DE102008058491A1 - Holding device for overhead storage of glass bottle utilized for storing e.g. ketchup, has block-shaped body with side that is turned away from standing surfaces, where side has storage openings for partially holding head and neck of bottle - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a block-shaped body (12) comprising a side with flat standing surfaces (14a-14c), and another side turned away from the standing surfaces. The latter side has storage openings (16a-16c) for partially holding a head and a neck of a bottle (10). The storage openings have different sizes and/or are formed on different sides of the body. The body is manufactured from plastic, metal or wood. The standing surfaces are in the form of completely closed surfaces of the body. The storage openings conically taper towards an inner side of the body.

Description

The The present invention relates to a holding device for overhead storage of bottles.

at some tough flowable products, such. Ketchup or barbecue sauces in bottles, especially glass bottles, it is advantageous to these bottles standing upside down (overhead position) in a refrigerator or pantry or to provide on a dining table. Such placed bottles however, they are already easy with low vibrations around. In addition, the bottles are in such products Area of their closures often smudged, so that in an overhead position, the pad or The base on which they stand pollute.

From the DE 41 01 112 A1 a holder for upside down bottles is known, which is fixedly mounted on a wall and at least two pivotally mounted strap of different sizes for different bottle sizes.

Next discloses the DE 43 04 502 A1 a device for fixing bottles and the like in a storage compartment of a refrigerator door, which has a flexible band which can be guided in serpentine lines around several bottles in the storage compartment. However, this fixing device is only suitable for fixing upright bottles.

task The present invention is an improved holder for overhead storage of To create bottles that can be used variably.

These Task is solved by a holding device with the Features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of Invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The Holding device for overhead storage of bottles according to the Invention consists essentially of a block-shaped Body planning a side with one in essence Stand area and one of the stand area facing away Side with a receiving opening for at least partial Receiving a head and neck of a bottle.

The Holding device comprises at least one flat base. Thus, the holding device according to the invention be placed and used anywhere. In contrast to conventional devices for overhead storage of Bottles, she is not just fixable in a fixed place, but can be used variably. For example, it can be used for storage of bottles in a refrigerator and at the same time Provide these bottles to be used on a dining table. Since the receiving opening head and neck of a bottle at least partially absorbs, the bottle is a degree in the Interior of the block-shaped body, making a stable Stand the holding device is achieved with inserted bottle.

Under The term "bottle" is used in this context Invention both real bottles and bottle-like Body understood. The cross-sectional shape of the bottle must not necessarily symmetrical or circular; it can also bottles with, for example, asymmetrical or polygonal cross-sectional shape. The material the bottle is basically arbitrary, the invention is but especially with the glass bottles on the market used in an advantageous manner.

In An embodiment of the invention, the footprint opposite side a plurality of receiving openings the same or have different size and / or shape. As a result, the holding device for several bottles different sizes and shapes at the same time used.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the block-shaped Body two or three sides, each with a flat footprint have and all the plan surfaces facing away from the sides can each forms out with a receiving opening be, with these receiving openings on the various Sides of the block-shaped body preferably different Sizes and / or shapes, so that the holding device depending on the orientation when setting up optionally for bottles of different sizes and / or shapes can be used.

In Another embodiment may or may the footprint (s) substantially complete closed surfaces of the block-shaped body be. In this way it effectively prevents a pad or support on which the holding device stands is contaminated, even if stored in the holding device above the head bottle has a dirty closure, as this pollution inside the block-shaped body remains.

to more stable storage of the bottles can or can the receiving opening (s) towards the interior of the body at least partially conical be formed tapered.

The sides of the block-shaped body kön NEN also have the same or different sizes and / or shapes. For example, the block-shaped body may be substantially cube-shaped or cuboid.

Further the block-shaped body can consist of at least one Material to be made, for example, selected is made of plastic, metal (especially non-magnetic metals such as non-ferrous metals) and wood.

Preferably the holding device of the invention can be dishwasher safe be formed, whereby the cleaning of the holding device substantially simplified is.

All The above features or embodiments are natural in any way combinable with each other.

