Cup holder

Abstract

To provide a cup holder which is portable and easily assemblable.SOLUTION: A cup holder 100 includes locking holes 151 to 156 on one end side (a second grip part 122) in a longitudinal direction of a body part 100 and button stud members 141, 142 on the other end side (a first grip part 121) in the longitudinal direction, and a holding part 110 is formed by inserting projections of the button stud members 141, 142 in the locking holes 151 to 156 and making a body part 100 an annual shape so that a second surface 112 of a second grip part 122 contacts a second surface 112 of the first grip part 121. Characters SML showing size of a container holdable with the holding part 110 are displayed near the locking holes 151 to 153 on a first surface 111 of the body part 101 and, when the cup holder 100 is used and when it is bent, size corresponding to the locking holes in which the projections of the button stud members 141, 142 are inserted is visible.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, it has been common to drink beverages (e.g., coffee, tea) from simple containers such as paper cups. However, simple containers such as paper cups are thin and therefore difficult to hold, and the temperature of the beverage inside the container is easily transferred to the hand holding the container. For this reason, it is expected that a hot beverage placed in a simple container such as a paper cup may be difficult to drink. To address this, a cup holder has been proposed in which both ends of a resin strip are engaged to form a cylindrical body, and a cup is placed inside the cylindrical body to hold the cup (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3189302 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned prior art, the cup holder can be reused by assembling it into a truncated cone shape, returning it to a flat shape, and then reassembling it into a truncated cone shape. However, the flattened resin sheet is relatively large and inconvenient to carry. Furthermore, when using the cup holder, the protrusion must be inserted obliquely into the notch, and the constricted portion must be fitted into the notch to engage the protrusion. Therefore, the fitting process can be cumbersome for people who are not accustomed to delicate work.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder that is easy to carry and to assemble. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is A cup holder having a belt-shaped main body part made of a flexible and bendable material with a front and a back surface, wherein a plurality of locking holes are arranged in the longitudinal direction at one end side of the main body part in the longitudinal direction, and a fastener having a protrusion that is locked when inserted into the locking hole is provided at the other end side of the main body part in the longitudinal direction so that the protrusion protrudes from the back surface of the main body part, and when the cup holder is in use, the protrusion of the fastener is inserted into one of the plurality of locking holes so that the back surface of one end and the back surface of the other end come into contact, forming a holding part that holds a container so that the back surface comes into contact with a container in the shape of a ring, and the back surface of one end and the back surface of the other end come into close contact with each other to form a holding part by the one end and the other end. a handle portion is formed by the fastener, and when the protrusion of the fastener is inserted into any one of the plurality of locking holes to form the holding portion in an annular shape during use of the cup holder, a notch is provided in a portion on the back surface of the main body portion where the main body portion is bent to form the holding portion; at one end side, a plurality of sets of locking holes are provided lined up in the longitudinal direction, with the plurality of locking holes lined up in a direction approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as one set of locking holes; at the other end side, the same number of fasteners as the set of locking holes are provided lined up in the orthogonal direction; and by changing the locking hole groups into which the protrusions of the plurality of fasteners are inserted, the size of the annular holding portion formed by the main body portion can be adjusted; and the same number of notches are provided on the back surface of the main body portion as the number of sizes of the holding portions. It is a cup holder. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cup holder that is convenient to carry and can be easily assembled. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the cup holder. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the cup holder. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a top view showing an example of use of the cup holder. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a top view showing the appearance of the cup holder. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of a connector member. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a development view showing the appearance of the cup holder. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a development view showing the appearance of the cup holder. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the appearance of the cup holder when folded along the folding lines. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the appearance of the cup holder when folded along the folding lines. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a development view showing the appearance of the cup holder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that in each of the drawings shown below, some illustrations may be omitted or simplified to facilitate explanation.

[0010] [Example of using the cup holder] 1 and 2 are perspective views showing an example of use of cup holder 100. Figures 1 and 2 show an example of use in which cup holder 100 holds a container 200. Figure 2 also shows a perspective view of cup holder 100 shown in Figure 1 as seen from the opposite side.

[0011] Fig. 3 is a top view showing an example of use of cup holder 100. Fig. 3 shows an example of use in which cup holder 100 holds container 200.

