A container handle

Abstract

The application discloses a container handle, which comprises a cup ring, a handpiece, an abutting block, a limiting piece and an elastic piece. The cup ring is provided with a limiting opening penetrating the cup ring from top to bottom for placing a container. The handpiece is connected with the cup ring for a user to hold. The abutting block is arranged on the cup ring or the handpiece for abutting with the outer sidewall of the container. The limiting piece is movably connected with the cup ring or the handpiece. The elastic piece is used for providing a force to the limiting piece in the direction of the container, so that the limiting piece abuts with the outer sidewall of the container. The container is limited by the limiting opening, and the limiting piece and the abutting block are used to abut with the outer sidewall of the container from above and below of the cup ring respectively, so that the container is limited from three positions, and the container can be moved up and down to be stably limited. The handpiece is used for a user to hold, so that the user can take the container. The application solves the inconvenience of holding the existing container without a handle, and is especially suitable for children.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of everyday consumer goods, and in particular to a container handle. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, cups and bottles are the most commonly used containers for drinking water and beverages. Currently, a large number of cups and bottles on the market adopt a handle-less design, including glass cups, ceramic cups, coffee cups, beverage cups, fast-food chain beverage cups, water bottles, baby bottles, and disposable cups. The handle-less design makes the container look simple and beautiful, conforming to modern aesthetics. However, handle-less containers have many inconveniences in actual use. When filled with hot beverages, the outer wall of the container is hot, making it easy to burn your hands when holding it directly; when filled with cold beverages, the outer wall of the container is too cold, making it icy to hold. Furthermore, the smooth surface of the container makes it unstable to hold and prone to slipping. This is especially difficult for children with weaker hand strength, posing a safety hazard. In addition, some cups or bottles have built-in fixed handles, which solves the grip problem to some extent, but the handle is integrally molded with the container and cannot be detached, making it difficult to balance overall aesthetics and portability, and lacking in style, failing to meet the aesthetic needs of adult users. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a container handle that solves the problem that existing cups or bottles do not have handles and are not suitable for children to hold.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows: A container handle, comprising: A cup ring, wherein a limiting opening for placing a container is provided on the cup ring, and the limiting opening extends through the cup ring from top to bottom; A handheld component for user handheld use, the handheld component being connected to the cup ring; An abutment block, used to abut against the outer wall of the container, is provided on the cup ring or handle; A limiting member is used to abut against the outer wall of the container, and the limiting member is movably connected to the cup ring or handheld part; the abutting block and the limiting member cooperate to abut against the outer wall of the container from both above and below the cup ring; And an elastic element, which provides a force toward the container to the limiting element so that the limiting element abuts against the outer wall of the container.

[0005] This invention offers the following advantages: By configuring a cup ring, the container is positioned using a limiting opening within the cup ring. Furthermore, by configuring limiting members and abutment blocks to abut against the outer wall of the container from above and below the cup ring, the container is positioned at three locations, preventing it from moving up and down and ensuring a stable connection between the container and its handle. A handheld component allows the user to hold the container, solving the problem of inconvenient gripping of existing handleless containers, making it particularly suitable for children. Attached Figure Description

[0006] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0007] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the invention used in conjunction with a container.

[0009] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of region a in the middle.

[0011] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the cup ring, cut along the center line of the cup ring according to the present invention.

[0012] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of region b in the middle.

[0013] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the cup ring of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the limiting component of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the handheld component of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention in a folded state.

[0017] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the invention in a folded state from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] See attached document Figures 1 to 11 A container handle 100 in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] The container handle 100 includes a cup ring 1, a handheld component 3, an abutment block 2, a limiting component 4, and an elastic component 6. The cup ring 1 has a limiting opening 10 for placing the container 200, extending from top to bottom through the cup ring 1, allowing the container 200 to be inserted into the limiting opening 10 from top to bottom. The cup ring 1 may be annular; alternatively, it may have a notch, meaning it is not a complete ring. The handheld component 3 is connected to the cup ring 1 and is used by the user for holding the container. The abutment block 2 abuts against the outer wall of the container 200 and is located on either the cup ring 1 or the handheld component 3. The limiting component 4 abuts against the outer wall of the container 200 and is movably connected to either the cup ring 1 or the handheld component 3. The elastic component 6 provides a force to the limiting component 4 in the direction of the container 200.

