JPH05105A - Portable cup - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable to be housed in a pocket or portable case by shrinking the size when not used, to attempt conservation of resources and prevention of environmental pollution by making the cup into a reasonable type and to enable housing drugs and perfumes. CONSTITUTION:At the lower end of a hollow cylindrical portion of an extendible bellow structure consisting of a support member 16 and a film 15, a bottom member 14 is secured. At a lid portion 12 fit into the upper end of the hollow cylindrical portion and at the bottom member an engaging member is provided. When housing the cup, the hollow cylindrical portion is contracted to engage the lid portion 12 with the bottom member. Further, at the lid portion is provided an openable recess 22 for housing drugs and perfume.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable cup which can be stored in a pocket, a bag or the like in a compressed state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Ordinary cups used in dining tables are made of glass or plastic moldings, are inconvenient to carry, and are rarely stored in pockets or accessory cases. It is possible. Therefore, disposable cups such as paper cups and thin-walled plastic cups are used as lightweight and convenient to carry.

[0003]

However, since the conventional ordinary cup is hard and bulky, it is inconvenient to carry. Further, in the conventional disposable cups, after being used once, it is necessary to dispose of them in a trash can or the like, and if the trash can not be found, they are often thrown into roadsides or rivers, thus wasting resources. Not only was it a cause of environmental damage.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional technical problems, and when not in use, it can be stored in a pocket, a small container, etc., and it is possible to save resources and prevent environmental damage without disposing of it. The object is to provide a portable cup that can

[0005]

A portable cup according to the present invention comprises a lid member having a bottom member fixed to the lower end of a substantially cylindrical expandable and contractible portion, and a lid member fitted to the upper end of the expandable portion. By providing a hooking portion on the bottom member and compressing the expandable portion at the time of storage to lock the lid member and the bottom member, it can be stored in a pocket or accessory case when not in use, (EN) Provided is a portable cup which can save resources and prevent environmental damage without being disposable.

According to another aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above structure, the expandable portion is formed of a film having a substantially cylindrical shape at the time of expanding and an expandable support member for holding the film in the expanded state. At the same time, a structure in which a ring-shaped upper edge member is fixed to the upper end of the expandable portion, or one or more annular support members obtained by dividing the expandable portion in the vertical direction, the annular support member, and the bottom member The above object can be achieved more efficiently by adopting a structure in which the film is formed of a substantially cylindrical film that is stretchable and is fixed to the. Still another aspect of the present invention is that, in addition to the above-mentioned configuration, a storage concave portion that is opened and closed by an auxiliary lid is provided on the upper surface of the lid member to further store a solid or powdered medicine or fragrance. It provides a portable cup that is convenient to carry.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is an elevational view showing a use state of an embodiment of a portable cup according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a storage state of FIG. . Figure 1
In FIG. 3, the portable cup 10 is a cup body 11
And a lid member 12. The cup body 11 is vertically compressible and vertically compressible, and has a substantially cylindrical expansion / contraction portion 13, a disk-shaped bottom member 14 hermetically fixed to the lower end of the expansion / contraction portion 13, and the expansion / contraction. And an upper edge member 17 fixed to the upper end of the portion 13.

The expansion / contraction part 13 is a film 15 having a substantially cylindrical shape when expanded (in use) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and an expandable / contractible support member 1 for holding the film in the expanded condition.
6 and. The upper edge member 17 has a ring shape and forms a drinking mouth of the cup body 11. The upper and lower ends of the expansion / contraction part 13 including the film 15 and the support member 16 are hermetically fixed to the upper edge member 17 and the bottom member 14 by adhesion or the like. The material of the film 15 is, for example, waterproof paper, waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic film such as vinyl, metal foil such as aluminum foil, etc., which can be expanded and contracted to form a cup-shaped side wall. Film material is used.

A coil spring is used as the support member 16, and the coil spring 16
Is integrated with the film 15 in the illustrated example. That is, the coil spring 16 made of an elastic material such as metal or plastic is used in the film 1
5 is integrated by adhesion, embedding molding, or the like. As the material of the bottom member 14 and the upper edge member 17, for example, hard plastic is used.

At a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the bottom member 14 (positions in the circumferential direction divided into four equal parts in the illustrated example), the lid member 12 is provided.
Is formed with a hooking hole 18 for patching. On the lower side of the lid member 12, there is formed a concave portion 19 having a size capable of accommodating the cup main body 11 when the cup main body 11 is compressed, as shown in FIG.
On the inner peripheral surface in the vicinity of the open end of the base member 14, a hooking protrusion 20 for patching the lid member 12 is formed in correspondence with the hole 18 on the outer periphery of the bottom member 14. Further, in the illustrated example, a storage recess 22 having an auxiliary lid 21 is formed on the upper surface of the lid member 12. This auxiliary lid 21 is a lid member 1
It is formed so as to be openable and closable integrally with 2, and as shown in FIG. 3, is configured to be fixed in a closed state by a concave and convex engaging means (patchon stopping means) 23.

