JPH0995396A - Auxiliary case for beverage container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an auxiliary case which houses a large-sized can container therein to be carried and is so designed that liquid can be poured directly from the can container in a housed state. SOLUTION: An auxiliary case for a can container, comprising a bottomed case main body 1 provided with an opening at an upper part thereof, a lid 6 to be fitted and locked in the opening of the main body 1, and an upper bottom to be inserted into the case main body 1 according to a size of a can container, houses a can container in the case main body 1. A flat part 11 is provided at an intermediate portion on an outer periphery of a body wall, and a handgrip is provided on the outer side of the flat part. A pouring port 63 of the lid 6 is screwed on a mouth of the can container, and it is so designed that liquid can be poured to the external side through the pouring port 63 of the lid 6 fitted and locked in the opening of the main body 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an auxiliary case for a beverage container, which mainly accommodates a commercially available can container containing beer and is capable of pouring beer to the outside from the mouth of the can container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a container for storing beer, a wooden barrel container for storing a large amount of beer, a bottle container for storing a small amount of beer, and a can container for storing a small to medium amount of beer (also called can beer). It has been known. Also, beer is generally said to be delicious when drinked in a cold state, so the can container was cooled in a refrigerator and drunk in a cold state. The barrel container is generally used when being transported from the manufacturer to the restaurant, installed in the restaurant, and the beer was poured from the barrel container to the jockey and delivered to the customer. A can container containing beer (hereinafter, abbreviated as a can container) is a small container containing 250 to 500 ml, a medium container containing 500 to 1000 ml, 1 to
It is roughly divided into large cans of 3 liters.

As a large can container, as shown in FIG. 15, a 2 liter can container 2B having a body diameter r of about 60 mm and a container height h of about 220 mm, and a body diameter R of about 67 mm and a container height H of about 2 mm. 260
A 3 liter can container 3B containing 3 mm is commercially available. The mouth portions b of both the large cans 2B and 3B are formed in the same manner, and the cap C is screwed into the mouth portions b. When the beer is poured into the jockey or the cup from the cans, the caps are removed. , Instead, insert the spout, and tilt the can to pour from the spout, or attach a spigot with a cock or a check valve to the mouth and hold the bottom of the can upward,
I was drinking from the spout. (For example, JP-A-57-683
96, JP 3-56256, JP 4-18297)

[0004]

When a large can container is cooled in a refrigerator until just before a drink, and the cooled can container is grasped directly with fingers, when pouring beer into a jockey through the mouth, the cooled can container is used to finger. Since it is cold, it is difficult to grasp and pour it out with the fingers, and since the contents are heavy, there is a problem that it is difficult to handle when tilting the can container. The problem can be solved by attaching the handle to the large can container and grasping and pulling out the handle, but since this handle is disposable, it is a waste of resources.
There were also problems such as pollution.

If the handle is attached to a cooled large can container and the handle is grasped and poured out, the above-mentioned problems can be solved, but if the cooling can container is left in the outside air, time elapses. Accordingly, there is a problem that the cooling effect is weakened and the taste of beer is reduced. Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems of the prior art, and its object is to store a large-sized can container and carry it, and to store liquid from the can container in the housed state. An object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary case for a beverage container that can be poured.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, an auxiliary case for a beverage container according to the present invention comprises a bottomed case main body having an opening at the top, and fitting and locking at the opening of the main body. The can container is housed inside the case body by the lid body and the upper bottom body that is inserted into the case body according to the size of the can container. A handle is provided, and the spout of the lid is screwed into the mouth of the can container so that the liquid can be spouted to the outside from the spout of the lid fitted and locked to the opening.

Large can containers having different storage capacities can be selected and inserted into the case body, and the lids can be screwed into the mouths of the large can containers having different storage capacities to fit into the open ports of the case body. Removably lock. When a small-capacity large-sized can container is stored inside the case body, by inserting the upper bottom body, the large-capacity large-sized container can be stored similarly to the large-capacity large-sized can container.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, an embodiment of an auxiliary case for a beverage container according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The auxiliary case for a beverage container has a flat portion 11 at an intermediate portion on the outer periphery of a body wall 2.
A bottomed case body 1 having a handle 15 formed on the outside of the flat portion 11 and an opening 3 at the top, and a lid 6 detachably fitted in the opening 3 of the body 1. Also, the can container B is housed inside the case body 1 by the upper bottom body 8 that is inserted into the case body 1 according to the size of the can container B, and the liquid W of the can container B is provided on the lid body 6. It is poured out from the spout 63.

