Lockable container holder

Abstract

A lockable container holder 10 comprising a holder base 20 configured to support a bottom 5 of a container 1, a holder upper part 30 and an elongated holder back 40 extending between the holder base 20 and the holder upper part 30, wherein the holder base 20 and the holder upper part 30 extend laterally from the holder back 40 and parallel to each other, and wherein - the holder upper part 30 comprises a closed space C configured to at least partially enclose and releasably restrict a neck 2 or a shoulder 3 of a container placed on the holder base 20, and - a cap locking member 80 for preventing removal of a cap 9 of a container 1 in the container holder 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a container holder with a cap locking member. Specifically, the lockable container holder is used for dispensing containers for dispensing liquid or creamy hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, or emulsion. Background Technology

[0002] Due to environmental reasons, disposable hygiene products such as soap or shampoo in hotel rooms are increasingly being replaced by large-capacity dispensers. However, a common problem with refillable refillable dispensers for hygiene products is that they can be stolen or damaged.

[0003] To address this problem, a retainer with a locking mechanism is provided for a hygiene product dispenser. An example is US2011 / 0101196, which shows a retainer for a dispensing bottle equipped with a collar plate having an opening for receiving the throat of a soap dispenser. The collar plate is guided in two rods extending from a wall support, allowing it to be moved from an inward position to an outward position, in which the collar plate can be locked, and in the outward position, the throat of the dispenser bottle can be inserted into the opening of the collar plate.

[0004] SE 540307C2 shows another retainer for dispenser bottles. In this retainer, the collar plate is attached to the bottle support by screws. Replacing the dispenser bottle requires removing the screws, which is time-consuming.

[0005] A common drawback of known dispenser retainers is that the cap of the container held in the dispenser retainer can be removed. This makes it possible to damage or contaminate the liquid in the dispenser container.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a container holder that solves at least one problem of the prior art.

[0007] In particular, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a lockable container retainer that provides high resistance to unauthorized access to the contents of a container held in the container retainer.

[0008] Another objective of this disclosure is to provide a lockable container retainer that can be manufactured at low cost. Summary of the Invention

[0009] At least one of these objectives is achieved by a lockable container holder 10, which includes a holder base 20 configured to support the bottom 5 of the container 1, a holder upper portion 30, and an elongated holder back 40 extending between the holder base 20 and the holder upper portion 30, wherein the holder base 20 and the holder upper portion 30 extend laterally from the holder back 40 and are parallel to each other, and wherein,

[0010] - The upper portion 30 of the retainer includes at least a partially closed space C, which is configured to at least partially surround and releasably restrict the neck or shoulder of a container placed on the base 20 of the retainer, characterized in that the upper portion 30 of the retainer includes:

[0011] - Cap locking member 80, which is used to prevent the removal of the cap 9 of the container 1 in the container holder 100, wherein the cap locking member 80 has a first cap locking portion 81 and a second cap locking portion 82, the first cap locking portion 81 extending upward from the upper part 30 of the holder, and the second cap locking portion 82 extending laterally from the first cap locking portion 81 over a portion of the space C, such that the second cap locking portion 82 extends over a portion of the cap 9 of the container 1 placed on the base 20 of the holder.

[0012] The lockable container retainer is difficult to break and allows the container to be securely held in place. Furthermore, the cap locking mechanism effectively prevents anyone from removing the cap of the container held within the retainer. In practice, this ensures that unauthorized personnel cannot access the contents of the container held within the retainer.

[0013] The first cap locking portion 81 can extend from a location adjacent to the space C in the upper portion 30 of the retainer. This allows for easy installation and removal of the container in the container retainer. Specifically, a portion of the upper portion 30 of the retainer can thus extend from the back 40 of the retainer to the first cap locking portion 81.

[0014] The cap locking member 80 can be a single piece formed by bending. The container retainer therefore comprises a small number of parts and is easy to manufacture.

