Container tamper detection package, container lid, and methods of production and use thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a container tamper detection package, a container lid, and methods for their production and use. The present invention relates to a container tamper detection package (1) comprising an upper cover member (2), a lower cover member (4), and an axial displacement member (3), where the axial displacement member comprises an alignment member (5) and an insertion member (6). The axial displacement member (3) is axially displaceable from a first closed position to a second open, fixed and irreversible position. The invention also relates to a container lid (8) comprising a packaging body (1) and a stop member (7). Finally, the invention also relates to a production method for a package (1) and a lid (8) intended to close a food or non-food container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container tamper detection capsule designed to provide information to a user about an attempt to tamper with a container sealed with such a capsule. The present invention also relates to a container lid comprising said capsule and a stop member designed to seal any container. Finally, the present invention also relates to a method for producing the capsule and the lid. The present invention can be applied to the production and sale of capsules for all types of containers, especially food or non-food containers. Background Art

[0002] It is well known to use capsules having a mechanism that allows easy identification at first instance that a container sealed with such a capsule has been opened, especially in bottles of beverages or food. Many of these capsules on the current market constitute systems that can be damaged. In other words, when first opening a container sealed with such a capsule, the capsule must be partially damaged, otherwise the capsule is completely damaged when it is removed from the container for the first time.

[0003] Another problem found in these capsules is the reversibility of the mechanism that allows them to operate. In other words, if the function of these capsules is to inform the consumer about the first opening of a container closed with such a capsule, it is necessary that the capsule is not defective in terms of the irreversibility of its operating mechanism, otherwise the reversibility of its operating mechanism may be used by a supposed forger to circumvent the security and authenticity of the capsule.

[0004] For example, WO 2014 / 122300 discloses a capsule having a mechanism that allows a user to identify whether a container sealed with such a capsule has been tampered with. The capsule disclosed in this document consists of a top lid, a spring, an internal member, and an external cylindrical member that can move relative to the internal member from a first position corresponding to a closed position before the first opening of the container to a second position after the user removes the capsule. The operating mechanism functions such that when the capsule is first removed from the container, in other words, when the capsule is first triggered, the spring fixedly accommodated in the internal member cooperates with the external cylindrical member and allows the external cylindrical member to be blocked in said second position relative to the internal member, thereby showing a shape change of the capsule, which allows the user to identify the tampering of the container.

[0005] However, the design of the capsule disclosed in the above prior art document allows a user to tamper with a container sealed with such a capsule without triggering the detection mechanism. In other words, the capsule (and its stopper) can be removed from the container without triggering the mechanism.

[0006] In some embodiments of the encapsulation body, it is also possible to unlock its detection mechanism after its activation and restore it to its original secure position. This weakness allows the encapsulation body (and its stopper) to be removed from the bottle and then, after restoring its initial detection configuration, reinserted into the same or another container without leaving any evidence of its tampering.

[0007] Due to the combination of movements between the external cylindrical member and the internal member, it is also possible to open a closed bottle with an encapsulation body disclosed in the above-mentioned document without activating the operating mechanism of the encapsulation body. Considering that in the encapsulation body of document WO 2014 / 122300, the base of the external cylindrical member and the base of the internal member share the same plane, in other words, both are in the same position before triggering the encapsulation body, it is possible to reach the base or lower end of the internal member without moving the external cylindrical member that triggers the detection mechanism of the encapsulation body. Due to the movement triggering mechanism of the external cylindrical member relative to the internal member, it should be understood that by preventing this movement during the removal of the encapsulation body, its removal can be achieved without triggering the mechanism. For example, by placing an object between the top of the neck of the container and the base of the encapsulation body, it is possible to pull the encapsulation body and rest the object on the base of the internal member without causing any movement of the external cylindrical member.

