RU2816164C1 - Device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products, device sheet lodgement - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: separation or sorting of solid materials.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to a device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products and to a lodgement for a sheet of the device. Device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products comprises a main body in the form of a hollow cone formed by closing along two adjacent edges of a sheet of bent material. Device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products also comprises means for reversible connection of said two edges, gripping means for manipulating said device and locking means for reversible locking of the top of the main body.

EFFECT: ergonomics, practicality, versatility, ease of use and compactness.

20 cl, 65 dwg

Description

Technical field of the invention

[01] The present invention relates to a device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products, and in particular to structurally simple, practical and very multifunctional devices designed both for collecting and pouring solid products in powder or granular form, and for collecting and transfusion of liquids.

State of the art

[02] There are various devices on the market for collecting, for example, food residues or processing/processing waste in general. These devices are ordinary dustpans equipped with a sweeping brush, which consist of a handle made integral with a collecting part having a flat bottom and side retaining walls, while the front edge is made narrower to facilitate collecting material.

[03] This type of device is a scoop, which also consists of a handle made as one piece with a collecting part in the form of an oblong bowl, like a large spoon. Said scoop is typically used for pouring powders, flour, grains, or more generally foods in granular form, as well as pouring liquids of various types from one container to another.

[04] There is also a specific item consisting of a piece of leather folded and stitched into a hollow cone shape, open at the base. The device is equipped with a handle on the outside. This device is sold as a scoop for loading pellets into a stove or, more generally, as a receptacle for candy, chocolate or sweets.

A holder for a device sheet is also known, containing a flat part equipped with weakened segments that limit the said sheet with the possibility of its removal (WO 2019005873 A1, 01/03/2019).

[05] All the devices mentioned above are widely used and generally in demand in the market. However, such devices have some disadvantages, which are associated with their limited practicality, ease of use and versatility. In addition, their design is somewhat complex, expensive and bulky.

The essence of the invention

[06] Thus, the technical problem underlying the present invention is to provide a device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products that is ergonomic, practical, versatile, easy to use, compact and economical to manufacture.

[07] This problem is solved by creating a device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products, which has a rather simple, but practical and convenient design that allows it to be easily installed and uninstalled, and which is not bulky when moving or transporting.

[08] Therefore, the first object of the present invention is to provide a device for collecting and pouring solid products, which can be easily installed, since it is provided with a small number of useful and easily assembled elements.

[09] The second goal is to create a device with a variable design that can be quickly adapted for collecting and pouring solids and pouring liquids.

[010] The third object is to provide a specially shaped device that can be easily used as a scoop for collecting solids.

[011] Another object is to provide a device comprising a housing and packaging designed to be suitable for performing auxiliary functions.

Brief description of the figures

[012] Additional features and advantages of the device according to the present invention will become more clear from the following description of certain embodiments of the present invention, given solely by way of non-limiting example with reference to the following figures, where:

- in fig. 1 is a simplified top exploded view of a device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

- in fig. 2 and fig. 3 shows a simplified axonometric view of the device at two points of installation shown in FIG. 1;

- in fig. 4 and fig. 5 is a simplified perspective view from two different sides of the assembly shown in FIG. 1;

- in fig. 6 is a simplified top view in an uninstalled state of a device in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;

- in fig. 7-9 show three perspective views of the assembled device shown in FIG. 6, in two operating modes;

- in fig. 10 is a simplified perspective view of an additional element of the device according to the present invention;

- in fig. 11-14 are perspective views showing the embedding of the element shown in FIG. 10, into the device according to the present invention;

- in fig. 15 is a simplified top view in an uninstalled state of a device in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention;

- in fig. 16 is a simplified perspective view of the assembled device shown in FIG. 15, in operating mode;

- in fig. 17 is a simplified perspective view of the device shown in FIG. 16, when viewed from a different angle;

- in fig. 18 and fig. 19 shows two views of the device of the present invention viewed under conditions in accordance with an application example;

- in fig. 20 is a simplified top view of an uninstalled state of a device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

- in fig. 21 shows a simplified view of the device in the uninstalled state shown in FIG. 20, indicating the mounting positions of the various elements;

- in fig. 22 and fig. 23 shows the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21, with said elements secured, in an open state when viewed from the first and second sides respectively in a plan view;

- in fig. 24 shows the final installation step of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21;

- in fig. 25 and fig. 26 shows an embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21, in the assembled state when viewed from two opposite sides;

