Bottle stand

Abstract

We provide a bottle stand that stably holds bottles, is aesthetically pleasing, and can provide a cooling function as needed. [Solution] The bottle stand 10 comprises a backrest 40, a base 20, fixing means for fixing the backrest 40 to the base 20, and rubber feet 38 provided on the bottom surface of the base 20. The backrest 40 has a substantially semi-cylindrical main body 42 that receives the circumferential surface of the bottle, a pair of extensions 44A and 44B that extend downward from both side edges of the main body by a predetermined width and sandwich the front side of the base 20, a notch 46 formed on the back side of the main body 42, and a pair of front plates 60A and 60B provided from the upper end to the lower end of both side edges. The front surface 22 of the base 20 has a predetermined angle with respect to the installation surface, and the top surface 28 is thinner from the front surface 22 to the back side so that the angle at which it intersects with the front surface 22 is substantially right angle, and the top surface 28 is provided with a groove 30 into which the notch 46 fits.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bottle stand for decorating bottles such as wine bottles, and more specifically, to a bottle stand that achieves improved stability and aesthetic appearance, and can be provided with a cold insulation function as needed.

Background Art

[0002] A conventional wine bottle support stand is disclosed, for example, in Patent Document 1 below. The bottle support stand described in Patent Document 1 can be easily assembled by folding a plate-shaped member such as corrugated cardboard or paperboard, and when used at an event such as camping, it can be easily carried in a compact unfolded and folded state. Additionally, since the plate-shaped member can be formed from a lightweight material such as corrugated cardboard, it is significantly lighter than conventional metal counterparts, further facilitating portability. It is also disclosed that the use of a paper plate-shaped member simplifies disposal and greatly reduces material costs compared to metal products.

[0003] Further, as a conventional technique for cooling wine bottles, for example, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 below. The technique of Patent Document 2 is intended to address the issue that, since common wine coolers cause water droplets to adhere to wine bottles, it is necessary to wipe the bottle with a towel to remove the water droplets each time the bottle is taken out of the wine cooler to pour wine into a glass. The technique aims to provide a wine cooler that has a simple structure, makes it difficult for water droplets to adhere to the wine bottle, and allows the label on the wine bottle to be visually recognized.

[0004] Specifically, a fixing means that allows a cold insulating material to be detachably attached is provided on the inner wall of a cold insulating container consisting of a cylindrical portion and a bottom surface portion, or a cold insulating container imitating bamboo, and the inside of the cold insulating container is filled with cold air from the cold insulating material, whereby wine is maintained at an optimal temperature. The fixing means is characterized by being a magnet, a hook-and-loop fastener, a stepped seat (rib) provided on the inner wall of the container, or the like.

Prior Art Documents

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-19449 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2010-47313 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] However, while the technology described in Patent Document 1 has advantages such as portability and light weight, when used to display wine bottles or other items for aesthetic purposes at home, its lightness makes it unstable, and because paper is used as the material, it cannot be said to have superior aesthetic appeal.

[0007] Furthermore, while the technology described in Patent Document 2 above eliminates the need for paper labels to become soggy or for moisture to be wiped off the bottle each time it is poured, the majority of the bottle itself is embedded in the container. As a result, consumers cannot enjoy the bottle design and labels that the beverage producers have carefully created while drinking.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a bottle stand that can stably hold bottles such as wine bottles, is suitable for viewing the bottles, and can also provide a cooling function as needed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The first aspect of the present invention is a bottle stand comprising: a backrest portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of a bottle; a base that receives a portion of the bottom surface of the bottle; fixing means for fixing the backrest portion to the base; and anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface of the base, wherein the backrest portion is open at the top and bottom and comprises a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of the bottle; a pair of extension portions that extend downward by a predetermined width on both side edges of the main body portion, with the front side of the lower end having an angle Y of 45 to 65 degrees with respect to the installation surface, and sandwiching the front side of the base; and the side edges on the back side of the pair of extension portions and the lower edge on the back side of the main body portion The base comprises a notch formed therein, and a pair of front plates provided with a predetermined width extending from the upper end to the lower end of both side edges of the main body, such that the inner angle with respect to both side edges of the main body is 77 to 90 degrees. The base has a circumferential surface that is continuous with the top, bottom, front, right side, left side, and back. The front has the same angle with respect to the installation surface as the lower ends of the pair of extensions of the backrest, and the top surface is inclined so that its thickness decreases from the front to the back side, such that the angle at which it intersects with the front is approximately right angle. The top surface is provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove into which the notch of the backrest fits.

