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EP3763635A1 - Rupturable locking cover for a container with neck - Google Patents

Rupturable locking cover for a container with neck Download PDF

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EP3763635A1
EP3763635A1 EP20179718.0A EP20179718A EP3763635A1 EP 3763635 A1 EP3763635 A1 EP 3763635A1 EP 20179718 A EP20179718 A EP 20179718A EP 3763635 A1 EP3763635 A1 EP 3763635A1
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Maxime CLAVEL
Gaƫtan REY
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  • the present invention relates to a cap for a container with a neck, intended to block a stopper in the neck of said container.
  • the invention relates in particular to a locking cap suitable for vials, for example for a pharmaceutical product, requiring the total removal of the stopper and the cap for the extraction or reconstitution of the product.
  • EP2814752 which offers a cap locking device on a container with a neck, completely removable.
  • This device comprises an outer ring shaped to cover the stopper and surround the upper collar of the neck of the container. It also comprises an internal ring in the form of a ring, suitable for being housed in the external ring and provided with lower internal notches intended to bear under said flange in order to be fixed on the container.
  • the inner ring also includes outer notches allowing it to be secured in the outer ring.
  • Such a cap makes it possible to block a stopper in the neck of the container, said stopper being held in the internal ring.
  • locking devices are commonly used to store pharmaceuticals in vials. Some products are taken using a syringe, inserted through the elastomeric stopper, after removing a protective cap at the top of the locking device. Other products require the full opening of the bottle to be extracted or to be reconstituted.
  • the aforementioned document provides a frangible zone, at the level of the outer ring of the locking device, capable of being broken in order to allow the opening of said ring and its withdrawal with respect to the collar of the container.
  • the internal ring is for its part provided with a deformable and breakable bridge, capable of being broken to allow the removal of said ring relative to the flange, allowing access to the stopper and its removal from the neck of the container.
  • a drawback of this solution comes from the lack of repeatability of the opening between two devices, in particular from the breaking of the breakable deformable bridge, because it is difficult to repeatedly pull on the inner ring until the bridge breaks.
  • Another drawback of this solution comes from the lack of repeatability of the assembly between the inner and outer rings, which assembly must ensure the tightness of the closure.
  • the document EP2464577 presents a device for locking a stopper in the neck of a container which is reliable and repeatable in terms of closure sealing but does not allow the complete removal of said device to extract the stopper.
  • the document US5269429 provides a closure cap comprising a breaking point, so as to allow removal of said cap.
  • the present invention proposes an alternative solution to known solutions and aimed at remedying all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art.
  • a locking cap reliably sealing the closure and allowing ergonomic and secure removal of the cap on the one hand, and on the other hand, repeatable on a plurality of caps, to extract the elastomeric stopper and access the contents of the container.
  • the invention further relates to a container having a circular opening neck terminating in a flared collar, and comprising a stopper arranged in said neck and associated with a locking cap as above.
  • each second tab is inclined towards the inside of the cage, in the direction of the upper ring, and the n / 2 second tabs of the cage are configured to allow a passage from the intermediate holding position to the locking position of the cap on the container when a force of between 30 N and 70 N, preferably between 30N and 50N, is applied to the cap.
  • the present invention relates to a locking cap 100 for a container 200 with a neck, intended to block a stopper 10 in the neck 201 of said container 200.
  • the container 200 may in particular take the form of a bottle, having a neck 201 of. circular opening, terminating in a flange 202 flared with respect to the outer perimeter of the neck 201.
  • the outer diameter of the flange 202 is greater than the outer diameter of the neck 201, as illustrated in the figures. figures 1a, 1b .
  • the stopper 10 has a circular section and a T-shape with a head 11 and a foot 12, the head 11 having a diameter greater than the foot 12.
  • the foot 12 of the stopper 10 is completely inserted into the neck 201, the head 11 locks against the collar 202.
  • the stopper 10 when the contents of the bottle are intended to be lyophilized, the stopper 10 has an opening 13 in its base 12, to allow the passage of the evaporative flows as long as the stopper 10 is not completely inserted into the neck 202 ( figures 1b and 1d ).
  • the cap 100 when it is associated with the stopper 10, is capable of adopting two positions on the container 200: a first position, called the intermediate holding position, in which the stopper 10 is partially inserted into the neck 201 ( figures 1a, 1b ). It is in this position that the container 200 can be subjected to a freeze-drying step, because the partial depression of the stopper allows the evaporative flows to pass through the opening 13 made in the base 12 of the stopper 10.
  • a first position called the intermediate holding position
  • the stopper 10 is partially inserted into the neck 201 ( figures 1a, 1b ). It is in this position that the container 200 can be subjected to a freeze-drying step, because the partial depression of the stopper allows the evaporative flows to pass through the opening 13 made in the base 12 of the stopper 10.
  • the cap 100 associated with the stopper 10 can also adopt a second position, called a locking position, in which the stopper 10 is completely pushed in, and locked in the neck 201 by the cover 100 ( figures 1c, 1d ). In this position, the stopper 10 hermetically closes the container 200, the foot 12 (and therefore the opening 13 when it is present) being completely surrounded by the neck 201 of the container 200.
  • the cover 100 comprises an outer body 30 and a cage 20 configured to fit together and lock axially in said outer body 30.
  • the cage 20 comprises an upper ring 21, a plurality n of branches 22 connected to the upper ring 21 and defining with the latter a generally cylindrical shape of the cage 20, of central axis z ( figures 2a, 2b ).
  • the cage 20 also includes n / 2 first bridges 25 and n / 2 second bridges 26, each connecting two neighboring branches 22 between them.
  • the first bridges 25 and the second bridges 26 are arranged alternately around the periphery of the cage 20.
  • the cage has six branches 22, three first bridges 25 and three second bridges 26.
  • the first bridges 25 occupy between 20% and 40% of the perimeter of the cage 20, for example 30%; and the second bridges 26 occupy between 40% and 70% of said perimeter, for example 60%.
  • the residual perimeter to reach 100% is occupied by branches 22.
  • the cage 20 comprises a plurality of first tongues 23, each being supported by a first bridge 25.
  • Each first tongue 23 is flexible and inclined with respect to the branches 22 towards the inside of the cage 20, at an angle between 20 Ā° and 60 Ā°, advantageously around 45 Ā°, in the direction of the upper ring 21.
  • first tabs 23 are intended to block the stopper 10 inside the cage 20, against the upper ring 21, when the stopper 10 is associated with the cap 100.
  • the first tabs 23 flex to allow the head 11 of the device to pass through. stopper 10 when the latter is introduced into the cage 20, and become blocked under the head 11, to prevent the stopper 10 from coming out of said cage 20.
  • the cap 10 remains firmly attached to the cap 100 and no accidental separation between cap 10 and cap 100 can take place, in particular, when the cap 100 is in its intermediate holding position on the container. 200.
  • the cage 20 advantageously comprises a plurality of second tongues 24, each supported by a second bridge 26.
  • Each second tongue 24 is flexible and inclined with respect to the branches 22 towards the interior of the cage 20, with a angle between 20 Ā° and 60 Ā°, advantageously around 30 Ā°, towards the upper ring 21.
  • These second tongues 24 are intended to remain above the collar 202, slightly raised or in contact thereon, when the cap 100 is in the intermediate holding position ( figure 1a ). In this intermediate holding position, the second bridges 26 and the branches 22 are intended to at least partially surround the collar 202. This configuration allows a more stable and secure mechanical holding of the stopper 10 / cap 100 assembly, during potential lyophilization steps.
  • the second tabs 24 are intended to bear under the collar 202 of the neck 201 of the container 200, when the cap 100 is in the locking position ( figures 1c ).
  • the stopper 10 / cap 100 assembly will descend into / around the neck 201 of the container 200, so as to completely push the foot 12 of the stopper 10 into the neck 201, until that its head 11 rests on the collar 202.
  • the second tabs 24 flex and retract to allow the collar 202 to pass through, and come to be blocked under the latter, thus locking the stopper 10 on the container 200.
  • the first tabs 23 are erased because they are resting against the peripheral edge of the collar 202. They therefore do not remain under the head 11 of the plug 10 and let the latter rest on the collar 202.
  • the first bridges 25 then surround the peripheral edge of the collar 202.
  • the second tabs 24 are configured to allow a passage from the intermediate holding position to the locking position of the cover 100 associated with the stopper 10, when a low force between 30 N and 70 N, preferably between 30N and 50N , is applied on the cover 100.
  • the second tabs 24 have an inclination relative to the branches 22 of the order of 20 Ā° to 60 Ā°, a thickness between 0.6 and 1.3mm and a flexibility conferred by the choice of the material forming the cage 20 .
  • This advantageous configuration thanks to which the passage into the locking position is made possible by applying a force of small amplitude, makes it possible to collectively lock a plurality of caps 100 on their respective containers 200, by means of a plate exerting a force. in the upper part of the plurality of caps 100.
  • This low closing force also makes it possible to compensate for the large variations in height of the containers 200 and thus to achieve a closing of all of said containers present under the closing plate without generating any broken.
  • the locking cap 100 according to the present invention is completely removable and allows removal of the cap 10 for full opening of the container.
  • the cage 20 comprises at least one second bridge 26 supporting an opening tab 27 inclined towards the outside of the cage 20, in the direction of the upper ring 21.
  • the (at least one) second bridge 26 also has a zone breakable 28 adjacent to said opening tab 27 ( figures 2a, 2b ).
  • the outer body 30 also has a breakable part 35 ( figures 3a, 3b ).
  • the outer body 30 has a generally cylindrical shape with a central axis z. One end 30a of the outer body 30 is closed and the other end 30b is open. The open end 30b is provided to accommodate the cage 20, which will fit into the outer body 30, placing the upper ring 21 against the inner surface of the closed end 30a.
  • the breakable part 35 may for example consist of a portion of the closed end 30a and of the cylindrical wall, said portion being delimited by a double groove at which the thickness of the outer body 30 is reduced ( figure 3b ).
  • the outer body 30 is configured to completely surround the cage 20 when the latter is nested, so as to prevent any access to said cage 20 from the outside, when the cap 100 locks the stopper 10 on the container 200. In the position of locking the cover 100, the outer body 30 therefore prevents in particular access to the opening tab 27.
  • a capsule 32 is fixed to the outer surface of the closed end 30a of the outer body 30.
  • the capsule 32 may include a tenon intended to pass through an orifice (visible on the figure 3a ) present for example at the center of the closed end 30a of the outer body 30, and in particular in the portion of the end belonging to the breakable part 35.
  • the fixing between the cap 32 and the outer body 30 can be done by snap-fastening .
  • the opening tab 27 is initially designed so that it is inclined towards the outside of the cage 20, in the direction of the upper ring 21; due to its elastic properties, it is able to fold back parallel to the inner walls of the outer body 30, when the cage 20 is axially locked in the outer body 30.
  • the opening tab 27 is recovered.
  • the opening tab 27 advantageously has an elongated shape, which makes gripping all the more easier.
  • the gripping and the application of a tensile force on the opening tab 27 causes the breakage at the level of the breakable area 28 of the second bridge 26: the cage 20 can then be easily detached from the neck 201 of the container 200 leaving free access to the cap removal 10.
  • the opening tab 27, by virtue of its shape, its inclination and its location relative to the breakable zone 28 formed on a second bridge 26, promotes reliable and repeatable rupture on a plurality of cages 20.
  • the outer body 30 comprises a circular groove 31, formed in its cylindrical inner walls and able to cooperate with complementary means of the cage 20, to axially lock the cage 20 in the outer body 30 ( figure 3b ).
  • These means are, for example, notches 221 arranged on the branches 22 of the cage 20 (visible on the figures 2a and 2b ) and designed to come to lock in the groove 31, when the cage 20 is completely inserted into the outer body 30.
  • the outer body 30 can thus rotate freely around the central axis z, when the cap 100 is in the locking position on the container 200, without damaging the cage 20 and risk affecting the reliability and tightness of closure of the container 200.
  • each first bridge 25 is designed to provide an open space 251 between it and the collar 202, when the cap 100 is in its intermediate holding position ( figure 2b ).
  • the cage 20 thus has n / 2 open spaces 251, distributed over the perimeter of the cage 20, allowing efficient evacuation of the evaporative flows during lyophilization steps.
  • each open space 251 has a height, in the axial direction z, of between 0.2mm and 2mm, and a width, according to the perimeter of the cage 20, substantially equal to the width of a first bridge 25.
  • the height of the open space 251 can be defined as the distance, in the axial direction z, between the first bridge 25 and a line marking the start of the inclination of the second tabs 24 towards the inside of the cage 20. Indeed , it is at this line of the start of inclination that the contact between the collar 202 and the second tabs 24 is likely to be established, thus defining the intermediate holding position.
  • the various elements forming the cap 100 according to the present invention are preferably made by molding a plastic material, compatible with lyophilization processes (when required), with gamma sterilization processes. , autoclave and ethylene oxide (ETO), and with the intended fields of application.
  • the cage 20, the outer body 30 and the capsule 32 could be formed from materials such as polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP) or polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
  • the capsule 32 could be formed from flexible plastic materials such as, for example, polypropylene (PP), to facilitate its gripping.
  • the stopper 10 can be inserted into the cover 100 after assembly of the cage 20, the outer body 30 and the capsule 32 forming the cover 100, the locking cover 100 and the stopper can advantageously be stored separately. before use.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une coiffe de verrouillage pour un rĆ©cipient Ć  col, destinĆ©e Ć  bloquer un bouchon dans le col du rĆ©cipient et comprenant :- un corps externe prĆ©sentant une partie sĆ©cable,- une cage (20) configurĆ©e pour s'emboiter et se verrouiller axialement dans le corps externe, et prĆ©sentant une zone sĆ©cable (28) ;La cage (20) comporte en outre :- un anneau supĆ©rieur (21),- une pluralitĆ© n de branches (22) reliĆ©es Ć  l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21) et dĆ©finissant avec celui-ci une forme gĆ©nĆ©rale cylindrique,- n/2 premiers ponts (25) et n/2 deuxiĆØmes ponts (26), chacun reliant deux branches (22) voisines entre elles,- au moins une languette d'ouverture (27), supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont (26), inclinĆ©e vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage (20) et orientĆ©e vers l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21), ladite languette d'ouverture (27) Ć©tant adjacente Ć  la zone sĆ©cable situĆ©e sur ledit deuxiĆØme pont (26).The invention relates to a locking cap for a container with a neck, intended to block a stopper in the neck of the container and comprising: - an outer body having a breakable part, - a cage (20) configured to fit together and lock. axially in the outer body, and having a breakable zone (28); The cage (20) further comprises: - an upper ring (21), - a plurality n of branches (22) connected to the upper ring (21) and defining therewith a generally cylindrical shape, - n / 2 first bridges (25) and n / 2 second bridges (26), each connecting two adjacent branches (22) to each other, - at least one opening tab ( 27), supported by a second bridge (26), inclined towards the outside of the cage (20) and oriented towards the upper ring (21), said opening tab (27) being adjacent to the breakable zone located on said second bridge (26).

