Container with grip

Abstract

The utility model relates to a container with a holding part. The container includes a base, a neck defining a liquid outlet, a first main side and a second main side connected at a front portion and a rear portion and extending between the base and the neck, and a retention structure extending from the rear on each of the first and second major sides and including a gripping portion recessed inwardly on each of the first and second major sides, wherein the gripping portion on the first major side has a different configuration and / or size than the gripping portion on the second major side.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a container with a holding structure, and more particularly to a container with a holding structure that can be held with one hand. Background Technology

[0002] Containers or bottles (e.g., made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) are typically lightweight, highly transparent, impact-resistant, and not easily broken. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications in the packaging of everyday consumer goods, beverages, cosmetics, and other products.

[0003] Existing handles for plastic bottles or other containers (such as laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles, soy sauce bottles, and 4L / 5L water or other beverage bottles) on the market typically have a simple and crude design. Often, the weight of the container makes gripping the handle uncomfortable, and some can even cause bruises and other injuries to the user's hands.

[0004] For some containers, such as the one shown in CN219884402U, the handle is typically formed separately by molding. The small handle is then usually secured to the container by one or more protrusions in one or more slots fitted into the container body. Such a handle must include a portion that connects to the container body and a portion for gripping. Other containers do not include a handle, and the user must simply grasp the container body or neck to manipulate it, which typically requires two hands. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to develop a container with an integrally formed grip or handle that allows the user to easily and securely hold and manipulate the container with one hand, even when wet or slippery. The container can be made of PET, high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”), polyethylene terephthalate-1,4-cyclohexanedimethylenephthalate (“PETG”), polypropylene (“PP”), or any other suitable material.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the container includes a base, a neck defining a liquid outlet, a first main side and a second main side connected at a front and a rear and extending between the base and the neck, and a retaining structure. The retaining structure extends rearward on each of the first and second main sides and includes an inwardly recessed gripping portion on each of the first and second main sides. The gripping portion on the first main side has a different construction and / or size than the gripping portion on the second main side.

[0007] This container holds liquid while allowing users to easily and securely grip and manipulate it with one hand using a retaining structure. The user can grip the container securely using the retaining structure by extending their thumb in a recessed grip portion on one side of the container and their fingers in a recessed grip portion on a second main side.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the retaining structure is located in the upper half between the base and neck of the container, for example, at approximately two-thirds of the height between the base and neck. This positioning allows for easy picking up of the container and pouring of liquid from it.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the retaining structure further includes a shoulder on the upper side of the grip portion on the first and second main sides. Optionally, the shoulder connects to the grip portion of each of the first and second main sides at the rear to form a recess and shoulder at the rear of the container. This configuration provides ample space for the user's hand to hold the container, providing a reliable position for the user to hold the container and pour out the liquid stored within. This configuration is also comfortable for the user, helping to reduce or eliminate hand bruising or injury associated with uncomfortable prior art handles.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the retaining structure further includes one or more anti-slip features. Such features may include one or more grooves, ribs, protrusions, pits, or other suitable protrusions or recesses that provide friction and help the user grip the container to prevent it from slipping out of the user's hand. In some embodiments, the feature is one or more ribs in the grip portion on a first main side and / or a second main side. Optionally, multiple ribs may be used, such as three ribs. Further optionally, the ribs may be on only one main side, for example, the side where the user will place their fingers (opposite to the main side that will receive the thumb). Ribs may have different shapes, such as curved or crescent-shaped, and / or different sizes. An exemplary rib configuration may be three crescent-shaped ribs, each about 5 mm long and about 1.5 mm high, with a rib spacing of about 10 mm. The use of ribs helps the user firmly grip the container with their fingers and thumb, preventing the container from slipping or falling, even when wet or slippery.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the front and rear portions curve from the base to the neck. For example, this curve could be outward, followed by an inward curve extending toward the relatively narrow neck. One or more main sides may also be curved, for example, all sides curving outward to the largest cross-sectional area in the middle, and then curving inward to the neck. Such a construction helps make the container easy for a user to hold with one hand, retains a large volume of liquid, and is aesthetically pleasing.

