JPH0523117Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a coaster for placing beverage containers (for example, glasses).

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as techniques in this field, those disclosed in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Application Publications No. 56-137689 and No. 63-45679 are known. In the coaster disclosed in these documents, a plurality of protrusions are provided on the top surface of the main body to prevent the bottom surface of the glass from coming into close contact with the top surface of the coaster due to water droplets, but the heights of these protrusions are approximately the same throughout. , and are relatively densely arranged.

[The problem that the idea aims to solve]

In conventional coasters, as mentioned above, multiple protrusions are arranged at the same height and in a relatively high density, so water droplets falling on the outer surface of the glass or water droplets on the bottom of the glass are directed to the top surface of the protrusions. As a result, when the glass is lifted, water droplets adhere to the glass and are lifted up, causing problems such as these water droplets falling and wetting clothes. Furthermore, the reality is that conventional coasters do not take into account the use of protrusions to create various designs.

Therefore, the present invention provides a coaster that allows water droplets attached to the glass to easily fall onto the top surface of the coaster, prevents water droplets from adhering to the bottom surface of the glass when the glass is lifted, and allows for the creation of various designs easily. The purpose is to

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention relates to a coaster for placing beverage containers, in which a plurality of protrusions of different heights (high, medium, and low) are provided on the top surface of the coaster body, and the above protrusions are combined with each other to extend in a predetermined direction. By doing so, a predetermined pattern is revealed, and the highest protrusion also serves as a support for the beverage container.Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the edge of the top plate, and a protrusion to prevent sliding is provided on the bottom plate. It is characterized by the fact that it has been formed.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, among the protrusions on the top surface of the coaster, the tallest protrusion works to support the bottom of the glass by separating it from the top of the coaster, and the other protrusions are slightly separated from the bottom of the glass and work together with the tall protrusions. to ensure that water droplets from the glass fall onto the top of the coaster. Moreover, detailed patterns can be displayed on the top surface of the coaster by each of the protrusions including the high, medium, and low protrusions.
Furthermore, the protrusions on the top edge of the coaster prevent water on the coaster from flowing to the outer periphery of the coaster, and the protrusions on the bottom surface of the coaster prevent the coaster from sliding on the top surface of the table.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a coaster according to a first embodiment, in which FIG. 1A is a top view, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A, and FIG. 1C is a bottom view. As shown in the figure, a cherry blossom pattern is formed on the top surface of the coaster body 10 by low protrusions or protrusions (hereinafter referred to as "low protrusions") 11, and some of them are high protrusions or protrusions (hereinafter referred to as "high protrusions"). )12. Also,
The word ``Prayer'' also appears on the high protrusion 12.
In addition, medium-height protrusions or protrusions (hereinafter referred to as
13 (referred to as the "middle protrusion"), the word "BANK" appears. Furthermore, three conical protrusions are formed on the lower surface of the coaster body 10, and these serve as anti-slip protrusions 14.

According to this first embodiment, a fine pattern can be created by the low protrusions 11. Further, since the high protrusions 12 are distributed approximately evenly on the upper surface of the coaster main body 10, the placed tip can be stably supported. In addition, since the low protrusion 11 is provided continuously with the high protrusion 12, water droplets adhering to the tip move to the low protrusion 11 through the high protrusion 12, and the water droplets are efficiently dropped onto the top surface of the coaster body 10. sell. Also,
The middle protrusion 13 allows the origin indication "BANK" to be clearly displayed. On the other hand, the coaster body 10
The anti-slip protrusion 14 on the lower surface of the coaster prevents the coaster from sliding off the table or the like. In addition, a protruding line formed on the edge of the upper surface of the coaster main body 10 (hereinafter referred to as "edge protruding line")
15 serves to retain water accumulated on the top surface of the coaster body 10.

FIG. 2 shows a coaster according to a second embodiment, in which FIG. 2A shows a top view, and FIGS. 2B to 2D show various aspects of the cross-sectional shape taken along line A-A. This differs from the first embodiment described above in that the middle protrusion 13 is not provided on the top surface of the coaster body 10, and the anti-slip protrusion 14 is not provided on the bottom surface.

