JPH0785728B2 - Glass suitable for stacking and a combination of the glass and a mounting member for mounting the glass - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a glass suitable for making a so-called champagne pyramid and a mounting member for mounting it, which is found in parties and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The process of making a champagne pyramid is usually a laborious process that takes hours by a skilled sommelier with great care. Champagne pyramid
Although the champagne glasses are simply piled up and there is a risk that they will collapse, there is no effective means to prevent this, and at best, they are adhered to each other with a transparent adhesive tape or the like. In addition, the champagne pyramids are often made at glamorous parties such as weddings, and therefore, it is desired that they be excellent in terms of decoration.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a glass which can be easily stacked and has a reduced risk of collapse, and the glass and the glass to be placed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a combination of mounting members.

Further, according to the present invention, by making each glass of the champagne pyramid gorgeous,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a glass capable of making the champagne pyramid decoratively excellent.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] That is, the glass according to the present invention is a glass provided with a liquid storage portion having a circular opening edge so that the opening edges of three or four adjacent glasses are in contact with each other. A number of them are arranged in close contact with each other on one plane to form the first stage, and like the first stage, they are closely attached so that the opening edges of the glasses are in contact with each other. A glass suitable for forming a so-called champagne pyramid by stacking the desired number of glasses in the same manner as the second stage by arranging them so that they are located in the center of the three or four glasses in contact with each other. In addition, at least all or part of the peripheral edge of the bottom surface of the glass is projected downward, and four notches spaced 90 ° apart from each other or 120 ° apart from each other on the projecting peripheral edge. Shape 3 cutouts When the above-mentioned stacking is performed, the portions of the opening edges of the glasses arranged in the lower stage, which are in contact with each other or the portions in the vicinity thereof, are fitted into the required notches of the projecting peripheral edge so as to be fitted. It is characterized in that the opening edge is sandwiched between the projecting peripheral edges.

In the champagne pyramid, the glasses arranged in one plane are adjacent to each other as described above.
Whether the opening edges of the three glasses are in contact with each other in units of 4 pieces, or the opening edges of the 4 glasses are in contact with each other in units of 4 pieces Is one of.

In the above glass according to the present invention, when three glasses are arranged as a unit, three notches at intervals of 120 ° are formed on the protruding peripheral edge of the bottom surface, and four glasses are formed. When the glasses are arranged as a unit, four notches at 90 ° intervals are formed on the protruding peripheral edge of the bottom surface.

The above glass is a more specific example, but if it is essentially grasped, the glass according to the present invention is
It is characterized in that the bottom surface is provided with a projecting portion that enters into the circumferential opening of each glass arranged in the lower stage, and the opening edge of the adjacent glass in the lower stage is sandwiched between the projecting portions so as to be restrained.

The glass is composed of a liquid storage portion, a stem portion extending downward from a central portion of the lower surface of the liquid storage portion, and a bottom portion provided at the lower end of the stem portion concentrically with the liquid storage portion. Alternatively, the stem portion may be formed in a hollow tubular shape, and the decoration member may be set therein.

Further, by using the mounting member for mounting the first stage glass, the champagne pyramid can be easily assembled. That is, this mounting member has a large number of recesses on the top surface thereof, which have substantially the same shape as the bottom surface for receiving the bottom surfaces of the glasses arranged as the first step. By setting the bottom surface of the glass of the first step in the predetermined concave portion of the mounting member, a stable first step having a predetermined shape is set.

[0011]

EXAMPLES Examples of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 shows a champagne glass 10 to which the present invention is applied. The glass is provided with a liquid storage portion 12 that stores a champagne and a bottom portion 14 that supports the storage portion. In the illustrated embodiment, the liquid storage portion 12 and the bottom portion 14 are formed as separate bodies. That is, the liquid storage portion 12 is composed of an upper portion 16 having a large diameter and a lower portion 18 extending downward from the upper portion,
The recess 20 for containing the liquid extends from the opening edge 22 at the upper end to the bottom surface 24 at the lower end.

The bottom portion 14 has a cylindrical portion 26 for detachably accommodating and supporting the lower end of the liquid accommodating portion 12, and a disk-shaped supporting portion 28 that supports the cylindrical portion and is placed on the table T or the like. is doing. The circular peripheral edge 30 of the supporting portion projects downward from the inner portion thereof and is 120 ° at the peripheral edge.
Three notches 32 are formed at intervals.