In the portable cup 10 described above, if the lid member 12 is separated from the cup body 11 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a drink such as water can be poured into the cup body 11 for drinking. . Further, when the beverage is stored in a stored state, the lid member 12 can be capped by covering the open end of the upper edge member 17. Further, when not in use, the elastic member 13 is compressed while the lid member 12 is pressed against the upper edge member 17, and as shown in FIG. 3, the projection 20 and the bottom member of the lid member 12 are compressed. 14
A compact storage state can be achieved by patching (hooking) the holes 18 and. In this storage state, it can be easily stored in a pocket or accessory case.

According to the portable cup 10 described above,
The storage state shown in FIG. 3 is light and small, and it has a compact size that is convenient for carrying, so that it can be stored in a pocket or an accessory case, which is convenient. In addition, it can be used repeatedly without being thrown away (rinsing with water if necessary), which saves resources, and because it is not thrown away, it is not thrown away on roads, rivers, mountains, parks, etc. Helps exercise. Further, a storage recess 22 that can be opened and closed by an auxiliary lid 21 on the lid member 12
Since it is provided, it is convenient to store and carry solid or powdered medicines or fragrances by using the recess 22.

The film 15 (expandable portion 13)
As shown in the figure, the taper cylinder shape is such that the lower side is contracted, but this is not limited to a straight cylinder shape, but a variety of similar shapes such as a cylinder shape having an elliptical cross section can be used as a cup. Can be in the shape of. Further, in the illustrated example, the bottom member 14 is used as a storage patching stopping means.
Although the hole 18 and the protrusion 20 are provided on the lid member 12, the protrusions may be provided on the bottom member 14 and the lid member 12 may be provided with the holes.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view showing a usage state of another embodiment of the portable cup according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a vertical section showing a storage state of FIG. It is a side view. 4 to 6, the portable cup 50 is composed of a cup body 51 and a lid member 52. Cup body 5
Reference numeral 1 denotes an expandable / contractible portion 53 that is vertically compressible and vertically compressible, a disk-shaped bottom member 54 that is hermetically fixed to the lower end of the elastic portion 53, and is fixed to the upper end of the elastic portion 53. And a ring-shaped upper edge member 57 that has been formed, and has a structure in which these are integrated.

The upper edge member 17 is for forming a drinking mouth of the cup body 11. The expansion / contraction part 53 is
4 and 5, it is composed of a film 55 having a substantially cylindrical shape at the time of expansion (at the time of use), and a stretchable support member 56 for holding the film in the expanded state. The upper and lower ends of the film 55 are hermetically fixed to the upper edge member 57 and the bottom member 54. In addition, the support member 5
6 are arranged at a plurality of locations (two locations in the illustrated example) on the outside of the film 55 in the circumferential direction, and the upper and lower ends of each support member 56 are fixed to the upper edge member 57 and the bottom member 54.

As a material for the bottom member 14 and the upper edge member 17, for example, hard plastic is used. The material of the film 55 is, for example,
A stretchable film material that can be expanded to form a cup-shaped side wall, such as waterproof paper, waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic film such as vinyl, metal foil such as aluminum foil, is used. In the case of the present embodiment, as the support member 56, a telescopic rod structure in which tubes having different diameters are fitted in four stages is used. This expandable rod structure 56 has four tubes 81, 82, 8 having substantially the same length and different diameters.
3 and 84 are sequentially slidably fitted to each other, and a patching stop portion (latching portion) 85 and 8 which engages with the respective fitting portions in an uneven manner.
It has a structure provided with 6, 87, that is, a tripod structure. In the illustrated example, each of the patchon stoppers 85 to 85
87 are provided at two locations in the circumferential direction, but the number can be appropriately selected depending on the case. Also,
As a material of each of the tubes 81 to 84 of the expandable rod structure 56, metal or hard plastic can be used.

The lid member 52 is provided at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the bottom member 54 (in the example shown in the figure, a position divided into four equal parts in the circumferential direction).
Is formed with a hooking hole 58 for patching. On the lower side of the lid member 52, there is formed a recess 59 having a size capable of accommodating the cup main body 51 when the cup main body 51 is compressed, as shown in FIG.
A latching projection 60 for patching the lid member 52 is formed on the inner peripheral surface near the opening end of the bottom member 54, corresponding to the latching hole 58 on the outer periphery of the bottom member 54. Further, in the illustrated example, a storage recess 62 having an auxiliary lid 61 is formed on the upper surface of the lid member 52. This auxiliary lid 61 is
It is formed integrally with the lid member 52 so as to be openable and closable, and as shown in FIG. 6, is configured so as to be fixed in a closed state by a concave-convex locking means (patchon locking means) 63.

