JP2002104392A - Pack holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pack holder whose bulk can be decreased and which can be conveniently stored and carried without being bulky. SOLUTION: The pack holder allows a holding body 2, whereinto a pack housing a liquid is inserted for holding, to be flatly folded by bending at least a pair of opposed walls 10 and 11, and has a locking body located in an upper part and engaged with the triangular pyramid-shaped recessed part of the upper part of the pack in such a manner as to be freely engaged/disengaged. Additionally, a handle is mounted outside the holding body 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pack holder which can be easily handled by being attached to a pack containing drinks such as milk, juice, coffee, and mirin and a liquid seasoning. It is.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pack holder provided with a handle has been used as a holder for inserting and holding a pack containing a liquid. By attaching the pack holder to the pack, you can operate it by holding the handle without directly grasping the pack, making it easier to handle the contents when pouring contents from the pack to the cup or carrying the pack .

[0003] However, the conventional pack holder is bulky because the holder into which the pack is inserted has a three-dimensional square frame shape, which is inconvenient for storage and transportation when not in use.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention
An object of the present invention is to provide a pack holder that can be reduced in bulk and is convenient for storage and transportation without being bulky.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention employs the following technical means.

According to the pack holder of the present invention, the holding body 2 for inserting and holding the pack 1 containing the liquid can be folded flat by bending at least one pair of opposing walls 10 and 11. An upper part has a locking body 4 which is removably engaged with the triangular pyramid-shaped concave part 3 in the upper part of the pack 1, and a handle 5 is provided outside the holding body 2.

The locking member 4 may be provided integrally with the holding member 2.

The bent portions of the walls 10 and 11 are as follows:
It can be a thin portion 7b.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the pack holder of the present invention, the holding body 2 for inserting and holding the pack 1 containing the liquid can be folded flat by bending at least one pair of opposing walls 10 and 11. At the upper part, there is a locking body 4 which is detachably engaged with the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3 at the top of the pack,
Further, a handle 5 is provided outside the holding body 2.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a pack holder according to the present invention.
It is a figure showing an embodiment. This pack holder is a widely used rectangular tube having a capacity of 1000 cc or the like, and can be used for a pack 1 having a sealing portion 6 at the upper end and a triangular pyramid-shaped concave portion 3, but the size of the pack 1 is not particularly limited. .

As shown in FIG. 2, the holding body 2 is formed in a rectangular frame shape and circumscribes the front, rear, left and right sides of the pack 1. The holder 2 has an inner dimension slightly larger than that of the standard pack 1 so that the holder 2 can be attached even when the pack 1 is expanded or deformed.

The length of the holding body 2 in the vertical direction may be arbitrary,
When attached to the pack 1, the length of the pack 1 is shorter than the length of the pack 1 so as to protrude from the lower end of the pack 1 and not hinder the placement of the pack 1.

The holding member 2 is made of a flexible synthetic resin, and has a developed shape as shown in FIG. 3 before assembly. As described above, since the holding body 2 is initially formed in a flat shape, it is easier to manufacture as compared with the case where the holding body 2 has a three-dimensional shape. Further, since it is low in bulk and can be stacked in large numbers, it can be stored in a large amount in a small space, and it is convenient for transportation.

The holder 2 has four thin portions 7a which are bent portions. The thin portion 7a has a form in which the inner surface is depressed, and the holder 2 has a front wall 8, a rear wall 9, a left wall 10, and a right wall 11 with each thin portion 7a as a boundary. The rear wall 9 is divided into a left portion 9a and a right portion 9b.

The front wall 8 of the holder 2 is made longer than the rear wall 9 in the vertical direction, and the left wall 10 and the right wall 11 are inclined at the lower ends, and are connected to the front wall 8 and the rear wall 9, respectively. It has become.

At the ends of the left portion 9a and the right portion 9b of the rear wall 9,
Each of the connecting portions 12a and 12b is formed, the connecting portion 12b of the right portion 9b has a protrusion protruding outward, and the connecting portion 12a of the left portion 9a has an engagement hole for engaging with the protrusion. Have. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 when the holding body 2 is viewed from above, the connecting portions 12a and 12b have grooves 13 on both left and right sides in the engaged state, and have a substantially T-shaped cross section. This is used as the handle mounting portion 14.
Further, at the upper end portions of the left portion 9a and the right portion 9b, a portion where the step is lowered and the thickness is slightly reduced is formed.

The holding body 2 is bent from the flattened state of the developed shape, and as shown in FIG.
12b is assembled to form a square frame shape. As described above, it is extremely easy to assemble and complete the expanded holding body 2 into a square frame shape.

The left wall 10 and the right wall 11 of the holder 2 are also formed with a vertical thin portion 7b at a position substantially opposite to the center thereof. The thin portion 7b has a form in which the outer surface is depressed. By bending the left wall 10 and the right wall 11 inward at the thin portion 7b, the holder 2 can be folded flat as shown in FIG. When the holding body 2 is folded flat, the holding body 2 is not bulky and takes up little space when storing.

