TW201735774A - Multi-purpose can - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-purpose can comprising a main body (2) and a handle (3) coupled with said main body (2), said main body (2) comprising a bottom portion (2.1) adapted to place the can (1) at a storing surface and an edge (2.2) at the upper side of the can (1), wherein the edge (2.2) comprises a straight edge portion (4) forming a shovel edge and wherein at least one liquid dispensing portion (5, 5') is provided at said edge (2.2), said liquid dispensing portion (5, 5') being adapted to enable a focused dispensing of liquid received within said main body (2).

Description

Multi-function tank

The present invention generally relates to the field of multi-purpose tools. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-purpose canister suitable for dispensing water and shoveling.

Known sprinkler tanks include a liquid containment portion and a spout for centrally distributing water. In addition, known hand shovel or hoe can be used to dig things such as soil, dirt, and the like.

A disadvantage is that multiple hand tools are required for watering and shoveling, which are disadvantageous in terms of storage space and cost.

It is an object of an embodiment of the present invention to provide a multi-purpose can that can be used for watering and shoveling, the object being achieved by the technical features of the independent claim, and the preferred embodiment is given by the accompanying claims. Embodiments of the invention may be freely combined with each other if not explicitly stated.

According to an embodiment, the invention relates to a multifunctional can. The can includes a body and a handle coupled to the body. The handle may be integrally formed on the body. The body includes a bottom portion adapted to place the can on a storage surface and a side wall portion projecting from the bottom portion. The bottom portion and the side wall portion define an interior space for containing liquid, soil, and the like. On the upper side of the can, in particular on the upper side of the side wall portion, an edge is provided. The edge includes an edge portion that forms a shovel edge. In a possible embodiment, the edge portion is formed as a straight edge portion for use as a shovel. Furthermore, at least one liquid dispensing portion is provided at the edge, the liquid dispensing portion being adapted to enable centralized dispensing of liquid contained within the body.

The multi-purpose can has a beneficial effect as it can be used as a watering can for dispensing water and shovel, dirt, and the like. Therefore, for both applications, only a single handle tool is required, which saves storage space and costs.

According to an embodiment, the edge portion is disposed opposite the handle (relative to the vertical axis of the can). Therefore, the gripping operation can be improved because the edge portion can be placed, for example, on the floor to use the can as a file, and the handle for supporting the can is away from the floor. In particular, if the edge portion is constructed to be thin and/or flexible, the edge portion generally forms a structure or form similar to the floor itself when placed on the ground, thereby being easily used as a crucible. In a possible embodiment, the edge portion is formed as a straight edge portion.

According to an embodiment, the edge portion extends across the entire or substantially the entire width of the can. In other words, the body includes a front portion that includes the edge portion across the entire or substantially the entire width of the can. This results in an increased shovel area. In a possible embodiment, the front portion is formed as a flat front portion.

According to an embodiment, the liquid dispensing portion is disposed adjacent to the edge portion. Therefore, the dispensed water is obtained by tilting the diagonal of the can.

According to an embodiment, the liquid dispensing portion is disposed at a corner region between the edge portion and the side edge portion. Therefore, by the inclination of the normality of the can, the liquid distribution portion does not interfere with the shovel operation and can dispense water.

According to an embodiment, the liquid dispensing portion is formed by a projection disposed at the edge. The projection can protrude outwardly to form a convex liquid dispensing portion. This bulge allows the dispensed water to be concentrated on a particular irrigation area.

According to an embodiment, the canister includes a pair of liquid dispensing portions disposed on opposite sides of the edge portion. In other words, the liquid dispensing portion is disposed at the front edge portion and is spaced apart from each other by the edge portion. The liquid is dispensed by tilting the left front side or the right front side diagonally using a pair of liquid dispensing portions disposed at a distance from each other.