Description

DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

La prƩsente invention concerne une coiffe pour un rƩcipient Ơ col, destinƩe Ơ bloquer un bouchon dans le col dudit rƩcipient. L'invention concerne en particulier une coiffe de verrouillage adaptƩe Ơ des flacons, par exemple pour produit pharmaceutique, nƩcessitant le retrait total du bouchon et de la coiffe pour l'extraction ou la reconstitution du produit.The present invention relates to a cap for a container with a neck, intended to block a stopper in the neck of said container. The invention relates in particular to a locking cap suitable for vials, for example for a pharmaceutical product, requiring the total removal of the stopper and the cap for the extraction or reconstitution of the product.

ARRIERE PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUE DE L'INVENTIONTECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

On connaĆ®t le document EP2814752 qui propose un dispositif de verrouillage de bouchon sur un rĆ©cipient Ć  col, totalement retirable. Ce dispositif comprend une bague externe conformĆ©e pour recouvrir le bouchon et entourer la collerette supĆ©rieure du col du rĆ©cipient. Il comprend Ć©galement une bague interne en forme d'anneau, apte Ć  ĆŖtre logĆ©e dans la bague externe et pourvue de crans internes infĆ©rieurs destinĆ©s Ć  prendre appui sous ladite collerette pour se fixer sur le rĆ©cipient. La bague interne comprend Ć©galement des crans externes permettant sa solidarisation dans la bague externe. Une telle coiffe permet de bloquer un bouchon dans le col du rĆ©cipient, ledit bouchon Ć©tant maintenu dans la bague interne.We know the document EP2814752 which offers a cap locking device on a container with a neck, completely removable. This device comprises an outer ring shaped to cover the stopper and surround the upper collar of the neck of the container. It also comprises an internal ring in the form of a ring, suitable for being housed in the external ring and provided with lower internal notches intended to bear under said flange in order to be fixed on the container. The inner ring also includes outer notches allowing it to be secured in the outer ring. Such a cap makes it possible to block a stopper in the neck of the container, said stopper being held in the internal ring.