[0015] According to an alternative, the second cap locking portion 82 includes an arcuate end 83, which can be configured to receive the tube 6.1 of the dispenser extending into the cap of the container. The advantage of the arcuate end 83 is that it effectively prevents the cap from being removed from the container.

[0016] Lockable container retainers may include:

[0017] A limiting member 50 having a hook-shaped front portion 51 and pivotally attached to an upper portion 30 of a retainer, such that the limiting member 50 can pivot relative to the upper portion 30 of the retainer between a closed position A and a released position B, in which the hook-shaped front portion 51 and the upper portion 30 of the retainer form at least partially closed space C for limiting the neck 2 and / or shoulder 3 of the container 1, and in the released position B, the hook-shaped front portion 51 and the upper portion 30 of the retainer are spaced apart to allow removal of the container 1 from the container retainer 10;

[0018] - A locking member 60, attached to one of the upper retainer 30 and the limiting member 50, and having a locking portion 61, configured to be received in an opening 33, 34 of a through hole 32 in the other of the upper retainer 30 and the limiting member 50 when the limiting member 50 is in the closed position A, thereby preventing movement of the limiting member 50.

[0019] - The locking part 61 is elastic, so that the locking part 61 can be disengaged from the engagement with the through hole 32 by applying a force F through another opening 33, 34 through the through hole 32, thereby allowing the limiting member 50 to pivot relative to the upper part 30 of the retainer.

[0020] The hook-shaped restraining member can be easily unlocked by applying force F to the locking part by inserting a specially sized tool into the through hole. The restraining member is then pivoted to the side, allowing housekeepers to easily remove the container for replacement or refilling. Container removal and replacement are easy, require no complicated handling, and can be completed in a short time.

[0021] The upper portion 30 of the container retainer 10 may include an arcuate front portion 31 for receiving a portion of the neck 2 or shoulder 3 of the container 1, and wherein the arcuate front portion 31 may include a first locking cap portion 81. During operation of the restraining member, the arcuate front portion provides stable support for the container. Preferably, the hook-shaped front portion 51 of the restraining member 50 may be arched to form at least partially closed circular space C with the front end 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer.

[0022] The through-hole 32 can be configured to receive the end 8 of the tool 7, wherein the cross-sectional shapes of the through-hole 32 and the end 8 of the tool 7 are configured such that the end 8 of the tool 7 can pass through the through-hole 32. This provides the possibility of customizing the through-hole so that the locking part can only be accessed by a specialized tool. Therefore, unauthorized opening of the container holder can be prevented or made difficult.

[0023] One of the upper portion 30 of the retainer and the locked member 60 of the limiting member 50 may include a receiving opening 53 for receiving the locking portion 61 of the locking member 60 when the locking portion 61 disengages from the through hole 32. This allows for the use of a flat and thin locking portion, which in turn provides a compact and indestructible container retainer 9. The locking portion 61 can therefore be elongated, flat, and provided with an upright edge 62 to be received in the through hole 32. For example, the locking portion 61 is part of the locking member 60 in the form of an integral elastic steel band.

[0024] When the limiting member 50, the locking member 60, and the upper part of the retainer 30 overlap, and the through hole 32, the locking part 61, and the receiving opening 53 are aligned such that the locking part 61 of the locking member 60 can be pushed into the receiving opening 53 through the insertion of the tool 7 through another opening 33 34 of the through hole 32, a particularly compact and indestructible container retainer 10 is provided. Such a container retainer can be achieved by the locking member 60 being arranged below the upper part of the retainer 30 and the limiting member 50 being arranged below the locking member 60, wherein the through hole 32 extends between the upper opening 33 on the upper side 35 of the upper part of the retainer 30 and the lower opening 34 on the lower side 36. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figures 1a to 1c This is a schematic diagram of the container and the container holder according to this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing an exploded view of the container holder according to this disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2a This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the container retainer according to an alternative solution.

[0028] Figure 3a , Figures 3b to 5a , Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram illustrating the function of the container holder according to this disclosure.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the container retainer according to this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 7a , Figure 7b This is a schematic diagram showing a lockable container retainer according to a second alternative to the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 8a , Figure 8b This is a schematic diagram showing a container holder as an alternative to the present disclosure.

[0032] Figures 9a to 9c This is a schematic diagram showing an alternative base for a container holder according to the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The container retainer according to this disclosure will now be described more fully below. However, the container retainer according to this disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided by way of example so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the specification.

[0034] A "container" or "storage container" is configured to hold liquids, semi-liquids, creamy substances, or pastes. Typically, a container is a bottle or jar and has a neck, mouth, shoulder, body, and bottom. A container may include a dispenser inserted into the mouth of the container. The dispenser allows a user to pump out the contents of the container. In this case, the container may be called a "dispenser container." Figure 1a A bottle-shaped container 1 is shown. The container has a neck 2, a shoulder 3, a body 4, a bottom 5, and a cap 9 that closes the opening of the container. The container 1 may also have a dispenser 6, which may have a tube 6.1 extending into the cap 9.

[0035] In the following description of the container holder according to this disclosure, it will be understood that the container holder can be implemented in different sizes and dimensions to accommodate containers of different shapes, sizes, and dimensions. Therefore, when the container holder is described hereinafter with reference to a container or a portion thereof, it should be understood that the dimensions of the container holder are determined according to that container.

[0036] Furthermore, in the following description, any references to directions such as “upright,” “upward,” “downward,” or “lateral” relate to the vertical orientation of a container holder in which the base of the holder is located below the upper portion of the holder. It should also be understood that the base of the holder and the upper portion of the holder may extend orthogonally to the back of the holder.

[0037] Figure 1a A lockable container holder 10 according to this disclosure is shown. The lockable container holder 10 thus includes a holder base 20 configured to support a bottom 5 of a container 1, a holder upper portion 30, and an elongated holder back 40 extending correspondingly between the holder base 20 and the holder upper portion 30. The container 1 also includes a cap 9, a shoulder 3, and a neck 2. The holder upper portion 30 includes at least partially closed space C, which is configured to at least partially surround and releasably restrict the neck or shoulder of the container 1. Figure 1aIn the middle, the space C in the upper part 30 of the retainer surrounds and restricts the neck 2 of the container 1. The space C, which may be named "opening C", is also... Figure 1b As shown in the image. This will be combined. Figure 2 The description further provides a more detailed description of the above-described features of the container holder 10.

[0038] According to this disclosure, the upper part 30 of the retainer includes a cap locking member 80 for preventing the removal of the cap 9 of the container 1 retained in the container retainer 10. Figure 1b The cap locking member 80 is shown in detail, and the cap locking member 80 includes a first cap locking portion 81 extending from a position adjacent to space C on the upper portion 30 of the retainer. The first cap locking portion 81 thus extends in an upward direction. A second cap locking portion 82 extends laterally from the first cap locking portion 81 over at least a portion of space C, such that the second cap locking portion extends over the top of the cap 9 of the container. This effectively prevents the cap 9 from being removed from the neck 2 of the container 1. The second cap locking portion 82 can thus extend parallel to the upper portion 30 of the retainer, and the first cap locking portion 81 can extend laterally to the upper portion 30 of the retainer.

[0039] like Figure 1b As shown, the cap locking member 80 can be formed as a single piece by bending. The cap locking member 80 can also be integrally formed with the upper part of the retainer, or, for example, welded to the upper part of the retainer.

[0040] Turning Figure 1c ,Should Figure 1c A top view of the container holder 10 is shown. Therefore, the end 83 of the second cap locking portion 82 can have an arcuate shape, such that the end 83 partially surrounds the tube 6.1 of the dispenser 6. See also Figure 1a As from Figure 1c It is particularly clear that the arcuate end 83 extends along a generally semicircular path. Thus, the arcuate end 83 surrounds approximately half of the perimeter of the tube 6.1. As understood, the arcuate end 83 may extend over a smaller portion of the tube 6.1.

[0041] Figure 2 An exploded view of the lockable container retainer 10 according to this disclosure is shown.

[0042] It should be noted that, in Figures 2 to 6 and Figures 8a to 9c In this design, the cap locking member 80 has been omitted to avoid obscuring other features. However, it is understandable that... Figures 2 to 6 and Figures 8a to 9c One or more embodiments shown include a cap locking member 80 as shown in FIG1.

[0043] The container retainer 10 includes an elongated retainer back 40, which can be configured to attach to a structure, such as a wall (not shown). Attachment of the retainer back 40 to the structure can be achieved, for example, by double-sided tape or by a screw (not shown) passing through an opening 41. The retainer back 40 extends between a retainer base 20 and a retainer upper portion 30. Therefore, the retainer base 20 can extend from one end of the retainer back 40. The retainer base 20 extends opposite to the retainer upper portion 30. The retainer base 20 is configured to support the bottom 5 of the container (not shown). Figure 2 In this case, the base 20 of the retainer extends approximately perpendicular to the back 40 of the retainer and has a width and length sufficient to support the bottom 5 of the container 1 (not shown).

[0044] The upper portion 30 of the retainer can extend from the second end of the back portion 40 of the retainer. The upper portion 30 of the retainer can thus extend generally parallel to the base portion 20 of the retainer. The front portion 31 of the upper portion 30 points away from the back portion 40 of the retainer. The distance between the upper portion 30 of the retainer and the base portion 20 of the retainer can be selected such that the front end 31 of the upper portion of the retainer faces the neck or shoulder of the container supported on the base portion 20 of the retainer. The front end 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer can be configured to receive a portion of the neck or shoulder of the container supported on the base portion 20 of the retainer. Figure 2 In this design, the front end 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer is arc-shaped, i.e., it has an arc-shaped recess. However, the front end 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer may have a square or triangular recess. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the upper portion 30 of the retainer includes a through-hole 32 extending between an upper opening 33 on the upper side 35 of the upper portion 30 and a lower opening 34 on the lower side 36 of the upper portion 30. The through-hole 32 is sized such that a locking portion 61 of the locking member 60 can be received through the lower opening 34, and that at least an end portion 8 of the tool 7 can be inserted through the upper opening 33. The cross-section of the end portion 8 of the tool 7 may thus have the same or smaller dimensions as or smaller than the cross-section of the through-hole 32. The cross-sectional shape of the end portion 8 and / or tip 8 of the tool 7 may be the same as or similar to the cross-sectional shape of the through-hole. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown, the through hole 32 can be a rectangular cross-section, and the end of the tool 7 can also be a rectangular cross-section. The length of the end 8 of the tool 7 is selected such that the end 8 extends through the lower opening 34 of the through hole or is flush with the lower opening 34 of the through hole.

[0045] A shaft opening 38 for the pivot 70 is provided in the rear portion 37 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer. The rear portion 37 is located between the through hole 32 in the upper portion 30 of the retainer and the back portion 40 of the retainer.

[0046] The container retainer 10 also includes a restraining member 50 having a hook-shaped front portion 51 and a rear portion 52, which may be rectangular. The hook-shaped front portion 51 has a front end 57, i.e., a free front end 57. Figure 2 In this embodiment, the hook-shaped front portion 51 is arched, but it can also have other configurations, such as a triangular or rectangular hook. The limiting member 50 is pivotally attached to the upper portion 30 of the retainer. The limiting member can thus pivot relative to the upper portion 30 of the retainer in a plane extending parallel to the width and length of the upper portion 30. The limiting member 50 is thus pivotally attached to a pivot 70 extending through a shaft opening 54 in the rear portion 52 of the limiting member 50 and a shaft opening 38 in the upper portion 30 of the retainer. In the described embodiment, the limiting member 50 includes a receiving opening 53 disposed in the rear portion 52 of the limiting member 50. For example, the receiving opening 53 is disposed between the shaft opening 54 and the hook-shaped front portion 51 of the limiting member 50. The receiving opening 53 can be a through-hole or a recess and is configured to receive a locking portion 61 of the locking member 60.

[0047] The locking member 60 includes a locking portion 61 and a rear portion 66, from which the locking portion 61 extends. The locking portion 61 is configured to extend into a through-hole 32 in the upper portion 30 of the retainer. The locking portion 61 can therefore be elongated and have an upright edge 62. That is, the upright edge 62 points away from the upper surface of the locking member 60. In the illustrated embodiment, the locking portion 61 is plate-shaped. However, the locking portion 61 can have other configurations, such as a rod shape. Figure 2a A flat and curved locking portion 61, which will be described below, is shown. The locking portion 61 can also be divided into two locking halves (not shown). In the illustrated embodiment, the locking member 60 is configured to attach to the rear end of the restraining member 50. The rear portion 66 of the locking member 60 can therefore have an attachment mechanism 63 in the form of a parallel flange, which can be inserted into a corresponding opening 58, such as a recess in the restraining member 50. Alternatively, the locking member 60 can be glued or welded to the restraining member 50. The locking portion 61 is resilient. For example, the locking member 60, or at least the locking portion 61, is made of a resilient material, such as a resilient steel strip, such as spring steel, or a plastic material such as polypropylene.

[0048] The locking member 60 can be arranged such that the locking part 61 extends above the receiving opening 53 in the limiting member 50.

[0049] The rear portion 66 of the locking member 60 may include an opening 65 for the pivot 70. The pivot may be a pressure pin riveted to the upper portion 30 of the retainer.

[0050] In the assembled state, the limiting member 50, the locking member 60, and the upper part of the retaining member overlap, and the through hole 32, the locking part 61, and the receiving opening 53 are aligned, such that the locking part 61 of the locking member 60 can be pushed into the receiving opening 53 by inserting a tool 7 through the upper opening 33 of the through hole 32. Figure 2 As shown, the locking member 60 is arranged below the upper part 30 of the retainer, and the limiting member 50 is arranged below the locking member.

[0051] The following will refer to Figure 3a , Figures 3b to 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 6 Describe the function of the container holder 10 according to this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 3a The assembled container holder 10 is shown in position A, where the front portion 31 of the upper portion 30 of the holder and the hook-shaped front portion 51 of the restraining member 50 define a partially closed space C, which is configured to restrain the container. Figure 3a (not shown) neck or shoulder. “Restriction” means that any opening between the front 31 of the upper part 30 of the retainer and the end 57 of the hook-shaped front 51 of the restrictor 50 is too small to allow the neck or shoulder of the container to pass through. Figure 6 Showing along Figure 3a The cross-sectional view is taken from line XX. Therefore, when the limiting member 50 is in position A, the upright edge 62 of the locking portion 61 of the locking member 60 extends into the lower opening 34 of the through hole 32. The locking portion 61 thus locks the limiting member 50 and prevents any pivoting movement of the limiting member 50. Figure 3b The locking part 61 is shown extending over the receiving opening 53 of the limiting member 50 but not exceeding the receiving opening 53.

[0053] Figure 4a The tool 7 is shown inserted into the upper opening 33 of the through hole 32. The end 8 of the tool 7 thereby applies a force F to the upright edge 62 of the locking part 61 and presses the locking part 61 downward into the receiving opening 53 (see...). Figure 4b When the upright edge 62 has been pushed out of the through hole 32, the restraining member 50 is released to pivot relative to the upper portion 30 of the retainer. In the described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper portion 30 of the retainer, the locking member 60, and the restraining member 50 overlap, wherein there is substantially no gap between the upper portion 30 of the retainer, the locking member 60, and the restraining member 50. The tool 7 can therefore be configured such that its end 8 extends only through the through hole 32. This will be sufficient to force the upright edge 62 of the locking portion 61 into the receiving opening 53 such that the upright edge 62 is flush with the upper surface 55 of the restraining member. The restraining member 50 will then be released to pivot.

[0054] However, the upper part of the retainer 30 and the limiting member 50 can be arranged to overlap with a gap between them (not shown). In this case, the end 7 of the tool 6 can be extended to extend through the through hole 32 and through the gap between the upper part of the retainer 30 and the limiting member 50, so as to force the edge 62 of the locking part 61 out of the through hole and into the receiving opening 53.

[0055] Furthermore, the upper part 30 of the retainer and the limiting member 50 can be arranged to overlap, forming a gap wide enough to accommodate the edge 62 of the locking part. In this case, the receiving opening 53 in the limiting member 50 can be omitted (not shown).

[0056] Figure 5a The diagram shows a container holder 10 in the position B, with the limiting member 50 pivoted relative to the upper portion 30 of the holder. In this position, the end 57 of the hook-shaped front portion 51 is spaced apart from the front portion 31 of the upper portion 30, forming an opening D between the end 57 of the hook-shaped front portion 51 and the front portion 31 of the upper portion 30. The opening D is large enough to allow removal of a container (not shown) from the container holder. Thus, the opening D is large enough to allow the neck or shoulder of the container to pass through. During pivoting from the locked position A to the released position B, the upright edge 62 of the locking portion slides into contact with the lower surface 36 of the upper portion 30 of the holder. The rear portion 52 of the limiting member 50 can be arranged such that when the limiting member 50 is in the released position B, the rear portion 52 of the limiting member 50 impacts the back 40 of the holder, which prevents further pivoting of the limiting member 50. This is advantageous because the locking portion 61 can remain in contact with the lower side of the upper portion of the holder, which in turn prevents damage to the locking portion when the limiting member pivots toward the closed position A.

[0057] By performing the above steps in reverse order, container 1 can be inserted into and locked into container holder 10.

[0058] Although specific embodiments have been disclosed in detail, this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be restrictive. In particular, various substitutions, changes, and modifications are contemplated within the scope of the appended claims.

[0059] For example, Figure 7a and Figure 7b A lockable container holder 10 according to a second alternative of this disclosure is shown. The container holder 10 according to the second alternative is substantially the same as the lockable container holder 10 according to the first alternative, and therefore only the different features will be described below.

[0060] Therefore, the container retainer 10 includes a retainer upper portion 30 having a closed space C configured to at least surround and releasably restrict the neck or shoulder of the container 1 (not shown). The space C in the retainer upper portion 30 surrounds and restricts the neck 2 of the container 1. The retainer upper portion 30 can be releasably attached to the container retainer 10 by means of a screw 90 and can be releasably attached to a retainer back 40, the screw 90 being received in a hole 91 through the retainer upper portion 30. When the retainer upper portion 30 is attached to the retainer back 40 by the screw 90, the container 1 (not shown) is locked in the container retainer 10. When the retainer upper portion 30 is unscrewed, the neck of the container can be released from the space C and the container 1 (not shown) can be removed from the container retainer 10. According to a second alternative of this disclosure, the retainer upper portion 30 includes a cap locking member 80 to prevent the removal of the cap 9 (not shown) of the container 1 held in the container retainer. The cap locking member 80 includes a first cap locking portion 81 extending in an upward direction from a position adjacent to the space C. The second cap locking portion 82 extends laterally from the first cap locking portion 81 over at least a portion of the space C, such that the second cap locking portion extends over the top of the cap 9 of the container.

[0061] In an alternative embodiment, the container holder 10 according to this disclosure has been described above in the embodiments, wherein the upper portion 30 of the holder includes a through hole 32 and the limiting member 50 includes a receiving opening 53, and wherein a locking member 60 is attached to the limiting member 50. In the described embodiment, the limiting member 50 is arranged below the upper portion 30 of the holder.

[0062] However, the limiting member 50 can be arranged above the upper portion 30 of the retainer. The limiting member 50 may thus include a through hole 32, and the upper portion 30 of the retainer may include a receiving opening 53, and the locking member 60 may be attached to the upper surface 35 of the upper portion 30 such that the upright edge 62 of the locking part 61 can enter the through hole 32 (not shown).

