Swing stopper

Special closure (also lever, toggle or flip-top closure) for bottles that is particularly suitable for carbonated, pressurised beverages because it is suitable for reclosing after opening and partial dispensing. It is used especially for beer, mineral water, sparkling water and tangy fruit juices, but also for wine, particularly in larger containers such as balloon bottles. The closure, which works on the toggle principle by means of a wire spring and is equipped with a rubber sealing ring, is made of sterile materials such as porcelain, ceramic or glass.

Bügelverschluss - 2 Bügelverschlüsse, Klappdeckelverschluss

Opening and closing is done by hand and does not require any aid such as a bottle opener. Compared to the crown cork or the screw cap, however, the tightness is considerably lower, so that it is only suitable to a limited extent for drinks or wine with longer storage. There are different versions about the inventor. In 1875, Charles de Quillfeldt received a patent in the USA. The product, designed two years later by the German Carl Dietrich, was further developed by Nicolai Fritzner, who founded a factory. In 1877, the German Hermann Grauel patented the hinged lid closure. Under the name Seltersverschluss, it remained the predominant closure for mineral water until 1969. After a certain decline, the swing stopper came back into fashion from the 1980s onwards. See also under closures.

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