Pressure-sensitive flexible button lock and telescopic bag thereof

Abstract

The invention of the present disclosure may be a pressure sensitive locking mechanism that includes a first prong, a second prong, and a third prong. The locking mechanism may further include a tab disposed on the second prong, wherein the tab may be orthogonal to the second prong. In an embodiment, the second prong may be configured in a locked state and an unlocked state, where the second prong includes a second prong bell disposed on a lower portion of the second prong, and where the second prong bell tapers from the tab to an upper portion of the second prong. The tab may be configured to receive a pressure, an application of the pressure may be configured to transition the second prong from the locked state to the unlocked state, and a withdrawal of the pressure may be configured to transition the second prong from the unlocked state to the locked state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is in the field of reversibly lockable devices. Specifically, a pressure-sensitive button locking mechanism and a sliding package thereof are provided. Background Art

[0002] For centuries, people around the world have stored their belongings in containers. Today, there are many containers available to people. These containers are made of various materials in different shapes and sizes. However, many of these containers may be insufficient for a variety of reasons. In particular, many people may seek to store belongings that are not easily accessible to minors. Therefore, containers with easily removable lids or drawers that open effortlessly may be insufficient.

[0003] Many such containers may be equipped with external locks, such as combination or key locks. Further, other containers may not include mounting points for such locks. Such locks may be cumbersome and may reduce available storage space. People may attempt to integrate traditional locking mechanisms into the interior of a container. However, traditional locking mechanisms may limit storage space and may not be easily fitted to pre-existing containers. For example, such containers may include dimensions or geometric features that are unfavorable for an internal locking mechanism for refitting.

[0004] Therefore, it would be desirable to provide a locking mechanism that can be easily fitted into a wide range of containers. It would further be desirable to provide a container utilizing a locking mechanism that is both unobtrusive and protects the container from child access. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention disclosed herein may be a pressure-sensitive locking mechanism, the pressure-sensitive locking mechanism comprising a first tine, a second tine and a third tine and a connecting section connected to the first tine, the second tine and the third tine, wherein the first tine, the second tine and the third tine are all orthogonal to the connecting section. The pressure-sensitive locking mechanism may also include a lug arranged on the lower portion of the second tine, wherein the lug may be further arranged to be orthogonal to the second tine. In an embodiment, the second tine may be configured in a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the second tine includes a second tine bell-shaped portion arranged on the lower portion of the second tine, and wherein the second tine bell-shaped portion tapers from the lug to the upper portion of the second tine. The lug and the second tine may be configured to receive pressure via the lug, the application of pressure may be configured to convert the second tine from the locked state to the unlocked state, and the withdrawal of pressure may be configured to convert the second tine from the unlocked state to the locked state.

[0006] In one aspect, the tab may further include a first tab edge and a second tab edge, wherein the first tab edge and the second tab edge may both be orthogonal to the second tine; a tab outer edge, the tab outer edge including a convex curvature relative to the second tine; a first tab corner connecting the tab outer edge and the first tab edge; and a second tab corner connecting the tab outer edge and the second tab edge, wherein the first tab corner and the second tab corner are rounded.

[0007] In another embodiment, the pressure-sensitive locking mechanism further comprises a left first fork edge, a right first fork edge, a first fork base, a left second fork edge, a right second fork edge, a left third fork edge, a right third fork edge, a third fork base, a first root and a second root, wherein the right first fork edge extends from the first root to the first fork base, wherein the left second fork edge extends from the first root to the protrusion, wherein the right second edge extends from the second root to the protrusion, wherein the left third fork edge extends from the second root to the third fork base, and wherein the right first fork edge and the left third fork edge are longer than the left second fork edge and the right second fork edge.