The case body 1 is provided with an opening 3 at an upper portion of a tubular body wall 2 and a bottom wall 4 at a lower portion thereof.
As shown in FIG. 2, a flat portion 11 and a handle 15 on the outside of the flat portion 11
Is integrally provided, and the support wall 23 of the can container B is projected on the inner periphery of the barrel wall 2. The opening 3 has a large diameter opening 31 and a small diameter opening 32 formed in order from the inlet side. The lid engaging portion 5 is provided on the inner periphery of the support wall 23, and the support walls 23 are provided in parallel in the vertical direction of the body wall 2 or in the circumferential direction of the body wall 2.

The body wall 2 of the case main body 1 is formed into a barrel shape which bulges from the upper and lower ends toward the middle portion, and annular recessed grooves 12 are provided on the upper and lower outer circumferences of the barrel-shaped body wall 2 and the recessed groove is formed. A baffle ring 13 is non-detachably inserted into 12 and a flat portion 11 is provided at an outer peripheral intermediate portion of the body wall 2, and a handle 15 is integrally provided outside the flat portion 11, and a can is provided on an inner periphery of the body wall 2. The support wall 23 of the container B is provided so as to project. The case body 1 is made of synthetic resin, or is made of lightweight synthetic resin having a large heat insulating property.

At least the body wall 2 of the case body 1 is shown in FIG.
As described above, the inner wall 21 and the outer wall 22 are formed into a double wall structure, or a heat insulating material is further provided between the inner wall 21 and the outer wall 22 to form the wall 2 in the heat insulating structure. It is also possible. It is desirable that the case body 1 be formed by dividing the case body 1 into two parts with the handle 15 facing upward, or by dividing the case body into two parts vertically from the center and contacting each other.

As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, the lid 6 has an outer peripheral wall 62, which is opposed to the large-diameter opening 31 of the opening 3, on the outer periphery of the top wall 61 fitted into the opening 3 of the case body 1. A spout 63 is provided at the center of the top wall 61, and an engaging portion 7 that engages with the engaging portion 5 of the case body opening 3 is formed on the outer periphery of the outer peripheral wall 62.
A female screw 64 that is screwed into the inner periphery of the spout 63 at the mouth portion b of the can container.
Is provided, and the spout 63 is supported by the support piece 68 as needed. In the lid 6 of FIG. 8, a cock connection port 64 is provided in an inclined state at the tip of the spout 63, and the connection port 64
The well-known cock 9 is attached or fitted to the
The inclination angle θ of the connection port 64 is preferably 5 to 45 °.

As means for engaging the case body 1 and the lid body 6,
For example, as the engaging portion 7 provided on the outer peripheral wall 62 of the lid 6, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, several inclined projections 71 having an appropriate width are provided on the outer periphery of the outer peripheral wall 62 of the lid to open the case body 1. As the locking portion 5 provided in the mouth 3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a large-diameter mouth 31 of the opening 3 is provided with a fitting groove 51 slightly wider than the slanting protrusion 71 of the lid body 6, and A quick pipe joint (also referred to as a quick joint) is used in which an inclined concave groove 52 corresponding to the inclined protrusion 71 is formed in the insertion groove 51.

As shown in FIG. 9, the upper bottom body 8 is provided with a support plate 81 in the radial direction from the center, or as shown in FIG. 10, the support plate 81 is integrally provided inside the cylindrical body 83, or inside the bowl 84. The support plate 81 is integrally formed, and the recessed portion 82 conforming to the bottom shape of the 2 liter can container 2B is formed on the upper portion of the support plate 81. The upper base height T is the container height H of the 3 liter can container 3B.
And a container height h of the 2 liter can container 2B is formed. The upper bottom body 8 is inserted into the case body 1 through the opening 3 only when the 2 liter can container 2B is stored.

Since the auxiliary case for a beverage container according to the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, when it is used for a 3 liter can container 3B, it is erected with the opening 3 facing upwards and the mouth portion b of the can container 3B.
The cap C is removed, and the spout 63 of the lid 6 is attached to the mouth b.
After the lid body 6 is attached to the mouth portion b of the can container 3B, the can container 3B is directly inserted into the inside of the opening 3 of the case body 1, and the lid is screwed into the mouth portion 3B of the can container 3B. The body 6 is rotated, and the engaging portion 7 of the lid body 6 is fitted and locked to the locking portion 5 of the opening 3.

When the auxiliary case for a beverage container of the present invention is used for a 2 liter can container 2B, first, the upper bottom body 8 is inserted into the case body 1 through the opening 3 and the cap is inserted from the mouth b of the can container 2B. After removing C and screwing the lid body 6 into the mouth portion b as shown in FIG. 11, the can container 2B is inserted into the case body 1 through the opening 3 and the upper bottom body 8 inserted into the body 1 is inserted. Place it on the top and rotate the lid 6 that is screwed into the mouth b,
The lid 6 is fitted and locked in the opening 3. When the can container B is stored and carried in the auxiliary case of the present invention, the body 2 of the case body 1
The grip 15 provided in the above is gripped and carried.