- in fig. 27 and fig. 28 is a rear perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21, respectively before and after changing its shape;

- in fig. 29 and fig. 30 shows two different views of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 28, under operating conditions;

- in fig. 31, fig. 32 and fig. 33 shows three different views of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 25, in the first configuration;

- in fig. 34, fig. 35 and fig. 36 shows three different views of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 25, in the second configuration;

- in fig. 37 and fig. 38 shows two views of the device shown in FIG. 36, from two different vantage points;

- in fig. 39 and fig. 40 shows two top views from one side and the other of the device of the present invention placed in a cradle;

- in fig. 41 and fig. 42 shows two top views of the device shown in FIG. 39, with all its components separated from the housing;

- in fig. 43 and fig. 44 shows the first and second stages of mounting the main body of the device shown in FIG. 42;

- in fig. 45 and fig. 46 shows the third and fourth stages of mounting the main body of the device shown in FIG. 42;

- in fig. 47-50 show the final stages of mounting the main body of the device shown in FIG. 42, with hooking means for hanging;

- in fig. 51 and fig. 52 respectively shows the steps of attaching the handle and paddle to the main body of the device of the present invention;

- in fig. 53 is a top view of a package for a device of the present invention in an open state;

- in fig. 54-57 are sequence views of placing the cradle with the device of the present invention in the package shown in FIG. 53;

- in fig. 58-61 show steps for arranging one of the accessories of the package shown in FIG. 53;

- in fig. 62-65 show examples of accessories of the device of the present invention mounted on the cradle shown in FIG. 41.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[013] In FIG. 1-5, position 1 indicates a general view in an uninstalled state of a device for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products in accordance with the present invention.

[014] The device 1 (Fig. 4) contains a main body 10 in the form of a hollow cone formed by closing along two adjacent edges of a sheet 2 of bendable material, means 3 for reversibly connecting said two edges, gripping means 4 for manipulating said device, means 5 for reversibly locking the top of the main body.

[015] In particular, the sheet 2 (Fig. 1) has a generally diamond-shaped shape in top view with four vertices, with the first vertex 6 located opposite the second vertex 7 along the larger diameter D1, and the third vertex 8 located opposite the fourth vertex 9 along the larger diameter D1. smaller diameter D2. Preferably, each of said first 6 and second 7 vertices has an acute angle and is rounded.

[016] In contrast, the third 8 and fourth 9 vertices are preferably obtuse and rounded. In particular, the curve of the third vertex continues further relative to the curve of the fourth vertex. Preferably, the fourth apex 9 is extended by a protrusion 5 which forms the aforementioned means for reversibly locking the apex of the main body 10 when the sheet 2 is folded, as shown in FIG. 2-5. In addition, the protrusion 5 may have protrusions 11 that facilitate bending in order to facilitate the locking of said top.

[017] Preferably, along two edges 12 of the sheet extending from the fourth vertex 9, holes 13 are provided for reversibly engaging said gripping means 4. Preferably, two holes 13 are provided for each of said edges 12.

[018] In addition, a plurality of holes 14 are also provided along each of said two edges 12 for reversibly engaging with corresponding buttons 3, as will be explained below. The buttons 3 represent the above-mentioned means for reversibly connecting the edges 12.

[019] It is also preferable that a slot 15 be provided adjacent to the fourth apex 9 in the vicinity of the protrusion 5 to provide engagement with said protrusion when locking said apex of the cone, as will be described below.

[020] The means 3 for reversibly connecting said two edges 12 of sheet 2, as already mentioned, will preferably be in the form of buttons, typically mushroom-shaped with a disk-shaped head 31 and a rounded foot 32 for engaging the holes 14 of said edges 12.

[021] The gripping means 4 of the device 1 is preferably a handle consisting of a flat and elongated part 41, from the ends of which protrusions 42 extend to engage the holes 13 of said edges 12.

[022] The device 1 of the present invention may also be provided with a conventional brush 16 for collecting dust, crumbs or other granular solid material.

[023] As shown by arrows in FIG. 2, the sheet 2 is folded on itself so as to overlap the two edges 12 so that both the holes 14 and the holes 13 of each edge are aligned with each other.

[024] In this position, the main body 10 in the form of a hollow cone of the device 1 is formed as shown in FIG. 3. Thus, the body 10 can be fixed in position by inserting buttons 3 into the corresponding holes 14 on both edges 12. The handle 4 can also be attached to the body 10 by inserting projections 42 into the holes 13 of both edges 12.

