Removable Integrated Handle For Containers

Abstract

A removable plastic handle assembly for use with containers such as tins or cans, wherein the handle assembly is constituted by a hoop which connects to the mouth of the container and a handle formed integrally with the hoop; the hoop has an internal slot which serves as a housing for the seam of the mouth and also has one or more gripping collets arranged, for preference, in a form equidistant around the hoop; the handle is found on the same plane as the hoop and is joined to it by two thick opposed points of attachment, corresponding to the ends of the handle, and also they are joined by one or more thinner points of attachment which keep the handle on the plane of the hoop before its use, guaranteeing its permanence in the plane and it's appropriate stacking but at the moment the handle is used, the thin points of attachment break to turn the handle during transport; the hoop moreover has projections which function as guides during the stacking.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from Mexican application number MX / u / 2007 / 000020, filed on Jan. 19, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is related to containers such as cans, tins and buckets. More particularly the invention refers to an improved container of the above type, which has an integrated removable handle located on the same plane of the container's lid.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART[0003]For a long time, receptacles such as tins and cans for keeping and storing varnishes, paints, glues and cementing materials have been used. These containers are formed of a receptacle with a removable lid and a handle joined to the receptacle. In general, the handle of the container is metallic, and the ends of the handle are inserted into the upper part of the vertical wall of the receptacle. One disadvantage of these containers is that the handle is not integra...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]Another advantage of the present invention is that the handle assembly is detachable, which facilitates the closing of the container after its use. Furthermore, the handle can be reinstalled in the container for transportation. As the handle can be removed this facilitates its use with some other containers, which makes recycling feasible not only in terms of the material, which is recyclable, but also in the product itself.

Problems solved by technology

One disadvantage of these containers is that the handle is not integrated in to the form of the container, causing problems of space in the places where they are used and stored.

The principal disadvantage to this container is that the portion which supports the lid and the bail is very complex, since it is made from two parts: a main portion and an auxiliary portion, which elevates the cost of the container and implies material costs.

Another disadvantage is derived from the fact that the ends of the handle are bent in a straight angle and are inserted in a vertical surface, which is not an effective enough fastening means to avoid the handle coming undone when carrying the container.

Furthermore, the metallic bail presents other problems like the rusting and degrading of materials.

The disadvantage of this device is that the means for securing the bail are not sufficiently resistant to support the weight of the receptacle and the bail can become detached.

The disadvantage of this device is that the handle protrudes from the wall of the receptacle causing problems with space during storage and transportation.

However, the disadvantage of this device, as in others where a metal handle is used, is the risk of the handle rusting and the materials degrading, the difficulty of getting it out of the ring shaped mouth and the possibility that the user is injured because there is no hilt or anatomical form for its manipulation.

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