[0010] The second invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, the base is made of metal.

[0011] The third invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, the base has a maximum thickness of 55 mm to 100 mm on the front side and a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm on the back side.

[0012] The fourth invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, the fixing means comprises: a screw receiving portion formed to protrude in multiple locations toward the inside of the main body from the lower edge on the back side of the main body of the backrest portion, and having a hole through which a screw passes; a screw receiving recess provided on the upper surface of the base into which the screw receiving portion of the main body fits; a screw hole formed in the screw receiving recess at a position coinciding with the hole in the screw receiving portion of the main body; and a screw that passes through the hole in the screw receiving portion of the main body and is screwed into the screw hole of the base.

[0013] The fifth invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, the anti-slip means is rubber feet provided at multiple locations on the bottom surface of the base.

[0014] The sixth invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, a water receiving recess for collecting water condensed on the bottle is provided on the upper surface of the base on the side in front of the step.

[0015] The seventh invention is characterized in that, in the sixth invention, the water receiving recess is circular in shape with a diameter of 30 mm to 70 mm and a depth of 5 mm to 10 mm.

[0016] The aforementioned and other objects of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, a bottle stand comprising: a backrest portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of a bottle; a base that receives a portion of the bottom surface of the bottle; fixing means for fixing the backrest portion to the base; and anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface of the base, wherein the backrest portion is open at the top and bottom and comprises: a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of the bottle; a pair of extension portions that extend downward from both side edges of the main body portion by a predetermined width, with the front side of the lower end having an angle Y of 45 to 65 degrees with respect to the installation surface, and sandwiching the front side of the base; side edges on the back side of the pair of extension portions; and the lower edge on the back side of the main body portion. The base comprises a notch formed by the above, and a pair of front plates provided with a predetermined width extending from the upper end to the lower end of both side edges of the main body, such that the inner angle with respect to both side edges of the main body is 77 to 90 degrees. The base has a circumferential surface that is continuous with the top, bottom, front, right side, left side, and back. The front has the same angle with respect to the installation surface as the lower ends of the pair of extensions of the backrest. The top surface is inclined so that its thickness decreases from the front to the back, such that the angle at which it intersects with the front is approximately right angle. The top surface is provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove into which the notch of the backrest fits.

[0018] Therefore, it is suitable for stably holding bottles of wine and other beverages while also allowing for bottle appreciation. Furthermore, by placing a cooling pack between the backrest and the bottle, it is possible to add a cooling function as needed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the bottle stand according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view of the bottle stand of the above embodiment 1. [Figure 3] This is a side view of the bottle stand of the above embodiment 1. [Figure 4] This is a rear view of the bottle stand of the above embodiment 1. [Figure 5] This is a bottom view of the bottle stand of the above embodiment 1. [Figure 6]It is an external perspective view showing the usage state of the bottle stand of the aforementioned Example 1. [Figure 7] It is an exploded perspective view of the bottle stand of Example 2 of the present invention. [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0020] Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. The present invention relates to a bottle stand that stably holds bottles such as wine, is suitable for viewing the bottles, and can be provided with a cold insulation function as required. The present invention is not limited to wine bottles, and is applicable to other bottles containing champagne, Japanese sake, beer, soft drinks and the like (hereinafter simply referred to as "bottles"). [Examples]

