A storage container that is convenient for liquid inversion

Abstract

The present invention discloses a storage container which is convenient for inverted filling of liquid, comprising a tank body, a liquid outlet being provided at the bottom of the tank body; a liquid outlet valve which is connected to the liquid outlet is sealed and installed at the liquid outlet, an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel are arranged in the liquid outlet valve, the exhaust channel is used to discharge the high-pressure gas in the tank body before liquid discharge, the air intake channel is used to connect the tank body with the outside atmosphere during liquid discharge, and the liquid discharge channel is used to discharge the liquid in the tank body; the present invention installs the liquid outlet valve on the liquid outlet of the tank body, and arranges the exhaust channel, the air intake channel and the liquid discharge channel in the liquid outlet valve, so that when the tank body is inverted for use, the exhaust channel is first used for exhaust, and then the liquid discharge channel and the air intake channel are used to stably discharge the carbonated beverage or beer, so that the carbonated beverage or beer is effectively prevented from splashing, and the inverted drinking of the carbonated beverage or beer is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of drinking equipment, in particular to a storage container which is convenient for liquid inversion. Background Art

[0002] Since carbonated beverages and beer contain carbon dioxide gas in the container during storage, the internal pressure of the storage container is greater than the external environmental pressure. Therefore, most current storage containers are designed to open upward so that the gas in the storage container can be discharged first when the storage container is opened.

[0003] However, in some occasions, such as bars and other entertainment venues with high entertainment value and family gathering places, the demand for drinking is large, and the storage container is required to discharge the carbonated beverage or beer in the storage container with the opening facing downward, that is, to achieve inverted filling of the carbonated beverage or beer. In this way, the existing storage containers cannot be well applied. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a storage container that can be adapted to discharge carbonated beverages or beer with the opening facing downward. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages and provide a storage container which is convenient for liquid inversion.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the specific scheme of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A storage container convenient for liquid inversion, comprising a tank body, wherein the tank body is provided with a liquid outlet;

[0007] The liquid outlet seal is provided with a liquid outlet valve connected to the liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet valve is provided with an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel. The exhaust channel is used to discharge the high-pressure gas in the tank body before discharging the liquid, the air intake channel is used to connect the tank body with the outside atmosphere during discharging the liquid, and the liquid discharge channel is used to discharge the liquid in the tank body.

[0008] Optionally, the liquid outlet valve comprises a valve body, a valve core rotatably connected to the valve body, and an air pipe connected to the valve core; the valve body is provided with a first channel and a switching slot; the valve core is provided with a second channel, a third channel, a fourth channel and a fifth channel;

[0009] The air pipe, the second channel, the switching groove, and the fourth channel can form an exhaust channel, the air pipe, the second channel, the switching groove, and the third channel can form an intake channel, and the fifth channel and the first channel can form a drainage channel.

[0010] Optionally, the switching groove is spiral-shaped, and the second channel, the third channel, and the fourth channel respectively penetrate the side wall of the valve core. The positions of the third channel, the second channel, and the fourth channel penetrating the side wall of the valve core are arranged in sequence along a direction parallel to the rotation direction of the switching groove and the heights increase sequentially.

[0011] Optionally, the valve body is further provided with a spiral groove, and the valve core is provided with a first bayonet pin for cooperating with the spiral groove.

[0012] Optionally, a first accommodating groove is recessed on the top of the valve body, one end of the first channel is connected to the first accommodating groove, and the other end of the first channel downwardly passes through the bottom of the valve body, the switching groove and the spiral groove are both arranged on the inner side wall of the first accommodating groove, and a first connecting hole connected to the first accommodating groove is provided at the bottom of the valve body; the valve core is arranged in the first accommodating groove.

[0013] Optionally, a connecting groove is recessed at the top of the valve core, a second connecting hole is recessed at the bottom of the valve core, one end of the second channel is connected to the connecting groove, the third channel and the fourth channel are respectively connected to the second connecting hole, one end of the fifth channel is connected to the first accommodating groove, and the other end of the fifth channel passes through the side wall of the valve core.

[0014] Optionally, one end of the air pipe is connected to the connecting groove, and the other end of the air pipe extends into the tank body and extends out of the liquid surface.

[0015] Optionally, a sealing gasket is fixed at a position of the bottom of the valve core corresponding to the second communicating hole.

[0016] Optionally, the valve core is symmetrically provided with two first bayonet pins, and the valve body is symmetrically provided with two spiral grooves.