[0012] 4 is a top view showing the appearance of cup holder 100. In FIG. 4, a top view of cup holder 100 shown in FIG. 3 with container 200 removed is shown.

[0013] Cup holder 100 is made of a flexible material that is strong enough to hold container 200 filled with a drink. Preferably, this material is bendable and flexible. Materials that can be used for cup holder 100 include leather made from animal skins such as cow, pig, horse, deer, goat, and sheep. Leather refers to raw or tanned animal skin. Leather materials include natural leather, genuine leather, fur, hide, and leather. Materials similar to these may also be used. For example, thin sheet materials, such as those used for bags, shoes, and pouches, can be used. For example, materials made of bendable, flexible members, such as artificial leather (e.g., artificial leather or synthetic leather) with a texture similar to leather, can be used. In the present embodiment, these materials will be collectively referred to as leather materials. For example, a leather material having a thickness of about 2 mm can be used as the material for main body 101. The thickness of each part of main body 101 of cup holder 100 may be changed depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, and the like.

[0014] The container 200 is a cup made of various materials such as paper or similar materials, resin, etc., and may also be referred to as a takeout container, eco-friendly container, etc. Containers shaped like an inverted truncated cone are often used as the container 200. In other words, containers shaped like cones or tapered shapes are often used as the container 200. FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example of a container 200 in which the diameter K2 of the bottom surface is smaller than the diameter K1 of the drinking spout (the diameter of the circle of the drinking spout). That is, FIGS. 1 to 3 show an example of a container 200 in which the side surface 220 is slanted.

[0015] 1 and 2, cup holder 100 includes holding portion 110 for holding container 200 and handle portion 120 for the user to hold in his / her hand. When in use, holding portion 110 has the same shape as container 200, that of an inverted truncated cone. In other words, when in use, the side surface of holding portion 110 is slanted.

[0016] Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the diameter K11 of the upper part of the inner surface of the holding portion 110 and the diameter K12 of the lower part of the inner surface of the holding portion 110 are set to be smaller than the diameter K1 of the drinking spout of the container 200 and larger than the diameter K2 of the bottom surface.

[0017] The handle portion 120 is provided with an eyelet 130, connector members 141 and 142, and locking holes 151 to 156. Figures 1 to 4 show a state in which connector member 141 is inserted into locking hole 153, and connector member 142 is inserted into locking hole 156. Each of these parts will be described with reference to Figures 5 to 10.

[0018] [Example of configuration of bullet parts] Fig. 5 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of connector member 141. Fig. 5(A) shows connector member 141 in a state where it is not inserted into the locking hole. Fig. 5(B) shows connector member 141 in a state where it is inserted into locking hole 153. Note that Fig. 5 uses connector member 141 as an example for explanation, but the same applies to connector member 142.

[0019] The connector member 141 is a fastener having a protrusion that is engaged when inserted into any of the engagement holes 151 to 153. The connector member 141 may be made of a material such as brass, iron, metal, or resin. For example, when a connector fitting is used as the connector member 141, a screw-type connector fitting or a hammer-in type connector fitting may be used. This example shows an example in which a hammer-in type connector fitting is used as the connector member 141. In this case, the connector member 141 is made up of a head member 160 having a substantially spherical head 161 and a foot member 170 for fixing the head member 160 to the main body 101 of the cup holder 100.

[0020] The connector member 141 has a connector-shaped portion composed of a substantially spherical head 161 and a cylindrical shank 162. The shank 162 is connected to a disk-shaped hollow rivet-shaped portion 163. The diameter of the disk-shaped hollow rivet-shaped portion 163 is formed to be larger than the diameter of the substantially spherical head 161. The end face side of the hollow rivet-shaped portion 163 is hollow and opens at the end face side.

[0021] Foot member 170 is composed of a disk-shaped head 171 and a cylindrical shaft portion (not shown) connected to the head 171. Head member 160 and foot member 170 are fastened together by inserting the cylindrical shaft portion of foot member 170 into the hollow portion of head member 160. Note that connector member 141 shown in FIG. 5 is an example of a fastener having a protrusion that is locked when inserted into a locking hole, and other known connector members may also be used as connector member 141. Connector member 141 can be attached to a predetermined position in cup holder 100 by a known attachment method.

