JP3246189U - Portable lid opening/closing aid - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] It is lightweight, can be folded into two, and is not bulky, making it highly portable. It can also be used to twist lids such as screw caps while gripping not only the lid but also the container itself, such as a plastic bottle, without slipping. To provide a portable lid opening/closing aid that can be opened with a single touch. [Solution] The device is composed of at least a belt-like cloth and a non-slip part 3 provided on the inner surface of the belt-like cloth, and one side of the belt-like cloth is used to grip a screw cap or twist cap type container body, and the belt-like A portable lid opening/closing aid 1 that can assist in opening and closing the container lid by twisting the lid of the container using the other side of the cloth. It can maintain the folded state. [Selection diagram] Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a portable lid opening/closing aid that allows even elderly people who have difficulty using their fingertips to easily twist and turn a screw cap or twist cap to open and close the lid.

Conventionally, PET bottles have been used as containers for drinking water, etc., and bottled bottles have been used as containers for foods such as jam, etc., and their caps are very convenient because they can be opened and closed by simply twisting. However, PET bottle caps are small in diameter and difficult to grip, and the twist caps on bottles often get stuck. For people with limited access, it may be difficult to open these lids. Therefore, manual tools such as adjustable spanners were used to open and close screw caps on PET bottles and twist caps on bottles.

These manual tools use the principle of a lever, so you can open the lid by turning the cap with a small amount of force, but they are time-consuming to set up, and are heavy and bulky, making it difficult to carry them on the go. I couldn't go. Therefore, a functional fabric product that can be easily carried and that allows the screw cap of a plastic bottle to be opened and closed has been disclosed as prior art (Reference 1).

Utility model registration number 3236941.

The above-mentioned prior art is superior in that it allows easy opening of the screw-cap type lid of a PET bottle purchased from a vending machine or convenience store on the go, and is portable and easy to store. However, it can only be used on lids such as screw caps, so it cannot be used on plastic bottles, so it is not recommended for use by people who do not have enough strength in their fingertips to grip the bottle firmly or who have injured their fingertips. For example, when the screw cap is rotated, the plastic bottle itself may also rotate, making it impossible to open the bottle.

To solve the above problems, we have devised and provided a portable lid opening and closing aid that is very lightweight, can be folded in two and does not take up much space, making it highly portable, and allows the user to twist and open lids such as screw caps while gripping not only the lids but also the container bodies such as PET bottles without slipping.

The portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1 of the present invention is composed of at least a band-like cloth and a non-slip part provided on the inner surface of the band-like cloth, and the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1 of the present invention is constructed by at least The present invention is characterized in that opening and closing of the lid can be assisted by grasping the twist cap type container body and twisting the lid of the container using the other band-like cloth.

By employing this configuration, the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a non-slip portion on the inner surface of the band-like cloth. Since it is a strip of cloth with a non-slip part and has a predetermined length, it is possible to grasp and twist the PET bottle body, its screw cap, and the bottling body and its twist cap simultaneously with both hands without slipping. You can open the lid. Therefore, even users with weak grip strength or injured fingertips can twist the cap with a small amount of force, open the lid, and drink drinking water. In particular, non-gas beverages with thin PET bottles tend to become dented and deformed, but they can be opened by grasping the bottle firmly and twisting the screw cap. In addition, since it is made of cloth, it is very lightweight and can be folded, so you can easily carry it with you wherever you go. By using the portable lid opening/closing aid according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the hands and fingers involved in opening and closing the lid, so it is possible to prevent the deterioration of tendonitis and rheumatism, and to avoid using force. Therefore, it can also improve symptoms of tendonitis and rheumatism.

A portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 2 of the present invention is the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1, which includes hook-and-loop fasteners at both ends of one side of the strip-like cloth, so that the belt-like cloth can be fastened between two sides. It is characterized by the fact that it can be folded into a folded state.

By adopting this configuration, the portable lid opening/closing aid of the present invention can easily be folded in two by combining the hook-and-loop fasteners provided at both ends, and can maintain the folded state. can do. Furthermore, by separating the hook-and-loop fastener, it can be quickly and easily unfolded and returned to its original band-like state for use. Therefore, when the portable lid opening/closing aid of the present invention is not in use, it can be held in a small and unobtrusive state, so it can be easily stored in a bag or pocket, and can be easily carried on the go. Therefore, it can be used not only at home but also on the go.

Further, the portable lid opening/closing aid of the present invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the band-like cloth has elasticity. .

