Beverage containers

Abstract

To reduce the number of parts. [Solution] The beverage container 10 includes a container body 1 for storing beverages, a lid 2 that covers the opening 12 of the container body 1 and has an insertion hole (positioning portion 22a, hole portion 24a) for inserting a straw 4 into the container body 1, a handle portion 3 that is positioned on the side of the container body 1 and has a through hole 31 for inserting a straw 4 and is held by the user, and a silicone stopper 5 that closes the through hole 31 when the straw 4 is inserted into the insertion hole (positioning portion 22a, hole portion 24a).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage container.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a beverage container having an insertion port for inserting a straw into a lid. For example, there is known a beverage container including a storage portion for storing a liquid, a water discharge pipe that can suck the liquid when placed in the storage portion, and a placement portion fixed to a side wall of the storage portion for storing the water discharge pipe.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, there are separately formed a sealing lid for sealing a placement groove formed in a placement portion for storing a water intake pipe, and a closing portion for closing a water stop hole for stopping the liquid in the storage portion. Therefore, there is a problem that the number of parts increases. On one side, the present invention aims to reduce the number of parts.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To achieve the above object, there is provided a disclosed beverage container. This beverage container includes a container body for storing a beverage, a lid portion that has an insertion hole for inserting a straw and covers an opening of the container body, a handle portion that is disposed on a side portion of the container body and has a through hole for inserting the straw and is gripped by a user, and a water stop plug that closes the through hole when the straw is inserted into the insertion hole and closes the insertion hole when the straw is inserted into the through hole.

Effects of the Invention

[0006] In one embodiment, the number of parts can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a beverage container according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a beverage container according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] This is an exploded perspective view showing a beverage container according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a side cross-sectional view of the handle portion of the embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a diagram illustrating the anti-slip member of the embodiment. [Figure 6] This diagram illustrates the anti-slip component that provides grip when the user holds the object. [Figure 7] This is a diagram illustrating the silicone stopper according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] This diagram illustrates the silicone stopper attached to the handle portion of the embodiment. [Figure 9] This diagram illustrates a silicone plug attached to the insertion hole of the embodiment. [Figure 10] This figure illustrates a modified example of the anti-slip member of the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The beverage container of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0009] The positions, sizes, shapes, and ranges of the components shown in the following drawings may not represent their actual positions, sizes, shapes, and ranges in order to facilitate understanding of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the positions, sizes, shapes, and ranges disclosed in the drawings. In the embodiments, elements expressed in the singular form shall include the plural form unless otherwise clearly indicated in the text. <Embodiment> Figs. 1 and 2 are perspective views showing the beverage container of the embodiment. Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the beverage container of the embodiment. The beverage container 10 of the embodiment has a container body 1, a lid portion 2, a handle portion 3, a straw 4, and a silicone stopper 5.

[0010] The container body 1 has, for example, a bottomed cylindrical vacuum double-wall structure, and includes a storage portion 11 for storing a beverage (not shown) as shown in Fig. 3, and an opening portion 12 through which the beverage in the storage portion 11 flows out. Examples of the constituent material of the container body 1 include stainless steel and the like. The lid portion 2 has a straw receiver 21, an upper lid 22, a heat insulating material 23, a lower lid 24, and a packing 25.

[0011] The straw receiver 21 is attached between the upper lid 22 and the lower lid 24. A hole portion 21a for inserting the straw 4 is provided in the straw receiver 21. Examples of the constituent material of the straw receiver 21 include silicone rubber. An arrangement portion 22a for arranging the straw receiver 21 is formed on the upper lid 22.

[0012] The heat insulating material 23 is arranged at a position sandwiched between the upper lid 22 and the lower lid 24, and suppresses a temperature change of the beverage stored in the storage portion 11. A notch 23a through which the straw receiver 21 passes is formed in the heat insulating material 23. A hole portion 24a for inserting the straw receiver 21 is formed in the lower lid 24. The packing 25 is attached to the lower lid 24. The packing 25 suppresses the leakage of the beverage from the opening end portion of the opening portion 12.

[0013] The handle portion 3 is screwed to the side portion of the container body 1 by screws 7, 7 using fixing brackets 6, 6. Examples of the constituent material of the handle portion 3 include thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene. This handle portion 3 has a through hole 31, an opening portion 32, and a slip prevention member 33. FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the handle portion of the embodiment.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 4, a straw 4 can be inserted into the through-hole 31. The diameter of the through-hole 31 is formed slightly larger than the outer diameter of the straw 4. When the straw 4 is not used, the straw 4 can be stored by inserting it into the through-hole 31.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 4, the opening 32 is disposed at a portion of the handle portion 3 where the user's finger (for example, around the second joint of the middle finger and the ring finger) is located when the user grips the handle portion 3.

