Ergonomic handle for container
A PET-made handle with ergonomic design features addresses recycling challenges by integrating with PET containers, enhancing usability and compatibility, thus facilitating recycling and maintaining functional characteristics.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SILVA OLIVEIRA PEDRO MIGUEL
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing container handles made from different materials than the container, such as HDPE for PET bottles, complicate recycling due to separation requirements and material incompatibilities, and face challenges like fitting, flexibility, molding, and demolding issues when made from PET.
A PET-made handle with varying diameters and ergonomic design features, including ribs and a flex zone, is manufactured separately and attached to the container neck, addressing fitting, flexibility, and molding difficulties.
The PET handle provides ergonomic benefits and facilitates recycling by integrating with the container, maintaining functional characteristics and ease of use, while ensuring compatibility and ease of manufacturing.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] DESCRIPTION
[0002] Ergonomic handle for container
[0003] Technical mastery of the invention
[0004] The present invention relates to a handle for containers, more specifically for containers for liquids, even more precisely for bottles containing liquids, and which is manufactured from the same material as the container. The handle of the present invention is intended to be part of a container as a complementary element attachable to the neck of the container, emerging laterally and horizontally from a ring attachable to the neck of the container and allowing subsequent upward tilting during the lifting of the container suspended by the handle of the handle.
[0005] Framework of the invention
[0006] In the marketing of different types of products, generally liquids, such as beverages, water, oils, olive oils, among others, containers in the form of a large-capacity bottle are used, namely 5 or 6 liters, or others, commonly known as demijohns, which are equipped with a handle, which integrates a device commonly known as a wing, to facilitate their transport and lifting. This wing is not integrated into the container, being manufactured separately and then fitted onto the neck of the demijohn.
[0007] Generally, these containers are manufactured from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), but due to the difficulty in manufacturing resistant products in this material, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is generally used in the manufacture of the handles, as handles made from this material have much greater resistance than those made from PET. However, at a time when recycling is highlighted and it is necessary to increase the percentage of reusable or recyclable products, especially products whose natural degradation is particularly slow, as is the case with plastics, the fact that a product contains two different components that must be separated beforehand causes a problem for its recycling.
[0008] It is important to highlight that, currently, due to the variety of raw materials used in wing production, as well as the enormous variety of colors that can be applied, there are many limitations in the post-consumer recycling process, which prevents the reintegration of these materials into the production of new wings.
[0009] With the possibility of producing wings from PET, it is possible to produce these same wings using exclusively recycled raw materials or with a high rate of incorporation of recycled material, since the market already provides this raw material, predominantly for the production of packaging.
[0010] In order to solve this problem, the need arose to fill this existing gap in the market and manufacture a wing, not integrated into the container, in PET.
[0011] However, given the characteristics of PET, manufacturing a wing from PET presents a set of problems that need to be solved in order for a wing made of PET, not integrated into the container, to become a reality.
[0012] Among the problems whose resolution was necessary, the following stand out:
[0013] 1) Difficulty in fitting the wing into the neck of the container due to the lack of flexibility of the petals and the mismatched diameter of the rim, compared to existing products, which are produced with high-density polyethylene (HDPE);
[0014] 2) Difficulty in the rotating movement of the wing handle when supporting the load (container weight);
[0015] 3) Difficulty in the molding process, in terms of filling the parts, due to the different fluidity of the PET polymer compared to the HDPE polymer;
[0016] 4) Difficulty in preventing degradation of the PET polymer in the injection molding system, with possible impact on the final product (loss of functional characteristics, such as rupture and loss of load-bearing capacity).
[0017] 5) Difficulty in the demolding process, due to the PET polymer adhering more to the mold, which makes it difficult to extract the parts.
[0018] Background of the invention
[0019] Several patent documents were found that present solutions for handles for containers placed on liquid bottles, but whose objective is not the manufacture of handles in the same material as the container.
[0020] Note in particular the document ES1058549U which presents a
[0021] "Water bottle handle" whose main characteristic is having elements that facilitate the removal of the handle.
[0022] Or document EP1459994A1, which also refers to a "Wing for a water bottle," but whose purpose is to ensure that all components remain coplanar.
