Support device for beverage containers

Abstract

This invention provides a highly versatile beverage container support device that allows infants to drink from a beverage container (such as a baby bottle) without the need for another person or the infant to use their own hands, and that substantially automatically adjusts the vertical position of the beverage container relative to the infant according to the volume of contents and the infant's drinking progress, and that can be easily and simply used in various places such as cribs and strollers, as well as sofas and carpets. [Solution] The beverage container support device of the present invention comprises a support member 2, an expandable member 4 extending downward from the support member 2, and a mounting member 6 for a beverage container provided at the lower end of the expandable member 4, and is characterized in that the beverage container attached to the mounting member 6 is tilted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support device for a beverage container that allows a user to smoothly and easily drink a beverage by themselves without using their hands.

Background Art

[0002] For example, since infants cannot hold a baby bottle by themselves, adults have to hold the bottle and feed milk to the infant's mouth. However, this is inconvenient as it occupies the adult's hands, and has the disadvantage that the adult cannot attend to other tasks during this time, resulting in wasted time. In the case of infants who can hold a baby bottle by themselves, their hands are occupied, so it can be said that this is also inconvenient for the infants and results in wasted time.

[0003] In response to this, for example, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3086190) proposes "an auxiliary nursing bottle that reduces inconvenience and wasted time when feeding milk to an infant, is easy to assemble, can adjust the height and angle of the baby bottle, has excellent applicability, and stably supports the baby bottle" (Cited Document 1, Abstract, etc.).

[0004] However, in the auxiliary nursing bottle of Patent Document 1, the vertical position of the baby bottle relative to the infant cannot be adjusted unless the ribbon winding device is operated, which makes it difficult for the infant to drink milk and requires extra effort from adults. In addition, since it includes a ribbon winding device, the configuration is complicated, and its use is assumed to be in baby beds and strollers, so it cannot necessarily be said to be excellent in versatility.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] In view of the problems of the conventional technology described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a highly versatile beverage container support device that allows infants to drink the contents from a beverage container (such as a baby bottle) without the use of another person's or their own hands, that can substantially automatically adjust the vertical position of the beverage container relative to the infant according to the amount of contents and the progress of drinking, and that can be easily and simply used in various places such as cribs and strollers as well as sofas and carpets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides: Support member and An expandable member extending downward from the support member, The system comprises a mounting member for a beverage container provided at the lower end of the aforementioned expandable member, The beverage container attached to the mounting member has a configuration that allows it to tilt. A beverage container support device characterized by the following: To provide. Various shapes of beverage containers can be used, and preferably include PET bottles and baby bottles, which have a roughly cylindrical shape and length.

[0008] In the beverage container support device of the present invention described above, The support member has a structure that is substantially arch-shaped or substantially bridge-shaped. It is preferable.

[0009] The above-mentioned stretchable member includes a first stretchable member and a second stretchable member, The mounting member includes a first mounting member provided on the first expandable member and a second mounting member provided on the second expandable member. The first stretchable member is longer than the second stretchable member. It is preferable.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the mounting member is composed of a strip-shaped body that grips the beverage container. It is preferable that the strip-shaped body is equipped with a hook-and-loop fastener for gripping and securing the beverage container. It is preferable that the mounting member is equipped with an anti-slip portion on the surface that comes into contact with the beverage container.

[0011] Furthermore, the beverage container support device of the present invention described above is Furthermore, it shall be equipped with an educational content audio generation device. It is preferable.

