Beverage container storage

Abstract

This invention provides a beverage container holder that can selectively accommodate beverage containers with different opening sizes, allowing for stable and secure carrying. [Solution] The device is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening at the upper end and includes a storage section for accommodating beverage containers made of PET bottles, cans, or glass bottles, and a lid section that is detachably formed to close the opening and has a through hole through which the drinking spout of the beverage container stored in the storage section is inserted. The lid section is detachably fitted with an annular adjustment member whose opening is smaller than the through hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for beverage containers that houses beverage containers made of plastic bottles, cans, or bottles.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been known a container for beverage containers that stores and carries beverage containers made of plastic bottles, cans, or bottles in a heat-insulating storage section. Patent Document 1 discloses a cool-insulating and heat-insulating bottle cover that houses a bottle having a detachable cap on the bottomed cylindrical body and can keep the bottle cool or warm.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a storage container for beverage containers and the like, in which a peripheral portion of a cushioning member is covered with a flexible resin thin plate, and a block-shaped holding member having at least vertical expansion and contraction elasticity as a whole is provided at an inner bottom portion of a container body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In Patent Document 1, an elastic braking portion made of rubber having a through-hole with a diameter slightly larger than the mouth portion of the bottle is provided in the upper lid, aiming to simply and surely fix the stored bottle. However, in recent years, the types of shapes of beverage containers made of plastic bottles and cans have increased, and not only the difference in height due to the difference in the capacity of the beverage container, but also beverage containers with different sizes of drinking mouths are in circulation. In particular, there is a problem that beverage containers with a drinking mouth larger than usual may not be accommodated.

[0006] Patent Document 2 aims to selectively store two different sizes of PET bottles or cans, and carry them without rattling. By closing the opening with a drawstring or slide fastener, it can accommodate differences in the size of the drinking spout, but it has the drawback that it can only be applied to bag-shaped storage compartments.

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a beverage container holder that can selectively accommodate beverage containers with different opening sizes and carry them without rattling. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The above objective of the present invention is achieved by the following configuration. (1) A bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening formed at the upper end, comprising a storage section for accommodating beverage containers made of PET bottles, cans, or glass bottles, A lid portion is formed to be detachably attached to close the opening, and has a through hole through which the drinking spout of the beverage container housed in the storage portion is inserted, Equipped with, The lid portion is detachably fitted with an annular adjustment member whose opening is smaller than the insertion hole. A container for beverage containers. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a beverage container holder comprising a bottomed cylindrical storage section for accommodating a beverage container and a lid section through which the drinking spout of the beverage container is inserted, allows for the selective accommodation of beverage containers with different drinking spout sizes and enables stable carrying without rattling by attaching and detaching an annular adjustment member to the insertion hole. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an overall perspective view showing the bottle holder. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an overall perspective view showing a bottle holder with the handle raised. [Figure 3]Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a bottle holder that accommodates small-diameter bottles. [Figure 4A] Figure 4A is a bottom perspective view of the adjustment member. [Figure 4B] Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment member. [Figure 5A] Figure 5A is a perspective view of the adjustment support. [Figure 5B] Figure 5B is a bottom view of the adjustment support. [Figure 5C] Figure 5C is a side view of the adjustment support. [Figure 5D] Figure 5D is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment support with the adjustment member installed. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view showing a large-diameter, small-sized bottle inside. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view showing a large bottle with a small diameter being stored inside. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a side cross-sectional view showing the state in which a large-diameter bottle is housed. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a bottle holder to which the beverage container holder of the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of the bottle holder. Figure 2 is an overall perspective view of the bottle holder with the handle portion raised. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the bottle holder containing a small-diameter bottle. Figure 4A is a bottom perspective view of the adjustment member. Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment member. Figure 5A is a perspective view of the adjustment support. Figure 5B is a bottom view of the adjustment support. Figure 5C is a side view of the adjustment support. Figure 5D is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment support with the adjustment member installed.