[0008] Furthermore, document PT 108721 relates to a container tamper detection package that allows a user to identify whether the package has been pulled or if there has been an attempt to pull it with the intention of removing the package from the mouth or neck of the container. The package disclosed in this document consists of an upper cover member 2, an internal spring support member 3, a spring member 4, and a lower cover member 5. The upper cover member 2 is coupled to the lower cover member 5 to form an assembly that defines a cavity therein. This assembly is capable of being displaced from a first closed position to a second open position and is configured to move the spring member 4 between the first position and the second position. Furthermore, the internal spring support member 3 is disposed within the cavity of the assembly, and the spring member 4 is disposed within the cavity of the assembly and is capable of moving between the first closed position and the second open position. In the first closed position, the spring member 4 is arranged in a tensioned state on the internal spring support member 3, and in the second open position, the spring member 4 is arranged in a stationary state between the internal spring support member 3 and the upper cover member 2, blocking the assembly in the second open position. This blocking of the assembly in the second open position prevents it from returning to the first closed position, and this blocking mechanism is irreversible. After triggering the package 1, in order to remove the package from the container in which the package is disposed, the spring moves to the second position, in which the spring is not subjected to the tension it experienced before triggering, which results in a change in its dimensions. This change in dimensions will allow the package 1 to be irreversibly blocked in a tamper indication position, which allows the user to identify tampering with the container.

[0009] However, the package design disclosed in the above prior art document has a significant visual impact on the aesthetics of the final product, due to the way it demonstrates an attempt to tamper with the package and is not suitable for luxury / high added value products.

[0010] Therefore, based on the above, there is a need in the art for a container tamper detection package having an irreversible blocking mechanism, and the container tamper detection package allows the display of tampering to the user without having an obvious visual impact on the aesthetics of the final product. In other words, the display of tampering of the package causes a visually detectable change to the user, but this is subtle and within the framework of the design of the final product. Summary of the Invention

[0011] The present invention relates to a container tamper detection package 1, comprising:

[0012] · An upper cover member 2, including a top through opening 21,

[0013] · An axial displacement member 3, including an alignment member 5 and an insertion member 6, and

[0014] · A lower cover member 4, including a bottom through opening 41,

[0015] Wherein,

[0016] The upper cover member 2 is coupled to the lower cover member 4 to form an assembly that defines a cavity therein; and

[0017] The axial displacement member 3 is disposed in the cavity of the assembly, the insertion member 6 is assembled onto the lower cover member 4 and the alignment member 5 is inserted into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2;

[0018] Wherein, in operation, the axial displacement member 3 is axially displaceable relative to the assembly from a first closed position to a second open, fixed and irreversible position, in the first closed position, the face 51 of the alignment member 5 is aligned with the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2, and in the second open, fixed and irreversible position, the insertion member 6 is axially blocked in the lower cover member 4 and the face 51 of the alignment member 5 is recessed relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2.

[0019] In one aspect of the present invention, the insertion member 6 and the lower cover member 4 include clip-type and indentation-type axial retaining means.

[0020] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 are made of materials selected from the group consisting of: plastics, wood, cork, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

[0021] The present invention also relates to a container lid 8 that includes a package body 1 and a stop member 7, which is designed to seal any type of container.

[0022] In one aspect of the present invention, the stop member 7 is made of materials selected from the group consisting of: plastics, wood, cork, aluminum, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

[0023] The present invention also relates to a method 1 for producing a package body, which method includes the following steps:

[0024] · Assembling the insertion member 6 of the axial displacement member 3 to the lower cover member 4; and

[0025] · Attaching the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 by inserting the alignment member 5 into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2.

[0026] In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing a container lid 8, which includes the following steps:

[0027] · Assembling the insertion member 6 of the axial displacement member 3 to the lower cover member 4;

[0028] ·Attach the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 by inserting the alignment member 5 into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2; and

[0029] ·Bond the top of the stop member 7 to the surface 61 of the insertion member 6 through the bottom through-opening 41 of the lower cover member 4.

