CN1304250C - Locking container - Google Patents

Abstract

A locking unit for use in a package having a flexible paperboard or plastic portion including a rigid molded plastic locking mechanism including a child resistant trigger release mechanism.

Description

lock container

Background of the invention

The present invention relates to locking containers, in particular, child-safe locking containers; where multiple movements must be applied in order to open the container has multiple uses. One use of locking containers is as pharmaceutical containers. Locking caps on medicine bottles are well known. Caps typically require axial pressure or radial inward extrusion while simultaneously rotating the cap to remove the cap from the container in order to be able to remove the drug product therein.

Many medicines are packaged in flat boxes that are difficult to provide with child-resistant locking features for safety. Therefore, there is a need to provide flat boxes with locking means that require multiple movements to open, and there is also a need to provide inexpensive locking boxes.

Contents of the invention

The invention provides a locking container, which is characterized by comprising: a tray; a locking bar connected with the tray; a locking plate connected with the tray and matched with the locking bar; a cover plate connected with the tray, when the cover plate When the lock plate is closed, the free end of the cover plate is located below the lock plate, and is used to keep the cover plate closed when the lock plate is located above the free end of the cover plate. cooperate to keep the locking plate closed.

In a preferred configuration of the invention, the locking container is flat and has a first element providing the shape and locking means, and a second element providing the closure. In preferred constructions the housing also includes a tray for protecting the contents of the container. In a preferred configuration of the invention, the container has a rigid tray and a cover covering the tray. A slide attached to the tray releases the locking mechanism, securing the tray to the hood when the slide is in the locked position. When the slide is moved to the unlocked position, the locking mechanism opens, releasing the cover so that the cover may move relative to the pallet. In preferred constructions the locking means locks one end of the cover. The other end of the hood is hinged to the tray. The lateral side of the cover fits under an inwardly facing projection on the upwardly extending side of the tray.

In a preferred configuration of the invention, the tray is rectangular having a central body, opposed rectangular side panels and opposed rectangular ends. Preferably, the cover is of cardboard or plastic material, formed into three parts by providing two parallel folds. Below the tray there is a base panel attached to the bottom of the tray by bonding or other means. One end of the tray is covered with a ridged panel and the top of the tray is covered with a cover plate. The free end of the cover may be folded and sandwiched to provide a relatively rigid enclosure. Alternatively, a second interlayer may be added in the middle of the cover to add rigidity and provide a grip for the protected package contents.

In a preferred embodiment, the tray is molded in three parts in one mold cavity: the body, the sliding locking bar and the hinged locking plate. One end of the body has a shelf with a central hole through which a latch extension extending from the locking plate is located. There is also a similar hole on the free end near the cover, which also accommodates the pin extension. The cover plate is fixed on the top end of the shelf through the extension part of the bolt, and the extension part protrudes from the opening of the cover plate and passes through the opening on the shelf at one end of the main body.

The locking plate is connected to the main body through a living hinge at the upper end of the outer edge of one end of the main body. A locking strip is formed in a central hole in the body and is attached to the body by a flexible strap. The locking bar is molded in one position and moved to the working position. The extension on the locking strip and the extension on the main body are respectively connected with adjacent parts on the main body and the locking strip, and allow sliding. The flexible band allows the locking plate to be moved into the working position and acts as an over-center spring mechanism forcing the locking bar into the fully locked position. In the fully locked position, a locking rib on one end of the locking bar engages the latch extension, preventing the locking plate from opening.

To release the latch extension, the pull ring on the opposite end of the locking bar is moved away from the locked position. A stop prevents excessive movement in the non-locking direction. Movement of the locking bar to the unlocked position releases the locking plate for opening. When the pull ring is released, the flexible strap returns the locking bar to the locked position.

After opening the locking plate, the free end of the cover plate is raised. A cover is hinged on the distal end of the tray. Raising the free end allows the cover side panels to be lifted from the inwardly raised undersides on both sides of the tray. The contents of the container can be taken out by opening the cover.