In the portable cup 50 described above, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, if the lid member 52 is separated from the cup body 51, a drink such as water can be poured into the cup body 51 for drinking. . When the beverage is stored in a stored state, the lid member 52 can be capped by covering the open end of the upper edge member 57. Further, when not in use, the expandable portion 53 is compressed while the lid member 52 is pressed against the upper edge member 57, and as shown in FIG. 6, the projection 60 and the bottom member 54 of the lid member 52. It is possible to achieve a compact storage state by patching (hooking) the holes 58 and. In this storage state, it can be easily stored in a pocket or accessory case.

According to the portable cup 50 described above,
The storage state shown in FIG. 6 is light and small and has a compact size that is convenient for carrying, so that it can be stored in a pocket or an accessory case, which is convenient. In addition, it can be used repeatedly without being thrown away (rinse with water if necessary), which saves resources, and because it is not thrown away, it is not thrown away on roads, rivers, mountains, parks, etc. Helps exercise. Further, a storage recess 62 that can be opened and closed with an auxiliary lid 61 on the lid member 52.
Since the concave portion 62 is provided, it is convenient for accommodating and carrying solid or powdered medicines, fragrances, etc.

In this embodiment, the expandable rod structure 56 is used.
Although it is arranged outside the film 55, it may be arranged inside the film 55 in some cases. Further, the film 55 has a tapered cylindrical shape whose lower side is contracted as shown in the drawing. However, this is not limited to a straight cylindrical shape, but a similar shape such as a cylindrical shape having an oval cross section can be used as a cup. If so, it can be formed into various shapes. Further, in the example shown in the drawing, holes 58 are formed in the bottom member 54 and projections 60 are formed in the lid member 52 as a patching stopping means for storage.
However, conversely, the bottom member 54 may be provided with a projection and the lid member 52 may be provided with a hole.

FIG. 7 is an elevational view showing a usage state of still another embodiment of the portable cup according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view showing the housed state of FIG. 7. 7 to 9, the portable cup 100 is
It is composed of a cup body 111 and a lid member 112. The cup body 111 is composed of an expandable / contractible part 113 that is vertically compressible and vertically compressible, and a disc-shaped bottom member 114 that is hermetically fixed to the lower end of the expandable part 113. The expandable portion 113 includes one or more annular support members (two support members 1 in the illustrated example) that are vertically divided.
16, 117) and a substantially cylindrical film 115 fixed to the support members 116 and 117 and the bottom member 114. That is, as shown,
By the flexible film 115, the supporting member 11
The expandable cup body 111 is formed by sequentially connecting the 6, 117 and the bottom member 114 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. In addition, the film 115
The support members 116, 117 and the bottom member 114 are connected to each other by adhesion or the like.

Each of the support members 116 and 117 and the bottom member 114 is formed of a hard material such as a plastic molded product or an aluminum molded product. As the material of the film 115, for example, a stretchable film material capable of forming a cup container such as a plastic film, waterproof paper, waterproof cloth, rubber, metal foil such as aluminum foil is used. Further, the support member 116, which corresponds to the upper edge portion of the cup body 111, also forms a drinking mouth. In the illustrated example, the skeleton portion (frame portion) of the elastic cup body 111 is provided with two support members 11.
6, 117 and the bottom member 114, the number of the support members can be any number as long as it is 1 or more,
By connecting the support member to the bottom member 114 with the cylindrical watertight film 115 at a predetermined interval,
The expandable cup body 111 as described above can be formed.

The lid member 1 is provided at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction of the bottom member 114 (a position in the circumferential direction divided into four equal parts in the illustrated example).
A hooking hole 118 for patching 12 is formed. Below the lid member 112, the cup body 1
As shown in FIG. 9, when 11 is compressed, a recess 119 having a size capable of accommodating the cup body is formed, and the bottom member 114 is formed on the inner peripheral surface near the opening end of the recess 119. Corresponding to the holes 118 on the outer periphery of the lid, a hooking projection 120 for patching the lid member 112 is formed. Further, in the illustrated example, a storage recess 122 having an auxiliary lid 121 is formed on the upper surface of the lid member 112. The auxiliary lid 121 is formed so as to be openable and closable integrally with the lid member 112, and as shown in FIG. 9, is configured to be fixed in a closed state by a concave-convex locking means (patchon locking means) 123.

The portable cup 100 described above is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG.
If separated from 11, the beverage such as water can be poured into the cup body 111 for drinking. When the beverage is stored in a stored state, the lid member 112 is placed in the cup body 111.
Capping can be done by covering the top opening (drinking mouth) of the.

