Container convertible to cup

Abstract

The invention relates to a container, in particular to a container capable of being mutually converted into a cup and a bottle. The container convertible into a cup according to the present invention comprises: a body having a bottle shape, a knob portion closed and an opposite portion open; a base connection cover which is embedded in the knob part; a cover coupled to an opposite portion of the body; and a base member located below the cover and wrapped with a film together with the cover, the container being configured such that the base connection lid and the base member are fastened so as to be converted into a cup form in a state in which the body is rotated 180 degrees, the film is removed, and the base member is taken out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a container, and more particularly to a container that can be converted into a cup and a bottle. Background Technology

[0002] A container is a container for holding contents, such as beverages or alcoholic drinks. Depending on the type of contents, there are many different shapes.

[0003] These containers typically come in different shapes and have different functions, and in recent years, technologies and products that can be converted into cups and bottles have been introduced.

[0004] In this regard, the applicant has also filed patent applications and obtained patent grants, such as Korean Patent No. 10-1424096 "Beverage and Alcohol Containers" and Korean Patent No. 10-1424381 "Containers Convertible into Cups (or Cups)".

[0005] Korean Patent Nos. 10-1424096 and 10-1424381 disclose technologies for converting bottled products into cups or mugs to facilitate drinking.

[0006] However, while Korean Patent Nos. 10-1424096 and 10-1424381 have advantages in terms of the technical features of converting bottles into cups, there is still room for improvement, namely that the bottle cannot be recycled back into a container after being used as a cup.

[0007] In Korean Patent Nos. 10-1424096 and 10-1424381, the base of the cup is used as the cover itself. Therefore, when converted into a cup, the aesthetics are reduced and the product quality is weakened. To solve these problems, Korean Patent No. 10-1424381 shows an example of embedding the base into the cover. However, due to the center of gravity, the cup may tilt and tip over. Therefore, the stability may need to be improved.

[0008] [Existing Technical Documents]

[0009] [Patent Documents]

[0010] Patent Document 1: Korean Patent 10-1424096

[0011] Patent Document 1: Korean Patent 10-1424381. Summary of the Invention

[0012] Technical issues

[0013] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to achieve interchangeability between cups and bottles.

[0014] In addition, the aim is to provide a container in which a product is purchased (or sold) in the form of a bottle, can be drunk from in the form of a cup during use, and can be reused in the form of a bottle after drinking.

[0015] In addition, it is intended to provide a container that, taking into account the manufacturing characteristics of glass bottles, can be converted into a cup with a form that can enhance the external recognizability of the bottle.

[0016] In addition, the aim is to provide a container that can be converted into a cup, namely a container that improves the manufacturing characteristics of glass bottles and the upright safety when the bottle changes position by 180 degrees.

[0017] The problems to be solved by this invention are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can clearly understand other unmentioned problems.

[0018] Technical solution

[0019] The convertible cup container of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives is characterized by comprising: a body having a bottle shape, a closed handle (knob) portion and an open opposite portion thereof; a base connecting cap nested within the handle (knob) portion; a cover attached to the opposite portion of the body; and a base component located below the cover and wrapped together with the cover by a film, wherein the container is configured such that, in a state where the body is rotated 180 degrees, the film is removed, and the base component is taken out, the base connecting cap and the base component are fastened together to convert the container into a cup shape.

[0020] The base connecting cover is formed in the shape of a conical hat, with a handle nesting part formed on one side. The handle nesting part is nested to the outside of the handle (knob) part of the main body, and the other side can be composed of an internal fastening part and an external fastening part that are fastened to the base component.

[0021] The inner fastening part of the base connecting cover is fastened by the engagement of protrusions on the inner side of the hollow part, and the outer fastening part can be combined with the groove of the slot to achieve double fastening.

[0022] The base connecting cover has a first inclined surface that extends from one end of the handle nesting portion and unfolds outward at a predetermined angle to form a conical shape. The base component has a second inclined surface that extends inward from the outer edge and forms a predetermined inclination. The base shape can be achieved by fastening the base connecting cover and the base component to integrate the first and second inclined surfaces with a predetermined radius of curvature.

[0023] The base connecting cap is shaped like a cap to form the appearance of the bottle. The combination of the base connecting cap and the base component can form the appearance curvature of the base of a stemmed glass.

[0024] The cover and base components can be wrapped together with a portion of the body using a thin film.

[0025] The base connecting cover has a handle nesting part on one side that nests into the handle (knob) part of the main body, and a fastening part that is fastened to the base component on the other side. A fastening protrusion is formed around the outer side. The base component is disc-shaped and has a hollow part that is inserted into the base connecting cover. A fastening flange that is fastened to the fastening protrusion can be formed on the inner side.

