Toppling overflow prevention mechanism and container

Abstract

The invention discloses a dumping anti-overflow mechanism and a container, and relates to the technical field of overflow prevention, and the dumping anti-overflow mechanism comprises a mechanism main body, a first counterweight ball and a second counterweight ball; a first communication port and a second communication port are respectively formed in two opposite side surfaces of the mechanism main body; the mechanism main body is internally provided with a first channel and a second channel which are mutually independent, and two ends of the first channel and the second channel can communicate with the first communicating port and the second communicating port; when the mechanism main body is in a toppling state, the first counterweight ball can roll to the first communication port along the first channel so as to block the first communication port or roll to the second communication port so as to block the second communication port; when the mechanism main body is in a toppling state, the second counterweight ball can roll to the first communication port along the second channel so as to block the first communication port or roll to the second communication port so as to block the second communication port; and the first channel and the second channel are not completely symmetrical. By means of the dumping overflow prevention mechanism, the 360-degree all-directional dumping overflow prevention effect can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water overflow prevention, and in particular to a pouring water overflow prevention mechanism and a container. Background Art

[0002] A kettle is a type of container that is frequently used as a daily necessity. Most existing kettles have steam channels / vents / water outlets that are directly connected to the outside. When the kettle is tipped over, the water in the kettle will quickly flow out through the steam channels / steam pipes / vents / water outlets, posing the risk of scalding the user and soaking the environment (affecting other electrical appliances). Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of the present application is to provide a tipping anti-overflow mechanism and container to solve the problem that after the existing kettle is tipped over, the water in the kettle flows out, posing the risk of scalding the user and soaking the environment (affecting other electrical appliances).

[0004] In order to achieve the above technical purpose, the present application provides a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism, including a mechanism body, a first counterweight ball and a second counterweight ball;

[0005] The mechanism body is provided with a first communication port and a second communication port on two opposite side surfaces respectively;

[0006] The main body of the mechanism is provided with a first channel and a second channel which are independent of each other;

[0007] Two ends of the first channel are respectively connected to the first communication port and the second communication port;

[0008] The first channel is provided with a first initial position between two ends thereof;

[0009] The first weighted ball is installed in the first channel;

[0010] When the mechanism body is in a non-dumping state, the first counterweight ball stays in the first initial position;

[0011] When the mechanism body is in a tilted state, the first weighted ball can roll along the first channel to the first communication port to block the first communication port or roll to the second communication port to block the second communication port;

[0012] Two ends of the second channel are respectively connected to the first communication port and the second communication port;

[0013] The second channel is provided with a second initial position between its two ends;

[0014] The second weighted ball is installed in the first channel;

[0015] The second weighted ball is retained at the second initial position when the mechanism body is in a non-dumping state;

[0016] When the mechanism body is in a tilted state, the second weighted ball can roll along the second channel to the first communication port to block the first communication port or roll to the second communication port to block the second communication port;

[0017] The first channel and the second channel are not completely symmetrically arranged, or the weights of the first counterweight ball and the second counterweight ball are inconsistent, or the heights of the first initial position and the second initial position are inconsistent, so that the first counterweight ball and the second counterweight ball cannot reach the first connecting port or the second connecting port at the same time.

[0018] Furthermore, the mechanism body includes a support seat and a surface cover;

[0019] The surface cover is mounted on a side surface of the support seat;

[0020] The first communication port is opened on the other side surface of the support seat;

[0021] The second communication port is opened on the face cover;

[0022] The first channel and the second channel are arranged in the support seat.

[0023] Furthermore, the projections of the first channel and the second channel on one side of the support seat facing the other side face are distributed in a figure eight shape.

[0024] Further, the first channel and the second channel are separated by a flange;

[0025] The portion located above the flange forms a communicating area between the first channel and the second channel.

[0026] Furthermore, the surface cover is provided with flanged portions distributed around the surface cover;

[0027] The outer peripheral surface of the support seat is provided with a first step portion for the flange portion to be inserted into.