Ces dispositifs de verrouillage sont usuellement utilisĆ©s pour conserver des produits pharmaceutiques dans des flacons. Certains produits sont prĆ©levĆ©s Ć  l'aide d'une seringue, enfoncĆ©e Ć  travers le bouchon en Ć©lastomĆØre, aprĆØs retrait d'une capsule de protection en partie supĆ©rieure du dispositif de verrouillage. D'autres produits nĆ©cessitent l'ouverture complĆØte de la bouteille pour en ĆŖtre extraits ou pour ĆŖtre reconstituĆ©s.These locking devices are commonly used to store pharmaceuticals in vials. Some products are taken using a syringe, inserted through the elastomeric stopper, after removing a protective cap at the top of the locking device. Other products require the full opening of the bottle to be extracted or to be reconstituted.

Le document prĆ©citĆ© prĆ©voit une zone frangible, au niveau de la bague externe du dispositif de verrouillage, apte Ć  ĆŖtre cassĆ©e pour autoriser l'ouverture de ladite bague et son retrait par rapport Ć  la collerette du rĆ©cipient. La bague interne est quant Ć  elle pourvue d'un pontet dĆ©formable et sĆ©cable, apte Ć  ĆŖtre cassĆ© pour autoriser le retrait de ladite bague par rapport Ć  la collerette, autorisant l'accĆØs au bouchon et son retrait du col du rĆ©cipient.The aforementioned document provides a frangible zone, at the level of the outer ring of the locking device, capable of being broken in order to allow the opening of said ring and its withdrawal with respect to the collar of the container. The internal ring is for its part provided with a deformable and breakable bridge, capable of being broken to allow the removal of said ring relative to the flange, allowing access to the stopper and its removal from the neck of the container.

Un inconvƩnient de cette solution vient du manque de rƩpƩtabilitƩ de l'ouverture entre deux dispositifs, en particulier de la rupture du pontet dƩformable sƩcable, car il est difficile de tirer de faƧon rƩpƩtable sur la bague interne jusqu'Ơ rupture du pontet. Un autre inconvƩnient de cette solution vient du manque de rƩpƩtabilitƩ de l'assemblage entre les bagues interne et externe, lequel assemblage doit assurer l'ƩtanchƩitƩ de la fermeture.A drawback of this solution comes from the lack of repeatability of the opening between two devices, in particular from the breaking of the breakable deformable bridge, because it is difficult to repeatedly pull on the inner ring until the bridge breaks. Another drawback of this solution comes from the lack of repeatability of the assembly between the inner and outer rings, which assembly must ensure the tightness of the closure.

Le document EP2464577 prƩsente un dispositif de verrouillage d'un bouchon dans le col d'un rƩcipient fiable et rƩpƩtable en termes d'ƩtanchƩitƩ de fermeture mais ne permettant pas le retrait complet dudit dispositif pour extraire le bouchon.The document EP2464577 presents a device for locking a stopper in the neck of a container which is reliable and repeatable in terms of closure sealing but does not allow the complete removal of said device to extract the stopper.

Le document US5269429 propose un capuchon de fermeture comprenant un point de rupture, de maniĆØre Ć  permettre le retrait dudit capuchon.The document US5269429 provides a closure cap comprising a breaking point, so as to allow removal of said cap.

OBJET DE L'INVENTIONOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

La prĆ©sente invention propose une solution alternative aux solutions connues et visant Ć  remĆ©dier Ć  tout ou partie des inconvĆ©nients de l'Ć©tat de la technique. L'invention porte sur une coiffe de verrouillage assurant de maniĆØre fiable l'Ć©tanchĆ©itĆ© de la fermeture et permettant un retrait, d'une part, ergonomique et sĆ©curisĆ© de la coiffe, et d'autre part, rĆ©pĆ©table sur une pluralitĆ© de coiffes, pour extraire le bouchon en Ć©lastomĆØre et accĆ©der au contenu du rĆ©cipient.The present invention proposes an alternative solution to known solutions and aimed at remedying all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art. A locking cap reliably sealing the closure and allowing ergonomic and secure removal of the cap on the one hand, and on the other hand, repeatable on a plurality of caps, to extract the elastomeric stopper and access the contents of the container.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DE L'INVENTIONBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

L'invention concerne une coiffe de verrouillage pour un rƩcipient Ơ col, destinƩe Ơ bloquer un bouchon dans le col du rƩcipient et comprenant :

  • un corps externe prĆ©sentant une partie sĆ©cable,
  • une cage configurĆ©e pour s'emboiter et se verrouiller axialement dans le corps externe et destinĆ©e Ć  entourer une collerette du col du rĆ©cipient dans une position verrouillĆ©e de la coiffe ; la cage prĆ©sentant une zone sĆ©cable.
La partie sƩcable du corps externe et la zone sƩcable de la cage Ʃtant conƧues de sorte que, lorsque la coiffe est en position de verrouillage sur le rƩcipient, la rupture de la partie sƩcable et de la zone sƩcable permette de retirer ladite coiffe dudit rƩcipient.The invention relates to a locking cap for a container with a neck, for locking a stopper in the neck of the container and comprising:
  • an outer body with a breakable part,
  • a cage configured to fit and lock axially in the outer body and intended to surround a collar of the neck of the container in a locked position of the cap; the cage having a breakable zone.
The breakable part of the outer body and the breakable zone of the cage being designed so that, when the cap is in the locking position on the container, the rupture of the breakable part and of the breakable zone makes it possible to remove said cap from said container.

La coiffe de verrouillage est remarquable en ce que la cage comporte :

  • un anneau supĆ©rieur, contre lequel le bouchon est destinĆ© Ć  prendre appui lorsqu'il est disposĆ© dans la cage,
  • une pluralitĆ© n de branches reliĆ©es Ć  l'anneau supĆ©rieur et dĆ©finissant avec celui-ci une forme gĆ©nĆ©rale cylindrique de la cage,
  • n/2 premiers ponts et n/2 deuxiĆØmes ponts, chacun reliant deux branches voisines entre elles, les premiers ponts et les deuxiĆØmes ponts Ć©tant disposĆ©s en alternance sur le pourtour de la cage,
  • au moins une languette d'ouverture, supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont, inclinĆ©e vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage et orientĆ©e vers l'anneau supĆ©rieur, ladite languette d'ouverture Ć©tant adjacente Ć  la zone sĆ©cable, laquelle est situĆ©e sur ledit deuxiĆØme pont, l'application d'une force en tension sur la languette d'ouverture Ć©tant apte Ć  provoquer la casse au niveau de la zone sĆ©cable.
The locking cap is notable in that the cage features:
  • an upper ring, against which the stopper is intended to bear when it is placed in the cage,
  • a plurality n of branches connected to the upper ring and defining therewith a generally cylindrical shape of the cage,
  • n / 2 first bridges and n / 2 second bridges, each connecting two neighboring branches to each other, the first bridges and the second bridges being arranged alternately around the perimeter of the cage,
  • at least one opening tab, supported by a second bridge, inclined towards the outside of the cage and oriented towards the upper ring, said opening tab being adjacent to the breakable zone, which is located on said second bridge, the application of a tension force on the opening tab being able to cause breakage at the level of the breakable zone.

Selon d'autres caractƩristiques avantageuses et non limitatives de l'invention, prises seules ou selon toute combinaison techniquement rƩalisable :

  • la cage comporte une pluralitĆ© de premiĆØres languettes flexibles destinĆ©es Ć  bloquer le bouchon Ć  l'intĆ©rieur de la cage, contre l'anneau supĆ©rieur, lorsque la coiffe est dans une position de maintien intermĆ©diaire, chaque premiĆØre languette Ć©tant supportĆ©e par un premier pont ;
  • la cage comporte une pluralitĆ© de deuxiĆØmes languettes flexibles destinĆ©es Ć  prendre appui sous une collerette du col du rĆ©cipient, lorsque la coiffe est dans la position de verrouillage, chaque deuxiĆØme languette Ć©tant supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont ;
  • les premiers ponts occupent entre 20% et 40% du pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage et les deuxiĆØmes ponts occupent entre 40% et 70% dudit pĆ©rimĆØtre ;
  • les premiers ponts sont situĆ©s, selon une direction axiale, entre l'anneau supĆ©rieur et les deuxiĆØmes ponts, chaque premier pont Ć©tant conƧu pour mĆ©nager un espace ouvert entre lui et la collerette, lorsque la coiffe est dans la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire ;
  • chaque espace ouvert prĆ©sente une hauteur, selon la direction axiale, comprise entre 0,2mm et 2mm, et une largeur, selon le pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage, sensiblement Ć©gale Ć  la largeur d'un premier pont ;
According to other advantageous and non-limiting characteristics of the invention, taken alone or in any technically feasible combination:
  • the cage comprises a plurality of first flexible tabs intended to block the stopper inside the cage, against the upper ring, when the cap is in an intermediate holding position, each first tab being supported by a first bridge;
  • the cage comprises a plurality of second flexible tabs intended to bear under a collar of the neck of the container, when the cap is in the locking position, each second tab being supported by a second bridge;
  • the first bridges occupy between 20% and 40% of the perimeter of the cage and the second bridges occupy between 40% and 70% of said perimeter;
  • the first bridges are located, in an axial direction, between the upper ring and the second bridges, each first bridge being designed to provide an open space between it and the collar, when the cap is in the intermediate holding position;
  • each open space has a height, in the axial direction, of between 0.2mm and 2mm, and a width, according to the perimeter of the cage, substantially equal to the width of a first bridge;

L'invention concerne en outre un rƩcipient prƩsentant un col d'ouverture circulaire se terminant par une collerette ƩvasƩe, et comprenant un bouchon disposƩ dans ledit col et associƩ Ơ une coiffe de verrouillage telle que ci-dessus.
Avantageusement, chaque deuxiĆØme languette est inclinĆ©e vers l'intĆ©rieur de la cage, en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur, et les n/2 deuxiĆØmes languettes de la cage sont configurĆ©es pour autoriser un passage de la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire Ć  la position de verrouillage de la coiffe sur le rĆ©cipient lorsqu'une force comprise entre 30 N et 70 N, prĆ©fĆ©rentiellement entre 30N et 50N, est appliquĆ©e sur la coiffe.The invention further relates to a container having a circular opening neck terminating in a flared collar, and comprising a stopper arranged in said neck and associated with a locking cap as above.
Advantageously, each second tab is inclined towards the inside of the cage, in the direction of the upper ring, and the n / 2 second tabs of the cage are configured to allow a passage from the intermediate holding position to the locking position of the cap on the container when a force of between 30 N and 70 N, preferably between 30N and 50N, is applied to the cap.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

D'autres caractƩristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description dƩtaillƩe de l'invention qui va suivre en rƩfƩrence aux figures annexƩes sur lesquelles :

  • Les figures 1a et 1b prĆ©sentent des vues en coupe, selon deux sections orthogonales, d'un rĆ©cipient Ć  col avec un bouchon partiellement enfoncĆ© dans le col et une coiffe de verrouillage conforme Ć  la prĆ©sente invention, en position de maintien intermĆ©diaire ;
  • Les figures 1c et 1d prĆ©sentent des vues en coupe, selon deux sections orthogonales, d'un rĆ©cipient Ć  col avec un bouchon enfoncĆ© dans le col et une coiffe de verrouillage conforme Ć  la prĆ©sente invention, en position de verrouillage ;
  • Les figures 2a et 2b prĆ©sentent des cages d'une coiffe pour verrouillage d'un rĆ©cipient Ć  col, conforme Ć  la prĆ©sente invention ;
  • Les figures 3a, 3b prĆ©sentent un corps externe d'une coiffe de verrouillage conforme Ć  la prĆ©sente invention ;
  • Les figures 3c, 3d prĆ©sentent une capsule d'un corps externe d'une coiffe de verrouillage conforme Ć  la prĆ©sente invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the detailed description of the invention which will follow with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • The figures 1a and 1b show sectional views, in two orthogonal sections, of a necked container with a stopper partially inserted in the neck and a locking cap according to the present invention, in the intermediate holding position;
  • The figures 1c and 1d show sectional views, in two orthogonal sections, of a necked container with a stopper pushed into the neck and a locking cap according to the present invention, in the locked position;
  • The figures 2a and 2b present cages of a cap for locking a necked container, according to the present invention;
  • The figures 3a, 3b have an outer body of a locking cap according to the present invention;
  • The figures 3c, 3d present a capsule of an outer body of a locking cap according to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Dans la partie descriptive, les mĆŖmes rĆ©fĆ©rences sur les figures pourront ĆŖtre utilisĆ©es pour des Ć©lĆ©ments de mĆŖme type. Les figures sont des reprĆ©sentations schĆ©matiques qui, dans un objectif de lisibilitĆ©, ne sont pas nĆ©cessairement Ć  l'Ć©chelle.In the descriptive part, the same references in the figures may be used for elements of the same type. The figures are schematic representations which, for the sake of readability, are not necessarily to scale.

La prĆ©sente invention concerne une coiffe de verrouillage 100 pour un rĆ©cipient 200 Ć  col, destinĆ©e Ć  bloquer un bouchon 10 dans le col 201 dudit rĆ©cipient 200. Le rĆ©cipient 200 peut en particulier adopter la forme d'un flacon, prĆ©sentant un col 201 d'ouverture circulaire, se terminant par une collerette 202 Ć©vasĆ©e par rapport au pĆ©rimĆØtre extĆ©rieur du col 201. En d'autres termes, le diamĆØtre extĆ©rieur de la collerette 202 est supĆ©rieur au diamĆØtre extĆ©rieur du col 201, comme illustrĆ© sur les figures 1a, 1b.The present invention relates to a locking cap 100 for a container 200 with a neck, intended to block a stopper 10 in the neck 201 of said container 200. The container 200 may in particular take the form of a bottle, having a neck 201 of. circular opening, terminating in a flange 202 flared with respect to the outer perimeter of the neck 201. In other words, the outer diameter of the flange 202 is greater than the outer diameter of the neck 201, as illustrated in the figures. figures 1a, 1b .

Dans le domaine des applications pharmaceutiques, il existe des standards en termes de diamĆØtre intĆ©rieur de col 201 de rĆ©cipient 200 : 13mm et 20mm en sont des exemples.In the field of pharmaceutical applications, there are standards in terms of the inside diameter of container neck 201 200: 13mm and 20mm are examples.

Le bouchon 10 prĆ©sente une section circulaire et une forme en T avec une tĆŖte 11 et un pied 12, la tĆŖte 11 Ć©tant de diamĆØtre supĆ©rieur au pied 12. Ainsi, lorsque le pied 12 du bouchon 10 est complĆØtement enfoncĆ© dans le col 201, la tĆŖte 11 se bloque contre la collerette 202.The stopper 10 has a circular section and a T-shape with a head 11 and a foot 12, the head 11 having a diameter greater than the foot 12. Thus, when the foot 12 of the stopper 10 is completely inserted into the neck 201, the head 11 locks against the collar 202.

Notons que lorsque le contenu du flacon est destinĆ© Ć  ĆŖtre lyophilisĆ©, le bouchon 10 prĆ©sente une ouverture 13 dans son pied 12, pour permettre le passage des flux Ć©vaporatoires tant que le bouchon 10 n'est pas complĆØtement enfoncĆ© dans le col 202 (figures 1b et 1d).Note that when the contents of the bottle are intended to be lyophilized, the stopper 10 has an opening 13 in its base 12, to allow the passage of the evaporative flows as long as the stopper 10 is not completely inserted into the neck 202 ( figures 1b and 1d ).

La coiffe 100, lorsqu'elle est associĆ©e au bouchon 10, est susceptible d'adopter deux positions sur le rĆ©cipient 200 : une premiĆØre position, dite de maintien intermĆ©diaire dans laquelle le bouchon 10 est partiellement enfoncĆ© dans le col 201 (figures 1a, 1b). C'est dans cette position que le rĆ©cipient 200 peut ĆŖtre soumis Ć  une Ć©tape de lyophilisation, car l'enfoncement partiel du bouchon permet Ć  aux flux Ć©vaporatoires de transiter Ć  travers l'ouverture 13 amĆ©nagĆ©e dans le pied 12 du bouchon 10. Nous dĆ©crirons plus loin les caractĆ©ristiques avantageuses de la coiffe 100 qui permettent la circulation efficace de ces flux Ć©vaporatoires.The cap 100, when it is associated with the stopper 10, is capable of adopting two positions on the container 200: a first position, called the intermediate holding position, in which the stopper 10 is partially inserted into the neck 201 ( figures 1a, 1b ). It is in this position that the container 200 can be subjected to a freeze-drying step, because the partial depression of the stopper allows the evaporative flows to pass through the opening 13 made in the base 12 of the stopper 10. We will describe further on the advantageous characteristics of the cap 100 which allow the efficient circulation of these evaporative flows.

