TWI805198B - Beverage container with hanger - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a beverage container with a hanger, the beverage container includes a body member that defines an interior that can hold a beverage, the hanger is pivotable between a stowed configuration and an unfolded configuration, when the stowed When configured, the hanger is positioned at least partially within a receiving portion of the outer surface of the body member; when in the deployed configuration, the hanger extends from the body member for engagement with a fence or other substrate.

Description

Beverage container with hanger

The present invention relates to a beverage container with a hanger.

Participants of sporting events and those who engage in physical activities mostly need to replenish water before, during and/or after participating in sporting events or engaging in physical activities. Additionally, outdoor workers may also have immediate hydration needs. These individuals typically bring their own source of water or other beverages to their event location. However, beverage containers can be kicked, soiled, or a tripping hazard if left on the floor, and stored in the trunk or trunk of a car can be dangerous when the car is heading to or from a sporting event or physical activity. Tip over during placement, causing drink to spill.

A specific embodiment of a beverage container with a hanger is described here. The hanger is movable between a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration. When the storage configuration is assumed, the suspender has moved towards one side of the beverage container. When in the deployed configuration, the hanger is off the side of the beverage container and can be hung from a fence or other substrate. The hanger may include hooks or other removable joints. When in the deployed configuration, the hanger is configured and positioned on the beverage container to hold the beverage container generally upright when engaged with the fence or other substrate.

In another aspect, a beverage container includes a body member defining a beverage-receivable interior. The hanger can hang the main body on the substrate in a removable manner. The hanger is pivotable between a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration. When in the stowed configuration, the hanger is at least partially positioned in the recess on the outer surface of the body. When in the deployed configuration, the suspender extends from the body member.

In another aspect, a beverage container includes a first body member. The second body part can at least partially fit in the first body part. The second body member defines an interior capable of containing a beverage. The hook part is engaged with the second body part in a pivotal manner. The beverage container includes a storage configuration and an expanded configuration. The hook is pivotable between the stowed configuration and the deployed configuration. When presenting the storage configuration, the hook is positioned in the cavity of the first body. When in the deployed configuration, the hook protrudes from the container to removably interact with the substrate, thereby suspending the beverage container from the substrate.

In another aspect, a beverage container includes a body member defining a beverage-receivable interior. The holder is engaged with the side wall of the main body in a pivotal manner. The holder is pivotable to an extended position. The holder can pivot to a retracted position. When in the extended position, the holder can interact with the substrate, thereby suspending the beverage container on the substrate.

For the purposes of this application, any term used to describe a relative position (e.g., "upper", "middle", "lower", "outer", "inner", "above", "below", "bottom") ", "top", etc.) all refer to the illustrated embodiments of the present invention, but these terms do not limit the use orientation of these embodiments.

Furthermore, terms such as "substantially" or "approximately" used herein may refer to a numerical value within a range of deviation from a specific value that can be recognized or determined by those skilled in the art Or the average value of a complex number value, including certain specific errors that may occur when the specific value is measured in consideration of the limitations of the measurement system or equipment, for example, the value mentioned substantially (substantially) can include ±5%, ±3%, ±1%, ±0.5%, ±0.1%, or one or more standard deviations of the specified value.

The present invention is a beverage container including a hanger engaged with one side of the beverage container. The hanger is pivotable between a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration. When the storage configuration is assumed, the suspender has moved towards one side of the beverage container. In some aspects, the hanger has moved toward the beverage container and into the receiving portion of the side of the beverage container when assuming the stowed configuration. When in the deployed configuration, the hanger is off the side of the beverage container and can be hung from a fence or other substrate. The hanger may include hooks or other removable joints.

Hereinafter, the beverage container 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 . In this aspect, the beverage container 10 includes a container body 50 formed by a first body member 100 and a second body member 200 . As shown in FIG. 3 , in this aspect, the second body part 200 can at least partially fit within the first body part 100 . The second body member 200 defines an interior 291 capable of containing a beverage.

In this aspect, the beverage container 10 includes a hook 300 as a hanger. The hook part 300 is pivotally engaged with the second body part 200 . The hook 300 is pivotable between a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration.

In other aspects, the beverage container 10 may include a one-piece container portion having hooks 300 or other means engaging or positioned on the outer surface of the one-piece container portion. hanging parts. In other aspects, beverage container 10 may include additional body members, layers, and/or container portions. In other aspects, the relative positions of the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 can be interchanged, that is, the first body part 100 can at least partially fit in the second body part 200 .