[0028] Furthermore, the first counterweight ball and the second counterweight ball are metal balls.

[0029] Furthermore, a first guide portion is provided inside the first communication port;

[0030] A second guide portion is disposed inside the second communication port.

[0031] The application also discloses a container, including a container body and the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism;

[0032] The first communication port or the second communication port of the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism is connected and communicated with the steam port of the container body.

[0033] Furthermore, the first communication port or the second communication port is connected to the steam port through a connecting pipe.

[0034] Furthermore, the tipping and overflow prevention mechanism is provided with a second step portion for one end of the connecting pipe to be inserted into a side surface of the first connecting port or the second connecting port.

[0035] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism designed by the present application is designed by designing a channel connected to the connecting port, and then installing a counterweight ball that can roll along the channel in the channel. When dumping occurs, the counterweight ball can roll along the channel to the first connecting port or the second connecting port to block the first connecting port or the second connecting port, thereby achieving a dumping and overflow prevention effect. More importantly, the present application adopts a dual-channel / dual counterweight ball design. When dumping just in the direction of the first counterweight ball (the second counterweight ball), even if the first counterweight ball (the second counterweight ball) happens to be unable to roll to block the first connecting port or the second connecting port due to its own gravity being equal to its own pressure on the first channel (the second channel), the second counterweight ball (the first counterweight ball) can still roll normally to block the first connecting port or the second connecting port, thereby ensuring a dumping and sealing effect. Avoid the situation where a single connecting port cannot be blocked when dumping to the opposite side of a single connecting port. The double connection port design is also adopted to avoid the situation that the single connection port design cannot roll to block the corresponding single connection port when it is tilted to the side facing the single connection port, thus ensuring the tilting sealing effect. In general, the tilting anti-overflow mechanism designed in this application can achieve a 360° omnidirectional anti-tilting and overflow effect, effectively solving the problem of scalding users and soaking the environment (affecting other electrical appliances) due to overflow.

[0036] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the steam port of the container designed in the present application is connected to the above-designed dumping and overflow prevention mechanism, thereby having the dumping and overflow prevention effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0038] Figure 1 A first cross-sectional view of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the present application;

[0039] Figure 2A side view of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the present application;

[0040] Figure 3 A first cross-sectional view of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the present application;

[0041] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the present application in a state where the first communication port is sealed;

[0042] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the present application in a state of sealing the second communication port;

[0043] Figure 6 A partial structural cross-sectional view of a container provided in the present application;

[0044] In the figure: 1. Mechanism body; 11. Support seat; 111. First step portion; 112. Flange; 12. Surface cover; 121. Flanged portion; 21. First counterweight ball; 22. Second counterweight ball; 31. First connecting port; 311. First guide portion; 32. Second connecting port; 321. Second guide portion; 41. First channel; 42. Second channel; 5. Connecting pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work based on the embodiments in the embodiments of the present application are within the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present application.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a replaceable connection, or an integral connection, it can be a mechanical connection, it can be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] The embodiments of the present application disclose a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism and a container.

[0049] See also Figures 1 to 5 , an embodiment of a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism provided in the embodiments of the present application includes:

[0050] The mechanism body 1, the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22, the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 have the same size and weight or different weight.

[0051] The mechanism body 1 is provided with a first communication port 31 and a second communication port 32 on two opposite side surfaces. In actual use, the first communication port 31 and the second communication port 32 can be arranged in a straight line or not in a straight line. The design can be flexibly changed according to actual needs without limitation.

[0052] A first channel 41 and a second channel 42 which are independent of each other are disposed in the mechanism body 1 . The first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are located opposite to each other at two sides of the first communication port 31 or the second communication port 32 .

[0053] The two ends of the first channel 41 are respectively connected to the first connecting port 31 and the second connecting port 32, and the first channel 41 is provided with a first initial position between its two ends; the first initial position is a partial channel section of the lowest height of the first channel 41; in order to better fix the first counterweight ball 31 at the first initial position, a slight groove structure can be made at this position to fix the first counterweight ball 31, so that it can slide out of the groove when tipping.