[0012] The bottle holder 100 includes a storage section 10, a lid section 20, an adjustment support 30, and an adjustment member 40. The storage section 10 is a stainless steel insulated container formed in a cylindrical shape to accommodate beverage containers (hereinafter referred to as bottle 1) consisting of PET bottles, cans, or glass bottles. The lid portion 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open bottom, and is detachably attached to the upper side of the accommodating portion 10, thereby serving as a lid that closes the opening 11 at the upper end of the accommodating portion 10 in which the bottle 1 is accommodated. The adjustment support 30 is formed in a cylindrical shape that can be installed inside the accommodating portion 10. The adjustment member 40 is a resin member formed in an annular shape, and is attached to the lid portion 20 or the adjustment support 30.

[0013] (Bottle 1) As shown in FIG. 3, the bottle 1 usually has a bottle body portion 2 formed in a cylindrical or prismatic shape for accommodating a beverage, a shoulder portion 3 formed in a substantially inverted funnel shape so that the diameter gradually decreases upward from the upper portion of the bottle body portion 2, and a narrow mouth-shaped drinking mouth 4 with an open upper end. The size and detailed shape of the bottle 1 are appropriately set according to the volume and type of the beverage.

[0014] Specifically, the bottle 1 includes a bottle (hereinafter referred to as a small bottle) with a height of around 15 cm and a bottle (hereinafter referred to as a large bottle) with a height of around 21 cm according to the volume of the beverage accommodated in the bottle body portion 2 of the bottle 1. In addition, the inner diameter of the drinking mouth 4 of the bottle 1 is usually about 2.8 cm to 3 cm. In recent years, however, bottles 1 with a drinking mouth 4 having a larger inner diameter of 3.8 cm or more, targeting beverages that emphasize fragrance, are also in circulation. Thus, the bottle 1 includes a bottle with a general drinking mouth 4 (hereinafter referred to as a small-diameter bottle 1a) and a bottle with a drinking mouth 4 having a larger diameter than usual (hereinafter referred to as a large-diameter bottle 1b). Note that the volume and size of the bottle 1 are not limited to this, and there is a range of about 250 ml to 650 ml according to the application. Accordingly, the height of the bottle 1 has a range of about 15 cm to 22 cm, and the diameter of the bottle body portion 2 has a range of about 6 cm to 7.2 cm.

[0015] (Accommodating portion 10) The storage section 10 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape capable of accommodating the bottle 1 and has an opening 11 that opens at the top end, a male screw portion 12 formed on the upper outer surface, and a heat insulating layer 13 which is a space formed between the inner surface and the outer surface. When a bottle 1 is placed inside the storage section 10, the shoulder portion 3, which forms the drinking spout 4 of the bottle 1, is exposed through the opening 11. In this embodiment, the storage section 10 is formed to a height and size that can accommodate a 500ml bottle 1. Furthermore, the insulation layer 13 is formed with a wider insulation layer at the bottom than at the cylindrical sides.

[0016] The storage section 10 is not limited to the above configuration, as long as it is shaped to accommodate the bottle 1 and to which the lid 20 can be attached. For example, the storage section 10 may be made of resin to reduce weight. In other words, the storage section 10 does not have to be made of stainless steel and does not have to have an insulating layer.

[0017] (Lid part 20) The lid portion 20 has an upper surface portion 21 that closes the opening 11, a cylindrical circumferential surface portion 22 that covers the upper part of the housing portion 10, a through hole 23 which is a through hole formed in the center of the upper surface portion 21, a handle portion 24 which is an annular shape formed on the upper surface portion 21 that surrounds the through hole 23, and a female screw portion 25 formed on the inner surface of the circumferential surface portion 22 that engages with the male screw portion 12.

[0018] The insertion hole 23 is through which the shoulder portion 3 of the bottle 1 housed in the storage section 10 is inserted. The insertion hole 23 is formed to a size that allows the shoulder portion 3 of a large-diameter bottle 1b to be inserted. As a result, first, the bottle 1 is placed in the storage section 10, and then, with the mouthpiece 4 of the bottle 1 passed through the insertion hole 23, the female threaded portion 25 of the lid 20 and the male threaded portion 12 of the storage section 10 are engaged. As a result, as shown in Figure 3, the bottle storage device 100 can accommodate the bottle 1 with the mouthpiece 4 exposed through the insertion hole 23.

