A depressible latching lid and container

Abstract

The existing container and cover are not convenient to open and lock, and the lock is not firm. The present application provides a compact and ingenious pressable lock cover and container, which comprises a base, a lock tongue mechanism, a lock tongue driving mechanism, a lock tongue locking mechanism and a shell. The lock tongue mechanism comprises a lock tongue and a return spring. The lock tongue driving mechanism comprises a protrusion linked with the shell. The protrusion drives the lock tongue mechanism to make the lock tongue extend from the lock tongue extension hole on the base. The lock tongue locking mechanism comprises a lock hook, an unlocking contact and a lock hook locking part. The lock tongue mechanism and the lock hook locking part are arranged in the base. The lock hook can hook the lock hook locking part to make the lock tongue in the extended state, thereby achieving locking. The cover further comprises a fingerprint unlocking module. When the fingerprint is used for unlocking, the motor rotates to drive the contact to drive the unlocking contact, so that the lock hook is separated from the lock hook locking part, thereby achieving unlocking. The container comprises the above-mentioned cover and a container body. The inner wall of the container body is provided with a groove. The lock tongue can be embedded in the groove, so that the container body is locked with the cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household goods, and more particularly to a lid and container. Background Technology

[0002] Common containers consist of a container body and a lid. The container body and lid are typically connected by a threaded connection, and the user opens or closes the lid by rotating it. With continuous improvements, some lids now use motor-driven locking mechanisms. However, these locking methods are not convenient to operate and may even lead to leaks due to incomplete sealing. To overcome these shortcomings, this invention provides a compact, stable, and ingeniously designed press-lockable lid and container. Locking is achieved simply by pressing the lid downwards, making operation convenient and quick. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a compact and stable lid, as well as a container containing the lid. This invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: A press-lockable cover includes a base, a latch mechanism, a latch drive mechanism, a latch locking mechanism, and a housing. The latch mechanism includes a latch and a latch reset mechanism. One end of the latch is an extension end, and the other end is a drive end. The latch drive mechanism includes a protrusion that is linked to the housing. The lower end of the protrusion abuts against the latch drive end, and the protrusion extends upward from bottom to top toward the latch extension hole on the side abutting against the latch drive end. The latch locking mechanism includes a latch hook and a latch locking part. Pressing the housing moves the latch hook to the latch locking part to achieve locking. The housing is connected to the base by a vertically arranged spring. The base includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall has a latch extension hole. The bottom wall and the side wall form a receiving cavity, and the latch mechanism and the latch locking part are disposed within the receiving cavity.

[0004] Using the above technical solution, the outer shell and the latch drive mechanism are linked. The outer shell and the base are connected by a vertically arranged spring. When the outer shell is pressed down, the spring moves downward, causing the protrusion of the latch drive mechanism to abut against the drive end of the latch. The latch is driven by the extension of the protrusion side from bottom to top towards the latch protrusion hole. At the same time, the latch hook moves to the latch locking part. When the latch protrudes from the latch protrusion hole, the latch hook engages with the latch locking part set on the base, locking the latch in the protrusion state and realizing the press-lock cover.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present invention, the bottom of the latch driving mechanism is also provided with a first through hole. When the outer shell is pressed, the locking part of the latch hook passes through the first through hole, and at the same time the protrusion drives the latch driving end to make the latch protruding end extend out of the latch protruding hole. The latch hook is hooked with the locking part of the latch hook that passes through the first through hole, so that the latch protruding end is locked in the extended state.

[0006] Using the above technical solution, the locking part of the lock hook can pass through the first through hole at the bottom of the lock tongue drive mechanism and hook with the lock hook, thereby locking the lock tongue in the extended state.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the locking mechanism of the latch also includes a locking hook reset device, which includes a first limiting protrusion that is linked with the locking hook, a second limiting protrusion that is fixedly connected to the locking latch driving mechanism, and an elastic member sleeved between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion.

[0008] Using the above technical solution, the locking hook is linked with the first limiting protrusion. When the locking hook is moved by the locking part of the locking hook, since the second limiting protrusion is fixed, the first limiting protrusion can pull the elastic element sleeved on it under the action of the locking hook, so that the elastic element is stretched. Then, under the action of the elastic element, the first limiting protrusion resets, driving the locking hook to reset back to the first position, thus achieving locking.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the locking part of the locking hook has a accommodating space in the middle, and the locking hook includes a column and a hook portion extending from the bottom of the column upward toward the second limiting protrusion.

