| 摘要 |
<p>The invention is particularly, although not exclusively, concerned with a protective container ( 1; 1 ') for fragile articles ( 100 ), such as bottles, vials or ampoules of fluid medicament. In one aspect, the protective container is provided with impact energy-absorbing structural features for protecting the fragile article in the event of it being dropped, for instance impact energy-absorbing collars ( 45, 47; 45', 47 ') at, or adjacent to, the forward and rear end surfaces, respectively. In other aspects of the invention, the protective container ( 1; 1 ') has a hanging member ( 17; 17 ') and/or a corrugated wall structure ( 37, 39, 41, 43; 37', 39'41'43 ') and/or a latchable flap ( 55; 55 ') for a dispensing aperture ( 57; 57 ') in the container. In yet further aspects, there is provided a protective container having a re-formable label ( 101; 101 ') and/or an internal skirt ( 73; 73 ') for locating and retaining a feature on an article to be housed therein. The invention further provides a nozzle accessory ( 150 ) for attachment to a container to enable the contents of the container to be discharged.</p> |