[0019] As shown in Figure 3, an annular projection 29 is formed in the circular insertion hole 23, projecting inward from the outer edge. The plate-shaped projection 29 is formed in an L-shape in cross-section by providing an annular locking portion 29a that is bent upward on the inner edge side. An adjustment member 40 is detachably attached to the projection 29.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the handle portion 24 is formed in an annular shape to surround the insertion hole 23 formed in the lid portion 20, and is provided to fit into the handle housing portion 26, which is an annular cutout in the outer edge of the upper surface of the lid portion 20. The handle portion 24 can be switched between a housed state in which it is fitted into the handle housing portion 26, as shown in Figure 1, and a usage state in which it is upright relative to the lid portion 20, as shown in Figure 2, by rotating it upward on a pivot support portion 27 provided on a part of the handle housing portion 26. Furthermore, the handle portion 24, when in its retracted state, is provided in the handle housing portion 26, so that it fits inside the lid portion 20 in a plan view.

[0021] This configuration improves convenience because the bottle holder 100 can be hooked onto any location using the handle portion 24. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, by rotating the handle portion 24 180° around the pivot portion 27, the bottle holder 100 can be held at an angle to the ground by the handle portion 24 and the lower end of the storage portion 10.

[0022] In the illustrated example, the circumferential portion 22 is formed in a cylindrical shape that covers approximately 40% of the upper part of the housing portion 10, and a female screw portion 25 is formed on the entire inner circumferential surface of the circumferential portion 22. Accordingly, a male screw portion 12 corresponding to the female screw portion 25 is formed on the upper part of the outer circumferential surface of the housing portion 10. The vertical length of the peripheral portion 22 can be in the range of 20-50% of the vertical length of the housing portion 10, and is not limited to the example shown.

[0023] According to this configuration, the bottle holder 100 can arbitrarily fine-tune the vertical length of the space in which the bottle 1 is housed, from the position where the female threaded portion 25 of the lid portion 20 and the male threaded portion 12 of the housing portion 10 begin to engage, to the position where the female threaded portion 25 of the lid portion 20 and the male threaded portion 12 of the housing portion 10 are fully engaged. This allows bottles of various heights to fit inside the bottle holder 100, thereby improving versatility and convenience.

[0024] (Adjustment support 30) As shown in Figure 3, the adjustment support 30 is a cylindrical member that can be installed at the bottom of the housing 10. As shown in Figures 5A to 5D, the adjustment support 30 has a mounting surface 31 on which the bottle 1 is placed, a cylindrical outer support portion 32 extending vertically from the outer edge of the mounting surface 31, and an anti-slip mounting portion 33 on the opposite side of the mounting surface 31 in the vertical direction for attaching the adjustment member 40.

[0025] The mounting surface 31 is an annular plate-shaped member, with multiple grooves 31a arranged radially. In the illustrated example, two grooves 31a of different diameters are formed concentrically.

[0026] The anti-slip mounting portion 33 includes a cylindrical inner support portion 34 extending vertically from the inner edge of the annular mounting surface 31, and a plurality of ribs 35 connecting the outer circumferential surface of the inner support portion 34 and the inner circumferential surface of the outer support portion 32.

[0027] The inner support portion 34 is sized to accommodate the annular adjustment member 40 on its outer surface. The vertical length of the inner support portion 34 is set to be the same as the vertical length of the outer support portion 32. Multiple ribs 35 are provided at predetermined intervals along the outer circumferential surface of the inner support portion 34. In this embodiment, a total of four ribs 35 are provided at 90° intervals. The rib 35 is a plate-shaped member that extends vertically from the mounting surface 31, and its vertical length is shorter than the inner support portion 34 by the amount of the vertical thickness of the adjustment member 40. This configuration can be seen in Figure 5D.

[0028] (Adjustment member 40) As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the adjustment member 40 is a resin rubber member formed in an annular shape. Silicone rubber is preferred as the resin rubber. The adjustment member 40 has an annular anti-slip surface 41 and an annular locking portion 42 formed in an L-shape in cross-section from the inner edge of the anti-slip surface 41. The inner diameters of the anti-slip surface 41 and the locking portion 42 are the same size, and are formed to be large enough to allow the mouthpiece 4 of the small-diameter bottle 1a to pass through and to hold down the shoulder portion 3. Refer to Figure 3 for this configuration.

