Pitcher stand

Abstract

To provide a pitcher stand capable of safely tilting an existing pitcher with minimal force.SOLUTION: A pitcher stand 1 includes an inner case 10 for storing a pitcher 30, and an outer case 20 for storing the inner case. The inner case has a bottom and an upper opening 12, the outer case has an upper opening 21, and the inner case is pivotally supported in a suspended state inside the outer case so as to be swingable back and forth. The outer case includes slits 23 and 24 in the front and back to avoid collision with the inner case that swings back and forth. The pitcher stand pivotally supports the inner case at an inner surface of the outer case, so that a pivot point is not exposed to the outside. Accordingly, a user cannot directly touch the pivot point so as to enhance safety. In addition, the user can pour beverage 50 into a cup 60 only by grasping a handle 31 of the pitcher and pushing it forward, thus allowing the beverage to be poured into the cup with minimal force.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pitcher stand that allows an existing pitcher to be tilted safely with little force. [Background technology]

[0002] Pitchers are often used as large-capacity beverage containers in cafeterias and restaurants. However, when a pitcher is filled with a large amount of beverage, it becomes heavy, making it difficult for elderly people or people with disabilities to lift the pitcher, tilt it, and pour the beverage into a glass.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a pivotal support means is provided on the left and right sides of the pitcher, and the pitcher is supported in a suspended state by connecting the stand to the pivotal support means, and the pitcher is tilted around the pivotal support point when in use. Patent Document 2 discloses a frame for accommodating a 18L can and a stand for supporting the frame so that it can be tilted freely, and Patent Documents 3 and 4 also disclose similar configurations. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-242726 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-342996 [Patent Document 3] Publication No. 59-183837 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-203378 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires that pivotal support means be provided on the left and right sides of the pitcher, which poses the problem that existing pitchers cannot be used as they are without modification. Furthermore, in the technologies disclosed in Patent Documents 2 to 4, the pivot points between the frame that holds the 18 liter cans or bottles and the stand are exposed, which poses the problem that elderly people and small children may get their hands caught in the pivot points, making them less safe.

[0006] In consideration of such problems, the present invention aims to provide a pitcher stand that can safely tilt an existing pitcher with little force. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The pitcher stand of the present invention comprises an inner case that houses a pitcher and an outer case that houses the inner case, the inner case having a bottom and an upper opening, the outer case also having an upper opening, the inner case being supported by a shaft suspended inside the outer case so that it can swing back and forth, and the outer case having slits at the front and back to avoid collision with the inner case as it swings back and forth. The inner case is also characterized by having a handle slit for exposing the handle of the pitcher to the outside. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The pitcher stand of the present invention pivots the inner case on the inside of the outer case, so the pivot point is not exposed to the outside. Since users cannot directly touch the pivot point, safety is enhanced. Furthermore, users can pour beverages into cups simply by grasping the pitcher handle and pushing it forward, so beverages can be poured into cups with little effort. Furthermore, if a handle slit is provided, the pitcher can be securely stored in the inner case by exposing the handle through the handle slit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] Schematic perspective view (a), left side view (b), and front view (c) of the outer case [Figure 2] (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a left side view, and (c) is a front view of the inner case. [Figure 3] A schematic perspective view (a), a left side view (b), a front view (c), and a perspective view (d) of the pitcher's stand. [Figure 4] Diagrams (a) to (c) showing how to use the pitcher stand [Figure 5] Diagrams (a) to (d) showing variations of the pitcher's stand DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] [First embodiment] A first embodiment of the pitcher stand of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, pitcher stand 1 includes inner case 10 and outer case 20.

[0011] The inner case 10 is a member that houses a pitcher 30 (FIG. 4(a)). An existing (commercially available) pitcher 30 may be used. The inner case 10 has a bottom 11 and an upper opening 12. The inner case 10 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may be a polygonal cylindrical body such as a square.

