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    • 专利摘要:
    In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a lid assembly for a drinking container, wherein the lid assembly comprises a lid housing with a drinking opening and an actuator opening, a sealing assembly comprising a drinking opening sealing part movable between a first position, and an operating assembly comprising an actuator element for operating the sealing assembly via the actuator opening, thereby moving the drinking opening sealing part between the first and second positions. In particular, the cover assembly further comprises a mounting part on which the sealing assembly is rotatably mounted, about a pivot axis, and wherein the mounting element is removably connected to the cover housing. In a second aspect, the invention is further directed to a drinking container that comprises such a lid assembly.
    公开号:BE1026053B1
    申请号:E2018/5575
    申请日:2018-08-17
    公开日:2019-09-30
    发明作者:Stijn Lowette
    申请人:Bibo Brands Bvba；
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    专利说明:

    LID COMPOSITION FOR A DRINK CONTAINER
    Technical area
    The present invention relates to a lid assembly for a drinking container and to a drinking container as such.
    Background
    Drinking containers typically include a container body and a lid assembly. The container body on the one hand encloses a holding volume for holding a drinking liquid. As a result, it has an opening at the top through which a drinking liquid can be introduced into the holding volume and / or removed. The lid assembly, on the other hand, can be attached to the container body at the top opening. The upper opening is thereby covered and the drinking liquid is prevented from spilling.
    The lid assembly can be a simple cap that can be screwed onto the upper opening of the container body. Other beverage containers, such as commuter mugs, typically include a lid assembly that additionally includes a drinking opening (e.g., a drinking opening). The user can then fill the holding volume with a hot or cold drinking liquid (e.g. ice water or coffee) when the lid assembly is removed. To drink the liquid, the user tilts the container with the lid assembly mounted on it, allowing the liquid to pass through the opening. This allows the user to sip the drinking liquid while leaving the opening.
    More advanced lid assemblies exist, further comprising a mechanism for selectively opening and closing the drinking opening. With an increased complexity of the lid system, however, it becomes more difficult to properly clean its various components. The drinking liquid present in the drinking container can therefore be contaminated.
    US 2015 164 255 describes, for example, a lid construction which comprises a lid housing with a drinking opening and an actuator opening, with an actuator element extending therethrough. The actuator element provides a ball joint with which it is hingedly mounted on the lid housing. The actuator element further extends through the actuator opening and forms a sealing element within the cover housing. Due to the pivoting movement of the actuator element, the sealing element is moved between its open and closed positions. A disadvantage of this design is that ball joints are susceptible to soiling. Moreover, they are difficult to clean.
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    The present invention has for its object to provide a new drinking container and / or lid assembly, whereby at least some of the above-mentioned problems are solved. Special attention is paid to sustainability, reliability, cleanability, simplicity and user-friendliness.
    Summary of the invention
    In a first aspect, the invention relates to a lid assembly according to claim 1. The lid assembly comprises (a) a lid housing with a drinking opening and an actuator opening, (b) a sealing assembly comprising a sealing assembly body and a sealing element (c) an operating assembly comprising a actuator element for operating the sealing assembly, and (d) a mounting element on which the sealing assembly body is rotatably mounted. The last mounting element is removably connected to the cover housing. This can allow a more thorough cleaning of the interior mechanism of the lid assembly.
    In a possible embodiment according to claim 4, the sealing assembly comprises an engagement portion for engagement with the actuator element, which engagement portion is defined / circled by an actuator seal portion. Advantageously, the latter can reliably close the actuator opening in a closed position of the sealing assembly. Therefore, it still provides a passage for the operating mechanism to operate the sealing assembly. Moreover, this design is compatible with an easy connection of the mounting element to and an easy disconnection of the mounting element from the cover housing.
    In a second aspect the invention relates to a drinking container which comprises a lid assembly according to the first aspect of the invention.
    Description of figures
    Figures 1A-B show lateral cross-sections of a cover assembly according to a possible embodiment, wherein the drinking opening-sealing part is in the first (closed) and second (open) position thereof, respectively.
    Figure 1C further provides a perspective view of the mounting element and seal assembly when disconnected from the cover housing.
