Connecting element for fixing and facilitating transport of two bottle bodies
A flexible connecting element for glass bottles addresses the issue of bulkiness and impact protection in transport by laterally engaging with bottles, ensuring secure, lightweight, and cost-effective transport without damage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025001034
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing solutions for transporting glass bottles, such as carrying bags and bottle crates, are bulky and do not adequately protect against bottle-to-bottle impact during transport, leading to potential damage.
A flexible connecting element made of plastic or rubber that engages laterally with the bottles, providing a stable connection and spacing to prevent impact, with optional ergonomic handles and other features.
The connecting element securely holds two bottles together, preventing impact damage while being lightweight, reusable, and cost-effective, with easy handling and compatibility with various bottle sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical area:
[0001] The invention relates to a connecting element for cylindrical containers, in particular glass bottles, for the secure fixing and simultaneous handling of two bottles. State of the art:
[0002] To date, carrier bags, bottle crates, or individual bottle holders have predominantly been used to transport glass bottles. These solutions are often bulky, unwieldy, or do not offer sufficient protection against two bottles colliding during transport. A simple, direct connecting element that secures two bottles together in a compact and shock-resistant manner is not yet available. Object of the invention:
[0003] The aim of the invention is to provide a lightweight, cost-effective and reusable connecting element that securely connects two cylindrical bottle bodies and at the same time enables uncomplicated transport without the bottles hitting each other or being damaged. Description of the invention:
[0004] The invention relates to a connecting element for fixing two cylindrical bottle bodies.
[0005] The connecting element is made of a flexible material, preferably plastic or rubber, and is designed in such a way that it grips two bottles laterally at the circumference in the area of the lower to middle bottle height and connects them stably to each other.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the element has two semicircular or partially circular recesses that accommodate the bottle contours at the so-called bottle belly. Depending on the design, the recesses can encompass approximately one-third to one-half of the bottle's circumference.
[0007] The connecting element can have different geometric shapes, such as an H-shape, a ribbon shape, a flat rectangle with an X-connection, or a clasp shape. It can be manufactured in one piece or consist of several connected elements.
[0008] Additionally, the connecting element can be equipped with ergonomic handles, retaining lugs, anti-slip grooves, or recesses to reduce weight. A combination with carrying handles, elastic straps, or magnetic elements is also conceivable. Advantages of the invention: • Secure hold for two bottles without additional packaging material • Protection against glass breakage through firm fit and spacing of the bottle bodies • Reusable, lightweight and inexpensive to produce • Easy handling when carrying two bottles at the same time • Suitable for different bottle types with similar diameter • Can be optionally combined with a carrying function or hanging device
Claims
[1] Connecting element for fixing and simultaneous handling of two cylindrical bottle bodies, characterized by that it is made of a flexible material and is provided with two opposite, semicircular or partially circular recesses which enclose the bottle bodies on the sides. [2] Connecting element according to claim 1, characterized by that it is designed in H-shape, band shape, X-shape, clasp shape or as a flat square. [3] Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is equipped with additional carrying handles, retaining lugs, anti-slip grooves, recesses for weight saving or magnetic holding elements. [4] Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is made in one piece or from several connected parts.