JP3409131B2 - Transport container for beverage cans - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for beverage cans, and more specifically, a container for beverage cans for containing, storing, transporting and carrying cans containing various drinking water such as juice and coffee beverages. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a transport container for accommodating, storing, transporting and transporting a large number of cans containing drinking water, corrugated cardboard is bent into a predetermined box shape and a lid or the like is adhered. Things are used.

[0003]

However, the corrugated cardboard transport container has problems that it is inferior in water resistance, has low strength, and cannot be repeatedly used.

Therefore, the present invention can be repeatedly used and can be compactly packed when the can is not housed.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a transport container for beverage cans that is easy to handle.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first structure of the container for transporting beverage cans of the present invention comprises a pair of container bodies in which side edges are provided upright on the peripheral edge of a substantially rectangular substrate. The pair of container bodies are provided with rotatable stoppers on opposite side edges.
Both containers main body having locking parts for locking the tool or the stopper
Face each other and hold a predetermined number of beverage cans between them
With the stopper of one container body to the locking part of the other container body.
Structured to lock and hold the beverage can between the substrates
It is characterized in that the.

In the first structure, the container body may be provided with the stopper on one of the opposing side edges and the engaging portion on the other side . Further, Ru can be used <br/> elastic member to said stop.

The second structure is composed of a pair of container main bodies whose side edges are provided upright on the peripheral edge of a substantially rectangular substrate, the pair of container main bodies being provided at least at one of the side edges between the container main bodies. Having a lid part that can be opened and closed to put in and take out the beverage can to be stored, and is provided with a binding tool that tightens the outer circumference of both container bodies while facing both container bodies and storing a predetermined number of beverage cans between them. The container body is characterized by including a slidable wedge-shaped member inserted between the inner circumference of the binding tool and the outer surface of the container body.

[0008]

[ Operation ] The container for beverage cans of the above-mentioned first structure is
With one specified number of beverage cans set between the
Lock the stopper of the container body to the locking part of the other container body.
This makes it possible to store and hold a specified number of beverage cans.
It You can also take out the beverage can by removing the stopper.
It can be done easily .

The transport container for beverage cans of the second structure is a double container.
With the main body tightened with the binding tool, take out and put in the beverage can from the lid.
You can In addition, the wedge-shaped member is attached to the inner circumference of the binder and the outer surface of the container body.
To tighten the fastening force of the ties.
Can hold the beverage can securely and, conversely, the wedge-shaped member
And the outer surface of the container body by tightening the binding tool.
The attaching force can be relaxed, and the beverage can can be easily taken in and out.

[0010]

The present invention will now be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
Will be described in more detail .

1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a beverage can (hereinafter simply referred to as "can") is housed, and FIG. 2 is a stack of empty containers. It is a perspective view which shows the opened state.

The beverage can carrying container shown in this embodiment comprises a pair of container bodies 23a and 23b in which side edges 22 are provided upright on the periphery of a substantially rectangular substrate 21 .

The container body 23b on the bottom side has a short length.
A stopper 24 is rotatably provided on the side edge 22 on the hand side.
On the short side edge 22 of the container body 23a, which is the upper side.
Has a locking portion 25 projecting from which the stopper 24 is locked.
There is .

Further, the side edge 22 of the upper container body 23a
At the lower end of the outer periphery of the side edge 22 of the bottom side container body 23b.
Is provided with a projecting edge 26 that fits in the bottom side container body.
At the portion of the side edge 22 of 23b corresponding to the stopper 24,
Groove for rotating the tool 24 inward of the container body 23b
27 are provided .

This transport container for beverage cans is a container book on the bottom side.
Place a predetermined number of cans C on the substrate 21 of the body 23b, and
After making the container body 23a cover the can C,
As shown in FIG. 3, the stopper 24 is rotated to engage the locking portion 25.
By locking it, between both container bodies 23a, 23b
A predetermined number of cans C are stored .

At this time, the stopper 24 is replaced with a spring or rubber.
By forming it with an elastic body such as
It can be fixed easily and surely .

Further , on the side edge 22 of the upper container body 23a,
Fit the protruding edge 26 provided on the side edge 22 of the lower container body 23b.
By combining and stacking both container bodies 23a, 23b
, So that both container bodies 23a, 23b are laterally displaced.
Can be prevented and the handling of empty containers can be improved.
It

Further, the outer periphery of the upper surface of the upper container body 23a
By providing the ridge 28 on the
Cans C can be placed side by side on the top of the container,
It can also be used as a stand or tray .

In addition, on the lower surface of the lower container body 23b,
By providing irregularities corresponding to the ridges 28,
The stability when stacking the containers can be improved .

Therefore, the container bodies 23a and 23b are combined.
By using a durable material such as synthetic resin,
Can obtain sufficient water resistance and strength, and can be used repeatedly.
Not only is it possible to return empty containers easily
I can .

As shown in this embodiment, by separately manufacturing the container body on the bottom side and the upper side (lid part) side, a design suitable for each function can be performed.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a can is housed, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the same.

