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WO2009091362A1 - Récipient distributeur de produits alimentaires équipé d'une plateforme de levage - Google Patents

Récipient distributeur de produits alimentaires équipé d'une plateforme de levage Download PDF

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WO2009091362A1
WO2009091362A1 PCT/US2008/000540 US2008000540W WO2009091362A1 WO 2009091362 A1 WO2009091362 A1 WO 2009091362A1 US 2008000540 W US2008000540 W US 2008000540W WO 2009091362 A1 WO2009091362 A1 WO 2009091362A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/76—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston
    • B65D83/764—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston the piston cooperating with a screw-thread in the side wall of the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G1/00—Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
    • B65G1/02—Storage devices
    • B65G1/04—Storage devices mechanical
    • B65G1/06—Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
    • B65G1/07—Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level the upper article of a pile being always presented at the same predetermined level

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  • the technical field of the inventions relate to relatively small or manually operated dispensing containers having an interior lift for raising contents, particularly foodstuffs, for easier removal by a user.
  • Fig. 1 is a side sectional view of a conventional prior art hypodermic syringe subassembly of the single needle variety.
  • Fig. 2 is a side sectional view of a conventional prior art double needle syringe subassembly.
  • Fig. 3 is a side sectional view of a first embodiment device according to the invention in a cocked condition.
  • Fig. 4 is a side sectional view similar to Fig. 3 showing the needle in an extended condition.
  • Fig. 5 is a side sectional view similar to Fig. 3 in which a double needle syringe subassembly is in a cocked condition.
  • Fig. 6 is a side sectional view similar to Fig. 5 showing the double needle syringe assembly in an extended condition.
  • Fig. 7 is an enlarged sectional detail view of a dosage adjustment and stop arrangement by which multiple dosages may be administered from the same syringe subassembly.
  • Fig. 8 is a view similar to the detail view of Fig. 7 showing a stop collar removed and the remaining components of Fig. 7 in position for a second dose.
  • Fig. 9 is an enlarged sectional detail view of a sleeve penetration control embodiment used in conjunction with a single needle subassembly, with the needle in a retracted position.
  • Fig. 10 is a view similar to Fig. 9 showing the syringe subassembly engaging the sleeve penetration control and the needle extended to a desired penetration depth.
  • Fig. 11 is an enlarged sectional detail view of a compression spring penetration control used in conjunction with a double needle subassembly, with the needle in a retracted position.
  • Fig. 12 is a view similar to Fig. 11 only showing the ampule seal pierced, the compression spring penetration control compressed, and the forward needle in an extended position.
  • Fig. 13 is a sectional view showing an end cap and penetration control in which any of various length control sleeves can be selected and installed for variably controlling needle penetration to various selected penetration depths.
  • Fig. 14 is a sectional view showing the end cap and one compression spring penetration control installed. Various lengths and other parameters of control springs may be used for controlling needle penetration to various selected depths.
  • Figs. 15A-15F are side views showing different compression spring penetration controls of various lengths and helical advance rates that affect needle penetration depth.
  • Fig. 16 is a top view of a preferred stop collar.
  • Fig. 17 is a side elevational view of the stop collar of Fig. 16.
  • Fig. 18 is an end view of a preferred sheath remover.
  • Fig. 19 is a side view of the sheath remover of Fig. 18.
  • Fig. 20 is a side view of a driver shaft construction having four legs.
  • Fig. 21 is an end view of the driver shaft of Fig. 20.
  • Fig. 22 is an end view of a preferred penetration controller sleeve.
  • Fig. 23 is a side sectional view of the penetration controller sleeve of Fig. 22 taken along section line 23-23 of Fig. 22.
  • Fig. 24 is an enlarged partial side sectional view of a muzzle end of a preferred injector construction having a resilient pad and load distribution and guide ring positioned between the syringe shoulder. The injector is in a cocked condition with the syringe retracted.
  • Fig. 25 is a view similar to Fig. 24 with the injector shown with the syringe assembly in an extended position.
  • Fig. 26 is an enlarged partial side sectional view of another preferred form of the invention in a cocked condition with needle retracted.