[0063] The limiting member 50 may be mirror-inverted and arranged to be in harmony with... Figure 5a Pivot in the opposite direction shown.

[0064] Alternatively, the upper part 30 of the retainer can be arranged such that the arcuate front part 31 is oriented at 90° to the facing direction of the back of the retainer (not shown). The container can thus be introduced from the side of the container retainer.

[0065] Further substitutions or modifications to the container retainer 10 according to this disclosure are also possible. For example:

[0066] Figure 8aThe configuration is shown where the hook-shaped front portion 51 extends partially around the neck 2 of the container 1. Figure 8b This shows a configuration where the hook-shaped front portion 51 partially extends around the shoulder 3 of the container 1. Figure 8a and Figure 8b In this configuration, the arcuate front portion 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer is configured as part of the neck 2 of the receiving container 1. However, the front portion 31 of the upper portion 30 of the retainer may be configured as part of the shoulder 3 of the receiving container 1 (not shown).

[0067] The container retainer 10 may include retaining elements to hold the body or bottom of the container in place, further preventing lateral movement of the container within the container retainer. For example, such as... Figure 9a As shown, the retainer base 20 may include an arcuate lateral extension 22, each end of which has an upright retaining pin 23. In use, the retaining pin 23 engages the bottom of the container. Figure 9b A ring-shaped retaining element 21 is shown, which extends from the back 40 of the retainer above the base 20 of the retainer. The ring-shaped retaining element is configured to retain the body of the container.

[0068] This disclosure also relates to a container retainer unit 100, which includes two or more container retainers 10 connected together. Figure 9c A container retainer unit 100 comprising three container retainers 10 is shown. Figure 9c In this case, the container retainer unit is formed integrally. However, two or more container retainers 10 can be connected to each other (e.g., by welding) to obtain the container retainer unit. Figure 9c Another alternative to the retaining element 21 is also shown. The retaining base includes a first arcuate lateral extension 22 that extends recessedly from the retaining base 20 and has an upright pin 23 at each end. The retaining element 21, in the form of annular segments, extends protrudingly between the upright pins and thereby engages the body of the container.

[0069] Figure 2a An alternative configuration of the limiting member 50 and the locking member 60 is shown, wherein the flange-shaped attachment mechanism 63 and the recess-shaped opening 58 are omitted. Figure 2aIn this configuration, by extending a portion of the locking portion 61 into the receiving opening 53, the locking member 60 is prevented from pivoting relative to the limiting member 50 in a plane parallel to the width and length extension of the limiting member 50. Thus, in the assembled container holder 10, a portion of the locking portion 61 always extends into the receiving opening 53 (even when no tool 7 is inserted through the upper opening 33). For this reason, the locking portion 61 may include at least one bend 67, such that a portion of the locking portion is bent to extend into the receiving opening 53.

[0070] As mentioned above Figure 3a , Figures 3b to 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 6 As described, the locking part 61 of the locking member 60 can be pushed into the receiving opening 53 by inserting a tool 7 through the upper opening 33 of the through hole 32. Figure 2a In this configuration, the locking part 61—a portion of which extends into the receiving opening—is further pushed into the receiving opening 53 by a tool, causing the upright edge 62 to be pushed out of the through hole 32. Thus, the restraining member 50 is released to pivot relative to the upper part 30 of the retainer.

[0071] Furthermore, while specific terms may be used herein, they are used only in a general and descriptive sense and not for limiting purposes. Additionally, as used herein, the terms "comprise / comprises" or "include / includes" do not exclude the presence of other elements. Finally, the reference numerals in the claims are provided as illustrative examples only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims in any way.

