JP2008516750A - bucket - Google Patents

Abstract

The bucket of the present invention includes a first volume defined by a continuous first sidewall extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the first rim, and is a flat extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the lower portion of the first rim. Has a part. The inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall is formed by embossing to form a paint roller grid. The second volume is defined by a continuous second sidewall extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the second rim, from the periphery of the second bottom to the lower portion of the second rim adjacent to the lower portion of the first rim. It has a flat part that extends. The end joins the lower part of the second rim and the lower part of the first rim.

Description

  The present invention relates to a container. More particularly, the present invention relates to buckets and paint accessories.

  Among those that have long been known as containers for transporting fluids, especially buckets have been well known for centuries. Fluids such as paint or cleaning fluid are often carried and applied in containers such as buckets. Often, painting and other operations that require the use of containers require additional tools such as painting rollers, brushes, and other tools. It is inconvenient to always pay attention to other tools while providing fluids such as paint. Sometimes a tool is left behind when it is needed, or it may be stored elsewhere. Furthermore, another problem that is particularly noticeable in the painting process is where the user should store the unused tool while using either the roller or the brush.

  In addition, in today's world, it is extremely important to transport large quantities of items for efficient delivery. Therefore, it is highly desirable to be able to accommodate multiple items in a small space. Therefore, sufficient consideration is required for the stacking height. Since special containers have a special internal structure, they cannot generally be stacked to save space.

  Therefore, it would be very advantageous to improve the defects inherent in the prior art as described above and other defects.

  Briefly stated, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bucket provided to achieve the required objects and advantages of the present invention comprises a continuous first sidewall extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the first rim. And a flat portion extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the lower portion of the first rim. The second volume is defined by a continuous second sidewall extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the second rim, from the periphery of the second bottom to the lower portion of the second rim adjacent to the lower portion of the first rim. It has a flat part that extends. The end joins the lower part of the second rim and the lower part of the first rim.

  In another aspect of the invention, the inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall is embossed to form a paint roller grid. Furthermore, at least one divider base can be provided that extends from the second bottom. At least one divider base extends in the direction of the second rim at a distance shorter than the bucket load height. The divider panel is removably fitted into at least one divider base and divides the second volume into a plurality of compartments.

  In yet another aspect, the collar extends from a continuous perimeter adjacent the first and second sidewalls at a distance that defines a bucket stack height.

  Certain objects and advantages of this invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, when read in conjunction with the drawings.

  With reference to the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding elements throughout the several views. First of all, it should be noted that FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a bucket generally designated by reference numeral 10. The bucket 10 is intended for use in various operations such as applying fluids such as paint, varnish, polyurethane, etc., but the bucket 10 is also used as a bucket that is generally used for cleaning operations, maintenance, etc. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this can be done. The bucket 10 can be made in a variety of ways, but suitable methods include molding from a plastic material. It will be appreciated that although a plastic material is preferred, the bucket 10 may be formed from other materials such as metal, ceramics, and the like.

  The bucket 10 includes a first volume 12 defined by a continuous first side wall 14 extending from the periphery 15 of the first bottom 16 to a first rim 18. The continuous first side wall 14 includes, as part thereof, a flat portion 19 that extends from the periphery 15 of the first bottom 16 to the lower portion 20 of the first rim 18. The lower portion 20 is located in the remaining portion (lower recess) of the first rim 18. If desired, the continuous first side wall 14 may further include a spout 21 formed in the first rim 18 opposite the lower portion 20. As described in detail below, the spout 21 facilitates separation of the buckets when they are stacked for storage or transportation.

  The bucket 10 further includes a second volume 22 defined by a continuous second sidewall 24 extending from the periphery 25 of the second bottom 26 to the second rim 28. The continuous second sidewall 24 includes, as part thereof, a flat portion 29 that extends from the periphery 25 of the second bottom 26 to the lower portion 30 of the second rim 28 adjacent to the lower portion 20 of the first rim 18. . The lower portion 30 is located in the remaining portion (lower recess) of the first rim 28. The end 32 joins the lower portion 30 of the second rim 28 and the lower portion 20 of the first rim 18. The first capacitor 12 and the second capacitor 22 can be changed according to the application, but as is apparent from the figure, the second capacitor 22 is generally substantially smaller than the first capacitor 12.

  With particular reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the first rim 18 and the second rim 28 form a continuous periphery 35 around the lower portion 30 of the second rim 28 and the lower portion 20 of the first rim 18. Thus, the continuous peripheral edge 35 completely surrounds the bucket 10 at a constant distance from the lower portions 20, 30. In other words, the first rim 18 and the second rim 28 lack the lower portions 20 and 30, respectively, but form a continuous peripheral edge 35 around the first capacity 12 and the second capacity 22. The first capacitor 12 and the second capacitor 22 are separated by a flat portion 19 and a flat portion 29 and respective lower portions 20 and 30 within a continuous periphery. The flat portion 19 and the flat portion 29 branch from the end portion 32 and further separate the first capacitor 12 and the second capacitor 22. The first bottom portion 16 maintains a constant distance from the second bottom portion 26 in a substantially parallel relationship. Since the first capacitor 12 and the second capacitor 22 are different in size, the first bottom 16 and the second bottom 26 are generally not coplanar and are arranged so that the second bottom 22 is closer to the continuous peripheral edge 35. The The flat portion 19 of the first side wall 14 branches from the flat portion 29 of the second side wall 24 at the end 32, and is divided into a first bottom portion 16 and a second bottom portion 26.

