JPH09188358A - Can container holding tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a can container holding tool which can hold at least two kinds of can containers having different apertures. SOLUTION: A cap body 1 has six fitting sections 10. A guide section 11 is provided around it, and a lower engaging recess 12 and an upper engaging recess 13 having a diameter smaller than that of the lower engaging recess are arranged on the inner peripheral face. An engaging protrusion is provided at the lower face side of the lower engaging recess 12 and the engaging protrusion is protruded to the inside at the lower face side of the upper engaging recess 13. On a lower engaging recessed wall and an upper engaging recessed wall, vent sections 12c and 13c which work also as reinforcing sections are arranged at eight parts, respectively. At the lower side of the vent section 13c, a deformation auxiliary section 16 whose one part overlaps the lower engaging recessed wall is provided. A fitting stage section 17 is provided on the top face of the fitting section 10. A handle 2 is attached to the cap body 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a can container holder capable of carrying a plurality of containers of canned beer, canned juice, etc. in a lump, or stacking and displaying them, and more specifically, at least two kinds of container containers having different diameters. The present invention relates to a can container holder that can be used for the can container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a cap for beverage can cooperation has been used in order to collectively cooperate with a plurality of beverage cans such as canned beer and canned juice. An example of such a beverage can tie cap is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-18267 (see FIG. 6). The beverage can tie cap includes a cap body and a handle that allows the cap body to be hand-held. The cap body is provided with a plurality of fitting portions for holding the upper end portion of the beverage can. The inner peripheral surface of the fitting portion is provided with an engagement recess for engaging and holding the beverage can after fitting so that the beverage can does not drop.

[0003]

However, the conventional beverage can tie caps as described above have the following problems. The conventional beverage can tie-up cap described above,
As is apparent from the cross-sectional view of the conventional beverage can tie cap shown in FIG. 6, there is only one stepped engaging recess having a fixed diameter for engagingly holding the beverage can. Therefore, the conventional beverage can tie cap can only engage and hold a beverage can having a diameter capable of corresponding to the engaging recess. Therefore, different types of beverage can tie-up caps, which correspond to the diameters of beverage cans, have been required separately. As a result, the conventional caps for tie-up with beverage cans have to be manufactured in accordance with the diameters of the beverage cans, and accordingly, manufacturing facilities are required for the number of different diameters.

In addition, for example, when shipping the beverage can tie cap, it was necessary to manage so as not to make a mistake such as a wrong diameter. Further, in a store or the like, when holding a beverage can in the beverage can tie cap, it has been troublesome to select a beverage can tie cap corresponding to the beverage can each time.

The present invention solves the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a can container holder that can accommodate at least two types of can containers having different diameters.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The means of the present invention taken to achieve the above object are as follows. The first means is a holder capable of holding at least two types of can containers having different calibers, which is formed of a synthetic resin sheet having rigidity or semi-rigidity, and the upper end of the can container is
It has a cap body formed with a plurality of fitting portions that are engaged and held so as not to drop, and a handle that allows the cap body to be held by hand. And a second engaging recess that is provided above the first engaging recess and has a diameter smaller than that of the first engaging recess. Ventilation is formed in the wall and the second engagement recess wall so that air flows between the outside of the air container formed by the upper portion of the can container and the fitting portion and the outside when the can container is attached and detached. A can container holder characterized in that a required number of parts are provided.

In the second means, the fitting base is formed on the upper surface of the fitting part so that the bottom of the can container placed on the top can be fitted therein. The can container holder according to the first means.

The term "rigidity or quasi-rigidity" as used in the present invention means
It expresses the strength that can be transported while the can container is engaged and held, and is a concept including the flexibility and elasticity of the synthetic resin sheet.

[0009]

[Operation]

(A) The plurality of fitting portions formed on the cap body are the first
Since it includes the engaging recess and the second engaging recess that is provided above the first engaging recess and has a smaller diameter than the first engaging recess, at least the caliber is different. It can accommodate two types of can containers. Further, since the first engagement concave portion and the second engagement concave portion of the fitting portion both utilize the flexibility and elastic deformation of the cap body itself, the upper end portion of the can container is engaged and held. For example, even if there is a slight dimensional error between the diameter of each engaging recess and the diameter of the can container, engagement can be held.

