JP3245649U - stacking coasters - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a stacking coaster that can solve the problem of condensation even though it is a metal coaster and has an excellent design. A superimposed metal coaster including a coaster top and a coaster base, the coaster base having a concave shape, and the coaster top joining together along the concave inner ring. With this configuration, the functions of preventing dew condensation and providing a high-quality design can be maintained. Preventing condensation is achieved by providing a hole in the coaster top to allow water droplets to fall, and by the integrity of the coaster base. At the same time, the production of a high-class design is realized through the composition of patterns and motifs created by laser processing the holes. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

Application for Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act as applied mutatis mutandis in Article 11 of the Utility Model Act has been filed New website unimet (https://unimet.jp/) established on February 1, 2021 February 16, 2021 Exhibited at the International Hotel Restaurant Show from 19th to 19th

The present invention relates to a stackable coaster, and more specifically, it has a solid design consisting of at least one set of concave coaster bases and a stainless steel coaster top that can be stacked along the inner ring of the concave coaster base. This product provides a stacking coaster with both functions.

Everyday, we casually spend our time socializing through activities such as drinking, eating, and talking, but there are a wide variety of ways to enjoy this. In addition, there is a rich cafe menu to accompany conversation among friends, and in such an atmosphere, casualness is prioritized, and the texture and functionality of the tea and coffee containers, for example, are secondary.

On the other hand, depending on the TPO for business or meetings, emphasis is placed on the texture and functionality of the tableware, quietness of tableware noise, amenities, etc., and the overall appearance is created by creating a luxurious and dignified atmosphere depending on the behavior and manners of the people. Since the conditions for materials vary, the standards required for them are quite high.

For example, in the case of cold drinks in the summer, water often collects between the container and the coaster, and when the user picks up the container, water droplets drip onto the table or clothes, causing an unpleasant experience.
When the interfacial tension between the condensation and the bottom of the cup is large relative to the weight of the coaster, the coaster will lift up while remaining adhered to it, and sometimes the coaster will fall onto the desk immediately after that, making noise and ruining the atmosphere. In some cases, sound is taboo, so paper or cork coasters are used to reduce the amount of dirt sticking to the bottom.However, in the current coronavirus pandemic, hygiene and cleanliness are being emphasized, and so it is important to avoid germs. Avoid using these materials as they tend to adhere to them.

On the other hand, although metal ones are certainly solid, they are prone to condensation, have a monotonous appearance, and are extremely lacking in design. Therefore, it has been awaited to provide a metal coaster that can solve both of these problems.

According to the prior art, attempts have been made to develop coasters that can solve these problems, but a satisfactory product has not yet been provided. Examples include Patent Documents 1 to 4.

Patent Document 1 discloses a saucer, such as a coaster, in which a net is placed in the middle of the saucer. In such saucer coasters, water that has condensed on the outside collects in the net under the container, but most of it passes through the net and accumulates at the bottom of the tray. Therefore, water does not accumulate under the bowl, so there is no need to worry about it dripping onto the table or clothes.
However, this idea placed too much emphasis on practicality and did not take design into consideration, and lacked a sense of luxury.

Patent Document 2 discloses a three-dimensional coaster for beverages. Especially when it comes to cold glasses or canned beverages, condensation can form on the can, which can make your hands wet when you hold the can, and the top of the coaster can get wet, making the surrounding area wet. Cups and cans are so hot that you may not be able to hold them with your bare hands for a while. The invention according to Patent Document 2 was made to solve such problems.
That is, in the invention, a bottom part of the three-dimensional coaster formed in a cylindrical shape is provided with a receiving bottom part for receiving water droplets, a water receptacle is provided inside to prevent water from spilling to the outside, and the inner wall of the upper part of the three-dimensional coaster is provided with a receiving bottom part for receiving water droplets. A rubber sheet is attached, and the rubber sheet has multiple grooves that guide water droplets inside, making it possible to keep your hands and surroundings dry.
However, this invention also pursues only convenience in daily life, and does not have good design.In addition, internal maintenance is inconvenient and it is unsanitary due to contamination with bacteria and the like.