[0022] Furthermore, it is preferable that the diameter of the locking hole 153 is smaller than the diameter of the substantially spherical head 161 of the connector member 141 and is substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical shaft portion 162 (or is much smaller than that diameter, or is much larger than that diameter). For example, the diameter of the locking hole 153 can be set appropriately depending on the ease of insertion of the connector member 141 into the locking hole 153, the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, the diameter of the locking hole 153 can be set to about 2 mm. The same applies to the diameters of the other locking holes 151, 152, 154 to 156.

[0023] Furthermore, it is preferable that height T1 of cylindrical shaft portion 162 of connector member 141 be smaller than thickness T2 of main body 101 (second handle portion 122) of cup holder 100. This can improve the adhesion between first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122.

[0024] [Cup holder configuration example] 6 and 7 are developments showing the appearance of cup holder 100. Fig. 6 shows the appearance of first surface 111, which is one surface of main body 101 of cup holder 100. Fig. 7 shows the appearance of second surface 112, which is the other surface of main body 101 of cup holder 100. When using a leather material having a front and back surface, the front surface can be referred to as first surface 111 and the back surface can be referred to as second surface 112.

[0025] 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the appearance of cup holder 100 when folded along folding line L1 shown in FIG. 6 and folding line L2 shown in FIG.

[0026] When forming main body 101 of cup holder 100, it is preferable to form it in a band-like shape with gentle curves C1 and C2. Such a shape can also be called a substantially fan-like shape or an elongated fan-like shape that curves along the longitudinal direction. When cup holder 100 is in use, the central portion in the longitudinal direction (the left-right direction in FIGS. 6 and 7) functions as holding portion 110, and both end portions in the longitudinal direction function as handle portions 120. For this reason, the central portion in the longitudinal direction of cup holder 100 will be referred to as holding portion 110, and both end portions in the longitudinal direction will be referred to as handle portions 120 in the following description. The length of cup holder 100 in the longitudinal direction (the left-right direction in FIGS. 6 and 7) can be set appropriately depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, it is preferable to set the longitudinal length of cup holder 100 to a length that allows holding portion 110 to hold container 200 and also allows a handle portion 120 of a certain length to be secured.

[0027] In addition, in the description, of handle portion 120, one end side in the longitudinal direction of cup holder 100 will be referred to as first handle portion 121, and the other end side in the longitudinal direction of cup holder 100 will be referred to as second handle portion 122.

[0028] Connector members 141 and 142 are attached to first handle portion 121. These connector members 141 and 142 are fixed to holes provided in first handle portion 121. Note that a removable fastener (a fastener having a protrusion that is locked when inserted into a locking hole) may also be used.

[0029] The second handle 122 is provided with an eyelet 130 and locking holes 151 to 156. A strap, an accessory, a string, or the like can be attached to the eyelet 130. For example, a strap can be attached to the eyelet 130, and the cup holder 100 can be folded and easily carried using the strap. Note that, although this example shows an example in which the eyelet 130 is provided on the handle 120, holes may be provided instead of the eyelet 130. Also, the eyelet 130 on the handle 120 may be omitted.

[0030] Regarding the method of providing the locking holes 151 to 156 at the predetermined positions in the cup holder 100, it is possible to adopt a known method of making holes in the leather material.

[0031] The vertical height H20 (see FIG. 1) when the cup holder 100 is in use can be appropriately set according to the user's preference, required strength, size of the container to be held, designability, etc. For example, a value of about 5.5 to 7.5 cm can be set as the length H20. Also, regarding the length H21 (see FIG. 6) in the orthogonal direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the cup holder 100, it can be appropriately set according to the user's preference, required strength, size of the container to be held, designability, etc. For example, a value of about 5.5 to 7.5 cm can be set as the length H21. Regarding the relationship between the height H20 and the length H21, it can be set according to the inclination of the side surface of the cup holder 100 when the cup holder 100 is in use. For example, values of about 6.5 cm (however, H20 < H21) can be set as the height H20 and the length H21.

