JP2024062219A

JP2024062219A - Dish holder

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Publication number: JP2024062219A
Application number: JP2022170077A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 竜太篠
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-10-24
Filing date: 2022-10-24
Publication date: 2024-05-09

Abstract

【課題】パーティー用食器の改良【解決手段】グラス支持部（２）と皿支持部（３）を有し、グラス支持部（２）は切り欠け部（２０）を有する環状部材（２１）を有し、皿支持部（３）は３本以上の棒状部材（３０）からなり、棒状部材（３０）から選ばれるいずれの２本１組も平行な位置関係に無く、環状部材（２１）がグラスの外表面に密着し、少なくとも１本の棒状部材（３０）が皿の上側に固定され、他の棒状部材（３０）が上記皿の下側に固定される、食器ホルダー（１）。【選択図】図１[Problem] Improvement of party tableware [Solution] A tableware holder (1) having a glass support part (2) and a dish support part (3), the glass support part (2) having an annular member (21) with a notch (20), the dish support part (3) consisting of three or more rod-shaped members (30), no pair of two selected from the rod-shaped members (30) are in a parallel positional relationship, the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, at least one rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the upper side of the dish, and the other rod-shaped members (30) are fixed to the lower side of the dish. [Selected drawing] Figure 1

Description

本発明は食器ホルダーに関する。本発明は、具体的には、立食パーティーの参加者が皿とグラスを片手で持ち運べるようにグラスと皿を連結する道具である。 The present invention relates to a tableware holder. Specifically, the present invention is a device that connects a glass and a plate so that a guest at a cocktail party can carry the plate and glass in one hand.

立食パーティーの参加者にとって、皿とグラスを持つことで両手が塞がることが不満の種である。片方の手で皿を持ち、他方の手でグラスを持った状態では、箸やフォークなどの食器を取る、料理を皿に取る、皿に盛られた料理を箸やフォークで口に運ぶ、他の参加者と名刺交換する、といった様々な動作ができない。そのため、参加者は少なくとも片方の手を空けるために、皿かグラスの片方をテーブルに置く。しかし、離れたテーブルへの移動や皿やグラスの上げ下ろしを参加者が面倒に感じ、パーティーの楽しさが損なわれることが多い。また、参加者がテーブルに皿やグラスを置いたまま移動して、新たな皿やグラスを手に取るために、参加者の数を大幅に超えた皿やグラスが使用され残飯料が多くなるという問題も生じる。そこで、立食パーティーの参加者が片手で皿とグラスを持ち運びできるように皿とグラスを連結する方法や道具が提案されてきた。 Attendees at a stand-up party are often frustrated by having to use both hands to hold plates and glasses. Holding a plate in one hand and a glass in the other makes it impossible to pick up tableware such as chopsticks or forks, place food on a plate, bring food from a plate to your mouth with chopsticks or fork, or exchange business cards with other attendees. For this reason, attendees place either a plate or a glass on the table to free up at least one hand. However, participants often find it troublesome to move to a distant table or to pick up and put down plates and glasses, which often ruins the fun of the party. Another problem occurs when attendees move on to pick up new plates and glasses while leaving plates and glasses on the table, resulting in the use of plates and glasses far in excess of the number of attendees, resulting in a large amount of leftover food. As a result, methods and tools for connecting plates and glasses have been proposed, allowing attendees at a stand-up party to carry plates and glasses with one hand.

特許文献１には、コップ把持部の先端を皿に開けた孔に挿入してコップと皿を連結する方法が記載されている。しかし、この方法では、コップ把持部を皿に着脱する労力が大きく、パーティー会場の準備にも、パーティー会場から引き上げた食器の洗浄や片付けにも、支障がある。 Patent Document 1 describes a method of connecting a cup to a plate by inserting the tip of the cup holder into a hole in the plate. However, this method requires a lot of effort to attach and detach the cup holder from the plate, which can be a hindrance when preparing the party venue and when cleaning and putting away the dishes after they have been removed from the party venue.

特許文献２には、皿受けとコップ受けからなるトレイホルダーが記載されているが、このトレイホルダーは部品点数が多く構造が複雑で、多数の収納や運搬には不向きである。 Patent document 2 describes a tray holder consisting of a plate holder and a cup holder, but this tray holder has many parts and a complex structure, making it unsuitable for storing or transporting a large number of items.

特許文献３と特許文献４には、グラスを挿入するための環状の部材と皿を挟むための部材からなる食器ホルダーが記載されている。しかし、これらの食器ホルダーは限られた形状のグラスしか想定しておらず、汎用性に欠ける。例えばワイングラスの場合、リム（ワイングラスの棒）を持った状態ではグラスを環部分で出し入れすることができない。グラスの出し入れの際にリム（ワイングラスの開口部）を摘むと安全性や衛生面に問題がある。またプレート（グラスの台座部分）が大きいワイングラスは環部分に挿入できない。 Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 describe tableware holders consisting of a ring-shaped member for inserting glasses and a member for clamping plates. However, these tableware holders are only designed for glasses of limited shapes and lack versatility. For example, in the case of a wine glass, the glass cannot be inserted or removed by the ring when holding the rim (the stem of the wine glass). Holding the rim (the opening of the wine glass) when inserting or removing the glass poses safety and hygiene problems. Also, wine glasses with a large plate (the base of the glass) cannot be inserted into the ring.

特許文献５に記載された食器ホルダーのグラス挿入部は切り欠け部を有する環状の部材からなる。特許文献６に記載された食器ホルダーのグラス挿入部はほぼＣ字形の部材である。特許文献５と特許文献６に記載された食器ホルダーはワイングラスの着脱には問題がない。しかし、特許文献５，６に記載された実例は、剛直な材料からなる部品を組み合わせた、溝、隙間、角を有する比較的小型の食器ホルダーに限られる。これら例示された食器ホルダーは、実際には、衝撃や着脱によって破損し易い、溝や隙間に汚れがたまり易いなどの問題が予想される。 The glass insertion portion of the tableware holder described in Patent Document 5 consists of a ring-shaped member with a notch. The glass insertion portion of the tableware holder described in Patent Document 6 is an approximately C-shaped member. The tableware holders described in Patent Documents 5 and 6 have no problems when attaching and removing wine glasses. However, the examples described in Patent Documents 5 and 6 are limited to relatively small tableware holders with grooves, gaps, and corners that combine parts made of rigid materials. In reality, these example tableware holders are expected to have problems such as being easily damaged by impact or when attaching and removing, and being prone to dirt accumulating in the grooves and gaps.

また、立食パーティーでは会場の雰囲気が重要視される。デザイン性に優れるか相互に調和する食器や調度品がパーティー会場には望ましい。しかしながら、特許文献１～６には食器ホルダーのデザイン性やパーティー会場における他の備品との調和については一切記載されていない。
In addition, the atmosphere of the venue is important for a buffet party. Tableware and furnishings that are excellent in design or that harmonize with each other are desirable for the party venue. However, Patent Documents 1 to 6 do not mention the design of the tableware holder or how it harmonizes with other fixtures in the party venue.

実公平４－４６１２号公報Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-4612 実開平６－４８４７７号公報Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 6-48477 実開昭６４－２１６７４号公報Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-21674 特開平１０－１１７９１４号公報Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-117914 実登３０３４８３８号公報Publication No. 3034838 特開平６－２２８３８号公報Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-22838

本発明者は、これまで提案された食器ホルダーの問題点が解消された食器ホルダーを求めた。具体的には、収納、運搬に耐える耐久性、汚れが蓄積し難い形状、パーティーの雰囲気づくりに貢献できる美観を備える食器ホルダーを求めた。 The inventor sought a tableware holder that would solve the problems of tableware holders that had been proposed up until now. Specifically, he sought a tableware holder that was durable enough to withstand storage and transportation, had a shape that would prevent dirt from accumulating, and had an aesthetic appearance that would contribute to creating a good atmosphere at a party.

