AU2018101168A4 - Freight container - Google Patents

Abstract

Described embodiments generally relate to a container for transporting freight, the container comprising a container body defining a cavity for containing freight; a first 5 door coupled to the container body for providing access to the cavity, the first door being configured to transition between an open position and a closed position; and a securing assembly comprising an elongate flexible body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door of the container body, and the second end of the securing assembly comprises a clasp mechanism for 10 securing the second end of the securing assembly to a portion of the container. Figure 5

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

Described embodiments generally relate to containers. In particular, described embodiments relate to shipping containers for transporting freight.

BACKGROUND

Freight containers are often used to transport goods over long distances by sea, air, rail and road. The loading doors of shipping containers can sometimes cause injuries to personnel working with the shipping containers, either when opening the doors, or by the doors being poorly secured once open.

It is desired to address or ameliorate one or more shortcomings or disadvantages associated with prior freight containers.

Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like which has been included in the present specification is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present disclosure as it existed before the priority date of each claim of this application.

Throughout this specification the word comprise, or variations such as comprises or comprising, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.

SUMMARY

Some embodiments relate to a container for transporting freight, the container comprising:

a container body defining a cavity for containing freight;

a first door coupled to the container body for providing access to the cavity, the first door being configured to transition between an open position and a closed position; and a securing assembly comprising an elongate flexible body having a first end and a second end;

2018101168 15 Aug2018 wherein the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door of the container body, and the second end of the securing assembly comprises a clasp mechanism for securing the second end of the securing assembly to a portion of the container.

Some embodiments further comprise a loop structure coupled at two ends to a wall of the container body, and the loop being configured to be received within the clasp mechanism.

According to some embodiments, the elongate flexible body of the securing assembly is of a length to allow the loop to be received in the clasp mechanism when the first door is in the open position, but to restrict the movement of the first door from adopting the closed position.

Some embodiments further comprise a first locking assembly for locking the first door in a closed position, the first locking assembly comprising a first locking tab coupled to the first door, wherein clasp mechanism is configured to receive the first locking tab. In some embodiments, the body of the securing assembly is of a length to allow the first tab to be received in the clasp mechanism while the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door.

Some embodiments further comprise:

a second door positioned adjacent the first door and coupled to the container body, the second door being configured to adopt an open position and a closed position, and the second door being configured to abut the first door when the first door and the second door are in a closed position; and a second locking assembly for locking the first door in a closed position, the second locking assembly comprising a second locking tab coupled to the second door, wherein clasp mechanism is sized to receive the second locking tab.

According to some embodiments, the body of the securing assembly is of a length to allow the second tab to be received in the clasp mechanism while the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door when the first door and the second door are in a closed position, the body of the securing assembly also being of a length to restrict at least one of the first door and the second door opening more than 30° past the closed position.

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Some embodiments further comprise a second securing assembly comprising an elongate flexible body having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the second securing assembly is coupled to the second door of the container body, and the second end of the securing assembly comprises a clasp mechanism.

In some embodiments, the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door adjacent the position of the first locking tab. Accoridng to some embodiment, the first end of the second securing assembly is coupled to the second door adjacent the position of the second locking tab.

Some embodiments relate to a kit for retrofitting to a container for transporting freight, the kit comprising:

a securing assembly comprising:

a first end configured to be coupled to a door of the container;

a second end comprising a clasp mechanism for securing the second end of the securing assembly to a portion of the container; and an elongate flexible body extending between the first end and the second end.

Some embodiments further comprise a loop structure configured to be coupled at two ends to a wall of the container, the loop being configured to be received in the clasp mechanism of the securing assembly.

In some embodiments, the clasp mechanism comprises a first jaw section and a second jaw section, the first jaw section and the second jaw section being movable relative to one another to transition between an open position and a closed position.

Some embodiments further comprise a hinge coupled to the first jaw section and the second jaw section, wherein the first jaw section is pivotable on the hinge between the open position and the closed position relative to the second jaw section.

Some embodiments further comprise a handle coupled to the first jaw section, wherein manually actuating the handle causes the first jaw section to move between the open position and the closed position.

