JP2009165678A - Container with legs - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the workability and design of a part having a leg while making a container main body difficult to break.
SOLUTION: A container body 1 having an opening 2, a leg 10 having an upper end 11 connected to a bottom 3 of the container body 1, and a container 10 via a leg 10 to which a lower end 12 of a leg 10 is connected. A pedestal body 20 that supports the main body 1, an upper connection portion 4 between the upper end portion 11 of the leg body 10 and the bottom portion 3 of the container main body 1, and a lower connection portion between the lower end portion 12 of the leg body 10 and the pedestal body 10. 5 is detachable via attachment / detachment means 30A, 30B, and includes a cylindrical cover 40 that covers the leg 10 and a support surface 46 that supports the bottom 3 of the container body 1 is formed at one end of the cover 40. The support surface 47 supported by the pedestal 20 is formed at the other end of the cover 40, and the unevenness 45 specified based on the grip shape of the collected hand is formed on the surface of the cover 40.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a legged container such as a wine glass, brandy glass, or champagne glass, and more particularly to a legged container in which a container body is detachable from a leg.

  In general, as shown in FIG. 9A, a legged container Ga such as wine glass, brandy glass, or champagne glass has an upper end connected to a container body 100 having an opening 101 and a bottom 102 of the container body 100. A leg body 103 and a base body 104 that is connected to the lower end of the leg body 103 and supports the container main body 100 via the leg body 103 are formed. By the way, in such a legged container Ga, when it is made of glass, the container main body 100 is often broken or the leg 103 is broken at the time of dropping or washing, and is damaged. If it is easy and expensive, the loss increases.

  Therefore, conventionally, for example, a legged container Gb as shown in FIG. 9B has been proposed. This legged container Gb is connected to the upper connection part 105 between the upper end of the leg body 103 and the bottom part 101 of the container main body 100 and the lower connection 106 between the lower end of the leg body 103 and the pedestal body 104 via screw means 107. It is possible to attach and detach and replace each other so that even if it is partially damaged, the damaged part can be replaced with a new one (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-39445, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-5570). Etc.)

JP 2001-39445 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-5570

  However, in the conventional legged container Gb, the container main body 100, the leg body 103, and the pedestal body 104 are interchangeable with each other. Had the problem of no improvement. Moreover, although the leg 103 can be made of metal to increase the strength of this part, the container body 100 and the pedestal 104 cannot be easily damaged. There is also a problem that the leg 103 is inferior in workability and design.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a legged container that makes it difficult to damage the container body and improves the processability and design of the part with the leg. And

The technical means of the present invention for achieving such an object includes a container body having an opening, a leg body having an upper end connected to the bottom of the container body, and a lower end section of the leg body. In a legged container comprising a pedestal that supports the container body via the leg,
The upper connection portion between the upper end portion of the leg body and the bottom portion of the container body and the lower connection portion of the lower end portion of the leg body and the lower connection portion of the pedestal body, at least the upper connection portion is detachable via an attaching / detaching means, It is set as the structure provided with the cover body which covers the said leg.

  As a result, since the cover has a larger diameter than the leg since it covers the leg, it is possible to use various designs with improved workability and to improve the design. In addition, since the cover is larger in diameter than the leg, the leg is thicker, so that the upper connection portion of the container body and the leg is covered with the cover and hidden. Since the lower connection part of the leg body and the pedestal body is covered and hidden by the cover, the upper connection part and the lower connection part become so strong that the container body and the The pedestal is less likely to break. If the container body or pedestal is damaged during cleaning or dropping, replace the damaged part. In this case, since partial exchange is sufficient, economic efficiency improves.

  If necessary, the cover body is formed in a cylindrical shape having an insertion hole through which the leg body is inserted and covering the leg body in a state where the leg body is inserted. Since the cover can be attached simply by inserting the insertion hole through the leg, assembly is facilitated.