FIG. 2 is a view from above of three glasses, which are the units when one row of glass is arranged in units of three so that the opening edges 22 of these three glasses are in contact with each other. The peripheral edge 30 of the bottom surface of the disc-shaped support portion of the glass 10 shown in FIG. 1 is set at the center of these three glasses, and the notch 32 is the opening of these three glasses. The rims 22 are fitted near the mutually contacting portions.

FIG. 3 shows a champagne pyramid made by stacking the above glasses 10. A triangular glass placing member 36 is laid under the lowermost glass, and a peripheral wall 38 is provided at the peripheral edge of the member so that the champagne leaked from the champagne pyramid can be received. There is.

FIG. 4 is a view of the four glasses, which are the unit when the glass of one stage is arranged in a unit of four and arranged so that the opening edges 22 of the four glasses are in contact with each other, as seen from above. In this case, four notches 32 are formed at 90 ° intervals on the peripheral edge 30 of the bottom surface of the disk-shaped supporting portion 28 of the glass 10, and the openings of the four glasses arranged in the lower stage are shown. The portions of the rim 22 that are in contact with each other or in the vicinity thereof are housed and fitted.

FIG. 5 shows a glass 40 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The glass 40 has a liquid storage portion 42, a stem portion 44 extending downward from a central portion of the lower surface of the liquid storage portion, and a bottom portion 46 provided at the lower end of the stem portion concentrically with the liquid storage portion. The liquid storage portion, the stem portion, and the bottom portion are separately formed and are detachably connected to each other.

That is, the stem portion 44 is formed as a cylindrical tube, and the upper end opening thereof is connected to the liquid storage portion by fitting with the cylindrical tubular member 48 projecting from the central portion of the lower surface of the liquid storage portion 42. Further, the lower end thereof is connected to the bottom portion by being inserted into a hole of the stem support protrusion 48 provided at the center of the upper surface of the bottom portion.

A decorative member such as a chemiluminescent stick-shaped member 50 sold under the trademark "Cyrum" by Nippon Chemiluminescence Co., Ltd. can be inserted and set in the hollow portion of the stem portion. .

6 and 7 show a modification of the glass placing member shown in FIG.

That is, this mounting member is composed of a base 54, a peripheral wall 56 set around the base 54, and a glass positioning member 58. Glass positioning member 58
Is a thin plate such as an acrylic plate, and is set on the base 54 by setting. As shown in the drawing, the glass positioning member has a large number of holes 60 which are arranged at regular intervals and are arranged in a generally square shape. This hole is almost the same shape as the bottom of the glass, and by setting the bottom of the glass to fit into each hole, the first stage of the champagne pyramid with four glasses shown in Fig. 4 as a unit. Are formed. As the glass positioning member, those having holes of various arrangements may be prepared, and the glass positioning member may be replaced and used as necessary.

[0023]

The glass and the mounting member thereof according to the present invention are configured as described above, and when stacking the glass, the bottom of the glass is placed in the hole of the glass positioning plate, that is, in the recess of the mounting member. Set the first stage glass and the second stage glass is the bottom edge 3
In the notch 32 of 0, the portions of the opening edges 22 which are set adjacent to each other in units of three or four in the first stage and which are in contact with each other or the portions in the vicinity thereof are housed and fitted. The glass of the third and higher tiers can be similarly stacked. More essentially, the glass in the upper tier has a protrusion that fits the protrusion on the bottom into the circumferential opening of the adjacent glass in the lower tier, and between the protrusions the glass in the lower tier. It can be stacked while holding down the opening edge of the. Therefore, the stacking of the glasses is much easier than in the conventional method, and the glasses in each stage are reliably interconnected and there is no risk of the glasses falling apart. Therefore, if the glass and the glass mounting member according to the present invention are used, it is possible to stack a large number of glasses in a short time without the need for skill, and at a Christmas party, participants including children can enjoy the champagne pyramid and the like. Can be made.

Further, the above-mentioned luminescent member "Cylum"
Emits various colors for several hours when it is made to emit light chemically. Therefore, when it is set in the stem of the glass shown in Fig. 5 to make a champagne pyramid, the whole is changed to various colors. It emits light in the color of and is extremely wonderfully decorative.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a glass according to the present invention.