[0029] The locking portion 42 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the adjustment member 40 with a smaller outer diameter than the anti-slip surface 41, and is locked into the locking portion 29a formed in the insertion hole 23 of the lid portion 20.

[0030] The adjustment member 40 is attached to the adjustment support 30 by mounting it externally on the inner support portion 34 and placing the locking portion 42 on the rib 35. This ensures that the anti-slip surface 41 is positioned so that it is flush with one end of the inner support portion 34 and the outer support portion 32 in the vertical direction. As a result, as shown in Figure 6, the anti-slip surface 41 becomes the mounting surface on which the bottle 1 is placed. It is also possible to place the anti-slip surface 41 on the rib 35, but from the viewpoint of the anti-slip function described later, it is preferable to place it so that the anti-slip surface 41 with the larger diameter is on top.

[0031] (Mechanism of Action and Effects) Next, the operation and effects of the bottle holder 100 described above will be explained based on Figures 3 and 6 to 8. Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view showing a large-diameter, small-sized bottle being held inside. Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view showing a small-diameter, large-sized bottle being held inside. Figure 8 is a side cross-sectional view showing a large-diameter, large-sized bottle being held inside. The aforementioned bottle holder 100 can accommodate both small-diameter bottles 1a and large-diameter bottles 1b in a fitted state on the lid 20 by attaching and detaching the adjustment member 40 to the insertion hole 23 of the lid 20. Furthermore, by providing an adjustment support 30 in the storage section 10 of the bottle storage device 100, the bottomed cylindrical storage section 10 can be raised, so that even shorter bottles 1 with less capacity compared to taller bottles 1 can be stored while fitting snugly into the lid section 20.

[0032] To explain in more detail, as shown in Figure 3, the bottle holder 100 can accommodate small diameter bottles 1a by providing an adjustment member 40 in the insertion hole 23 and an adjustment support member 30 at the bottom of the storage section 10. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the bottle holder 100 can accommodate small large-diameter bottles 1b by removing the adjustment member 40 from the insertion hole 23 and providing the adjustment support 30 with the adjustment member 40 attached at the bottom of the storage section 10. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the bottle holder 100 can accommodate larger small-diameter bottles 1a by providing an adjustment member 40 in the insertion hole 23 and removing the adjustment support 30 from the storage section 10. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the bottle holder 100 can accommodate a large-diameter bottle 1b by removing the adjustment member 40 from the insertion hole 23 and removing the adjustment support 30 from the storage section 10. Based on the above, the bottle holder 100 is highly versatile because it can accommodate bottles of any size (height) or diameter of the mouthpiece 4, regardless of the capacity, by attaching and detaching the adjustment support 30 and the adjustment member 40.

[0033] When the adjustment member 40 is installed in the insertion hole 23, it comes into contact with the area around the shoulder portion 3 of the bottle 1, and thus functions as an anti-slip device to prevent the bottle 1 inside the storage portion 10 from rotating on its axis. Furthermore, when the adjustment member 40 is installed on the adjustment support 30, the bottom surface of the bottle 1 rests on it, so it functions as an anti-slip device to prevent the bottle 1 from rotating on its axis inside the storage section 10. According to this configuration, the adjustment member 40 can serve both as an anti-slip device to prevent the bottle 1 from rotating together within the storage section 10 when opening and closing the cap of the bottle 1 stored in the bottle storage device 100, and as a device to adjust the size of the insertion hole 23.

[0034] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be modified, improved, etc., as appropriate.

[0035] As described above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification: (1) A bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening formed at the upper end, comprising a storage section for accommodating beverage containers made of PET bottles, cans, or glass bottles, A lid portion is formed to be detachably attached to close the opening, and has a through hole through which the drinking spout of the beverage container housed in the storage portion is inserted, Equipped with, The lid portion is detachably fitted with an annular adjustment member whose opening is smaller than the insertion hole. A container for beverage containers. According to this configuration, a beverage container holder comprising a bottomed cylindrical storage section for accommodating a beverage container and a lid section through which the drinking spout of the beverage container is inserted, allows for the selective storage and secure carrying of beverage containers with different spout sizes by attaching and detaching an annular adjustment member to the insertion hole.