[0032] Also, the lengths H1 to H3 of the handle portion 120 (the lengths in the direction extending from the center of the circular ring formed by the cup holder 100) can be adjusted according to the combination of the giboshi members 141, 142 and the locking holes 151 to 156. The lengths H1 to H3 of the handle portion 120 can be appropriately set according to the user's preference, required strength, size of the container to be held, designability, etc. For example, a value of about 4 to 6 cm can be set as the length H1. Also, a value of about 3 to 5 cm can be set as the length H2. Also, a value of about 2 to 4 cm can be set as the length H3. However, H3 < H2 < H1.

[0033] Furthermore, the length H4 of first handle portion 121 (the length extending from the center of the annular circle formed by cup holder 100) is a fixed value. Note that length H4 of first handle portion 121 can also be set appropriately depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, length H4 can be set to a value of approximately 1.5 to 3 cm. For example, length H1 can be set to a value of approximately 5 cm, length H2 can be set to a value of approximately 4 cm, length H3 can be set to a value of approximately 3 cm, and length H4 can be set to a value of approximately 2.5 cm.

[0034] Furthermore, the distance H5 between the connector members 141 and 142 in the first handle portion 121, the distance H6 between the end of the first handle portion 121 and the connector member 141, and the distance H7 between the end of the first handle portion 121 and the connector member 142 can be set appropriately depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, the distance H5 can be set to a value of approximately 3 to 4 cm, and the distances H6 and H7 can be set to values ​​of approximately 1 to 2 cm. For example, the distance H5 can be set to a value of approximately 3.5 cm, and the distances H6 and H7 can be set to values ​​of approximately 1.5 cm.

[0035] Furthermore, the distance H8 between the locking holes 151 and 154 in the second handle portion 122, the distance H9 between the end of the second handle portion 122 and the locking hole 151, and the distance H10 between the end of the second handle portion 122 and the locking hole 154 can be set appropriately depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, they can be set in the same manner as the relationship between the connector members 141 and 142 in the first handle portion 121. For example, the distance H8 can be set to a value of approximately 3 to 4 cm, and the distances H9 and H10 can be set to values ​​of approximately 1 to 2 cm. For example, the distance H8 can be set to a value of approximately 3.5 cm, and the distances H9 and H10 can be set to values ​​of approximately 1.5 cm.

[0036] The distance between locking holes 152 and 155 in second handle portion 122, the distance between the end of second handle portion 122 and locking hole 152, and the distance between the end of second handle portion 122 and locking hole 155 can also be set to the same relationship as distances H8 to H10. The distance between locking holes 153 and 156 in second handle portion 122, the distance between the end of second handle portion 122 and locking hole 153, and the distance between the end of second handle portion 122 and locking hole 156 can also be set to the same relationship as distances H8 to H10.

[0037] The distances between locking holes 151 and 152 and between locking holes 152 and 153 can be set appropriately depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc. For example, the distances between locking holes 151 and 152 and between locking holes 152 and 153 can be set to approximately 7 mm to 15 mm. The distances between locking holes 154 and 155 and between locking holes 155 and 156 may be the same as or approximately the same as the distances between locking holes 151 and 152 and between locking holes 152 and 153, respectively, or may be shorter than the distances between locking holes 151 and 152 and between locking holes 152 and 153, respectively.

[0038] For example, if cup holder 100 is shaped like an elongated fan, locking holes 151 to 153 are arranged side by side on the same circumference of a circle that includes the fan shape, and locking holes 154 to 156 are also arranged side by side on the same circumference. Furthermore, locking holes 151 and 154 are arranged side by side on the same radial line of the circle that includes the fan shape, locking holes 152 and 155 are arranged side by side on the same radial line, and locking holes 153 and 156 are arranged side by side on the same radial line. In other words, the positions of locking holes 151 to 156 are set so that when container 200 is held in holding portion 110, the shape of the outer surface of container 200 matches the shape of the inner surface of holding portion 110.

[0039] In this way, the shape of cup holder 100 is made into a long, thin fan shape with gentle curves C1 and C2, and the positions of locking holes 151 to 156 are set so that the shape of the outer surface of container 200 matches the shape of the inner surface of holding portion 110 when cup holder 100 is in use, thereby making it possible to firmly hold container 200.

