Locking mechanism

Abstract

A locking mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism has a rotatable member configured to rotate about its longitudinal axis, at least one primary engaging member fixed to the rotatable member and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the rotatable member, at least one retainable member configured to be retained by the at least one primary engaging member and a blocking member receiving portion located adjacent to the at least one primary engaging member and is configured to receive the blocking member when the locking mechanism is in an engaged configuration. When the blocking member is received in the blocking member receiving portion, rotation of the at least one primary engaging member about the longitudinal axis of the rotatable member is inhibited and the at least one retainable member is retained by the at least one primary engaging member. Also disclosed is a container having a locking mechanism.

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