Locking structure of a cup

Abstract

The application discloses a locking structure of a cup, which comprises a cup body and a cup cover. A first buckle is arranged on the cup body, and a second buckle matched with the first buckle is arranged on the cup cover. A lock catch is movably arranged on the cup cover. The lock catch is provided with a latch, and the cup body is provided with a latch hole matched with the latch. The cup cover is rotated on the cup body to make the first buckle and the second buckle cooperate. After being positioned, the latch falls into the latch hole to realize rotary locking. Thus, through the specific locking design of the cup body and the cup cover, the problems of the complexity and the insufficient concealment of the traditional press type and fingerprint unlocking type structures, the easy opening by others or the acquaintance of the opening mode are solved, and the privacy, property safety and life safety of the user are further ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cups, and in particular to a locking structure for a cup. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, cup lids and cup bodies are closed (locked) by threaded or snap-fit ​​connections, and the opening method is relatively simple (simply rotate in the opposite direction or press the snap). With the progress of society, people pay more attention to their privacy and security, and fingerprint unlocking has emerged as a way to open cup lids. However, this fingerprint unlocking method also has the disadvantages of high manufacturing cost, weak concealment, and easy identification of the opening method.

[0003] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed to address the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology, this invention provides a locking structure for a cup. Through specific locking designs for the cup body and lid, it solves the problems of insufficient privacy and easy access by others, such as the inability to open the cup or the knowledge of how to open it, by using traditional press-type and fingerprint-unlocking mechanisms. This further ensures the user's privacy, property security, and safety.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: a locking structure for a cup, as a preferred embodiment, comprising a cup body and a cup lid; a first buckle is provided on the cup body, and a second buckle adapted to the first buckle is provided on the cup lid; furthermore, it also includes a locking buckle, which is movably mounted on the cup lid; wherein:

[0006] The latch has a pin, and correspondingly, the cup body is provided with a pin hole that matches the pin;

[0007] The cup lid rotates on the cup body to engage the first and second latches. Once in place, the pin falls into the pin hole, achieving rotational locking.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, it also includes an unlocking component, which is magnetically attached to the latch.

[0009] When the unlocking component is placed on the upper side of the latch, the unlocking component will pull the latch upward so that the pin disengages from the pin hole, thereby achieving rotational unlocking.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the unlocking element and the latch are magnets with opposite magnetic properties;

[0011] Alternatively, one of the unlocking element and the latch may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnetically attractive metal component.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the upper side of the latch is provided with an elastic element so that the latch has a downward moving force.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the first buckle is an "L"-shaped slot, which has a vertical insertion portion and a locking portion connected to the lower end of the insertion portion; the insertion portion has an upward through opening;

[0014] The second latch is a latching protrusion. When locked, the latching protrusion enters from the opening of the latching part to the lower end of the latching part, and then the cup lid is rotated to make the latching protrusion enter and be limited to the locking part of the latching groove.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the latch includes a latch base, and the pins extend downward from the outer edge of the latch base. Furthermore, a plurality of pins are arranged at intervals along the outer edge of the latch base, and correspondingly, a plurality of pin holes are also provided on the cup body.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the cup lid includes a screw cap and a housing, the housing covering the outside of the screw cap and forming a mounting cavity for installing a latch, the latch being movable up and down in the mounting cavity.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the lower side of the cup body is recessed upwards to provide a placement position for storing the unlocking device.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the present invention solves the problems of insufficient concealment of traditional press-type and fingerprint unlocking structures, which are easily opened by others or their opening method is known, through the specific locking design of the cup body and the cup lid, thus further ensuring the user's privacy, property security and life safety.

[0019] Furthermore, the locking design of this invention is ingenious, the locking is firm and reliable, the opening method is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and the practicality is stronger, which has a promising market prospect. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of his part;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional enlarged view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 Another perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention (with the unlocking component placed on the cup lid);

[0027] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the unlocking component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 100. Cup body; 101. Card slot

[0030] 1011. Insertion part; 1012. Locking part

[0031] 10. Lock 11. Bolt

[0032] 12. Pin hole; 13. Lock base

[0033] 20. Elastic element; 30. Spring retainer.