    Figures 2A-B schematically represent a sealing assembly in cross-section that cooperates with an operating assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
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    Figure 2C furthermore shows a cut-out view of the mounting element and sealing assembly according to the same embodiment.
    Figure 2D shows the releasable connection of the mounting element in the lid housing, according to a possible embodiment of the invention.
    Detailed description of the invention
    The present invention relates to a beverage container comprising a container body and a lid assembly, as well as a lid assembly as such.
    Unless otherwise defined, all terms used to disclose the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as generally understood by one skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. By means of further guidance, term definitions have been included to better appreciate the teachings of the present invention
    As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:
    A, one and the one used herein refers to both single and multiple references, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. By way of example, a compartment refers to one or more than one compartment.
    About as used herein with reference to a measurable value such as a parameter, an amount, a temporal duration and the like, it is intended to include variations of +/- 20% or less, preferably +/- 10% or less, more preferably +/- 5% or less, even more preferably +/- 1% or less, and even more preferably +/- 0.1% or less of and from the specified value, to the extent that such variations are suitable for disclosed invention. However, it is to be understood that the value to which the modifier roughly refers is also specifically described.
    Include, including and including and including as used herein are synonymous with contain, containing, include or contain, containing, contains and are inclusive and are inclusive or open terms specifying the presence of what follows, e.g., component and does not exclude or exclude presence of additional, non-recited components, features, elements, members, steps, known in the art or disclosed therein.
    Reciting numeric ranges at end points includes all numbers and fractions included within that range, as well as the cited end points.
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    The expression wt%, weight percentage,% wt. Or% by weight, Here and throughout the description unless otherwise defined, refers to the relative weight of the respective component based on the total weight of the formulation.
    Removable to connect / link, and expressions related thereto, mean to be able to be repeatedly connected / disconnected (or enabled / disabled) with the application of human effort (e.g., through the use of hands, feet, or human appendage) , do not generally require the use of a device. Two removably connected members can be configured between a connected configuration and a released configuration. In the released configuration there is no longer a direct connection between the relevant members. Preferably, in said released configuration, there is no longer a connection between the respective members. Preferably, at least one member of two mutually removably connected members provides some operable releasing mechanism for releasing the members from their connected configuration. According to some non-limiting embodiments, the releasable connection mechanism comprises a screw coupling (removable via a turning operation), a bayonet closure (removable via a turning operation), and / or a locking coupling (removable via a pressing operation).
    In a first aspect, the invention relates to a lid assembly for a drinking container, the lid assembly comprising:
    - a lid housing with a drinking opening and an actuator opening,
    - a sealing assembly comprising a drinking opening sealing part that is movable between a first position, in which the drinking closing part is positioned such that the drinking opening is closed, and a second position, in which the drinking opening sealing part is positioned such that the drinking opening is open, and
    - an operating assembly comprising an actuator element, for operating the sealing assembly through the actuator opening, thereby moving the drinking opening sealing part between the first and second positions.
    In particular, the cover assembly further comprises a mounting part on which the sealing assembly is rotatably mounted, about a pivot axis, and wherein the mounting element is removably connected to the cover housing.
    The mounting element (as well as the sealing assembly rotatably mounted thereon) can be detached from the cover housing. In doing so, it becomes
    BE2018 / 5575 mounting element and the cover housing brought into their released configuration.
    This can allow a more thorough cleaning.
    The mounting element may comprise a mounting frame. In their connected configuration, the mounting frame can be included in the lid housing. The mounting frame can be slidably incorporated into the lid housing. The lid housing may comprise a side wall. According to a possible embodiment, the mounting frame can be received within the side wall of the cover housing via a sliding action, preferably along a mutual height direction. According to a possible embodiment, the mounting frame can be received in a form-fitting manner within the side wall of the cover housing. According to a further embodiment, the mounting frame can be received shape-corresponding within the side wall of the lid housing. The mounting frame can be a circumferential / circumferential mounting frame that can be slidably received within a circumferential side wall of the lid housing. Such a mounting element provides a firm support to the sealing assembly body, at least in the connected configuration.
    The mounting frame may include one or more support surfaces that provide a snug fit of the mounting frame in the lid housing. One or more of said support surfaces may be laterally oriented. One or more of said support surfaces may be substantially radially oriented. Optionally, one or more of said supporting surfaces may be directed upwards.
    In their released configuration, on the other hand, the mounting element and the cover housing can be removably connected. In addition, they are brought into their connected configuration. In a possible embodiment, the mounting element and the cover housing are removably connected by means of one or more resilient elements. Preferably at least one part of the mounting element and / or cover housing comprises one or more resilient elements, tensioned to press against the other element. The resilient elements are preferably operable against the tension, for releasing the mounting element from the cover housing.
    The sealing assembly is movable between a first and second position, whereby the drinking opening is closed and opened by means of the drinking opening sealing part. According to a non-limiting embodiment
    BE2018 / 5575 this movement corresponds to a turning range of 5 ° or less. According to a further embodiment, this may correspond to an angular rotation range of substantially less than 5 °, for example about 1.0 °, about 1.5 °, about 2.0 °, about 2.5 °, about 3.0 °, about 3.5 °, or about 4.0 °. However, the invention is not limited thereto.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the cover assembly further comprises an actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part. The actuator seal member actuator seal member actuator seal member actuator seal member may be assembled by or connected to the seal assembly. The actuator seal part can thereby be movable between a first position (relative to the actuator opening), in which the actuator seal part is positioned such that the actuator opening is closed, and a second position (relative to the actuator opening), in which the actuator element the seal part is positioned such that the actuator opening is open. Alternatively, the actuator seal member may be formed by or connected to the cover assembly. Another movable member (e.g., comprised by the seal assembly) can then selectively close and release the actuator opening by making contact and losing contact with the actuator seal portion in its respective first and second positions. In a situation where the actuator opening is closed, the actuator seal part preferably provides a liquid-tight seal. This ensures that no liquid can escape through the actuator opening. At the same time, the actuator opening makes it possible to operate the (internal) sealing assembly from the outside of the drinking container. The operating assembly preferably comprises a contact element operable by the user that is accessible from an outer surface of the cover housing. This contact element operable by the user is then connected to the sealing assembly, e.g. by means of an actuator element that extends into or through the actuator opening.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, in the first position of the drinking opening-sealing part, the actuator opening is closed by means of at least a part of the sealing assembly.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the sealing assembly comprises an engagement portion for engagement with the actuator element, which engagement portion is circumscribed by the actuator seal portion. The actuator seal member can thereby provide a circumferential seal between the cover housings and a further portion (e.g., a portion of the seal assembly body). It is therefore possible to open the actuator opening
    BE2018 / 5575 liquid-tight to seal from the drinking liquid. However, due to circumferential shaping / circumferential shaping, the actuator seal member still leaves an upward passage for the engagement portion and / or a downward passage for the operating portion, through which passage these portions can engage. In some embodiments, the actuator seal member can only enclose the engagement portion when the mounting member is connected to the lid housing, and optionally to the drinking port seal member in its first position. Moreover, it is not necessary that the actuator sealing part thereby protrudes into or through the actuator sealing part.
    The actuator seal member may be assembled by the seal assembly. As such, the actuator seal member can be removed from the cover housing by releasing the mounting member. This ensures a more thorough cleaning. According to a non-limiting embodiment, the actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part consists of or is connected to the seal assembly. It thereby comprises a circumferential contact portion / circumferential contact portion, for contacting a corresponding contact portion on the lid housing. When moving the drinking opening seal part between its first and second positions, the actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part can move actuator seal part correspondingly between corresponding first and second positions, whereby the contact is respectively restored and released. This can provide a reliable seal without interfering with the connection and disconnection of the mounting element and sealing assembly to and from the lid housing. Indeed, when the mounting element is disconnected from the cover housing, the said circumferential contact portion will simply move downward and lose contact with the cover housing. When connecting the mounting element to the cover housing, contact between the circumferential contact portion and the cover housing is restored.