[025] Finally, the protrusion 5 is folded back on itself, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3 to lock the top of the cone of the housing 10, and is held in position by the engagement of the protrusion with the slot 15, while the base of the cone remains open.

[026] The device 1 in accordance with the present invention is now ready for use (Fig. 4 and Fig. 5).

[027] According to a first embodiment of the present invention, the device 1 (FIG. 6) may preferably comprise a partial backing 17 of sheet 2. In particular, the backing has at least one edge 18 attached to the surface of the sheet, and is preferably equipped with a gripping tongue 19 to rotate the lining into the operating position. Preferably, the backing has two fastening edges 18 that extend from the third apex 8 of the sheet 2 and converge near the fourth apex 9, forming a kind of triangle.

[028] As shown in FIG. 7-9 if the tongue 19 is clamped and the pad 17 is rotated as shown by the arrow in FIG. 7, i.e. on the side of the inner wall opposite the overlapping edges 12, in the direction of said edges, the backing 17 is positioned to cover the overlying edge line. Thus, the device 1 can also be used for collecting and pouring liquids.

[029] In accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, the device 1 (Fig. 10) includes a funnel 20, or trap, which is located inside the device 1. Preferably, the funnel 20 is provided with an annular edge 21 that folds over its first flared end 22, and a thin drainage tube 23 at its tapering second end 29.

[030] Thus, the funnel 20 is placed within the device 1, allowing a thin tube 23 (Fig. 11 and Fig. 2) to protrude from the apex of the cone of the main body 10. At this point, the funnel is reversibly fixed by folding the annular edge 21 around the edge of the base of the cone.

[031] In this configuration, device 1 is more preferably used for transfusion of liquids. In addition, by bending the tube as shown in FIG. 13, the cone apex of the main body 10 can be covered by the projection 5 as explained above. Thus, when said drain tube is clamped (FIG. 14), liquid can be retained within the device, which can thus be used as a container and not just as a funnel for liquids or solids.

[032] In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, device 1 (FIGS. 16-17) may have a flat bottom 24 and a wall 25 arching from said bottom. In particular, the bottom 24 is preferably in the shape of a circular sector with an arcuate free edge 26 (FIGS. 16-17) projecting relative to the arched wall 25 to facilitate the collection of dust, crumbs or other solid particles.

[033] The vaulted wall 25 consists of two sashes 27 folded and connected at their respective edges 12 in the same manner as described above. A handle 4 is also located on said joined edges 12, as described above.

[034] This particular configuration is very useful when the device needs to be used like a regular scoop.

[035] Preferably, as shown in FIG. 15, this configuration is derived from the previously described sheet 2 provided with two folds (or weakened segments) 28 shown in FIG. 15, which extend from the third edge 8 almost to the fourth edge 9. These folds allow the two flaps 27 to be folded one on top of the other so as to be connected to one another, as already described with reference to the previous embodiment.

[036] From the above it is clear that the device in accordance with the present invention overcomes the disadvantages of previously known devices and provides advantages, in particular, with respect to ease of use, ease of manufacture and assembly, and versatility.

[037] In fact, the device can be manufactured in an extremely simple manner from a sheet of bendable material, such as, for example, plastic, cardboard, aluminum sheet, a suitably foldable sheet of wood-based material, leather.

[038] This sheet is easy to process, since it is sufficient to make a series of slots, holes and projections by punching, cutting and similar manufacturing operations.

[039] Tacks for securing the two edges of the sheet are just as easy to make (or purchased separately), as is the handle, which is just as easy to install.

[040] The device can also be disassembled and stored in a small space and then quickly installed as needed.

[041] However, first of all, the device is preferably universal, since due to its design it can be adapted as a container for collecting powdery solid or granular material or as a container for transferring liquids, thanks to the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention.

[042] Specifically, according to a use case as shown in FIG. 18 and fig. 19, the device 1 of the present invention can be used as a container for pellets loaded into a stove. In fact, as you can see, the ergonomic and practical design makes it easy to hold for removing pellets from a regular bag and shaping it so that you can easily pour the pellets into the pellet loading opening of the stove without spilling them out.

[043] Another significant advantage is the ability to significantly reduce packaging size and thus the ability to transport large quantities of devices at minimal cost while reducing handling costs and simplifying their storage organization.

[044] The materials from which the device can be manufactured also allow it to be used for handling food products (for example, for dispensing ingredients).

[045] However, the device of the present invention may have many variations, all of which are within the experience and knowledge of a person skilled in the art, but without deviating from the scope of patent protection as defined by the appended claims.