[0040] The combination of locking holes 151 and 154 is a hole for fastening the connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121 with a connector when the size (bottom diameter, caliber) of the container held in cup holder 100 is large. The combination of locking holes 152 and 155 is a hole for fastening the connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121 with a connector when the size (bottom diameter, caliber) of the container held in cup holder 100 is medium. The combination of locking holes 153 and 156 is a hole for fastening the connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121 with a connector when the size (bottom diameter, caliber) of the container held in cup holder 100 is small. In this way, by providing a plurality of locking holes 151 to 156 in second handle portion 122, the inner diameter of cup holder 100 can be adjusted according to the size of the container held in cup holder 100.

[0041] For example, the combination of locking holes 151 and 154 can be located at a position corresponding to an L (Large) size drink served at a major restaurant. For example, the combination of locking holes 152 and 155 can be located at a position corresponding to an M (Medium) size drink served at a major restaurant. For example, the combination of locking holes 153 and 156 can be located at a position corresponding to an S (Small) size drink served at a major restaurant. For example, information indicating the size of the drink (or the size of the container) may be displayed near the corresponding locking hole. For example, when locking holes 151 to 156 are located at positions corresponding to the S, M, and L sizes of drinks served at a major restaurant, as described above, letters L, M, and S indicating the respective sizes can be displayed near (e.g., above) locking holes 151 to 153, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 . By displaying the letters L, M, and S in this way, when assembling cup holder 100, the user can easily select a combination of connector members and locking holes so that holding portion 110 is sized according to the size of the drink.

[0042] Here, for example, in order to accommodate the above-mentioned sizes (S size, M size, L size), it is necessary to shorten the distance between the locking holes in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, the size of the holding portion 110 can be adjusted by combining a connector member and a locking hole. In contrast, if another locking member (e.g., a button) is used, the areas of both the male and female sides of the locking member will be large, making it difficult to shorten the distance between the locking members in the longitudinal direction. For this reason, it is expected that it will be difficult to accommodate three or more sizes (S size, M size, L size) as shown in this embodiment.

[0043] In this way, by using a combination of a grommet member and a locking hole as an adjustment means to accommodate multiple container sizes, it is possible to easily form a holding portion 110 of an appropriate size according to the container size of the user's preferred drink.

[0044] In addition, by limiting the sizes of the truncated cone shapes that are expected to be most commonly used to three sizes (S / M / L), it is possible to respond appropriately to user requests and reduce the number of parts.

[0045] Here, leather material has the property of having high adhesion. In addition, by using connector members 141, 142 and locking holes 151 to 156 to bring first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 into close contact with each other, that is, by connectorizing the leather material, the adhesion between first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 can be further improved. This increases the strength of handle portion 120 formed by first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122, thereby making cup holder 100 easier for the user to drink from.

[0046] Furthermore, by using a drive-in type connector, the number of parts constituting cup holder 100 can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost of cup holder 100 can be reduced.

[0047] Furthermore, by using connector members 141, 142 and locking holes 151 to 156 to fasten the leather material with connectors, the structure of cup holder 100 can be simplified and the number of parts can be reduced, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of cup holder 100.

[0048] 6 and 8, it is also possible to put some information 300 on the first surface 111. For example, it is possible to put some information 300 by using an engraving.

[0049] Furthermore, when cup holder 100 is folded, any combination of locking holes 151 and 154, locking holes 152 and 155, or locking holes 153 and 156 can be fastened to connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121. Note that Figures 7 and 8 show an example in which cup holder 100 is folded along bending line L1 (see Figure 6) and bending line L2 (see Figure 7), and the combination of locking holes 151 and 154 is fastened to connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121.

[0050] In this way, even when the cup holder 100 is folded, the first handle portion 121 and the second handle portion 122 can be fastened with a clamp, so that the cup holder 100 can be prevented from unfolding even when the cup holder 100 is carried around, and can be carried around stably.

[0051] [Variations] 10 is a development view showing the appearance of cup holder 400. Specifically, it shows an example in which a part of cup holder 100 shown in FIG.

[0052] Cup holder 400 is the same as the example shown in Fig. 7 except that cut lines 181 to 184 are provided in cup holder 100. For this reason, common reference numerals are used to indicate parts that are common to cup holder 100. Cut lines 181 to 184 are dashed cuts that extend about halfway through the thickness of main body 101.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 10, by providing cut lines 181 to 184 in the bending portion of second surface 112 of main body 101 of cup holder 400, cup holder 100 becomes easier to use.

[0054] [Effects of this embodiment] In this way, in this embodiment, by using leather as the material for cup holder 100, cup holder 100 can be folded and made compact. For example, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, it can be folded in half and carried around. In other words, it is convenient to carry around.

[0055] Furthermore, when using cup holder 100, it is only necessary to fasten connector members 141 and 142 to one set of locking holes among locking holes 151 to 156 with a connector so that second surfaces 112 of first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 are in contact with each other. This allows for easy assembly when using cup holder 100. Note that, in addition to fastening connector members 141 and 142 to one set of locking holes among locking holes 151 to 156 (151 and 154, 152 and 155, or 153 and 156), connector members 141 and 142 may also be fastened to other combinations of locking holes among locking holes 151 to 156 (for example, 151 and 155, 152 and 156, 152 and 154, 153 and 155). In this case, the shape and size of the inner diameter of the holding portion 110 when the cup holder 100 is in use can be adjusted, and the inclination and angle of the handle portion 120 can be adjusted, allowing the cup holder 100 to be used in a manner that suits the user's preferences.

[0056] Furthermore, when cup holder 100 is in use, handle portion 120 is formed with first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 overlapping each other. Handle portion 120 is formed by fastening one set of locking holes out of locking holes 151 to 156 to locking members 141 and 142 with a rivet. This increases the strength of cup holder 100 holding container 200 when held by a user. Furthermore, by adjusting the size of handle portion 120, it is possible to make the handle easier for the user to hold.

[0057] Furthermore, by providing locking holes 151 to 156, it is possible to change the position at which connector members 141 and 142 of first handle portion 121 are connector-fastened, and it is possible to adjust the size of the inner diameter of holding portion 110 when cup holder 100 is in use. This allows cup holder 100 to provide a comfortable feel regardless of the shape or size of the container it holds.

[0058] Furthermore, if natural leather materials are used, they can be decomposed by microorganisms, which reduces the occurrence of environmental pollution.

[0059] Furthermore, leather materials have high heat retention properties, and therefore can improve the heat retention of the temperature of the drink in container 200 held in cup holder 100. Furthermore, by using leather materials, it is possible to make it difficult for the temperature of the drink in container 200 to be transferred to the hand.

[0060] Furthermore, leather is less likely to break or crack than other materials, making it more durable, which allows cup holder 100 to be used for a long period of time and makes it possible to provide an environmentally friendly cup holder 100.

[0061] [Configuration Examples, Modifications, and Effects of This Embodiment] Cup holder 100 is made of a belt-shaped leather material, and has a main body 101 that is generally fan-shaped and curved along the longitudinal direction. Second handle 122 is provided at one end of main body 101 in the longitudinal direction with a plurality of locking holes 151 to 156 arranged in the longitudinal direction. First handle 121 is provided at the other end of main body 101 in the longitudinal direction with connector members 141, 142 (an example of a fastener) having protrusions that are inserted into any one pair of locking holes 151 to 156 and lock into place. The protrusions protrude from second surface 112 (an example of one surface) of main body 101. The protrusions of the connector members 141, 142 are inserted into any one set of the plurality of locking holes 151 to 156 so that the second surface 112 of the second handle portion 122 and the second surface 112 of the first handle portion 121 come into contact with each other, thereby forming a ring-shaped body portion 101 to form a holding portion 110 that holds the container 200, and the first handle portion 121 and the second handle portion 122 form a handle portion 120, and the size of the ring formed by the body portion 101 can be adjusted by changing the locking holes into which the protrusions of the connector members 141, 142 are inserted.

[0062] According to this configuration, by using leather as the material for cup holder 100, cup holder 100 can be folded, making it compact and convenient to carry. Furthermore, when using cup holder 100, it is only necessary to fasten connector members 141, 142 to one set of locking holes among locking holes 151 to 156 with connectors so that second surfaces 112 of first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 are in contact, making assembly of cup holder 100 easy. Furthermore, because the size of the inner diameter of holding portion 110 can be adjusted when cup holder 100 is in use, a comfortable feel can be obtained regardless of the shape or size of the container held by cup holder 100.

