LID FOR DRINKS CAN

Abstract

The invention relates to a lid for drinks cans or the like, which is arranged and fixed over the annular upper projection of drinks cans, as a result of its general circular form that has a peripheral wing extending downwards and into the inside space as if tucked in, defining an inner stepped portion into which the upper annular edge of the can fits. Furthermore, an annular protrusion is defined on the upper surface of the lid, of a height and dimensions such that it defines an inner space wherein the annular protuberance of the cans fits, allowing the cans to be stacked in a stable and balanced manner.

Claims

1. A lid for drinks cans that has a circular form whose edge has a peripheral wing (1) that has an annular tucked-in portion (2) in its lower end that makes up an inner stepped portion (3) in which the annular upper projection of the cans is housed, characterized in that the lid has an annular projection on its upper face (4) with a diameter and height so that it ensures the fit of the lower projection of the cans.

2. The lid for drinks cans according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of low-density polyethylene suitable for use with food.

Description

EXPLANATION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] As a complement to the present description, and for the purpose of helping to make the characteristics of the invention more readily understandable, in accordance with a preferred practical exemplary embodiment thereof, said description is accompanied by a set of drawings constituting an integral part of the same, which by way of illustration and not limitation represent the following.

[0024] In FIG. 1, we can see a section of the lid and the relative arrangement with respect to a can beneath it and another one above it.

[0025] In FIG. 2 we can see the lid object of the invention in perspective.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0026] With reference to the figures, below a preferred embodiment of the invention proposed is described.

[0027] In FIG. 1 we can see that the lid object of the invention has a circular form whose edge has a peripheral wing (1) that has an annular tucked-in portion (2) in its lower end that makes up an inner stepped portion (3) in which the annular upper projection of the cans is housed.

[0028] Moreover, the lid has an annular projection (4) on its upper face with a diameter and height such that it ensures the fit of the lower projection of the cans, in this way achieving a second purpose besides that of preventing the contents of the can from spilling once opened, which is to protect the can during the entirety of its storage and transportation time and allowing the cans to be stacked in a stable manner.

[0029] The material used in the manufacturing of the cans would be low-density polyethylene with a grade suitable for use with food and the manufacturing process would be via injection.

[0030] Having thus adequately described the nature of the present invention, as well as how to put it into practice, it must be noted that, within its essential nature, the invention may be carried out according to other embodiments differing in detail from that set out by way of example, which the protection sought would equally cover, provided that the fundamental principle thereof is not altered, changed or modified.