JP2016187642A - Cylindrical container fitting member - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cylindrical container fitting member that has high stability of fitting on a cylindrical container for storing drink or food and is capable of reducing a risk of losing information displayed on the bottom of the cylindrical container or in the vicinity of the bottom.SOLUTION: A cylindrical container fitting member 1 is capable of being fitted on a bottom G1 of a cylindrical container G for storing drink or food. The cylindrical container fitting member 1 is mainly constituted by a transparent or translucent elastic body and comprises a recess 9 into which the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G can be inserted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cylindrical container mounting member that can be mounted on the bottom of a cylindrical container for containing beverages or food.

  It is known from experience that when a cold beverage or food is put in a container such as a glass, water drops are attached to the outer surface of the container, so that the hand touching the container gets wet. Moreover, when the water droplet spreads on the table, the table gets wet and even the clothes get wet. In order to solve such a problem, it is conventionally known to arrange a coaster at the bottom of the container. Moreover, the concave coaster which can further improve this coaster and can insert the bottom part of a container is also known (refer patent document 1). The concave coaster is provided with a receiving bottom for receiving water droplets on the bottom surface, a water receiving is provided inside so that moisture does not spill outside, and a rubber sheet is attached to the upper inner wall of the coaster. Is provided with a plurality of grooves for guiding water droplets to the inside. With such a structure, it is possible to prevent moisture from condensation on the surface of the container from getting wet on the table, and to hold the container even in the case of a container filled with hot beverages, and to install a cylindrical container that can carry advertisements. The member can be configured.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-054503

  However, the conventional coaster has a problem that has not been solved yet. One of them is that when a container with a coaster attached is carried on the tray, the container with the coaster slips easily on the tray and there is a risk of damaging the container. The other is that the advertisement is provided outside the coaster, so there is a high risk of the advertisement disappearing or peeling off.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, has high mounting stability with a cylindrical container for drinking or food, and reduces the risk of losing information attached to the bottom of the cylindrical container or its vicinity. An object of the present invention is to provide a possible cylindrical container mounting member.

  A cylindrical container mounting member according to an embodiment for achieving the above object is a cylindrical container mounting member that can be mounted on the bottom of a cylindrical container for drinking or food, and is a transparent or translucent elastic body. It is comprised mainly from and is provided with the recessed part which can insert the bottom part of a cylindrical container.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, the elastic body may be silicone rubber.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, more than half the area of the inner surface of the cylindrical container mounting member may be closely attached to the bottom of the cylindrical container and the outer surface continuing from the bottom.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, a decorative or identification thin piece may be provided on the inner bottom surface of the cylindrical container mounting member facing the bottom surface of the cylindrical container.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, more than half of the remaining area excluding the area of the thin piece body on the inner surface of the cylindrical container mounting member can be closely attached to the cylindrical container. Also good.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, a decorative region having a cut surface or unevenness may be provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical container mounting body.

  In the cylindrical container mounting member according to another embodiment, three or more protrusions may be provided on the outer bottom surface of the cylindrical container mounting member so that one surface can be configured.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the mounting stability with the cylindrical container which puts a drink or food is high, and the risk that the information attached to the bottom part of the cylindrical container or its vicinity is lost can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view (1A) of a situation in which the cylindrical container mounting member according to the first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the bottom of the cylindrical container, and a perspective view of the cylindrical container mounted with the cylindrical container mounting member. (1B) is shown respectively. FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view (2A) in which the cylindrical container of FIG. 1 (1B) is cut in the longitudinal direction and only a radial region is displayed in section, and a modified example (2B) of (2A). FIG. 3 is a perspective view (3A) of a modified example of the mounting member of FIG. 1 and a longitudinal sectional view (3B) in which the cylindrical container of (3A) is cut in the longitudinal direction to display only a radial region in cross section. 4 is a perspective view (4A) showing a state in which a thin piece body is sandwiched in the gap between the inner bottom surface of the mounting member and the outer bottom surface of the cylindrical container in FIG. 1, and the cylindrical container in a state in which the thin piece body is sandwiched in the gap is shown vertically. A longitudinal sectional view (4B) in which only a radial region is cut and cut in the direction and a perspective view (4C) of a cylindrical container with a thin piece sandwiched in the gap from the opening side are shown. FIG. 5 is a perspective view (5A) of a situation where the mounting member according to the second embodiment is mounted on the bottom of the cylindrical container, and a perspective view (5B) of the cylindrical container mounted with the mounting member viewed from the bottom side. And the perspective view (5C) which looked at the cylindrical container which mounted | wore with the mounting member from the opening side is each shown. FIG. 6 is a perspective view (6A, 6B) of a modification of the mounting member of FIG. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a state where another mounting member is mounted on the cylindrical container in addition to the mounting member of FIG. 6 (6A).

  Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all the elements and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are the means for solving the present invention. It is not always essential.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view (1A) of a situation in which the cylindrical container mounting member according to the first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the bottom of the cylindrical container, and a perspective view of the cylindrical container mounted with the cylindrical container mounting member. (1B) is shown respectively. FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view (2A) in which the cylindrical container of FIG. 1 (1B) is cut in the longitudinal direction and only a radial region is displayed in section, and a modified example (2B) of (2A).

  A cylindrical container mounting member (hereinafter simply referred to as “mounting member”) 1 can be mounted on the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G into which a beverage or food (hereinafter referred to as “beverage etc.” as appropriate) is placed. Here, the “cylindrical container” means a container whose height is longer than the diameter of the bottom surface, one of which has a bottom and an opening on the opposite side. The cylindrical container G includes a resin, rubber, wood, ceramics, glass, or metal container. The container may have any name such as a cup or glass. The mounting member 1 is mainly composed of a transparent or translucent elastic body. In the present application, “transparent or translucent” means the property of being transparent in the thickness direction regardless of whether it is colored or colorless. The mounting member 1 includes a recess 9 into which the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G can be inserted. In this embodiment, the opening shape of the recess 9 is a circle or an ellipse in plan view (as viewed from above), but depending on the cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical container G, for example, a shape other than a circle and an ellipse, Also includes polygonal ring shapes. For example, when the cross-sectional shape of the cylindrical container G is a polygonal shape such as a hexagon, the opening shape of the recess 9 may be a hexagonal ring shape that can be in close contact with the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G.

  The mounting member 1 is a member having a cup shape including a bottom surface 8 and a side wall 13 erected along the periphery thereof. The concave portion 9 formed inward by the bottom surface 8 and the side wall 13 has a form in which the bottom portion G1 of the cylindrical container G can be inserted. Since the mounting member 1 needs to be mounted on the cylindrical container G that is narrowed so that the outer diameter gradually decreases toward the bottom G1, preferably, the inclination angle of the outer side surface G2 of the cylindrical container G with respect to the vertical direction. The inner surface 11 is inclined at an angle (θ) equal to (θ). The angle (θ) is 0 degree <θ <90 degrees, preferably 0 degree <θ <10 degrees.

  The mounting member 1 is transparent or translucent, and is mainly composed of an elastic body that is visible through the bottom G1 or the outer surface G2 of the cylindrical container G, more preferably a rubber material. Here, “mainly” means occupying 50% by volume or more of the mounting member 1. More preferably, the mounting member 1 is made of a rubber material at least on the side in contact with the cylindrical container G. This is to make the adhesion between the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G more reliable. The rubber material constituting the mounting member 1 is a thermosetting elastomer such as silicone rubber, urethane rubber, isoprene rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, natural rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, nitrile rubber (NBR) or styrene butadiene rubber (SBR). It is preferable to use a thermoplastic elastomer such as urethane, ester, styrene, olefin, butadiene, or fluorine, or a composite thereof. Of the rubber material candidates, silicone rubber is particularly preferable. Among silicone rubbers, those having excellent transparency with reduced reinforcing material such as silica are more preferred.

