JP2008213942A - Cup holder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a low-cost instrument having a structure for dispensing a cup on one-by-one basis and general versatility of mounting places as in a cup holder for storing disposable cups to be used out of doors together with a beverage container of placement type to be mainly taken along. <P>SOLUTION: Thin tongue pieces 12 are formed as integral portions of a cylindrical body part 11 such that the thin tongue pieces 12 are projecting sidlingly downwards at suitable intervals from an inner circumference surface of the cylindrical body part 11, and have a suitable elastic characteristic. A lid body is mounted on the upper opening of the cylindrical body part 11 such that the lid body is freely openable and closable. A storage frame 13 provided on the back face of the cylindrical body part 11 is equipped with an attachment which has adsorption ability by using a magnet. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cup holder for storing a cup for outdoor use together with an installed beverage container mainly carried.

  In cup holders that store a large number of cups in a stack, a so-called cup dispenser in which disposable cups and the like are stored in a stacked state and are taken out one by one from the lower opening is known in various structures.

  As the taking-out structure (cup holding structure) for each cup, as shown in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Hei 4-74677), the upper edge bulging portion at the lowest position of the laminated layer is a leaf spring body. There is known a means for holding the (edge), pulling out the cup against the urging force of the leaf spring body, and holding the collar portion of the next-stage cup. Means for holding the collar (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 54-182253) and means for fixing the cup holding side with no elasticity and corresponding to the elasticity of the cup are also known (Patent Document 2: Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 54). No. 20980).

  A cup holder used with a portable beverage container is disclosed in Patent Document 3 (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 60-54567). Is provided with a locking portion corresponding to the locking receiving portion.

  Further, as a structure for mounting the cup holder (cup dispenser) to other appliances, etc., fixing means using an adhesive tape disclosed in Patent Document 1 or a latching clip disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-55086 There are known means for using the clip.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-74677. Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 54-20980. Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-54567.

  A take-out mechanism for each cup to be employed in a cup holder mainly intended for outdoor use such as camping together with a portable beverage container needs to have a simple structure and be inexpensive. In the above-described cup holding structure, the fixture can be manufactured most inexpensively by using the fixing protrusion described in Patent Document 2. However, if the diameter of the cup collar is too small, it becomes difficult to hold the cup, and if the diameter is large, it is difficult to pull out Therefore, a strict standard is required for the disposable cup to be used, and a consumable (cup) becomes expensive.

  In addition, the use of the extendable curtain is to ensure a hygienic sealing performance, which makes it suitable for business use and expensive.

  In the conventional cup holding structure, the use of the leaf spring body disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be manufactured at the lowest cost, but it is still suitable for incorporating the metal leaf spring body into the cup housing cylinder. Cost of manufacturing.

  Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 3 as a structure attached to a portable outdoor-installed beverage container, adopting a locking structure corresponding to each of the beverage container and the cup holder is versatile for the cup holder. And there are limited outdoor beverage containers to be used.

  In addition, fixing by use of adhesive tape, once attached to the beverage container, remains as it is, making it inconvenient for portable storage, and mounting with a clip also requires that the beverage container has a clip receiving part There is.

  Therefore, the present invention proposes a cup holder that is attached to a portable outdoor-installed beverage container having a single take-out structure that can be manufactured at low cost.

  The cup holder according to the present invention is made of resin and has thin tongue pieces that protrude downwardly in a bowl-like shape at an appropriate interval on the lower inner peripheral surface of a cylindrical main body portion provided with an attachment portion for a beverage container. Further, it is formed by integral molding with the main body so as to have appropriate elasticity.

  Therefore, when a laminated cup (disposable paper cup or plastic cup) is inserted from the upper opening of the cylindrical main body, the cup collar is supported by a thin tongue and the lower part of the cup is the lower opening of the cylindrical main body. It is held in an exposed state. Therefore, when the lowermost cup is pulled downward, the thin tongue piece is pushed into the inner wall side of the cylindrical main body and pulled out, and at the same time, the thin tongue piece returns to support the collar portion of the next-stage cup.

  In the cup holder according to the present invention (Claim 3), a mounting portion by magnetic attraction by a magnet is provided at an appropriate position on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body in the holder.

  Therefore, it can be attached to an appropriate portion of a metal portable beverage container or a metal portion of an outdoor device by magnetic adsorption.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the cup elastic holding portion having the function of taking out each cup is constituted by a thin tongue piece provided integrally with the main body portion, so that it can be provided inexpensively as an outdoor article for home use. In addition, by adopting magnetic adsorption at the attachment part to other equipment, it is easy to make a portable outdoor-installed beverage container with a metal vacuum double structure (heat insulation structure) that has become widespread in recent years. It can be attached to and detached from the camera and is more versatile.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The cup holder shown in the embodiment includes a main body 1, a lid body 2, and an attachment portion 3.

