JPS5934589B2 - Locking device for bottles etc. - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a locking device for medicine bottles, cosmetic bottles, whiskey bottles, etc., which can be secondarily attached to bottles at any time after the screwed outer lids of these bottles are removed. .

After the contents of medicine bottles, cosmetic bottles, and whiskey bottles are consumed,
It is usually discarded as an empty ring. However, if a highly decorative locking device can be attached to the neck of these empty rings, the empty rings, which would normally be discarded, can be used as savings bottles, making them practical as well as room accessories. It can also be used as Furthermore, if a whiskey bottle is kept at a restaurant for commercial use, if the bottle itself is equipped with a locking device that can only be opened by the owner, the person keeping the bottle will also be able to keep it. Development of a lockable container in which a locking device can be attached to the neck of the bottle as appropriate after the screw lid is removed from the bottle, etc., from the viewpoint that it gives a sense of security to the side and allows eating and drinking in a more enjoyable atmosphere. is requested.

This invention meets this need.

Next, the present invention will be described according to embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. A recess 4 is provided on the outer periphery of the neck 2 of the bottle-shaped container 1 below the threaded part 3.

A fitting tube 5 made of plastic such as hard polypropylene and having an inner diameter into which the neck 2 can be fitted is provided with a protrusion 6 around the lower inner periphery thereof, which can be engaged with the recess of the neck 2. Furthermore, a plurality of independent protruding pieces 7, □ arranged in a single or multiple vertical rows are integrally protruded from the outer surface of the fitting tube 5, and a screw groove 8 is carved on the outer periphery of the lower part. . Further, the fitting tube 5 is provided with l or a plurality of splits or notches 9 extending from the center to the lower end, so that the diameter of the lower part of the fitting tube 5 can be freely expanded and contracted. When trying to fit the fitting tube 5 into the neck 2 of the container body, a split or notch in the lower part of the fitting tube 5 is created by an amount corresponding to the height of the raised portion 6 protruding from the inner periphery of the fitting tube. After the part 9 is opened to enlarge its diameter and the raised part 6 of the tube 5 to be fitted is aligned with the recess 4 of the neck part 2 of the container body, a threaded groove to be screwed into the threaded groove 8 is formed on its inner periphery. When the tightening ring 11 having recesses 10, 10 inside which can pass through the protruding pieces 7, 7 is screwed into this place, the protrusion 6 and the recess 4 are engaged, and the fitted cylinder 5 is closed. Fix it to the neck part 2. In order to easily position the protrusion 6 and the recess 4, it is convenient to provide a stopper 12 with a slightly larger outer diameter below the recess 4 in the neck. 13 is a lid cylinder, and this lid cylinder 13 is fitted with the above-mentioned fitting cylinder 5.
a cylinder 14 with an inner diameter that can be fitted from the outside;
It consists of an overhanging lid part 15 that is integrally provided on the upper part of the holder.

The lower part of the cylinder 14 is open, and the upper part thereof is sealed by a lid part 15. The cylinder 14 has a protruding piece 7
, 7 are inserted through the protruding pieces 7, 7.
The holes are drilled in columns corresponding to the installation positions of the holes.

When the lid cylinder 13 is fitted, the projecting pieces 7, 7 projecting from the outer surface of the fitted cylinder 5 pass through the slots 16, 16, and project slightly from the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 14.
Furthermore, a locking portion 17 such as a screw is provided on the lower outer periphery of the cylinder 14.
form. A plurality of dial rings 18 are removably fitted to the outer periphery of the cylinder 14.

Each dial ring 18 has a dial display 19 using characters, figures, symbols, codes, etc. displayed on its outer peripheral surface. This dial ring 18 has an outer ring 21 formed with an inner circumferential groove 20 and an outer diameter that can fit tightly into the inner circumferential groove 20 of this outer ring 21, and has slot openings 6, 16 on the inside thereof. When the inner ring 23 is tightly fitted into the inner circumferential groove 20 of the outer ring 21, the inner circumferential edge of the inner ring 23 becomes a detent ridge 24 be. The inner circumferential side surface 25 of the outer ring 21 and the outer circumferential side surface 26 of the inner ring 23 are provided so that the outer ring 21 and the inner ring 23 are always tightly fitted at appropriate positions and do not shift in the rotational direction after being tightly fitted.
Each has a polygonal shape with one side having a width that almost matches the width of the dial display 19. After sequentially inserting the plurality of dial rings 18 around the outer periphery of the cylinder 14, the restraining ring 27 is screwed to the lower locking part 17 position of the cylinder 14, and the plurality of dial rings 18 are inserted around the outer periphery of the cylinder 14. Restrain in a rotatable state.

Note that a cutout groove 28 corresponding to the slots 16, 16 is provided inside the restraining ring 27. As described above, when fitting the lid cylinder 13 in which a plurality of dial rings 18 are restrained to the cylinder 14 onto the outer periphery of the fitted cylinder 5, the notch 22 of each inner ring 23 constituting each dial ring 18 , 22 correspond to slots 16 and 16, slot 1
6, the notch 22, and the notch groove 28 are aligned in the same line, forming a kind of through hole A. Therefore, if the projecting pieces 7 and 7 of the fitted cylinder 5 are inserted into the through hole A, the cylinder The lid cylinder 13 can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the fitted cylinder 5 while a plurality of dial rings 18 are restrained on the outer periphery of the dial ring 14, and furthermore, in such a fitted state, at least one dial ring 18 can be fitted to the outer periphery of the fifth dial ring 14. When the notch 22 of the inner ring is shifted from the position of the protrusion piece 7 by rotating as shown in the figure, the protrusion piece 7 integrally protruding from the fitted cylinder 5 and the detent protrusion 23 engage with each other. Then, the lid cylinder 13 is locked onto the neck 2 of the container 1.