[0063] Cup holder 100 has locking holes 151 to 156 in second handle portion 122 at one longitudinal end of main body portion 101 made of a strip-shaped leather material, and has pin members 141, 142 (an example of a fastener) having protrusions that lock when inserted into locking holes 151 to 156 in first handle portion 121 at the other longitudinal end of main body portion 101.The protrusions of pin members 141, 142 are inserted into locking holes 151 to 156 so that second surface 112 (an example of one surface) of main body portion 101 of second handle portion 122 comes into contact with second surface 112 of first handle portion 121, thereby forming main body portion 101 into a ring-shaped holding portion 110 that holds container 200.

[0064] According to this configuration, by using leather as the material for cup holder 100, cup holder 100 can be folded, making it compact and convenient to carry. Furthermore, when using cup holder 100, it is only necessary to fasten connector members 141, 142 to one set of locking holes out of locking holes 151 to 156 with connectors so that second surfaces 112 of first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 are in contact, making assembly of cup holder 100 easy when in use.

[0065] In the present embodiment, an example has been shown in which locking holes 151 to 156 are provided in second handle portion 122, but at least one set of locking holes 151 to 156 may be provided, eliminating the need for size adjustment. For example, at least one set (151 and 154, 152 and 155, or 153 and 156) of locking holes 151 to 156 may be provided in second handle portion 122, connector members 141 and 142 may be provided in first handle portion 121, and protrusions of connector members 141 and 142 may be inserted into the locking holes so that second surface 112 of main body portion 101 of second handle portion 122 contacts second surface 112 of first handle portion 121, thereby forming main body portion 101 into a ring shape, thereby forming holder 110 that holds container 200.

[0066] Also, in this embodiment, an example has been shown in which two connector members and two locking holes are provided as a set in the orthogonal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of main body 101. However, depending on the user's preference, the required strength, the size of the container to be held, the design, etc., one connector member and one locking hole may be provided in the orthogonal direction, and main body 101 may be made annular using this one connector member and one locking hole, or three or more connector members and three or more locking holes may be provided as a set, and main body 101 may be made annular using these three or more connector members and three or more locking holes.

[0067] In this embodiment, the main body 101 has an approximately fan-like shape that curves along the longitudinal direction. However, the main body 101 may have a shape that extends linearly in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the shape of the holder 110 is cylindrical, but it is possible to hold a conical or tapered container.

[0068] In the cup holder 100, a plurality of locking holes 151 to 156 may be provided in the longitudinal direction in the second handle portion 122 on one end side, and the size of the ring formed by the main body portion 101 may be adjusted by changing the locking holes into which the protrusions of the rivet members 141, 142 (an example of a fastener) are inserted.

[0069] This configuration makes it possible to adjust the size of the inner diameter of holding portion 110 when using cup holder 100. This allows cup holder 100 to provide a comfortable feel regardless of the shape or size of the container it holds.

[0070] In cup holder 100, when main body 101 is annular, handle 120 is formed by second handle 122 at one end and first handle 121 at the other end.

[0071] According to this configuration, when cup holder 100 is used, handle portion 120 is formed with first handle portion 121 and second handle portion 122 overlapping each other. Also, handle portion 120 is formed by fastening one set of locking holes out of locking holes 151 to 156 to locking members 141, 142. This increases the strength of handle portion 120 when a user holds cup holder 100 holding container 200 in his / her hand. Also, by adjusting the size of handle portion 120, it is possible to make the handle portion easier for the user to hold.

[0072] In cup holder 100, main body 101 is approximately fan-shaped and curved along the longitudinal direction, and second handle portion 122 at one end has multiple locking holes 151 to 156 arranged in a direction perpendicular to (or approximately perpendicular to) the longitudinal direction, and first handle portion 121 at the other end has multiple rivet members 141, 142 (an example of a fastener) arranged in the same direction, so that annular main body 101 may be shaped like a truncated cone.

[0073] According to this configuration, when cup holder 100 is in use, the strength of handle portion 120 can be increased by fastening one set of locking holes out of locking holes 151 to 156 with locking members 141, 142. Furthermore, by making annular main body portion 101 into a truncated cone shape, the shape of cup holder 100 when in use can be made appropriate for the shape and size of the container to be held, thereby enabling the container to be held stably.