[0054] The first weight ball 21 is installed in the first channel 41. When the mechanism body 1 is in a non-dumping state, the first weight ball 21 stays in the first initial position. Figure 4 As shown in Figure 5, when the mechanism body 1 is in a tilted state, the first counterweight ball 21 can roll along the first channel 41 to the first connecting port 31 to block the first connecting port 31 or roll to the second connecting port 32 to block the second connecting port 32, so that water and gas cannot flow out through the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32, thereby playing a sealing role.

[0055] The two ends of the second channel 42 are respectively connected to the first connecting port 31 and the second connecting port 32; the second channel 42 is provided with a second initial position between its two ends; the second initial position is a partial channel section of the lowest height of the second channel 42; similarly, in order to better fix the second counterweight ball 32 at the second initial position, a slight groove structure can be made at this position to fix the second counterweight ball 32, so that it can slide out of the groove when tipping.

[0056] The second weight ball 22 is installed in the first channel 41. When the mechanism body 1 is in a non-dumping state, the second weight ball 22 is retained in the second initial position; Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 5 , when the mechanism body 1 is in a tilted state, the second weighted ball 22 can roll along the second channel 42 to the first communication port 31 to block the first communication port 31 or roll to the second communication port 32 to block the second communication port 32 .

[0057] The first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are not completely symmetrically arranged, or the weights of the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 are inconsistent, or the heights of the first initial position and the second initial position are inconsistent, so that the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 cannot reach the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 at the same time.

[0058] The incomplete symmetrical arrangement of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 is understood to mean that there are differences between the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 in terms of layout / structure, and they are not completely mirror images or equivalent to each other. In the present application, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are symmetrical in layout, but there are differences in their own curvature / slope (or the roughness in their own channels is inconsistent).

[0059] In one case, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are not completely symmetrical, but the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight ball 32 have the same weight, and the first initial position and the second initial position have the same height, ensuring that the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 cannot reach the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 at the same time.

[0060] In another case, the weights of the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight ball 32 are inconsistent, but the first channel 41 is completely symmetrical with the second channel, and the first initial position and the second initial position are highly consistent, ensuring that the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 cannot reach the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 at the same time.

[0061] In another case, the heights of the first initial position and the second initial position are not consistent, but the weights of the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight ball 32 are consistent, and the first channel 41 and the second channel are completely symmetrical, ensuring that the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 cannot reach the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 at the same time. (The first initial position and the second initial position are located at the positions of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 close to the second connecting port 32).

[0062] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism designed in the present application is designed by designing a channel connected to the connecting port, and then installing a weighted ball that can roll along the channel in the channel. When dumping occurs, the weighted ball can roll along the channel to the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 to block the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32, thereby achieving a dumping and overflow prevention effect. More importantly, the present application adopts a dual-channel / dual weighted ball design. When dumping just in the direction of the first weighted ball 21 (the second weighted ball 22), even if the first weighted ball 21 (the second weighted ball 22) happens to be equal to its own gravity and its own pressure on the first channel 41 (the second channel 42) and cannot roll to block the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32, the second weighted ball 22 (the first weighted ball 21) can still roll normally to block the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32, thereby ensuring a dumping and sealing effect. Avoid the situation where a single connecting port cannot be blocked when dumping to the opposite side of a single connecting port. The double connection port design is also adopted to avoid the situation that the single connection port design cannot roll to block the corresponding single connection port when it is tilted to the side facing the single connection port, thus ensuring the tilting sealing effect. In general, the tilting anti-overflow mechanism designed in this application can achieve a 360° omnidirectional anti-tilting and overflow effect, effectively solving the problem of scalding users and soaking the environment (affecting other electrical appliances) due to overflow.

[0063] The above is an embodiment of a tipping anti-overflow mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application. The following is an embodiment of a tipping anti-overflow mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present application. For details, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 .

