EP3052404B1 - Container with child-resistant lock - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a container having a container body, which has a container wall and forms a receiving space for a packaged goods, wherein the container has a dispensing opening for dispensing the packaged goods and a container closure for closing the dispensing opening, wherein the container closure has a lid which is a closed position can assume, in which the lid closes the dispensing opening, and wherein the lid can be moved from the closed position into an open position in which the dispensing opening is opened, wherein a child safety device is provided which has a first locking element arranged on the lid, which cooperates with a container-side second locking element, wherein the first and second locking element can assume a locking position to each other, in which the lid is fixed in the closed position, and wherein the first and second locking element relative to each other from the locking position into a release position are movable, in which the lid can be moved to the open position. Such a container with child safety is particularly well suited for medical products, especially tablets. However, the container can just as well be used for other packaged goods, which in particular should be packed childproof.

The DE 28 28 065 A1 describes a plastic lid closure for containers. The closure has a locking member which can be unlocked by pressure on the deformable outer wall of the lid carrier.

Another container with child safety lock is out of the US 2003/0201283 A1 known. This document describes a container with a cap. The lid of the cap has two hooks, which protrude with the lid closed in the lower part and engage there.

The GB 2 082 552 A describes a child-resistant container having an upper part provided with locking arms which abut against projections. The locking arms can be moved by means of a tab inwards to unlock the upper part. In this design is disadvantageous that the handling is not as easy as desired, since the top can not be easily grasped. In addition, the receiving space can be sealed only poorly. This can cause problems for tablets that are sensitive to moisture.

The WO 2007/109166 A2 describes a container having a container body which has a container wall and forms a receiving space for a packaged goods, wherein the container has a dispensing opening for dispensing the packaged goods and a container closure for closing the dispensing opening, the container closure having a lid which can assume a closed position in that the lid closes the dispensing opening, and wherein the lid can be moved from the closed position to an open position in which the dispensing opening is opened, wherein a child safety device is provided which has a lid disposed on the first locking element with cooperating with a container-side second locking element, wherein the first and second locking element can assume a locking position to each other, in which the lid is fixed in the closed position, and wherein the first and second locking element relative zuei nander from the locking position into a release position are movable, in which the lid can be moved to the open position, wherein an actuating element is provided, which can be moved from a rest position to an actuating position to the first and second locking element relative to each other from the locked position to move into the release position, wherein the second locking element is disposed outside the container wall and at a radial distance from the container, wherein a projecting holding portion is provided, which extends from the container wall to the outside, wherein the second locking element is arranged on the holding portion. The invention has the object of providing a container with a child safety, which is safe and can be handled easily and also can be produced inexpensively.

This object is achieved by a container having the features of claim 1. Accordingly, it is provided in a container mentioned above, that the second locking element is arranged outside of the container wall and at a radial distance from the container wall.

This design allows a particularly simple handling of the container and child safety. By having the second locking element located outside the container wall and at a radial distance therefrom, the child safety device can be designed so that it is easy and intuitive for adults to use. Nevertheless, a 27.10.2016 Good protection against opening by children can be achieved. In addition, the container is suitable for safe packaging of sensitive packaged goods, especially tablets. The container is also inexpensive to produce.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that on one of the container wall facing side of the second locking element, a recess is provided, in which the first locking element is at least partially received in the closed position of the lid. Such a recess may e.g. be arranged between the second locking element and the container wall. Such a design can be produced well and inexpensively and is also particularly easy to use. According to a development of this inventive concept it can be provided that the container wall has an opening in the region of the recess. This also improves the manufacturability.

According to the invention, a projecting holding section is provided which extends outwardly from the container wall, wherein the second locking element is arranged on the holding section. The holding section may in particular be arranged on the container edge and extend from there to the outside. In this way, the second locking element can be arranged particularly favorable with a radial distance from the container wall.

A particularly preferred embodiment provides that the second locking element has a web which is fastened with a first connecting portion to the holding portion. Here, the web may be connected to a second connecting portion with the container wall. The web, the holding portion and the container wall can thereby limit the recess in an advantageous manner.

According to the invention it is provided that a spring tongue is provided on the holding portion, on which the actuating element is arranged. The spring tongue can allow easy operation of the actuator. Due to the resilient properties of the spring tongue, the actuating element in his

Actuating position are moved and then automatically return to its rest position.