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Some embodiments further comprise a spring configured to act on the first jaw section to encourage the first jaw section to adopt the closed position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Embodiments are described in further detail below, by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a rear view of a known container;

Figure 2 is a side view of the container of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a detailed view of a securing assembly of the container of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a detailed view of a securing assembly and tieback hook of the container of

Figure 1;

Figure 5 is a rear view of a container according to some embodiments;

Figure 6 is a side view of the container of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a side view of the container of Figure 5 showing a container door in an open 15 position;

Figure 8 is a rear view of the container of Figure 5 showing a securing assembly in a secured position;

Figure 9 is a rear view of the container of Figure 5 showing the securing assembly in a crossed position;

Figure 10 is a detailed view of the securing assembly of Figure 9 showing the securing assembly in the crossed position; and

Figure 11 is a detailed view of a securing assembly of the container of Figure 5.

DETAIFED DESCRIPTION

Described embodiments generally relate to containers. In particular, described embodiments relate to shipping containers for transporting freight.

A known container 100 for transporting freight is shown in Figures 1 and 2. Container 100 has a plurality of walls and a floor defining a container chamber for containing freight. Container 100 includes a first side wall 190, a second side wall 170, a front wall 160, loading doors 110, a floor 150 and a roof 120. Foading doors 110 of container 100 are opposite to front wall 160, and substantially perpendicular to both first side wall 130 and second side wall 170. Doors 110 may be configured to allow pallets and other goods to be loaded into container 100.

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Loading doors 110 comprise two doors respectively hinged to side wall 130 and side wall 170 by hinges 132 and 172. Loading doors 110 comprise locking bars 112 coupled to locking handles 114, allowing the doors to be locked closed. Loading doors 110 also have an overlap bracket 118 to assist in ensuring that doors 110 are opened and closed in the correct order (i.e. that the right hand door is opened first in the illustrated example). Loading doors 110 of container 100 are positioned opposite to back wall 160, with loading doors 110 and back wall 160 being smaller in width than first side wall 190 and second side wall 170.

Loading doors 110 also include securing assemblies 111, which may be used to secure 10 doors 110 in an open position by attaching securing assemblies 111 to tie hooks 172.

This is shown in further detail in Figures 3 to 4.

Figure 3 shows a known securing assembly 111 attached to a loading door 110. Securing assembly 111 comprises a chain 310 having an end loop 320 at a first end, and being secured to loading door 110 at a second end. Chain 310 is configured to be long enough to allow end loop 320 to be secured to tie hook 172 (as shown in Figure 4) when chain 310 is attached to loading door 110 and loading door 110 is in an open position.

Figure 4 shows known securing assembly 111 secured to tie hook 172 of side wall 170 when loading door 110 is in an open position. Securing assembly 111 is configured to be secured to tie hook 172 by placing end loop 320 over tie hook 172 as illustrated. However, in some cases end loop 320 may become loose of tie hook 172 and become unsecured, allowing loading door 110 to swing and potentially cause injury to personnel. In particular, in windy conditions, door 110 may be caused to swing in and out slightly, causing securing assembly 111 to alternate between being slack and being pulled tight. This repetitive motion may cause end loop 320 to work its way off tie hook 172, becoming disengaged and freeing door 110 from its restrained position.

A container 500 according to some embodiments is shown in Figures 5 and 6. Container 500 may configured to allow transportation by truck, boat, airplane and/or train. Container 500 may be a rectangular container. Container 500 may be sized to allow one or more pallets of goods to be stacked inside container 500. Container 500 may be configured to transport both pallet and non-pallet goods, such as scrap metal, for example. Container 500 may be designed to standard 20’ corner casting dimensions in some embodiments. Container 500 may generally be formed of Hardox® or a similar

2018101168 15 Aug2018 material. In some embodiments, container 500 may weigh in the order of 4,000 to 5,000 kg, and may be configured to carry up to around 30,000kg of cargo in some embodiments. In some embodiments, container 500 may have an internal cubic capacity of around 30 to 40 cubic meters.