The cover is then returned to the closed position. Pushing down on the center of the cover plate elastically bends the cover plate along the longitudinal axis, allowing the edge of the cover plate to engage the inwardly raised underside of the upwardly extending portion of the tray. The locking plate is then closed on the cover. The latch extension rib protrudes through the opening in the cover and aligns with the opening in the tray shelf. The latch extension rib has an angled outward surface that engages an angled cam surface on the upper portion of the locking rib to push the locking rib and locking bar away from the locked position so that the latch extension rib snaps under the locking rib. The flexible strap returns the locking bar and locking rib to the locked position, protecting the package from accidental opening.

At the same time as the locking plate is lifted, the locking bar is required to move, and this movement can be realized by sliding the pull ring in the aligned oval hole on the tray and cover base plate.

In a preferred form, the locking plate has parallel cutouts extending perpendicularly in the direction from the living hinge to the free end of the locking plate on the opposite side. The cutout divides the locking plate into three parts. The central portion has an opening through which the latch extension rib is formed and passed. The outer portion has an arcuate portion forming a raised free edge of the outer portion. The raised edges open towards the opposite direction of the contents of the container. When the pull ring on the other side of the container is removed from the locked position, inserting a finger longitudinally under the arch and flange lifts both sides of the locking plate. Sliding of the locking bar releases the latch extension rib, allowing the central portion of the locking plate to be lifted. Lifting the sides of the locking plate lifts the central portion of the locking plate and lifts the latch extension from where it engages the locking rib. In one embodiment of the invention, both outer sections need to be lifted up to provide sufficient moment to the end regions of the cutouts to lift the central section.

The present invention also provides a method of locking and unlocking a container, characterized by comprising: providing a tray having a cover and an elongated opening; hinged the locking plate to one end of the tray; wherein the locking plate includes a latch extending perpendicular thereto and the latch extension includes a transverse latch extension rib; a cover plate is provided on the tray; a locking bar is provided in the elongated opening of the tray; wherein the locking bar has a locking rib at an end proximate to the locking plate for engages with the latch extension rib of the latch extension; wherein the locking bar cooperates with the biasing means to slide from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the locking rib of the locking bar engages with the latch extension The latch-extending rib engages to lock the container, and the locking bar is movable against the force of the biasing means to a second position to allow the locking rib to disengage the latch-extending rib to unlock the container.

These and further and other features of the invention will become apparent from the disclosure, including the foregoing and present written claims, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a top perspective view of the present container.

Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the container.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .

Figure 4 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the container.

Figure 5 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the present container showing the locking bar pulled to the unlocked position

Figure 6 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the locking plate closed.

Figure 7 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the package being locked and secured.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the main body portion, locking plate and pulling ring.

Figure 9 is a bottom view showing where the tray is molded.

Figure 10 is a top view showing the position in which the tray is molded.

Figure 11 is a perspective detail showing the molded locking bar and latch extension with the locking plate in the closed position.

Figure 12 is a top perspective view of the tray with the locking bar in the molded position and the locking panels closed.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional bottom perspective detail view of the locking bar, the flexible ribbon spring in the molded position, and the closed locking plate.

Figure 14 is a bottom view showing the locking bar in the forward locked position with the locking plate in the closed position.

Figure 15 is a bottom view detail of the tray showing the locking plate in the closed position and the locking bar in the molded position.

Figure 16 is a similar detail showing the locking bar in use in the forward locked position.

Figure 17 is a top perspective view of the tray showing the locking bar and locking plate in the locked position.

Figure 18 is a bottom view of the tray with the locking bar and locking plate in the locked position.

Figure 19 shows pulling the pull loop to open the locking plate.

Figure 20 is a top perspective view of the tray with the locking bar and locking plate in the locked position.

Figure 21 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the container with the lateral extension of the tray protruding from the cover and the package in a closed and locked state.

FIG. 22 is a detailed view of FIG. 21 .

Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments

Referring to FIG. 1 , a locked container for holding medicines or other items is indicated generally by the numeral 1 . The container has a rectangular molded plastic tray 3 with two opposed rectangular side panels 5 and 7 . Elongated protrusions 9 protrude inwardly from the upper portions of the side panels 5 and 7 and press against the sides of the cover panel 11 . The cover is formed as a rigid part of the housing 25 folded from plastic or cardboard material.

The locking plate 13 presses one end of the cover plate 11 . The locking plate is attached to the upper edge of the longitudinal side 14 of the tray 3 by a living hinge 15 . The locking plate has an operative central portion 17 and two side portions 19 . Center section has latch extension. The side portion has a raised curved portion 21 under which two fingertips can be inserted to lift the entire locking plate 13 . The central part 17 and the side parts 19 are separated by a groove 23 . A face 22 separates the groove from an edge 24 of the locking plate 13 . The slot prevents lifting of the central part 17 by lifting only one of the side parts 19 . A space 22 separates the groove from an edge 24 of the locking plate 13 . Simultaneous lifting of both side parts 19 transmits sufficient force to the central part 17 through the connection area 22 to rotate it upwards. When the central portion 17 is lifted, the lid 11 also pivots upwards to reveal the contents of the container. By controlling the length of slot 23 and region 22 the locking plate can be designed such that region 22 will transmit sufficient moment to lift central portion 17 when only one side of 19 is lifted. In a preferred implementation as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cover plate 11 is part of a surrounding cover 25 which surrounds and encloses the top, bottom and one end of the tray. Cover 25 has a folded portion 26 at the end of cover 11 to provide a ridged end 27 .

In the bottom perspective view shown in FIG. 2 , the cover 25 has a bottom panel 29 joined to the ridged end 27 along the folded portion 28 . The bottom panel can be glued, lapped or connected to the bottom of the tray 3 by other physical methods. The side edges of the bottom panel 29 are protected by the downward extensions of the side panels 5 and 7 of the tray 3 . When the cover is closed, the cover completely covers the top, bottom and one longitudinal side 16 of the tray.

Alternatively, the bottom panel 29 and the cover panel 11 may be manufactured separately. In this embodiment, the bottom panel 29 is attached to the bottom of the tray 3 by mechanical means, bonding or lap joints. In the same manner the ridged portion 27 of the cover is attached to the ridged side 16 of the tray and the cover 11 is hinged on the ridged portion 27 .

An oval cutout 31 is formed on the bottom panel 29 . Pull ring 33 is installed on the pallet, is located in the cutout. Pull ring 33 may move from one end of notch 31 to the other. As shown in FIG. 2 , the pull ring is in the locking position 32 , which prevents the opening of the panel 13 and the cover panel 11 . In use, the pull ring is in the locked position until intentionally moved to the unlocked position.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the locking plate 13 has been lifted so that the cover plate 11 can be opened. The inside of the cover plate 11 has a plurality of drug bubbles 35 . When the locking plate 13 is lifted, as shown in FIG. 3 , the cover plate 11 can be lifted to provide access to the blister 35 . The drug bubble 35, its adjacent walls and the connection between the two are easy to break. After breaking a certain drug bubble, the edge of the drug bubble or the adjacent area of the cover plate 11, the medicine can be easily taken out.

A detailed cross-sectional view of one end of the container locking plate is shown in FIG. 4 . The locking plate 13 is connected to the outer edge of the outward protrusion 39 along the upper side of the end 14 of the tray 3 through a living hinge 15 .

As shown in Figure 4, the tray 3 has a raised shelf 41 along the end 14 of the tray. The shelf has an elongated rectangular funnel-shaped opening 43 with an inclined guide portion 45 and a narrow channel 47 .

The locking plate 13 has a U-shaped latch extension 51 with side struts 53 extending perpendicularly from the central portion 17 of the locking plate 13 . The extension 51 of the U-shaped latch has a transverse latch rib 55 extending vertically from between the ends of the struts 53 . The latch rib 55 has a bevel 56 . In the center of the locking plate 13 there is an opening 57 through which an extension of the pin is formed.