The beverage container 10 includes the storage configuration and the deployment configuration described above. When presenting the storage configuration, as shown in FIG. 1 , the hook 300 has entered the storage portion 110 of the first body 100 . When in this deployed configuration, as shown in FIG. 2 , the hook member 300 protrudes from the beverage container 10 . The hook 300 is pivotable between the stowed configuration and the deployed configuration. When presenting the storage configuration, all or part of the hook 300 may have entered the storage part 110 and all or part of it is positioned and/or accommodated in the storage part 110 .

When in this deployed configuration, the hook 300 can be hung from a chain-link fence or other structure. After the beverage container 10 is hung, it is less likely to be accidentally kicked down. When in this deployed configuration, the configuration of the hook 300 and its location on the beverage container 10 allow the beverage container 10 to remain generally upright when engaged with a fence or other substrate.

In this aspect, the second body member 200 includes an attachment portion 210 . The hook 300 is engaged with the attachment part 210 in a pivotal manner. As shown in FIG. 4 , the attachment portion 210 includes a side wall 213 and an upper wall 216 . The hook 300 is pivotally engaged with the pin 220 positioned between the side walls 213 of the attachment portion 210 . The extending direction of the pin 220 is substantially perpendicular to the vertical central axis of the beverage container 10 . In this aspect, the hook 300 can pivot until it touches the abutting surface of the hook (eg, the lower edge 219 of the upper wall 216 ). The upper wall 216 can limit or block the hook 300 so that it cannot continue to pivot. Therefore, the upper wall 216 can stop the hook 300 from pivoting.

In this aspect, the second body part 200 includes a flange part 240 which fits on the upper part 159 of the first body part 100 . As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the flange member 240 includes a horizontal portion 243 , which gradually becomes a substantially vertical portion 246 , and the substantially vertical portion 246 fits on the upper portion 159 of the first body member 100 . In this aspect, flange member 240 includes or forms attachment portion 210 . In this aspect, the attachment portion 210 protrudes or protrudes from the flange member 240 .

The first body member 100 includes the above-mentioned receiving portion 110 . In this aspect, the receiving portion 110 includes side walls 112 , and the side walls partially define a recess 120 for receiving at least a portion of the hook 300 . The pocket 120 is generally located between the sidewalls 112 . In this aspect, the receiving portion 110 is adjacent to the attachment portion 210 . The recess 120 of the storage part 110 can accommodate the hook 300 in the storage configuration. In this aspect, the receiving portion 110 is located below the attaching portion 210 . In this aspect, the receiving portion 110 includes a side wall 112 , a lower wall 114 and an inner wall 116 , the above three forming a cavity 120 .

In the aspect shown in FIG. 4 , the hook 300 includes a proximal portion (upper portion) 310 and a distal portion (lower portion) 330 . Proximal portion 310 is the upper portion in this aspect. The upper portion 310 includes a side wall 313 having an opening 315 . The pin 220 passes through the opening 315 such that the hook 300 is pivotally engaged with the attachment portion 210 . Upper portion 310 includes an outer surface 320 and an inner surface 325 . The distal portion 330 is the lower portion in this aspect. Lower portion 330 includes an outer surface 333 , an inner surface 335 and a distal portion 340 . During the process of pivoting to the unfolded configuration, the hook member 300 pivots outward, that is, pivots in a direction away from the vertical central axis of the beverage container 10 . The hook member 300 is pivoted inwardly, that is, toward the vertical central axis of the beverage container 10 , during pivoting to the storage configuration. In other aspects, the hook 300 also includes a finger grip (such as a knob, a protrusion, a pullable part, a ridge or the like), so that the user can grab the hook 300 and move it to different places. structure. In the illustrated aspect, the hook 300 includes a ridge 301 so that the user can easily pull the hook 300 out of the recess 120 .

In the aspects shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the first body member 100 includes a side wall 150 integrally connected with the bottom wall 165 . The sidewall 150 includes an outer surface 153 and an inner surface 156 . Please refer to FIG. 3 , the upper portion 159 of the first body 100 includes a locking member 160 . The side walls 150 and the bottom wall 165 form a generally hollow interior 185 . The upper opening 180 leads to a substantially hollow interior 185, and the second body member 200 is accommodated in the substantially hollow interior. The first body element 100 further includes a gripping surface 170 and a bottom surface 175 .

In the aspects shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the second body member 200 includes a side wall 260 integrally connected with a bottom wall 265 . The side walls 260 and the bottom wall 265 form an interior 291 that can contain a beverage. The second body member 200 includes an upper portion 270 having an externally threaded surface 273 . The sidewall 260 includes an inner surface 280 and an outer surface 285 . The outer surface 285 of the side wall 260 includes handle engagement members 290 with which the handle 470 is rotatably engaged.