[0008] The disclosed invention may be a pressure-sensitive locking container, comprising a pressure-sensitive locking mechanism (e.g., any embodiment of the pressure-sensitive locking mechanism described herein) and a tray, the tray comprising a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and an aperture, wherein the tray is configurable to be in a sheathed state and an unsheathed state, and wherein the aperture is sized to receive a tab. The pressure-sensitive locking container may further comprise a sleeve, the sleeve being sized to receive the tray in the sheathed state, the sleeve comprising a sleeve window, wherein the sleeve window is sized to receive the tab, wherein in the sheathed state, the sleeve window may cover the aperture, and wherein the tray may be configured to transition from the sheathed state to the unsheathed state in the unlocked state via removal of the sleeve.

[0009] In an embodiment, the pressure sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the first side wall such that in the locked state, the tab extends through the aperture.The pressure sensitive locking container may further include a support extending from the pressure sensitive locking mechanism to the second side wall.

[0010] The invention of the present disclosure may be a pressure-sensitive locking container including two pressure-sensitive locking mechanisms. In such an embodiment, the pressure-sensitive locking container may further include a tray, the tray including a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first aperture, and a second aperture, wherein the tray may be configured to be in a sheathed state and an unsheathed state, wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are sized to receive a tab. The pressure-sensitive locking container may further include a sleeve, the sleeve being sized to receive the tray in the sheathed state, the sleeve may include a first sleeve window and a second sleeve window, wherein the first sleeve window and the second sleeve window are each sized to receive one of the tabs, wherein in the sheathed state, the first sleeve window covers the first opening and the second sleeve window covers the second opening, and wherein the tray is configured to transition from the sheathed state to the unsheathed state via removal of the sleeve in the unlocked state.

[0011] In an embodiment, a first pressure-sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the first sidewall such that in the locked state, the tab extends through the first aperture, and wherein the second pressure-sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the second sidewall such that in the locked state, the tab extends through the second aperture. In further embodiments, the pressure-sensitive locking container may further include a first support extending from the first pressure-sensitive locking mechanism to the second sidewall and a second support extending from the second pressure-sensitive locking mechanism to the first sidewall.

[0012] Additional aspects related to the present disclosure are set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present disclosure.

[0013] It should be understood that both the foregoing and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the claimed disclosure or its application in any way. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects of the disclosure, and together with the description, explain and illustrate the principles of the disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1 is a front right perspective view of an embodiment of the lock.

[0016] Figure 2 is a front view of an embodiment of a lock.

[0017] Figure 3A and Figure 3B Side views of an embodiment of a lock in a locked state and an unlocked state, respectively.

[0018] Figure 4 is a top view of an embodiment of a lock.

[0019] Figure 5is an illustration of an embodiment of a lock integrated into a pallet container.

[0020] Figure 6-Figure 7 is an illustration of an embodiment of a pallet container including a plurality of locks and support members.

[0021] Figure 8A-B 2 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a lockable, retractable container in a sheathed and unsheathed state, respectively. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, in which the same functional elements are represented by the same reference numerals. The aforementioned drawings illustrate specific aspects and implementations consistent with the principles of the present disclosure by way of illustration and not limitation. These implementations are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure, and it should be understood that other implementations may be utilized, and structural changes and / or substitutions of different elements may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be interpreted in a limiting sense.

[0023] The invention of the present disclosure may be a lock 100, such as a pressure-sensitive locking mechanism, comprising a first tine 102, a second tine 104, and a third tine 106. The lock 100 may further include a connecting section 108, wherein each of the first tine 102, the second tine 104, and the third tine 106 is connected to the connecting section 108. In one embodiment, the first tine 102, the second tine 104, and the third tine 106 are arranged orthogonal to the connecting section 108. Any number and / or combination of the first tine 102, the second tine 104, and / or the third tine 106 may be arranged parallel to each other. However, the first tine 102, the second tine 104, and / or the third tine 106 may be arranged at any angle relative to each other or relative to the connecting section 108. In one embodiment, the lock may have a width of 24.85 mm, a height of 17 mm, a thickness of 1 mm, with a tab having a width of 9.45 mm, a depth of 5.80 mm, and a thickness of 1.78 mm. However, the lock 100 and any of its components may be of any sufficient size.

