Novel training cup

By setting a sealing member on the lower part of the seal of the training cup and using a deformable seal structure, the problem of water leakage caused by vibration during carrying the training cup is solved, and the carrying performance without leakage and the function of normal drinking water is achieved.

CN119867491APending Publication Date: 2025-04-25FOSHAN SHUNDE YIYU PLASTIC PRODUCTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411853212.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-04-25

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Technical Problem

When carrying the existing training cup, the sealing cover is prone to actuation due to vibration, causing water leakage.

Method used

A new type of training cup is designed, and a closure member is provided at the lower part of the seal, which can be deformed into the first and second forms. When the operating part is pulled upward, the seal member is deformed into the second form. The closure part closes the water outlet cavity, and the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are not connected to each other to avoid water leakage.

Benefits of technology

It is realized that even if the training cup vibrates, the sealing fitting edge will not leak, and the user can achieve normal drinking water by pressing the operating part.

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Abstract

A novel training cup comprises a cup body, a cover body and a sealing piece, the cover body is fixed to the top of the cup body, the sealing piece is arranged between the cup body and the cover body, an inner cavity is formed in the cup body, a water outlet cavity is formed between the cover body and the sealing piece, a sealing piece is arranged on the lower portion of the sealing piece, and the sealing piece can be deformed into a first form and a second form. And when the sealing piece deforms into the second form, the sealing piece seals the water outlet cavity, so that the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are not communicated with each other. According to the training cup, the sealing piece is arranged on the lower portion of the sealing piece, when the operation part is pulled upwards, the supporting deformation part is driven to deform upwards, the sealing piece is driven to move upwards, the first through hole is sealed through the sealing part, the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are not communicated, and therefore when the training cup is placed in a backpack to be carried, the training cup is convenient to carry. Even if the training cup is thrown up and down, the sealing matching edge is pressed, and then the opening between the cover body and the sealing piece is opened, water in the inner cavity of the training cup cannot leak out of the training cup.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of training cups, in particular to a novel training cup. Background Art

[0002] Chinese patent document No. CN110913729B disclosed on May 3, 2022 a valve element for allowing a user to drink from the upper edge of a valve assembly, the valve element comprising a main body, the main body comprising a resilient deformable portion, the resilient deformable portion having an edge, the edge being located in a first plane, wherein at least the edge of the resilient deformable portion is configured to deform generally inwardly to be located in a second plane, entering a sealing position within the valve assembly, and further wherein a portion of the edge is configured to lift off the second plane when suction is applied to the upper surface of a corresponding portion of the resilient deformable portion. When the user of this training cup presses his or her lips against the outer edge of the valve element / sealing cover, the sealing cover is actuated and the valve opens, thereby forming a fluid flow path from the interior of the container to the user's mouth. In more detail, when the user presses his or her lips against the outer edge and thereby applies downward pressure or force to the outer edge, the sealing cover bends near the applied force / pressure, so that the annular valve face moves away from the annular valve seat surface via a pivoting movement around these pivot protrusions located near the applied pressure / force; in other words, the downward force applied by the user to the outer edge of the sealing cover is converted into an upward movement of the annular valve face, thereby lifting the annular valve face from the annular valve seat surface and unsealing the container; but when this training cup is carried in a backpack, the backpack will vibrate when the user walks, causing the training cup to swing around, so that the outer edge of the valve element / sealing cover may be subjected to pressure, causing the sealing cover to be actuated and the valve to open, so that the training cup will leak.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a new training cup with simple structure, good sealing performance, no water leakage, convenient carrying and strong practicality, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A new training cup designed for this purpose includes a cup body, a cover body and a seal, the cover body is fixed on the top of the cup body, the seal is arranged between the cup body and the cover body, an inner cavity is arranged in the cup body, and a water outlet cavity is formed between the cover body and the seal, and the characteristic is that a closing piece is arranged at the lower part of the seal, and the seal can be deformed into a first form and a second form. When the seal is deformed into the first form, the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are connected with each other. When the seal is deformed into the second form, the closing piece closes the water outlet cavity so that the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are not connected with each other.

[0006] The sealing member is provided with a supporting deformation part, which drives the sealing member to move downward when the supporting deformation part deforms downward, and deforms the sealing member into a first form, and drives the sealing member to move upward when the supporting deformation part deforms upward, and deforms the sealing member into a second form.