    The actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part may alternatively be included in the cover housing. Preferably, the actuator seal member surrounds the actuator opening, as well as the engagement portion, in a connected configuration. According to a non-limiting embodiment, the actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part consists of or is connected to the cover housing. It thereby includes a circumferential contact portion to make contact with a corresponding contact portion on the seal assembly. When moving the drinking opening sealing part
    BE2018 / 5575 between its first and second positions, the sealing assembly can move similarly between corresponding first and second positions, thereby restoring and releasing the contact. This can provide a reliable seal without interfering with the connection and disconnection of the mounting element and sealing assembly to and from the lid housing. Indeed, when the mounting element is disconnected from the cover housing, the sealing assembly will simply move downwards and lose contact with the said circumferential contact part of the cover housing. When connecting the mounting element to the lid housing, contact between the sealing assembly and the circumferential contact portion is restored.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the engaging part and / or the operating part extends at least partially in the actuator opening when the mounting element is connected to the cover housing and to the sealing assembly in its first position. In a further embodiment, at least the engagement portion extends into the actuator opening. At least a part of the engagement portion thereby extends within the actuator opening. The engaging portion can extend through the actuator opening. At least a part of the engaging portion thereby extends beyond the actuator opening. This permits operation of the sealing assembly by means of the operating assembly through the actuator opening.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the sealing assembly comprises at least two materials and / or structures with a different stiffness. In a further or alternative embodiment, the sealing assembly comprises a rigid sealing assembly body and at least one flexible sealing element. The rigid seal assembly body preferably consists of a material with a higher rigidity than the material of which the flexible seal element consists.
    Preferably, the aforementioned engagement portion is thereby formed by the sealing assembly body. This allows a more precise control of the movement of the drinking opening-sealing part.
    The sealing assembly body can be an integrally formed piece. A rigid seal assembly body may be better suited to transferring forces exerted thereon, and to provide a firm support to the drinking opening seal member.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the sealing portion for drinking and the portion for sealing the actuator element are formed by the aforementioned sealing element. This has advantages for production and device composition.
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    In a further or alternative embodiment, the actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part actuator seal part comprises a peripheral lip. Such a lip has a higher flexibility, due to its relatively thin design. The circumferential lip can therefore provide a tighter seal to and around the actuator opening, e.g. by coming into contact with the lid housing against contact.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, said peripheral lip extends substantially upwards (i.e. towards the cover assembly and the actuator opening) when the mounting element is connected to the cover housing. Said peripheral lip can extend narrower to a peripheral edge part. Said peripheral lip can extend in a radially inclined direction.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the actuator element is rotatably mounted on the cover housing. The actuator element may, for example, connect to a rocker switch that fluctuates when pressed, with one side of the switch raised while the other side is pressed. As a result, the actuator element can pivot thereby. An overlapped pivotal movement can then be transmitted to the sealing assembly by means of the operating portion which cooperates with the engaging portion.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the actuator element is movable between a first position and a second position, corresponding to the first and second positions of the drinking opening seal part, and in which an operating part of the actuator element is turned away, respectively, and towards the drinking opening.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the drinking opening and the actuator opening extend through an upper part of the lid housing. The drinking opening and the actuator opening can lie substantially next to each other. The drinking opening and actuator opening can extend substantially upwards through the upper surface.
    In a further or alternative embodiment, the mounting element comprises a circumferential mounting frame / circumferential mounting frame that can be removably connected to a side wall of the cover housing. Such a mounting frame can provide a stiffer support to the sealing assembly. Moreover, it is easier to insert. In a further or alternative embodiment, the mounting element is removably connected to the cover housing by means of one or more resilient elements, tensioned
    BE2018 / 5575 for gripping a part of the lid housing. The advantages are mentioned above.
    In a second aspect, the invention relates to a beverage container that comprises a container body. In particular, said drinking container further comprises a lid assembly according to the first aspect of the invention. The same characteristics and associated benefits can therefore be repeated.
    The invention is further described by the following non-limiting examples and figures that further illustrate the invention, and are not intended and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
    Figures 1A-B show lateral cross-sections of a cover assembly 1 according to a possible embodiment, wherein the drinking opening-sealing part 211 is in its first (closed) and second (open) positions, respectively. Figure 1C further provides a perspective view of the mounting element 30 and sealing assembly 20 when detached from the lid housing 10.