[0021] In this embodiment, by configuring a cup ring 1, the container 200 is limited by the limiting opening 10 on the cup ring 1. This allows the container 200 to be limited from its periphery. Furthermore, the cup ring 1 abuts against the outer wall of the container 200 from above and below via the abutting block 2 and the limiting member 4, forming an abutting structure at three positions: upper, middle, and lower. Figure 2 As shown, this design stabilizes and limits the container 200, preventing it from shifting up and down during use and potentially detaching. The handle 3 allows the user to grip the container without direct contact with its outer wall, effectively solving the problem of inconvenient gripping of existing handleless containers 200. It also avoids safety hazards caused by excessively high (scalding) or low (freezing) temperatures on the outer wall, as well as slippery surfaces. Furthermore, the container 200 is secured from three positions (top, middle, and bottom), making it particularly suitable for children and effectively preventing it from detaching from the handle 100 and posing a safety hazard. Additionally, by overcoming the force exerted by the elastic element 6 on the limiting element 4, the user can remove the container 200 and detach the handle 100 for use with another container 200.

[0022] In this embodiment, the abutment block 2 is disposed on the handheld component 3, and the limiting component 4 has a first end 43 and a second end 43, with the second end 43 located below the first end 43. The first end 43 is rotatably connected to the handheld component 3, and the second end 43 is used to abut against the container 200. The two ends of the elastic component 6 abut against the handheld component 3 and the limiting component 4, respectively, with the limiting component 4 located below the abutment block 2. In this way, the elastic component 6 can also provide the handheld component 3 with a force away from the container 200, and the handheld component 3 can provide the abutment block 2 with a force toward the container 200.

[0023] This design allows an elastic element 6 to provide a force pressing against the container 200 to the limiting element 4 on one hand, and a reverse force away from the container 200 to the handheld element 3 on the other. This reverse force is transmitted through the handheld element 3, causing the abutment block 2 to also receive a force in the direction of the container 200, so that both the limiting element 4 and the abutment block 2 can abut against the side wall of the container 200, and there is a gap between the handheld element 3 and the container 200 for the user to hold. This structure is simple, effectively reduces the number of parts in the container handle 100, and lowers the cost.

[0024] In a further design, the limiting member 4 has a finger groove 41 located above or below the second end 43. The finger groove 41 is for the user's fingers to enter and is located on the side of the limiting member 4 away from the handheld member 3. When using the container handle 100, the container 200 can be inserted into the limiting port 10 from top to bottom. The container 200 is limited from above and below the cup ring 1 by the abutment block 2 and the second end 43 of the limiting member 4. When the user needs to remove the container handle 100, the user holds the handheld member 3, inserts their fingers into the finger groove 41, and pulls the limiting member 4 with their fingers to move the second end 43 away from the container 200, thereby unlocking the container 200 and removing it from the limiting port 10. This operation is simple and easy for children to use independently, improving the ease of use and user experience of the product.

[0025] The handheld component 3 is provided with a first connecting end 31, which is located below the abutting block 2. The outer wall of the cup ring 1 is provided with a second connecting end 12. The first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 12 are rotatably connected by the shaft 5 to realize the rotatable connection between the handheld component 3 and the cup ring 1.

[0026] In a further design, the shaft 5 also passes through the first end 43 of the limiting member 4, aligning the rotation axes of the handheld member 3, the limiting member 4, and the cup ring 1, making the overall structure more compact, reducing the number of parts in the container handle 100, making the structure of the container handle 100 simpler, and improving the aesthetics of the product.

[0027] The elastic element 6 is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the shaft 5. A blocking block 32 is mounted on the handheld part 3 or the first connecting end 31. The two extended legs 61 of the torsion spring abut against the blocking block 32 and the limiting element 4, respectively. The torsion spring is sleeved on the shaft 5, using the shaft 5 as the mounting carrier, thus not occupying extra space and resulting in a compact structure. When the container 200 is inserted into the limiting port 10, the two extended legs 61 of the torsion spring are pressed close together under the handheld part 3 and the limiting element 4, generating a bidirectional elastic restoring force. That is, the two extended legs 61 can apply opposite forces to the limiting element 4 and the handheld part 3, respectively. This design is simple and simplifies the structural design of the container handle 100 while ensuring the assembly of the elastic element 6.

