DE202019100314U1 - adapter - Google Patents

Abstract

Adapter (1) for releasable attachment to a handle (21) of a vessel (19), in particular a drinking vessel or serving vessel, characterized in that the adapter (1) is designed and arranged such that it has a bearing surface (17) of the handle (17). 21) on a user's hand when carrying / holding the vessel (19).

Description

Field of the invention

The invention relates to an adapter for releasable attachment to a handle of a vessel, in particular a drinking vessel or serving vessel.

The invention also relates to a vessel equipped with such an adapter, in particular a drinking vessel.

In these documents, location names such as "top", "bottom", "front", "back", etc., refer to a vessel that is positioned in front of a user and whose handle is oriented to the right.

Adapter according to the present invention generally means an additional element that can be arranged on a handle of a vessel and in particular can be provided as a support / holding element.

Background of the Invention / Prior Art

Vessels with a handle or handles can be provided, for example, as a mug, Steinkrug, cup, carafe, etc. and serve either directly for drinking as a drinking vessel, such as a mug, a Steinkrug, a cup, etc. or as a serving aid such as a carafe etc for filling glasses etc.

The handle is usually attached either at both ends to the side wall of the vessel or only at its upper end. The latter is the case, for example, with decanters, glass pitchers and Nachschenkgefäßen.

Both types of vessels can be grasped, carried, held with the left as well as with the right hand and possibly led to the mouth when drinking.

For this purpose, a user either grasps a handle with his hand, so that the outside of his fingers, in particular the index, middle, ring and little finger are facing the vessel. The main load of the vessel is then primarily absorbed by the fingers, especially the index finger, so that the handle can cause pain.

Alternatively, such a vessel can also be grasped laterally, with a user inserting his hand with his fingers, in particular index, middle, ring and little fingers either between two ends of the handle in the opening or only below an upper attachment of the handle on Introduces vessel. The fingers then surround the outer wall of the vessel on the side opposite the handle. The thumb grasps either the vessel outer wall or the handle.

Again, the handle can cause pain especially on the index finger and / or back of the hand. This often increases when the support surface of the handle has bumps or burrs, for example.

From the DE 20 2011 004 247 U1 a holding device for a Maßkrug is known in which the inside of the handle a pad, in particular with a non-slip surface, is attached.

Alternatively it is from the DE 297 14 513 U1 Known to use a padded glove for gripping a Maßkruges.

Furthermore, the describes DE 20 2015 004 880 U1 a beer mug carrying aid, in which essentially a band is attached to a Maßkrug.

These measures are cumbersome in the handle and consuming in the production.

Task and solution of the invention

Against this background, it is an object of the invention to provide an alternative, improved in handling and simplified in the production adapter for a vessel.

This object is achieved by the subject-matter of independent claims 1 and 10, respectively.

The above-mentioned adapter is additionally characterized in that it is designed and arranged such that it increases a support surface of the handle on a hand of a user when carrying / holding the vessel.

The adapter can be provided as an ergonomic carrying / holding aid of a vessel with a handle, in particular a drinking vessel or serving vessel, and / or for marking and distinguishing a vessel, in particular a drinking vessel, from other vessels of the same category.

The vessel according to claim 10 is characterized in that it is provided with such an adapter.

An enlargement of the support surface of the handle on a user's hand through the adapter thus means an enlargement of the support surface compared to the support surface of the handle when using a vessel with a handle without an adapter.

The respective adapter is designed with external dimensions, which are formed to be complementary to the respective handle of a corresponding vessel in approximately complementary, so that the adapter in the assembled state with the handle in a positive connection and / or adhesion passes to its mounting or mounting position safely to keep.

An enlargement of the support surface in the sense of the invention means that the adapter projects beyond the handle on at least one side, preferably on both sides, in such a way that it enlarges the contact surface on a back of the hand or the fingers of a user in comparison with a handle with no adapter.