As shown in FIG. 7, the handle 5 comprises a base 5a to be attached to the holder 2, and a handle 5b extending downward from the upper portion of the base 5a. The inside of the base 5a has a space, and as shown in FIG. 8, a sliding portion 15 in which the left and right sides on the back side of the base 5a are formed in a plate shape and can be inserted into the groove 13 of the handle mounting portion 14. And slidably engage with the handle mounting portion 14. The space between the left and right sliding portions 15 is a gap communicating with the space.

In this pack holder, the handle 5 is attached by sliding downward from the upper end of the handle attachment portion 14 of the holder 2. Since the handle 5 is slidable on the handle mounting portion 14 of the holder 2, the handle 5 can be easily attached to the holder 2. In this embodiment, the handle 5 is detachable from the holder 2, but may be fixed to the holder 2 so as not to come off after being attached to the holder 2.

The length of the handle portion 5b of the handle 5 may be arbitrary. However, when the pack holder is mounted on the pack 1, the lower end of the handle 5 projects from the lower end of the pack 1 and hinders the placement of the pack 1. So that it does not come out.

A holder fitting groove 16 is formed at the upper end of the base 5a of the handle 5 so that the slightly thinner portion of the upper end of the left part 9a and the right part 9b is fitted.
The handle 5 is prevented from coming off the holder 2.

The locking body 4 is provided integrally with the handle 5 at the upper end of the base 5a of the handle 5. The locking body 4 is provided on the handle 5 via a hinge portion 4a, and is rotatable in the vertical direction.

The locking member 4 has a substantially triangular base 4b and an insertion portion 4c formed at a substantially right angle to the base 4b. Can be locked to the pack 1.

In order to attach the pack holder to the pack 1, work is performed as shown in FIGS.

(FIG. 9) First, the pack holder is lowered from above the pack 1, and the pack 1 is inserted into the inside of the holding body 2. At this time, the pack holder is oriented so that the locking body 4 is located on the side opposite to the side where the sealing portion 6 of the pack 1 opens.

(FIG. 10) Next, the pack holder is lowered, and the locking body 4 comes into contact with the upper end of the pack 1 so that the hinge 4
Make it bend outward at a. When the pack 4 is further lowered, the insertion portion 4c of the locking body 4 enters the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3 on the side opposite to the opening side of the sealing portion 6 of the pack 1. In this state, the insertion portion 4c is Not adhered to. The pack holder is lowered until the upper end of the holding body 2 reaches a position slightly lower than the upper end of the body of the pack 1.

(FIG. 11) Then, the pack holder is lifted. Then, the insertion portion 4c of the locking body 4 is firmly inserted into the triangular pyramid-shaped concave portion 3, comes into close contact with the engagement state, and the pack holder is securely locked to the pack 1.

The above operation is performed for the heavy pack 1 containing the liquid.
And the light weight of the pack holder makes it easy for children and the elderly to perform with one hand.

When the pack holder is lifted while attached to the pack 1, the weight of the pack 1 is supported in a state where the locking body 4 is in contact with the upper part of the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3 of the pack 1 (the back surface of the sealing portion 6). However, since the sealing portion 6 is firmly adhered, the sealing portion 6 does not tear or open.

The pack 1 can be stored in a refrigerator with the pack holder attached. When the pack 1 is taken in and out of the refrigerator, the user can carry the pack 1 by gripping the handle 5, so that the user can easily carry the pack 1 in and out as compared with a state in which the pack holder is not attached. When the handle 5 is gripped, the center of gravity of the pack 1 is located below the handle 5 so that the pack 1 can be carried in a stable state. Absent. If the handle 5 is in the way, hold the handle 5
You may remove it from.

Also, when the contents of the pack 1 are poured into a cup, the handle 1 can be held and the pack 1 can be tilted, so that the operation is easy and convenient. Even when the pack 1 is largely tilted, the locking body 4 is engaged with the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3 of the pack 1, so that the pack holder does not come off the pack 1 without permission.

When removing the pack holder from the pack 1, work is performed in the reverse order of the above-described case of attachment. That is, once the holding body 2 is pulled down a little, the locking body 4 is disengaged from the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3, and the locking body 4 is held by hand so that the locking body 4 does not enter the triangular pyramid-shaped recess 3 again. By lifting the body 2, it can be detached from the pack 1. Further, the holder 2 can be pulled down as it is and detached from the pack 1.

It should be noted that a suspender may be provided above the holder 2 so that the pack 1 can be carried with the suspender.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In the pack holder of the second embodiment, the locking body 4 is provided integrally with the holding body 2 via the hinge portion 4a, and is rotatable in the vertical direction. This pack holder can also fold the holder 2 flat as shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 shows the holder 2 of this pack holder.
FIG. 14 is a view showing a state in which the holding body 2 has been developed before being assembled. The locking body 4 is provided on a protruding portion 17 formed at the upper end of the right portion 9 b of the rear wall 9 of the holding body 2.