その結果、本発明者は、環状部材と棒状部材とで構成される簡素な作りの食器ホルダーが、収納、運搬に耐える耐久性、汚れが蓄積し難い形状、パーティーの雰囲気づくりに貢献できる美観を兼ね備えることを見出した。すなわち本発明は以下のものである。
（発明１）
グラス支持部（２）と皿支持部（３）を有し、
グラス支持部（２）は切り欠け部（２０）を有する環状部材（２１）を有し、
皿支持部（３）は３本以上の棒状部材（３０）からなり、棒状部材（３０）は環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から延長し、棒状部材（３０）から選ばれるいずれの２本１組も平行な位置関係に無く、
環状部材（２１）の内周面の少なくとも一部がグラスの外表面に密着し、少なくとも１本の棒状部材（３０）が皿の上側に固定され、その他の棒状部材（３０）が上記皿の下側に固定された状態で、上記グラスと上記皿とを連結することができる、
食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明２）
皿支持部（３）が、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から放射状に突出する３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を有し、
環状部材（２１）の内周面の少なくとも一部がグラスの外表面に密着し、棒状部材（３０１）が皿の上側に固定され、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）が上記皿の下側に固定された状態で、上記グラスと上記皿とを連結することができる、
発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明３）
環状部材（２１）が肉厚一様のドーナツを切り欠いた形状を有する、発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明４）
棒状部材（３０）の少なくとも一部がエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物からなる、発明１の食器ホルダー。
（発明５）
棒状部材（３０）の少なくとも１本に係止部（４０）が配置されており、
環状部材（２１）の内周面の少なくとも一部がグラスの外表面に密着し、少なくとも１つの係止部材（４０）が皿の上面の縁の端部に係止することによって係止部材（４０）が配置された棒状部材（３０）が皿の上側に固定され、その他の棒状部材（３０）が上記皿の下側に固定された状態で、上記グラスと上記皿とを連結することができる、
発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明６）
皿支持部（３）が、環状部材（２１）の端部から放射状に延長する３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を有し、
環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）、環状部材（２１）の中心（２３）、環状部材（２１）の切り欠け部（２０）、棒状部材（３０１）が同一線上にあって、
棒状部材（３０１）の先端部に係止部（４０１）が配置されており、
任意に棒状部材（３０２）の先端部に係止部（４０２）が配置されており、
任意に棒状部材（３０３）の先端部に係止部（４０３）が配置されており、
環状部材（２１）の内周面の少なくとも一部がグラスの外表面に密着し、係止部材（４０１）が皿の上面の縁の端部に係止することによって棒状部材（３０１）が上記皿の上側に固定され、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）が上記皿の下側に固定された状態で、上記グラスと上記皿とを連結することができる、
発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明７）
更に、表示部（８）を有する、発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明８）
更に、表示部（８）を有し、表示部（８）には、使用者及び／又はパーティー会場の備品に紐付けられた表示、意匠性のある表示、広告、メッセージから選ばれる１以上が表示される、発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。
（発明９）
更に、表示部（８）を有し、くじ引き用具を兼ねる、発明１の食器ホルダー（１）。 As a result, the inventor discovered that a tableware holder made of a simple structure consisting of an annular member and a rod-shaped member has durability for storage and transportation, a shape that does not easily accumulate dirt, and an aesthetic appearance that contributes to creating a good atmosphere at a party.
(Invention 1)
It has a glass support part (2) and a dish support part (3),
The glass support portion (2) has an annular member (21) having a notch portion (20),
The dish support portion (3) is composed of three or more rod-shaped members (30), the rod-shaped members (30) extend from an end portion (22) of the annular member (21), and any pair of the rod-shaped members (30) selected from the rod-shaped members (30) is not in a parallel positional relationship;
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state in which at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, at least one rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the other rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the lower side of the plate.
Dish holder (1).
(Invention 2)
The dish support portion (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) radially protruding from an end portion (22) of the annular member (21);
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state in which at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, the rod-shaped member (301) is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the rod-shaped member (302) and the rod-shaped member (303) are fixed to the lower side of the plate.
Invention 1 tableware holder (1).
(Invention 3)
The tableware holder (1) of invention 1, wherein the annular member (21) has a shape formed by cutting out a donut of uniform thickness.
(Invention 4)
The tableware holder of invention 1, wherein at least a portion of the rod-shaped member (30) is made of a resin composition containing an elastomer and/or rubber.
(Invention 5)
A locking portion (40) is disposed on at least one of the rod-shaped members (30),
At least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, and at least one locking member (40) is locked to the edge of the upper surface of the plate, so that the rod-shaped member (30) on which the locking member (40) is arranged is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the other rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the lower side of the plate, thereby connecting the glass and the plate.
Invention 1 tableware holder (1).
(Invention 6)
The dish support portion (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) extending radially from the end of the annular member (21);
The end (22) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), the notched portion (20) of the annular member (21), and the rod-shaped member (301) are on the same line,
A locking portion (401) is disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (301),
Optionally, a locking portion (402) is disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (302),
A locking portion (403) is optionally disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (303);
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state where at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, the engaging member (401) is engaged with the edge of the upper surface of the plate, thereby fixing the rod-shaped member (301) to the upper side of the plate, and the rod-shaped members (302) and (303) are fixed to the lower side of the plate.
Invention 1 tableware holder (1).
(Invention 7)
The tableware holder (1) of Invention 1 further has a display unit (8).
(Invention 8)
The tableware holder (1) of Invention 1 further has a display unit (8), on which one or more selected from a display linked to the user and/or the equipment of the party venue, a decorative display, an advertisement, and a message are displayed.
(Invention 9)
Furthermore, the tableware holder (1) of Invention 1 has a display unit (8) and also serves as a lottery tool.

本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は皿とグラスを連結し、パーティー会場での使用に適する。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）はパーティーの運営者側にとっても、パーティー参加者にとっても魅力的な製品である。 The tableware holder (1) of the present invention connects plates and glasses and is suitable for use at party venues. The tableware holder (1) of the present invention is an attractive product for both party organizers and party attendees.

本発明の食器ホルダーの例。全体を上から見た様子を示す。1 is a top view of an example of a tableware holder according to the present invention. 本発明の食器ホルダーの例。図２（ａ）は環状部材の端部の断面を示す。図２（ｂ）は環状部材を切掛け部側から見た様子を示す。Fig. 2(a) shows a cross section of the end of the annular member, and Fig. 2(b) shows the annular member as viewed from the cutout side. 本発明の食器ホルダーを皿に取り付ける様子を示す。1 shows how the tableware holder of the present invention is attached to a plate. 皿とグラスを連結した本発明の食器ホルダーの例。An example of a tableware holder of the present invention that connects a plate and a glass. 皿とグラスを連結した本発明の食器ホルダーの例。An example of a tableware holder of the present invention that connects a plate and a glass. 皿とグラスを連結した本発明の食器ホルダーをテーブルに置いた様子を示す。1 shows a tableware holder of the present invention with a plate and glass connected thereto placed on a table. 表示部を有する本発明の食器ホルダーの例。1 is an example of a tableware holder of the present invention having a display portion. 表示部を有する本発明の食器ホルダーの例。1 is an example of a tableware holder of the present invention having a display portion. 表示部の例。An example of the display section. 本発明の食器ホルダーの例。全体を上から見た様子を示す。1 is a top view of an example of a tableware holder according to the present invention.

［食器ホルダー（１）］
本発明の食器ホルダー（１）はグラス支持部（２）と皿支持部（３）を有する。ここで「グラス」と「皿」は特に制限されず、一般的にはパーティー会場で各種飲料の提供に用いられている汎用品である。好ましいグラスは、リムを有するワイングラスである。好ましい皿は、縁と料理を乗せる面との境界が段差を形成しているいわゆる「取皿」である。グラス支持部（２）はグラスの外表面に密着してグラス全体を支持する部分である。皿支持部（３）は全体で皿の端部を挟んで皿を支持する部分である。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）を介して上記グラスと上記皿とが連結される。使用者は片手で上記皿を持つことによって上記グラスと上記皿の両方を持ち運ぶことができる。 [Dish holder (1)]
The tableware holder (1) of the present invention has a glass support part (2) and a plate support part (3). Here, the "glass" and the "plate" are not particularly limited, and are generally general-purpose items used to serve various beverages at party venues. A preferred glass is a wine glass with a rim. A preferred plate is a so-called "serving plate" in which the boundary between the rim and the surface on which food is placed forms a step. The glass support part (2) is a part that is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass and supports the entire glass. The plate support part (3) is a part that supports the plate by clamping the end of the plate as a whole. The glass and the plate are connected via the tableware holder (1) of the present invention. A user can carry both the glass and the plate by holding the plate in one hand.

