JP4421024B2 - Cup holder - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a cup holder, and more particularly to a disposable cup holder that is applied to carry a simple taper cup containing beverages such as beer and juice.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, drinking water such as beer and juice sold in stores at baseball fields, soccer fields, amusement parks, highway parking, station stations, etc. is a disposable type that can be dumped and incinerated as general waste made of paper or plastic. They tend to be sold in so-called simple taper cups (cup-shaped containers formed so that the diameter on the bottom side becomes smaller). By adopting such a sales form, it is possible to prevent illegal dumping of empty cans, empty bottles and the like, and thus contamination of the surrounding environment due to illegal dumping.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a beverage with a taper cup, even if a simple lid is applied, only one can be held with one hand. For example, if two are held, both hands cannot be opened and closed to open or close the vehicle door. Or, when purchasing other foods such as lunch boxes, breads, snacks in addition to beverages, it is very inconvenient for the customer, such as being confused about carrying them.
[0004]
In this case, inconvenience on the customer side can be eliminated by preparing a cup holder that can carry multiple items at a time and providing it to the customer free of charge when necessary, for practical use. It is necessary to clear at least the following conditions.
It is inexpensive. In order to provide it free of charge, it is necessary to keep manufacturing costs as low as possible.
(B) It must be possible to place in a flat state. Shapes that take up space for storage and storage are not preferred.
C Easy assembly. It is necessary to quickly assemble at the store when needed and provide it to customers.
[0005]
Conventionally, various types of container holders that can carry a plurality of beverage containers such as cans and bottles have already been provided, but those with conventional structures are relatively expensive and can be stacked. It is practically difficult to divert to the above-mentioned use because it is difficult or it takes time to assemble.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder that is inexpensive and can be stacked in a sheet-like state and can be assembled quickly when used.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is a cup holder that is applied to carry a taper cup containing beverage, and comprises a flat holder body having a strength that can withstand the weight of the taper cup. In a state where a plurality of holding holes for fitting and locking the cup in a suspended state, at least one semi-annular main hand for holding the holder body, and a branch from the main hand A cup comprising: an intermediate auxiliary hand portion that connects the main hand portion and the holder body, wherein the main hand portion and the auxiliary hand portion are cut out from the holder body according to a cut line. Related to the holder.
[0008]
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two holding holes are formed in the holder body via the partitioning portion, and both end portions of the main handle portion are on a first straight line that passes through the respective centers of the holding holes in common. Alternatively, it is coupled to both ends of the holder body at a position in the vicinity thereof, and the auxiliary handle portion is coupled to the main handle portion at one end side and to the partition portion of the holder body at the position on or near the first straight line. ing.
[0009]
According to the present invention, two sets of two hand-held cup holders ( holder bodies) are preferably formed in a line-symmetric manner via a separating line, thereby forming a four-hand-type cup holder. it can.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of the cup holder of the present invention for carrying two pieces. FIG. 1 shows a planar shape of a cup holder of the present invention in a state before assembly use, and the cup holder includes a flat holder body 1 made of a sheet material.
[0011]
The sheet material constituting the holder body 1 must be strong enough to withstand the weight of the beverage-containing taper cup a (see FIGS. 2 and 3), and usually has rigidity, material cost, and sheet molding. In consideration of ease of use, water resistance, etc., sheet materials molded from thermoplastics, such as hard or semi-rigid polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, etc., are used. For example, paper sheets with water resistance, etc. Paper and plastic or a composite sheet of plastics can be used. Rigid or semi-rigid single sheet material made of general-purpose plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene is inexpensive and water-resistant, and has a thin wall thickness (for example, about 0.1 to 0.5 mm) and is sufficient for the weight of a cup containing beverages. It is suitable because it has a strength that can withstand. The front and back surfaces of the holder body 1 can be decorated by printing arbitrary characters, designs, etc., or by sticking a printing paper (not shown).
[0012]
The holder main body 1 has, for example, a substantially oval shape in a plane, and is formed with a partition portion 3 so that the two holding holes 2 are arranged in the major axis direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the holding hole 2 is for fitting and locking the beverage-containing taper cup “a” in a suspended state, for example, an inner diameter (diameter corresponding to the upper diameter of the taper cup “a”). )have. In addition, when the taper cup a has an outwardly projecting flange part b at the upper end part, it may be set to a dimension that can be locked to the flange part b. When the lid 9 is applied, it is preferable to engage and lock the upper end portion of the trunk portion as shown in FIG.
[0013]
The holder body 1 is formed with a semi-annular main hand portion 4 and an intermediate auxiliary hand portion 5 branched from the main hand portion 4 in a state of being cut out according to a cut 6.
[0014]
Both ends 4a, 4a of the main handle 4 are coupled to both ends of the holder body 1 on or near the first straight line L1 passing through the centers of the holding holes 2, 2. Bending guide ruled lines 7 can be formed at both ends 4a, 4a.
[0015]
Further, the auxiliary handle portion 5 is coupled at one end side to the middle portion of the main handle portion 4, preferably at or near the midpoint, and the other end side is a partition of the holder main body 1 at or near the first straight line L1. Part 3 is coupled. As a countermeasure against the hanging load, a lateral extension 6a in the lateral direction can be formed at the end of the cut 6.
[0016]
The cup holder of the present invention having the above-described configuration can be manufactured by punching the sheet material into a planar shape shown in FIG. 1, for example, by applying a press or the like, and further making a cut 6 at a predetermined portion, and is extremely easy to manufacture. Moreover, since it can be manufactured by punching the sheet material, the consumption of raw materials can be reduced. Therefore, the production cost of the product can be kept as low as possible and can be provided at a low cost.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, the cup holder having the above-described structure is a single sheet before assembly use, and the thickness of the cup holder is, for example, about 0.1 to 0.5 mm in the case of a plastic sheet. It is sufficient, and a large number of sheets can be stacked without being overwhelmed, and a large number of sheets can be prepared using a narrow storefront.
[0018]
In use, when the main handle portion 4 is bent upward as shown in FIG. 2, the auxiliary handle portion 5 also stands up following this, so that the assembly can be performed quickly and reliably by one-touch operation. Can do.
[0019]
After assembly, as shown in FIG. 2, when the beverage containing taper cup a is inserted into the holding holes 2 and 2 from the lower end side while holding the intermediate portion of the main handle 4, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the portion near the upper end of the body portion of the taper cup a is fitted and locked in the holding hole 2 based on the taper, so that a stable and reliable suspended state is obtained. The fitting and locking part of the trunk part may be the flange b at the upper end of the trunk part. However, when the simple lid 9 is applied, as shown in FIG. A position of about 9 minutes is appropriate.
[0020]
In the state where the main handle 4 is gripped and the two tapered cups a, a are suspended, the weights of the two beverage-containing tapered cups a, a are as shown in FIG. Since it is supported at the three positions of both ends of the main handle 4 located on both sides and the auxiliary handle 5 positioned in the middle, it is as if each one is suspended at both ends. Suspension state with good weight balance can be obtained.
[0021]
Further, when one of the taper cups a is removed, the weight balance is slightly lost, but in this case, as shown in FIG. Thus, a suspended state with a good weight balance can be obtained again. Therefore, when removing the taper cups one by one, the removal can be easily performed one by one by slightly shifting the gripping position with respect to the main handle 4.
[0022]
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, it is applicable also for the hand-holding of the one taper cup a by selecting the holding position with respect to the main hand-holding part 4 suitably.
[0023]
5-7 show one embodiment of the present invention the cup holder for four handbag, as shown in FIG. 5, two sets of mosquitoes Ppuhoruda over for two handbag previously described (holder body 1) Are coupled symmetrically with respect to the second straight line L2. The first straight line L1 and the second straight line L2 of the cup holder over is in parallel relationship, on the outer side of the first straight line L1, and the main hanging hand portion 4 and the auxiliary hanging hand portion 5 is positioned, respectively. If the separating line 8 is formed on the second straight line L2, it can be conveniently separated into two cup holders for hand-holding.
[0024]
In the case of four handbags, the sheet material can be manufactured by punching the sheet material into the shape shown in FIG. 5 with a press or the like and making cuts 6 in the same manner as for the two handbags. Therefore, a large number of sheets can be stably and reliably stacked without bulkiness.
[0025]
FIG. 6 shows the situation when the handbag is used, and the main hand parts 4 and 4 are almost butted in a palm-like shape at a position above the second straight line L2 in an upright state. In order to enable the palm-like butting of the main handle parts 4 and 4, the distance D (see FIG. 5) from the first straight line of the main handle parts 4 and 4 and the auxiliary suspension handle parts 5 and 5 is It is a little longer than the two hand-held type. This is because the main hand portion 4 is positioned above the first straight line L1 in the two-hand-holding type, and is in a vertically upright state of use as shown in FIG. 4 and 4 are located above the second straight line L2, and as shown in FIG.
[0026]
Even in the case of the four hand-held type, when using the hanging hand, the weight of the taper cup a containing the drink is basically the same as that of the main hand part 4 and the auxiliary hand part 5 at two places on both sides individually. Since it is supported between the two, a suspended state with a good weight balance can be obtained.
[0027]
From the state shown in FIG. 6, when one beverage-containing taper cup a is removed, the weight balance is slightly disrupted. Can be almost eliminated. Accordingly, the four handbags can be used as three handbags by slightly devising the gripping position with respect to the main hand parts 4 and 4.
[0028]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a radial cut 10 may be formed around the holding hole 2 formed slightly smaller than the holding hole 2 shown in FIG. Even if it is a holder, it can hold | maintain reliably, without a holder rattling at the peripheral part of the holding hole 2. FIG.
[0029]
【The invention's effect】
Thus, according to the present invention, there is provided a cup holder that is inexpensive and can be stacked in a sheet-like state without the risk of being bulky and uneven, and can be easily and easily assembled by one-touch operation when used. Can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a two-hand-held type of the present invention before assembly use.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the situation during assembly use.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the same.
4 is a perspective view showing a state in which one beverage-containing taper cup is removed from the state of FIG. 2; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the four hand-held type of the present invention before assembly use.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a situation during assembly use.
FIG. 7 is a side view of the same.
FIG. 8 is a plan view of the same.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holder body 2 Holding hole 3 Partition part 4 Main handle part 5 Auxiliary handle part 6 Cut line 7 Ruled line 8 Cut line

Claims (4)

A cup holder applied to carry a taper cup containing beverage, comprising a flat holder body having a strength sufficient to withstand the weight of the taper cup, and the taper cup is suspended from the holder body. A plurality of holding holes for fitting and locking under the state, at least one semi-annular main hand for holding the holder body, and the main hand in a state branched from the main hand A cup holder comprising an intermediate auxiliary hand portion for connecting the hand portion and the holder body, wherein the main hand portion and the auxiliary hand portion are cut out from the holder body according to a cut line. Two holding holes are formed in the holder body via a partitioning portion, and both ends of the main handle are located on both ends of the holder body at or near the first straight line that passes through the centers of the holding holes in common. The auxiliary handle portion is coupled to the main handle portion at one end and to the partition portion of the holder body at the other end on the first straight line or in the vicinity thereof. Cup holder. The holder body 2 Kumisonae, cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that the two pairs of the holder body is made with the shape axisymmetric. The cup holder according to claim 3, wherein each set of the holder main bodies can be separated according to a separation line.

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