Laminated structure of a beverage container

Abstract

Provided is a beverage container laminated structure that can improve the design, originality, and unexpectedness as a beverage container and a game laminate. 【Solution means】The beverage container laminated structure 10 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes a plurality of beverage containers 11 that can store a beverage as a content. In the beverage container laminated structure 10, the plurality of beverage containers 11 are laminated in the vertical direction so as to form a plurality of layers 12. In each layer 12, the plurality of beverage containers 11 are arranged adjacent to each other with their long sides aligned. Further, between the vertically adjacent layers 12, they are laminated such that the long sides of the beverage containers 11 arranged in each layer 12 are orthogonal to each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a laminated structure of beverage containers.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, beverage containers are configured as individual containers for the convenience of consumers when drinking. There are situations where a certain number of containers are stored or kept together before or after use. In these situations, it is required to efficiently arrange a plurality of beverage containers in a limited space.

[0003] On the other hand, a laminated body for games configured by laminating a plurality of rectangular parallelepiped blocks made of wood or synthetic resin is known. For example, Jenga (registered trademark) is a game in which a plurality of rectangular parallelepiped blocks are laminated while alternating their directions, and players repeatedly remove the blocks in the lower layer and rearrange them at the uppermost layer. When the tower collapses during the process of removing and rearranging the blocks, the player who caused the collapse is considered the loser.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, there is room for improvement in conventional beverage containers and laminated bodies for games from the viewpoints of usability and preference.

[0006] Specifically, in a conventional beverage container, in a situation where a consumer makes a sensory evaluation of the design, texture, and feel during drinking of the container, with the conventional uniform shape and material, it has been difficult to sufficiently provide a satisfaction level according to individual preferences. In particular, in high-value-added beverages such as liquor, since the impression and usability given by the container itself may affect the purchasing desire, the low design and experiential value of the conventional container have been a problem.

[0007] Also, a conventional game laminate has a monotonous shape and configuration and lacks visual and tactile diversity. For this reason, although it attracts a certain amount of interest during the first play, originality and surprise are lost during repeated play, and there has been a problem that it is difficult to continuously provide satisfaction to the player's preferences. In recent years, there has been a tendency to emphasize interiority and collectability, but conventional laminates are likely to scatter messily after use and lack consideration for storage and aesthetics, which has also contributed to a decrease in preference.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a beverage container laminated structure that can improve the design, originality, and surprise as a beverage container and a game laminate.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] The beverage container laminated structure according to an embodiment of the present invention has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes a plurality of beverage containers capable of storing a beverage as a content. The plurality of beverage containers are laminated in the vertical direction so as to form a plurality of layers. In each layer, the plurality of beverage containers are arranged adjacent to each other with their long sides aligned, and between adjacent layers in the vertical direction, the long sides of the beverage containers arranged in each layer are laminated so as to be orthogonal to each other.

[0010] Also, in the beverage container laminated structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of the beverage containers arranged in each layer is three, and the laminated structure of the beverage containers is composed of 18 layers.

[0011] Further, in the beverage container stacking structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is characterized in that the stacked beverage containers are housed in a transparent housing.

[0012] Further, in the beverage container stacking structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, the beverage container has a beverage container main body portion and a beverage container lid portion, and a groove portion is formed on the main surface portion of the beverage container main body portion.

[0013] Further, in the beverage container stacking structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, an identification symbol is attached to the side surface of the beverage container.

Effects of the Invention

[0014] The beverage container stacking structure according to the embodiment of the present invention has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes a plurality of beverage containers capable of storing beverages as contents. The plurality of beverage containers are stacked in the vertical direction so as to form a plurality of layers. In each layer, the plurality of beverage containers are arranged adjacent to each other with their long sides aligned, and in the vertical direction, between adjacent layers, the long sides of the beverage containers arranged in each layer are stacked so as to be orthogonal to each other. According to the beverage container stacking structure according to the present invention, by making the beverage container have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and stacking the upper and lower layers with their long sides orthogonal to each other, it is possible to form a stable and visually neat structure like so-called Jenga (registered trademark), improving the displayability, storability, and stability during transportation.

