EP0887034A1 - Kombination bestehend aus einem Trinkbecher und einem Halter - Google Patents
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- EP0887034A1 EP0887034A1 EP98202136A EP98202136A EP0887034A1 EP 0887034 A1 EP0887034 A1 EP 0887034A1 EP 98202136 A EP98202136 A EP 98202136A EP 98202136 A EP98202136 A EP 98202136A EP 0887034 A1 EP0887034 A1 EP 0887034A1
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- Prior art keywords
- cup
- combination
- holder
- mouth rim
- folded
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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 combination of a cup of plastic, for instance polystyrene (PS), and a holder for carrying thereof such that a user can take hold of the holder and thus lift up the whole combination, including the cup optionally filled with a drink.
- a cup of plastic for instance polystyrene (PS)
- PS polystyrene
- a generally downward narrowing cup is supported in two zones of differing height by a holder. Due to the tapering form of the cup the two said support zones can support the cup in stable manner.
- the cup is stiff such that it can extend independently and with a sufficient form retention above the upper support zone, also in the case of the use of a hot drink which tends in known manner to soften the plastic material of the cup.
- Known cups with a content of 0.15 1 have a weight of about 3.0-3.3 g. They have a wall thickness of about 0.15 mm and a curled mouth rim to eliminate the sharp cutting edge. In order to enable curling of the drinking edge extra material is required at that position.
- the object of the invention is to provide a combination wherein the cup can be made considerably lighter and therefore requires less material.
- the invention provides a combination of the described type which has the special feature that the cup has a folded-back mouth rim which is supported by the upper edge of the holder.
- the combination according to the invention requires no curling operation to form the mouth rim.
- the folded-back mouth rim manufactured in one process run during forming of the cup supports the whole cup and holds it stably in the upper edge of the holder.
- This cup therefore need satisfy considerably lesser requirements in respect of its own stiffness and mechanical strength than the described known cup.
- softening of the plastic material of the cup as a result of a hot drink have any influence on the stability of the combination owing to this construction.
- the expectation is that the wall thickness of the cup can hereby be reduced by more than 25%. Together with the omission of the necessary curling as further processing, this is a considerable economic advantage.
- a specific embodiment has the special feature that the cup consists of a material having an E-modulus with a value considerably lower than 2.0 GPa, the value for PS.
- a specific embodiment hereof has the feature that the material is a polyolefin.
- PE high density polyethylene
- HDPE high density polyethylene
- PP polystyrene
- PP polystyrene
- the holder wall can have a thickness in the region of said recess such that the user perceives this as agreeable, particularly when compared with the usual cup with the curled edge.
- the edge according to the invention in accordance with the described variant gives an impression of a certain solidity.
- cup according to the invention can be very thin relative to the known, relatively stiff cups.
- the latter described variant preferably has the special feature that the bottom joins smoothly onto the rest of the cup.
- the holder can be grasped with the hand. Particularly for very hot drinks, for instance coffee and tea, it can be recommended that the holder has a carrying handle.
- the holders and/or cups can be stackable in per se known manner.
- the invention further relates to a holder and a cup which are adapted to serve as component of a combination according to the invention.
- Figure 1 shows a combination 1 of a plastic cup 2 and a holder 3 which carries this cup 2.
- Cup 2 has a folded-back mouth rim 4 which fits into a circumferential recess 5 such that the outer surface 6 of the folded-back mouth rim 4 connects substantially smoothly onto the outer surface 7 of holder 3. Mouth rim 4 thus carries the whole cup 2 without further support.
- the contact surface between cup 2 and holder 3 has in this embodiment a small conicity of about 1°, whereby a good fitting between cup and holder is ensured.
- Cup 2 is manufactured in this embodiment from a relatively flexible material, for instance a polyolefin such as PE, HDPE or PP, but can also consist for instance of PS.
- a polyolefin such as PE, HDPE or PP, but can also consist for instance of PS.
- Cup 2 has a bottom 8 which is concave on the inside and which joins smoothly onto the rest of the cup.
- Holder 3 has a substantially cylindrical form and is not provided with a base. This simplifies production and has a cost-saving effect.
- the holder can also be picked up easily with the hand, particularly in the lower part thereof, in the case a hot drink is present in cup 2.
- This lower part is in any case not in direct heat-conducting contact with cup 2 so that heating up will remain limited such that the holder can easily be picked up with the hand.
- the combination 9 of figure 2 comprises a holder 10 which differs in two respects from holder 3 according to figure 1.