The upper cover 400 is engaged with the upper portion 270 of the second body member 200 to close the interior 291 for containing beverages. The upper cover 400 includes a sidewall 410 having an internally threaded surface 413 that engages with an externally threaded surface 273 of the upper portion 270 . The lower edge 415 of the upper cover 400 may abut against the horizontal portion 243 of the flange 240 . In other aspects, the second body member 200 and the upper cover 400 may include any complementary engaging structure, such as a threaded engaging structure, a snap-fit engaging structure, a friction engaging structure, a plug-and-screw engaging structure, or other structures that allow the upper cover 400 to be moved. In addition, it is attached to the joint structure of the second body member 200 . In other aspects, the upper cover 400 may be engaged with the first main body 100 .

Alternatively, an upper cover gasket 420 may be provided between the upper cover 400 and the upper part 270 . The upper cover 400 includes a cap 430 covering the outlet 440 . Outlet 440 is in fluid communication with interior 291 . In this aspect, the button 450 may release the cap 430 (which is spring loaded), and the cap 430 may be flipped upward when the button 450 is pressed. Latch 455 secures cap 430 in a covered position over spout 440 . The latch 455 is lifted upwards in the working state. The user can release the cap 430 by pressing the button 450 . Similar button mechanisms have been described in US Patent Nos. 8,622,229 and 9,150,335, which are hereby incorporated by reference. Of course, the cap 430, spout 440, and button 450 are not necessary and may be replaced by other drinking holes, drinking ports, spouts, tubes, nozzles, straws, spray features, screw closures, flip-up closures, push Any of the closures. In addition, the upper cover 400 may be replaced by other components such as closures, upper covers, top covers, and cover bodies. In other aspects, one of the first body member 100 and the second body member 200 may include an integral lid, a hinged lid, a non-removable lid with a filling port and a drinking port, and the like.

In this aspect, the handle 470 is engaged with the beverage container 10 . The handle 470 includes legs 475 attached to the handle adapter 290 . In some embodiments of beverage container 10, handle 470 may be omitted.

In this aspect, the heat insulating material 480 is positioned in the gap (not labeled with element numbers) between the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 . The first body part 100 and the second body part 200 may be combined with each other, so as to form an insulated space in the beverage container 10 that can maintain the temperature of the beverage. In this aspect, the flange part 240 of the second body part 200 can fit on and engage with the locking part 160 of the first body part 100 , thereby fixing the second body part 200 and the first body part 100 as one. In other aspects, the first body part 100 and the second body part 200 may be glued, welded, frictionally bonded or fixed together in other ways. In other aspects, the beverage container 10 includes a non-insulated single-layer or multi-layer construction or other insulated construction. In other aspects, the beverage container 10 may be formed of moldable food grade plastic, thermoplastic, stainless steel, other metals or alloys, other plastics, or any combination thereof.

When the hook member 300 is pivoted to the expanded configuration, it may be pivotable about 20 degrees to about 100 degrees relative to the side wall 260 of the second body member 200 . In other aspects, the pivot angle of the hook 300 may be between about 0 degrees and 90 degrees, between 10 degrees and 120 degrees, between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, or between 0 degrees and 180 degrees Between any other two values of .

The attachment portion 210 is located on the outer surface 285 of the side wall 260 of the second body member 200 and is located at about the upper 1/3 of the overall height of the container body 50 . Locating the attachment portion 210 at the proximal end portion of the beverage container 10 allows the majority of the weight of the beverage container 10 to lie below the attachment portion 210, thereby providing stability when the beverage container 10 is hung from a fence or other substrate. .

Both the inner surface 335 of the lower portion 330 and the inner surface 325 of the upper portion 310 are designed to be hung from a fence or other object. Inner surfaces 335 and 325 form a hook or curved shape that can hold beverage container 10 on a fence or other substrate. The hook may include one or more connected linear or curved surfaces, wherein the angle between the surfaces is sufficient to support the beverage container 10 . Examples of hook shapes may include J shapes, L shapes, V shapes, U shapes, C shapes, Y shapes, S shapes, hook shapes, fishhook shapes, and other shapes. Inner surfaces 335 and 325 generally face interior 291 of beverage container 10 . When presenting the storage configuration, all or a part of the hook 300 is at least partially accommodated in the storage portion 110, and the hook 300 is less likely to catch other objects unintentionally. This stowed configuration also allows the beverage container 10 to have a smaller profile. In some aspects, the hook 300 is only partially accommodated in the receiving portion 110 or the recess 120, therefore, the user may easily grasp the hook 300, and then turn the hook 300 out of the recess 120, and Move it to this expanded configuration. Alternatively, in some aspects, the entire hook 300 is positioned within the receiving portion 110 or the recess 120, so additional finger gripping elements (such as knobs, protrusions, pullable portions, raised ridges, or other elements) may be provided. surface), so that the user can remove the hook 300 from the receiving portion 110 or the recess 120 . The finger grip element can either be positioned within the recess 120 (while still being accessible to the user) or protrude from the recess 120 as desired.

