EP0391841B1 - Childproof pill dispenser - Google Patents

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EP0391841B1
EP0391841B1 EP90810214A EP90810214A EP0391841B1 EP 0391841 B1 EP0391841 B1 EP 0391841B1 EP 90810214 A EP90810214 A EP 90810214A EP 90810214 A EP90810214 A EP 90810214A EP 0391841 B1 EP0391841 B1 EP 0391841B1
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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
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    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/0409—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills the dispensing means being adapted for delivering one article, or a single dose, upon each actuation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/0076—Medicament distribution means
    • A61J7/0084—Medicament distribution means for multiple medicaments
    • 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
    • B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
    • B65D2215/04—Child-proof means requiring the combination of different actions in succession

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  • the present invention relates to a tablet dispenser according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a tablet dispenser of the type mentioned is known for example from EP-A-0'284'557.
  • the tablet dispenser shown here cannot be turned into every relative angular position of the two main components.
  • tablet dispensers have been used almost consistently for small tablets with simple contours. Such tablets were primarily harmless in nature, such as sweetener or ascorbic acid tablets. Tablet dispensers according to the above-mentioned EP-A-0'284'557, however, also allow the delivery of larger tablets with a complex shape, such as they occur for pharmaceutical indications.
  • the present invention has now set itself the task of improving a tablet dispenser of the type mentioned in such a way that it is childproof.
  • the two main components of the tablet dispenser under discussion here each have a cylindrical wall 1 and 2, respectively. These two walls, which are oriented concentrically to one another, move relative to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the dispenser when the tablet dispenser is actuated.
  • the longitudinal ribs usually present on at least one of the two main components, which make it impossible for the two main components to rotate relative to one another, have been omitted.
  • the term main components was chosen here to express that it can have other parts in addition to the main components, but these are not important for the present invention. Each main component can also be assembled from several elements.
  • the wall is 2 of the lower component with a smaller diameter with a recess 3.
  • this recess is a slot.
  • An inwardly directed counterpart 4 is arranged on the inner surface of the outer concentric wall of the main component of the tablet dispenser located above. In the non-compressed state of the tablet dispenser, the counterpart 4 lies above the upper edge 5 of the inner concentric wall and at least partially projects above it. This ensures the relative rotatability of the two main components.
  • the counterpart 4 can be a simple cam, a pin or, as an example shown here, an approximately radially oriented rib.
  • Markings are attached to the outer surfaces of the two concentric walls. If the markings of the two main components are brought into agreement by rotating them relative to one another, the counterpart 4 lies exactly above the recess 3 and the tablet dispenser can be actuated by pressing the two main components together.
  • FIG. 2 A solution to safeguard against this randomness is shown in FIG. 2.
  • the upper edge 5 of the inner concentric wall 2 is provided with tooth-shaped elevations 6 between which the counterpart 4 in the example shown can snap into the rib and thus make the described relative rotation under pressure impossible.
  • the variants explained so far can also serve as a transport lock against unintentional actuation.
  • FIGS. 3a and b and 4a and b lead to an automatic request in a childproof position after each actuation.
  • the inner concentric wall 2 is provided with an inwardly projecting wall thickening 7.
  • the wall thickening 7 In its area runs from the upper outer edge 5 downward and inward inclined ramp-shaped recess 3 '.
  • the wall thickening 7 has an edge 8 running perpendicular to the inner concentric wall 2. This edge 8 forms a sliding surface that slopes at least in one direction of rotation.
  • the counterpart 4 is attached to the other main component with the outer concentric wall 1. In this variant, this must be designed to be resilient in the radial direction and at the end have a scanning element 9 which engages under the lower edge 8 of the wall thickening 7 when the lifting movement is returned.
  • the counterpart 4 can be a leg 10 fastened to the main component with the outer concentric wall 1 or a support arranged at a distance from the inner surface of the outer concentric wall 1.
  • the two main components must be rotated relative to each other until the markings on the concentric wall, which are not visible, are aligned with each other.
  • the radially resilient counterpart 4 runs with its scanning element 9 into the recess 3 'and slips inward over the ramp-like surface of the recess until finally the scanning element the recess 3 'leaves and springs back towards the outside and engages under the lower edge 8 of the thickening 7.
  • the two main components move apart again in the axial direction, whereby they also necessarily rotate relative to one another until the scanning element 9 has slipped past the inclined lower edge 8 of the wall thickening 7.
  • the inclination of the lower edge 8 must be so great that no self-locking occurs.

