JP2015536286A - Child prevention package - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a container, a lid assembly (1) having a leading edge (4) and a trailing edge (5) and a left edge (6) and a right edge (7), and at least three locking devices (8) , Wherein at least one of the locking devices (8) is positioned on the front edge (4) and at least a second locking device (8) is connected to the left edge (6) and / or Located at one of the right edges (7), at least one locking device (8) is the intersection angle between the front edge (4) or rear edge (5) and the left edge (6) or right edge (7) A child blocking package is provided that is positioned proximate to (9).

Description

  The present invention relates to a package with a locking system designed to prevent children from opening the package.

  Household products are provided to consumers in an opening and generally in a container having a closure mechanism. Depending on the form of the product, the container can be, for example, a bottle, a box or a cup. The present invention relates to a package with a wide opening in the form of a cup and box suitable for putting hands in order to take out the product inside. Such containers are therefore suitable for containing products such as, for example, a unitary dosage unit or powder.

  Monolithic unit dosage products such as compressed powder tablets and water-soluble film pouches have become increasingly popular in recent years because they provide consumers with convenient dose sizes that are not misused and do not scatter. ing. Such containers and closure members preferably have a locking mechanism to increase the complexity of opening the container so as to prevent children from touching the product inside. Today, the containers on the market have a locking system on the front of the container and on the closure. However, it is the task of this study to identify further methods of securing the closure member to the container.

  In particular, the Applicant has found that if the material used is to be bent, the closure member can be considered to be easily opened even by a child. Applicants have attempted to redesign the container and closure member or lid assembly of the package to enhance the child blocking function.

  According to the present invention, a child blocking package comprising a container, a lid assembly having front and rear edges and left and right edges, and at least three locking devices, wherein at least one of the locking devices is Positioned on the leading edge, at least a second locking device is positioned on either the left and / or right edge, and at least one locking device is the intersection angle of the leading or trailing edge with the left or right edge A child blocking package is provided that is positioned proximate to the section.

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the frame of the lid assembly. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a lid of a lid assembly.

  The package of the present invention is designed to prevent a child from opening the container by increasing the complexity of the action required to open the container. The container may be any suitable size or shape. The container preferably has a flange at the container opening. More preferably, the container has a downwardly bent flange. The container can be formed of any suitable material. Preferably, the container comprises polypropylene, high density and low density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the container is made of polystyrene. The method of manufacturing the container is not an essential requirement of the present invention and can therefore be manufactured by any convenient conventional method. Preferably, the container is manufactured by thermoforming. The container has an opening through which a user can remove the product. The opening is preferably large enough to accommodate the user's hand. The shape of the opening is designed to work with the lid assembly.

  The lid assembly (1) has a lid closure mechanism designed to close the opening of the container. The lid assembly has a leading edge (4) and a trailing edge (5), and a left edge (6) and a right edge (7). The lid assembly is preferably square, more preferably rectangular. If the lid assembly is rectangular, the front wall and the rear wall constitute longer sides of the lid assembly. The lid assembly can be made using any suitable material. Preferably, the lid assembly comprises polypropylene, high density and low density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and mixtures thereof. Most preferably, the lid assembly is made of polypropylene. The lid assembly can be manufactured using any suitable conventional method. The lid assembly is preferably manufactured by injection molding.

  Preferably, the lid assembly includes a lid (2) and a frame (3). The frame is designed to form a side edge and an outer periphery of the edge and cooperate with the opening of the container. Therefore, it is preferable that the frame has a square or rectangular shape. The frame can be attached to the container by any suitable method. In a preferred embodiment, the container has a flange, preferably a downwardly bent flange, at the opening. The frame (3) has an inverted “U” shaped outer periphery that cooperates closely with the opening of the container. The frame (3) preferably further comprises a friction mounting mechanism, preferably including a snap fit or bead. The snap-fit or bead is designed to keep the frame fixed relative to the container by locking in place under the flange of the container. The friction mounting portion may be positioned at an intermittent position along the outer periphery of the frame, or may exist over the entire outer periphery. The friction mounting portion locks the frame firmly to the container and as a result is difficult to remove. Preferably, the lid (2) and the frame (3) are attached via hinges along the rear edge (5) of the lid assembly.

  The lid (2) of the lid assembly (1) cooperates with the frame (3) and therefore preferably has a similar shape. However, the lid does not necessarily have the same shape as the frame. However, regardless of whether the lid has the same shape as the frame, the lid assembly as a whole must cooperate sufficiently to close the container opening.

  The lid assembly includes at least three locking devices (8). At least one locking device (8) is positioned at the leading edge (4) and / or the trailing edge (5). More preferably, two or more locking devices are located at the leading edge (4) and / or the trailing edge (5). If two or more locking devices are positioned at the leading and / or trailing edge, they can be positioned proximal or distal to each other at any point along the edge. More preferably, each locking device is positioned close to each other.

