JPH0551169U - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide, at a low price, an inexpensive container that, in addition to the original function of the container, can give appropriate enjoyment and interest to the person who uses it. [Structure] An accommodating portion 5 having a transparent or semi-transparent outer periphery is continuously provided on a bottom portion 4 of a container body 1, and a reflector or a light-emitting body 7 is movably provided in an internal space 6 of the accommodating portion 5. ing.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to containers for beverages such as glasses and cups, tableware such as bowls and plates, and containers for everyday use such as containers for deodorants.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Glass tableware is a container used in everyday life. The transparent cleanliness and brilliance of this glass tableware are suitable for the tastes of modern people, and together with the advent of heat-resistant glass, it is not only used as cups, but its range of use is expanded and high-grade products are available. It is showing up.

Originally, glass is colorless and transparent, but there are some which are colored, have bubbles, or are made semitransparent in order to enhance the decorative property. For example, blown glass by skilled workers, molded press glasses made by the mold press method, cut glasses, engraved glasses, etched glasses and enamel glasses emphasize the beauty of glass.

By the way, as mentioned above, things such as transparency or brilliance are something I admire regardless of age or sex, and in addition to the materials used for the containers such as the glass cups that I usually use, When it emits light or reflects light, its fun is greatly enhanced. The same applies not only to the above-mentioned glass tableware, but also to containers for daily use, such as tableware such as bowls and plates, and containers for deodorants.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, if you drink a drink suitable for it in the glass as exemplified above, you can enjoy a high-class feeling, but all these glasses are expensive because they use special work and techniques. Further, it is not a good idea to form the above-mentioned daily-used container with such a glass from an economical point of view.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above matters, and its purpose is to provide, in addition to the original function of the container, an inexpensive method that can give appropriate enjoyment and interest to the user of the container. To provide a simple container at low cost.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is as follows. In the container according to the first invention, a container having a transparent or semi-transparent outer periphery is continuously provided at the bottom of the container body, and a reflector or a light emitter is automatically moved in the internal space of the container. It is provided.

In the container according to the second invention, a reflector or a light emitter is fixedly provided on at least one of an outer surface and an inner surface of a side portion of the container body so that at least a part of the reflector or the light emitter is exposed to the outside. ing.

In the container according to the third invention, a reflector or a light emitter is fixedly provided on the inner surface of the bottom of the container body so that at least a part of the reflector or the light emitter is exposed to the outside.

[0010]

[Action]

 For example, when a storage part made of transparent glass is continuously provided below a cup body made of transparent glass and a spherical reflector made of glass is provided in the inner space of the storage part for movement, The reflector reflects indoor lighting and emits light in all directions. In this case, if the reflector is colored or a pattern is formed, light with a larger change is emitted. Also, by changing the posture of the cup from a straight state to a slanted state or by shaking it lightly, the diffuse reflector moves and hits the bottom wall of the cup or the peripheral wall of the storage part, which produces a pleasant sound.

The cup body does not necessarily need to be transparent and may be opaque as long as the entire side wall, bottom wall, and the like of the housing portion are transparent or semi-transparent.

Further, a reflector or a light-emitting body is fixedly provided on at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of the side portion of the cup so that at least a part thereof is exposed to the outside, or the cup or the cup. You may make it provide a reflector or a light-emitting body fixedly on the inner surface of the bottom part so that at least one part may be exposed outside. In this case, no sound is produced even if the attitude of the cup is changed or shaken, but light is reflected as in the case where the reflector is provided in the housing portion. In any of the above cases, a light emitting body may be used instead of the reflecting body.

[0013]

【Example】

 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a cup 1 as a container according to the first embodiment, which has a main body 2 made of transparent glass and a handle 3. Further, a U-shaped accommodating portion 5 made of transparent glass and having a flat cross-sectional shape is continuously provided on the bottom portion 4 of the cup body 2, and the inner space 6 thereof has a spherical reflection shape made of a plurality of glasses. The body 7 is movably accommodated.

