JPH0591475U - A straw attached to a beverage can - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] You can drink the beverage in a beverage can in a stable state smoothly and completely without any residue, and it will not cause any problems even if it is stacked horizontally when stored in a vending machine. Providing a straw attached to a beverage can that does not exist. [Structure] The straw attached to this beverage can is the beverage can 2
The flexible straw 1 longer than the height of the beverage can be bent from the flexible portions 3 ... 3 at a plurality of positions thereof so as to be stored in the recess 2a formed on the upper surface of the beverage can 2, and
Synthetic resin films 4a, 4a in a state where the shape is maintained
The straw package 4 is formed by enclosing it in a space.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a straw that is folded and packaged for accommodating in an upper recess of an aluminum can or a steel can filled with a beverage liquid such as juice, coffee or carbonated drink.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, beverage cans containing juice, coffee, carbonated drinks, etc. are not provided with a straw, so the cutting piece for forming the opening on the top plate of the can is removed and opened. I used to drink directly with the opening as a mouthpiece, but the area around the mouthpiece was exposed to the outside and was dusty and unsanitary.

In addition, since infants and the elderly are unable to balance the inclination of the can for adjusting the discharge amount of the beverage liquid at the time of drinking and the sucking power, the drinking liquid leaks from the drinking mouth and stains clothes, Alternatively, there is a problem that a large amount of liquid drink enters the mouth at one time and is stuck.

As a solution to such a problem, there has been proposed a beverage container with a flexible straw, which is folded in two on the side of a paper container containing milk, coffee, juice and the like and is wrapped with a film. However, in the case of this beverage container, since the straw sticks out on the side, it may be crushed, peeled off, or deformed by being pressed when it is packed in a box, and it cannot be stacked. Was not suitable for.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention was developed with the object of solving the above-mentioned problems, and a flexible straw is packaged in such a size that it fits into a recess in the upper surface of a beverage can, and this package is packaged in a beverage can. By installing it in the recess on the top surface, it is hygienic and it is possible to smoothly drink without leaving the beverage liquid in a stable state using a straw, even if it is stacked horizontally when storing it in a vending machine. It is intended to provide a straw attached to a beverage can that does not cause any trouble.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As a means for solving the above problems and achieving the object, in the present invention, a flexible straw that is longer than the height of a beverage can is bent from a plurality of flexible portions to form a recess formed on the upper surface of the beverage can. We developed and adopted a straw that is attached to a drink can that is made into a size that can be stored inside, and that shape is retained between synthetic resin films to form a straw package. Further, in the present invention, in the straw configured as described above, a straw attached to a beverage can having a cut line for opening the package has been developed and adopted.

[0007]

[Action]

 Since it is configured as described above, at the time of use, the straw package 4 covering the upper surface of the beverage can 2 is opened from the score line 5 and the flexible straw 1 bent into an appropriate form is taken out and placed in the ceiling. It is used by inserting it into the can from the mouth of the plate. At this time, since the straw is formed to be longer than the height of the beverage can 2, even if the tip of the straw 1 reaches the inner bottom of the can 2, the straw 1 surely projects from the drinking mouth and sinks into the can. Never.

Further, since the flexible straw is bent to a size that can be accommodated in the concave portion 2 on the upper surface, the storage for a vending machine is a horizontal stack without forming a protruding portion on the outer surface of the can 2. There is no problem even if it is used as a thing.

[0009]

【Example】

 Referring to the drawings showing an embodiment of the present invention, reference numeral 1 is a straw formed of a thermoplastic material, and its length is about 3 cm longer than the height of the beverage can 2. A plurality of flexible portions 3, 3 are formed at appropriate places in the direction. The flexible portions 3, 3 are formed by connecting a number of circumferential grooves 3a ... 3a having a V-shaped cross section or a trapezoidal trapezoidal shape.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a straw packaging body in which the straw 1 is bent from the flexible portions 3 and 3 and enclosed in an upper triangular shape 2 a of the beverage can 2 in an equilateral triangle shape. The straw 1 is put between two circular synthetic resin films 4a and 4a, and the outer periphery is heat-sealed so as to be covered and held. This packaging 4 is opened for easy removal of the straw 1. A score line 5 is provided at an appropriate position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the packaging body 4 is manufactured in a state where a large number of the packaging bodies 4 are continuously arranged in parallel, and although not shown, the packaging body 4 is addressed to each one by a dedicated cutting and fixing machine. It is attached to the upper surface of the beverage can 2 while cutting.

In the embodiment described above, the straw 1 is provided with the flexible portions 3 and 3 at two places and is bent into an equilateral triangle. However, the flexible portion 3 is provided at three places as shown in FIG. It may be bent into a square shape as shown, or may be folded in three or four as shown in FIGS.

The flexible straw 1 attached to the beverage can 2 having the above structure is opened from the score line 5 of the package 4 sealed on the top plate of the can 2 and folded into an appropriate shape at the time of use. The straw 1 contained in the can is taken out, made into a straight tube shape, and inserted through the mouthpiece provided in the top plate of the can.

At this time, since the straw 1 is longer than the height of the can 2, the straw 1 is prevented from sinking into the can, and at the same time, the lower end of the straw 2 reaches the inner bottom of the can 2 so that the drinking liquid can be absorbed. It can be done.

[0015]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the straw attached to the beverage can of the present invention, the flexible straw 1 longer than the height of the beverage can 2 is bent from the flexible portions 3 ... The straw package 4 is formed to have a size such that it can be stored in the recess 2a formed on the upper surface of 2 and is sealed between the synthetic resin films 4a and 4a while maintaining the shape. Therefore, it is convenient that the beverage liquid in the beverage can 2 can be easily and easily drunk with a straw.

Further, since the straw 1 is completely stored in the upper surface recessed portion 2a of the can 2 and does not project, damage due to contact with other objects is eliminated, and the straw 1 is a horizontal stack when stored in a vending machine. However, it does not cause any problems as before.

Further, in use, when the flexible portion 3 that has been bent is extended straight, a straw having a sufficient length with respect to the height of the drink can 2 is formed, so that the drink can be immersed in the can. Therefore, it is possible to surely suck the drink liquid, and the drink can be sucked without leaving the drink liquid by fully inserting the lower end thereof to the bottom of the drink can 1.

Moreover, since the upper surface of the beverage can 2 is used in a state in which it is covered with the straw package 4, the straw is kept in a sealed state until just before drinking, and is dust-free and hygienic. is there. Further, if the package 4 is provided with the score line 5, the straw 1 can be easily taken out by opening from the score line 5.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a flexible straw before bending.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a state in which the package is enclosed.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a part of a continuously packed straw.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing another embodiment enclosed in a package.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a straw showing another bending.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a straw showing still another bending.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 flexible straw 2 beverage can 2a recessed portion 3 flexible portion 4 straw packaging

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A size such that a flexible straw 1 longer than the height of the beverage can 2 can be stored in a recess 2a formed in the upper surface of the beverage can 2 by bending it from a plurality of flexible portions 3 ... In addition to the above-mentioned form, the straw package 4 is sealed between the synthetic resin films 4a and 4a while maintaining the form.
A straw attached to a beverage can formed by forming. 2. The straw attached to the beverage can according to claim 1, wherein the package 4 is provided with a cut line 5 for opening.