［グラス支持部（２）］
グラス支持部（２）は切り欠け部（２０）を有する環状部材（２１）からなる。グラス支持部（２）を上から（食器ホルダー（１）の使用時に皿の上から）見ると環状部材（２１）はアルファベットのＣのように見える。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿とを連結しているとき、環状部材（２１）の内周面の少なくとも一部がグラスの外表面に密着している。 [Glass support part (2)]
The glass support part (2) is made of an annular member (21) having a notch (20). When the glass support part (2) is viewed from above (from above the plate when the tableware holder (1) is in use), the annular member (21) looks like the letter C. When the tableware holder (1) of the present invention connects a glass and a plate, at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass.

環状部材（２１）は湾曲する丸棒であってよい。この場合、環状部材（２１）を周に垂直な面で切った断面は楕円又は円形であり、グラス支持部（２）はドーナツを切り欠いたように見える。環状部材（２１）は湾曲する角棒であってもよい。この場合、環状部材（２１）を周に垂直な面で切った断面は三角形や四角形、五角形などの方形である。 The annular member (21) may be a curved round bar. In this case, the cross section of the annular member (21) cut in a plane perpendicular to the circumference is an ellipse or a circle, and the glass support part (2) looks like a notched donut. The annular member (21) may be a curved square bar. In this case, the cross section of the annular member (21) cut in a plane perpendicular to the circumference is a square shape such as a triangle, square, or pentagon.

好ましくは、環状部材（２１）は湾曲する太さ一様の丸棒である。この場合、環状部材（２１）を周に垂直な面で切った断面は一様な楕円又は円形であり、グラス支持部（２）の主要部は肉厚一様なドーナツを切り欠いたように見える。この場合、グラス支持部（２）の主要部は、周のどの部分も曲面で構成され、厚みが均一である。このようなグラス支持部（２）は、収納、運搬、洗浄時、他の備品との接触時に破損し難く、使用時や保管時に汚れが付着し難く、取り扱う人の手を傷つける恐れが少ないので、パーティー用食器ホルダー（１）にとって好ましい。 Preferably, the annular member (21) is a curved round bar of uniform thickness. In this case, a cross section of the annular member (21) cut perpendicular to the circumference is a uniform ellipse or circle, and the main part of the glass support part (2) looks like a cut-out doughnut of uniform thickness. In this case, the main part of the glass support part (2) is composed of curved surfaces all around the circumference and has a uniform thickness. Such a glass support part (2) is preferable for a party tableware holder (1) because it is less likely to break during storage, transportation, cleaning, or when it comes into contact with other equipment, is less likely to become dirty during use or storage, and is less likely to injure the hands of the person handling it.

本発明では、環状部材（２１）の切り欠け部（２０）、環状部材（２１）の中心（２３）、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）の３点が成す角度は、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）が確実にグラスと皿とを支持できる限り制限されない。なお、上記角度の測定にあたっては、端部（２２）の中間点、切り欠け部（２０）の中間点が用いられる。上記角度は上記３点が成す円周角の小さい方を言う。上記角度は好ましくは９０度以上１８０度以下である。 In the present invention, the angle formed by the three points of the notch (20) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), and the end (22) of the annular member (21) is not limited as long as the tableware holder (1) of the present invention can reliably support glasses and plates. In measuring the above angle, the midpoint of the end (22) and the midpoint of the notch (20) are used. The above angle refers to the smaller of the circumferential angles formed by the above three points. The above angle is preferably between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

上記角度が１８０度付近にあれば更に好ましい。この場合、環状部材（２１）の切り欠け部（２０）、環状部材（２１）の中心（２３）、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）の３箇所がほぼ同一線上にある。最も好ましくは、環状部材（２１）の切り欠け部（２０）、環状部材（２１）の中心（２３）、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）の３箇所が同一線上にある。この場合、典型的には、グラス支持部（２）を上から見たときに「Ｃ」状の形の最も膨らんだ端部が環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）である。 It is even more preferable if the angle is close to 180 degrees. In this case, the three points of the notch (20) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), and the end (22) of the annular member (21) are on approximately the same line. Most preferably, the three points of the notch (20) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), and the end (22) of the annular member (21) are on the same line. In this case, typically, the end that bulges the most in the "C" shape when the glass support part (2) is viewed from above is the end (22) of the annular member (21).

ただし、グラス支持部（２）には、グラス支持機能を損なわない限り、環状部材（２１）以外の部材が付属してもよい。グラス支持部（２）に例えば後述の表示部（４０）や装飾性のある部材を配置してもよい。 However, the glass support part (2) may be provided with other components than the annular member (21) as long as the glass support function is not impaired. For example, a display part (40) or a decorative component, which will be described later, may be provided on the glass support part (2).

グラス支持部（２）の材質は、飲み物が入ったグラスを安定して支持できる限り制限されない。環状部材（２１）の材料としては、上記支持に耐える強度を有する線材、これら線材を比較的柔軟な樹脂材料で被覆したもの、上記支持に耐える強度を有する樹脂組成物、木質材料、ガラス、これらの複合物などが用いられる。環状部材（２１）の少なくとも内面をエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物で構成することによってグラス支持部（２）とグラスとの密着性を高めることもできる。さらに、業務用食器洗浄機で洗浄できる程度の耐熱性を有する材質が好ましい。 There are no restrictions on the material of the glass support part (2) as long as it can stably support a glass containing a drink. Materials for the annular member (21) include wires strong enough to withstand the above support, wires coated with a relatively soft resin material, resin compositions strong enough to withstand the above support, wood materials, glass, and composites of these. The adhesion between the glass support part (2) and the glass can be increased by forming at least the inner surface of the annular member (21) from a resin composition containing elastomer and/or rubber. Furthermore, materials that are heat resistant enough to be washed in a commercial dishwasher are preferable.

［皿支持部（３）］
皿支持部（３）は３本以上の棒状部材（３０）を有する。好ましくは、一様な太さの丸棒あるいは角棒からなる棒状部材（３０）で皿支持部（３）の主要部を構成する。棒状部材（３０）の形状、寸法は、棒状部材（３０）全体で皿の端部を安定的に把持することができる限り、制限されない。棒状部材（３０）の断面は楕円あるいは円をなす丸棒であってもよく、長方形や正方形をなす角棒であってもよい。破損防止や取扱者の安全性の点では、棒状部材（３０）の断面が角の取れた形状であることが望ましい。棒状部材（３０）の開放する先端も同様に角の取れた形状であることが望ましい。すなわち、棒状（３０）にとって、全表面が連続する１つの曲面からなる形状が望ましい。棒状部材（３０）の径方向の寸法（厚み，太さ）は一様でなくともよい。 [Dish support part (3)]
The plate support part (3) has three or more rod-shaped members (30). Preferably, the rod-shaped members (30) are made of round or square rods of uniform thickness and constitute the main part of the plate support part (3). The shape and dimensions of the rod-shaped members (30) are not limited as long as the rod-shaped members (30) as a whole can stably grip the end of the plate. The cross section of the rod-shaped members (30) may be a round rod having an ellipse or circle, or a square rod having a rectangle or square. From the viewpoint of preventing breakage and ensuring the safety of the user, it is desirable that the cross section of the rod-shaped members (30) has a rounded shape. It is also desirable that the open end of the rod-shaped members (30) has a rounded shape. In other words, it is desirable for the rod-shaped members (30) to have a shape consisting of a single continuous curved surface over the entire surface. The radial dimensions (thickness, width) of the rod-shaped members (30) do not have to be uniform.

このような皿支持部（３）は、収納、運搬、洗浄時、他の備品との接触時に破損し難く、使用時や保管時に汚れが付着し難く、取り扱う人の手を傷つける恐れが少ないので、パーティー用食器ホルダー（１）にとって好ましい。 This type of plate support part (3) is preferable for a party tableware holder (1) because it is less likely to be damaged during storage, transportation, cleaning, or when it comes into contact with other equipment, is less likely to become dirty during use or storage, and is less likely to injure the hands of the person handling it.