[0015] Further, in the beverage container stacking structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, the number of the beverage containers arranged in each layer is three, and the stacking structure of the beverage containers is composed of 18 layers. According to the present invention, by adopting a specific configuration of three in each layer and a total of 18 layers, an orderly stacked body composed of 54 beverage containers in total can be constructed, and together with a visual impact, it is possible to impart a sense of playfulness and an exhibition effect for display.

[0016] Moreover, in the beverage container laminated structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, the laminated beverage containers are characterized by being housed in a transparent housing. According to the present invention, by housing the laminated beverage containers in a transparent housing, the visibility of the entire structure is ensured, and the arrangement and design of the beverage containers can be clearly observed from the outside, enhancing the decorative property and the promotional effect. Also, it contributes to the protection of the laminate.

[0017] Moreover, in the beverage container laminated structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, the beverage container has a beverage container main body part and a beverage container lid part, and a groove part is formed on the main surface part of the beverage container main body part. According to the present invention, due to the groove part formed on the main surface part of the beverage container main body part, the rigidity etc. of the beverage container main body part are improved, and furthermore, decorative properties and tactile characteristics can be imparted.

[0018] Moreover, in the beverage container laminated structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, an identification symbol is attached to the side surface of the beverage container. According to the present invention, by attaching an identification symbol used for, for example, playing cards to the side surface of the beverage container, entertainment value and collectability can be added.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Hereinafter, the beverage container stacking structure 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of this embodiment, the same reference numerals are generally used for the same members, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the beverage container stacking structure 10.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the beverage container stacking structure 10 is formed by stacking a plurality of beverage containers 11 in a predetermined order, and as a whole, it has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction. When viewed from the front-rear direction or the left-right direction, the beverage container stacking structure 10 has a substantially rectangular shape with a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction. Further, when viewed from the vertical direction, the beverage container stacking structure 10 has a substantially square shape.

[0023] The beverage container 11 includes a plurality of beverage containers 11 capable of storing a beverage as a content. The plurality of beverage containers 11 are stacked in the vertical direction so as to form a plurality of layers 12. Specifically, in the beverage container stacking structure 10, the number of beverage containers 11 arranged in each layer 12 is three, and the stacking structure of the beverage containers 11 is composed of 18 layers. In each layer 12, a plurality of beverage containers 11 are arranged adjacent to each other with their long side directions aligned.

[0024] The uppermost layer 12 is composed of three beverage containers 11 arranged along the left-right direction. In the beverage containers 11 arranged on the left end side and the right end side, the beverage container lid portion 112 is arranged on the front side. On the other hand, in the beverage container 11 arranged in the center, the beverage container lid portion 112 is arranged on the rear side. The identification symbol 13 is arranged on the end face of the beverage container lid portion 112. Therefore, in the uppermost layer 12, the identification symbols 13 are arranged at both ends of the front end face, and the identification symbol 13 is arranged at the center of the rear end face. With such a configuration, the design and display properties can be improved by the arrangement of the beverage containers 11 and the arrangement of the identification symbols 13.

[0025] Also, the upper and lower adjacent layers 12 are stacked such that the long sides of the beverage containers 11 arranged in each layer 12 are orthogonal to each other. Specifically, the second layer 12 from the top is composed of three beverage containers 11 arranged along the front-rear direction. In the beverage containers 11 arranged on the front end side and the rear end side, the beverage container lid portion 112 is arranged on the right side. On the other hand, in the beverage container 11 arranged in the center, the beverage container lid portion 112 is arranged on the left side. The identification symbol 13 is arranged on the end face of the beverage container lid portion 112. Thus, in such a layer 12, the identification symbols 13 are arranged at both ends of the right end face, and the identification symbol 13 is arranged at the central portion of the left end face. With such a configuration, the design and display properties can be improved by the arrangement of the beverage containers 11 and the arrangement of the identification symbols 13.

