JP2000085819A - Straw holding device for drink container, and straw for drink container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a straw holding device that can be stably mounted on a drink container such as PET bottle and holds a straw so that the straw can be projected and retracted automatically through the spout of the drink container by addition and exclusion of thrust applied to the exposed part of the straw, and also to provide a straw therefor. SOLUTION: A straw holding device 10 is composed of a drumlike part 13 adaptable for fitting onto a spout 12 of a drink container 11, a flange part 14 formed at the periphery at the upper end of the drumlike part 13 and adaptable for engagement with the upper edge of the spout 12, an annular body 15 provided at the inside of the drumlike part 13 for holding a straw, and a spirally-shaped elastic member 16 connecting the annular body 15 and the drumlike part 13. The straw is in the length longer than the depth of the drink container, and the end adaptable for inserting into the spout of the drink container is formed of an elastic tubular body that is flexible and restorable.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a straw holder for a beverage container and a straw for a beverage container used for sucking and drinking a beverage in a beverage container such as a PET bottle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a straw used for sucking and drinking beverages in various beverage containers such as plastic bottles and cans, which is protruded from openings of various beverage containers when drinking and drinking. Straws are being developed.

[0003] Such straws are disclosed in, for example, JP-A-57-17616, JP-A-60-63277, JP-A-63-150568, and the like. A beverage container provided with such a straw is disclosed in JP-A-60-153226,
-66120.

[0004]

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-1761
No. 6, JP-A-60-63277, JP-A-63
The straw disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 150568 is mainly intended to be used by inserting it into a can. Therefore, it is difficult to use the straw in a beverage container having a thin spout such as a PET bottle. is there.

[0005] The beverage containers disclosed in JP-A-60-153226 and JP-A-2-66120 are difficult to produce due to their complicated structure, and are commercially available beverages such as PET bottles. It cannot be easily adopted for containers.

Accordingly, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that it is easy to manufacture, can be stably mounted on a beverage container such as a PET bottle, and can be stowed from a spout by applying a pushing force to an exposed portion of the straw. It is an object of the present invention to provide a beverage container straw holder and a beverage container straw that can automatically appear and disappear.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A beverage container straw holder according to the present invention has a tubular portion which can be fitted into a spout of a beverage container, and an upper edge of the spout of the beverage container formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the tubular portion. And a straw holding member provided inside the tubular portion, and an elastic member connecting the straw holding member and the tubular portion.

[0008] With this configuration, if the tubular portion is fitted into the spout of the beverage container and the straw is inserted into the straw holding member, the straw is supported by the elastic member so as to be able to move up and down. When the force is applied to the exposed portion of the straw, the straw can be pushed into the beverage container, and when the pushing force is released, the straw is automatically exposed from the spout. That is, the straw can be made to protrude and retract from the spout by the pushing force applied to the exposed portion of the straw. Therefore, when the spout of the beverage container is closed, the straw can be stored in the beverage container, and when the spout is opened, the straw can be exposed from the spout.

In this case, since the cylindrical portion of the straw holding member is fitted into the spout of the beverage container, the straw holding member does not come off or shift during use, and a stable mounting state is maintained. can do. Further, since the drinking container straw holder has a simple structure including a cylindrical portion, a flange portion, a straw holding member, an elastic member, and the like, it can be integrally formed and is easily manufactured.

[0010] The straw holding member may have a structure in which an annular body into which the straw can be inserted and a locking means for holding the straw inserted into the annular body are provided.
By adopting such a structure, it is possible to lock the straw so that it does not move only by inserting the straw into the annular body, so that the straw can be easily attached to the straw holding member.

In this case, as the locking means, a projection is formed toward the center of the annular body so that the straw inserted into the annular body can be surely secured by the frictional force acting between the projection and the straw. It becomes possible to lock.

Further, as the elastic member, a spiral elastic body or a spiral elastic body can be provided on the outer periphery of the straw holding member. The spiral elastic body or spiral elastic body can be extended and contracted in the axial direction, so that the straw held by the straw holding member can be raised and lowered smoothly according to the pushing force applied to the straw. Becomes

Further, a spiral elastic body and a spiral elastic body are
By being formed of a synthetic resin film material or a synthetic resin wire material, it is possible to prevent corrosion and deterioration due to the influence of various beverages in the beverage container, and to be integrally molded with the straw holding member and the cylindrical portion. It becomes possible.

In this case, by forming the straw holder for a beverage container from an antibacterial synthetic resin, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that feed on various beverages and the like in the beverage container during use. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a clean state for a long time.