[0007] The sealing member is provided with a first through hole connected to the water outlet chamber, and the closing member is provided with a closing portion. When the sealing member is deformed into a first form, the closing portion is separated from the first through hole, and the inner cavity is connected to the water outlet chamber through the first through hole. When the sealing member is deformed into a second form, the closing portion closes the first through hole so that the inner cavity and the water outlet chamber are not connected to each other.

[0008] The sealing member is provided with an operating part, and when the operating part is pressed downward, the supporting deformation part is driven to deform downward, and when the operating part is pulled upward, the supporting deformation part is driven to deform upward, and the supporting deformation part supports the operating part upward; the sealing member is provided with a main body part, and the main body part is integrally arranged at one end of the supporting deformation part, and the sealing matching edge is integrally arranged at the other end of the supporting deformation part; The operating part includes a connecting piece and a first handle. The connecting piece is fixed on the main body. A rotating shaft is provided on the connecting piece. A rotating hole is provided on the first handle. The rotating shaft and the rotating hole are rotatably matched to make the first handle rotatably connected to the connecting piece. The first handle can be used for operation when it is rotated upward, and is stored on the operating part when it is rotated downward.

[0009] A gap is left between the sealing member and the inner wall of the cup body, and / or a second through hole is provided on the sealing member. When the sealing member is deformed into the first form, the inner cavity is connected to the first through hole through the gap and / or the second through hole.

[0010] The sealing member is provided with a slot, when the closing member moves downward, the inner cavity is connected to the first through hole through the slot, when the closing member moves upward, the closing part is inserted into the slot, so that the inner cavity, the slot and the first through hole are not connected to each other.

[0011] The support deformation portion is tilted downward when deforming downward, and is tilted upward when deforming upward.

[0012] Alternatively, the closure and the sealing member are separately provided, a connecting member is provided between the closure and the sealing member, an inserting groove is provided on the sealing member, an inserting edge is provided on the connecting member, the inserting edge and the inserting groove are inserted into each other to connect the sealing member and the connecting member, a first threaded portion is provided on the closure, a second threaded portion is provided on the connecting member, the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion cooperate with each other to connect the closure and the connecting member, and then connect the closure and the sealing member to press the sealing member between the closure and the connecting member; a second handle is provided at the bottom of the closure.

[0013] A sealing edge is arranged on the inner side of the cover body, a sealing pressure edge is arranged on the top of the cup body, a sealing part is arranged on the sealing member, and the sealing part is pressed between the sealing edge and the sealing pressure edge; a mounting hole is arranged on the inner side of the sealing edge, the sealing member is passed through the mounting hole, a first through hole is arranged on the sealing part, and the first through hole is connected to the water outlet cavity through the mounting hole.

[0014] A sealing fitting edge is provided on the top of the sealing member, and a water outlet cavity is formed between the sealing fitting edge, the sealing portion and the upper edge of the cover body, and the sealing fitting edge is sealingly fitted with the upper edge of the cover body; when external force acts on the sealing fitting edge, the sealing fitting edge separates from the upper edge of the cover body to form an opening between the sealing fitting edge and the upper edge of the cover body, and the water outlet cavity is connected to the outside world through the opening.

[0015] The new training cup of the present invention provides a sealing member at the lower part of the sealing member. When the operating member is pulled upward, the supporting deformation member is driven to deform upward, and the sealing member is driven to move upward, so that the sealing member closes the first through hole, and the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are not connected to each other. In this way, when the training cup is placed in a backpack for carrying, even if the training cup is swung back and forth, causing the sealing mating edge to be under pressure, and then the opening between the cover body and the sealing member is opened, the water on the inner cavity of the training cup will not leak out of the training cup. If the child wants to drink water, he only needs to press the operating member downward to make the supporting deformation member deform downward, and the sealing member is separated from the first through hole, so that the inner cavity and the water outlet cavity are connected to each other, and normal drinking can be achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 2 is a cross-sectional view of a training cup when the sealing member is deformed into a first shape according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 2 is a cross-sectional view of a training cup when the sealing member is deformed into a second shape according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a training cup in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a training cup according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sealing member in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of another aspect of the training cup when the sealing member is deformed into the first shape in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a partial structural exploded view of a training cup in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a connecting piece in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sealing member in another aspect in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 9 The new training cup comprises a cup body 1, a cover body 2 and a sealing member 3. The cover body 2 is fixed on the top of the cup body 1, and the sealing member 3 is arranged between the cup body 1 and the cover body 2. An inner cavity 4 for holding water is arranged in the cup body 1, and a water outlet cavity 5 is formed between the cover body 2 and the sealing member 3. A sealing member 6 is arranged at the lower part of the sealing member 3. The sealing member 3 can be deformed into a first form A and a second form B. When the sealing member 3 is deformed into the first form A, the inner cavity 4 and the water outlet cavity 5 are communicated with each other. At this time, the water in the inner cavity 4 can enter the water outlet cavity 5, and the user can drink water normally. When the sealing member 3 is deformed into the second form B, the sealing member 6 closes the water outlet cavity 5 so that the inner cavity 4 and the water outlet cavity 5 are not communicated with each other. At this time, the water in the inner cavity 4 cannot enter the water outlet cavity 5, so drinking water cannot be performed, and the water on the inner cavity 4 will not leak out of the training cup.