If necessary, a support surface for supporting the bottom of the container body is formed at one end of the cover, and a support surface supported by the pedestal is formed at the other end of the cover. Since the bottom of the container body is abutted and supported by the support surface formed at one end of the cover, and the support surface formed at the other end of the cover is supported by being supported by the pedestal, The protection of the container body and the pedestal is ensured, and the damage is less likely to occur during cleaning or dropping.
In this case, it is effective to have a ratio relationship in which DB = (0.7 to 1) DA, where DA is the maximum outer diameter of the container body and DB is the diameter of the support surface of the cover. More desirably, DB = (0.8-1) DA. Thereby, since the area ratio of the bottom part of the container main body supported by a support surface becomes large, the support strength of a container main body increases, it can make it harder to break down, and can improve stability.

  Furthermore, it is set as the structure which formed the unevenness | corrugation specified based on the grip shape of the extract | collected hand on the surface of the said cover as needed. Since the cover has irregularities specified based on the grip shape of the collected hand, the fit of the hand and fingers gets better, the ease of gripping and ease of holding are improved, The design is also interesting.

  Furthermore, if necessary, the attaching / detaching means includes a male screw and a female screw into which the male screw is screwed. It can be configured by simple means. In addition, the bond becomes strong.

Further, if necessary, the upper connection portion and the lower connection portion can be attached / detached via attachment / detachment means. In the upper connection portion, the attachment / detachment means is composed of a male screw and a female screw to which the male screw is screwed. And a male screw of the attaching / detaching means is formed at the bottom of the container body, an female screw of the attaching / detaching means is formed at the upper end of the leg, and the upper end of the leg is formed to have a larger diameter than the general part. The cover is formed with an insertion hole through which the general part of the leg is inserted, and a fitting recess into which the upper end of the leg is fitted is formed at one end of the insertion hole.
Thereby, when assembling the container with legs, first, the lower end of the leg is inserted from one end of the insertion hole of the cover, and the upper end of the leg is fitted into the fitting recess. Next, a pedestal is attached to the lower end of the leg. In this case, since the step portion at the upper end of the leg is fitted in the fitting recess of the cover, the cover is held and held by the upper end of the leg and the pedestal. The body will be held securely.

  According to the legged container of the present invention, since the cover has a larger diameter than the leg because it covers the leg, the workability can be improved and various designs can be used. Design is improved. In addition, since the cover is larger in diameter than the leg, the leg is thicker, so that the upper connection portion of the container body and the leg is covered with the cover and hidden. Since the lower connection part of the leg body and the pedestal body is covered and hidden by the cover, the upper connection part and the lower connection part become so strong that the container body and the The base body can be made difficult to break. Furthermore, if the container body or pedestal is damaged during cleaning or dropping, the damaged part can be replaced, and partial replacement can be performed. Can be improved.

  Hereinafter, based on an accompanying drawing, a legged container concerning an embodiment of the invention is explained in detail. The container with legs according to the present embodiment is used for wine glasses, brandy glasses, champagne glasses, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a legged container G according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 1 having an opening 2 and a leg body having an upper end 11 connected to the bottom 3 of the container body 1. 10 and a pedestal body 20 that is connected to the lower end portion 12 of the leg body 10 and supports the container main body 1 via the leg body 10.

  Further, at least the upper connection portion 4 among the upper connection portion 4 between the upper end portion 11 of the leg body 10 and the bottom portion 3 of the container body 1 and the lower connection portion 5 between the lower end portion 12 of the leg body 10 and the base body 20. (In the embodiment, both the upper connecting portion 4 and the lower connecting portion 5) are detachable via the attaching / detaching means 30A, 30B. The attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> A of the upper connection portion 4 is composed of a male screw 31 and a female screw 32 to which the male screw 31 is screwed. The attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> B of the lower connection portion 5 includes a male screw 33 and a female screw 34 into which the male screw 33 is screwed. Since the attaching / detaching means 30A, 30B are constituted by the male screws 31, 33 and the female screws 32, 34, they can be constituted by simple means. In addition, the bond becomes strong.

  Specifically, the container body 1 is made of glass, and is formed in a cup shape with rotational symmetry about the central axis P. On the outside of the bottom 3, a male screw 31 of the attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> A of the upper connecting portion 4 centering on the central axis P is integrally formed.

