Dripper

Abstract

To provide a dripper that is convenient for use including outdoors as well, with compactly carrying performance maintained.SOLUTION: A dripper includes: a holding part 102 for holding a filter; and a leg part 104 which supports the holding part 102 directly on a floor surface or a ground surface while securing a space for arranging a cup under the holding part 102. The leg part 104 is structured to arrange two planar metallic first panel members 110 in a truncated chevron shape for expanding toward the floor surface or the ground surface. The holding part 102 is also structured by combining four metallic panel members 120, 130.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dripper for brewing coffee, tea, etc., that is particularly suitable for outdoor use. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, lightweight drippers have been known that are constructed by combining panel-like or plate-like members and can be disassembled to make them thin, compact, and storable (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-51477 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the dripper described in Patent Document 1 is designed to be placed on a cup to drip coffee, which can be very inconvenient depending on the location. For example, outdoors, the ground is often uneven, making it impossible to place the cup or table horizontally. In such situations, placing the dripper on top of the cup to drip coffee becomes very unstable. Furthermore, the lightweight design reduces wind resistance, making the dripper itself susceptible to falling off the cup with even a slight breeze, which makes it less user-friendly.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and its object is to provide a dripper that is easy to use outdoors while maintaining compact portability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a dripper for dripping coffee, tea, etc., which comprises a holder for holding a filter, and legs that support the holder directly from the floor or ground while ensuring space below the holder to place a cup, and the legs are configured by two plate-shaped first panel members arranged in a V-shape so that they spread out toward the floor or ground.

[0007] In this way, by supporting the holder for holding the filter directly from the ground or floor surface rather than placing it on the cup, usability is improved in outdoor situations, etc. Furthermore, the legs are made up of two plate-shaped first panel members arranged in a V-shape so that they spread out toward the floor or ground, making them highly stable and less likely to tip over even on uneven ground or in windy conditions.

[0008] The holding portion is formed by combining four panel members.

[0009] As such, the entire dripper is constructed from a total of six panel components arranged three-dimensionally, so when disassembled it can be stored thinly and compactly, making it easy to carry around.

[0010] Each of the four panel members constituting the holding portion is characterized by having a panel main body portion shaped like an inverted triangle and engagement protrusions protruding from the left and right sides of the panel main body portion.

[0011] By configuring it in this way, the panel main body of the four panels can be formed into an approximately inverted pyramid shape suitable for holding a filter, and the engaging protrusions can be used to securely engage with other panels.

[0012] The four panel members constituting the holding portion are characterized in that they are composed of two second panel members connecting the two first panels together and two third panel members connecting the two second panel members together. More specifically, the engagement between the first panel member and the second panel member is achieved by fitting an upward-opening slit formed in a shoulder portion of the first panel member with a downward-opening slit formed in an engaging protrusion of the second panel member, and the engagement between the second panel member and the third panel member is achieved by fitting an engaging protrusion of the third panel member with a non-opening slit formed in the second panel member.

[0013] With this configuration, the dripper can be completed through a simple assembly process of sequentially combining (attaching) the second panel member and the third panel member to the first panel member arranged in a V-shape.

[0014] Furthermore, when assembled, the upper end of the first panel member extends to a position where it intersects with an imaginary plane connecting the extension lines of the two non-opening slits, and when the engaging protrusion of the third panel member is fitted into the non-opening slit of the second panel member and pushed in, the upper end of the first panel member enters into a locking hole formed in the upper part of the panel body of the third panel member and is locked.

[0015] This configuration structurally locks the third panel member, which is assembled last, making it difficult to remove, preventing problems such as the panels unintentionally coming apart.

[0016] By deliberately constructing the first to third panel members from metal, a certain degree of weight can be ensured, allowing for more stable use even in windy conditions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] By applying the present invention, it is possible to provide a dripper that is easy to use outdoors while maintaining its compact portability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dripper according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first state during assembly. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second state during assembly. [Figure 5] These are cross-sectional views showing the movement or change in position of the third panel in the final stage of assembly, where (a) shows the state where the third panel member has begun to be fitted into the non-open slit of the second panel member, and (b) shows the state where the fitting is completed and the third panel member is locked in relation to the first panel member. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the dripper in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Below, we will explain a dripper 100, which is an example of an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Please note that in order to make the drawings easier to understand, the size and dimensions of each part are exaggerated and may not necessarily match the actual product. Furthermore, each drawing should be viewed in accordance with the direction of the symbols, and the top, bottom, left, right, front, and back are expressed based on these directions.

[0020] <Dripper configuration> As shown in FIG. 1, dripper 100, shown as an example of an embodiment of the present invention, is composed of a holder 102 for holding filter 20 (not shown in FIG. 1; see FIG. 6) and legs 104 that directly support holder 102 from the floor or ground. The presence of legs 104 creates space below holder 102 for placing a coffee cup or the like. As will be described in detail later, holder 102 is composed of four plate-shaped panel members, and legs 104 is composed of two plate-shaped panel members. As a result, dripper 100 as a whole is composed of a total of six panel members. In this embodiment, all of these are made of stainless steel alloy.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, when dripper 100 is viewed from the front, two first panel members 110 constituting leg portion 104 are arranged in a V-shape so as to widen toward the floor or ground.

