Can mounting device and can holder equipped therewith

Abstract

To provide a can mounting device with a novel can joining structure. [Solution] A can mounting device for a beverage can, comprising a joint portion that is joined to the beverage can and a cap portion that closes the opening of the beverage can, wherein the joint portion has a contact portion that abuts against the neck portion of the beverage can and an introduction portion that allows the neck portion of the beverage can to be introduced into the contact portion, the contact portion is formed to follow the outer circumference of the neck portion of the beverage can, thereby forming a region for the placement of the neck portion of the beverage can radially inward of the contact portion, the introduction portion is configured to open the region for the placement of the neck portion of the beverage can radially outward, and the cap portion is connected to the upper edge of the joint portion, thereby being positioned to cover the upper end of the peripheral edge of the lid of the beverage can when the joint portion is joined to the neck portion of the beverage can.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a can attachment that is mounted on a beverage can, and a can holder that holds a beverage can.

Background Art

[0002] With the diversification of scenarios in which beverage cans are used, there is a demand for a function that allows beverage cans to be carried hands-free. Here, in order to realize such a function, a function for resealing an opened beverage can is substantially necessary so that the contents do not spill due to various external factors.

[0003] Regarding the resealing function, a can attachment that is mounted on the can lid of a beverage can is known, such as the can cap described in Patent Document 1, for example. However, since such a can attachment is of a form that covers the can lid from above, it is liable to come off from the can lid due to various external factors.

[0004] Further, even if a desired resealing function is realized, as for the hands-free carrying function, only a can holder (a so-called can holder) that holds a beverage can is known. Therefore, since the can holder having the hands-free function and the can attachment having the resealing function are used separately, compactness is lacking, and there is a risk that the overall function will be lost if one of the two is lost.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The present inventor conducted trial and error on the resealing function for beverage cans and the hands-free carrying function that can be realized by this, and as a result, discovered a novel can joining structure, leading to the completion of the present invention.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a can mounting device with a novel can joining structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To accomplish this objective, this disclosure provides can mounting devices [1] to [5] and can holders [6] to [7].

[0009] [1] A can mounting device to be attached to a beverage can, comprising: a joint portion to be joined to the beverage can; and a cap portion to close the opening of the beverage can, wherein the joint portion has a contact portion to abut against the neck portion of the beverage can; and an introduction portion to allow the neck portion of the beverage can to be introduced into the contact portion, wherein the contact portion is formed to follow the outer circumference of the neck portion of the beverage can, thereby forming a region for the placement of the neck portion of the beverage can radially inward of the contact portion; the introduction portion is configured to open the region for the placement of the neck portion of the beverage can radially outward; and the cap portion is connected to the upper edge of the joint portion, thereby being positioned to cover the upper end of the peripheral edge of the lid of the beverage can when the joint portion is joined to the neck portion of the beverage can.

[0010] [2] The can holder of [1] wherein the contact portion and the introduction portion are formed in a U-shape or C-shape as a whole.

[0011] [3] The cap portion is formed such that its outer edge follows the outer edge of the contact portion. [1] or [2] can mounting bracket.

[0012] [4] A can attachment device from any one of [1] to [3], which has a ring portion to which a portable accessory can be attached.

[0013] [5] A can holder from any one of [1] to [4], comprising an arm portion that supports a holder for holding the beverage can.

[0014] A can holder comprising one of the can mounting devices from [6][1] to [5] and a holder for holding the beverage can, wherein the can mounting device includes an arm portion for supporting the holder, the holder includes a storage portion for accommodating the beverage can and a hole portion provided at the upper end of the storage portion, and the arm portion is configured to be insertable into the hole portion.