[0024] Second tine 104 may include tab 110. In one embodiment, tab 110 may be positioned on a lower portion 150 of second tine 104, for example, on an end of second tine 104 opposite to connecting section 108. Thus, second tine 104 may include a second tine upper portion 152 adjacent connecting section 108. Tab 110 may extend from second tine 104 at, for example, a ninety degree angle perpendicular to second tine 104. However, tab 110 may extend from second tine 104 at any suitable angle. Figure 1As shown, a ramp 154 ​​can be disposed at the connection point of the second tine 104 and the tab 110. The ramp 154 ​​can be curved to suppress the ninety degree angle that may exist between the second tine 104 and the tab 110. In addition, the ramp 154 ​​can provide additional rigidity and strength to the tab 110 and / or the second tine 104, for example by increasing the amount of material disposed between the tab 110 and the second tine 104.

[0025] In an embodiment, the second tine 104 may include a second tine bell 112. The second tine bell 112 may be a spherical portion of the second tine 104. For example, the second tine bell 112 may be a portion of the second tine bell 112 where the width of the second tine 104 increases toward the tab 110. Thus, the second tine bell 112 may be disposed between the upper portion 152 of the second tine 104 and the tab 110 or the lower portion 150. For example, the second tine bell 112 may be wider than the upper portion 152 of the second tine 104 such that the second tine bell 112 is sized to receive the tab 110. Thus, the second tine bell 112 may improve the integrity of the second tine 104 and the tab 110 while achieving sufficient flexibility. In fact, the wider nature of the second tine bell 112 may promote rigidity in the lower portion 150, while the narrower nature of the upper portion 152 may promote flexibility. In such an embodiment, the reduced amount of material in the upper portion 152 can enable the second tine 104 to bend more easily. In an embodiment, the upper portion 152 can be narrower to increase the flexibility of the second tine 104. However, the width of the upper portion 152 and the width of the second tine bell 112 can be configured in a ratio that enables a reasonable amount of pressure to unlock the lock 100. For example, if the upper portion 152 is too narrow relative to the second tine bell 112, the second tine 104 will be unlocked with too little pressure applied. Conversely, if the upper portion 152 is too wide relative to the second tine bell 112, the second tine 104 will be difficult to unlock, even for a capable adult. In addition, the width of the second tine bell 112 and the lug 110 (or lug outer edge 118) can be adapted to provide a comfortable surface to receive tactile pressure. In other words, the second tine bell 112 and the lug 110 can be configured for comfort in engaging the user's fingers. For purposes of this disclosure, "reasonable pressure" may refer to pressure that is above the capabilities of a child but within the capabilities of an adult.

[0026] The lock 100 may include an inner surface 114 and an outer surface 116. The inner surface 114 may surround the face of the lock 100 configured to couple with the box and / or the face of the lock 100 having the tab 110 protrusion. Thus, the outer surface 116 may be the face of the lock 100 opposite the tab 110 protrusion. However, in different embodiments, the tab 110 protrusion may extend through the inner surface 114 and / or the outer surface 116.

[0027] The tab 110 may include a tab outer edge 118, a first tab edge 120, a second tab edge 122, a first tab corner 124, and / or a second tab corner 126. The tab outer edge 118 may be generally rounded so that the vertex of the curvature occurs at a midpoint between the first tab corner 124 and the second tab corner 126. Thus, the tab outer edge 118 may be formed with a curvature, such as a convex curvature relative to the second prong 104. In such an embodiment, the tab outer edge 118 may include a curvature that protrudes away from the inner surface 114. However, the tab outer edge 118 may be flat. In different embodiments, the tab outer edge 118 may include any suitable curvature. The tab outer edge 118 may include a curvature configured to enable the lock 100 to be actuated by a user. In addition, the first tab corner 124 and / or the second tab corner 126 may be rounded. Thus, the tab edge 118, the first tab corner 124, and / or the second tab corner 126 can be sized to accommodate smooth movement into the box (e.g., an aperture and / or a sleeve window) when the cartridge sleeve is retracted (described in further detail below). In short, the rounded and curved nature of the tab edge 118, the first tab corner 124, and the second tab corner 126 can prevent the tab 110 from getting caught on the sleeve window 222 when the sleeve is retracted. For example, if the tab 110 is particularly jagged or pointed, the tab edge 118 can negatively engage with the sleeve window 222 even when the tab 110 is actuated, thereby causing the tab 110, the sleeve 214, and / or the tray 200 to engage.