The transport container for beverage cans shown in this embodiment comprises a pair of container bodies 33 each having a side edge 32 which is inclined outward and has an opening widened at the periphery of a substantially rectangular substrate 31.
A stopper 34 is rotatably provided on one of the lateral edges 32 on the shorter side, and on the other side, an engaging portion 3 for engaging the stopper 34.
5 is projected.

In this beverage can carrying container, a predetermined number of cans C are placed on the substrate 31 of one container body 33, and the other container body 33 is made to correspond to the stopper 34 and the engaging portion 35. after so put on the can C into to, stop 34 of the lower container body 33 shown on the front side in FIG. 3
3 is rotated to engage with the locking portion 35 of the upper container body 33, and the stopper 34 of the upper container body 33 hidden behind in FIG. 3 is rotated to rotate the locking portion 35 of the lower container body 33. By locking the container C to the container main body 33, a predetermined number of cans C are accommodated between the container main bodies 33. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4 , by setting the inclination angle and the height of the side edge 32 according to the upper and lower drawn shapes of the cans C to be housed, the cans C can be held more reliably.

Further, since the container body 33 of this embodiment uses a pair of the same shape in which the stopper 34 is provided on one of the side edges 32 of the container body 33 and the locking portion 35 is provided on the other side,
It is possible to easily manufacture and manage the container body 33.
Further, since the side edge 32 is inclined outward to expand the opening, the inside of the opening of the one container body 33 is filled with the other volume.
Do not stack with the bottom part (substrate part) of the container body 33 inserted.
It is possible to handle empty containers compactly and collectively . Further, by providing an appropriate anti-slip structure on the outer surface of the substrate, it is possible to improve the stability when stacking the beverage can transport containers containing the cans C.

In the first embodiment, the stopper in the empty container state is rotated inward of the container body so that the stopper becomes an obstacle when a large number of empty containers are stacked and stored. On the contrary, by rotating the stopper to the outside of the container body, it can be used as a handle for carrying an empty container.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a beverage can carrier according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This beverage can carrying container comprises a pair of container main bodies 43 in which side edges 42 are provided upright on the peripheral edge of a substantially rectangular substrate 41, and the container main bodies 43 are provided on the short side edges 42 of both container main bodies 43. A lid portion 44 having an engaging piece 44a for holding the closed position and capable of opening and closing the cans C accommodated between 43 is provided, and the lid portion 44 is provided at a predetermined position on the outer surface of both container main bodies 43. A groove 46 for defining the binding position of the binding band 45 is provided.

In this container for transporting beverage cans, a predetermined number of cans C are placed on one container body 43, the other container body 43 is placed over the cans C, and then both container bodies are bound by a binding band 45. By fixing 43, both container bodies 4
A predetermined number of cans C are accommodated between the three. The stored cans C can be taken out by opening the lid portion 44. It should be noted that even when the can C is stored, the lid portion 44
Can be done from

6 to 8 show a modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a can is housed, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are for explaining the action of the wedge portion. FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a tightened state, and FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a loosened state.

This beverage can carrier has a substantially rectangular substrate 5
Side edges 52 are erected on both sides in the longitudinal direction of 1, and a U-shaped lid member 53 for closing the short side of the substrate 51 is slidably provided in a guide groove 54 provided on the outer surface of the side edge 52. The container body 55 is configured, and a groove 57 for defining the binding position of the binding band 56 is provided at a predetermined position on the outer surface of the container body 55, as described above.

The lid member 53 is provided on both sides of the lid portion 53a.
A slide arm 53b corresponding to the guide groove 54 is provided in a protruding manner, and a wedge portion 53c having a thin tip is provided at the tip of the slide arm 53b. This wedge 5
3c, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the slide arm 53b
By pushing in and inserting the wedge portion 53c between the outer surface of the container body 55 and the inner circumference of the binding band 56, the binding band 56 can be made to be in a strongly tensioned state, and the wedge portion 53c is inserted between the two. The shape is set so that the tension of the binding band 56 can be weakened by pulling it out.

In this beverage can carrying container, a predetermined number of cans C are placed on one container body 55, the other container body 55 is put on the cans C, and then both container bodies are bound by a binding band 56. 55, and further, the lid member 53 is attached to the guide groove 5
By pushing along 4, the short side of the substrate 51 is closed by the lid 53a, and the wedge portion 53c at the tip of the slide arm 53b enters between the outer surface of the container body and the inner circumference of the binding band 56, By pushing the binding band 56 outward and tightening both container bodies 55 with a strong tightening force, the cans C that have been housed can be securely clamped and fixed. Further, when the can C is taken out, it can be easily performed by removing the lid member 53 and loosening the binding band 56.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a beverage can carrying container showing still another modification. This beverage can carrying container has side edges 62 standing on both sides in the longitudinal direction of a substantially rectangular substrate 61, and a lid 63 is provided on the shorter side of the substrate 61 via a hinge 64 so as to be openable and closable. From the outer surface of the rim 62 to the lid 6
3 is provided with a guide groove 65 continuous with the guide groove 65, and a wedge member 66 is slidably provided in the guide groove 65 to form a container body 67. At a predetermined position on the outer surface of the container body 67, a binding band is formed in the same manner as described above. Groove 6 for defining the binding position of 68
9 is provided.

The wedge member 66 is formed in a substantially U shape similar to the lid member 53 in the above embodiment,
A slide arm 66b corresponding to the guide groove 65 is provided on both sides of the operation portion 66a, and a wedge portion 66c having a thin tip is provided at the tip of the slide arm 66b.
In the wedge member 66, similarly to the above, the binding band 68 can be made tight by inserting the wedge portion 66c, and the binding band 68 can be pulled out by removing the wedge portion 66c.
Although the tension of the sliding arm 66b can be weakened, the wedge arm 66 has the side edge 62 of the slide arm 66b at the time of insertion.
Since it is fitted into the guide groove 65 continuous to the side surface of the lid 63, it also has a function as a lock member for holding the lid 63 in the closed position.

In the same manner as described above, the cans C are accommodated by placing a predetermined number of cans C on one container body 67, covering the other container body 67 on the cans C, and then using a binding band 68 This can be performed by tightening the container body 67 and pushing the wedge member 66 along the guide groove 65.

On the other hand, the wedge member 66 is attached to the guide groove 65 of the lid 63.
By pulling up to the part and falling it together with the lid 63,
At the same time when the lid 63 is opened, the fastening force of the binding band 68 is also loosened, so that the cans C housed between the container bodies 67 can be easily taken out.

As in the first embodiment, the beverage can carrying container shown in the second embodiment including these modified examples has two plate-like shapes in the state where the can C is not housed, and therefore, the empty container It is easy to handle and can be used repeatedly.

[0038]

As described above, the beverage can carrier according to the present invention is easy to put in and take out, and can be disassembled to make it compact when the can is not housed. The container is easy to handle, and because it is made of synthetic resin, sufficient strength and water resistance can be obtained.
It can withstand repeated use sufficiently.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a beverage can carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which empty containers are also stacked.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a beverage can carrying container showing a modified example of the first embodiment .

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a beverage can carrier according to a second embodiment of the present invention .

FIG. 6 is a beverage can operation according to a modification of the second embodiment .
It is a perspective view of a carrying container .

[Fig. 7] Similarly, disconnection of the tightened state for explaining the action of the wedge portion .
It is a side view.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a loosened state for explaining the operation of the wedge portion .

FIG. 9 shows still another modification of the second embodiment .
It is a perspective view of the transportation container for beverage cans .

[Explanation of symbols]

21, 31, 41, 51, 61 ... Substrate, 22, 32, 4
2, 52, 62 ... Side edges, 23a, 23b, 33, 43,
55, 67 ... Container body, 24, 34 ... Stoppers, 25, 3
5 ... Locking part, 26 ... Projection edge, 28 ... Projection, 44 ... Lid part, 4
5, 56, 68 ... Binding band, 53 ... Lid member, 53a ...
Lid portion, 53b ... Sliding arm, 53c ... Wedge portion, 54, 65
... guide groove, 63 ... lid, 66 ... wedge member, 66a ... operating part, 66b ... slide arm, 66c ... wedge part

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Kuji Nakajima 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Within Mitsubishi Plastics Co., Ltd. (72) Takeshi Okamoto 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Mitsubishi Sekisui Jushi Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Nakamura 2480, Shindo, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Mitsubishi Plastics Co., Ltd., Hiratsuka Plant (56) References: 63-202664 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated .Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B65D 67/02

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pair of container bodies having side edges provided upright on the periphery of a substantially rectangular substrate, the pair of container bodies facing each other.
A stopper that is rotatable on the side edge or a locking portion that locks the stopper.
And place the prescribed number of drinks between them,
With the container holding the container, hold the stopper on one container
The beverage can is clamped between the substrates by locking it on the locking part of the container body.
A container for beverage cans, characterized in that it is configured to be held and held . 2. The container body is provided on one of opposite side edges.
The transport container for beverage cans according to claim 1 , wherein the stopper is provided with the locking portion on the other side . Wherein the stop is for a beverage can carrier container according to claim 1, characterized in that an elastic body. 4. A side edge is provided upright on the periphery of a substantially rectangular substrate.
It is composed of a pair of container main bodies, and the pair of container main bodies have the side edges.
Beverage to be housed between both container bodies at least at one location
It has a lid that can open and close to open and close the can,
Face the containers and hold a certain number of beverage cans between them.
A transport container for beverage cans, comprising a binding tool for tightening the outer circumferences of both container bodies in a closed state . 5. The container main body comprises a container inner circumference and a container.
The transport container for beverage cans according to claim 4, further comprising a slidable wedge-shaped member inserted between the outer surface of the main body and the outer surface of the main body .