Straw decorative body

Abstract

To provide a straw decorative body which can be produced at low cost, is not bulky in preservation and can be reused in a state in which the shape thereof is changed after use.SOLUTION: There is provided a straw decorative body formed of a paper or plastic sheet material. In the straw decorative body, a body 1 and a leg 2 are connected through a base fold line 3 in a width direction, in the leg 2, a leg folding line 4 in a width direction is provided and a straw insertion hole 5 is provided. On a part near the base fold line 3 and a part on a tip end of the leg 2, engagement parts 6, 7 are formed. Therefore, the leg 2 is folded with the leg folding line 4 as an axis, and by inserting a straw S into the straw insertion hole 5, the straw decorative body is held by the straw S to be in a straw decorative state. Once the straw decorative body is detached from the straw S, the body 1 is folded so as to raise from the leg 2 along the base fold line 3, and a way of folding along the leg folding line 4 of the leg 2 is changed, and the engagement parts 6, 7 are engaged with each other, the straw decorative body is in a decorative stand state in which the body 1 is held in a standing state from the leg 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a straw decoration that can be used as an ornamental stand after being attached to a straw for display purposes. [Background technology]

[0002] When drinking a drink using a straw, the straw inserted in the drink container is always in front of you, but there are not many examples of restaurants using straws to attract customers when serving drinks. For this reason, restaurants are considering attaching attractive decorations to straws to attract customers' attention and differentiate themselves from other restaurants.

[0003] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 9, a resin molded product consisting of a main body 51 imitating the shape of a living creature or the like and a clip-shaped clamping part 52 has been known as a straw decoration (see Patent Document 1).

[0004] When using this straw decoration, the clamping part 52 is fitted around the drinking spout of the straw S to hold it in place, and the shape of the main body 51 gives it appeal, and when in use, the straw S is fixed to the drink container C with the straw support 53. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-304964 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, because the above-mentioned straw decorations are molded products, they require considerable manufacturing costs, are bulky when stored, and are not suitable for use in restaurants where they are provided to a large number of customers free of charge during campaign periods, etc.

[0007] Furthermore, there is no thought given to reusing the straws for decorative purposes after they have been used to decorate straws, and they are likely to be discarded as waste.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a straw decoration that can be manufactured at low cost, is not bulky during storage, and can be re-used by changing its shape after use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the straw decoration according to the present invention is made of a sheet material, and the main body and the leg part are connected via a base fold line in the width direction, The leg portion has a leg fold line in the width direction and a straw insertion hole drilled therein, and an engagement portion is formed in the portion near the base fold line and the portion at the tip side of the leg portion, When the leg portion is bent around the leg folding line and a straw is inserted into the straw insertion hole, the straw is held by the straw and becomes a straw decoration state; The main body is removed from the straw, the main body is bent along the base fold line so that it rises from the leg, the way the legs are bent along the leg fold line is changed, and the engaging portions are engaged with each other, so that the main body is held upright from the legs in a decorative stand state (Configuration 1).

[0010] In addition, in the straw decoration of configuration 1, the leg portion has two leg folding lines spaced apart, and the two straw insertion holes communicate across the leg folding line near the tip, and the communicating portion is constricted, To create a straw decoration state, the legs are bent in opposite directions along the two leg folding lines, and straws are inserted into the two straw insertion holes. To create a decorative stand, the legs are folded along the two leg fold lines into a triangular tube shape, and the engaging parts engage with each other to maintain the shape of the legs and allow them to stand on their own (Configuration 2).

[0011] In addition, in the straw decoration of configuration 1, a clamping piece is provided on the leg portion facing the straw insertion hole located on the tip side of the leg folding line, To achieve the straw decoration state, the leg portion is bent along the leg folding line, the clamping piece is pushed open, and a straw is inserted into the straw insertion hole. To create a decorative stand, the legs are folded along the leg folding lines, and the legs are retained in shape by the mutual engagement of the engaging portions, allowing the legs to stand on their own (Configuration 3).

