IT202300005976A1 - CHILD-PROOF CONTAINER AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING IT - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION

attached to a patent application for an INDUSTRIAL INVENTION PATENT entitled:

?CHILD-PROOF CONTAINER AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING IT?

FIELD OF FOUND

The present invention relates to a child-proof container and a process for its production. The container can be used for packaging various types of products, such as medicines, cosmetics, cleaning products (laundry and dish detergents), foods and tobacco products (cigars and cigarettes).

STATE OF THE ART

Child-resistant containers are known to be designed to be difficult for children under 5 years of age to open in order to prevent children from coming into contact with products that are potentially harmful to them.

A first type of child-resistant container is described in the following patent applications: US 2005/0173291 A1; EP 2808265 A1; WO 2005/068304 A2; US 2014/262839 A1; EP 2810885 A1; US 2012/234701 A1; CN 204642380 U; WO 2012/112538 A1; WO 2009/038219 A1; US 1,253,489 A. Such containers have a locking system that allows them to be kept in a closed condition; the containers can be opened from the outside by acting on the locking system which can be reached thanks to the presence of a through access defined on a side wall of the container. It should be noted that the structure of these containers is complex and at the same time the locking system is easily circumvented: these containers are not able to provide an adequate level of safety and prevent children under 5 years of age from opening the containers.

A second type of child-resistant container is described in patent application no. WO 2021/044266 A1 of the same Applicant. The container comprises a product storage unit that can be closed by means of a locking system; the storage unit and the locking system comprise respective hooking portions configured to engage with each other and allow the container to be locked in the closed condition. The locking system comprises a through access defined on a side wall and designed to allow the user to intervene on the hooking portion of the storage unit to allow its disengagement from the hooking portion of the locking system, thus allowing the container to be opened. Although the container described in patent application no. WO 2021/044266 A1 has a more effective child-resistant system in terms of safety, the Applicant has found that this container could also be improved.

In fact, although the known containers described above are used today, the Applicant has noted that such containers are not free from limitations and drawbacks, and therefore can be improved in various aspects.

PURPOSE OF THE FINDING

The aim of the present invention is therefore to substantially resolve at least one of the drawbacks and/or limitations of the previous solutions.

An objective of the present invention is to provide an effective and extremely safe child-proof container that can prevent children from opening it, but at the same time can be opened easily by an adult. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a container that is flexible in its use, having a compact and extremely resistant structure; in particular, the aim of the present invention is to provide a container that has a stable structure that can guarantee its integrity following multiple uses. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a container that has a simple and compact structure, that can be produced quickly and economically.

These purposes and others, which will become more apparent from the following description, are substantially achieved by a container and a process for its production in accordance with one or more of the attached claims and/or the following aspects.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, a child-proof container (1) is provided, comprising:

- a warehouse (2) defining a compartment (3) and having at least one side wall which defines a passage opening (5) delimited by a free edge (6), said passage opening (5) being configured to connect the compartment (3) with the external environment,

- a closing system (7) having an internal volume (7f) suitable for housing at least part of the magazine (2), in which the closing system (7) and the magazine (2) are movable with respect to each other at least between:

or a closed condition in which the warehouse (2) is at least partly housed in the internal volume (7f) of the closing system (7), which prevents communication between the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) and the external environment,

or an opening condition in which the closing system (7) allows communication between the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) and the external environment,

- at least a first hooking portion (12) carried by the at least one side wall of the closing system (7) and arranged at least partly in the internal volume (7f) of said closing system (7),

- at least a second hook portion (13) carried by the at least one side wall of the warehouse (2), where said second hook portion (13) is arranged outside the compartment (3),

wherein the first and second hook portions (12, 13) are configured to engage with each other in the closed condition to define a locking condition of the container (1) in which said first and second hook portions (12, 13) prevent the closing system (7) and the magazine (2) from passing from the closed condition to the open condition.

In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the locking system (7) further comprises at least one release portion (60) configured to allow, at least in the locked condition, disengagement between the first hook portion (12) and the second hook portion (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first and second hook portions (12, 13), in the locked condition, are engaged externally to the compartment (3) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first and second hook portions (12, 13), in the locked condition, are engaged internally in the internal volume (7f) of the locking system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the at least one side wall of the warehouse (2) comprises a front wall (4a) and an opposite rear wall (4b) connected to each other by a first and a second side wall (4c, 4d) also opposite. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the front wall (4a), the rear wall (4b), the first side wall (4c) and the second side wall (4d) emerge from a perimeter edge of a back wall (4f) of the warehouse (2) to define with said back wall (4f) the compartment (3). In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects, said front wall (4a), rear wall (4b), first side wall (4c) and second side wall (4d) define, on the side opposite to the back wall (4f), the passage opening (5) delimited by the free edge (6).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second attachment portion (13) is carried to at least one of said front wall (4a), rear wall (4b), first side wall (4c) and second side wall (4d). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second attachment portion (13) is carried by the front wall (4a) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container comprises: a second attachment portion (13) carried by the front wall (4a) of the magazine,

a second hook portion (13) carried by the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first and second lateral walls (4c, 4d) do not carry the second attachment portion (13). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second attachment portion is solely carried by at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b).

In one aspect according to any of the previous aspects the warehouse (2) has only one passage opening (5) opposite the back wall (4f).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the side wall of the warehouse (2) carrying the second attachment portion (13) comprises at least one external panel (41), in which the second attachment portion (13) protrudes from the external panel (41) externally to the compartment (3). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the external panel (41) defines at least a part of an external surface of the warehouse (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects at least the front wall (4a) comprises said external panel (41) from which emerges, externally to the compartment, the second attachment portion (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2) comprise said external panel (41) from which emerges, externally to the compartment (3), the second attachment portion (13).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the at least one side wall of the magazine (2) directly supporting said second attachment portion (13) comprises said external panel (41) and an internal panel (42) facing and engaged with each other. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) are joined in one piece at a folding edge and facing each other to define a folded portion. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, said folding edge defines at least a section of the free edge (6) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) are superimposed. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) lie on respective substantially parallel planes. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the external panel (41) defines at least a part of an external surface of the warehouse (2), optionally delimiting a part of the compartment (3). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the internal panel (42) defines at least a part of an internal surface of the warehouse (2), optionally delimiting at least part of the compartment (3).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second hook portion (13) comprises at least one tab (13a). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13) protrudes from the external panel (41) of the magazine starting from an attachment portion (13c). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the attachment portion (13c) of the second hook portion (13) is integrally joined to the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hook portion extends from the attachment portion (13c) to an opposite terminal portion (13d). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the terminal portion (13d) of the tab (13a), at least in the locked condition, is spaced from the external panel (41) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second latching portion (13) is configured to engage the first latching portion (12) to define said locking condition of the container (1).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13) is delimited by a perimeter edge (13b). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect at least one section of the perimeter edge (13b), in the locked condition, is configured to contact the first hook portion (12) of the locking system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13), in the container locking condition, is movable at least one:

- a first operating position in which the terminal portion (13d) is spaced from the external panel (41) of the side wall of the warehouse (2) to allow the engagement of the tongue (13a) of the second hooking portion with the first hooking portion (12) to define said locking condition,

- a second operating position in which the terminal portion (13d) is positioned at a distance from the external panel (41) of the magazine (2) which is less than the distance between said external panel (41) and said terminal portion (13d) when the tongue (13a) is positioned in the first operating position, in which the tongue (13), in the second operating position, is configured to disengage the first hook portion (12) and allow the closing system and the magazine to pass from the closed to the open condition.

In one aspect according to the preceding aspect, the at least one external panel (41) of the magazine (2) delimits at least in part the compartment (3). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) emerges from the panel (41) of the magazine (2) and away from the free edge (6) of the magazine (2). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) is folded with respect to the panel (41) of the magazine (2). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13) is normally placed in the first operating position. In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13), in the second operating position, is folded towards the external panel (41) of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second locking portion (13), in the closed condition and in the first operating position of the tab (13a), is engaged first locking portion (12) to define said locking condition.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13), in the locked condition, directly faces the through access (61) of the unlocking portion (60). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the second hook portion (13) is obtained on the external panel (41). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the second hook portion (13) is obtained by cutting the external panel (41). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the external panel (41) comprises a seat (43). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the seat (43) faces the internal panel (42). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the internal panel (42) is superimposed on the seat (43).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13) emerges from the external panel (41) away from the internal panel (42). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13) is facing the seat (43). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13) is joined as a piece to the external panel (41) by means of the attachment portion (13c). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the attachment portion (13c) is spaced from the free edge (6) of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tongue (13a) of the second hook portion (13) is movable between the first and second operating positions substantially around the attachment portion (13c). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tongue (13a) of the second hook portion (13) is movable, at least in the locked condition, towards and away from the internal panel (42). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tongue (13a) protrudes from the side wall of the magazine (2) to which said tongue (13a) is joined as a single piece, in a direction emerging from the compartment (3). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tongue (13a) of the second hook portion (13), both in the first and in the second operating positions, protrudes at least in part from the at least one side wall to which said tongue (13a) is joined as a single piece, in a direction emerging from the compartment (3). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13), in the first and second operating positions, protrudes at least in part from the external panel (41) of the at least one side wall to which said tab (13a) is joined in one piece, in a direction emerging from the compartment (3).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13) has a substantially rectangular or triangular or substantially trapezoidal or "V" or "C" shape. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, at least a section of the perimeter edge (13b) of the tab (13a) of said second attachment portion (13) is inclined with respect to the free edge (6) of the passage opening of the warehouse (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, at least a section of the perimeter edge (13b) of the tab (13a) is inclined with respect to the free edge (6) by an angle between 20? and 80?, even more optionally by an angle between 30? and 70?. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the tab (13a) of the second attachment portion (13) is inclined with respect to the side wall of the warehouse (2) to which it is attached. engaged at an angle between 1? and 30?; optionally said angle being measured between facing surfaces of the tongue (13a) and the side wall of the magazine (2) directly supporting (optionally joined as a piece) said tongue (13a).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13), in the first and second operating positions, is inclined with respect to the external panel (41). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13), in the second operating position is inclined with respect to the external panel (41) of the magazine by an angle greater than 1?, optionally between 2? and 15?. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (13a) of the second hook portion (13), in the first operating position, is inclined with respect to the external panel (41) of the magazine by an angle greater than an angle subtended by the same external panel (41) and by the same tab (13a) when the latter is in the second operating position.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one second hooking portion (13) of the warehouse (2) is defined in interposition between the back wall (4f) and the free edge (6) of the warehouse (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container (1) comprises at least two second hook portions (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container comprises a second hook portion (13) carried by the front wall (4a) of the warehouse (2) and a second hook portion (13) carried by the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the magazine (2) comprises the at least one external panel (41) and carries the second attachment portion (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) comprises said external panel (41) and said internal panel (42).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) comprises a top wall (7a) from which emerges at least one side wall, wherein the top wall (7a) and the side wall of the closing system (7) delimit the internal volume (7f). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the at least one side wall of the closing system (7) delimits, on the side opposite to the top wall (7a), a respective free edge (7b) configured to receive the magazine (2) in passage. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) is engageable with the magazine (2) to obstruct its passage opening (5).

