Cup holder

Abstract

To provide a cup holder capable of reducing possibility of lifting of a side plate.SOLUTION: A cup holder includes a top plate 2 and a left side plate 3 and a right side plate 4 connected to each other through folding lines M1, M2 for folding on both sides of the top plate 2. The left side plate 3 and the right side plate 4 are formed with a first left locking claw 3a, a second left locking claw 3b, a first right locking claw 4a, and a second right locking claw 4b protruding to the top plate 2 side more than the folding lines M1, M2. An upper side plate 5 and a lower side plate 6 are connected onto both front and rear sides of the top plate 2 though folding lines M3, M4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cup holder used to hold a cup container having a flange portion around the periphery of the mouth for sealing a lid. [Background technology]

[0002] Known conventional cup holders include, for example, the one described in Patent Document 1. The cup holder described in Patent Document 1 is placed over the tops of multiple cup containers arranged in a row, and the side panels on both sides of the top plate are folded downward and simultaneously fitted into the flanges of the cup containers to secure them in place. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-324628 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned cup holder has a problem in that the side plate that is fitted onto the flange portion of the cup container tends to return to its original position, and there is a possibility that the side plate may become lifted up.

[0005] In view of the above problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder that can reduce the possibility of the side panel floating. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The above object of the present invention can be achieved by the following means. Note that the parentheses indicate reference symbols of the embodiments described below, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0007] According to the cup holder of claim 1, Rectangular A top plate (2) and The top plate (2) Front, rear, left and right The device has side panels (left panel 3, right panel 4) connected to each other via folding lines (M1, M2) on both sides, The side plates (left side plate 3, right side plate 4) are The locking claws (first left locking claw 3a, second left locking claw 3b, first right locking claw 4a, second right locking claw 4b) are provided so as to protrude toward the top plate (2) side from the folding lines (M1, M2), and further, The top plate (2) has Front, back, left and right sides A pair of slits (first left slit 2a1, second left slit 2a2, first right slit 2b1, second right slit 2b2) are provided so as to sandwich the locking claws (first left locking claw 3a, second left locking claw 3b, first right locking claw 4a, second right locking claw 4b), The pair of slits (the first left slit 2a1, the second left slit 2a2, the first right slit 2b1, and the second right slit 2b2) protrude outward from the folding lines (M1 and M2), Multiple When the side plates (left plate 3, right plate 4) are folded along the folding lines (M1, M2) to hold the cup container (C), the top plate (2) portion in which the pair of slits (first left slit 2a1, second left slit 2a2, first right slit 2b1, second right slit 2b2) are provided is folded along the folding lines (M1, M2). Multiple Protruding outward from the cup container (C) As a result, the cup containers (C) located on both the front and rear sides of the top plate (2) among the plurality of cup containers (C) are held at three points. It is characterized by the following. Effect of the Invention

[0009] Next, the effects of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the reference symbols in the parentheses are those of the embodiments described below, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0010] According to the invention of claim 1, the side plates (left side plate 3, right side plate 4) are provided with locking claws (first left locking claw 3a, second left locking claw 3b, first right locking claw 4a, second right locking claw 4b) that protrude toward the top plate (2) side from the folding lines (M1, M2). As a result, the locking claws (first left locking claw 3a, second left locking claw 3b, first right locking claw 4a, second right locking claw 4b) abut against the lower surface of the flange portion (left flange portion Cb, right flange portion Cc) of the cup container (C) and support the lower surface of the flange portion (left flange portion Cb, right flange portion Cc) of the cup container (C). Therefore, according to the present invention, the locking claws (first left locking claw 3a, second left locking claw 3b, first right locking claw 4a, second right locking claw 4b) can reduce the possibility that the side plates will float.

