JP3001402U - Beverage container handle structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a handle that can be attached to a synthetic resin or paper cup, or a beverage container such as a canned beverage. [Structure] A thermoplastic resin is extruded or injection-molded to form a handle in which the main body 10 and the locking hook 16 are integrated. The main body 10 has a plate shape, and a finger contact hole 13 into which a fingertip can be inserted is opened in a part thereof. On the other hand, the locking hook 16
Is two legs 17 and 17 showing elasticity and the leg 1
The connecting piece 18 connects one end of each of 7 and 17. The center of the connecting piece 18 of the locking hook 16 is the main body 1
0 is connected to a small piece 14 projecting from the tip of the end surface 10a, and the end surface 10a of the main body 10 and the leg portion 1 of the locking hook 16 are connected.
A slit s having a width of about 1 mm is formed between the slits 7 and 17. The handle thus configured is attached so that the peripheral surface of the cup is sandwiched between the leg portions 17 and 17 and the end surface 10a of the main body 10.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a handle that can be attached to a synthetic resin or paper cup, or a beverage container such as an aluminum can or a tin can.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, synthetic resin cups and waterproof paper cups have been known as containers for drinking juice or coffee.

On the other hand, the demand for so-called canned beverages in which those beverages are filled in aluminum or tin cans is also remarkable.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the conventional synthetic resin or paper cups and cans of canned beverages have no handle and are inconvenient.

For example, when drinking coffee or tea in a cup made of synthetic resin or paper, the heat is transferred to the surface of the cup and the surface temperature becomes very high. Therefore, take the cup directly. There was a risk of not being able to do it, and in some cases there was a risk of getting burned.

[0006] Furthermore, those cups are relatively soft, and when the cup containing the beverage is strongly held, it is deformed, and the beverage in the cup overflows.

On the other hand, since the canned beverage container, that is, the can is made of aluminum or tin, which has high heat conductivity, the temperature of the beverage is adversely affected if the can is directly held by hand, and in particular, beer such as beer chilled to a suitable temperature. Has a significant effect.

Further, in the case of a beverage such as coffee which is marketed in a warmed state in winter, the surface temperature of the can becomes so high that it may not be possible to directly hold the can. In some cases, there was a risk of getting burned.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention comprises a flexible member integrally formed with a main body having a finger contact hole into which a fingertip can be inserted and a locking hook capable of supporting the edge of a beverage container. The object is achieved by providing a detachable handle structure for a beverage container.

In particular, the main body has a plate-like shape with a hole for finger contact, and the locking hook has an inverted concave shape in which one end of two elastic legs is connected by a connecting piece. The center of the connecting piece is connected to the end surface of the main body, and a slit is formed between the end surface and the leg portion.

Further, the main body is composed of a plate-shaped blade and a tab piece provided on one side of the blade to form a finger-holding hole, and the locking hook has an inverted leg portion having elasticity. It has an L-shape, one end of its leg is connected to one end of the blade, and a slit is formed between the opposite side surface of the tab in the blade and the leg.

In addition, a boss is provided at the other end of the leg portion of the locking hook in the direction of the main body, and a semicircular fitting portion that fits with the edge of the beverage container is provided at the end of the slit. It is characterized by being formed.

Further, the main body is composed of a blade having a plate shape in which a part thereof is curved to form a finger contact hole, and the locking hook has a concave shape, and the locking hook is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the blade. It is characterized in that they are provided so as to face each other, and that their hooks support the upper and lower edges of the beverage container.

Further, the main body is composed of a blade having a curved plate shape as a whole, and a tab piece provided on one surface of the blade to form a finger contact hole, and the locking hook has a concave shape. Locking hooks are provided so as to face both ends of the blade in the longitudinal direction, and the locking hooks support the upper and lower edges of the beverage container.

[0015]

[Action]

 The handle of the present invention is attached to a cup made of synthetic resin or paper, or a beverage container such as a canned beverage.

Particularly, according to the handles according to the second and third aspects, the edge of the beverage container mainly composed of the cup is firmly supported by the locking hook provided with the leg portion having elasticity.

Further, according to the handle according to the fourth aspect, since the boss is bitten into the peripheral surface of the cup and the fitting portion is fitted to the edge of the cup, the support of the beverage container is further strengthened. The stability is improved and the risk of falling out is eliminated.

