KR20010007121A - Straw Holding Tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Disclosed is a straw holder, and a combined article of the holder and a straw in which the straw need not be drawn/inserted from/in a container one by one, the straw in use can be easily maintained, and suitable for the use in an oscillating place such as in a vehicle. CONSTITUTION: An upper portion of a straw inserted in a container from a mouth part of the container is projected from the mouth part before a cap is attached to the mouth part, and when the cap is attached, and the straw is pressed by an inner bottom surface of the cap, and held so as to be stored within the container. A combined article of the straw and a straw holder comprises a body(2) which has a fitting part(6) of the size fitted to the mouth part of the container and has a hole(7) for passing the straw formed therein, a straw holding part(3) having a holding hole(12) to hold the inserted straw, and an elastically expandable silicone rubber connection part(4) to connect the straw holding part(3) to the body(2) in an attachable/detachable manner of the holding part(3) to/from the body(2).

Description

Straw Holding Tool

Field of invention

The present invention is made of a straw made of synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), for example, a straw inserted into a container from an inlet of a container such as a pet bottle (a drink straw on a thin hollow pipe made of a resin in which the upper and lower ends communicate with each other). It is about a support and the like. More specifically, it relates to a straw supporter, the combination of this straw supporter and a straw, and a storage case of a straw supporter and a straw.

Background of the Invention

Various beverages, including soft drinks, are injected into containers made of synthetic resins such as PET and sold. Among them, 500 ml of beverage containers are relatively used because they are easy to carry. Therefore, when drinking such a container capacity in a car such as a car or a train, a straw is often used to prevent the drink from overflowing, but at this time, the cap is inserted into the inlet of the container, and then the opening is opened. Straw is placed in the bowl, after drinking, the straw is removed and the cap is refitted.

However, it is very cumbersome to put the straw into and out of the container each time you drink a drink, and above all, there is a problem that it is difficult to store the used straw. In addition, the straw that has been used has a problem that it is easy to discard it as it is, and thus wastes resources and is difficult to recycle since there is no suitable storage case.

Therefore, the present inventors have developed the present invention to solve the above conventional problems.

The object of the present invention is that the straw does not need to be put in and out of the container one by one, the storage of the straw is easy to use, and the straw support and the straw support and the combination of the straw are suitable for use even in places with fluctuations, such as in a car. The present invention provides a storage case capable of efficiently storing a product, a used straw supporter, and a straw, which can be recycled and conserving resources.

The above and other objects of the present invention can be achieved by the present invention described below.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the contents of the present invention.

Figure 1a is a plan view of a straw support according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1b is a front view with the right half cut.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal front view of a straw inserted into a container made of synthetic resin such as PET, with a portion of the straw supported by the straw support such that the upper portion of the straw protrudes from the inlet of the container before the cap is fitted. Part of the length of the body of the container is omitted.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view in which a portion of the straw inserted into the container is omitted with a straw supporting tool so that the top of the straw is accommodated in the container when the cap is fitted.

4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are explanatory views of the operation.

Fig. 5 is a front view in which part of the straw supporter and the straws are set one by one, and the combinations packed in the package are displayed.

Fig. 6 is a front sectional view in which a straw supporter and a straw storage case and a part of the cap fitted to the case are omitted and a part thereof is cut.

7 is a transverse plan view of a storage case or the like along the line VII-VII of FIG. 6.

Brief description of the main symbols in the drawings

1: Straw Support 2: Body

3: straw support part 4: connection part

5 stopper part 6 coupling part

7: hole 8: straw

10 container 11: inlet

12: support hole 13: groove

16: cap 17: female thread

18: external thread 19: rib

21: package 22: packing bag

23; Carton 30: Storage Case

31: case body 32: large diameter portion

33: small diameter 36: male thread

38: cutting groove 40: attachment ring

The straw support according to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, a straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container, protrudes from the inlet until the top of the straw is fitted into the inlet of the container, When it is inserted, it is pressed to the inner bottom of the cap and is supported to be stored in the container. Therefore, it has a large engagement portion that can be inserted into the container's inlet, and a straw support portion having a body having a hole for straw insertion and a support hole for inserting and supporting the straw. And an elastic elastic silicone rubber connecting portion for connecting the straw support portion and the main body so that the straw support portion can be separated or coupled to the main body.