The adapter can in this case over its entire side surface completely or partially survive, preferably in a range of 0.1 - 3 cm, more preferably in a range of 0.2 - 2 cm. Preferably, areas with a corresponding lateral projection of 0.5-1 cm, 0.4-0.8 cm, 0.3-0.6 cm, 0.2-0.4 cm have proven to be advantageous in practice.

Thus, when gripping, holding, carrying and drinking from the vessel, a contact area between the hand and the adapter is greater than a contact area that would arise when holding, carrying and gripping a vessel in direct contact between the hand and the inside of the handle without an adapter.

This increase in surface area by means of the adapter allows improved load distribution and force introduction into the user's hand, which can advantageously reduce pain and improve ergonomics.

Also, such an adapter is suitable depending on its corresponding dimensions for a wide variety of hand sizes. For example, users typically have smaller hand sizes than users. An inventive adapter so that can improve the comfort especially for users with smaller hands.

For example, when using such adapters in the field of gastronomy, several vessels can be transported in a more convenient and ergonomically advantageous manner, since the ergonomic fit of a user's hand when carrying them improves. Due to the increased contact surface, the handle can push less into the hand or a back of the hand or fingers of a user. The pressure is reduced by the larger contact surface and at the same time the stability during gripping / carrying increased by a reduced risk of tipping. For this reason, the weight of a corresponding vessel is easier, at least the vessel is more comfortable to wear. Also, a user can grasp the vessel easier, or include, since in particular the handle sits comfortably on the back of the user's hand.

The adapter according to the invention is particularly advantageous as a carrying, holding, gripping and drinking aid for drinking vessels and serving vessels, in particular steins and wine jugs. In this case, such an adapter can be used, in particular at folk festivals, in the beer tent, in the wine tent, to distinguish between several drinking or serving vessels of the same category. This effect is also enhanced by using different color designs of the adapter.

It is advantageous in the attachment to a positive and / or non-positive connection, so that can be additional coupling elements, as they are necessary in the prior art, avoid.

It is also ensured that the adapter is releasably connectable to the handle, that is transferable for cleaning purposes or at a change to another or new vessel or at least entrained.

The adapter may also have contact surface for engagement with the handle and / or at least one side wall of a vessel. With this measure can be determined with simple design means a repeatable defined insertion position of the adapter on the vessel. The adapter can be used, for example, from the side into the interior of the handle. In addition, the adapter can be ergonomically positioned optimally.

Advantageously, the adapter without tools can be mounted and removed. In particular, due to the tool-free assembly and disassembly possibility can be provided with structurally simple means also an optional use for left or right handed, which is adaptable to the ergonomics of the user and thus in particular to a left-handed or right-handed.

The adapter can be provided in several parts.

Preferably, the adapter is provided in one piece. For example, the adapter can be formed in a structurally simple embodiment in injection molding or comparable suitable manufacturing method with simple means in a single operation in a corresponding form.

The adapter may for example be made of PE / T / S, PP, ABS-PC, TPU / TPE and / or biopolymers. All suitable plastics are usable, but also metals or other materials such as possibly wood are conceivable.

In particular, plastics and metals have the advantage that the adapter is washable and cleanable. When using appropriately suitable materials, the adapter is also advantageous dishwasher safe or food safe, which is particularly advantageous when used on drinking vessels and for reusability or reusability.

The adapter may have complementary dimensions to a handle, in particular such that it completely or partially covers the inner side or the inner circumference of a handle and / or the outer wall of the container opposite the handle.

Preferably, the adapter can be arranged and fastened to at least a portion of an outer surface of an inner side or the inner circumference of the handle.

In particular, arranging and fastening to only a portion of the handle advantageously leads to a saving of material. When mounted on the predominantly upper inner surface of a handle can be achieved with simple means an effective load distribution on the surface enlargement of the support surface. Therefore, the adapter for use in vessels in which the handle is attached only one end to the respective vessel, such as carafes, well suited.

In some embodiments, the adapter is provided curved over its entire longitudinal extent, wherein the course of the curvature is predominantly adapted to the course of the curvature of the handle

The adapter may be attached to the respective vessel by appropriate means such as tapes, adhesive material, tape, etc.