Next, the straw for a beverage container according to the present invention is such that a part of the length of the straw that can be inserted into the spout of the beverage container longer than the depth of the beverage container has an elastic tubular shape having flexibility and restoring property. It is characterized by being formed by the body. With such a configuration, the elastic tubular body can be bent, so that when a force is applied to the exposed portion of the straw inserted into the spout of the beverage container, the straw is pushed into the beverage container, and the pushing force is reduced. When released, the straw will be automatically exposed from the spout. That is, the straw can be made to protrude and retract from the spout according to the pushing force applied to the straw. Therefore, when the spout of the beverage container is closed, the straw can be stored in the beverage container, and when the spout is opened, the straw can be exposed from the spout.

In this case, the straw end is formed of an elastic tubular portion so that the elastic tubular portion can be inserted downward into the spout of the beverage container so that the elastic tubular portion comes into contact with the bottom surface of the beverage container. Since the upper part of the straw can be moved up and down by bending and restoring the part, the exposed part of the straw can be smoothly moved out of the spout.

In addition, by forming the straw for a beverage container from an antibacterial synthetic resin, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that feed on various beverages and the like in the beverage container during use. Can be kept clean.

[0018]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a straw holder for beverage containers according to the present invention. FIG.
Is a side view showing a beverage container straw holder according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the beverage container straw holder, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw holder. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a use state of the beverage container straw holder.

The straw holder 1 for beverage containers according to the present embodiment.
0 is a cylindrical portion 1 that can be fitted into the spout 12 of the beverage container 11
3, a flange portion 14 formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the cylindrical portion 13 and capable of engaging with the upper edge of the spout 12, an annular body 15 for holding a straw provided inside the cylindrical portion 13, and an annular body Fifteen
And a spiral elastic member 16 that connects the elastic member 16 and the cylindrical portion 13.

When the straw holder 10 for a beverage container is used, the cylindrical portion 13 is fitted into the spout 12 of the beverage container 11 and the straw 17 is inserted into the annular body 15, so that the straw 17 becomes a spiral elastic member. At 16, it is supported in a vertically movable manner. Therefore, from the state shown in FIG.
If a pushing force is applied to the exposed portion of the straw 17, FIG.
In the state shown in (b), the straw 17 can be pushed into the beverage container 11. When the pushing force is released, the straw 17 returns to the state shown in FIG. 4A, and the straw 17 is automatically exposed from the spout 12. That is, the straw 17 can be made to protrude and retract from the spout 12 by the pushing force applied to the exposed portion of the straw 17.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the sealing cap 18 is attached to the spout 12 of the beverage container 11, the straw 17 is housed in the beverage container 11, and the sealing cap 18 is removed from the spout 12. Outlet 12 when
, The straw 17 can be automatically exposed.

In this case, since the cylindrical portion 13 of the straw holding member 10 is fitted into the spout 12 of the beverage container 11, the straw holding member 10 does not come off or shift during use, and is stable. The mounted state can be maintained. In addition, since the beverage container straw holder 10 has a simple structure including the cylindrical portion 13, the flange portion 14, the annular body 15, the elastic member 16, and the like, it is integrally formed by injection molding using a synthetic resin as a raw material. And is easy to fabricate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, when using the opening / closing cap 20 attached to the spout 12 of the beverage container 11, the straw holding member 10 is previously attached to the spout 12, and then the opening / closing cap 20 is attached. If installed, as shown in FIG. 6, the straw 17 can be protruded and retracted from the drinking spout 22 in accordance with the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing lid 21 of the opening / closing cap 20.

Next, referring to FIG. 7 and FIG.
The straw holding member according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a beverage container straw holder of the second embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a beverage container straw holder of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the beverage container straw holder 30 of the second embodiment has the same outer shape as the beverage container straw holder 10 and can be fitted into the spout 12 of the beverage container 11. A cylindrical portion 31, a flange portion 32 formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the cylindrical portion 31 and capable of engaging with the upper edge of the spout 12;
An annular member 33 provided inside the cylindrical portion 31 and having a projection 35 formed on an inner peripheral portion for holding a straw, and a spiral elastic member 34 connecting the annular member 33 and the cylindrical portion 31 are provided. I have.

In the case of the drinking container straw holder 30, the projection 35 is formed on the inner peripheral portion of the annular body 33, so that the straw 36 inserted into the annular body 33 can be securely held. Further, since the protrusion 35 has elasticity, a straw having an outer diameter larger than the straw 36 can be inserted into the annular body 33.