Patent Document 3 discloses a universal removable water-absorbing coaster that is placed on the bottom of a container containing a cold drink when the temperature is high, and uses water droplets on the surface of the container to absorb water so as not to wet the table or clothes. Disclosed. The coaster uses a water-absorbing bag made of highly water-absorbing material, and a rubber band is attached to the opening of the bag, which is placed over the bottom of the container. Therefore, it can be attached to and detached from the bottom of any type of container. Furthermore, since the rubber band stretches and contracts to fit tightly to the container, the container can be moved with the coaster attached.
However, although water-absorbed coasters can be used many times by washing and drying them, it is inconvenient to use them for short periods of time, and bacteria are likely to grow in the gaps between the water-absorbing materials. Furthermore, as you can see at first glance, the design is also lacking.

Patent Document 4 discloses a household draining product that has good design, good draining ability, water absorbency, and durability. The disclosed technology was developed based on the fact that household draining products such as coasters, drying boards for tableware, and bath mats all have the same functions of draining and absorbing water. By using common materials, a structure was found that is suitable for any usage scenario.
However, since the coaster disclosed in the present invention is designed and constructed using diatomaceous earth or the like, its water absorbency is insufficient, and its design presentation and variations are extremely poor.

In this way, we provide a metal coaster that, in addition to the coaster's original functions, eliminates problems during use, especially condensation, maintains quietness in solemn settings, and has a high-class design that provides amenities in accordance with TPO. Yes, it has not been realized yet.

Utility model registration No. 3105633 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-54503 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-220339 Utility model registration No. 3204281

This invention was created in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a coaster that solves the problem of condensation and has an excellent design, even though it is a metal coaster. That is.

In order to solve the above problem, the inventor of the present invention was considering a coaster with a compact integrated design that has both the functions of preventing condensation and allowing for design variation, and came up with the idea of a coaster that maintains stackability. This is what led to the construction and completion of this invention.

That is, according to the present invention, the following stacking coaster is provided.
(1) A stacking coaster that is a stackable coaster and includes at least one set of concave coaster bases and a stainless steel coaster top that can be stacked along the inner ring of the concave coaster base.
(2) The stacking coaster according to (1), wherein the coaster top is provided with a designed hole.
(3) The pattern of the processing design applied to the coaster top is selected from one of traditional patterns selected from bamboo weave, wisteria weave, or kumiko pattern, or one of straight lines, arcuate shapes, or polygonal shapes. The stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (2), characterized in that it is configured with a geometric pattern.
(4) The stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that a laser-engraved space is provided in a part of the processed design applied to the coaster top.
(5) The stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the coaster base is made of stainless steel or silicone.

The stacking coaster of the present invention is a superimposed coaster consisting of two elements: a coaster base and a coaster top. The coaster base has a concave shape, and the coaster top is combined along the concave inner ring. The depth of the concave inner ring of the coaster base is arbitrary, and any number of overlapping coaster tops can be selected depending on the heat of the coaster top and the depth of the recess (Fig. 1). In addition to processing, the coaster base is preferably made of stainless steel for installation stability and quality stability, and is preferably combined with a silicone material as appropriate for operational flexibility when placing the cup.

The coaster top is machined with holes to ensure both the functions of preventing condensation and enhancing the design. There are no particular restrictions on the holes as long as they have a structure that allows water droplets to accumulate, but it is preferable to select them as appropriate depending on the compatibility with the design. Since the processing involves laser processing, there is no particular restriction on the design motif or pattern as long as it has holes (in other words, it has a water drop retention function), but it is generally not limited to the design motif or pattern. Considering the perception of texture, etc., it is preferable to use a traditional pattern selected from one of bamboo weave, wisteria weave, or kumiko pattern (Fig. 3), or one of straight lines, arcuate shapes, or polygonal shapes. Examples include design processing characterized by being composed of selected geometric patterns (FIG. 4). Creating designs using conceptual motifs is also optional (derived from the four seasons and natural motifs as shown in Figure 5).

As mentioned above, since the coaster of this invention is produced using laser processing, it is optional to engrave a message or memorial word, and by bringing in the design data itself, the coaster can be used as an original coaster, commemorative gift, etc. It can be said that it is a processed product with many uses that can also be used as a coaster as a product (Figures 1 and 2).

The stacked coaster of the present invention is a metal coaster that includes a coaster top and a coaster base, and this configuration allows it to maintain functions of preventing condensation and providing a high-class design. Specifically, prevention of dew condensation is achieved by providing a hole in the coaster top to allow water droplets to fall, and by the integrity of the coaster base. At the same time, the production of a high-class design is realized through the composition of patterns and motifs created by laser processing the holes.