Claims

1. A lockable container holder (10) comprising a holder base (20) configured to support a bottom (5) of a container (1), a holder upper portion (30), and an elongated holder back portion (40) extending between the holder base (20) and the holder upper portion (30), wherein, The base (20) and upper (30) of the retainer extend laterally from the back (40) of the retainer and are parallel to each other, and wherein, – The upper portion (30) of the retainer includes at least partially closed space (C), said space (C) being configured to at least partially surround and releasably restrict the neck (2) or shoulder (3) of a container placed on the base (20) of the retainer, characterized in that the upper portion (30) of the retainer includes: - Cap locking member (80) for preventing removal of the cap (9) of the container (1) in the container holder (10), wherein the cap locking member (80) has a first cap locking portion (81) and a second cap locking portion (82), the first cap locking portion (81) extending upward from the upper part (30) of the holder, and the second cap locking portion (82) extending laterally above a portion of the space (C) from the first cap locking portion (81) such that the second cap locking portion (82) extends above a portion of the cap (9) of the container (1) placed on the base (20) of the holder.

2. The lockable container holder (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The first cap locking portion (81) extends from the location of the space (C) in the adjacent upper part (30) of the retainer.

3. The lockable container holder (10) according to claim 2, wherein, A portion of the upper part (30) of the retainer extends from the back (40) of the retainer to the first cap locking portion (81).

4. The lockable container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The cap locking member (80) is a single piece formed by bending.

5. The lockable container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The second cap locking portion (82) includes an arc-shaped end (83).

6. The lockable container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The lockable container holder (10) includes: - A limiting member (50) having a hook-shaped front portion (51) and pivotally attached to the upper portion (30) of the retainer, such that the limiting member (50) is pivotable relative to the upper portion (30) of the retainer between a closed position (A) and a released position (B), in the closed position (A), the hook-shaped front portion (51) and the upper portion (30) of the retainer form a space (C) for limiting the at least partially closed space of the neck (2) and / or the shoulder (3) of the container (1), in the released position (B), the hook-shaped front portion (51) and the upper portion (30) of the retainer are spaced apart to allow removal of the container (1) from the container retainer (10); - A locking member (60), which is attached to one of the upper portion (30) of the retainer and the limiting member (50) and has a locking portion (61) configured to be received in an opening (33, 34) of a through hole (32) in the other of the upper portion (30) of the retainer and the limiting member (50) when the limiting member (50) is in the closed position (A), thereby preventing the limiting member (50) from moving, wherein, – The locking part (61) is elastic, allowing the locking part (61) to disengage from the through hole (32) by applying a force (F) through another opening (33, 34) through the through hole (32), thereby allowing the limiting member (50) to pivot relative to the upper part (30) of the retainer.

7. The lockable container holder (10) according to claim 6, wherein, The upper part (30) of the retainer includes an arcuate front (31) for receiving a portion of the neck (2) or shoulder (3) of the container (1), and wherein the arcuate front (31) includes the first cap locking portion (81).

8. The container holder (10) according to claim 7, wherein, The hook-shaped front (51) of the limiting member (50) is arched to form the at least partially closed circular space (C) with the arc-shaped front (31) of the upper part (30) of the retainer.

9. The container holder (10) according to claim 6, wherein, The through hole (32) is configured to receive the end (8) of the tool (7), wherein the through hole (32) and the end (8) of the tool (7) are configured such that the end (8) of the tool (7) can at least pass through the through hole (32) to apply force (F) on the locking part (61).

10. The container holder (10) according to claim 9, wherein, The limiting member (50), the locking member (60), and the upper part (30) of the retainer overlap, and the through hole (32), the locking part (61), and the receiving opening (53) are aligned such that the locking part (61) of the locking member (60) can be pushed into the receiving opening (53) by the insertion of a tool (7) through the end (8) of another opening (33, 34) of the through hole (32).

11. The container holder (10) according to claim 6, wherein, The through hole (32) extends between one opening (33, 34) and the other opening (33, 34).

12. The container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The cap locking member (80) is integrally formed with the upper part (30) of the retainer.

13. The container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The cap locking member (80) is formed by bending.

14. The container holder (10) according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, A portion of the upper part (30) of the retainer extends from the back (40) of the retainer to the first cap locking portion (81).

15. The container holder (10) according to claim 5, wherein, The arc-shaped end (83) extends along a roughly semicircle or less than a semicircle.

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