Cover 11 has a rectangular cutout 59 aligned with and overlying opening 43 of shelf 41 for receiving latch extension 51 when locking plate 13 is closed over free end 60 of the cover.

The tray 3 has a slidable locking bar 61 for clamping the locking plate top to the free end 60 of the cover plate. A raised portion 63 at one end of the locking bar supports the locking rib. As shown in FIG. 2, moving the pull ring 33 allows the locking bar 61, its raised portion 63 and locking rib 65 to move from left to right, as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the locking bar and the locking rib are in the left position, the locking rib 65 locks the bolt extension rib 55, and when the locking bar 61 and the locking rib move to the right position, the latch extension rib is released. In the locked position, the locking rib 65 overlies the transverse latch rib 55 extending from between the struts 53 of the latch extension.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the locking bar 61 moves to the right end in the direction indicated by the arrow 6 . The locking rib 65 releases the latch extension rib 55, and the locking plate 13 can then be lifted.

The shelf 41 has a horizontal projection with a downward extension 67 that blocks the surface 69 of the raised portion 63 of the locking bar 61 . That prevents the locking bar 61 from withdrawing too much from the unlocked position shown in FIG. 5 .

FIG. 5 also shows the formation of the blister 35 by the inner layer 71 of the cover plate 11 . The inner layer 71 of the cover 11 is folded over at the free end 60 and bonded to the outer layer 73 of the cover. FIG. 5 also shows an inwardly protruding protruding portion 9 which rests on the edge of the cover and presses the edge of the cover downward until the cover is deliberately lifted at the free end 60 . When the cover is lifted, lifting the free end 60 will peel the edge of the cover from under the raised portion 9 . When lifting and lowering the cover 11, it is assumed that the edge of the cover can be peeled off from the lower end of the protrusion by a slight bend during the lifting process; edge of the cover.

6 shows that the locking bar is fully moved to the left in the direction of arrow 68 so that the locking rib 65 is just below the opening 43 of the shelf 41 . Initially, the cover 11 is closed by pressing down on the center of the cover so that the side edges of the cover come under the inwardly protruding protrusions 9 on the opposite side. The locking plate 13 is then closed by pressing the central portion 17 of the locking plate in the direction of arrow 70 . The inclined surface 56 on the latch rib 55 may engage the inclined surface 45 in the rectangular opening 43 on the shelf 41 so that the latch extension 51 is located in the middle. Continued application of downward pressure causes ramp 56 to engage ramp 71 on locking rib 65 , which causes locking rib 65 , raised portion 63 and locking bar 61 to slide to the right in the direction of arrow 66 . This allows the transverse latch rib 55 to be inserted under the locking rib 65 and the latch extension 51 to be fully inserted under the shelf. When the transverse latch rib 55 slides under the horizontal surface 73 of the locking rib 65, the vertical portion 63 of the locking rib and the locking bar 61 slide to the left in the direction shown by arrow 68, locking the latch extension rib 55 and locking plate in the locked position. 13, to fix the cover. The locking plate 61 will move until the latch extension rib 55 enters under the locking rib 65 .

As shown in FIG. 7, the locking bar 61 and the locking rib 65 are in the locked position. Preferably, the locking bar 61 is returned to the locked position by a spring. Preferably, flexible strap reeds are used.

Figures 8-10 show the tray 3 in the molded position. The tray 3, locking plate 13 and locking bar 61 are formed of plastic in one mold cavity, allowing limited lateral movement.

