Capping Apparatus for Beverage Container
a beverage container and apparatus technology, applied in the field of beverage containers, can solve problems such as choking users, and achieve the effect of smooth drinking from the cup
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[0018]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is a capping apparatus according to the present invention. The capping apparatus includes a cap 10 and an elastic tube 12. The cap 10 includes a disc 14, an upper rim 16 and a lower rim 18.
[0019]The upper rim 16 extends from an upper face of the disc 14. The lower rim 18 extends from a lower face of the disc 14.
[0020]The disc 14 includes a tubular stem 20 and a convex portion 22, both extending from the upper face of the disc 14. The tubular stem 20 includes an aperture 24 through which a space above the disc 14 is in communication of liquid with a space below the disc 14. The convex portion 22 is made with a vent 26 via which the space above the disc 14 is in communication of air with the space below the disc 14.
[0021]The upper rim 16 includes a cutout (not numbered) made in a portion thereof far from the convex portion 22. A switch 28 is located in the cutout. A switch 28 is connected to the upper rim 16 so that the switch 28 can be pivoted ...
second embodiment
[0028]Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, there is a capping apparatus according to the present invention. The second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment except several things. Firstly, there is a pressing element 40 extending from the upper rim 16. The pressing element 40 is made with a tip. Secondly, the guiding element 30 is made with an aperture 42 in communication with the channel 32. Secondly, a switch 44 is used instead of the switch 28. The switch 44 is movable between two positions. The switch 44 is an elongated element that includes a button 46 formed at an end thereof and a hunch 48 formed at an opposite end thereof. The hunch 48 includes a peak. Thirdly, a blocking element 50 is used instead of the blocking element 36. The blocking element 50 is a tab instead of a plug. The blocking element 50 extends from the hunch 48. Fourthly, a compression spring 52 is used instead of the torque spring 34. The compression spring 52 is compressed between the upper rim 16 and the h...
third embodiment
[0031]Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, there is a capping apparatus according to the present invention. The third embodiment is identical to the second embodiment except several things. Firstly, the switch 44 is pivotally connected to the guiding element 30. Secondly, the compression spring 52 is compressed between the upper rim 16 and the guiding element 30 instead of the switch 44. The guiding element 30 is directly biased into the lowered position by the compression spring 52. Hence, there is no need for any hunch on the switch 44.
[0032]Referring to FIG. 5, the guiding element 30 is directly biased into the lowered position by the compression spring 52. The switch 44 is biased into the first position by the guiding element 30. The elastic tube 12 is pressed and thus blocked by the tip of the pushing element 40, which is inserted into the channel 32 via the aperture 42. The vent 26 is blocked by the blocking element 50. The liquid is prevented from leaving the cup.
[0033]Referring to FI...
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