[0021] First, the bottle stand of Example 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. Figure 1 is an external perspective view of the bottle stand of the present example. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the bottle stand of the present example, Figure 3 is a side view of the bottle stand of the present example, Figure 4 is a rear view of the bottle stand of the present example, and Figure 5 is a bottom view of the bottle stand of the present example. Figure 6 is an external perspective view showing the usage state of the bottle stand of the present example.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the bottle stand 10 of the present example includes a backrest portion 40 that receives a part of the peripheral surface of the bottle 70, a metal base 20 that receives a part of the bottom surface of the bottle 70, a fixing means for fixing the backrest portion 40 to the base 20, and an anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface of the base 20.

[0023] The backrest portion 40 has an open top and an open bottom, and includes a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion 42 that receives a part of the peripheral surface of the bottle 70, and a pair of extension portions 44A and 44B that extend downward with a predetermined width from both side edge sides of the main body portion 42, the front side of the lower ends of the extension portions forming an angle Y of 45 degrees to 65 degrees with respect to the installation surface, and sandwiching the front side of the base 20.

[0024] Furthermore, the backrest portion 40 has a notch 46 formed by the rear side edge portions 45A and 45B of the pair of extension portions 44A and 44B and the rear lower edge portion 48 of the main body portion 42, and a pair of front plates 60A and 60B that are provided with a predetermined width from the upper end to the lower end of the side edge portions of the main body portion 42 so that the inner angle with respect to both side edge portions of the main body portion 42 is 77 to 90 degrees (angle Z in Figure 1).

[0025] In this embodiment, the backrest portion 40 is made of, for example, stainless steel. Also, as shown in Figure 5, the maximum width W1 of the backrest portion 40 is set to, for example, about 160 mm, but it may be within the range of 145 mm to 200 mm. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the width of the front plates 60A and 60B is set to, for example, about 22 mm, but it may be within the range of 50 mm or less.

[0026] Next, the base 20 has a top surface 28, a bottom surface 36, a front surface 22, and a circumferential surface 26 which is continuous with the right side, left side, and back surface. The angle X between the front surface 22 and the mounting surface is set to be the same as the angle Y at the lower ends of the pair of extensions 44A and 44B of the backrest 40.

[0027] Furthermore, the upper surface 28 is sloped so that its thickness decreases from the front surface 22 towards the back, such that the angle B (see Figure 2) at which it intersects with the front surface 22 is approximately 90 degrees. The upper surface 28 is also provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove 30 into which the notch 46 of the backrest portion 40 fits. When the backrest portion 40 is fitted onto the base 20, the angle A (see Figure 3) between the back side of the backrest portion 40 and the upper surface 28 of the base 20 is set to be approximately 90 degrees.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the base 20 has a maximum thickness T1 on the front side 22 that is set to 55 mm to 100 mm, and as shown in Figure 4, the thickness T2 on the back side is set to a range of 5 mm to 10 mm.

[0029] Furthermore, a water-receiving recess 34 is provided on the upper surface 28 of the base 20, on the side facing the groove 30, for collecting water that condenses on the bottle 70. The water-receiving recess 34 is, for example, circular in shape with a diameter of 30 mm to 70 mm and set to a depth of 5 mm to 10 mm. By providing such a water-receiving recess 34, the water that condenses on the cold bottle 70 (approximately 15 ml in summer) accumulates in the water-receiving recess 34, and when the amount of water accumulated in the water-receiving recess 34 becomes large, it can be wiped away, allowing the bottle 70 to continue to be used until it reaches room temperature and the condensation disappears.

[0030] In this embodiment, the base 20 is made by machining a block of aluminum. By making the base 20 heavier by machining aluminum, the center of gravity is placed below the bottle stand 10, so that it is stabilized by the weight of ice water when filled with it, like a typical wine cooler, thereby providing stability to prevent tipping over.

