TWM454389U - Tamper evident container - Google Patents

Description

Tamper-proof container

The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly to a tamper-evident container.

The so-called tamper-evident container means that the container is very difficult or hard to be opened after being closed, and the user can only open the container according to the preset opening manner, and the container must leave a mark once opened, thereby preventing the thief from being able to It is easy to steal goods from the container while maintaining the appearance of the container intact. Therefore, tamper-evident containers have been widely used in various stores.

For example, the tamper-evident container is sealed with a tamper-proof sticker, or a seal structure is directly placed on the container. If the thief does not tear off the tamper-proof sticker or remove the seal structure and forcibly open it, the tamper-evident container will be obviously deformed. . Conversely, once the tamper-evident sticker is removed or the seal structure is removed, the tamper-evident container will leave a sticker residue or signs of structural damage, thereby achieving anti-theft.

However, the conventional tamper-evident container must be used to remove the tamper-evident sticker or the structure of the seal to open the tamper-evident container and remove the product, and the removed sticker and the removed seal are required for the user who purchases the product. It becomes extra garbage, which is relatively burdensome to the environment.

Therefore, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a tamper-evident container, It can avoid the formation of extra waste when the tamper-evident container is properly opened, and it can provide an appropriate force point to make opening under normal conditions easier, not only environmental protection but also ease of use.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tamper-evident container includes an upper cover portion, a lower cover portion, and a release structure. The lower cover portion is closedly connected with the upper cover portion to form a tight closed relationship, and the release structure is disposed on the upper cover portion or the lower cover portion. The release structure includes a pre-break line and at least one perforation, and the perforation is disposed on the pre-break line. The pre-break line is used to release the tight closing relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a tamper-evident container includes an upper cover portion, a lower cover portion, a connecting portion, and a release structure. The connecting portion connects the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion, and the release structure is provided at the connecting portion. The release structure includes a pre-break line and at least one perforation, and the perforation is disposed on the pre-break line. Wherein, the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion are closed to form a tight closed relationship, and the pre-break line is used to release the tight closed relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a tamper-evident container includes an upper cover portion, a lower cover portion, and a release structure. The lower cover portion is closedly connected with the upper cover portion to form a tight closed relationship, and the release structure is disposed on the upper cover portion or the lower cover portion. The release structure includes a pre-break line and a plurality of perforations, and the perforations are disposed on the pre-break line. The pre-break line is used to release the tight closing relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, a tamper-evident container includes an upper cover portion, a lower cover portion, a connecting portion, and a release structure. The connecting portion connects the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion, and the release structure is provided at the connecting portion. Untie The structure includes a pre-break line and a plurality of perforations, and the perforations are disposed on the pre-break line. Wherein, the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion are closed to form a tight closed relationship, and the pre-break line is used to release the tight closed relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover portion, the lower cover portion or the connecting portion may have at least one boss or a plurality of bosses, and the bosses correspond to the through holes. In addition, the material of the tamper-evident container may be polylactic acid, whereby the tamper-evident container can be decomposed by environmental microorganisms after being discarded, thereby further reducing environmental pollution.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2 , wherein FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tamper-evident container of FIG. 1 after being closed.

As shown, the tamper-evident container 100 includes an upper cover portion 110, a lower cover portion 120, and a release structure 130. The lower cover portion 120 is used to close the upper cover portion 110, and the lower cover portion 120 is closedly connected with the upper cover portion 110 to form a tight closed relationship, and the release structure 130 is disposed on the upper cover portion 110. The release structure 130 includes a pre-break line 131 and at least one through hole 132, and the through hole 132 is disposed on the pre-break line 131. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of the perforations 132 is plural.

The close-closed relationship means that after the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 are closed, if the release structure 130 is not transmitted, the tamper-evident container 100 cannot be opened without deforming the tamper-evident container 100, and even the defense cannot be turned on at all. Unpack the container 100. In other words, once the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 are closed, the tamper-evident container 100 must be opened through the release structure 130. In a manner of achieving a close-closed relationship, for example, the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 are respectively provided with corresponding abutting ribs to be closely pressed against each other, or the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 may be adhered by the melt adhesive. Wait.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic view showing the separation of the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion of the tamper-evident container of FIG. 1 . As shown in the figure, the user can release the tight closed relationship between the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 by breaking the pre-break line 131, thereby separating the upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120. Wherein, the through hole 132 can assist the user to damage the pre-break line 131. For example, the user may press the edge of the perforation 132 to break the pre-break line 131 in a crushed manner, or place the finger in the perforation 132 to break the pre-break line 131 in a stripped manner. Therefore, when the tamper-evident sealing container 100 is properly opened, only the unsealed upper cover portion 110 and the lower cover portion 120 are left, so that no additional waste is formed, which is not only more environmentally friendly but also helps to reduce the environmental burden. . In addition, the tamper-evident container 100 is made of polylactic acid, which is biodegradable and can further reduce environmental pollution.