By employing this configuration, the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 3 of the present invention has elasticity even if the length and width of the band-like cloth are short, so that it can be used for pets by stretching. You can grasp and twist both the bottle body and the screw cap at the same time. Therefore, the portable lid opening/closing aid can be downsized and convenient to carry. Further, when twisting the portable lid opening/closing aid, the band-like cloth stretches, making it easy to open and handle. Furthermore, even if the container to be opened is large, the belt-like cloth stretches, so the container can be opened in a wide range.

Further, the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 4 of the present invention is that in the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 3, the non-slip portion is composed of a thin rubber net-like body. Features.

By adopting this configuration, in the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 4 of the present invention, since the anti-slip part is made of rubber and has a net shape, it provides an anti-slip effect to the entire inside of the band-like cloth. Therefore, when gripping a container body such as a plastic bottle or bottling, a resin screw cap, or a metal twist cap, it is possible to firmly grip and twist the container without slipping. In addition, since the non-slip part is a thin mesh, it can be folded compactly and does not take up much space when stored in a bag or pocket.

Furthermore, a portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 5 of the present invention is characterized in that the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 4 is provided with a reinforcing cloth.

In addition, the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 5 of the present invention is thick so that when the belt-like cloth is unfolded from the folded state, it is easy to grasp the belt-like cloth, and the belt-like cloth is prevented from being damaged. It can be prevented. It also acts as a cushion when grasping the screw-cap type lid of a plastic bottle, so your hands won't hurt when you grasp it. Furthermore, the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 can be decorated gorgeously by adding embroidery or the like to the reinforcing cloth.

According to the portable lid opening/closing aid according to claims 1 to 5 of the present invention, it is possible to grasp a screw cap or twist cap type lid at the same time as the main body of a plastic bottle or bottled container, and since it does not slip, it is possible to hold a small You can use force to twist and turn the cap to open it. In addition, since it is made of cloth, it is extremely lightweight, and can be easily folded in half and maintained in that state, making it easy to carry on the go. Therefore, it can be used not only at home but also on the go. In addition, since it is stretchable, it is easy to handle during use, and the size of the container that can be used is flexible, and it can be miniaturized, so it is not bulky. In addition, by using the portable lid opening/closing aid of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the hands and fingers involved in opening and closing the lid, thereby preventing the deterioration of tendonitis, rheumatism, etc., and further improving symptoms. It also helps improve. Furthermore, the portable lid opening/closing aid according to the present invention has a simple structure, so the manufacturing cost is very low, and since it is made of cloth, the material cost is also very low.

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of the outer surface of a portable lid opening/closing aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the inner surface of a portable lid opening/closing aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a folded state of a portable lid opening/closing aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a portable lid opening/closing aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to open a screw cap type lid of a plastic bottle.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention includes at least a strip of cloth 2 and a non-slip portion 3 provided on the inner surface of the strip of cloth 2. Furthermore, the belt-like cloth 2 is provided with hook-and-loop fasteners 4 at both ends thereof, and a reinforcing cloth 5 on the outer surface of one of the ends.

The band-shaped cloth 2 is made of cloth and has a band-like shape. The band shape may be rectangular, the center portion may be swollen like a drum, or the center portion may be concave like a drum. One end 2-1 of the band-like cloth 2 is wrapped around a container body such as a plastic bottle 10, and the belt-like cloth 2 is gripped with one hand 21 from above. Then, put the other side 2-2 of the band-shaped cloth 2 over the screw cap of the plastic bottle 10, apply force while pressing it with the other palm 20 or fingertips 20, twist the cap, and turn the screw cap of the plastic bottle 10. Open the bottled container. Moreover, since the band-like cloth 2 has a thickness of about 0.5 to 1.5 mm, it provides a cushioning effect, and the user's hands 20 and 21 do not become painful even when the cap is twisted.

The anti-slip portion 3 is made of an elastic material such as rubber, and is adhered, welded, or sewn to the strip-shaped cloth 2 and is integrally provided inside the strip-shaped body 2. Further, the thickness of the non-slip part 3 is 0.5 to 1.0 mm, so that when the plastic bottle 10 is twisted with both hands 20 and 21, it does not slip, and when it is folded, it can be easily folded. It is thick. The shape of the non-slip portion 3 may be a net-like sheet or may be independent convex projections. Note that a net-like sheet is more suitable because it has more elasticity and is easier to fold.

The hook-and-loop fastener 4 is provided at both ends of the inner surface of the band-like cloth 2 by adhesion or stitching. By attaching the hook-and-loop fasteners 4 at both ends, it can be easily folded and the folded state can be easily maintained. Therefore, when the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is not in use, it can be stored compactly, and when folded, it becomes thicker and less likely to bend and wrinkle.