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The cylindrical pill dispenser has two main constituents which have concentric walls (1, 2) and are displaceable relative to each other in the longitudinal direction. <??>The inner concentric wall (2) has at least one recess (3), in which an inwardly directed counter-piece (4) on the inside surface of the outer concentric wall (2) fits. The two concentric walls (1, 2) have the correct angular position relative to each other and the pill dispenser can be actuated only when the counter-piece (4) is aligned precisely above the recess (3). Upon actuation in a different relative angular position of the two main constituents, the counter-piece (4) strikes against the upper edge (5) of the inner concentric wall (2). The pill dispenser is thus child-resistant. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Tablettenspender gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a tablet dispenser according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein Tablettenspender der eingangs genannten Art ist beispielsweise aus der EP-A-0′284′557 bekannt. Der hier dagestellte Tablettenspender lässt sich jedoch nicht in jede relativen Winkellage der beiden Hauptbestandteile drehen.A tablet dispenser of the type mentioned is known for example from EP-A-0'284'557. However, the tablet dispenser shown here cannot be turned into every relative angular position of the two main components.

Bisher wurden Tablettenspender fast durchwegs für kleine Tabletten mit einfachen Konturen verwendet. Solche Tabletten waren vorwiegend harmloser Natur, wie Süßstoff- oder Ascorbinsäuretabletten. Tablettenspender entsprechend der obgenannten EP-A-0′284′557 lassen jedoch auch die Abgabe von grösseren Tabletten mit komplexer Gestalt zu, wie sie für pharmazeutische Indikationen vorkommen.So far, tablet dispensers have been used almost consistently for small tablets with simple contours. Such tablets were primarily harmless in nature, such as sweetener or ascorbic acid tablets. Tablet dispensers according to the above-mentioned EP-A-0'284'557, however, also allow the delivery of larger tablets with a complex shape, such as they occur for pharmaceutical indications.

Für solche Zwecke verlangen die Behörden jedoch meist kindersichere Verpackungen.However, the authorities usually require childproof packaging for such purposes.

Aus der US-A-3′656′647 ist ein kindersicherer Behälterverschluss bekannt, wobei der Deckel zwei Gegenstücke aufweist, die in der Konzentrischen Wand des Behälters in entsprechenden, labyrintartigen Ausnehmungen Aufnahme finden und so ein Oeffnen nur zulassen, wenn die beiden Teile in einer entsprechenden Winkellage zueinander ausgerichtet sind.From US-A-3'656'647 a child-proof container closure is known, the lid having two counterparts, which are accommodated in the concentric wall of the container in corresponding labyrinthine recesses and thus only permit opening if the two parts in are aligned with each other at a corresponding angular position.

Die vorliegende Erfindung hat sich nunmehr zur Aufgabe gestellt, einen Tablettenspender der eingangs genannten Art so zu verbessern, dass er kindersicher ist.The present invention has now set itself the task of improving a tablet dispenser of the type mentioned in such a way that it is childproof.

Diese Aufgabe löst ein Tablettenspender mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1. Weitere Ausführungsbeispiele gehen aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen hervor, und ihre Vorteile und Wirkungsweise sind anhand der anliegenden Zeichnung und der nachfolgenden Beschreibung erläutert. Es zeigen :