[0012] Furthermore, in the straw decorations of configurations 1 to 3, a code for displaying an Internet homepage is printed on the back side opposite the surface on which the appealing print is applied, which code describes how to assemble the straw decoration and decorative stand states. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The straw decoration of this invention can be manufactured inexpensively by punching out paper or plastic sheet material, and can be easily processed into various designs to match characters, etc.

[0014] In addition, since it can be stored in a flat state, it does not take up much space, and since it consists of a single piece of material, it can be easily managed.

[0015] The legs can be easily assembled into a straw decoration state by bending the legs along the leg fold lines, and after use, the straw can be removed, the main body bent along the base fold lines so as to raise the legs, and by changing the way the legs are bent along the leg fold lines, the straw can be reused as a decoration stand. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a straw decoration according to a first embodiment of the present invention in a straw decoration state, with the straw inserted into a beverage container; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the state in which the straw is decorated; [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the decorative stand state of the above. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 shows a blank for the straw decoration. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the straw decoration state of the straw decoration body according to the second embodiment of the present invention from above on the front side. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the straw decoration state of the same from the rear side downward. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the decorative stand state of the above. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 shows a blank for the straw decoration. [Figure 9] A side view showing the straw decoration described in Patent Document 1 in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] First Embodiment (overview) As shown in Figure 1, this straw decoration is made of a paper or plastic sheet material and consists of a main body 1 modeled after a character and a leg 2 connected together. The leg 2 is bent and attached to a straw S to create a straw decoration. The straw S can be inserted into a drink container C for use, but it can also be removed from the straw S and reused as a decorative stand by changing the way the leg 2 is bent, as shown in Figure 3.

[0018] (blank) The blank before assembly of this straw decoration is as shown in Figure 4. In this blank, a base fold line 3 is made in the width direction at the boundary between the main body 1 and the leg 2, and two leg fold lines 4 are made in the leg 2 at a distance parallel to the base fold line 3.

[0019] If the material is paper, the base fold line 3 is a pressed line pressed in the thickness direction, and if the material is a plastic sheet, it is a thermally formed line pressed with a heat bar. The leg fold lines 4 are also pressed or thermally formed depending on the material, and are cut in the middle to guide the folding.

[0020] Two circular straw insertion holes 5 are bored in the leg 2 so as to communicate with each other across the leg folding line 4 near the tip, and the communicating portion is constricted.

[0021] A horizontally long through hole is drilled along the base fold line 3 of the main body 1 as an engagement portion 6, and a tongue is protruded from the tip of the leg 2 through the fold line as an engagement portion 7.

[0022] In addition, it is a good idea to print a code for displaying an internet homepage on the back side opposite the front side on which the character is printed, which code describes how to assemble the product into a straw decoration state and a decoration stand state.

[0023] (Straw decoration state) To attach the above-mentioned straw decoration to a straw S as shown in Figure 2, the legs 2 are bent in opposite directions along the two leg folding lines 4, and the straw S is inserted radially into the two straw insertion holes 5 through the connecting portions. The engagement portion 7 is bent downward along the fold line at the base.

[0024] When attached to the straw S in this manner, the straw decoration is held at a constant height by the edge of the straw insertion hole 5 adhering tightly to the outer periphery of the straw S due to the rebound force of bending along the leg fold line 4 of the leg 2.

[0025] Furthermore, when attaching the straw S, the periphery of the straw insertion hole does not come into contact with the upper end of the straw S, which is the drinking spout, or the lower end, which is the inlet for the beverage, providing peace of mind to customers who are concerned about hygiene.

[0026] (Decorative stand state) To remove this straw decoration from the straw S and transform it into a decorative stand as shown in Figure 3, the main body 1 is bent along the base fold line 3 so that it rises from the leg 2, and the leg 2 is bent along the two leg fold lines 4 so that it wraps around into a triangular tube shape, and the engaging parts 6 and 7 engage with each other to maintain the shape of the leg 2.