[0026] Technical effect

[0027] Based on the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects: the cup and the bottle can be converted into each other; the product can be purchased (or sold) in the form of a bottle; it can be drunk from in the form of a cup; and it can be reused in the form of a bottle after drinking. In addition, when the bottle is converted into a cup, the form of the cup is converted into a form close to that of a stemmed glass, thereby increasing the convenience and practicality of drinking beverages or alcoholic beverages.

[0028] In addition, a container that can be converted into a cup can be provided, which has a shape that increases the external recognizability of the bottle by taking into account the manufacturing characteristics of the glass bottle, and improves the upright safety when the manufacturing characteristics of the glass bottle and the shape of the bottle cause a 180-degree positional change.

[0029] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and can be extended in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the conversion of a container into a cup according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the base connection lid and base component of the container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of converting a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention from a bottle to a cup;

[0035] Figure 6 These are comparison images of the appearance of existing containers (bottles) and the appearance of the container (bottle) of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of another example of the combination of a lid and a base component for a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0038] 10: Container

[0039] 11: Ontology

[0040] 12: Base connection cover

[0041] 13: Cover

[0042] 14: Film

[0043] 15: Base components

[0044] 16: Sealing components Detailed Implementation

[0045] The container that can be converted into a cup shape according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] The detailed description of the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings should be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are considered part of the description of the entire invention. Descriptions of directions or orientations are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0047] Specifically, terms indicating position, such as "down," "up," "horizontal," "vertical," "upper side," "lower side," "upward," "downward," "upper part," and "lower part," and their derivatives (such as "towards horizontal," "downward," "upward," etc.), should be understood with reference to the described drawings and related descriptions. In particular, these relative terms are for convenience of explanation only and do not require that the device of the present invention be configured or operated in a specific orientation.

[0048] Furthermore, terms such as “installed,” “attached,” “connected,” “interconnected,” and “interlocked” that indicate the mutual connection between components may, unless otherwise stated, indicate the state in which the components are directly or indirectly attached, connected, or fixed. This should be understood to include terms that include both movably attached, connected, or fixed states and immovable states.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention. Figure 2This is an exploded perspective view of a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the conversion of a container into a cup according to the present invention.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the container 10, which can be converted into a cup according to the present invention, can be freely converted into... Figure 1 The bottle shape shown and Figure 3 The cup shape shown.

[0051] In particular, if with Figure 1 When the bottle shape shown exists, it is produced from the outset as a container filled with contents (alcohol or beverage) and with a sealed inlet (or outlet). It is generally designed to be a wine or beverage bottle sold on the market, containing alcohol or beverages, rather than a bottle sold without contents for the purpose of holding liquids. The contents are preferably liquid, but are not necessarily limited to liquids.

[0052] Before explaining, Figure 1 The top of the graphic described herein is defined using terms such as upper side, above, upper end, and upper part, while the bottom is defined using terms such as lower side, lower bottom, and lower part, and is explained accordingly.

[0053] The container 10 contains contents (alcohol or beverages) and may include a body 11 for containing the contents, a base connecting cover 12 inserted into the upper part of the body 11, a cover 13 for sealing the lower part of the body 11, and a film 14 covering the lower part of the body 11 and printed with trademarks or product descriptions.

[0054] The body 11 can be made of glass or plastic, and its shape is that of a bottle, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, in order to... Figure 1 The position shown indicates the formation of a bottle shape. Figure 3 The position shown forms the shape of a cup (especially a stemmed glass).

[0055] The body 11 preferably has a roughly circular cross-section, but its cross-section can also be polygonal or non-polygonal.

[0056] The base connection cover 12 is a protrusion 11a inserted into the upper end of the body 11 and a component that is fastened to the base component 15.

[0057] Generally, bottles are manufactured using the "blow molding" method, which is a method of blowing air into a mold and then creating the bottle (injection molding). In the case of products manufactured using the blow molding method, since the space where the air is blown in is "hollow", blow molding is mainly used when making "container" products that hold certain objects.

[0058] Normally, air is injected into bottles and containers through the shape of the handle (knob, indicating the bottle mouth), so the handle (knob) opens to become the inlet, and closes to form the bottom.

[0059] However, the container of the present invention has a structure opposite to that of existing bottle containers, namely, the handle (knob) part is closed, while the other side is open.

[0060] This is because when converted into a cup (derived from the shape of a stemmed glass), the other side of the handle (knob) should be the inlet, not the handle (knob) part.