  Moreover, the leg 10 is formed, for example, in the shape of a metal bar having a circular cross section. A female screw 34 of the attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> A of the upper connecting portion 4 centering on the central axis P is formed on the upper end portion 11 of the leg 10. An upper end portion 11 of the leg 10 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a larger diameter than the general portion 13, and a step portion 14 is formed between the upper end portion 11 and the general portion 13. Further, a female screw 34 of the attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> B of the lower connecting portion 5 is formed at the lower end portion 12 of the leg 10.

  Furthermore, the base body 20 is formed in a glass disk shape, for example. On the outside of the upper surface of the pedestal 20, a male screw 33 of the attaching / detaching means 30 </ b> B of the lower connection portion 5 centering on the central axis P is integrally formed.

  The legged container G includes a wooden cover 40 that covers the legs 10. The cover 40 has an insertion hole 41 through which the leg 10 is inserted, and is formed in a cylindrical shape that covers the leg 10 in a state where the leg 10 is inserted. Specifically, the cover body 40 is formed with an insertion hole 41 that penetrates along the central axis P and through which the general portion 13 of the leg body 10 is inserted. A cylindrical fitting recess 42 having a step portion 43 with which the upper end portion 11 is fitted and the step portion 14 of the upper end portion 11 abuts is formed. The length of the insertion hole 41 and the length of the leg 10 are set to the same length.

An arcuate bearing surface 46 that supports the periphery of the male screw 31 of the bottom 3 of the container body 1 is formed at one end of the cover body 40, while the pedestal body 20 is disposed at the other end of the cover body 40. A support surface 47 that is supported around the male screw 33 is formed.
Then, when the maximum outer diameter of the container body 1 is DA and the diameter of the support surface 46 of the cover 40 is DB, the ratio relationship is set to DB = (0.7 to 1) DA. More desirably, DB = (0.8-1) DA. In the embodiment, DB is set to 0.8 DA.

  Further, the surface of the cover 40 is formed with irregularities 45 specified based on the grip shape of the collected hand. The cover 40 is manufactured as follows, for example. First, shape data of the cover 40 is created, and wood is cut and created based on the shape data.

In manufacturing the unevenness 45, first, the grip shape of the hand is collected using a grip mold not shown. The grip type is plastically deformed by being gripped by the hand, and the hand grip shape is transferred. For example, a thermoplastic polyester-based resin is used as the grip type, and when heated with hot water or the like, it becomes soft and it becomes possible to collect a hand grip shape, and when it cools, it hardens and maintains the hand grip shape. And from this grip type, the data of the shape of a grip type are acquired using a solid scanner (not shown). Since the hand grip shape is different for each individual, for example, grip types for hundreds to thousands of people are collected into a database. And based on these data, the shape of the unevenness | corrugation 45 which a human finger is easy to enter is calculated suitably by a computer, and the shape data of the cover 40 is produced.
When creating the cover 40, for example, a known three-dimensional cutting machine (not shown) is used to directly process the wood constituting the cover 40 by cutting based on the shape data of the cover 40. In this case, since the wood is processed, the workability is improved as compared with the processing of glass.

Therefore, when assembling the legged container G according to this embodiment, first, the lower end 12 of the leg 10 is inserted from one end side of the insertion hole 41 of the cover 40, and the upper end 11 of the leg 10 is It fits into the fitting recess 42. Since the cover body 40 can be mounted simply by inserting the insertion hole 41 through the leg body 10, assembly is facilitated.
Next, the pedestal 20 is attached to the lower end 12 of the leg 10. At the time of attachment, the male screw 33 of the base body 20 is screwed into the female screw 34 on the lower end 12 side of the leg body 10. In this case, since the step portion 14 of the upper end portion 11 of the leg body 10 abuts on the step portion 43 of the fitting recess 42 of the cover body 40, the cover body 40 is held between the step portion 14 of the leg body 10 and the pedestal body 20. Being held. Therefore, the cover 40 is reliably held.

  Then, the male screw 31 of the container body 1 is screwed into the female screw 32 on the upper end portion 11 side of the leg 10. Thereby, the container with legs G is completed. In this state, the bottom 3 of the container body 1 is supported by being supported by a support surface 46 formed at one end of the cover body 40, and the support surface 47 formed at the other end of the cover body 40 is contacted by the base body 20. Supported. Therefore, the container body 1 can be reliably held.