[0023] There are also documents that present handles made of the same material as the container, more specifically PET, but these handles are integrated into the container itself. An example of this type of handle can be found in document US2005 / 0048237.
[0024] Advantages of the invention
[0025] The main advantage of the invention's equipment is that it provides a wing made of PET with the same functional characteristics of hardness, durability, flexibility, and stability as wings made of HDPE.
[0026] This type of handle, made from the same material as the container, namely bottles, facilitates recycling by avoiding the need to separate the bottle from the handle for recycling, which happens with current bottles, since the recycling of PET bottles and HDPE handles is carried out separately.
[0027] Additionally, the wing of the invention offers greater ergonomics, due to its construction, when compared to existing wings.
[0028] One of the major differences between the wing of the invention and the wings of the prior art is that the wing of the invention, in relation to existing wings, has a different outer and inner diameter at the lower end of the rim, and the width of the rim varies along its entire length, resulting in slopes along its entire length. These two combined features, contrary to what one might expect, make the wing more ergonomic and the operation of placing the wings on the containers easier.
[0029] Brief description of the figures
[0030] These and other characteristics can be easily understood through the attached drawings, which should be considered as mere examples and in no way restrictive of the scope of the invention. In drawings, and for illustrative purposes, the measurements of some of the components may be exaggerated and not drawn to scale. The absolute dimensions and the relative dimensions do not correspond to the actual relationships for carrying out the invention.
[0031] The figures show the elements and components of the equipment of the present invention, as well as elements necessary for the operation of the invention:
[0032] A. Wing
[0033] A. 1. - Take
[0034] A.1.1. Ribs
[0035] A. 2 . - Ring
[0036] A.2.1. Petals
[0037] AA - Flexion zone
[0038] R. Container
[0039] In a preferred embodiment:
[0040] Figure 1 shows a top view of the equipment of the invention.
[0041] Figure 2 shows a side cross-sectional view of the rim.
[0042] Figure 3 shows a top perspective view of the equipment of the invention.
[0043] Figure 4 shows a bottom perspective view of the equipment of the invention.
[0044] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the wing placed in a container.
[0045] Detailed description of the invention
[0046] As will be clear to an expert in the field, the application of the principles described herein is not limited to the embodiments presented. Possible modifications that may occur to the present invention, defined in number, remain within the scope of the present invention.
[0047] Additionally, although some embodiments present multiple novel features, and as can be seen throughout this document, all features can be independent and it is not essential that all of them be used in a single embodiment.
[0048] Referring to the figures, the invention relates to a wing (A) for containers, more specifically for containers containing liquids, more precisely for containers for liquids, namely jugs, made of PET.
[0049] The wing (A) to which the invention relates is a device that is not integrated into the container, being manufactured separately and then fitted onto the neck of the container by fitting. The wing (A) consists of a handle (Al) and a ring (A.2) to which the handle (Al) is attached, and which is inserted into the neck of the container. The wing (A) has an isosceles trapezoidal shape, with rounded corners, and has a ring (A.2) inserted into a smaller base, wherein the larger base and the lateral sides form the handle (Al).
[0050] The handle (Al) has lateral ribs (A. 1.1) along its entire inner and outer edge, which allow for better gripping of the user's hands when holding the container. The ribs (A. 1.1) have a height between the upper and lower ends that varies between 0.01 m and 0.02 m, more precisely between 0.0012 m and 0.0018 m, more specifically between 0.0014 m and 0.0016 m, more exactly 0.0015 m. The aforementioned ribs (A. 1.1) have a width that varies between 0.0005 m and 0.0015 m, more precisely between 0.0007 m and 0.0012 m, more specifically between 0.0008 m and 0.0010 m, more exactly 0.0009 m. In order to allow the handle (Al) to flex when the user grasps the wing (A) to lift the container, a flex zone (AA) was introduced near the top of the side panels. In this flex zone (AA), the ribs (A. 1.1) They have a height between the upper and lower ends that varies between 0.001 m and 0.002 m, more precisely between 0.0005 m and 0.0011 m, more specifically between 0.0007 m and 0.0009 m, more exactly 0.0008 m. Between the ribs (A.1.1), the lateral sides have a width that varies between 0.001 m and 0.005 m, more precisely between 0.002 m and 0.004 m, more specifically between 0.003 m and 0.0035 m, more exactly 0.00326 m.