[0016] A part of the anti-slip member 33 is embedded in the opening 32. The friction coefficient of the anti-slip member 33 is larger than the friction coefficient in the through-hole 31. The friction generated between the anti-slip member 33 and the straw 4 when the straw 4 is inserted into the through-hole 31 suppresses the straw 4 from detaching from the handle portion 3 due to its own weight even when the user is not gripping the handle portion 3.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the anti-slip member. FIG. 5(a) is a front view of the anti-slip member 33, FIG. 5(b) is a left side view of the anti-slip member 33, and FIG. 5(c) is a rear view of the anti-slip member 33.

[0018] The anti-slip member 33 can be removed from the opening 32. This anti-slip member 33 is formed of, for example, silicone rubber and is deformed by being gripped by the user. The hardness of the anti-slip member 33 is, for example, 25 to 35 (Shore A). The anti-slip member 33 has an upper engaging portion 331, a lower engaging portion 332, a contact portion 333, and a lid portion 334. The upper engaging portion 331 and the lower engaging portion 332 are each engaged with the opening end of the opening 32.

[0019] The contact portion 333 abuts against the opening end of the opening 32. In Figure 5(a), the shape of the opening end of the opening 32 is shown by a dotted line. The contact portion 333 also abuts against the straw 4 when the straw 4 is inserted into the through hole 31. The lid portion 334 is plate-shaped and covers the opening 32.

[0020] When removing the anti-slip member 33 from the opening 32, the user grasps the flip-up portion 334a or flip-up portion 334b ​​located at the upper and lower ends of the lid portion 334 with their fingers and flips it up to detach it from the opening 32. This allows the anti-slip member 33 to be easily removed from the opening 32. Furthermore, since the lid portion 334 is flat, it integrates with the handle portion 3 during normal use, preventing the anti-slip member 33 from unintentionally coming off the opening 32. Figure 6 illustrates the anti-slip component when the user grips the object.

[0021] When the user grips the anti-slip member 33, the anti-slip member 33 elastically deforms, and the contact portion 333 is pressed more firmly against the straw 4. This allows the user to support the straw 4 with more force than when the user is not gripping the handle portion 3, and prevents the straw 4 from falling due to its own weight. By setting the hardness of the anti-slip member 33 to, for example, 25-35 (Shore A), the anti-slip member 33 can be elastically deformed by the user's natural gripping motion of the handle portion 3, even without the user intentionally applying force. Therefore, even if the user suddenly weakens their grip on the handle portion 3 or the straw 4 comes into contact with an object, the friction can prevent the straw 4 from falling. Let's return to Figure 1 and explain again.

[0022] The silicone stopper 5 can be attached to the top of the straw holder 21 when the straw 4 is inserted into the through hole 31, thereby preventing foreign objects from entering the beverage container 1. Also, as shown in Figure 2, when the straw 4 is inserted into the straw holder 21, the silicone stopper 5 can be attached to the top of the handle part 3, thereby sealing the through hole 31. The user can hold the handle part 3 stably by pressing the silicone stopper 5 with their thumb. Furthermore, by attaching the silicone stopper 5 to the top of the handle portion 3, it is possible to prevent dust and foreign matter from entering the through hole 31. The following explanation will describe silicone stopper 5 in detail.

[0023] Figure 7 illustrates the silicone stopper according to the embodiment. Figure 7(a) is a front view of the silicone stopper 5, Figure 7(b) is a cross-sectional view of the silicone stopper, and Figure 7(c) is a bottom view of the silicone stopper. The silicone plug 5 has a tip portion 51 and a base portion 52.

[0024] The tip portion 51 is equipped with ribs (contact portions) 51a that protrude in the left-right direction and abut against the inner wall of the hole portion 21a. These ribs 51a deform as the silicone stopper 5 moves within the hole portion 21a, allowing air inside the beverage container 1 to pass through, and block the air passage when the silicone stopper 5 stops.

[0025] Furthermore, the base end 52 of the silicone stopper 5 has an inclined portion 52a that corresponds to the angle of the user's thumb. As shown in Figure 7(b), the inclined portion 52a has a recess 521a that contacts the pad of the thumb. Furthermore, a valve body 53 is formed between the base end 52 and the tip end 51 of the silicone plug 5. The function of the valve body 53 will be described later. Figure 8 illustrates the silicone stopper attached to the handle portion of the embodiment.

[0026] When the silicone stopper 5 is attached to the top of the handle portion 3, the silicone stopper 5 functions as a non-slip grip when the user grasps the handle portion 3. In addition, because a recess 521a is formed, it is easy for the user to grip and has a pleasant feel. Figure 9 illustrates a silicone plug attached to the insertion hole in the embodiment.