[0012] According to one embodiment, one or both of the grip portions of the retaining structure have a greater height at the rear (in the direction from the base to the neck) and taper to a smaller height towards the front. For example, the shape of the retaining structure may resemble an "S" shape on each side. On the first main side for accommodating the thumb, the recessed grip portion may have a height of 6.5 cm to 8 cm at the rear of the container and taper to a decreasing height of 2.5 cm to 5 cm, preferably 3 cm to 4 cm, along the centerline of the container (extending in the height direction). This recessed grip portion may also extend 6 cm to 8 cm, preferably 6.5 cm to 7.5 cm, across the container (between the front and rear), which generally helps the user's palm to extend around to accommodate the hand-thumb area in this recess. On the second main side, the recessed grip portion for the fingers may have a height of 6.5 cm to 8 cm at the rear of the container and taper to a decreasing height of 5 cm to 7.5 cm, preferably 6 cm to 7 cm, along the centerline of the container (extending in the height direction). This recessed grip portion can also extend 8cm to 11cm, preferably 9cm to 10cm, across the container (between the front and rear). In such embodiments, the construction and / or dimensions of the holding structure differ between the first and second main sides, allowing the design to fit more closely to the shape of the human hand (as opposed to symmetrical holding structures). Therefore, in this holding structure, the thumb and fingers more easily engage and grip the container. In particular, the grip portion for accommodating the thumb is smaller than the grip portion for accommodating the fingers, which allows the thumb to engage tightly and prevents it from slipping or sliding away. Such a design can limit thumb movement to improve container grip, especially when the container is full or heavy. These features are merely examples; specific dimensions may vary depending on the container size and construction.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the retaining structure extends 20% to 90% of the width of the container body between the rear and front portions, preferably 20% to 80%, more preferably 40% to 75%. This extension may vary on each side, for example, approximately 70%–90% on the side for accommodating the user's fingers and approximately 50%–70% on the side for accommodating the user's thumb.

[0014] Therefore, the structure extends sufficiently beyond the container body on the first and second main surfaces between the front and rear sections to allow the user to hold the container securely.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the container neck includes a connecting device, such as a threaded or snap-fit ​​connection. This connecting device allows a cap or other dispensing device to be attached to the neck of the bottle to retain liquid inside and / or facilitate dispensing.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the container has a maximum width of 8 cm to 12 cm, preferably 9 cm to 11 cm, and more preferably 9.5 cm to 10 cm, between the first and second main sides. Such a maximum width allows for holding a relatively large volume of liquid in the container while still being easily and securely manipulated by a user with one hand.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the width between the grip portion of the first main side and the grip portion of the second main side (i.e., the cross-sectional width of the container at the holding structure) is 5 cm to 15 cm, preferably 5 cm to 10 cm, and more preferably 6 cm to 8 cm. This is an ideal width that allows an average user to place the palm area on the back of the container and firmly grip the container at the operating portion between the user's thumb (on one side) and the user's fingers (on the other side).

[0018] According to one embodiment, the container is integrally formed. Integral formation means that the container is formed as a single piece. This can be, for example, by molding, blow molding, printing, or extrusion. Integral-formed containers provide safe containers with a relatively fast, simple, and economical manufacturing process.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the container is configured to hold liquids ranging from 1L to 5L, for example, 1L to 3L, or 1.6L to 2L. Containers of this size are ideal for handling various everyday consumer goods (e.g., detergents, oils, soy sauces, beverages); cosmetics; or other liquids that require storage and handling.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the container is formed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material can be easily formed into lightweight containers with high transparency and high impact resistance. Such PET containers are suitable for a wide range of applications, including packaging for everyday consumer goods, cosmetics, and other products.