Figure 8 is a top perspective view. The tray 3 has a main body portion 81 with material-saving and product-weight cutouts 83 . Central body portion 85 surrounds a central inwardly facing edge 87 , an elongated central opening 86 and an oval aperture 88 . The groove 89 in the edge 87 makes it possible to form a cross bar 91 which is integrally molded with the locking bar 61 . The side grooves 93 on the sides 95 of the locking bar allow a slight bend in the area of the cross bar 91 so as to be able to slide in the direction of the arrow 97 towards the locked position 99 of the cross bar 91, as indicated by the dotted lines. The groove 101 on the side plate 95 of the locking bar 61 enables the formation of a sliding channel 103 . The runner 103 and the center body portion 85 are integrally formed. Slots 103 extend inwardly from the inner edge 87 of the central portion. The chute has a thicker edge 105 and a thinner portion 107 . The thinner portion 107 forms a surface on which the side 109 of the locking bar 61 can slide.

The front end of the locking bar 61 is integrally formed with a vertical end member 63 and a locking rib 65 thereon. The sloped surface 71 of the locking rib serves to facilitate fitting of the locking bar 61 into the use position and also assists in the locking function. Vertical end elements 63 are attached laterally to flexible straps 111 whose ends 113 are attached to panels of the end structure, as shown in FIG. 9 .

The shelf 41 has upstanding side portions 117 and a central portion 119 . The lower end portion 121 of the tray 3 is connected to the front plate 14 . On the opposite end 16 two vertical plates 123 and 125 extend between the side plates 5 and 7 .

As shown in the bottom view of FIG. 9 , when the tray 3 is molded, the locking bar 61 can be moved to the right using the pull ring 33 . The inclined surface 71 on the locking rib 65 will push the inclined surface 131 on the protrusion 133 forming the central portion 119 of the shelf 41 so that the locking rib 65 and the vertical portion 63 pass under the protrusion 133 on the shelf. As shown in FIG. 5, cooperating surfaces 67 and 69 prevent the locking bar from passing over raised portion 133 upon return.

When the pull ring 33 slides the locking bar to the right operative position, the lower surface 141 of the cross bar 91 slides over the upper surface of the interior 85 of the tray body. The lateral upper surface area 109 of the locking strip 61 slides under the lower surface of the thinner portion 107 of the extension 103 . The thicker edge 105 provides an end 145 to prevent the locking bar 61 from overshooting in the locking direction.

Near the end 14, the shelf 41 has a vertical plate 147 for supporting the shelf near the opening. End 149 may be adjacent to flexible band 111, preventing locking rib 65 from overrunning in the locking direction. The ramp 151 allows the flexible strap 111 to elongate, bend or arc.

Figure 10 shows a top view of the preferred tray 3 in the as-molded position. Ribs 153 have been added to the flexible strip 111, and portions 155 and 157 beside the flexible strip have been thinned. Ribs 153 prevent axial buckling of the flexible strip, and together with thinner members 155 and 157, help to control bending with reasonably applied external forces.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the edges of the integrally formed tray 3, locking plate 13 and locking bar 61 are rounded to provide additional strength to prevent tearing; , to make them feel comfortable.

Figure 11 is an enlarged bottom detail view showing the locking plate 13 and latch extension 51 in the closed position. When the locking bar 61 is moved to the locked position, the locking rib 65 prevents opening of the locking plate by engaging the transverse rib 55 and the latch extension 51 .

FIG. 11 is a bottom view showing the clamping projection 133 with the inclined fitting surface 131 and the clamping surface 67 in more detail. The locking bar 61 has a central groove 161 opposite the cross member 91 for reducing material and weight and increasing flexibility.

Figure 12 is a top view similar to the detailed bottom view of Figure 11 showing the locking plate 13 locked. The locking plate 13 is divided by a slit 23 into an outer part 19 and a central part 17 . If only one outer portion 19 on the left or right side of the center 17 is lifted without lifting the other side portion 19, the lifting force cannot be sufficiently transmitted to the center portion. Especially if the locking bar is not retracted. The slit 23 can be shortened so that lifting the side 15 lifts the central part.