In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the silicon rubber connecting portion is formed by two thin and thin rubber members, and each upper end of the rubber members is provided opposite to each other on the inner circumferential lower surface of the engaging portion of the main body. At the same time, the lower ends are provided on the upper surface of the outer circumference side of the straw support unit to face each other. Further, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the diameter is larger than that of the engaging portion and has a stopper portion integrally formed in the main body, and when the engaging portion is fitted to the inlet portion of the container, the stopper portion engages with the upper surface of the inlet portion of the container. At the same time, the whole straw support is formed of a rubber material having a lot of elasticity.

With the above configuration, the straw does not need to be put into and out of the container as in the prior art, and when the straw is used, the cap is detached so that the upper part protrudes from the inlet part by the elastic return force of the connecting part. Moreover, when not in use, it can be stored in a container and can be stored effectively and without loss in any case.

The combination of the support and the straw of the straw according to the present invention projects a straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container to achieve the above object, and protrudes from the inlet before the top of the straw is fitted with a cap at the inlet of the container. When the cap is fitted, the straw supporter is pressed into the inner bottom of the cap and is supported to be stored in the container, and the straw supported by the straw supporter is packaged in a package. A straw support portion having a large engagement portion that can be fitted into the straw, and having a hole for inserting the straw, a straw support portion having a support hole for inserting and supporting the straw, and a straw support portion and a body so that the straw support portion can be separated or coupled to the main body. It characterized in that it is provided with a connection portion made of silicone rubber free elastic stretch to connect the.

In addition, according to one embodiment according to the present invention, in the above, the silicone rubber connecting portion is formed by two thin and thin rubber members, the upper end of each of these rubber members opposing each other on the inner peripheral side lower surface of the coupling portion of the main body At the same time, the lower ends are provided on the outer circumferential side upper surface of the straw support unit to face each other. In addition, the package is formed of a transparent packaging bag made of resin and a cardboard for storing, and the straw support is stored in the cardboard.

Due to the configuration as described above it can provide a form that is easy to sell straw supporter and straw.

The straw supporter and the storage case of the straw according to the present invention have a coupling portion of a size that can be inserted into the inlet of the container to achieve the above object, the main body formed with a hole for straw insertion, and the support for inserting the straw A straw-supported straw support portion, and an elastically stretchable silicone rubber connection portion connecting the straw support portion and the main body so that the straw support portion can be detached or coupled to the main body, the straw inserted into the container from the inlet portion of the container is provided. The upper part of the straw protrudes from the inlet part before the cap is inserted into the inlet of the container, and when the cap is inserted, it is stored in the straw support and the straw which are pressed to the inner bottom of the cap to be stored in the container. Is open, the other end is formed in the form of a closed hollow barrel, and the straw is It is provided with a case body made of synthetic resin that can be inserted to cover almost the whole, and the inner diameter of one of the openings of the case body is formed in such a size that the engagement portion of the straw support can be fitted, and the straw support is connected to the straw support and the connection portion. Is placed in the case body, the coupling portion is accommodated to fit into one opening, the straw is stored using the hole for straw insertion, and the male screw is formed so that the cap of the container can be screwed into the outer surface of the opening. It is characterized by that.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment according to the present invention, one opening of the case body is larger in diameter than the other, and a plurality of cutting grooves are formed at regular intervals in the circumferential direction of the opening edge of the large diameter. have.

From the above structure, the used straw supporter and the straw can be stored efficiently, the recycling is possible, the resource saving can be achieved, and even if the diameter of the cap of a container is somewhat different, it can fully respond. .