- Holder 10 is provided with an integrally formed carrying handle 11 and its shape is different.
- the wall 12 of holder 10 narrows in downward direction and has a curved shape.
- the holder 10 is rotation symmetrical apart from the handle 11. Attention is drawn to the fact that other forms are also possible. Generally however, rotation symmetrical forms are recommended.
- the outer surface of holder 10 is designated in figure 2 with the reference numeral 13.
- the outer surface of the folded-back mouth rim 4 in this embodiment also connects substantially smoothly onto the outer surface 13 of holder 10.
- the holder wall 14 has a thickness in the region of circumferential recess 5 such that the user perceives this as a certain sturdiness and solidity.
- the mouth rim can have a height in the range of 5-25 mm, preferably 10-20 mm.
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- Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
- Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| NL1006416A NL1006416C2 (nl) | 1997-06-26 | 1997-06-26 | Combinatie van een beker en een houder. |
| NL1006416 | 1997-06-26 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP0887034A1 true EP0887034A1 (de) | 1998-12-30 |
| EP0887034B1 EP0887034B1 (de) | 2003-09-03 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP98202136A Expired - Lifetime EP0887034B1 (de) | 1997-06-26 | 1998-06-26 | Kombination bestehend aus einem Trinkbecher und einem Halter |
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| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0887034B1 (de) |
| AT (1) | ATE248544T1 (de) |
| DE (1) | DE69817683T2 (de) |
| DK (1) | DK0887034T3 (de) |
| NL (1) | NL1006416C2 (de) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2003061439A1 (en) * | 2002-01-23 | 2003-07-31 | Mandy Nicola Haberman | Improvements in or relating to an article for dispensing food or drink |
Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3602386A (en) * | 1968-03-22 | 1971-08-31 | Dixie Cup Ab | Drinking vessel having exchangeable insert or lining |
| DE7408557U (de) * | 1974-02-14 | 1974-06-06 | Plastil Kunststoffverarbeitungs Ag | Trinkgefäß aus Kunststoff |
| FR2459028A1 (fr) * | 1979-06-15 | 1981-01-09 | Berrio De La Fe A | Dispositif de protection pour vaisselle de table |
| WO1982001813A1 (en) * | 1980-12-02 | 1982-06-10 | Hans I Wallsten | A shaped disposable insert and holder thereof |
| WO1995010966A1 (en) * | 1993-10-22 | 1995-04-27 | Domenico De Bellis | Drinks cup for public use |
| US5433337A (en) * | 1994-01-28 | 1995-07-18 | Sterling Products, Inc. | Large drink container to fit vehicle cup holders |
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- 1997-06-26 NL NL1006416A patent/NL1006416C2/nl not_active IP Right Cessation
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1998
- 1998-06-26 EP EP98202136A patent/EP0887034B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-06-26 DE DE69817683T patent/DE69817683T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-06-26 AT AT98202136T patent/ATE248544T1/de active
- 1998-06-26 DK DK98202136T patent/DK0887034T3/da active
Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3602386A (en) * | 1968-03-22 | 1971-08-31 | Dixie Cup Ab | Drinking vessel having exchangeable insert or lining |
| DE7408557U (de) * | 1974-02-14 | 1974-06-06 | Plastil Kunststoffverarbeitungs Ag | Trinkgefäß aus Kunststoff |
| FR2459028A1 (fr) * | 1979-06-15 | 1981-01-09 | Berrio De La Fe A | Dispositif de protection pour vaisselle de table |
| WO1982001813A1 (en) * | 1980-12-02 | 1982-06-10 | Hans I Wallsten | A shaped disposable insert and holder thereof |
| WO1995010966A1 (en) * | 1993-10-22 | 1995-04-27 | Domenico De Bellis | Drinks cup for public use |
| US5433337A (en) * | 1994-01-28 | 1995-07-18 | Sterling Products, Inc. | Large drink container to fit vehicle cup holders |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2003061439A1 (en) * | 2002-01-23 | 2003-07-31 | Mandy Nicola Haberman | Improvements in or relating to an article for dispensing food or drink |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| DE69817683D1 (de) | 2003-10-09 |
| NL1006416C2 (nl) | 1998-12-29 |
| ATE248544T1 (de) | 2003-09-15 |
| DE69817683T2 (de) | 2004-07-15 |
| EP0887034B1 (de) | 2003-09-03 |
| DK0887034T3 (da) | 2003-12-22 |
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