Stackable can with lid

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stackable and re-sealable can with a bottom and a lid fold, wherein, inside the lid fold, a peripheral opening line is formed along a web projecting inwardly from the lid fold, said peripheral opening line enclosing a removable can lid, the bottom being smaller than the lid fold, and wherein a can can be stacked with its bottom forming a positive fit in and on a lid fold of a further can, characterised in that there is associated with the can a lid which has a peripheral rim, the outer contour of which corresponds to an inner contour of the web and which, after the can lid has been removed, can be inserted into the web, sealing the can.

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         18 . A stackable and re-sealable can with a bottom and a lid fold, wherein, inside the lid fold, a peripheral opening line is formed along a web projecting inwardly from the lid fold, said peripheral opening line enclosing a removable can lid, the bottom being smaller than the lid fold, and wherein a can can be stacked with its bottom forming a positive fit in and on a lid fold of a further can, characterised in that there is associated with the can a lid which has a peripheral rim, the outer contour of which corresponds to an inner contour of the web and which, after the can lid has been removed, can be inserted into the web, sealing the can. 
     
     
         19 . The can as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the lid has an upper portion which, when in a sealed state inserted into the web, extends laterally outwards beyond the web, the upper portion of the lid lying, in the sealed state, substantially inside a portion located between the web and the upper rim of the can. 
     
     
         20 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein an outer contour of the peripheral rim of the lid is at least 1/10 mm larger compared to an inner contour of the web. 
     
     
         21 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein, in the sealed state, the upper portion rests at least partially on the web. 
     
     
         22 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the upper portion has a preferably peripheral elevation on its rim or adjacent thereto. 
     
     
         23 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the lid has a recess for receiving a pull ring of the lid of the unopened can, into which the pull ring can be received when the lid is placed on the unopened can. 
     
     
         24 . The can as claimed in  claim 23 , wherein the lid is resting on it, the pull ring presses from inside against the rim of the lid. 
     
     
         25 . The can as claimed in  claim 24 , wherein the lid is held on the unopened can by a clamping effect between the pull ring and the can. 
     
     
         26 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the upper portion has an extension located on a top side, preferably in the vicinity of the rim of the lid. 
     
     
         27 . The can as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein the extension is designed as a tab for lifting the lid off. 
     
     
         28 . The can as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein the extension engages with the pull ring of the lid of the unopened can, so that the lid is held on the unopened can. 
     
     
         29 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein an outer contour of the lid corresponds substantially to an outer contour of the bottom the can. 
     
     
         30 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the lid has a lower extension located on an underside, opposite the top side, preferably in the vicinity of the rim of the lid. 
     
     
         31 . The can as claimed in  claim 30 , wherein the lower extension is designed as a tab for lifting the lid off. 
     
     
         32 . The can as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the lid has an outer ring frame, the outer lateral surface of which can be brought into engagement with the inner contour of the web of the can in such a way that the frame is fixed to the can and seals it along the inner contour of the web. 
     
     
         33 . The can as claimed in  claim 32 , wherein, in the sealed state, the lid rests with the rim of the lid on a peripheral inner surface of the ring frame. 
     
     
         34 . The can as claimed in  claim 33 , wherein the lid is mounted on the frame in such a manner that it cannot be lost, especially so that it can be pivoted.