In the illustrated aspect, the hook 300 pivots upward to the deployed configuration, and the hook 300 pivots downward to the stowed configuration. But it is not limited thereto, in other aspects, as long as the included hook 300 can be pivoted upwards to the unfolded configuration, and can be pivoted downwards to the storage configuration.

In another aspect shown in FIG. 12 , the beverage container 10 includes a hook 302 that can be used as a hanging member. The hook 302 includes a protruding portion 312 that improves or enhances the grip or retention of the hook 302 on the substrate. Similar to other aspects, the hook part 302 is engaged with the second body part 200 in a pivotal manner. The hook 302 can pivot between the above-mentioned stowed configuration and expanded configuration. The hook 302 includes a proximal portion 304 and a distal portion 306 . In this aspect, the protrusion 312 is located on the inner surface 308 of the distal portion 306 . In this aspect, the protruding portion 312 extends inwardly towards the beverage container 10 when the deployed configuration is assumed. The protruding portion 312 may include protrusions, ridges, knobs or other extension features that facilitate or enhance the hanging ability of the hook 302 .

It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the particular aspects described herein, which can be varied and modified in various ways without departing from or departing from the spirit or scope of the novel concepts as defined in the appended claims. In addition, those who are familiar with this technology should be able to easily understand many other advantages of the content disclosed by the applicant from the above description and the appended claims.

[knowledge] none [this invention] 10: Beverage container 50: container body 100: The first component 110: storage part 112: side wall 114: lower wall 116: inner wall 120: pit 150: side wall 153: Outer surface 156: inner surface 159: upper part 160: lock piece 165: bottom wall 170: grip surface 175: Bottom 180: upper opening 185: interior 200: Second body 210: attached part 213: side wall 216: upper wall 219: lower edge 220: pin 240: Flange 243: Horizontal part 246: roughly vertical part 260: side wall 265: bottom wall 270: upper part 273: External thread surface 280: inner surface 285: outer surface 290: handle joint 291: interior 300: hook piece 301: convex ridge 302: Hook piece 304: proximal part 306: remote part 308: inner surface 310: proximal part (upper part) 312: overhang 313: side wall 315: opening 320: outer surface 325: inner surface 330: Distal part (lower part) 333: outer surface 335: inner surface 340: remote part 400: top cover 410: side wall 413: Internal thread surface 415: lower edge 420: cover gasket 430: cap 440: outlet 450: button 455: Latches 470: handle 475: legs 480: Insulation material

[Figure 1] is a perspective view of a beverage container in a storage configuration; [Fig. 2] is a perspective view of a beverage container in an unfolded configuration; [Fig. 3] shows the state where the second body part is separated from the first body part; [Figure 4] is an exploded view of the hook; [Fig. 5] is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container in a storage configuration; [Fig. 6] is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container in an unfolded configuration; [Figure 7] Sectional view of the hook and storage part; [Figure 8] Another cross-sectional view of the hook and the storage part; [Figure 9] It is an exploded cross-sectional view of the storage part and the hook parts separated from each other; [Figure 10] is an exploded view of a beverage container; [Figure 11] is a perspective view of the upper part of the beverage container, wherein the cap has been opened; and [FIG. 12] It is a side view of a beverage container, in which the hook has a protruding portion.