[0051] The rim (A.2) has, at its upper end, an outer diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, more exactly 0.05045 m. The inner diameter varies between 0.035 m and 0.06 m, more precisely between 0.047 m and 0.051 m, more specifically between 0.0485 m and 0.0495 m, more exactly 0.04912 m. The aforementioned rim (A.2), at its lower end, has an outer diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, more exactly 0.05031 m. The inner diameter varies between 0.035 m and 0.06 m, more precisely between 0.047 m and 0.051 m, more specifically between 0.0485 m and 0.0495 m, more exactly 0.04905 m. At the point where the petals (A.2.1) intersect the rim (A.2), the rim (A.2) It has an outer diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, and an inner diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.048 m and 0.049 m. The rim height (A.2) varies between 0.0001 m and 0.03 m, more precisely between 0.001 m and 0.02 m, more specifically between 0.004 m and 0.014 m, more exactly 0.009 m.
[0052] The outer wall of the rim (A.2) has a first slope that begins at the upper end of the rim (A.2) at the point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.08 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.065 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, more exactly 0.05045 m, and ends at a distance from the upper end of the rim (A.2) that varies between 0.03 m and 0.06 m, more specifically between 0.04 m and 0.05 m, more exactly 0.045 m, at the point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.08 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.065 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, more exactly 0.05045 m, 05076 m. The inner wall of the rim (A.2) presents a first slope that begins at the upper end of the rim (A.2) at the point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.035 m and 0.06 m, more precisely between 0.047 m and 0.051 m, more specifically between 0.0485 m and 0.0495 m, more exactly 0.04912 m, and ends at a distance that varies between 0.005 m and 0.01 m, more specifically between 0.007 m and 0.008 m, more exactly 0.00745 m, at the point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.04 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.048 m and 0.049 m, more exactly 0.04832 m. The outer wall of the rim (A.2) has a second slope that begins at the point where the first slope ends and ends at the lower end of the rim (A.2), at a point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.03 m and 0.07 m, more precisely between 0.045 m and 0.055 m, more specifically between 0.05 m and 0.051 m, more exactly 0.05031 m. The inner wall of the rim (A.2) , presents a second slope that begins at the point where the first slope ends and ends at the lower end of the rim (A.2), at a point where the rim (A.2) has a diameter that varies between 0.035 m and 0.06 m, more precisely between 0.047 m and 0.051 m, more specifically between 0.0485 m and 0.0495 m, more exactly 0.04905 m.
[0053] At a distance varying between 0.0005 m and 0.005 m, more precisely between 0.001 m and 0.004 m, more specifically between 0.0015 m and 0.003 m, more exactly 0.0022 m from the base of the ring (A.2), on the inner side of said ring (A.2) are attached at least one petal (A.2.1) in an oblique position relative to the inner wall of the ring (A.2), for fixing to the neck of the container. At least one petal (A.2.1) has a width varying between 0.001 m and 0.015 m, more precisely between 0.004 m and 0.01 m, more specifically between 0.006 m and 0.008 m, more exactly 0.007 m. At least one petal (A.2.1) has a length, on the edge that comes into contact with the base of the hoop (A.2), that varies between 0.005 m and 0.015 m, more precisely between 0.0075 m and 0.0125 m, more specifically between 0.009 m and 0.011 m, more exactly 0.01008 m. On the edge opposite the edge that comes into contact with the base of the hoop (A.2), at least one petal (A.2.1) It has a length that varies between 0.001 m and 0.015 m, more precisely between 0.005 m and 0.009 m, more specifically between 0.0065 m and 0.0075 m, more exactly 0.00717 m, and they form an angle that varies between 20° and 70°, more precisely between 30° and 60°, more specifically between 40° and 50°, more exactly 45° with the interior wall.
