Closable container

Abstract

The present application describes a closable container having an opening which is closed by a flap of the container, the flap having an aperture which registers with a lock unit formed on a wall or side of the container, the lock unit having an opening for receiving the head of a breakable seal which locks into the opening in such a manner that it cannot be removed without breaking, the seal in its inserted position locking the flap over the lock unit in a tamper evident fashion, wherein the opening of the lock unit is arranged on one side of the lock unit, whereby in use the seal is inserted substantially parallel to the plane of the flap.

1 . A closable container having an opening which is closed by a flap of the container, the flap having an aperture therethrough which in use registers with a lock unit formed on a wall or side of the container with the lock unit extending through the aperture, the lock unit having an opening for receiving the head of a breakable seal which locks into the opening in such a manner that it cannot be removed without breaking, the seal in its inserted position locking the flap over the lock unit in a tamper evident fashion, wherein the opening of the lock unit is arranged on one side of the lock unit, whereby in use the seal is inserted substantially parallel to the plane of the flap.  
   
   
       2 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the aperture is formed in a first plate fitted to the flap and which locates over the lock unit, and the lock unit is preferably formed on a second plate.  
   
   
       3 . A container according to  claim 1 , wherein the lock unit has a roof on the inside of which is formed a rib or groove for registration with a corresponding groove or rib on the head part of the seal.  
   
   
       4 . A container according to  claim 1 , which is in the form of a box with a lid with a flap.  
   
   
       5 . A container according to claims  1 , wherein the container is a bag, pouch or envelope with a folding flap.  
   
   
       6 . A container according to  claim 2 , wherein the lock unit has a roof on the inside of which is formed a rib or groove for registration with a corresponding groove or rib on the head part of the seal.  
   
   
       7 . A container according to  claim 2 , which is in the form of a box with a lid with a flap.  
   
   
       8 . A container according to  claim 3 , which is in the form of a box with a lid with a flap.  
   
   
       9 . A container according to claims  2 , wherein the container is a bag, pouch or envelope with a folding flap.  
   
   
       10 . A container according to claims  3 , wherein the container is a bag, pouch or envelope with a folding flap.