[0027] The sealing member 3 is provided with a supporting deformation portion 20. When the supporting deformation portion 20 deforms downward, it drives the closing member 6 to move downward and deforms the sealing member 3 into the first form A. When the supporting deformation portion 20 deforms upward, it drives the closing member 6 to move upward and deforms the sealing member 3 into the second form B.

[0028] The sealing member 3 is provided with a first through hole 7 connected to the water outlet chamber 5, and the outer periphery of the closing member 6 is provided with a closing portion 8, and the closing portion 8 is a convex edge. When the sealing member 3 is deformed into the first form A, the closing portion 8 is separated from the first through hole 7, and the inner cavity 4 is connected to the water outlet chamber 5 through the first through hole 7. When the sealing member 3 is deformed into the second form B, the closing portion 8 closes the first through hole 7 so that the inner cavity 4 and the water outlet chamber 5 are not connected to each other.

[0029] An operating part is provided on the seal 3. When the operating part is pressed downward, the supporting deformation part 20 is driven to deform downward. When the operating part is pulled upward, the supporting deformation part 20 is driven to deform upward, and the supporting deformation part 20 supports the operating part upward. The user can press the operating part downward or pull the operating part upward by hand to switch the seal 3 between the first form A and the second form B.

[0030] The sealing member 3 is provided with a main body 21 , which is integrally arranged at one end of the supporting deformation portion 20 , the sealing matching edge 18 is integrally arranged at the other end of the supporting deformation portion 20 , and the closing member 6 is arranged at the lower end of the main body 21 .

[0031] The operating part includes a connecting member 25 and a first handle 26. The connecting member 25 is fixed on the main body 21. A rotating shaft 27 is provided on the connecting member 25. A rotating hole 28 is provided on the first handle 26. The rotating shaft 27 and the rotating hole 28 are rotatably matched to make the first handle 26 rotatably connected to the connecting member 25. When the first handle 26 is rotated upward, it can be used for operation. When the first handle 26 is rotated downward, it is stored in the operating part to prevent the third handle 41 from hitting the user's nose when the user drinks water.

[0032] A gap 10 is left between the outer periphery of the closure 6 and the inner wall of the cup body 1, and / or a plurality of second through holes 11 are annularly arranged on the closure 6. When the sealing member 3 is deformed into the first form A, the inner cavity 4 is connected to the first through hole 7 through the gap 10 and / or the second through holes 11.

[0033] A slot 12 is provided at the bottom of the sealing member 3. When the closing member 6 moves downward, the inner cavity 4 is connected to the first through hole 7 through the slot 12 (the inner cavity 4 is connected to the slot 12 through the gap 10 and / or the second through hole 11, and the slot 12 is connected to the first through hole 7). When the closing member 6 moves upward, the closing portion 8 is inserted into the slot 12, so that the inner cavity 4, the slot 12 and the first through hole 7 are not connected to each other.

[0034] The support deformation part 20 is tilted downward when deforming downward, and is tilted upward when deforming upward, forming a triangular support structure, so that the support deformation part 20 can support the main body 21 upward, and then support the operating part upward (when the seal 3 is deformed into the second form B).