[0034] 200, cup lid 201, embossed

[0035] 202, Unlock recess 210, Screw cap

[0036] 220, outer casing 300, unlocking parts

[0037] 301. Magnetic protective case; 302. Magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of this embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] See attached document Figures 1 to 8 A locking structure for a cup in an embodiment of the present invention includes a cup body 100 and a cup lid 200; a first buckle is provided on the cup body 100, and a second buckle adapted to the first buckle is provided on the cup lid 200; furthermore, it includes a locking buckle 10, which is movably mounted on the cup lid 200; wherein:

[0040] The latch 10 has a pin 11, and correspondingly, the cup body 100 is provided with a pin hole 12 that is adapted to the pin 11;

[0041] The cup lid 200 rotates on the cup body 100 (the cup lid 200 rotates forward relative to the cup body 100) to engage the first and second latches. Once in place, the pin 11 falls into the pin hole 12, thereby locking the cup lid 200 by rotation. This prevents the user from rotating or opening the cup lid 200 in the opposite direction, or rotating it forward, and also serves as a positioning indicator.

[0042] In practical applications, it also includes an unlocking component 300, which can be magnetically attached to the latch 10. When the unlocking component 300 is placed on the upper side of the latch 10, the unlocking component 300 will pull the latch 10 upward so that the pin 11 will disengage from the pin hole 12, thereby achieving rotational unlocking, so that the user can rotate the cup lid 200 in the opposite direction to open it.

[0043] Specifically, the unlocking element 300 and the latch 10 can be magnets with opposite magnetic properties; or, one of the unlocking element 300 and the latch 10 can be a magnet, and the other can be a magnetically attracted metal part. In this embodiment, the latch 10 is a magnetically attracted metal part, and the unlocking element 300 consists of a magnetic protective shell 301 and a magnet 302 disposed within the magnetic protective shell 301. A plurality of magnets 302 can be disposed within the magnetic protective shell 301.

[0044] Thus, through the ingenious design of the lid 200 and the body 100, the lid 200 and the body 100 possess locking and anti-theft functions. Compared to existing fingerprint unlocking, this design offers the advantage of lower cost, and compared to existing press-to-unlock, it is more aesthetically pleasing and has a better market prospect. Especially for items that are particularly important to consumers, this locking structure design also provides a degree of privacy, making it difficult for others to know the unlocking method and preventing unauthorized opening, thereby effectively protecting consumers' privacy and interests. It should be noted that in specific applications, one type of locking structure for a cup can be used as a water cup to prevent others from opening the lid and adding unknown substances to the cup; it can also be used to store valuables, serving as a storage container; and it can also be used to house personal devices, toys, etc., preventing others from discovering them and protecting the user's privacy (including using the cup as the outer shell of a product).

[0045] Preferably, an elastic element 20 is provided on the upper side of the latch 10 to give the latch 10 a downward moving force. Typically, the elastic element 20 is a spring; of course, it can also be a rubber part or other elastic device. In this way, no matter whether the cup is upright, upside down, or tilted, the pin 11 of the latch 10 can be well positioned in the pin hole 12, ensuring the reliability of the locking.

[0046] Specifically, the first buckle is an "L"-shaped slot 101, which has a vertical insertion part 1011 and a locking part 1012 connected to the lower end of the insertion part 1011; the insertion part 1011 has an upward through opening.

[0047] The second latch is a latch protrusion 201. When locked, the latch protrusion 201 enters from the opening of the latching part 1011 to the lower end of the latching part 1011. Then, by rotating the cup lid 200, the latch protrusion 201 enters and is limited to the locking part 1012 of the latching groove 101. At this time, the pin 11 also falls into the pin hole 12 accordingly, thus achieving locking.