[0021] According to another aspect, a method for forming the aforementioned container is provided. This method includes molding the container, such as blow molding or injection molding. This manufacturing method can be an efficient and economical way to form a container with an operational structure without requiring two-step processes or the assembly or fixing of different components together. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the following non-limiting embodiments and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1A A side view showing the first main side of the container;

[0024] Figure 1B Show Figure 1A A side view of the second main side of the container;

[0025] Figure 1CShown to be held in hand Figure 1A A side view of the first main side of the container;

[0026] Figure 1D Show Figure 1C A cross-sectional view of the container along line D-D; and

[0027] Figure 1E Show how to use your hands Figure 1C The container is in a side view with the tilt orientation. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be described with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, but is defined solely by the claims. The drawings are illustrative only and not restrictive. In the drawings, for illustrative purposes, the dimensions, shapes, and arrangements of some elements may be enlarged and are not drawn to scale. Dimensions and relative dimensions do not correspond to actual reductions in the implementation of the present invention.

[0029] The terms “a” and “an” in this invention do not indicate a limitation on the quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one of the mentioned items. The terms “having,” “comprising,” “including,” and variations thereof indicate the presence of a component.

[0030] The container can take the form of a bottle suitable for holding liquids such as cleaning liquids (e.g., detergents, fabric softeners, washing or disinfecting liquids); cooking liquids (e.g., oils, sauces); or beverages such as water. The container can be formed from PET, making it lightweight and providing good impact and breakage resistance. Alternatively, the container can be formed from HDPE or other suitable materials.

[0031] The container is capable of holding liquid inside and can be rigid or slightly flexible depending on its construction. The container can also be refilled and / or cleaned for reuse via a liquid outlet. Although the container is shown and described as having a curved surface with two main surfaces connected by a front and a rear, this construction can vary in different embodiments, where the container may have different shapes, such as being more rectangular or any other suitable shape that can accommodate the retaining structure.

[0032] The container typically includes a base, a neck defining a liquid outlet, a first and a second main side connecting at the front and rear and extending between the base and the neck, and a retaining structure extending from the rear on each of the first and second main sides and including an inwardly recessed gripping portion on each of the first and second main sides. Optionally, the front and / or rear of the container may be curved from the base to the neck. This can be a single curve or multiple curves. Further optionally, the maximum width of the container between the first and second main sides is 8 cm to 12 cm, preferably 9 cm to 11 cm, more preferably 9.5 cm to 10 cm.

[0033] The liquid outlet opening may be at the end of the container to allow liquid to be poured or drained from the container interior, but in some embodiments, the opening may be on the side or partially at the end and partially on the side. The liquid outlet may be defined by a neck and may optionally include a connecting device (e.g., a threaded or snap-fit ​​connection) for securing a cap or other connector, such as a pouring or metering nozzle. The container may have a cap or other connector positioned over the liquid outlet opening. The cap or connector may include means for controlling the flow of liquid product from the container interior to the exterior, such as a pouring nozzle or shut-off valve.

