WO2016087213A1

WO2016087213A1 - Container with child lock

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Publication number: WO2016087213A1
Application number: PCT/EP2015/077046
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kai Tiesberger
Original assignee: Sanner Gmbh
Priority date: 2014-12-02
Filing date: 2015-11-19
Publication date: 2016-06-09
Also published as: DE102014117722A1

Abstract

A closure (8) for a container opening (5), wherein the closure is movably arranged on a container body (2) and can assume an opened position and a closed position, wherein the closure (8) has a base (10) and an apron (11) arranged thereon, which apron extends from the base to the container body in the closed position of the closure, wherein the container has a child lock (14) comprising a first securing element and a second securing element, which can assume a locking position with respect to one another, in which the closure (8) cannot be opened, and a release position, in which the closure can be opened, wherein the first securing element (15) is formed by a portion of the apron (11) and comprises a recess (17), which is arranged in the apron, and the second securing element (16) is arranged on the container body (2) and has a locking portion, which engages in the recess (17) in the locking position.

Description

Container with child safety lock

The present invention relates to a container having a container body having a container opening, and having a closure for the

A container opening, wherein the closure is movably disposed and can take an open position and a closed position, wherein the closure has a base and an apron disposed thereon, which extends in the closed position of the closure in a direction from the base to the container body wherein the container has a child safety device with a first securing element and a second securing element, which can each other a locking position in which the closure can not be opened, and a release position in which the closure can be opened, the first securing element by a portion of the skirt is formed and a recess, which is arranged in the skirt, comprises, and the second securing element is arranged on the container body and a

Locking portion which is arranged in the locking position in the recess. Such a container with parental control can be used for goods that are to be protected against unauthorized access by children. In particular, such a container is suitable for packaging medicines.

Containers with child safety are known. DE 0 20 3 000 483 A1 describes such a container having a closure which is connected via a hinge to the container body. The closure is secured against unauthorized opening by a child safety device having a first securing element and a second securing element. Other containers with child safety are known from EP 1 357 049 A2 and US 4,974,735. The containers described in these publications each have a child safety device having hook-shaped elements which are arranged on the lid and engage with a container-side part of the closure.

EP 1 505 004 A1 describes another container with child safety device. On the container side movable elements are provided which have hook-shaped locking portions which lock with the lid. The moving elements are actuated by lateral pressure on the moving elements.

US 4,520,921 describes a container closure for cylindrical containers. The closure has an opening into which engages a projection formed on the container. The closure is unlocked by deforming the container by pressure on a wall area adjacent to the projection until the projection comes out of the opening.

Other containers with child safety are known from GB 2 319 244 A and US 6,772,902.

The invention has the object of providing a container of the type mentioned, which is easy and safe to use and beyond can be produced inexpensively.

The object is achieved by a container having the features of claim 1. Accordingly, it is provided in a container mentioned above, that the locking portion has on its outer side an actuating surface and the locking portion is movable by pressure with the finger on the actuating surface from the locking position to the release position. In this way, results in a container that is both easy and intuitive to use; The child safety device is opened by applying pressure to the actuating surface. After the fuse elements on have been moved in the release position, the shutter can be opened. At the same time a high security against unauthorized opening by small children is achieved because opening the shutter requires different coordinated movements. In particular, for this purpose, the locking portion arranged in a protected manner in the recess is to be pressed down in a targeted manner, whereupon the closure can be moved into the open position. The container can be inexpensively by way of

Injection molding process are made of plastic. To open the container, a finger can be placed on the arranged on the locking portion actuating surface and these are moved by pressure with the finger in the release position.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the container has two of the recesses and two of the

Locking portions are provided, wherein one of the recesses are arranged with the associated locking portion on one side of the container and the other of the recesses with the associated locking portion on the other, opposite side of the container. In this way, intuitive usability is achieved. Here, the container is particularly well protected against unauthorized opening by small children, since the shutter can only be opened when both

Locking elements are operated simultaneously.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the second securing element is movably arranged and between the