Stacking coaster of this invention (plan view and sectional view) Back view of the stacking coaster of this invention Laser design composition traditional pattern laser design composition geometric pattern Laser design composition Natural image pattern

Hereinafter, embodiments of the stacking coaster according to the present invention will be specifically described based on the drawings, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples of the embodiments.

As mentioned above, the present invention relates to a stackable coaster, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a stackable coaster, and more specifically, a heavy coaster consisting of at least one set of concave coaster bases and a stainless steel coaster top that can be stacked along the inner ring of the concave coaster base. This product provides a stacking coaster with a unique design.

That is, according to the present invention,
(1) A stacking coaster is provided, which is a stackable coaster and includes at least one set of concave coaster bases and a stainless steel coaster top that can be stacked along the inner ring of the concave coaster base.
(2) There is provided a stacking coaster according to (1), characterized in that the coaster top is provided with a designed hole.
(3) The pattern of the processing design applied to the coaster top is selected from one of traditional patterns selected from bamboo weave, wisteria weave, or kumiko pattern, or one of straight lines, arcuate shapes, or polygonal shapes. There is provided a stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (2), characterized in that it is configured with a geometric pattern.
(4) The stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that a laser-engraved space is provided in a part of the processed design applied to the coaster top.
(5) There is provided the stacking coaster according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the coaster base is made of stainless steel or silicone.

FIG. 1 discloses the basic configuration of the present invention. That is, the coaster base may be made of metal such as stainless steel, or may be made of silicone rubber. It is optional to include a urethane sheet as an insole for shock absorption. Although not shown in FIG. 1, when a coaster base made of silicone rubber is adopted, it is optional to further include a coaster base made of metal such as stainless steel along the inner ring. FIG. 2 discloses an example in which a trademark such as a symbol mark is engraved on the back side to subtly show that it is an original product of the manufacturer.

The coaster top, which is integrated into the inner ring of the coaster base, has a water droplet processing function and a high-quality design. One example is "to create." The base and top are independent, allowing for countless design combinations, while the unique feature is that water drops fall from the top of the coaster to the base, creating a structure where water collects.

Specific examples of the design of the coaster top are shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. As mentioned above, laser design configurations include, but are not limited to, traditional patterns, geometric patterns, and natural image patterns. The coaster top made of each of these designs is used in combination with an independent coaster base, and the combination variation etc. can be selected by the user depending on the TPO as appropriate.

The features of the coaster of this invention can be summarized as follows.
(1) By selecting stainless steel as the material, heat sterilization is possible and hygienic.
(2) It consists of an upper plate (coaster top) and a lower plate (coaster base), and by replacing the upper plate, it is possible to create amenities that match various situations.
(3) By using the lower plate, it is possible to retain water droplets generated by condensation.
(4) Original production possible.
(5) It can be used repeatedly and is highly adaptable to SGDs.
(6) Laser engraving is possible, making it ideal for gifts and novelties.
(7) The store logo and QR code (registered trademark) are engraved on the back of the lower plate, contributing to an eco-friendly advertising effect.

Considering the above characteristics, the demand and applications are not limited to companies but also to individuals. On a personal level, it is ideal as a gift for birthdays or anniversaries, for example. For corporate use, for example, in restaurants, bars or nightclubs, it can be used as an interior decoration by using gauges to decorate the upper plate. For sake brewing manufacturers and sales companies, it is possible to differentiate products by selling them as a set with a cup. At wedding halls, it is possible to retain the convenient functions of wedding place cards and the like by engraving the names of guests. In addition, it is possible to differentiate the top plate by adopting a design and processing that takes advantage of regional characteristics.

Claims (5)

A stacking coaster comprising at least one set of concave coaster bases and a stainless steel coaster top that can be stacked along the inner ring of the concave coaster base. 2. The stacking coaster according to claim 1, wherein the coaster top is provided with a designed hole. The pattern of the processing design on the coaster top is a traditional pattern selected from one of bamboo weave, wisteria weave, or kumiko pattern, or a geometric pattern selected from one of straight lines, arc shapes, or polygons. The stacking coaster according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it is comprised of: 4. The stacking coaster according to claim 1, further comprising a laser engraved space in a part of the processed design applied to the coaster top. 5. The stacking coaster according to claim 1, wherein the coaster base is made of stainless steel or silicone.