13 is a bottom cross-sectional detail view similar to FIG. 11 showing the locking plate 13 in the locked position with the latch extension 51 on the central portion 17 extending through the opening 43 in the tray shelf portion 41. FIG. The locking bar 61 has not yet been slid into the operating position.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 , the cross member 91 on the locking bar 61 has a recessed portion 161 to reduce weight and material while maintaining the stiffness of the cross member 91 . For the same reason, the thicker portion 105 is constrained to stretch around the thinner portion 107 on the chute 103 to reduce material and weight. To provide rigidity and strength to the latch extension 51, the side struts 53 of the latch extension 51 are relatively wide. The side panels 163 of the side struts 53 are tapered to provide strength, reduce weight, and position the opening 43 .

FIG. 14 shows a bottom view of the tray 3 with the locking plate 13 closed and the latch extension 51 protruding from the opening 43 of the shelf 41 . The locking bar 61 is moved to the locked position where the locking rib 65 rests on the snib rib 55 of the snib extension 51 . The lower surface 141 of the cross member 91 is slid to position 99 on top of the inward portion 85 of the tray body 81 . The upper surface of the edge portion 109 of the locking bar 61 slides under the thinner portion 107 on the slide groove 103 . The flexible band 111 moves through the center to the operative position.

15 and 16 are detailed bottom views of the tray with locking plate 13 closed and latch extension 51 protruding from opening 43 . Figure 15 shows in detail the locking strip in the molded position. Figure 16 shows in detail the locking bar 61 in the forward locking or use position.

Figures 17 and 18 are top and bottom views, respectively, of the tray 3 with the locking plate 13 in the closed position and the locking bar 61 moved to the operational locking position. While opening the container. After the pulling ring 33 is released, the sex strap 111 keeps the locking bar 61 in the locked position and pulls the locking bar 61 back to the locked position.

Figure 19 shows the pull ring 33 moving towards the center of the oval opening 88, the locking rib 65 disengaging from the latch extension 51 and releasing the locking plate 13 which has been raised to release the cover plate 11. When the pull ring 33 is released, the flexible strap 111 pulls the locking bar 61 back to the locked position.

Figure 20 is a top view of the tray 3 with the pull ring 33 released and the flexible strap 111 moving the locking bar 61 into the locked position. The locking plate 13 is closed and fixed.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view in longitudinal section of the container with the locking panel 13 closed at the free end 60 of the cover panel 11 . The latch extension 51 protrudes from the opening 59 of the cover and the opening 43 of the shelf 41 . The locking rib 65 sits over the cross pin rib 55 of the pin extension 51 and prevents opening the locking plate 13 until the pull ring 33 is slid to the right. The pulling ring 33 can be exposed through the larger oval opening 31 on the cover base panel and the aligned oval opening 88 on the tray 3 .

Figure 22 is a detailed view of the locking plate 13 closing the cover 11 and the locking ribs 65 preventing the locking plate from opening. Stoppers 67 and 69 prevent locking bar 61 from moving too much in the unlocking direction.

The pull ring 33 can be operated and the locking plate 13 can be opened by placing the thumbs on the longitudinal ends of the sides of the container and the fingers on the upper part of the container. A thumb, for example a right thumb, operates the pull ring 33 . The index and ring fingers of the other hand, for example the left hand, may bend the tips of these fingers under the arched portion of the outer portion 19 of the locking plate 13 . Once the locking plate 13 is lifted, the pull ring 33 is released and the right hand can be used to lift the cover plate 11 . By lifting the free end 60 to lift the cover, the side of the cover can be uncovered from the lower part of the inward extension 9 . The flap is closed by pressing the middle portion so that the edge of the flap snaps under the lateral extension 9 .

Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (18)

1. A locking container (1), Features include: Tray (3); A locking bar (61) connected to the tray (3); A locking plate (13) connected to the tray (3) and matched with the locking bar (61), The cover plate (11) that is connected with this pallet (3), when this cover plate (11) and locking plate (13) are closed, the free end of described cover plate (11) is positioned at the following of locking plate (13), uses Keeping the cover (11) closed when the locking plate (13) is located above the free end of the cover (11), characterized in that the locking bar (61) cooperates with the locking plate (13) Instead, the locking plate (13) remains closed. 2. A locking container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said locking plate (13) comprises vertically extending latch extensions (51 ), and wherein said latch extensions (51 ) comprise transverse latch extension ribs (55). 3. A locking container as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the tray (3) has a shelf (41 ) at one end thereof. 4. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking plate (13) is connected to the tray (3) via a living hinge (15). 5. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking plate (13) has a pair of parallel grooves (23) perpendicular to the hinged ends of the locking plate (13) and spaced therebetween, and extend to the free edge of the locking plate (13), thereby forming a central portion (17) and two outer portions (19) of the locking plate (13), and wherein said locking plate (13) The free edge has raised bends (21) in the two outer parts (19) for lifting the two outer parts (19), thereby lifting the central part (17) and the locking plate (13) The free edge also has a latch extension rib (55) for releasing the free end of said cover plate (11). 6. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, at the end far away from the locking plate (13), one end of the locking bar (61) has a pulling ring (33) . 7. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that, the locking strip (61) has a locking rib (65) at an end close to the locking plate (13), for extending with the latch The latch ribs (55) on the upper portion (51) engage. 8. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the locking strip (61) is located in a longitudinal opening (86) in the tray (3), and wherein the locking strip (61 ) has a The tray (3) has an inward extension along the longitudinal opening (86) for retaining the locking bar (61) in the tray (3). 9. A locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the tray (3), locking strip (61) and locking plate (13) are formed in a single mold cavity. 10. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the cover plate (11) is interlayer-shaped, and a plurality of drug bubbles (35) are formed in the interlayer for The product is held between the cover (11) and the tray (3). 11. The locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the tray (3) has side walls with inwardly extending ribs (9) that when the cover (11) is in When the tray (3) is closed, the rib (9) is used to cover the side edge of the cover (11). 12. The device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover panel (11) is formed of cardboard or plastic material and is formed into three panels by providing two parallel folds, wherein These three plates include the bottom plate (29) that is positioned below the tray (3) and is connected thereto, the spine plate (27) that covers one end of the tray (3), and the top plate (11) that covers the top of the tray (3), and wherein The above-mentioned top plate is in the shape of a sandwich, which is used to provide a relatively hard top plate. 13. The locking container according to claim 12, characterized in that the bottom plate (29) is an elongated opening matched with the locking strip (61). 14. The locking container of claim 3, wherein said shelf (41) includes a central opening and said top panel (11) includes a complementary central opening (43) for receiving the latch extension (51 ). 15. A locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said locking bar (61 ) cooperates with a biasing means and is slidable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the In a position, the locking rib (65) of the locking bar (61) is engaged with the latch extending rib (55) of the latch extension (51), and wherein the locking bar is movable against the force of said biasing means to a second position. Two positions to allow the locking rib (65) to disengage from the latch extension rib (55), thereby allowing release of the locking plate (13). 16. A locking container according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the tray (3), locking plate (13), locking strip (61) and spring are formed in a single mold cavity. 17. A method of locking and unlocking a container, comprising: providing a tray (3) with a cover (11) and an elongated opening (86); Hinge the locking plate (13) to one end of the tray (3); wherein the locking plate (13) includes a vertically extending latch extension (51), and wherein the latch extension (51) includes a transverse latch extension rib (55); providing a cover plate (11) on the tray (3); A locking bar (61) is provided within the elongated opening (86) of the tray (3); wherein said locking bar (61) has a locking rib (65) at the end near the locking plate (13) for extending with the latch The latch extension rib (55) of the part (51) is engaged; Wherein said locking strip (61) cooperates with a biasing device and is slidable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position, the locking rib (65) of the locking strip (61) and the latch extension (51 ) to engage the latch extension rib (55) to lock the container, and wherein the locking bar can be moved to a second position against the force of the biasing means to allow the locking rib (65) to disengage from the The latch extends the rib (55), thereby unlocking the container. 18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that said locking plate (13) has a raised curved portion (21 ), and wherein said method further comprises utilizing said curved portion ( 21) Lift the locking plate.

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