  • Figur 1 eine aus einem Tablettenspender herausgebrochene Partie in perspektivischer Darstellung;
  • Figur 2 eine gleiche Ansicht einer Variante mit Abtastsicherung;
  • Figur 3a eine Ausführung mit automatischer Rückführung in die kindersichere Position und
  • Figur 3b eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Teiles in Blickrichtung des Pfeiles A in Figur 3a;
  • Figur 4a und b dieselben Darstellungen wie Figur 3a und b mit Abtastsicherung entsprechend der Figur 2.
This task is solved by a tablet dispenser with the features of patent claim 1. Further exemplary embodiments emerge from the dependent patent claims, and their advantages and mode of operation are explained on the basis of the attached drawing and the description below. Show it :
  • Figure 1 is a broken out of a tablet dispenser lot in perspective;
  • FIG. 2 shows the same view of a variant with scanning protection;
  • Figure 3a shows an embodiment with automatic return to the childproof position and
  • Figure 3b is a perspective view of a part in the direction of arrow A in Figure 3a;
  • 4a and b show the same representations as FIGS. 3a and b with scanning security corresponding to FIG. 2.

Es wurde mit Absicht auf die Darstellung der Gesamtkonstruktion des Tablettenspenders verzichtet. Diesbezüglich wird auf die eingangs erwähnte, den Stand der Technik repräsentierende Patentschrift verwiesen.The overall design of the tablet dispenser was deliberately omitted. In this regard, reference is made to the patent specification mentioned at the beginning which represents the prior art.

Die beiden Hauptbestandteile, des hier zur Diskussion stehenden Tablettenspenders, haben je eine zylindrische Wand 1 respektiv 2. Diese beiden Wände, die konzentrisch zueinander ausgerichtet sind, bewegen sich bei der Betätigung des Tablettenspenders relativ zueinander in der Richtung der Längsachse des Spenders. Die üblicherweise vorhandenen Längsrippen, an mindestens einem der beiden Hauptbestandteile, die eine relative Verdrehung der beiden Hauptbestandteile zueinander verunmöglichen, wurden weggelassen. Die Bezeichnung Hauptbestandteile wurde hier gewählt, um damit zum Ausdruck zu bringen, dass es neben den Hauptbestandteilen auch noch andere Teile haben kann, die jedoch für die vorliegende Erfindung nicht von Bedeutung sind. Auch kann jeder Hauptbestandteil aus mehreren Elementen zusammengebaut sein.The two main components of the tablet dispenser under discussion here each have a cylindrical wall 1 and 2, respectively. These two walls, which are oriented concentrically to one another, move relative to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the dispenser when the tablet dispenser is actuated. The longitudinal ribs usually present on at least one of the two main components, which make it impossible for the two main components to rotate relative to one another, have been omitted. The term main components was chosen here to express that it can have other parts in addition to the main components, but these are not important for the present invention. Each main component can also be assembled from several elements.

In der einfachsten Ausführung nach Figur 1 ist die Wand 2 des unteren Bestandteiles mit einem geringeren Durchmesser mit einer Ausnehmung 3 versehen. Im vorliegenden Beispiel ist diese Ausnehmung ein Schlitz. Bei einer grösseren Dicke der Wand 2 könnte die aber auch lediglich eine Nut an der Aussenseite der konzentrischen Wand 2 sei. An der Innenfläche der äusseren konzentrischen Wand des obenliegenden Hauptbestandteiles des Tablettenspenders ist ein nach innen gerichtetes Gegenstück 4 angeordnet. Im nicht zusammengedrückten Zustand des Tablettenspenders liegt das Gegenstück 4 oberhalb des oberen Randes 5 der inneren konzentrischen Wand und überragt diese mindestens teilweise. Somit ist die relative Verdrehbarkeit der beiden Hauptbestandteile gesichert. Das Gegenstück 4 kann eine einfache Nocke, ein Stift oder wie ein hier dargestelltes Beispiel eine etwa radial ausgerichtete Rippe sein. An den Aussenflächen der beiden konzentrischen Wänden sind nicht dargestellte Markierungen angebracht. Bringt man nun die Markierungen der beiden Hauptbestandteile durch relative Verdrehung derselben zueinander in Uebereinstimmung, so liegt das Gegenstück 4 genau über der Ausnehmung 3 und der Tablettenspender lässt sich durch Zusammendrücken der beiden Hauptbestandteile zueinander betätigen.In the simplest embodiment according to FIG. 1, the wall is 2 of the lower component with a smaller diameter with a recess 3. In the present example, this recess is a slot. With a greater thickness of the wall 2, it could also be just a groove on the outside of the concentric wall 2. An inwardly directed counterpart 4 is arranged on the inner surface of the outer concentric wall of the main component of the tablet dispenser located above. In the non-compressed state of the tablet dispenser, the counterpart 4 lies above the upper edge 5 of the inner concentric wall and at least partially projects above it. This ensures the relative rotatability of the two main components. The counterpart 4 can be a simple cam, a pin or, as an example shown here, an approximately radially oriented rib. Markings (not shown) are attached to the outer surfaces of the two concentric walls. If the markings of the two main components are brought into agreement by rotating them relative to one another, the counterpart 4 lies exactly above the recess 3 and the tablet dispenser can be actuated by pressing the two main components together.

