摘要 |
<p>A lockable closure cap assembly (12) includes a closure cap (16) having a threaded bore (11) for threadable engagement with the threads of a container neck (10), an annular shell (20) surrounding said closure cap, and a lock/cam/clutch (36, 42, 43, 24) mechanism for selectively engaging the closure cap with the annular shell to permit opening and closing the container. In a preferred embodiment, the mechanism includes at least one projection on the closure cap (119P1) and a lock assembly (152) mounted in a fluted bore (123) in said annular shell (120). The annular shell has a fluted bore (123) for receiving said lock assembly with one or more lock elements received in a flute to prevent rotation in the absence of a key, and permit rotation only on the presence of a key, and a clutch device operable only by a key (K) in said lock assembly to engage and disengage said closure cap with said annular shell.</p> |