(B) The first engagement portion recess wall and the second engagement recess wall have an air reservoir portion formed by the upper portion of the can container and the fitting portion and the outside when the can container is attached and detached. Since a required number of ventilation parts are formed so that air can flow between them, when installing a can container,
The excess air pushed into the air reservoir is discharged.
On the contrary, when removing the can container, air is sucked into the air reservoir. Therefore, the can container can be easily attached and detached.

(C) In the case where the fitting base portion is formed on the upper surface of the fitting portion, the bottom portion of the can container placed on the upper portion can be fitted to the fitting base portion. Even if the cans are stacked on top of each other, they do not easily slip off and the cans can be kept in a stable state. Therefore, for example, it is convenient when stacking and displaying at a retail store.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a can container holder according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the can container holder shown in FIG. Reference numeral K indicates a can container holder according to the present invention. The can container holder K includes a cap body 1 and a handle 2 that allows the cap body 1 to be held by hand. In the present embodiment,
The case where the can container is a beverage can will be described as an example. This beverage can is indicated by reference numeral C.

In the present embodiment, the cap body 1 is
A sheet-shaped polypropylene is fitted in a molding die, and the inside of the die is evacuated to be molded. The thickness of this sheet is about 0.6 to 0.63 mm. However, it is not particularly limited as long as it can be molded by the above-described molding method. If possible, it is desirable that the diameter is about 0.4 to 0.8 mm. Further, the material is not particularly limited as long as it can be molded by the above-described molding method. For example, in addition to the materials shown above, polyethylene terephthalate and the like can be mentioned.

The cap body 1 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and can surround the upper ends of the six beverage cans C. The cap body 1 is provided with protruding fitting portions 10 ... A beverage can C is fitted around the fitting portion 1
An outwardly curved guide portion 11 for facilitating fitting into 0
Is provided. The fitting portion 10 includes a plurality of beverage cans C ...
· Strong enough to partner with.

The inner peripheral surface of each fitting portion 10 is provided with a lower engaging recess 12 which is a first engaging recess and a lower engaging recess 12 which is provided above the lower engaging recess 12. And an upper engaging recess 13 which is a second engaging recess having a smaller diameter. The lower engaging recess 12 and the upper engaging recess 13 having different diameters as described above are provided substantially all around the fitting portion 10. Further, an engaging convex portion 12a is provided on the lower surface side of the lower engaging concave portion 12, and an engaging convex portion 13a is provided on the lower surface side of the upper engaging concave portion 13 so as to project inward. The protrusions of the engagement protrusions 12a and 13a are different from each other due to the molding process, and the engagement protrusion 13a has a different protrusion degree.
It is slightly protruding from a.

Lower engaging recess wall 1 which is the first engaging recess wall
2b and an upper engaging recess wall 13b which is a second engaging recess wall
When the beverage can C is attached or detached, the ventilation portion 12c is formed so that air flows between the upper portion of the beverage can C and the air reservoir 15 formed by the fitting portion 10 and the outside.
., 13c ... are respectively provided at eight intervals so as to bulge outward. This ventilation part 12c ..., 13c
... can also act as a reinforcing portion that enhances the strength in the vertical direction so that the engagement recesses 12 and 13 are not crushed by the force applied in the vertical direction. Further, on the lower side of the ventilation portion 13c provided in the upper engagement recess wall 13b, the deformation assisting portion 16 further bulged outward so that a part of the ventilation portion 13c extends over the lower engagement recess wall 12b.・ ・ Is provided. The height of the lower engaging recess wall 12b is narrower than the height of the upper engaging recess wall 13b.

On the upper surface of each fitting portion 10, there is provided a fitting base portion 17 which projects one step upward and is substantially circular in plan view. Each fitting table 17 is formed in a shape that fits into a recess in the bottom surface of the beverage can C placed on top.

In the central portion of the cap body 1, there are provided elliptical handle engagement ports 18, 18 for attaching the handle 2 at two positions separated by a required distance. In addition, a reinforcing strip portion 19 for increasing the rigidity of the cap body 1 is provided between each fitting portion 10.
... are provided for each number of articles.

