A storage bottle cap and bottle

By designing a storage bottle cap that allows for mixing of materials with the solution in the bottle through a rotating top, the problem of the existing bottle caps having only one function is solved. This enables instant adjustment of beverage flavors, improves the consumer experience, and reduces costs.

CN119176331BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21KUNMING UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNMING UNIV OF SCI & TECH
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing bottle caps have a single function, making it difficult to conveniently mix different flavored beverages on the spot, which limits consumers' choices and increases consumption costs.

Method used

A storage bottle cap has been designed, including an upper cap and a lower cap. The lower cap has a material compartment. By rotating the upper cap, the through hole on the rotating disk is connected to the through hole at the bottom of the material compartment, so as to achieve mixing of the material with the solution in the bottle and realize the instant adjustment of beverage flavor.

Benefits of technology

It enables instant flavor adjustment of beverages, enhances the consumer experience, reduces the inconvenience of purchasing and carrying for consumers, and lowers the investment costs for manufacturers.

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Abstract

This application proposes a storage bottle cap, including an upper cap (10) and a lower cap (20); the lower cap (20) is used to cover the bottle mouth; the lower cap (20) is provided with an annular connecting port (21) extending upward along its top surface, and the upper cap (10) is placed on the connecting port (21); the lower cap (20) is provided with a material hopper (22) that is fastened to its top wall; the top wall of the upper cap (10) is provided with a connecting rod (11), which passes through the top surface of the lower cap (20) and extends into the material hopper (22). A rotating disk (12) is fixed at the lower end of the connecting rod (11), and the bottom surface of the rotating disk (12) is close to the fixed disk (221). A first through hole (121) is provided on the rotating disk (12), and a second through hole (2211) is provided on the fixed disk (221). The first through hole (121) can be connected to or misaligned with the second through hole (2211) as the top cover (10) rotates. The connection allows the material to flow out from the material bin (22), and the solution in the bottle is mixed, which facilitates the instant adjustment of the beverage flavor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of food packaging, and particularly relates to a storage bottle cap and bottle. Background Technology

[0002] Bottle caps are a crucial part of food and beverage packaging and the first point of contact consumers have with the product, directly impacting their initial consumer experience. Bottle caps are packaging materials used to seal bottles, preventing liquid spillage. However, with consumers increasingly demanding diverse consumption experiences and varied beverage preferences, bottle caps that only provide a seal are no longer sufficient to meet their growing individual needs.

[0003] While the beverage market currently offers a wide variety of flavors, most are uniformly prepared, bottled, and sold in production facilities. This not only limits consumers' choices in product types and flavors but also increases manufacturers' investment costs in ensuring the normal shelf life of pre-prepared beverages. Furthermore, consumers who want to try different flavors need to purchase separate bottled beverages, which is inconvenient to carry and increases consumer costs. Compared to pre-prepared beverages, freshly made beverages are currently more popular with consumers. This is mainly because pre-prepared beverages are inferior in taste and nutritional value to freshly made beverages. In addition, the bottle caps used for pre-prepared beverages have a single function, failing to provide consumers with a more diverse consumption experience.

[0004] How to conveniently and instantly mix different flavored beverages has become a concern. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Existing technologies present the challenge of how to conveniently and instantly prepare beverages with different flavors.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, according to some embodiments, this application provides a storage bottle cap, including an upper cap and a lower cap;

[0007] The lower cap is used to cover the mouth of the bottle;

[0008] The lower cover has an annular connecting port extending upward along its top surface, and the upper cover is placed over the connecting port;

[0009] The lower cover is provided with a material bin that is fastened to its top wall;

[0010] The material bin has a bin cylinder extending downward along the top wall of the lower cover, and a fixing plate that seals the lower end of the bin cylinder;

[0011] A connecting rod is provided on the top wall of the upper cover. The connecting rod passes through the top surface of the lower cover and extends into the material bin. A rotating disk is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod, and the bottom surface of the rotating disk is close to the fixed disk.

[0012] The rotating disk has a first through hole, and the fixed disk has a second through hole. The first through hole can connect with or be misaligned with the second through hole as the upper cover rotates.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper cover is rotatably connected to the connection port;

[0014] The upper cover has a second protrusion on its side wall and a second limiting ring on the outer wall of the connection port. The second protrusion and the second limiting ring cooperate to restrict the upper cover from moving up and down along the connection port.

[0015] The upper cover sidewall is provided with a third protrusion, and the outer wall of the connection port is provided with a limiting part; when the third protrusion is in contact with the limiting part, the rotation of the upper cover is restricted.

[0016] When the third protrusion is close to the limiting part, the first through hole and the second through hole are connected; when the third protrusion is far away from the limiting ring, the first through hole and the second through hole are misaligned.

