Container holder

Abstract

To provide a container holder which can be mounted on various containers and can hold a container.SOLUTION: A container holder 1 is constituted so as to be removed with respect to a container A. The container holder 1 includes: a holder part 20 for surrounding an outer periphery of the container A, and holding an outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A; and handle parts 21 connected to the holder part 20. The holder part 20 has an annular opening 20a formed surrounding the outer periphery of the container A, and is constituted so as to change the size of the annular opening 20a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a container holder. [Background technology]

[0002] Elderly people, young children, and people with disabilities such as hand tremors (hereinafter referred to as "elderly people, etc.") may have difficulty lifting a container such as a cup with a cylindrical outer periphery. In such cases, it becomes necessary to drink the beverage from the container using a straw. Patent Document 1 discloses a mug that includes a container body, a handle, and a lid that holds the straw (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-603 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the mug described above is a dedicated container body, handle, lid, etc. that are integrated, and it is not possible to remove, for example, just the lid with the straw or the handle and attach it to another container. Furthermore, it would be convenient for elderly people and their caregivers to be able to use not only the dedicated mug described above, but also general containers used in restaurants, etc. Furthermore, it would be convenient for everyone if there was a container holder that could be attached to various containers to hold the container.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a container holder that can be attached to various containers to hold the containers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A container holder according to one aspect of the present invention is a container holder that holds a container, is configured to be easily detachable from the container, and has a holder portion that surrounds the outer periphery of the container and holds the outer surface of the container, and a handle portion attached to the holder portion, and the holder portion has an annular opening that surrounds the outer periphery of the container and is configured so that the size of the annular opening can be changed.

[0007] According to this aspect, the holder portion is configured so that the size of the annular opening formed around the outer periphery of the container can be changed, and therefore the holder portion can be attached to and hold a variety of containers.

[0008] In the above aspect, the holder portion may include a flexible annular body having both ends that are not connected to each other.

[0009] In the above aspect, the annular body may have a circumferential length with an interior angle of 360° or less.

[0010] In the above aspect, the annular body may have a circumferential length with an interior angle exceeding 360°, and may have overlapping portions including both end portions.

[0011] In the above embodiment, the overlapping portions of the annular bodies may have a circumferential length with an interior angle of 20° or more.

[0012] In the above embodiment, the handle portion may have a first handle portion and a second handle portion arranged at line-symmetric positions on both sides of an imaginary line that passes through the center of the annular body and extends radially of the annular body when viewed in a plan view from the central axis direction of the annular body, and the overlapping portion of the annular body may be located closer to the second handle portion than to the first handle portion.

[0013] In the above aspect, the overlapping portions of the annular bodies may overlap in the direction of the central axis of the annular bodies.

[0014] In the above aspect, the annular body may have a tapered inner circumferential surface that decreases in diameter toward the bottom in the central axis direction.

[0015] In the above aspect, the handle portion may have a function of serving as a stand for the container holder.

[0016] In the above aspect, the device may have a pair of plate-like members joined together, the pair of plate-like members fastened to each other at both ends, and a ring-shaped opening formed in the portion between the both ends, and the handle portion may be formed by both ends of the pair of plate-like members, and the holder portion may be formed by the portion between the both ends of the pair of plate-like members.

[0017] In the above aspect, the device may have a single plate-like member, and both ends of the single plate-like member may be fastened together to form an annular opening, the handle portion may be formed from both ends of the single plate-like member, and the holder portion may be formed from the portion of the single plate-like member where the annular opening is formed.

[0018] In the above aspect, the plate-shaped member may be configured so that the handle portion is wider than the holder portion.

[0019] In the above aspect, the handle portion may have a protruding portion that protrudes in one direction in the width direction of the plate-like member.

[0020] In the above aspect, the holder portion may have an anti-slip portion on its inner circumferential surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a container holder that can be attached to various containers to hold the containers. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a container holder holding a container in a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of an annular body having an anti-slip portion. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a container holder holding a container in a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] XX cross-sectional view of FIG. 6. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a container holder having an anti-slip portion. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a container holder holding a container in a third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a side view of a container holder having a wide handle portion. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a side view of a container holder having a handle portion with a protrusion. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a container holder holding a container in a third embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a top view of the container holder when the holder portion is open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

[0024] [First embodiment] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a container holder 1 holding a container A in the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the container holder 1, and Fig. 3 is a top view of the container holder 1. In this specification, "upper" and "lower" refer to the position of the container holder 1 in Fig. 1.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, container holder 1 can hold a container A having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface A1, such as a cup. Container holder 1 is configured to be detachable from container A. Container holder 1 has a holder portion 20 that surrounds the outer periphery of container A and holds the outer peripheral surface A1 of container A, and two handle portions 21 attached to holder portion 20. Container holder 1 is not particularly limited, but may be made of resin, wood, metal, or the like, for example.

[0026] The holder part 20 includes an annular body 30 having two ends 30a that are not connected to each other. The annular body 30 is formed in a linear shape and is flexible. As a result, the holder part 20 has an annular opening 20a that is formed by surrounding the outer periphery of the container A in the circumferential direction, and is configured so that the size of the annular opening 20a can be changed.

[0027] The annular body 30 has a circumferential length with an interior angle exceeding 360°. The annular body 30 has a circumferential length with an interior angle of, for example, 380° or more and 480° or less. As a result, the annular body 30 has a portion 40 where both end portions 30a overlap each other. The overlapping portion 40 has a circumferential length with an interior angle of, for example, 20° or more, preferably 45° or more, and more preferably 60° or more and 120° or less. The annular body 30 has a spiral shape, and the overlapping portion 40 overlaps in the central axial direction H of the annular body 30.

[0028] 3, the two handle portions 21 are provided at positions symmetrical on both sides of an imaginary line I that passes through the center (central axis) C of the annular body 30 and extends in the radial direction R of the annular body 30 in a plan view of the annular body 30 seen from its central axis direction H. In this embodiment, the two handle portions 21 are provided at positions facing each other, for example, 180° apart in the circumferential direction of the annular body 30. One of the two handle portions 21 is referred to as a first handle portion 21a, and the other is referred to as a second handle portion 21b.

[0029] The overlapping portion 40 of the annular body 30 is located closer to the second handle portion 21b than to the first handle portion 21a.

[0030] The annular body 30 further has a tapered inner peripheral surface 30b whose diameter decreases toward the bottom in the central axis direction H (downward in FIG. 4) as shown in FIG.

[0031] 1 and 2, the handle portion 21 functions as a stand for the container holder 1. Each handle portion 21 extends downward while curving convexly outward from the outer peripheral surface of the holder portion 20, and the lower surface 21c of the tip thereof is flat.

[0032] When using the container holder 1 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 1, the holder portion 20 of the container holder 1 is fitted from below the container A and holds the outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A. At this time, the annular body 30 contracts radially along the outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A, changing the size of the annular opening 20a of the holder portion 20. The annular body 30 then expands slightly, applying an inward biasing force, which holds the container A in place by the biasing force and the frictional force between the annular body 30 and the container A. The user holds or presses the handle portion 21 and drinks the beverage from the container A using a straw B.

[0033] According to this embodiment, container holder 1 has holder portion 20 that surrounds the outer periphery of container A to hold outer peripheral surface A1 of container A, and handle portion 21 attached to holder portion 20. Holder portion 20 has an annular opening 20a that surrounds the outer periphery of container A, and is configured so that the size of annular opening 20a is changeable. This allows container holder 1 to be attached to containers A of various sizes to hold containers A. As a result, for example, elderly people and their caregivers can conveniently use not only specialized mugs but also general containers used in restaurants and the like.

[0034] The holder part 20 has a flexible annular body 30 having both ends 30a that are not connected to each other. In this case, the size of the annular opening 20a of the holder part 20 can be suitably changed.

[0035] The annular body 30 has a circumferential length such that the interior angle exceeds 360°. In this case, the range over which the annular body 30 can be expanded is increased, allowing the annular opening 20a of the holder portion 20 to be greatly varied. This allows the container holder 1 to be used with larger containers A. In addition, the force with which the annular body 30 holds the container A is increased, allowing the container A to be held more firmly.

[0036] The overlapping portions 40 of the annular bodies 30 have a circumferential length with an interior angle of 20° or more. In this case, a sufficient range for expanding the annular bodies 30 can be ensured.

[0037] The overlapping portion 40 of the annular body 30 is located closer to the second handle portion 21b than to the first handle portion 21a. This makes it easier for a user with a disability to attach the container A by holding the second handle portion 21b with the disabled hand and manipulating the first handle portion 21a, which has a wider range of motion. As a result, the convenience of the container holder 1 can be improved.

[0038] The overlapping portions 40 of the annular bodies 30 overlap in the central axis direction H of the annular bodies 30. This increases the force with which the annular bodies 30 hold the container A, allowing the container A to be held more securely.

[0039] The annular body 30 has a tapered inner peripheral surface 30b whose diameter decreases toward the bottom in the central axis direction H. This increases the contact area between the annular body 30 and the container A, making it possible to prevent the container A from falling off the container holder 1.

[0040] The handle portion 21 functions as a stand for the container holder 1. This allows the container holder 1 to be placed stably when not in use, making it easy to handle.

[0041] In the first embodiment, an anti-slip portion 50 may be provided on the inner peripheral surface 30b of the annular body 30 as shown in Fig. 5. The anti-slip portion 50 may be made of, for example, a rubber or resin member having a higher coefficient of friction than the annular body 30. In this case, the container A can be prevented from slipping off the container holder 1.

[0042] [Second embodiment] In the first embodiment, the annular body 30 has a circumferential length exceeding 360°, but the annular body 30 may have a circumferential length with an interior angle of 360° or less. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing a container holder 1 holding a container A in a second embodiment. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the container holder 1 of Fig. 6, and Fig. 8 is a top view of the container holder 1 of Fig. 6.

[0043] As shown in Figures 6 to 8, the holder part 20 has a band-shaped annular body 30 that is wide in the central axis direction H. The annular body 30 has a circumferential length with an interior angle of approximately 270° or more and 340° or less. The annular body 30 has a C-shape, with a gap between both end portions 30a. As shown in Figure 9, the annular body 30 has a tapered inner peripheral surface 30b that narrows toward the bottom in the central axis direction H. The other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals will be used and explanations will be omitted.

[0044] According to this embodiment, the holder portion 20 has an annular opening 20a formed around the outer periphery of the container A, and is configured so that the size of the annular opening 20a can be changed. This allows the container holder 1 to be attached to and hold containers A of various sizes.

[0045] Since the annular body 30 has a circumferential length with an interior angle of 360° or less, the structure of the holder portion 20 is simple and small, and the container holder 1 can be made smaller, lighter, and simpler.

[0046] The annular body 30 has a tapered inner surface 30b that narrows toward the bottom in its central axis direction H, thereby increasing the contact area between the annular body 30 and the container A and preventing the container A from falling off the container holder 1.

[0047] 10, an anti-slip portion 50 may also be provided on the inner peripheral surface 30b of the annular body 30. The anti-slip portion 50 may be made of, for example, rubber or resin having a higher coefficient of friction than the annular body 30. In this case, the container A can be prevented from slipping off the container holder 1.

[0048] [Third embodiment] In the first and second embodiments, a ring-shaped body was provided, but as shown in Figures 11 to 13, the container holder 1 may have a pair of plate-shaped members 70, 71 fitted together, and the pair of plate-shaped members 70, 71 are fastened to each other at both ends (first end 70a and first end 71a, second end 70b and second end 71b), with a ring-shaped opening 20a formed in the portion between the both ends.

[0049] The handle portion 21 is composed of both ends of a pair of plate-like members 70, 71 (first end 70a and first end 71a, second end 70b and second end 71b), and the holder portion 20 is composed of portions 70c, 71c between both ends of the pair of plate-like members 70, 71.

[0050] The plate-like members 70, 71 are made of silicone, leather, fiber, or the like, and are flexible. The plate-like members 70, 71 have, for example, a rectangular plate shape that is long in one direction. The first end portions 70a and 71a of the plate-like members 70, 71, and the second end portions 70b and 71b of the plate-like members 70, 71 are fastened to each other by sewing, adhesive, or the like. The plate-like members 70, 71 can form the annular opening 20a by separating the unfastened portions (non-adhered portions) 70c and 71c between the two ends.

[0051] When using the container holder 1, as shown in Figure 11, the holder portion 20 of the container holder 1 is fitted from below the container A with the non-adhesive portions 70c, 71c of the plate-like members 70, 71 open, and holds the outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A. At this time, the non-adhesive portions 70c, 71c of the plate-like members 70, 71 open in accordance with the outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A, and the container A is held mainly by the frictional force between the inner peripheral surfaces of the non-adhesive portions 70c, 71c and the outer peripheral surface A1 of the container A. The user holds or presses the handle portion 21 and drinks the beverage from the container A using a straw B.

