, Comprising A Cover And Hole

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for beverage cans, which comprises a cover and a hole and which is applied to the liquid outlet. The inventive device comprises two parts ( 1 and 2 ) which are interconnected to form an assembly and which are positioned on top of one another. The lower part or base ( 1 ), which is fixed, takes the form of a ring with a central cavity ( 7 ), the position of which corresponds to the hole in the container, and a transverse protective bar ( 17 ). The upper part or cover ( 2 ), which has a precise shape and dimensions, is mobile and can move and change position, serving directly as a lid. The aforementioned two parts are preferably joined using a hinged or articulated ( 9 ) system of slide guides. In addition, the base comprises a front projection or lip protector ( 16 ). The lower face of the cover ( 2 ) is equipped with a central structure ( 18 ) which is coupled to, and fitted in the central cavity in the base, thereby forming the closure system of the device.

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       15 . Device for application to a liquid outlet orifice of a beverage can, said can comprising a pull-tab for its opening, the device being formed by a first part ( 1 ) and a second part ( 2 ) which are coupled to each other, 
 the first part ( 1 ) having a ring-shape, with a flexible perimetral edge ( 11 ) and a cavity ( 7 ) in its central portion, and having at its lower face a peripheral recess ( 5 ) which is adjustable by pressure to said orifice, which first part is coupled in a fixed way to the liquid outlet orifice; and    the first part ( 1 ) having an anatomically-shaped protuberance or nozzle ( 13 ) on a first end of said perimetral edge;    the second part ( 2 ) being a mobile body with respect to the first part ( 1 ).    
   
   
       16 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) has a curvature ( 15 ) corresponding to a profile of said pull-tab in a second end of said perimetral edge opposite to said first end.  
   
   
       17 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) has, in a second end of said perimetral edge opposite to said first end, a projection or perpendicular flap ( 16 ) acting as a lip protector.  
   
   
       18 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) has in a second end of said perimetral edge opposite to said first end a ring-shaped projection ( 4 ) which in a position of use of the device is located forming an angle with respect to the first part ( 1 ), such that this ring-shaped protection ( 4 ) projects from the can and is supported on a side thereof serving as a lip protector.  
   
   
       19 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) has in its upper face protuberances ( 6 ,  12 ) acting as a stop and guide, and in that the second part ( 2 ) has channels or guides ( 8 ), such that second part ( 2 ) is moveable over said first part ( 1 ) by means of the coupling between said guides ( 8 ) and said protuberances ( 6 ,  12 ).  
   
   
       20 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) and the second part ( 2 ) are joined by means of a hinge or articulation system ( 9 ), which can be located at any point of the perimeter of the device.  
   
   
       21 . Device according to  claim 20 , characterized in that the second part ( 2 ) has in the perimeter of its inner or lower face a rim ( 14 ) projecting and fitting by pressure with the first part ( 1 ).  
   
   
       22 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the first part ( 1 ) and the second part ( 2 ) are located in the same plane and level, and the second part ( 2 ) has two side wings or flanges ( 10 ), the second part ( 2 ) being encased in the cavity ( 7 ) of the first part ( 1 ).  
   
   
       23 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the cavity ( 7 ) of the first part ( 1 ) includes a transverse protective bar ( 17 ).  
   
   
       24 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the second part ( 2 ) incorporates a central structure ( 18 ) which is coupled to and fitted in the cavity ( 7 ) of the first part ( 1 ).  
   
   
       25 . Device according to  claim 15 , characterized in that it includes an O-ring seal located between the first part ( 1 ) and the second part ( 2 ).