[0031] Next, the means for fixing the base 20 and the backrest 40 will be described. The fixing means in this embodiment consists of: flat screw receiving portions 50A, 50B (50B is not shown) which are formed to protrude inward from the lower edge portion 48 on the back side of the main body portion 42 of the backrest portion 40 at multiple locations (two locations in this embodiment) and have screw receiving holes 52 formed therein; screw receiving recesses 32A, 32B provided on the upper surface 28 of the base 20 into which the screw receiving portions 50A, 50B of the main body portion 42 fit; screw holes 33 formed in the screw receiving recesses 32A, 32B and positioned to coincide with the holes 52 of the screw receiving portions 50A, 50B of the main body portion 42; and screws 54 which pass through the holes 52 of the screw receiving portions 50A, 50B of the main body portion 42 and are screwed into the screw holes 33 on the upper surface 28 of the base 20.

[0032] With the fixing means described above, the maximum height H1 (see Figure 3) of the bottle stand 10 when the backrest 40 is fitted onto the base 20 is set to approximately 257 mm in this embodiment, but may be within the range of 200 mm to 300 mm. Furthermore, the height H2 of the back side of the bottle stand 10 when the backrest 40 is fitted onto the base 20 is set to approximately 225 mm in this embodiment, but may be within the range of 180 mm to 280 mm. In addition, the depth D1 of the bottle stand 10 when the backrest 40 is fitted onto the base 20 is set to approximately 194 mm in this embodiment, but may be within the range of 170 mm to 240 mm.

[0033] Next, the anti-slip means in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, consists of rubber feet 38 provided at two locations on both ends of the front side and three locations on the back side of the bottom surface 36 of the base 20. The height of the rubber feet is, for example, about 2 mm, but may be in the range of 2 mm to 5 mm. By providing such rubber feet 38, the bottom surface 36 of the bottle stand 10 will not scratch the surface on which it is placed, such as a desk, and will also act as an anti-slip mechanism.

[0034] Figure 6 shows the bottle stand 10 assembled as described above, with a bottle of wine or other beverage 70 placed on it. In this invention, each part is designed so that the placed bottle 70 is at an angle, allowing consumers to appreciate the bottle body and etiquette (label) of the beverage, which have been carefully created by the beverage producer, while they drink the beverage. In contrast to the cylindrical bottle 70, a pair of front plates 60A and 60B are provided on the front of the bottle stand 10, creating a flat, frame-like surface on the front, making it visually appealing for photographs.

[0035] In addition, the design of the bottle 70 so that it is tilted ensures that when the bottle stand 10 is placed on a table, the displayed bottle 70 is at an angle that is just within the line of sight. Furthermore, it prevents the bottle 70 from tipping over and allows condensation to flow down the back.

[0036] <Effects>...According to the bottle stand 10 of Embodiment 1 described above, it comprises a backrest portion 40 that receives a part of the circumferential surface of the bottle 70, a base 20 that receives a part of the bottom surface of the bottle 70, fixing means for fixing the backrest portion 40 to the base 20, and anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface 36 of the base 20. The backrest portion 40 is open at the top and bottom and comprises a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion 42 that receives a part of the circumferential surface of the bottle 70, a pair of extension portions 44A and 44B that sandwich the front side 22 of the base 20, with both side edges of the main body portion 42 extending downward by a predetermined width and the front side of the lower end having an angle Y of 45 to 65 degrees with respect to the installation surface, the rear side edge portions 45A and 45B of the pair of extension portions 44A and 44B and a notch portion 46 formed by the rear lower edge portion 48 of the main body portion 42, and a pair of front plates 60A and 60B that are provided with a predetermined width from the upper end to the lower end of both side edges so that the inner angle with respect to both side edges of the main body portion 42 is 77 to 90 degrees.