[0027] The main part of the insertion hole is formed by the placement portion 22a and the hole portion 24a. A stepped portion 221a is formed at the left-hand opening end of the placement portion 22a in Figure 9. This stepped portion 221a functions as a groove that allows air to pass through, and when the tip portion 51 of the silicone stopper 5 is inserted into the placement portion 22a, the stepped portion 221a allows air inside the container body 1 that has passed through the rib 51a to escape. In this embodiment, the straw holder 21 is placed in the placement portion 22a, and the portion 21b of the straw holder 21 corresponding to the stepped portion 221a also has a step. As shown in Figure 9(b), when the tip portion 51 is inserted into the hole portion 21a and the valve body 53 comes into contact with the bottom of portion 21b, the silicone stopper 5 can keep the inside of the container body 1 airtight. As a result, the sealing of the container body 1 can be completed while suppressing the repulsion due to internal pressure from the container body 1, so that the lid portion 2 is fixed more securely than a general lid structure, and liquid leakage from the packing 25 and valve body 53 is less likely to occur.

[0028] As described above, the beverage container 10 of the embodiment includes a container body 1 for storing beverages, a lid 2 that covers the opening 12 of the container body 1 and has an insertion hole (positioning portion 22a, hole portion 24a) for inserting a straw 4 into the container body 1, a handle portion 3 that is positioned on the side of the container body 1 and has a through hole 31 for inserting a straw 4 and is held by the user, and a silicone stopper 5 that closes the through hole 31 when the straw 4 is inserted into the insertion hole (positioning portion 22a, hole portion 24a). Thus, the silicone stopper 5 serves as both a stopper that closes the through hole 31 and the insertion hole. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0029] Furthermore, a non-slip member 33 is positioned at the part of the through-hole 31 that the user grips, allowing the user to support the straw 4 with greater friction than when not gripping it. Therefore, the straw 4 can be held stably. In addition, the through-hole 31 makes it easy to clean the inside of the through-hole 31.

[0030] Furthermore, the placement of the anti-slip member 33 allows the user to firmly grip the handle 3. In addition, since the anti-slip member 33 can be removed from the opening 32, cleaning of the anti-slip member 33 is also easy. Note that the shape of the anti-slip member 33 is not limited to that shown in Figure 5. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the anti-slip member of the embodiment.

[0031] The anti-slip member 33a shown in Figure 10(a) has a projection 335 formed between the index finger and the middle finger. This allows the user to grip the anti-slip member 33a more stably.

[0032] The anti-slip member 33b shown in Figure 10(b) has a contact portion 333b that is wider than the contact portion 333. The central part of the contact portion 333b has a recess 333b1, and when the contact portion 333a is elastically deformed, the contact portion 333a fits into the space within the recess 333b1, thereby gripping the straw 4 more securely.

[0033] Furthermore, the upper engaging portion 331b and the lower engaging portion 332b are semi-circular in shape, and stepped portions 331b1 and 332b1 are formed, respectively. The formation of stepped portions 331b1 and 332b1 prevents the anti-slip member 33 from unintentionally coming out of the opening 32.

[0034] The anti-slip member 33c shown in Figure 10(c) has a cover portion 334c that becomes thicker towards the end. By providing the cover portion 334c, the surface area that comes into contact with the fingers is increased, allowing for a more stable grip on the handle portion 3.

[0035] Although the beverage container of the present invention has been described above based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the configuration of each part can be replaced with any configuration having a similar function. Furthermore, other arbitrary components or processes may be added to the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0036] 1. Container body 11 Storage section 12 Openings 2 Lid 21 Straw holder 21a Hole 21b Part 22 Top lid 22a Placement section 221a Stepped section 23 Insulation 23a Notch 24 Lower lid 24a hole 25 Packing 3. Handle section 31 Through hole 32 openings 33, 33a Anti-slip member 331 Upper engaging portion 332 Lower engaging portion 333, 333b Contact part 331b1, 332b1 Stepped section 333b1 recess 334, 334c lid part 334a, 334b ​​Flip-up section 335 Protrusion 4 straws 5. Silicone stopper 51 Tip 51a Rib (contact area) 52 Proximal end 52a Slope 521a Recess 53 Valve body 6. Fixing brackets 7 screws

Claims

1. A container body for storing beverages, The container body has an insertion hole for inserting a straw and a lid that covers the opening of the container body, The container body is provided with a handle portion located on the side, which has a through-hole for inserting the straw and is held by the user. A water stop valve that closes the through hole when the straw is inserted into the insertion hole, and closes the insertion hole when the straw is inserted into the through hole, A beverage container characterized by having the following features.

2. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein a groove is formed at the opening end of the insertion hole to release air from inside the container body when the tip of the stopcock is inserted into the insertion hole.

3. The beverage container according to claim 2, wherein a valve body for closing the groove is provided on the base end side of the stopcock.

4. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the tip of the stopcock is provided with a rib that deforms when the stopcock is in motion to allow air to pass through, and blocks the air passage when it is stopped.

5. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the base end of the stopcock has an inclined portion that corresponds to the angle of the user's thumb, and the inclined portion has a recess formed in which the pad of the thumb makes contact.

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