[0064] Based on the solution of the above embodiment 1:

[0065] Furthermore, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are tilted as a whole (having a slope as a whole), ensuring that the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight ball 32 can slide smoothly along their respective channels when the mechanism is in a tilted state.

[0066] In addition, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 can be straight channels, arc-shaped channels, S-shaped channels, etc., and can be specifically designed according to actual needs without limitation.

[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, the projections of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 of the present application on one side of the support seat 11 facing the other side are distributed in a figure eight shape. This distribution design makes the structure more compact and further improves the sliding smoothness of the counterweight ball when tipping. Under this distribution design, the internal structure cross-section of the mechanism body 1 can be designed in the shape of a red heart.

[0068] Furthermore, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 of the present application can be designed as U-shaped groove channels (the cross-section of the channel is a U-shaped cross-section) or circular channels (the cross-section of the channel is a circular cross-section). Of course, they are not limited to the above designs, and technicians in this field can make changes to the design according to actual needs without limitation.

[0069] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are separated by the flange 112, and the portion located above the flange 112 forms the connecting area of ​​the first channel 41 and the second channel 42. This design further utilizes the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 to share a portion of the area to make the overall mechanism more compact.

[0070] During design, if the size of the connecting area is larger than the diameter of the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22, then the length of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 should be designed to be smaller than the diameter of the two counterweight balls to ensure that two counterweight balls cannot coexist in the channel. When resetting to normal state, the two counterweight balls can return to their respective channels normally.

[0071] Of course, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 may be completely independent (not connected) or partially connected, and the specific design may be changed according to actual needs without limitation.

[0072] Furthermore, if Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the design of the mechanism body 1 includes a support seat 11 and a surface cover 12 .

[0073] The cover 12 is mounted on one side of the support base 11 . The first communication port 31 is opened on the other side of the support base 11 . The second communication port 32 is opened on the cover 12 . The first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are disposed in the support base 11 .

[0074] Furthermore, the surface cover 12 is detachably connected to the support seat 11 , and this design facilitates the maintenance of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 as well as the maintenance of the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 .

[0075] Furthermore, if Figure 1As shown, the cover 12 is provided with flanged portions 121 distributed around the cover 12, and the outer peripheral surface of the support seat 11 is provided with a first step portion 111 for the flanged portions 121 to snap into. Specifically, the cover 12 and the support seat 11 can be connected and fixed by interference fit, or by buckles, without specific limitation.

[0076] A sealing ring may be provided between the flange portion 121 and the step portion to improve the sealing performance of the connection.

[0077] Furthermore, in order to achieve a certain weight, the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 are metal balls. Specifically, the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22 are steel balls. They can also be ceramic balls or other ball structures with a certain weight without limitation.

[0078] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, a first guide portion 311 is provided inside the first communication port 31, and a second guide portion 321 is provided inside the second communication port 32. The first guide portion 311 and the second guide portion 321 can guide the first counterweight ball 21 and the second counterweight ball 22, so that the first counterweight ball 21 or the second counterweight ball 22 can more smoothly enter and exit from the position blocking the first communication port 31 and the second communication port 32.

[0079] The two ends of the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 of the present application can be smoothly connected to the first connecting port 31 and the second connecting port 32 respectively. Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 are directly and smoothly connected to the first guide portion 311. In order to facilitate processing, the second connecting port 32 on the face cover 12 is not designed with a structure that is directly and smoothly connected to the first channel 41 and the second channel 42, but the distance between the contour edge formed by the first channel 41 and the second channel 42 on the inner side of the face cover 12 and the edge of the second guide portion is smaller than the radius of the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight ball 32, ensuring that the first counterweight ball 31 and the second counterweight 32 cannot stay on the inner side of the face cover 12, so that they can slide smoothly into the second guide portion. According to actual needs, the second guide portion 321 can also be smoothly connected to the first channel 41 and the second channel 42, without specific restrictions.

[0080] like Figure 6 As shown, the present application also discloses a container, including a container body and a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism. The container body can be a container structure such as a hot water kettle, a thermos bottle, etc., and is not specifically limited.

