JP3134475U - Cup - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cup having a structure that is stable and independent even when used by an infant, a handicapped person, an elderly person and the like who are difficult to handle the cup, and that does not easily fall over even if it is inadvertently operated.
SOLUTION: A cup body 2 capable of storing a liquid material, a pair of handles 3a, 3b provided on the cup body 2, and a pedestal portion 5 for supporting the cup body, the lower ends of the handles 3a, 3b. The parts 4a and 4b reach the lower part of the cup pedestal and are in contact with the cup mounting surface, and the cup is configured to support the cup body 2 together with the pedestal part 5.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a cup having a structure in which an infant, a handicapped person, an elderly person, etc., who are difficult to handle a cup, can stably stand by itself and hardly fall over even if it is inadvertently operated.

  Various cups having a structure suitable for infants, persons with disabilities, elderly people and the like who are difficult to handle cups have been proposed. For example, as a structure for preventing an infant from overturning a cup, there is a coaster with a sucker for a child as described in JP-A-8-70975.

  However, such a coaster with a suction cup is accompanied by the action of peeling off the suction cup every time it is used, but it requires considerable force to peel off the suction cup, and the contents spill out excessively when it is peeled off. There was a problem that usability was remarkably bad.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-314739 discloses a cut holder (2) in the cylindrical portion (1) where the cup is installed for the purpose of providing a cup holder that prevents the cup or the like with a handle from falling over at a low cost. In addition, it is easy to install the cup by inserting the handle of the cup, and by making the bottom surface (3) wide, the bottom surface (3) is supported even if the cup receives a force from the side. Thus, a cup holder characterized by preventing the cup from toppling over is disclosed.
However, the cup holder of this document has a problem in terms of stability because the bottom surface portion (3) has only a large area, and is insufficient for preventing a fall by an infant who performs a particularly insufficient operation. In addition, since such a cup holder is intended for a conventional cup, it is not always easy to hold for infants and persons with disabilities, and there is a problem in handling.

  Further, there is a holder coaster as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-263249 for infants, but there is a problem similar to the above.

JP-A-8-70975 JP 2006-314739 A JP 2005-263249 A

  The purpose of the invention of this application is to provide a cup having a structure that is stable and independent even when used by infants, persons with disabilities, elderly people, etc., who are difficult to handle the cup, and does not easily fall over even if it is inadvertently operated. .

The lower part of the handle on the cup is stretched, and the lower end of the handle reaches the same position as the bottom of the cup body so that the cup can be supported by contacting the cup mounting surface. Is greatly improved. In addition, since it is not fixed with a suction cup, it is not necessary to apply extra force when lifting, and even if force is applied to the cup inadvertently, the cup moves so as to slide on the mounting surface to absorb the impact. be able to.
That is, the above object is achieved by the following configuration of the present invention.

(1) A cup having at least a cup main body for storing a liquid material and a pair of handles provided on the cup main body, and having a lower end portion of the handle in contact with the cup placement surface.
(2) The cup according to (1), wherein the cup is supported by the lower end of the handle and the cup base.
(3) The cup according to (1) or (2), wherein the lower end of the handle is integrated with the pedestal.
(4) The cup according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the pedestal portion protrudes or spreads in a direction different from at least a direction in which the handle extends.

  The cup of the present invention is easy because the lower end of the pair of handles provided on the cup body reaches the same position as the bottom of the cup body and comes into contact with the cup mounting surface, improving the stability of the cup It is possible to provide a cup that is stable and independent even when used by infants, persons with disabilities, elderly people and the like who are difficult to handle the cup with a simple structure, and that does not easily fall over even if it is inadvertently operated.

  In addition, it has two handles and can be easily handled even by infants, persons with disabilities, and elderly people who are difficult to handle because of its easy-to-hold structure. In addition, the fact that there are two handles means that one of the handles can be grasped with one hand, or both can be grasped and held with both hands, and the degree of freedom of holding increases and the usability is improved.

  The cup of the present invention has a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section that can accommodate a liquid material, or a deformed shape of the cup body that is open at the top, a pedestal formed at the bottom of the cup body, and the side of the cup body. And a pair of handles. The cup body is not particularly limited as long as it is a conventionally known cup-like or cup-like shape. In other words, any U-shaped or V-shaped cross-section or a shape obtained by deforming the U-shaped cross-section may be used as long as the upper part is open and the lower part is closed to accommodate the liquid material. Further, the cup body may be provided with a lid for preventing the contents from spilling and a drinking mouth protruding outside to make it easier for infants, disabled persons, elderly people and the like to drink.

  A pedestal is formed at the bottom of the cup body. This pedestal has a function of increasing the stability of the cup and making it difficult for the cup to fall. For this reason, it is desirable that it is wider or larger than the bottom of the cup body. The shape is not particularly limited, and a suitable shape may be determined from the stability and design of the cup, ease of use, and the like. In addition, it is desirable that the pedestal portion near the handle is narrow or small in size or integrated with the handle because of the relationship with the handle described later. Further, it is desirable to support the cup so that it protrudes in a direction perpendicular to at least the direction in which the handle extends, or extends in a direction different from the direction in which the handle extends.