According to the handles according to claims 5 and 6, the upper and lower edges of the beverage container mainly including the canned beverage container are firmly supported by the locking hooks.

[0019]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the handle of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a view showing a first embodiment of the present invention according to claims 1, 2 and 4, in which (a) is a front view thereof and (b) is a front view thereof. ) Is a side view.

This handle is formed by extruding or injection-molding a synthetic resin as a flexible member, preferably a thermoplastic resin having excellent processability and moldability, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyvinyl chloride. The main body 10 and the locking hook 16 are integrally formed.

The main body 10 has a plate shape with a maximum length of 40 mm, a maximum width of 30 mm, and a wall thickness of about 2 mm, and a knob portion 13 with a diameter of about 15 mm is opened in the knob 12 having a large occupied area. .

On the other hand, the locking hook 16 is composed of two legs 17 and 17 having elasticity and a connecting piece 18 that connects one ends of the legs 17 and 17, and has a reverse concave shape as a whole. Presents.

The two legs 17, 17 are plate-shaped with a length of 15 mm, a width of 5 mm, and a wall thickness of about 1 mm, and in particular, triangular pyramidal bosses 17 a, 17 a project toward the main body 10 side at their tips. It is set up.

The connecting piece 18 has a plate shape with a length of 10 mm, a width of 5 mm, and a wall thickness of about 1 mm.

The engaging hook 16 is connected to a small piece 14 projecting at the tip of the end face 10 a of the main body 10 at the center of the connecting piece 18, and the end face 10 a of the main body 10 and the engaging hook 16 are connected. A slit s having a width of about 1 mm is formed between the leg portions 17 and 17.

A semicircular fitting portion r is formed on the main body 10 side on the closed side of the slit s, that is, at the end. The fitting portion r and the edge of the beverage container are fitted together. I am doing it.

By the way, this handle is mainly for a synthetic resin or paper cup, and its usage is as shown in FIG.

That is, the leg portions 17, 17 of the locking hook 16 are put inside the cup k, and the leg portion 17, 17 and the end surface 10 a of the main body 10 sandwich the peripheral surface of the cup k and the slit s The handle is inserted until the end hits the edge f of the cup k, and the fitting portion r of the slit s and the edge f of the padded cup k are fitted together.

Then, the cup k is strongly supported by the biting force of the leg portions 17 and 17 having elasticity, particularly the bosses 17 a and 17 a thereof, and the fitting force between the fitting portion r and the edge f of the cup k. Therefore, the cup k and the handle are not easily separated.

Next, FIG. 3 is a view showing a second embodiment of the present invention according to claims 1, 3 and 4, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view.

This handle is formed by extrusion-molding or injection-molding a synthetic resin as a flexible member, preferably a thermoplastic resin having excellent processability and moldability, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyvinyl chloride. The main body 20 and the locking hook 26 are integrally formed.

The main body 20 is composed of a blade 21 having a plate shape with a length of 40 mm, a width of 5 mm and a wall thickness of about 2 mm, and a tab 22 having a plate shape with a total length of 30 mm, a width of 5 mm and a wall thickness of about 2 mm. .

In particular, the knob piece 22 is curved in an inverted C shape and is provided on one surface 21 a of the blade 21, and the inside thereof is a finger contact hole 23.

On the other hand, the locking hook 26 has an inverted L-shape, and one long side is a leg portion 27 showing elasticity and one short side is a short leg 28.

The leg portion 27 has a plate shape with a length of 15 mm, a width of 5 mm, and a wall thickness of about 2 mm, and in particular, a triangular pyramid-shaped boss 27 a is projectingly provided at the tip thereof toward the main body 20 side.

The short leg 28 has a plate shape with a length of 1 mm, a width of 5 mm, and a wall thickness of about 2 mm, and one end of the leg portion 27 is connected to one end of the blade 21 via the short leg 28. There is.

Therefore, a slit s corresponding to the length of the short leg 28 is formed between the leg 27 and the other surface of the blade 21, that is, the opposite side surface 21 b where the knob 22 is located.

A semi-circular fitting portion r is formed on the main body 20 side at the closed side of the slit s, that is, at the end, and the fitting portion r and the edge of the beverage container are fitted together. I am doing it.