A further improvement provides that the actuating element has a contact surface, with which it rests in the actuated position pressingly on the first locking element. In this way, the first locking element can be moved to the release position. In the rest position, the actuating element may be spaced from the first locking element. But it can also rest in the rest position with little force on the first locking element, wherein the first locking element is still in the locking position. It is particularly preferred if the contact surface faces the container wall. The actuator can then be actuated by pressing from the outside inwards.

A high level of security and intuitive operation of the child safety lock arise when a first and a second locking element are provided with an actuating element on two sides of the container. The first and second locking elements with their respective actuating element may in particular be opposed, e.g. be arranged mirror-symmetrically to a median plane of the container.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the container closure has a container-side portion which is arranged on the container body. In this way it is possible to manufacture the container closure as a separate part and then to connect it to the container body. The container-side section may also be part of the container body.

Advantageously, the container-side section is arranged on a container opening formed by the container wall. Here, the discharge opening may be formed in the container side portion. It is particularly advantageous if the container-side section is an insert includes, which is inserted into the container opening. Such a design is not only particularly easy and inexpensive to manufacture, but also easy to use.

Simple operability results when the lid is articulated movably on the container-side section. A movable linkage can be realized via a film hinge. Alternatively, the lid may also be articulated movably on the container wall.

Advantageously, the first locking element is designed as an elastically movable spring arm.

A good operability is u.a. also achieved in that the first and second locking element are designed as latching elements which latch in the closed position of the lid with each other.

Other objects, features, advantages and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment with reference to the drawings. All described and / or illustrated features alone or in any meaningful combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of the summary in individual claims or their dependency.

Fig. 1:

Eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Behälters;

Fig. 1a:

Eine Ansicht der Längsseite des Behälters aus Fig. 1;

Fig. 1b:

Eine Ansicht der Querseite des Behälters aus Fig. 1;

Fig. 1c:

Einen Längsschnitt durch den Behälter aus Fig. 1b entlang der Linie E-E;

Fig. 1d:

Einen Querschnitt durch einen Teil des Behälters aus Fig. 1a entlang der Linie A-A;

Fig. 1e:

Einen Querschnitt durch einen Teil des Behälters aus Fig. 1a entlang der Linie B-B;

Fig. 2:

Eine Ansicht der Längsseite des Behälters aus Fig. 1 ohne Behälterverschluss;

Fig. 2a:

Eine perspektivische Darstellung des Behälters aus Fig. 2 von oben;

Fig. 2b:

Einen Querschnitt durch einen Teil des Behälters aus Fig. 2 entlang der Linie F-F;

Fig. 2c:

Einen vergrößertes Detail des Behälter aus Fig 2a;

Fig. 3:

Eine perspektivische Darstellung des Behälterverschlusses des Behälters aus Fig. 1 von oben;

Fig. 3a:

Eine Seitenansicht des Behälterverschlusses aus Fig. 3;

Fig. 3b:

Eine perspektivische Darstellung des Behälterverschlusses aus Fig. 3 von unten;

Fig. 3c:

Einen Querschnitt durch einen Teil des Behälterverschlusses aus Fig. 3a entlang der Linie C-C;

Fig. 3d:

Ein vergrößertes Detail des Behälterverschlusses aus Fig. 3b.

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Fig. 1:

A perspective view of a container according to the invention;

Fig. 1a:

A view of the long side of the container Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 1b:

A view of the transverse side of the container Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 1c:

Make a longitudinal section through the container Fig. 1b along the line EE;

Fig. 1d:

A cross section through a part of the container Fig. 1a along the line AA;

Fig. 1e:

A cross section through a part of the container Fig. 1a along the line BB;

Fig. 2:

A view of the long side of the container Fig. 1 without container closure;

Fig. 2a:

A perspective view of the container Fig. 2 from above;

Fig. 2b:

A cross section through a part of the container Fig. 2 along the line FF;

Fig. 2c:

An enlarged detail of the container Fig. 2a ;

3:

A perspective view of the container closure of the container Fig. 1 from above;

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A side view of the container closure off Fig. 3 ;

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A perspective view of the container closure Fig. 3 from underneath;

3c:

A cross section through a part of the container closure Fig. 3a along the line CC;

Fig. 3d:

An enlarged detail of the container closure Fig. 3b ,

The FIGS. 1 to 1e show a container 1 having a container body 2 with a container wall 3. The container body 2 forms a receiving space 4 for packaged goods 5. This is particularly well in the sectional view of Figure 1c to recognize. The container is particularly suitable for a tablet-shaped packaged goods, but it can also be used for other packaged goods.

The FIGS. 1c and 1e can also be easily seen that the container 1 has a discharge opening 6 for the output of the packaged goods 5. The discharge opening 6 is dimensioned so that isolated packaged goods are issued. This is achieved in that the clear width width of the discharge opening 6 is slightly larger than the smallest diameter of the Packaged goods. At the discharge opening 6 a Schütthilfe 7 is also provided. This is formed by a region with a diameter tapering towards the discharge opening 6. For this purpose, 6 obliquely extending webs are provided below the discharge opening. By the Schütthilfe 7 the delivery of individual tablets is facilitated and counteracted jamming in front of the discharge opening 6.

The container body 2 is designed cup-shaped. He has an upwardly facing container opening 8. The container wall 3 extends from the base 9 obliquely and widening upward.

The container 1 also has a container closure 10. This has in the illustrated embodiment, a container-side portion 11 and a lid 12. The container-side portion 11 is formed as an insert, which is inserted into the container opening 8. The discharge opening 6 is arranged in the container-side section 11 in the illustrated embodiment. The discharge opening 6 is closed by the lid 12. This has for this purpose a protruding portion 13 which in the in Figure 1c illustrated closed position of the lid 12 projects into the discharge opening 6 and sealingly seals. The lid 12 can be moved from the illustrated closed position to an open position in which the dispensing opening is opened. In the illustrated embodiment, the lid 12 is hinged to the container-side portion 11 for this purpose. For this purpose, a film hinge 14 is provided, which makes it possible to move the lid 12. In this way, the container closure is designed as a flip-top closure.

The container closure 10 also has a desiccant chamber 15. This is provided to the receiving space 4 out with a cover 16 made of moisture impermeable material, such as cardboard. In the desiccant chamber 15, a known desiccant can be added to protect the packaged from moisture.

The container-side portion 11 is formed as an insert which is inserted into the container body 2. In the connection region between the container body 2 and container-side section 11 of the container closure 10, a seal 17 is provided. This is formed in the illustrated embodiment as a circumferential sealing bead.

The container closure 10 has a child safety device 30 to protect the container 1 against unauthorized opening by children. For this purpose, a first locking element 18 is provided on the lid. This is formed in the illustrated embodiment as an elastically movable spring arm which extends from the cover 12 downwards. A second locking element 19 is provided on the container side. At the first locking element 18, a hook-shaped projection is formed, which engages behind the second locking element 19 in the closed position of the lid. In this way, the first and the second locking element can lock and take each other a locking position in which the lid 12 is fixed in the closed position. The first and second locking members 18, 19 can be moved relative to each other from the locking position to a release position, in which the lid 12 can be moved to the open position. For this purpose, in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking element 18 formed as an elastic spring arm can be moved inwards towards the container body 1 until the hook-shaped projection is moved past the second locking element. In order to operate the child safety device 30 simply and intuitively, an actuating element 20 is provided. This may be from the in Figure 1d shown rest position are moved inwardly into an actuating position to move the first locking member 18 from the locking position to the release position. For this purpose, the actuating element 20 on a contact surface 21, with which it can be pressed against the first locking element. In the actuation position, the actuating element 20 then presses against the first locking element 18.

Figures 1b and 1e clearly show that the container 1 has two actuators 20, each actuator 20, a first and second locking element 18, 19 are assigned. The actuating elements 20 are arranged on opposite sides of the container 1. The actuating elements 20 can therefore be pushed inwards in a simple manner at the same time in order to simultaneously unlock the locking elements 18, 19.

The FIGS. 1 to 1e let in addition recognize that the second actuator 19 is disposed outside of the container body 2 and the container wall 3 and with a radial distance to this. For this purpose, a holding portion 22 is provided, which will be described in more detail in connection with the following figures. Also, the first actuator 18 is disposed outside of the container body 2 at a radial distance to this.

In the other figures, the same parts are given the same reference numerals as in FIG FIG. 1 , The relevant description to the FIGS. 1 to 1e Shall apply accordingly.

The FIGS. 2 to 2c clearly show the container body 2, which forms the receiving space 4 in its interior. Especially FIG. 2a illustrates that the container body 2 in the illustrated embodiment has an oval cross-section.

Figures 2 and 2a clearly shows the holding portion 22. This is projecting and extends from the container wall 3 to the outside. It makes it possible, in particular, to arrange the second locking element 19 outside the container body 2 and at a radial distance from it. The second locking element 19 is arranged on the holding portion 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the second

Locking element 19 on a web 23. The web 23 is connected to the holding portion 22 with a first connecting portion 24. Via a second connecting portion 25 of the web 23 is connected to the container wall 3.

On the side of the second locking element 19 facing the container wall 3, a recess 26 arranged outside the container body 2 is provided. In this, the first locking element 18 can be at least partially received in the closed position of the lid 12 to lock with the second locking element 19.

The container wall 3 has an opening 27 in the region of the recess 26. The opening 27 is above the seal 17 (see also Figure 1c ) arranged so that no moisture can penetrate into the receiving space 4 through the opening 27.

In addition, a spring tongue 28 is provided on the holding section 22 for each actuating element 20. The spring tongue 28 is elastically movable, so that the actuating element 20 can be pressed inwards against the first locking element 18. Due to the elastic properties of the spring tongue 28, the actuator 20 returns to its rest position when no longer pressed onto the actuator.

The actuator 20 is formed in the illustrated embodiment as an actuating button. This has an approximately circular shape in the embodiment shown. The actuators 20 can be easily grasped and compressed with two fingers. The contact surface 21 of the actuating element 20 points in each case.

The actuating elements 20 are arranged below the webs 23. The holding portion 22 has a downwardly facing support portion 29. At this the spring tongues 28 are arranged on both sides. The spring tongues 28 extend from the support portion 29 to the container body 2 out.

Figures 3 to 3d show the container closure 10 in detail. It can be seen here in particular the embodiment of the first locking elements 18, which are designed as elastically movable spring arms.

The container 1 can best be made of plastic. The illustrated embodiment is formed as a plastic injection molded part. The container 1 can be composed of two injection molded parts. The first injection-molded part comprises the container body 2 and the second injection-molded part comprises the container-side portion 11 and the lid 12.

Claims (13)

1. Container with a container body (2) having a container wall (3) and a receiving space (4) for goods to be packed (5), said container having a discharge opening (6) for discharging the goods to be packed (5) and a container closure (10) for closing the discharge opening (6), wherein the container closure (10) has a lid (12) that can assume a closed position in which the lid (12) closes the discharge opening (6), and wherein the lid (12) can be displaced from the closed position into an open position in which the discharge opening (6) is opened, wherein a child-resistant closure (30) is provided that has a first locking element (18) arranged on the lid (12) to cooperate with a container-side second locking element (19), wherein the first and second locking elements (18, 19) can assume a reciprocal locking position in which the lid (12) is fixed in the closed position and the first and second locking elements (18, 19) are displaceable relative to one another from the locking position into a release position, in which the lid (12) can be moved to the open position, wherein an operative element (20) is provided which can be displaced from a resting position into an operative position in order to displace the first and second locking elements (18, 19) relative to one another from the locking position into the release position, the second locking element (19) being arranged outside the container wall (2) and at a radial distance from the container wall (3), wherein a protruding retaining portion (22) is provided extending outwards from the container wall (3), wherein the second locking element (19) is arranged at the retaining portion (22), wherein at the retaining portion (22) an elastically displaceable resilient tongue (28) is provided at which the operative element (20) is arranged, and wherein the operative element (20) is displaceable into the operative position as a result of resilient properties of the resilient tongue (28), from which operative position it can return automatically to the resting position.
2. Container according to claim 1, characterised in that on a face of the second locking element (19) facing the container wall (3) a recess (26) is provided, in which, with the lid (12) in the closed position, the first locking element (18) is at least partially accommodated.
3. Container according to claim 2, characterised in that the container wall (3) has a cut-out (27) in the region of the recess (26).
4. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the operative element (20) is provided as an operating button.
5. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the second locking element (19) has a bridge (23) which is fastened to the retaining portion (22) by means of a first connecting portion (24).
6. Container according to claim 5, characterised in that the bridge (23) is connected to the container wall (3) by means of a second connecting portion (25).
7. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the operative element (20) has a contact surface (21) with which it abuts while pressed against the first locking element (18) in the operative position.
8. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that on two faces of the container respectively a first and second locking element (18, 19) are provided with an operative element (20).
9. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the container closure (10) has a container-side portion (11) arranged at the container body (2).
10. Container according to claim 9, characterised in that the container-side portion (11) is arranged at a container opening (8) formed by means of the container wall (3), wherein the discharge opening (6) is provided in the container-side portion (11).
11. Container according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the lid (12) is moveably articulated at the container-side portion (11).
12. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the first locking element (18) is provided as an elastically displaceable resilient arm.
13. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the first and second locking elements (18, 19) are provided as latch elements which engage with one another in the closed position of the lid (12).

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