[0010] Using the above technical solution, the hook part of the lock extends toward the second limiting protrusion. During the lock hook reset process, the hook part of the lock can accurately extend into the accommodating space of the lock hook locking part, making the press-locked cover transmission more stable.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, before pressing the outer shell, a portion of the hook of the locking hook is located above the first through hole, and the locking hook is in a first position; during the pressing of the outer shell, the locking part of the locking hook passes through the first through hole and moves the locking hook, causing the first limiting protrusion to move away from the second limiting protrusion, so that the elastic element is in a stretched state, the hook of the locking hook moves away from the first through hole, and the locking hook is in a second position; when the outer shell is pressed to the limit position, the accommodating space of the locking part of the locking hook is at the same horizontal height as the hook of the locking hook, and the locking hook has a reset space. Under the action of the elastic element, the locking hook resets, the hook of the locking hook returns to the top of the first through hole and extends into the accommodating space of the locking part of the locking hook, and the locking hook is in a third position. The locking hook hooks the locking part of the locking hook to achieve locking.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking part of the locking hook is moved to make the locking hook move away from the locking part of the locking hook by the elastic element. When the locking hook has room to reset, the elastic element drives the locking hook to reset, thus cleverly realizing the locking of the locking hook with the locking part of the locking hook during the reset process.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the locking mechanism of the locking tongue further includes a locking ring, the first limiting protrusion is disposed on the upper part of the locking ring, and the locking hook is disposed on the lower surface of the locking ring; the locking part of the locking hook is located on the base directly below the first through hole.

[0014] With the above technical solution, when the outer shell is pressed down, the locking part of the locking hook can pass through the first through hole and move the locking hook, so that the pressing and locking cover is stable and the structure is compact.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the pressable lockable cover also includes a fingerprint unlocking mechanism and an unlocking contact. The unlocking contact is disposed on the upper part of the lock ring. The fingerprint unlocking mechanism includes a fingerprint recognition module, a controller, a motor, and a contact connected to the output shaft of the motor. The contact can drive the unlocking contact when the lock hook is in the third position, and the unlocking contact drives the lock hook to disengage from the lock hook locking part.

[0016] Using the above technical solution, when the fingerprint recognition module collects fingerprints and compares and recognizes the collected fingerprint information, it sends the comparison result to the controller. When the fingerprint recognition is successful, it sends an unlock signal to the controller. The controller controls the motor to rotate, which drives the contact to drive the unlock contact. During the movement of the unlock contact, the lock hook disengages from the lock hook locking part of the base. Since the base and the outer shell are connected by a vertically set spring, when the lock hook disengages from the lock hook locking part, the outer shell bounces upward under the action of the spring force, and the lock hook returns to the second position. The lock tongue is reset under the action of the lock tongue reset mechanism and retracts from the lock tongue extension hole back into the base receiving cavity, thus realizing unlocking.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the pressable and lockable cover further includes a base plate, the base plate being fixedly connected to the latch driving mechanism, the motor being fixed to the top of the base plate, the second limiting protrusion being disposed on the upper part of the base plate, the upper part of the locking ring being provided with a second guide protrusion at a position away from the unlocking contact, the base plate also being provided with a detection switch, the second guide protrusion being provided with a magnetic element inside, the contact pushing the unlocking contact, causing the lock hook to move from the third position to the first position, the second guide protrusion moving and approaching the detection switch, when the detection switch detects the magnetic element inside the second guide protrusion, the motor stops rotating, and the lock hook returns to the first position.

[0018] Using the above technical solution, when the motor drives the contact to unlock the contact and disengage the lock hook from the locking part, when the magnetic component in the second guide protrusion is detected by the detection switch, the switch sends an unlocked signal to the controller, the controller controls the motor to stop rotating, and the lock hook returns to the first position under the action of the elastic component.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention, a locking part is provided on the outer side of the side portion of the locking tongue drive mechanism, and a protrusion is provided circumferentially on the inner sidewall of the housing, and the housing and the locking tongue drive mechanism are engaged in a locking fit. By adopting the above technical solution, the linkage between the housing and the protrusion is achieved, enabling the cover to be locked by pressing.

[0020] The present invention further provides a press-lockable container, the container including a container body and the aforementioned lid, the inner wall of the opening end of the container body having a groove, the protruding end of the locking tongue of the lid being able to be inserted into the groove, thereby locking the lid and the container body together.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the lid and the container body are cleverly locked together by pressing. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the cover of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the second locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a front view of the first locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a front view of the second locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a top-angle view of the first locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a top-angle view of the second locking tongue unit of the present invention; Figure 8 This is an assembly effect diagram of the first and second locking tongue units of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the locking ring of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a top view of the locking ring of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a bottom view of the locking ring of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a top view of the connector of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a bottom view of the connector of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a tilted top view of the connector of the present invention; Figure 15 for Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the connector along the AA direction; Figure 16 for Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the connector along the BB direction; Figure 17 This is an assembly diagram showing the motor mounting plate and the motor. Figure 18 An assembly perspective view of the motor mounting plate and locking ring; Figure 19 This is a front view of the assembly of the motor mounting plate and the locking ring. Figure 20 This is an assembly diagram showing the connection seat, locking ring, and motor mounting plate. Figure 21 This is a 3D view of the base; Figure 22 This is an assembly rendering of the base and the locking tongue mechanism; Figure 23 This is a rendering of the complete assembly of the cover. Figure 24 for Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the outer shell of the middle cover along the AA direction; Figure 25 This is a cross-sectional view of the container body.