[0034] The grip portion in the retaining structure is recessed inward on each of the first and second main sides to accommodate a user's hand. Optionally, the retaining structure may be located in the upper half between the base and neck of the container. The retaining structure may include a shoulder extending above the recessed grip portion on each of the first and second main sides (on the side closest to the neck), and may optionally connect at the rear to form a recess and shoulder at the rear of the container. Such a shoulder and recessed grip portion provide a comfortable area for the user to hold, with the thumb extending around one main side and the user's fingers gripping the grip portion on the other main side. In some embodiments, one or more anti-slip features may be included to provide additional grip and anti-slip support on one or both sides. Such features may include one or more grooves, ribs, protrusions, pits, or other suitable protrusions or depressions to provide friction to reduce or eliminate slippage or drop when the user holds the container. In some embodiments, the anti-slip features include one or more ribs (e.g., three ribs) in the grip portion on the first and / or second main sides. This retaining structure is typically shaped to accommodate the typical hand shape and size of a user and tapers from the rear to the front of the container. This allows for more space at the rear of the container to accommodate the palm portion of the user's hand, and tapers to a smaller recessed area as the concave grip extends towards the front of the container. These concave grip portions are typically spaced 5cm to 15cm (the cross-sectional width of the container at the grip portion), preferably 5cm to 10cm or 6cm to 8cm, to accommodate the typical hand size of a user, thus providing a firm grip for easy and reliable holding and pouring of the container. Such a retaining structure can extend, for example, 20% to 90%, 20% to 80%, or 40% to 75% of the container width between the rear and front. For example, on the first main side for accommodating the thumb, there is a height of 6.5cm to 8cm at the rear of the container, tapering to a decreasing height of 2.5cm to 5cm, preferably 3cm to 4cm, at the centerline of the container (extending in the height direction). This recessed grip portion can also extend across the container (between the front and rear) by 6cm to 8cm, preferably 6.5cm to 7.5cm, which generally helps the user's palm to extend around to accommodate the thumb area in this recess. On the second main side, the recessed grip portion for the fingers can have a height of 6.5cm to 8cm at the rear of the container and taper to a decreasing height of 5cm to 7.5cm, preferably 6cm to 7cm, along the centerline of the container (extending in the height direction). Such a recessed portion can also extend across the container (between the front and rear) by 8cm to 11cm, preferably 9cm to 10cm.In such an embodiment, the construction of the retaining structure differs between the first and second main sides, allowing for a more snug fit to the shape of the human hand (as opposed to symmetrical retaining structures). Therefore, in this retaining structure, the thumb and fingers more easily engage and grip the container. Specifically, the gripping portion for the thumb is smaller than the gripping portion for the fingers, ensuring a tight fit and preventing the thumb from slipping or sliding away. This design restricts thumb movement to improve container grip, especially when the container is full or heavy.

[0035] The container can be integrally formed, for example, by molding, blow molding, or injection molding. Optionally, the container can be configured to hold 1L to 5L of liquid, such as 1L to 3L or 1.6L to 2L of liquid. The material used can be PET or HDPE.

[0036] Manufacturing via molding, blow molding, or injection molding allows for the easy and rapid production of containers with handles, avoiding the need to separately manufacture and subsequently attach the handle, which is typically required for prior art PET containers. As described in the background section, past PET containers were often formed without handles, and users would have to simply grasp the neck or side to pour out liquids, or the handle was manufactured separately and attached to the PET container. This resulted in less comfortable user operation or significantly lower efficiency and manufacturing economics for PET containers with handles. By forming PET containers with a retaining structure, users can reliably and easily hold and pour out the container, and the manufacturing process is efficient, thus making it more cost-effective to manufacture containers with an integrally formed retaining structure.

[0037] Example

[0038] Figure 1A A side view of container 10 is shown, showing the first side 12; Figure 1B The second side 14 of the container 10 is shown. The container 10 includes a first main side 12, a second main side 14, a base 16, a neck 18 (with threads 19), a front portion 20, a rear portion 22, and a retaining structure 24.

[0039] On each of the first main side 12 and the second main side 14, and the front portion 20 and the rear portion 22, the container 10 generally curves outward from the base 16 and then inward toward the neck 18. The container 10 is typically sized to hold 1L to 5L of liquid, for example, 1.6L to 2L. The neck 18 defines a liquid outlet 21. The container 10 can be integrally formed, for example by blow molding. The container 10 is sized to hold 2L of liquid.

[0040] The retaining structure 24 extends from the rear portion 22 on each of the first main side 12 and the second main side 14, and includes inwardly recessed grip portions 26, 28 on each of the respective first main side 12, second main side 14, and rear portion 22. The retaining structure also includes a shoulder 30 extending above the grip portions 26, 28, the upper sides of which extend on each of the first main side 12 and the second main side 14 and connect at the rear portion 22. This recessed and shoulder structure provides a recessed grip portion extending from the rear portion 22 to the front portion 20, which is generally shaped and configured for a user's hand to grip the container 10, with the thumb on the first main side 12, the fingers on the second main side 14, and the shoulder 30 resting on the upper side of the user's hand. This configuration typically includes a tapering curve or S-shape from the rear portion 22 to the front portion 20. For example, the height H of the retaining structure recess at or near the rear portion 22. B It can be 7cm, with the height decreasing at the ends of the grip portions 26 and 28. As in the illustrated embodiment, the configuration can have different tapering variations between the grip portions 26 and 28.