In the coaster shown in FIG. 2B, the coaster body 10 is integrally formed of a soft material that is highly permeable to water. Therefore, there is no need to provide the anti-sliding protrusion 14 on the lower surface. In the coaster shown in FIG. The two are bonded together using an adhesive, thermocompression bonding, or the like, or simply placed. Here, since the bottom plate 102 is formed of a soft material, it is no longer necessary to provide the anti-slip protrusion 14. Also, two plates 10
1 and 102, the optimal material is selected depending on the function required for the top plate 101 (for example, water absorption) and the function required for the bottom plate 102 (for example, non-slip). You can choose. The coaster shown in FIG. 4D differs from the coaster shown in FIG. That is, a protrusion 103 is formed on the top plate 101, and a recess 104 is formed on the bottom plate 102, and these are fitted and bonded together. In this way, it is possible to replace only the top plate 101 with a new one while leaving the bottom plate 102 as is. Moreover, conversely, it is also possible to replace only the bottom plate 102 with a new one.

Figure 3 shows a coaster according to the third embodiment, and a
is a top view, b is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A, and c is a bottom view.

This coaster has a conical protrusion 17 as a high protrusion on the upper surface of the coaster body 10,
The coaster body 10 has an upper plate 101 and a lower plate 10.
2 and the base plate 105,
It is different from the coaster shown earlier. According to this coaster, due to the presence of the conical projections 17, the high projections are almost evenly distributed, which prevents the glass placed on it from tipping. By making the bottom plate 102 soft and the base plate 105 hard, a coaster with excellent practicality can be obtained. In addition, in this embodiment, the anti-sliding protrusion 14 on the lower surface of the coaster main body 10
is composed of three protrusions.

FIG. 4 shows a coaster according to a fourth embodiment, in which FIG. 4A is a top view, FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A--A, and FIG. 4C is a bottom view.

This coaster differs from the coaster described above in that the coaster body 10 is composed of a base plate 105 and a covering material 109. According to this, while using a soft material as the covering material 109, the physical strength can be increased by the hard base plate 105. Further, by making the covering material 109 transparent and applying colors to the base plate 105, various designs can be expressed.

Note that various modifications can be made to the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a protrusion 19 may be provided at the center of the lower surface of the coaster body 10,
The heights of the protrusions on the top surface may be four or more types. In addition, for example, in FIGS. 2c and d, the top plate 101
with holes or protrusions 11, 12, 1
It is also possible to make the portion other than 3 a through hole. Furthermore, various changes can be made to the combination of materials.

[Effect of idea]

As explained in detail above, according to the present invention, among the protrusions on the top surface of the coaster, the taller protrusions work to support the bottom of the glass placed on the coaster, and the lower protrusions are supported by the higher protrusions. Since it is separated from the bottom of the glass, water droplets that collect on the bottom edge and bottom of the glass smoothly separate from the bottom of the glass, fall onto the low protrusion, and easily fall onto the top of the coaster. These low protrusions guide the user to ensure that they fall onto the top of the coaster. Furthermore, the low protrusions make it possible to easily create minute and complicated designs. Furthermore, the protrusions provided on the upper edge of the coaster main body prevent water from flowing out of the upper surface of the coaster, and the protrusions on the lower edge of the coaster prevent the coaster from sliding on the table.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are diagrams showing coasters according to first, second, third, and fourth embodiments of the present invention, respectively. 10...Coaster body, 11...Low protrusion, 1
2...High protrusion, 13...Medium protrusion, 14...Sliding prevention protrusion.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A coaster for placing beverage containers, wherein the top surface of the coaster body is provided with a plurality of protrusions of different heights: high, medium, and low, and the protrusions are combined with each other. A predetermined pattern is revealed by extending in a predetermined direction, and the tallest protrusion also serves as a support for the beverage container, and a protrusion is provided on the upper edge of the coaster body, and a protrusion is provided on the lower edge of the coaster body. is a coaster characterized by forming protrusions to prevent sliding.