DE20310442U1 - Holder for drinks cup has cardboard blank to surround cup with end tabs - Google Patents

Abstract

The holder for a drinking cup with hot or cold contents is made from a flat single piece blank with the ends glued or stitched together. The holder can accommodate different diameters of cups. The blank can be made of cardboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic or wood. The long sides of the blank can have a fold extending at right angles toward the opposing long side.

Description

Disposable cups are becoming increasingly stronger the output of hot or cold drinks used, especially in the fast food sector, at events and at folk festivals. To protect the hands from hot or cold drinks usually taken a second mug or napkin. With these aids there is a risk of scalding when overflowing of the liquid, it creates significantly more additional Waste and the holding function is not safe (e.g. with napkins).

• 1. Im Gegensatz zu den o.g. Behelfsmitteln wird die Gefahr des Verbrühens beim Überlaufen der Flüssigkeit aus dem Becher deutlich verringert, da der Becher am Seitenflügel getragen werden kann. Der Becher muss nicht mit der ganzen Hand umfasst werden.
• 2. Zusätzlicher Abfall z.B. bei einem zweiten Becher kann deutlich reduziert werden.
• 3. Gegenüber Servietten wird ein Abrutschen des Bechers mit dem festen Sitz des Becherhalters vermieden.

The cup holder included in the protection claim solves these problems:

• 1. In contrast to the above-mentioned aids, the risk of scalding when the liquid overflows from the cup is significantly reduced, since the cup can be carried on the side wing. The cup does not have to be gripped with the hand.
• 2. Additional waste, for example with a second cup, can be significantly reduced.
• 3. Compared to serviettes, the cup will not slip with the cup holder firmly seated.

The cup holder can be made of a flexible material such as laminated corrugated cardboard, solid cardboard or the like Plastics exist. The cup holder is a one-piece, flat Cut from the above Materials that can be adjusted quickly and easily can be folded. The blank has an inside and outside, an upper edge and lower edge, as well as two protruding side wings. Between the side wings is centered in the longitudinal direction cut to size. At the ends of the cut there are small, round holes, for a later one tearing to avoid when using the cup holder. The length of the The cut and the proportions can vary depending on the size and diameter of the cup to be held. Perpendicular to the ends of the cut and in extension The cut has folds that make folding easier.

Along the cut is the cut folded, by pressing the cut in opens on the two double side wings the longitudinal direction. The blank is pre-bent when cutting to make it easier in the desired one Open direction leaves. In the opening The cup is inserted at the top edges, the blank is laid automatically around the outside wall of the cup. The shape of the cup that extends upwards runs through the cut automatically fixed. The top edges get caught under the usually arched upper rim of the cup.

The side wings of the blank are used for holding of the cup and enable at the same time a firmer seat on the cup. One side wing is usually sufficient sufficient width for a secure hold.

The cutting allows the problem-free Holding cups with very hot or very cold content. Can too through the side wings several cups can thus be held in one hand by the side wings of the individual cup holder can be held together in the fingers. At the same time it is possible the mug can also be gripped by the cut. Doing so avoids Cutting with cannulas (e.g. Corrugated cardboard) the transfer of heat or cold through the material. Also can the mug by one hand Grab on the two side wings being held. By holding on the widened side wing a higher one Protection of the hand from overflowing liquid granted.

Explanation to the attached drawings

Image 1 flat cut

picture 2 folded blank

picture 3 folded blank with mug

Image 4 Holding variant on the side wing

Image 5 Holding variant with one-handed embracing

Image 6 Cuts and folds

1 + 2

 upper edges

3

cut = Bottom edges

4 + 11

Holes against tearing

5-10

folds

12 + 13

outer edges wing

14

Side wings widened for handle

15

Side wing simple

Claims (9)

Cup holder for holding and carrying cups and containers with hot or cold contents, characterized in that it consists of a flat, one-piece blank, the ends of which are glued or stapled. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that it themselves containers automatically adapts with different diameters. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the Cutting from solid cardboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic, wood or one Combination of these materials is made. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that in the middle of the two long sides of the blank is a fold that is perpendicular to the opposite long side runs. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized ge indicates that there is a fold a few centimeters away from only one end of the blank, which fold runs vertically, obliquely or in a combination of both directions between the two long sides of the blank. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that it at the bottom of the overlapping Part of the glued or stapled ends of the blank with a to the inner edges of the overlapping Partly curved punching or recess is provided. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a fold at the top of the glued or stapled the one from the inside edge of the overlapping Partly in an oblique line to the outer ends the cut runs. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that at corrugated material the direction of the waves from one long side the cut to the other long side runs. Cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that at Material made of corrugated cardboard or solid solid cardboard at least 5, maximum 15, preferably 9 folds perpendicular from one long side of the Cut to the other long side run.