[0015] [7] The holder has an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the height of the storage portion by inserting the lower part of the storage portion into a recess in the bottom of the beverage can to hold it, the can holder of [6]. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a can mounting device that adopts a novel can joining structure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a can holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of a joint according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure illustrates the joining by a joint according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure illustrates the joining by a joint according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates the opening and closing mechanism (first embodiment) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This diagram illustrates the opening and closing mechanism (second embodiment) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This diagram illustrates the opening and closing mechanism (third embodiment) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This diagram illustrates the opening and closing mechanism (fourth embodiment) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This diagram illustrates the opening and closing mechanism (fifth embodiment) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view of the can attachment according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] It is a diagram illustrating joining by the joining portion according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a perspective view of the holder (first form) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view of the holder (second form) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0018] The present disclosure provides, as an embodiment, a can attachment X to be attached to a beverage can A. The can attachment X is an example for describing the technical idea of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. In addition, the components of the can attachment X and the material, shape, dimensions, number, arrangement, etc. of the components may be modified within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

[0019] Hereinafter, the height direction of the beverage can A is defined as the vertical direction, the direction extending perpendicularly from the central axis of the beverage can A along the vertical direction is defined as the radial direction, and the direction rotating around the central axis of the beverage can A along the vertical direction is defined as the circumferential direction.

[0020] The beverage can A is a general can container for beverages. The beverage can A is composed of a cylindrical can body A1, a can lid A2 that closes the upper end of the can body A1, and a can bottom A3 that closes the lower end of the can body A1.

[0021] The can body A1 has a neck portion A11 whose body diameter is reduced stepwise toward the upper end.

[0022] The can lid A2 is composed of a disc-shaped main surface portion A21 and a peripheral edge portion A22 along the peripheral edge of the main surface portion A21. The peripheral edge portion A22 is formed so as to project upward from the main surface portion A21.

[0023] The can lid A2 is fixed to the can body A1 by its peripheral edge A22 being connected to the upper end of the neck portion A11. Here, the peripheral edge A22 is formed to have a larger outer diameter than the upper end of the neck portion A11, so that the neck portion A11 is a constricted part of the entire beverage can A.

[0024] A drinking spout s is formed on the main surface A21. The drinking spout s is opened by a common method (for example, the stay-on tab method).

[0025] The bottom of the can, section A3, is shaped to be concave upwards.

[0026] The above structure in beverage can A is generally the same for beverage cans of common sizes (e.g., 250mL cans, 350mL cans, 500mL cans).

[0027] <First Embodiment> As shown in Figure 1, the can mounting device X includes a joint 1 that is joined to the beverage can A. The joint 1 is joined to the neck portion A11 of the beverage can A.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the joint portion 1 has a contact portion 11 that abuts against the neck portion A11 and an introduction portion 12 that allows the neck portion A11 to be introduced into the contact portion 11.

[0029] The contact portion 11 is formed to follow the outer circumference of the neck portion A11. As a result, the arrangement region a of the neck portion A11 is formed radially inward of the contact portion 11.

[0030] The contact portion 11 is preferably formed in an arc shape, and in particular, it is preferably formed in a semicircular or super-arc shape (a shape of an arc longer than a semicircle).

[0031] The introduction portion 12 is configured such that the arrangement area a of the neck portion A11 is open radially outward. In other words, the introduction portion 12 is configured as the circumferential ends of the contact portion 11.

[0032] As shown in Figures 3-4, the joint portion 1 is joined to the beverage can A by the contact portion 11 coming into contact with the outer circumference of the neck portion A11, which is introduced into the placement area a via the introduction portion 12. At this time, since the neck portion A11 is a constricted part of the beverage can A, the joint portion 1 is prevented from separating in the vertical direction.

[0033] The contact portion 11 and the introduction portion 12 are preferably integrally formed from a flexible material (such as plastic), a shape-retaining material (such as metal), or a combination thereof. The contact portion 11 and the introduction portion 12 as a whole are preferably formed in a U-shape or a C-shape.

[0034] The can attachment device X includes a cap portion 2 that closes the drinking spout s.

[0035] The cap portion 2 is formed in a shape that can cover the upper end of the peripheral edge portion A22, thereby closing the drinking spout s together with the main surface portion A21. Preferably, the cap portion 2 is formed in a plate shape and is circular in shape with an outer diameter larger than that of the peripheral edge portion A22.