棒状部材（３０）は環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から延長する。好ましくは、棒状部材（３０）は、環状部材（２１）の中心（２２）に対して切り欠け部（２０）と反対側に延長する。皿支持部（３）に配置された棒状部材（３０）から選ばれるいずれの２本１組も平行な位置関係に無い。好ましくは３本以上の棒状部材（３０）が環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から放射状に突出する。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿とを連結しているとき、少なくとも１本の棒状部材（３０）が皿の上側に固定され、その他の棒状部材（３０）が上記皿の下側に固定されている。 The rod-shaped members (30) extend from the end (22) of the annular member (21). Preferably, the rod-shaped members (30) extend on the side opposite the notch (20) with respect to the center (22) of the annular member (21). No pair of rod-shaped members (30) arranged in the dish support portion (3) is in a parallel positional relationship. Preferably, three or more rod-shaped members (30) protrude radially from the end (22) of the annular member (21). When the tableware holder (1) of the present invention connects a glass and a dish, at least one rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the upper side of the dish, and the other rod-shaped members (30) are fixed to the lower side of the dish.

なお、本発明では、棒状部材（３０）が「皿の上側に固定」された状態とは、棒状部材（３０）の少なくとも一部が皿の上表面を覆うように位置決めされることを意味する。この状態で、棒状部材（３０）の一部以上が皿の上表面に接していてもよく、棒状部材（３０）が皿の上表面に接すること無く後述の皿の上に密着する係止部（４０）によって位置決めされていてもよい。「皿の下側に固定」された状態についても同様である。 In this invention, the state in which the rod-shaped member (30) is "fixed to the upper side of the plate" means that at least a part of the rod-shaped member (30) is positioned to cover the upper surface of the plate. In this state, a part or more of the rod-shaped member (30) may be in contact with the upper surface of the plate, or the rod-shaped member (30) may be positioned by a locking portion (40) that fits closely onto the plate, as described below, without being in contact with the upper surface of the plate. The same applies to the state in which the rod-shaped member is "fixed to the lower side of the plate".

本発明において、一般的には、食器ホルダー（１）を実際に使用しているときには、皿の料理を盛る面とグラスと液面が平行になるように、食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿を連結する。すなわち、グラスをグラス支持部（２）に固定し、皿支持部（３）を皿に固定した時に、環状部材（２１）を含む面、グラスの開口面、皿の上表面が、互いに平行な関係にあるように、棒状部材（３０）の延長方向が調節される。そうすることによって、使用者が、皿とグラスから飲食物がこぼれにくい状態で本発明の食器ホルダー（１）を持ち運びすることができる。 In the present invention, generally, when the tableware holder (1) is actually in use, the tableware holder (1) connects the glass and the plate so that the surface of the plate on which food is served and the liquid level of the glass are parallel. In other words, when the glass is fixed to the glass support part (2) and the plate support part (3) is fixed to the plate, the extension direction of the rod-shaped member (30) is adjusted so that the surface including the annular member (21), the opening surface of the glass, and the upper surface of the plate are parallel to each other when the glass is fixed to the glass support part (2) and the plate support part (3) is fixed to the plate. This allows the user to carry the tableware holder (1) of the present invention in a state where food and drink are less likely to spill from the plate and glass.

棒状部材（３０）の材質は、飲食物が盛られた皿を安定して支持できる限り制限されない。棒状部材（３０）の材料としては、上記支持に耐える強度を有する金属、ガラス、木質材料、樹脂、これらの複合物などが用いられる。棒状部材（３０）を皿に強固に固定するために、棒状部材（３０）の少なくとも一部をエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物で構成することができる。この場合、棒状部材（３０）全体を上記樹脂組成物で構成してもよく、棒状部材（３０）の開放した端部を上記樹脂組成物で構成してもよく、棒状部材（３０）を上記樹脂組成物で被覆された他の材料で構成してもよい。さらに、業務用食器洗浄機で洗浄できる程度の耐熱性を有する材料が好ましい。 The material of the rod-shaped member (30) is not limited as long as it can stably support a plate on which food and drink are placed. The material of the rod-shaped member (30) may be metal, glass, wood material, resin, or a composite of these, which has the strength to withstand the above support. In order to firmly fix the rod-shaped member (30) to the plate, at least a part of the rod-shaped member (30) may be made of a resin composition containing elastomer and/or rubber. In this case, the entire rod-shaped member (30) may be made of the above resin composition, the open end of the rod-shaped member (30) may be made of the above resin composition, or the rod-shaped member (30) may be made of another material coated with the above resin composition. Furthermore, a material that has a heat resistance sufficient to be washed in a commercial dishwasher is preferable.

より好ましくは、皿支持部（３）は、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から放射状に突出する３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を有する。この場合、棒状部材（３０１）がグラス支持部（２）の上面（グラスの開口方向）寄りに向かい、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）がグラス支持部（２）の下面（グラスの底方向）寄りに向かう。棒状部材（３０１）が皿の上側に固定され、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）が上記皿の下側に固定された状態で、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）が上記グラスと上記皿とを連結する。 More preferably, the plate support part (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) protruding radially from the end part (22) of the annular member (21). In this case, the rod-shaped member (301) faces toward the upper surface (toward the opening of the glass) of the glass support part (2), and the rod-shaped members (302) and (303) face toward the lower surface (toward the bottom of the glass) of the glass support part (2). With the rod-shaped member (301) fixed to the upper side of the plate and the rod-shaped members (302) and (303) fixed to the lower side of the plate, the tableware holder (1) of the present invention connects the glass and the plate.

典型的には、棒状部材（３０１）と２本一対の棒状部材（３０２，３０３）との間に皿を挿入する過程で棒状部材（３０１）と棒状部材対（３０２，３０３）との距離が皿の端部の厚み程度に広がるまで３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）が揺動または湾曲できるように、棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）の延長方向及び／又は材質を選択する。皿の挿入が終わると３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）が皿の挿入前の状態に復元しようとする力で皿を挟み、さらに、グラス支持部（２）とグラスが棒状部材（３０１）を押し下げることによって、皿支持部（３）が皿に固定される。 Typically, the extension direction and/or material of the rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) are selected so that the three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) can swing or bend until the distance between the rod-shaped member (301) and the pair of rod-shaped members (302, 303) becomes as wide as the thickness of the edge of the plate during the process of inserting the plate between the rod-shaped member (301) and the pair of rod-shaped members (302, 303). Once the plate has been inserted, the three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) clamp the plate with a force that attempts to restore them to the state before the plate was inserted, and the glass support part (2) and the glass press down on the rod-shaped member (301), thereby fixing the plate support part (3) to the plate.

皿支持部（３）が４本以上の棒状部材（３０）を有する場合も、皿の上側に延長する棒状部材（３０）と皿の下側に延長する棒状部材（３０）との間に皿を挿入する過程で皿の上側の棒状部材（３０）と皿の下側の棒状部材対（３０）との距離が皿の端部の厚み程度に広がるまで棒状部材（３０）が揺動または湾曲できるように、棒状部材（３０）の材質を選択する。皿の挿入が終わると棒状部材（３０）が皿の挿入前の状態に復元しようとする力で皿を挟みこみ、さらに、グラス支持部（２）とグラスが皿の上側にある棒状部材（３０）を押し下げることによって、皿支持部（３）が皿に固定される。 Even when the plate support part (3) has four or more rod-shaped members (30), the material of the rod-shaped members (30) is selected so that, in the process of inserting a plate between the rod-shaped members (30) extending above the plate and the rod-shaped members (30) extending below the plate, the rod-shaped members (30) can swing or bend until the distance between the rod-shaped members (30) above the plate and the pair of rod-shaped members (30) below the plate widens to about the thickness of the edge of the plate. When the plate is inserted, the rod-shaped members (30) clamp the plate with a force that tries to restore them to the state before the plate was inserted, and the plate support part (3) is fixed to the plate by the glass support part (2) and the glass pushing down the rod-shaped members (30) above the plate.

［係止部（４０）］
皿支持部（３）を皿に強固に固定するために、棒状部材（３０）の少なくとも１本に係止部（４０）を配置することができる。係止部（４０）は棒状部材（３０）の一部であっても、棒状部材（３０）に付属する別の部材であってもよい。 [Lock portion (40)]
In order to firmly fix the dish support part (3) to the dish, a locking part (40) can be arranged on at least one of the rod-shaped members (30). The locking part (40) may be a part of the rod-shaped member (30) or a separate member attached to the rod-shaped member (30).