[0048] Furthermore, the latch 10 includes a latch base 13, and the pins 11 extend downward from the outer edge of the latch base 13. Several pins 11 are arranged at intervals along the outer edge of the latch base 13, and correspondingly, the cup body 100 also has several pin holes 12. Preferably, the elastic element 20 also acts on the latch base 13. This ensures both the stability of the locking mechanism and the effectiveness of the unlocking mechanism.

[0049] Typically, the cup lid 200 includes a screw cap 210 and a housing 220. The housing 220 covers the outside of the screw cap 210 and forms a mounting cavity for mounting the latch 10. The latch 10 is movably mounted on the mounting cavity, and the spring is also mounted on the mounting cavity. The upper end of the spring contacts the housing 220, and the lower end of the spring contacts the latch 10. In application, a spring retainer 30 can be provided at the lower end of the spring, and the spring retainer 30 is connected to the latch 10. In this way, the latch 10, the elastic element 20, and other components are hidden inside the screw cap 210 and the housing 220. When locked, others cannot see the ingenious structural design from the outside and do not know the opening method, making it extremely concealed.

[0050] The lower side of the cup body 100 is recessed upwards to provide a placement position for storing the unlocking component 300. By providing a placement position for the unlocking component 300 on the lower side of the cup body 100, the storage problem of the unlocking component 300 is solved; secondly, the placement of the unlocking component 300 also provides a certain degree of concealment; and thirdly, it does not affect the overall appearance. Similarly, the upper side of the cup lid 200 is recessed downwards to provide an unlocking recess 202. When the unlocking component 300 is placed in the unlocking recess 202, a rotation unlocking function is achieved. The design of the unlocking recess 202 makes it easier to position the component during unlocking, and the attraction (magnetic attraction) of the unlocking component 300 relative to the latch 10 is also better.

[0051] The key design feature of this invention is that, through the specific locking design of the cup body and lid, it solves the problems of insufficient concealment of traditional press-type and fingerprint unlocking mechanisms, which make them easy for others to open or know how to open, thus further ensuring the user's privacy, property security, and life safety.

[0052] Furthermore, the locking design of this invention is ingenious, the locking is firm and reliable, the opening method is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and the practicality is stronger, which has a promising market prospect.

[0053] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of the present invention still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking structure for a cup, characterized in that: The cup includes a cup body and a cup lid; the cup body is provided with a first buckle, and the cup lid is provided with a second buckle that matches the first buckle; furthermore, it also includes a locking buckle, which is movably mounted on the cup lid; wherein: The latch has a pin, and correspondingly, the cup body is provided with a pin hole that matches the pin; The cup lid rotates on the cup body to engage the first and second latches. Once in place, the pin falls into the pin hole, achieving rotational locking. It also includes an unlocking component, which and the latch can be magnetically attached to each other; When the unlocking component is placed on the upper side of the latch, the unlocking component will pull the latch upward so that the pin disengages from the pin hole, thereby achieving rotational unlocking; The unlocking element and the latch are magnets with opposite magnetic properties; Alternatively, one of the unlocking element and the latch may be a magnet, and the other may be a magnetically attractive metal component; An elastic element is provided on the upper side of the latch to give the latch a downward force.

2. The locking structure for a cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buckle is an "L" shaped slot, which has a vertical insertion part and a locking part connected to the lower end of the insertion part; the insertion part has an upward through opening; The second latch is a latching protrusion. When locked, the latching protrusion enters from the opening of the latching part to the lower end of the latching part, and then the cup lid is rotated to make the latching protrusion enter and be limited to the locking part of the latching groove.

3. The locking structure for a cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latch includes a latch base, and the pins extend downward from the outer edge of the latch base. The pins are arranged at intervals along the outer edge of the latch base. Correspondingly, the cup body is also provided with a number of corresponding pin holes.

4. The locking structure for a cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup lid includes a screw cap and a housing. The housing covers the outside of the screw cap and forms a mounting cavity for installing a latch. The latch is movably mounted on the mounting cavity.

5. The locking structure for a cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the cup body is recessed upwards to provide a placement position for storing the unlocking device.

6. The locking structure for a cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element is a spring.

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