[046] For example, the means for connecting two edges of a sheet may consist of a system of Velcro fasteners, snap clips, projections formed by embossing on said sheet, which engage with said holes or corresponding grooves.

[047] Said funnel may also be made of hard plastic or a type of pre-formed rubber so that it can be used with said device.

[048] The protrusion that closes the cone of the main body may be provided with locking means to provide a closure that is different from the previously described slot engagement. For example, the same snaps described for securing sheet edges may be used, or Velcro systems may be used instead.

[049] The overall shape of the device can be modified to suit specific requirements or preferences while retaining the characteristic design so that it can be uninstalled and reinstalled in the manner described above to retain its associated benefits.

[050] In FIG. 20 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which the sheet 2 has a shape generally identical to that of the previous embodiments. In addition, identical numbers indicate identical parts.

[051] In particular, the sheet 2 includes a first edge 12A, which is provided with a plurality of holes 14 for reversibly engaging with corresponding buttons 3, and a plurality of holes 13 for reversibly engaging with the gripping means 4. The second edge 12B is preferably provided with only a plurality of holes 14 designed to engage buttons 3, but no holes 13.

[052] In addition, at the free end of the protrusion 5, a hole 14 is provided instead of the mentioned protrusions 11, so that it can be closed with a corresponding button 3, as will be explained below. On sheet 2, near the fourth vertex 9 and on the side of the protrusion, instead of the slot 15, an additional hole 14 is also made.

[053] Preferably, the sheet 2 includes two first folds 28 (or lightweight segments) that extend from the third apex 8 and meet each other at the fourth apex 9, generally in the form of folds described above. A second fold 28C connects the first two folds in the transverse direction and divides them into a first portion 28A and a second portion 28B. Preferably, the first portions start from the third vertex 8 and are substantially parallel, while the second portions start from the connection point with the second fold and extend to the fourth vertex 9 in a converging direction. As explained below, this arrangement of the folds allows the device to be configured if desired so that it rests on a surface with the third vertex completely level to facilitate the collection of any crumbs. Alternatively, the device can be used in its conical configuration.

[054] The reversible connection means 3 are identical to those described above and therefore will not be described below.

[055] The gripping means 4 are generally similar to those described above. Preferably, said means is a handle with a flat and elongated portion 41, at the ends of which each protrusion 42 is provided with at least one hole 14 for length adjustment, as will be explained below.

[056] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device 1 includes a label 70, on the side 71 of which a hole 14 is formed. This label can be reversibly attached to a sheet 2 with the possibility of rotation in the same plane as the specified sheet, and can be alternately open or hidden when the sheet is folded on itself. The label allows the display of commercial information and/or operating information for the device 1, and may be impregnated with a composition to create pleasant aromas or absorb unpleasant odors. For this purpose, the label can be made of absorbent material. In particular, the label can be secured by means of said button 3, which engages both with the hole 14 on the label and with the hole located near the first 6 or second 7 vertex of the sheet 2 (Fig. 21).

[057] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device 1 may include a hook means 50 for hanging the device on a wall. Preferably, said means is made of an elongated strip, the first end 51 of which is provided with a first opening 14A and the second end 52 is provided with a second opening 14B (FIG. 20). The first hole is configured to engage the button 3 as described above, and the second hole is configured to form a slot for engaging, for example, a nail, as described below. Additionally and preferably, the second end 52 is provided with a slot 53 to facilitate engagement with a nail when space does not allow a front connection. Likewise, this slot allows you to easily separate the device from the nail by simply pulling the device down on the handle. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the gripping means 4, the hook 50 and the label 70 are preferably made from the same material as the sheet 2, and preferably using a punching or similar operation.

[058] As an alternative to the previously described brush 16, the device 1 may include a pick-up blade 60 consisting, for example, of a piece of semi-rigid, plastic, and/or elastic and/or porous material, such as polyurethane and foam, for use in as a selecting agent. A slot 61 may also be provided in this blade, allowing the blade to be removably attached to sheet 2.