[0041] The width W of the structure between the rear portion 22 and the front portion 20 can be 20% to 90% of the width of the container body between the rear and front portions, for example, 20% to 80%, or 40% to 75%. Figures 1A-1B As shown, the widths on different main sides 12 and 14 can be different.

[0042] The width W1 (to accommodate the thumb) on the first main side 12 can be 7 cm, and the height H1 at the center line is 3.4 cm. The width W2 (to accommodate the fingers) on the second main side 14 can be 9.5 cm, and the height H2 at the center line is 6.5 cm. These are exemplary dimensions that help accommodate the user's hand for a strong and secure grip, providing a design that makes it easier to fit the thumb on one side and the user's fingers on the other. While these example dimensions are given, the dimensions can vary depending on the size of the container 10 and other requirements. Figure 1A - Figure 1B In the illustrated embodiment, on the first side 12, the grip portion 26 extends approximately 60% of the width of the container 10 between the rear portion 22 and the front portion 20; the grip portion 28 extends approximately 90% of the width of the container 10 between the rear portion 22 and the front portion 20. The distance D between the grip portions 26 and 28 is typically spaced 5 cm to 15 cm, preferably 5 cm to 10 cm or 6 cm to 8 cm (see...). Figure 1D ).

[0043] The retaining structure 24 is typically located at the top of the container, for example, at approximately two-thirds of the height between the base 16 and neck 18 of the container 10. This can aid in maneuverability, particularly for pouring from the outlet 21 defined by the neck 18.

[0044] The grip portion 28 includes three ribs 32 extending generally along the height direction of the container 10, which are curved or crescent-shaped. The ribs 32 extend or protrude outward from the grip portion 28 on the second main side surface 14, for example, by about 1.5 cm. The ribs 32 are spaced about 10 cm apart and are generally centered in the grip portion 28. Some embodiments may also include one or more ribs on the grip portion 26 on the first main side surface 12, and these ribs may be differently shaped, protruded, and / or positioned.

[0045] Figure 1C A side view of the first main side 12 of the container 10 held by the hand 40 is shown; Figure 1D A cross-sectional view of container 10 along line D-D is shown; Figure 1E A side view of container 10 is shown, in which hand 40 holds container 10 in a tilting orientation.

[0046] Hand 40 holds container 10 at the grip portions 26 and 28 of grip structure 24. Specifically, the user's thumb 42 extends into grip portion 26 on the first main side 12, while the user's fingers 44 extend into grip portion 28 on the second main side 14. Figure 1D As shown, the distance D between the grip portions 26 and 28 is 5cm to 10cm (e.g., 6cm to 8cm), and the shoulder 30 extends around the upper side of the hand 40 when the container is gripped. Ribs 32 provide holding or gripping features for the user's fingers, even when the container is wet or slippery and / or tipped over (see...). Figure 1E This also helps prevent container 10 from slipping out of the user's grasp.