    The lid assembly 1 comprises a lid housing 10 with a drinking opening 12 and an actuator opening 16, both of which extend through an upper part of the lid housing 10. The drinking opening 12 and the actuator opening 16 are placed substantially adjacent to each other. The lid assembly 1 further comprises a mounting element 30 which, in their connected configuration (as shown in Figures 1A-B), is removably connected to the lid housing 10, within a peripheral side wall 13 thereof. The cover assembly 1 also comprises a sealing assembly 20, which is rotatably supported by the mounting element 30, about a sealing pivot axis 34. The sealing assembly 20 thereby comprises a sealing assembly body 22 and a sealing element 21. The latter has a drinking opening sealing part 211 and an actuator sealing part 212. In Fig. 1A the sealing assembly 20 is pivoted such that the drinking opening sealing part 211 is in its first, closed position, in which the drinking opening 12 is closed. In Figure 1B, the sealing assembly 20 is pivoted such that the drinking opening sealing part 211 is in its second open position, in which the drinking opening 12 is open.
    The cover assembly 1 further comprises an operating assembly 40 with an actuator element 41 pivotally mounted on the cover housing 10, around an actuator pivot axis 44 (which in the connected configuration of the mounting element 30 and the cover housing 10 is substantially parallel to the sealing
    BE2018 / 5575 axis of rotation 34). Its pivotal movement can be controlled by a user-operated contact element 42 (currently formed by a rocker button 42 formed by the actuator element 41) extending through and accessible from the outer surface 11 of the lid housing10. In particular, the actuator element 41 is further provided with an operating portion 411 for engaging an engaging portion 223 disposed on the sealing assembly 20. Both the operating portion 411 of the actuator element 41 and the engaging portion 223 of the sealing assembly body 22 extend at least partially into the actuator opening 16. It is therefore possible to move the beverage sealing portion 211 between its first (Fig. 1A) and second (Fig. 1B) positions, by pivoting movement of the actuator element 41 and rocker switch 42 between the first and second corresponding positions. Only optionally is the actuator element 41 provided with one or more contact parts 43, 43 'which can limit its pivotal movement by receiving adjacent corresponding contact parts 18 on the cover housing 10.
    The lid assembly 1 is suitable for cooperating with a container body, thereby forming a drinking container. In the present embodiment, the cover assembly 1 has a bottom opening 15, where it is provided with screw thread 14. The latter can cooperate with corresponding screw thread which is arranged on the upper opening of a container body. A sealing ring 17 is further provided, which ensures their liquid-tight connection. The sealing assembly 20 preferably comprises a substantially rigid sealing assembly body 22 with a sealing arm 224 and a mounting portion 221 with which it is pivotally mounted on the mounting member 30 about the sealing pivot 34. A torsion spring 23 is further provided (e.g. as can be seen in the alternative embodiment of Figure 2D), wherein the latter is tensioned for pressing the drinking opening sealing part 211 against the drinking opening. That is, in the first and closed position of the drinking opening-sealing part 211. Moreover, the sealing assembly 20 has a number of coupling parts 222 which are included in the aforementioned sealing element 21. As such, the sealing assembly body 22 and the sealing element 21 can formed separately, using different materials. Preferably, the sealing element 21 and the sealing assembly body 22 comprise materials that have different flexibility.
    Preferably, the seal assembly body 22 is substantially rigid (e.g., in comparison with the seal element 21). In particular, it is advantageous
    BE2018 / 5575 that the engaging portion 223 comprises a substantially rigid material, whereby a more precise control of the movement of the drinking closure portion 211 is made possible by means of the operating assembly 40. The engaging portion 223 preferably has a substantially hard and slippery molded surface (for example in comparison with the sealing element21). Pivoting movement of the actuator element 41 can then result in a corresponding pivoting movement of the sealing assembly 20, due to a mutually sliding contact of their operating part 411 and the engaging part 223. Moreover, a substantially rigid sealing arm 224 may be better suited for (a) transferring forces exerted on it (e.g., by the torsion spring 23) to the sealing portion 21 for drinking, and (b) for providing a firm support to said drinking seal portion 211, from its pivotal mounting portion 221.
