Beverage containers

Abstract

To provide a beverage container that allows for easy administration of medication and consumption of beverages. [Solution] A beverage container 1 according to one aspect of the present invention has a main body 2 equipped with a hot water outlet 21 and a suction port 22, and a filtration member 3 having a partition 31 that is inserted into the main body from the hot water outlet 21.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage container, and more particularly, it is suitable for multi-functional sipping.

Background Art

[0002] Caring for the disabled or the elderly requires not only feeding them but also making them take medicine, which is often heavy labor and very difficult. In addition, hospital beds often have limited space, and there is also a large economic burden such as purchasing all the necessary supplies.

[0003] Therefore, as a container for making it easier for patients, recuperating people, etc. to drink water or beverages on a bed or the like, a so-called sipping cup that can suck and drink beverages through a suction port is often used. Such a sipping cup is useful for patients and recuperating people because they can ingest beverages without tilting the container greatly.

[0004] As a technology related to the above general beverage container, a beverage container having a main body portion provided with a hot water outlet and a suction port is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0005] [[ID=2,9]]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, while the technology described in Non-Patent Document 1 allows for the consumption of beverages through a suction port, it does not adequately consider the convenience of taking medication. Specifically, when patients or those receiving treatment take medication, they must first put the medication in their mouth and then pick up the beverage container to drink the beverage, which can be a cumbersome process and a burden for the user.

[0007] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a beverage container that allows for easy administration of medication and consumption of beverages. Means for solving the problem

[0008] A beverage container according to one aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems has a main body with a hot water outlet and a suction port, and includes a filtration member having a partition that is inserted into the main body from the hot water outlet.

[0009] In this view, although not limited thereto, the filtering member is preferably a beverage container in which an opening is formed on the side of one region separated by a partition.

[0010] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that the opening be the beverage container on the side connected to the suction port.

[0011] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that the beverage container has a lid member having a through hole provided at the hot water outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that the through-hole is an elongated shape in which the width of the hole changes along one direction in the beverage container.

[0013] Furthermore, although not limited to this viewpoint, it is preferable that the beverage container has a partition in the lid member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] In summary, this invention provides a beverage container that facilitates the administration of medication and the intake of beverages. More specifically, it significantly simplifies the process of administering medication, making it easier for those requiring care. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This figure shows a schematic overview of the overall configuration of the beverage container according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of an opening formed in a filtration member according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of a through-hole provided in the lid member according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific examples described in the embodiments below.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a beverage container (hereinafter referred to as "the container") 1 according to this embodiment, which comprises a main body 2 having a hot water outlet 21 and a suction port 22, and a filtering member 3 having a partition 31 that is inserted into the main body 2 from the hot water outlet 21.

[0018] With the above configuration, container 1 has the effect of providing a beverage container that allows for easy administration of medication and consumption of beverages. Further details will be explained below.

[0019] The main body 2 of this container 1 is for holding beverages. The main body 2 of this container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above function, but may be, for example, a cylindrical container, a bottle-shaped container, etc. It is preferable that the main body 2 of this container 1 is shaped in a way that allows the user to easily handle it while holding the beverage.

[0020] The shape of the main body 2 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above functions. For example, it may be a flat spherical shape with a flat portion at the bottom as shown in this figure, or it may be a cylindrical shape, a square tube shape, an elliptical tube shape, or a tapered shape with a wide upper part and a narrow lower part, etc. The shape is not limited.

[0021] The material of the main body 2 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above functions. However, for example, it is preferably a synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate, glass, metal, or a material combining these. Also, the main body 2 in the container 1 is preferably made of a material that is lightweight and can safely hold beverages.

[0022] The water supply port 21 in the container 1 is for injecting beverages into the main body 2 and is formed as an opening at the upper part of the main body. As will be clear from the description below, it is preferable to provide a connecting portion 211 with a groove so that the shape of the water supply port 21 can be opened and closed by a lid.

[0023] Also, the suction port 22 in the container 1 is for the user to suck and drink beverages and is provided on the side surface of the main body 2. The suction port 22 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above functions. However, for example, it is preferably in a straw shape. In this straw shape, it is preferable that the tip side is thin and the connection portion side with the main body 2 is thick for easy drinking. However, as described below, assuming the case of taking medicine together, it is preferable to ensure an inner diameter of about the size of a general medicine.

[0024] Also, the container 1 has the filtering member 3 as described above. The filtering member 3 in the container 1 is for filtering solids in the beverage and ensuring the flow path of the beverage. The filtering member 3 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above functions. However, for example, it may be composed of a mesh member in which thin metal wires are woven in a mesh shape, a resin member with many fine holes formed, etc., but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the filtration component 3 may be structured to filter out unwanted solids from the beverage while allowing solids such as pharmaceuticals contained through the opening described later to be drawn in along with the beverage.

[0025] Furthermore, it is preferable that the filtration member 3 in this container 1 is detachably inserted into the main body 2 from the hot water outlet 21. This allows the filtration member 3 to be easily removed and cleaned, and also allows for replacement of the filtration member 3, thus enabling hygienic use.