Claims
RE I VIND I CAÇÕE S 1. Ergonomic handle for container, consisting of a handle (Al) and a ring (A.2) to which the handle (Al) is attached, said ring (A.2) being inserted into the neck of the container and allowing subsequent upward tilting during the lifting of the container suspended by the handle (Al) of the handle (A), characterized by being manufactured in polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
2. Wing according to claim 1, characterized by having an isosceles trapezoidal shape, with rounded corners and having a ring (A. 2) inserted in the smaller base and in which the larger base and the lateral sides form the handle (Al).
3. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in the handle (Al) having a bending zone (AA) near the top of the lateral sides.
4. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the width of the rim (A. 2) varying along its entire length.
5. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle (Al) has lateral ribs (A.1.1) all along its inner and outer edges.
6. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the inner side of the rim (A.2) there are at least one petal (A.2.1) attached for attachment to the neck of the container.
7. Wing according to claim 6, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) is in an oblique position relative to the inner wall of the rim (A.2).
8. Wing according to claim 5, characterized in that the ribs (A. 1.1) have a height between the upper end and the lower end varying from 0.0012 m to 0.0018 m.
9. Wing according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the ribs (A. 1.1) have a width varying from 0.0007 m to 0.0012 m.
10. Wing according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that, in the bending zone (AA), the ribs (A.1.1) have a height between the upper end and the lower end, which varies between 0.005 m and 0.0011 m.
11. Wing according to any one of claims 5 to 10 characterized in that, between the ribs (A.1.1), the lateral sides have a width varying between 0.003 m and 0.0035 m.
12. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rim (A. 2) has an outer diameter ranging from 0.045 m to 0.055 m and an inner diameter ranging from 0.047 m to 0.051 m.
13. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rim (A. 2) has at its lower end an outer diameter varying from 0.045 m to 0.055 m.
14. Wing in accordance with any of the claims. previous, characterized by the rim (A. 2) having an internal diameter at the lower end varying between 0.0485 m and 0.0495 m.
15. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 14, characterized in that where the petals (A.2.1) intersect the rim (A.2), the rim (A.2) has an outer diameter that varies between 0.045 m and 0.055 m.
16. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 15, characterized in that where the petals (A.2.1) intersect the rim (A.2), the rim (A.2) has an inner diameter that varies between 0.045 m and 0.055 m.
17. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by the height of the rim (A. 2) varying from 0.004 m to 0.014 m.
18. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer wall of the rim (A. 2) has a first slope that begins at the upper end of the rim (A. 2) at the point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter varying from 0.045 m to 0.065 m, and ending at a distance varying from 0.03 m to 0.06 m from the upper end of the rim (A. 2), at the point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter varying from 0.045 m to 0.065 m.
19. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner wall of the rim (A. 2) has a first slope beginning at the upper end of the rim (A. 2) at a point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter ranging from 0.047 m to 0.051 m, and ending at a distance ranging from 0.005 m to 0.01 m from the upper end of the rim (A. 2), at a point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter varying from 0.04 m to 0.055 m.
20. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer wall of the rim (A. 2) has a second slope that begins at the point where the first slope ends and ends at the lower end of the rim (A. 2), at a point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter ranging from 0.045 m to 0.055 m.
21. Wing according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner wall of the rim (A. 2) has a second slope that begins at the point where the first slope ends and ends at the lower end of the rim (A. 2), at a point where the rim (A. 2) has a diameter ranging from 0.047 m to 0.051 m.
22. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 21, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) is at a distance ranging from 0.001 m to 0.004 m from the base of the hoop (A.2).
23. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 22, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) has a height ranging from 0.001 m to 0.004 m.
24. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 23, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) has a length, at the edge that contacts the base of the hoop (A.2), that varies between 0.0075 m and 0.0125 m.
25. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 24, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) has a length, on the edge opposite the edge that comes into contact with the base of the rim (A. 2), between 0.005 m and 0.009 m.
26. Wing according to any one of claims 6 to 25, characterized in that at least one petal (A.2.1) makes an angle varying between 40° and 50° with the inner wall of the rim (A.2).