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B, 1 is a straw support tool formed entirely of elastic rubber material, and is composed of a main body 2, a straw support part 3, and a connecting part 4. The main body 2 has a large diameter stopper portion 5 and a diameter smaller than the stopper portion 5, and a coupling portion 6 formed integrally with the stopper portion 5, and the central portion of the coupling portion 6. The straw insertion hole 7 penetrates up and down, and is formed in it. The inner diameter D of the hole 7 is larger than the outer diameter d of the straw 8 as shown in Fig. 2, and is set to the most suitable diameter so that the straw 8 can be inserted with a certain amount of play. The biggest reason for setting the inner diameter D of the hole 7 to a predetermined diameter in this way is that the contents can be prevented from being ejected by capillary action, especially when the carbonated beverage is filled into the container as the contents. .

As shown in Fig. 2, the straw support 1 is fitted with an inlet 11 of a container (for 500 ml of beverage) 10, and a stopper 5 of the inlet, as shown in FIG. It is attached to the inlet part 11 by being put on the upper surface of 11, and being combined. The engagement of the stopper portion 5 prevents the straw support 1 from falling into the container 10.

The straw 8, also called a sacker, is a thin hollow pipe-shaped drink suction port made of resin, which is opened and communicated with the upper and lower ends thereof, and has a predetermined length as shown in Figs. . In addition, the container 10 is formed entirely of synthetic resin such as PET, and is light in weight, and transparent except for a portion describing a trademark, a seller, or the like and a cap described later. It can be checked externally.

The straw support part 3 is formed by penetrating the support hole 12 which penetrates and supports the straw 8 in the center part. The inner diameter da of the support hole 12 is formed to have a diameter equal to or slightly smaller than the outer diameter d of the straw 8, and when the straw is inserted into the hole, the straw 8 is formed by its internal frictional resistance. It is supported. The connecting portion 4 is formed by two thin and thin elastic elastic rubber members 4a and 4b made of silicone rubber, and each upper end of the rubber members 4a and 4b is an engaging portion 6 of the main body 2. The lower end is provided opposite to each other on the upper surface of the outer periphery side of the straw support part 3, and the horizontal space | interval is equal to the upper and lower parts, and the straw support part ( 3) and the main body 2 are integrally connected so that the straw support part 3 can be isolate | separated or joined with respect to the main body 2. As shown in FIG. 13A and 1B, 13 is an annular groove formed in the upper surface of the stopper portion 5.

When using, put the straw 8 in the hole 7 of the main body 2 of the straw support 1, and let the upper part be supported by the support hole 12 of the straw support part 3, As shown in Fig. 4A, first, the straw supporter 1 is engaged with the engaging portion 5 of the main body 2 with the inlet portion 11 of the container 10, and the stopper portion 6 with the inlet portion ( 11) to be attached to the upper surface. When mounted, the straw support 1 is simply not detached due to the fitting engagement of the engaging portion 5. In addition, as shown in Fig. 2, the straw support 3 is located at a position close to the boundary between the inlet 11 and the shoulder 15 of the container 10, and the straw 8 has an upper entrance at this position. At the same time as protruding from the portion 11, as shown in Fig. 4B, the protruding upper end surface is pushed with a finger so that the rubber members 4a and 4b are supported to be moved up and down by the elastic stretching force. In the state where the upper part of the straw 8 protrudes from the inlet part 11 in this way, a user takes in the mouth the protruding upper end part of this straw 8, and sucks and drinks the drink in the container 10.

When not drinking, the cap 16 is attached so that the female screw 17 is screwed to the male screw 18 of the inlet part 11, as shown in FIG.3 and FIG.4. By attaching the cap 16, the straw 8 is pushed downward to the inner bottom surface of the cap 16 to move downward, and is completely received into the container 10. In addition, the straw support part 3 extends the rubber member 4a, 4b by the downward movement of the straw 8, and comes to the center of the shoulder part 15, but the support of the straw 8 continues. In the state where the cap 16 is completely attached, as shown in Fig. 3, on the upper surface of the engaging portion 5 of the main body 2, it is installed on the inner bottom of the cap 16 toward the outside of the annular groove 13. One rib 19 abuts and presses it.