[0081] The first communication port 31 or the second communication port 32 of the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism is connected to the steam port of the container body.

[0082] Furthermore, the first communication port 31 or the second communication port 32 is connected to the steam port through the connection pipe 5 .

[0083] Furthermore, the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism is provided with a second step portion for one end of the connecting pipe 5 to be inserted into a side surface of the first connecting port 31 or the second connecting port 32 .

[0084] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 6 Taking the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism as an example in which a second step portion is provided at the first connecting port 31, one end of the connecting pipe 5 can be inserted into the second step portion and tightly connected to the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism through interference fit, and a sealing ring can also be added therebetween to improve the connection sealing.

[0085] The above is a detailed introduction to a dumping and overflow prevention mechanism and container provided by the present application. For a person skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the embodiments of the present application, there may be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. Dumping and anti-overflow mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises a mechanism body (1), a first counterweight ball (21) and a second counterweight ball (22); The mechanism body (1) is provided with a first communication opening (31) and a second communication opening (32) on two opposite side surfaces respectively; The mechanism body (1) is provided with a first channel (41) and a second channel (42) which are independent of each other; Two ends of the first channel (41) are respectively connected to the first communication port (31) and the second communication port (32); The first channel (41) is provided with a first initial position between two ends thereof; The first counterweight ball (21) is installed in the first channel (41); The first counterweight ball (21) is retained in the first initial position when the mechanism body (1) is in a non-tilted state; When the mechanism body (1) is in a tilted state, the first weighted ball (21) can roll along the first channel (41) to the first communication port (31) to block the first communication port (31) or roll to the second communication port (32) to block the second communication port (32); Two ends of the second channel (42) are respectively connected to the first communication port (31) and the second communication port (32); The second channel (42) is provided with a second initial position between its two ends; The second weighted ball (22) is installed in the first channel (41); The second weighted ball (22) is retained at the second initial position when the mechanism body (1) is in a non-tilted state; When the mechanism body (1) is in a tilted state, the second weighted ball (22) can roll along the second channel (42) to the first communication port (31) to block the first communication port (31) or roll to the second communication port (32) to block the second communication port (32); The first channel (41) and the second channel (42) are not arranged completely symmetrically, or the weights of the first counterweight ball (21) and the second counterweight ball (22) are inconsistent, or the heights of the first initial position and the second initial position are inconsistent, so that the first counterweight ball (21) and the second counterweight ball (22) cannot reach the first communication port (31) or the second communication port (32) at the same time.

2. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanism body (1) comprises a support seat (11) and a surface cover (12); The surface cover (12) is mounted on a side surface of the support seat (11); The first communication port (31) is opened on the other side surface of the support seat (11); The second communication port (32) is opened on the surface cover (12); The first channel (41) and the second channel (42) are arranged in the support seat (11).

3. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The projections of the first channel (41) and the second channel (42) on one side of the support seat (11) facing the other side face are distributed in a figure eight shape.

4. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first channel (41) and the second channel (42) are separated by a flange (112); The portion located above the flange (112) forms a connecting area between the first channel (41) and the second channel (42).

5. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface cover (12) is provided with flanged portions (121) distributed around the surface cover (12); The outer peripheral surface of the support seat (11) is provided with a first step portion (111) for the flange portion (121) to be inserted into.

6. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first counterweight ball (21) and the second counterweight ball (22) are metal balls.

7. The dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first guide portion (311) is provided inside the first communication opening (31); A second guide portion (321) is provided inside the second communication port (32).

8. A container, characterized in that It comprises a container body and the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7; The first communication port (31) or the second communication port (32) of the dumping and overflow prevention mechanism is connected to the steam port of the container body.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that The first communication port (31) or the second communication port (32) is connected to the steam port via a connecting pipe (5).

10. The container according to claim 9, characterized in that The tipping and overflow prevention mechanism is provided with a second step portion for one end of the connecting pipe (5) to be inserted into a side surface of the first connecting port (31) or the second connecting port (32).

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