[0037] Furthermore, the base 20 has a top surface 28, a bottom surface 36, a front surface 22, and a circumferential surface 26 which is continuous on the right side, left side, and back. The front surface 22 has the same angle Y as the angle X of the lower ends of the pair of extensions 44A and 44B of the backrest 40 with respect to the installation surface. The top surface 28 is inclined so that its thickness decreases from the front surface 22 towards the back, with the angle at which it intersects with the front surface 22 being approximately right angle. The top surface 28 is provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove 30 into which the notch 46 of the backrest 40 fits.

[0038] Therefore, a bottle stand 10 can be obtained that stably holds the bottle 70, is aesthetically pleasing, and does not damage the mounting surface. In addition, since a water-receiving recess 34 is provided on the upper surface 28 of the base 20, the water that condenses on the cold bottle 70 can be collected in the water-receiving recess 34 and wiped away as needed, allowing the bottle 70 to be used until it reaches room temperature and the condensation disappears. [Examples]

[0039] Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the bottle stand of Embodiment 2. The structure of the bottle stand 10 in this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1 described above, but this embodiment is an example in which a cooling function is added to the bottle stand 10.

[0040] As shown in Figure 7, a pre-frozen, roughly semi-cylindrical ice pack 80 is slid into the backrest 40 of the bottle stand 10 from above, and the bottle 70 to be kept cold is placed on the base 20, thereby keeping the beverage inside the bottle 70 cold. At this time, because the bottle 70 is held at an angle, the contact surface with the ice pack 80 is increased, enhancing the cooling effect, and condensed water droplets flow downward from the back and accumulate in the water receiving recess 34.

[0041] The basic function and effect of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 1 described above, but in this embodiment, by using a cooling pack in addition, the function of cooling the bottle 70 can be added. Furthermore, with conventional wine coolers, ice water is placed in a bucket-like container on the table or next to the seat to keep the bottle cool, making it difficult to see the body of the bottle 70 and the etiquette (label), causing the paper etiquette (label) to become soggy, and requiring the water on the bottle 70 to be wiped off each time the beverage is poured. However, by using a cooling pack 80, these problems can be improved.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely examples and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of achieving similar effects. Furthermore, the following variations may be combined. (1) The materials of the base 20 and backrest 40 shown in the above-described Example 1 are examples and may be changed as appropriate within the range that produces similar effects. For example, in Example 1, aluminum was used as the base 20, but this is also an example and may be a metal other than aluminum, or a material other than metal may be used as long as it can secure the weight of the base. (2) The base 20 and backrest 40 shown in the above embodiment may be painted with a coating suitable for their respective materials. For example, the backrest 40 may be painted with a black base paint containing pearl. Of course, the paints shown here are just examples and may be changed as needed.

[0043] (3) The dimensions of each part (angle, thickness, height, width, depth) shown in Example 1 are just examples and may be changed as appropriate within the range that produces a similar effect. (4) In the above embodiment, condensed water was collected in a water-receiving recess 34 provided on the upper surface 28 of the base 20 and wiped away. However, this is just one example, and an absorbent material pad (for example, diatomaceous earth or a sponge) may be placed in the water-receiving recess 34. (5) In the above embodiment 1, rubber feet 38 were provided as anti-slip members, but this is just one example, and the material of the bottom surface 36 of the base 20 can be changed as appropriate, as long as it does not scratch the desk or the like and is anti-slip. [Industrial applicability]

[0044] According to the present invention, a bottle stand comprising: a backrest portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of a bottle; a base that receives a portion of the bottom surface of the bottle; fixing means for fixing the backrest portion to the base; and anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface of the base, wherein the backrest portion is open at the top and bottom and comprises a substantially semi-cylindrical main body portion that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of the bottle, a pair of extension portions that extend downward by a predetermined width on both side edges of the main body portion, with the front side of the lower end having an angle Y of 45 to 65 degrees with respect to the installation surface, and sandwiching the front side of the base, and the side edges on the back side of the pair of extension portions and the lower edge on the back side of the main body portion The base comprises a cutout portion formed by the same process, and a pair of front plates provided with a predetermined width extending from the upper end to the lower end of both side edges of the main body portion, such that the inner angle with respect to both side edges of the main body portion is 77 to 90 degrees. The base has a circumferential surface that is continuous with the top surface, bottom surface, front surface, right side surface, left side surface, and back surface. The front surface has the same angle with respect to the installation surface as the lower ends of the pair of extensions of the backrest portion. The top surface is inclined so that its thickness decreases from the front to the back side, such that the angle at which it intersects with the front surface is approximately right angle. The top surface is provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove into which the cutout portion of the backrest portion fits.