[059] The elements composing the device described with reference to FIGS. 20 and fig. 21, can be easily and quickly installed. In fig. 21, in fact, the arrows show the position in which the handle 4, the label 70 and the hooking means 50 are fixed by the corresponding buttons 3. In particular, as shown in FIG. 22 and fig. 23, the handle 4 is attached to the first edge 12A of the sheet 2 by engaging the button 3 with the hole 14 of each of the two projections 42 overlapping the hole 14 of the first edge 12A after the projections have passed through the corresponding holes 13 and have been folded onto the opposite side of the sheet 2 (Fig. 23) with respect to the side on which the flat part 41 of the handle remains (Fig. 22). The label 70 is attached to the same folding surface of the projections 42 by means of a button, which engages with the hole 14 of its side part 71 and with the hole 14 of the sheet 2 on the second top 7. Likewise, the hooking means 50 is secured in the hole 14 of the projection 5 by means of a button 3 after first aligning said hole with the first hole 14A of the first hook end 51.

[060] At this point, as shown in FIG. 24, the sheet 2 can be folded onto itself by overlapping the two edges 12A and 12B and inserting the foot 32 of each button of the first edge into the corresponding holes 14 of the second edge. Thus, the device 1 takes on a conical configuration as described above (Fig. 25 and Fig. 26).

[061] As shown in FIG. 27 and fig. 28, the overall conical shape of the device 1 can be reversibly changed to have a configuration that facilitates dust collection. In fact, particularly due to the location of the second fold 28C across the first two folds 28, it is possible to apply pressure with a finger or on the edge or corner of, for example, a table, such third fold to produce a crumpled or oblique deformation of the conical shape. This results in a first flat portion 24A located between the fourth peak 8, the first portions 28A of said two first folds 28 and said second fold 28C, and a second flat portion 24B located between said second fold 28C and the second portions 28B of said two first folds 28.

[062] Preferably, this deformation creates the first flat portion 24A so that the third vertex 8 can fit perfectly against the surface being cleaned (FIG. 29 and FIG. 30). In addition, said first portion forms a collection pad, followed by a downward plane (second flat portion 24B) that helps retain collected dust. In fact, as typically implemented in traditional dustpans, the collection pad is evenly tilted upward during brushing, which can allow the newly collected dust to fall back out of the dustpan by gravity.

[063] It should also be remembered that the vaulted portion 25 of the device provides an entry point for dust toward said second portion 24B, preventing it from dispersing upward and returning to the first portion 24A.

[064] It is preferred that the device 1 is provided with said label 70 in its mounted configuration (FIG. 31), said label being hidden within the cone. As shown in FIG. 32, when the portion 71 protruding from the two overlapping edges 12 is lightly pressed with a finger, the label rotates on the button 3 securing it to the cone and is at least partially released from the cone so that it can be grasped and removed (Fig. 33). . In this way, information printed on it or individual characteristics can be displayed, for example by removing the protective film.

[065] Moreover, preferably, the device 1 can be hung on a wall P, as shown in FIG. 34. In fact, thanks to the hooking means 50, the device can be hung on the wall P by attaching the second hole 14B, for example, to a nail 80 (Fig. 35). It is also possible to hide the hooking means 50 by rotating it on the button 3 that locks the cone of the device 1, as shown in FIG. 36, where it can be seen that the rotation indicated by the arrow allows the device to be lifted from the horizontal line 81 on which the nail is located, and to create a pleasant floating effect.

[066] It should be remembered that all of the options described above and depicted in the figures attached to this description can be combined with one another. For example, the label of the embodiment shown in FIG. 20 may be applied to any of the embodiments of the present invention previously described and illustrated in FIG. 1-19. Likewise, as another non-limiting example, funnel 20 may be used for the embodiment shown in FIG. 20. Alternatively, the inside of the device can be lined with a regular plastic bag for collecting unsorted waste or a biodegradable eco-friendly bag for collecting organic household waste.

[067] In FIG. 39-40 show a combination 99 of all components of the device 1 of the present invention assembled and contained in the housing 100. In particular, the housing 100, the device 1 and its accessories are made from the same sheet of material and preferably using a punching operation.

[068] The device 1 and its accessories in this embodiment of the present invention are held on the stand 100 by means of holding points formed on the material along lines and parts that define the geometric shapes of the device and its accessories. This provides great convenience in transporting the device before its components are separated from the cradle, which then have to be reassembled, as well as ease of storage, thanks to the pre-marking of a single preformed sheet.

[069] Preferably, the housing 100 is formed by a first portion 101, or main portion, and a second portion 102, or auxiliary portion. The main part 101 holds the sheet 2 subsequently forming the device body 10, and the auxiliary part 102 holds the accessories of the device. The two parts are connected to each other along the respective first edges 103 and 104, preferably by means of bending bridges 105.