[0017] Furthermore, the fixed disk has a first tin seal on the side close to the rotating disk to close the second through hole;

[0018] The bottom surface of the rotating disk is provided with a piercing part, which can pierce the first tin seal as the upper cover rotates.

[0019] Furthermore, the fixed plate is provided with a circular track groove, and the puncture part moves within the track groove;

[0020] The second through hole is on the path of the track groove.

[0021] Furthermore, a tin sealing groove is formed outward along the second through hole on the fixing plate;

[0022] The middle part of the first tin seal closes the second through hole, and the edge is attached to the inner wall of the tin seal groove.

[0023] Furthermore, there are at least two of both the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0024] Furthermore, the connection port is threadedly connected to the upper cover;

[0025] The outer wall of the connection port is provided with a first limiting ring, and the side wall of the upper cover is provided with a first protrusion, with the first limiting ring located above the first protrusion;

[0026] The first protrusion can move away from or closer to the first limiting ring as the upper cover rotates: when the first protrusion is close to the first limiting ring, the first through hole and the second through hole are connected; when the first protrusion moves away from the first limiting ring, the first through hole and the second through hole are misaligned.

[0027] Furthermore, the lower end of the upper cover is connected to the top surface of the lower cover by a pull ring.

[0028] Another aspect of this application proposes a bottle that includes the storage cap of any of the above-described technical solutions.

[0029] Furthermore, a second tin seal is provided on the bottle neck.

[0030] The above-mentioned technical solution of this application has at least the following beneficial technical effects:

[0031] In this application, by rotating the top cover, the first through hole on the rotating disk is connected to the second through hole located at the bottom of the material hopper, so that the material can flow out from the material hopper and then be mixed with the solution or beverage in the bottle, thus conveniently realizing the instant adjustment of beverage flavor. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or in the conventional technology, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage bottle cap in one embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the storage bottle cap in one embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the storage bottle cap in one embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the storage bottle cap in one embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the lower cover in one embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 6 These are a top view and a perspective view of the fixed disk in one embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 7 This is an exploded cross-sectional view of the storage bottle cap in another embodiment of this application.

[0040] in, Figures 1 to 7 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0041] 10. Top cover; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Rotating disk; 121. First through hole; 122. Puncture part; 105. First protrusion; 107. Second protrusion; 108. Third protrusion; 101. Anti-slip teeth on top cover;

[0042] 20. Lower cover; 21. Connecting port; 215. First limiting ring; 217. Second limiting ring; 218. Limiting part; 22. Material bin; 220. Bin cylinder; 221. Fixing plate; 2211. Second through hole; 2212. Track groove; 2213. Solder seal groove; 23. Third through hole; 25. First solder seal; 201. Lower cover anti-slip teeth;

[0043] 30. Pull-out ring; 31. Pull-out ring body; 32. Pull-out part;

[0044] 40. Bottle neck; 41. Second tin seal;

[0045] 50. Materials. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the various embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that many technical details are presented in the various embodiments of this application to facilitate a better understanding of the application. However, the technical solutions claimed in this application can be implemented even without these technical details and various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments. The division of the various embodiments below is for ease of description and should not constitute any limitation on the specific implementation of this application. The various embodiments can be combined with and referenced by each other without contradiction.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the storage bottle cap in this embodiment includes an upper cap 10 and a lower cap 20; the lower cap 20 is used to cover the bottle opening 40; both the upper cap 10 and the lower cap 20 have a top surface and an annular sidewall extending downward along the top surface.

[0049] The lower cover 20 is provided with an annular connecting port 21 extending upward along its top surface, and the upper cover 10 is placed on the connecting port 21;

[0050] The lower cover 20 is provided with a material compartment 22 that is fastened to its top wall. The material compartment 22 is used to store material 50. When the user needs to prepare a drink, the material 50 is put into the bottle and mixed with the solution in the bottle before drinking. The material 50 can be solid or liquid.

[0051] The structure of the material bin 22 is as follows: it has a bin cylinder 220 extending downward along the top wall of the lower cover 20, and a fixing plate 221 that seals the lower end of the bin cylinder 220 to form the bottom of the bin cylinder 220; the bin cylinder 220 is located inside the lower cover 20 and is preferably circular.

[0052] A connecting rod 11 is provided at the center of the top wall of the upper cover 10; a third through hole 23 is provided on the top surface of the lower cover 20, through which the connecting rod 11 extends into the material bin 22. A rotating disk 12 is fixed to the lower end of the connecting rod 11, and the bottom surface of the rotating disk 12 is close to the fixed disk 221. The connecting rod 11 and the third through hole 23 are tightly fitted to prevent the material 50 from flowing out of the third through hole 23.