一般的には、棒状部材（３０）の先端に係止部（４０）を配置する。本発明では、棒状部材（３０）に配置されており皿に特に強固に密着することができる部位を係止部（４０）と呼ぶ。棒状部材（３０）の先端の形状を他の部分から変化させて、あるいは、棒状部材（３０）の先端に別の部材を取り付けて、棒状部材（３０）の先端を強固に皿の表面に密着させる。 In general, the locking portion (40) is placed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (30). In the present invention, the portion of the rod-shaped member (30) that can adhere particularly firmly to the plate is called the locking portion (40). The shape of the tip of the rod-shaped member (30) is changed from the other portions, or another member is attached to the tip of the rod-shaped member (30), so that the tip of the rod-shaped member (30) adheres firmly to the surface of the plate.

皿の上側に固定される棒状部材（３０）に配置された係止部（４０）としては、突起や屈曲などの、皿の縁にある段差に引っ掛る部材が好ましい。さらに柔軟性あるいは粘着性があって、皿の縁の上面に強固に密着する部材が好ましい。皿の下側に固定される棒状部材（３０）に配置された係止部（４０）としては、柔軟性あるいは粘着性があって、皿の縁の上面に強固に密着する部材が好ましい。 The locking portion (40) arranged on the rod-shaped member (30) fixed to the upper side of the plate is preferably a member that can hook onto a step on the edge of the plate, such as a protrusion or bend. Furthermore, a member that is flexible or adhesive and can adhere firmly to the upper surface of the edge of the plate is preferable. The locking portion (40) arranged on the rod-shaped member (30) fixed to the lower side of the plate is preferably a member that is flexible or adhesive and can adhere firmly to the upper surface of the edge of the plate.

好ましくは、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿とを連結しているとき、少なくとも１つの係止部材（４０）が皿の上面の縁の段差に係止することによって係止部材（４０）が配置された棒状部材（３０）が皿の上側に固定され、その他の棒状部材（３０）が上記皿の下側に固定される。 Preferably, when the tableware holder (1) of the present invention connects a glass and a plate, at least one of the locking members (40) locks into the step on the edge of the top surface of the plate, so that the rod-shaped member (30) on which the locking member (40) is arranged is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the other rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the lower side of the plate.

皿支持部（３）が、環状部材（２１）の端部から放射状に延長する３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を有する場合には、皿の上面に固定すべき棒状部材（３０１）に上述の形状を有する係止部（４０１）を配置する。このような皿支持部（３）に皿を挿入する場合、上述のように３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を揺動または湾曲させて、皿の進入空間を確保することができる。一旦係止部（４０１）を皿の上面の縁の段差よりも内側に侵入させ、次に皿を逆向きに動かし、係止部（４０１）が上記段差に掛かった時点で、皿の動きを止める。すると、係止部（４０１）は皿の縁に位置決めされ、棒状部材（３０１）、棒状部材（３０２）、棒状部材（３０３）は復元力で皿の表面に近づく。その結果、棒状部材（３０１）が上記皿の上側に固定され、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）が上記皿の下側に固定さる。さらに、グラス支持部（２）にグラスが固定されると、グラス支持部（２）とグラスが棒状部材（３０１）を皿に対して押圧する。王圧力は棒状部材（３０１）から棒状部材（３０２，３０３）に伝達され、その結果、皿支持部（３）の全体が皿に対して強固に固定される。 When the dish support part (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) extending radially from the end of the annular member (21), the locking part (401) having the above-mentioned shape is placed on the rod-shaped member (301) to be fixed to the top surface of the dish. When inserting a dish into such a dish support part (3), the three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) can be swung or curved as described above to ensure the entry space for the dish. The locking part (401) is first inserted inside the step on the edge of the top surface of the dish, and then the dish is moved in the opposite direction, and the movement of the dish is stopped when the locking part (401) engages with the step. Then, the locking part (401) is positioned on the edge of the dish, and the rod-shaped members (301), (302), and (303) approach the surface of the dish due to their restoring force. As a result, the rod-shaped member (301) is fixed to the top of the plate, and the rod-shaped members (302) and (303) are fixed to the bottom of the plate. Furthermore, when a glass is fixed to the glass support part (2), the glass support part (2) and the glass press the rod-shaped member (301) against the plate. The pressure is transmitted from the rod-shaped member (301) to the rod-shaped members (302, 303), and as a result, the entire plate support part (3) is firmly fixed to the plate.

この場合、任意に、棒状部材（３０２）に係止部（４０２）を配置することができる。任意に、棒状部材（３０３）に係止部（４０３）を配置することができる。係止部（４０２，４０３）は皿の下側で棒状部材（３０２，３０３）を固定するための部材である。したがって、係止部（４０２，４０３）としては皿の下表面（裏面）に一時的に接着することができる部材が好ましい。そのような係止部（４０２，４０３）としては、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）よりも軟質のエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物からなる部材を使用することができる。この場合、吸盤状あるいはパッド状に成形した薄型の軟質のエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物からなる部材を係止部（４０２，４０３）として棒状部材（３０２，３０３）の表面に配置することができる。 In this case, a locking portion (402) can be arranged on the rod-shaped member (302) as desired. A locking portion (403) can be arranged on the rod-shaped member (303) as desired. The locking portions (402, 403) are members for fixing the rod-shaped members (302, 303) on the underside of the plate. Therefore, the locking portions (402, 403) are preferably members that can be temporarily attached to the underside (rear) of the plate. For such locking portions (402, 403), a member made of a resin composition containing a soft elastomer and/or rubber that is softer than the rod-shaped members (302, 303) can be used. In this case, a member made of a resin composition containing a thin soft elastomer and/or rubber molded into a suction cup or pad shape can be arranged on the surface of the rod-shaped members (302, 303) as the locking portion (402, 403).

なお、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿を連結した状態でグラスの下端が皿の下端よりも上側にあれば、皿をテーブルに置いた時にグラスはテーブルに接しないでグラス保持部（２）に支持される。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿を連結した状態でグラスの下端が皿の下端よりも下側にあれば、皿をテーブルに置く過程でグラスはグラス保持部（２）の環状部材（２１）の中で上方に動き（グラスの一部が環状部材（２１）から抜けて）、皿とグラスの両方がテーブルに接して安定する。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）がグラスと皿を連結した状態でグラスの下端と皿の下端とが同じ高さ（同じ平面上）にあれば、皿をテーブルに置く過程でグラスと皿は食器ホルダー（１）に対してほとんど動かずにテーブルに接して安定する。 If the bottom end of the glass is above the bottom end of the plate when the tableware holder (1) of the present invention is connected to a glass and a plate, the glass will not come into contact with the table and will be supported by the glass holding part (2) when the plate is placed on the table. If the bottom end of the glass is below the bottom end of the plate when the tableware holder (1) of the present invention is connected to a glass and a plate, the glass will move upward within the ring-shaped member (21) of the glass holding part (2) during the process of placing the plate on the table (part of the glass will come out of the ring-shaped member (21)), and both the plate and the glass will come into contact with the table and be stable. If the bottom end of the glass and the bottom end of the plate are at the same height (on the same plane) when the tableware holder (1) of the present invention is connected to a glass and a plate, the glass and the plate will come into contact with the table and be stable without moving much relative to the tableware holder (1) during the process of placing the plate on the table.

［表示部（４）］
本発明の食器ホルダー（１）に更に表示部（４）を配置することができる。食器ホルダー（１）における表示部（４）の取り付け位置は限定されない。一般的にはグラス支持部（２）に、好ましくは環状部材（２１）に、取り外し可能に取り付けられる。 [Display unit (4)]
The tableware holder (1) of the present invention may further include a display unit (4). The mounting position of the display unit (4) on the tableware holder (1) is not limited. In general, the display unit (4) is removably mounted on the glass support unit (2), preferably on the annular member (21).

表示部（４）には、使用者及び／又はパーティー会場の備品に紐付けられた表示、意匠性のある表示、広告、メッセージから選ばれる１以上が表示される。例えば、パーティー会場の場所を示す表示、各参加者のテーブルを示す表示、食器に適した装飾、食器ホルダー（１）を管理するための番号や記号などの表示、パーティーの主催者や協賛者を宣伝する広告表示や、パーティーの主催者や協賛者などからのメッセージなどを、表示部（４）に表示することができる。これらの表示が各参加者の関心を引くものであれば、参加者が進んで本発明の食器ホルダー（１）を利用しようとするので好ましい。 The display unit (4) displays one or more selected from displays linked to the user and/or the equipment at the party venue, displays with design features, advertisements, and messages. For example, displays showing the location of the party venue, displays showing each participant's table, decorations suitable for tableware, displays such as numbers and symbols for managing the tableware holder (1), advertising displays promoting the party organizers and sponsors, and messages from the party organizers and sponsors can be displayed on the display unit (4). If these displays attract the interest of each participant, it is preferable because participants will be more willing to use the tableware holder (1) of the present invention.