Eine solche Ausführung lässt allerdings die Möglichkeit offen, dass ein spielendes Kind die beiden Teile unter geringem Druck gegeneinander verdreht bis zufällig das Gegenstück in die Ausnehmung 3 einrastet, worauf es den Spender betätigen kann. Zur Sicherung gegen diese Zufälligkeit ist in Figur 2 eine Lösung dargestellt. Der obere Rand 5 der inneren konzentrischen Wand 2 ist hierzu mit zahnförmigen Erhebungen 6 versehen zwischen denen das Gegenstück 4 im dargestellten Beispiel, die Rippe einrasten kann und somit die beschriebene Relativdrehung unter Druck verunmöglicht. Die bisher erläuterten Varianten können auch gut als Transportsicherung gegen eine unbeabsichtigte Betätigung dienen.However, such a design leaves open the possibility that a child playing under the two parts low pressure twisted against each other until the counterpart snaps into the recess 3, after which it can actuate the dispenser. A solution to safeguard against this randomness is shown in FIG. 2. For this purpose, the upper edge 5 of the inner concentric wall 2 is provided with tooth-shaped elevations 6 between which the counterpart 4 in the example shown can snap into the rib and thus make the described relative rotation under pressure impossible. The variants explained so far can also serve as a transport lock against unintentional actuation.

Vergisst man bei den obgenannten Beispielen nach jeder Betätigung die beiden Hauptbestandteile zueinander zu verdrehen, so ist die Kindersicherheit aufgehoben und der Tablettenspender lässt sich in der eingestellten Position beliebig oft betätigen. Dies kann unter Umständen vorteilhaft sein, beispielsweise bei kranken und älteren Personen, in deren Nähe keine Kinder sind und die ohnehin Mühe mit der Entsicherung haben.If you forget to twist the two main components towards each other after each operation in the above examples, child safety is eliminated and the tablet dispenser can be operated as often as required in the set position. This can be advantageous under certain circumstances, for example in the case of sick and elderly people, in the vicinity of which there are no children and who have difficulty in unlocking anyway.

Die beiden in den Figuren 3a und b und 4a und b dargestellten Ausführungen führen nach jeder Betätigung zur automatischen Forderung in eine kindersichere Stellung. In diesen Varianten ist die innere konzentrische Wand 2 mit einer nach innen vorstehenden Wandverdickung 7 versehen.The two designs shown in FIGS. 3a and b and 4a and b lead to an automatic request in a childproof position after each actuation. In these variants, the inner concentric wall 2 is provided with an inwardly projecting wall thickening 7.

In dessen Bereich verläuft eine vom oberen äusseren Rand 5 nach unten und innen geneigte rampenförmige Ausnehmung 3′. Die Wandverdickung 7 hat eine senkrecht zur inneren konzentrischen Wand 2 verlaufende Kante 8 auf. Diese Kante 8 bildet eine, in mindestens eine Drehrichtung geneigt verlaufende Gleitfläche.In its area runs from the upper outer edge 5 downward and inward inclined ramp-shaped recess 3 '. The wall thickening 7 has an edge 8 running perpendicular to the inner concentric wall 2. This edge 8 forms a sliding surface that slopes at least in one direction of rotation.

