Container can and holding device

Abstract

The invention relates to a container can that is sealed after being filled, to a holding device for introduction into a container can, and to a method for manufacturing a container can. A container can according to the invention that has a bottom, a peripheral wall that adjoins the bottom, and a narrowed end on one end facing away from the bottom is characterized in that a two-part holding device is located in the container can that has a second part and a first part detachably connected thereto, of which the first part has a connecting section for connecting the second part to the first part as well as a plurality of support arms, at least two upper support arms of which are designed to be supported in the region of the narrowed end on the peripheral wall of the container can and at least two lower support arms of which are designed to be supported on the peripheral wall of the container can in a place that is nearer to the bottom of the container can than the connecting section is.

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         25 . A straw holding device adapted for positioning within the confines of a beverage container, comprising:
 a first part and a second part, the first part being detachably connected to the second part;   wherein the first part comprises a connecting section for connecting the second part to the first part, and a plurality of support arms;   wherein at least two of the plurality of support arms of the first part comprise upper support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container; and   wherein the second part comprises a connecting section and at least two support arms that comprise lower support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container, and wherein the at least two support arms of the second part extend downwardly away from the connecting section.   
     
     
         26 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein the first part comprises three support arms. 
     
     
         27 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein the second part comprises three support arms. 
     
     
         28 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein each of the support arms of the first part extend substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         29 . The container of claim  1 , wherein the support arms of the first part each have a first end that is arranged on the connecting section of the first part and a second end comprising a free end that is operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a beverage container, and wherein the second ends of the support arms extend radially outward in relation to the respective first ends. 
     
     
         30 . The container of  claim 29 , wherein the second ends of the support arms of the first part each have at least one region that is arched radially outward. 
     
     
         31 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein the connecting section of the first part is annular. 
     
     
         32 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein a detachable connection is provided between the first part and the second part, wherein the detachable connection comprises a breaking point between the first part and the second part. 
     
     
         33 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein a connection between the first part and the second part of the holding device comprises at least one of a plug, a clamp and a snap connection. 
     
     
         34 . The container of  claim 33 , wherein the detachable connection can be detached through a movement of both parts of the holding device relative to each other in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the container. 
     
     
         35 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein the support arms of the first part extend beyond the connecting section of the second part in the axial direction and the support arms of the second part extend beyond the connecting section of the first part, and wherein the connecting sections are detachably interconnected. 
     
     
         36 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein at least one of the first part and the second part comprises a reservoir, and wherein a detachment of the first part and the second part causes the release of a substance from the reservoir. 
     
     
         37 . The container of  claim 25 , wherein at least one of the first part and the second part is formed such that at least one of the first part and the second part can be moved relative to the container upon disconnection of the first part and the second part. 
     
     
         38 . The container of  claim 37 , wherein a drinking straw is arranged on the part that can be moved. 
     
     
         39 . The container of  claim 38 , wherein the drinking straw has a drinking end that faces toward a lid and is closed in the axial direction of the drinking straw and has at least one radial opening. 
     
     
         40 . A holding device operable to be introduced into an initially open container, the holding device comprising:
 a first part and a second part, wherein the first part and the second part are detachably connected;   the first part comprising an annular connecting section for connecting the second part to the first part, and a plurality of support arms extending from the annular connection section;   wherein at least two of the support arms comprise upper support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container can; and   wherein the second part comprises a plurality of support arms comprising lower support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container can.   
     
     
         41 . The holding device according to  claim 40 , further comprising a drinking straw arranged on at least one of the first part and the second part, and wherein the drinking straw has a drinking end and that is closed in an axial direction of the drinking straw and has at least one radial opening. 
     
     
         42 . The container of  claim 40 , wherein the first part comprises at least three support arms. 
     
     
         43 . The container of  claim 40 , wherein the second part comprises at least three support arms. 
     
     
         44 . A holding device operable to be introduced into an initially open container, the holding device comprising:
 a first part and a second part;   the first part comprising an annular connecting section and a plurality of support arms extending from the annular connection section;   wherein at least two of the support arms of the first part comprise upper support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container can; and   wherein the second part comprises a plurality of support arms comprising lower support arms operable to be supported on a peripheral wall of a container can, and wherein the lower support arms comprise an arcuate portion.