[0028] Furthermore, the handle 3, the limiting part 4, and the cup ring 1 are designed to rotate coaxially, so that the container handle 100 can be folded without using it, reducing the overall volume of the container handle 100 and making it convenient for storage, carrying, and transportation.

[0029] The limiting member 4 has a limiting groove 44 on the side wall near the hand-held member 3. One extension foot 61 of the torsion spring is placed in the limiting groove 44 to limit the position of the extension foot 61 of the torsion spring on the limiting member 4, prevent the torsion spring from moving axially during use, ensure the stability and reliability of elastic force transmission, and extend the service life of the product.

[0030] The first connecting end 31 includes two spaced-apart first connecting blocks 313, both of which are connected to the handheld component 3. The second connecting end 12 includes two spaced-apart second connecting blocks 123, both of which are connected to the cup ring 1. The two first connecting blocks 313 are located between the two second connecting blocks 123, and the torsion spring and the limiting component 4 are also located between the two first connecting blocks 313. The first connecting block 313 has a first shaft hole 312, the second connecting block 123 has a second shaft hole 122, and the limiting component 4 has a third shaft hole 431. The shaft 5 passes through the first shaft hole 312 and the third shaft hole 431, and both ends of the shaft 5 are placed in the second shaft holes 122 on the two second connecting blocks 123. The first connecting block 313 is nested between the second connecting blocks 123, and the limiting member 4 is nested between the first connecting blocks 313, forming a symmetrical, staggered nesting assembly structure. This effectively improves the rotational stability between the limiting member 4, the handle 3, and the cup ring 1, and ensures the structural stability of the container handle 100. It also avoids exposing the torsion spring, enhancing safety and overall aesthetics.

[0031] A blocking block 11 is also provided on the outer wall of the cup ring 1. The blocking block 11 is located above the limiting member 4. The two sides of the blocking block 11 are also connected to two second connecting blocks 123. The blocking block 11 at least blocks the gap between the limiting member 4 and the cup ring 1, making the product appearance more neat and complete. The blocking block 11 also connects the second connecting blocks 123 on both sides, further enhancing the overall rigidity and stability of the connection structure.

[0032] A limiting structure 20 is provided between the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 12. The limiting structure 20 includes a first latch 124 and a locking block 311. When the locking block 311 is placed in the first latch 124, it restricts the rotational position between the handheld part 3 and the cup ring 1, so that the handheld part 3 does not obstruct the limiting opening 10 when viewed from above, allowing the limiting opening 10 to be used with the container 200. At this time, the handheld part 3 does not obstruct the space above the limiting opening 10, and the container 200 can be smoothly placed into the limiting opening 10 of the cup ring 1 from above, with smooth and unobstructed operation. When using the container handle 100, the locking block 311 can be placed in the first latch 124 first to place the container 200. When the locking block 311 is placed in the first latch 124, it provides the user with a clear click, so that the user knows that the relative position between the handheld part and the cup ring 1 is in place, improving the user experience and operational reliability.

[0033] The limiting structure 20 also includes a second latch 126. The first latch 124 and the second latch 126 are distributed around the shaft 5 with the shaft 5 as the center. When the latch block 311 is placed in the first latch 124, the handheld part 3, the limiting part 4, and the cup ring 1 are in a folded state, such as... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the handle 3, viewed from above, obstructs the limiting opening 10. By switching between the first locking opening 124 and the second locking opening 126 via the locking block 311, the container handle 100 can be clearly switched between a usable state and a folded state. Furthermore, in the folded state, the handle 3, limiting member 4, and cup ring 1 are folded, greatly reducing the overall height of the container handle 100, significantly reducing the space occupied during storage and carrying, and facilitating stacking, storage, and transportation.

[0034] The first bayonet 124 and the second bayonet 126 are both located on the second connecting end 12, and the locking block 311 is disposed on the first connecting end 31. Of course, in other embodiments, the first bayonet 124 and the second bayonet 126 are both located on the first connecting end 31, and the locking block 311 is disposed on the second connecting end 12.