表示部（４）にくじ番号を表示して、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）をくじ引き用具として使用することもできる。例えば、異なる番号を表示した表示部（４）を環状部材（２１）に取り付け、パーティーの参加者に食器ホルダー（１）を一つずつ配布して、パーティー会場で食器ホルダー（１）を利用してもらう。その後、表示した番号を使ったくじ引きや抽選を行い、参加者はパーティー会場から退出する際に食器ホルダー（１）を返却して商品や景品を受け取る。こうすることで、パーティーの娯楽性を高めると共に、食器ホルダー（１）の持ち帰りや破損、紛失を防ぐことができる。 The tableware holder (1) of the present invention can also be used as a lottery tool by displaying lottery numbers on the display unit (4). For example, display units (4) with different numbers displayed on them can be attached to the annular member (21), and the tableware holders (1) can be distributed to party attendees one by one to use at the party venue. A lottery or raffle can then be held using the displayed numbers, and the attendees can return the tableware holder (1) and receive merchandise or prizes when leaving the party venue. This increases the entertainment value of the party and prevents the tableware holder (1) from being taken home or damaged or lost.

［効果］
本発明の食器ホルダー（１）の基本部材は環と棒であって、このような簡素な構造は様々なグラスと皿に対して汎用性が高く、様々なパーティー会場備品にも調和し、コンパクトな荷姿で収納し運搬するのに適している。しかも、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）には細い溝や板の重なりは無く、鋭い突起や刃状部分も存在しないので、破損し難く衛生面でも安全性でも優れる。特に、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）の表面をエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物で形成した場合には、破損し難く衛生面と安全性に特に優れる。 [effect]
The basic components of the tableware holder (1) of the present invention are rings and rods, and this simple structure is highly versatile for various glasses and plates, harmonizes with various party venue equipment, and is suitable for storage and transportation in a compact package. Moreover, the tableware holder (1) of the present invention has no thin grooves or overlapping plates, and no sharp protrusions or blade-like parts, so it is difficult to break and is excellent in terms of hygiene and safety. In particular, when the surface of the tableware holder (1) of the present invention is formed from a resin composition containing elastomer and/or rubber, it is difficult to break and is particularly excellent in terms of hygiene and safety.

また特に、グラス支持部（２）の環状部材（２１）が肉厚一様のドーナツを切り欠いた形状を有し、環状部材（２１）の端部から放射状に突出する３本以上の丸棒で皿保持部（２）を構成した場合には、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は全体としてユニークな形状に、例えば上記丸棒を足に見立てて蛸や動物の姿に見えるため、使用者に関心を引く。このような本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は魅力的な食器補助具として期待される。 In particular, when the ring-shaped member (21) of the glass support portion (2) has a shape formed by cutting out a doughnut of uniform thickness, and the plate holding portion (2) is formed of three or more round rods protruding radially from the end of the ring-shaped member (21), the tableware holder (1) of the present invention has a unique shape as a whole, for example, the round rods resemble legs, making it look like an octopus or other animal, which attracts the user's attention. Such a tableware holder (1) of the present invention is expected to be an attractive tableware support device.

さらに、表示部（４０）を設けることによって本発明の食器ホルダー（１）に情報提供機能を付加すると、パーティー参加者の関心を引いてパーティー会場での使用率を高め、パーティー会場で参加者によるグラスや皿の余剰使用を防ぐことができる。特に表示部（４０）をくじ引きに使った場合には、パーティーの娯楽性とパーティー用備品の管理に貢献することができる。 Furthermore, by providing a display unit (40) to add an information providing function to the tableware holder (1) of the present invention, it is possible to attract the attention of party attendees, increase the usage rate at the party venue, and prevent the attendees from using glasses and plates excessively at the party venue. In particular, when the display unit (40) is used for a lottery, it can contribute to the entertainment value of the party and the management of party equipment.

［例１］
図１～６に、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）の例を示す。本発明は図１～６に示された例に制限されない。図１～６では細部は誇張あるいは省略されている。 [Example 1]
Figures 1 to 6 show examples of the tableware holder (1) of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the examples shown in Figures 1 to 6. In Figures 1 to 6, details are exaggerated or omitted.

図１に、皿とグラスに取り付けられていない食器ホルダー（１）を上から見た様子を模式的に示す。ここで「上」は、使用者が使用中の皿を持った時の上側であり、皿の料理が盛られる皿の面側を意味する。食器ホルダー（１）は、グラス支持部（２）と皿支持部（３）を有する。グラス支持部（２）は切り欠け部（２０）を有する環状部材（２１）を有する。皿支持部（３）は、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）から放射状に突出する３本の棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を有する。環状部材（２１）の切り欠け部（２０）、環状部材（２１）の中心（２３）、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）、棒状部材（３０１）が同一線上にある。図１では参考のために中心（２３）を通る点線を表示している。切り欠け部（２０）、端部（２２）、棒状部材（３０１）が点線の延長上に位置する。 Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the dish holder (1) from above when no plates or glasses are attached. Here, "top" refers to the top side of the dish when held by a user, and refers to the side of the dish on which food is served. The dish holder (1) has a glass support part (2) and a dish support part (3). The glass support part (2) has an annular member (21) with a notch part (20). The dish support part (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) that protrude radially from the end part (22) of the annular member (21). The notch part (20) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), the end part (22) of the annular member (21), and the rod-shaped member (301) are on the same line. For reference, a dotted line passing through the center (23) is shown in Figure 1. The notch part (20), the end part (22), and the rod-shaped member (301) are located on the extension of the dotted line.

棒状部材（３０１）の先端部は屈曲して係止部（４０１）をなしているが、上からは見えない。棒状部材（３０２）の端部にゴム製の円盤状部材からなる係止部（４０２）を配置している。同様に棒状部材（３０３）の先端部にもゴム製の円盤状部材からなる係止部（４０３）を配置している。棒状部材（３０１）が皿の上側に固定され、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）は皿の下側に固定されるように設計されている。 The tip of the rod-shaped member (301) is bent to form a locking portion (401), but it cannot be seen from above. A locking portion (402) made of a rubber disk-shaped member is disposed at the end of the rod-shaped member (302). Similarly, a locking portion (403) made of a rubber disk-shaped member is disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (303). The rod-shaped member (301) is designed to be fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the rod-shaped members (302, 303) are designed to be fixed to the lower side of the plate.

グラス支持部（２）は、金属の芯材に剛直な樹脂製カバーを取り付けた、あるいは、樹脂材料を射出成形してなる、剛直な、太さ一様なドーナツ状の部材である。棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）は、グラス支持部（２）に連結しており、金属の芯材をエラストマー及び／又はゴムを含む樹脂組成物で被覆したものである。 The glass support part (2) is a rigid, doughnut-shaped member of uniform thickness, made of a metal core with a rigid resin cover attached thereto, or made by injection molding a resin material. The rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) are connected to the glass support part (2) and are made of a metal core covered with a resin composition containing an elastomer and/or rubber.

図２（ａ）に、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）表面で棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）を始点付近で切断した様子を模式的に示す。棒状部材（３０１）の始点は端部（２２）表面の上側寄りから、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）の始点は端部（２２）表面の下側寄りに位置する。図２（ｂ）に、環状部材（２１）を横から見た様子を示す。紙面の手前が切り欠け部（２０）であり、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）が紙面の奥側に延長する。棒状部材（３０１）は見えない。 Figure 2(a) shows a schematic diagram of rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) cut near their starting points on the surface of the end (22) of the ring-shaped member (21). The starting point of the rod-shaped member (301) is located near the upper side of the surface of the end (22), while the starting points of the rod-shaped members (302, 303) are located near the lower side of the surface of the end (22). Figure 2(b) shows the ring-shaped member (21) as seen from the side. The cutout portion (20) is in front of the page, and the rod-shaped members (302, 303) extend beyond the page. The rod-shaped member (301) is not visible.

図３に、食器ホルダー（１）に皿（６）を固定する様子を模式的に示す。図３は横から見た様子を示し、棒状部材（３０２）と棒状部材（３０３）が重なって見える。矢印は皿（６）と棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）の動く向きを示す。 Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of how a plate (6) is fixed to the tableware holder (1). Figure 3 shows a side view, with rod-shaped member (302) and rod-shaped member (303) appearing to overlap. The arrows indicate the direction of movement of the plate (6) and rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303).