[0011] moreover, Claim 1 According to the invention , located on both the front and back sides of the tabletop (2) Since the cup container (C) is held at three points, a plurality of cup containers (C) can be securely held. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing a state in which a cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is unfolded. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which two cup containers are held in the cup holder according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2(a) is a side view showing a portion of the cup holder according to the embodiment in a state where two cup containers are held, and FIG. 2(b) is a vertical cross-sectional view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, when directions such as up, down, left and right are indicated, they refer to up, down, left and right when viewed from the front of the figure.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the cup holder 1 according to this embodiment is formed of a single sheet of cardboard or the like, and has a generally rectangular top plate 2 with a width slightly narrower than the top surface Ca (see FIG. 3(b)) of the cup container C (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). A folding line M1 is formed on the left side of the top plate 2, as shown in FIG. 1, and the left side plate 3 is connected to the folding line M1. A pair of first left slits 2a1 are provided on the upper surface side of the top plate 2 at a predetermined interval, as shown in FIG. 1. The first left slits 2a1 are formed in a trapezoidal shape, and are connected to the top plate 2 so as to protrude toward the left side plate 3, and can be separated from the left side plate 3. In addition, a pair of second left slits 2a2 are provided on the lower surface side of the top plate 2 at a predetermined interval, as shown in FIG. 1. The second left slits 2a2 are formed in a trapezoidal shape, and are connected to the top plate 2 so as to protrude toward the left side plate 3, and can be separated from the left side plate 3.

[0015] On the other hand, the left side plate 3 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a length approximately equal to that of the tabletop 2 in the longitudinal direction, as shown in FIG. 1. A first left locking claw 3a is provided on the upper right side surface of the left side plate 3 so as to be sandwiched between the pair of first left slits 2a1. The first left locking claw 3a is formed in a trapezoidal shape, and is provided connected to the left side plate 3 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 side beyond the bending line M1, so that it can be separated from the tabletop 2. Furthermore, a second left locking claw 3b is provided on the lower right side surface of the left side plate 3 so as to be sandwiched between the pair of second left slits 2a2. The second left locking claw 3b is formed in a trapezoidal shape, and is provided connected to the left side plate 3 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 side beyond the bending line M1, so that it can be separated from the tabletop 2.

[0016] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 1, a folding line M2 is formed on the right side surface of the top plate 2, and the right side plate 4 is provided so as to be connected to the folding line M2. As shown in Fig. 1, a pair of first right slits 2b1 are provided at the folding line M2 on the upper surface side of the top plate 2 with a predetermined distance therebetween. The first right slit 2b1 is formed in a trapezoidal shape and is provided so as to be connected to the top plate 2 so as to protrude toward the right side plate 4, and can be separated from the right side plate 4. The first right slit 2b1 and the first left slit 2a1 are in a mirror image relationship.

[0017] 1, a pair of second right slits 2b2 are provided at the folding line M2 with a predetermined distance therebetween on the underside of the top plate 2. The second right slits 2b2 are formed in a trapezoidal shape and are provided connected to the top plate 2 so as to protrude toward the right side plate 4, and can be separated from the right side plate 4. The second right slits 2b2 and the second left slits 2a2 are in a mirror image relationship.

[0018] On the other hand, the right side plate 4 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a length approximately equal to that of the tabletop 2 in the longitudinal direction, as shown in FIG. 1. A first right locking claw 4a is provided on the upper left side surface of the right side plate 4 so as to be sandwiched between the pair of first right slits 2b1. The first right locking claw 4a is formed in a trapezoidal shape, and is connected to the right side plate 4 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 from the bending line M2, so that it can be separated from the tabletop 2. Furthermore, a second right locking claw 4b is provided on the lower left side surface of the right side plate 4 so as to be sandwiched between the pair of second right slits 2b2. The second right locking claw 4b is formed in a trapezoidal shape, and is connected to the right side plate 4 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 from the bending line M2, so that it can be separated from the tabletop 2. The first right locking claw 4a and the first left locking claw 3a are in a mirror image relationship, and the second right locking claw 4b and the second left locking claw 3b are in a mirror image relationship.

[0019] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 1, a folding line M3 is formed on the top surface of the tabletop 2, and the upper plate 5 is provided so as to be connected to the folding line M3. As shown in Fig. 1, a pair of upper slits 2c1 are provided at a predetermined interval on the top surface side of the tabletop 2 at the folding line M3. The upper slits 2c1 are formed in a trapezoidal shape, and are provided so as to be connected to the tabletop 2 so as to protrude toward the upper plate 5, and can be separated from the upper plate 5.

[0020] 1, the upper plate 5 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a length approximately equal to that of the tabletop 2 in the short direction. An upper locking claw 5a is provided on the lower surface of the upper plate 5 so as to be sandwiched between a pair of upper slits 2c1. The upper locking claw 5a is formed in a trapezoidal shape and is provided connected to the upper plate 5 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 beyond the bending line M3, and is separable from the tabletop 2.