[0030] Finally, the present invention relates to the use of the package 1 and the cap 8 for closing a container for containing food or non-food products, in particular a container for containing a beverage selected from the group consisting of wine, beer, spirits, water and soft drinks or a container for containing cosmetics. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The following is a detailed description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of the components of the container tamper detection package 1 according to the present invention is shown: the upper cover member 2, the lower cover member 4, the alignment member 5 and the insertion member 6, the latter two constituting the axial displacement member 3. The stop member 7 is also shown, which together with the package 1 forms the container cap 8.

[0033] Figure 2 A schematic exploded view of the components of the container tamper detection package 1 according to the present invention is shown: the upper cover member 2, the axial displacement member 3 and the lower cover member 4, including the stop member 7.

[0034] Figure 3 The package 1 of the present invention associated with the stop member 7 is shown in two possible operating positions: A in the first closed position on the left side of the drawing, and B after tampering, in the second open position on the right side of the drawing.

[0035] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the container tamper detection package 1 including the stop member 7 in the first closed position A and in the second open position B is shown.

[0036] Figure 5 The upper cover member 2 including the top through-opening 21 and the top surface 22 is shown.

[0037] Figure 6 The lower cover member 4 including the bottom through-opening 41 is shown.

[0038] Figure 7 The alignment member 5 and its surface 51 are shown.

[0039] Figure 8 The insertion member 6 and its surface 61 are shown.

[0040] Figure 9An axial retaining device between a lower cover member 4 and an insertion member 6 is shown, where: A represents an axial position blocking device and B represents an axial rotation blocking device.

[0041] Figure 10 The insertion member 6 assembled to the lower cover member 4 by the axial retaining device in the first closed position is shown. Detailed description

[0042] The present invention relates to a container tamper detection capsule and a method for producing the same. In particular, the capsule is intended to close a container for receiving food or non-food products. The present invention allows a user to immediately notice whether the capsule has been tampered with and thus whether there has been at least one attempt to open the container. The present invention further relates to a container lid including the capsule and a stop member and to a method for producing the lid.

[0043] In the context of the present invention, the term "container" refers to an object having a generally spherical closed shape with a mouth or neck and intended to receive food or non-food products. The capsule of the present invention is intended, for example, for food containers, i.e., for beverage containers, such as bottles for beverages selected from the group consisting of wine, beer, spirits, water, soft drinks, etc. Naturally, the capsule of the present invention can also be used in containers for non-food products, since the nature of the capsule is not limited by the type of container it can close or cover, nor by the product contained in the container.

[0044] The expression "container mouth" refers to the open part of the container, such as the neck of a bottle.

[0045] The term "capsule" refers to a lid for closing or covering a container, which lid is arranged outside the container, for example covering the free end of the neck of a bottle, and the capsule can be associated with a stop arranged inside the mouth of the container. The capsule can be made of any suitable material, although plastic materials are commonly used.

[0046] Furthermore, the expression "stop member" refers to a body having a substantially cylindrical or conical shape with two ends. One of the ends can be chamfered or bullnosed and is intended to be partially or fully inserted into the mouth or neck of the container, and if desired, the opposite end can be connected to the capsule in any way.

[0047] The expression "cork material" or simply "cork" refers to natural cork, filled plug natural cork, agglomerated cork, micro-agglomerated cork or a combination thereof.

[0048] The expression "plastic material" or simply "plastic" refers to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), etc. or combinations thereof.

[0049] In the context of this specification, the term "comprising" should be understood as "comprising, etc.". Thus, the term should not be construed as "consisting only of...".

[0050] The triggering of the encapsulation of the present invention occurs whenever, in order to remove the encapsulation from the mouth or neck of the container, the user pulls or attempts to pull the encapsulation.

[0051] When the encapsulation is tampered with and thus its detection mechanism is triggered, a visual change occurs at the top of the encapsulation, where the misalignment of the two constituent members of the encapsulation is visible at its upper part.

