Furniture with handle

Abstract

To provide furniture with a handle which can enhance stability when a plurality of pieces of furniture are aligned and carried so as to bundle handles.SOLUTION: Furniture with a handle includes a body 2 as a container storing a content, and a handle 3 provided on an outer surface 21 side of the body 2, wherein when a first fitting part 34 including at least one recess or projection is provided on one side face of the handle 3, and a plurality of pieces of furniture 1 are aligned so as to bundle the handles 3, a second fitting part 35 capable of being fit to the first fitting part 34 in the handle 3 of the adjacent furniture 1 is provided on the other side face of the handle 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display container with a handle, such as a mug or cup, that can hold beverages or various other contents. [Background technology]

[0002] One way to use fixtures with handles, such as mugs and cups for drinking various beverages, including alcoholic beverages such as beer and soft drinks, is to line up multiple fixtures horizontally with their handles bundled together, as seen in restaurants, etc., and carry the fixtures all at once by grasping the handles together. To ensure stability in this case, a cup holder and beverage cup have been proposed in which the gripping portions of the handles are formed into a roughly triangular cross section so that the sides of the handles come into surface contact with each other (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-80914 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] If the sides of the handles are simply in surface contact with each other, there is a risk of the handles slipping if the container itself is heavy or if the container contains a large amount of beverage. In this case, the fixture may become unstable and problems such as beverage spills may occur. For example, when pouring beer into a mug, it is common to fill it almost to the brim with beer, including the foam, which increases the weight and makes the beverage more likely to spill.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fixture that can increase stability when multiple fixtures are held side by side by bundling the handles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the fixture of the present invention is a fixture comprising a main body as a container for storing contents and a handle provided on the outer surface of the main body, wherein a first fitting portion including at least one recess or protrusion is provided on one side of the handle, and a second fitting portion is provided on the other side of the handle that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up with the handles bundled together.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is a fixture having a handle attached to the outer surface of a container that holds contents, wherein one side of the handle is provided with a first fitting portion including at least one recess or protrusion, and the other side of the handle is provided with a second fitting portion that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up with the handles bundled together. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a mug as one form of fixture according to the present invention. [Figure 2] Rear view of the mug in Figure 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] A diagram showing multiple mugs lined up with their handles tied together. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view showing mugs stacked vertically. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] 1 to 3 show one embodiment of the fixture according to the present invention, configured as a mug for drinking beverages such as beer. The mug 1 includes a main body 2 and a handle 3 attached to the outer surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 is formed as a container for holding beverages. As an example, the main body 2 is cylindrical with a circular cross section and a bottom, as shown in FIG. 3. The outer peripheral surface 21 of the main body 2 is formed in a shape such that the outer diameter changes smoothly depending on the position in the axial direction, i.e., the vertical direction in FIGS. 1 and 2, with the upper portion expanding and the lower portion narrowing. However, the shape of the outer peripheral surface 21 of the main body 2 may be modified as appropriate. For example, the main body 2 may be formed as a cylindrical container with a constant outer diameter. The outer peripheral surface 21 corresponds to the outer surface of the main body 2. The cross section of the main body 2 is not limited to a circular shape, and may be polygonal. A stack section 22 with a smaller outer diameter is formed at the bottom of the main body 2. The outer diameter of the stack portion 22 is set within a range that allows it to fit into the inner periphery of the opening 23 at the upper end of the main body 2 with some clearance. The ratio of the axial height of the main body 2 to the outer diameter is not limited to the illustrated example and may be changed as appropriate depending on the volume of beverage to be contained in the main body 2.

[0010] The handle 3 has upper and lower connection parts 31, 32 that connect to the outer peripheral surface 21 of the main body 2, and a grip part 33 that connects the tips of these connection parts 31, 32, in other words, the ends that are farthest from the main body 2, and extends along the axial direction of the main body 2. As is clear from Figure 3, the grip part 33 has a roughly trapezoidal cross section in which the width between the side surfaces 33a, 33b gradually decreases with increasing distance from the main body 2. The four corners of the grip part 33 are slightly rounded to make it easier for the user to grip.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a first fitting portion 34 is provided on one side surface 33a of the grip portion 33, and as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a second fitting portion 35 is provided on the other side surface 33b of the grip portion 33. The first fitting portion 34 is formed, for example, as a recess extending linearly in the vertical direction of the grip portion 33. Meanwhile, the second fitting portion 35 is formed as a protrusion having a shape complementary to the first fitting portion 34. The first fitting portion 34 and the second fitting portion 35 are positioned at equal positions in the axial and radial directions of the main body 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when multiple mugs 1 are lined up horizontally with their handles 3 bundled together, the first fitting portion 34 of one of the mugs 1 and the second fitting portion 35 of the other of the adjacent mugs 1 can fit together.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the outer peripheral surface 21 of the main body 2 has a recessed portion 24 that recesses inward of the main body 2. When an arc is drawn along the outer peripheral surface 21 in the cross section of FIG. 3 , the recessed portion 24 is formed so as to be recessed inward of the main body 2 relative to the arc. As shown in FIG. 4 , the recessed portion 24 is provided in an area where the outer peripheral surfaces 21 of adjacent mugs 1 come into contact when multiple mugs 1 are horizontally arranged with their handles 3 bundled together. The size of the recessed portion 24 is set so that the outer peripheral surfaces 21 of adjacent mugs 1 can fit into the recessed portion 24. However, it is not necessary for the recessed portion 24 to fit precisely into the outer peripheral surface 21. The size of the recessed portion 24 may be set appropriately as long as it can accommodate the outer peripheral surfaces 21 of adjacent mugs 1. The cross-sectional contour of the recessed portion 24 does not necessarily have to be arc-shaped. For example, the recessed portion 24 may be formed in the shape of a notch formed by cutting off the outer peripheral surface 21 in a planar manner.