[0026] The method of inserting the filtration member 3 into the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above function, but it is preferable that it be inserted downward from the hot water outlet 21 and positioned inside the main body 2. Furthermore, the filtration member 3 may have a locking portion, a projection, or a stepped portion on its outer circumference so that it is positioned inside the main body 2.

[0027] The structure of the filtration member 3 in this container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above-described function, but it is configured to have a bottom portion 32, side portions 33, and further configured to have a partition 31. This makes it possible to separate the space S inside the main body portion 2 from the space U inside the filtration member 3, and further, the partition 31 makes it possible to divide the space U inside the filtration member 3 into at least two spaces U1 and U2. The shape of the filtration member 3 is preferably, for example, a bottomed cylindrical, rectangular, or cup-shaped, and it is preferably formed to conform to the internal space of the main body portion 2 and to be formed to a suitable size.

[0028] Furthermore, the filtration member 3 of the container 1 has a partition 31 as described above. The partition 31 is for dividing the space U inside the filtration member 3 into multiple regions U1 and U2. The partition 31 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above function, but for example, the same material as the bottom 32 and side 33 of the partition can be selected. Also, the partition 31 in the container 1 may be fixedly installed inside the filtration member 3 or may be installed in a removable manner. By providing the partition 31, it is possible to divide it into multiple regions U1 and U2 as described above, and different items can be stored in each of them.

[0029] Furthermore, it is preferable that an opening 331 is formed in the side portion 33 of the filtration member 3 of the container 1. Providing an opening 331 makes it possible to connect the suction port and one region of the filtration member 3, and more specifically, by placing solid objects for ingestion, such as medicine, in this region, it is possible to take them in together with the beverage contained in the container 1. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the opening 331 in the container 1 be positioned on the side of the suction port 22. An illustrative diagram of this case is shown in Figure 2. Note that the shape of the opening 331 is not limited as long as it can hold the solid objects contained in the filtration member 3 while also being taken in together with the beverage, and may be formed as, for example, a circular hole, a semicircular hole, an elliptical hole, a semi-elliptical hole, or a slit-shaped opening.

[0030] The lid member 4 in this container 1 is for covering the hot water outlet 21 of the main body 2. The lid member 4 in this container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above function, but may be configured as, for example, a screw-in lid, a snap-on lid, or an opening / closing lid with a hinge.

[0031] Furthermore, it is preferable that a through-hole 41 is formed in the lid member 4 of the container 1. The through-hole 41 is a hole provided in the lid member 4 to allow the beverage to flow through. The through-hole 41 in the container 1 is not limited as long as it has the above function, but may be formed as, for example, an elongated slit-shaped hole, an elliptical hole, or a structure in which multiple holes are arranged side by side. An image of this lid member 4 is shown in Figure 3. By providing a through-hole 41 in the lid member 4 of the container 1 in this way, the effort required to remove the packaged medicine (tablets) can be reduced. Specifically, by placing the packaged medicine on the through-hole 41 and pressing the medicine from above, it can be dropped from the through-hole 41 into the container 1, more specifically into a region of the filtration member 3 (a region with an opening formed on the suction port side). This has the advantage that the dropped medicine can then be suctioned together with the beverage.

[0032] Furthermore, the lid member 4 in this container, which has a through-hole 41, may be an inner lid member, and an outer lid member without a through-hole may be provided outside of it. In this way, it is possible to create a beverage container that can be sealed without a through-hole.

[0033] It is also preferable that the lid member 4 of this container 1 is provided with a partition 42. Providing a partition 42 has the advantage of allowing multiple medications to be placed in separate compartments, thus preventing missed doses.

[0034] In summary, this invention provides a beverage container that facilitates the administration of medication and the intake of beverages. Furthermore, according to this invention, by forming multiple regions with partitions provided in the filtering member and connecting one of these regions to a suction port, it becomes possible to suction and ingest solid substances such as medication along with the beverage. In addition, by providing a through hole in the lid member, medication can be easily poured into the container, reducing the burden on the user. Moreover, by providing partitions in the lid member, multiple medications can be separated and arranged, improving the convenience of medication management. As a result, it is expected that the care of administering medication will be greatly simplified, making it easier for those receiving care. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] 1...Beverage container 2…Main body 21... Hot water outlet 211...Connection part 22...Suction port 3… Filtration components 31... partition 32...bottom 33...Side part 331…Opening 4…Lid component 41…Through hole 42... partition

Claims

1. It has a main body equipped with a hot water outlet and a suction port, A beverage container equipped with a filtration member having a partition, which is inserted into the main body from the hot water outlet.

2. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the filtering member has an opening formed on the side of one region separated by the partition.

3. The beverage container according to claim 2, wherein the opening is on the side connected to the suction port.

4. The beverage container according to claim 1, further comprising a lid member having a through hole provided in the hot water outlet.

5. The beverage container according to claim 4, wherein the through-hole has an elongated shape in which the width of the hole changes along one direction.

6. The beverage container according to claim 4, wherein the lid member is provided with a partition.

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