[0026] According to the present invention, by adopting a specific configuration in which the layer 12 is composed of three beverage containers 11 and has an 18-layer laminated structure, an orderly laminate composed of a total of 54 beverage containers 11 is constructed, and a gaming property and a display effect can be imparted together with a visual impact.

[0027] Also, according to the present invention, by stacking the substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped beverage containers 11 as the layers 12, making the long side directions of the respective layers orthogonal to each other alternately, and further housing the beverage container laminated structure 10 in a transparent housing 14 described later, it becomes possible to provide a beverage container laminated structure 10 that is excellent visually and functionally. Furthermore, according to the beverage container laminated structure 10 according to the present invention, by making the beverage container 11 into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and stacking the upper and lower layers 12 with the long side directions of the respective beverage containers 11 orthogonal to each other, it becomes possible to form a stable and visually neat structure like so-called Jenga (registered trademark), and the display property, storage property, and stability during transportation are improved.

[0028] The identification symbol 13 is attached to the end face of the beverage container 11. The identification symbol 13 includes a classification symbol 131 and a sequence symbol 132, and is configured to use symbols such as those used in playing cards. The classification symbol 131 is a heart, a spade, a diamond, or a club. The sequence symbol 132 is A (ace), 2 to 10, J (jack), Q (queen), or K (king). Also, the identification symbol 13 includes two jokers. Thus, the total number of beverage containers 11 is 54. According to the present invention, by attaching such an identification symbol 13 to the side surface of the beverage container 11, entertainment value and collectability can be added. Also, a game can be played by regarding the beverage container 11 as a playing card.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the beverage container stacking structure 10 is housed in the housing 14.

[0030] Here, the stacked beverage containers 11 are housed inside a transparent housing 14. The housing 14 is configured to include a main body portion 141, a lid portion 142, and a handle portion 143.

[0031] The main body portion 141 is a box-shaped body made of a transparent synthetic resin and having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open upper surface. Regarding the internal dimensions of the main body portion 141, the lengths in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction of the internal space are made slightly longer than the lengths in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and up-down direction of the beverage container stacking structure 10. By doing so, the beverage container stacking structure 10 can be housed in the main body portion 141 with a margin.

[0032] The lid portion 142 is a plate-shaped member made of transparent resin that closes the upper surface opening of the main body portion 141. The lid portion 142 is configured to be slidable with respect to the upper end of the main body portion 141. Specifically, both end portions of the lid portion 142 in the left-right direction are formed as rib-shaped portions that protrude outward. On the other hand, a groove portion having a shape corresponding to the rib-shaped portion of the lid portion 142 is formed in the upper end opening of the main body portion 141. Therefore, by inserting the rib-shaped portion of the lid portion 142 into the groove portion of the lid portion 142 and sliding it, the upper end opening of the main body portion 141 can be covered with the lid portion 142.

[0033] The handle portion 143 is a handle-shaped portion attached to the upper end of the main body portion 141. Both ends of the handle portion 143 are rotatably attached near the upper end portions of the opposing side surfaces of the lid portion 142. By gripping the handle portion 143, the user can easily move and carry the housing 14 in which the beverage container stacking structure 10 is stored.

[0034] Thereby, the entire structure of the beverage container stacking structure 10 is ensured to be transparent, and the arrangement and design of the beverage containers 11 can be clearly observed from the outside, enhancing the decorative property and the promotional effect. Also, it contributes to the protection of the beverage container stacking structure 10.

[0035] FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the appearance of the beverage container 11. FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the exploded configuration of the beverage container 11.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the beverage container 11 has a beverage container main body portion 111 and a beverage container lid portion 112.