[0036] The cap portion 2 is connected to the upper edge of the joint portion 1, thereby positioning it to cover the upper end of the peripheral portion A22 when the joint portion 1 is joined to the neck portion A11. The cap portion 2 is connected to the upper edge of the contact portion 11 so as to be positioned above the positioning area a of the neck portion A11. Furthermore, it is preferable that the outer edge of the cap portion 2 is formed along the outer edge of the contact portion 11.

[0037] The cap portion 2 is preferably made of an elastic material (such as silicone or rubber), which allows it to adhere closely to and cover the upper end of the peripheral portion A22.

[0038] The cap portion 2 may have small holes or notches for gas release, which allows it to be suitably used for beverage cans A containing carbonated drinks.

[0039] The cap portion 2 has an opening / closing mechanism 21 for opening and closing the drinking spout s. The opening / closing mechanism 21 opens the drinking spout s by releasing at least a portion of the covering at the upper end of the peripheral portion A22. The opening / closing mechanism 21 can take various forms, such as those described below.

[0040] As shown in Figure 5, the opening / closing mechanism 21 (hereinafter referred to as the opening / closing mechanism P) according to the first embodiment includes a lower cap P1 with an opening formed therein, an upper cap P2 with a similar opening formed therein, and a rotation mechanism P3 that rotates the upper cap P2 relative to the lower cap P1. The lower cap P1 and the upper cap P2 are arranged vertically to constitute the entire cap portion 2.

[0041] The lower cap P1 includes an opening P11. The opening P11 is formed to penetrate the cap portion 2 vertically and is positioned above the drinking spout s.

[0042] The upper cap P2 includes an opening P21. The opening P21 is formed to penetrate the cap portion 2 vertically and is positioned to be located above the drinking spout s.

[0043] The rotation mechanism P3 connects the lower cap P1 and the upper cap P2 so that the upper cap P2 can rotate freely relative to the lower cap P1. When the rotation mechanism P3 connects the lower cap P1 and the upper cap P2, it is preferable that its position is at the center of both caps. As a result, the upper cap P2 is rotatable relative to the lower cap P1 such that its opening P21 is positioned above the opening P11 of the lower cap P1.

[0044] The opening and closing mechanism P preferably includes a rotation assist structure P4 that assists in the rotation of the upper cap P2. The rotation assist structure P4 is a convex or concave structure formed on the upper cap P2. This allows the user to rotate the upper cap P2 by hooking their fingers on it or pinching it with their fingers.

[0045] As shown in Figure 6, the opening / closing mechanism 21 (hereinafter referred to as the opening / closing mechanism Q) according to the second embodiment includes an opening Q1, a covering portion Q2 that covers the opening of the opening Q1, and a sliding mechanism Q3 that slides the covering portion Q2.

[0046] The opening Q1 is formed to penetrate the cap portion 2 vertically and is positioned to be located above the drinking spout s.

[0047] The covering portion Q2 is formed in a shape that can cover the opening Q1.

[0048] The sliding mechanism Q3 is configured such that the covering portion Q2 can slide between the position of the opening Q1 and a position away from the opening Q1 by the engagement of the uneven portion formed on the upper surface of the cap portion 2 and the uneven portion formed on the lower surface of the covering portion Q2.

[0049] The opening / closing mechanism Q preferably includes a sliding assist structure Q4 that assists the sliding of the covering portion Q2. The sliding assist structure Q4 is a convex or concave structure formed on the covering portion Q2. This allows the user to slide the covering portion Q2 by hooking or pinching it with their fingers.

[0050] As shown in Figure 7, the opening / closing mechanism 21 (hereinafter referred to as the opening / closing mechanism R) according to the third embodiment includes an opening R1, a covering portion R2 that covers the opening of the opening R1, and a hinge R3 that hinge-connects the covering portion R2 to the cap portion 2.

[0051] The opening R1 is formed to penetrate the cap portion 2 vertically and is positioned to be located above the drinking spout s.

