ES1229014U - SAFETY PLUG (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Safety cap, configured to fit tightly to a cup (2) or cup, characterized in that it comprises a body (1) with a closed eccentric through hole (5), on the upper surface of the body (1), by a cover tilting (6) attached to the body (1) by a joint (7) on the side of the hole closest to the center of the body (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Security plug

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention relates to a safety cap that prevents the manipulation or discrete addition of products to a beverage, ensuring its safety.

It is applicable in the field of restoration and personal safety.

STATE OF THE ART

Unfortunately, there are cases in which unscrupulous people add a product that annuls the will, such as the so-called "burundanga" (scopolamine) to the drinks of people, usually women, to carry out criminal acts without resistance from the victim, which can even cause death. It is also known the application of sedatives, cocalna and other products capable of nullifying or modifying the normal state or behavior of people.

These products are usually thrown into alcoholic drinks in nightclubs, terraces, etc. taking advantage of any carelessness of the user.

There are proposals to control this introduction, for example by means of a straw that includes a chemical marker that modifies the color of the area of the straw where this marker is included, in contact with the drink. This solution is not very effective since, if the drink is dark or there is little light, as in a nightclub, it is not always possible to detect that color change. Moreover, if the user has already consumed an alcoholic beverage, she may not be aware of the change. It is more favorable to directly impede manipulation or to indicate it in a very appreciable way.

Another proposal includes that marker in lacquer, forcing the user to put their fingers in the drink, which is not very hygienic.

The applicant does not know of any device with the same advantages as the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a security cap according to the claims.

The safety cap is configured to fit snugly into a cup or cup (hereinafter "cup") and comprises a body with an eccentric through hole, ie, the hole is displaced from the center of the body (axis of symmetry of the cup, generally The hole is closed, on the upper surface of the body, by a tilting lid attached to the body by an articulation, which is located on the side of the hole closest to the center of the body. The liquid can be lifted by the liquid, which falls back due to its weight when the vessel is repositioned in the vertical position.The dimensions will be as tight as possible to increase safety.

The coupling can be inside the vessel, or outside, provided that the withdrawal involves a certain difficulty.

To hinder the extraction of the cap, it can comprise a cornice that flush with the outer perimeter of the vessel or a soft tab (4), in its perimeter that increases the friction and makes a "harpoon" mechanism.

Preferably the hole comprises a grid that prevents the passage of ice, grass or other material to the tilting lid and affects the closed. Thus, for example, the hole can be formed by several parallel holes in all or part of its length.

Preferably, the joint is fragile, so that it breaks with any non-rotational movement of the lid. Thus, an attempt at manipulation is signaled.

In the most preferred embodiment, the lower edge of the pivoting lid is concealed in a recess or a projection of the body. In turn, the upper part can be equally hidden or have a ramp shape so that it is not possible to hook it from the outside.

More variants will be discussed in other points of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1 .- represents a schematic section of a first embodiment of the cap of the invention.

Figure 2 .- represents a schematic section of a second embodiment of the plug of the invention.

Figure 3 represents the embodiment of figure 1, in schematic side view, during use.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In the following, some embodiments of the invention will be briefly described, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

In figure 1 a first embodiment of the invention is shown. It comprises a plug formed by a body (1) that is designed with the appropriate measures to the glass (2) or cup (henceforth always "glass".) As the clubs, bars ... generally use similar glasses, the measurements will be almost The body (1) will be designed so that it fits tightly on the vessel (2), making extraction difficult, for example, it may have a cornice (3) that fills the outer perimeter of the vessel (figure 1) or a soft tongue (4), for example of silicone, which ensures friction with the walls of the cup (2) (figure 2).

The body (1) has an eccentric through hole (5), close to an edge of the body (1). This through hole (5) is closed on the upper surface of the body (1) by a tilting lid (6) attached to an articulation (7) on the side of the hole closest to the center of the body (1). In this way, when the vessel (2), figure 3, is overturned, the pressure of the liquid contained in it pushes the tilting cover (6) allowing the liquid to escape (figure 3). The tilting lid (6) returns to its position when the vessel (2) is put back vertical. For example, the tilting lid (6) may have a circular segment shape, with the joint on the straight side.

To prevent pieces of ice, herbs or aromatic products from clogging the gate, the orifice (5) may comprise a grid (8), generally in its lower part, for prevent access to the tilting lid (6). The grid (8) can be made by realizing the hole (5) as several parallel holes, smaller, during all or part of its length (Figure 2). This grid (8) also hinders the entry of extraneous material into the cup.

It is possible, but less preferred, that the plug has several holes (5), with its corresponding tilting lid (6), instead of only one. In this way the consumer can drink from any direction, although he risks to overlook a sign of manipulation.

To hinder the manipulation of the tilting lid (6), it is preferred that the lower edge of the tilting lid (6) is arranged hidden in a recess or by a protrusion of the body (1). In this way it will not be possible to enter the one to open it. The upper part of the tilting lid (6) can also be concealed (figure 1) or have a ramp shape (figure 2) that prevents it from snagging.

Preferably, the articulation (7) is defined fragile, so that an external manipulation of the tilting lid (6) easily breaks the articulation (7). Thus, the user may notice directly that the tilting lid (6) does not work properly and this will warn of possible manipulation.

If desired, the lower part of the body (1) may have a chemical marker (not shown) that indicates the presence of a suspect product.

The body (1) or the tilting lid (6) can have any type of brand, logo, etc.

The material of all the elements is indifferent, provided that it resists the mechanical and chemical conditions of its utilization, as well as that it does not release any type of unwanted additive.

Claims (1)

1- Safety cap, configured to fit tightly to a cup (2) or cup, characterized in that it comprises a body (1) with a closed eccentric through hole (5), on the upper surface of the body (1), for a tilting lid (6) attached to the body (1) by a joint (7) on the side of the hole closest to the center of the body (1). 2- Safety cap, according to claim 1, comprising a cornice (3) that flush with the outer perimeter of the cup (2) or cup. 3- Safety cap, according to claim 1, comprising a soft tab (4), in its perimeter. 4- Security cap, according to claim 1, whose orifice (5) comprises a grid (8). 5- Safety cap, according to claim 1, whose joint (7) is fragile. 6- Safety cap according to claim 1, wherein the lower edge of the pivoting cover (6) is concealed in a recess or a protrusion of the body (1). 7- Safety cap, according to claim 6, wherein the upper part of the tilting cover (6) is hidden in the recess or protrusion. 8- Safety cap, according to claim 6, wherein the upper part of the tilting lid (6) has the form of a ramp. 9- Safety cap according to claim 4, whose orifice (5) is formed by several parallel holes in all or part of its length.