[0023] Figure 26 This is a diagram showing the location of the lock hook.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Motor; 3. Locking ring; 4. Connecting seat; 5. Base; 6. Base plate; 7. Lock tongue; 8. Contact; 9. Detection switch; 10. Protrusion; 11. Copper pillar; 12. Fingerprint collection unit; 13. Container body; 14. Groove; 31. Lock hook; 32. Unlocking contact; 33. Second guide protrusion; 34. First limiting protrusion; 35. First guide protrusion; 311. Fifth accommodating space; 312. Pillar; 313. Hook; 3a. Strip-shaped through hole; 41. Protrusion; 42. Side; 43. Bottom; 44. Baffle; 45. Guide post; 46. Engaging part; 47. Second connecting post; 48. Accommodating groove; 411. First accommodating space; 422. Second accommodating space; 433. 444. Third accommodating space; 4111. Space above the first accommodating space 411; 466. Sixth accommodating space; 4444. Space above the fourth accommodating space 444; 4a. Second through hole; 4b. Third through hole; 4c. First through hole; 4h. Outer side of the protrusion; 4f. Step; 51. Lock tongue protrusion hole; 52. Lock hook locking part; 521. Accommodating space; 53. 54. Spring; 55. Temperature sensing column; 56. Pressure relief device; 57. Lock tongue guide plate; 61. Limiting post; 62. Motor mounting base; 63. Second limiting protrusion; 64. Elastic element; 65. Edge connecting ear; 6a. Mounting hole; 6b. Fourth through hole; 7a. Lock tongue protrusion end; 7b. Lock tongue drive end; 71. First connecting plate; 711. First lock tongue protrusion side; 712. First lock tongue drive side; 713. First lateral protrusion; 714. First longitudinal protrusion; 711 1. Seventh accommodating space; 721. Second bolt extension side; 722. Second bolt drive side; 72. Second connecting plate; 7222. Eighth accommodating space; 723. Second lateral protrusion; 724. Second longitudinal protrusion; 7114. First accommodating groove; 7224. Second accommodating groove; 7113. First lateral accommodating space; 7115. First accommodating notch; 7116. First notch; 7223. Second lateral accommodating space; 7225. Second accommodating notch; 7226. Second notch. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "above", "below", "bottom", "upper surface", "lower surface", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientation of the object in the use state. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," "sixth," "seventh," and "eighth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," "sixth," "seventh," or "eighth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] The pressable and lockable cover provided by the present invention includes a base 5, a locking tongue mechanism, a locking tongue driving mechanism, a locking tongue locking mechanism, and a housing 1.

[0031] like Figure 2-8 As shown, the locking tongue mechanism includes a first locking tongue unit, a second locking tongue unit, and an elastic element.

[0032] like Figure 2 , 4As shown in Figure 6, the first latch unit has a first latch extension side 711 and a first latch drive side 712; one end of the latch where the first latch extension side 711 is located is the latch extension end 7a, and the first latch unit has two latch extension ends 7a; one end where the first latch drive side 712 is located is the latch drive end 7b. The first latch drive side 712 is provided with a first connecting plate 71, and a seventh accommodating space 7111 is provided in the middle of the first connecting plate 71. A first lateral protrusion 713 is provided on the side of the seventh accommodating space 7111 away from the first latch drive side 712. The bottom surface of the first lateral protrusion 713 is lower than the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 71, and a first longitudinal protrusion 714 is also provided on the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 71 next to the first lateral protrusion 713.

[0033] like Figure 3 , 5 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the second latch unit has a second latch extension side 721 and a second latch drive side 722; one end of the latch where the second latch extension side 721 is located is the latch extension end 7a, and the second latch unit has two latch extension ends 7a; one end where the second latch drive side 722 is located is the latch drive end 7b. The second latch drive side 722 is provided with a second connecting plate 72, and an eighth accommodating space 7222 is provided in the middle of the second connecting plate 72. A second lateral protrusion 723 is provided on the side of the eighth accommodating space 7222 away from the second latch drive side 722. The bottom surface of the second lateral protrusion 723 is higher than the top surface of the second connecting plate 72, and a second longitudinal protrusion 724 is also provided on the top surface of the second connecting plate 72 next to the second lateral protrusion 723.

[0034] like Figure 8 As shown, the two latch protruding ends 7a of the first latch protruding side 711 are symmetrically arranged with the two latch protruding ends 7a of the second latch protruding side 721.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the first latch drive side 712 is provided with a first receiving groove 7114, the opening of the first receiving groove 7114 is downward, and the lower surface of the first connecting plate 71 is the bottom surface of the first receiving groove 7114. Figure 5 As shown, the top of the second latch drive side 722 is provided with a second receiving groove 7224, the opening of the second receiving groove 7224 faces upward, and the upper surface of the second connecting plate 72 is the bottom surface of the second receiving groove 7224. With the above configuration, after assembling the first latch unit and the second latch unit, as shown... Figure 8As shown, the first receiving groove 7114 can accommodate the second connecting plate 72, and the second receiving groove 7224 can accommodate the first connecting plate 71, thereby allowing the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72 to be stacked vertically; and allowing the first connecting plate 71 and the second connecting plate 72 to move relative to each other in the second receiving groove 7224 and the first receiving groove 7114 respectively along the driving direction. Simultaneously, the first lateral protrusion 713 on the stacked first connecting plate 71 and the second lateral protrusion 723 on the second connecting plate 72 are at the same horizontal height. One end of the elastic element is sleeved on the first lateral protrusion 713, and the other end is sleeved on the second lateral protrusion 723, so that the elastic element is also in a horizontally positioned state. Therefore, the locking tongue mechanism of the above structure has stable and reliable transmission and a compact structure.