  Also, at least one locking device (8) is located on either the left edge (6) and / or the right edge (7), at the intersection (9, 9 ', 9 ″, 9 ′ ″). More preferably, the package of the present invention has a left edge (6) and a right edge (7), both at the intersection (9, 9 ', 9' ', 9) of the front or rear edge of the lid assembly and the side edge. '' ') With at least one locking device (8) proximate to it. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the lid assembly (1) comprises a frame (3) and a lid (2) attached via a hinge along the rear edge (5), the front edge (4) being at least 1 One, preferably at least two locking devices (8), the left edge (6) or the right edge (7), preferably the left edge (6) and the right edge (7) being the front edge or the rear edge of the lid assembly. It has at least one locking device (8) proximate to the intersection (9, 9 ′, 9 ″, 9 ′ ″) of the edge and the side edge.

  Applicants have found that the material used to produce a suitable lid can have some degree of flexibility. The flexibility of the lid assembly material is useful for manufacturers because it allows a locking device that requires multiple movements as well as force to open. For example, the user must pull and lift to open the container. This required multi-motion complexity makes the container more difficult to open for children, while still being manageable for adults, especially those with limited hand movement or strength. ing. Preferably, the locking device on the side edge of the lid or lid assembly is positioned within the first or last third of the length of the side edge. More preferably, the locking device on the side edge of the lid or lid assembly is positioned within the first or last quarter of the length of the side edge. If the locking device is on both side edges, they can both be located close to the intersection of the side edge and the leading edge or the intersection of the side edge and the trailing edge, so that the locking device is symmetrical Arrangement is given. Alternatively, the locking device on both side edges may be asymmetric so that one is positioned close to the intersection of the side edge and the leading edge and the other is positioned close to the side edge and the trailing edge. It can also be arranged.

  The lock is preferably a device comprising at least two parts, at least one of which is positioned on the lid assembly. In one embodiment, the locking device on the lid assembly mates with the container, more preferably the flange of the container. In an alternative and preferred embodiment where the lid assembly includes a lid and a frame, the lid forms part of a locking device that cooperates with a corresponding region of the frame. The locking device can be selected from any known and suitable locking device in the market. Preferably, the locking device is selected from the group consisting of a hole (10) and hook (11) latch, a friction latch, a hinge latch, and combinations thereof. The hole (10) and hook (11) type latch is composed of a hook (11) protruding outward and possibly downward, and a corresponding hole (11), and the hook and the hole are fitted to each other. The hook and the hole cannot be separated without forcibly bending the lid material to release the hook. In this preferred embodiment, it is preferred that the hook is positioned on the frame (3) and the hole is positioned on the lid (2), but vice versa. The friction latch includes a protruding ridge or bead that is coupled to the underside of the hook-like projection to prevent the bead from moving upwards when locked. The lid is opened by forcibly bending the lid to overcome the friction. The hinged latch functions similarly to both of the locking devices described above except that one part is hinged to the other and opens one part around the hinge to open the lock.

  The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” shall mean “about 40 mm”.

Claims (10)

  A child blocking package comprising a container, a lid assembly having leading and trailing edges and left and right edges, and at least three locking devices, wherein at least one of the locking devices is positioned on the leading edge And at least a second locking device is positioned on either the left side edge and / or the right side edge, and at least one locking device is at the intersection of the front edge or rear edge and the left side edge or right side edge. Child blocking package, located in close proximity.   The package of claim 1, wherein the lid assembly includes a lid and a frame.   The package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid and the frame are attached to each other via a hinge.   The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device comprises at least two cooperating parts, at least one part being positioned on the lid assembly.   The package according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the locking device is selected from the group consisting of a hole and hook latch, a friction latch, a hinge latch, and combinations thereof.   The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device positioned close to the intersection corner is positioned within the first or last third of the length of the side edge.   The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device positioned close to the intersection corner is positioned within the first or last quarter of the length of the side edge.   The lid assembly includes at least one locking device on the left and right edges, both including at least one locking device proximate to the intersection of the front or rear edge and the side edge of the lid assembly. The package according to any one of claims 1 to 7.   The lid assembly includes a frame and a lid attached via a hinge along the rear edge, the front edge having at least two locking devices, and the left or right edge is the lid assembly 9. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one locking device proximate to the intersection of the leading edge or trailing edge and the side edge.   The lid assembly includes a frame and a lid attached via hinges along the rear edge, the front edge has at least two locking devices, and the left edge and the right edge are both the 10. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, having at least one locking device proximate to the intersection of the front edge or rear edge and side edge of the lid assembly.

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