[0061] Therefore, the base connecting cover 12 is different from existing covers. Its purpose is not to block the opening of the handle (knob) (mainly the inlet), but to serve as a bottle cap shape to improve the recognizability of the bottle shape before it is opened when the bottle is closed, and as a fastening component to be fastened to the base component 15 when rotating, thereby improving the upright safety in the form of a cup.

[0062] The term "knob" comes from the fact that it can refer to the spout of a bottle, and when converted into a cup, it can function as the handle of a stemmed glass.

[0063] The cover 13 is rolled up by the film 14, and the film 14 is easily exposed when it is peeled off.

[0064] A sealing member 16 for sealing is sandwiched inside the cover 13, and a base member 15 that acts as a base when the cover 13 is converted into a cup shape is disposed on the bottom surface of the cover 13. Similarly, when the base member 15 is rolled up by the film 14, it can be exposed and separated by removing the film 14.

[0065] Preferably, the film 14 is wound around the lower part and lower corner of the body 11 so that the cover 13 and the base component 15 will not fall off without peeling off the film 14 after being wrapped by the film 14.

[0066] Figure 4 This is a detailed drawing of the lid and base components for a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention.

[0067] Reference Figure 4 (A) is a detailed structural drawing of the base connecting cover 12, (B) is a detailed structural drawing of the base component 15, and (C) shows a cross-sectional view of the combination of the base connecting cover 12 and the base component 15.

[0068] The base connecting cap 12 serves as a cap shape to enhance the recognizability of the bottle's shape, and also as a fastening component to secure it to the base component 15 during rotation, thereby improving the upright safety of the cup.

[0069] To achieve the above two functions, the base connecting cap 12 has a conical shape, which enhances the external recognizability of the bottle in its bottled state (see...). Figure 7 ), maintaining the shape of a stemmed glass while in its original state (see Figure 3 ).

[0070] The base connecting cover 12 is formed in the shape of a conical hat, with one side consisting of a handle nesting part 121 nested to the outside of the handle (knob) part of the main body 11, and the other side consisting of an inner fastening part 122 and an outer fastening part 123 that are fastened to the base component 15.

[0071] The handle nesting portion 121 can form a cut portion 124 at a predetermined position for radial stretching.

[0072] The inner fastening part 122 is cylindrical in shape, and the outer fastening part 123 has a first inclined surface 125 that unfolds at a predetermined angle, so that it is separated from the inner fastening part 122 by a predetermined distance, and extends from one end of the handle nesting part 121 to form a conical shape.

[0073] The base component 15 is disc-shaped and includes an outer edge 151, a second inclined surface 152 extending inward from the outer edge 151 and forming a predetermined inclination, a hollow cylindrical portion 153 formed on the inner side, and a groove 154 forming a predetermined space between the second inclined surface 152 and the hollow portion 153 (the lower ends of the second inclined surface 152 and the hollow portion 153 are connected to each other).

[0074] See (C) for a cross-section showing the fastening of the base connecting cover 12 and the base component 15.

[0075] The inner fastening part 122 of the base connecting cover 12 is fastened by protrusion interlocking inside the hollow part 153, and the outer fastening part 123 is combined with the groove of the slot 154 for double fastening.

[0076] Furthermore, after fastening, the first inclined surface 125 and the second inclined surface 152 can form an integrated base shape through a predetermined radius of curvature to represent the outline of the bottom of a goblet.

[0077] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the conversion process of a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention.

[0078] See Figure 5 (A) shows the finished product containing the contents.

[0079] See (B), where the user purchases and uses the product in the form of (A), peeling off the film 14 and removing the base component 15 when drinking the contents.

[0080] Then, rotate the main body 11 by 180 degrees (C).

[0081] Rotate the main body 11 by 180 degrees, and then combine the base connecting cover 12 and the base component 15 fitted on the top of the main body 11 to form a goblet shape as shown in (E) through process (D).

[0082] When the cover 13 is removed in state (E) for drinking, it becomes a complete goblet, which can then be drunk from (F).

[0083] Figure 6 These are comparison images of the appearance of existing containers (bottles) and the containers (bottles) of the present invention.

[0084] like Figure 6 As shown, (A) is an existing container that can be converted into a cup, and (B) is the container of the present invention that can be converted into a cup.

[0085] Existing containers that can be converted into cups have the appearance of an empty bottle without a lid on the handle (knob) portion, while the present invention has the appearance of a bottle with a lid fastened by a base.