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , wherein FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the tamper-evident container of FIG. 4 .

As shown, the tamper-evident container 200 includes an upper cover portion 210, a lower cover portion 220, and a release structure 230. The lower cover portion 220 integrally connects the upper cover portion 210, and the release structure 230 is disposed at the lower cover portion 220, and the lower cover portion 220 has at least one boss 221 . The release structure 230 includes a pre-break line 231 and at least one through hole 232, and the through hole 232 is disposed on the pre-break line 231. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the plurality of through holes 232 and the bosses 221 are plural, and each of the bosses 221 corresponds to each of the through holes 232. Wherein, the upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover The portion 220 is closed to form a tight closed relationship. The so-called tight closed relationship and the way to achieve a tight closed relationship are as described above, and thus will not be described again.

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a schematic view showing the separation of the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion of the tamper-evident container of FIG. 4 . As shown in the figure, the user can release the tight closed relationship between the upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover portion 220 by breaking the pre-break line 231, thereby separating the upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover portion 220. Wherein, the through hole 232 can assist the user to damage the pre-break line 231. For example, the user can press the edge of the perforation 232 to break the pre-break line 231 in a crushed manner, or place the finger in the perforation 232 to break the pre-break line 231 in a stripped manner. Therefore, when the tamper-evident container 200 is properly opened, only the unsealed upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover portion 220 are left, so that no additional waste is formed, which is not only more environmentally friendly but also contributes to reducing the environmental burden. . On the other hand, the boss 221 can provide a suitable holding and applying point when the user separates the upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover portion 220. For example, the user can hold the boss 221 to tear off the pre-demolition. The wire 231 is broken, and the upper cover portion 210 and the lower cover portion 220 are detached, thereby making it easier to open the tamper-evident container 200 under normal conditions.

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a partial perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to still another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the tamper-evident container 300 includes an upper cover portion 310, a lower cover portion 320, a release structure 330, and a connection portion 340. The connecting portion 340 integrally connects the upper cover portion 310 and the lower cover portion 320, and the lower cover portion 320 is used to close the upper cover portion 310, and the release structure 330 is disposed at the connecting portion 340. The release structure 330 includes a pre-break line 331 and at least one through hole 332, and the through hole 332 is disposed on the pre-break line 331. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of the through holes 332 is plural. its The upper cover portion 310 and the lower cover portion 320 are closed to form a close closed relationship. The so-called tight closed relationship and the way to achieve a tight closed relationship are as described above, and thus will not be described again.

In the same manner, the user can release the tight closed relationship between the upper cover portion 310 and the lower cover portion 320 by breaking the pre-break line 331 to separate the upper cover portion 310 from the lower cover portion 320. Specifically, the user After the pre-break line 331 is broken, the connection portion 340 connected to the upper cover portion 310 and the connection portion 340 connected to the lower cover portion 320 can be respectively held, thereby obtaining an appropriate point of application to release the upper cover portion 310 and the lower cover portion 320. The tight closed relationship between them and separate them. The perforations 332 can assist the user in destroying the pre-break line 331. Thereby, the tamper-evident container 300 does not have extra waste formed when it is properly opened, and is not only more environmentally friendly but also contributes to reducing the environmental burden. In addition, the tamper-evident container 300 can also be made of polylactic acid to further reduce environmental pollution.

Please refer to FIG. 8 , which is a partial perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to still another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the tamper-evident container 400 includes an upper cover portion 410, a lower cover portion 420, a release structure 430, and a connection portion 440. The connecting portion 440 is integrally connected to the upper cover portion 410 and the lower cover portion 420, and the lower cover portion 420 is used for closing the upper cover portion 410. The release structure 430 is disposed on the connecting portion 440, and the connecting portion 440 has at least one boss 441. . The release structure 430 includes a pre-break line 431 and at least one through hole 432, and the through hole 432 is disposed on the pre-break line 431. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the plurality of through holes 432 and the bosses 441 are plural, and each of the bosses 441 corresponds to each of the through holes 432. The upper cover portion 410 and the lower cover portion 420 are closed to form a close closed relationship. So-called tight closure and close closure The way of the relationship is as described above, so it will not be described here.

In the same manner, the user can release the tight closed relationship between the upper cover portion 410 and the lower cover portion 420 by breaking the pre-break line 431, so that the upper cover portion 410 and the lower cover portion 420 are separated, and the through hole 432 can be used for auxiliary use. The pre-break line 431 is broken, and the boss 441 can provide a proper holding and applying point when the user breaks the pre-break line 431 and separates the upper cover portion 410 and the lower cover portion 420. Thereby, the tamper-evident container 400 does not have additional waste formation when it is properly opened, and it is easier to open, which is environmentally friendly and contributes to reducing the environmental burden, and at the same time is easy to use.