  In the legged container G assembled in this way, the cover body 40 covers the leg body 10 and has a larger diameter than the leg body 10, so that the workability is good and various designs can be used. Therefore, the design can be improved. In particular, since the cover 40 has the unevenness 45 specified based on the grip shape of the collected hand, the fit of the hand and fingers is improved, and the ease of gripping and ease of holding are improved. The design is also interesting.

  Moreover, since the leg 10 is made of metal and the cover 40 is made of wood, a situation in which the leg 10 and the cover 40 are damaged at the time of washing or dropping is suppressed. Further, since the cover 40 has a diameter larger than that of the leg body 10, the leg body 10 is accordingly thicker. Therefore, the container body 1 and the upper connection portion 4 of the leg body 10 are covered with the cover body 40. Since the lower connecting portion 5 of the leg 10 and the pedestal 20 is covered with the cover 40 and hidden, the upper connecting portion 4 and the lower connecting portion 5 are so strong. Thus, the container body 1 and the pedestal 20 are less likely to be damaged during cleaning or dropping. Further, the bottom portion 3 of the container body 1 is supported by being supported by a support surface 46 formed at one end of the cover body 40, and a support surface 47 formed at the other end of the cover body 40 is contacted and supported by the base body 20. Therefore, this contact also ensures the protection of the container main body 1 and the pedestal body 20, and is less likely to be damaged during cleaning or dropping. Further, since the maximum outer diameter DA of the container body 1 and the diameter DB of the support surface 46 of the cover 40 are set to a ratio relationship in which DB = (0.7-1) DA, the support surface 46 supports Since the area ratio of the bottom part 3 of the container main body 1 to be increased is increased, the support strength of the container main body 1 is increased, and it is further difficult to break and the stability is improved.

  If the container body 1 or the pedestal 20 is damaged during cleaning or dropping, the damaged part is replaced. In this case, since partial exchange is sufficient, economic efficiency improves. That is, many legged containers, such as wine glasses, are generally made by glass-molded integral molding or blown glass techniques, but the legged container G is overturned, dropped during washing, or drunk. The current situation is that it is often slipped off from the hand and is often broken, but the legged container G according to the present embodiment is separate, so that it can be replaced. Thus, the damaged portion can be replaced, and in particular, the container body 1 is easily broken. Therefore, only the container body 1 can be replaced, so that the entire body can be used for many years without being discarded.

FIG. 4 shows a legged container G according to another embodiment. This is different from the above, in which the container body is formed in an elongated shape, and the relationship between the maximum outer diameter DA of the container body 1 and the diameter DB of the bearing surface 46 of the cover 40 is DB = 0.85DA. It is set in the relationship. Since the area ratio of the bottom part 3 of the container main body 1 supported by the support surface 46 is further increased, the support strength of the container main body 1 is increased, the breakage is further prevented, and the stability is improved.
FIG. 5 shows a legged container G according to another embodiment. Unlike the above, the leg 10 and the pedestal 20 are integrated, and the upper connecting portion 4 is detachable by the attaching / detaching means 30A. Since the number of parts is reduced, the manufacturing is facilitated and the parts management is advantageous.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, the magnitude | size and shape of each part of the container main body 1, the leg body 10, the base body 20, and the cover body 40 are not limited to what was mentioned above. For example, the cover 40 shown in FIG. 6 is configured not to be integrated but to be formed by dividing the cover 40 horizontally. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, the cover 40 may be configured by joining vertically divided parts with an adhesive or the like. Alternatively, the cover 40 may be formed of a metal or the like in a cylindrical shape with holes. Moreover, a string-like material made of non-slip material may be wrapped around the wood material, and any form may be used. Further, the size and shape of the pedestal 20 may be changed according to the container body 1. In addition, it is desirable to make the material difficult to fall down by making it heavy. It is also possible to attach rubber underneath.

In addition, in the said embodiment, the material of each part of the container main body 1, the leg body 10, the base body 20, and the cover body 40 is not limited to what was mentioned above.
The container body 1 and the pedestal body 20 are not limited to the above glass, and may be made of any material such as ceramics, ceramics, plastics, metals such as copper, and wood. Of course, the material of the container body 1 and the pedestal 20 may be different from each other.