[0035] The closure member 6 and the sealing member 3 are separately arranged, and a connecting member 25 is arranged between the closure member 6 and the sealing member 3. The sealing member 3 is provided with an inserting groove 29, and the connecting member 25 is provided with an inserting edge 30. The inserting edge 30 and the inserting groove 29 are inserted into each other to connect the sealing member 3 and the connecting member 25. The closure member 6 is provided with a first threaded portion 31, and the connecting member 25 is provided with a second threaded portion 14. The first threaded portion 31 and the second threaded portion 14 cooperate with each other to connect the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25 to press the sealing member 3 between the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25, and then connect the closure member 6 and the sealing member 3 to press the sealing member 3 between the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25. The sealing member 3 is made of rubber material, and the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25 are made of plastic.

[0036] A second handle 9 is provided at the bottom of the closure member 6. When installing, first connect the connecting member 25 to the sealing member 3, then connect the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25, then insert the sealing member 3 into the cover body 2, and finally install the cover body 2 on the top of the cup body 1; when disassembling, first remove the cover body 2 from the top of the cup body 1, and then remove the sealing member 3, the closure member 6 and the connecting member 25 together, and then pull the closure member 6 downward by the second handle 9 to move the sealing member 3 downward and separate from the cover body 2, and then remove the closure member 6, and finally separate the connecting member 25 and the sealing member 3 from each other.

[0037] A sealing edge 15 is provided on the inner side of the cover body 2, a sealing pressure edge 16 is provided on the top of the cup body 1, and a sealing portion 17 is provided around the sealing member 3. The sealing portion 17 is pressed between the sealing edge 15 and the sealing pressure edge 16. The sealing portion 17 is used to seal the gap between the cup body 1 and the cover body 2 to prevent water in the inner cavity 4 from leaking out of the training cup through the gap.

[0038] A mounting hole 13 is provided inside the sealing edge 15 , the sealing member 3 is passed through the mounting hole 13 , the first through hole 7 is provided on the sealing portion 17 , and the first through hole 7 is connected to the water outlet cavity 5 through the mounting hole 13 .

[0039] A connecting portion 22 is provided at the top of the cup body 1 , an external thread 23 is provided on the connecting portion 22 , an internal thread 24 is provided on the cover body 2 , and the cover body 2 is fixed to the top of the cup body 1 by the cooperation of the external thread 23 and the internal thread 24 , and the sealing edge 16 is provided at the top of the connecting portion 22 .

[0040] A sealing mating edge 18 is provided on the top of the sealing member 3, and a water outlet cavity 5 is formed between the sealing mating edge 18, the sealing portion 17 and the upper edge 19 of the cover body 2, and the sealing mating edge 18 is sealed (interference) fitted with the upper edge 19 of the cover body 2; when an external force acts on the sealing mating edge 18 (that is, when the user presses his or her lips against the sealing mating edge 18), the sealing mating edge 18 is separated from the upper edge 19 of the cover body 2, so that an opening is formed between the sealing mating edge 18 and the upper edge 19 of the cover body 2, and the water outlet cavity 5 is connected to the outside through the opening, thereby forming a water flow path from the inner cavity 4 to the user's mouth, thereby achieving drinking water; the above principle can be referred to patent CN110913729B, which will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for illustrating the principles of the present invention. The present invention may be subject to various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel training cup, comprising a cup body (1), a cover body (2) and a sealing member (3), wherein the cover body (2) is fixed to the top of the cup body (1), the sealing member (3) is arranged between the cup body (1) and the cover body (2), an inner cavity (4) is arranged in the cup body (1), and a water outlet cavity (5) is formed between the cover body (2) and the sealing member (3), characterized in that: A closing member (6) is provided at the lower part of the sealing member (3); the sealing member (3) can be deformed into a first form (A) and a second form (B); when the sealing member (3) is deformed into the first form (A), the inner cavity (4) and the water outlet cavity (5) are connected to each other; when the sealing member (3) is deformed into the second form (B), the closing member (6) closes the water outlet cavity (5), so that the inner cavity (4) and the water outlet cavity (5) are not connected to each other.

2. The novel training cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member (3) is provided with a supporting deformation portion (20), and when the supporting deformation portion (20) deforms downwards, it drives the sealing member (6) to move downwards and causes the sealing member (3) to deform into a first form (A); when the supporting deformation portion (20) deforms upwards, it drives the sealing member (6) to move upwards and causes the sealing member (3) to deform into a second form (B).