[Fig. 2] When stacking the glasses of Fig. 1, the opening edges of the three glasses, which are the units of the glasses arranged in a row,
The figure which shows the relationship with the notch provided in the bottom face periphery of the glass piled on it.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a champagne pyramid made by using the glass shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a relationship between opening edges of four glasses, which are units of glasses arranged in a row when stacking the glasses, and cutouts provided on a peripheral edge of a bottom surface of the glasses stacked on the glasses.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view of a glass according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a glass placing member according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 --- glass; 12 --- liquid storage section; 22 ---
-Opening edge; 32--Notch: 42 --- Liquid storage section; 44 --- Stem section; 46 --- Bottom section; 52-
--- Glass mounting member; 60 --- Hole.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A glass provided with a liquid storage portion having a circular opening edge is brought into close contact with each other so that the opening edges of three or four adjacent glasses are in contact with each other, and a large number of them are arranged on one plane. Steps are placed on top of each other so that the opening edges of the glasses touch each other as in the first step, and each glass is placed in the center of the three or four glasses in contact with each other in the first step. A glass suitable for forming a so-called champagne pyramid, etc. by stacking a desired number of glasses in the same manner and arranging them so as to form a second tier, and at least the entire periphery of the bottom surface of the glazing Alternatively, a part thereof is projected downward, and four cutouts spaced 90 ° from each other or three cutouts spaced 120 ° from each other are formed on the projecting peripheral edge, and the stacking is performed. Are arranged in the lower row By fitting the portions of the glass opening edge which are in contact with each other or the portions in the vicinity thereof into the required notches of the protruding peripheral edge, the fitted opening edge is formed between the protruding peripheral edges on both sides of the notch. A glass suitable for stacking, which is characterized by sandwiching and holding. 2. The glass has the liquid storage portion, a stem portion extending downward from a central portion of a lower surface of the liquid storage portion, and a bottom portion provided at the lower end of the stem portion concentrically with the liquid storage portion. The glass according to claim 1, wherein the stem portion is hollow, and a decorative member such as a light-emitting member can be inserted and set in the hollow portion. 3. A glass provided with a liquid storage portion having a circular opening edge is brought into close contact with each other so that the opening edges of three or four adjacent glasses are in contact with each other, and a large number are arranged on one plane. Steps are placed on top of each other so that the opening edges of the glasses are in contact with each other as in the first step, and each glass is in the center of the three or four glasses in contact with each other in the first step. A glass suitable for forming a so-called champagne pyramid, etc. by stacking a desired number of glass in the same manner and arranging so as to form a second tier, the bottom of the glazing and the lower tier of the glass. A glass suitable for stacking, which is characterized in that a protruding portion that enters the opening of each glass to be lined up is provided, and the opening edge of the adjacent glass in the lower stage is sandwiched between the protruding portions so as to hold it down. 4. A liquid storage portion having a circular opening edge, a stem portion extending downward from the center of the lower surface of the liquid storage portion, and a bottom portion provided at the lower end of the stem portion concentrically with the liquid storage portion. Glasses provided with are closely contacted with each other so that the opening edges of the liquid storage portions of adjacent glasses are in contact with each other, and a large number of glass glasses are arranged on one plane to form a first step, and the glass openings are provided thereon in the same manner as the first step. Glasses suitable for forming a so-called champagne pyramid, etc. by stacking glass pieces of a desired number in a similar manner so that the edges are in contact with each other to form a second step, and the first step glass Is a combination with a mounting member for mounting the bottom of the glass, at least all or part of the peripheral edge of the bottom surface of the glass is projected downward, and the projection peripheral edges are spaced at 90 ° from each other. Notches or 120 ° to each other Form the three cutouts that have been opened, and make the portions of the opening edges of the glasses lined up in the lower row that are in contact with each other or near them at the time of stacking to the required cutouts of the protruding peripheral edge. By fitting, the fitted opening edge is sandwiched between the protruding peripheral edges on both sides of the notch so as to be restrained, and the mounting member receives the bottom surface of the glass arranged as the first step on the upper surface thereof. A combination of a glass and a mounting member, which has a large number of recesses having substantially the same shape as the bottom surface.