Lid assembly with actuator for raising drinking member

Abstract

A cap assembly for a beverage container includes an actuator element that rotates a drinking spout. In one aspect, the drinking spout is rotated upwardly from the lid body to a drinking position by a user pressing the handle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lid assembly having an actuator element for raising a drinking member. Summary of the Invention

[0002] Certain aspects of a lid assembly having an actuator element for raising a drinking member are described. In one aspect, the drinking member is part of a lid assembly for a beverage container. The drinking member is raised from the lid assembly to a drinking position by a user activating an actuator element (such as a handle, knob, button, crank arm, or lever). This activation may include pushing, pulling, rotating, or other movement.

[0003] In one aspect, a lid assembly includes a lid body, a drinking member, and a handle. The drinking member is rotatably coupled to the lid body. A user moves the handle, such as by a squeezing motion, which causes the drinking member to rotate upward into a drinking position. The lid assembly is configured to engage or connect to an upper portion or neck region of a beverage container.

[0004] In other aspects, a lid assembly includes a lid body, a handle, and a drinking member. The drinking member is rotatably coupled to the lid body. The handle actuates the lid body to rotate the drinking member to a drinking position.

[0005] In other aspects, a lid assembly includes a lid body, a handle, and a drinking member. The drinking member is rotatably coupled to the lid body. The handle is configured to drive a sliding link that drives the drinking member to a drinking position.

[0006] In other aspects, a lid assembly includes a lid body, a handle, a drinking member, and a sliding link. The handle is configured to drive the sliding link to linearly move relative to the lid body, and the sliding link to rotationally move the drinking member upward relative to the lid body. The lid assembly converts the linear movement of the sliding link into rotational movement of the drinking member.

[0007] In other aspects, a lid assembly includes a lid body, a handle, and a drinking member having a first geared surface, and a sliding link having a second geared surface. The handle is configured to drive the sliding link relative to the lid body, causing the second geared surface to drive the first geared surface and rotate the drinking member upward from a closed position to a drinking position. In the closed position, the drinking member is at least partially flush with the lid assembly or at least partially within or against the lid assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a beverage container system.

[0009] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a beverage container system.

[0010] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the lid assembly.

[0011] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the lid assembly.

[0012] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the lid assembly with the handle raised.

[0013] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the lid assembly.

[0014] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member lowered.

[0015] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member lowered.

[0016] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member partially elevated.

[0017] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member partially elevated.

[0018] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member fully raised.

[0019] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly with the drinking member fully raised.

[0020] Figure 13 is an upper view of the lid assembly with the drinking member lowered.

[0021] Figure 14 is an upper view of the lid assembly with the drinking member fully raised.

[0022] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the lid assembly showing the sliding links that hold the cover.

[0023] Figure 16 Movement of the handle is shown.

[0024] Figure 17A Shown is a push button version of the lid assembly.

[0025] Figure 17B Shown is a push button version of the lid assembly.

[0026] Figure 18A Shows the cam pattern of the cover assembly.

[0027] Figure 18B Shows the cam pattern of the cover assembly.

[0028] Figures 18C1 to 18C6 Shows cam-type opening and closing of the lid assembly.

[0029] Figure 18D1 Showing the cam style sliding link of the cover assembly.

[0030] Figure 18D2 A sliding link is shown engaging a cam style drinking member of a lid assembly.

[0031] Figure 18D3 The cam-type drinking member of the lid assembly is shown.

[0032] Figure 19A A second push button version of the lid assembly is shown.

[0033] Figure 19B A second push button version of the lid assembly is shown.

[0034] Figures 19C1 to 19C4 A second push button version of the lid assembly is shown opening.

[0035] Figure 19D1 Shown is a second push-button version of the lid assembly's sliding link and push-to-open actuator.

[0036] Figure 19D2 A second push button version of the sliding link of the lid assembly is shown.

[0037] Figure 20A A mug version of the lid assembly is shown.

[0038] Figure 20B A mug version of the lid assembly is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] For purposes of this application, any terms describing relative positions (e.g., "upper," "middle," "lower," "outer," "inner," "above," "below," "bottom," "top," etc.) refer to aspects of the invention as illustrated, but these terms do not limit the orientation in which embodiments may be used.