  • Fig. 27 is a partial view similar to Fig. 26 with the injector shown with the syringe assembly in an extended position.
  • Fig. 28 is a sectional view showing a preferred auto-injector storage case according to the inventions.
  • Fig. 29 is a side view of a bottom part of the case shown in Fig. 28.
  • Fig. 30 is an enlarged detail sectional view as shown in circle 30 of Fig. 29.
  • Fig. 31 is a side view of an upper part of the case shown in Fig. 28.
  • Fig. 32 is a top end view of the upper case part shown in Fig. 31.
  • Fig. 33 is a bottom end view of the upper case part shown in Fig. 31.
  • Fig. 34 is a detail view showing a mounting extension forming part of the upper case part of Fig. 31.
  • Fig. 35 is a side detail view of the mounting extension used to mount a clip to the upper case part of Fig. 31, taken at circle 35 of Fig. 31.
  • Fig. 36 is an enlarged sectional view taken at circle 36 of Fig. 31.
  • FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of apparatus or assembly 1 according to some of the inventions set out herein.
  • Apparatus 1 is used for both containing and elevating contents held within a container body to form a combined container and dispenser apparatus. This apparatus is generally referred to by the reference number 1.
  • the assembly has an outer piece which forms a container body or cannister 51 and a removable cap or other suitable closure 52.
  • the cap or other closure preferably snaps onto and off of the open end of the container body or cannister.
  • other types of closures having threads, bayonet features or other means adapted for securing the closure to the cannister.
  • An operator 30 is positioned within the container interior and can be manipulated to allow torque to be applied thereto.
  • the operator preferably has a slot or groove 32 which curves up the side of the operator and engages with a follower 15 extending from the lift.
  • the slot or groove 32 has an upper edge 33 and a lower edge 34.
  • the lower edge 34 may be provided with serrations, teeth or other mechanisms, such as simply friction, to help or prevent the lift from descending after the lift is elevated if such is desired.
  • the container also preferably includes a longitudinal feature or features which restrict or prevent rotary movement of the end of the follower, thus keeping the lift assembly from rotating with the operator tube.
  • the operator is turned in the appropriate direction and the lift moves upwardly as the follower is pushed up by the helically curved or otherwise appropriately shaped slot or groove.
  • the serrations described above may also be configured and constructed to provide resistance to keep the lift at a given elevation or maintain it at a desired elevation yet allow any retraction into the container which might be desired as depends upon the contents and dispensing and/or sealed containment functions may best be employed.
  • the container 1 has a cannister portion 51.
  • Cannister 51 is preferably elongated, and more preferably tubular.
  • the tubular configuration is desirably provided with a consistent cross-sectional size and shape.
  • the cannister is cylindrical and can otherwise be suitably shaped to allow operation of the apparatus.
  • Cannister 51 is preferably adapted to engage with a cap or closure 52 to form a substantially sealed interior when the cap or other closure is installed upon or closed with the cannister.
  • Figs. 2-4 in particular show one preferred lift assembly 10.
  • lift assembly 10 includes a floor 12 surrounded by an annular sidewall 11.
  • the floor 12 supports foodstuffs, such as potato chips 5 as shown in Fig. 1.
  • the annular sidewall helps to maintain proper positioning of foodstuff pieces 5 or other contents and reduces the risk of breakage or other damage. It also facilitates co-linear sliding within the operator, such as operator tube 31.
  • the lower surface of the floor is preferably recessed to form a lift bottom recess 14.
  • An aperture 16 allows a rod or other appropriately shaped follower 15 to extend from the lift assembly.
  • the follower 15 may be adhered to, otherwise affixed, or be part of the lift assembly.
  • the follower is intended to be maintained within a groove 53 described more fully below.
  • the preferred apparatus has an operator 30.
  • Operator 30 advantageously includes an operator feature for moving the lift assembly up and down.
  • the operator has a feature which forces the follower in response to torque or turning force applied thereto.
  • such feature is advantageously in the form of a slot 32 or groove formed in the sidewall of the operator tube 31.
  • the slot 32 shown may include serrated teeth or serrations 34 along the lower portions of the slot.