[0028] The lug outer edge 118 can be adapted to act as an extension to help the user press and cause the sleeve 214 to slide. The lug outer edge 118 can increase the reach of the user's fingers when compressed. In addition, the rounded nature of the lug 110 and its components protects the orifice 202 and / or the sleeve window 222 from damage or tearing.

[0029] The tab 110 may further include a first tab edge 120 and a second tab edge 122. The first tab edge 120 may extend from the second tine bell 112 to the first tab corner 124. Similarly, the second tab edge 122 may extend from the second tine bell 112 to the second tab corner 126. Thus, the tab 110 may be defined and / or formed by the first tab edge 120, the first tab corner 124, the tab outer edge 118, the second tab corner 126, the second tab edge 122, and the second tine bell 112 (e.g., along the ramp 154).

[0030] The first tine 102 may include a left first tine edge 128, a right first tine edge 130, and / or a first tine base 132. The second tine 104 may include a left second tine edge 134 and / or a right second tine edge 136. The third tine 106 may include a left third tine edge 138, a right third tine edge 140, and / or a third tine base 142. The first root 144 may be disposed between the right first tine edge 130 and the left second tine edge 134. The second root 146 may be disposed between the right second tine edge 136 and the left third tine edge 138. In addition, a connecting section edge 148 may extend between the left first tine edge 128 and the right third tine edge 140 on the top of the lock 100.

[0031] In an embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the left first tine edge 128 and the right third tine edge 140 can have the same length. Further, the right first tine edge 130 and the left third tine edge 138 can have the same length. Further, the left second tine edge 134 and the right second tine edge 136 can have the same length. The left first tine edge 128 and the right third tine edge 140 can be longer than the right first tine edge 130; and the right first tine edge 130 and the left third tine edge 138 can be longer than the left second tine edge 134 and the right second tine edge 136. The connecting section edge 148 can be longer than any of the aforementioned edges 128-142. As shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, first tine base 132 and third tine base 142 can have the same width. In such an embodiment, tab 110 can have a width that is greater than the width of first tine base 132 and / or third tine base 142. In an embodiment, first tine 102 and third tine 106 can include a width that is greater than the width of second tine 104 or upper portion 152 so that first tine 102 and third tine 106 can receive adhesive and adequately adhere lock 100 to a receiving surface. More generally, however, the width of first tine 102 and third tine 106 can be sized to maintain the position of lock 100 along a receiving surface without the use of adhesive.

[0032] Reference Figure 3A-3B , the lock 100 and / or the second prong 104 may be configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, as Figure 3A As shown, the tab 110 can be orthogonal to the inner surface 114. In this locked state, the tab 110 can receive minimal or no pressure from the user. In the unlocked state, as shown Figure 3BAs shown, the tab 110 can be at least partially disposed behind the outer surface 116. For example, the second tine 104 can include flexibility or flexibility, wherein pressure can be applied to cause the tab 110 to extend behind the outer surface 116. In such an example, the rigidity of the second tine 104 can be overcome by applying reasonable pressure to the tab 110. In addition, the second tine 104 can include plasticity, wherein the second tine 104 returns to a locked state after the pressure is discontinued. In the unlocked state, the second tine 104 can be gradually bent backward, wherein the tension is more evenly distributed along the second tine 104. Alternatively, the size of the upper portion 152 can be determined so that in the unlocked position, the second tine 104 is substantially straight and pivots about a section of the upper portion 152 immediately between the two roots 144 / 146.