Preferably, for mounting on the handle and for releasable removal from the handle comprises a mounting / dismounting section.

In a structurally simple embodiment of the assembly / disassembly section is integrally formed with the adapter, for example during injection molding.

Alternatively, the assembly / disassembly section can also be attached as an additional element to a finished adapter.

In an integral embodiment, however, further steps can advantageously be avoided.

Preferably, the assembly / disassembly section is formed by at least one side cheek, which is provided in particular on a lateral and / or upper contact surface of the adapter.

The at least one side cheek can be integrally formed during manufacture of the adapter, for example during injection molding. But you can also be subsequently inserted into the adapter or mounted on it.

The at least one lateral cheek can extend continuously in the longitudinal direction, alternatively it can be interrupted in its structure, for example in the manner of a ribbed structure.

In a structurally simple embodiment, the at least one side cheek in the manner of an open ring or ring portion is provided on at least one side of the adapter. The adapter can simply be clipped over the open ring section on the handle.

The at least one side cheek may also extend wholly or partially over the top and / or side surface of the adapter or may be provided on both sides. The at least one side cheek can unfold a clamping action in the manner of a clamping, latching or snap connection.

This measure ensures a secure connection and attachment to the handle. With a suitable elastic choice of material, the adapter can be quickly and easily detached from the handle or mounted on it.

The longer the at least one side wall is formed in relation to the longitudinal direction of the adapter, the more stable the connection with the handle can be configured. Likewise, this is influenced by the strength of the respective side cheek, since on the one hand this influences the elasticity and on the other hand it can increase the stability accordingly.

The at least one or two side cheeks can embrace the handle almost completely or partially.

Preferably, the side cheeks cover the side walls of the handle to approximately the top thereof. On the one hand, this leads to a certain material reduction of the adapter and on the other hand ensures a stable connection or fastening.

The side cheeks may grow on the lateral and / or upper bearing surfaces and preferably extend in the longitudinal direction of the adapter.

The adapter may have a uniformly dimensioned or constantly extending side surface.

Preferably, the adapter comprises at least one recess in at least one side surface for receiving a finger, in particular a thumb.

The recess may be provided on the left side or on the right side or on both sides of the adapter.

An either left-sided or right-sided configuration allows the adaptation of the adapter to a left or right-handed person. A design on both sides advantageously allows use of the adapter both for a left-handed and for a right-handed person or for grasping the hand.

The surface of the adapter may be smooth and / or unprocessed.

Preferably, at least part of the surface of the adapter has a profiling. A profiling improves the feel and can be provided, for example, in the form of diamonds, corrugated, grooved, web and / or knob patterns or a combination of these.

The profiling can be provided only in sections of the adapter, in particular on the side facing a hand, or be provided and formed on all surfaces of the adapter.

The profiled surface improves the feel and / or grip of the adapter, especially in humid conditions and / or with gloves.

Also, the adapter may be at least partially or completely provided with a sheath, coating and / or profile elements. In particular, a rubberized jacket can alternatively improve the feel. Likewise, such a sheath material may be provided as a buffer material.

Preferably, the adapter may have at least one interface for coupling with additional elements, in particular decorative components.

For example, as additional elements, figures such as Münchner Kindl, flags, etc. and / or comic figures can be provided. These also add to the distinction of one vessel from another of the same category.

In a structurally simple embodiment is provided as an interface, for example, a bore or opening in the adapter, in which a connection interface is inserted and / or latched to the respective decorative element.

For attaching connection geometries, other suitable connection interfaces may be provided, for example a push button, an adhesive connection, a clamping, clips, latching and / or snap connection.

The adapter preferably has at least one coloration and / or embossing section.

For this purpose, the adapter may be wholly or partially provided with color designs or different colors, or different adapters with different colors may be provided and / or embossing and or lettering in the form of a logo, safety signs, advertising addresses, various patterns, etc. may be provided.