  The main body 1 includes a cylindrical main body portion 11, a thin tongue piece 12, a storage frame 13 of the attachment portion 3, and a lid mounting portion 14, and the whole is produced by integral molding of resin.

  The cylindrical main body 11 is formed in an appropriate size in which the cup B is accommodated, and a drafting groove 15 is formed on the lower front peripheral surface so as to confirm the storage state of the cup. A storage frame 13 is formed on the top and bottom, and a lid mounting portion 14 having a shaft portion on which the lid body 2 can be turned and mounted so as to be rotatable is provided at the upper rear portion.

  Further, the thin tongue piece 12 is protruded from the lower inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical main body portion 11 by being inclined downwardly like a hook (inclination angle of 45 degrees or more), and the tip is bent in the vertical direction (parallel to the peripheral surface). In this shape, the inner peripheral surface is provided with a plurality (three in the illustrated example, but two or six in the illustrated example) so as to have particularly appropriate elasticity.

  The lid 2 is configured to open and close the upper opening of the cylindrical main body 11. The lid 2 is provided with a bearing portion 21 to which the shaft portion of the lid mounting portion 14 is fitted on the rear side. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed, and particularly when the lid is opened, the opening area of the upper opening of the cylindrical main body 11 is maintained.

  The attachment portion 3 is fixed in a storage frame 13 provided at two places on the upper and lower sides of the rear peripheral surface of the cylindrical main body portion 11, and includes a magnet 31 and a yoke body 32 of the magnet 31, and particularly the yoke body 32. Is formed by projecting from the surface of the magnet 31 while holding the magnet, and provided with a protective portion 33 such as a resin seal on the projecting portion. The example is fixed with screws).

  Thus, the cup holder is used together with a portable outdoor-installed beverage container A (metal vacuum double structure), and is adsorbed on the outer peripheral surface of the beverage container A by the adsorption force of the magnet 31. In particular, since the portion that comes into contact with the beverage container A at the time of adsorption is the protective portion 33, it can be attached to the beverage container without damaging the surface of the beverage container A.

  When the beverage container A is made of a non-metal, it can be used by being adsorbed on a metal portion of another outdoor equipment.

  The cup B stored in the cup holder is a disposable paper cup or plastic cup, which is inserted and stored from the upper opening of the cylindrical main body 11 in the stacked state, and after the storage, the lid 2 is closed and the stacked cups are stored. B moves downward due to its own weight, and the flange portion b of the cup B is supported by the thin tongue piece 12 and is held in a state where the lower portion of the cup B is exposed from the lower opening of the cylindrical main body portion 11.

  Therefore, when the lowermost cup B1 is pulled downward, the thin tongue 12 is pushed into the inner wall side of the cylindrical main body 11 and pulled out. At the same time, the thin tongue 12 is restored and the collar b of the next-stage cup B2 is removed. As a result, the cup B can be taken out sequentially.

  Further, when there are a large number of laminated cups, it can be used with the lid 2 opened as illustrated in FIGS.

The whole perspective view (before cup storage) which shows the use condition of the embodiment of the present invention. The same figure (after cup storage). The front view of the cylindrical main-body part (partially cut). Side surface sectional drawing of the cylindrical main-body part. The top view of the cylindrical main-body part. Explanatory drawing of the attachment part. Explanatory drawing (perspective view) when using the multiple cups. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 11 Cylindrical main-body part 12 Thin tongue piece 13 Storage frame 14 Cover mounting part 15 Ditch groove part 2 Cover body 21 Bearing part 3 Mounting part 31 Magnet 32 York body 33 Protection part A Beverage container B, B1, B2 Cup b collar part

Claims (4)

  A thin tongue piece that protrudes downwardly in a bowl-like shape on the lower inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical main body portion that is made of resin and has an attachment portion to a beverage container is provided with appropriate elasticity at appropriate intervals. A cup holder formed by integral molding with the main body.   The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein a lid is attached to the upper opening of the cylindrical main body so as to be freely opened and closed, and is provided so that the opening area of the upper opening is maintained when the lid is opened.   The cup holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a mounting portion by magnetic attraction using a magnet is provided at an appropriate location on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical main body.   The cup holder according to claim 3, further comprising a protective portion protruding outward from the magnet surface.

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