皿（６）の挿入前に、棒状部材（３０１）と棒状部材（３０２，３０３）との間にはわずかな隙間が生じている。さらに、棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）は、剛直な芯材とポリオレフィン系エラストマーを含む柔軟な被覆材とからなる。皿（６）で押圧されて棒状部材（３０１）は上側に揺動することができ、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）は下側に揺動することができる。図３に示す矢印の向きに皿（６）を棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）の隙間に挿入すると、皿（６）の端部は棒状部材（３０１）の下側に進み、皿（６）の端部は棒状部材（３０２，３０３）の上側に進む。すると棒状部材（３０１）が押し上げられ、棒状部材（３０２，３０３）が押し下げられる。 Before the insertion of the plate (6), a small gap is generated between the rod-shaped member (301) and the rod-shaped members (302, 303). Furthermore, the rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) are made of a rigid core material and a flexible covering material containing a polyolefin-based elastomer. When pressed by the plate (6), the rod-shaped member (301) can swing upward, and the rod-shaped members (302, 303) can swing downward. When the plate (6) is inserted into the gap between the rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 3, the end of the plate (6) advances to the lower side of the rod-shaped member (301), and the end of the plate (6) advances to the upper side of the rod-shaped members (302, 303). Then, the rod-shaped member (301) is pushed up, and the rod-shaped members (302, 303) are pushed down.

皿に皿（６）が進んで皿（６）の縁の段差（６１）に係止部（４０１）が掛かると、皿（６）の上側に棒状部材（３０１）が位置決めされる。皿（６）の進入が止まると、係止部（４０２，４０３）が皿の下面に密着して棒状部材（３０２，３０３）が皿（６）の下側に位置決めされる。棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）の柔軟な表面が皿（６）表面に密着して、皿保持部（２）が皿（６）に固定する。 When the plate (6) advances onto the plate and the locking portion (401) engages with the step (61) on the edge of the plate (6), the rod-shaped member (301) is positioned on the upper side of the plate (6). When the plate (6) stops moving, the locking portions (402, 403) come into contact with the underside of the plate, and the rod-shaped members (302, 303) are positioned on the lower side of the plate (6). The flexible surfaces of the rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) come into contact with the surface of the plate (6), and the plate holding portion (2) is fixed to the plate (6).

図４と図５に、皿（６）とグラス（５）との連結を完了した食器ホルダー（１）を模式的に示す。理解を助けるために、皿（６）は上下に切った断面で示す。棒状部材（３０１，３０２，３０３）が皿（６）の端部を挟んだ状態で、皿支持部（３）が皿（６）を支持する。通常は皿支持部（３）に皿（６）を固定した後に、グラス保持部（２）にグラスを固定する。図４と図５に示す状態では、ワイングラス（５）の開口部が皿（６）の上面と平行な平面にある。このため、持ち運び中にワイングラス（５）あるいは皿（６）が傾いて飲食物が溢れる危険性が少ない。 Figures 4 and 5 show a schematic diagram of the tableware holder (1) with the plate (6) and glass (5) connected. To facilitate understanding, the plate (6) is shown in cross section cut from above and below. The plate support part (3) supports the plate (6) with the rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) clamping the end of the plate (6). Usually, the plate (6) is fixed to the plate support part (3) and then the glass is fixed to the glass holding part (2). In the state shown in Figures 4 and 5, the opening of the wine glass (5) is on a plane parallel to the top surface of the plate (6). This reduces the risk of the wine glass (5) or plate (6) tipping over during transport, causing food and drink to spill out.

図６に、食器ホルダー（１）を付けたまま皿（６）をテーブルに置いた状態を模式的に示す。皿（６）の底をテーブル面（７）に近づけると、最初にワイングラス（５）の下端がテーブル面（７）に接して、テーブル面（７）で押し上げられる。すると、ワイングラス（５）がグラス支持部（２）から上方に滑り出る。皿（６）がテーブル面（７）に着くと、ワイングラス（５）の抜け出しは止まる。こうして、ワイングラス（５）はグラス支持部（２）から離れた状態で、皿（６）は皿支持部（３）に固定されたまま、ワイングラス（５）と皿（６）がテーブル面（７）に置かれる。使用者が再びグラス（５）と皿（６）を持ち運ぶ際には、片手でワイングラス（５）を支えながら皿（６）を持ち上げると、食器ホルダー（１）は図４に示す状態に戻る。 Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of a plate (6) placed on a table with the tableware holder (1) attached. When the bottom of the plate (6) is brought close to the table surface (7), the lower end of the wine glass (5) first comes into contact with the table surface (7) and is pushed up by the table surface (7). The wine glass (5) then slides upward from the glass support part (2). When the plate (6) touches the table surface (7), the wine glass (5) stops slipping out. Thus, the wine glass (5) is separated from the glass support part (2) and the plate (6) is fixed to the plate support part (3), and the wine glass (5) and the plate (6) are placed on the table surface (7). When the user wants to carry the glass (5) and the plate (6) again, he or she supports the wine glass (5) with one hand while lifting the plate (6), and the tableware holder (1) returns to the state shown in Figure 4.

図１～６に示す食器ホルダー（１）の形状は単純で部品点数が少なく、基本的には角の無い棒状部材からなるため、保管、着脱、運搬における破損や手指の傷つけの恐れが少ない。また簡単に皿とグラスに着脱することができる点、意匠性に優れる点で、使用者の関心を引くことができる。 The shape of the tableware holder (1) shown in Figures 1 to 6 is simple, with a small number of parts, and is basically made of rod-shaped members without corners, so there is little risk of damage or injury to hands and fingers during storage, attachment, removal, and transportation. In addition, the fact that it can be easily attached and detached to plates and glasses, and its excellent design, will attract the attention of users.

［例２］
図７と図８に、表示部（８）を有する食器ホルダーの例（１０）を示す。図９に食器ホルダーの例（１０）の表示部（８）を示す。本発明で用いる表示部（８）は図７～９に示された例に制限されない。図７～９では細部が誇張あるいは省略されている。 [Example 2]
Figures 7 and 8 show an example (10) of a tableware holder having a display unit (8). Figure 9 shows the display unit (8) of the tableware holder example (10). The display unit (8) used in the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in Figures 7 to 9. Details are exaggerated or omitted in Figures 7 to 9.

食器ホルダー（１０）の環状部材（２１）に、取外し可能な表示部（８）が配置されている。この例では、表示部（８）は輪（８１）とカード入れ（８２）を有する。環状部材の末端（２４）のいずれかを輪（８１）に貫通させて表示部（８）をグラス支持部（２）に取り付けることができる。カード入れ（８２）の開口部（８２１）から札（９）を差し込み、食器ホルダー（１０）ごとに番号や絵柄などを表示することができる。図８に示す表示部（８）には番号札（９）が挿入されている。この番号札（９）には「５５番」を示す番号が印刷されている。 A removable display unit (8) is disposed on the annular member (21) of the tableware holder (10). In this example, the display unit (8) has a ring (81) and a card holder (82). The display unit (8) can be attached to the glass support part (2) by passing one of the ends (24) of the annular member through the ring (81). A tag (9) can be inserted through the opening (821) of the card holder (82) to display a number, picture, etc. for each tableware holder (10). A number tag (9) has been inserted into the display unit (8) shown in Figure 8. This number tag (9) has the number "55" printed on it.

実際のパーティー会場では、番号札をくじ札に使って抽選会を行うことができる。この場合、退出する客は表示部（８）をつけたまま食器ホルダー（１０）を返却し、食器ホルダー（１０）と引き換えに番号札（９）に応じた景品を受け取ることができる。このように食器ホルダー（１０）をくじ引き道具として使うと、客が食器ホルダー（１０）を放置したり持ち帰ったりすることがないので、食器ホルダー（１０）の回収が容易になる。またパーティーの娯楽性も高まる。 At an actual party venue, the numbered tags can be used as lottery tickets to hold a raffle. In this case, guests who are leaving can return the tableware holder (10) with the display unit (8) still attached, and receive a prize corresponding to the numbered tag (9) in exchange for the tableware holder (10). Using the tableware holder (10) as a lottery tool in this way makes it easier to collect the tableware holder (10) since guests will not leave it behind or take it home. It also makes the party more entertaining.