[0036] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figure 8, the first latch extension side 711 has a first lateral receiving space 7113, and the side of the first latch extension side 711 facing the first lateral receiving space 7113 has a first notch 7116, which communicates with the first lateral receiving space 7113. The second latch extension side 721 has a second lateral receiving space 7223, and the side of the second latch extension side 721 facing the second lateral receiving space 7223 has a second notch 7226, which communicates with the second lateral receiving space 7223. Through the above configuration, as... Figure 21 As shown, the first lateral accommodating space 7113 and the second lateral accommodating space 7223 are used to accommodate the first connecting post 53 on the base 5, making the assembly structure of the locking tongue mechanism and the base more compact and the overall transmission more stable.

[0037] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the bottom surface of the first latch extension side 711 is higher than the bottom surface of the first latch drive side 712. Two first receiving notches 7115 are respectively provided at both ends of the bottom surface of the first latch drive side 712, and the top surface of the first receiving notches 7115 is at the same height as the bottom surface of the first latch extension side 711. The bottom surface of the second latch extension side 721 is higher than the bottom surface of the second latch drive side 722, and two second receiving notches 7225 are also provided at both ends of the bottom surface of the second latch drive side 722, and the top surface of the second receiving notches 7225 is at the same height as the bottom surface of the second latch extension side 721. Through the above arrangement, as... Figure 8As shown, after the latch mechanism is assembled on the base 5, the latch extension end and the latch drive end form a staggered layer, allowing the bottom surface of the latch extension end 7a to fit against the bottom surface of the latch extension hole 51 on the base. This achieves the lowest setting of the latch extension end, making the overall transmission more stable and the structure more compact after the latch mechanism is installed on the base 5. The setting of the first accommodating notch 7115 and the second accommodating notch 7225, in conjunction with the lowest setting of the latch extension end, ensures stable transmission and a compact structure.

[0038] Combination Figure 9 , 10 As shown in Figure 11, the locking mechanism includes an annular locking ring 3, a locking hook 31, an unlocking contact 32, a first guide protrusion 35, a second guide protrusion 33, and a first limiting protrusion 34. The locking hook 31 is located at the bottom of the locking ring 3, and the unlocking contact 32, the first guide protrusion 35, the second guide protrusion 33, and the first limiting protrusion 34 are located at the upper part of the locking ring 3. The second guide protrusion 33 is located on the outer side of the locking ring 3 away from the unlocking contact 32. The inner surfaces of the first guide protrusion 35 and the second guide protrusion 33 are concentric, and a circular fifth accommodating space 311 is formed between them. The fifth accommodating space can be used to accommodate a motor mounting plate.

[0039] like Figure 9 and 10 As shown, the first guide protrusion 35 is disposed on one side of the unlocking contact 32. The unlocking contact 32 and the first guide protrusion 35 are integrally formed, which facilitates processing and makes the structure more stable. A strip-shaped through hole 3a and a first limiting protrusion 34 are also provided between the side of the second guide protrusion 33 near the first guide protrusion 35 and the side of the first guide protrusion 35 away from the unlocking contact 32. The strip-shaped through hole 3a is close to the second guide protrusion 33, and the first limiting protrusion 34 is disposed beside the strip-shaped through hole 3a on the side away from the second guide protrusion 33.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and 11 As shown, the bottom of the locking ring 3 is provided with two locking hooks 31. The two locking hooks 31 are evenly distributed around the bottom of the locking ring 3. Each locking hook 31 includes two pillars 312 perpendicular to the lower surface of the locking ring 3, and two hook portions 313 extending upward from the bottom of the two pillars 312. The two hook portions 313 extend in opposite directions, and one of the hook portions 313 extends toward the second limiting protrusion 63.

[0041] like Figure 21 and 22 As shown, the locking mechanism of the locking tongue also includes a locking hook part 52, which has a accommodating space 521 in the middle and is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the base 5.

[0042] like Figure 12-14 As shown, the latch drive mechanism also includes a connecting seat 4, which has a bottom 43 and a side 42. The bottom 43 extends downward and has two receiving grooves 48. The bottom surface of the two receiving grooves 48 has a first through hole 4c, which is located directly above the locking part 52. A first receiving space 411 is formed above the bottom of the two receiving grooves. The bottom 43 has a guide post 45, which has a second through hole 4a. A second connecting post 47 is also provided next to the guide post 45. The bottom 43 has a protrusion 41 below it, and the first through hole 4c is located on the inner side of the inner side of the protrusion 41. The locking part 52 on the base 5 can move up and down within the first through hole 4c, and the first connecting post 53 on the base 5 can move up and down within the second through hole 4a in the guide post 45, thereby connecting the connecting seat 4 to the base 5 and guiding the up and down movement of the outer shell 1.