FIG. 3 shows a mode in which the accommodating portion 5 is connected to the bottom portion 4 of the cup body 2. That is, in FIG. 1A, an appropriate adhesive 8 is attached to the upper end surface of the housing portion 5, and in this state, the inner space 6 housing the reflector 7 is sealed in the bottom portion 4 of the cup body 2. The housing portion 5 is fixed so that Then, in FIG. 2B, a threaded portion 10 is formed on the outer circumference of the thread twister 9 of the cup body 2, while a threaded portion 11 is formed on the inner surface of the accommodating portion 5 so that the accommodating portion 5 is screwed. I'm wearing it. Further, in FIG. 6C, the accommodating portion 5 is simply fitted into the thread twister 9 of the cup body 2. Furthermore, in FIG. 1D, engaging portions 12, 13 are provided in the thread twister 9 and the accommodating portion 5, respectively, and they are fitted together.

In addition, in FIGS. 3B to 3D, the accommodating portion 5 may be fixedly connected to the bottom portion 4 of the cup body 2 by using an adhesive together.

According to the cup 1 configured as described above, an appropriate beverage such as beer or juice can be stored in the main body 2, and the same function as that of the conventional cup is exhibited. Since the spherical reflector 7 made of a plurality of glasses is accommodated in the internal space 6 of the accommodating portion 5, the reflector 7 reflects indoor lighting or the like and emits light in all directions. In this case, when the reflector is colored or a pattern is formed, light with a larger change is emitted. Also, by changing the posture of the cup 1 from a straight state to an oblique state or by shaking it lightly, the reflector 7 moves in the internal space 6 and hits the bottom wall of the cup 1 or the peripheral wall of the housing part 5, Since a pleasant sound is emitted, in this case, you can enjoy the change of light and the sound simultaneously.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, since the cup body 2 is also made of transparent glass, a part of the light emitted from the reflector 7 is transmitted through the cup body 2, so that The change of light becomes large.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment, and the cup 14 in this embodiment is different from the above-mentioned embodiment in that the main body 15 is made of opaque plastic. In this case, any one of the ones shown in FIG. 3 may be adopted for connecting the accommodation part 5 to the bottom part 4 of the cup body 2. In the cup 14 configured as described above, some of the light emitted from the reflector 7 does not pass through the cup body 15, but the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained.

The first invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be implemented by being modified in various ways. That is, as understood from the above description, the body 2 (15) of the cup 1 (14) does not matter whether it is transparent or opaque. Therefore, in addition to the above-mentioned glass and plastic, it may be a metal or the like, and may be a pottery or a porcelain. That is, the outer periphery (bottom and side) of the housing 5 that movably houses the reflector 7 may be formed so as to allow light to pass therethrough, and therefore even if it is formed semitransparently. Good. Therefore, the body 2 (15) may be formed of a material that satisfies such conditions. It may also be lightly colored.

The reflector 7 housed in the internal space 6 of the housing portion 5 may be made of plastic, rubber, or metal in addition to glass, and may be made of plastic, rubber, or the like as a material. When used, the surface thereof may be coated with a resin, a paint, or the like, or the surface may be colored, or a pattern or unevenness may be formed. In addition to the spherical shape, it is more preferable if it is formed so as to diffusely reflect a polyhedron.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) to 3 (D), when the accommodating portion 5 is removably connected to the main body 2 (15), the accommodating portion 5 has an internal space 6 inside. Needless to say, the number and type of the reflectors 7 to be housed can be appropriately changed. For example, the glass body 2 and the housing part 5 made of a transparent resin material can be used in combination, and the body 2 (15) It is possible to change the combination of the container and the housing portion 5 as desired.

Further, the accommodating portion 5 does not necessarily have to be a flat U-shape, and may have, for example, a closed space inside, and the reflector 7 may be accommodated inside.

Further, although not shown, the light emitter may be housed in the internal space 6 of the housing portion 5 instead of the reflector 7. In this case, the light may be emitted by itself, or the above-mentioned material such as glass may be coated with a light emitting paint. In this case, for example, even when the light in the room is dim, the luminous body emits light and emits light, so that the user can enjoy it.