The reinforcing cloth 5 is located at one end of the outer side of the strip-like cloth 2 and reinforces the strip-like cloth 2. Therefore, when unfolding the belt-like cloth 2 from the folded state, the belt-like cloth 2 can be easily grasped and twisted, and the belt-like cloth 2 can be prevented from being damaged. Furthermore, when grasping the screw cap of the PET bottle 10, it also serves as a cushion, so that the hands 20, 21 that grasp it do not get sore. Furthermore, the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 can be decorated gorgeously by adding embroidery or the like to the reinforcing cloth 5.

An example of a method of manufacturing the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention will be described. First, a stretchable cloth is cut into pieces having a predetermined length and width, and the ends are treated to form a band-like cloth 2. Next, a mesh-like rubber anti-slip sheet with a thickness of about 1 mm is cut into the same size as the band-shaped cloth 2 to form the anti-slip portion 3. After sewing the non-slip part 3 to the inner surface of the belt-like cloth 2, a hook-and-loop fastener 4 is sewn to both ends, and a reinforcing cloth 5 is sewn to one end of the outer surface of the belt-like cloth 2 to assist in opening and closing the portable lid. Ingredient 1 is completed.

Next, an example of how to use the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention will be explained based on FIGS. 3 and 4. First, grasp the reinforcing cloth 5 and the inner hook-and-loop fastener 4 of the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 with the right hand 21, and press the other hook-and-loop fastener 4 with the left hand 20 to open the portable lid opening/closing aid 1. Next, wrap one side 2-1 of the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 around the body of the plastic bottle 10 so that the non-slip part 3 of the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is in contact with the plastic bottle 10, and wrap the right hand 2-1 from above. hold it down. Then, cover the cap of the plastic bottle 10 with the other hand 2-2 of the portable lid opening/closing aid 1, place the left hand 20 from the outside, and open the lid of the plastic bottle 10 by twisting both hands 20 and 21. At this time, the left hand 20 may twist the lid of the PET bottle while pinching it with the fingertips, or may twist and open the cap of the PET bottle 10 while pressing the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 and the cap of the PET bottle 10 with the palm of the hand. Further, since the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is made of a stretchable material, it is easy to cover the lid, and there is little resistance when twisting the lid, making it easy to twist. In addition, if you can't put pressure on your fingertips or your fingertips hurt, you can use the palm of your hand, which can reduce the burden on your fingertips, prevent the worsening of symptoms such as tendonitis and rheumatism, and improve symptoms. This can lead to improvements in

When the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is not used, the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is folded in half so that the non-slip parts 3 are on the inside, and the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is attached to both ends of the portable lid opening/closing aid 1. Attach the hook-and-loop fasteners 4 together. The compact portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is lightweight and can be put in a bag or pocket, so it can be easily carried on the go.

By using the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention, it is possible to grasp a screw cap or twist cap type lid at the same time as the PET bottle 10 or bottled container body, and since it does not slip, the cap can be twisted with a small amount of force. You can open it by turning it. In addition, since the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is made of cloth, it is very lightweight, and can be easily folded in half and maintained in that state without being bulky, so it can be carried easily on the go. You can carry it with you. Furthermore, since the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 is stretchable, it is easy to handle during use, has flexibility in the size of the container that can be used, and is not bulky. Furthermore, by using the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the hands and fingers 20 and 21 involved in opening and closing the lid, thereby preventing the deterioration of tendonitis, rheumatism, etc. , which can lead to further improvement of symptoms. Moreover, the portable lid opening/closing aid 1 according to the present invention has a simple structure, so the production cost is very low, and since it is made of cloth, the material cost is very low.

Can be widely used in the field of opening containers.

1: Portable lid opening/closing aid 2: Band-like cloth 2-1: One side 2-2: Other side 3: Non-slip part 4: Velcro fastener 5: Reinforcement cloth 10: Plastic bottle 20: User's left hand 21: User's right hand

Claims (5)

It is composed of at least a belt-like cloth and a non-slip part provided on the inner surface of the belt-like cloth, and one of the belt-like cloth is used to grip a screw cap or twist cap type container body, and the belt-like cloth is A portable lid opening/closing aid, characterized in that it can assist in opening and closing the lid of the container by twisting the lid using the other hand. 2. The portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1, wherein the belt-like cloth is provided with hook-and-loop fasteners at both ends of one side, so that the belt-like cloth can be maintained in a folded state. The portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the band-like cloth has elasticity. 4. The portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 3, wherein the anti-slip portion is made of a thin rubber mesh. 5. The portable lid opening/closing aid according to claim 4, further comprising a reinforcing cloth at one outer end of the band-like cloth.

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