DE202023104740U1 - Device for the manual transport of bottles - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for manual bottle transport, consisting of a rectangular and elongated thoroughly punched cardboard sheet, in which a central, substantially rectangular area (1) is defined, in which two cutouts (4) of circular configuration are formed on an imaginary longitudinal axis of symmetry, in which two folding tabs (5) extend from diametrically opposite points in the form of a circular segment, and in which a concave seat (7) is defined for closing the neck of a bottle (8), it being provided that from the longitudinal ends of the central region ( 1) extending through corresponding fold lines (2) two end regions (3) which have the same configuration as the central region (1) but half the length and are designed to overlap the central region (1) during assembly; the central area (1) and the end areas (3) have curved-concave fold lines (6-6') on their larger sides, which touch or cut into the recesses (4) and the - when the device is assembled - walls form which protrude from the central and horizontal region of the device in an upwardly inclined position in a diverging direction and determine fastening means for the device.

Description

TECHNICAL PART

The present invention relates to a device which is specifically designed for the manual transport of several bottles combined in a pack.

The aim of the invention is to provide a heavy-duty device that allows the manual transport of two or more bottles by a consumer based on a structure that makes the device very economical and environmentally friendly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the practical area of application of the invention, the sale of beverage containers in groups or packs with an even number of bottles, it is common for these to be enclosed in a heat-removing plastic cover to facilitate the transport of two or more bottles, on which a handle also made of plastic attached using adhesive.

It is well known that the massive use of plastics represents a major environmental problem and it would be desirable if there were other, more environmentally friendly ways to transport this type of packaging by hand.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

This manual bottle transport device represents a holistic solution to this problem and is based on a simple but very effective solution.

Specifically, the invented device for this purpose is based on the development of a correspondingly punched, essentially rectangular and elongated cardboard sheet, either made of conventional cardboard or of any type of corrugated cardboard, in which a central area is defined, rectangular, in the middle and in the longitudinal direction two recesses are created intended to receive the neck of the pair of bottles to which the device is attached, these bottles in turn being able to be connected to other pairs of bottles by other conventional means.

The recesses are circular, so that there are two circular segment-shaped folding flanges at diametrically opposite points, in which a concave seat is defined in the middle on their free edge, onto which the bottle neck is placed at the level of the flange just below the respective lid.

In order to give the bottle group a firmer hold, the device should have two additional structural features.

On the one hand, it is envisaged that from the ends of the main area extend two end areas intended to fold over the central area and which have the same configuration as the central area, although they only reproduce its longitudinal half, so that if they folded over the central area, the combination of the two areas accurately reproduces the configuration of the central area, giving the device a double layer structure that increases the overall structural strength.

Another feature that significantly improves the strength of the bottle set is the curved-concave side fold lines located on the larger sides of these areas which, when the device is in use, cause these side areas to fold obliquely upwards, ultimately giving the device a three-dimensional configuration which prevents it from bending in relation to the horizontal plane and therefore withstands vertical loads much better without deforming.

These curved-concave sloping areas additionally define the support surface for the user's fingers when carrying the bottle set by hand, so that they diverge upwards to provide a better grip and avoid accidental slipping on the handle.

In a second variant, it is envisaged that the end areas do not protrude from the main area and fold over it, thereby reproducing or duplicating its structure in order to obtain a thicker device with greater strength, but that this duplication is achieved by having in the Main area is inserted a side area of substantially the same configuration as the main area, intended to fold over it, thereby achieving the same effect.

The result is an extremely efficient device that is easy to manufacture, makes optimal use of the raw material, is much more environmentally friendly than traditional systems, can be adapted to bottles of very different volumes and can withstand heavy loads.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

• - Zeigt eine Ansicht der erfundenen Vorrichtung für den manuellen Transport von Flaschen.
• - Zeigt eine Ansicht der Vorrichtung aus der vorherigen Abbildung aus einer anderen Perspektive, die auf einer Packung mit acht Flaschen angebracht ist.
• - Zeigt eine Ansicht einer zweiten Variante der erfundenen Vorrichtung.

In order to supplement the following description and to better understand the features of the invention, as a preferred example of the practical implementation of the invention, a series of drawings are attached as an important part of this description, in which the following is shown in an illustrative and non-restrictive manner:

• - Shows a view of the invented device for the manual transport of bottles.
• - Shows a view of the device from the previous illustration from a different perspective, mounted on a pack of eight bottles.
• - Shows a view of a second variant of the invented device.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

From the figures shown, the invented device for the manual transport of bottles is based on the development of a neatly punched, substantially rectangular and elongated sheet of ordinary cardboard or corrugated cardboard, in which a central rectangular area (1) is defined, in the example for the practical implementation, this is chosen with rounded corners, although this interpretation could vary without affecting the essence of the invention: In this central section (1) there are two recesses (4) on an imaginary, longitudinally symmetrical axis, which are intended to receive the neck of a pair of bottles (8) to which the device is attached.

In the example of This pair of bottles (8) was previously connected to three other pairs of bottles using conventional methods not forming part of the present invention, it being clear from this figure that the device is suitable for any group of bottles with two or more bottles.

The recesses (4) are circular, so that two folding tabs (5) protrude from diametrically opposite points in the form of a circle segment, in which a concave seat (7) is defined in the middle on its free edge, on which the bottle neck (8) is located Height of the flange (9), which encloses it just below the corresponding cover, is attached, as in you can see. Each bottle is held by the two folding tabs (5), as in shown.

Two end regions (3) extend from the longitudinal ends of the central region (1) through corresponding fold lines (2), which have the same configuration as the central region, even if they only represent the longitudinal half of it.

As in As can be seen, these areas are arranged like mirror images so that, when folded over the central area (1), they form an overlapping and double-layered structure identical to the central area, which gives greater strength to the device.

As also in can be seen, on the larger sides of the central area (1) and consequently on the outer areas (3) there are curved-concave fold lines (6-6 '), which, when assembling the device, form walls consisting of the central and horizontal Area of the device emerges in an upwardly inclined position in a diverging direction, which determines the possibilities of gripping with the user's hand (10). As can be seen in the figures, these curved-concave fold lines (6-6') have a slightly intersecting tangent with the recesses (4).

In this way, both the arrangement of the folding tabs (5) on the bottle necks (8) and the diverging areas formed by the curved-concave fold lines (6-6') cause these main elements to be exposed to compressive or tensile stresses instead of bending stresses, for which reason the corrugated cardboard or the conventional cardboard from which the invented device is made are more than suitable.

The distance between the recesses (4) is of course determined by the maximum diameter of the bottles, i.e. their capacity and the device can be designed for any bottle available on the market.

As already mentioned, an equivalent solution to the one described above is provided by the in Variant shown is achieved, in which the end areas (3) are replaced by a side area (1 ') with a substantially identical configuration to the area (1), with which it is connected by a lateral fold line (2'), so that during assembly of the device, one area is folded over the other, thereby doubling the thickness of the device and thus achieving the same strengthening effect as with the device in The variant shown was intended, the device having essentially the same appearance and functionality after assembly as in shown.

In the in In the embodiment shown, a second possible configuration of the folding tabs (5) can also be seen, which in this case have a longer folding line length and a larger distance between their folding line and their concave free edge (7).

Claims (3)

Device for manual bottle transport, consisting of a rectangular and elongated thoroughly punched cardboard sheet, in which a central, substantially rectangular area (1) is defined, in which two cutouts (4) of circular configuration are formed on an imaginary longitudinal axis of symmetry, in which two folding tabs (5) extend from diametrically opposite points in the form of a circular segment, and in which a concave seat (7) is defined for closing the neck of a bottle (8), it being provided that from the longitudinal ends of the central region ( 1) extending through corresponding fold lines (2) two end regions (3) which have the same configuration as the central region (1) but half the length and are designed to overlap the central region (1) during assembly; the central area (1) and the end areas (3) have curved-concave fold lines (6-6') on their larger sides, which touch or cut into the recesses (4) and the - when the device is assembled - walls form which protrude from the central and horizontal region of the device in an upwardly inclined position in a diverging direction and determine fastening means for the device. Device for manual bottle transport according to point 1, in which, instead of the outer areas (3), a side area (1 ') is provided, which is connected to the central area (1) by a side fold line (2'), the side Region (1') has the same configuration as region (1) and is configured to be foldable as a whole, thereby creating a double-walled structure for manual gripping and fixation of the bottle neck when the regions are folded or overlapped. Device for manual bottle transport according to one of points 1 or 2, wherein the cardboard sheet consists of conventional cardboard or any type of corrugated cardboard corrugated in the channels.

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