Container 500 has a plurality of walls and a floor defining a container chamber for containing freight. Container 500 includes a first side wall 590, a second side wall 570, a front wall 560, loading doors 510, and a floor 550. According to some embodiments, container 500 also includes a roof 520. Loading doors 510 of container 500 are opposite to front wall 560, and are substantially perpendicular to and extend between both first side wall 530 and second side wall 570. Doors 510 may be configured to allow pallets and other goods to be loaded into container 500.

In the illustrated embodiment, loading doors 510 and front wall 560 are smaller in width than first side wall 590 and second side wall 570. However, in some alternative embodiments, the walls and doors of container 500 may be in a different configuration. For example, according to some embodiments, loading doors 510 and front wall 560 may be larger in width than first side wall 590 and second side wall 570. Furthermore, while the illustrated embodiment shows first side wall 590 being to the left of loading doors 510 when viewed from outside container 500 facing loading doors 510, in some embodiments, first side wall 590 may be to the right of loading doors 510, and second side wall 570 may be to the left of loading doors 510.

Container 500 is generally illustrated such that roof 520 is positioned above loading doors 510, first side wall 590, back wall 560 and second side wall 570, and floor 550 is positioned below loading doors 510, first side wall 590, back wall 560 and second side wall 570. However, it is envisaged that in use, container 500 may take on other configurations. Any relative terms such as “left”, “right”, “lower”, “upper”, “horizontal”, “vertical”, “above”, “below”, “up”, “down”, “top” and “bottom” as well as derivatives thereof (e.g., “horizontally”, “downwardly”, “upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and do not require that container 500 be constructed or operated in a particular orientation.

In the illustrated embodiment, loading doors 510 comprise two doors respectively hinged to side wall 530 and side wall 570 by hinges 532 and 572. In some

2018101168 15 Aug2018 embodiments, loading doors 510 may be a single loading door hinged to one of side wall 590 and side wall 570. Loading doors 510 may be configured to swing outwards of container 500. Loading doors 510 comprise locking bars 512 coupled to locking handles 514, allowing the doors to be locked closed. Locking bars 512 may have a locking tab 1020 configured to sit over locking bar 512 when locking bar 512 is in a locked position. Locking tabs 1020 are described in further detail below with reference to Figure 10 and 11. Loading doors 510 may also have an overlap bracket 518 to assist in ensuring that doors 510 are opened and closed in the correct order (i.e. that the right hand door is opened first in the illustrated example).

Loading doors may also include securing assemblies 511, as described in further detail below with reference to Figures 7 to 11.

Securing assembly 511 may comprise a rope, chain, cord, cable, line or other elongate 15 flexible body. Securing assembly 511 may be coupled or fixed to door 510 at one end, and comprise an openable and closable clasp mechanism 1010 at the other end. Clasp mechanism 1010 may be a positive locking device such as a catch, clip, clasp, carabiner, or other fastening mechanism having movable interlocking parts. Clasp mechanism 1010 may be positionable in an open and a closed position, allowing clasp mechanism 1010 to be fastened around an enclosed loop or tab. Securing assemblies 511 may be secured on container 500 at a height approximately level to the height of locking bars 514. Clasp mechanism 1010 may be arranged to be couplable with at least one of a tie loop 572 on the container, and a locking tab 1020 on the container.

According to some embodiments, container 500 may be manufactured to include one or more securing assembly 511. Securing assembly 511 may be welded, bolted, screwed, or otherwise attached to loading door 510 of container 500. In some embodiments, securing assembly 111 may be retro-fit to an existing container 500. Securing assembly 511 may be configured to be attached to an existing container 500 through welding, bolting, screwing, or otherwise attaching to loading door 510.

Securing assemblies 511 may be used to secure doors 510 in an open position by attaching securing assemblies 511 to tie loops 572, as described below with reference to Figure 7. Securing assemblies 511 may also be used to ensure that locking handles

514 are locked, as described below with reference to Figure 8. Furthermore, securing

2018101168 15 Aug2018 assemblies 511 may be used to restrict the degree to which loading doors 110 may be opened, as described below with reference to Figures 9 to 11.