  • the upper edge 33 of the slot is advantageously in the form of a slot 32 or groove formed in the sidewall of the operator tube 31.
  • the slot 32 shown may include serrated teeth or serrations 34 along the lower portions of the slot.
  • the extending portion of the lift follower 15 is engaged with the operator slot or other suitable feature, thus moving the lift assembly up or down as the operator tube is rotated.
  • the operator is preferably cylindrically shaped as shown in Figs. 5 and 6 for rotary and/or longitudinal movement within the container interior cavity.
  • Alternative mechanical operators are also possible.
  • Cannister 51 advantageously includes a lift anti-rotator in the form of guide feature 53 along an inner or inside wall.
  • the guide feature is a groove 53 which receives the distal end of the follower 15. The guide keeps the lift assembly from rotating as the operator is turned to raise or lower the lift assembly. This allows the operator slot or groove to move the lift assembly elevationally.
  • Figs. 12 and 13 show a second preferred embodiment according to the inventions hereof.
  • container and dispenser apparatus 101 Corresponding features used in container and dispenser apparatus 101 are labeled using reference numbers that are the same as used in the first embodiment with an added 100. Thus, such common features to both apparatuses 1 and 101 will not be repeated for sake of brevity. Significantly differing features included in apparatus 101 will now be described in greater.
  • Cannister 151 is similar to cannister 51 but modified by providing a cannister groove or furrow 161 that preferably extends about the periphery. As shown, this is implemented by placing the furrow 161 near the upper portion of the cannister. The function of this modification is further described below. Cannister 151 also has a guide 153 which is also described in further detail below.
  • Figs. 12 and 13 show that the cap 152 or other suitable closure is somewhat differently shaped than cap 52. It is advantageously provided with a seal 154. Seal 154 and cap 152 are constructed so as to retain the seal 154 in position within the cap by a peripheral wall having an inward extension 155. Seal 154 is advantageously a flexible or resilient seal which may be made of a variety of suitable materials, in particular food grade elastomeric materials in the form of an O-ring. A variety of suitable materials are known in the art. - Lift Assembly
  • Figs. 12 and 13 show a modified lift assembly 110.
  • Lift assembly 110 has a floor 112 which is at or toward the top and with depending side walls 111.
  • the follower 115 extends outwardly and is received in the camming slot 132 in a manner similar to the first embodiment.
  • - Operator Apparatus 101 operates in a manner very similar to apparatus 1. It differs therefrom with regard to the longitudinal retainer described in detail below.
  • Fig. 12 indicates that the preferred operator is in the form of a camming slot 132 with serrations (not illustrated) along the lower portion 134 of the slot 132.
  • the upper edge of the slot 133 is spaced from the lower portion by a distance that allows the follower 115 to be moved by tubular operator 131.
  • Cam slot 132 forces the lift assembly as the operator tube is rotated.
  • the follower 115 is held by retainer 160 and thus the lift assembly 110 is forced to move upwardly when properly turned.
  • the lift assembly 110 does not rotate with the tubular operator because of the engagement between follower 115 and the longitudinal retainer 160.
  • the longitudinal retainer 160 helps to retain the operator tube 131 in proper longitudinal position relative to the cannister 151. As shown, this is provided by having the cannister retainer groove or furrow 161 formed along the interior wall of the cannister. In the embodiment illustrated, the retainer furrow is provided by having the cannister wall formed to a larger diameter at both the interior wall and exterior wall of the cannister. Other configurations may serve to also be suitable.
  • the longitudinal retainer 160 also includes a projection 162 formed about the tubular operator. Other complementary relationships can also be used relative to the cannister and operator to help the longitudinal position to be maintained in a nearly or totally restrained condition to aid operation and also possibly help prevent breakage of the fragile contents, such as potato or other chips.
  • the upper portion of the operator has not only the projection 162, but also flexibility slots 141. Slots 141 are provided at various circumferential positions to provide the needed flexibility so as to allow assembly of the operator tube 131 into the cannister 151.
  • Figs. 14-16 illustrate a third preferred embodiment according to inventions described herein.
  • Apparatus 201 is constructed in most respects similar to the second embodiment 101. Similar features with other embodiments are numbered similarly except they have 200 added thereto and therefore not repeated in their description.