[0052] The container tamper detection encapsulation 1 of the present invention comprises the following components:

[0053] · An upper cover member 2, including a top through-opening 21,

[0054] · An axial displacement member 3, including an alignment member 5 and an insertion member 6, and

[0055] · A lower cover member 4, including a bottom through-opening 41.

[0056] The upper cover member 2 is coupled to the lower cover member 4, thereby forming an assembly and defining a cavity therein.

[0057] Furthermore, the axial displacement member 3 is disposed in the cavity of the assembly, the insertion member 6 is fitted onto the lower cover member 4, and the alignment member 5 is inserted into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2.

[0058] In operation, the axial displacement member 3 of the encapsulation 1 of the present invention is capable of axially moving relative to the assembly from a first closed position to a second open, fixed, and irreversible position. In the first closed position, the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is aligned with the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2. In the second open, fixed, and irreversible position, the insertion member 6 is axially blocked in the lower cover member 4, and the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is recessed relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2.

[0059] Thus, contrary to the encapsulation body mechanism of the prior art, the encapsulation body 1 of the present invention includes an axially displaceable member, and this axially displaceable member 3 moves axially within the cavity of the assembly. Before triggering the encapsulation body 1, the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is aligned with the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2. After triggering the encapsulation body 1 to remove it from the container in which the encapsulation body is arranged, a displacement occurs in which the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is recessed relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2, and thus misalignment of the surface 51 relative to the surface 22 occurs. When such misalignment occurs, the insertion member 6 is axially blocked in the lower cover member 4, and thus the misalignment is irreversibly blocked, allowing the encapsulation body 1 to remain in the tamper-indicating position, in other words, there is misalignment visible to the user between the surface 51 and the surface 22.

[0060] The encapsulation body of the present invention completely solves the problems described in the encapsulation body of the prior art, preventing any removal or attempt to remove the encapsulation body without triggering it, due to its new design providing an irreversible and tamper-proof block of its operating mechanism, and providing irreversible detection in a simple manner by mechanical means, and not causing damage or aesthetic changes to the encapsulation body.

[0061] See Figures 1 to 10 , the encapsulation body 1 of the present invention includes an upper cover member 2, an axially displaceable member 3 and a lower cover member 4, wherein:

[0062] · The upper cover member 2 is coupled to the lower cover member 4 to form an assembly defining a cavity therein;

[0063] · The axially displaceable member 3 includes an alignment member 5 connected to an insertion member 6;

[0064] · The axially displaceable member 3 can be axially displaced within the assembly from a first closed position to a second open position;

[0065] · It is configured such that the displacement of the axially displaceable member 3 causes an irreversible change in the position of the axially displaceable member 3 relative to the assembly;

[0066] · The axially displaceable member 3 is assembled to the member 4 by axially retaining means (i.e., clip type and indentation type), presenting two positions:

[0067] - A first closed position, in which the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is aligned with the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2;

[0068] - A second open position, in which the insertion member 6 is axially blocked in the lower cover member 4, and the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is recessed relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2, resulting in misalignment of the surface 51 relative to the surface 22.

[0069] In one embodiment, the upper lid member 2 and the lower lid member 4 are formed of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, cork, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

[0070] Elements 2 and 4 do not move relative to each other and act as a housing, being ultrasonically welded respectively at the lower and upper bases of members 2 and 4. These two members 2 and 4 are connected in a rigid, inseparable and irreversible manner.

[0071] Furthermore, member 3 is an internal and central member, the member whose position within the assembly is axially changed when the package 1 of the present invention is pulled or when an attempt is made to pull the package in order to remove it from the mouth or neck of the container. This change in the position of member 3 within the assembly allows detection of tampering or an attempt to tamper with the package.

[0072] The present invention also relates to a container lid 8 comprising the package 1 and a stop member 7, which is inserted and fixed in the lower part of the axially displaceable member 3, specifically in its member 6 ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). The stop member 7 is axially, longitudinally and rotationally fixed relative to the axially displaceable member 3.