  When the mounting member 1 is made of a transparent or translucent member, characters, symbols, pictures or colors drawn on the bottom G1 or the outer surface G2 of the cylindrical container G (hereinafter collectively referred to as “information”) Is visible through the mounting member 1. Further, as will be described later, when a thin piece is sandwiched between the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G, the thin piece or information drawn on the thin piece is visible. For this reason, compared with the case where information is printed on the side wall 13 of the mounting member 1 or a sticker on which information is written is pasted, the risk that information is lost is reduced. If the mounting member 1 is made of an elastic body, the mounting member 1 can be brought into close contact with the cylindrical container G due to the flexibility of the elastic body. Further, since the friction between the elastic body and the table increases, the risk that the cylindrical container G slides on the table is reduced. In particular, when the mounting member 1 is made of silicone rubber, due to its excellent heat resistance, the mounting member 1 is mounted on a cylindrical container G containing hot tea or coffee, or a tube containing a beverage or the like. Even when the beverage or the like is warmed by placing it in the microwave oven with the mounting member 1 mounted on the container G, the shape of the mounting member 1 can be maintained and the risk of alteration is low.

  The mounting member 1 is not limited to the bottomed cup shape as described above. For example, the mounting member 1 may have a funnel shape with a hole smaller than the bottom surface, and may have any shape according to the shape of the cylindrical container G. It can be manufactured. For example, the mounting member 1 in a state where the side wall 13 is erected perpendicularly to the bottom surface 8 (θ = 0 degree) may be used for the cylindrical container G having the same outer diameter from the bottom surface to the opening surface. . Further, the mounting member 1 having an upper opening surface smaller than the bottom surface 8 may be used for the cylindrical container G having a trapezoidal cross section whose outer diameter gradually decreases from the bottom surface toward the opening surface. By configuring the mounting member 1 with a flexible rubber material, the mounting member 1 can be mounted on the cylindrical container G having such a shape.

  The mounting member 1 is preferably a member capable of adhering more than half of its inner surface (inner bottom surface 10 + inner surface 11) to the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G and the outer surface G2 continuing from the bottom G1. Here, “close contact” refers to a state in which no gas is interposed and there is no contact. When an area of more than half of the inner surface of the mounting member 1 is brought into close contact with the bottom G1 and the outer surface G2 of the cylindrical container G, the mounting member 1 cannot move freely from the cylindrical container G, and is considerably moved. Requires external force. For this reason, the risk that the mounting member 1 is unexpectedly detached from the cylindrical container G during use of the cylindrical container G to which the mounting member 1 is mounted is reduced. Further, for example, the cylindrical container G can be washed without removing the mounting member 1 from the cylindrical container G while the mounting member 1 is mounted on the cylindrical container G. The mounting member 1 is more preferably a member capable of adhering to an area of 90% or more of the inner surface thereof to the bottom G1 and the outer surface G2 of the cylindrical container G. As a result, the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G can be more securely mounted, and moisture can hardly enter the gap between the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G when the cylindrical container G is cleaned. .

  As shown in FIG. 2 (2A), the outer bottom surface 12 of the mounting member 1 is preferably a flat surface. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (2B), the outer bottom surface 12a of the mounting member 1 is preferably a concave surface recessed upward. This is because the cylindrical container G with the mounting member 1 mounted on the bottom G1 can be stably placed on a table or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view (3A) of a modified example of the mounting member of FIG. 1 and a longitudinal sectional view (3B) in which the cylindrical container of (3A) is cut in the longitudinal direction to display only a radial region in cross section.

  When the outer bottom surface 12 of the mounting member 1 is flat, the outer bottom surface 12 and the table may be in close contact with each other, and it may be difficult to lift the cylindrical container G on which the mounting member 1 is mounted. For this reason, it is preferable that the outer bottom surface 12 of the mounting member 1 is provided with three or more projecting portions 15 so that one surface can be configured. The protruding portion 15 is a portion protruding outward from the outer bottom surface 12. Providing three or more projecting portions 15 so that one surface can be configured means that the projecting portions 15 are not arranged so as to form a straight line by the three or more projecting portions 15 but form a surface. 15 is arranged. For example, when the three protrusions 15 are formed on the outer bottom surface 12, it is necessary to arrange the three protrusions 15 so as to form a triangle. Further, when the four projecting portions 15 are formed on the outer bottom surface 12, it is necessary to arrange the three projecting portions 15 so as to form a triangle.