[0052] The covering portion R2 is formed in a shape that can cover the opening R1.

[0053] The hinge R3 is located near the opening R1 and is configured to allow the covering portion R2 to rotate between the position of the opening R1 and a position away from the opening R1.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8, the opening / closing mechanism 21 (hereinafter referred to as the opening / closing mechanism S) according to the fourth embodiment includes a cap body S1 and a hinge S2 that hinge-connects the cap body S1 to the joint 1. The cap body S1 constitutes the entirety of the cap portion 2.

[0055] The hinge S2 is provided on the upper edge of the contact portion 11 and is configured to allow the cap body S1 to rotate.

[0056] As shown in Figure 9, the opening / closing mechanism 21 (hereinafter referred to as the opening / closing mechanism T) according to the fifth embodiment includes an opening T1, a covering portion T2 that covers the opening of the opening T1, and a rotating mechanism T3 that rotates the covering portion T2.

[0057] The opening T1 is formed to penetrate the cap portion 2 vertically and is positioned to be located above the drinking spout s.

[0058] The covering portion T2 is formed in a shape that can cover the opening T1.

[0059] The rotating mechanism T3 connects the cap portion 2 and the covering portion T2 so that the covering portion T2 can rotate relative to the cap portion 2. The rotating mechanism T3 is configured so that the covering portion T2 can rotate between the position of the opening T1 and a position away from the opening T1. Furthermore, it is preferable that the rotating mechanism T3 connects the cap portion 2 and the covering portion T2 at a position near each other's edges. This allows the covering portion T2 to rotate relative to the cap portion 2 so as to close the opening T1 from above.

[0060] The opening and closing mechanism T preferably includes a rotation assist structure T4 that assists in the rotation of the covering portion T2. ​​The rotation assist structure T4 is a convex or concave structure formed on the covering portion T2. ​​This allows the user to rotate the covering portion T2 by hooking their fingers into it or pinching it with their fingers.

[0061] The can attachment device X preferably includes a ring portion 3 to which a carrying accessory (e.g., a strap, a carabiner) can be attached. The ring portion 3 has a hole that penetrates vertically to which the carrying accessory can be attached.

[0062] The ring portion 3 is provided on the outer edge of the joint portion 1. Preferably, one ring portion 3 is provided at radially symmetrical positions on the joint portion 1, and also preferably at equidistant positions from each introduction portion 12.

[0063] The ring portion 3 is formed as a hole that fits the shape of the intended portable device. For example, if the intended portable device is a flat strap, it is preferable that the ring portion 3 is formed as a flattened hole, such as a rectangular or oval shape.

[0064] Here, the configuration of the joint 1 prevents the joint 1 from separating in the vertical direction, so even if a carrying aid is attached to the ring 3, the can attachment X is prevented from separating from the beverage can A when carrying it.

[0065] In addition to conventional molding methods, three-dimensional molding (3D printing) can be used as a manufacturing method for each component of the can mounting bracket X.

[0066] <Second Embodiment> As shown in Figure 10, the can holder X includes a joint 1, a cap 2, a ring 3, and an arm 4 that supports a holder B that holds the beverage can A.

[0067] Here, holder B consists of a storage section B1 in which beverage can A is stored, and a hole section B2 provided at the upper end of storage section B1.

[0068] The storage compartment B1 is formed to match the height of the neck portion A11 of the beverage can A to be stored.

[0069] The hole section B2 is formed so that both ends are open along the circumferential direction.

[0070] The arm portion 4 is configured to be insertable into the hole portion B2. Preferably, the arm portion 4 is configured as a hook protruding downward or radially outward. In particular, it is preferable that the arm portion 4 is formed as a J-shaped or L-shaped hook.

[0071] The arm portion 4 is provided on the lower edge of the joint portion 1. Preferably, one arm portion 4 is provided at radially symmetrical positions on the joint portion 1, and also preferably at equidistant positions from each introduction portion 12.