As shown in FIG. 8, the beverage container straw holder 40 of the third embodiment has a cylindrical portion 41 which can be fitted into the spout 12 of the beverage container 11, similarly to the beverage container straw holder 10. A spout 1 formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the cylindrical portion 41
2, a flange 43 which can be engaged with the upper edge, a straw holding annular body 43 provided inside the tubular part 41 and having a projection 44 formed on the inner peripheral part, an annular body 43 and a tubular part A spiral linear elastic member 45 is provided to connect the elastic member 41 to the linear elastic member 45.

In the case of the beverage container straw holder 40, since the elastic projections 44 are formed on the inner peripheral portion of the annular body 43, the straw 46 inserted into the annular body 43 is provided.
Can be reliably held, and a straw having an outer diameter larger than the straw 46 can be inserted into the annular body 43.

Further, in the case of the drinking container straw holder 40, by providing the spiral linear elastic member 45,
Since the gap 47 is formed between the annular body 43 and the cylindrical portion 41, the beverage container straw holder 40 is
1 into the spout 12 and a straw 46
It has air permeability even in the state where it is inserted. Therefore,
When the carbonated beverage is present in the beverage container 11, the internal pressure of the beverage container 11 is increased by the carbon dioxide gas generated from the carbonated beverage, and it is possible to prevent the carbonated beverage from blowing out from the upper end of the straw 46.

The drinking container straw holders 10, 3
0, 40 is made of an antibacterial synthetic resin, so that during use, it does not corrode or deteriorate due to the effects of various beverages in the beverage container, and bacteria that nourish the various beverages in the beverage container. Is prevented, and a clean state can be maintained for a long time. Further, since the beverage container straw holders 10, 30, and 40 can be integrally formed by injection molding, the manufacture is easy.

Next, an embodiment of a drinking container straw according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 are perspective views showing a drinking container straw according to the embodiment and a use state thereof.

The beverage container straw according to the present embodiment (hereinafter, referred to as a straw)
As shown in FIG. 9, the straw 50 can be inserted into the spout 52 of the beverage container 51 longer than the depth of the beverage container 51, and the lower end has a flexible and resilient elastic tubular body 53. And can be bent at the portion of the elastic tubular body 53.

Therefore, when a pushing force is applied to the upper end 50a of the straw 50 inserted into the spout 52 of the beverage container 51, the straw 50 is pushed into the beverage container 51, and when the pushing force is released, the straw 50 is spouted. Automatically exposed from. That is, the upper end portion 50 a of the straw 50 can be made to protrude and retract from the spout 52 according to the pushing force applied to the straw 50.

Therefore, when the sealing cap 54 is attached to the spout 52 of the beverage container 51, the straw 50 is stored in the beverage container 51, and when the sealing cap 54 is removed from the spout 52, the straw 50 is inserted from the spout 52. The upper end 50a of the straw 50 can be exposed.

In this case, the elastic tubular portion 53 located at the lower end of the straw 50 is in contact with the bottom surface 55 of the beverage container 51, and the upper end 50a of the straw 50 is raised and lowered by the bending and restoring of the elastic tubular portion 53. The upper end 50a
Can smoothly enter and exit from the spout 52.

Also, since the straw 50 is formed of an antibacterial synthetic resin, the beverage 56 in the beverage container 51 is in use during use.
It is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that take nutrients, etc., and maintain a clean state for a long time.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
When using the openable cap 57 to be attached to the spout 52, the straw 50 is attached after the openable cap 20 is attached.
11 into the beverage container 51 through the spout 58, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the upper end 50a of the straw 50 can be protruded and retracted from the drinking spout 58 in accordance with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing lid 59 of the opening and closing cap 57.

[0038]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) A tubular portion that can be fitted into the spout of the beverage container, a flange portion formed on the outer periphery of the upper end of the tubular portion and engageable with the upper edge of the spout, and provided inside the tubular portion. Provided with a straw holding member and an elastic member for connecting the straw holding member and the tubular portion, the straw can be fitted into the spout of the beverage container in the tubular portion, and the straw can be inserted into the straw holding member. Since the is supported by the elastic member so as to be able to move up and down, the straw can be made to protrude and retract from the spout by the pushing force applied to the exposed portion of the straw. When the spout of the beverage container is closed, the straw can be stored in the beverage container, and when the spout is opened, the straw can be exposed from the spout.

(2) Since the cylindrical portion of the straw holding member is fitted into the spout of the beverage container, the straw holding member does not come off or shift during use, and a stable mounting state is maintained. can do. Further, since the drinking container straw holder has a simple structure including a cylindrical portion, a flange portion, a straw holding member, an elastic member, and the like, it can be integrally formed and is easily manufactured.