FIG. 15 is a view showing the holding body 2 viewed from below, and FIG. 16 is a view showing the left portion 9a and the right portion 9
It is a figure showing the case where each connection part 12a and 12b of the end of b was connected.

FIG. 17 shows the handle 5 of the pack holder. The handle 5 has a space inside the base 5a, and as shown in FIG. 18, has a slide formed of two insertion pieces that can be inserted into the groove 13 of the handle mounting portion 14 of the holder 2 on the back side. A moving portion 15 is formed so as to slidably engage with the handle mounting portion 14.

In this pack holder, the handle 5 is mounted by sliding upward from the lower end of the handle mounting portion 14 of the holder 2.

FIG. 19 is a view showing a state before assembling according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the pack holder according to the third embodiment, the handle 5 can be folded flat on the surface side of the holding body 2. This pack holder is also shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), the holder 2 can be folded flat as in the first embodiment.

The handle 5 has a base 5a having a substantially U-shaped cross section which slides with the handle mounting portion 14, and a left piece 18 and a right piece formed integrally with left and right ends on the front side thereof via hinges 18a, 19a. It has a handle portion 5 b composed of a piece 19. The handle 5 is mounted by sliding upward from the lower end of a handle mounting portion 14 composed of the connecting portions 12a and 12b of the holder 2.

The left piece 18 and the right piece 19 of the handle portion 5b are rotatable in the left-right direction and have a substantially D-shape having a hole through which a finger can enter. By turning it at a right angle and spreading it with a finger, it is folded flat along the surface side of the holding body 2 and the state is maintained. Note that the left piece 18 and the right piece 19 may be folded flat in a natural state.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a state before assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the pack holder of the fourth embodiment, the handle 5 is formed integrally with the holder 2, and the left piece 18 and the right piece 19 of the handle 5 are respectively connected to the left portion 9 a of the rear wall 9 of the holder 2, Hinge portions 18a, 19a are provided at the outer ends (outside the connecting portions 12a, 12b) of the portion 9b.
Are provided integrally with each other. As shown in FIG. 22, this pack holder can also flatly fold the holder 2 as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the pack holder of the fifth embodiment, the handle 5 is formed integrally with the holder 2, and the handle 5
The left piece 18 and the right piece 19 are integrally provided on the rear wall 9 of the holder 2 via hinge portions 18a and 19a, respectively. In addition, the holding body 2 is formed not as a developed shape but as a three-dimensional shape. As shown in FIG. 24, this pack holder can also flatly fold the holder 2 as in the first embodiment.

As in the third to fifth embodiments, the handle 5
Is composed of a pair of left and right pieces 18 rotatable in the left-right direction. Even if the pack holder is placed in the refrigerator with the pack holder attached to the pack 1, the handle 5 does not protrude. It does not get in the way when putting things in and out. It is also easy to return the handle 5 to its original state so that it can be used.

Further, since the handle 5 and the holder 2 are each folded flat, the overall bulk can be made very low, so that the storage space can be saved and the device can be conveniently carried.

[0048]

The pack holder according to the present invention is constructed as described above, and the flatness of the holder 2 reduces the bulk, which is convenient for storage and transportation without bulk.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pack holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view before assembling a holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of a holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention is folded flat.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a handle of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the back side of the handle of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a stage before the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to the pack.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a stage in which the pack is inserted through the holder of the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a stage in which the pack holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to the pack.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a pack holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a holder of the pack holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a plan view before assembling a holder of a pack holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the holder of the pack holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a rear view of a holder of the pack holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a handle of the pack holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the back side of the handle of the pack holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a pack holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention before assembly.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state where the holder of the pack holder according to the third embodiment of the present invention is folded flat.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a pack holder according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention before assembly.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder of the pack holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is folded flat.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a pack holder according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder of the pack holder according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is folded flat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pack 2 Holder 3 Triangular pyramid-shaped recessed part 4 Locking body 5 Handle 7b Thin part 10 Wall 11 Wall

Claims (3)

[Claims] A holding body (2) for inserting and holding a pack (1) containing a liquid is folded flat by bending at least one pair of opposing walls (10) (11), Furthermore, a lock (4) is provided on the upper part of the pack (1), which is detachably engaged with the triangular pyramid-shaped recess (3) on the upper part, and a handle (5) is provided outside the holder (2). A pack holder characterized by that. 2. The pack holder according to claim 1, wherein the locking body is provided integrally with the holding body. 3. The pack holder according to claim 1, wherein the bent portions of the walls (10) and (11) are thin portions (7b).