  4 is a perspective view (4A) showing a state in which a thin piece body is sandwiched in the gap between the inner bottom surface of the mounting member and the outer bottom surface of the cylindrical container in FIG. 1, and the cylindrical container in a state in which the thin piece body is sandwiched in the gap is shown vertically. A longitudinal sectional view (4B) in which only a radial region is cut and cut in the direction and a perspective view (4C) of a cylindrical container with a thin piece sandwiched in the gap from the opening side are shown.

  The mounting member 1 can include a decorative or identifying thin piece 16 on the inner bottom surface 10 of the mounting member 1 facing the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G. The thin piece 16 may be a film made of any material such as paper, resin or metal, and preferably has one or more pieces of information on its surface. An adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive may be provided on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the thin piece body 16. However, the one surface of the thin piece body 16 may not include an adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive. In the case where the mounting member 1 is likely to be in close contact with the cylindrical container G, the mounting member 1 is not easily moved even if the thin piece body 16 is not attached with an adhesive or the like. Can be fixed.

The mounting member 1 is preferably a member that can be in close contact with the cylindrical container G with an area of at least half of the remaining area excluding the area of the thin piece body 16 on the inner surface thereof. That is, when the inner surface of the mounting member 1 is Xmm ² and the area of the thin piece body 16 is Ymm ² , an area of (XY) / 2 or more is preferably in close contact with the cylindrical container G. As a result, even when the thin piece body 16 is sandwiched between the inner bottom surface 10 of the mounting member 1 and the bottom G1 of the cylindrical container G, the mounting member 1 is firmly held against the cylindrical container G. More preferably, the mounting member 1 is a member capable of closely contacting the cylindrical container G with an area of 90% or more of the remaining area excluding the area of the thin piece body 16 on the inner surface thereof. As a result, the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G can be more securely mounted, and moisture can hardly enter the gap between the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G when the cylindrical container G is cleaned. .

  When the thin piece body 16 is held between the mounting member 1 and the cylindrical container G, the following usage method of the cylindrical container G can be considered. For example, if an individual's name is described in the thin piece body 16, the cylindrical container G can be kept as what is called my glass in a restaurant. Also, at the buffet party, if the wearing member 1 with the thin piece 16 indicating the name is distributed to the participants, each participant can walk around while having his cup on the table. Can't use it again, so you can use your cup again. Note that the thin piece body 16 is not limited between the inner bottom surface 10 and the bottom portion G1 of the mounting member 1, and may be sandwiched between the inner side surface 11 and the outer side surface G2.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a mounting member according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, portions common to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view (5A) of a situation where the mounting member according to the second embodiment is mounted on the bottom of the cylindrical container, and a perspective view (5B) of the cylindrical container mounted with the mounting member viewed from the bottom side. And the perspective view (5C) which looked at the cylindrical container which mounted | wore with the mounting member from the opening side is each shown.

  The mounting member 1a includes a pattern 18 dug inward on the outer bottom surface 12 thereof. The pattern 18 is one form of the decoration region 23 provided on the outer bottom surface 12 or the inner bottom surface 10. In this embodiment, the pattern 18 is preferably obtained by machining or laser machining. In this embodiment, the pattern 18 is formed on the outer bottom surface 12 instead of the inner bottom surface 10 of the mounting member 1a. For this reason, the adhesiveness between the cylindrical container G and the mounting member 1a is not easily lowered. However, the pattern 18 can also be formed on the inner bottom surface 10. Further, when the beverage or the like and the cylindrical container G are both transparent, the pattern 18 is visible from the opening side of the cylindrical container G. For this reason, if a user's family crest etc. are formed in the mounting member 1a as the pattern 18, it will be easy to ensure mygrass even at a standing party. Further, when the beverage or the like is a colored beverage or the like and the cylindrical container G is transparent, the pattern 18 can be visually recognized when the beverage or the like disappears. For this reason, the mounting member 1a can be used for lottery and the like. In addition, regardless of whether the beverage or the like and the cylindrical container G are transparent, the cylindrical container 1a can be kept in the restaurant as a my glass by adding a pattern 18 such as a family crest to the cylindrical container 1a. it can. The mounting member 1a is made of the same material as the mounting member 1 according to the first embodiment. The same applies to the subsequent mounting members 1b and 1c.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view (6A, 6B) of a modification of the mounting member of FIG.