Similarly, the leg 10 is not limited to the above metal, and may be made of any material such as glass, ceramic, ceramic, plastic, wood, and the like.
However, since the support of the container body 1 becomes unstable with rubber or the like having a low rigidity, a material having rigidity capable of supporting the container body 1 alone is desirable.

Similarly, the cover 40 is not limited to the above-described wood, and may be made of any material such as rubber (adhesive material), glass, ceramics, ceramics, plastics, metals, and the like. The cover 40 may be manufactured by mold forming depending on the material, not cutting. For example, you may form with a metal casting.
The cover 40 is a portion that is a body, and a material that is difficult to slip from a finger can be used. By having a general dent or a dent that is difficult for the finger to slip, it can be made more slippery. It is also possible to make a special finish, such as customizing the elephant of each individual. The surface may be painted. Wood can be made more luxurious when lacquered.

  Further, the attaching / detaching means 30A, 30B are constituted by the male screws 31, 33 and the female screws 32, 34. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the attaching / detaching means 30A, 30B are inserted or stopped by inserting a pin. Of course, an appropriate configuration may be adopted. Further, in the attachment / detachment means 30A and 30B, the female screw 32 is formed on the container body 1 and the male screw 31 is formed on the leg body 10, and the relationship between the male screw 31 and the female screw 32, the male screw 33 and the female screw. 34 may be reversed. Furthermore, for example, in the glass container body 1, as shown in FIG. 8, the male screw 31 is made of a metal insert bolt, and one end of the male screw 31 is embedded in the molten glass and attached. The formation site of 31 and 33 and the internal threads 32 and 34 may be formed of another material.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the container with a leg concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the container with a leg concerning embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the container with a leg concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the container with a leg which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the container with a leg which concerns on another embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of the cover which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows another modification of the cover which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows another example of the attachment / detachment means concerning embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the conventional legged container.

Explanation of symbols

G container with legs 1 container body 2 opening 3 bottom 4 upper connection 5 lower connection 10 leg 11 upper end 12 lower end 13 general part 14 step 20 pedestal 30A, 30B attaching / detaching means 31, 33 male screw 32, 34 female screw P central shaft 40 cover 41 insertion hole 42 fitting recess 43 step 45 uneven 46 bearing surface 47 support surface

Claims (7)

A container main body having an opening; a leg whose upper end is connected to the bottom of the container main body; and a pedestal which is connected to the lower end of the leg and supports the container main body via the leg. In a legged container,
The upper connection portion between the upper end portion of the leg body and the bottom portion of the container body and the lower connection portion of the lower end portion of the leg body and the lower connection portion of the pedestal body, at least the upper connection portion is detachable via an attaching / detaching means, A legged container comprising a cover for covering the leg.   The legged container according to claim 1, wherein the cover is formed in a cylindrical shape having an insertion hole through which the leg is inserted and covering the leg in a state where the leg is inserted.   3. A leg according to claim 2, wherein a support surface for supporting the bottom of the container body is formed at one end of the cover, and a support surface supported by the pedestal is formed at the other end of the cover. Attached container.   4. The ratio relationship of DB = (0.7-1) DA, where DA is the maximum outer diameter of the container body and DB is the diameter of the support surface of the cover. Container with legs.   5. The legged container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein irregularities specified based on the grip shape of the collected hand are formed on the surface of the cover.   The legged container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the attaching / detaching means comprises a male screw and a female screw into which the male screw is screwed.   The upper connection portion and the lower connection portion are made detachable through attachment / detachment means, and the attachment / detachment means is constituted by a male screw and a female screw into which the male screw is screwed in the upper connection portion, and the container body Forming a male screw of the attaching / detaching means on the bottom of the base, forming an internal thread of the attaching / detaching means on the upper end of the leg, forming the upper end of the leg larger in diameter than the general part, 6. An insertion hole into which a general part of the leg is inserted is formed, and a fitting recess into which an upper end of the leg is fitted is formed at one end of the insertion hole. A container with legs according to crab.

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