La coiffe 100 associĆ©e au bouchon 10 peut Ć©galement adopter une deuxiĆØme position, dite de verrouillage, dans laquelle le bouchon 10 est totalement enfoncĆ©, et verrouillĆ© dans le col 201 par la coiffe 100 (figures 1c, 1d). Dans cette position, le bouchon 10 ferme de maniĆØre hermĆ©tique le rĆ©cipient 200, le pied 12 (et donc l'ouverture 13 quand elle est prĆ©sente) se trouvant totalement entourĆ© par le col 201 du rĆ©cipient 200.The cap 100 associated with the stopper 10 can also adopt a second position, called a locking position, in which the stopper 10 is completely pushed in, and locked in the neck 201 by the cover 100 ( figures 1c, 1d ). In this position, the stopper 10 hermetically closes the container 200, the foot 12 (and therefore the opening 13 when it is present) being completely surrounded by the neck 201 of the container 200.

La coiffe 100 comprend un corps externe 30 et une cage 20 configurƩe pour s'emboiter et se verrouiller axialement dans ledit corps externe 30.The cover 100 comprises an outer body 30 and a cage 20 configured to fit together and lock axially in said outer body 30.

La cage 20 comporte un anneau supƩrieur 21, une pluralitƩ n de branches 22 reliƩes Ơ l'anneau supƩrieur 21 et dƩfinissant avec celui-ci une forme gƩnƩrale cylindrique de la cage 20, d'axe central z (figures 2a, 2b).The cage 20 comprises an upper ring 21, a plurality n of branches 22 connected to the upper ring 21 and defining with the latter a generally cylindrical shape of the cage 20, of central axis z ( figures 2a, 2b ).

La cage 20 comprend Ć©galement n/2 premiers ponts 25 et n/2 deuxiĆØmes ponts 26, chacun reliant deux branches 22 voisines entre elles. Les premiers ponts 25 et les deuxiĆØmes ponts 26 sont disposĆ©s en alternance sur le pourtour de la cage 20. Dans les exemples illustrĆ©s sur les figures 2a et 2b, la cage comporte six branches 22, trois premiers ponts 25 et trois deuxiĆØmes ponts 26.The cage 20 also includes n / 2 first bridges 25 and n / 2 second bridges 26, each connecting two neighboring branches 22 between them. The first bridges 25 and the second bridges 26 are arranged alternately around the periphery of the cage 20. In the examples illustrated on the figures 2a and 2b , the cage has six branches 22, three first bridges 25 and three second bridges 26.

De maniĆØre avantageuse, les premiers ponts 25 occupent entre 20% et 40% du pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage 20, par exemple 30% ; et les deuxiĆØmes ponts 26 occupent entre 40% et 70% dudit pĆ©rimĆØtre, par exemple 60%. Le pĆ©rimĆØtre rĆ©siduel pour atteindre 100% est occupĆ© par les branches 22.Advantageously, the first bridges 25 occupy between 20% and 40% of the perimeter of the cage 20, for example 30%; and the second bridges 26 occupy between 40% and 70% of said perimeter, for example 60%. The residual perimeter to reach 100% is occupied by branches 22.

PrĆ©fĆ©rentiellement, la cage 20 comprend une pluralitĆ© de premiĆØres languettes 23, chacune Ć©tant supportĆ©e par un premier pont 25. Chaque premiĆØre languette 23 est flexible et inclinĆ©e par rapport aux branches 22 vers l'intĆ©rieur de la cage 20, d'un angle compris entre 20Ā° et 60Ā°, avantageusement autour de 45Ā°, en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur 21.Preferably, the cage 20 comprises a plurality of first tongues 23, each being supported by a first bridge 25. Each first tongue 23 is flexible and inclined with respect to the branches 22 towards the inside of the cage 20, at an angle between 20 Ā° and 60 Ā°, advantageously around 45 Ā°, in the direction of the upper ring 21.

Ces premiĆØres languettes 23 sont destinĆ©es Ć  bloquer le bouchon 10 Ć  l'intĆ©rieur de la cage 20, contre l'anneau supĆ©rieur 21, lorsque le bouchon 10 est associĆ© Ć  la coiffe 100. Les premiĆØres languettes 23 flĆ©chissent pour laisser passer la tĆŖte 11 du bouchon 10 lorsque celui-ci est introduit dans la cage 20, et viennent se bloquer sous la tĆŖte 11, pour empĆŖche le bouchon 10 de s'extirper de ladite cage 20.These first tabs 23 are intended to block the stopper 10 inside the cage 20, against the upper ring 21, when the stopper 10 is associated with the cap 100. The first tabs 23 flex to allow the head 11 of the device to pass through. stopper 10 when the latter is introduced into the cage 20, and become blocked under the head 11, to prevent the stopper 10 from coming out of said cage 20.

GrĆ¢ce Ć  ces premiĆØres languettes 23, le bouchon 10 reste bien solidaire de la coiffe 100 et aucune sĆ©paration accidentelle entre bouchon 10 et coiffe 100 ne peut s'opĆ©rer, en particulier, lorsque la coiffe 100 est dans sa position de maintien intermĆ©diaire sur le rĆ©cipient 200.Thanks to these first tabs 23, the cap 10 remains firmly attached to the cap 100 and no accidental separation between cap 10 and cap 100 can take place, in particular, when the cap 100 is in its intermediate holding position on the container. 200.

La cage 20 comprend avantageusement une pluralitĆ© de deuxiĆØmes languettes 24, chacune supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont 26. Chaque deuxiĆØme languette 24 est flexible et inclinĆ©e par rapport aux branches 22 vers l'intĆ©rieur de la cage 20, d'un angle compris entre 20Ā° et 60Ā°, avantageusement autour de 30Ā°, en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur 21.The cage 20 advantageously comprises a plurality of second tongues 24, each supported by a second bridge 26. Each second tongue 24 is flexible and inclined with respect to the branches 22 towards the interior of the cage 20, with a angle between 20 Ā° and 60 Ā°, advantageously around 30 Ā°, towards the upper ring 21.

Ces deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 sont destinĆ©es Ć  demeurer au-dessus de la collerette 202, un peu surĆ©levĆ©es ou en contact sur celle-ci, lorsque la coiffe 100 est dans la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire (figure 1a). Dans cette position de maintien intermĆ©diaire, les deuxiĆØmes ponts 26 et les branches 22 sont destinĆ©s Ć  entourer au moins en partie la collerette 202. Cette configuration permet un maintien mĆ©canique plus stable et sĆ©curisĆ© de l'ensemble bouchon 10 / coiffe 100, durant de potentielles Ć©tapes de lyophilisation.These second tongues 24 are intended to remain above the collar 202, slightly raised or in contact thereon, when the cap 100 is in the intermediate holding position ( figure 1a ). In this intermediate holding position, the second bridges 26 and the branches 22 are intended to at least partially surround the collar 202. This configuration allows a more stable and secure mechanical holding of the stopper 10 / cap 100 assembly, during potential lyophilization steps.

Par ailleurs, les deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 sont destinĆ©es Ć  prendre appui sous la collerette 202 du col 201 du rĆ©cipient 200, lorsque la coiffe 100 est dans la position de verrouillage (figures 1c). En effet, lors du passage en position verrouillĆ©e, l'ensemble bouchon 10 / coiffe 100 va descendre dans / autour du col 201 du rĆ©cipient 200, de maniĆØre Ć  enfoncer complĆØtement le pied 12 du bouchon 10 dans le col 201, jusqu'Ć  ce que sa tĆŖte 11 s'appuie sur la collerette 202. Lors de l'enfoncement, les deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 flĆ©chissent et s'effacent pour laisser passer la collerette 202, et viennent se bloquer sous cette derniĆØre, verrouillant ainsi le bouchon 10 sur le rĆ©cipient 200.Furthermore, the second tabs 24 are intended to bear under the collar 202 of the neck 201 of the container 200, when the cap 100 is in the locking position ( figures 1c ). In fact, when going into the locked position, the stopper 10 / cap 100 assembly will descend into / around the neck 201 of the container 200, so as to completely push the foot 12 of the stopper 10 into the neck 201, until that its head 11 rests on the collar 202. When driving in, the second tabs 24 flex and retract to allow the collar 202 to pass through, and come to be blocked under the latter, thus locking the stopper 10 on the container 200.