  The mounting member 1b of FIG. 6 (6A) has a cut surface 21 on its outer surface. Moreover, the mounting member 1c of FIG. 6 (6B) has irregularities 22 on its outer surface. The cut surface 21 and the unevenness 22 are an example of the decoration region 23. As described above, by providing the decoration region 23 on the outer surface of the mounting member 1, the mounting members 1b and 1c having more decorative properties can be realized, and thus the cylindrical container G is given a high-class feeling or high decorative properties. be able to.

  FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a state where another mounting member is mounted on the cylindrical container in addition to the mounting member of FIG. 6 (6A).

  The cylindrical container G mounts the mounting member 1b on the bottom G1, and mounts another mounting member 30 on the outer surface G2 at a position moved to the opening side of the cylindrical container G from the mounting member 1b. The mounting member 30 is an annular member that has a width shorter than the height of the cylindrical container G and can be mounted along the outer surface G2 of the cylindrical container G. The mounting member 30 is preferably made of the same material as the mounting member 1b. The mounting member 30 may be a member having a shape lacking a part of an annular shape (for example, a substantially C shape in a plan view) instead of an annular belt. The mounting member 30 has a cut surface 21 similar to that of the mounting member 1b on the outer surface thereof. However, the decoration region 23 of the mounting member 1b and the mounting member 30 is not limited to the same type (here, the cut surface 21), and may be different types.

(Other embodiments)
The preferred embodiments of the mounting member have been described above. However, the mounting member according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various modified forms.

  For example, the mounting members 1, 1 a, 1 b, and 1 c may be members having a shape lacking a part of an annular shape (for example, a substantially C shape in plan view) instead of an annular belt. In order for the mounting member 1, 1a, 1b, 1c to be securely fixed to the cylindrical container G, the thin piece body 16 has an area that is less than half of the area of the inner surface (inner bottom surface 10 + inner surface 11). Is preferred. However, the area of the thin piece body 16 may be an area exceeding the half. The pattern 18 may be formed not only on the outer bottom surfaces 12 and 12 a of the mounting members 1, 1 a, 1 b and 1 c but also at the same positions as the cut surface 21 and the unevenness 22. The protrusion 15 can also be formed on at least one of the mounting members 1a, 1b, and 1c.

  The cylindrical container mounting member according to the present invention can be used as an attachment member to a cylindrical container for containing a beverage or food.

1, 1a, 1b, 1c ... mounting member (tubular container mounting member), 9 ... recess, 10 ... inner bottom surface (one of the inner surfaces), 11 ... inner side surface (inside One of the surfaces), 12, 12a ... outer bottom surface (one of the outer surfaces), 15 ... projection, 16 ... thin body, 18 ... pattern, 21 ... cut surface, 22 ... Unevenness, 23 ... Decoration area, G ... Cylindrical container, G1 ... Bottom, G2 ... Outer surface.

Claims (7)

A cylindrical container mounting member that can be mounted on the bottom of a cylindrical container for drinking or food,
A cylindrical container mounting member that is mainly composed of a transparent or translucent elastic body and includes a recess into which the bottom of the cylindrical container can be inserted.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to claim 1, wherein the elastic body is silicone rubber.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an area of more than half of an inner surface of the cylindrical container mounting member can be in close contact with a bottom portion of the cylindrical container and an outer surface continuing from the bottom portion.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a thin piece body for decoration or identification is provided on the inner bottom surface of the cylindrical container mounting member facing the bottom surface of the cylindrical container.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to claim 4, wherein an area of at least half of the remaining area excluding the area of the thin piece body on the inner surface of the cylindrical container mounting member can be in close contact with the cylindrical container.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a decorative region having a cut surface or unevenness on an outer surface of the cylindrical container mounting body.   The cylindrical container mounting member according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outer bottom surface of the cylindrical container mounting member includes three or more projecting portions so that one surface can be configured.