In other embodiments of the present invention, the shape, size, and number of the perforations can be adjusted as needed, as long as the user can be assisted in breaking the pre-broken line. For example, the shape of the perforations may be a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, or the like, and the size and number of the perforations may be configured according to the size of the container. Secondly, the form of the pre-break line is not limited as long as the path formed by the pre-break line is sufficient to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion when the path is broken. For example, the pre-break line may be composed of a plurality of linear cut lines, or may be composed of a plurality of cut lines having an arc shape or a curved shape. Furthermore, the manner of forming the perforations and the bosses corresponding to the perforations is, for example, an arc-shaped cutting line at the upper cover portion, and an upper cover portion surrounded by the concave-concave cutting lines, whereby the arc-shaped bosses and corresponding ones can be obtained. Perforation. On the other hand, the perforations and the bosses corresponding thereto are also selectively formed on the lower cover portion or the connecting portion.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any one skilled in the art can make various changes and retouchings without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100, 200, 300, 400‧‧‧ tamper-evident containers

110, 210, 310, 410‧‧ ‧ upper cover

120, 220, 320, 420‧‧‧ lower cover

130, 230, 330, 430‧‧ ‧ lifting structure

131, 231, 331, 431‧‧‧ pre-broken line

132, 232, 332, 432‧‧‧ perforation

221, 441‧‧‧ boss

340, 440‧‧‧ Connections

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood. The description of the drawings is as follows. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tamper-proof container according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the tamper-evident container of Fig. 1 closed.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the separation of the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion of the tamper-evident container of Fig. 1.

4 is a perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing another view of the tamper-evident container of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the separation of the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion of the tamper-evident container of Fig. 4.

Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a partial perspective view of a tamper-evident container according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

200‧‧‧ tamper-evident container

210‧‧‧Upper Department

220‧‧‧Under the cover

230‧‧‧Relieve structure

231‧‧‧Pre-broken line

232‧‧‧Perforation

221‧‧‧Boss

Claims (14)

The tamper-evident container comprises: an upper cover portion; a lower cover portion, which is closedly connected with the upper cover portion to form a tight closed relationship; and a release structure disposed on the upper cover portion or the lower cover portion, the release structure comprising: a pre-break line; and at least one perforation disposed on the pre-break line; wherein the pre-break line is used to release the close-close relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion. The tamper-evident container of claim 1, wherein the release structure is disposed on the upper cover portion, and the upper cover portion has at least one boss, and the boss is correspondingly perforated. The tamper-evident container of claim 1, wherein the release structure is disposed on the lower cover portion, and the lower cover portion has at least one boss, and the boss is correspondingly perforated. The tamper-evident container of claim 1, wherein the tamper-evident container is made of polylactic acid. A tamper-evident container comprising: An upper cover portion; a lower cover portion; a connecting portion connecting the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion; and a release structure disposed on the connecting portion, the release structure comprising: a pre-break line; and at least one perforation disposed at The pre-break line; wherein the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion are closed to form a close closed relationship, and the pre-break line is used to release the close-close relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion. The tamper-evident container of claim 5, wherein the connecting portion has at least one boss, and the boss corresponds to the hole. The tamper-evident container of claim 5, wherein the tamper-evident container is made of polylactic acid. The tamper-evident container comprises: an upper cover portion; a lower cover portion, which is closedly connected with the upper cover portion to form a tight closed relationship; and a release structure disposed on the upper cover portion or the lower cover portion, the release structure comprising: a pre-break line; and a plurality of perforations disposed on the pre-break line; The pre-break line is used to release the tight closing relationship to separate the upper cover portion from the lower cover portion. The tamper-evident container of claim 8, wherein the release structure is disposed on the upper cover portion, and the upper cover portion has a plurality of bosses, and the bosses correspond to the plurality of holes. The tamper-evident container of claim 8, wherein the release structure is disposed on the lower cover portion, and the lower cover portion has a plurality of bosses, and the bosses correspond to the plurality of holes. The tamper-evident container of claim 8, wherein the tamper-evident container is made of polylactic acid. A tamper-evident container comprises: an upper cover portion; a lower cover portion; a connecting portion connecting the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion; and a release structure disposed at the connecting portion, the release structure comprising: a pre-breaking line And a plurality of perforations disposed on the pre-break line; wherein the upper cover portion and the lower cover portion are closed to form a tight closed relationship, and the pre-break line is used to release the close-close relationship to make the upper cover portion and the lower portion The cover is separated. The tamper-evident container of claim 12, wherein the connecting portion has a plurality of bosses, and the bosses correspond to the plurality of holes. The tamper-evident container of claim 12, wherein the tamper-evident container is made of polylactic acid.