Notons que, en position de verrouillage, les premiĆØres languettes 23 s'effacent car elles se trouvent en appui contre la bordure pĆ©riphĆ©rique de la collerette 202. Elles ne restent donc pas sous la tĆŖte 11 du bouchon 10 et laissent celle-ci prendre appui sur la collerette 202. Les premiers ponts 25 entourent alors la bordure pĆ©riphĆ©rique de la collerette 202.Note that, in the locking position, the first tabs 23 are erased because they are resting against the peripheral edge of the collar 202. They therefore do not remain under the head 11 of the plug 10 and let the latter rest on the collar 202. The first bridges 25 then surround the peripheral edge of the collar 202.

Avantageusement, les deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 sont configurĆ©es pour autoriser un passage de la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire Ć  la position de verrouillage de la coiffe 100 associĆ©e au bouchon 10, lorsqu'une force faible comprise entre 30 N et 70 N, prĆ©fĆ©rentiellement entre 30N et 50N, est appliquĆ©e sur la coiffe 100. Pour cela, les deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 prĆ©sentent une inclinaison par rapport aux branches 22 de l'ordre 20Ā° Ć  60Ā°, une Ć©paisseur entre 0.6 et 1.3mm et une flexibilitĆ© confĆ©rĆ©e par le choix du matĆ©riau formant la cage 20.Advantageously, the second tabs 24 are configured to allow a passage from the intermediate holding position to the locking position of the cover 100 associated with the stopper 10, when a low force between 30 N and 70 N, preferably between 30N and 50N , is applied on the cover 100. For this, the second tabs 24 have an inclination relative to the branches 22 of the order of 20 Ā° to 60 Ā°, a thickness between 0.6 and 1.3mm and a flexibility conferred by the choice of the material forming the cage 20 .

Cette configuration avantageuse, grĆ¢ce Ć  laquelle le passage en position de verrouillage est rendu possible par application d'une force de faible amplitude, permet de verrouiller collectivement une pluralitĆ© de coiffes 100 sur leurs rĆ©cipients 200 respectifs, au moyen d'un plateau exerƧant une force en partie supĆ©rieure de la pluralitĆ© de coiffes 100. Cette force de fermeture faible permet aussi de compenser les importantes variations de hauteur des rĆ©cipients 200 et d'arriver ainsi Ć  une fermeture de l'intĆ©gralitĆ© desdits rĆ©cipients prĆ©sents sous le plateau de fermeture sans gĆ©nĆ©rer de casse.This advantageous configuration, thanks to which the passage into the locking position is made possible by applying a force of small amplitude, makes it possible to collectively lock a plurality of caps 100 on their respective containers 200, by means of a plate exerting a force. in the upper part of the plurality of caps 100. This low closing force also makes it possible to compensate for the large variations in height of the containers 200 and thus to achieve a closing of all of said containers present under the closing plate without generating any broken.

La coiffe de verrouillage 100 selon la prĆ©sente invention est complĆØtement retirable et permet le retrait du bouchon 10 pour une ouverture totale du rĆ©cipient.The locking cap 100 according to the present invention is completely removable and allows removal of the cap 10 for full opening of the container.

La cage 20 comprend au moins un deuxiĆØme pont 26 supportant une languette d'ouverture 27 inclinĆ©e vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage 20, en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur 21. Le (au moins un) deuxiĆØme pont 26 prĆ©sente en outre une zone sĆ©cable 28 adjacente Ć  ladite languette d'ouverture 27 (figures 2a, 2b).The cage 20 comprises at least one second bridge 26 supporting an opening tab 27 inclined towards the outside of the cage 20, in the direction of the upper ring 21. The (at least one) second bridge 26 also has a zone breakable 28 adjacent to said opening tab 27 ( figures 2a, 2b ).

Le corps externe 30 prƩsente lui aussi une partie sƩcable 35 (figures 3a, 3b). Le corps externe 30 se prƩsente sous une forme gƩnƩrale cylindrique d'axe central z. Une extrƩmitƩ 30a du corps externe 30 est fermƩe et l'autre extrƩmitƩ 30b est ouverte. L'extrƩmitƩ ouverte 30b est prƩvue pour accueillir la cage 20, qui viendra s'emboiter dans le corps externe 30, disposant l'anneau supƩrieur 21 contre la surface intƩrieure de l'extrƩmitƩ fermƩe 30a. La partie sƩcable 35 pourra par exemple consister en une portion de l'extrƩmitƩ fermƩe 30a et de la paroi cylindrique, ladite portion Ʃtant dƩlimitƩe par une double rainure au niveau de laquelle l'Ʃpaisseur du corps externe 30 est rƩduite (figure 3b).The outer body 30 also has a breakable part 35 ( figures 3a, 3b ). The outer body 30 has a generally cylindrical shape with a central axis z. One end 30a of the outer body 30 is closed and the other end 30b is open. The open end 30b is provided to accommodate the cage 20, which will fit into the outer body 30, placing the upper ring 21 against the inner surface of the closed end 30a. The breakable part 35 may for example consist of a portion of the closed end 30a and of the cylindrical wall, said portion being delimited by a double groove at which the thickness of the outer body 30 is reduced ( figure 3b ).

Le corps externe 30 est configurĆ© pour entourer complĆØtement la cage 20 lorsque cette derniĆØre est emboitĆ©e, de maniĆØre Ć  empĆŖcher tout accĆØs Ć  ladite cage 20 par l'extĆ©rieur, lorsque la coiffe 100 verrouille le bouchon 10 sur le rĆ©cipient 200. Dans la position de verrouillage de la coiffe 100, le corps externe 30 interdit donc notamment l'accĆØs Ć  la languette d'ouverture 27.The outer body 30 is configured to completely surround the cage 20 when the latter is nested, so as to prevent any access to said cage 20 from the outside, when the cap 100 locks the stopper 10 on the container 200. In the position of locking the cover 100, the outer body 30 therefore prevents in particular access to the opening tab 27.

Une capsule 32, illustrƩe sur les figures 3c et 3d, est fixƩe sur la surface externe de l'extrƩmitƩ fermƩe 30a du corps externe 30. Pour cela, la capsule 32 peut comporter un tenon destinƩ Ơ traverser un orifice (visible sur la figure 3a) prƩsent par exemple au centre de l'extrƩmitƩ fermƩe 30a du corps externe 30, et en particulier dans la portion de l'extrƩmitƩ appartenant Ơ la partie sƩcable 35. La fixation entre la capsule 32 et le corps externe 30 pourra se faire par bouterollage.A capsule 32, illustrated on figures 3c and 3d , is fixed to the outer surface of the closed end 30a of the outer body 30. For this, the capsule 32 may include a tenon intended to pass through an orifice (visible on the figure 3a ) present for example at the center of the closed end 30a of the outer body 30, and in particular in the portion of the end belonging to the breakable part 35. The fixing between the cap 32 and the outer body 30 can be done by snap-fastening .

En pratique, lorsque l'on souhaite accĆ©der au contenu du rĆ©cipient 200, on soulĆØve un bord de la capsule 32 pour s'en saisir et exercer un effort d'arrachement. Cet effort est transmis de la capsule 32 Ć  la partie sĆ©cable 35 par l'intermĆ©diaire du tenon bouterollĆ© dans l'orifice de l'extrĆ©mitĆ© fermĆ©e 30a du corps externe 30. Cet effort, s'il est suffisant, va induire une rupture au niveau de la double rainure, du fait de son Ć©paisseur rĆ©duite. Une portion de l'extrĆ©mitĆ© fermĆ©e 30a et de la paroi cylindrique du corps externe 30 Ć©tant supprimĆ©e, le corps externe 30 peut ĆŖtre aisĆ©ment retirĆ©.In practice, when it is desired to access the contents of the container 200, an edge of the capsule 32 is lifted in order to grip it and exert a pulling force. This force is transmitted from the capsule 32 to the breakable part 35 by means of the tenon snapped into the orifice of the closed end 30a of the outer body 30. This force, if it is sufficient, will induce a rupture at the level. of the double groove, due to its reduced thickness. With a portion of the closed end 30a and the cylindrical wall of the outer body 30 removed, the outer body 30 can be easily removed.