[0012] Therefore, the present invention is The system includes a device for infants and toddlers (e.g., a support device for beverage containers including a support device for a baby bottle, or a protective helmet for infants and toddlers), and a server that provides educational content. This also relates to educational content delivery systems characterized by [specific features]. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The beverage container support device of the present invention, having the configuration described above, has a simple structure and allows users such as infants to drink the contents (milk, juice, water, boiled water, etc.) from a beverage container (baby bottle, etc.) without using another person's or their own hands, while doing other things such as playing or studying. Therefore, the beverage container support device of the present invention can be easily and simply used in various places such as cribs, strollers, sofas, and carpets. In addition, the vertical position of the beverage container relative to the user is automatically adjusted according to the amount of contents and the progress of drinking. Thus, the beverage container support device of the present invention is significantly easier to use and more versatile than the conventional technology. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a schematic perspective view of a baby bottle support device 1, which is one embodiment of the beverage container support device of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a detailed view of a part of the structure of the support member 2 of the baby bottle support device 1. [Figure 3] It is a diagram for explaining the use state of the baby bottle supporting device 1 shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is another diagram for explaining the use state of the baby bottle supporting device 1 shown in FIG. 1. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Hereinafter, a baby bottle supporting device, which is an embodiment of the beverage container supporting device of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these drawings. In addition, since the drawings are for conceptually explaining the present invention, the positions, dimensions, ratios, numbers and the like are not limited to those shown in the drawings and can be appropriately adjusted or changed. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, positions, dimensions, ratios, numbers and the like may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the baby bottle supporting device 1 of the present embodiment includes a supporting member 2, elastic members 4 (4a, 4b) extending downward from the supporting member 2, and mounting members 6 (6a, 6b) for baby bottles provided at the lower ends of the elastic members 4 (4a, 4b). As shown in FIG. 3, a baby bottle 10 having a substantially (substantially) cylindrical outer shape and a predetermined length is attached to the mounting members 6 (6a, 6b), and is suspended such that the baby bottle is inclined with the spout positioned downward.

[0017] The support member 2 supports a baby bottle 10 via downwardly extending elastic members 4 (4a, 4b) and attachment members 6 (6a, 6b) for a baby bottle. In the present embodiment, the support member 2 has a substantially arch shape or substantially bridge shape similar to a curved plate-shaped body. Accordingly, the upper portion of the support member 2 is formed of a substantially horizontally arranged plate-shaped body, and both leg portions thereof are formed of substantially vertically arranged plate-shaped bodies. As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the support member 2 has a structure that allows an infant user P to hold the drinking spout at the tip of the baby bottle 10 suspended in an inclined state while lying with the infant's head inserted into an opening formed below the support member 2. Conversely, the baby bottle support device 1 can be arranged near the head of an infant by inserting the opening formed below the support member 2 toward the head of the lying infant. Note that Fig. 4 shows the positional relationship between the infant P and the support member 2.

[0018] Further, as shown in Fig. 2, opening pieces 2a and 2b each having an opening are provided integrally and continuously (i.e., spaced apart in the width direction of the support member 2) by, for example, integral molding in the central portion of the upper part of the support member 2 so as to be attachable to the elastic members 4 (4a, 4b). In the present embodiment, the opening is slit-shaped or linear, and has a configuration that allows a rubber-like elastic member 4 (4a, 4b) to be inserted therethrough for attachment. Note that the opening may have other shapes such as a substantially circular shape, for example.

[0019] The support member 2 of the present embodiment has leg portions 8 (8a, 8b) at both ends thereof, so that it can be placed stably. From the viewpoint of storage, it is convenient that the leg portions 8 (8a, 8b) have a detachable structure. The leg portions 8 (8a, 8b) stably hold the support member 2 and make it difficult to tip over. It is preferable that the size and weight of the leg portions 8 (8a, 8b) are appropriately selected within a range that prevents the support member 2 from tipping over even when the support member 2 is inclined, particularly even when a large amount of milk is contained in the baby bottle 10.

[0020] The width and height of the baby bottle support device 1 (or support member 2) are preferably, for example, 20-50 cm, or even 20-30 cm, so that it can be installed on strollers, Yuralism, etc., and is also portable. Furthermore, the support member 2 only needs to be made of a material that can be bent outward and expanded (or bent inward) when a moderate force is applied, and such materials include thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene and ABS resin, or lightweight metals such as aluminum.

[0021] Next, the elastic members 4 (4a, 4b) are made of a strip-shaped or string-shaped rubber extending downward from the support member 2, and are attached by being inserted through the openings 2a, 2b of the support member 2. Because the elastic members 4 (4a, 4b) are made of rubber, when the baby bottle 10 is full of milk, it stretches out and hangs down to a distance close to the infant P, and when the baby finishes drinking, the baby bottle 10 becomes lighter and rises, so as not to hit the infant P's face. The width and diameter of the rubber constituting the elastic members 4 can be appropriately selected within the range in which the effects of the present invention can be obtained.