[0043] Figure 13 This is the bottom view of the connector. Figure 14 This is a tilted view of the connector, combined with... Figure 13 and Figure 14 The protrusion 41 is located below the bottom 43 of the connecting seat, and the outer surface 4h of the protrusion 41 extends from bottom to top and outward (in the same direction as the bolt extension hole). The protrusion 41 drives the driving end 7b of the bolt 7, causing the bolt 7 to extend out of the bolt extension hole 51.

[0044] Figure 15 yes Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the connector along the AA direction, combined with... Figure 12 and Figure 15 A first accommodating space 411 is provided above the bottom 43. The first accommodating space 411 is adjacent to and connected to the first through hole 4c. With the above arrangement, the first through hole 4c is opened at the bottom of the first accommodating space 411. The locking part 52 on the base 5 can pass through the first through hole 4c and extend into the first accommodating space 411, and hook with the locking hook 31 of the locking tongue mechanism that also extends into the first accommodating space 411 to achieve locking.

[0045] like Figure 15 As shown, a second receiving space 422 is formed between two receiving grooves in the lower middle part of the bottom 43. The second receiving space 422 is used to receive the reset part of the locking tongue, so that the pressing and locking cover transmission is more stable.

[0046] Figure 16 yes Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the connector along the BB direction, combined with... Figure 14 and Figure 16 The top of the second accommodating space 422 is higher than the bottom of the protrusion 41. For example... Figure 16As shown, a third accommodating space 433 is provided below the bottom 43. The top of the third accommodating space 433 is higher than the top of the second accommodating space 422, and the third accommodating space 433 is located outside the second accommodating space 422, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the second accommodating space 422. Through the above arrangement, two symmetrically distributed third accommodating spaces 433 are formed on both sides of the second accommodating space 422, so that the reset part of the lock tongue is accommodated in the second accommodating space 422, and the linkage part of the lock tongue drive end is accommodated in the third accommodating space 433, making the transmission of the lock tongue more stable. Furthermore, the protrusion 41 can abut against the drive end 7b of the lock tongue. By pressing the outer shell 1, the protrusion 41 drives the drive end 7b of the lock tongue, causing the lock tongue 7 to move to both sides and extend out of the lock tongue extension hole 51, making the press-locked cover transmission stable and the structure compact.

[0047] Combination Figure 12 , 15 As shown in Figure 16, a fourth accommodating space 444 is provided above the bottom 43. The fourth accommodating space 444 includes an upper space 4111 of the first accommodating space 4111 and a space that can form a ring with the upper space 4111. The bottom 43 also provides a sixth accommodating space 466 upwards. The sixth accommodating space 466 includes an upper space 4444 of the fourth accommodating space 4444 and a middle space enclosed by the upper space 4444. With the above arrangement, the fourth accommodating space 444 can accommodate a locking ring. The locking hook is located at the lower part of the locking ring, so that the locking hook 31 extends into the first accommodating space located below the fourth accommodating space 444, realizing the insertion and locking of the locking hook. The sixth accommodating space 466 above the fourth accommodating space 444 can accommodate a motor mounting plate. The base plate 6 of the motor mounting plate is fixed to the connecting seat by the second connecting post 47. The motor 2 is fixed on the base plate 6, thereby realizing the installation and fixation of the motor 2, making the press-locking cover transmission more stable and the structure more compact.

[0048] like Figure 15 and 16 As shown, the bottom end of the second through hole 4a is higher than the bottom end of the protrusion 41, and the lower part of the side 42 of the connecting seat 4 is provided with a recessed step 4f. With the above arrangement, when the connecting seat 4 is placed on the upper part of the base 5, the upper edge of the side wall of the base 5 can just abut against the step 4f, making the connection between the base and the connecting seat more secure and the transmission of the press-lockable cover more stable.

[0049] like Figure 12 As shown, the connecting seat 4 has two arc-shaped baffles 44 with the inner diameter of the locking ring 3 as the radius in the middle. The baffles 44 are concentric with the connecting seat 4. The locking ring 3 is sleeved on the two baffles 44 and placed horizontally in the fourth accommodating space 444 within the connecting seat 4.

[0050] like Figure 1 and 17 As shown, the cover also includes a motor mounting plate, which includes a base plate 6, a second limiting protrusion 63, and edge connecting ears 65. The edge connecting ears 65 are evenly distributed circumferentially on the outer edge of the base plate 6, and mounting holes 6a are provided on the edge connecting ears 65. A motor fixing seat 62 is also provided on the top surface of the base plate 6. The motor 2 is fixed on the motor fixing seat 62, which can prevent the motor 2 from shifting during rotation, ensuring the stability of the cover's transmission, and also making the structure more compact.