  With particular reference to FIGS. 1 and 3, the collar 38 extends from the continuous peripheral edge 35 adjacent to the first and second sidewalls 14, 24 toward the first bottom 16 and the second bottom 26. The collar 38 provides rigidity and strength to the bucket 10. Flat portions 19, 29 joined at the end 32 provide additional rigidity and structural support to the bucket 10. A handle 39 is provided with a collar 38 and can be coupled to a continuous periphery 35. The handle 39 may be formed in a larger size than that generally found in bucket structures. The larger size allows the handle 39 to move from an upright position as shown in FIG. 1 to a lower position in front of the bucket 10 as shown in FIGS. By placing the handle 39 at a low position, a plurality of buckets 10 can be stacked.

  With particular reference to FIG. 4, at least one divider base 40, and preferably two divider bases, extend from the second bottom 26. The divider base 40 extends a short distance upward from the second bottom 26 to be suitable for stacking, as will be described later. In addition, referring to FIG. 6, a divider panel 42 is fitted into each divider base 40 so that it can be removed, dividing the second volume 22 into a plurality of compartments. The divider panel 42 is inserted between the second side wall 24 and the flat portion 29 and fitted into the divider base 40. As seen in FIG. 7, each divider panel 42 has a groove 44 formed in its lower end. The upper end of the divider base 40 is received in the groove 44 so that the divider panel 42 is securely attached to the divider base 40. By forming a groove 46 in the second side wall 24 opposite the flat portion 29, additional stability and rigidity can be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, in the preferred embodiment, the inner surface of the flat portion 19 of the first sidewall 14 is embossed to form a paint roller grid 50. The painting roller grid 50 is used in a manner similar to the conventional roller grate used to remove excess paint from the roller brush. In general, the roller net is used while being inclined. The painting roller grid 50 is sloped for use by the shape of the flat portion 19 that branches off from the end 32. The painting roller grid 50 can be formed during the molding of the bucket 10. Alternatively, if materials other than plastic are used, an embossing technique suitable for those materials will be used.

  With reference now to FIGS. 5 and 6, additional attachments can be provided to the bucket 10. In particular, the notch 52 formed so as to be located at the center between the opposite ends may be formed on the end 32. The notch 52 can be seen in more detail in FIG. The branching of the flat portions 19, 29 results in a relatively thick end 32. The notch 52 is formed to provide a narrow portion 53 that mates with the handle of the painting roller so that the handle of the painting roller can be coupled to and hung the end 32. Another feature is a scraping rib 54 extending from the inner surface of the flat portion 19 of the first sidewall 14 that is parallel to and adjacent to the lower portion 20. Scraping ribs 54 allow excess paint to be removed from the painting brush as needed. Yet another feature is a bay 56 formed in the second rim 28 opposite the lower portion 30 and extends downward into the second sidewall 24. The bay entrance 56 can stand a thing such as a paint brush in an upright state in the second capacity 22. For example, the brush is maintained upright by placing the handle in the bay 56.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the bucket 10 is intended to have a very low loading height, so that multiple buckets 10 can be stacked for storage or transportation. . When stacked, the first side wall 14 and the second side wall 24 exactly overlap the first capacity 12 and the second capacity 22, respectively. This is made possible by the fact that the divider panel 42 can be removed and the fact that the divider base 40 is not raised at a distance greater than the load height. The load height of the bucket 10 is essentially controlled by the width of the collar 38. As seen in FIG. 9, the lower end of the collar 38 rests on the continuous peripheral edge 35 of the bucket placed beneath it. Thus, in the preferred embodiment, the load height of the bucket 10 is defined by the width (height) of the collar 38. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that if the load height of the bucket 10 is desired to be greater than the width of the collar 38, it can be increased by increasing the height of the divider base 40. Further, it can be understood that the end 32 connecting the lower portions 20 and 30 is recessed below the height of the continuous peripheral edge 35 at a distance equal to or larger than the loading height of the bucket 10. When stacked, the portion of the bucket 10 that overlaps closely is removed by various elements including the spout, allowing the bucket 10 to be separated.

  Various changes and modifications to the embodiments selected herein for purposes of illustration will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such modifications and changes are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof, and are evaluated only by a fair interpretation of the claims.

  The present invention has been described in sufficiently clear and concise terms that those skilled in the art can understand and practice.