  A pair of handles are provided beside the cup body. The lower part of the handle extends downward from the normal one, and the lower end of the handle reaches almost the same position as the bottom of the cup body, and comes into contact with a cup mounting surface such as a table, tray or desk in a normal state. It is like that. As a result, the cup body is supported integrally with the pedestal, and the stability of the cup is dramatically improved to prevent the cup from falling. The shape of the handle is not particularly limited as long as the above structure is possible, and may be a shape conforming to that used as a handle for a normal cup or cup. However, considering the use by infants, the elderly, and disabled people, it is desirable that these items have a size and shape that are easy to use.

  The material which comprises a cup main body, a base part, and a handle is not specifically limited, What is necessary is just to use the material normally used for a cup and a cup. For example, glass, resin materials such as vinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), styrene, silicone, and metal materials such as ceramics, stainless steel, brass, iron, and alloys thereof can be given. These may be used alone or in combination of a plurality of types. In particular, it is desirable to select and use materials that are easy to use for infants, disabled people, elderly people, and the like. What is necessary is just to determine the magnitude | size of a cup according to the size of the cup normally used. Moreover, you may improve usability by providing a cover and a drinking mouth as needed as mentioned above.

  1 to 3 show a cup according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a plan view. The cup 1 in the illustrated example has a cup body 2 having a U-shaped cross section and an upper opening, a pedestal portion 5 formed at the lower part of the cup body, and a pair of handles 3 a and 3 b provided beside the cup body 2. . The cup body 2 has a drum shape in cross section for both the outer shape and the inner shape, and has a cylindrical shape in which the central portion is slightly swollen. Such a drum shape, a C-shape opening at the top, or a trapezoidal shape is also included in the shape of the present invention.

  The upper part of the handle that has grown from the position of about 3/4 height of the cup body 2 extends laterally by about 3/4 of the cup radius and then falls slightly outward, reaching the position of the cup body bottom 6 as it is. And it is heading to the cup main body along the cup mounting surface from there. That is, the U-shaped handle is attached toward the cup body. A pair of the handles are formed at rotationally symmetric positions with respect to the circle center of the cup body 2.

  A pedestal 5 is formed at the lower part of the cup body. As shown in FIG. 3, the pedestal portion 5 is a plate-like body that has a deformed triangular or heart shape, protrudes in a flange shape, and extends radially from the lower portion of the cup body. The convex portion 5b, which is one apex of the triangle or heart shape, is at a position offset from the cup body 2 by 1/4 turn from the planting portion of the handle 3a, 3b, and just falls over the handle 3a, 3b with respect to the perpendicular direction. It extends to a position to prevent. A concave portion 5a is formed at the rotationally symmetrical position of the convex portion 5b, that is, on the opposite side to the center of the cup circle, and is slightly larger than the size of the cup body. Two convex portions 5e and 5f are formed. In other words, on the opposite side of the convex portion 5b, the convex portions on both sides of the concave portion 5a prevent the handles 3a and 3b from falling in the right angle direction. The convex part 5b and the two convex parts 5e and 5f are connected by the linear edge parts 5c and 5d.

  The pedestal portion 5 and the handle lower portions 4a and 4b are connected and integrated in the vicinity of the edge portions 5c and 5d. For this reason, since handle lower part 4a, 4b is united with the base part 5, and contacts a cup mounting surface, it can support a cup effectively and can improve stability.

  In this way, the two handles 3a and 3b, the convex portion 5b, and the two convex portions 5e and 5f spread in a cross shape with respect to the bottom of the cup body 2, and the cup does not easily fall in any direction. Yes.

  4 to 6 show a cup according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view, FIG. 5 is a front view, and FIG. 6 is a plan view. The illustrated cup 11 also has a cup body 12 having a U-shaped cross section and an upper opening, a pedestal portion 15 formed at the lower part of the cup body, and a pair of handles 13 a and 13 b provided beside the cup body 12. . The cup body 12 has a cylindrical shape with the bottom closed.

  The upper part of the handle that grows from the position of about 3/4 height of the cup body 12 extends sideways by about 3/4 of the cup radius, then falls downward, and reaches the position of the cup body bottom 16 as it is. ing. And it is heading to the cup main body along the cup mounting surface from there. That is, a U-shaped handle is attached toward the cup body 12. A pair of handles 13 a and 13 b are formed at rotationally symmetric positions with respect to the circle center of the cup body 12.