[0073] In another embodiment, the stop member 7 is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, cork, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

[0074] When the package 1 is placed in the mouth or neck of the container, the axially displaceable member 3 is stationary due to the force exerted by the mouth or neck of the container on the stop member 7. When the package 1 of the present invention is pulled, or when an attempt is made to pull the package in order to remove it from the mouth or neck of the container, a first movement occurs in the assembly, and through this movement, an axial displacement of the axially displaceable member 3 relative to the assembly occurs.

[0075] When the package 1 of the present invention is placed in the mouth or neck of the container, when the package is pulled through its member 2, the assembly rises relative to member 3 such that its upper surface is horizontally misaligned. Thus, member 3 is movable relative to the assembly and the latter is movable relative to the stop member 7. However, member 3 does not move relative to the stop member 7.

[0076] Therefore, when the package 1 for detecting container tampering is activated, in other words, when the package is pulled or when an attempt is made to pull the package in order to remove it, the assembly rises relative to member 3, and then member 3 remains stationary until the displacement of the assembly ends, arrests its position and obtains sufficient force to remove the package 1 from the container.

[0077] When the package 1 of the present invention is placed in the mouth or neck of a container, all its constituent members are positioned to prevent, particularly the axial displacement member 3, from any change in position or movement within the assembly at the closed position. Further, when the package 1 of the present invention is pulled or when an attempt is made to pull the package for removal, the force exerted by the mouth or neck of the container on the stop member 7 will allow the assembly to displace relative to the axial displacement member 3.

[0078] The stop member 7 is a basic member for activating the package 1 of the present invention, because the connection of member 7 to member 3, specifically, its connection to the insertion member 6 allows the assembly to move relative to member 3.

[0079] In one embodiment, member 4 includes axial retaining means with member 6, which will allow movement from a first initial position to a second final position and prevent return from the second final position to the first initial position. These axial retaining means allow member 3 to be irreversibly connected to member 4 through its lower surface while allowing member 3 to axially change its position. This connection between member 4 and member 3 occurs at the level of the lower surface of member 6, and this connection allows member 3 to change from the first initial position to the second final position and not return to the first initial position. The second final position is irreversible, and the constituent members of the package 1 of the present invention cannot return to the first initial position, thus allowing the user to immediately perceive whether the package has been tampered with and, correspondingly, whether there has been at least one attempt to open the container.

[0080] In a preferred embodiment, the axial displacement member 3 is assembled to member 4 through retaining means (i.e., clip type and indentation type), where the lower cover member 4 has fittings that interact with the clip of the insertion member 6, and this interaction will allow the insertion member 6 to be positioned at two possible position levels (closed position and open position), and also allow blocking of the axial position ( Figure 9 ) when the insertion member 6 is positioned in the open position. In addition, the lower cover member 4 has depressions that interact with the insertion member when the insertion member 6 is in the open position, thereby preventing axial rotational movement, in other words, returning to the closed position when in the open position ( Figure 9 ).

[0081] Furthermore, the alignment member 5 (a component of the axial displacement member 3) is inserted into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2, and the member 5 can be freely displaced relative to the member 2. Thus, the mating of the members 5 and 2 is designed in such a way that there is no restriction or constraint of any kind on the axial movement of the member 3 in terms of the interaction between the member 2 and the member 5. In the first closed position, the surface 22 of the member 2 and the face 51 of the alignment member 5 are horizontally aligned. Furthermore, in the second open position, the surface 22 of the member 2 and the face 51 of the alignment member 5 are horizontally misaligned.