[0052] According to this embodiment, the holder portion 20 has an annular opening 20a formed around the outer periphery of the container A, and is configured so that the size of the annular opening 20a can be changed. This allows the container holder 1 to be attached to and hold containers A of various sizes.

[0053] The container holder 1 is made up of a pair of plate-like members 70, 71 and is not bulky, making it easy to carry.

[0054] In the third embodiment, as shown in Fig. 14, plate-like members 70, 71 may be configured so that handle portion 21 is wider than holder portion 20. In this case, for example, handle portion 21 protrudes downward in a rectangular shape relative to holder portion 20. Handle portion 21 may further be formed with hole 21d. In this case, it becomes easier for the user to hold and hold handle portion 21.

[0055] 15, the handle portion 21 may have a protruding portion 80 that protrudes in one direction in the width direction of the plate-like members 70, 71. In this case, for example, the protruding portion 80 protrudes downward when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the plate surfaces of the plate-like members 70, 71, and an arc-shaped edge 80a that protrudes outward is formed on the side surface of the protruding portion 80 on the side of the central axis C. In this case, the user can easily hold and hold the handle portion 21.

[0056] As described in the above embodiment, the holder portion 20 may be provided with an anti-slip portion 50 on its inner peripheral surface.

[0057] [Fourth embodiment] In the third embodiment, the container holder 1 has two plate-like members 70 and 71, but it may have a single plate-like member 90 as shown in FIGS.

[0058] The container holder 1 has a configuration in which both ends 90a, 90b of a single plate-like member 90 are fastened together, thereby forming an annular opening 20a. The handle portion 21 is made up of both ends 90a, 90b of the single plate-like member 90, and the holder portion 20 is made up of a portion 90c between both ends 90a, 90b where the annular opening 20a is formed. The other configuration is the same as in the third embodiment, so the same reference numerals are used and a description thereof will be omitted.

[0059] According to this embodiment, the holder portion 20 has an annular opening 20a formed around the outer periphery of the container A, and is configured so that the size of the annular opening 20a can be changed. This allows the container holder 1 to be attached to and hold containers A of various sizes.

[0060] The container holder 1 is made up of one plate-like member 90, which makes the container holder 1 smaller and lighter. In addition, the container holder 1 is easier to carry.

[0061] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these modifications and alterations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0062] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the number and shape of the handle portions 21 can be selected arbitrarily. Also, the shape of the holder portion 20 can be selected arbitrarily. [Industrial Applicability]

[0063] The present invention is useful in providing a container holder that can be attached to and hold a variety of containers. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1 Container holder 20 Holder part 20a Annular opening 21 Handle 30 cyclic bodies 30a end 70, 71 Plate-shaped members 90 Plate-shaped members A container A1 Outer surface C Center (center axis) H Center axis direction R circumferential direction I Virtual Line

Claims

1. A container holder for holding a container, It is configured to be detachable from the container, a holder portion that surrounds the outer periphery of the container and holds the outer periphery of the container; a handle portion attached to the holder portion, the holder portion has an annular opening formed around the outer periphery of the container, and the size of the annular opening is changeable; the holder portion includes a flexible annular body; the annular body has two ends that are not connected to each other, a circumferential length with an interior angle exceeding 360°, and overlapping portions that include the two ends, The handle portion has a first handle portion and a second handle portion provided at positions symmetrical on both sides with respect to an imaginary line passing through the center of the annular body and extending in a radial direction of the annular body, when viewed in a plan view of the annular body from its central axis direction, A container holder, wherein the overlapping portion of the annular body is located closer to the second handle portion than to the first handle portion.

2. 2. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the overlapping portions of the annular bodies have a circumferential length with an interior angle of 20 degrees or more.

3. The container holder according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the overlapping portions of the annular bodies overlap in the direction of the central axis of the annular bodies.

4. 4. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the annular body has a tapered inner peripheral surface whose diameter decreases toward the bottom in the direction of its central axis.

5. 5. The container holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder portion has an anti-slip portion on its inner peripheral surface.

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