    In the embodiment shown, the engagement portion 223 is interposed between, on the one hand, a coupling portion 222 that couples directly to the sealing portion 211 and the mounting portion 221 on the other side. Apart from that, the sealing assembly body 22 provides a force lever, the effort arm of which (as easily recognized by the person skilled in the art) is smaller than the loading arm. As such, a relatively limited movement of the operating portion 411 may already be sufficient to move the drinking opening seal portion 211 between its open and closed positions.
    Preferably, the sealing element 21 is substantially flexible (for example in comparison with the sealing assembly body 22), so that it deforms more easily. When pressed, it ensures a more tight connection. It is therefore suitable for sealing the drinking opening 12 and the actuator opening 16. As shown, the drinking opening sealing part 211 and the actuator sealing part 212 are integrally formed by one sealing element 21, which has clear advantages from a manufacturing perspective. Since the drinking opening seal part 211 and the actuator seal part 212 are both supported by the seal assembly body 22, their movement is highly correlated. Preferably, the drink sealing part 211 and the sealing portion 212 of the actuator element can hardly move independently of each other. Another advantage is that one (series of) resilient elements (for example torsion springs 23) can suffice for exerting a force on both the beverage sealing part 21 and the actuator sealing part 21.
    Preferably, at least when the sealing assembly body 22 is positioned such that the drinking opening 12 is closed by the drinking opening sealing part 211 (first position), the actuator opening 16 is
    BE2018 / 5575 similarly closed by the actuator seal member 212. As a result, no drinking fluid can be spilled from the holding volume of a container body with the lid assembly 1 (in the first, closed position) mounted on it. Indeed, both the drinking opening 12 and the actuator opening 16 are closed. When the sealing assembly body 22 is positioned such that the drinking opening 12 is released from the drinking opening sealing part
    211 (second position), the actuator opening 16 is preferably detached from the actuator seal part 212 in a similar manner. With normal use of the drinking container this will not cause any leakage through its actuator opening 16. Indeed, with a moderate inclination of the drinking container, which is already suitable for the drinking liquid to be released, the liquid surface will not yet reach the actuator opening 16.
    As can be seen in Figures 1B and 1C, the actuator seal part212 describes the engagement part 223 formed by the seal assembly body 22. In the closed position (shown in Figure 1A), the actuator seal part212 thus provides a downward passage for the actuator element 41 to to come into direct contact with the (rigid) sealing assembly body 22 via an engagement portion 223 disposed thereon. At the same time, the actuator provides sealing part
    212 a circular, liquid-tight separation of this engagement mechanism 223,
    411 of the holding volume of a possible container body containing a drinking liquid. This is an important advantage, since the engaging mechanism 223, 411 can work poorly when it is immersed in the drinking liquid, because it is wet and / or sticky. Preferably, the actuator opening 16 is closed circumferentially by means of the sealing assembly 20 when it is in its first and closed position. More specifically, the actuator opening 16 is preferably circumferentially closed by means of the actuator seal member 212 and the seal assembly body 22 in combination when the seal assembly 20 is in its first and closed position.
    Preferably, the actuator seal member 212 makes circumferential contact with a portion of the lid housing 10 surrounding the operating opening 16 whenever the seal assembly 20 resides in its first position. When the sealing assembly 20 is moved into its second position, this contact may or may not be released. Preferably, this contact is released when the mounting element 30 is detached from the cover housing 10. As such, the actuator seal member 212 can reliably close the actuator opening 16 without (a) an easy connection of the mounting element 30 with, and (b) an easy disconnection of the mounting element 30 from the cover housing10
    BE2018 / 5575. Even more preferably, as can be seen in Figures 1B and 1C, the actuator sealing part 212 comprises a peripheral lip 213. Preferably, the lip 213 extends in an upward direction, i.e. in the direction of the operating opening 16 / cover housing 10. Since the lip 213 forms a thin structure, it can be more easily deformed; it can therefore seal the closing opening 16 more tightly.
    As shown in Figure 1C, the mounting member 30 includes a peripheral mounting frame 33 that can be suitably received in a side wall 13 of the lid housing 10 (shown in Figure 1A). Preferably, said mounting frame 33 comprises one or more support surfaces 335 that provide a snug fit within said side wall 13. As a result, the mounting element 30 can provide a more robust support to the sealing assembly 20.
    Referring further to Figure 1C, the mounting element 30 is detachably connectable to the cover housing 10 by means of a first resilient element 31 and a second resilient element 32. These are tensioned to press against the side wall 13 of the cover housing 10, thereby the mounting element 30. connect to the lid housing10. More specifically, the first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 are adapted to press against opposing parts 130, 135 of the side wall 13 (similar to the alternative embodiment of Figures 2D-E), and each of the first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 herein comprise a contact portion 313, 323 for pressing against the side wall 13 of the cover housing 10. These contact portions 313, 323 each comprise at least one locking tab 314, 324 for respectively receiving corresponding locking edges 130, 135 on the side wall 13 of the lid housing 10 when the mounting element 30 is connected to the lid housing 10. In addition, the first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 operate against tension, for releasing the mounting element 30 of the cover housing 10. For such an end, each of the first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 comprises furthermore an operating part 315, 325. These are movable towards each other, for releasing the mounting element 30 from the cover housing10. They can be easily grabbed with one hand.
    The first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 are preferably arranged on the outside of the above-mentioned circumference mounting frame 33. The first resilient element 31 and the second resilient element 32 are substantially U-shaped. More particularly close
    BE2018 / 5575 applies a first U-shape leg 311, 321 to the mounting frame 33 of the mounting element 30 and rises from the mounting frame 33. A second U-shape leg 312, 322 goes down from a bent section 316, 326 connecting the first leg 311, 321 and the second leg 321, 322. The last second leg 321, 322 provides the contact portion 313, 323. As such, the mounting element 30 can engage the side wall 13 of the lid housing 10, thereby allowing a releasable connection. Preferably, a circumference and / or upper support surface 334 of the mounting frame 33 is thereby firmly against the inner surface of said side wall 13.
    Figures 2A-B schematically represent a sealing assembly 20 in cross-section which cooperates with an operating assembly 40 according to another embodiment of the invention. Figure 2C further shows a cut-out view of the mounting element 30 and sealing assembly 20.
    An important difference is that the engagement portion 223 no longer extends substantially upwardly from the sealing assembly 20. Instead, the actuator element 41 comprises a finger-shaped structure extending downward through an operating opening provided in the lid housing 10 (as can be seen in figure 2D). Furthermore, the actuator seal member 212 includes a circumferential lip 223 that extends narrower in an upward, radially inclined direction. A more tight seal of the engagement portion 223, in the first position of the seal assembly 20, can therefore be expected.
    As can be seen in Figures 2A and 2B, the engagement portion 223 comprises an ascending flank portion 223 ', an upper portion 223, and a descending edge portion 223' In the first, closed position (Figure 2A), the activation portion 411 preferably borders on the ascending portion flank portion 223 '. In the second, open position (Figure 2B), the activation portion 411 may be adjacent to either the upper portion 223 or the falling edge portion 223 '. In order to move the sealing assembly 20 between its open and closed positions, it may be necessary to overcome the latter upper portion 223 ''. This then corresponds to a maximum force (exerted by the user on the rocker button 42) that must be overcome in order to be able to operate the drinking opening seal part 211 between its first and second positions. In such embodiments, the aforementioned torsion spring 23 thus provides a kind of locking mechanism; the seal 20 and actuator assembly 40 cannot move freely between their first and second positions.
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    Fig. 2D shows the releasable connection of the mounting element 30 in the lid housing 10, according to a possible embodiment of the invention. In particular, said mounting element 10 comprises a first and second resilient element 31, 32 which can be removably locked in a first and second locking edge 130, 135 formed by the side wall 13 of the cover housing 10. The corresponding connected configuration of the cover assembly 1 is shown in Figure 2E.