  • the primary differences are with regard to having a plurality of camming features.
  • the plural camming features are used to aid or improve in balanced operation of the lift assembly.
  • apparatus 201 has not only a camming or operating slot 232, but also one or more amming or operating features 272, 274 and 276.
  • the features 272, 274 and 276 are in the form of grooves which receive the alignment projections 271, 273 and 275 which are on lift 210.
  • the projection 215 extends through a slot 232 which is open through the operator tube. As the operator is rotated or otherwise moved, then force is transferred from the operator to the lift and the lift is moved upwardly with plural points of force application.
  • the plural points of force application are preferably spaced about the operator and the engagement locations.
  • the plural points of force application between the operator and lift are approximately evenly spaced, such as at approximately evenly spaced angular positions about the operator when in the form of a tubular operator. As Fig. 15 indicates this is conveniently done at approximately 90 degree angularly spaced positions. Alternatively, other numbers of force application and engagement positions and configurations made be used as is suitable to provide the degree of smoothness is operation as desired.
  • Figs. 14-16 further show that the lift assembly is constructed to provide an anti-rotation extension 215 which is received in a guide tract 253. Additionally, the lift assembly has plural guide extensions 271, 273, 275 at spaced positions about the lift assembly as explained above. As shown the guide extensions are spaced at quarter points of the lift assembly when combined with the anti-rotation extension 215. The plural guides are preferably spaced at approximately equal angular positions. This configuration provides the operator tube with application of force more equally distributed about the lift for smoother operation. In the preferred version shown, the extensions 271, 273 and 275 extend from mounting arms defined by cutout regions 280. The mounting arms provide dimensional flexibility which facilitate assembly and operation of the lift assembly 210 into and by the operator tube 251.
  • Figs. 14-16 and Fig. 16 in particular shows that the operator tube 230 has an upper end or brim 239 which extends longitudinally beyond the upper end 259 of the cannister portion.
  • This extended brim may be marked with a suitable arrow, line or other indicator which is moved relative to a cannister indicator on end 259 to provide a visual indication of the approximate relative position of the operator tube in relation to the cannister.
  • Exemplary indicator markings can be included that indicate the cannister is full, at some intermediate position, or near the top for the convenience of the user.
  • Fig. 17 shows a fourth embodiment 301 otherwise like the third embodiment 201 except as described next. Similar features with other embodiments are numbered similarly except they have 300 added thereto and therefore not repeated in their description. - Operator Tube
  • Fourth embodiment 301 has an operator tube 331 and cannister 351 which have top edges 339 and 359, respectfully, which extend about the opening.
  • the top edges are advantageously made so that they are at or nearly equal with regard to their longitudinal position.
  • the operator tube does not extend outside the cannister.
  • the fourth embodiment also advantageously includes a safety seal 388 which has a removal tab 389.
  • the safety seal 388 is adhered otherwise suitable attached to the upper ends of the operator tube 331 and cannister 351.
  • a removal tab 389 is advantageously included to allow a user to manually grasp the safety seal and pull it from the apparatus to reveal the opening.
  • the safety seal is intended to prevent tampering or adulteration of the contents. It is removed upon initial or first opening and then discarded.
  • cap 352 is used by installing or re-installing it onto the cannister and remaining parts of the apparatus to effectively reseal the interior chamber. Cap 352 is removed to allow removal of the foodstuffs or other contents. Removal of cap 352 also allows a user to manually insert the users fingers or otherwise suitable apply force or torque to the operator and thereby operate the lift.
  • Figs. 18-20 show a fifth preferred embodiment 401 according to inventions taught herein. Similar features with other embodiments are numbered similarly except they have 400 added thereto and therefore not repeated in their description.
  • the fifth embodiment apparatus 401 has a lower or cannister portion 451 which is similar to the cannister 351 of the fourth embodiment. The areas of difference will now be described.
  • Cannister 451 advantageously has a longitudinal restraint feature 461 used to help maintain the relative longitudinal position between cannister 451 and the inner member 431.
  • the inner member has a projecting rib 462 which extends into a receiving furrow 461 as is explained hereinabove in detail.