[0035] In the embodiment where both the first latch 124 and the second latch 126 are located on the second connecting end 12 and the latch block 311 is disposed on the first connecting end 31, the second connecting end 12 has a strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121, which is distributed around the shaft 5. The second connecting end 12 has a first protrusion 125 and a second protrusion 127 on the side wall of the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121. The first protrusion 125 and the second protrusion 127 are spaced apart along the length direction of the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121. Both the first latch 124 and the second latch 126 are located on the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121. The first latch 124 is located on the side of the first protrusion away from the second protrusion 127, and the second latch 126 is located on the side of the second protrusion 127 away from the first protrusion 125.

[0036] The strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121 provides a continuous arc-shaped movement track for the locking block 311, and the first protrusion 125 and the second protrusion 127 form two stable stopping points in the arc-shaped opening. The strip-shaped arc-shaped opening 121 forms a first locking slot 124 and a second locking slot 126 on both sides of the first protrusion 125 and the second protrusion 127, respectively. The structure is simple and reliable, and can improve the stability of the handheld part 3 rotating relative to the cup ring 1.

[0037] The two opposite sidewalls of the first protrusion 125 are both first guide surfaces 1251, and the two opposite sidewalls of the second protrusion 127 are both second guide surfaces 1271. Both the first guide surface 1251 and the second guide surface 1271 are curved or inclined surfaces. By utilizing the guiding effect of the first guide surface 1251 and the second guide surface 1271, it is easy for the locking block 311 to be inserted into the first locking slot 124 and the second locking slot 126, and it is also easy for the locking block 311 to be disengaged from the first locking slot 124 and the second locking slot 126, which is convenient for users.

[0038] The bottom of the cup ring 1 has an avoidance opening 13 near the handle 3. The avoidance opening 13 is connected to the limiting opening 10. The avoidance opening 13 is used to avoid the limiting member 4 when the container handle 100 is in the folded state, so as to avoid the limiting member 4 from interfering with the bottom of the cup ring 1 when the container handle 100 is in the folded state, so that the height of the folded container handle 100 is further reduced and the storage form is more compact.

[0039] The end face 21 of the abutment block 2, away from the handle 3, is curved. This end face 21 is designed to match the curvature of the outer wall of the container 200, which has a circular cross-section. This significantly increases the contact area between the abutment block 2 and the outer wall of the container 200, improving the effect of limiting the container 200. Alternatively, in other embodiments, to improve the lateral contact between the abutment block 2, the limiting member 4, and the container 200, an adhesive layer or multiple adhesive dots can be provided on the end face 21 of the abutment block 2 and the end face of the limiting member 4. Preferably, the adhesive layer and adhesive dots can be silicone, but other soft materials such as rubber can also be used.

[0040] The abutment block 2 and the handle 3 are smoothly connected, and the abutment block 2 is formed by bending the handle 3 to make the container handle 100 look smoother and more beautiful.

[0041] The limiting member 4 includes a first arc segment 45 and a second arc segment 46 connected to the first arc segment 45. The first arc segment 45 and the second arc segment 46 have a smooth transition. The first end 43 of the limiting member 4 is located at the end of the first arc segment 45 away from the second arc segment 46, and the second end 43 of the limiting member 4 is located at the end of the second arc segment 46 away from the first arc segment 45. The first arc segment 45 and the second arc segment 46 have a smooth transition, and the overall shape is smooth and natural. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting member 4 can also be formed by a single arc segment, three arc segments, or an irregular shape.

[0042] The abutment block 2, the first connecting end 31, and the handheld component 3 are integrated into a single structure. Specifically, the abutment block 2, the first connecting end 31, and the handheld component 3 can be integrally formed through processes such as injection molding or die casting, which significantly reduces the number of parts, simplifies the production process, improves production efficiency, and lowers manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the integrated structure eliminates gaps and assembly errors between components, enhances overall structural strength, and results in a simpler and more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0043] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the elastic element 6 can also be a compression spring or a spring sheet. When it is a compression spring, the first end 43 of the limiting element 4 is connected to the handheld element 3, and the two ends of the elastic element 6 can abut against the second end 43 of the limiting element 4 and the position of the handheld element 3 relative to the second end 43 of the limiting element 4. However, this method is not aesthetically pleasing.

[0044] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the limiting member 4 may not be rotatably connected to the handheld member 3 or the cup ring 1, but rather slidably connected to either the handheld member 3 or the cup ring 1. In conjunction with the elastic member 6, the limiting member 4 exerts a force towards the container 200, allowing it to press against the container 200. Combined with the cup ring 1 and the abutment block 2, this achieves three-point positioning of the container 200, ensuring stable assembly of the container 200 with the handle. Moreover, under user operation, the force of the elastic member 6 is overcome, allowing the limiting member 4 to release the container 200.