[0021] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 1, a folding line M4 is formed on the underside of the top plate 2, and the lower plate 6 is provided so as to be connected to the folding line M4. As shown in Fig. 1, a pair of lower slits 2d1 are provided at a predetermined interval on the underside of the top plate 2 at the folding line M4. The lower slits 2d1 are formed in a trapezoidal shape, and are provided so as to be connected to the top plate 2 so as to protrude toward the lower plate 6, and can be separated from the lower plate 6. The pair of lower slits 2d1 and the pair of upper slits 2c1 are in a mirror image relationship.

[0022] On the other hand, the lower plate 6 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a length approximately equal to that of the tabletop 2 in the short direction, as shown in Fig. 1. A lower locking claw 6a is provided on the upper surface of the lower plate 6 so as to be sandwiched between a pair of lower slits 2d1. The lower locking claw 6a is formed in a trapezoidal shape and is provided connected to the lower plate 6 so as to protrude (for example, about 0.5 mm) toward the tabletop 2 beyond the bending line M4, and is separable from the tabletop 2. The lower locking claw 6a and the upper locking claw 5a are in a mirror image relationship.

[0023] Thus, the cup holder 1 constructed as above is used as follows.

[0024] That is, as shown in FIG. 2, two cup containers C are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the top plate 2 of the cup holder 1 is placed on the top surface Ca of the two cup containers C. Then, in this state, the left side plate 3 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2 with the folding line M1 shown in FIG. 1 as the base point, and the right side plate 4 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2 with the folding line M2 shown in FIG. 1 as the base point. Then, the upper side plate 5 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2 with the folding line M3 shown in FIG. 1 as the base point, and the lower side plate 6 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2 with the folding line M4 shown in FIG. 1 as the base point. This results in the state shown in FIG. 2. To explain in more detail, when the left side plate 3 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2, the second left locking claw 3b (see FIG. 1) and the top plate 2 are separated, so that a small gap is formed between the second left locking claw 3b and the top plate 2. Therefore, the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C located in the front direction is inserted into this gap as shown in FIG. 2. Furthermore, when the left side plate 3 is bent downward as shown in Fig. 2, the first left locking claw 3a (see Fig. 1) and the top plate 2 are separated, so that a small gap is formed between the first left locking claw 3a and the top plate 2. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 2, the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C located in the rear direction is inserted into this gap.

[0025] On the other hand, when the right side plate 4 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2, the second right locking claw 4b (see FIG. 1) and the top plate 2 are separated, so a small gap is formed between the second right locking claw 4b and the top plate 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C located in the front direction is inserted into this gap. Furthermore, when the right side plate 4 is folded downward as shown in FIG. 2, the first right locking claw 4a (see FIG. 1) and the top plate 2 are separated, so a small gap is formed between the first right locking claw 4a and the top plate 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C located in the rear direction is inserted into this gap.

[0026] On the other hand, when the upper plate 5 is bent downward as shown in Fig. 2, the upper locking claw 5a (see Fig. 1) is separated from the top plate 2, so that a small gap is formed between the upper locking claw 5a and the top plate 2. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 2, the rear flange portion Cd of the cup container C located in the rear direction is inserted into this gap.

[0027] On the other hand, when the lower plate 6 is bent downward as shown in Fig. 2, the lower locking claw 6a (see Fig. 1) is separated from the top plate 2, so that a small gap is formed between the lower locking claw 6a and the top plate 2. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 2, the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C located in the front direction is inserted into this gap.

[0028] Thus, the flange portion of the cup container C is held at three points by the side plate. At this time, the first left locking claw 3a and the second left locking claw 3b are provided protruding toward the top plate 2 side from the folding line M1, and the first right locking claw 4a and the second right locking claw 4b are provided protruding toward the top plate 2 side from the folding line M2. Therefore, when the right flange portion Cc and the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C are held, as shown in FIG. 3, the first right locking claw 4a and the second right locking claw 4b are positioned on the lower surface of the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C. And the first left locking claw 3a and the second left locking claw 3b are positioned on the lower surface of the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C. At this time, as shown in Fig. 3(b), the first right locking claw 4a and the second right locking claw 4b located on the underside of the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C face outward, so that the right side plate 4 is inclined to follow the side surface of the cup container C. As a result, the first right locking claw 4a and the second right locking claw 4b abut against the underside of the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C and support the underside of the right flange portion Cc of the cup container C. Therefore, the first right locking claw 4a and the second right locking claw 4b make it difficult for the right side plate 4 to return to the state shown in Fig. 1, so that the possibility of the right side plate 4 floating can be reduced.