(3) By providing an annular body into which the straw can be inserted and a locking means for holding the straw inserted into the annular body as the straw holding member, it is possible to insert the straw into the annular body without any effort. The straw can be locked so as not to move, so that the straw can be easily attached to the straw holding member.

(4) By forming a projection toward the center of the annular body as the locking means, the straw inserted into the annular body can be reliably held by the frictional force acting between the projection and the straw. It becomes possible to lock.

(5) By providing a spiral elastic body or a spiral elastic body on the outer periphery of the straw holding member as the elastic member, the spiral elastic body or the spiral elastic body can expand and contract in its axial direction. Therefore, the straw held by the straw holding member can be smoothly raised and lowered according to the pushing force applied to the straw.

(6) By forming the spiral elastic body and the spiral elastic body with a synthetic resin film or a synthetic resin wire,
Corrosion and deterioration due to the influence of various beverages in the beverage container can be prevented, and it becomes possible to integrally mold the beverage container with the straw holding member and the tubular portion, thereby facilitating the production.

(7) Since the straw holder is formed of an antibacterial synthetic resin, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that feed on various beverages and the like in the beverage container during use. Can be kept clean.

(8) Since a part of the straw in the length direction longer than the depth of the beverage container is formed of a flexible and resilient elastic tubular body, the elastic tubular body can be bent. The straw can be made to protrude and retract from the spout according to the pushing force applied to the exposed portion of the straw inserted into the spout of the beverage container. When the spout of the beverage container is closed, the straw can be stored in the beverage container, and when the spout is opened, the straw can be exposed from the spout.

(9) By forming the end of the straw with an elastic tubular portion, if the elastic tubular portion is inserted into the spout of the beverage container with the elastic tubular portion facing down, the bending of the elastic tubular portion in contact with the bottom surface of the beverage container can be performed. Since the upper portion of the straw can be moved up and down by the restoration, the exposed portion of the straw can be smoothly moved out of the spout.

(10) By forming the straw with an antibacterial synthetic resin, it is possible to prevent the growth of bacteria that nourish various beverages and the like in the beverage container during use. And can maintain a clean state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a drinking container straw holder according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the beverage container straw holder shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw holder shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of the beverage container straw holder shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw holder shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw holder shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a straw holder for a beverage container according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a beverage container straw holder according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a drinking container straw according to the embodiment and a use state thereof.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a use state of the beverage container straw.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 30, 40 Drinking container straw holder 11, 51 Beverage container 12, 52 Spout 13, 13, 41 Cylindrical part 14, 32, 42 Flange part 15, 33, 43 Ring body 16, 34 Elastic member 17, 36,46 Straw 18,54 Sealing cap 20,57 Opening / closing cap 21,59 Opening / closing lid 22,58 Drinking spout 35,44 Projection 45 Linear elastic member 47 Gap 50 Drinking straw 50a Upper end of drinking straw Part 53 elastic tubular body 55 bottom surface 56 beverage

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A tubular portion which can be fitted into a spout of a beverage container, a flange formed on an outer periphery of an upper end of the tubular portion and engageable with an upper edge of the spout of the beverage container, and the tubular portion. A straw holder for a beverage container, comprising: a straw holding member provided inside the bottle; and an elastic member connecting the straw holding member and the tubular portion. 2. The drinking container straw holder according to claim 1, wherein the straw holding member includes an annular body into which the straw can be inserted, and locking means for holding the straw inserted into the annular body. 3. The drinking container straw holder according to claim 2, wherein the locking means is a projection formed toward the center of the annular body. 4. The straw holder for beverage containers according to claim 1, wherein said elastic member is a spiral elastic body or a spiral elastic body provided on the outer periphery of said straw holding member. 5. The drinking container straw holder according to claim 4, wherein the spiral elastic body and the spiral elastic body are formed of a synthetic resin film or a synthetic resin wire. 6. An antibacterial synthetic resin as defined in claim 1.
6. The straw holder for beverage containers according to 5. 7. A beverage container straw in which a part of the length of the straw that can be inserted into the spout of the beverage container and that is longer than the depth of the beverage container is formed of a flexible and resilient elastic tubular body. . 8. The beverage container straw according to claim 7, wherein an end of the straw is formed of an elastic tubular portion. 9. The method according to claim 7, which is formed of an antibacterial synthetic resin.
8. The straw for a beverage container according to 8.