[0051] like Figure 17 and 18 As shown, a notch is provided on the edge of the base plate 6 between the two edge connecting ears 65 located between the second guide protrusion 33 and the first guide protrusion 35 on one side of the motor 2. The second limiting protrusion 63 is positioned upward at the end of the notch near the first guide protrusion 35. The first limiting protrusion 34 on the locking ring 3 can be accommodated in the notch. The inner surfaces of the first limiting protrusion 34 and the second limiting protrusion 63 can rotate along the outer edge of the base plate 6. The two ends of the elastic element 64 are respectively sleeved on the first limiting protrusion 34 and the second limiting protrusion 63. The elastic element can be a spring or other elastic body. With this arrangement, not only can the rotation of the locking ring 3 be restricted, but the reset of the locking hook 31 can also be realized.

[0052] Figure 18 This is a 3D assembly view of the motor mounting plate and the locking ring 3, as shown below. Figure 18As shown, the edge connecting lug 65 on the substrate 6 and the mounting hole 6a provided on the edge connecting lug 65 are located above the outer edge of the locking ring 3. This arrangement facilitates the fixed connection between the substrate 6 and the connecting seat 4. At the same time, the locking ring 3 is located between the connecting seat 4 and the substrate 6. The locking ring 3 is not fixed and can rotate horizontally within a certain range. Before pressing the outer shell 1, a part of the hook portion 313 of the locking hook 31 is located above the first through hole 4c. At this time, the locking hook 31 is in the first position. During the pressing of the outer shell 1, since the locking hook locking portion 52 is directly below the first through hole 4c, the locking hook locking portion 52 can pass through the first through hole 4c. During the process of the locking hook locking portion 52 passing through the first through hole 4c, the locking hook locking portion 52 moves the locking hook 31. The locking hook 31 is linked with the first limiting protrusion 34. Therefore, the locking hook 31 drives the first limiting protrusion 34 away from the first limiting protrusion 34. The second limiting protrusion 63 keeps the elastic element 64 in a stretched state. At this time, the hook part of the locking hook 31 is away from the first through hole 4c and the locking hook 31 is in the second position. When the outer shell 1 is pressed to the limit position, the accommodating space 521 of the locking hook locking part 52 is at the same horizontal height as the hook part of the locking hook 31. At this time, the locking hook 31 has a reset space. Under the action of the elastic element 64, the locking hook 31 resets and the hook part 313 of the locking hook 31 returns to the position above the first through hole 4c. At this time, the locking hook 31 is in the third position. During the reset process, the locking hook extends into the accommodating space 521 of the locking hook locking part 52, so that the locking hook 31 hooks the locking hook locking part 52 and achieves locking.

[0053] The cover of the present invention also includes a detection switch 9 and a magnetic component. In a preferred embodiment, it is combined with... Figure 17 , 18 19, 20, and 26 have hollow limiting posts 61 on the substrate 6. The detection switch 9 is installed inside the limiting post 61. The second guide protrusion 33 on the locking ring 3 is also hollow, and the magnetic component is installed inside the second guide protrusion 33. When the fingerprint comparison is successful, the controller sends an unlock signal. The controller controls the motor 2 to rotate, which drives the contact 8 to rotate. During the process of the contact 8 driving the unlocking contact 32 to disengage the lock hook 31 from the lock hook locking part 52, the second guide protrusion 33 moves towards the limiting post 61 and approaches the limiting post 61. When the detection switch 9 installed inside the limiting post 61 detects the magnetic component inside the second guide protrusion 33, the detection switch 9 sends an unlocked signal to the controller. The controller controls the motor 2 to stop rotating, and the lock hook 31 returns to the first position under the action of the elastic component 64.

[0054] like Figure 14 and 15 As shown, the outer side of the side 42 of the connecting seat 4 is provided with a locking part 46. Figure 24 yes Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the outer shell 1 along the AA direction, as shown below. Figure 24As shown, a circumferential protrusion 10 is provided on the inner sidewall of the outer casing 1, and the outer casing 1 and the connecting seat 4 are engaged through the protrusion 10 and the engaging part 46. Through the above arrangement, the linkage between the outer casing 1 and the protrusion 41 is realized, so that the cover can be locked by pressing.