Cela donne accĆØs Ć  la cage 20 qui verrouille le bouchon 10 dans le col 201 du rĆ©cipient 200. Rappelons que la languette 27 d'ouverture est initialement Ć©laborĆ©e de sorte qu'elle soit inclinĆ©e vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage 20, en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur 21 ; du fait de ses propriĆ©tĆ©s Ć©lastiques, elle est apte Ć  se rabattre parallĆØlement aux parois intĆ©rieures du corps externe 30, lorsque la cage 20 est verrouillĆ©e axialement dans le corps externe 30. Lorsque le corps externe 30 est retirĆ©, la languette 27 d'ouverture retrouve avantageusement son inclinaison initiale, vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage 20, ce qui facilite sa prĆ©hension par l'utilisateur. La languette d'ouverture 27 prĆ©sente avantageusement une forme allongĆ©e, qui facilite d'autant plus la prĆ©hension.This gives access to the cage 20 which locks the stopper 10 in the neck 201 of the container 200. Remember that the opening tab 27 is initially designed so that it is inclined towards the outside of the cage 20, in the direction of the upper ring 21; due to its elastic properties, it is able to fold back parallel to the inner walls of the outer body 30, when the cage 20 is axially locked in the outer body 30. When the outer body 30 is withdrawn, the opening tab 27 is recovered. advantageously its initial inclination, towards the outside of the cage 20, which facilitates its gripping by the user. The opening tab 27 advantageously has an elongated shape, which makes gripping all the more easier.

La prĆ©hension et l'application d'un force en tension sur la languette d'ouverture 27 provoque la casse au niveau de la zone sĆ©cable 28 du deuxiĆØme pont 26 : la cage 20 peut alors ĆŖtre aisĆ©ment dĆ©solidarisĆ©e du col 201 du rĆ©cipient 200 laissant libre accĆØs au retrait du bouchon 10.The gripping and the application of a tensile force on the opening tab 27 causes the breakage at the level of the breakable area 28 of the second bridge 26: the cage 20 can then be easily detached from the neck 201 of the container 200 leaving free access to the cap removal 10.

La languette d'ouverture 27, de par sa forme, son inclinaison et sa localisation par rapport Ć  la zone sĆ©cable 28 formĆ©e sur un deuxiĆØme pont 26, favorise une rupture fiable et rĆ©pĆ©table sur une pluralitĆ© de cages 20.The opening tab 27, by virtue of its shape, its inclination and its location relative to the breakable zone 28 formed on a second bridge 26, promotes reliable and repeatable rupture on a plurality of cages 20.

Revenant Ć  la description d'autres Ć©lĆ©ments de la coiffe 100 selon l'invention, le corps externe 30 comprend une rainure 31 circulaire, amĆ©nagĆ©e dans ses parois intĆ©rieures cylindriques et apte Ć  coopĆ©rer avec des moyens complĆ©mentaires de la cage 20, pour verrouiller axialement la cage 20 dans le corps externe 30 (figure 3b). Ces moyens sont, par exemple, des crans 221 disposĆ©es sur les branches 22 de la cage 20 (visibles sur les figures 2a et 2b) et prĆ©vus pour venir se bloquer dans la rainure 31, lorsque la cage 20 est complĆØtement introduite dans le corps externe 30. Le corps externe 30 peut ainsi tourner librement autour de l'axe central z, lorsque la coiffe 100 est en position de verrouillage sur le rĆ©cipient 200, sans endommager la cage 20 et risquer d'affecter la fiabilitĆ© et l'Ć©tanchĆ©itĆ© de fermeture du rĆ©cipient 200.Returning to the description of other elements of the cover 100 according to the invention, the outer body 30 comprises a circular groove 31, formed in its cylindrical inner walls and able to cooperate with complementary means of the cage 20, to axially lock the cage 20 in the outer body 30 ( figure 3b ). These means are, for example, notches 221 arranged on the branches 22 of the cage 20 (visible on the figures 2a and 2b ) and designed to come to lock in the groove 31, when the cage 20 is completely inserted into the outer body 30. The outer body 30 can thus rotate freely around the central axis z, when the cap 100 is in the locking position on the container 200, without damaging the cage 20 and risk affecting the reliability and tightness of closure of the container 200.

Selon un mode de rĆ©alisation particuliĆØrement adaptĆ© Ć  la mise en œuvre d'Ć©tapes de lyophilisation, chaque premier pont 25 est conƧu pour mĆ©nager un espace ouvert 251 entre lui et la collerette 202, lorsque la coiffe 100 est dans sa position de maintien intermĆ©diaire (figure 2b). La cage 20 prĆ©sente ainsi n/2 espaces ouverts 251, rĆ©partis sur le pourtour de la cage 20, permettant une Ć©vacuation efficace des flux Ć©vaporatoires lors d'Ć©tapes de lyophilisation.According to an embodiment particularly suited to the implementation of lyophilization steps, each first bridge 25 is designed to provide an open space 251 between it and the collar 202, when the cap 100 is in its intermediate holding position ( figure 2b ). The cage 20 thus has n / 2 open spaces 251, distributed over the perimeter of the cage 20, allowing efficient evacuation of the evaporative flows during lyophilization steps.

Avantageusement, chaque espace ouvert 251 prĆ©sente une hauteur, selon la direction axiale z, comprise entre 0,2mm et 2mm, et une largeur, selon le pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage 20, sensiblement Ć©gale Ć  la largeur d'un premier pont 25. La hauteur de l'espace ouvert 251 peut-ĆŖtre dĆ©fini comme la distance, selon la direction axiale z, entre le premier pont 25 et une ligne marquant le dĆ©but de l'inclinaison des deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 vers l'intĆ©rieur de la cage 20. En effet, c'est au niveau de cette ligne de dĆ©but d'inclinaison que le contact entre la collerette 202 et les deuxiĆØmes languettes 24 est susceptible de s'Ć©tablir, dĆ©finissant ainsi la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire.Advantageously, each open space 251 has a height, in the axial direction z, of between 0.2mm and 2mm, and a width, according to the perimeter of the cage 20, substantially equal to the width of a first bridge 25. The height of the open space 251 can be defined as the distance, in the axial direction z, between the first bridge 25 and a line marking the start of the inclination of the second tabs 24 towards the inside of the cage 20. Indeed , it is at this line of the start of inclination that the contact between the collar 202 and the second tabs 24 is likely to be established, thus defining the intermediate holding position.

Les diffĆ©rents Ć©lĆ©ments formant la coiffe 100 selon la prĆ©sente invention (cage 20, corps externe 30, capsule 32) sont prĆ©fĆ©rentiellement rĆ©alisĆ©s par moulage d'une matiĆØre plastique, compatible avec les procĆ©dĆ©s de lyophilisation (lorsque requis), avec les procĆ©dĆ©s de stĆ©rilisation gamma, autoclave et Ć  l'oxyde d'Ć©thylĆØne (ETO), et avec les domaines d'applications visĆ©s. Par exemple, la cage 20, le corps externe 30 et la capsule 32 pourront ĆŖtre formĆ©s Ć  partir de matĆ©riaux tels que le polycarbonate (PC), le polypropylĆØne (PP) ou le polytĆ©rĆ©phtalate de butylĆØne (PBT). Notons que la capsule 32 pourra ĆŖtre formĆ©e Ć  partir de matĆ©riaux plastiques souples tels que, par exemple, le polypropylĆØne (PP), pour faciliter sa prĆ©hension.The various elements forming the cap 100 according to the present invention (cage 20, external body 30, capsule 32) are preferably made by molding a plastic material, compatible with lyophilization processes (when required), with gamma sterilization processes. , autoclave and ethylene oxide (ETO), and with the intended fields of application. For example, the cage 20, the outer body 30 and the capsule 32 could be formed from materials such as polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP) or polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Note that the capsule 32 could be formed from flexible plastic materials such as, for example, polypropylene (PP), to facilitate its gripping.