  • Cannister 451 differs in that it is provided with features that form part of the operator. More specifically, the cannister may have and preferably does have features which function as part of the operator used to move the lift 410. - Cannister Lift Operator Features
  • the preferred features of the cannister 451 which serve as part of the operator are advantageously used to force the lift 410. As shown, this is advantageously done in the form of inwardly extending features, such as the inwardly extending projections which are shaped to help move the lift longitudinally in response to movement, such as rotation of the inner member or tube 431. As shown, this is done using advancing projections, such as a series of helical projections 490, 492, 494, and 496. Such projections are advantageously formed so as to extend twice around the interior wall of the cannister. This configuration can also be considered a four lead interior thread configuration which moves the lift 410 from near the low position to the top position after two relative rotations between the inner part or tube 431 and the outer or cannister part 451. - Inner Part or Tube
  • Rg. 18 shows that the inner part or tube 431 has top features providing the longitudinal retainer 460 as described above specifically the projection 462 that extend into furrow 461 of the outer tube and there are flexibility slots 441 (Fig. 18).
  • the inner tube 431 is also provided with longitudinal guide slots 482, 484, 486 and 488 which are spaced angularly to receive the projections of the lift 410 which are numbered 481, 483, 485 and 487.
  • the lift in this fifth embodiment provides that the lift 410 rotates with the inner part or tube 431.
  • the lift projections 481, 483, 485 and 487 which are advantageously mounted on flexible arms as described hereinabove.
  • the lift projections extend through the longitudinal slots 481, 483, 485 and 487 and are advanced by the interior helical projections 490, 492, 494 and 496 which are formed on the inner wall of the outer tube or cannister.
  • the inner part and lift rotate together and the lift moves upward such as between the positions of the lift shown in Fig. 19 to an elevated or extended lift position as shown in Fig. 20. More About Methods Performed and Manners of Use
  • Fig. 10 shows the lift assembly relatively low within the cannister 51. Cap 52 is removed and the person operating the apparatus 1 applies torque to the operator which turns in response thereto. As the follower is held against rotating by engaging with the guide groove or other guide feature 52 the apparatus functions as an anti-rotating mechanism. The follower extends through the cam slot 32 formed in the operator, such as operator tube 31. Turning of the operator 31 is performed by applying torque to the operator. This turning action causes the follower to be forced upwardly or downwardly depending on the direction of rotating movement and shape and slope of the cam slot 32. Operating the apparatus by turning the operator 31 in the proper direction forces the lift assembly upward.
  • the apparatus functions by operating the operator which functions by typically elevating the lift assembly and any supported foodstuffs or other contents.
  • the operating is preferably performed so as to provide positioning of the lift assembly at an elevation wherein the next chip, treat or other contents are near the top opening of the cannister.
  • the user then typically uses the device simply by operating the operator, such as by rotating the operator tube by torquing the tube or angularly displacing the operator tube.
  • potato chips 5 or other appropriate foodstuffs such as cookies, crackers or other items are elevated into position for easy manual grasping and dispensing of the foodstuff or other contents.
  • Methods according hereto may also include restraining the lift to prevent downward motion. This may be accomplished by using teeth or serrations which preform a catching function. This is advantageously used in preventing the lift assembly from inadvertently dropping within the cannister.
  • the maintaining of the lift assembly may be by serrations 34 which retard movement of the follower 15 within the operator slot 32.
  • the operator may be prevented from inadvertent movement by properly sizing the operator with respect to the cannister to provide frictional restraining of the operator.
  • the follower tends to stay within or against the cannister guide feature 53 which performs an anti-rotating function.
  • the operator can be turned to lower the lift assembly if desired, needed or as allowed depending on the specific embodiment used. It is noteworthy that the methods are performed with both the contents and operator fully within the inside of cannister 51. Thus the methods may further be described as having a opening and closing capability by removing or installing the cap or other closure 52.
  • the cap is preferably held in position by snap fitting the cap over a top marginal rim of the cannister to thus provide an enclosing function which acts by sealing or substantially sealing the interior of the apparatus.
  • the manners of use and methods performed thereby include selecting an assembly having the features described hereinabove with regard to the fifth embodiment.