[0027] This allows the straw decoration to stand on its own with the main body 1 held upright by the legs 2, and it will not tip over even if placed on a desk or shelf by itself.

[0028] (effect) The straw decorations described above are made from paper or plastic sheet material, so they can be manufactured inexpensively by punching, and can be easily processed into various designs to match characters, etc., used to attract customers at restaurants, etc.

[0029] In addition, since it can be stored in a flat state, it does not take up much space, and since it consists of a single piece of material, it can be easily managed in restaurants and other establishments.

[0030] The legs 2 can be easily assembled into a straw decoration state by bending them along the leg fold lines 4, and after use, the straw S can be removed, the main body 1 can be bent so as to rise from the legs 2 along the base fold lines 3, and by changing the way the legs 2 are bent along the leg fold lines 4, the straw can be reused as a decoration stand.

[0031] Therefore, if restaurant customers like the characters, they are more likely to take them home rather than throwing them away, which is expected to reduce the amount of waste generated in the store.

[0032] In addition, when disposing of the sheet after reuse, it can be easily returned to a flat state, so it does not take up much space and returns to a single blank, making it easy to dispose of.

[0033] Second Embodiment (overview) As shown in Figures 5 and 6, this straw decoration is also made of a paper or plastic sheet material, and consists of a main body 1 shaped like a character and legs 2 connected together.The legs 2 can be folded and attached to the straw S to be used as a straw decoration, but it can also be removed from the straw S and reused as a decorative stand by changing the way the legs 2 are folded, as shown in Figure 7.

[0034] (blank) The blank before assembly of this straw decoration is as shown in Figure 8. In this blank, a base fold line 3 is drawn in the width direction at the boundary between the main body 1 and the leg 2, and a single leg fold line 4 is drawn in the leg 2 parallel to the base fold line 3.

[0035] If the material is paper, the base fold line 3 is a pressed line pressed in the thickness direction, and if the material is a plastic sheet, it is a thermally formed line pressed with a heat bar. The leg fold lines 4 are also pressed or thermally formed depending on the material. The base fold line 3 and the leg fold lines 4 have cuts made in the middle to guide the folding.

[0036] A pair of clamping pieces 8 are cut into the leg portion 2, and the width narrows from the position of the leg fold line 4 toward the tip side opposite the base fold line 3. When the pair of clamping pieces 8 are pressed and swing around the base fold line as an axis, the straw insertion hole 5 opens.

[0037] A narrowed portion is formed on the leg 2 facing the open end of the part that comes out when the main body 1 is raised along the base fold line 3, and this narrowed portion becomes the engagement part 6. In addition, a tongue is formed between the notches as the engagement part 7 at the tip on the straw insertion hole 5 side, and a fold line is made at the base of the tongue.

[0038] In addition, it is a good idea to print a code for displaying an internet homepage on the back side opposite the front side on which the character is printed, which code describes how to assemble the product into a straw decoration state and a decoration stand state.

[0039] (Straw decoration state) To attach the above-mentioned straw decoration to a straw S to create a straw decoration state, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the leg 2 is bent into an L shape in side view along the leg fold line 4, and the pair of clamping pieces 8 are pushed open with the tip of the straw S against the repulsion, and the straw S is inserted into the opened straw insertion hole 5.

[0040] As a result, the straw decoration is sandwiched between the tips of the pair of clamping pieces 8 which tend to return due to repulsion, and is held at a constant height of the straw S.

[0041] (Decorative stand state) To remove this straw decoration from the straw S and transform it into a decorative stand as shown in Figure 7, the main body 1 is bent along the base fold line 3 so that it rises from the leg 2, and the leg 2 is folded over along the leg fold line 4, and the shape of the leg 2 is maintained by the mutual engagement of the engagement parts 6 and 7.

[0042] This allows the straw decoration to stand on its own with the main body 1 held upright by the legs 2, and it will not tip over even if placed on a desk or shelf by itself.

