WO1985001199A1 - Cup holder - Google Patents
Cup holderInfo
- Publication number
- WO1985001199A1 WO1985001199A1 PCT/DK1984/000091 DK8400091W WO8501199A1 WO 1985001199 A1 WO1985001199 A1 WO 1985001199A1 DK 8400091 W DK8400091 W DK 8400091W WO 8501199 A1 WO8501199 A1 WO 8501199A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- cup holder
- cup
- arms
- handle
- supporting surface
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G23/00—Other table equipment
- A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
- A47G23/0208—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like
- A47G23/0216—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like for one glass or cup
Definitions
- the invention relates to a cup holder of the kind which can be used together with a preferably conical disposable cup, a glass or the like, said cup holder having two protruding, flexible arms for retaining the cup said arms being moreover provided with a handle.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder of this kind which is just as good at retaining cups as the known holder but which moreover is of a simpler design and therefore is cheaper in manufacture.
- the characteristic feature of the cup holder according to the invention is that the underside of the arms is provided with a supporting surface which - together with the bottom of the cup - is intended to abut on a support such as a tabletop.
- the handle can have sub ⁇ stantially the same height as the arms.
- the structure is thereby further simplified.
- the cup holder can moreover be characteristic in that the underside of the handle is also provided with a supporting surface which can abut on the support. The stability of the cup holder against overturning is thereby increased.
- the cup holder can be characteristic in that the handle is substantially U-shaped and arranged between the arms, ie. the arms form the extension of the flanges or arms of the U.
- the handle is substantially U-shaped and arranged between the arms, ie. the arms form the extension of the flanges or arms of the U.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a cup and a cup holder according to the invention with the cup placed inside the cup holder,
- Fig. 2 is an inclined bottom view of a cup holder according to the invention.
- Fig. 3 is a top view of the cup holder seen in Fig. 2.
- the cup holder shown in Fig. 1 reveals a handle 1 and one of two protruding, flexible arms 2 encircling a cup 3.
- the cup 3 is so arranged in the holder that the bottom of the cup is substan ⁇ tially flush with the supporting surface 7 of the cup holder. This will afford a highly stable combination between cup and holder partly because of the lowest possible mutual centre of gravity and partly because the handle 1 will also contribute to the support.
- Figs. 2 and 3 which can be seen together show more clearly the design of the cup holder.
- the second flexible arm 2' is positioned symmetrically with the first arm 2 and at their outer ends they form between themselves a slot 4.
- the branches 5, 5' are seen to make an acute angle with the bottom 6. This ensures an advantageous spring action of the handle 1. Moreover, the cup holder becomes highly useful because the design of the handle 1 will guarantee a firm grasp for small as well as big fingers.
- the cup holder according to the invention can advantageously be manufactured of several different materials because the applied design of the handle 1 will ensure sufficient spring action.
- Examples of production materials are plastics, metal or moulded veneer.
- the cup holder can be manufactured of sheets which are bent after the punching out thereof. It is possible to make use of laminated material which is moulded just as it is possible to use die casting or vacuum forming.
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- Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
- Table Equipment (AREA)
Abstract
A cup holder of the kind having two protruding flexible arms (2, 2') for retaining a disposable cup (3) is designed with a supporting surface (7) at the underside of the arms (2, 2'). There is hereby obtained a very simple structure, preferably made of single-curved surfaces, which is low-cost in manufacture.
Description
CUP HOLDER
The invention relates to a cup holder of the kind which can be used together with a preferably conical disposable cup, a glass or the like, said cup holder having two protruding, flexible arms for retaining the cup said arms being moreover provided with a handle.
From the specification to DE-AS no. 1,8,08,765 there is known a cup holder of this kind but which has several double curved surfaces and therefore is difficult to manufacture. This cup holder is moreover at its lower part designed with a circular supporting surface having in its turn an annular reinforcement. The flexible arms are arranged at the upper part of the cup holder.
The object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder of this kind which is just as good at retaining cups as the known holder but which moreover is of a simpler design and therefore is cheaper in manufacture.
The characteristic feature of the cup holder according to the invention is that the underside of the arms is provided with a supporting surface which - together with the bottom of the cup - is intended to abut on a support such as a tabletop.
By letting the arms have a supporting surface at their lower ends there is no requirement of a support-
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ing surface for the cup in the cup holder. When placing a cup in the cup holder the table whereon the cup holder is placed will make a stop for the bottom of the cup because the cup will quite simply be in place in the cup holder when the bottom of the cup is pressed into abutment on the table. This structure gives a substantially larger contact surface between cup and cup holder than by the known struc¬ tures. This means that the transmitted frictional force becomes correspondingly greater and this in its turn results in a greater tolerance for cups of different sizes if the cup holder is given a suitable flexibility that does not vary too much with the travel.
According to the invention the handle can have sub¬ stantially the same height as the arms. The structure is thereby further simplified.
The cup holder can moreover be characteristic in that the underside of the handle is also provided with a supporting surface which can abut on the support. The stability of the cup holder against overturning is thereby increased.
Finally, the cup holder can be characteristic in that the handle is substantially U-shaped and arranged between the arms, ie. the arms form the extension of the flanges or arms of the U. There is hereby provided a very simple design for the cup holder which is simple and low-cost in manufacture.
The invention will be further described in the follow¬ ing with reference to the drawing, wherein
Fig. 1 is a side view of a cup and a cup holder according to the invention with the cup placed inside the cup holder,
Fig. 2 is an inclined bottom view of a cup holder according to the invention, and
Fig. 3 is a top view of the cup holder seen in Fig. 2.
The cup holder shown in Fig. 1 reveals a handle 1 and one of two protruding, flexible arms 2 encircling a cup 3. The cup 3 is so arranged in the holder that the bottom of the cup is substan¬ tially flush with the supporting surface 7 of the cup holder. This will afford a highly stable combination between cup and holder partly because of the lowest possible mutual centre of gravity and partly because the handle 1 will also contribute to the support.
Figs. 2 and 3 which can be seen together show more clearly the design of the cup holder. The second flexible arm 2' is positioned symmetrically with the first arm 2 and at their outer ends they form between themselves a slot 4. The U-shaped handle
1 has branches 5, 5' and a bottom 6. The point of rotation of the mutual displacement of the arms 2 and 2' being on the bottom 6, the holding part
2 will be capable of firmly grasping cups of different sizes while the supporting surface 7 is flush with the bottom of the cup.
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The branches 5, 5' are seen to make an acute angle with the bottom 6. This ensures an advantageous spring action of the handle 1. Moreover, the cup holder becomes highly useful because the design of the handle 1 will guarantee a firm grasp for small as well as big fingers.
The cup holder according to the invention can advantageously be manufactured of several different materials because the applied design of the handle 1 will ensure sufficient spring action. Examples of production materials are plastics, metal or moulded veneer. The cup holder can be manufactured of sheets which are bent after the punching out thereof. It is possible to make use of laminated material which is moulded just as it is possible to use die casting or vacuum forming.
Claims
1. Cup holder of the kind which can be used together with a preferably conical disposable cup, a glass or the like, said cup holder having two protruding flexible arms for retaining the cup said arms being moreover provided with a handle, c h a r a c t e r i s e d in that the underside of the arms (2, 2') is provided with a supporting surface (7) which - together with the bottom of the cup (3) - is intended to abut on a support such as a tabletop.
2. Cup holder according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i s e d in that the handle (1) is of substantially the same height as the arms (2).
3. Cup holder according to claim 1 or 2, c h a r a c t e r i s e d in that the underside of the handle (1) is also provided with a supporting surface which can abut on the support.
4. Cup holder according to claim 1, 2 or 3, c h a r a c t e r i s e d in that the handle (1) is substantially U-shaped and arranged between the arms (2), ie. the arms (2, 21) form the extension of the flanges or arms of the U.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DK434183A DK434183A (en) | 1983-09-23 | 1983-09-23 | BAEGERHOLDER |
DK4341/83 | 1983-09-23 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO1985001199A1 true WO1985001199A1 (en) | 1985-03-28 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/DK1984/000091 WO1985001199A1 (en) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-09-20 | Cup holder |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0159329A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU3430884A (en) |
DK (1) | DK434183A (en) |
WO (1) | WO1985001199A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2012064184A1 (en) * | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-18 | Well Water Bv | Assembly of a container and a removable handle |
GB2510604A (en) * | 2013-02-08 | 2014-08-13 | Warnock Original Works | A consumable drinking vessel holder |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2029051A (en) * | 1933-06-30 | 1936-01-28 | Nu Deal Handle Co | Bottle holder |
US2116148A (en) * | 1937-08-28 | 1938-05-03 | Clinton K Hawley | Bottle holder |
US2208478A (en) * | 1938-06-07 | 1940-07-16 | Ernest W Simons | Detachable handle for bottles and drinking glasses |
CH483822A (en) * | 1967-11-21 | 1970-01-15 | Illinois Tool Works | Sacrificial container holder for a drink |
DE3021110A1 (en) * | 1980-06-04 | 1981-12-10 | Hermann 3400 Göttingen Büttner | Double-handled holder for baby's bottle - has open clamping ring with spring tension centre web for secure automatic hold |
EP0062708A2 (en) * | 1981-04-13 | 1982-10-20 | Mecanauto | Container |
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1983
- 1983-09-23 DK DK434183A patent/DK434183A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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1984
- 1984-09-20 AU AU34308/84A patent/AU3430884A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1984-09-20 EP EP19840903536 patent/EP0159329A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1984-09-20 WO PCT/DK1984/000091 patent/WO1985001199A1/en unknown
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2029051A (en) * | 1933-06-30 | 1936-01-28 | Nu Deal Handle Co | Bottle holder |
US2116148A (en) * | 1937-08-28 | 1938-05-03 | Clinton K Hawley | Bottle holder |
US2208478A (en) * | 1938-06-07 | 1940-07-16 | Ernest W Simons | Detachable handle for bottles and drinking glasses |
CH483822A (en) * | 1967-11-21 | 1970-01-15 | Illinois Tool Works | Sacrificial container holder for a drink |
DE3021110A1 (en) * | 1980-06-04 | 1981-12-10 | Hermann 3400 Göttingen Büttner | Double-handled holder for baby's bottle - has open clamping ring with spring tension centre web for secure automatic hold |
EP0062708A2 (en) * | 1981-04-13 | 1982-10-20 | Mecanauto | Container |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2012064184A1 (en) * | 2010-11-12 | 2012-05-18 | Well Water Bv | Assembly of a container and a removable handle |
GB2510604A (en) * | 2013-02-08 | 2014-08-13 | Warnock Original Works | A consumable drinking vessel holder |
GB2510604B (en) * | 2013-02-08 | 2017-10-18 | Warnock Original Works | A Consumable Drinking Vessel Holder |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DK434183D0 (en) | 1983-09-23 |
EP0159329A1 (en) | 1985-10-30 |
DK434183A (en) | 1985-03-24 |
AU3430884A (en) | 1985-04-11 |
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