When drinking again, remove the cap 16 by loosening the screw as described above. When the cap 16 is removed, as shown in Fig. 4, the straw 8 has its upper portion as in the original portion 11 due to the force that the rubber members 4a and 4b of the connecting portion 4 try to elastically return. ) Will protrude from. In this way, the straw 16 can be protruded from the inlet 11 of the container 10 or can be stored and supported in the container 10 by the coupling and disengagement of the cap 16. It is very easy to use and there is no worry of losing it.

FIG. 5 shows a combination product in which the straw supporter 1 and the straw supporter 8 are packaged in a package 21 in one set. The package body 21 is made of a transparent packaging bag 22 made of resin and a paper board 23 for storage, and the main body 2 of the straw support 1 is coupled to a hole which is not brightly displayed on the paper board 23. Attach the part 6 in the same manner as in the case of the inlet part 11, and place the straw support 3 on the back side (not shown) and store the rubber members 4a and 4b in a bent form. have. The straw 8 is stored biased to one side of the packaging bag 22. 24 is a hook hole, and when it is displayed at a store, it can hang on a hook, for example. Although not shown in the cardboard 23, an instruction manual such as a method of using the straw supporter 1 and the like are described. The straw support 1 can be sold as a straw 8 and such a combination.

FIG. 6 shows the storage support 30 of the straw support 1 and the straw 8. The storage case 30 has a case body 31 formed entirely of synthetic resin. The case body 31 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape with one side open and the other closed, and has a length approximately the same as that of the straw 8, and the straw 8 is removed from one opening of the case body 31. It is comprised so that an almost whole can be enclosed so that it may be covered. One opening of the case body 31 has a larger diameter than the other portion (small diameter portion) 33, and the straw support 1 can be accommodated in the large diameter portion 32. have.

In other words, one opening of the case body 31 is formed so that its inner diameter is such that the engaging portion 6 of the straw supporter 1 can be engaged so that the straw supporter 1 is coupled to the case body. It engages with one opening part of 31, and it is accommodated by being connected so that the stopper part 5 may be located above the edge of one opening part of the case main body 31. As shown in FIG. At this time, the straw support part 3 and the connection part 4 are located in the large diameter part 32 of the case main body 31. As shown in FIG. Straw support 1 is prevented from falling into the container 10 by the combination of the stopper portion 5. The straw 8 is accommodated in the large diameter part 32 and the other part 33 using the straw insertion hole 7. One opening of the case main body 31 has a male screw 36 which can be attached by screwing the cap 16 of the container 10 on the outer surface thereof, and at the same time, a cutout groove 38 in the circumferential direction of the opening edge. A plurality of these are formed at predetermined intervals. The cutout groove 38 has a circumferential wall divided by the groove at the edge of a hole in one of the openings so that it can be attached even if the diameter of the cap 16 of the container 10 is slightly different (small) inward. Tighten role.

In Fig. 6, 40 is a longitudinal attachment ring portion provided so as to protrude in opposite directions to the outer surface of the large diameter portion 32 and the other portion 33 adjacent to the case body 31, and the storage case 30 If the bag does not enter the bag, or if the bag is to be hanged on the outside of the bag and is transported, it is possible to pass the string through the hole of the ring portion and to tie the string to the outside of the bag. In order to prevent the height increase by this attachment ring part 40, the outer diameter r which connects between the outermost side surfaces of both ring parts 40 is not made larger than the outer diameter R of the large diameter part 32. As shown in FIG. In this example, two attachment ring portions 40 are provided, but only one may be provided.

The storage case 30 as described above stores the straw support 1 and the straw 8 in the case body 31 without the cap 16 in FIG. It is then put up and put in a packaging bag to enter the distribution process for sale. When used in the packaged state as described above, the storage case 30 is taken out of the packaging bag together with the straw support 1 and the straw 8, and then the straw support 1 and the straw 8 according to the product description of the cardboard. ) Is removed from the case main body 31, and the straw 8 is removed from the straw insertion hole 7 of the straw support tool 1. Then, the straw 8 is passed from the bottom of the straw support 1 to the support hole 12 of the straw support 3, again through the hole 7 above, and the upper end of the straw 8. It protrudes from the upper surface of this stopper part 5 by predetermined length. Then, the straw 8 is inserted from the lower end side into the container 10 from the opening of the inlet 11, and the engaging portion 96 of the straw support 1 is inserted into the container 10. The stopper portion 5 is coupled to the upper surface of the inlet portion 11. The state in which the straw support 1 and the straw 8 are thus attached to the container 10 in this way is shown in FIG. 2 and is provided for use in this state.