[0045] In other embodiments, the limiting member 4 can also be located above the abutting block 2, that is, the second end 43 is located above the abutting block 2, which can also limit the container 200 from the top and bottom of the cup ring 1, and limit the container 200 from three positions to prevent the container 200 and the container handle 100 from moving up and down.

[0046] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the term "and / or" throughout the text includes three solutions; taking A and / or B as an example, it includes technical solution A, technical solution B, and a technical solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A container handle, characterized in that, include: A cup ring, wherein a limiting opening for placing a container is provided on the cup ring, and the limiting opening extends through the cup ring from top to bottom; A handheld component for user handheld use, the handheld component being connected to the cup ring; An abutment block, used to abut against the outer wall of the container, is provided on the cup ring or handle; A limiting member is used to abut against the outer wall of the container, and the limiting member is movably connected to the cup ring or handheld part; the abutting block and the limiting member cooperate to abut against the outer wall of the container from both above and below the cup ring; And an elastic element, which provides a force toward the container to the limiting element so that the limiting element abuts against the outer wall of the container.

2. The container handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handheld component is rotatably connected to the cup ring, the abutting block is disposed on the handheld component, the limiting component has a first end and a second end, the second end is located below the first end, the first end is rotatably connected to the handheld component, the second end is used to abut against the container, the two ends of the elastic component abut against the handheld component and the limiting component respectively, and the limiting component is located below the abutting block; The elastic element is also used to provide a force away from the container to the handheld component, and through the handheld component, a force can be provided to the abutting block in the direction of the container.

3. The container handle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting member has a finger groove located above or below the second end. The finger groove is for the user's finger to enter and is located on the side of the limiting member away from the handheld part.

4. The container handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The handheld component is provided with a first connecting end, which is located below the abutment block. The outer wall of the cup ring is provided with a second connecting end, and the first connecting end and the second connecting end are rotatably connected by a shaft. The shaft also passes through the first end of the limiting member.

5. The container handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic element is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the shaft. The handheld part or the first connecting end is provided with a blocking block, and the two extended legs of the torsion spring abut against the blocking block and the limiting part, respectively.

6. The container handle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting member has a limiting groove on the side wall near the handheld part, and one extension leg of the torsion spring is placed in the limiting groove. The first connecting end includes two spaced-apart first connecting blocks, both of which are connected to the handheld component; the second connecting end includes two spaced-apart second connecting blocks, both of which are connected to the cup ring. Both first connecting blocks are located between two second connecting blocks, and the limiting member is located between two first connecting blocks. The first connecting block has a first shaft hole, the second connecting block has a second shaft hole, and the limiting member has a third shaft hole. The shaft passes through the first shaft hole and the third shaft hole, and both ends of the shaft are placed in the second shaft holes on the two second connecting blocks.

7. The container handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, A limiting structure is provided between the first connecting end and the second connecting end, the limiting structure including a first bayonet and a bayonet block; When the locking block is placed in the first locking slot, it restricts the rotation position between the handheld component and the cup ring, so that the handheld component does not obstruct the limiting port when viewed from above, allowing the limiting port to be adapted to the container.

8. The container handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting structure also includes a second bayonet, and the first bayonet and the second bayonet are distributed around the shaft with the shaft as the center; When the card block is placed in the first slot, the handheld component, the limiting component, and the cup ring are in a folded state, and the handheld component partially obstructs the limiting slot when viewed from above.

9. The container handle according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both the first and second bayonet slots are located on the second connecting end, and the card block is disposed on the first connecting end; The second connecting end has a strip-shaped arc-shaped opening, which is distributed around the shaft. The second connecting end has a first protrusion and a second protrusion on the side wall of the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are spaced apart along the length of the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening. The first latch and the second latch are both located on the strip-shaped arc-shaped opening. The first latch is located on the side of the first protrusion away from the second protrusion, and the second latch is located on the side of the second protrusion away from the first protrusion.

10. The container handle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the cup ring has a clearance opening near the handle, which is connected to the limiting opening. The clearance opening is used to avoid the limiting opening when the container handle is in a folded state.

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