Figure 7 shows a side view of container 500 with door 510 in an open position and with 5 securing assembly 511 secured to tie loop 572. According to some embodiments, container 500 may be manufactured to include one or more tie loop 572. Tie loop 572 may be welded, bolted, screwed, or otherwise attached to container 500. In some embodiments, tie loop 572 may be retro-fit to an existing container 500. Tie loop 572 may be configured to be attached to an existing container 500 through welding, bolting, screwing, or otherwise attaching to container 500. According to some embodiments, tie loop 572 and/or securing assembly 511 may be part of a retro-fit kit configured to be retro-fit to a container 100 or 500.

Securing assembly 511 may have a length sufficient to allow one end of securing assembly 511 to be secured to a door 510 of container 500, while allowing the other end of securing assembly 511 to reach tie loop 572 when the door 510 is in an open position, while also restricting the movement of door 510 so that it does not swing to the closed position. As opposed to tie hooks 172 shown in Figures 2 and 4, tie loop 572 may form a completely enclosed loop structure, being attached to container 500 at each end, and having no free ends. According to some embodiments, tie loop 572 may have one free end defining a gap between tie loop 572 and container 500, or tie loop 572 may otherwise define a gap, where the gap is configured to be too small to allow clasp mechanism 1010 to pass through the gap, or slip out of the gap when clasp mechanism 1010 is coupled to tie loop 572.

When clasp mechanism 1010 is fastened to tie loop 572, clasp mechanism 1010 is difficult to dislodge from tie loop 572 without opening clasp mechanism 1010. This is unlike the arrangement shows in Figures 2 and 4, where the end of securing assembly 111 could easily be slipped off tie hook 172. In contrast, clasp mechanism 1010 requires manipulation in order to cause clasp mechanism 1010 to open, to allow clasp mechanism 1010 to release tie loop 572. When securing assembly 511 is secured to tie loop 572 using clasp mechanism 1010, door 510 is secured in an open position, and is resistant to closing unexpectedly. Were door 110 to close unexpectedly, personnel working with container 500 could be injured, and so the arrangement shown in Figure 7 may be used to provide a safer securing assembly 511 and thus a safer working environment for personnel working with container 500.

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Figure 8 shows a back view of container 500 with securing assemblies 511 secured to the locking handles 514 of the respective doors 510 to which securing assemblies 511 are each attached. As shown in detail in Figures 10 and 11, locking handles 514 include a tab 1020 that allows for a securing device to be placed through tab 1020 to indicate that locking handle 514 has been securely locked. When container 500 has been packed and locked, clasp mechanisms 1010 can be secured to tabs 1020 to act as the securing device, indicating that container 500 has been packed and locked for transport, and should not be opened again. Securing assembly 511 may have a length sufficient to allow one end of securing assembly 511 to be secured to a door 510 of container 500, while allowing the other end of securing assembly 511 to reach tab 1020 on a locking handle 514 of the same door 510 of container 500. Clasp mechanism 1020 may act as a safety check to confirm that doors 510 are fully closed, and that container 500 is fully loaded and ready for dispatch.

Figure 9 shows a back view of container 500 with securing assemblies 511 secured to the locking handles 514 of the opposite doors 510 from the doors 510 to which securing assemblies 511 are each attached. Securing assembly 511 may have a length sufficient to allow one end of securing assembly 511 to be secured to a door 510 of container

500, while allowing the other end of securing assembly 511 to reach a tab 1020 on a locking handle 514 of the opposite door 510 of container 500, while also restricting doors 510 from swinging open too far. For example, the length of securing assembly 510 may be chosen to restrict doors 510 from opening more than around 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, or 50° past the closed position, when chain assemblies 511 are in a crossed position. This arrangement is shown in detail in Figures 10 and 11. When container 500 is being shipped, cargo located inside container 500 may shift during the journey. Containers 500 can be subjected to significant shunting, braking, lifting, lowering, striking and similar forces that may cause the cargo inside container 500 to have dislodged from its original position. In some cases, cargo may shift to be leaning against doors 510, so that when personnel are opening doors 510, the cargo may force doors 510 open with its weight and the cargo may fall onto the personnel, causing injury.