On notera aussi que, comme le bouchon 10 peut ĆŖtre introduit dans la coiffe 100 aprĆØs assemblage de la cage 20, du corps externe 30 et de la capsule 32 formant la coiffe 100, on peut avantageusement stocker sĆ©parĆ©ment la coiffe de verrouillage 100 et le bouchon avant utilisation.It will also be noted that, as the stopper 10 can be inserted into the cover 100 after assembly of the cage 20, the outer body 30 and the capsule 32 forming the cover 100, the locking cover 100 and the stopper can advantageously be stored separately. before use.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitĆ©e aux modes de mise en œuvre et exemples dĆ©crits, et on peut y apporter des variantes de rĆ©alisation sans sortir du cadre de l'invention tel que dĆ©fini par les revendications.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments and examples described, and variant embodiments can be provided without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

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Coiffe de verrouillage (100) pour un rƩcipient (200) Ơ col, destinƩe Ơ bloquer un bouchon (10) dans le col (201) du rƩcipient (200) et comprenant : - un corps externe (30) prƩsentant une partie sƩcable (35), - une cage (20) configurƩe pour s'emboiter et se verrouiller axialement dans le corps externe (30) et destinƩe Ơ entourer une collerette (202) du col (201) du rƩcipient (200) dans une position verrouillƩe de la coiffe (100) ; la cage (20) prƩsentant une zone sƩcable (28) ; la partie sƩcable (35) du corps externe (30) et la zone sƩcable (28) de la cage (20) Ʃtant conƧues de sorte que, lorsque la coiffe (100) est en position de verrouillage sur le rƩcipient (200), leur rupture permette de retirer ladite coiffe (100) dudit rƩcipient (200),
la coiffe de verrouillage (100) Ć©tant caractĆ©risĆ©e en ce que la cage (20) comporte : - un anneau supĆ©rieur (21), contre lequel le bouchon (10) est destinĆ© Ć  prendre appui lorsqu'il est disposĆ© dans la cage (20), - une pluralitĆ© n de branches (22) reliĆ©es Ć  l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21) et dĆ©finissant avec celui-ci une forme gĆ©nĆ©rale cylindrique de la cage (20), - n/2 premiers ponts (25) et n/2 deuxiĆØmes ponts (26), chacun reliant deux branches (22) voisines entre elles, les premiers ponts (25) et les deuxiĆØmes ponts (26) Ć©tant disposĆ©s en alternance sur le pourtour de la cage (20), - au moins une languette d'ouverture (27), supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont (26), inclinĆ©e vers l'extĆ©rieur de la cage (20) et orientĆ©e vers l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21), ladite languette d'ouverture (27) Ć©tant adjacente Ć  la zone sĆ©cable (28), laquelle est situĆ©e sur ledit deuxiĆØme pont (26), l'application d'une force en tension sur la languette d'ouverture (27) Ć©tant apte Ć  provoquer la casse au niveau de la zone sĆ©cable (28). Locking cap (100) for a container (200) with a neck, intended to block a stopper (10) in the neck (201) of the container (200) and comprising: - an outer body (30) having a breakable part (35), - a cage (20) configured to fit and lock axially in the outer body (30) and intended to surround a flange (202) of the neck (201) of the container (200) in a locked position of the cap (100) ); the cage (20) having a breakable zone (28); the breakable part (35) of the outer body (30) and the breakable area (28) of the cage (20) being designed so that, when the cap (100) is in the locking position on the container (200), their rupture allows said cap (100) to be removed from said container (200),
the locking cap (100) being characterized in that the cage (20) comprises: - an upper ring (21), against which the stopper (10) is intended to bear when it is placed in the cage (20), - a plurality n of branches (22) connected to the upper ring (21) and defining with the latter a generally cylindrical shape of the cage (20), - n / 2 first bridges (25) and n / 2 second bridges (26), each connecting two neighboring branches (22) to each other, the first bridges (25) and the second bridges (26) being arranged alternately around the perimeter of the cage (20), - at least one opening tab (27), supported by a second bridge (26), inclined towards the outside of the cage (20) and oriented towards the upper ring (21), said opening tab (27) ) being adjacent to the breakable area (28), which is located on said second bridge (26), the application of a tensile force on the tongue opening (27) being able to cause breakage at the level of the breakable zone (28). Coiffe de verrouillage (100) selon la revendication prĆ©cĆ©dente, dans laquelle la cage (20) comporte : - une pluralitĆ© de premiĆØres languettes (23) flexibles destinĆ©es Ć  bloquer le bouchon (10) Ć  l'intĆ©rieur de la cage (20), contre l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21), lorsque la coiffe (100) est dans une position de maintien intermĆ©diaire, chaque premiĆØre languette (23) Ć©tant supportĆ©e par un premier pont (25), - une pluralitĆ© de deuxiĆØmes languettes (24) flexibles destinĆ©es Ć  prendre appui sous la collerette (202) du col (201) du rĆ©cipient (200), lorsque la coiffe (100) est dans la position de verrouillage, chaque deuxiĆØme languette (24) Ć©tant supportĆ©e par un deuxiĆØme pont (26). Locking cap (100) according to the preceding claim, in which the cage (20) comprises: - a plurality of first flexible tabs (23) intended to block the stopper (10) inside the cage (20), against the upper ring (21), when the cap (100) is in a holding position intermediate, each first tongue (23) being supported by a first bridge (25), - a plurality of second flexible tabs (24) intended to bear under the collar (202) of the neck (201) of the container (200), when the cap (100) is in the locking position, each second tab (24) being supported by a second bridge (26). Coiffe de verrouillage (100) selon l'une des revendications prĆ©cĆ©dentes, dans laquelle les premiers ponts (25) occupent entre 20% et 40% du pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage (20) et les deuxiĆØmes ponts (26) occupent entre 40% et 70% dudit pĆ©rimĆØtre.Locking cap (100) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first bridges (25) occupy between 20% and 40% of the perimeter of the cage (20) and the second bridges (26) occupy between 40% and 70 % of said perimeter. Coiffe de verrouillage (100) selon l'une des revendications prĆ©cĆ©dentes, dans laquelle les premiers ponts (25) sont situĆ©s, selon une direction axiale (z), entre l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21) et les deuxiĆØmes ponts (26), chaque premier pont (25) Ć©tant conƧu pour mĆ©nager un espace ouvert (251) entre lui et la collerette (202), lorsque la coiffe (100) est dans la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire.Locking cap (100) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first bridges (25) are located, in an axial direction (z), between the upper ring (21) and the second bridges (26), each first bridge (25) being designed to provide an open space (251) between it and the collar (202), when the cap (100) is in the intermediate holding position. Coiffe de verrouillage (100) selon la revendication prĆ©cĆ©dente, dans laquelle chaque espace ouvert (251) prĆ©sente : - une hauteur, selon la direction axiale (z), comprise entre 0,2mm et 2mm, - et une largeur, selon le pĆ©rimĆØtre de la cage (20), sensiblement Ć©gale Ć  la largeur d'un premier pont (25). Locking cap (100) according to the preceding claim, in which each open space (251) has: - a height, in the axial direction (z), between 0.2mm and 2mm, - And a width, along the perimeter of the cage (20), substantially equal to the width of a first bridge (25). RĆ©cipient (200) prĆ©sentant un col (201) d'ouverture circulaire se terminant par une collerette (202) Ć©vasĆ©e, et comprenant un bouchon (10) disposĆ© dans ledit col (201) et associĆ© Ć  la coiffe de verrouillage (100) selon l'une des revendications 2 Ć  5, dans lequel chaque deuxiĆØme languette (24) est inclinĆ©e vers l'intĆ©rieur de la cage (20), en direction de l'anneau supĆ©rieur (21), et les n/2 deuxiĆØmes languettes (24) de la cage (20) sont configurĆ©es pour autoriser un passage de la position de maintien intermĆ©diaire Ć  la position de verrouillage de la coiffe (100) lorsqu'une force comprise entre 30 N et 70 N, prĆ©fĆ©rentiellement entre 30N et 50N, est appliquĆ©e sur la coiffe (100).Container (200) having a neck (201) of circular opening ending in a flared collar (202), and comprising a stopper (10) disposed in said neck (201) and associated with the locking cap (100) according to l 'one of claims 2 to 5, wherein each second tab (24) is inclined towards the inside of the cage (20), towards the upper ring (21), and the n / 2 second tabs (24) of the cage (20) are configured to allow a passage from the intermediate holding position to the locking position of the cover (100) when a force between 30 N and 70 N, preferably between 30N and 50N, is applied to the cover (100).
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