By the way, this handle is mainly for a synthetic resin or paper cup, and its usage is as in the first embodiment.

That is, although not particularly described with reference to the drawings, the leg portion 27 of the locking hook 26 is put inside the cup, and the leg portion 27 and the one surface 21b of the blade 21 sandwich the peripheral surface of the cup. At the same time, the handle is inserted until the end of the slit s hits the edge of the cup, and the fitting portion r of the slit s and the edge of the padded cup are fitted together.

Then, the cup is strongly supported by the biting force of the leg portion 27 having elasticity, particularly the boss 27a and the fitting force between the fitting portion r and the edge of the cup, so that the cup and the handle are easy. Never leave.

Next, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention according to claims 1 and 5, in which (a) is a front view thereof and (b) is a side view thereof.

This handle is formed by extrusion-molding or injection-molding a synthetic resin as a flexible member, preferably a thermoplastic resin having excellent processability and moldability, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyvinyl chloride. The main body 30 and the locking hooks 36a and 36b are integrally formed.

The main body 30 is composed of a blade 31 having a total length of 200 mm, a width of 5 mm, and a wall thickness of about 2 mm, and in particular, a part 32 thereof is curved to form a finger contact hole 33 having a radius of about 10 mm.

On the other hand, the locking hooks 36a, 36b are of a form in which a slit s having a depth of about 2 mm is formed in the longitudinal direction on one surface of a prismatic body having a side of 4 mm and a length of about 8 mm. Has a concave shape.

One of the side edges 37, 38 formed on both sides of the slit s is connected to the main body 30 at the center thereof.

The locking hooks 36a and 36b are provided at both ends of the main body 30 in the longitudinal direction so as to face each other, and the slits s and s can support both upper and lower edges of the beverage container.

By the way, this handle is mainly for canned beverages, and its usage is as shown in FIG.

That is, the slits s, s of the locking hooks 36a, 36b are inserted into the upper and lower edges f, f of the can c, and the upper and lower edges f, f of the can are supported by the slits s, s. .

Then, since the can c is strongly supported by the biting force of the slits s, s and the restoring force of the main body 30, the can c and the handle are not easily separated from each other.

That is, when the slits s, s are inserted into the edges f, f of the can c, the curved portion of the finger-holding hole 33 of the main body 30 is temporarily extended, and then this is restored so that the can c is moved in the vertical direction. Will be pressed down.

Since the edges f, f of the can c have a curved shape, it is preferable that the entire locking hooks 30a, 36b including the slits s, be curved in accordance with the edges.

Next, FIG. 6 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention according to claims 1 and 6, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view.

This handle is formed by extrusion-molding or injection-molding a synthetic resin as a flexible member, preferably a thermoplastic resin having excellent processability and moldability, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, or polyvinyl chloride. The main body 40 and the locking hooks 46a and 46b are integrally formed.

The main body 40 includes a plate-shaped blade 41 having a total length of 200 mm, a width of 8 mm and a wall thickness of about 4 mm, and a plate-shaped knob 42 having a total length of 100 mm, a width of 8 mm and a wall thickness of about 4 mm.

In particular, the blade 41 is slightly curved as a whole, and the knob piece 42 is provided on the curved side surface 41a.

The knob 42 is also curved, and the inside thereof is used as the finger contact hole 43.

On the other hand, the locking hooks 46a and 46b are of a form in which a slit s having a depth of about 2 mm is formed in the longitudinal direction on one surface of a prismatic body having a side of 4 mm and a length of about 8 mm. Has a concave shape.

A surface 48 orthogonal to the surface in which the slit s is formed is connected to the main body 40 at the center thereof.

The locking hooks 46a, 46b are provided at both ends of the main body 40 in the longitudinal direction so as to face each other, and the slits s, s can support both upper and lower edges of the beverage container.

By the way, this handle is mainly for canned beverages, and its usage is as described in the third embodiment.

That is, although not particularly described using the drawings, the slits s, s of the locking hooks 46a, 46b are inserted into the upper and lower edges of the can, and the upper and lower edges of the can are inserted by the slits s, s. Support it.

Then, the can is strongly supported by the biting force of the slits s, and the restoring force of the main body 40, so that the can and the handle are not easily separated from each other.

That is, when the slits s, s are inserted into the rim of the can, the main body 40 flexes as a whole and temporarily extends, and then restores and presses the can from above and below.