[0033] When the tab 110 is outside the sleeve 214, the tab 110 can return to the "locked state", but the tray 200 is actually "unlocked". For example, when the sleeve 214 is completely arranged on the tray 200, the lock 100 is in the locked position. In this example, the actuation of the lock 100 via pressure can cause the lock 100 to be converted to the unlocked position. In addition, the retraction of the sleeve 214 can maintain the lock 100 in the unlocked position because the sleeve 214 can maintain sufficient pressure on the lock 100 when the sleeve 214 is removed. However, once the sleeve 214 has left the tab 110, the lock 100 can return to the locked state, and the sleeve 214 and the tray 200 are separated. In this case, when the sleeve 214 is placed on the tray 200, the user can re-apply pressure to the tab 110.

[0034] The disclosed invention may include a tray 200. The tray 200 may include a bottom surface 204, one or more side walls 206 (e.g., a first side wall and a second side wall), a front wall 208, and / or a rear wall 210. In an embodiment, one or more apertures 202 may be disposed on any of the one or more side walls 206, the front wall 208, and / or the rear wall 210. As a non-limiting example, Figure 5 As shown, the aperture 202 may be disposed on both side walls 206. However, in another embodiment, the tray 200 may include a single aperture 202. The aperture 202 may be rounded or otherwise oval so that the tab 110 is less likely to bind when the sleeve 214 is removed or reapplied. In addition, the aperture 202 may be sized to be slightly larger than the tab 110 so that the tab 110 and the aperture 202 are mated without causing excessive wear or stress to either component.

[0035] In an embodiment, the inner surface 114 of the lock 100 can be connected to a counter port in the one or more side walls 206. The aperture 202 can be sized to receive the tab 110. Thus, a user can press the tab 110, causing the second prong 104 to bend into the tray 200. Adhesive can be applied to all portions of the lock 100 (e.g., the inner surface 114) except the second prong 104.

[0036] The tray 200 may include more than one aperture 202. For example, a first aperture may be disposed on the first sidewall and a second aperture may be disposed on the second sidewall. The aperture 202 may be disposed at a distance from the bottom surface 204 such that the first tine base 132 and the third tine base 142 contact the bottom surface 204 and the tab 110 extends through the aperture 202 without contacting the bottom surface 204.

[0037] refer to Figure 6 to Figure 7 , the tray 200 may include one or more support members 212. The support member 212 may be a rectangular member that crosses the tray 200 between two of the one or more side walls 206. The support member 212 may be a low rectangular member that contacts the bottom surface 204 and the one or more side walls 206. In an embodiment, the support member 212 may be arranged orthogonal to the aperture 202. The size and configuration of the support member 212 may be determined to be connected to the outer surface 116 of the lock 100. The support member 212 may be hollow or semi-hollow enough so that the second prong 104 can extend into the support member 212 without unreliable resistance when compressed by the user. The size of the support member 212 may be determined so that the lock 100 can be arranged between the support member 212 and the side wall 206. For example, the support member 212 may be slightly shorter than the distance between the two side walls 206 to accommodate the depth of the lock 100. In an embodiment, the bottom plate 224 is arranged on top of the support member 212 so that the bottom plate 224 is bounded by the walls 206-210. Thus, the bottom plate 224 can provide a stable and flat surface for the contents of the tray 200. Further, the bottom plate 224 can be used to hide (or at least partially hide) the lock 100 and / or the support member 212. For example, the bottom plate 224 can prevent an unintentional user from manipulating or disabling the lock 100 or other components within the tray 200. In addition, the bottom plate 224 can rest along the outer surface 116 of the lock 100, thereby maintaining the position of the lock along the side wall 206.