[070] In addition, preferably on the second edge 106 of the first part 101, opposite the first edge 103, there is a first holding hole 107 for carrying the cradle 100 by hand and a second hole 108 for hooking onto a hook or nail (not shown), allowing it to be stored on warehouse or store.

[071] As already mentioned, the first part 101 contains a sheet 2, which subsequently forms the body 10 of the device 1. This sheet is essentially the same as described above, and therefore will not be described in detail, and will be designated by the same numerals in the figures. It should be noted that in this preliminary arrangement the sheet 2 is provided with said buttons 3 already engaged in the corresponding holes 14 of its first edge 12A. In addition, the first edge 12A includes openings 13A for engaging the projections 42 of the handle 4, and the second edge 12B includes cutouts 13B for engaging the projections. In this case, the protrusion 5 is connected to the fourth edge 9 of the sheet 2 along a fold line 54, which facilitates its bending. A series of folds 55 extend from said fourth edge of the sheet: two towards the second portions 28B of said folds 28 and one towards the second edge 12b of the sheet (FIG. 42).

[072] The secondary portion 102 includes, for example, the handle 4 described above, one or more labels 70 and/or paddles 72, a hook 50, a marker holder 90. The label is as described above; The paddle has a shape that is generally identical to the label and, thanks to its design, it is particularly suitable for collecting crumbs, debris, dust or for use as a scraper. The hooking means 50 is also described above and is provided with a corresponding button 3, while the marker holder 90, as best shown in FIG. 42 consists of a flat portion, typically T-shaped, in which the stem is attached to the head by a weakened segment 91 and the head is longitudinally divided by a weakened portion 92 thereof.

[073] Figure 43 shows the first stage of installation of a device according to the present invention. After separating the sheet 2 from said cradle 100 by tearing off the holding points or weakened edge segments (Fig. 42), the sheet 2 is folded along the second fold 28C towards the face of the sheet from which the heads 31 of the buttons 3 protrude. This operation can be performed using , for example, the edge of a table.

[074] Thereafter, two more folds are made, respectively, along the folds 28A, and two more folds are made along the folds 28B towards the face of the sheet from which the button legs 32 protrude (Fig. 44).

[075] At this point, following the number sequence shown in FIG. 45, the sheet 2 is connected to itself by engaging the legs 32 of the buttons 3 of the first edge 12A with the holes 14 of the second edge 12B, closing the body 10 of the device (Fig. 46).

[076] Various accessories can be applied at this stage. The hook 50 can be attached to the projection 5 of the sheet 2 by inserting the legs 32 of its button 3 into the hole 14 of the projection (Fig. 47-48). Finally, the protrusion 5 is folded (this operation is facilitated by the fold 54) until the leg 32 of the mentioned button 3 engages the hole 14 made near the fourth vertex 9 of the sheet itself (Fig. 49-50); this operation will connect the base of the protrusion (corresponding to the fold 54) with the top 9, and provide a kind of seal. This locking operation is facilitated not only by said fold line 54, but also by folds 55.

[077] The handle 4 is installed by inserting each of the respective projections 42 first into the hole 13A of the first edge 12A of the sheet 2 and then into the slot 13B of the second edge 12B, which is then applied to the first edge by folding them towards the flat part 41 of the handle. Finally, corresponding holes 14 engage the legs 32 of the buttons 3 in accordance with the desired handle length (Fig. 51). It should be noted that the 13B slot is not in the actual hole, so it ensures a seal against any accidental release of dust or other collected material.

[078] The paddle 72 is applied from the inside to the device body 10 by engaging its hole 14 with the button 3 closest to the inlet hole of the cone (Fig. 52).

[079] In FIG. 53 shows a top view of a package 200, particularly suitable for housing a support 100 on which the device 1 and associated accessories previously described are supported.

[080] In fact, the package 200 consists of a sheet divided into two identical parts 201, superimposed on each other through a hinge element 202. The hinge element connects the two parts 201 along their first edge 203, which is transverse to the longitudinal extent of the opened sheet in a plan view .

[081] Preferably, the hinge element consists of two parallel weakened segments that coincide with said two first transverse edges 203.

[082] In addition, near each of the two second transverse edges 204 of the sheet, opposite the corresponding first transverse edges, a first central hole 205 and a second hole 206 are formed at the first corner 207 of said edge with the first longitudinal edge 208. The first hole corresponds to the second hole 108 of the said cradle 100 for hanging the package. On the other hand, the second hole 206 corresponds to the first hole 107 of the cradle 100, for use as a gripping handle.