Above as well as other features, advantages and applications The invention will become more apparent, non-limiting, from the following description Embodiments with reference to the accompanying Drawings easier to understand. Show:

1 a simplified perspective view of a holding device according to a first embodiment of the invention with a bottle inserted;

2 a schematic sectional view of the holding device of 1 according to line AA in 1 ;

3 a simplified perspective view of a holding device according to a second embodiment of the invention without inserted bottle;

4 a schematic sectional view of the holding device of 3 according to line BB in 3 ; and

5 a simplified perspective view of a holding device according to a third embodiment of the invention without inserted bottle.

Based on 1 and 2 First, a first embodiment of a holding device of the invention for overhead storage of bottles will be described.

The holding device consists essentially of a substantially cube-shaped body 12 who has an upside-down bottle 10 can absorb, as in 1 illustrated. In this embodiment, there are three adjacent sides of the cube body 12 as essentially flat surfaces 14a . 14b . 14c educated.

These stands 14a . 14b . 14c are preferably substantially completely closed side surfaces of the body 12 , As a result, contamination of a pad or pad on which the holding device is prevented, even if the recorded bottle is dirty, which is often the case especially in the region of its closure.

Each side of the cube body 12 who have such a footprint 14a . 14b . 14c is facing away, is with a receiving opening 16a . 16b . 16c Mistake. These intake openings 16a . 16b . 16c are shaped and sized to fit the head and neck of a bottle 10 at least partially. An upside down bottle 10 , which is accommodated in the holding device, thus protrudes so far into the interior of the cube body 12 in that a stable state of the holding device and the bottle 10 guaranteed in its overhead position.

The total of three receiving openings 16a . 16b . 16c the cube-shaped body 12 have different sizes and / or shapes. By this measure, optionally bottles with different sizes and / or shapes can be stored in the holding device by the orientation of the cube-shaped body 12 is selected accordingly.

As in 2 are shown, the receiving openings 16a . 16b . 16c of the body 12 preferably towards the interior of the body (down in 2 ) at least partially, ie in particular in the introduction region of the receiving opening (at the top in FIG 2 ), conical. This facilitates the insertion of a bottle 10 in the respective receiving opening 16a . 16b . 16c and also increases the stability of the bottle 10 in the body 12 the holding device.

The cube-shaped body 12 has, for example, an edge length in the range of about 80 mm. Thus, there are enough large floor space 14a . 14b . 14c ensured in order to achieve a secure state of the holding device. In addition, the holding device with such a dimensioned body 12 For example, be set in a storage compartment of a refrigerator door. Setting up on a shelf in a pantry or on a dining table is of course also possible.

The block-shaped body 12 this fixture is not limited to the cube shape. For example, also substantially cuboid bodies with two or three different Kan tenlängen be used as the basis for the holding device ver. Possible edge lengths are by way of example 80 mm × 80 mm × 100 mm.

3 and 4 show a second embodiment of a holding device of the invention for overhead storage of bottles. Identical or similar components are identified by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment.

The holding device of this embodiment consists of a substantially cuboidal body 12 , Two of the larger sides are essentially flat surfaces 14a . 14b educated. The these stands 14a . 14b opposite sides of the cuboid body 12 are each with two receiving openings 16a1 . 16a2 respectively. 16b1 . 16b2 formed, wherein the receiving openings of a page each have substantially the same size and shape.

With This holding device of the invention can advantageously Make several bottles of substantially the same size and form are stored simultaneously standing upside down. Of course Embodiments are also conceivable in which the sides each have more than two receiving openings and / or have different numbers of receiving openings.

In 5 is another embodiment of a holding device according to the invention for overhead storage of bottles. Same or similar components are again marked with the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment.

The holding device of this embodiment consists of a substantially cuboidal body 12 , Only one of the larger sides is essentially a flat surface 14a educated. The stand space 14a opposite side of the cuboid 12 is with three receiving openings 16a1 . 16a2 . 16a3 provided, these receiving openings in this example each have the same size and shape. Alternatively, the plurality of receiving openings 16a1 . 16a2 . 16a3 but also have different sizes and / or shapes.