[0022] In other words, the height of the baby bottle 10 changes according to the amount of milk in the bottle 10, which is the contents (beverage) inside the beverage container. More specifically, if there is a lot of milk, the baby bottle 10 goes down, and if there is a little milk, the baby bottle 10 goes up, but as long as the infant P is sucking on the tip of the baby bottle 10 and drinking, the baby bottle 10 will remain in a lower position.

[0023] In this embodiment, the expandable member 4 includes a first expandable member 4a and a second expandable member 4b, and the mounting member 6 includes a first mounting member 6a provided on the first expandable member 4a and a second mounting member 6b provided on the second expandable member 4b. Preferably, the length L4a of the first expandable member 4a and the length L4b of the second expandable member 4b satisfy the relationship: L4a > L4b (where the units are the same), that is, the first expandable member 4a is longer than the second expandable member 4b. As a result, as shown in Figure 3, the baby bottle 10 attached to the mounting member 6 is reliably tilted.

[0024] Furthermore, if the expandable member 4 includes a first expandable member 4a and a second expandable member 4b, it is desirable that both be equipped with a function to adjust their lengths, so that the length L4a of the first expandable member 4a and the length L4b of the second expandable member 4b can be adjusted to satisfy the relationship: L4a > L4b (where the units are the same).

[0025] The mounting members 6 (6a, 6b) are provided at the lower ends of the stretchable members 4 (4a, 4b) to grip the baby bottle 10, and are composed of a strip-like body. This strip-like body may be made of, for example, rubber, cloth, or a composite of these (layered body). Materials such as those used for bandages and supporters in medical and sports applications can also be applied.

[0026] Although not shown in the illustrations, the mounting members 6(6a,6b) are equipped with hook-and-loop fasteners such as Velcro (registered trademark) to wrap around the baby bottle 10 and grip and secure it. For convenience, in Figures 1 and 3, the mounting members 6(6a,6b) are represented as annular bodies.

[0027] Furthermore, although not shown in the illustration, it is preferable that the mounting members 6 (6a, 6b) have anti-slip portions on the surfaces that come into contact with the baby bottle 10. These anti-slip portions may be a continuous single layer or discontinuous island-like portions, and can be made of, for example, silicone resin or rubber.

[0028] In this embodiment, since the expandable member 4 includes a first expandable member 4a and a second expandable member 4b, it also includes a first mounting member 6a and a second mounting member 6b corresponding to these, with the first mounting member 6a positioned on the lower side and the second mounting member 6b positioned on the upper side. As shown in Figure 3, the baby bottle 10 can be suspended at an angle toward the mouth of the infant P.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, when viewed from the side of the support member 2, the bottom of the baby bottle 10, the second expandable member 4b, and the second mounting member 6b are located on the opposite side from the head of the infant P when viewed from the main body of the support member 2 (i.e., with the main body in between). Therefore, the baby bottle support device 1 can be used stably without tipping over.

[0030] The baby bottle support device 1 of this embodiment, as described above, preferably further comprises an educational content audio generator. This educational content audio generator incorporates an audio generator such as a speaker 14 (see Figures 1 and 2), a storage device such as an IC, and a communication device 16 such as WiFi or Bluetooth (see Figures 1 and 2), and can play audio or music that reads out various educational content such as foreign languages ​​such as English, mathematics, Japanese language, science, and social studies for infants and toddlers P.

[0031] The above educational content may be stored on a storage device or provided via the internet (for example, downloaded or stored in the cloud), and can be selected as appropriate by, for example, the guardian of infant P and played for infant P. The educational content audio generator, including a speaker, may be built into any part of the baby bottle support device 1 or may be an external type.

[0032] With this configuration, especially when the infant P is an infant, the time spent drinking milk can be effectively used for education and learning, further enhancing the effectiveness of the baby bottle support device 1 of this embodiment.