As described above, since the outer ring 21 and the inner ring 23 are designed to fit tightly together as appropriate, the user can freely adjust the positional relationship between the dial display 19 displayed on the outer periphery of the outer ring and the notch 22 of the inner ring 23. can be changed to Therefore, the user can select the order of combinations of dial displays that can release the lock from among an infinite number of combinations.

Furthermore, if a small radial protrusion 29 that makes the width of the dial display 19 approximately 1 pitch is provided on the outer surface of the detent flange 24 of the inner ring 23 that contacts the protruding piece 7, the dial ring 18
The scraping sound generated each time the dial is rotated enhances the sense of realism and allows for good positioning of the dial display 19.

Note that a sealing material 31 is attached to the inside of the lid 15 to seal the mouth 30 of the container.

If the container is used as a savings container, a coin hole (not shown) communicating with the opening 30 of the container may be provided in the lid 15.

32 is a protruding peripheral portion provided at the upper end of the fitting tube 5.

As described above, the present invention includes a bottle container having a recess around the outer periphery of the neck, an inner diameter into which the outer periphery of the neck of the container is fitted, and a plurality of protruding pieces arranged vertically on the outer surface. a screw groove is provided on the outer periphery of the lower part, one or more vertical rows are formed on the lower part, and an engaging protuberance that can be engaged with the recess in the neck of the container is formed on the inner periphery. a tightening ring having a threaded portion that engages with a thread groove in the lower part of the fitting tube; and an inner diameter capable of accommodating the outer periphery of the tightening ring; A circular lid tube with a closed top is provided at the top of a cylindrical portion with a slot that can be penetrated, and a flange is provided on the inner periphery to prevent the lid from returning. A plurality of dial rings consisting of an inner ring with a notch on the inner periphery, an outer ring that can be tightly fitted into the inner ring and has a dial display on the outer surface, and is freely restrained on the outer periphery of the lower part of the cylindrical part. Since it is a lockable container consisting of a dial ring restraining ring made of People can do whatever they want.

Moreover, since the plurality of dial rings are bound to the lid tube, the operation of attaching and detaching the lid tube to the neck of the container is easy. Also, as long as the outer diameter of the neck of a container such as a whiskey or medicine bottle with a threaded groove carved into the outer periphery of the neck can be fitted with the inner diameter of the cylinder to be fitted, it is generally used. An empty bottle made of glass or the like can be used as a lockable container and used as a savings box or a container for storing other valuables.

By using it in a drinking water bottle such as a high-quality whiskey bottle, it gives the bottle a dignified appearance and makes it impossible for anyone other than the owner of the bottle to take out the contents. Therefore, if a bottle of whiskey is kept in a commercial restaurant facility, if such a locking device is installed, it will create a sense of security for both the person keeping the bottle and the person being kept. The lockable container of the present invention can be used in a wide variety of ways, including home and business use, allowing for enjoyable drinking.

Furthermore, since it is impossible to remove the contents, it can also be used in particularly toxic drug containers.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a partially omitted perspective view showing each component separately, FIG. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the main part, and FIG. A horizontal cross-sectional view showing the released state, FIG. 4 is an enlarged longitudinal cross-sectional view of the main part, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a horizontal sectional view showing the locked state, and FIG. 6 is a front view. 1... Container body, 2... Neck, 4...
... Recess, 5 ... Fitting cylinder, 6 ...
Protruding portion, 7...Protruding piece, 8...Threaded portion, 9...Notch, 11...Tightening ring, 13...・Lid tube, 14...Cylinder, 15
・・・・・・Protruding cover plate, 16・・・・・・Slot,
17... Locking part, 18... Dial ring, 19... Dial display, 21...
・Outer ring, 22... Notch, 23... Inner ring, 24... Detent edge, 27...
・Restraint ring.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A bottle container 1 having a recess 4 around the outer periphery of a bottle neck 2, an inner diameter into which the outer periphery of the neck 2 is fitted, and a plurality of protruding pieces 7 vertically arranged on the outer surface. engaging protuberances 6 arranged in rows in the direction, provided with thread grooves 8 on the outer periphery of the lower part, forming one or more longitudinal divisions 9 in the lower part, and capable of engaging with the recesses 4 of the neck part 2 of the container 1; A fitting tube 5 formed on the inner circumference, a tightening ring 11 having a threaded portion that engages with the engagement groove 8 at the lower part of the fitting tube 5, and an outer circumference of the tightening ring 11 are accommodated. A circular lid part 13 with a top-sealing shape is provided on the top of the cylindrical part 14 and has a slot 16 that allows the protruding piece 7 to pass through. An inner ring 23 is provided with an anti-return flange on its inner periphery and has a notch 22 on its inner periphery, and an outer ring that allows the inner ring 23 to be tightly fitted to the inner periphery and has a dial display 19 on its outer surface. 21, and a dial ring restraining ring 2 which is freely restrained on the outer periphery of the lower part of the cylindrical portion 14.
7. A locking device for bottles, etc., comprising: 2. Inner ring 23 and outer ring 21 that constitute dial ring 18
A locking device for bottles, etc., characterized in that the side surface of the fitting part is polygonal.