Locking position and the release position is movable. This contributes to a good operability. Preferably, the second takes

Securing element automatically the locking position, while it must be moved to the release position by a pressure. It is particularly preferred in this case if the second securing element is movable by pressure from outside to inside on the actuating surface from the locking position to the release position and that the second securing element automatically returns to the locking position without the pressure. A further improvement in operability is achieved when the actuation area is greater than 25 mm ² and preferably greater than 60 mm ² . Furthermore, it is preferred if the actuating surface is smaller than 900 mm ² and in particular smaller than 200 mm ² . In this way, on the one hand, the actuating surface can still be felt well with the finger and depressed. At the same time an accidental opening is counteracted by small children, as only with pressure on the actuating surface, the parental control can be moved to the release position.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the second securing element has a web on which the locking portion is arranged, wherein the web has a smaller width than the

Lock portion.

According to the invention, it is preferred that the recess is open on the side facing the container body in the closed position of the closure. This contributes to ease of use and also allows a compact and inexpensive to manufacture construction.

Preferably, the recess has a recessed area, wherein the skirt between the recessed area and an edge of the skirt forms a blocking portion. The blocking portion of the skirt allows a positive connection with the locking portion. In this way it is prevented that the closure can be opened when the child safety device is in the locking position. The blocking portion is preferably formed by a wall portion of the skirt.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the recess has a first width at an edge of the skirt and a second width which is greater than the first width in a section spaced from the edge. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the

Locking portion has at least partially a curved contour at its pointing to the skirt edge. In a particularly preferred manner, it is provided that the

Locking portion and the recess at least partially have a congruent shape. This contributes to a good and safe

Operability at. A small gap between the locking portion and the recess is harmless in this case. Preferably, the

Locking portion and the recess on a (not only partially) congruent shape. In this way, the skirt and the locking section result in a substantially closed envelope surface. This protects the closure from penetrating dirt. A further improvement of the operability is achieved in that the apron has a pressure surface through which when closing the

Closure the second securing element is moved to the release position. In this way, the closure can be particularly easy to be closed, with the child safety latch.

The container according to the invention with the closure and container body can be made of plastic by means of the injection molding process. Preferably, the container body and closure are simultaneously molded together in an injection mold. In this way, a container can be obtained in which the closure and the container body are made in one piece. In this way, no assembly of the closure after the

Injection molding required. This contributes to a cost-effective

Production at. The container body (or parts thereof) and the closure may also be made separately. For this purpose, the closure may be connected to a container body side body. The closure can be arranged movably on the base body. Advantage of this

Design is that can be dispensed with an additional filling. A preferred embodiment provides that the closure is arranged on the container body via a hinge. Preferably, the hinge may be formed as a living hinge or a butterfly hinge. The hinge can be a (imaginary) axis of rotation for the

Form closure.

According to the invention, it is particularly preferred if the actuating surface does not project outwardly beyond the skirt. This also contributes to a high level of security against unauthorized opening by small children. Preferably, the actuating surface is flush with an outer surface of the skirt.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that a stop is provided on the container body, which limits an actuating travel of the second securing element. This can prevent operating errors and damage to the child safety device.

According to the invention can be provided in an advantageous manner that the closure has no thread.

Other objects, features, advantages and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments 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 relationships.

Show it:

Fig. 1 a: a perspective view of an inventive

Container with the closure in the closed position; Fig. 1 b: the container of Figure 1 a with the closure in the open position.

Fig. 1 c: the container of Figure 1 a in longitudinal section.

Fig. 1 d: the container of Figure 1 b in longitudinal section.

Fig. 1 e: a plan view of the container of Figure 1 b.

Fig. 1f: a cross section through the container of Fig. 1 b;

Fig. 1 g: a side view of the container of Figure 1 a prior to assembly. Fig. 2a: a perspective view of another invention

Container with the closure in the closed position; Fig. 2b: the container of Fig. 2a with the shutter in the open

Position;

Fig. 2c: the container of Figure 2a in longitudinal section.