As shown in Figures 9 to 11, clasp mechanisms 1010 can be secured to tabs 1020 on the opposite door 510 from the door to which securing assembly 511 is attached, causing securing assemblies 511 to cross over the opening of doors 510. Once securing

2018101168 15 Aug2018 ίο assemblies 510 are in this position, doors 510 can be opened to check whether cargo has moved against doors 510 during transit. Securing assemblies 511 restrict the degree to which doors 510 can be opened, preventing any cargo that has shifted against doors 510 to force doors 510 open and cause injury to any personnel. If no cargo has shifted, clasp mechanisms 1010 may be removed from tabs 1020, and doors 510 may be opened fully. If cargo has shifted, appropriate action can be taken to move the cargo to allow for doors 510 to be opened safely.

Figure 10 shows a doors 510 in more detail. In particular, Figure 10 shows securing 10 assembly 511 in the crossed over position, as described above with reference to Figure

9. Container 500 comprises locking bars 512. Locking bars 512 are actuatable by movement of locking handles 1024 and 514. Manipulation of locking handles 1024 and 514 can cause locking bars 512 to lock doors 510. In a locked position, locking handles 1024 and 514 may be configured to be received in locking handle receivers 1026.

Locking tabs 1022 and 1020 are configured to sit over locking handles 1024 and 514 when handles 1024 and 514 are situated in receivers 1026. Locking tabs 1022 and 1020 may be manually operatable to pivot, swing, hinge, or otherwise move between an open and a closed position. Locking handle 1024 is shown in an unlocked position, with locking tab 1022 shown in an open position. Locking handle 514 and locking tab 1020 are shown in a locked, closed position. When locking tabs 1020 and/or 1022 are in a closed position, clasp mechanism 1010 may be arranged to be coupled to locking tab 1020/1022, by causing a portion of locking tab 1020/1022 to be received within clasp mechanism 1010. According to some embodiments, locking bars 512, locking handles 1024 and 514, receivers 1026 and locking tabs 1022 and 1020 together may comprise one or more locking assemblies of container 500.

Figure 11 shows clasp mechanism 1010 in further detail. In the illustrated embodiment, clasp mechanism 1010 comprises a first jaw section 1016, and a second jaw section 1018, which is obscured by jaw section 1016 in the illustrated embodiment. The first jaw section and the second jaw section may be being movable relative to one another to transition between an open position and a closed position. First jaw section 1016 and second jaw section 1018 may be coupled by a hinge 1014. First jaw section 1016 may be pivotable on hinge 1014 between the open position and the closed position relative to second jaw section 1018. A handle 1012 may be coupled to jaw section 1016.

Manually actuating handle 1012 may cause jaw section 1016 to move between the open position and the closed position. In particular, manually actuating handle 1012 may

2018101168 15 Aug2018 cause jaw section 1016 to pivot on hinge 1014 away from jaw section 1018, causing a gap to form between jaw section 1016 and jaw section 1018, allowing jaws 1016/1018 to be placed around an object such as tab 1020. When handle 1012 is released, jaw section 1016 is caused to return to its original position due to a spring action, causing jaw sections 1016 and 1018 to come into contact and interlock or abut, closing the gap between jaw sections 1016 and 1018. Clasp mechanism 1010 may include a spring configured to act on jaw section 1016 to encourage jaw section 1016 to adopt the closed position According to some embodiments, a different clasping mechanism may be used, such as carabiner clasp or another clasp without a handle 1012, for example.

Securing mechanisms 511 of container 500 may be moved between the positions illustrated in Figures 7, 8 and 9 during use of container 500. For example, when container 500 is being loaded, securing assemblies 511 may be secured in the position illustrated in Figure 7 to keep doors 510 in an open position. Once container 500 is loaded, locking bars 512 may be locked via operation of locking handles 514, and locking tabs 1020 may be pivoted into position over locking handles 514. Securing mechanisms 511 may then be moved to the position illustrated in Figure 8 to indicate that container 500 is locked and ready for transport. After container 500 has been transported and is ready to be opened, securing assemblies 511 may be removed from locking tabs 1020 to allow locking handles 514 to be used to unlock doors 510. Once the doors are unlocked, securing assemblies 511 may be moved to the position illustrated in Figure 9, to allow doors 510 to be safely opened without cargo falling out onto personnel opening container 500. Once doors 510 are safely open, securing assemblies 511 may again be moved to the position illustrated in Figure 7 to keep doors