  A pedestal 15 is formed at the lower part of the cup body. As shown in FIG. 6, the pedestal portion 15 has a pair of convex portions 15 e, 15 f or convex portions 15 g, each projecting in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the handles 13 a, 13 b just like butterfly wings. 15h. The cup body 12 is a plate-like body that is joined at a position slightly higher from the bottom, protrudes in a flange shape slightly downward, and spreads radially from the cup body. And the tip vicinity of a pair of convex part 15e, 15f and convex part 15g, 15h touches a cup mounting surface. The pair of convex portions 15e and 15f or the convex portions 15g and 15h are located at a position shifted from the cup main body 12 by about 1/4 turn from the handle 13a and 13b planting portion, and are just perpendicular to the handles 13a and 13b. It extends to a position that prevents it from falling in the direction. The pair of convex portions 15e and 15f and the pair of convex portions 15g and 15h are located at rotationally symmetric positions, that is, opposite to the center of the cup circle. The pair of convex portions 15e, 15f and the pair of convex portions 15g, 15h are connected by edge portions 15c, 15d.

  The pedestal 15 and the handle lower portions 14a and 14b are joined together at the edges 15c and 15d. For this reason, the handle lower portions 14a and 14b form a thick portion to reach the cup mounting surface until they are connected to the pedestal portion 15, and are in contact with the cup setting surface in a band shape. Then, when joined to the edge portions 15c and 15d, the pedestal portion 15 and the cup mounting surface are brought into contact with each other, so that the cup can be effectively supported and stability can be improved.

  Thus, the two handles 13a, 13b, the pair of convex portions 15e, 15f and the pair of convex portions 15g, 15h spread in a cross shape with respect to the bottom of the cup body 12, and the cup is unlikely to fall down in any direction. It has a structure.

  7 to 10 show a cup according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view, FIG. 8 is a front view, FIG. 9 is a plan view, and FIG. 10 is a side view. The cup 21 in the illustrated example has a cup body 22 having a V-shaped cross section and an upper opening, a pedestal portion 25 formed at the lower part of the cup body, and a pair of handles 23 a and 23 b provided beside the cup body 22. . The cup body 22 has a conical shape opened upward.

  The upper part of the handle that grows from the position of about 3/4 height of the cup body 22 extends to about ½ of the cup radius, then falls downward, and reaches the position of the cup body bottom 26 as it is. ing. That is, the inverted L-shaped handles 23 a and 23 b are attached toward the cup body 22. A pair of handles 23 a and 23 b are formed at rotationally symmetric positions with respect to the circle center of the cup body 22.

  A pedestal 25 is formed in the lower part of the cup body. As shown in FIG. 9, the pedestal 25 has convex portions 25 a and 25 b that are oval and protrude in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the handles 23 a and 23 b extend. Further, the cup body 22 is a plate-like body that is joined at a position slightly higher from the bottom and extends in a radial direction from the cup body in a flange shape slightly downward. And the peripheral part of the base part 25 touches a cup mounting surface. The convex portions 25a and 25b are located at a position that is shifted from the handle body 23a and 23b by about 1/4 turn with respect to the cup body 22, and at a position that prevents the handle body 23a and 23b from falling in a right angle direction. It extends. One convex portion 25a is located at a rotationally symmetric position with respect to the other convex portion 25b, that is, on the opposite side to the cup circle center. The convex portion 25a and the convex portion 25b are connected to each other by the edge portions 25c and 25d that form depressions in the skirt-like facing portion 25, and become an elliptical shape.

  The pedestal portion 25 and the handle lower portions 24a and 24b are in contact with the cup mounting surface and integrally support the cup, so that the cup can be effectively supported and stability can be improved.

  In this way, the two handles 23a, 23b, the convex portion 25a, and the convex portion 25b spread in a cross shape with respect to the bottom of the cup body 22, and the cup has a structure that does not easily fall in any direction. In contrast to the first and second aspects, in the third aspect, the handle lower portions 24a and 24b are in contact with the cup placement surface at one point, so that the cup is supported compared to the first and second aspects. Effect is reduced. For this reason, the cup of this aspect is suitable for cases where design is important, advanced infants, mildly disabled persons, and the like.

  The cup of the present invention is suitable for those who are difficult to handle the cup, such as infants, elderly people, and disabled persons, but can be suitably used by other general people.

It is the perspective view which showed the 1st aspect of this invention. It is the front view which showed the 1st aspect of this invention. It is the top view which showed the 1st aspect of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed the 2nd aspect of this invention. It is the front view which showed the 2nd aspect of this invention. It is the top view which showed the 2nd aspect of this invention. It is the perspective view which showed the 3rd aspect of this invention. It is the front view which showed the 3rd aspect of this invention. It is the top view which showed the 3rd aspect of this invention. It is the side view which showed the 3rd aspect of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cup 2 Cup main body 3a, 3b Handle 4a, 4b Lower end part 5 Base part 11 Cup 12 Cup main body 13a, 13b Handle 14a, 14b Lower end part 15 Base part 21 Cup 22 Cup main body 23a, 23b Handle 24a, 24b Lower end part 25 Base Part

Claims (4)

  A cup having at least a cup main body for storing a liquid material and a pair of handles provided on the cup main body, and having a lower end portion of the handle in contact with the cup mounting surface.   The cup according to claim 1, wherein the cup is supported by the lower end of the handle and the cup base.   The cup according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lower end of the handle is integrated with the pedestal.   The cup according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pedestal portion protrudes or expands in a direction different from at least a direction in which the handle extends.

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