    The numbered elements in the figures are:
    I cover construction cover housing H height direction
    II outer surface drink opening side wall
    130 first locking edge
    135 second locking edge thread opening at the bottom of the actuator opening sealing ring contact part sealing sealing element
    211 drinking seal
    212 actuator seal part
    213 circumferential lip seal mounting body
    221 mounting part
    222 coupling part
    223 coupling section
    223 'rising flank portion
    223 '' upper part 223 '' 'falling flank part
    224 sealing arm torsion spring fastening element first resilient element
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    311 first stage
    312 second leg
    313 contact area
    314 lock tab
    315 operating section
    316 curved section second resilient element
    321 first leg
    322 second leg
    323 contact area
    324 locking tab
    325 operating section
    326 curved section mounting frame
    334 support surface sealable pivot axis operational assembly actuator element
    L longitudinal direction
    411 operating section
    Rocker button abutment part actuator pivot axis closed lock symbol cup symbol
    It is believed that the present invention is not limited to any form of realization previously described and that some modifications may be added to the presented example of manufacture without revaluation of the appended claims.
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    Claims (5)
    [1]
    A lid assembly 1 for a drinking container, the lid assembly 1 comprising:
    - a lid housing 10 with a drinking opening 12 and an actuator opening 16,
    - a sealing assembly 20 comprising a drinking opening sealing part 211 which is movable between a first position, in which the drinking opening sealing part 211 is positioned such that the drinking opening 12 is closed, and a second position, in which the drinking opening sealing part 211 is positioned such that the drinking opening 12 is free, and
    - an operating assembly 40 comprising an actuator element 41 for operating the sealing assembly 20 via the actuator opening 16, wherein the drinking opening sealing part 211 is moved between the first and second positions, characterized in that the lid assembly 1 furthermore comprises a mounting element 30 on which the sealing assembly 20 is rotatably mounted, about a pivot axis 34, and wherein the mounting element 30 is removably connected to the lid housing 10.
    [2]
    Lid assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 1, characterized in that the lid assembly 1 comprises an actuator sealing part 212.
    [3]
    3. Lid assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 2, characterized in that in the first position of the drinking opening-sealing part 211 the actuator opening 16 is closed by means of the sealing assembly 20.
    [4]
    4. Cover assembly 1 as claimed in any of the claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the sealing assembly 20 comprises an engaging portion 223 for engaging the actuator element 41, which engaging portion 223 is defined by the actuator sealing part 212.
    Cover assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 4, characterized in that the engaging portion 223 extends into the actuator opening 16.
    Lid assembly 1 according to one of claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the sealing assembly 20 comprises a rigid sealing assembly body 22 and at least one flexible sealing element 21, in which the
    BE2018 / 5575 engagement portion 223 is formed by the sealing assembly body 22.
    7. Lid assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 6, characterized in that both the drinking opening-sealing part 211 and the actuator-sealing part 212 are included by the sealing element 21.
    8. Cover assembly 1 according to one of claims 2-7, characterized in that the actuator seal part 212 comprises a circumferential lip 213.
    9. Cover assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 8, characterized in that the circumferential lip 213 extends upwards.
    10. Lid assembly 1 according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuator element 41 is rotatably mounted on the lid housing 10.
    11. Lid assembly 1 according to the preceding claim 10, characterized in that the actuator element 41 is movable between a first position and a second position, corresponding to the first and second positions of the drinking opening-sealing part 211, and wherein an operating part 411 of the actuator element 41 or away from the drinking opening 12, and pivoting towards the drinking opening 12.
    12. Lid assembly 1 according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drinking opening 12 and the actuator opening 16 extend through an upper part of the lid housing 10.
    Cover assembly 1 according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting element 30 comprises a circumferential mounting frame 33, which is removably connected to a side wall 13 of the cover housing 10.
    14. Lid assembly 1 according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting element 30 is removably connected to the
    BE2018 / 5575 lid housing 10 by means of one or more resilient elements
    31, 32, tensioned for gripping a portion of the lid housing.
    [5]
    15. Drinking container comprising a container body, characterized in that the drinking container further comprises a lid assembly 1 according to any one of claims 1-14.
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