510 in an open position for unloading of the cargo.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments, without departing from the broad general scope of the present disclosure. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

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Claims (11)

1. CLAIMS:

   1. A container for transporting freight, the container comprising:

   a container body defining a cavity for containing freight;

   5 a first door coupled to the container body for providing access to the cavity, the first door being configured to transition between an open position and a closed position; and a securing assembly comprising an elongate flexible body having a first end and a second end;

   10 wherein the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door of the container body, and the second end of the securing assembly comprises a clasp mechanism for securing the second end of the securing assembly to a portion of the container.

   15 2. The container of claim 1, further comprising a loop structure coupled at two ends to a wall of the container body, and the loop being configured to be received within the clasp mechanism.

   3. The container of claim 2, wherein the elongate flexible body of the securing

   20 assembly is of a length to allow the loop to be received in the clasp mechanism when the first door is in the open position, but to restrict the movement of the first door from adopting the closed position.

   4. The container of any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a first locking

   25 assembly for locking the first door in a closed position, the first locking assembly comprising a first locking tab coupled to the first door, wherein clasp mechanism is configured to receive the first locking tab.

   5. The container of claim 4, wherein the body of the securing assembly is of a

   30 length to allow the first tab to be received in the clasp mechanism while the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door.

   6. The container of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:

   a second door positioned adjacent the first door and coupled to the container

   35 body, the second door being configured to adopt an open position and a closed position,

   2018101168 15 Aug2018 and the second door being configured to abut the first door when the first door and the second door are in a closed position; and a second locking assembly for locking the first door in a closed position, the second locking assembly comprising a second locking tab coupled to the second door,

   5 wherein clasp mechanism is sized to receive the second locking tab.

   7. The container of claim 6, wherein the body of the securing assembly is of a length to allow the second tab to be received in the clasp mechanism while the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door when the first door and the second

   10 door are in a closed position, the body of the securing assembly also being of a length to restrict at least one of the first door and the second door opening more than 30° past the closed position.

   8. The container of claim 6 or claim 7, further comprising a second securing

   15 assembly comprising an elongate flexible body having a first end and a second end;

   wherein the first end of the second securing assembly is coupled to the second door of the container body, and the second end of the securing assembly comprises a clasp mechanism.

   20 9. The container of any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the first end of the securing assembly is coupled to the first door adjacent the position of the first locking tab.

   10. The container of claim 8, wherein the first end of the second securing assembly is coupled to the second door adjacent the position of the second locking tab.

   11. A kit for retrofitting to a container for transporting freight, the kit comprising:

   a securing assembly comprising:

   a first end configured to be coupled to a door of the container; a second end comprising a clasp mechanism for securing the second

   30 end of the securing assembly to a portion of the container; and an elongate flexible body extending between the first end and the second end.

   12. The kit of claim 11, further comprising a loop structure configured to be coupled 35 at two ends to a wall of the container, the loop being configured to be received in the clasp mechanism of the securing assembly.

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   13. The container of any one of claims 1 to 10, or the kit of claim 11 or claim 12, wherein the clasp mechanism comprises a first jaw section and a second jaw section, the first jaw section and the second jaw section being movable relative to one another

   5 to transition between an open position and a closed position.

   14. The container or kit of claim 13, further comprising a hinge coupled to the first jaw section and the second jaw section, wherein the first jaw section is pivotable on the hinge between the open position and the closed position relative to the second jaw

   10 section.

   15. The container or kit of claim 13 or claim 14, further comprising a handle coupled to the first jaw section, wherein manually actuating the handle causes the first jaw section to move between the open position and the closed position.

   16. The container or kit of any one of claims 13 to claim 15, further comprising a spring configured to act on the first jaw section to encourage the first jaw section to adopt the closed position.

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