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Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings

• 1a eine Seitenansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Adapters im demontierten Zustand;
• 1b eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform aus 1a von oben;
• 1c eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform gemäß 1a von unten;
• 2a eine perspektivische Seitendarstellung der Ausführungsform aus 1a - c des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters im an einem Maßkrug montierten Zustand;
• 2b eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform gemäß 2a von hinten;
• 2c eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß 2a;
• 2d eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform gemäß 2a von oben;
• 3a eine Querschnittsansicht des Adapters gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform aus 1a entlang der Schnittebene A-A;
• 3b die Querschnittsdarstellung gemäß 3a im am Henkel montierten Zustand;
• 4a eine perspektivische Seitenansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters;
• 4b eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform gemäß 4a von oben; 4c eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform gemäß 4a; und
• 5 eine Draufsicht auf eine dritten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters von oben.

In the drawings show:

• 1a a side view of a first embodiment of an adapter according to the invention in the disassembled state;
• 1b a plan view of the embodiment 1a from above;
• 1c a plan view of the embodiment according to 1a from underneath;
• 2a a perspective side view of the embodiment 1a - c of the adapter according to the invention mounted in a Maßkrug state;
• 2 B a plan view of the embodiment according to 2a from the back;
• 2c a side view of the embodiment according to 2a ;
• 2d a plan view of the embodiment according to 2a from above;
• 3a a cross-sectional view of the adapter according to the first embodiment of 1a along the cutting plane AA;
• 3b the cross-sectional view according to 3a in the state mounted on the handle;
• 4a a perspective side view of a second embodiment of the adapter according to the invention;
• 4b a plan view of the embodiment according to 4a from above; 4c a side view of the embodiment according to 4a ; and
• 5 a plan view of a third embodiment of the adapter according to the invention from above.

The structure and operation of the adapter according to the invention are explained below with reference to the figures.

The reference numerals are not continuously inserted in all figures, so as not to affect the clarity. However, the same reference numerals apply to all figures throughout.

The adapter according to the invention 1 essentially comprises the following structure:

The adapter 1 has a side view in a substantially U-shaped or C-shaped profile, wherein the opening of the U is directed in the assembled state down.

The adapter 1 includes a front end 3 , Starting from this, a front bearing surface 5 in an upper contact surface 7 passes. The upper contact surface 7 is of itself in the longitudinal direction of the adapter 1 extending sidewalls 9a , b limited. Outside the side walls are side surfaces on both sides 11a , B provided for further enlargement of the support surface. The upper contact surface 7 goes to the rear in a rear contact surface 13 over, at a rear end 15 ends.

The contact surfaces 5 . 7 and 13 as well as the side cheeks 9a , b are in their dimensions and dimensions approximately complementary to the dimensions and dimensions of a handle 21 (see. 2a - c) a vessel, here as a drinking vessel, more precisely as a pitcher 19 is designed, provided and trained.

At the bottom of the adapter 1 or its inner surface is the bearing surface 17 educated. The largest load transfer with an upright measure pitcher 19 on the hand of a user takes place in the upper area, approximately below the side walls 9a , b. For mounting a user takes the adapter 1 and leads this laterally from below into from the two handle ends 22a and b in conjunction with the outer surface of the Maßkrugs 19 formed opening 24 one. The user then straightens the sidewalls 9a , b for mounting to the handle, in particular its inside or inner surface and clipping the adapter 1 also (called Krughalter) to the handle 21 ,

The side cheeks 9a , b have sufficient elasticity to rest on the handle 21 to be pushed from the bottom and there to be securely fastened and to allow sufficient stability. The elasticity and stability of the side cheeks 9a , b and thus the connection of the Krughalter or adapter 1 with the handle 21 can be achieved by a suitable choice of material of the adapter 1 accomplish and by the outer dimensions of the handle and its geometry in approximately complementary dimensions of the side cheeks and the adapter 1 ,

The mug 19 includes a circumferential calibration section 23 which indicates, for example, the unit of measure of one liter of a filled beverage, for example beer. At the top of the pitcher is a known upper opening 25 ,

After fixing the adapter 1 a user can use the mug 19 Lift. When reaching through the hand through the opening 24 of the handle 21 lie on the back of the hand and / or the top of the index finger of a user from below on the support surface 17 of the adapter, so that the pitcher 19 supported there. Due to the enlarged contact surface 17 is a convenient handling of the pitcher 19 while holding, carrying, gripping and clamping enabled. About the adapter 1 and its appropriate dimensions, the mug can be so ergonomically adapted to different sizes of hand, for example, to smaller hand sizes or average size hands of women or men and increase the wearing comfort.