  • the methods further may include removing any safety seal, such as the illustrated safety seal 500 as may be facilitated by pulling on the tab 501.
  • the opening of the apparatus is done by removing the cap 452.
  • closing or resealing the apparatus is accomplished by installing the cap 452 onto the top of the apparatus and thus substantially sealing or re-sealing the apparatus thus helping by maintaining freshness of the contents and containing them within the container apparatus.
  • the operational methods performed include rotating the inner part or tube 431 relative to the outer part or cannister. This also causes rotating of the lift 410.
  • the lift 410 is adapted and positioned such that rotating the tube 431 and lift assembly results in engaging of the lift engagement extensions relative to the inward features of the outer part or tube.
  • the inwardly directed and preferred helices cause the lift engagement features to advance up or otherwise toward the opening through which the contents can be removed.
  • the relative rotating of the two parts causes in practical use lifting of the foodstuffs upwardly for facilitating manually grasping the foodstuffs.
  • the user may perform by removing contents. This is usually done by simply engaging the hands and fingers of the user with the foodstuff and extracting them at the convenient position achieved by adjusting the lift height by turning the inner tube relative to the outer tube.
  • the preferred methods include resealing the apparatus by installing the cap onto the open end and occluding the opening in a substantially sealing relationship. More about Preferred Manners of Making Other methods according to the current inventions may include constructing or making or providing a suitable container or containers having the various described features.
  • the container may be made from paper fiber material as is well known in current containers of this type.
  • the making also advantageously includes selecting a cannister material that is made by coating or layering the inside, outside or both of the cannister with low permeability materials such as aluminum or other metallic coating along the inner wall, outer wall or both.
  • the inner wall, outer wall or both may be made by using other coatings having low air permeability or selecting materials of low permeability to effect maintaining of the flavor of the contents within the container as sold and after resealing with the installing of the cap or other closure.
  • the apparatuses according hereto may be molded, such as in plastic, glass, appropriate metals according to known techniques. They may also be fabricated from these and other materials indicated above and equivalents thereof. It is currently believed that one suitable form of manufacturing the components of the inventions is by a technique commonly referred to as blow molding. This in particular appears to be appropriate to the inner tube and outer cannister.
  • the cannister may in some or all forms be made using paperboard or mixtures of a variety of suitable materials used and now known or hereafter developed for the packaging industry and the food packaging industry in most applications.
  • the making processes may also include positioning the lift assembly made of suitable materials, such as by selecting food grade plastics or paperboard which is either coated or uncoated as needed.
  • the lift assembly is assembled into the apparatus by inserting it into the operator, such as by inserting it into the operator tube as indicated above.
  • the operator can then be further assembled into the apparatus by installing the operator into the cannister.
  • the apparatus may be assembled by applying a safety seal to perform a safety sealing of the contents until the time of sale.
  • the operator is assembled by inserting the operator until the longitudinal restraint couples with the complementary furrow or restraining feature which is advantageously included during the manufacturing of the cannister.
  • the inventions are useful for forming an elevating lift dispenser and container for foodstuffs.

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L'invention concerne des récipients pour produits alimentaires pouvant être hermétiquement refermés et équipés d'une plateforme de levage. La plateforme de levage est, de préférence, commandée par un organe de commande et est positionnée dans le récipient de manière à empêcher une perte de fraîcheur du produit alimentaire ou d'autres contenus. L'organe de commande est associé à une fente ou rainure enroulée au moins partiellement autour d'un organe de commande tubulaire qui vient en contact avec un poussoir s'étendant à partir de la plateforme de levage. Le poussoir peut également venir en contact avec un élément situé sur une paroi intérieure du récipient afin d'empêcher la rotation de la plateforme de levage et générer un mouvement longitudinal relatif entre la plateforme de levage servant de support à des pommes de terres frites ou à d'autres produits alimentaires de manière que les contenus puissent être positionnés pour un accès facile. Un couvercle amovible permet une ouverture et une fermeture ou refermeture hermétique du récipient afin de maintenir la fraîcheur des produits alimentaires lorsque ceux-ci ne sont pas distribués.
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