[0047] In summary, the construction of container 10 provides a stylish design that facilitates PET manufacturing while allowing for one-handed use and pouring without the need for a separate handle or other components (as in prior art PET containers). The retaining structure 24, with grip portions 26, 28 and a shoulder 30, is configured to accommodate the user's hand and provide a comfortable and stable grip area, wherein the palm area extends smoothly around the rear portion 22, the thumb engages in the grip portion 26, and the fingers are accommodated by the grip portion 28. Ribs 32 provide additional grip or anti-slip functionality, especially for manipulating container 10 and pouring liquids. By integrally manufacturing container 10 with the retaining structure 24, PET container 10 can be formed faster and more economically, thereby reducing the overall cost and time of manufacturing PET containers that are adaptable to one-handed gripping and use. The retaining structure 24, with gripping features (e.g., ribs, shoulders, recesses), allows the container 10 to be securely handled even when the container 10 and / or the hand 40 is wet, thereby reducing or eliminating the possibility of the container 10 being dropped and causing internal liquid leakage or loss. This is particularly useful for containers 10 in the 1L-5L range, which is a typical size for commonly used containers for everyday household products such as cleaning agents, detergents, oils, soy sauces, and beverages.

[0048] While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made and its elements can be substituted with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt particular situations or materials to the teachings of the present invention without departing from the basic scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but rather will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container (10) having a grip, characterized in that include: Base (16); Neck (18), which defines a liquid outlet (21); A first main side (12) and a second main side (14), the first main side (12) and the second main side (14) are connected at the front (20) and the rear (22) and extend between the base (16) and the neck (18); A retaining structure (24) extending from the rear portion (22) on each of the first main side surface (12) and the second main side surface (14) and including inwardly recessed gripping portions (26, 28) on each of the first main side surface (12) and the second main side surface (14); and The grip portion (26) on the first main side (12) has a different construction and / or size than the grip portion (28) on the second main side (14).

2. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1, characterized in that The retaining structure (24) is located in the upper half of the container (10) between the base (16) and the neck (18).

3. A container (10) with a grip according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The retaining structure (24) also includes a shoulder (30) on the upper side of the grip portion (26, 28) on the first main side (12) and the second main side (14).

4. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 3, characterized in that The shoulder (30) is connected to the grip portions (26, 28) of each of the first main side (12) and the second main side (14) at the rear (22) to form a recess and a shoulder at the rear of the container (10).

5. The container (10) with a gripping portion according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The grip portion (26) on the first main side (12) has a width of 6 cm to 8 cm and a height of 2.5 cm to 5 cm.

6. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 5, characterized in that The grip portion (26) on the first main side (12) has a width of 6.5 cm to 7.5 cm and a height of 3 cm to 4 cm.

7. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The grip portion (28) on the second main side (14) has a width of 8 cm to 11 cm and a height of 5 cm to 7.5 cm.

8. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 7, characterized in that The grip portion (28) on the second main side (14) has a width of 9 cm to 10 cm and a height of 6 cm to 7 cm.

9. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The retaining structure (24) also includes one or more anti-slip features.

10. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 9, characterized in that The one or more anti-slip features include grooves, ribs, protrusions, or pits.

11. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 10, characterized in that The one or more anti-slip features include one or more ribs (32) in the grip portion (26, 28) on the first main side (12) and / or the second main side (14).

12. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that One or both of the gripping portions (26, 28) of the retaining structure (24) have a greater height at the rear (22) and taper to a smaller height toward the front (20).

13. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The container (10) has a maximum width of 8 cm to 12 cm between the first main side (12) and the second main side (14).

14. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 13, characterized in that The container (10) has a maximum width of 9 cm to 11 cm between the first main side (12) and the second main side (14).

15. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 14, characterized in that The container (10) has a maximum width of 9.5 cm to 10 cm between the first main side (12) and the second main side (14).

16. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The width between the grip portion (26) of the first main side (12) and the grip portion (28) of the second main side (14) is 5 cm to 10 cm.

17. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 16, characterized in that The width between the grip portion (26) of the first main side surface (12) and the grip portion (28) of the second main side surface (14) is 6 cm to 8 cm.

18. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The container (10) is formed as a single piece.

19. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The container (10) is configured to hold 1L to 5L of liquid.

20. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 19, characterized in that The container (10) is configured to hold 1L to 3L of liquid.

21. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 20, characterized in that The container (10) is configured to hold 1.6L to 2L of liquid.

22. A container (10) with a grip according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The container is formed of polyethylene terephthalate.

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