[0036] (2) The adjustment member is made of a resin material, (1) A container for beverage containers as described in (1). This configuration makes it easy to attach and detach the adjustment member from the insertion hole. In addition, since the adjustment member also functions as an anti-slip mechanism by contacting the beverage container inside the storage compartment, it prevents the beverage container from moving around inside the compartment when opening and closing the cap.

[0037] (3) The insertion hole is provided with a locking portion that protrudes horizontally inward from the outer edge, A locking portion is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the annular adjustment member, into which the locking portion engages. A beverage container holder as described in (1) or (2). This configuration allows for smoother and easier installation of the adjustment member into the insertion hole, and also enables more precise positioning of the adjustment member.

[0038] (4) The storage section is further provided with an adjustment support that is located at the bottom of the storage section to adjust the depth of the storage section, A beverage container holder as described in any one of (1) to (3). This configuration allows for the secure storage of beverage containers of varying heights and capacities, thus improving versatility.

[0039] (5) The adjustment support has a non-slip mounting portion to which the adjustment member is detachably attached, and the beverage container in the storage portion is placed on the adjustment member. (4) The beverage container holder described above. With this configuration, even if the adjustment member is not provided in the insertion hole, the adjustment member can be used as a non-slip surface for the beverage container inside the storage section.

[0040] (6) The housing portion has an insulating layer along at least the side surface, A beverage container holder as described in any one of (1) to (5). This configuration improves the heat retention and cooling performance of beverage containers within the storage compartment.

[0041] (7) The lid is provided with a rotating handle, A beverage container holder as described in any one of (1) to (6). This configuration improves convenience through the addition of a handle.

[0042] (8) The lid portion has a handle housing portion which accommodates the handle portion which is formed in an annular shape by cutting an annular notch in the outer edge of the upper surface, (7) The beverage container holder described above. With this configuration, the annularly shaped handle can be efficiently stored on the outer edge of the lid, and the handle can be placed inside the lid in a plan view, resulting in a more compact overall design. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 bottle 1a Small diameter bottle 1b Large diameter bottle 2. Bottle body 3 Shoulder 4. Drinking spout 10 Storage Unit 11 Opening 12 Male threaded section 13. Insulation layer 20 Lid 21 Top part 22 Peripheral part 23 Through hole 24 Handle section 25 Female thread section 26 Handle storage section 27 axis branch 29 Protrusion 29a Locked part 30 Adjustment support 31 Mounting surface 31a Groove 32 Outer support part 33 Anti-slip installation part 34 Inner support part 35 Rib 40 Adjustment Member 41 Non-slip surface 42 Locking part 100 Bottle Storage

Claims

1. It is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape with an opening at the top end, and has a storage section for accommodating beverage containers such as PET bottles, cans, or glass bottles, A lid portion is formed to be detachably attached to close the opening, and has a through hole through which the drinking spout of the beverage container housed in the storage portion is inserted, Equipped with, The lid portion is detachably fitted with an annular adjustment member whose opening is smaller than the insertion hole. A container for beverage containers.

2. The adjustment member is made of a resin material. A beverage container holder according to claim 1.

3. The insertion hole is provided with a locking portion that protrudes horizontally inward from the outer edge. A locking portion is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the annular adjustment member, into which the locking portion engages. A beverage container holder according to claim 1.

4. The storage compartment is further provided with an adjustment support that is located at the bottom of the storage compartment to adjust the depth of the storage compartment. A beverage container holder according to claim 1.

5. The adjustment support has a non-slip mounting portion to which the adjustment member is detachably attached, and the beverage container in the storage portion is placed on the adjustment member. The beverage container holder according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned housing has an insulating layer along at least the side circumferential surface. A beverage container holder according to claim 1.

7. The lid is provided with a rotatable handle. A beverage container holder according to claim 1.

8. The lid portion has a handle housing portion that accommodates the handle portion which is formed in an annular shape by cutting an annular notch in the outer edge of the upper surface. The beverage container holder according to claim 7.

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