[0086] The present invention enhances the appearance of the finished product and the industrial design of the product. In particular, the appearance of the product can be improved by adopting a closed handle (knob) portion inserted into the manufacturing method (blow molding method) derived from the bottle to resemble a bottle cap, and a base connecting cap structure for maintaining uprightness when switching to a cup.

[0087] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of another example of the combination of a lid and a base component for a container that can be converted into a cup according to the present invention.

[0088] Figure 7 The example shown is Figure 4 The schematic diagram of another example of fastening is intended to illustrate that any other fastening method may be used in the configuration of the base connection cover 12 and the base component 15 of the present invention.

[0089] See Figure 7 As described above, the conversion from bottle to cup is achieved by inserting the base connecting cover 22 into the protrusion 11a of the body 11 and rotating the body 11 with the base connecting cover 22 inserted by 180 degrees to secure it to the base component 25.

[0090] The outer contour of the base connecting cover 22 has a fastening protrusion 22a, and the inner side of the base component 25 may have a fastening flange 25a.

[0091] The base component 25 may have one or more openings (not shown) into which the base connecting cover 22 can be inserted. When the base connecting cover 22 is inserted through the opening, the component is rotated by a predetermined angle so that the fastening protrusion 22a is engaged with the fastening flange 25a to ensure fastening force.

[0092] The base connecting cover 22 has a handle nesting part 221 on one side that fits on the outside of the handle (knob) part of the body 11, and a fastening part 222 that is fastened to the base member 25 can be formed on the other side.

[0093] The base component 25 is disc-shaped and can form a hollow portion 251 with a nested base connecting cover 22.

[0094] It should be reiterated that the purpose of this invention is to provide a container that can be converted into a cup. The front end of the handle (knob) is closed according to the bottle molding method, thus forming a lid in appearance. This lid is then used as a medium to connect with the base, thereby increasing the safety and stability of the cup in its cup form and further completing the image of a stemmed glass.

[0095] The features, structures, effects, etc., described in the above embodiments are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, but are not necessarily limited to any one embodiment. Furthermore, the features, structures, effects, etc., exemplified in each embodiment can be combined or modified by those skilled in the art in other embodiments. Therefore, the content related to these combinations and modifications should be understood to be within the scope of the present invention.

[0096] Furthermore, although the description has focused on the foregoing, it is merely illustrative and does not limit the invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and applications not illustrated above can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the invention. For example, the constituent elements specifically shown in the embodiments can be modified. And these modifications and applications should be understood as falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container that can be converted into a cup, comprising: The main body has a bottle shape, with the handle (knob) part closed and the opposite part open; A base connection cover, which is nested within the handle (knob) portion; A cover, which is attached to the opposite part of the body; The base component is located below the cover. The container is configured such that, when the main body is rotated 180 degrees and the base component is removed, the base connecting cover and the base component are fastened together to transform it into a cup shape.

2. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 1, wherein: The base connecting cover is shaped like a conical hat, with a handle nesting portion on one side. The handle nesting portion nests into the outside of the handle (knob) portion of the main body. The other side can be composed of an internal fastening portion and an external fastening portion that are fastened to the base component. The base component is disc-shaped and has a hollow cylindrical portion formed on the outer edge and inner side. The outer edge and the lower end of the hollow portion are connected to each other, including a groove forming a predetermined space therebetween.

3. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 2, wherein: The internal fastening part of the base connecting cover is fastened by the engagement of protrusions on the inner side of the hollow part, and the external fastening part is combined with the groove of the slot to achieve double fastening.

4. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 1, wherein: The base connecting cover has a first inclined surface that extends from one end of the handle nesting portion and unfolds outward at a predetermined angle to have a conical shape. The base component has a second inclined surface that extends inward from the outer edge and forms a predetermined inclination. The base shape, in which the first and second inclined surfaces are integrated with a predetermined radius of curvature, is achieved by fastening the base connecting cover and the base component.

5. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 1, wherein: The base is connected to the bottle in the shape of a cap to form its appearance. The combination of the lid and base components, connected by the base, forms the curvature of the base of the stemmed glass, creating an appearance similar to the shape of the cup.

6. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 1, wherein: The cover and base components are wrapped together with a portion of the body by a thin film.

7. The container convertible into a cup according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the base connecting cover has a handle nesting portion that nests into the outer side of the handle (knob) portion of the main body, and the other side has a fastening portion that is fastened to the base component, with fastening protrusions formed around the outer periphery. The base component is disc-shaped and has a hollow portion for inserting into the base connection cover. A fastening flange that is fastened to the fastening protrusion can be formed on the inner side.

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