Resealable opening device and package comprising such an opening device

US10507963B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ecolean AB · SE

Inventors

• Mikael Lembke · Helsingborg, SE
• Lars Rodman · Ulricehamn, SE
• Jonas Fransson · Uppsala, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 20, 2017
• Grant date: Dec 17, 2019
• Expiry date: Feb 20, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2575/586
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A resealable opening device for a flexible package (21) of collapsible type having a compartment defined by flexible walls (24), comprising a thin-walled body (2) having a back surface (3) attachable on one of the flexible walls (24) of the package (21) in a dispensing portion (23) of the package, a first hinge joint (5) extending in a first direction (P1) and connecting a first section (6) of the body (2) with a second section (7) of the body (2), the thin-wall body (2) being intended to be arranged such that the first hinge joint (5) is arranged transversely to a dispensing direction (P4) of the package, and a second hinge joint (8) extending in a second direction (P2) crossing the first hinge joint (5), wherein a locking member (14) is arranged for locking the first section (6) to the second section (7) when the first and second sections (6, 7) are folded towards each other about the first hinge joint (5). The thin-walled body (2) is further provided with a third hinge joint (9) extending in a third direction (P3) crossing the first hinge joint (5) and arranged at a distance from the second hinge joint (8). The thin-walled body is adaptable to an outwardly bulging shape change o…