[0013] 1 and 2, a finger-hook recess 36 is provided on the inside of the grip portion 33 of the handle 3, i.e., on the side facing the main body 2, where the fingers of a person gripping the handle 3 (hereinafter referred to as the user) can be hooked. As an example, the recess 36 is provided at a position where the user's thumb can be hooked when the user grips the grip portion 33.

[0014] In the mugs 1 configured as described above, when multiple mugs 1 are lined up horizontally with their handles 3 bunched together as shown in FIG. 4 , the first fitting portion 34 and the second fitting portion 35 of adjacent mugs 1 fit together. This limits relative displacement between the handles 3. Therefore, as shown by the phantom lines in FIG. 4 , when a user grasps the gripping portions 33 of the handles 3 of each mug 1, the handles 3 are prevented from slipping, allowing the user to hold the multiple mugs 1 lined up stably. In particular, when the first fitting portion 34 and the second fitting portion 35 are fitted together to prevent vertical slippage between the handles 3, the stability of the mug 1 can be further improved. Stability is not compromised even when the mugs 1 are filled almost to capacity, increasing the mug's weight. This also prevents beverages from spilling from the mugs 1.

[0015] Furthermore, by providing the recessed portion 24 on the main body 2 of the mug 1, the pitch of the arrangement direction when multiple mugs 1 are lined up as shown in FIG. 4, i.e., the angle θ of the center C2 of the mug 1 relative to the grip center C1 in the user's hand, can be kept smaller than when the recessed portion 24 is not present. This reduces the range over which the multiple mugs 1 extend around the grip portion 33, improving ease of holding multiple mugs 1 simultaneously. It also makes it possible to hold more mugs 1 simultaneously than before. For example, whereas previously, a user could only hold two mugs 1 at a time, this improves ease of holding three or more mugs 1 simultaneously. Even if the user's fingers holding the mugs 1 are shorter than average, keeping the angle θ small can improve ease of holding. Furthermore, by aligning the recessed portion 24 with the outer circumferential surface 21 of adjacent mugs 1, it is possible to position the main bodies 2. This, combined with the effect of restricting relative displacement due to the fit between first fitting portion 34 and second fitting portion 35, can further increase stability when holding multiple mugs 1. Furthermore, since grip portion 33 is provided with finger-hook recesses 36, the user can hook their fingers into these recesses 36, thereby increasing the sense of stability when holding grip portion 33.

[0016] Furthermore, because a stacking section 22 is provided on the bottom side of the main body 2 of the mug 1, as shown in Figure 5, the mugs 1 can be stacked vertically for storage by fitting the stacking section 22 of the upper mug 1 into the opening 23 of the lower mug 1. This reduces the foot space required for storing the mugs 1 and increases stability during storage.

[0017] The material of the mug 1 may be set as appropriate. For example, the mug 1 may be made of resin, glass, or metal, either alone or in appropriate combination. If the mug 1 is made of resin, the mug 1 will be lighter than if it were made of glass or metal, and multiple mugs 1 can be held more easily and stably. For example, if the mug 1 is made of a copolyester resin known as Tritan (registered trademark), it will be possible to reduce the weight of the mug 1 while maintaining transparency, heat resistance, and durability equivalent to or greater than that of a glass mug 1. However, the mug 1 may be entirely transparent or translucent, or partly or entirely opaque.

[0018] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and may be embodied in various modified or altered forms. For example, the first and second fitting portions do not necessarily have to be formed as a single recess and protrusion extending along the axial direction of the main body. For example, the first fitting portion may include multiple recesses or protrusions arranged on one side of the handle, and the other side of the handle may include a second fitting portion having a protrusion or recess that can fit with the recesses or protrusions. The first fitting portion may include an appropriate number of recesses and protrusions, and the second fitting portion may include a protrusion and recess that can fit with the recesses and protrusions of the first fitting portion. In short, it is sufficient for the first fitting portion to include at least one recess or protrusion, and for the second fitting portion to have a protrusion or recess that can fit with the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when the fixtures are lined up with the handles bundled together.

[0019] In the above embodiment, the handle 3 is described as having the upper and lower ends of the gripping portion 33 connected to the main body 2 via the connecting portions 31 and 32. However, the handle may be connected to the main body at at least one point. For example, a cantilever handle may be provided in which only the upper end of the gripping portion 33 is connected to the main body 2. The gripping portion of the handle may be omitted, and the handle may be configured to extend outward from the main body like a handle. Even in this case, by providing a first fitting portion and a second fitting portion on both sides of the tip of the handle, it is possible to limit slippage between the handles and increase stability when holding multiple fixtures side by side.