[083] It should be noted that near the second corner 209 with the second longitudinal edge 210 of the second transverse edge 204 of each part 201, a window 211 is formed.

[084] As shown in FIG. 54-57, the package 200 in the open flat configuration described here can accept as a container a cradle 100 containing a device 1 with the previously described accessories. Specifically, the cradle is placed on the packaging portion 201 such that the first cradle opening 107 is aligned with the second packaging opening 206 and the second cradle openings 108 are aligned with the central package opening 205 (FIG. 54). It should be noted that the first cradle portion 101 is substantially the same as the packaging portion 201, with the exception of said packaging window 211.

[085] At this stage, the second part 102 of the cradle 100 bends on the first part 101 due to the mentioned bending bridges 105 (Fig. 55).

[086] The other package portion 201 can then be folded to cover the cradle 100 (FIG. 55). It should be noted that when closed, the window 211 allows a portion of the cradle 100 to be seen, which may have a specific color so that the color of the device sheet 2 can be selected (FIGS. 56-57).

[087] The package may be closed using a conventional closure (not shown), such as a tab, Velcro, or adhesive materials around the perimeter of the package edge. In addition, the weakened segments 203 are spaced so that when the package is folded, a pocket of sorts is formed to conveniently accommodate the thickness of the buttons 3. It should also be noted that the folds 203 of the package 200 coincide with the edges 103 and 104, respectively, of the first 101 and the second part 102 of the cradle 100, and the hinge element 202 coincides with the distance separating said edges 103 and 104 allowed by the bending bridges 105.

[088] As shown in FIG. 58, the marker holder 90, after being separated from the housing 100, bends along said weakened segments 91 and 92, respectively, to insert the T-shaped leg into the first hole 205 of the package 200 and place the marker between the two halves of the T-shaped head (Figs. 59-60). ). A specific version with a marker was considered for the purpose of reusing the packaging; in fact, thanks to internal plasticization (or using already prepared packaging material), it is possible, by simply turning the packaging over, to use it as a writing board (Fig. 61), a weekly planner or a calendar, or a combination of these using both internal sides of the board. Additionally, as an alternative, various information may be printed on the inner or outer surface of the package, such as instructions for installing the device, its operation, or materials.

[089] Due to the great versatility of the cradle 100 of the device 1 of the present invention, among the various accessories described above, the second part 102 can be provided with various combinations, which include a label 70, a paddle 72, a handle 4, a hook 50, and a marker holder 90 (Fig. 62); alternatively, a combination with a label 70, a spatula 72, a handle 4, a hook 50 and a business card 73 (Fig. 63) or a handle 4, a hook 50, a spatula 72 and two glass stands 74 (Fig. 64) or all is possible accessories mentioned above in a single cradle 102 (Fig. 65).

[090] It should also be noted that the components of the device may, for example, be divided between said two parts 101 and 102 of the cradle 100, or divided into two completely separate parts of the cradle, or contained on a single cradle without being divided into separate parts. However, all of these options can be adapted to different types of packaging, such as, for example, an envelope, a bag or a box.

[091] From the above description it is clear that the housing and packaging of the device of the present invention allows for great product versatility, which provides significant ease of manufacture, storage, transportation and operation compared to any similar device available on the market.

[092] All components (sheet 2; handle 4; hook 50; label 70; paddle 72, as well as possible accessories such as business cards 73; glass stands 74 and marker holder 90) are now manufactured (with the exception of connecting means only 3 push-button type) from a single material, and preferably molded from a single sheet, with all the resulting advantages: such as, for example, the production of the cradle 100 from a material defined as waste, and the optimization of production costs, since all can be obtained in one "step" components of the device 1 of the present invention.

[093] The special push-button type connecting means also allows, in addition to closing the device, simple and quick connection and any adjustment of all components.

[094] It is equally obvious to one skilled in the art that the combination of accessories is not limited to the examples mentioned above, but on the other hand, using the principle of a single sheet of material from which the device is made, other devices or combinations thereof are possible.

[095] Folds or weakened areas (dotted lines in the figures are indicated by positions 28; 28A/B/C; 54; 55; 91; 92; 203 packages, as well as parts connecting the jumpers 105 with the edges 103 and 104 of the cradle 100), are intended for facilitating bending. This result can also be achieved by making incisions, such as shallow slits, or similar procedures.

[096] Likewise, these embodiments can be used to facilitate the bending of those portions of the sheet where inclined planes or overlaps are to be formed, as in the above-mentioned case of dotted lines 28, which preferably allow portions of the cone to be easily and immediately converted into flat surfaces that facilitate the collection of material.