With This holding device of the invention can advantageously Make several bottles of different sizes and / or form are stored simultaneously standing upside down. Of course, also embodiments conceivable in which the side has only two or more than three receiving openings having. Optionally, among the several receiving openings even those with the same size and shape available be.

The short edge lengths of the cuboid bodies 12 of the second and third embodiments are preferably about 80 mm as in the above first embodiment. With this measure, the holding device can be used in an advantageous manner in a storage compartment of a typical refrigerator door. Of course, the invention is not limited to the numerical values given by way of example.

In addition, the side shapes of the block-shaped body 12 not necessarily limited to squares and rectangles. For example, triangles or polygons as well as round or rounded shapes can be used. Also, the block-shaped body 12 not restricted to six-sided body shapes such as cubes or squares. If a sufficiently large flat surface and a sufficiently large receiving opening are ensured, the body can be configured with an arbitrary number of side surfaces.

Next are the shapes of the receiving openings 16 not necessarily limited to circles. The receiving openings 16 may also be elliptical or polygonal (eg, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal), with straight and / or curved edges.

The planned booth areas 14a . 14b . 14c do not necessarily have to over the respective entire side surface of the block-shaped body 12 extend. In particular, the edges of the body can 12 be formed broken or rounded.

In addition, it is also possible to use the stands 14a . 14b . 14c provided with a special material property, ie roughen or coat, for example, so that a secure state of the holding device according to the invention is ensured and, for example, a slipping of the body 12 is prevented.

The body 12 the holding device according to the invention is preferably made of a plastic material such as PE (polyethylene). The production takes place for example by means of injection molding technology and / or milling. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to use metals (in particular non-magnetic metals, for example non-ferrous metals) or wood materials for the production of the holding device. Preferably, the entire holding device is dishwasher-safe designed to facilitate their cleaning. Robust materials for making durable fixtures are preferred.

Should the holding device of the invention also can be used for providing bottles on a dining table, so the body can 12 be decorated in a variety of decorative ways.

In the above embodiments, the plan standing surfaces 14a . 14b . 14c preferably each substantially completely closed side surfaces of the block-shaped body 12 , Alternatively, however, the receiving openings 16a . 16b . 16c even through these booths 14a . 14b . 14c extend through. Are the recording surfaces 16a . 16b . 16c at least partially conical, so are the bottles 10 nevertheless stored safely in the holding device.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 4101112 A1 [0003]
• DE 4304502 A1 [0004]

Claims (11)

Holding device for overhead storage of bottles ( 10 ), with a block-shaped body ( 12 ), one side with a substantially flat footprint ( 14a . 14b . 14c ) and a side facing away from the standing surface with a receiving opening ( 16a . 16b . 16c ) for at least partially receiving a head and neck of a bottle ( 10 ) having. Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the side facing away from the standing surface a plurality of receiving openings ( 16a1 . 16a2 . 16b1 . 16b2 ) has the same or different size and / or shape. Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the block-shaped body ( 12 ) two sides, each with a flat footprint ( 14a . 14b . 14c ) and both sides facing away from the plane surfaces each having a receiving opening ( 16a . 16b . 16c ) are formed. Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the block-shaped body ( 12 ) three sides, each with a flat footprint ( 14a . 14b . 14c ) and all the plan surfaces facing away from each sides with a receiving opening ( 16a . 16b . 16c ) are formed. Holding device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the receiving openings ( 16a . 16b . 16c ) on different sides of the block-shaped body ( 12 ) have different sizes and / or shapes. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the standing surface (s) ( 14a . 14b . 14c ) substantially completely closed surfaces of the block-shaped body ( 12 ) are. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving opening (s) ( 16a . 16b . 16c ) are formed in the direction of the body interior at least partially tapered. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sides of the block-shaped body ( 12 ) have the same or different sizes and / or shapes. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the block-shaped body ( 12 ) is substantially cube-shaped or cuboid. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the block-shaped body ( 12 ) is made of at least one material selected from plastic, metal and wood. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is dishwasher safe is.