Therefore, when not in use, the lid member 112 is
By compressing the cup body 111 from above and below in a capped state and patching (engaging) the projection 120 of the lid member 112 and the hole 118 of the bottom member 114, a compact storage state can be obtained. it can. That is, the cup body 111 can be folded in the same manner as a bellows or a lantern. FIG. 9 shows a portable cup 1
00 is stored, and in this storage state, it can be easily stored in a pocket or an accessory case. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9, the diameters of the cylindrical portions of the respective support members 116 and 117 and the bottom member 114 are successively smaller (or larger).
Since the structural dimensions are such that they can overlap in the vertical direction when stored, the height dimension in the stored state can be made extremely small.

According to the portable cup 110 described above, the portable cup 110 has a compact size which is light and small, and can be carried in a pocket or an accessory case. It is convenient and convenient. In addition, it can be used repeatedly without being thrown away (rinsing with water if necessary), which saves resources, and because it is not thrown away, it is not thrown away on roads, rivers, mountains, parks, etc. Helps exercise. Further, since the cover member 112 is provided with the storage recess 122 which can be opened and closed by the auxiliary cover 121, it is convenient to store and carry solid or powdered medicines or perfumes by using the recess 122.

The expandable portion 113 and the bottom member 114 may have various cross-sectional shapes such as a circular shape, an oval shape, a polygonal shape and the like as long as they can be used as a cup. Further, in the illustrated example, the hole 118 is provided in the bottom member 114 and the projection 120 is provided in the lid member 112 as the patching means for storage, but the projection is formed in the bottom member and the hole is formed in the lid member. It may be provided.

[0028]

As is clear from the above description, according to the portable cup of the present invention, the bottom member is fixed to the lower end of the substantially cylindrical expandable portion which is vertically compressible, and the upper end of the expandable portion. Since the lid member to be fitted and the bottom member are provided with hooking portions, and the retractable portion is compressed when the lid member is housed, the lid member and the bottom member are hooked. (EN) Provided is a portable cup which can be stored in a container or the like and can be resource-saving and prevent environmental damage without being disposable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the above structure, the expandable portion is formed of a film having a substantially cylindrical shape at the time of expansion and an expandable support member for holding the film in an expanded state. Since the ring-shaped upper edge member is fixed to the upper end of the expandable portion, in addition to the above effects, there is provided a portable cup that can be stored and held in a compressed state inside the lid member when not in use. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the above structure, the expandable portion is vertically divided.
In addition to the above-mentioned effects, it is compressed into the inside of the lid member in addition to the above-mentioned effects because it is formed by a plurality of annular support members and a stretchable substantially cylindrical film fixed to the support member and the bottom member. A portable cup that can be stored and held in a state is provided. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the above-described configuration, since the storage recess that is opened and closed by the auxiliary lid is further provided on the upper surface of the lid member, in addition to the above effects, medicines, fragrances, and the like can be stored. A portable cup is provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an elevational view showing a use state of an embodiment of a portable cup according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a stored state of the portable cup of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view showing a usage state of another embodiment of the portable cup according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of FIG.

6 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a stored state of the portable cup of FIG.

FIG. 7 is an elevational view showing a use state of still another embodiment of the portable cup according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of FIG. 7.

9 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a stored state of the portable cup of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 portable cups 11 cup body 12 Lid member 13 telescopic part 14 Bottom member 15 films 16 Support member (coil spring) 17 Upper edge member 18 Locking holes 19 recess 20 Projection for hanging 21 Auxiliary lid 22 Storage recess 50 portable cups 51 cup body 52 Lid member 53 Telescopic part 54 Bottom member 55 films 56 Support member (expandable rod structure) 57 Upper edge member 58 Hook holes 59 recess 60 Hook projection 61 Auxiliary lid 62 storage recess 100 portable cups 111 cup body 112 Lid member 113 Telescopic part 114 Bottom member 115 films 116 Support member 117 Support member 118 hook holes 119 recess 120 Hook projection 121 Auxiliary lid 122 Storage recess

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A bottom member is fixed to the lower end of a substantially cylindrical expandable / contractible part which is vertically compressible, and a lid member fitted to the upper end of the expandable part and a hooking part are provided on the bottom member. A portable cup characterized in that the expandable portion is compressed during storage to lock the lid member and the bottom member. 2. The expanding / contracting portion comprises a film having a substantially cylindrical shape when expanded and an expandable / contractible support member for holding the film in an expanded state. The portable cup according to claim 1, wherein the upper edge member is fixed. 3. The expandable part comprises one or more annular support members divided in the vertical direction, and an expandable and contractible substantially cylindrical film fixed to the annular support member and the bottom member. A portable cup according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of: 4. The portable cup according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage recess that is opened and closed by an auxiliary lid on the upper surface of the lid member.