Then, for example, when a bowl or a teacup for an infant is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example, the infant may be interested in the change of the light or the sound and promote the meal. Wear.

FIG. 4 shows a cup 21 as a container according to the third embodiment. The cup 21 has a main body 22 made of transparent glass and a handle 23. A plurality of reflectors 26 made of glass are fixedly provided on the side portion 24 and the bottom portion 25 of the cup body 22 so that at least some of them are exposed to the outside.

Then, on the side portion 24, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, the reflector 26 is fixedly provided so as to be exposed on at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of the side portion 24. That is, in the figure (A), the reflector 26 is almost buried in the thick portion of the side portion 24, and in the figure (B), the reflector 26 is buried about half of the thick portion. In the figure (C), the reflector 26 is exposed almost outside the side portion 24, and in the figure (D), the reflector 26 is provided so as to be in contact with the side portion 24. .. In any of these cases, the reflector 26 is fixedly provided on the side portion 24 by using an appropriate adhesive.

In FIG. 5D, when the main body 22 and the reflector 26 are made of glass, and one or both of them are semi-molten, the reflector 26 is attached to the side portion 24. You may make it stick.

Further, in the bottom portion 25, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the reflector 26 is fixedly provided so as to be exposed at the inner surface of the bottom portion 25 (the side on which the contents are stored). In this case also, the same mode as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D can be adopted. When the reflector 26 is fixed to the bottom portion 25, it is preferable that the reflector 26 does not protrude from the outer surface of the bottom portion 25.

According to the cup 21 according to this embodiment, a suitable beverage such as beer or juice can be stored in the main body 22, and the same function as that of the conventional cup is exhibited. Further, since a plurality of reflectors 26 made of glass are fixedly provided on the side portion 24 and the bottom portion 25 of the cup main body 22, the reflectors 26 reflect indoor lighting and the like, and are in all directions. Shed light on. In this case, if the reflector is colored or a pattern is formed, light with a larger change is emitted.

The second invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, but can be implemented by being modified in various ways. That is, it does not matter whether the body 22 of the cup 21 is transparent or opaque. Therefore, it may be glass, plastic, metal, pottery or porcelain.

As the reflector 26, various kinds of reflectors can be used, like the reflector 7 in the first invention. The reflector 26 may be provided on either the bottom portion 24 or the side portion 25 of the cup body 22, and when a plurality of reflectors are provided, the hue and shape thereof may be different. .. Further, for example, only one side portion 25 may be provided. Also, the reflector 26 may be made of a material whose color changes with temperature.

Further, although not shown, a light emitting body may be used for at least one of the bottom portion 24 and the side portion 25 of the cup body 22 instead of the reflector 26.

[0034]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, various lights are emitted by the reflector and the light emitter provided in a part of the container, and it is possible to give appropriate enjoyment and interest to the person using the light. .. Particularly, according to the first invention, it is possible to enjoy pleasant sound as the light changes. Further, since the container according to the present invention does not use any special work or technique, it is possible to inexpensively provide an inexpensive container that can be manufactured at low cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a container according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a container according to a second embodiment.

3 (A), (B), (C), and (D) are views showing a structure in which a housing portion is continuously provided on a bottom portion of a container body.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a container according to a third embodiment.

5 (A), (B), (C), and (D) are views showing a structure in which a reflector is fixedly provided on a side portion of a container body.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a structure in which a reflector is fixedly provided on the bottom of the container body.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 22 ... Container main body, 4, 25 ... Bottom portion, 5 ... Housing portion, 6 ... Internal space, 7, 26 ... Reflector or light emitter, 24 ... Side portion.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container body having a transparent or semi-transparent outer periphery is continuously provided at the bottom of the container body, and a reflector or a light emitter is movably provided in the internal space of the container. And a container. 2. A container, wherein a reflector or a light emitter is fixedly provided on at least one of an outer surface and an inner surface of a side portion of a container body so that at least a part thereof is exposed to the outside. . 3. A container, wherein a reflector or a light emitter is fixedly provided on the inner surface of the bottom of the container body so that at least a part of the reflector or the light emitter is exposed to the outside.