[0037] The beverage container main body portion 111 is a fluid container having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Specifically, the beverage container 11 has a main surface portion 113 that is the upper surface, a main surface portion 113 that is the lower surface, and side surface portions 115. The side surface portions 115 have six surfaces facing forward, backward, left, and right.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3B, a protruding hole portion 116 protrudes forward from the front end surface of the beverage container 11. The internal space of the protruding hole portion 116 communicates with the internal space of the beverage container main body portion 111. The protruding hole portion 116 has a substantially cylindrical shape. An external thread structure is formed spirally on the outer surface of the protruding hole portion 116. The external thread structure of the protruding hole portion 116 is screwed with an internal thread structure of the beverage container lid portion 112 (not shown here). With such a configuration, the front end opening of the protruding hole portion 116 is closed by the beverage container lid portion 112, preventing the liquid stored in the beverage container main body portion 111 from flowing out to the outside.

[0039] As the fluid stored in the beverage container 11, a beverage can be adopted. As the beverage, for example, alcoholic beverages can be adopted. As the alcoholic beverages, sake, shochu, whiskey, brandy, wine, liqueur, etc. can be adopted. If a colored liquid such as whiskey, brandy, or wine is adopted as such a fluid, the colored liquid can be viewed through the beverage container main body portion 111 or the above-described main body portion 141. Therefore, the aesthetic property of the beverage container laminate structure 10 can be improved.

[0040] The beverage container lid portion 112 is a member that functions as a lid for the beverage container main body portion 111 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Inside the beverage container lid portion 112, an internal thread structure corresponding to the external thread structure of the protruding hole portion 116 of the beverage container main body portion 111 is formed. Therefore, by covering the protruding hole portion 116 of the beverage container main body portion 111 with the beverage container lid portion 112 and relatively rotating the beverage container lid portion 112 with respect to the beverage container main body portion 111, the thread structures of the protruding hole portion 116 and the beverage container lid portion 112 are fitted together. From this, the outflow of the fluid stored in the beverage container main body portion 111 to the outside is prevented.

[0041] A groove portion 114 is formed in the main surface portion 113 of the beverage container main body portion 111. The groove portion 114 is formed in both the main surface portion 113 that forms the upper surface and the main surface portion 113 that forms the lower surface. When viewed from above, the groove portion 114 is a belt-shaped recess extending along the center in the width direction as a whole, and its planar shape presents a linear geometric shape that meanders. That is, the groove portion 114 has a structure in which substantially rectangular elongated portions are continuously bent repeatedly and extends in the front-rear direction along the main surface portion 113 of the container. Thereby, the rigidity and the like of the beverage container main body portion 111 are improved, and further, decorative properties and tactile characteristics can be imparted. Furthermore, since the beverage container main body portion 111 is manufactured by resin molding, by forming the groove portion 114 in the main surface portion 113, the swelling of the main surface portion 113 in resin molding can be suppressed. Therefore, the beverage container 11 can be established as a balance game, and the playability of Jenga (registered trademark) can be improved.

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the above-described embodiments can be combined with each other.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0043] 10 Beverage container laminated structure 11 Beverage container 111 Main body part of beverage container 112 Lid part of beverage container 113 Main surface part 114 Groove part 115 Side surface part 116 Protrusion hole part 12 Layer 13 Identification symbol 131 Classification symbol 132 Serial number 14 Housing 141 Main body part 142 Lid part 143 Handle part

Claims

1. A plurality of beverage containers having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and capable of storing beverages as contents, wherein the plurality of beverage containers are stacked in the vertical direction so as to form a plurality of layers, in each layer, the plurality of beverage containers are arranged adjacent to each other with their long sides aligned, and in the vertical direction, adjacent layers are stacked such that the long sides of the beverage containers arranged in each layer are orthogonal to each other. A beverage container stacking structure characterized by this.

2. The number of beverage containers arranged in each layer is three, The beverage container stacking structure is composed of 18 layers. The beverage container stacking structure according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

3. The stacked beverage containers are housed in a transparent housing. The beverage container stacking structure according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

4. The beverage container has a beverage container main body part and a beverage container lid part, A groove part is formed on the main surface part of the beverage container main body part. The beverage container stacking structure according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

5. An identification symbol is attached to the side surface of the beverage container. The beverage container stacking structure according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

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