[0082] When the user pulls the assembly to remove the package 1 from the container, the assembly is displaced towards the second open position, thereby dragging the axial displacement member 3 to the second position during this movement. In this position, the axial displacement member 3 that has been axially displaced within the assembly assumes its rest state, in which the axial displacement member exhibits a misalignment of its upper surface (the face 51 of its member 5) relative to the surface 22 of the member 2, which is contrary to the alignment of the face 51 and the surface 22 that occurred in the first closed position. This misalignment occurs due to the force exerted by the mouth or neck of the container on the stop member 7, which will allow the assembly to move relative to the member 3, causing the misalignment. In this second open position, where the member 3 is in its rest state and thus assumes a position lower (misaligned relative to the member 2) than the position it had in the first closed position, this axial change of the member 3 associated with its connection to the member 4 through its axial retaining means results in a physical hindrance for the member 3 and thus the assembly to return to the first closed position, as Figure 4 shown.

[0083] Preferably, in the assembly, the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 are irreversibly connected to prevent access from the outside to the cavity defined therein.

[0084] Furthermore, the upper cover member 2 is joined to the lower cover member 4 by a permanent connection so as to protect access to the interior of the cavity, i.e., the assembly formed by the two members is displaced between the first closed position and the second open position as a single member. The permanent connection between the lower part of the upper cover member 2 and the upper part of the lower cover member 4 is carried out by any suitable method known to those skilled in the art, for example, by adhesion, welding, fitting, threading, or similar connections or combinations thereof.

[0085] The present invention also relates to a container lid 8 that includes a package 1 and a stop member 7 and is intended to close a container that houses food or non-food products. In a preferred embodiment, the container lid 8 is intended to close a container that contains beverages (such as wine, beer, spirits, water, soft drinks, etc.) or a container that contains cosmetics (such as fragrances, body hygiene products, beauty products, etc.).

[0086] The present invention also relates to an operating method of the container tamper detection package 1.

[0087] The operating method of the package 1 of the present invention includes the step of displacing the axial displacement member 3 from the first closed position to the second open, fixed, and irreversible position by means of a component, wherein:

[0088] - In the first closed position, the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is aligned with the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2;

[0089] - In the second open position, the insertion member 6 is axially blocked in the lower cover member 4, and the surface 51 of the alignment member 5 is recessed relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2.

[0090] The irreversibility of the mechanism of the package of the present invention is achieved by the insertion member 6, and when moving to the open position, the insertion member is axially and longitudinally fixed in the lower cover member 4. This fixing of the driving member 6 is achieved by axial holding means (i.e., clip type and indentation type) ( Figure 9 ).

[0091] The present invention also relates to a package production method 1, including the following steps:

[0092] · Assembling the insertion member 6 of the axial displacement member 3 to the lower cover member 4; and

[0093] · Attaching the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 by inserting the alignment member 5 into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2.

[0094] In addition, the present invention also discloses a production method of the container lid 8, including the following steps:

[0095] · Assembling the insertion member 6 of the axial displacement member 3 to the lower cover member 4;

[0096] · Attaching the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 by inserting the alignment member 5 into the top through-opening 21 of the upper cover member 2; and

[0097] · Bonding the top of the stop member 7 to the surface 61 of the insertion member 6 through the bottom through-opening 41 of the lower cover member 4.

[0098] The container package 1 and the lid 8 are used to close a container for containing food or non-food, especially a container for containing beverages or a container for containing cosmetic products.

[0099] Embodiment

[0100] See Figures 1 to 10, the container tamper detection package 1 is made of three plastic parts: an upper cover member 2, an axial displacement member 3, and a lower cover member 4. Further, the axial displacement member 3 includes two plastic parts: an alignment member 5 and an insertion member 6.

[0101] The members constituting the package 1 of the present invention are separately produced by injection molding.

[0102] First, the members 5 and 6 are assembled together by aligning the lower part of the alignment member 5 and the upper part of the insertion member 6, thereby forming the axial displacement member 3. Further, the member 3 is positioned inside the assembly, and the upper cover member 2 and the lower cover member 4 are welded together. This connection is irreversible, making the axial displacement member 3 inaccessible from the outside.