［例３］
図１～６に示す例を基本形として、装飾性の高い応用品を製造することもできる。図１０に応用的な食器ホルダーの例（１１）を示す。図１０は食器ホルダー（１１）を上から見た様子を示す。図１０では細部は誇張あるいは省略されている。食器ホルダーの例（１１）は動物に似せている。 [Example 3]
Using the examples shown in Figures 1 to 6 as basic shapes, highly decorative applied products can also be manufactured. Figure 10 shows an applied tableware holder example (11). Figure 10 shows the tableware holder (11) as seen from above. Details are exaggerated or omitted in Figure 10. The tableware holder example (11) resembles an animal.

グラス支持部（２）の環状部材（２１）には耳とひげに似せた装飾を加え、環状部材（２１）の端部（２２）を膨らませて動物の胴体に似せている。皿支持部（３）には、動物の足に似せた４本の棒状部材（３０）を配置している。棒状部材（３０）の先端には動物の手のひら（肉球）に似せた係止部（４０）が配置されている。係止部（４０）には、大小の円盤状ゴム製突起（４１，４２）が配置されている。突起（４１，４２）は皿の表面に密着することができる。 The ring-shaped member (21) of the glass support part (2) is decorated to resemble ears and whiskers, and the end (22) of the ring-shaped member (21) is inflated to resemble an animal's torso. The plate support part (3) has four rod-shaped members (30) that resemble animal legs. The ends of the rod-shaped members (30) have locking parts (40) that resemble the palms (paws) of an animal. The locking parts (40) have large and small disc-shaped rubber protrusions (41, 42). The protrusions (41, 42) can adhere closely to the surface of the plate.

皿の上側に固定される２本の棒状部材（４０）（図１０では４本のうち中央の２本）にも同様に、突起（４１，４２）を有する係止部（４０）（図１０には図示されていない）が配置されている。突起（４１，４２）を皿の上面に密着させるか、あるいは、大突起（４１）の端部（小突起（４２）から遠い端部）を皿の縁の段差に引っ掛けることができる。食器ホルダー（１１）は使用者の関心を引くパーティグッズとして利用される。 Similarly, two rod-shaped members (40) (the two in the middle of the four in FIG. 10) fixed to the top of the plate are provided with locking portions (40) (not shown in FIG. 10) having protrusions (41, 42). The protrusions (41, 42) can be attached to the top surface of the plate, or the end of the large protrusion (41) (the end farthest from the small protrusion (42)) can be hooked onto a step on the edge of the plate. The tableware holder (11) is used as a party item that attracts the attention of users.

本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は、簡単な操作で皿とグラスを連結することができる。立食パーティーの参加者は、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）を使って片手で皿とグラスの両方を持ち運ぶことができる。 The tableware holder (1) of the present invention can connect plates and glasses with a simple operation. Participants at a cocktail party can carry both plates and glasses in one hand using the tableware holder (1) of the present invention.

本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は保管、運搬、着脱に便利であり、安全性も高い。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は意匠性に優れ、表示部（８）を有する場合にはパーティー参加者への情報伝達やくじ引き道具としても機能するため、パーティー参加者の関心を集め、参加者による利用率が高まり、パーティーの娯楽性を高めることができる。参加者が進んで本発明の食器ホルダーを利用することにより、食べかけの飲食物が入った皿やグラスが放置される頻度が下がり、残飯の量が減ると期待できる。特に、食器ホルダーをくじ引き道具として使う場合には、参加者自らが進んで食器ホルダーを返却しようとするので、食器ホルダーの置き忘れや紛失の頻度が下がり、パーティー備品の維持費低減を期待できる。 The tableware holder (1) of the present invention is easy to store, transport, and attach/detach, and is also highly safe. The tableware holder (1) of the present invention has excellent design, and when it has a display unit (8), it can also function as a lottery tool and a means of communicating information to party participants, attracting the attention of party participants, increasing the rate of use by participants, and making the party more entertaining. If participants willingly use the tableware holder of the present invention, it is expected that the frequency of plates and glasses containing half-eaten food or drink being left behind will decrease, and the amount of leftover food will decrease. In particular, when the tableware holder is used as a lottery tool, participants will willingly try to return the tableware holder, which will decrease the frequency of tableware holders being left behind or lost, and it is expected that the maintenance costs of party equipment will be reduced.

このように、本発明の食器ホルダー（１）は、パーティー用食器補助具として、画期的な備品である。本発明の食器ホルダー（１）はパーティーやケータリングに関わる業者に歓迎される製品である。本発明はパーティーやケータリングに関わる業界の活性化に貢献することができる。
Thus, the tableware holder (1) of the present invention is an innovative piece of equipment as a tableware support device for parties. The tableware holder (1) of the present invention is a product that will be welcomed by businesses involved in parties and catering. The present invention can contribute to the revitalization of the party and catering industries.

１食器ホルダー
１０食器ホルダー
１１食器ホルダー
２グラス支持部
２０切り欠け部
２１環状部材
２２環状部材の端部
２３環状部材の中心
３皿支持部
３０棒状部材
３０１棒状部材
３０２棒状部材
３０３棒状部材
４０係止部
４１ゴム製突起（大きい方）
４２ゴム製突起（小さい方）
４０１係止部
４０２係止部
４０３係止部
５ワイングラス
６皿
６１皿の縁の段差
７テーブル面
８表示部
８１輪
８２カード入れ
８２１開口部
９番号札 Reference Signs List 1: Dish holder 10, Dish holder 11, Dish holder 2: Glass support portion 20, Notch portion 21, Annular member 22, End portion of annular member 23, Center of annular member 3: Dish support portion 30, Rod-shaped member 301, Rod-shaped member 302, Rod-shaped member 303, Rod-shaped member 40, Locking portion 41, Rubber protrusion (larger)
42 Rubber protrusion (smaller)
401: locking portion 402: locking portion 403: locking portion 5: wine glass 6: plate 61: step on edge of plate 7: table surface 8: display portion 81: ring 82: card holder 821: opening 9: number plate

Claims

It has a glass support part (2) and a dish support part (3),
The glass support portion (2) has an annular member (21) having a notch portion (20),
The dish support portion (3) is composed of three or more rod-shaped members (30), the rod-shaped members (30) extend from an end portion (22) of the annular member (21), and any pair of the rod-shaped members (30) selected from the rod-shaped members (30) is not in a parallel positional relationship;
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state in which at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, at least one rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the other rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the lower side of the plate.
Dish holder (1).

The dish support portion (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) radially protruding from an end portion (22) of the annular member (21);
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state in which at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, the rod-shaped member (301) is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the rod-shaped member (302) and the rod-shaped member (303) are fixed to the lower side of the plate.
The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1.

The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1, in which the annular member (21) has a shape formed by cutting out a donut of uniform thickness.

The tableware holder according to claim 1, in which at least a portion of the rod-shaped member (30) is made of a resin composition containing an elastomer and/or rubber.

A locking portion (40) is disposed on at least one of the rod-shaped members (30),
At least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, and at least one locking member (40) is locked to the edge of the upper surface of the plate, so that the rod-shaped member (30) on which the locking member (40) is arranged is fixed to the upper side of the plate, and the other rod-shaped member (30) is fixed to the lower side of the plate, thereby connecting the glass and the plate.
The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1.

The dish support portion (3) has three rod-shaped members (301, 302, 303) extending radially from the end of the annular member (21);
The notch (20) of the annular member (21), the center (23) of the annular member (21), the end (22) of the annular member (21), and the rod-shaped member (301) are on the same line,
A locking portion (401) is disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (301),
Optionally, a locking portion (402) is disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (302),
A locking portion (403) is optionally disposed at the tip of the rod-shaped member (303);
The glass and the plate can be connected in a state in which at least a part of the inner peripheral surface of the annular member (21) is in close contact with the outer surface of the glass, the engaging member (401) is engaged with the edge of the upper surface of the plate, thereby fixing the rod-shaped member (301) to the upper side of the plate, and the rod-shaped members (302) and (303) are fixed to the lower side of the plate.
The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1.

The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1, further comprising a display portion (8).

The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1 further has a display unit (8), on which one or more selected from a display linked to the user and/or the equipment of the party venue, a decorative display, an advertisement, and a message are displayed.

The tableware holder (1) according to claim 1 further has a display unit (8) and also serves as a lottery device.