1 is a perspective view of a bucket according to the present invention. FIG. It is a top view of the bucket of FIG. It is a side view of the bucket of FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bucket of FIG. 3. FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the bucket of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the bucket of FIG. 1 illustrating the insertion of a divider panel. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a divider panel according to the present invention. It is an expanded sectional view of the notch for a painting roller. FIG. 3 is a front view of a set of buckets according to the present invention stacked. FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of the stacked buckets of FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the stacked buckets of FIG. 9.

Claims (19)

A first volume defined by a continuous first sidewall extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the first rim;
A continuous first sidewall including a flat portion extending from the periphery of the first bottom to a lower portion of the first rim;
An inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall embossed to form a paint roller grid;
A second volume defined by a continuous second sidewall extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the second rim;
A continuous second sidewall including a flat portion adjacent to the lower portion of the first rim and extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the lower portion of the second rim;
An end connecting the lower part of the second rim and the lower part of the first rim;
A bucket characterized by comprising   The bucket according to claim 1, wherein the first rim and the second rim form a continuous periphery around the lower portion of the second rim and the lower portion of the first rim.   The first bottom portion is disposed at a constant interval from the second bottom portion, and the flat portion of the first side wall is branched from the flat portion of the second side wall, and the first bottom portion and the first bottom portion are separated from the end portion. The bucket according to claim 1, wherein the bucket is divided up to the second bottom part.   4. A bucket according to claim 3, wherein the end includes a centrally located recess for receiving and supporting a handle of a painting roller.   The bucket of claim 1 further comprising scraping ribs extending from the inner surface of the flat portion of the first side wall parallel to and adjacent to the lower rim.   The bucket of claim 1, further comprising at least one divider base extending from the second bottom.   The bucket according to claim 6, wherein the at least one divider base extends toward the second rim at a distance shorter than a loading height of the bucket.   7. A bucket according to claim 6, wherein a divider panel is removably fitted into the at least one divider base and divides the second volume into a plurality of compartments. A first volume defined by a continuous first sidewall extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the first rim;
A continuous first sidewall including a flat portion extending from the periphery of the first bottom to a lower portion of the first rim;
An inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall embossed to form a paint roller grid;
A second volume defined by a continuous second sidewall extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the second rim;
The continuous second sidewall including a flat portion adjacent to the lower portion of the first rim and extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the lower portion of the second rim;
An end connecting the lower portion of the second rim and the lower portion of the first rim;
A first rim and a second rim that are not present in each lower portion and that form a continuous periphery around the lower portion of the second rim and the lower portion of the first rim;
A collar extending from a continuous peripheral edge adjacent to the first and second sidewalls at a distance defining a load height of the bucket;
The end located below the continuous periphery at a distance greater than the loading height; and
A bucket characterized by comprising   The first bottom portion is disposed at a constant interval from the second bottom portion, and the flat portion of the first side wall is branched from the flat portion of the second side wall, and the first bottom portion and the first bottom portion and The bucket according to claim 9, wherein the bucket is divided up to the second bottom part.   The bucket of claim 9, wherein the end includes a centrally located recess for receiving and supporting a handle of a painting roller.   The bucket of claim 9 further comprising scraping ribs extending from the inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall that are parallel to and proximate to the lower rim.   The bucket according to claim 9, further comprising a plurality of divider bases extending from the second bottom at a distance equal to or shorter than a loading height of the bucket.   14. The bucket of claim 13, wherein a divider panel is removably fitted into the plurality of divider bases and divides the second volume into a plurality of compartments. A first volume defined by a continuous first sidewall extending from the periphery of the first bottom to the first rim;
A continuous first sidewall including a flat portion extending from the periphery of the first bottom to a lower portion of the first rim;
A second volume defined by a continuous second sidewall extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the second rim;
A continuous second sidewall including a flat portion adjacent to the lower portion of the first rim and extending from the periphery of the second bottom to the lower portion of the second rim;
An end connecting the lower part of the second rim and the lower part of the first rim;
A first rim and a second rim that are not present in each lower portion and that form a continuous periphery around the lower portion of the second rim and the lower portion of the first rim;
A collar extending from a continuous peripheral edge adjacent to the first and second sidewalls at a distance defining a load height of the bucket;
The end located below the continuous periphery at a distance greater than the loading height; and
A bucket characterized by comprising   The first bottom portion is disposed at a constant interval from the second bottom portion, and the flat portion of the first side wall is branched from the flat portion of the second side wall, and the first bottom portion and the first bottom portion are separated from the end portion. The bucket according to claim 15, wherein the bucket is divided up to the second bottom part.   The bucket of claim 16, further comprising a plurality of divider bases extending from the second bottom at a distance equal to or shorter than a loading height of the bucket.   18. The bucket of claim 17, wherein a divider panel is removably fitted into the plurality of divider bases and divides the second volume into a plurality of compartments.   19. A bucket according to claim 18, wherein the inner surface of the flat portion of the first sidewall is embossed to form a paint roller grid.

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