The representation according to 3a and 3b show a cross-sectional view through the adapter 1 according to 1a along the section line AA (cf. 1c) ; in 3a in disassembled condition and in 3b in the assembled state.

This is the upper contact surface 7 , as well as the insides of the side cheeks 9a . b , close to Henkel 21 in the manner of a positive connection and / or adhesion. The sidecar 9a . b grow continuously in the longitudinal extent of the upper contact surface 7 on both sides and form with their insides a transitionless continuation of the upper bearing surface 7 ,

The front contact surface 5 and the rear contact surface 13 additionally increase the stability of the mounted adapter and prevent the jug from slipping out of its ergonomically optimized position. When pivoting the pitcher 19 will be the main load depending on the position of the pitcher 19 predominantly over the front contact surface 5 . for example, when struck, or predominantly the rear bearing surface 13 and / or upper contact surface 7 transfer.

The second embodiment according to the 4a - c differs from the first embodiment according to 1a - c and 2a - c in that on the side surfaces 11a , b on both sides, approximately the length of the side cheeks 9a b) extending recesses are provided, which are designed to receive a finger, such as a thumb of a user, and provided when he the pitcher 19 grasps. By this measure, the wearing comfort can be further increased.

In the top view from the top of the adapter 1 in 4b According to the second embodiment, the two lateral recesses are clearly visible. At its rear end comprises the bearing surface of the adapter 1 one approximately in the middle in the longitudinal direction of the adapter 1 extending apex line 29 , from which the two lateral sections 31a . b the bearing surface 17 to the outer side surfaces 11a , b fall down. At these rounded sections 31a . b a user can roll off the back of his hand, which increases the wearing comfort.

5 shows a second embodiment of the adapter 1 in a top view from above. This embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that at the front end of the two-sided side cheeks 9a . b one connection interface each 27a . b for coupling of decorative elements, such as figures, flags (not shown), etc. are provided. In the present case, the connection interfaces 27a . b provided on both sides as a bore or recess.

Alternatively, the connection interface can also be only one-sided at any other suitable position of the adapter 1 , for example, on the side surfaces 11a , b or be provided at another suitable position.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art within the scope of the following claims and the appended drawings.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202011004247 U1 [0011]
• DE 29714513 U1 [0012]
• DE 202015004880 U1 [0013]

Claims (10)

Adapter (1) for releasable attachment to a handle (21) of a vessel (19), in particular a drinking vessel or serving vessel, characterized in that the adapter (1) is designed and arranged such that it has a bearing surface (17) of the handle (17). 21) on a user's hand when carrying / holding the vessel (19). Adapter (1) to Claim 1 , characterized by its integral nature. Adapter (1) to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that it can be arranged and fastened on at least one subsection of an outer surface of an inner side of the handle (21). Adapter (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that it comprises an assembly / disassembly section (9a, b) for attachment to the handle (21) and for detachable removal from the handle (21). Adapter (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly / disassembly section by at least one side cheek (9a, b) is formed, in particular on a lateral and / or upper abutment surface (5. 7, 13) of the adapter (1) is provided. Adapter (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises in at least one side surface (11a, b) at least one recess (33a, b) for receiving a finger, in particular a thumb. Adapter (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least part of its surface has a profiling. Adapter (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one interface (27a, b) for coupling with additional elements, in particular decorative components. Adapter (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one coloration and / or embossing section (18 a, b). Container (19), in particular drinking vessel or serving vessel, characterized in that it with an adapter (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 9 is provided.

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