[0074] Furthermore, for example, the following configurations (configuration examples 1 to 5) can be adopted. [Configuration example 1] The main body is made of a belt-shaped leather material and has a generally fan-shaped body curved along the longitudinal direction. A plurality of locking holes are provided at one end of the main body in the longitudinal direction, aligned in the longitudinal direction. a fastener having a protrusion that is engaged when inserted into the engaging hole is provided on the other end side of the main body in the longitudinal direction, the protrusion protruding from one surface of the main body; a protrusion of the fastener is inserted into one of the plurality of locking holes so that the one surface of the one end and the one surface of the other end are in contact with each other, thereby forming a ring-shaped body portion, thereby forming a holding portion that holds a container, and a handle portion is formed by the one end and the other end, The size of the annular shape formed by the main body portion can be adjusted by changing the locking hole into which the protrusion of the fastener is inserted. Cup holder. [Configuration example 2] A locking hole is provided at one end of the main body made of a belt-shaped leather material in the longitudinal direction, a fastener having a protrusion that is inserted into the fastening hole and fastened to the other end of the main body in the longitudinal direction; A holding portion for holding a container is formed by inserting a protrusion of the fastener into the locking hole so that one surface of the main body portion at one end contacts the corresponding surface of the other end, and forming the main body portion into a ring shape. Cup holder. [Configuration example 3] a plurality of the locking holes are provided in the longitudinal direction on the one end side; The size of the annular shape formed by the main body portion can be adjusted by changing the locking hole into which the protrusion of the fastener is inserted. The cup holder according to configuration example 2. [Configuration example 4] When the main body portion is annular, the one end portion and the other end portion form a handle portion. The cup holder according to any one of configuration examples 1 to 3. [Configuration example 5] The main body portion has a generally fan shape curved along the longitudinal direction, a plurality of the locking holes are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at the one end side; a plurality of fasteners are provided on the other end side in the orthogonal direction; The annular body portion has a truncated cone shape. The cup holder according to any one of configuration examples 1 to 4.

[0075] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above embodiments merely illustrate some of the application examples of the present invention, and it is not intended that the technical scope of the present invention be limited to the specific configurations of the above embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 100 Cup Holder 110 Holding part 120 Handle 121 1st handle part 122 Second handle part 130 eyelets 141, 142 Connector parts 151~156 Locking holes 200 containers

Claims

1. A cup holder having a band-shaped main body portion made of a flexible and bendable material, with a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of locking holes are provided at one end of the main body in the longitudinal direction and aligned in the longitudinal direction; a fastener having a protrusion that is engaged when inserted into the engaging hole at the other end of the main body in the longitudinal direction, the protrusion protruding from the back surface of the main body; When the cup holder is in use, a protrusion of the fastener is inserted into one of the plurality of locking holes so that the back surface of the one end and the back surface of the other end come into contact with each other, forming a holding portion that holds the container so that the back surface comes into contact with the container, and the back surface of the one end and the back surface of the other end come into close contact with each other, forming a handle portion by the one end and the other end, a notch is provided in a portion of the back surface of the main body portion where the main body portion is bent to form the holding portion when the protrusion of the fastener is inserted into any one of the plurality of locking holes to form the holding portion into a ring shape during use of the cup holder; At the one end side, a plurality of sets of locking holes are arranged in the longitudinal direction, each set consisting of a plurality of locking holes arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, On the other end side, the same number of fasteners as the set of locking holes are arranged in the orthogonal direction, The size of the annular holding portion formed by the main body portion can be adjusted by changing the locking hole group into which the protrusions of the plurality of fasteners are inserted, The number of the notches provided on the rear surface of the main body is equal to the number of sizes of the holding portions. Cup holder.

2. A cup holder as described in claim 1, wherein the notch is a dashed notch.

3. 3. A cup holder as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein letters indicating the size of the container that can be held by the annular holding portion formed by inserting the protrusion of the fastener into the locking hole are displayed near the locking hole on the surface of the main body, so that when the cup holder is in use, the letters indicating the size of the container that corresponds to the locking hole into which the protrusion of the fastener is inserted can be seen.

4. 3. The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the main body is made of a belt-shaped leather material.

5. 3. The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the main body is made of a belt-shaped leather material and has a generally fan-like shape that is curved along the longitudinal direction.

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