Since the rim of the can has a curved shape, it is preferable that the entire locking hooks 46a and 46b including the slits s and s be curved accordingly.

Although the handle of the present invention has been described above, a thermosetting resin such as phenol resin or a metal such as aluminum may be used as the flexible member in addition to the above embodiment.

Further, in the third and fourth embodiments, it is preferable that the lower locking hooks 36b and 46b have a lower height than the upper locking hooks 36a and 46a. The state when the container is arranged can be stabilized.

[0068]

[Effect of device]

 Since the handle of the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

(1) The handle of the present invention is made of a flexible member integrally formed with a main body having a finger contact hole into which a fingertip can be inserted and a locking hook capable of supporting the edge of the beverage container. Since it can be attached to the edge of the beverage container, there are some inconveniences caused by directly holding the beverage container, such as overflow of the beverage due to deformation of the container, risk of burns, and discomfort. It has an excellent effect that it can be solved.

(2) In particular, according to the second and third aspects, since the engaging portion is provided with the leg portion having elasticity, the upper edge of the beverage container mainly made of synthetic resin or paper cup Has the excellent effect of being able to strongly support.

(3) Further, according to the fourth aspect, since the boss is provided at the leg portion and the fitting portion is provided at the terminal end of the slit, the beverage container is further firmly supported and its stability is improved. It has an excellent effect that the risk of falling off is improved at the same time.

(4) On the other hand, according to the fifth and sixth aspects, since the hooks are provided at both ends of the main body, the upper and lower edges of the beverage container mainly of the canned beverage container are firmly fixed. It has the excellent effect of being supported by.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a front view showing a first embodiment of a handle of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a side view showing a first embodiment of a handle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the handle.

FIG. 3A is a front view showing a second embodiment of the handle of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a side view showing a second embodiment of the handle of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a front view showing a third embodiment of the handle of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a side view showing a third embodiment of the handle of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the handle.

FIG. 6A is a front view showing a fourth embodiment of the handle of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a side view showing a fourth embodiment of the handle of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 20, 30, 40 Main body 10a End surface 21, 31, 41 Blades 21a, 41a One side 21b Reverse side 12 Handles 22, 42 Handles 13, 23, 33, 43 Finger contact holes 16, 26, 36a, 36b, 46a, 46b Locking hook 17, 27 Legs 17a, 27a Boss 18 Connecting piece s Slit r Fitting part k Cup c Can f Edge

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 27, 1994

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Claim 4

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Claims (6)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A flexible member integrally formed with a main body having a finger contact hole into which a fingertip can be inserted and a locking hook capable of supporting an edge of the beverage container. A detachable beverage container handle structure. 2. The body has a plate-like shape with a hole for finger contact opened, and the locking hook has an inverted concave shape in which one end of two legs having elasticity is connected by a connecting piece, and the connection is made. 2. The handle structure for a beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the center of the piece is connected to the end surface of the main body, and a slit is formed between the end surface and the leg portion. 3. The main body comprises a plate-shaped blade and a tab piece provided on one surface of the blade to form a finger contact hole, and the locking hook has an inverted L shape having leg portions exhibiting elasticity. The beverage according to claim 1, wherein the beverage has a letter-like shape, one end of a leg portion thereof is connected to one end of the blade, and a slit is formed between the opposite side surface of the tab on the blade and the leg portion. Container handle structure. 4. A boss is provided at the other end of the leg portion of the locking hook in the direction of the main body, and a semi-circular fitting portion for fitting with the edge of the beverage container is formed at the end of the slit. The handle structure for a beverage container according to claim 2, wherein: 5. The main body comprises a blade having a plate shape in which a part thereof is curved to form a finger contact hole, and the locking hook has a concave shape, and the locking hook faces both ends in the longitudinal direction of the blade. The handle structure for a beverage container according to claim 1, wherein both upper and lower edges of the beverage container are supported by the locking hooks. 6. The main body is composed of a blade having a curved plate shape as a whole, and a tab piece provided on one surface of the blade to form a finger contact hole, and the locking hook has a concave shape. 2. The handle structure for a beverage container according to claim 1, wherein hooks are provided so as to face both ends in the longitudinal direction of the blade, and the locking hooks support both upper and lower edges of the beverage container.