[0017] Optionally, a second bayonet is protruding from the outer side wall of the valve body.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention installs a liquid outlet valve on the liquid outlet of the tank body, and provides an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel in the liquid outlet valve, so that when the tank is inverted for use, the exhaust channel is first used to exhaust air, and then the carbonated beverage or beer is stably discharged through the liquid discharge channel and the air intake channel, thereby effectively avoiding the splashing of the carbonated beverage or beer and realizing the inverted drinking of the carbonated beverage or beer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage container of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a storage container of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the liquid outlet valve of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid outlet valve of the present invention when exhausting;

[0023] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid outlet valve of the present invention when discharging liquid;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the valve body of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the valve core of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the valve body and valve core of the present invention when they cooperate to exhaust gas;

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the valve body and valve core of the present invention when they cooperate to discharge liquid;

[0028] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a docking station used in conjunction with a storage container;

[0029] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. tank body; 11. liquid outlet; 2. liquid outlet valve; 21. valve body; 211. first accommodating groove; 212. first channel; 213. switching groove; 214. spiral groove; 215. first connecting hole; 216. second accommodating groove; 217. second bayonet; 22. valve core; 221. connecting groove; 222. second connecting hole; 223. second channel; 224. third channel; 225. fourth channel; 226. fifth channel; 227. first bayonet; 228. third accommodating groove; 23. air pipe; 24. retaining ring; 25. spring; 26. sealing gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but the implementation scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a storage container for liquid inversion according to this embodiment is used to store liquid with high-pressure gas, such as carbonated beverages, beer, etc. The storage container of this embodiment is used in conjunction with a pair of docking seats, wherein the storage container comprises a tank body 1, and a liquid outlet 11 is provided at the bottom of the tank body 1. Specifically, the volume of the carbonated beverage or beer stored in the tank body 1 is smaller than the volume of the tank body 1;

[0032] The liquid outlet 11 is sealed with a liquid outlet valve 2 connected to the liquid outlet 11, and the liquid outlet valve 2 is provided with an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel. The exhaust channel is used to discharge the high-pressure gas in the tank body 1 before discharging the liquid, the air intake channel is used to connect the tank body 1 with the outside atmosphere during discharging the liquid, and the liquid discharge channel is used to discharge the liquid in the tank body 1.

[0033] During actual use, the storage container is installed upside down on the docking seat, and the docking seat first opens the exhaust channel in the liquid outlet valve 2 to discharge the high-pressure gas above the carbonated beverage or beer in the tank body 1, and then opens the discharge channel and the air intake channel in the liquid outlet valve 2 to discharge the carbonated beverage or beer in the tank body 1 through the discharge channel. At the same time, the outside air enters the tank body 1 through the air intake channel, thereby allowing the carbonated beverage or beer to be discharged stably.

[0034] In this embodiment, a liquid outlet valve 2 is installed on the liquid outlet 11 of the tank body 1, and an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel are provided in the liquid outlet valve 2. Therefore, when the tank is inverted for use, the exhaust channel is used to exhaust air first, and then the carbonated beverage or beer is stably discharged through the liquid discharge channel and the air intake channel, thereby effectively avoiding the splashing of the carbonated beverage or beer and realizing the inverted drinking of the carbonated beverage or beer.

[0035] In this embodiment, specifically, Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the liquid outlet valve 2 includes a valve body 21, a valve core 22 and an air pipe 23;

[0036] The top of the valve body 21 is recessed with a first receiving groove 211 connected to the liquid outlet 11. The first receiving groove 211 is provided to facilitate the installation of the valve core 22. The valve body 21 is provided with a first channel 212. One end of the first channel 212 is connected to the first receiving groove 211. The other end of the first channel 212 passes through the bottom of the valve body 21 downward. The inner side wall of the first receiving groove 211 is provided with a spiral groove 214 and a spiral switching groove 213. The bottom of the valve body 21 is provided with a first communicating hole 215 connected to the first receiving groove 211. The first communicating hole 215 is provided to facilitate docking with the docking seat.

[0037] The valve core 22 is movably installed in the first accommodating groove 211. A connecting groove 221 is recessed on the top of the valve core 22. The connecting groove 221 is provided to facilitate the installation of the air pipe 23. A second connecting hole 222 is recessed on the bottom of the valve core 22. The second connecting hole 222 is provided to facilitate the inverted drinking of carbonated beverages or beer by cooperating with the docking seat. A second channel 223, a third channel 224, and a fourth channel 225 are also provided on the valve core 22. One end of the second channel 223 is communicated with the connecting groove 221, and the other end of the second channel 223 passes through the side wall of the valve core 22. One end of the third channel 224 and the fourth channel 225 are respectively connected to the first and second channels 223 and 224. The second connecting hole 222 is connected, and the other ends of the third channel 224 and the fourth channel 225 penetrate the side wall of the valve core 22 respectively. The positions of the third channel 224, the second channel 223, and the fourth channel 225 penetrating the side wall of the valve core 22 are arranged in sequence along the direction parallel to the rotation direction of the switching groove 213, and the heights are increased in sequence. The valve core 22 is also provided with a fifth channel 226, one end of which is connected to the first accommodating groove 211, and the other end of the fifth channel 226 penetrates the side wall of the valve core 22. A first bayonet 227 for cooperating with the spiral groove 214 is convexly provided on the outer side wall of the valve core 22, and the first bayonet 227 is movably inserted into the spiral groove 214;