When there is no drink in the container 10 and discarded, the used straw supporter 1 and the straw 8 are separated from the inlet of the container 10 once. Then, the used straw supporter 1 and the straw 8 are coupled to the one opening of the case body 31 of the storage case 30 as it is, and the stopper part 5 of the opening of the case body 31 is closed. It is held so as to lie on the upper surface of the inlet edge, but preferably, as shown in Fig. 6, the straw 8 is pulled out from the support hole 12 of the straw support 3, and inserted only in the straw insertion hole 7. After storing it in a state. This is because the cap 16 can be more easily attached if the elastic stretching action by the connecting portion 4 of the straw support 1 prevents unnecessary movement. Then, the cap 16 attached to the container to be discarded is attached to the male screw 36 of one opening of the case body 31. By this attachment, the straw 8 is pushed down from the inner bottom surface of the cap 16 to be moved downward, and is completely received into the case main body 31. When such storage is made, it becomes the operation | work which stores the straw supporter 1, and since it is not necessary to have the drink attachment part of the used straw 8, it does not dirty a finger etc ..

The used straw supporter 1 and the straw 8 are placed in the case body 31 of the storage case 30 as described above, so that the beverage attached to the straw 8 does not leak. To keep it vertical. If the cap 16 is completely in the airtight state, no leakage occurs, and the cap 16 can also be moved in the horizontal direction. When using again, the cap 16 is loosened to remove the screw from the case body 31, and then the straw support 1 and the straw 8 are separated from the case body 31, and the new container with the cap removed. Mount at the entrance of the This mounting procedure is as described above. The straw supporter 1 and the straw 8 which have been used in this way can be recycled, and the cap of the container can be recycled, thereby reducing the waste of resources and effectively using the straw. The storage case 30 once used is stored as it is, or washed and stored in a packaging bag (not shown) until the next use. Even when cleaning, since the overall shape of the storage case 30 is simple, it can be stored simply and hygienically.

Since the case main body 31 of the storage case 30 is made of synthetic resin, it is light and easy to hold even for children, so it is easy to attach it to a beverage container purchased from a travel destination or a drinking destination. In addition, since the case body 31 has an appropriate strength, the case body 31 is not crushed or deformed even when carried and moved. Therefore, the stored straw 8 is not bent or bent, and it is difficult to clean the straw 8 due to damage or the like, and it is not unsanitary, and the shape of the straw 8 is always kept in a straight state. It is possible to do

Moreover, the above embodiment is to a preferred example to the last, and is not limited thereto, and of course, other than the embodiment shown in the drawings may be included in the present invention. In addition, in 1 Embodiment, about the structure of the connection part 4, etc., it is also possible to substitute by another structure in an equal range. Also in the container, not only a container (pet bottle) made of synthetic resin such as PET, but also a glass bottle or the like may be used. Furthermore, in the preferred case of the storage case 30 shown in the embodiment, the shape, structure, and the like are, of course, not limited thereto.

As described above, the straw support, the combination thereof, and the storage case according to the present invention do not need to put the straw into and out of the container one by one, and the storage of the straw is easy to use, especially in a place with fluctuations such as in a car. It is possible to efficiently store the straw support, the combination of the straw support and the straw, and the used straw support and the straw which are suitable for the following. Have

All simple modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of the present invention will be apparent from the appended claims.