[0029] 3(b), the first left locking claw 3a and the second left locking claw 3b located on the underside of the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C face outward, so that the left side plate 3 is inclined to follow the side surface of the cup container C. As a result, the first left locking claw 3a and the second left locking claw 3b abut against the underside of the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C and support the underside of the left flange portion Cb of the cup container C. Therefore, the first left locking claw 3a and the second left locking claw 3b make it difficult for the left side plate 3 to return to the state shown in FIG. 1, so that the possibility of the left side plate 3 floating can be reduced.

[0030] The upper locking claw 5a is provided protruding toward the top plate 2 side from the folding line M3 shown in FIG. 1. Therefore, although not shown, as described above, when the rear flange portion Cd of the cup container C is held, the upper locking claw 5a is located on the lower surface of the rear flange portion Cd (see FIG. 2) of the cup container C. At this time, the upper locking claw 5a located on the lower surface of the rear flange portion Cd of the cup container C faces outward, and the upper plate 5 is inclined to follow the side surface of the cup container C. As a result, the upper locking claw 5a abuts against the lower surface of the rear flange portion Cd of the cup container C and supports the lower surface of the rear flange portion Cd of the cup container C. Therefore, the upper locking claw 5a makes it difficult for the upper plate 5 to return to the state shown in FIG. 1, so that the possibility of the upper plate 5 floating can be reduced.

[0031] In addition, the lower locking claw 6a is provided so as to protrude toward the top plate 2 side from the folding line M4 shown in FIG. 1. Therefore, although not shown, as described above, when the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C is held, the lower locking claw 6a is located on the lower surface of the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C (see FIG. 2). At this time, the lower locking claw 6a located on the lower surface of the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C faces outward, and the lower plate 6 is inclined so as to follow the side surface of the cup container C. As a result, the lower locking claw 6a abuts against the lower surface of the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C and supports the lower surface of the front flange portion Ce of the cup container C. Therefore, the lower locking claw 6a makes it difficult for the lower plate 6 to return to the state shown in FIG. 1, so that the possibility of the lower plate 6 floating can be reduced.

[0032] According to the present embodiment described above, the possibility that the side plate will become lifted can be reduced.

[0033] The shapes and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. For example, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the flange portion of the cup container C is held at three points by the side plates, but this is not limited to this, and it may be held at two points by the left side plate 3 and the right side plate 4. However, it is preferable to hold at three points using the upper side plate 5 and the lower side plate 6 as well, since this makes it possible to hold multiple cup containers C more securely.

[0034] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, an example in which two cup containers C are held has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and one cup container C may be held, or three or more cup containers C may be held. When one cup container C is held, it is held at four points, namely, the left side plate 3, the right side plate 4, the upper side plate 5, and the lower side plate 6. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 Cup holder 2. Tabletop 3 Left side plate (side plate) 3a 1st left locking claw (locking claw) 3b Second left locking claw (locking claw) 4 Right side plate (side plate) 4a 1st right locking claw (locking claw) 4b Second right locking claw (locking claw) 5 Upper plate (side plate) 6 Lower side plate (side plate) M1, M2, M3, M4 bending lines C-Cup Container Cb Left flange (flange) Cc Right flange (flange)

Claims

[Claim 1] A rectangular top plate, The tabletop has side panels connected to the front, rear, left and right sides of the tabletop via folding lines, The side plate is provided with a locking claw protruding toward the top plate side beyond the bending line, The top plate is provided with a pair of slits on both the front, rear, left and right sides so as to sandwich the locking claws therebetween, The pair of slits protrude outward beyond the folding line, When the side panels are folded along the folding lines to hold a plurality of cup containers, the top panel portion in which the pair of slits are provided protrudes outward beyond the plurality of cup containers, thereby forming a cup holder that holds the cup containers located on both the front and rear sides of the top panel at three points among the plurality of cup containers.

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