[0038] One end of the air pipe 23 is connected to the connection groove 221 and communicates with the connection groove 221, and the other end of the air pipe 23 extends into the tank body 1 and extends out of the liquid surface;

[0039] When in use, the air pipe 23, the second channel 223, the switching groove 213, and the fourth channel 225 can form an exhaust channel, the air pipe 23, the second channel 223, the switching groove 213, and the third channel 224 can form an intake channel, and the fifth channel 226 and the first channel 212 can form a discharge channel.

[0040] like Fig.10 As shown, the docking seat is provided with a groove, and a boss adapted to the first connecting hole 215 is protruded in the middle of the bottom of the groove, and a first through hole that passes through the docking seat from top to bottom is provided in the center of the boss, and a second through hole that passes through the docking seat from top to bottom is provided on the side of the boss at the bottom of the groove.

[0041] When it is necessary to take out the carbonated beverage or beer from the tank body 1 in an inverted manner, the storage container is invertedly installed on the docking seat, so that the boss passes through the first connecting hole 215 and abuts against the bottom of the valve core 22, and the first through hole is connected to the second connecting hole 222. Then the boss pushes the valve core 22 to slide upward relative to the valve body 21. Since the first bayonet 227 is movably engaged in the spiral groove 214, the valve core 22 rotates synchronously relative to the valve body 21 during the sliding upward process under the cooperation of the first bayonet 227 and the spiral groove 214, so that the fourth channel 225 is connected to the second channel 223 through the switching groove 213. At this time, the air pipe 23, the second channel 223, the switching groove 213, and the fourth channel 225 form an exhaust channel. The high-pressure gas in the tank body 1 is discharged to the external environment through the exhaust channel and the first through hole, so that the pressure in the tank body 1 is reduced, and the carbonated beverage or beer is prevented from splashing under high pressure when the discharge channel is opened;

[0042] As the valve core 22 moves upward and rotates, when the valve core 22 rotates to the point where the second channel 223 and the third channel 224 are connected through the switching groove 213, the fifth channel 226 is connected to the first channel 212 to form a discharge channel, which is connected to the second through hole. The carbonated beverage or beer in the tank body 1 is discharged through the liquid outlet 11, the discharge channel, and the second through hole under the action of gravity. At the same time, the air pipe 23, the second channel 223, the switching groove 213, and the third channel 224 form an air intake channel, which is connected to the first through hole. At the same time, the outside air enters the tank body 1 through the first through hole and the air intake channel, thereby realizing the stable discharge of carbonated beverage or beer.

[0043] In this embodiment, the valve core 22 and the valve body 21 cooperate with each other through the first bayonet 227 and the spiral groove 214, so that the valve core 22 rotates relatively synchronously during the sliding upward movement, so that the exhaust channel is first connected through the switching groove 213 to exhaust, and then the discharge channel is connected and the air intake channel is connected through the switching groove 213, so as to achieve stable discharge of carbonated beverages or beer, avoid splashing of carbonated beverages or beer in the tank body 1 under high pressure, and make the structure more reliable.

[0044] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, further, the top of the valve body 21 is concavely provided with a second receiving groove 216, and the valve body 21 is sealed and connected to the liquid outlet 11 through the second receiving groove 216, and the first receiving groove 211 is provided at the bottom of the second receiving groove 216. Specifically, the liquid outlet 11 of the tank body 1 is convexly provided with a connecting portion, which protrudes into the second receiving groove 216 and is sealed and matched with the second receiving groove 216. In this embodiment, the second receiving groove 216 is provided on the valve body 21 to facilitate the installation between the valve body 21 and the tank body 1.

[0045] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, based on the above embodiment, further, the liquid outlet valve 2 further includes a retaining ring 24 and a spring 25, a third accommodating groove 228 is concavely provided on the top of the valve core 22, and one end of the fifth channel 226 is connected to the third accommodating groove 228;

[0046] The retaining ring 24 is disposed at the bottom of the second receiving groove 216 , and the spring 25 is disposed in the third receiving groove 228 . Two ends of the spring 25 abut against the retaining ring 24 and the bottom of the third receiving groove 228 , respectively.

[0047] In this embodiment, a spring 25 is provided to facilitate the reset of the valve core 22, so that the carbonated beverage or beer in the tank body 1 can be reused after drinking, which is more economical and environmentally friendly; at the same time, a retaining ring 24 is provided in the second accommodating groove 216 to facilitate the installation of the spring 25 and to improve the sealing between the valve body 21 and the tank body 1.