In order to pour out beer from the can container B stored in the beverage container auxiliary case of the present invention into a jockey or a cup, the handle 15 is grasped, the auxiliary case is tilted, and the pouring port 63 of the lid 6 is used. To dispense. A cock 9 is attached to the spout 63 of the lid 6.
13 and the auxiliary case is supported laterally by the support base F as shown in FIG. 13 and is tilted so that the spout 63 is lowered, or the auxiliary case is turned upside down and vertically supported by the support base F as shown in FIG. However, it is also possible to pour from the cock 9.

[0018]

EXAMPLE As a means for attaching and detaching the case body 1 and the lid body 6, as shown in FIG. 7A, an engaging portion 7 is formed on a male screw 73, and a locking portion 5 is screwed onto the male screw 73. The same purpose can be achieved even if it is formed (not shown), and if a finger hooking piece 66 is projectingly provided on the upper portion of the lid top wall 61, or if a finger insertion recess 67 is formed as shown in FIG. 7B. The attachment / detachment rotation of the lid 6 becomes much easier. Instead of inserting the rings 13 into the upper and lower outer peripheral portions of the body wall 2, it is possible to integrally form a raised portion 14 resembling a broom on the upper and lower outer peripheral portions of the body wall 2. The lid 6 and the upper bottom 8 are made of synthetic resin.

[0019]

The auxiliary case for a beverage container according to the present invention has the above-described structure, and therefore has the following effects. Large cans having different storage capacities, for example, cans of 2 liters and cans of 3 liters can be selected and inserted into the case body, and the lids are screwed into the mouths of the large cans, respectively. Engageably engage with the opening of the case body. When a 2 liter large-sized can container is stored inside the case body, by inserting the upper bottom body, the same can be stored as a 3 liter large-sized can container.

Since the handle is integrally formed on the body wall of the case body, even a large can container that has been cooled can be easily carried in a stable state without the fingers getting cold, or beer can be left behind. It can be poured out. Moreover, since the can container can be inserted and removed by simply attaching and detaching the lid, it is easy to handle and can be used repeatedly. The barrel-shaped case main body has a unique atmosphere created by its appearance, which can enhance the desire for drinks and provide a pleasant atmosphere unique to a liquor table. Moreover, if a cock is attached to the spout of the lid, beer can be poured to suit the taste of each person.

The case of using the auxiliary case for a beverage container of the present invention in a large can container containing beer has been described, but it can also be used in a large can container containing another carbonated drink or a beverage containing fruit juice, or a large synthetic resin container. Can also be used for

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a structural example of an auxiliary case for a beverage container according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage example of an auxiliary case for a beverage container.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a case body showing an example of the structure of a locking portion.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a lid body.

6A and 6B are a front view and a cross-sectional view thereof.

7 (A) and 7 (B) are cross-sectional views showing a structural example of a lid body.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a lid showing a structure example of a spout.

9A and 9B are a cross-sectional view and a plan view of the upper bottom body of FIGS.

10 (A), (B) and (C) are a sectional view and a plan view showing a structural example of an upper bottom body.

FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway front view showing an example of attaching a lid to a can container.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a case body.

FIG. 13 is a use state diagram.

FIG. 14 is a use state diagram.

FIG. 15 is a front view of (A) and (B) can containers.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Case Main Body 2 Body Wall, 11 Flat Part, 15 Handle 3 Open Port, 31 Large Diameter Port, 32 Small Diameter Port 4 Bottom Wall 5 Locking Part, 51 Fitting Groove, 52 Inclined Groove 6 Lid, 63 Pouring Port 7 Engagement part, 71 Inclined ridge 8 Upper bottom body 9 Cock B, 2B, 3B Can container, b Mouth C cap, W Liquid F Support stand H, h Can container height, R, r Body diameter θ Connection Mouth tilt angle

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A case main body comprising a bottomed case main body (1) having an opening (3) at its upper part, and a lid (6) fitted and locked to the opening (3) of the main body (1). The can container (B) is stored inside (1), and the liquid (W) in the can container (B) is
An auxiliary case for a beverage container, which can be poured to the outside through a spout (63) of the lid (6). 2. The barrel wall (2) of the case body (1) has a barrel shape that bulges from the upper and lower ends toward the middle portion, and the flat portion is formed on the middle portion of the outer periphery of the barrel wall (2). The handle (15) is provided on the outside of the (11), and the upper bottom body (8) is inserted into the case body (1) according to the size of the can container (B). Auxiliary case for beverage containers. 3. The mouth (b) of the can container (B) is screwed into the spout (63) of the lid (6), and the cock (C) is attached to the tip of the spout (63). The auxiliary case for a beverage container according to 1 or 2.