Multiple-container bundle
A multi-container bundle has at least two can-type individual containers, which are connected by way of their end-side pouring openings, facing one another. They are releasably connected to one another via a coupling element to form a structural unit. At least one of the can-type individual containers is equipped with a lid that can be ripped open completely. The multi-container bundle already contains all the individual components which are required for a defined mixed beverage and are present in metered form in the individual containers. Here, alcoholic and non-alcoholic components and components which are incompatible with one another are accommodated in separate individual containers.
1. A multiple-container bundle, comprising:
at least two individual containers formed as beverage cans with end-side pouring-out openings, each of said containers having an end side formed with a fold defining an undercut;
at least one of said containers having a lid configured to be torn open substantially completely;
a coupling element releasable connecting said individual containers to one another by clampingly engaging each of said containers with said end-side pouring-out openings facing one another, said coupling element having clamping cams configured to interlock with said undercuts of said folds at the end side of said containers;
said individual containers and said coupling element together forming a structural unit; and
said containers of a respective said structural unit together accommodating individual components required for a specific mixed beverage in metered form, and said individual containers accommodating alcoholic and non-alcoholic components in separate containers.
2. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 1 , wherein said individual containers are substantially circular-cylindrical beverage cans.
3. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 2 , wherein said coupling element is configured to hold two beverage cans, in coaxial and facing relationship to each other.
4. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 3 , wherein said two beverage cans have a substantially identical maximum filling volume.
5. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 4 , wherein said beverage cans are substantially similar cans of a standardized size and a maximum filling volume of 150 ml.
6. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 4 , which further comprises an over-pack containing said beverage cans, said over-pack comprising two cup-shaped vessels releasably connected to form a beverage shaker.
7. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 3 , wherein said two beverage cans have mutually different maximum filling volumes.
8. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 7 , wherein said two beverage cans have mutually different sizes.
9. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 8 , wherein said beverage cans are standardized size cans.
10. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 9 , wherein one of said cans is a smaller beverage can with a maximum filling volume of 150 ml and another of said cans is a larger beverage can with a maximum filling volume of 250 ml.
11. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 10 , wherein said larger beverage can is provided with said lid that can be torn open completely.
12. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 11 , wherein said coupling element is embodied in a lid shape and configured, once said lid that can be torn open completely has been removed, to be placed onto said larger beverage can to form a closure.
13. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 7 , wherein both said beverage cans are formed with lids that can be torn open completely and said coupling element is an annular member.
14. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 1 , wherein said coupling element is formed with a chamber for housing liquid and/or solid individual components for a mixed beverage.
15. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 10 , wherein said larger beverage can is configured for use as a shaker and/or drinking cup for a beverage mixed from the components accommodated in the individual said containers.
16. The multiple-container bundle according to claim 13 , wherein said containers together form a shaker for a mixed beverage to be produced from the components accommodated in the individual said containers.
17. A beverage storage and decanting system, comprising a multiple-container bundle according to claim 1 configured for decanting and storing all of the individual components of a mixed beverage.