JP2012095992A - Straw with storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a straw with a storage container in which the container is integrated with the straw, stores ice and is put in a drink so that the drink is indirectly cooled without diluting the taste, and the cold and delicious drink can be enjoyed for good.SOLUTION: In the straw, the storage container 2 and the straw 1 are integrated, and the ice is stored in the storage container 2.

Description

  The present invention relates to a straw with a storage container for putting ice in a storage container integrated with a straw to cool drinks such as iced coffee and juice.

  In general, in the case of cold drinks such as iced coffee and juice, ice is put in for a long time so that cold drinks can be drunk. However, when the ice melts, the taste becomes less thin.

  The object of the present invention is to store ice in a storage container integrated with a straw and place it in a drink so that the drink's taste is not reduced by indirectly cooling the drink. There is to be able to drink cold and delicious drinks forever.

Means to solve the problem

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a straw with a storage container having a structure in which a storage container and a straw are integrated, and ice is stored in the storage container.

The invention's effect

  In the present invention, since the storage container for storing ice and the straw are integrated, if you put it in iced coffee or juice, you can drink cold drinks forever. Moreover, since the ice and the drink are not in direct contact with each other as in the past, they are in indirect contact with each other via the storage container. Can drink. In this case, if the straw is structured to pass through the storage container containing ice, the drink is cooled from the surroundings even when it passes through the straw, so that it is possible to drink even cooler drinks. In addition, since the storage container and the straw have an integral structure, the drink can be effectively cooled from the bottom by stirring the drink with the straw (unless it is not an integral structure). In the present invention, it is desirable to form a large number of pleats in the storage container and increase the surface area of the storage container, but this configuration makes the contact area between the ice and the drink extremely large, which is equivalent to cooling the drink directly with ice. Cooling is possible. When the ice in the storage container melts, the cold water cooled by the ice becomes the shape of the complicated shape of the storage container, so that the effective contact area between the ice and the storage container is maintained in the same manner. Also, since the straw is integrated with the storage container, if you create many pleats in this storage container or design the storage container to have a flower-shaped or fish-shaped cross section, it will be more playful than a simple straw. The shape is beautiful and fun.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

  FIG. 1 shows a straw with a storage container according to the present invention, which has a structure in which a storage container 2 for storing ice and a straw 1 are integrated. It is desirable to form a large number of pleats 3 in the storage container 2 to increase the contact area with drinks such as iced coffee and juice. The material of the storage container 2 may be paper, silicone rubber, plastic, aluminum (foil), or the like. If the straw 1 and the storage container 2 are made of aluminum, they can be washed after use and repeated many times. When the storage container 2 is made of an aluminum foil or paper, it is desirable to form reinforcing ribs a and b around the hole 4 as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C so as to increase the strength. Normally, the storage container 2 and the straw 1 are made separately on the manufacturer side as shown in FIG. 2 (a), and the straw 1 is inserted into the hole 4 at the bottom of the storage container 2 and used as a unit by the consumer. In this way, the cost is reduced. Next, the method for storing ice in the storage container 2 is to pour water into the storage container 2 (pour it down to 15 mm below the upper end) and place it in a cup or the like so as not to fall down. And freeze it in the freezer to make ice. The other method is a method of stuffing the storage container 2 with finely crushed ice like shaved ice. FIG. 3 is a view showing a use state of the straw with a storage container according to the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the straw with the storage container in FIG. It cools. Since the storage container 2 has reached the bottom of the cup 5, the drink is also cooled from the bottom, and can be cooled more effectively by stirring the straw 1. If the straw 1 is configured to pass through the inside of the storage container 2, when the drink passes through the straw 1, the drink is also cooled from the surroundings, so that a cooler drink can be drunk. The storage container 2 shown in FIG. 1 has a shape in which a large number of pleats 3 extend radially when viewed from above. However, a flower shape is also possible as shown in FIG. Is also possible. Both are more playful than mere straws and are fun and beautiful. When the storage container and the straw are integrated, the straw insertion hole 6 may be formed outside the storage container as shown in FIG. 4 (b), and the straw may be inserted here to form an integrated structure.

  The storage container 7 shown in FIG. 5 (a) is a storage container for storing ice, and this is floated on a drink such as iced coffee or juice placed in the cup 5 as shown in FIG. Unlike FIG. 1, the straw is a mere storage container that is not an integral structure. As in FIG. 1, ice cools the drink indirectly through the storage container 7, so that even if the ice melts, the taste does not become thin, and it is possible to drink delicious drinks forever. The material of the storage container 7 is preferably aluminum (aluminum foil), such as paper or plastic. The shape can be a flower shape or fish shape. When this is floated on a drink, it is playful and fun (the shape is also beautiful). The method for storing ice in the storage container 7 is as described above. The height of the storage container 7 should be a little higher, about 4-5 cm, so that it cools well to the bottom of the drink. If this storage container 7 is used by a customer, it is appreciated that it is treated as an important customer.

  In FIGS. 1 and 5, if hot water is poured into these storage containers, the chilled hot coffee can be reheated.

The figure of the straw with a storage container by this invention. The figure of a storage container and a straw. The figure which shows the use condition of this invention. The figure which shows the various of the Example of the storage container in this invention. The storage container which stores ice, and the figure of a use condition.

1 is a straw, 2 is a storage container, 3 is a crease, 4 is a hole, 5 is a cup, 6 is a straw insertion hole, 7 is a storage container, and a and b are reinforcing ribs.

Claims (3)

A straw with a storage container having a structure in which a storage container and a straw are integrated. The straw with a storage container according to claim 1, wherein the straw passes through the storage container. The straw with a storage container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ice stored in the storage container is ice obtained by freezing and freezing water poured into the storage container.

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