According to an embodiment, the body comprises a cup or vase shape. The body can include an upper opening that spans the entire cross section of the body. Thereby improving the liquid filling of the body Internal space and improvement remove soil or dirt from the interior space. In addition, the interior space can be used to store additional hand tools such as manual trowels, scissors, and the like.

According to an embodiment, the body comprises a tapered shape that widens towards the upper side of the can. Therefore, the opening of the body increases on the upper side, which improves the use of the can as a shovel.

According to an embodiment, the height of the body in the edge portion region is greater than the height in the region of the handle. Therefore, when the edge portion is placed on a surface for the shovel operation, the edge portion protrudes beyond the upper side of the handle to ensure that the shovel operation can be improved.

According to an embodiment, the handle comprises a cavity that opens towards the upper side of the can. The cavity can be used to store a tool or to insert at least a portion of the tool into the cavity to place a tool in the can.

According to an embodiment, the can is integrally formed as a one-piece component, for example, the can may be a one-piece plastic component and may be fabricated by injection molding.

The term "substantially" or "approximately" as used in the present invention means that the deviation from the exact value is positive/negative 10%, preferably positive/negative 5%, and/or deviation from the form-independent form change.

1‧‧‧ cans

2‧‧‧ Subject

2a‧‧‧Internal space

2.1‧‧‧ bottom wall

2.2‧‧‧ edge

2.2a, 2.2b‧‧‧ side edge

2.3‧‧‧ Sidewalls

2.4‧‧‧ openings

3‧‧‧Hands

3.1‧‧‧ Cavity

4‧‧‧ Straight edge

5, 5'‧‧‧Liquid Distribution Department

H1‧‧‧first height

H2‧‧‧second height

The various aspects of the present invention, including the specific features and advantages, may be readily understood from the following detailed description and drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a multi-function can of an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is an illustration of an exemplary embodiment A side view of the multi-function can; and FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the multi-function can of the exemplary embodiment.

The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings However, the invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Throughout the description, the same element numbers are used to denote the same elements, components, items or features.

1 to 3 are different views illustrating the multi-function can 1 of the exemplary embodiment. The tank 1 is suitable for shoveling, for example, soil, dirt, etc., and is suitable for watering flowers. The can 1 includes a main body 2 and the main body 2 Connected handle 3. For example, the handle 3 can be connected to the body 2 only at the upper handle portion, that is, the lower handle portion forms the free end of the handle 3.

The body 2 includes a vase shape or a cup shape. More specifically, the main body 2 includes a bottom wall portion 2.1 and a side wall portion 2.3 that protrudes from the bottom wall portion 2.1. On the top side, an opening 2.4 is provided, preferably extending across the entire or substantially the entire upper cross section of the can 1. The side wall portion 2.3 can restrict the inner space 2a of the can 1 in the circumferential direction, and the inner space 2a is adapted to accommodate liquid or earthmoving. The bottom wall portion 2.1 may provide a planar support for placing the can 1 on a storage surface such as a floor, a window panel or the like. In the vertical direction, the body 2 can have a conical or conical shape, for example the body 2 can be expanded towards the opening 2.4 of the can 1 .

On the upper side, the body 2 comprises an edge 2.2. This edge 2.2 may be a circumferential edge that surrounds the body 2 on the upper side. The edge 2.2 comprises a straight edge portion 4 and side edge portions 2.2a, 2.2b disposed between the straight edge portion 4 and the handle 3. Based on the straight edge portion 4, the can 1 is adapted to be placed on the ground to shoveling dirt or dirt. For example, the side wall portion 2.3 below the straight edge portion 4 is planar or substantially planar so that the can 1 can be used as a crucible. In addition, the can 1 is adapted to move along the straight edge portion 4 to push dirt or dirt into the inner space 2a of the body 2.

As shown in Figure 2, the edge 2.2 of the body 2 is inclined with respect to the vertical axis of the can 1. In other words, the body 2 has a different height in the region of the straight edge portion 4 and the handle 3. The body 2 can have a first height h1 in the region of the straight edge 4 and a second height h2 in the region of the handle 3, where h1 > h2. Due to the inclined upper side of the can 1, it is easy to dispense water and shovel.