[0045] Therefore, it can stably hold bottles of wine and other beverages, is suitable for viewing the bottles, and can also provide a cooling function by placing a cooling pack between the backrest and the bottle as needed, making it suitable for use as a bottle stand. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 10: Bottle stand 20: Pedestal 22:Front 24: Rear side 26: Peripheral surface 28:Top surface 30: Groove 32A, 32B: Recessed 33: Screw hole 34: Recess for water collection 36: Bottom 38: Rubber feet 40: Backrest component 42: Main body 44A, 44B: Extension part 45A, 45B: Side edge 46: Notch 48: Lower edge 50A, 50B: Screw receiver 52: Through hole 54: Screw 60A, 60B: Front plate 70: Wine bottle 80: Cooling pack D1: Depth H1, H2: Height T1, T2: Thickness W1, W2: Width A, B, X, Y, Z: angles

Claims

1. A backrest that supports a portion of the bottle's circumference, A base that supports a portion of the bottom surface of the aforementioned bottle, Fixing means for fixing the backrest portion to the base, The anti-slip means provided on the bottom surface of the base, A bottle stand equipped with, The aforementioned backrest portion is, The upper and lower parts are open, and the main body is a roughly semi-cylindrical part that receives a portion of the circumferential surface of the bottle, The edges on both sides of the main body extend downward by a predetermined width, and the front side of the lower end has an angle Y of 45 to 65 degrees with respect to the mounting surface, and a pair of extensions sandwich the front side of the base, The notch formed by the rear side edge of the pair of extensions and the rear lower edge of the main body, A pair of front plates are provided with a predetermined width extending from the upper end to the lower end of the side edges of the main body such that the inner angle with respect to both side edges is 77 to 90 degrees. Equipped with, The aforementioned base is, It has a continuous circumferential surface on the top, bottom, front, right side, left side, and back. The aforementioned front surface has the same angle with respect to the installation surface as the lower ends of the pair of extensions of the backrest, The upper surface is sloped such that its thickness decreases from the front to the back, with the angle at which it intersects with the front being approximately right-angle, and the upper surface is provided with a roughly arc-shaped groove into which the cutout portion of the backrest fits. A bottle stand characterized by having the following features.

2. The bottle stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is made of metal.

3. The bottle stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the base has a maximum thickness of 55 mm to 100 mm on the front side and a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm on the back side.

4. The aforementioned fixing means is Multiple screw receiving portions are formed, protruding inward from the lower edge on the back side of the main body of the backrest portion, and having holes through which screws pass. A screw receiving recess is provided on the upper surface of the base, into which the screw receiving portion of the main body is fitted, A screw hole is formed in the screw receiving recess and is located in a position that coincides with the screw receiving hole of the main body, A screw that passes through the screw receiving hole of the main body and screws into the screw hole of the base, The bottle stand according to claim 1, characterized in that it is the same as the one described in claim 1.

5. The bottle stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the anti-slip means is rubber feet provided at multiple locations on the bottom surface of the base.

6. The bottle stand according to claim 1, characterized in that a recess for collecting water condensed on the bottle is provided on the upper surface of the base, on the side in front of the step, for collecting water condensed on the bottle.

7. The bottle stand according to claim 6, characterized in that the water receiving recess is circular with a diameter of 30 mm to 70 mm and a depth of 5 mm to 10 mm.

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