Claims (20)

1. A device (1) for collecting and pouring solid or pouring liquid products, containing a main body (10) in the form of a hollow cone formed by closing along two adjacent edges (12) of a sheet (2) of bendable material, a means (3) for reversible connecting said two edges, gripping means (4) for manipulating said device, locking means (5) for reversibly locking the top of the main body (10). 2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said sheet (2) has a diamond-shaped plan with four vertices, with the first vertex (6) located opposite the second vertex (7) along the larger diameter (D1), and the third vertex (8) is located opposite the fourth vertex (9) along the smaller diameter (D2). 3. Device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that said four vertices are rounded, while the curve of the third vertex (8) extends further compared to the curve of the fourth vertex (9). 4. Device (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the fourth apex (9) is extended by a protrusion (5) which forms the aforementioned means for reversibly locking the apex of the main body (10). 5. Device (1) according to any of the previous paragraphs. 2-4, characterized in that along two edges (12) of the sheet extending from the fourth vertex (9) there are holes (13) for reversibly engaging said gripping means (4). 6. Device (1) according to any of the previous paragraphs. 2-5, characterized in that along two edges (12) of said sheet extending from the fourth vertex (9), a plurality of holes (14) are provided for reversibly engaging with said connecting means (3). 7. Device (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that said gripping means (4) is a handle comprising a flat and elongated part (41), from the ends of which protrusions (42) extend, engaging with the holes (13) of said edges (12). 8. Device (1) according to any of the previous paragraphs. 5-7, characterized in that said connecting means (3) are mushroom-shaped buttons with a disk-shaped head (31) and a rounded leg (32) for engagement with the holes (14) of said edges (12). 9. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 1-8, further comprising a partial backing (17) of sheet (2), wherein said backing is equipped with at least one edge (18) attached to the surface of said sheet and a gripping tongue (19) for rotating the liner from the inner wall side opposite the edges (12) applied in the direction of said edges to close the edge overlap line. 10. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 1-9, containing a funnel (20), or a trap, which is placed inside this device, wherein the funnel is made with an annular edge (21) configured to bend at the first (22) widened end, and is equipped with a drainage tube (23) at its tapering second end (24). 11. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 1-10, characterized in that said sheet (2) contains a flat bottom (24) and a wall (25) extending from said bottom in the form of a dome, wherein the bottom (24) has the shape of a round sector with an arched free edge (26) , protruding relative to the wall (25), consisting of two flaps (27), folded and connected along the corresponding edges (12) of the sheet. 12. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 1-11, containing a brush (16) or a picking blade (60). 13. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 2-12, comprising two first folds (28) extending from said third apex (8) towards said fourth apex (9), and a second fold (28C) extending transversely between said two first folds to mark the first portion (24A) and the second part (24B) of the mentioned sheet (2), allowing the possibility of deformation in two planes, inclined one relative to the other. 14. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 2-13, characterized in that it is additionally equipped with a label (70) removably connected to the mentioned second vertex (7) of the sheet (2), with the possibility of rotation in the plane of the sheet itself with its overlap. 15. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 4-14, characterized in that said protrusion (5) is provided with a hole (14) at its free end for engagement by a connecting means (3) reversibly connecting it to a hole (14) formed on the sheet (2). 16. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 7-15, characterized in that said handle (4) has at least one hole (14) located on said protrusions (42) for engagement with the connecting means (3) after being applied to the corresponding hole (14) formed on the said sheet (2) on its two edges (12). 17. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 4-16, characterized in that on said protrusion (5) there is a hooking means (50) intended for hanging the device. 18. Device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 12-17, characterized in that said picking blade (60) is made of a piece of semi-rigid, plastic, and/or elastic and/or spongy material, such as polyurethane and foam rubber, allowing a slot (61) to be made, allowing the blade to be removably attached to sheet (2). 19. Lodder (100) for sheet (2) of device (1) according to any one of paragraphs. 1-18, containing at least a first flat part (101) equipped with weakened segments that limit said sheet with the possibility of its removal, and a second flat part (102) connected to said first part (101) by bending bridges (105) and provided with weakened segments delimiting the accessories (4, 50, 70, 72, 73, 74, 90) of said device (1). 20. The cradle (100) according to claim 19, characterized in that said first part (101) is provided with a first holding hole (107) and a second hole (108) to enable hanging of said cradle.