[0048] Based on the above embodiment, further, the outer side wall of the valve body 21 is provided with anti-skid ridges along the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, by providing anti-skid ridges on the outer side wall of the valve body 21, the installation operation is more stable.

[0049] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a sealing gasket 26 is further fixed at the bottom of the valve core 22 corresponding to the second communication hole 222. In this embodiment, the sealing gasket 26 is provided to improve the sealing performance between the valve core 22 and the protruding column after they abut against each other.

[0050] like Figure 7 As shown, based on the above embodiment, further, the outer side wall of the valve core 22 is symmetrically provided with two first bayonet pins 227, and the inner side wall of the first accommodating groove 211 is symmetrically provided with two spiral grooves 214. In this embodiment, two symmetrical first bayonet pins 227 are provided on the valve core 22, and two symmetrical spiral grooves 214 are correspondingly provided on the valve body 21, so that the valve core 22 can rotate more stably during the sliding upward movement.

[0051] like Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, based on the above embodiment, further, the outer side wall of the valve body 21 is also convexly provided with a second bayonet 217. Correspondingly, the groove wall of the groove of the docking seat is correspondingly provided with a bayonet groove, and the bayonet groove includes a vertical section and a horizontal section connected in sequence, and the vertical section is located above the horizontal section. Specifically, the storage container is installed upside down on the docking seat, and the second bayonet 217 is first movably engaged in the vertical section of the bayonet groove until the second bayonet 217 enters the horizontal section from the vertical section, and then the second bayonet 217 is completely engaged in the horizontal section, so that the storage container is engaged with the docking seat, and the disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0052] In this embodiment, specifically, two second bayonet pins 217 are symmetrically protruded from the outer side wall of the valve body 21. In this embodiment, by providing two symmetrical second bayonet pins 217 on the outer side wall of the valve body 21, the storage container is more stable during installation.

[0053] Based on the above embodiment, further, the tank body 1 is spherical; it can be set to be in the shape of a football or a basketball, etc., and the structure is more beautiful.

[0054] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, characteristics and principles described in the scope of the patent application of the present invention are included in the protection scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage container for liquid inversion, characterized in that: It comprises a tank body, wherein the tank body is provided with a liquid outlet; The liquid outlet is sealed with a liquid outlet valve connected to the liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet valve is provided with an exhaust channel, an air intake channel and a liquid discharge channel. The exhaust channel is used to discharge the high-pressure gas in the tank body before discharging the liquid, the air intake channel is used to connect the tank body with the outside atmosphere during the liquid discharge, and the liquid discharge channel is used to discharge the liquid in the tank body; The liquid outlet valve comprises a valve body, a valve core rotatably clamped in the valve body, and an air pipe connected to the valve core; The valve body is provided with a first channel and a switching groove; the valve core is provided with a second channel, a third channel, a fourth channel and a fifth channel; The air pipe, the second channel, the switching groove, and the fourth channel can form an exhaust channel, the air pipe, the second channel, the switching groove, and the third channel can form an intake channel, and the fifth channel and the first channel can form a liquid discharge channel; The switching groove is spiral-shaped, and the second channel, the third channel, and the fourth channel respectively penetrate the side wall of the valve core. The positions of the third channel, the second channel, and the fourth channel penetrating the side wall of the valve core are arranged in sequence along a direction parallel to the rotation direction of the switching groove and their heights increase successively.

2. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body is also provided with a spiral groove, and the valve core is provided with a first bayonet pin for cooperating with the spiral groove.

3. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first accommodating groove is recessed on the top of the valve body, one end of the first channel is connected to the first accommodating groove, and the other end of the first channel passes downward through the bottom of the valve body. The switching groove and the spiral groove are both arranged on the inner side wall of the first accommodating groove, and a first communicating hole connected to the first accommodating groove is arranged at the bottom of the valve body; the valve core is arranged in the first accommodating groove.

4. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting groove is recessed on the top of the valve core, a second connecting hole is recessed on the bottom of the valve core, one end of the second channel is connected to the connecting groove, the third channel and the fourth channel are respectively connected to the second connecting hole, one end of the fifth channel is connected to the first accommodating groove, and the other end of the fifth channel passes through the side wall of the valve core.

5. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the air pipe is connected to the connecting groove, and the other end of the air pipe extends into the tank body and extends out of the liquid surface.

6. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is fixed at a position of the bottom of the valve core corresponding to the second communicating hole.

7. A storage container for liquid inversion according to claim 2, characterized in that: The valve core is symmetrically provided with two first bayonet pins, and the valve body is symmetrically provided with two spiral grooves.

8. A storage container for liquid inversion according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A second bayonet is protrudingly provided on the outer side wall of the valve body.

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