[0055] The present invention also provides a press-lockable container, the container comprising the aforementioned lid and container body 13. (See below for details.) Figure 25 and 26 As shown, the inner wall of the opening end of the container body 13 is provided with a groove 14. When the outer shell 1 is pressed, the protrusion 41 at the bottom of the latch drive mechanism drives the latch drive end 7b, and the latch extension end 7a extends out from the latch extension hole 51 on the side wall of the base 5. The latch extension end 7a is embedded in the groove 14, and at the same time, the lock hook locking part 52 passes through the first through hole 4c at the bottom of the latch drive mechanism. During the process of passing through, the lock hook 31 is moved, which drives the first limiting protrusion 34 to stretch the elastic element 64. When the outer shell 1 is pressed to the limit position, the lock hook locking part 52... The first through hole 4c is passed through. At this time, the receiving space of the locking part 52 and the locking part 313 are at the same horizontal level. The locking hook 31 has a reset space. Under the action of the elastic member 64, the locking hook 31 is driven to reset. The locking hook 31 extends into the receiving space 521 of the locking part 52 and hooks the locking part 52. At this time, the locking hook 31 returns to the third position. When the locking hook 31 is in the third position, the unlocking contact 32 abuts against the contact 8. The unlocking tongue locking mechanism locks the protruding end 7a of the locking tongue in the protruding state, thereby realizing the locking of the cover and the container body 13. When unlocking is required, such as Figure 23 As shown, the fingerprint collection unit 12 extends from the hole on the outer shell 1. By touching the fingerprint collection unit 12, fingerprint collection and recognition are performed. When the fingerprint recognition is successful, an unlock signal is sent to the controller. The controller controls the motor 2 to rotate, and the contact 8 pushes the unlock contact 32, causing the lock hook 31 to disengage from the lock hook locking part 52. During the process of the contact 8 driving the unlock contact 32 to disengage the lock hook 31 from the lock hook locking part 52, the second guide protrusion 33 moves towards the limiting post 61 and approaches the limiting post 61. When the detection switch 9 installed in the limiting post 61 detects the magnetic element in the second guide protrusion 33, the lock hook 31 is in the second position. At this time, the detection switch 9 sends an unlock signal to the controller, and the controller controls the motor 2 to stop rotating. The lock hook 31 returns to the first position under the action of the elastic element 64. After unlocking, under the action of the spring installed on the base 5, the connecting seat 4 is vertically lifted, causing the protrusion 41 at the bottom of the connecting seat 4 to leave the lock tongue drive end 7b, and the lock tongue protrusion end 7a retracts into the receiving cavity of the base 5, realizing the unlocking of the cover and the container.

[0056] like Figure 26As shown, the second position of the lock hook is the position of the lock hook 31 when it is completely unlocked, completely disengaged from the lock hook locking part 52, and the first limiting protrusion 34 rotates to its limit position; the first position of the lock hook is the position of the lock hook 31 when the elastic element 64 drives the lock hook 31 back to its original position after unlocking, and the lock hook 31 is between the second and third positions, at which time part of the lock hook part 313 is located above the first through hole 4c; the third position of the lock hook is the position of the lock hook 31 when it is completely hooked with the lock hook locking part 52 and the lock hook 31 extends into the accommodating space of the lock hook locking part 52.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 21 and 22 As shown, a temperature sensing column 55 is also provided on the base 5. The inner wall and bottom of the temperature sensing column 55 are provided with a heat-conducting material, which can be stainless steel or other heat-conducting materials. The temperature sensing probe connected to the controller extends into the temperature sensing column 55. After the temperature of the liquid in the container is transferred to the heat-conducting material, the temperature sensing probe can sense the temperature and transmit the signal to the controller, thereby realizing the detection of the temperature inside the container.

[0058] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 10 , 17 As shown in Figure 18, a fourth through hole 6b is provided on the substrate 6 above the strip-shaped through hole 3a corresponding to the locking ring 3. During the rotation of the locking ring 3, the fourth through hole 6b and the strip-shaped through hole are always connected. With this arrangement, the temperature probe connected to the cover control plate can be inserted into the temperature sensing column 55 on the base through these two through holes, which can better limit the position of the temperature probe.

[0059] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 21 and 22 As shown, a pressure relief device 56 is also provided on the base 5. The pressure relief device 56 includes a piston at the bottom of the through-hole column, a spring on the piston, and a perforated plug on the spring. When the pressure inside the container is too high, it will push the piston upward and release the pressure through the perforated plug on the spring.