Am anderen Hauptbestandteil mit der äusseren konzentrischen Wand 1 ist das Gegenstück 4 angebracht. Dieses muss in dieser Variante in radialer Richtung federnd ausgebildet sein und endständig ein Abtastorgan 9 haben, das bei der Rückführung der Hubbewegung die Unterkante 8 der Wandverdickung 7 untergreift. Das Gegenstück 4 kann ein am Hauptbestandteil mit der äusseren konzentrischen Wand 1 befestigtes Bein 10 oder eine an der Innenfläche der äusseren konzentrischen Wand 1 distanziert angeordnete Stütze sein.The counterpart 4 is attached to the other main component with the outer concentric wall 1. In this variant, this must be designed to be resilient in the radial direction and at the end have a scanning element 9 which engages under the lower edge 8 of the wall thickening 7 when the lifting movement is returned. The counterpart 4 can be a leg 10 fastened to the main component with the outer concentric wall 1 or a support arranged at a distance from the inner surface of the outer concentric wall 1.

Wie im vorangegangenen Beispiel müssen zur Betätigung die beiden Hauptbestandteile zueinander verdreht werden bis die wiederum nicht sichtbare Markierungen an der konzentrischen Wand aufeinander ausgerichtet sind. Drückt man nun auf den Tablettenspender, läuft das radial federnde Gegenstück 4 mit seinem Abtastorgan 9 in die Ausnehmung 3′ und rutscht dabei nach innen ausweichend über die rampenartige Fläche der Ausnehmung, bis schliesslich das Abtastorgan die Ausnehmung 3′ verlässt und nach aussen zurückfedert und dabei die Unterkante 8 der Verdickung 7 untergreift. Unter der Federkraft des Tablettenspenders bewegen sich die beiden Hauptbestandteile wieder in axialer Richtung auseinander, wobei sie sich gezwungenermassen auch zueinander verdrehen bis das Abtastorgan 9 an der geneigten Unterkante 8 der Wandverdickung 7 vorbei gerutscht ist. Die Neigung der Unterkante 8 muss so gross sein, dass keine Selbsthemmung auftritt.As in the previous example, the two main components must be rotated relative to each other until the markings on the concentric wall, which are not visible, are aligned with each other. If you now press the tablet dispenser, the radially resilient counterpart 4 runs with its scanning element 9 into the recess 3 'and slips inward over the ramp-like surface of the recess until finally the scanning element the recess 3 'leaves and springs back towards the outside and engages under the lower edge 8 of the thickening 7. Under the spring force of the tablet dispenser, the two main components move apart again in the axial direction, whereby they also necessarily rotate relative to one another until the scanning element 9 has slipped past the inclined lower edge 8 of the wall thickening 7. The inclination of the lower edge 8 must be so great that no self-locking occurs.

Auch hier wäre es wiederum möglich, dass ein spielendes Kind durch Verdrehen unter Druck die Einrastposition des Tablettenspenders finden kann. Aber dieses Problem lässt sich in der bereits vorher beschriebenen Art wiederum lösen. Da jedoch die untere Fläche des Abtastorganes meist grösser ist als der Abstand zweier benachbarter Erhebungen 6, muss die Unterseite des Abtastorganes mit einer gegengleichen Verzahnung 11 versehen sein.Again, it would be possible for a playing child to find the snap-in position of the tablet dispenser by twisting it under pressure. But this problem can again be solved in the manner already described. However, since the lower surface of the scanning element is usually larger than the distance between two adjacent elevations 6, the underside of the scanning element must be provided with teeth 11 of the same type.

Bei einer derartigen Ausgestaltung und insbesondere, wenn die untere Kante in nur einer Drehrichtung geneigt ist, ist es sinnvoll an den beiden Hauptbestandteilen ratschenartige Mittel vorzusehen, die nur ein Verdrehen in eine Richtung zulassen.In such a configuration and in particular when the lower edge is inclined in only one direction of rotation, it makes sense to provide ratchet-like means on the two main components which only allow rotation in one direction.