[0053] The rotating disk 12 of the upper cover 10 has a first through hole 121, and the fixed disk 221 of the lower cover 20 has a second through hole 2211. The first through hole 121 can be connected to or misaligned with the second through hole 2211 as the upper cover 10 rotates. The first through hole 121 and the second through hole 2211 are connected, allowing the material 50 to enter the material chamber 22 and then mix with the solution or beverage in the bottle, facilitating the instant adjustment of beverage flavor.

[0054] In this embodiment, the vertical displacement between the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 is limited to prevent the rotating disk 12 from rotating away from the fixed disk 221 as the upper cover 10 rotates, thus avoiding unnecessary gaps. Figure 3 As shown, the specific structures of the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 are as follows:

[0055] To limit the vertical displacement between the upper cap 10 and the lower cap 20, the upper cap 10 and the lower cap 20 are rotatably connected at the connection port 21. The side wall of the upper cap 10 is provided with a second protrusion 107, and the outer wall of the connection port 21 is provided with a second limiting ring 217. The second protrusion 107 and the second limiting ring 217 cooperate to prevent the upper cap 10 from moving vertically along the connection port 21. The upper cap 10 contacts the top of the connection port 21 to restrict its downward movement. Alternatively, the second limiting ring 217 is in two rows, with one row located below the second protrusion 107 and the other row located above the second protrusion 107. It should be noted that the bottle cap can be made of plastic. When installing the upper cap 10 and the lower cap 20, the upper cap 10 is pressed onto the connection port 21 by pressure, that is, the second protrusion 107 is pressed between the two rows of second limiting rings 217.

[0056] To inform the user of the position to which the top cover 10 can be rotated before the material 50 can enter the bottle, the top cover 10 has a third protrusion 108 on its side wall and a limiting part 218 on the outer wall of the connection port 21. When the third protrusion 108 is in contact with the limiting part 218, it can restrict the rotation of the top cover 10. When the third protrusion 108 is in contact with the limiting part 218, the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 2211 are connected. When the third protrusion 108 is away from the limiting ring, the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 2211 are misaligned.

[0057] Optionally, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the fixed plate 221 is provided with a circular track groove 2212, and the piercing part 122 moves in the track groove 2212; the second through hole 2211 is on the path of the track groove 2212.

[0058] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, the fixed disk 221 has a first tin seal 25 on the side close to the rotating disk 12, which closes the second through hole 2211. The bottom surface of the rotating disk 12 has a piercing part 122. When the piercing part 122 rotates with the upper cover 10 to the second through hole 2211, it pierces the first tin seal 25. The piercing part 122 can be serrated; or, the piercing part 122 can be conical, with the tip of the cone facing the first tin seal 25 when it cuts through it.

[0059] A tin-sealing groove 2213 is formed outward from the second through hole 2211 on the fixing plate 221; the middle of the first tin seal 25 closes the second through hole 2211, and its edge is adhered to the inner wall of the tin-sealing groove 2213 to close the opening formed at the intersection of the second through hole 2211 and the track groove 2212. Preferably, the tin-sealing groove 2213 and the track groove 2212 have the same depth.

[0060] Furthermore, there are at least two of each of the first through holes 121 and the second through holes 2211. Optionally, the number of first through holes 121 and the number of second through holes 2211 are equal.

[0061] Optionally, the outer peripheral surface of the upper cover 10 is provided with upper cover anti-slip teeth 101; the outer peripheral surface of the lower cover 20 is provided with lower cover anti-slip teeth.

[0062] Example 2

[0063] In Embodiment 1, the connection port 21 between the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 is merely a connection; the upper cover 10 can rotate but the lower cover 20 cannot be displaced vertically. However, in Embodiment 2, as... Figure 7 As shown, the connection port 21 on the top surface of the lower cover 20 is threadedly connected to the upper cover 10; to inform the user of the position of the upper cover 10 when the material 50 in the material compartment 22 can enter the bottle, a limiting structure is provided in the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20, specifically:

[0064] A first limiting ring 215 is provided on the outer wall of the connection port 21, and correspondingly, a first protrusion 105 is provided on the side wall of the upper cover 10; preferably, there are multiple first protrusions 105, which are arranged in a ring; after installation, the first limiting ring 215 is located below the first protrusion 105; the first protrusion 105 can move away from or closer to the first limiting ring 215 as the upper cover 10 rotates: as the upper cover 10 rotates upward, the first protrusion 105 and the first limiting ring 215 come into contact, and the upper cover 10 cannot continue to rotate upward. At this position, the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 2211 are connected; as the upper cover 10 rotates downward, the first protrusion 105 and the first limiting ring 215 move away from each other, and the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 2211 are misaligned.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lower end of the upper cover 10 is connected to the top surface of the lower cover 20 via a pull ring 30. The pull ring 30 is a circular ring connecting the top surface of the lower cover 20 and the lower end of the upper cover 10. The connection points between the pull ring 30 and the upper cover 10 and the lower cover 20 are relatively thin, allowing it to be torn apart. The pull ring 30 includes a pull ring body 31 and a pulling part 32. The pull ring body 31 is a circular ring, and the pull part 32 is trapezoidal on the periphery of the pull ring body 31, so that the user can easily tear the pull ring 30 when needed, and then proceed with the next step of rotating the upper cover 10.

[0066] Example 3

[0067] In this embodiment, a bottle is provided, including the bottle cap of any of the above technical solutions, and having a bottle mouth 40 adapted to the bottle cap.

[0068] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, a second tin seal 41 is provided on the bottle opening 40. In this solution, before the user mixes the material 50 and the liquid in the bottle, the second tin seal 41 of the bottle opening 40 is first torn off, and then the bottle cap is tightened to the bottle opening 40 again, and the top cover 10 is rotated to allow the material 50 in the material compartment 22 to enter the bottle. After mixing, it can be consumed.

[0069] In the description of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application; the terms "connection," "installation," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0070] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A storage bottle cap, characterized in that, Includes an upper cover (10) and a lower cover (20); The lower cap (20) is used to cover the mouth of the bottle; The lower cover (20) is provided with an annular connecting port (21) extending upward along its top surface, and the upper cover (10) covers the connecting port (21); The lower cover (20) is provided with a material bin (22) that is fastened to its top wall; The material bin (22) has a bin cylinder (220) extending downward along the top wall of the lower cover (20) and a fixing plate (221) sealing the lower end of the bin cylinder (220). The top wall of the upper cover (10) is provided with a connecting rod (11). The connecting rod (11) passes through the top surface of the lower cover (20) and extends into the material bin (22). The lower end of the connecting rod (11) is fixed with a rotating disk (12). The bottom surface of the rotating disk (12) is close to the fixed disk (221). The rotating disk (12) has a first through hole (121), and the fixed disk (221) has a second through hole (2211). The first through hole (121) can be connected to or misaligned with the second through hole (2211) as the upper cover (10) rotates. The upper cover (10) is rotatably connected to the connection port (21); the side wall of the upper cover (10) is provided with a second protrusion (107), and the outer wall of the connection port (21) is provided with a second limiting ring (217). The second protrusion (107) and the second limiting ring (217) cooperate to restrict the upper cover (10) from moving up and down along the connection port (21); The fixed disk (221) has a first tin seal (25) on the side close to the rotating disk (12) to seal the second through hole (2211). The bottom surface of the rotating disk (12) is provided with a piercing part (122), which can pierce the first tin seal (25) as the upper cover (10) rotates. The fixed plate (221) is provided with a circular track groove (2212), and the piercing part (122) moves within the track groove (2212); The second through hole (2211) is on the path of the track groove (2212); A tin-sealing groove (2213) is formed on the fixed plate (221) outward from the second through hole (2211); the middle part of the first tin seal (25) closes the second through hole (2211), and the edge is attached to the inner wall of the tin-sealing groove (2213).

2. The storage bottle cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover (10) has a third protrusion (108) on its side wall, and the outer wall of the connecting port (21) has a limiting part (218); when the third protrusion (108) is close to the limiting part (218), the upper cover (10) is restricted from rotating; when the third protrusion (108) is close to the limiting part (218), the first through hole (121) is connected to the second through hole (2211); when the third protrusion (108) is far away from the limiting part (218), the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (2211) are misaligned.

3. The storage bottle cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are at least two of the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (2211).

4. The storage bottle cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection port (21) is threadedly connected to the upper cover (10); The outer wall of the connection port (21) is provided with a first limiting ring (215), and the side wall of the upper cover (10) is provided with a first protrusion (105). The first limiting ring (215) is located above the first protrusion (105). The first protrusion (105) can move away from or closer to the first limiting ring (215) as the upper cover (10) rotates: when the first protrusion (105) is close to the first limiting ring (215), the first through hole (121) is connected to the second through hole (2211); when the first protrusion (105) moves away from the first limiting ring (215), the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (2211) are misaligned.

5. The storage bottle cap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the upper cover (10) is connected to the top surface of the lower cover (20) by a pull ring (30).

6. A bottle, characterized in that, Includes the storage bottle cap as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. The bottle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottle has a second tin seal (41) on the bottle mouth (40).

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