In one aspect according to the preceding aspect, the release portion (60) is configured to allow, at least in the locked condition, to intervene manually and/or via an opening device, from the outside of the container (1), on at least one of said first and second hooking portions (12, 13) to allow its disengagement. In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the release portion (60), in the locked condition, is arranged in correspondence with the first and second hooking portions (12, 13). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the release portion (60) is configured to define at least one through access (61) on the side wall of the closing system (7). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the release portion (60) comprises at least one through access (61) defined on at least one side wall of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the unlocking portion (60), optionally the through access (61), is configured to allow a user, at least in the locked condition, to intervene (optionally manually and/or by means of an opening device) from outside the container (1) directly on the second hooking portion (13) to allow its disengagement from the first hooking portion (12). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second hooking portion (13) is at least partly facing the through access (61) of the unlocking portion (60). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the unlocking portion (60), optionally the through access (61), is configured to allow a user, at least in the locked condition, to intervene (optionally manually and/or by means of an opening device) from outside the container (1) by pushing on the second hook portion (13) to move said second hook portion (13) towards the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) to allow it to be disengaged with the first hook portion (12).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the locking system comprises two distinct unlocking portions (60) respectively configured to allow the user to intervene on the second hooking portion (13) carried by the front wall (4a) and on the second hooking portion (13) carried by the rear wall (4b). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container (1) comprises at least one support panel (20) carried by the magazine (2). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the at least one support panel (20) is arranged, at least in the locked condition, at least partly in the compartment (3) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least the side wall of the magazine (2) directly carrying the second hooking portion (13).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the at least one support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) of the side wall of the warehouse (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to limit a movement of the side wall of the warehouse (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b) directly carrying the second hook portion (13), away from the locking system. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to limit a movement of the side wall of the warehouse (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b) directly carrying the second hook portion (13), away from the locking system. configured to limit the movement of the side wall of the warehouse (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b) directly carrying the second hooking portion (13), away from the side wall of the closing system directly facing said at least one side wall of the warehouse directly carrying the second hooking portion (13) (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the support panel (20) is engaged to the free edge (6) of the magazine. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the support panel (20) is hinged to a section of the free edge (6) of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) is engaged to the free edge section (6) of the warehouse defined by the at least one lateral part of the warehouse immediately adjacent to the lateral wall directly carrying the second attachment portion (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) is carried directly by at least one of the first and second lateral walls (4c, 4d) of the warehouse (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) is engaged directly to a section of the free edge (6) of the warehouse (2) defined by at least one of the first and second lateral walls (4c, 4d), optionally immediately adjacent to the front (4a) and rear (4b) walls of the warehouse.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) is carried by at least one side wall of the warehouse (2) not directly carrying the second hooking portion (13). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second hooking portion (13) is carried directly by the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse, wherein the at least one support panel (20) is carried directly by at least one of said first and second side walls (4c, 4d) of the warehouse (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of said external and internal brushes (41, 42) of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) is perimeter delimited by:

a leading edge (20a) directly engaged with the magazine (2),

a distal edge (20b) opposite the leading edge (20a),

a first and a second lateral edge (20c, 20d) opposite each other which connect said leading edge (20a) and distal edge (20d).

In one aspect according to the preceding aspect the distal edge (20d), in the locked condition, is arranged in the compartment (3) of the magazine (2). In one aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects at least a portion of at least one of the first and second lateral edges (20c, 20d) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the magazine respectively. In one aspect according to any of the three preceding aspects at least a portion of at least one of the first and second lateral edges (20c, 20d) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact the external panel (41) and/or the internal panel (42) of at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the magazine respectively.

In an aspect according to any of the four preceding aspects at least a portion of the first lateral edge (20c) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact the front wall (4a) of the magazine, optionally at least one of the outer panel (41) and the inner panel (42) of the front wall (4a), wherein at least a portion of the second lateral edge (20d) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact the rear wall (4b) of the magazine, optionally at least one of the outer panel (41) and the inner panel (42) of the rear wall (4b).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) comprises a first and a second support panel respectively engaged to the free edge section (6) respectively defined by the first and the second side walls (4c, 4d) of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the first and second support panels, in the locked condition, are substantially facing each other.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20), optionally the first and second support panels, comprises at least one protruding portion configured to contact the at least one side wall of the warehouse. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the first side edge (20c) comprises a protruding portion (20c?) configured to contact the front wall (4a) of the warehouse, optionally configured to rest against at least one of the outer panel (41) and the inner panel (42) of the front wall (4a). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the second side edge (20d) comprises a protruding portion (20d?) configured to contact the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse, optionally configured to rest against at least one of the outer panel (41) and the inner panel (42) of the rear wall (4b).

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one support panel (20) has a width, defined by the maximum distance present between the first and the second lateral edge (20c, 20d), substantially identical to the distance present between the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the at least one side wall directly carrying the second attachment portion (13) has at least one slot (30) configured to receive a portion of the support panel (20). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b), optionally both, comprises said at least one slot (30). In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects at least one of the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) of the front wall (4a) and/or of the rear wall (4b) comprises said at least one slot (30).

In an aspect according to any of the three preceding aspects the at least one slot (30) is delimited by a gripping edge (30a) configured to engage, at least in the locked condition, the support panel (20). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect said gripping edge (30a) is configured to engage at least a portion of at least one of the first lateral edge (20c) and the second lateral edge (20d) of the support panel (20). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the front wall (4a) comprises two slots (30). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the two slots of the front wall (4a) are substantially opposite to the second engagement portion (13) carried by said front wall itself. In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects each slot of the front wall (4a) is defined on the internal panel (42), optionally only on the internal panel (42). In an aspect according to any of the three preceding aspects each slot (30) of the front wall (4a) is delimited by an open profile. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the gripping edge (30a) of each slot of the front wall (4a) is placed in proximity to the free edge (6) defined by said front wall (4a).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects (optionally excluding the two preceding aspects) each slot (30) defined on the front wall (4a) is delimited by a closing perimeter edge. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the closed perimeter edge of each slot defined on the front wall (4a) is spaced from the free edge of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the rear wall (4b) comprises two slots (30). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the two slots of the rear wall (4b) are substantially opposite to the second attachment portion (13) carried by said rear wall itself. In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects each slot of the rear wall (4b) is defined on the internal panel (42), optionally only on the internal panel (42). In an aspect according to any of the three preceding aspects each slot (30) of the rear wall (4b) is delimited by an open profile. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the gripping edge (30a) of each slot of the rear wall (4b) is placed in proximity to the free edge (6) defined by said rear wall (4b).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects (optionally excluding the two preceding aspects) each slot (30) defined on the rear wall (4b) is delimited by a closing perimeter edge. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the closed perimeter edge of each slot defined on the rear wall (4b) is spaced from the free edge of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first hook portion (12) comprises at least one tongue (12a) carried by at least one side wall of the locking system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tongue (12a) of the first hook portion (12) is configured to engage, in the closed condition of the locking system and magazine, the second hook portion (13) to define said locking condition.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first hook portion (12), optionally the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12), lies on a plane. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the plane of the first hook portion (12), optionally of the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12), is substantially parallel to a plane of the side wall of the locking system (7) directly supporting said first hook portion. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first hook portion is inclined with respect to the side wall of the locking system (7) directly supporting said tab (12a) by an internal angle between 3? and 50?, optionally between 8? and 20?. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12) extends in length between a first and second end (12c, 12d). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the first end (12c) of said tab (12a) faces the top wall (7a) of the closure system while the second end (12d) faces the access of the closure system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12) extends away from the free edge (7b) of the closure system (7), optionally in a direction entering the internal volume (7f) of the closure system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first attachment portion (12) is made of sheet material, optionally paper. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first attachment portion (12) has a rectangular or square or trapezoidal shape. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of the first attachment portion (12) is delimited by a perimeter edge (12b), spaced from the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the perimeter edge (12b) of the tab (12a) has at least one section inclined with respect to a section of the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7) (optionally defined by the side wall of the closing system directly supporting said first attachment portion). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects at least a portion of the perimeter edge (12b) of the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12) is inclined with respect to the free edge (7b) of the closing system (optionally defined by the side wall of the closing system directly supporting said first hook portion) by an angle between 20? and 80?, even more optionally by an angle between 30? and 70?. In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the perimeter edge (12b) of the tab (12a) of the first hook portion (12) has a substantially "C" or "V" shape whose concavity faces the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7).