[0038] refer to Figure 8A-B, the sleeve 214 can be reversibly disposed over the tray 200. The sleeve 214 can be a rectangular member having a cavity 216 that is sized to receive the tray 200. The sleeve 214 can include a front sleeve opening 218 and / or a rear sleeve opening 220. In addition, the sleeve 214 can include one or more sleeve windows 222, wherein the sleeve windows 222 can be positioned over the aperture 202 when the sleeve is in the sheathed position. In the sheathed position, the sleeve 214 can surround the tray 200. In the unsheathed position, the sleeve 214 can be removed from the tray 200. Thus, in the sheathed position, one or more tabs 110 can extend through the one or more apertures 202 and the sleeve windows 222.

[0039] In an embodiment, the tray 200 can be transitioned from the sheathed position to the unsheathed position by compressing one or more tabs 110 and withdrawing the sleeve 214 from the tray 200. In such an embodiment, the user can compress the tabs 110 a distance where the tab outer edge 118 clears the sleeve window 222. In effect, the tabs 110 extending through the sleeve window 222 can be used to lock the sleeve to the tray 200. Thus, by removing the tab 110 obstruction from the sleeve window 222, the tray 200 and sleeve 214 can be "unlocked."

[0040] The tray 200 may include two apertures 202 and two locks 100; and the sleeve 214 may include two sleeve windows 222. In such an embodiment, each of the two locks 100 may be disposed on an opposing side wall. In addition, each of the two locks 100 may be disposed on an opposing end of the tray 200 (e.g., the first lock 100 may be disposed on a side wall portion adjacent to the rear wall 210, and the second lock 100 may be disposed on a side wall portion adjacent to the front wall 208, as shown in FIG. Figure 6-Figure 7 As a non-limiting example, a tray 200 with two locks 100 may require a user to use two hands or two fingers to depress the two tabs 110 and remove the sleeve 214. In such an example, the tray 200 and sleeve 214 may be "child-proof," "child-resistant," or "tamper-resistant." However, such an embodiment may achieve compression of the two tabs 110 by compression with one hand, for example, by grasping the underside of the tray 200 and compressing the first tab with the person's thumb and the second tab with the person's ring finger.

[0041] In an embodiment, the sleeve 214 can be removed from the tray 200 in two directions. However, in another embodiment where the sleeve 214 includes five sides, the sleeve 214 can be removed from the tray 200 in only one direction. In an embodiment where the sleeve 214 includes four sides, the sleeve 214 can be coupled to the tray 200 from a first orientation and a second orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 180 degrees relative to the first orientation.

[0042] The tray 200 may include two locks 100, wherein the first lock is disposed on the side wall 206 opposite the second lock. The first lock (and the corresponding aperture 202) may be disposed at a position between the front wall 208 and the midpoint between the front wall 208 and the rear wall 210. The second lock (and the corresponding aperture 202) may be disposed at a position between the rear wall 210 and the midpoint between the front wall 208 and the rear wall 210. Thus, by staggering the positions of the first and second locks, the tray 200 and the sleeve 214 may be more securely locked. For example, when the locks are disposed in this staggered position, a child may exhibit significant difficulty in actuating the first and second locks.

[0043] In an embodiment, the lock 100 may be made of plastic. For example, the plastic may have sufficient flexibility, rigidity, and plasticity to enable conversion between a locked state and an unlocked state. However, the lock 100 may be made of any suitable material.

[0044] The materials of lock 100, tray 200 and / or sleeve 214 can be environmentally friendly. For example, the use of plastic can be minimized. However, in one embodiment, lock 100 can be made of plastic. Lock 100 can also be made of polylactic acid (PLA) or other suitable materials made of corn. Sleeve 214 can include a polypropylene layer. Therefore, the polypropylene layer can improve the rigidity and integrity of sleeve 214. For example, the polypropylene layer can prevent children from tearing, tearing or chewing sleeve 214. Polypropylene layer or other suitable layers can make sleeve 214 waterproof so that children will not weaken the integrity of sleeve 214 with liquid. In another embodiment, tray 200 can include a polypropylene layer. Sleeve 214, tray 200 and / or lock 100 can be manufactured so that they are compostable.