[0020] In the above embodiment, an example of the fixture being a mug has been shown, but the fixture of the present invention does not necessarily have to be a mug. For example, the present invention can be applied to fixtures configured as glasses or cups whose overall axial height is relatively small compared to the outer diameter of the body, as long as they have a handle. Furthermore, the fixture of the present invention does not necessarily have to include a body. For example, the present invention can be applied to fixtures such as cup holders that can be attached to containers, as long as they have a handle. The fixture of the present invention may further include a band or other auxiliary device that holds the handle in a bundled state.

[0021] The contents to be accommodated by the fixture of the present invention are not limited to beverages. For example, various types of food and beverages, such as solid, semi-solid, gel, etc., may be accommodated as contents. Furthermore, the fixture may be configured to accommodate non-food and beverages, such as medicines and cosmetics.

[0022] Various aspects of the present invention derived from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described below. In the following description, corresponding components shown in the accompanying drawings will be written in parentheses to facilitate understanding of each aspect of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated forms.

[0023] A fixture (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention is a fixture comprising a main body (2) as a container for accommodating contents, and a handle (3) provided on the outer surface (21) of the main body, wherein one side (33a) of the handle is provided with a first fitting portion (34) including at least one recess or protrusion, and the other side (33b) of the handle is provided with a second fitting portion (35) that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up with the handles bundled together.

[0024] Another aspect of the fixture of the present invention is a fixture having a handle (3) provided on the outer surface (21) of a container (2) that contains the contents, wherein one side (33a) of the handle is provided with a first fitting portion (34) including at least one recess or protrusion, and the other side (33b) of the handle is provided with a second fitting portion (35) that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up with the handles bundled together.

[0025] According to the above aspect, when multiple fixtures are lined up with their handles bundled together, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion can be fitted between the handles of adjacent fixtures, limiting the relative displacement between the handles. This increases the stability when multiple fixtures are lined up and held.

[0026] In the above-described embodiment, the following items can be further added. The following various items may be applied in appropriate combinations as long as they are not mutually contradictory.

[0027] In the above embodiment, when the plurality of fixtures are arranged with their handles bundled together, the area that comes into contact with the body of the adjacent fixture may be provided with a recessed portion (24) that recesses inward from the body. In this case, the pitch in the arrangement direction when the plurality of fixtures are arranged can be kept relatively small, making it easier to hold multiple fixtures at the same time. Alternatively, it may be possible to hold more fixtures at the same time. Furthermore, by aligning the recessed portion with the outer surface of the body of the adjacent fixture, a positioning effect is created between the bodies. This, combined with the effect of restricting relative displacement due to the engagement between the first and second fitting portions, can further increase stability when holding multiple fixtures.

[0028] In the above aspect, the handle may be provided with a finger-hook recess (36) on which the user can hook the fingers of the person gripping the handle. In this case, by hooking the user's fingers into the finger-hook recess of the bundled handle, the sense of stability when gripping the handle can be increased.

[0029] In the above aspect, the main body may be cylindrical, the handle may have a gripping portion (36) extending along the axial direction of the main body, and the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion may be provided on a side surface of the gripping portion. In this way, by arranging a plurality of fixtures so that the gripping portions are bundled together, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion can be fitted together between the handles of adjacent fixtures, thereby increasing stability when the handles are gripped together.

[0030] In the above-mentioned aspect, the fixtures may be configured as drinking mugs, glasses, or cups. In this way, even if the fixtures become heavy due to containing beverages, the effects of the present invention can be reliably exerted and multiple fixtures can be stably held. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1 mug 2 Main unit 3 Handle 21 Outer surface 24 Retreat 33 Gripping part 33a, 33b Side of the gripping part 34 First fitting part 35 Second fitting part 36 Finger recess

Claims

1. A fixture comprising a main body as a container for accommodating contents and a handle provided on the outer surface of the main body, A first fitting portion including at least one recess or protrusion is provided on one side of the handle, and a second fitting portion is provided on the other side of the handle that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up by bundling the handles together.

2. The fixture described in claim 1, wherein when the plurality of fixtures are arranged with the handles bundled together, the area in contact with the main body of the adjacent fixture has a recessed portion that recesses inward from the main body.

3. 2. The fixture according to claim 1, wherein the handle is provided with a recess for a finger hook into which the fingers of a person holding the handle can be hooked.

4. The fixture described in claim 1, wherein the main body is cylindrical, the handle has a gripping portion extending along the axial direction of the main body, and the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion are provided on the side of the gripping portion.

5. The fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, configured as a drinking mug, glass or cup.

6. A fixture having a handle provided on the outer surface side of a container that contains contents, A first fitting portion including at least one recess or protrusion is provided on one side of the handle, and a second fitting portion is provided on the other side of the handle that can fit into the first fitting portion of the handle of an adjacent fixture when multiple fixtures are lined up by bundling the handles together.

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