The handle 2 is formed in a substantially U shape, and the grip 20 is formed slightly wider so that it can be easily held.
Handle engaging pieces 21, 21 are attached to the base end portions of both sides of the handle 2 at an angle. The handle 2 has a handle engaging piece 21,
21 is inserted into the handle engaging holes 18 and 18, and the handle engaging piece 2
The caps 1 and 21 are engaged with the edges of the handle engaging openings 18 and 18 so that they can be freely inserted into and removed from the cap body 1. The size of the handle 2 is set so that when the handle 20 is pulled out and the grip 20 is laid down sideways, the handle 2 is placed on the outside of the beverage can C placed and fitted on the fitting base 17 on one side of the central portion. There is. Also,
Since the handle engaging pieces 21 and 21 are attached to the base end portions of both sides of the handle 2 in a slanted manner, the handle 2 is tilted obliquely in the pulled-out state.

(Operation) FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view showing a state in which a beverage can is engaged and held in a lower engaging recess of the can container holder according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a can container holder according to the present invention. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the state which engaged and hold | maintained the drink can in the upper engagement recessed part. The operation of the can container holder K shown in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. In the operation of the present embodiment, the beverage can that is engaged and held in the lower engaging recess is indicated by reference numeral C1, and the beverage can that is engaged and retained in the upper engaging recess is indicated by reference sign C2. Is shown.

First, the case where the beverage can C1 is engaged and held in the lower engaging recess 12 will be described. Beverage can C with cap body 1
When it is put on top of 1, the upper end of the beverage can C1 comes into contact with the guide portion 11 formed around the fitting portion 10 of the cap body 1 and near the lower engaging recess 12 in the fitting portion 10. Will be placed. In that state, when the upper surface of the fitting portion 10 is pressed from the outside toward the upper end portion of the beverage can C1, the cap body 1
Since the beverage can C1 has elasticity, the beverage can C1 is fitted into the lower engagement recess 12 of the cap body 1 and is engaged and held by the engagement projection 12a provided on the lower surface thereof.

Next, a beverage can C2 having a small diameter is provided in the upper engaging recess 13.
The case of engaging and holding will be described. When the cap body 1 is put on the beverage can C2, the upper end portion of the beverage can C2 comes into contact with the back side surface side of the engaging convex portion 13a of the upper engaging concave portion 13 of the cap body 1. In this case, this surface is the guide portion 11 shown above.
However, since this portion is substantially closer to the plane than the guide portion 11, it does not have the guide function as described above. In addition, since the engaging protrusion 13a projects more than the lower engaging protrusion 12a, it is not easy to fit it in this state. However, on the lower side of the ventilation portion 13c provided in the upper engagement recess wall 13b, a part of the ventilation assisting portion 13c straddles the lower engagement recess wall 12b so that the deformation assisting portion 16 further bulges outward.
... are provided, and the deformation assisting portions 16 ... serve to supplement the elastic deformation force in the upper engaging recess 13 in the above case, so that the beverage can C2 can be easily replaced by the upper engaging recess. 13 can be fitted.

The lower engaging recess 12 and the upper engaging recess 1 described above.
Since 3 has different diameters, at least two kinds of beverage cans C1 and C2 having different diameters can be engaged and held by one cap body 1. The lower engaging recess 12 and the upper engaging recess 13 are both elastically deformed and the beverage can C1,
Since the upper end portion of C2 is fitted, the beverage cans C1 and C2 can be engaged and held even if there is some dimensional error in the diameter.

According to the vacuum forming method used in the present embodiment, the can container holder K according to the present invention can be manufactured in one step. Therefore, unlike conventional manufacturing equipment, it is not necessary to manufacture the beverage can C in accordance with the diameter of the beverage can C, and the manufacturing equipment can be reduced.

When the beverage can C is engaged and held in the lower engaging recess 12 and the upper engaging recess 13 as described above, the lower engaging recess wall 12b and the upper engaging recess wall 13b have ventilation portions 12c, respectively. Since 13c is formed, extra air pushed into the air reservoir 15 is smoothly discharged through the ventilation portions 12c and 13c at the time of mounting. That is, when installing the beverage can C,
It is easy to install because it is not loaded by air. On the contrary, when removing the beverage can C, the ventilation part 1
Since air is sucked into the air reservoir 15 from the 2c and 13c, it is easy to remove.