Fig. 2d: the container of Figure 2b in longitudinal section.

Fig. 2e is a plan view of the container of Fig. 2b;

Fig. 2f: a cross section through the container of Fig. 2b;

Fig. 2g is a side view of the container of Fig. 2a prior to assembly; Fig. 3a: the upper portion of the container of Fig. 1 a;

3b: a modified embodiment of the upper portion of

container;

3c shows a further modified embodiment of the upper region of the container;

Fig. 3d: a still further modified embodiment of the upper

Area of the tank. FIGS. A to 1 g show a container 1 according to the invention. The container 1 has a container body 2 with a container bottom 3 and a side wall 4. The container body 2 has a container opening 5. This is in the illustrated embodiment on the

Container bottom 3 opposite side of the container body. 2

arranged. In particular, FIG. 1 e clearly shows that the

Sidewall 4 has a substantially oval shape. The container body 2 forms a receiving space 6 for a packaged goods, not shown. Through the container opening 5, the packaged goods can be removed. Especially The illustrated container 1 is suitable for pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, capsules, lozenges, liquids or measuring strips. In addition, the container can for example also be used well for cleaning agents. The side wall 4 is designed in the illustrated embodiment stepped and forms in the area in which the container opening. 5

is arranged, an extended section 7th

The container 1 has a closure 8, which is designed as a lid. The shutter 8 is movably disposed on the container body 2. The closure 8 can assume a closed position (compare FIGS. 1 a, 1 c and 1 g) and an open position (compare FIGS. 1 b, 1 d, 1 e and 1 f).

For this purpose, a hinge 9 is provided on the closure 8. This can be designed, in particular, as a film hinge or as a butterfly hinge. The closure 8 also has a base 10 and an apron 1 1 arranged thereon. The base 10 extends in the closed position of the closure 8 over the region of the container body 2 in which the container opening 5 is arranged. At the base 10, a sealing portion 12 is arranged, which seals the container opening 5 in the closed position. In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing portion 12 is annular. In the closed position, the sealing portion 12 abuts against the inside of an edge 13 of the container opening 5. This is also particularly evident in Figure 1 c. The skirt 1 extends in the closed position of the closure from the base 10 to the container body 2. This can be seen well in FIG. 1a. In the illustrated embodiment, the skirt 1 1 in

Essentially arranged at right angles to the base 10. The skirt 1 is arranged on the edge of the base 10. The figures clearly show that the skirt is arranged circumferentially about the base 10. Unlike shown, the apron 1 1 but also only partially be provided. The skirt 1 1 has over the circumference of the base 10 to a changing height. The skirt 1 1 is formed by a wall portion. The container 1 has a child safety device 14 with a first

Securing element 15 and a second securing element 16. The fuse elements 15,16 can each other

Locking position, in which the closure can not be opened, and a release position, in which the closure can be opened,

taking. The first securing element 15 is formed by a portion of the skirt 11 and comprises a recess 17, which is arranged in the skirt 11. The second securing element 16 has a

Locking section 18 on. This engages in the locking position in the recess 17 (see Fig. 1 a). The locking portion 18 has on its outer side an actuating surface 19. By pressure with the finger on the actuating surface 19 of the locking portion 18 can be moved from the locking position inwardly into the release position in which the locking portion 18 is no longer engaged with the recess 17. For this purpose, the second securing element 16 is arranged to be movable. By pressure from outside to inside on the actuating surface 19 of the locking portion 18 can be moved to the release position. The locking portion 18 is arranged elastically movable, so that it automatically returns to the locking position when the pressure is taken from the actuating surface 19. When the shutter is in the closed position, the

Locking portion 18 engage in this way with the recess 17. As to open the shutter 8 a coordinated sequence of

different movements is required, on the one hand includes the inwardly pressing the actuating surface 19 and the simultaneous upward movement of the closure, the shutter 8 can not be accidentally opened by young children. In the illustrated embodiment, the skirt 11 has 1

opposite sides in each case a recess 17.

Accordingly, two locking portions 18 are provided (see Fig. 1 b and 1 e). An opening of the closure 8 is only possible if the Actuating surfaces 19 of both locking portions 18 are pressed simultaneously inward. In this way, accidental opening by children is even less likely, since targeted both actuating surfaces 19 must be pressed inward at the same time when the shutter 8 is to be opened. The two recesses 17 and the two

Locking sections 18 are arranged on opposite sides of the container 1.

The actuating surface 19 is more than 25 mm ^{2 in} size. Preferably, the actuating surface 19 is more than 60 mm ^{2 in} size. The actuating surface 19 is also smaller than 900 mm ² and preferably smaller than 200 mm ² . By this design, the actuating surface 19 can be easily felt and operated with the fingertips. In this way, on the one hand, an easy operability is achieved. On the other hand, a targeted movement of the user is still required to depress the actuating surface 19. The figures also show that the actuating surface 19 does not project outwardly beyond the skirt 11.

FIG. 1 b clearly shows that the second securing element 16 has an elastically bendable web 20 on which the locking section 18 is arranged. The web 20 has a smaller width than that

Locking portion 18. The width is measured in the direction of the extent of the skirt in the section in which the recess 7 is arranged.

The recess 17 is open to the edge of the skirt 1 1. Thus, the recess 17 is open in the closed position of the closure 8 on the side facing the container body 2 side. The recess 17 has a recessed area 21. The skirt forms between the recess portion 21 and an edge of the skirt a

Blocking section 22. This forms a positive connection with the locking portion 18 in the locking position. The figures further show that the recess 17 at an edge of the skirt 11 has a first width B1 and in one of the edge

spaced portion has a second width B2 which is greater than the first width B1. The locking portion 18 has at its portions facing the skirt 11, at least in sections, a curved contour. In the illustrated embodiment, two sections are provided with a curved contour, which are formed by substantially semicircular portions of the locking portion 18. FIG. 1 a further shows that the locking section 18 and the recess 17 have a congruent shape. In order to facilitate the closure of the closure 8, the skirt 1 1 has a pressure surface 23, through which the closing of the closure 8

Securing element 6 is moved to the release position before the

Parental lock 14 engages and the locking portion 18 in the

Recess 17 is arranged. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure surface 23 is disposed on the edge of the skirt 11 and extends obliquely to the skirt 11. When closing the closure 8, the pressure surface 23 presses the locking portion 18 slightly inwards so that it can slide past the blocking portion 22.

The second securing element 16 is associated with a stop 24 which limits the actuating travel of the second securing element 16.

In particular, the stopper 24 prevents the second

Securing element 16 can be pressed so far inward that the material of the web 20 can be damaged or plastically deformed. In the illustrated embodiment, the stopper 24 by a

Wall portion 25 is formed, on which the locking portion 18 comes to rest when a stronger pressure on the actuating surface 19 is applied.

FIG. 1 c further shows that the container 1 is provided with a chamber 26 in which desiccant (not shown) can be arranged. The chamber 26 is connected to the receiving space 6 with a moisture-permeable cover 27.

FIG. 1 c clearly shows that the closure 8 is arranged on a base body 28. The main body 28 is a separate part of the container body 2. The main body 28 is connected to the side wall 4. in the

illustrated embodiment, the main body 28 is inserted into an opening formed by the side wall 4. In the main body 28, the container opening 5 is formed. In addition, a portion of the main body 28 forms the chamber 26. The main body 28 is made in one piece with the closure 8 by means of injection molding of plastic. The closure 8 and the base body 28 are movably connected to each other via the hinge 9. FIG. 1 g shows that the main body 28 with the closure 8 is a first injection-molded part and the container bottom 3 with the side wall 4 is a second injection-molded part. Both parts can be connected by plugging together. Preferably, the base body 28 is placed after the receiving space 6 has been filled.

FIGS. 2a to 2g show a further embodiment of the invention. The embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2g points in this case

extensive similarities with the embodiment described in Figure 1 a to 1 g. Therefore, reference is made to the description in this regard. Elements with the same function are the same

Provided with reference numerals.

An essential difference from the embodiment described in FIGS. 1 a to 1 g is that in FIGS. 2 a to 2 g of the FIGS

Closure 8 is made in one piece with the side wall 4 of the container body 2. This can be clearly seen, for example, in FIG. 2d. The filling of the receiving space 6 via a filling opening 29. This is formed in the illustrated embodiment, on the side of the container bottom 3. In particular, FIG. 2g clearly shows that the

Container bottom 3 is formed by a cover 30 of the filling opening 29. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 30 is formed as an insert, which can be inserted into the filling opening 29. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2g, the desiccant chamber 26 is disposed on the cover 30. The embodiment of the child safety device 14 largely corresponds to that of FIGS. 1 a to 1 g. Reference is made to this.

FIGS. 3 a to 3d show four variants of the child safety device 14.

Different in each case is the shape of the recess 17 and the

Locking portion 18, while the operation is the same. The embodiment shown in Figure 3a corresponds to the embodiment shown in Figure 1 a. The locking portion 18 has two semicircular portions. The recess 17 is formed accordingly. In Figure 3b, the locking portion 8 and the recess 17 on a mushroom-shaped contour. FIG. 3c shows a further curved shape of the contours. FIG. 3d shows a further embodiment. The blocking section 22 of the skirt 11 is also clearly visible in each case.

Claims

Container having a container body (2) having a container opening (5) and a closure (8) for the container opening (5), the closure (8) being movably arranged and being able to assume an open position and a closed position, the closure (8) having a base (10) and a skirt (11) disposed thereon, which in the closed position of the closure (8) extends in a direction from the base (10) to the container body (2) wherein the container comprises a child safety device (14) having a first securing element (15) and a second securing element (16) mutually a locking position in which the closure (8) can not be opened, and a release position in which the closure (8) can be opened, can take, the first

Secured element (15) by a portion of the skirt (1 1) is formed and a recess (17) which is arranged in the skirt (1 1), and the second securing element (16) on the container body (2) is arranged and a locking portion (18) which engages in the locking position in the recess (17), characterized in that the locking portion (18) at its

Outside has an actuating surface (19) and the

Locking section (18) by pressure with the finger on the

Actuating surface (9) from the locking position in the

Release position is movable.

A container according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two of the recesses (17) and two of the locking portions (18) are provided, wherein one of the recesses (17) with the

associated latching portion (18) on one side of the container and the other of the recesses (17) with the associated Locking portion (18) are arranged on the other, opposite side of the container.

Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second securing element (16) is movably arranged and is movable between the locking position and the release position.

Container according to claim 3, characterized in that the second securing element (16) by pressure from outside to inside on the actuating surface (19) from the locking position in the

Release position is movable and that the second securing element (16) automatically returns to the locking position without the pressure.

Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the actuating surface (19) is greater than 25 mm ² .

Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second securing element (16) has a web (20) on which the locking portion (18) is arranged, wherein the web (20) has a smaller width than the locking portion (20). 18).

Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the recess (17) on the in the closed position of the closure (8) to the container body (2) facing side is open.

Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the recess (17) has a recessed area (21) and the skirt (1 1) between the recessed area (21) and an edge of the skirt (1 1) has a blocking portion (22 ).

Container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the recess (17) at an edge of the skirt (1 1) has a first Width (B1) and in a portion spaced from the edge has a second width (B2) which is greater than the first width (B1).

10. Container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the locking portion (18) at its to the skirt (1 1) facing edge at least in sections has a curved contour.

1 1. Container according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the locking portion (18) and the recess (17) at least in sections have a congruent shape.

12. Container according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the skirt () has a pressure surface (23) through which the closing of the closure (8), the second securing element (16) is moved to the release position.