[0072] As shown in Figure 11, when the joint 1 is joined to the beverage can A, the arm portion 4 is inserted through the hole portion B2 of the holder B, thereby supporting the holder B together with the beverage can A.

[0073] The can attachment X may, together with the portable attachment and / or holder B, constitute a can holder for holding the beverage can A.

[0074] Holder B is preferably made of a material that has general heat retention or cold retention properties.

[0075] The holder B preferably has an adjustment mechanism B3 for adjusting the height of the storage section B1. The adjustment mechanism B3 can lower the storage section B1 by inserting the lower part of the storage section B1 into a recess in the can bottom A3 and holding it in place. The means for inserting the lower part of the storage section B1 into the recess in the can bottom A3 and holding it in place can take various forms, such as tape, string, elastic material such as rubber, hook-and-loop fasteners, locking structures, etc.

[0076] In particular, it is preferable that the adjustment mechanism B3 can adjust the height of the storage section B1 to a height that corresponds to a 350 mL can and a height that corresponds to a 500 mL can.

[0077] For example, as shown in Figure 12, the adjustment mechanism B3 (hereinafter referred to as adjustment mechanism U) according to the first embodiment includes a tape U1 provided at a predetermined height from the lower end of the housing section B1.

[0078] The tape U1 is configured to be secured at a position on the radially opposite side, passing below the storage section B1, with the lower part of the storage section B1 inserted into the recess in the bottom A3 of the can.

[0079] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 13, for example, the adjustment mechanism B3 (hereinafter referred to as adjustment mechanism V) according to the second embodiment includes a binding string V1 provided at a predetermined height from the lower end of the housing section B1.

[0080] The binding string V1 is configured to tie the storage section B1 in such a way that it reduces the diameter of the storage section B1, with the lower part of the storage section B1 inserted into the recess in the bottom A3 of the can.

[0081] <Effects> The can mounting device X prevents detachment in the vertical direction by utilizing the neck portion A11 of the beverage can A. Furthermore, the can mounting bracket X can be attached radially rather than vertically, enabling easy and sufficient attachment and detachment. Furthermore, the can attachment device X features a ring portion 3, enabling hands-free portability. Furthermore, the can mounting device X is linked to the holder B by the arm portion 4. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0082] X: Can mounting hardware 1: Joint 11: Contact part 12: Introduction 2: Cap section 21: Opening and closing mechanism 3: Ring section 4: Arm section A: Beverage can B: Holder

Claims

1. A can holder that is attached to a beverage can, It comprises a joint portion that is joined to the beverage can and a cap portion that closes the opening of the beverage can, The joint portion has a contact portion that abuts against the neck portion of the beverage can, and an introduction portion that allows the neck portion of the beverage can to be introduced into the contact portion. The contact portion is formed to follow the outer circumference of the neck portion of the beverage can, thereby forming a region for the placement of the neck portion of the beverage can on the radially inner side of the contact portion. The introduction section is configured such that the area where the neck portion of the beverage can is placed is open radially outward. The cap portion is connected to the upper edge of the joint portion, and is positioned so as to cover the upper end of the peripheral edge of the lid of the beverage can when the joint portion is joined to the neck portion of the beverage can. Can mounting bracket.

2. The contact portion and the introduction portion are formed in a U-shape or C-shape as a whole. The can mounting device according to claim 1.

3. The cap portion is formed such that its outer edge follows the outer edge of the contact portion. The can mounting device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. It has a ring section to which a portable accessory can be attached. The can mounting device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. It includes an arm portion that supports a holder for holding the beverage can, The can mounting device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. A can holder comprising a can mounting device according to claim 1 or 2 and a holder for holding the beverage can, The can holder comprises an arm portion that supports the holder, The holder comprises a storage section in which the beverage can is stored, and a hole section provided at the upper end of the storage section. The arm portion is configured to be insertable into the hole portion. Can holder.

7. The holder has an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the height of the storage portion by inserting the lower part of the storage portion into the recess in the bottom of the beverage can and holding it in place. The can holder according to claim 6.

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