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the locking system (7) is distinct and completely separable from the magazine (2). In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the locking system (7) and magazine (2) are movable with respect to each other at least between:

- the closed condition in which the warehouse is housed at least in part in the closing system (7) which prevents communication between the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) and the external environment,

- the opening condition in which the locking system (7) and the warehouse are completely separated and the warehouse compartment is in communication with the external environment.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) comprises a top wall (7a) and a predetermined number of side walls emerging from the top wall (7a) to define an internal volume (7f) suitable for housing, in the closed condition, at least in part the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) is at least in part counter-shaped to the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the magazine (2), in the closed condition, is entirely housed in the closing system (7), optionally in the internal volume of the closing system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) comprises a front wall (8a) and a rear wall (8b) opposite the front wall (8a), the closing system (7) further comprising a first and a second side wall (8c, 8d) also opposite each other and connecting the front wall (8a) and the rear wall (8b). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the front wall (8a), the rear wall (8b), the first side wall (8c) and the second side wall (8d) of the closing system (7) delimit, in cooperation with the top wall (7a), the internal volume (7f) of the closing system (7) suitable for housing, in the closed condition, at least part of the magazine (2). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the free edge (6) of the magazine (2), in the closed condition, is configured to come into contact at least partially with the top wall (7a) of the closing system.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the front wall (8a), the rear wall (8b), the first side wall (8c) and the second side wall (8d) of the closing system (7) define an access delimited by a respective free edge (7b) and configured to allow the passage of the magazine during the transition from the open to the closed condition of the container (1).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the free edge (6) of the magazine (2), in the closed condition, is placed in proximity, optionally at least partly in contact, with the top wall (7a) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the bottom wall (4f) of the magazine (2), in the closed condition, is placed in proximity to the free edge (7d) of the access of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, in the closed condition:

- the front walls (4a, 8a) of the warehouse and the locking system respectively directly face each other,

- the rear walls (4b, 8b) of the warehouse and the locking system respectively directly face each other,

- the first side walls (4c, 8c) of the warehouse and the locking system respectively directly face each other,

- the second side walls (4d, 8d) of the warehouse and the locking system respectively directly face each other.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the predetermined number of side walls of the locking system (7) is at least partly counter-shaped to the predetermined number of side walls of the warehouse (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) comprises, in correspondence with the free edge (7b) at least one recess (7c) defining a through opening configured to allow the user, in the closed condition, to contact the side wall of the warehouse.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first attachment portion (12) is carried at least by the front wall (8a) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first attachment portion (12) is carried by the front wall (8a) and the rear wall (8b) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first attachment portion (12) is entirely arranged in the internal volume (7f) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first attachment portion (12) is spaced from the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the first attachment portion (12) is interposed between the top wall (7a) and the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the closing system (7) has a first hook portion (12) carried by the front wall (8a) of the closing system (7) and a first hook portion (12) carried by the rear wall (8b) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the perimeter edge (12b) of each first hook portion (12) is arranged in interposition between the top wall (7a) and the free edge (7b) of the closing system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the tab (12a) of each first hook portion (12) is entirely arranged in the internal volume (7f) of the closing system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the second hook portion (13) carried by the front wall (4a) of the warehouse (2), in the closed condition, is configured to stably engage the first hook portion (12) carried by the front wall (8a) of the closing system (7) to define said locking condition. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the second hook portion (13) carried by the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2), in the closed condition, is configured to stably engage the first hook portion (12) carried by the rear wall (8b) of the closing system (7) to define said locking condition. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the container (1) comprises a second hook portion (13) for each first hook portion (12). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects, the second hook portions (13) are engaged with respective lateral walls of the warehouse (2) opposite each other.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container comprises a release portion (60) defined on the front wall (8a) of the locking system (7) and configured to allow a user to manually intervene directly on the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13) defined on the front wall (4a) of the magazine (2) to allow its disengagement from the tab (12a) of the first hooking portion (12) carried by the front wall (8a) of the locking system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the through access (61) of the release portion is defined on the front wall (8a) of the locking system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second hooking portion (13), optionally the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13), carried by the front wall of the magazine (2) is interposed - in the locked condition - between the unlocking portion (60) and the first hooking portion (12) carried by the front wall (8a) of the locking system (7).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the container comprises a release portion (60) defined on the rear wall (8b) of the locking system (7) and configured to allow a user to manually intervene directly on the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13) defined on the rear wall (4b) of the magazine (2) to allow its disengagement from the tab (12a) of the first hooking portion (12) carried by the rear wall (8b) of the locking system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the through access (61) of the release portion is defined on the rear wall (8b) of the locking system (7). In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects the second hooking portion (13), optionally the tab (13a) of the second hooking portion (13), carried by the rear wall of the magazine (2) is interposed - in the locked condition - between the unlocking portion (60) and the first hooking portion (12) carried by the rear wall (8b) of the locking system (7).

In one aspect, a process for manufacturing a container (1) according to any of the preceding aspects is provided. In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the magazine is made by folding a first blank (50) in flat sheet material. In an aspect according to the two preceding aspects, the first blank (50) is in paper sheet material. In an aspect according to any of the preceding process aspects, the first blank (50) is made by die-cutting a flat semi-finished sheet.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding process aspects the closing system (7) is made by folding a second blank in flat sheet material. In one aspect according to any of the preceding process aspects the second blank is in paper sheet material. In one aspect according to any of the preceding process aspects the second blank is made by die-cutting a flat semi-finished sheet.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the process the first blank (50) for the construction of the magazine (2) is separate and distinct from the second blank used for the construction of the closing system. In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the process the first blank (50) comprises: - at least one central sheet (51),

- at least a first and a second lateral sheet (52, 520) opposite the central sheet (51), said first and second lateral sheet (52, 520) being aligned with the central sheet (51) along a first direction, wherein at least one of said first and second lateral sheet (52, 520) comprises at least a portion suitable for defining said second attachment portion (13) of the container,

- at least a first and a second peripheral sheet (53, 530) opposite the central sheet (51) and opposite with respect to said first and a second lateral sheet (52, 520), said first and a second peripheral sheet (53, 530) also being aligned with the central sheet (51) along the first direction,

- at least four closing sheets (55a, 55b, 55c, 55d) emerging respectively, on the same side, from the central sheet (51), from the first lateral sheet (52), from the second lateral sheet (520) and from the second peripheral sheet (530), said closing sheet being aligned with each other with respect to a second direction parallel to said first direction, - at least one further sheet (56a, 560a) joined in one piece to at least one of the central sheet (51) and the second peripheral sheet (530) on the opposite side with respect to the closing sheets (55a, 55b, 55c, 55d),

where the procedure includes the phases of:

- fold the first and a second side sheet (52, 520) with respect to the central sheet (51) in such a way as to arrange said first and second side sheets substantially facing each other,

- fold the first and second peripheral sheets (53, 530) respectively with respect to the first and second lateral sheets (520) towards the central sheet (51),

- overlap and join, optionally by gluing, at least in part the first and second peripheral sheets (53, 530) in such a way as to define said at least one side wall of the warehouse (2) presenting at least one of said second attachment portion (13),

- fold and at least partially overlap the closing sheets (55a, 55b, 55c, 55d),

- joining at least two of said closing sheets in such a way that these define the back wall of the warehouse (2). In an aspect according to the previous aspect the process further comprises a step of folding said further sheet in such a way that it defines said at least one support panel (20) carried by the warehouse.

In one aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the process, the at least one further sheet of the first blank comprises a first further sheet (56a) joined integrally to the central sheet (51), said first further sheet (56a) emerging directly from said central sheet (51) on the opposite side to the closing sheets, the at least one further sheet of the first blank further comprises a second further sheet (560a) joined integrally to the second peripheral sheet (530), said second further sheet (560a) emerging directly from said second peripheral sheet (530) on the opposite side to the closing sheets.

In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the process comprises a folding phase of said first and second further sheets in such a way that these can define, at the end of the folding phase, the first and second support panels.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the procedure the first side sheet, at the end of the folding phase, defines the front wall (4a) of the magazine. In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the procedure the second side sheet (520), at the end of the folding phase, defines the rear wall (4b) of the magazine (2).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the process at least one of the first and second lateral sheets (52, 520) of the first blank (50) comprises at least one through notch suitable for delimiting the portion of said sheet suitable for defining said second attachment portion (13).

In an aspect according to any of the preceding aspects of the process, the first blank (50) comprises at least one overlapping sheet (57, 570) joined integrally to at least one of the first and second lateral sheets (52, 520) and emerging from the opposite side with respect to the closing sheets (55a, 55b, 55c, 55d), wherein the process provides for the folding and binding, for example by gluing, of said at least one overlapping sheet to at least one of said first and second lateral sheets (52, 520). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect, the at least one overlapping sheet comprises a first overlapping sheet (57) joined integrally to the first lateral sheet (52), said first overlapping sheet (57), at the end of the folding phase, defining the internal panel of the front wall. In an aspect according to any of the two preceding aspects the at least one overlap sheet comprises a second overlap sheet (570) joined integrally to the second side sheet (520), said second overlap sheet (570), at the end of the folding step, defining the internal panel of the rear wall.

In an aspect according to any of the preceding method aspects at least one of said first and second overlapping sheets (57, 570) comprises at least one notch (58a, 58b, 580a, 580b) configured to define the slot (30). In an aspect according to the preceding aspect the first overlapping sheet (57) comprises a first and second through notch (58a, 58b) respectively adapted to define the two slots (30) of the front wall (4a) of the warehouse while the second overlapping sheet (570) comprises a first and second through notch (580a, 580b) respectively adapted to define the two slots (30) of the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse.