Claims (10)

The straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container protrudes from the inlet until the top of the straw is fitted into the inlet of the container, and when the cap is fitted, it is pressed against the inner bottom of the cap to support the storage in the container. In the straw support, It has a large engagement portion that can be inserted into the inlet of the container at all times, the main body is formed with a hole for straw insertion, the straw support portion formed with a support hole for inserting and supporting the straw, and the straw support portion is detachable or coupled to the main body. Straw support characterized in that it comprises a silicone rubber connecting portion freely stretched elastic connecting the straw support and the main body. The silicone rubber connecting portion is formed by two thin and thin rubber members, and each upper end of these rubber members is provided on the inner circumferential lower surface of the engaging portion of the main body so as to face each other, and the lower end thereof is A straw support tool, which is provided on the outer circumferential side upper surface of the straw support portion to face each other. 2. The stopper portion according to claim 1, wherein the stopper portion is formed to have a diameter larger than that of the coupling portion and is integrally formed in the main body. When the coupling portion is fitted to the inlet portion of the container, the stopper portion is adapted to engage the upper surface of the inlet portion of the container. Straw support. The straw support tool according to claim 1, wherein the whole straw support tool is formed of a rubber material rich in elasticity. The straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container protrudes from the inlet until the top of the straw is fitted into the inlet of the container, and when the cap is fitted, it is pressed against the inner bottom of the cap to support the storage in the container. In the straw support and the combination of the straw support and the straw which were packaged in the package with the straw supported by this straw support as a set, The straw support has a large engagement portion that can be fitted to the inlet of the container, a straw formed body having a hole for inserting the straw, a straw supported portion formed with a support hole for supporting the straw, and the straw supported portion being the main body. Straw support and straw combinations, characterized in that it is provided with a silicone rubber connecting portion freely stretchable to connect the straw support and the main body so as to be separated or combined with respect to 6. The straw support apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the package is formed of a transparent packaging bag made of resin and a storage cardboard, and a straw support is stored in the cardboard. The straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container protrudes from the inlet until the top of the straw is fitted into the inlet of the container, and when the cap is fitted, it is pressed against the inner bottom of the cap to support the storage in the container. In the straw support and the combination of the straw support and the straw which were packaged in the package with the straw supported by this straw support as a set, The straw support has a large engagement portion that can be fitted to the inlet of the container, a straw formed body having a hole for inserting the straw, a straw supported portion formed with a support hole for supporting the straw, and the straw supported portion being the main body. Elastic silicone elastic connecting portion connecting the straw support and the main body so as to be detachable or coupled to each other, and the silicone rubber connecting portion is formed by two thin and thin rubber members. A straw supporter and a straw assembly, wherein each upper end is provided opposite to each other on the lower surface of the inner peripheral side of the engaging portion of the main body, and the lower end is provided opposite to each other on the upper surface of the outer peripheral side of the straw support. 8. The straw support apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the package is formed of a resin transparent packaging bag and a storage cardboard, wherein the straw support is stored in the cardboard. A straw having a size that can be inserted into the inlet of the container, a straw supporting portion having a hole for inserting the straw, a straw supporting portion having a supporting hole for supporting the straw, and the straw supporting portion being separable or coupled to the main body. An elastic stretchable silicone rubber connecting portion for connecting the straw support and the main body is provided, and the straw inserted into the container from the inlet of the container, and the inlet of the straw before the upper part of the straw is fitted into the inlet of the container. In the straw support and the storage case of the straw which protrudes from the part, and when the cap is fitted, is pressed to the inner bottom surface of the cap to be stored in the container, It is formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder closed on one side and closed on the other side, and includes a case body made of synthetic resin for storing the straw so as to cover almost the entirety by inserting the straw in one end of the opening. The straw support is formed in such a size that the engagement portion can be fitted therein, and the straw support portion is placed in the case body with the straw support portion and the connection portion, and the engagement portion is accommodated so as to be fitted into one of the openings. And a male screw is formed on the outer surface of one of the openings so that the cap of the container can be screwed together. 10. The straw supporter according to claim 9, wherein one opening of the case body is larger in diameter than the other, and a plurality of cutting grooves are formed at regular intervals in the circumferential direction of the opening edge of the large diameter. And storage case of straw.