[0045] Finally, other implementations of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

Claims

1. A pressure-sensitive locking mechanism, comprising: a first tine, a second tine, and a third tine; a connecting section, the connecting section being connected to the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine, Wherein, the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine are respectively orthogonal to the connecting section; a tab disposed on a lower portion of the second tine, the tab further disposed orthogonally to the second tine; and The second tine is configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state, the second tine comprises a second tine bell-shaped portion, the second tine bell-shaped portion is arranged on a lower portion of the second tine, the second tine bell-shaped portion tapers from the protrusion to an upper portion of the second tine, wherein the protrusion and the second tine are configured to receive pressure via the protrusion, wherein the application of the pressure is configured to switch the second tine from the locked state to the unlocked state, and Wherein, the withdrawal of the pressure is configured to transition the second tine from the unlocked state to the locked state.

2. The pressure-sensitive locking mechanism of claim 1, wherein the tab further comprises: a first tab edge and a second tab edge, the first tab edge and the second tab edge being orthogonal to the second tine; a tab outer edge, the tab outer edge comprising a convex curvature relative to the second tine; a first tab corner joining the tab outer edge and the first tab edge; and a second lug corner, the second lug corner connecting the lug outer edge and the second lug edge, Wherein, the first tab corner and the second tab corner are rounded.

3. The pressure sensitive locking mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising a left first tine edge, a right first tine edge, a first tine base, a left second tine edge, a right second tine edge, a left third tine edge, a right third tine edge, a third tine base, a first root, and a second root, in, The right first tine edge extends from the first root to the first tine base, wherein the left second fork tooth edge extends from the first root to the protrusion, wherein the right second fork tooth edge extends from the second root portion to the lug, wherein the left third tine edge extends from the second root to the third tine base, and Wherein, the right first fork tine edge and the left third fork tine edge are longer than the left second fork tine edge and the right second fork tine edge.

4. A pressure-sensitive locking container, comprising: A pressure-sensitive locking mechanism, the pressure-sensitive locking mechanism comprising: a first tine, a second tine, and a third tine; a connecting section, the connecting section being connected to the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine, Wherein, the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine are respectively orthogonal to the connecting section; a tab disposed on a lower portion of the second tine, the tab further disposed orthogonally to the second tine; and The second tine is configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state, the second tine comprises a second tine bell-shaped portion, the second tine bell-shaped portion is arranged on a lower portion of the second tine, the second tine bell-shaped portion tapers from the protrusion to an upper portion of the second tine, wherein the protrusion and the second tine are configured to receive pressure via the protrusion, wherein the application of the pressure is configured to switch the second tine from the locked state to the unlocked state, and wherein the withdrawal of the pressure is configured to transition the second tine from the unlocked state to the locked state; a tray comprising a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and an aperture, Wherein, the tray can be configured to be in a sheathed state and an unsheathed state, wherein the aperture is sized to receive the tab; and a sleeve sized to receive the tray in the sheathed state, the sleeve including a sleeve window, wherein the sleeve window is sized to receive the tab, wherein, in the sheathed state, the sleeve window covers the aperture, and Wherein, the tray is configured to be converted from the sheathed state to the unsheathed state by removing the sleeve in the unlocked state.

5. The pressure-sensitive locking container according to claim 4, wherein the tab further comprises: a first tab edge and a second tab edge, the first tab edge and the second tab edge being orthogonal to the second tine; a tab outer edge, the tab outer edge comprising a convex curvature relative to the second tine; a first tab corner joining the tab outer edge and the first tab edge; and a second lug corner, the second lug corner connecting the lug outer edge and the second lug edge, Wherein, the first tab corner and the second tab corner are rounded.