[0103] A cylindrical cork stopper is glued to the base of the body of the insertion member 6, and the opening of the lower cover member 4 has sufficient clearance to allow the placement of the stopper and to allow the member 4 to move along the stopper body. This combination of the cork stopper and the package 1 forms a cap 8 for the container.

[0104] The formed cap 8 is placed on the liquor bottle by inserting the cork stopper member 7 into the neck of the bottle.

[0105] To trigger the package detection mechanism 1, the user pulls the package 1 through the assembly to remove the stopper from the bottle. By this movement, the assembly moves upward relative to the axial displacement member 3, from a first closed position to a second open position, causing misalignment of the face 51 of the alignment member 5 relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2. The axial retaining means of the members 4 and 6 allows movement from a first initial position to a second final position, but blocks return from the second final position to the first initial position, thus making the blocking mechanism irreversible.

[0106] Tamper detection is performed by the misalignment (visible to the user) of the face 51 of the alignment member 5 relative to the top surface 22 of the upper cover member 2.

[0107] The description provided herein should be understood to be exemplary and not limit the scope of the present invention, which is defined in the appended claims.

[0108] It should be noted that although the present invention has been described with reference to its preferred embodiments, many modifications and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A container tamper detection package (1), comprising: · An upper cover member (2), including a top through-opening (21), · An axial displacement member (3), including an alignment member (5) and an insertion member (6), and · A lower cover member (4), including a bottom through-opening (41), Characterized in that, The upper cover member (2) is coupled to the lower cover member (4) to form an assembly that defines a cavity therein; and The axial displacement member (3) is disposed in the cavity of the assembly, the insertion member (6) is assembled to the lower cover member (4) and the alignment member (5) is inserted into the top through-opening (21) of the upper cover member (2); Wherein, in operation, the axial displacement member (3) is axially displaceable relative to the assembly from a first closed position to a second open, fixed and irreversible position, in the first closed position, a face (51) of the alignment member (5) is aligned with a top surface (22) of the upper cover member (2), and in the second open, fixed and irreversible position, the insertion member (6) is axially blocked in the lower cover member (4), and the face (51) of the alignment member (5) is recessed relative to the top surface (22) of the upper cover member (2).

2. The package (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion member (6) and the lower cover member (4) include clip-type and indentation-type axial retaining means.

3. The package (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The upper cover member (2) and the lower cover member (4) are made of materials selected from the group consisting of plastics, wood, cork, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

4. A container lid (8), characterized in that, The container lid (8) includes the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and a stop member (7).

5. The container lid (8) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The stop member (7) is made of materials selected from the group consisting of plastics, wood, cork, aluminum, composite materials, and combinations thereof.

6. A method of manufacturing the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising the steps of: · Assembling the insertion member (6) of the axial displacement member (3) to the lower cover member (4); And · Attaching the upper cover member (2) and the lower cover member (4) by inserting the alignment member (5) into the top through-opening (21) of the upper cover member (2).

7. A method of manufacturing the lid (8) according to any one of claims 4 to 5, comprising the steps of: · Assembling the insertion member (6) of the axial displacement member (3) to the lower cover member (4); · Attaching the upper cover member (2) and the lower cover member (4) by inserting the alignment member (5) into the top through-opening (21) of the upper cover member (2); And · Bonding the top of the stop member (7) to the face (61) of the insertion member (6) through the bottom through-opening (41) of the lower cover member (4).

8. Use of the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The package (1) closes a container that houses a food or non-food product.

9. Use of the package (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The package (1) closes a container that houses a beverage selected from the group consisting of wine, beer, spirits, water, and soft drinks.

10. Use of the package (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that The package (1) closes a container that houses cosmetics.

11. Use of the lid (8) according to any one of claims 4 to 5, characterized in that, The lid (8) closes a container that houses a food or non-food product.

12. Use of the lid (8) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The lid (8) closes a container that houses a beverage selected from the group consisting of wine, beer, spirits, water, and soft drinks.

13. Use of the cover (8) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The lid (8) closes a container that houses cosmetics.

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