In order to be able to concentrate the distribution of water, the body comprises at least one liquid dispensing portion 5, 5', in this embodiment two. The liquid distribution portions 5, 5' are provided at the edge 2.2 of the body 2. More specifically, the liquid dispensing portion 5, 5' is formed by a projection disposed at the side wall portion 2.3 directly adjacent to the edge 2.2. The liquid dispensing portion 5, 5' may be disposed in the upper corner region of the body 2 and opposed to the handle 3, and the liquid dispensing portion 5, 5' may form a spout in the corner region. The liquid dispensing portions 5, 5' may be disposed between the straight edge portion 4 and the side edge portions 2.2a, 2.2b. By inclining the can 1 in the direction of one of the liquid dispensing portions 5, 5' (i.e., tilting forward), the liquid contained in the internal space 2a of the main body 2 can be dispensed in a concentrated manner. Therefore, the tank 1 is suitable for use as a sprinkler tank and for scooping.

The handle 3 can include a cavity 3.1 that is open at the top side. Thus, the cavity 3.1 can be used to store additional tools such as hand tools, such as manual trowels, scissors, hand brushes, and the like. This hand tool can also be housed in the internal space 2a of the main body 2.

Preferably, the can 1 is manufactured as a one-piece element, for example, the can 1 is made of plastic (for example, manufactured by injection molding), or the can 1 may be made of a metal plate.

It should be noted that the description and drawings are merely illustrative of the principles of the proposed multi-function can. Although not explicitly described or illustrated herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to practice various embodiments of the invention.

1‧‧‧ cans

2‧‧‧ Subject

2a‧‧‧Internal space

2.2‧‧‧ edge

2.2a, 2.2b‧‧‧ side edge

2.3‧‧‧ Sidewalls

2.4‧‧‧ openings

3‧‧‧Hands

3.1‧‧‧ Cavity

4‧‧‧ Straight edge

5, 5'‧‧‧Liquid Distribution Department

Claims (13)

A multifunctional canister comprising: a body (2); and a handle (3) coupled to the body (2), the body (2) including a bottom (2.1) adapted to place the can (1) in a a storage surface, a side wall portion (2.3) protruding from the bottom portion (2.1), and an edge (2.2) on the upper side of the can (1); wherein the edge (2.2) includes an edge portion forming a shovel edge ( 4); and wherein at least one liquid distribution portion (5, 5') is provided at the edge (2.2), the liquid distribution portion (5, 5') being adapted to enable centralized distribution of liquid contained in the body (2) . The multi-function can according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the edge portion (4) is formed as a straight edge portion. The multi-function can according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the edge portion (4) is disposed opposite to the handle (3). The multi-purpose can according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the edge portion (4) extends across the entire or substantially the entire width of the can (1). The multi-functional can according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the liquid dispensing portion (5, 5') is disposed adjacent to the edge portion (4). The multi-functional can according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid dispensing portion (5, 5') is disposed at the edge portion (4) and the side edge portion (2.2a) , 2.2b) in a corner area. The multi-purpose can according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid dispensing portion (5, 5') is formed by a projection provided at the edge (2.2). The multi-functional can according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a pair of liquid dispensing portions (5, 5'), wherein the pair of liquid dispensing portions (5, 5') are disposed The opposite side of the edge portion (4). The multi-functional can according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the main body (2) comprises a cup shape or a bottle shape. The multi-functional can according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the main body (2) comprises a tapered shape that widens toward an upper side of the can (1). The multi-function can according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the height of the main body (2) in the region of the edge portion (4) is greater than in the region of the handle (3) the height of. The multi-purpose can according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (3) comprises a cavity (3.1) facing the upper side of the can (1) Opening. The can (1) is integrally formed as a one-piece component according to the multi-function can according to any one of the above claims.