In one aspect, a use of the container (1) according to any of the previous aspects is foreseen for the containment of at least one of the following products: medicines, cosmetics, cleaning products (e.g. laundry and dishwashing detergents), food and tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Some embodiments and some aspects of the invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings, provided for indicative purposes only and therefore not limiting, in which:

- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container in accordance with the present invention;

- Figure 2 shows, according to a sectional view, a detail of a wall of a container warehouse; - Figure 3 is a sectional view of the container placed in a closed condition;

- Figure 4 shows a container closing system;

- Figures 5 and 6 are perspective views showing a first embodiment of a magazine carrying a support panel;

- Figures 7 and 8 are perspective views showing a second embodiment of a magazine carrying a support panel;

- Figures 9 and 10 are perspective views showing a third embodiment of a magazine carrying a support panel;

- Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views showing a fourth embodiment of a magazine carrying a support panel;

- Figure 13 is a rough draft of the warehouse illustrated in Figures 5 and 6;

- Figure 14 is a rough draft of the warehouse illustrated in Figures 7 and 8;

- Figure 15 is a rough draft of the warehouse illustrated in figures 9 and 10;

- Figure 16 is a rough draft of the warehouse illustrated in Figures 11 and 12.

DEFINITIONS AND AGREEMENTS

Please note that in this detailed description corresponding parts illustrated in the various figures are indicated with the same numerical references. The figures may illustrate the subject matter of the invention by means of representations not to scale; therefore, parts and components illustrated in the figures relating to the subject matter of the invention may concern exclusively schematic representations.

The term "product" means an article or a compound of articles of any nature. For example, the product may be in a solid, liquid or gel state, or in the form of two or more of the aforementioned states of aggregation. The product may also be understood as a package, for example a blister, carrying a plurality of articles. The product may include: medicines, cosmetic products, capsules for dishwashers and washing machines, products for cleaning the house and for linen (for example detergents), food and cigarettes.

The term "paper material" means paper or cardboard, for example containing at least 50% by weight, optionally at least 70% by weight, of organic material comprising one or more of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, lignin derivatives. The paper material may be in sheet material with a weight between 100 g/m? and 500 g/m?. The paper material in question extends between a first and a second development surface. The sheet paper material used to make the container may, in one of its construction variants, be covered for at least part of the first and/or second development surface by a coating of plastic material, for example biodegradable. In the event that the coating is arranged in such a way as to cover at least part of the first development surface, the same coating will define an internal surface of the container. Conversely, if the coating is placed on the second development surface, the same coating will define an external surface of the container. The coating can also be used to define a sort of barrier to water and/or humidity useful for avoiding the weakening and loss of structurality of the support with consequent uncontrolled deformation of the paper material constituting the latter component. The coating can be applied to the paper material (as specified above on the internal and/or external side of the support) in the form of a so-called ?coating? or lacquer deposited from solution or sprayed whose thickness is generally included, but not limited to, between 0.2 ?m and 10 ?m. Alternatively, the coating can comprise a plastic film, for example a polythene, applicable by means of a lamination process, on one or both sides (internal and/or external side) of the paper material defining the container. In case the coating is applied by lamination, the values of the plastic film (coating) can for example vary between 10 ?m and 400 ?m, in particular between 10 ?m and 200 ?m, even more specifically between 10 ?m and 80 ?m, of coating material (i.e. polythene). The plastic coating material can be chosen, for example, from the following materials: PP, PE (HDPE, LDPE, MDPE, LLDPE), EVA, polyesters (including PET and PETg), PVdC.

The term "blank" refers to a flat semi-finished product in sheet material, such as paper sheet material, that can be folded on itself to make the container. The blank can be a single piece and can be obtained by die-cutting a single sheet.

The term "folded blank configuration" refers to a configuration in which the blank has been folded to form the container.

The term "sheet material" refers to a material that has two dimensions, such as length and width, that are significantly larger than a third dimension, such as thickness.

The term "panel" refers to a monolithic laminar body with a substantially constant thickness which can be single-layer or multi-layer. The panel can, but is not limited to, be flat or follow a partially wavy pattern.

The term "opening device" means any tool that can be used by a user to open the container. For example, the opening device may include at least one selected from the group of: a body made of sheet material (for example a payment card, a loyalty card or a special key), an elongated body (for example a pen or a special key).

The term "intervene manually" or "manual intervention" in reference to the user means a manual action carried out by the user without the aid of tools that can be used to open the package, such as credit cards, shaped paper cards.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Container 1

With 1? a container has been indicated that can be used in the packaging sector for various types of products such as: medicines, cosmetics, cleaning products (laundry and dishwashing detergents), foods and tobacco products (cigars and cigarettes).

As can be seen for example from figure 1, the container 1 comprises a warehouse 2 made of sheet material, for example paper material, defining a compartment 3 for housing products. The warehouse 2 has at least one side wall defining at least one passage opening 5 delimited by a free edge 6. The warehouse 2 may have a substantially prismatic shape, for example rectangular prismatic as illustrated for example in the attached figures, although not excluding the possibility of creating a warehouse 2 having a different shape, for example having a square, trapezoidal or cylindrical section.

The warehouse 2 may comprise a front wall 4a and a rear wall 4b facing and parallel to each other: the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b are connected to each other by means of a first and a second lateral wall 4c, 4d, also facing and parallel to each other. The front wall 4a is spaced apart and opposite the rear wall 4b; the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d are also spaced apart and opposite each other. The front, rear and lateral walls (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) define the passage opening 5, delimited by the free edge 6. The warehouse 2 also comprises a back wall 4f from which emerge, starting from a perimeter edge of the back wall 4f, the front wall 4a, the rear wall 4b and the first and second lateral parts 4c, 4d. The warehouse 2 may comprise a front wall 4a, the rear wall 4b and the first and second lateral parts 4c, 4d. therefore comprise a single passage opening 5 defined in opposition to the back wall 4f. In detail, the front wall 4a, the back wall 4b, the first side wall 4c and the second side wall 4d, in cooperation with the back wall 4f, delimit the compartment 3.

The warehouse 2 can be created by means of a known process of folding and gluing a flat blank of sheet material, for example paper; this procedure involves the preparation of a side wall in which a glued overlapping area is defined which allows the warehouse to stably maintain a three-dimensional shape, in which the side wall (for example the walls 4a-4d) emerges from the back wall 4f.

The at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 - optionally the front wall 4a, the rear wall 4b, the first side wall 4c and the second side wall 4d - emerge from the back wall 4f, optionally from an external perimeter edge of the back wall, for a predetermined extension: this extension substantially defines the height of the warehouse 2 which may be, in a non-limiting way, greater than 30 mm, optionally greater than 50 mm, even more optionally greater than 60 mm. The compartment 3 may have a volume greater than 40 cm?, optionally greater than 100 cm? depending on the products to be contained. For example, if the container 1 is used to contain medium-sized products, the compartment 3 may have a volume between 800 and 1,400 cm?. For large-sized products, the volume of the compartment 3 may reach 10,000 cm?.

One or more side walls of the warehouse 2 may comprise at least one flat panel or sheet emerging from the back wall 4f and delimiting at least in part the compartment 3. In particular, each side wall may consist of a single panel, or a single sheet of paper material. In detail, the warehouse 2 may be substantially identical to the container of the package as described in the patent application PCT No. WO 2021/044266 A1 as published from page 14, line 26, to page 15, line 7.

Alternatively, at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 may comprise at least one external panel 41 and at least one internal panel 42 facing and stably engaged with each other. In detail, the warehouse 2 may be substantially identical to the container warehouse as described in the Italian patent application No.

102021000025892 from page 16, line 13, to page 17, line 24.

In detail, the at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 may comprise an external panel 41 and an internal panel 42 facing and engaging each other, or at least partially overlapping each other. The external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 may be joined together in correspondence with a folding edge and facing each other to define a folded portion; for example, the folding edge of said external and internal panels may define at least a section of the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2. In fact, the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 lie on respective substantially parallel planes: the external panel 41 defines at least a part of an external surface of the warehouse 2, optionally delimiting a part of the compartment 3, while the internal panel 42 defines at least a part of an internal surface of the warehouse 2, optionally delimiting at least part of the compartment 3. For example, at least one of the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b of the warehouse 2 may comprise an external panel 41 and an internal panel 42. be defined by said external and internal panels 41, 42. In the attached figures, a configuration of the warehouse 2 has been illustrated, in a non-limitative manner, in which both the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b are defined by said external panels 41 and internal panels 42; as can be seen for example from figures 5 to 12, the internal panel 42 has a surface extension that is smaller than the surface extension of the external panel 41. The first and second side walls 4c, 4d can instead be defined by a single panel (single sheet) that delimits at least part of the external and internal surface of the warehouse 2.

The container 1 comprises a closing system 7 made of sheet material, optionally paper, configured to essentially define a closing element of the warehouse 2. In detail, the closing system 7 is movable relative to the warehouse 2 at least between:

- a closed condition in which the locking system 7 prevents communication between compartment 3 of warehouse 2 and the external environment (figure 3),

- an open condition in which the closing system 7 allows communication between the compartment 3 and the external environment.

In the embodiment illustrated in figure 1, the locking system 7 and the magazine 2 are, by way of non-limitation, distinct and completely separable elements. In particular, the locking system 7 and the magazine 2 are relatively movable with respect to each other at least between:

- the closed condition in which the closing system 7 blocks the passage opening 5 of the warehouse 2, and - the open condition in which the closing system 7 is separated from the warehouse 2 and allows communication between the compartment 3 and the external environment.

The closing system 7 comprises a predetermined number of side walls defining at least one access delimited by a free edge 7b configured to allow the passage of the warehouse 2. The predetermined number of side walls of the closing system 7 emerges from a top wall 7a which delimits, in cooperation with said side walls, an internal volume 7f configured to receive at least part of the warehouse 2; in fact, the access is configured to put the internal volume 7f in communication with the external environment, as well as to allow the insertion and removal of the warehouse 2 in/from the internal volume 7f. The relative movement between the closing system 7 and the warehouse 2 can be obtained by moving both parts, i.e. both the closing system 7 and the warehouse 2, or it can be obtained by moving only one of the parts.

The warehouse 2, in the closed condition (schematized for example in figure 3) is arranged in the internal volume 7f: the closing system 7, in this condition, prohibits the insertion and removal of products from the warehouse 2. In the open condition, the closing system 7 is completely separated (distanced) from the warehouse 2. During the transition from the closed condition to the open condition, and vice versa, the warehouse 2 and the closing system 7 slide relatively to each other, moving towards or away from each other: during this relative movement, the warehouse 2 is placed at least in part in the closing system 7 and translates relatively (due to the movement of at least one of said warehouse and closing system) in such a way that the bottom wall 4f of the warehouse 2 and the top walls 7a of the closing system 7 move towards or away from each other.

The closing system 7 has a structure that is at least partly shaped in contrast to the warehouse 2 so that, in the closed condition, the closing system 7 is fitted externally to the warehouse 2. In detail, the closing system 7 comprises a front wall 8a and a rear wall 8b that are opposite each other and connected by means of a first and a second side wall 8c and 8d, which are also spaced apart and opposite each other. In detail, the closing system 7 also has a rectangular prismatic shape: the front wall 8a and the rear wall 8b (with a square or rectangular shape) face each other and are parallel to each other and are connected by means of the first and second side walls 8c,8d (with a square or rectangular shape) that are also facing each other and parallel to each other. In the closed condition:

- the front walls 4a, 8a, respectively of the warehouse 2 and of the locking system 7, directly face each other,

- the rear walls 4b, 8b, respectively of the warehouse 2 and of the locking system 7 directly face each other,

- the first side walls 4c, 8c, respectively of the warehouse 2 and of the locking system 7, directly face each other,

- the second side walls 4d, 8d, respectively of the warehouse 2 and the locking system 7, directly face each other.

However, the possibility of creating a closing system 7 with a different shape, for example a trapezoidal section, is not excluded.

As mentioned above, the closing system 7 comprises the top wall 7a from which emerge, starting from a perimeter edge of the top wall 7a, the front wall 8a, the rear wall 8b and the first and second lateral parts 8c, 8d. The closing system 7 therefore comprises a single access defined in opposition to the top wall 7a and delimited by the free edge 7b.

As mentioned above, the closing system 7 is counter-shaped to the magazine 2. The counter-shaped configuration of magazine 2 and closing system 7 allows the side walls of the closing system 7 to slide (relatively) externally alongside the side walls of the magazine 2 during the transition from the closed to the open condition, and vice versa. To allow for such relative movement, the closing system 7 has a slightly larger size than the magazine 2, sufficient to allow the latter to be inserted into the internal volume 7f. Alternatively, in an alternative embodiment not illustrated in the attached figures, the closing system 7 can be engaged at the free edge 6 of the magazine and moved by rotation relative to the latter between the open and closed conditions, and vice versa. Even in this last embodiment, the closing system 7 comprises a predetermined number of side walls defining at least one access delimited by a free edge 7b configured to allow the insertion of the magazine 2. The predetermined number of side walls of the closing system 7 can be defined by a front wall 8a which is connected to a first and a second side wall 8c, 8d facing each other; the predetermined number of side walls emerges from a top wall 7a which delimits, in cooperation with said side walls, the internal volume of the closing system 7 configured to receive at least part of the magazine 2. The closing system can therefore be hinged to a section of the free edge 6 of the magazine 2 by means of the top wall 7a; the relative movement by rotation between the closing system 7 and the magazine 2 can be obtained by moving (in particular by rotating) both parts, i.e. both the closing system 7 and the magazine 2 or it can be obtained by moving (in particular by rotating) both parts, i.e. both the closing system 7 and the magazine 2. be obtained by moving only one of the parts.

The at least one side wall of the closing system 7 - optionally the front wall 8a, the rear wall 8b, the first side wall 8c and the second side wall 8d - emerge from the top wall 7a, optionally from an external perimeter edge of the top wall, for a predetermined extension: this extension substantially defines the height of the closing system 7 which may be, in a non-limiting way, greater than 30 mm, optionally greater than 50 mm, even more optionally greater than 60 mm. In detail, the height of the closing system 7 is substantially identical to the height of the warehouse 2 so that, in the closed condition, the warehouse is substantially entirely housed in the closing system, or entirely arranged in the internal volume of the closing system. As shown in figure 3, in the closed condition, the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2 is placed close to, optionally in contact with, the top wall 7a. 7a of the closing system 7 while the free edge 7b of the closing system 7 is placed close to, optionally around, the back wall 4f of the warehouse 2.

The internal volume 7f of the closing system can be greater than 40 cm?, optionally greater than 100 cm? depending on the size of the warehouse to be closed.

One or more side walls of the closing system 7 may comprise a single flat panel or sheet emerging from the top wall 7a or may comprise two or more panels at least partly overlapping. In detail, the closing system 7 may be substantially identical to the package casing as described in PCT patent application No. WO 2021/044266 A1 as published from page 15, line 8, to page 16, line 17. Alternatively, at least one side wall of the closing system 7 may be substantially of the type described in Italian patent application No. 102022000014821 from page 23, line 14, to page 27, line 17.

The closing system 7 can also be made by folding and gluing a blank of flat sheet material, optionally paper, or it can use a slot/insertion portion system as described above for the warehouse.

The container 1 may comprise at least a first hook portion 12 carried by the closing system 7 and at least a second hook portion 13 carried by the magazine 2 and configured to cooperate with the first hook portion 12; the first and second hook portions 12, 13 are configured to engage with each other in the closed condition of the magazine 2 and the closing system 7 to define a locking condition in which said first and second hook portions 12, 13 prevent the closing system 7 and the magazine from passing from the closed condition to the open condition.

The first attachment portion 12 is carried by at least one side wall of the closing system 7. In particular, container 1 may comprise at least one of:

- a first hook portion 12 carried by the front wall 8a of the closing system 7,

- a first hook portion 12 carried by the rear wall 8b of the closing system 7,

- a first hook portion 12 carried by the first side wall 8c of the closing system 7,

- a first hook portion 12 carried by the second side wall 8d of the closing system 7.

In one configuration, the first attachment portion 12 is carried by the front wall 8a and the rear wall 8b of the closing system 7. Obviously, the possibility of arranging one or more first attachment portions 12 on the same side wall and/or at least one first attachment portion 12 for each side wall of the closing system 7 is not excluded.

The first attachment portion 12 is located at least partly within the internal volume 7f of the closing system 7; the first attachment portion 12 is spaced from the free edge 7b of the closing system 7, optionally interposed between the top wall 7a and the free edge 7b. In detail, the first attachment portion 12 comprises at least one tab 12a made of sheet material, optionally paper, configured to engage, in the closed condition of the closing system and warehouse, the second attachment portion 13 to define said locking condition; the tab 12a is delimited by a perimeter edge 12b located entirely within the internal volume 7f, distinct and spaced from the free edge 7b, which is interposed between the top part 7a and the free edge 7b of the closing system 7.

The tab 12 may have a rectangular, square or trapezoidal shape. The possibility of creating a tab 12a with a different shape, for example semicircular, is not excluded. For example, the perimeter edge 12b of the tab 12a may be, at least for a section, inclined with respect to the free edge 7b of the access, optionally by an angle between 20? and 80?, even more optionally by an angle between 30? and 70?. For example, the perimeter edge 12b of the tab 12a of the first attachment portion 12 may have a substantially "C" or "V" shape whose concavity faces the free edge 7b of the closing system 7.

In further detail, the first hook portion 12 may be of the type described in PCT patent application No. WO 2021/044266 A1 as published from page 16, line 18, to page 17, line 35. Alternatively, the first hook portion 12 may be substantially of the type described in Italian patent application No.

102022000014821 from page 27, line 18, to page 29, line 16. The locking system 7 may further comprise a spacer as described in Italian patent application No.102022000014821 from page 29, line 17, to page 31, line 2.

As mentioned above, the container 1 comprises at least a second hook portion 13 configured to cooperate with one or more of the first hook portions 12 to define the locking condition. In detail, the container 1 may comprise a second hook portion 13 for each first hook portion 12. The second hook portion 13 is carried by at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 and emerges externally from the compartment 3 of the warehouse 2, distinct and spaced from the free edge 6 of the latter. In fact, the first and second hook portions, in the locking condition, are engaged externally from the compartment 3 of the warehouse 2 and internally from the internal volume 7f of the closing system 7.

The second attachment portion 13 comprises at least one tongue 13a protruding from the side wall of the warehouse and positioned externally to the compartment 3. The tongue is delimited by a perimeter edge 13b distinct and spaced from the free edge 6 of the passage opening 5. The tongue 13a may have a substantially rectangular or triangular shape or substantially trapezoidal or substantially "V" or "C" shaped: wherein the perimeter edge 13b has at least one section, optionally two straight sections, inclined with respect to the free edge 6 of the passage opening of the warehouse, optionally by an angle between 20? and 80?, even more optionally by an angle between 30? and 70?. In greater detail, the perimeter edge 13b of the tongue 13a may have a substantially "V" or "C" shaped shape whose concavity faces the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2.

The tongue 13a extends substantially along a plane and faces directly onto the side wall of the warehouse 2 directly supporting the tongue 13a; the tongue 13a can be inclined with respect to the side wall of the warehouse 2 directly supporting said tongue 13a by an angle of less than 40°, optionally by an angle between 1° and 30°; the angle is measured between the surface of the tongue 13a directly facing the side wall of the warehouse and the same side wall directly supporting (directly joined as a piece) said tongue 13a. The second attachment portion 13 can be directly joined as a piece to at least one of said side walls of the warehouse 2 by means of a folding edge to define a folded portion. In this configuration, the tongue 13a is in one piece with a side wall and folded with respect to the latter in such a way that the tab 13a is at least partially overlapped and faces the side wall to which said tab 13a is directly connected (united as a piece). Only a part of the tab 13a cooperates with the first attachment portion 12.

In fact, the second hook portion 13 of the container 1 may be identical to the second hook portion carried by the container of the package as described in the PCT patent application No. WO 2021/044266 A1 as published from page 18, line 1, to page 20, line 15. Alternatively, the second hook portion 13 may be identical to the second hook portion carried by the magazine as described in the Italian patent application No. 102021000025892 from page 21, line 23, to page 24, line 8, which is adapted to cooperate with a spacer also described in the Italian patent application No.102021000025892 from page 24, line 9, to page 26, line 5.

In detail as described above, the at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 on which the second attachment portion 13 is defined (for example on the front wall 4a and on the rear wall 4b) can be of the type comprising the external panel 41. In this configuration, the second attachment portion 13, optionally the tab 13a, is defined on the external panel 41; the second attachment portion 13 protrudes from the external panel 41 externally to the compartment 3: the tab 13a emerges from the panel 41 of the warehouse 2 and away from the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2.

In even greater detail, the tab 13a of the second hook portion 13 protrudes from the external panel 41 of the magazine starting from an attachment portion 13c: the attachment portion 13c of the second hook portion 13 is joined as a piece to the magazine 2. As can be seen for example in figure 1, the tab 13a of the second hook portion extends from the attachment portion 13c to an opposite terminal portion 13d; the terminal portion 13d of the tab 13a, at least in the locked condition, is spaced from the external panel 41 of the magazine 2.

The tab 13a of the second hook portion 13, in the container locking condition, is movable at least once:

- a first operating position in which the terminal portion 13d is spaced from the external panel 41 of the side wall of the warehouse 2 to allow the engagement of the tongue 13a of the second hooking portion with the first hooking portion 12 to define said locking condition,

- a second operating position in which the terminal portion 13d is positioned at a distance from the external panel 41 of the magazine 2 that is less than the distance between said external panel 41 and said terminal portion 13d when the tab 13a is positioned in the first operating position. The tab 13, in the second operating position, is configured to disengage the first hook portion 12 and allow the closing system and the magazine to pass from the closed to the open condition.

The tab 13a of the second hook portion 13 is normally positioned in the first operating position; the tab 13a of the second hook portion 13 is configured to reach the second operating position only following intervention by the user by means of a pushing action on the tab 13a designed to bring said tab 13a closer to the external panel 41 of the magazine 2.

As shown in the attached figures, the tab 13a is essentially obtained by cutting the external panel 41; the cut is made at a distance from the free edge in such a way as to define said second hooking portion spaced from the free edge 6 and emerging outside the compartment 3. The cut defines a seat 43 inside which the tab 13a is at least partially housed. The seat 43 essentially defines a recess for the tab 13a configured to prevent the tab itself, in the second operating position or when it is folded towards the compartment 3, from interfering with the external panel 41; an unwanted interaction with the external panel could in fact block the tab 13a of the second hooking portion 13 in the second operating position, thus preventing it from returning to the first operating position, thus preventing its subsequent engagement with the first hooking portion 12.

In the attached figures, a warehouse 2 has been shown, in a non-limitative way, in which the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b are defined by the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42: on both external panels 41 of the front wall 4a and of the rear wall 4b there is the second attachment portion 13, defined by the notch of the external panel 41.

The first and second hook portions 12, 13 can be released, for example, by means of an unlocking portion 60 configured to define at least one through access 61 on at least one side wall of the closing system, in correspondence with the first and second hook portions 12, 13. The unlocking portion 60 is configured to allow, at least in the locked condition, direct access from the outside of the container 1 to at least one of said first and second hook portions 12, 13 to allow their disengagement.

In detail, the release portion 60 is configured to allow a user, at least in the locked condition, to intervene from the outside of the container directly on at least one of said first and second hook portions 12, 13 manually and/or via an opening device that can be inserted through the pass-through access 61. In even greater detail, the release portion 60 is configured to allow, at least in the locked condition, to intervene from the outside of the container directly by pushing on the tab 13a of the second hook portion 13.

The release portion 60 may include, but is not limited to, a through access 61 defined on at least one side wall of the locking system 7. Alternatively, the release portion 60 may include a deformable portion (not shown in the accompanying figures) positioned, in the locked condition, in front of the first and second hooking portions 12, 13: in this configuration, the release portion 60 essentially includes a push portion configured to be moved (manually by the user or by means of an opening device) between a push condition and a rest condition. In the rest condition, the push portion is spaced from the second hooking portion 13, while in the push condition the push portion operates on the second hooking portion 13 to allow it to disengage from the first hooking portion 12; in this latter configuration described, the push portion of the release portion 60 may functionally act as a button. Pushing a user's finger on the push portion in a direction into the container allows the push portion to contact the second engagement portion 13, disengaging it from the first engagement portion 12. The push portion may be reversibly moveable between the push condition and the rest condition. For this purpose, the push portion may be elastically deformable between the push condition and the rest condition.

In other words, the release portion 60 allows the user to push the tab 13a of the second hook portion 13 to push the latter from the first to the second operating position, or to push said tab 13a towards the compartment 3 of the magazine 2 in such a way as to disengage it from the tab 12a of the first hook portion 12.

The container 1 may further comprise a support panel 20 carried by the magazine 2. In detail, the at least one support panel 20 is arranged, at least in the locked condition, at least partly in the compartment 3 of the magazine 2 and is configured to contact at least the side wall of the magazine 2 directly carrying the second hook portion 13. In fact, the function of the support panel 20 is to contact the side wall of the magazine carrying the second hook portion to limit its deformation towards the central area of the container; as is understandable, in fact, during the pushing action on the tab 13a exerted by the user, the side wall directly carrying the second hook portion 13 tends to deform towards an internal area of the magazine 2. This deformation may also be triggered undesirably if a child tries to open the container by crushing the side walls of the magazine 2; in this condition, excessive deformation of the side wall of the magazine 2 directly supporting the second hook portion 13 could determine an unwanted disengagement of the tongue 13a of the second hook portion 13 with the tongue 12a of the first hook portion 12.

The support panel 20 is configured to avoid such unwanted deformation which would cause an unwanted opening of the container; in other words, the support panel 20, in the locked condition, is configured to limit the movement of the side wall of the warehouse (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b) directly carrying the second hooking portion 13, away from the locking system, optionally facing said at least one side wall of the warehouse directly carrying the second hooking portion 13 (optionally of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b).

The support panel 20 is engaged, optionally hinged, to the free edge 6 of the warehouse; in detail, the at least one support panel 20 is engaged to the free edge section 6 of the warehouse 2 defined by at least one lateral part of the warehouse immediately adjacent to the lateral wall directly supporting the second attachment portion 13. In the attached figures, the second attachment portion 13 is carried directly by the front wall 4a and by the rear wall 4b; in this configuration, the at least one support panel 20 can be carried directly by at least one of the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d of the warehouse 2; in particular, said support panel 20 is engaged directly to a section of the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2 defined by at least one of the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d, optionally immediately adjacent to the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b of the warehouse. In fact, the at least one support panel 20 is engaged to the free edge 6 of the warehouse 2 defined by at least one of the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d, optionally immediately adjacent to the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b of the warehouse. carried by at least one side wall of the warehouse 2 not directly supporting the second attachment portion 13.

As shown in the attached figures, the at least one support panel 20 may comprise a first and a second support panel respectively engaged with the free edge section 6 respectively defined by the first and second side walls 4c, 4d of the magazine 2; the first and second support panels, in the locked condition, are substantially facing each other.

From a structural point of view, each panel 20 is delimited by:

a leading edge 20a directly engaged with magazine 2, optionally hinged to free edge 6 of magazine 2,

a distal edge 20b opposite the leading edge 20a,

a first and a second lateral edge 20c, 20d opposite each other which connect said leading edge 20a and distal edge 20d.

The distal edge 20d, in the locked condition, is arranged in the compartment 3 of the magazine 2; at least a section of at least one of the first and second lateral edges 20c, 20d of the support panel 20, in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one wall of the magazine 2 directly carrying the second attachment portion 13, optionally at least one of the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b of the magazine respectively. In the configuration in which the second attachment portion 13 is defined on the external panel 41 of the front wall 4a and on the external panel 41 of the rear wall 4a, at least a section of at least one of the first and second lateral edges 20c, 20d of the support panel 20, in the locked condition, is configured to contact the external panel 41 and/or the internal panel 42 of at least one of the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b of the magazine respectively. In a non-limiting embodiment, at least a portion of the first lateral edge 20c of the support panel 20, in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a while at least a portion of the second lateral edge 20d of the support panel 20, in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the rear wall 4b.

In fact, in the case in which the side wall of the warehouse directly supporting the second attachment portion 13 is defined by the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42, the support panel 20, in the locked condition, can rest on one or both panels 41, 42 to limit, in the event of unwanted crushing of the wall, an unwanted deformation of the same.

As shown in the attached figures, the at least one support panel 20, optionally the first and second support panels, can comprise at least one protruding portion configured to contact the at least one side wall of the warehouse directly carrying the second attachment portion 13; in detail, the first lateral edge 20c of each support panel 20 can comprise a protruding portion 20c? configured to contact the front wall 4a of the warehouse, optionally configured to rest against at least one of the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a, while the opposite second lateral edge 20d can comprise a respective protruding portion 20d? configured to contact the rear wall 4b of the warehouse, optionally configured to rest against at least one of the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the rear wall 4b.

In terms of size, the at least one support panel 20 may have a width, defined by the maximum distance between the first and second lateral edges 20c, 20d, substantially identical to the distance between the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b of the warehouse 2. This configuration can be used in the case in which both the front part 4a and the rear wall 4b have at least a second attachment portion; in this configuration, the width of the support panel allows it to come into contact with both walls (front and rear wall) to prevent/limit their unwanted deformation during a crushing action of the warehouse. In other words, the support panel 20, in this configuration, would substantially define an interposition sheet that contacts the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b.

As shown in the attached figures, the at least one side wall directly supporting the second attachment portion 13 may have at least one slot 30 configured to receive a portion of the support panel 20. For example, at least one of, optionally both, the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b comprises said at least one slot 30. The at least one slot 30 is delimited by a gripping edge 30a configured to engage, at least in the locked condition, the support panel 20; in fact, the gripping edge 30a is configured to engage, following the folding of the support panel 20 in the compartment 3, said support panel 20 thus maintaining it in the compartment 3.

The slot 30 can be defined on at least one of the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a and/or of the rear wall 4b; the gripping edge 30a is instead configured to engage at least a portion of at least one of the first lateral edge 20c and the second lateral edge 20d of the support panel 20.

Figures 5 and 6 show a warehouse 2 in which there is a second attachment portion on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b which are defined by the external and internal panel 41: the warehouse 2 also carries a first and a second support panel, respectively engaged on the free edge 6 of the warehouse defined by the first and second side walls 4c, 4d. In this configuration, both the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a and of the rear wall 4b have two opposite slots 30; these slots 30 are defined on the free edge 6 of the warehouse (on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b): the slots are substantially opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion 13. These slots 30 essentially define a recess in the free edge 6, suitable for accommodating the protruding section of the support panel. In detail, the slots 30 defined on the front wall 4a are configured to receive as support the protruding portion 20c? of the first lateral edge of the first and second panels; similarly, the slots 30 defined on the rear wall 4b are configured to receive as support the protruding portion 20d? of the second lateral edge 20d of the first and second panels. In this configuration, during a crushing phase of the front wall 4a and/or rear wall 4b, the crushed side wall (optionally directly the internal panel 42) rests on the first and/or second portion 20c, 20d of at least one of the support panels to prevent an unwanted deformation of the side wall capable of causing the unwanted disengagement of the first and second attachment portion 12, 13. Note that, in this configuration, the protruding portions 20c?, 20d? they do not prevent/limit the deformation of the side walls of the warehouse but essentially act as support portions that prevent the first and second panels from bending completely inside compartment 3.

Figures 7 and 8 show a warehouse 2 in which there is a second attachment portion 13 on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b which are defined by the external panel 41 and internal panel: the warehouse 2 also carries a first and a second support panel, respectively engaged on the free edge 6 of the warehouse defined by the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d. In this configuration, both the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a and of the rear wall 4b have two opposite slots 30; these slots 30 are defined solely on the internal edge 42 and extend from the free edge 6 of the magazine (on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b): the slots 30 are substantially opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion 13. These slots 30 essentially define a recess having an arched shape on the internal panel 42, designed to allow the passage of the protruding section of the first and second support panels to allow said protruding section to contact the external panel 41. In detail, the slots 30 defined on the front wall 4a are configured to allow the protruding section 20c? of the first lateral edge 20c of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the front wall 4a; similarly, the slots 30 defined on the rear wall 4b are configured to allow the protruding section 20d? of the second lateral edge 20d of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the rear wall 4b. In this configuration, during a crushing phase of the front wall 4a and/or rear wall 4b, the external panel 41 of the crushed side wall rests directly on the protruding portion 20c?, 20d? of the first and/or second portion 20c, 20d of at least one of the support panels to prevent an unwanted deformation of the side wall capable of causing the unwanted disengagement of the first and second hook portion 12, 13. Note that, in this configuration, it is the protruding portions 20c?, 20d? that directly contact the external panel 41 and therefore prevent/limit the deformation of the side walls of the warehouse.

Figures 9 and 10 show a warehouse 2 in which there is a second attachment portion 13 on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b which are defined by the external panel 41 and internal panel: the warehouse 2 also carries a first and a second support panel, respectively engaged on the free edge 6 of the warehouse defined by the first and second lateral walls 4c, 4d. In this configuration, both the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a and of the rear wall 4b have two opposite slots; such slots are defined solely on the internal edge 42: in fact, a section of the perimeter edge of the internal panel 42 defines the gripping edge 30a of the slot: the gripping edges 30a defined on the internal panel 42 are substantially opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion 13. The gripping edges 30a defined on the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a are configured to allow the protruding section 20c? of the first lateral edge 20c of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the front wall 4a; similarly, the gripping edges 30a defined on the internal panel 42 of the rear wall 4b are configured to allow the protruding section 20d? of the second lateral edge 20d of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the rear wall 4b. In this configuration, during a crushing phase of the front wall 4a and/or rear wall 4b, the external panel 41 of the crushed side wall rests directly on the protruding portion 20c?, 20d? of the first and/or second portion 20c, 20d of at least one of the support panels to prevent an unwanted deformation of the side wall capable of causing the unwanted disengagement of the first and second hook portion 12, 13. Note that, in this configuration, it is the protruding portions 20c?, 20d? that directly contact the external panel 41 and therefore prevent/limit the deformation of the side walls of the warehouse.

Figures 11 and 12 show a warehouse 2 in which there is a second attachment portion 13 on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b which are defined by the external and internal panel 41: the warehouse 2 also carries a first and a second support panel, respectively engaged on the free edge 6 of the warehouse defined by the first and second side walls 4c, 4d. In this configuration, both the external panel 41 and the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b have two opposite slots 30; these slots 30 are defined only on the internal panel 42, at a distance from the free edge 6 of the warehouse (on the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b): the slots 30 are substantially opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion 13 and are delimited by a closed perimeter edge, optionally having a rectangular shape. These slots 30 essentially define a through-hole on the internal panel 42, designed to allow the passage of the protruding portion of the first and second support panels to allow said protruding portion to contact the external panel 41. In detail, the slots 30 defined on the front wall 4a are configured to allow the protruding portion 20c? of the first lateral edge 20c of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the front wall 4a; similarly, the slots 30 defined on the rear wall 4b are configured to allow the protruding portion 20d? of the second lateral edge 20d of the first and second panels to contact the external panel 41 of the rear wall 4b. In this configuration, during a crushing phase of the front wall 4a and/or rear wall 4b, the external panel 41 of the crushed side wall rests directly on the protruding portion 20c?, 20d? of the first and/or second section 20c, 20d of at least one of the support panels to prevent an unwanted deformation of the side wall which could cause the unwanted disengagement of the first and second hooking portion 12, 13. Note that, in this configuration, it is the protruding sections 20c?, 20d? which directly contact the external panel 41 and therefore prevent/limit the deformation of the side walls of the warehouse.

Procedure

The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a container 1 in accordance with the description above and/or in accordance with any of the accompanying claims.

The process includes a preparation phase of the warehouse 2; this phase may include the die-cutting of a flat sheet of paper material to define a blank 50 which, thanks to subsequent folding and gluing phases, defines said warehouse 2.

The rough draft 50 for the construction of warehouse 2 includes:

- at least one central sheet 51,

- at least a first and a second lateral sheet 52, 520 opposite the central sheet 51, said first and second lateral sheet 52, 520 being aligned with the central sheet 51 along a first direction, wherein at least one of said first and second lateral sheet 52, 520 comprises at least a portion suitable for defining said second attachment portion 13 of the container,

- at least a first and a second peripheral sheet 53, 530 opposite the central sheet 51 and opposite with respect to said first and a second lateral sheet 52, 520, said first and a second peripheral sheet 53, 530 also being aligned with the central sheet 51 along the first direction,

- at least four closing sheets 55a, 55b, 55c, 55d respectively emerging, on the same side, from the central sheet 51, from the first lateral sheet 52, from the second lateral sheet 520 and from the second peripheral sheet 530, said closing sheet being aligned with each other with respect to a second direction parallel to said first direction, - at least one further sheet 56a, 560a joined in one piece to at least one of the central sheet 51 and the second peripheral sheet 530 on the opposite side with respect to the closing sheets 55a, 55b, 55c, 55d.

The procedure includes the following phases:

- fold the first and a second side sheet 52, 520 with respect to the central sheet 51 in such a way as to arrange said first and second side sheets substantially facing each other,

- fold the first and second peripheral sheets 53, 530 respectively with respect to the first and second lateral sheets 520 towards the central sheet 51,

- overlap and join, optionally by gluing, at least in part the first and second peripheral sheets 53, 530 in such a way as to define said at least one side wall of the warehouse 2,

- fold and at least partially overlap the closing sheets 55a, 55b, 55c, 55d,

- join at least two of said closing sheets in such a way that they define the back wall of the warehouse 2. In fact, the folding phases described above allow the closing sheets to define the back wall 4f of the warehouse and the central, lateral and peripheral sheets to define at least one lateral wall of the warehouse. In particular, the first and second lateral sheets 52, 520, at the end of the folding and binding phase of the sheets described above, are respectively configured to define the front wall 4a and the rear wall 4b of the warehouse. In detail, these sheets are configured to define the external panel 41 of the warehouse; the central sheet 51 and the two overlapping peripheral sheets 53, 530, at the end of the folding and binding phase of the sheets described above are instead configured to define respectively the first and second lateral wall 4c, 4d of the warehouse 2.

The process also includes a folding step of said additional sheet so that, said additional sheet at the end of the folding step, defines the support panel 20. As can be seen from figures 13-16, the at least one additional sheet of the first blank 50 may comprise a first additional sheet 56a joined as a piece to the central sheet 51, emerging directly from said central sheet 51 on the opposite side to the closing sheets, and a second additional sheet 560a joined as a piece to the second peripheral sheet 530, also emerging directly from said second peripheral sheet 530 on the opposite side to the closing sheets; said first and second additional sheets 56a, 560a, at the end of the folding step, define the first and second support panel respectively.

As shown in the attached figures, the first blank 50 may also comprise at least one overlapping sheet 57, 570 joined as a single piece to at least one of the first and second lateral sheets 52, 520 and emerging from the opposite side to the closing sheets 55a, 55b, 55c, 55d; the process may therefore include folding and binding, for example by gluing, of said at least one overlapping sheet to at least one of said first and second lateral sheets 52, 520 to define the internal panel 42 of the magazine. In detail, the at least one overlapping sheet comprises a first overlapping sheet 57 joined as a single piece to the first lateral sheet 52, said first overlapping sheet 57, at the end of the folding phase, defining the internal panel of the front wall; the at least one overlap sheet comprising a second overlap sheet 570 joined integrally to the second side sheet 520, said second overlap sheet 570, at the end of the folding phase, defining the internal panel of the rear wall.

At least one of said first and second overlapping sheets 57, 570 may comprise at least one through notch 58a, 58b, 580a, 580b configured to define the slot 30.

In figure 13, a first rough draft that can be used to create the warehouse shown in figures 5 and 6 is illustrated. As can be seen, this first rough draft 50 comprises:

- a first and a second additional sheet 56a, 560a which, at the end of the folding phase, are configured to define the first and second panel,

- a first and second overlapping sheet 57, 570 which, at the end of the folding and binding phase to the respective first and second lateral sheet 52, 520, respectively define the internal panels 42 bound to the external panels 41 of the front wall 4a and rear wall 4b of the warehouse,

- a through notch on the first side sheet 52 designed to define a portion 52a which, at the end of the various folding phases, is designed to define the tab 13a of the second attachment portion 13 defined on the external panel 41 of the front wall 4a,

- a through notch on the second lateral sheet 520 designed to define a portion 520a which, at the end of the various folding phases, is designed to define the tab 13a of the second attachment portion 13 defined on the external panel 41 of the rear wall 4b,

- two through notches 58a, 58b defined partly on the first lateral sheet 52 and partly defined on the first overlapping sheet 57 suitable for defining the slots 30 of the front wall 4a,

- two through notches 580a, 580b defined partly on the second side sheet 520 and partly defined on the second overlapping sheet 570 suitable for defining the slots 30 of the rear wall 4b.

In figure 14, a first rough draft that can be used to create the warehouse shown in figures 7 and 8 is illustrated. Unlike the rough draft in figure 13, the rough draft 50 in figure 14 presents:

- two through notches 58a, 58b defined only on the first overlapping sheet 57 to define the slots 30 defined on the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a,

- two through notches 580a, 580b defined only on the second overlapping sheet 570 designed to define the slots 30 defined on the internal panel 42 of the rear wall 4b.

In figure 15, a first rough draft that can be used to create the warehouse shown in figures 9 and 10 is illustrated. Unlike the rough draft in figure 14, the rough draft 50 in figure 15 presents:

- two through notches 58a, 58b defined only on the first overlapping sheet 57 designed to define the slots 30 defined on the internal panel 42 of the front wall 4a, the two notches essentially delimit two opposite sections of the perimeter edge of the first overlapping sheet 57,

- two through notches 580a, 580b defined only on the second overlapping sheet 570 designed to define the slots 30 defined on the internal panel 42 of the rear wall 4b, the two notches essentially delimit two opposite sections of the perimeter edge of the second overlapping sheet 570.

In figure 16, a first rough draft is illustrated that can be used to create the magazine shown in figures 11 and 12. Unlike the rough draft in figure 14, the rough draft 50 in figure 16 has through-cuts 58a, 58b, 580a, 580b spaced from the first and second lateral sheets, having a substantially rectangular shape.

The second blank for the realization of the closing system 7 can be joined as a single piece or distinct from the first blank 50. The closing system can be substantially realized by means of the process for the realization of the involute described in the PCT patent application No. WO 2021/044266 A1 as published from page 22, line 16, to page 23, line 26. Alternatively, the closing system can be substantially realized by means of the process described in the Italian patent application No. 102022000014821 from page 34, line 18, to page 36, line 24.

ADVANTAGES

The present invention entails considerable advantages compared to the state of the art. In fact, the presence of the at least one support panel prevents the side wall of the warehouse carrying the second hook portion from undergoing an unwanted deformation, such as to cause the unwanted disengagement of the second hook portion from the first hook portion. Thanks to the presence of the at least one support panel, it is possible to create an extremely safe container 1, capable of effectively preventing attempts at opening by children.

Claims (10)

1. Child-resistant container (1) comprising: - a warehouse (2) defining a compartment (3) and having at least one side wall which defines a passage opening (5) delimited by a free edge (6), said passage opening (5) being configured to connect the compartment (3) with the external environment, - a closing system (7) having an internal volume (7f) suitable for housing at least part of the magazine (2), in which the closing system (7) and the magazine (2) are movable with respect to each other at least between: or a closed condition in which the warehouse (2) is at least partly housed in the internal volume (7f) of the closing system (7), which prevents communication between the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) and the external environment, or an opening condition in which the closing system (7) allows communication between the compartment (3) of the warehouse (2) and the external environment, - at least a first hooking portion (12) carried by the at least one side wall of the closing system (7) and arranged at least partly in the internal volume (7f) of said closing system (7), - at least a second hook portion (13) carried by the at least one side wall of the warehouse (2), where said second hook portion (13) is arranged outside the compartment (3), wherein the first and second hook portions (12, 13) are configured to engage with each other in the closed condition to define a locking condition of the container (1) in which said first and second hook portions (12, 13) prevent the closing system (7) and the magazine (2) from passing from the closed condition to the open condition, wherein the locking system (7) further comprises at least one release portion (60) configured to allow, at least in the locked condition, disengagement between the first hook portion (12) and the second hook portion (13), characterised in that the container (1) comprises at least one support panel (20) carried by the magazine (2) which is configured, in the container locking condition, to contact at least the side wall of the magazine (2) directly carrying the second hooking portion (13). 2. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one support panel (20) is arranged, at least in the locked condition, at least partly in the compartment (3) of the magazine (2), optionally the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is arranged entirely in the compartment (3) of the magazine. 3. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one side wall of the magazine (2) comprises a front wall (4a) and an opposite rear wall (4b) connected to each other by a first and a second side wall (4c, 4d) also opposite, wherein the second hook portion (13) is carried by at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall of the magazine (2), optionally wherein the first and second hook portions (12, 13), in the locked condition, are engaged externally to the compartment (3) of the magazine (2), wherein the at least one support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2) directly carrying the second hook portion (13), optionally wherein the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to limit a movement of the front wall (4a) and/or the rear wall (4b) directly carrying the second hook portion (13), away from the locking system. 4. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one support panel (20) is engaged to the free edge section (6) of the warehouse defined by the at least one lateral part of the warehouse immediately adjacent to the side wall directly carrying the second attachment portion (13), optionally wherein the at least one support panel (20) is engaged directly to a section of the free edge (6) of the warehouse (2) defined by at least one of the first and second lateral walls (4c, 4d), optionally immediately adjacent to the front (4a) and rear (4b) walls of the warehouse. 5. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one side wall of the magazine (2) directly supporting said second attachment portion (13) comprises an external panel (41) and an internal panel (42) joined together in correspondence with a folding edge and facing each other to define a folded portion, wherein the external panel (41) defines at least a part of an external surface of the magazine (2), while the internal panel (42) defines at least a part of an internal surface of the magazine (2), wherein the at least one support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact at least one between the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) of the side wall of the magazine directly supporting said second attachment portion (13). 6. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one support panel (20) is delimited peripherally by: a leading edge (20a) directly engaged with the magazine (2), a distal edge (20b) opposite the leading edge (20a), a first and a second lateral edge (20c, 20d) opposite each other, which connect said leading edge (20a) and distal edge (20d), wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first and second lateral edges (20c, 20d) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact respectively at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the magazine directly supporting said second hooking portion (13), optionally wherein at least a portion of at least one of the first and second lateral edges (20c, 20d) of the support panel (20), in the locked condition, is configured to contact the external panel (41) and/or the internal panel (42) respectively of at least one of the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the magazine. 7. Container according to any of claims 3 to 6 comprising: a second hook portion (13) carried by the front wall (4a) of the warehouse, a second hook portion (13) carried by the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse, wherein the at least one support panel (20) comprises a first and a second support panel respectively engaged to the freeboard section (6) respectively defined by the first and second side walls (4c, 4d) of the warehouse (2). 8. Container according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the at least one support panel (20) has a width, defined by the maximum distance between the first and second lateral edges (20c, 20d), substantially identical to the distance between the front wall (4a) and the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse (2). 9. Container according to any of claims 5 to 8, wherein at least one of the external panel (41) and the internal panel (42) of the side wall of the magazine directly supporting said second attachment portion (13) comprises said at least one slot (30) delimited by a gripping edge (30a) configured to engage, at least in the locked condition, the support panel (20). 10. Container according to the previous claim, wherein the internal panel (42) of the front wall (4a) of the warehouse comprises two slots (30) opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion (13) carried by the same front wall (4a), wherein the internal panel (42) of the rear wall (4b) of the warehouse comprises two respective slots (30) opposite each other with respect to the second attachment portion (13) carried by the same rear wall (4b), wherein the container comprises a first and a second support panel respectively directly engaged with the first and second side walls (4c, 4d) of the warehouse, wherein the first support panel, in the locked condition, is configured to engage a slot (30) defined on the internal panel (42) of the front wall (4a) and an opposing slot (30) defined on the internal panel (42) of the rear wall (4b), wherein the second support panel, in the locked condition, is configured to engage a slot (30) defined on the internal panel (42) of the front wall (4a) and an opposing slot (30) defined on the internal panel (42) of the rear wall (4b).