[0033] The above describes a typical embodiment of the beverage container support device of the present invention, which is a support device for baby bottles. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and various design modifications are possible and are also included in the present invention.

[0034] For example, in the above embodiment, an embodiment including a first stretchable member and a second stretchable member, as well as a first mounting member and a second mounting member, was described, but an embodiment including a single stretchable member and a single mounting member is also possible. In this case, the shape and dimensions of the stretchable member and the mounting member can be appropriately selected within a range that does not impair the effects of the present invention.

[0035] Furthermore, for example, the baby bottle support device 1 of the above embodiment may be optionally fitted with a cushion (or pillow) 12 (12a, 12b) as shown in Figure 4. For example, a cushion with a structure similar to that of the mounting member and that is detachably attached to the support member 2 may be used, or a cushion with a shape like a nursing cushion (pillow) having a semi-circular or roughly C-shaped form may be used.

[0036] The beverage container support device according to the present invention is particularly suitable as a baby bottle support device for infants, and a platform for such infant devices is also included in the technical concept of the present invention. For example, like Kindle®, which serves as a platform for books, an application (program) for providing educational content that serves as a platform for the above-mentioned educational content is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. In addition to beverage container support devices, including the baby bottle support device described above, infant devices also include helmets for infants and the like.

[0037] For example, the following configurations are possible. (1) The parent of the infant or toddler installs the above app on a mobile device such as a smartphone. This app may be paid or free. Here, "parent" may also include the person responsible for the care of the infant or toddler, a nurse, a caregiver, and a teacher. (2) Parents use the above app to purchase various educational content. The educational content may be paid or free. (3) Parents can download purchased educational content to their mobile devices. (4) Parents transmit purchased educational content from their mobile device or the cloud to a communication device among the infant devices of the present invention, such as the baby bottle support device, and infants using the infant device learn while listening to the educational content through the speaker. The system may also be configured so that parents can speak to their infants remotely through their mobile device, communication device and speaker.

[0038] In other words, devices for infants (e.g., bottle support devices and infant protective helmets), beverage container support devices, and servers that provide educational content can constitute an educational content delivery system. This system may also include a parent's mobile device.

[0039] Furthermore, the beverage container support device according to the present invention may be equipped with one or more optical sensors such as cameras or lidar. This makes it possible to remotely check on the user (baby, etc.), enabling danger detection, danger warning, and / or two-way communication. In the future, as the functionality of two-way communication improves, the two-way partner for children could not only be parents, but also third parties such as safety management companies like Secom Co., Ltd. or ALSOK Co., Ltd., or even AI or robots.

[0040] Furthermore, the beverage container support device according to the present invention may also be equipped with a power supply (charging) function and a communication function. Considering its use in mobility devices such as automobiles and bicycles, it may also be equipped with an alarm device that alerts a third party, such as a parent, with sound or light when danger is detected. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 1. Support device for baby bottles, 2. Support members, 2a,2b...opening piece, 4. Stretchable material, 4a...first elastic member, 4b...second elastic member, 6. Mounting components, 6a...First mounting member, 6b...Second mounting member, 8, 8a, 8b...legs, 10...baby bottle, 12, 12a, 12b... cushions, 14...speakers.

Claims

1. Support member and An expandable member extending downward from the support member, The system comprises a mounting member for a beverage container provided at the lower end of the aforementioned expandable member, The beverage container attached to the mounting member has a configuration that allows it to tilt. A support device for beverage containers characterized by the following.

2. The support member has a structure that is substantially arch-shaped or substantially bridge-shaped. A beverage container support device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The aforementioned stretchable member includes a first stretchable member and a second stretchable member. The mounting member includes a first mounting member provided on the first expandable member and a second mounting member provided on the second expandable member. The first stretchable member is longer than the second stretchable member. A beverage container support device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

4. Furthermore, it shall be equipped with an educational content audio generation device. A beverage container support device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

5. A baby bottle support device comprising the beverage container support device described in claim 4, and a server providing educational content, An educational content delivery system characterized by the following:

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