[0022] The first panel member 110 has two legs 111 extending downward in directions separating from each other, and two upper open slits 115 that are open only on the upper side are formed in both shoulder portions (see FIG. 3). In addition, the slightly bent portions on the sides of the two legs 111 are ribs 112 for ensuring strength. The two upper open slits 115 are formed so that they separate as they extend upward, i.e., so as to form an inverted V shape.

[0023] An upper end portion 116 that protrudes only partially upward is formed between the two upper open slits 115. The hollowed-out portion of the upper end portion 116 is a locking portion 117.

[0024] The three cutout holes 113, 114 formed in the first panel member 110 are intended to reduce weight or increase wind pressure resistance by allowing wind to escape, but are not essential components.

[0025] The second panel member 120 includes a panel main body 121 having a generally inverted triangle shape and engagement protrusions 122 protruding from the left and right sides of the panel main body 121 (see FIG. 3). A drip hole 126 is formed below the panel main body 121.

[0026] Each of the two engaging protrusions 122 has a bottom open slit 124 that is open only on the bottom side and a cutout hole 123. This cutout hole 123 is formed to reduce weight and increase wind pressure resistance by allowing wind to escape, but is not an essential component. The two bottom open slits 124 are formed so that they widen downward, i.e., in a V-shape.

[0027] In addition, non-opening slits 125 that do not open upward or downward are formed along the line that separates the panel main body 121 and the engaging projection 122 of the second panel member 120. The two non-opening slits 125 are formed so as to widen upward, i.e., in an inverted V shape.

[0028] The third panel member 130 has a panel main body 131 having a generally inverted triangle shape and engagement protrusions 132 protruding from the left and right sides of the panel main body 131 (see FIG. 4). A locking hole 133 is formed above the panel main body 131. A protrusion 134 is formed on a portion of the locking hole 133.

[0029] The dripper 100 is made up of six panel members in total, with two identical first panel members 110, two identical second panel members 120, and two identical third panel members 130.

[0030] <Dripper assembly procedure> Next, the procedure for assembling the dripper 100 will be described.

[0031] First, the second panel member 120 is assembled to connect the two first panel members 110. Specifically, the first panel member 110 and the second panel member 120 are assembled by inserting the upper open slit 115 formed in the first panel member 110 and the lower open slit 124 formed in the second panel member 120 so that they fit together (see FIG. 3).

[0032] 3 shows only one second panel member 120, a second panel member 120 is similarly assembled to the shoulder portion on the other side of the first panel member 110. Depending on the direction in which each slit is formed, the two first panel members 110 are arranged in a V-shape so that they widen downwards, and the two second panel members 120 are arranged in an inverted V-shape so that they widen upwards.

[0033] Next, two third panel members 130 are assembled to connect the two second panel members 120 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, the third panel members 130 are assembled by inserting the engaging protrusions 132 formed on the third panel members 130 into the closed slits 125 formed on the second panel members 120 so as to fit therein.

[0034] At this time, the upper end 116 of the first panel member 110 extends to a position where it intersects with an imaginary plane α connecting the extension lines of the non-open slits 125 of each of the two second panel members 120 (in other words, the plane on which the third panel member 130 will ultimately be located), so that at the initial stage of assembly of the third panel member 130, the third panel member 130 is slightly tilted or slightly curved (see Figure 5(a)).

[0035] When the third panel member 130 is further pushed in, that is, when the engaging projection 132 of the third panel member 130 is fitted into the closed slit 125 of the second panel member 120 and pushed in, the upper end portion 116 of the first panel member 110 enters into the locking hole 133 formed in the upper portion of the panel main body 131 of the third panel member 130 and is locked (see FIG. 5(b)). To release this locked state, the upper end side of the third panel member 130 needs to be bent inwardly of the holding portion, so the assembled state will not come off unintentionally.

[0036] After assembly, the cup 10 is placed below the holder 102, and the filter 20, coffee beans 30, etc. are placed in the holder 102, and the coffee is dripped (see FIG. 6).

[0037] After use, simply disassemble it in the reverse order of the assembly steps to make it into six panels, which can be stored and carried around in a slim, compact manner.

[0038] As described above, the present invention comprises a holding portion 102 for holding a filter 20, and legs 104 that support the holding portion 102 directly from the floor or ground while ensuring space below the holding portion 102 for placing a cup 10, and the legs 104 are configured by arranging two plate-shaped first panel members 110 in a V-shape so that they extend toward the floor or ground.