Can container holder K in which a beverage can C is engaged and held
When carrying, bring up the handle 2 that is tilted and slanted in the pulled-out state, and cooperate with the hand. The overall strength of the can container holder K according to the present invention is sufficient because of the action of the reinforcing strip portion 16 provided between the fitting portions 10 and the like, so that it is difficult to deform.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which beverage cans are engaged and held by the cap body and stacked. 1 to 5
With reference to, the operation of the can container holder K shown in the present embodiment will be described. Since the handle 2 is rotated to the outside of the beverage can C placed on the fitting base 17, when the beverage cans C ... Engaged and held by the cap body 1 are stacked, this handle 2
Is not in the way. Further, since the handle 2 has the above-mentioned configuration, it can be pushed in downward or pulled out upward. With this, when pushed down, the grip 20 can be accommodated between the fitting portions 10. Therefore, for example, when the item is displayed in a store or the like, it is possible to prevent the handle 2 from getting in the way, which is convenient.

The fitting base portion 17 formed on the upper surface of the fitting portion 10 can fit the bottom portion of the beverage can C placed on the upper portion, so that the fitting base portion 17 can be fitted into the beverage can C. Even when stacked, the beverage cans C do not easily slip off, and the beverage can C can be kept in a stable state. Therefore, for example, it is convenient when stacking and displaying at a retail store. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

[0029]

The present invention having the above-mentioned structure has the following effects. (A) The plurality of fitting portions formed on the cap body are the first
Since it includes the engaging recess and the second engaging recess that is provided above the first engaging recess and has a smaller diameter than the first engaging recess, at least the caliber is different. It can accommodate two types of can containers. Therefore, when producing, transporting, storing, and selling cans, there is no trouble of selecting the cans holders according to their diameters. In addition, for example, when shipping the can container holder according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform management to prevent an error such as an error in the diameter.

(B) The first engaging concave portion and the second engaging concave portion provided in the fitting portion both utilize the flexibility and elastic deformation of the cap body itself, and the upper end portion of the can container. Is engaged and held, for example, it is possible to engage and hold even if there is a slight dimensional error between the diameter of each engaging recess and the diameter of the can container.

(C) The first engaging portion recess wall and the second engaging recess wall have an air reservoir portion formed by the upper portion of the can container and the fitting portion and the outside when the can container is attached and detached. Since a required number of ventilation portions are provided so that air flows between them, when the can container is attached, the extra air pushed into the air reservoir is discharged. On the contrary, when removing the can container, air is sucked into the air reservoir. Therefore, the can container can be easily attached and detached.

(D) In the case where the fitting base is formed on the upper surface of the fitting portion, the bottom of the can container placed on the top can be fitted, so that the fitting base is Even if the cans are stacked on top of each other, they do not easily slip off and the cans can be kept in a stable state. Therefore, for example, it is convenient when stacking and displaying at a retail store.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a can container holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the can container holder shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which a beverage can is engaged and held in a lower engaging recess of the can container holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which a beverage can is engaged and held in an upper engaging recess of the can container holder according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which beverage cans are engaged and held on the cap body and stacked.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional beverage can tie cap.

[Explanation of symbols]

 K Can container holder C Beverage can 1 Cap body 10 Fitting part 11 Guide part 12 Lower engaging concave part 12a Engaging convex part 12b Lower engaging concave wall 12c Ventilating part 13 Upper engaging concave part 13a Engaging convex part 13b Upper engaging part Mating recess wall 13c Ventilation part 15 Air reservoir part 16 Deformation assisting part 17 Fitting stand part 18 Handle engaging part 19 Reinforcing strip part 2 Handle 20 Grip part 21 Handle engaging piece

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A holder capable of holding at least two types of can containers having different diameters, which is formed of a synthetic resin sheet having rigidity or quasi-rigidity, and is configured to prevent the upper end of the can container from falling. A cap body (1) having a plurality of fitting portions (10) for holding and holding the cap body (1) by hand.
(2), and the fitting portion (10) is provided on the first engagement recess and the upper stage of the first engagement recess, and the first engagement recess is provided. A second engaging recess having a diameter smaller than that of the first engaging part recess wall and the second engaging recess wall, the can container upper part and the fitting part (10 ), A can container holding characterized in that a required number of ventilation parts (12c, 13c) are formed so that air flows between the air reservoir part (15) formed by Ingredient 2. A fitting base portion (17) formed on the upper surface of the fitting portion (10) so that the bottom portion of the can container placed on the upper portion can be fitted. The can container holder according to claim 1, which is characterized in that: