Container Tamper Detection Capsule with Irreversible Axial Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container tamper detection capsules are vulnerable to tampering and irreversible mechanisms cause aesthetic issues, making them unsuitable for luxury products.
Innovation Solution
A container tamper detection capsule with an irreversible blocking mechanism that changes position visibly upon tampering, using an axial displacement member and alignment member to ensure the capsule cannot be removed without triggering, maintaining aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an irreversible blocking mechanism is used to prevent tampering, then security and reliability are improved, but the capsule cannot be removed without triggering detection
Solution Approach 1:
The capsule employs a dynamic blocking mechanism where the stopper member can move between a first position (allowing removal) and a second position (blocking removal). The mechanism transitions from a static state to a dynamic blocked state upon activation, preventing further removal attempts while maintaining ease of operation during legitimate use.
Solution Approach 2:
The capsule is divided into functional segments: the stopper member, the detection mechanism, and the blocking mechanism. This segmentation allows the stopper to perform multiple functions - sealing the container, detecting tampering, and blocking removal - while maintaining operational ease when not triggered.
2Reliability
If the detection mechanism is made irreversible to prevent counterfeiting, then security is improved, but visual changes may impact product aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The visual indication of tampering is extracted from the main capsule body and transferred to the stopper member. When tampering occurs, the stopper moves to a blocked position, and this positional change serves as the visual indicator. The capsule's external appearance remains unchanged, preserving aesthetics while providing clear tamper detection through the stopper's position.
3Ease of operation
If the capsule allows easy removal for legitimate use, then ease of operation is improved, but tampering detection may be bypassed
Solution Approach 1:
The capsule is pre-configured with the stopper member in a first position that allows easy removal for legitimate use. However, the detection mechanism is already in place and activated upon any removal attempt. The system performs the detection action preliminarily, before the removal is complete, ensuring that any bypass attempt is detected while maintaining ease of operation for authorized use.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a container tamper detection capsule (1) comprising an upper cover member (2), a lower cover member (4) and an axial displacement member (3), wherein the latter comprises an alignment member (5) and an insertion member (6). Said 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 the capsule (1) and a stopper member (7). Lastly, the invention also relates to production processes for the capsule (1) and lid (8), which are intended to close containers of food or non-food products.