[0039] In this way, by supporting the filter holder 102 directly from the ground or floor surface rather than placing it on a cup, usability is improved even in outdoor situations, etc. Furthermore, the legs 104 are configured with two plate-shaped first panel members 110 arranged in a V-shape so that they extend toward the floor or ground, making the device highly stable and unlikely to tip over even on uneven ground or in windy conditions.

[0040] The holding portion 102 is configured by combining four panel members (two second panel members 120 and two third panel members 130).

[0041] As such, the entire dripper is constructed from a total of six panel components arranged three-dimensionally, so when disassembled it can be stored thinly and compactly, making it easy to carry around.

[0042] In addition, the four panel members (two second panel members 120 and two third panel members 130) that make up the holding portion 102 are each configured with a panel main body portion 121, 131 that is approximately inverted triangle-shaped and engagement protrusions 122, 132 that protrude from the left and right sides of the panel main body portion 121, 131.

[0043] By configuring it in this way, the panel main body portions 121, 131 of the four panels can be formed into an approximately inverted quadrangular pyramid shape (approximately inverted pyramid shape) suitable for holding the filter 20, and the engagement protrusions 122, 132 can be used to securely engage with other panels.

[0044] Furthermore, the four panel members (two second panel members 120 and two third panel members 130) that make up the retaining portion 102 are composed of two second panel members 120 that connect two first panel members 110 together, and two third panel members 130 that connect the two second panel members 120 together. More specifically, the first panel member 110 and the second panel member 120 are engaged with each other by fitting an upwardly opening slit 115 formed in a shoulder portion of the first panel member 110 with a downwardly opening slit 124 formed in an engaging protrusion 122 of the second panel member 120, and the second panel member 120 and the third panel member 130 are engaged with a non-opening slit 125 formed in the second panel member 120 with an engaging protrusion 132 of the third panel member 130.

[0045] By configuring it in this way, dripper 100 can be completed through a simple assembly process of sequentially combining (assembling) second panel member 120 and third panel member 130 with first panel member 110 arranged in a V-shape as a base.

[0046] Furthermore, when assembled, the upper end 116 of the first panel member 110 extends to a position where it intersects with the imaginary plane α that connects the extension lines of the two non-opening slits 125, and when the engaging protrusion 132 of the third panel member 130 is fitted into the non-opening slit 125 of the second panel member 120 and pushed in, the upper end 116 of the first panel member 110 enters into the locking hole 133 formed in the upper part of the panel main body 131 of the third panel member 130 and is locked.

[0047] With this configuration, the third panel member 130, which is assembled last, is structurally locked and difficult to remove, preventing problems such as the panels being unintentionally disassembled.

[0048] Furthermore, by deliberately constructing the first to third panel members 110, 120, 130 from metal (stainless steel alloy), a certain degree of weight can be ensured, allowing for more stable use even in windy conditions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 100···Dripper 102...Holding part 104...legs 110 First panel member 111...legs 113, 114... Hollowed out section 115···Top open slit 116...Top end 117 Locking hole 112 Rib 120... Second panel member 121... Second panel main body 122... Second panel engagement protrusion 123···Cutout hole 124 Downward opening slit 125...Non-opening slit 126 Drip hole 130 Third panel member 131···Third panel body 132 Third panel engagement protrusion 133 Locking hole 134···Convex part α...virtual surface

Claims

1. A dripper for dripping coffee, tea, etc. a holder for holding the filter; a leg portion consisting of four legs that directly supports the holding portion from the floor or ground while ensuring a space below the holding portion in which a cup can be placed, The leg portion is configured by arranging two plate-shaped first panel members, each having two legs, in a V-shape so as to spread out toward the floor surface or the ground. A dripper characterized by:

2. In claim 1, The holding portion is formed by combining four panel members. A dripper characterized by:

3. In claim 2, Each of the four panel members constituting the holding portion has a substantially inverted triangular panel main body and engagement protrusions protruding from the left and right sides of the panel main body. A dripper characterized by:

4. In claim 3, The four panel members constituting the holding portion are composed of two second panel members connecting the two first panel members together, and two third panel members connecting the two second panel members together. A dripper characterized by:

5. In claim 4, The engagement between the first panel member and the second panel member is performed by fitting an upwardly opening slit formed in a shoulder portion of the first panel member and a downwardly opening slit formed in an engaging protrusion of the second panel member together, The second panel member and the third panel member are engaged with each other by fitting an engaging protrusion of the third panel member into a closed slit formed in the second panel member. A dripper characterized by:

6. In claim 5, an upper end portion of the first panel member extends to a position intersecting an imaginary plane connecting extension lines of the two non-opening slits when assembled; When the engaging protrusion of the third panel member is fitted into the non-open slit of the second panel member and pushed in, the upper end of the first panel member enters into a locking hole formed in the upper part of the panel body of the third panel member, and is locked. A dripper characterized by:

7. In any one of claims 1 to 6, The first to third panel members are all made of metal. A dripper characterized by:

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