3. The novel training cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing member (3) is provided with a first through hole (7) connected to the water outlet chamber (5), and the closing member (6) is provided with a closing portion (8). When the sealing member (3) is deformed into a first form (A), the closing portion (8) is separated from the first through hole (7), and the inner chamber (4) is connected to the water outlet chamber (5) through the first through hole (7). When the sealing member (3) is deformed into a second form (B), the closing portion (8) closes the first through hole (7), so that the inner chamber (4) and the water outlet chamber (5) are not connected to each other.

4. The novel training cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing member (3) is provided with an operating portion, and when the operating portion is pressed downward, the supporting deformation portion (20) is driven to deform downward, and when the operating portion is pulled upward, the supporting deformation portion (20) is driven to deform upward, and the supporting deformation portion (20) supports the operating portion upward; the sealing member (3) is provided with a main body portion (21), the main body portion (21) is integrally arranged at one end of the supporting deformation portion (20), and the sealing matching edge (18) is integrally arranged at the other end of the supporting deformation portion (20); The operating portion comprises a connecting member (25) and a first handle (26); the connecting member (25) is fixed to the main body (21); a rotating shaft (27) is provided on the connecting member (25); a rotating hole (28) is provided on the first handle (26); the rotating shaft (27) and the rotating hole (28) are rotatably matched to enable the first handle (26) to be rotatably connected to the connecting member (25); the first handle (26) can be used for operation when it is rotated upwards; and the first handle (26) is stored on the operating portion when it is rotated downwards.

5. The novel training cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: A gap (10) is left between the closing member (6) and the inner wall of the cup body (1), and / or a second through hole (11) is provided on the closing member (6); when the sealing member (3) is deformed into the first form (A), the inner cavity (4) is connected to the first through hole (7) via the gap (10) and / or the second through hole (11).

6. The novel training cup according to claim 3 is characterized by: The sealing member (3) is provided with a slot (12); when the closing member (6) moves downward, the inner cavity (4) is connected to the first through hole (7) via the slot (12); when the closing member (6) moves upward, the closing portion (8) is inserted into the slot (12), so that the inner cavity (4), the slot (12) and the first through hole (7) are not connected to each other.

7. The novel training cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support deformation portion (20) is tilted downward when deforming downward, and is tilted upward when deforming upward.

8. The novel training cup according to claim 3 is characterized by: The closure member (6) and the sealing member (3) are arranged separately, a connecting member (25) is arranged between the closure member (6) and the sealing member (3), a plug-in groove (29) is arranged on the sealing member (3), a plug-in edge (30) is arranged on the connecting member (25), the plug-in edge (30) and the plug-in groove (29) are plugged into each other to connect the sealing member (3) and the connecting member (25), a first threaded portion (31) is arranged on the closure member (6), a second threaded portion (14) is arranged on the connecting member (25), the first threaded portion (31) and the second threaded portion (14) cooperate with each other to connect the closure member (6) and the connecting member (25), and further connect the closure member (6) and the sealing member (3), so that the sealing member (3) is pressed between the closure member (6) and the connecting member (25), and a second handle (9) is arranged at the bottom of the closure member (6).

9. The novel training cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing edge (15) is provided on the inner side of the cover body (2), a sealing pressing edge (16) is provided on the top of the cup body (1), a sealing portion (17) is provided on the sealing member (3), and the sealing portion (17) is pressed between the sealing edge (15) and the sealing pressing edge (16); a mounting hole (13) is provided on the inner side of the sealing edge (15), the sealing member (3) is penetrated through the mounting hole (13), a first through hole (7) is provided on the sealing portion (17), and the first through hole (7) is connected to the water outlet chamber (5) through the mounting hole (13).

10. The novel training cup according to claim 9, characterized in that: A sealing mating edge (18) is provided at the top of the sealing member (3); a water outlet cavity (5) is formed between the sealing mating edge (18), the sealing portion (17) and the upper edge (19) of the cover body (2); the sealing mating edge (18) is sealingly mated with the upper edge (19) of the cover body (2); when an external force acts on the sealing mating edge (18), the sealing mating edge (18) separates from the upper edge (19) of the cover body (2), so that an opening is formed between the sealing mating edge (18) and the upper edge (19) of the cover body (2); and the water outlet cavity (5) is connected to the outside through the opening.

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    CN110913729B

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