[0012] The outer case 20 is a member that houses the inner case 10. The outer case 20 has an upper opening 21. In this embodiment, the outer case 20 has a bottom 22, but it may have no bottom. The outer case 20 also has slits 23 and 24 at the front and back. In this embodiment, the outer case 20 is made of transparent plastic. The inner case 10 is pivotally supported in a suspended state inside the outer case 20, allowing it to swing back and forth. Specifically, rotation shafts 40 are arranged on the left and right sides of the outer surface of the inner case 10, and bearings 41 are arranged on the left and right sides of the inner surface of the outer case 20.

[0013] As shown in Figures 3(a) to 3(c), the inner case 10 is supported in a suspended state inside the outer case 20 by fitting the rotating shaft 40 into the recess 42 of the bearing 41. By applying a force in the front-to-rear direction above or below the inner case 10, the inner case 10 can be swung in the front-to-rear direction as shown in Figure 3(d). It is also possible to arrange the rotating shaft 40 in the outer case 20 and the bearing 41 in the inner case 10. The front and rear slits 23, 24 are provided to avoid collision with the inner case 10 as it sways in the front-to-rear direction.

[0014] Next, how to use the pitcher stand 1 will be described. As shown in Figure 4(a), pitcher 30 containing beverage 50 is placed in inner case 10 through top opening 12 as shown in Figure 4(b). Inner case 10 and pitcher 30 are in an upright position due to their own weight. Next, when the user grasps the handle 31 of the pitcher 30 and pushes it forward, as shown in Figure 4(c), the inner case 10 rotates counterclockwise around the pivoted portion, causing the pitcher 30 to rotate counterclockwise as well. The upper part of the pitcher 30 is exposed to the outside through the front slit 23, and the lower part of the pitcher 30 is exposed to the outside through the rear slit 24. As the pitcher 30 rotates, the spout 32 moves downward, allowing the beverage 50 flowing from the spout 32 to be poured into the cup 60. After pouring the beverage 50, the user can release the handle 31 and the inner case 10 and pitcher 30 will return to the upright position shown in Figure 4(b) due to their own weight.

[0015] The pitcher stand 1 of the present invention pivotally supports the inner case 10 on the inner surface of the outer case 20, so the pivotal support points are not exposed to the outside. Since users cannot directly touch the pivotal support points, safety is enhanced. Furthermore, users can pour beverage 50 into cup 60 simply by grasping the handle 31 of pitcher 30 and pushing it forward. Compared to lifting and tilting the entire pitcher 30, pitcher stand 1 of the present invention requires less force to pour beverage 50 into cup 60.

[0016] [Second embodiment] A second embodiment of the pitcher stand of the present invention will be described, but parts having the same configuration as those of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In the first embodiment, pitcher stand 1 was described as being suitable for pitcher 30 in which there is a gap 33 between the main body and handle 31 as shown in Figure 4(a), but in this embodiment, pitcher stand 2 is described as being suitable for pitcher 35 in which there is no gap between the main body and handle 34 (the lower part of handle 34 is connected to the main body) as shown in Figure 5(a).

[0017] 5(b) and (d), inner case 10 has handle slits 13 for exposing handle 34 of pitcher 30 to the outside. Since handle 34 is exposed from handle slit 13, pitcher 30 can be securely stored in inner case 10. [Industrial Applicability]

[0018] The present invention is a pitcher stand that can safely tilt an existing pitcher with little force, and has industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1. Pitcher's Stand 2 Pitcher's Stand 10 Inner case 11 bottom 12 Top opening 13 Handle slit 20 outer case 21 Upper opening 22 bottom 23 Front slit 24 Rear slit 30 Pitcher 31 Handle 32 spout 33 Gap 34 Handle 35 Pitcher 40 Rotational Axis 41 Bearings 42 recess 50 drinks 60 cups

Claims

1. The pitcher has an inner case that houses a pitcher, and an outer case that houses the inner case. The inner case has a bottom and an upper opening, and the outer case has an upper opening, The inner case is pivotally supported in the outer case in a suspended state, and is thereby capable of swinging in the front-to-rear direction, The pitcher stand is characterized in that the outer case has slits at the front and rear to avoid collision with the inner case which swings back and forth.

2. 2. The pitcher stand according to claim 1, wherein the inner case has a handle slit for exposing the handle of the pitcher to the outside.

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