[0060] like Figure 12 As shown, the bottom of the receiving groove of the connector 4 has two third through holes 4b, as... Figure 21 As shown, the temperature-sensing column 55 and the pressure-relieving device 56 are distributed on the base 5 along the other diagonal position of the two locking parts 52. When the base 5 abuts against the connecting seat 4, the temperature-sensing column 55 and the pressure-relieving device 56 can pass through the two third through holes 4b at the bottom of the connecting seat 4 and be located in the two receiving grooves 48. With the above arrangement, the two receiving grooves 48 are used to accommodate the locking hook 31, the locking part 52, the temperature-sensing column 55 and the pressure-relieving device 56, making the cover structure compact and the design reasonable and ingenious.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container further includes a charging device. For example... Figure 23 and 24 As shown, the charging device includes a charging interface on the housing 1 and a battery installed inside the housing 1. The charging interface includes two copper pillars 11 that extend downward from the upper surface of the housing and protrude from the lower surface of the housing 1, and a magnet installed at the bottom of the copper pillars 11. This configuration can be used for magnetic charging. Of course, the charging method is not limited to magnetic charging and can also be other charging methods.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, equivalent changes, improvements, and modifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention are all covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A press-lockable cap, characterized in that: Includes a base (5), a latch mechanism, a latch drive mechanism, a latch locking mechanism, and a housing (1); The locking tongue mechanism includes a locking tongue (7) and a locking tongue reset mechanism. One end of the locking tongue (7) is an extension end (7a), and the other end is a drive end (7b). The latch drive mechanism includes a protrusion (41) that is linked to the housing (1). The lower end of the protrusion (41) abuts against the latch drive end (7b). The protrusion (41) extends from bottom to top toward the latch extension hole (51) on the side abutting against the latch drive end (7b). The locking mechanism includes a hook (31), a hook locking part (52), a ring (3), and a hook reset device; the hook reset device includes a first limiting protrusion (34) linked with the hook (31), a second limiting protrusion (63) fixedly connected with the locking mechanism, and an elastic element (64) sleeved between the first limiting protrusion (34) and the second limiting protrusion (63); the ring (3) can rotate horizontally relative to the locking mechanism, the first limiting protrusion (34) is disposed on the upper part of the ring (3), and the hook (31) is disposed on the lower surface of the ring (3); The outer shell (1) is connected to the base (5) by a spring (54) arranged in the vertical direction; The base (5) includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the side wall having a latch protrusion hole (51), the bottom wall and the side wall forming a receiving cavity, and the latch mechanism and the latch locking part (52) being disposed in the receiving cavity; When the outer shell (1) is pressed, the protrusion (41) drives the latch drive end (7b), causing the latch extension end (7a) to extend out of the latch extension hole (51). At the same time, the lock hook locking part (52) pushes the lock hook (31) to drive the lock ring (3) to rotate. When pressed to the limit position, the lock hook (31) rotates under the action of the elastic element (64) and locks into the lock hook locking part (52), so that the latch extension end (7a) is locked in the extension state.

2. The press-lockable cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the latch drive mechanism is also provided with a first through hole (4c), and the locking part (52) is located directly below the first through hole (4c) on the base (5); when the outer shell (1) is pressed, the locking part (52) passes through the first through hole (4c), and the lock hook (31) hooks with the locking part (52) that passes through the first through hole (4c).

3. A press-lockable cap according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking part (52) has a accommodating space (521) in the middle. The locking hook (31) includes a column (312) and a hook part (313) extending from the bottom of the column (312) upward toward the second limiting protrusion (63).

4. A press-lockable cap according to claim 3, characterized in that: Before pressing the outer shell (1), a portion of the hook (313) of the locking hook (31) is located above the first through hole (4c), and the locking hook (31) is in the first position; during the pressing of the outer shell (1), the locking part (52) of the locking hook passes through the first through hole (4c) and moves the locking hook (31), causing the first limiting protrusion (34) to move away from the second limiting protrusion (63), so that the elastic element (64) is in a stretched state, and the hook (31) moves away from the first through hole (4c), and the locking hook (31) is in the second position; When the outer shell (1) is pressed to the limit position, the accommodating space (521) of the locking part (52) and the hook part (31) are at the same horizontal height. The hook (31) has a reset space. Under the action of the elastic element (64), the hook (31) resets. The hook part (313) of the hook (31) returns to the top of the first through hole (4c) and extends into the accommodating space (521) of the locking part (52). The hook (31) is in the third position. The hook (31) hooks the locking part (52) to achieve locking.

5. A press-lockable cap according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a fingerprint unlocking mechanism and an unlocking contact (32). The unlocking contact (32) is located on the upper part of the lock ring (3). The fingerprint unlocking mechanism includes a fingerprint recognition module, a controller, a motor (2), and a contact (8) connected to the output shaft of the motor (2). The contact (8) can drive the unlocking contact (32) when the lock hook (31) is in the third position. The unlocking contact (32) drives the lock hook (31) to disengage from the lock hook locking part (52).

6. A press-lockable cap according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a base plate (6), which is fixedly connected to the locking tongue drive mechanism. The motor (2) is fixed on the top of the base plate (6). The second limiting protrusion (63) is disposed on the upper part of the base plate (6). The upper part of the locking ring (3) is provided with a second guide protrusion (33) at a position away from the unlocking contact (32). The base plate (6) is also provided with a detection switch (9). The second guide protrusion (33) is provided with a magnetic element inside. The contact (8) pushes the unlocking contact (32) to move the lock hook (31) from the third position to the first position. During this process, the second guide protrusion (33) moves and approaches the detection switch (9). When the detection switch (9) detects the magnetic element inside the second guide protrusion (33), the motor (2) stops rotating and the lock hook (31) returns to the first position.

7. A press-lockable cap according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side (42) of the latch drive mechanism is provided with a locking part (46) on the outside, and a protrusion (10) is provided on the inner side wall of the outer shell (1) along the circumferential direction. The outer shell (1) is engaged with the latch drive mechanism.

8. A press-lockable container, comprising a container body (13), characterized in that: It also includes a lid as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the inner wall of the opening end of the container body (13) is provided with a groove (14), and the protruding end (7a) of the latch of the lid can be inserted into the groove (14), thereby locking the lid with the container body (13).

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