[0043] (effect) The straw decorations described above are made from paper or plastic sheet material, so they can be manufactured inexpensively by punching, and can be easily processed into various designs to match characters, etc., used to attract customers at restaurants, etc.

[0044] In addition, since it can be stored in a flat state, it does not take up much space, and since it consists of a single piece of material, it can be easily managed in restaurants and other establishments.

[0045] The legs 2 can be easily assembled into a straw decoration state by bending them along the leg fold lines 4, and after use, the straw S can be removed, the main body 1 can be bent so as to rise from the legs 2 along the base fold lines 3, and by changing the way the legs 2 are bent along the leg fold lines 4, the straw can be reused as a decoration stand.

[0046] Therefore, if restaurant customers like the characters, they are more likely to take them home rather than throwing them away, which is expected to reduce the amount of waste generated in the store.

[0047] In addition, when disposing of the sheet after reuse, it can be easily returned to a flat state, so it does not take up much space and returns to a single blank, making it easy to dispose of.

[0048] <Other forms> In the above first and second embodiments, examples were given in which the main body 1 remained flat and was in the straw decoration state and decorative stand state, but the main body 1 may also be folded to become three-dimensional in at least one of these states.

[0049] Furthermore, the legs 2 are not limited to being triangular tubular or double-folded in the decorative stand state as in the first and second embodiments, but may be accordion-shaped with multiple leg folding lines 4, with straw insertion holes 5 drilled to allow straws S to pass through in the straw decoration state, and folded along the leg folding lines 4 in the decorative stand state. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Main body 2 legs 3 Basic fold line 4 Leg fold line 5 Straw insertion hole 6,7 Engagement part 8 Clamping piece C. Drink container S straw

Claims

1. The seat is made of a sheet material, and the main body (1) and the leg portion (2) are connected via a base fold line (3) in the width direction. The leg portion (2) has a leg fold line (4) in the width direction and a straw insertion hole (5) drilled therein. Engagement portions (6, 7) are formed in the portion near the base fold line (3) and in the portion on the tip side of the leg portion (2), respectively. When the leg portion (2) is bent around the leg folding line (4) and a straw (S) is inserted into the straw insertion hole (5), the straw (S) is held in place and the straw becomes a decorative state. When the straw decoration is removed from the straw (S), the main body (1) is bent along the base fold line (3) so as to raise it from the leg (2), the bending method of the leg (2) along the leg fold line (4) is changed, and the engaging portions (6, 7) are engaged with each other, the main body (1) is held upright from the leg (2), forming a decorative stand.

2. In the straw decoration according to claim 1, the leg portion (2) has two leg folding lines (4) spaced apart, and the two straw insertion holes (5) communicate with each other across the leg folding line (4) near the tip, and the communicating portion is constricted. To create a straw decoration state, the legs (2) are bent in opposite directions along the two leg folding lines (4), and straws (S) are inserted into the two straw insertion holes (5). To create a decorative stand, the leg (2) is folded along the two leg folding lines (4) into a triangular tube shape, and the engaging portions (6, 7) engage with each other to maintain the shape of the leg (2), making the straw decorative body self-standing.

3. In the straw decoration according to claim 1, a clamping piece (8) is provided on the leg (2) facing the straw insertion hole (5) located at the tip side of the leg folding line (4), To create a straw decoration state, the leg portion (2) is bent along the leg folding line (4), the clamping piece (8) is pushed open, and a straw (S) is inserted into the straw insertion hole (5). To create a decorative stand, the leg (2) is folded along the leg fold line (4), and the engaging portions (6, 7) engage with each other to maintain the shape of the leg (2), making the straw decoration self-standing.

4. In the straw decoration described in any one of claims 1 to 3, a code for displaying an internet homepage is printed on the back side opposite the surface on which the appealing print is applied, which code describes how to assemble the straw decoration and the decorative stand state.

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