Dies ermöglicht beispielsweise den Tablettenspender mit 3 oder 7 Ausnehmungen zu versehen, so dass dieser in 3 oder 7 Positioenen abgedrückt werden kann. Für Tabletten die beispielsweise drei mal täglich eingenommen werden müssen, kann man nun die beiden Hauptbestandteile erst auf eine Markierung "Morgen" drehen und den Tablettenspender betätigen. Danach dreht er automatisch einen Schritt in Richtung einer Markierung "Mittag". Nun muss man wie vorher wiederum weiterdrehen bis diese Markierung erreicht ist, um nach einer weiteren Betätigung in Richtung der Markierung "Abend" zu gelangen, dieser Ablauf wiederholt sich. Durch die zwangsläufige Drehrichtung ist eine unbeabsichtigte doppelte Einnahme kaum noch möglich. Dieselbe Ausführung mit sieben Ausnehmungen und sieben Markierungen entsprechend den Wochentagen ist ebenfalls machbar.This makes it possible, for example, to provide the tablet dispenser with 3 or 7 recesses, so that it is in 3 or 7 positions can be pulled. For tablets that have to be taken three times a day, for example, you can now turn the two main components to a "Tomorrow" mark and operate the tablet dispenser. Then he automatically turns one step towards a "noon" mark. Now, as before, you have to continue turning until you reach this mark in order to move towards the "Evening" mark after another actuation. This process is repeated. Due to the inevitable direction of rotation, an unintentional double intake is hardly possible. The same version with seven recesses and seven markings corresponding to the days of the week is also feasible.

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  1. Tablet dispenser consisting of two cylindrical main components fitting one into the other, with concentric walls capable of being displaced relatively to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis, the concentric wall (1,2) of one main component having at least one recess (3,3′) the length of which is at least equal to the maximum relative travel of the two concentric walls in the longitudinal axis of the tablets.dispenser, in which recess a mating part (4) of the other main component of the tablet dispenser is inserted when the dispenser is operated, characterised in that the two main components are rotatable relatively to each other and in that the mating part (4) mounted on the outer concentric wall (1) is insertable into at least one recess (3) in the inner concentric wall (2) running parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tablet dispenser, when the two main components are in a correlative angular position, and rests on top of the inner concentric wall (2) when the two main components are not in a correlative angular position, thus making the operation of the tablet dispenser impossible.
  2. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 1, characterised in that the upper edge (5) of the inner concentric wall (2) has tooth-like projections (6) which allow a relative rotation of the two main components only in the non-compressed state of the tablet dispenser.
  3. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 1, characterised in that the mating part (4) on the outer concentric wall (1) is a rib aligned in at least an approximately radial direction.
  4. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 1, characterised in that three or seven recesses (3,3′) and at least one mating part alignable to them (4) are provided.
  5. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 1, characterised in that a ramp-like recess (3′) inclined inwardly from the top towards the bottom is provided in the inner concentric wall (2) in the region of an inwardly-projecting thickening of the wall (7), the lower edge (8) of the wall-thickening (7) being shaped as a guide running obliquely in at least one direction of rotation, and in that a mating part (4,10) is fitted to the second main component, this mating part (4,10) being resilient in a radial direction and having at its end a feeler (9) fitting into the ramp-shaped recess (3′), which feeler engages below the bottom edge (8) of the wall-thickening (7) when the two main components are compressed longitudinally.
  6. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 5, characterised in that the upper edge (5) of the inner concentric wall (2) has tooth-like projections (6) and in that the resilient mating part (4,10) has a matching indentation (11) at the bottom of the feeler (9).
  7. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 5, characterised in that the resilient mating part (4) is a leg (10) attached to the main component with the outer concentric wall.
  8. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 5, characterised in that the lower edge (8) of the wall-thickening (7) is inclined upwardly in one direction of rotation, and in that the feeler has a sliding surface aligned at the same inclination as the lower edge (8) of the wall-thickening (7).
  9. Tablet dispenser according to Claim 8, characterised in that the two main components have elements interacting in the manner of a ratchet, which permit the relative rotation of the two main components in only one direction.
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