10: Beverage container

100: The first component

110: storage part

200: Second body

210: attached part

240: Flange

300: hook piece

400: top cover

430: cap

470: handle

Claims (21)

A beverage container, comprising: a body member defining an interior capable of containing beverages, the body member comprising a first body member and a second body member, wherein the second body member can at least partially fit over the first body member In the body part, wherein the second body part includes an attachment part; and a hanging part, which is engaged with the attachment part in a pivotal manner, and the hanging part can suspend the body part in a detachable manner. on the substrate; the hanger is pivotable between a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein, when the stowed configuration is assumed, the hanger is at least partially positioned in a recess on the outer surface of the body member, And when presenting the unfolded configuration, the suspender is protruded from the body member. The beverage container as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the hanging member pivots to the unfolded configuration, it pivots substantially 20° to 100° relative to the side wall of the body member. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the body member includes a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion includes a plurality of side walls, a lower wall and an inner wall, and the side walls, the lower wall and the inner wall define the pit. The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the body member includes an attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion is positioned on a side wall of the body member at substantially one third of the overall height of the body member part. The beverage container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body member includes an attachment portion, wherein the hanging member is pivotally engaged with the attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a plurality of side walls and an upper wall, and wherein the hanger is pivoted until the hanger touches the lower edge of the upper wall and thus assumes the deployed configuration, the contact Pivoting of the hanger is stopped and the contact provides a surface to support the hanger when the hanger holds the beverage container relative to the substrate. The beverage container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hanging member includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is pivotally engaged with the body member, and wherein the distal portion The inner surface and the inner surface of the proximal portion can be hung from a fence or other object. The beverage container as claimed in claim 6, wherein the distal portion includes a protruding portion, which can improve or enhance the gripping or holding force of the hanging member to the fence or other objects. The beverage container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hanger includes a surface forming a J-shape, L-shape, V-shape, U-shape, C-shape, Y-shape, S-shape, hook shape or fishhook shape, said Either shape can be designed to complement the particular substrate used to suspend the beverage container. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the main body includes a first main body and a second main body, wherein the second main body can at least partially fit within the first main body, wherein the first main body The piece includes a receiving part, wherein the receiving part includes a side wall that can partially define the cavity, and the receiving part can accommodate the hanging part in the storage configuration. The beverage container as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body member includes an attachment portion, wherein the hanger is pivotally engaged with the attachment portion, and wherein the body member includes one that defines the cavity The storage part, wherein the recess of the storage part can accommodate the hanging part in the storage configuration, and wherein the storage part is located under the attachment part. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the hanging part is a hook part, and the hook part includes a finger gripping part, and the finger gripping part is beneficial for the user to grab the hook part and hold the hook part components to a different configuration. The beverage container as described in claim 1 further includes a cover capable of engaging with the opening on the main body. A beverage container, comprising: a first body member; a second body member, the second body member can at least partially fit in the first body member, and the second body member defines an interior capable of containing beverages and a hook member pivotally engaged with the second body member; wherein the beverage container includes a stowed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the hook can be in the stowed configuration and the pivots between deployed configurations; and wherein when the stowed configuration is assumed, the hook is positioned in a recess of the first body member, and wherein when the deployed configuration is assumed, the hook is removed from The container extends to removably interact with the substrate and thereby suspend the beverage container from the substrate. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second body member includes an attachment portion, wherein the hook member is pivotally engaged with the attachment portion, wherein the attachment portion includes a plurality of side walls and an upper wall, and wherein the hook is pivoted until the hook contacts the lower edge of the upper wall. The beverage container according to claim 14, wherein the first body member includes a receiving portion, wherein the receiving portion includes a side wall that can partially define the recess, and the recess can receive the hook member, and wherein the The receiving part is adjacent to the attached part. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein, the second body part includes a flange part that can fit on the upper part of the first body part, wherein the flange part also includes an attachment part, and the hook part is Engaged with the attachment part in a pivotal manner. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second body member includes a flange member, wherein the flange member includes an attachment portion, and the hook member is pivotally engaged with a pin, the pin The tie is positioned between the side walls of the attachment portion. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second body member includes a flange member, the flange member includes a horizontal portion, the horizontal portion gradually becomes a substantially vertical portion, and the substantially vertical portion can fit into the The upper part of the first body part, and the flange part also includes an attachment part, wherein the hook part is engaged with the attachment part in a pivotal manner, and wherein the first body part includes a receiving part, wherein the The receiving part can accommodate the hook, wherein the receiving part is adjacent to the connecting part. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second body member includes an attachment portion, wherein the hook member is pivotally engaged with the attachment portion, wherein the first body member includes a receiving portion, Wherein the recess of the receiving part can accommodate the hook in the receiving configuration, wherein the receiving part is located under the connecting part. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the beverage container comprises a storage configuration and an unfolded configuration, wherein when the storage configuration is presented, the hook is positioned in the recess of the first body , and wherein the hook protrudes from the container when the deployed configuration is assumed. The beverage container as claimed in claim 13, wherein the hook is pivotable between the stored configuration and the deployed configuration.

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