6. The pressure-sensitive locking container according to claim 4, further comprising a left first fork tine edge, a right first fork tine edge, a first fork tine base, a left second fork tine edge, a right second fork tine edge, a left third fork tine edge, a right third fork tine edge, a third fork tine base, a first root and a second root, in, The right first tine edge extends from the first root to the first tine base, wherein the left second fork tooth edge extends from the first root to the protrusion, wherein the right second fork tooth edge extends from the second root portion to the lug, wherein the left third tine edge extends from the second root to the third tine base, and Wherein, the right first fork tine edge and the left third fork tine edge are longer than the left second fork tine edge and the right second fork tine edge.

7. The pressure-sensitive lock container according to claim 4, wherein: The pressure sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the first side wall such that in the locked state, the tab extends through the aperture. 8 . The pressure sensitive locking container of claim 7 , further comprising a support member extending from the pressure sensitive locking mechanism to the second side wall.

9. A pressure-sensitive locking container, comprising: Two pressure sensitive locking mechanisms, each pressure sensitive locking mechanism comprising: a first tine, a second tine, and a third tine; a connecting section, the connecting section being connected to the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine, Wherein, the first fork tine, the second fork tine and the third fork tine are respectively orthogonal to the connecting section; a tab disposed on a lower portion of the second tine, the tab further disposed orthogonally to the second tine; and The second tine is configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state, the second tine comprises a second tine bell-shaped portion, the second tine bell-shaped portion is arranged on a lower portion of the second tine, the second tine bell-shaped portion tapers from the protrusion to an upper portion of the second tine, wherein the protrusion and the second tine are configured to receive pressure via the protrusion, wherein the application of the pressure is configured to switch the second tine from the locked state to the unlocked state, and wherein the withdrawal of the pressure is configured to transition the second tine from the unlocked state to the locked state; A tray comprising a bottom surface, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first aperture, and a second aperture, Wherein, the tray can be configured to be in a sheathed state and an unsheathed state, wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are sized to receive the tab; and a sleeve sized to receive the tray in the sheathed state, the sleeve comprising a first sleeve window and a second sleeve window, wherein each of the first sleeve window and the second sleeve window is sized to receive one of the tabs, wherein, in the sheathed state, the first sleeve window covers the first orifice, and the second sleeve window covers the second orifice, and Wherein, the tray is configured to be converted from the sheathed state to the unsheathed state by removing the sleeve in the unlocked state.

10. The pressure-sensitive lock container according to claim 9, wherein: Each tab further comprises: a first tab edge and a second tab edge, the first tab edge and the second tab edge being orthogonal to the second tine; a tab outer edge, the tab outer edge comprising a convex curvature relative to the second tine; a first tab corner joining the tab outer edge and the first tab edge; and a second lug corner, the second lug corner connecting the lug outer edge and the second lug edge, Wherein, the first tab corner and the second tab corner are rounded.

11. The pressure-sensitive locking container of claim 9, each pressure-sensitive locking mechanism further comprising a left first tine edge, a right first tine edge, a first tine base, a left second tine edge, a right second tine edge, a left third tine edge, a right third tine edge, a third tine base, a first root, and a second root, in, The right first tine edge extends from the first root to the first tine base, wherein the left second fork tooth edge extends from the first root to the protrusion, wherein the right second fork tooth edge extends from the second root portion to the lug, wherein the left third tine edge extends from the second root to the third tine base, and Wherein, the right first fork tine edge and the left third fork tine edge are longer than the left second fork tine edge and the right second fork tine edge.

12. The pressure-sensitive lock container according to claim 9, wherein: The first pressure-sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the first sidewall such that in the locked state the tab extends through the first aperture, and wherein the second pressure-sensitive locking mechanism is adhered to the second sidewall such that in the locked state the tab extends through the second aperture. 13 . The pressure-sensitive locking container of claim 12 , further comprising a first support extending from the first pressure-sensitive locking mechanism to the second side wall and a second support extending from the second pressure-sensitive locking mechanism to the first side wall.

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