[0040] Now refer to Figures 1 to 16 A beverage container system 10 is described. The beverage container system 10 includes a container 20 for holding a beverage and a cap assembly 50 for selectively closing the beverage container 20. The cap assembly 50 is engageable with the beverage container 20 to form the beverage container system 10. The cap assembly 50 is configured to engage or connect to an upper portion or neck region of the beverage container 20.

[0041] The lid assembly 50 includes a lid body 100, a drinking member 200, and a handle 300. In this aspect, the handle 300 provides an actuator element. The drinking member 200 is rotatably coupled to the lid body 100. A user moves the handle 300, such as by squeezing, which causes the drinking member 200 to rotate upward into a drinking position. In the closed position, the drinking member is at least partially flush with the lid assembly 50, or at least partially within or against the lid assembly 50.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The lid body 100 will now be described. The lid body 100 includes a sidewall 105 having internal threads 107 to threadably engage external threads of the rim of the beverage container 20. The upper side 110 of the lid body 100 includes opposing shaft retainers 113 and a bearing surface 116 that are configured to receive the drinking member 200.

[0043] The upper side 110 of the lid body 100 further forms or includes a compartment 120 configured to hold and / or receive a sliding link 400. In this aspect, the compartment 120 is defined by opposing transverse walls 122 and 124. The sliding link 400 is configured to move between the opposing transverse walls 122 and 124. A front detent 126 and a rear detent 128 extend from the opposing transverse walls 122 and 124 and prevent the sliding link 400 from moving upward. The sliding link 400 is configured to move or slide relative to the lid body 100. The sliding link 400 is configured to move linearly within the compartment 120.

[0044] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the sliding link 400 will now be described. The sliding link 400 includes a first end 410 and a second end 420. The first end 410 includes a contact surface 412 that receives the engagement member 330 of the handle 300. In this aspect, the second end 420 includes a groove 422 configured to receive the biasing member 150. Figures 1 to 16 In the aspect of FIG. 4 , the sliding link 400 comprises a generally rectangular shape. The first end 410 and the second end 420 are connected by a first transverse wall 430 and a second transverse wall 440. Flange portions 432 and 442 extend outwardly from the first transverse wall 430 and the second transverse wall 440, respectively.

[0045] In this aspect, the biasing member 150 includes a first end 152 having a first retainer 154 and a second end 156 having a second retainer 158. The first retainer 154 and the second retainer 158 are attached to the knob 125 on the opposing transverse walls 122 and 124 of the lid body 100. In this aspect, the biasing member 150 includes a resiliently flexible linear member that is attached to opposing sides of the lid body 100 and is stretched around the second end 420 of the sliding link 400. The biasing member 150 urges the sliding link 400 toward the handle 300.

[0046] The lower surface 434 of the first transverse wall 430 forms or includes a rack 436. Similarly, the lower surface 444 of the second transverse wall 440 forms or includes a rack 446. As described in more detail below, movement of the sliding link 400 and its racks 436 and 446 drives the gear or pinion 500 of the drinking member 200, which causes the drinking member 200 to rotate.

[0047] The gear 500 of the drinking member 200 includes a gear body 510. The gear body 510 includes a first shaft end 520 having first gear teeth 524. The gear body 510 includes a second shaft end 530 having second gear teeth 534. In other aspects, only a single set of gear teeth or a single pinion may be employed. The first shaft end 520 and the second shaft end 530 are configured to rotatably engage opposing shaft retainers 113 on the upper side 110 of the lid body 100.

[0048] The user moves the handle 300 to actuate movement of the sliding link 400. The user can squeeze the handle 300 to cause movement of the sliding link 400. The user can press or pull the handle 300 toward the lid assembly 50 to cause movement of the sliding link 400. In this aspect, the handle 300 includes a first arm 310 and a second arm 320. In this aspect, a transverse support 325 connects the first and second arms 310, 320. In this aspect, an engagement member 330 extends inward from the transverse support 325. When the handle 300 is moved inward with sufficient force, the engagement member 330 presses against the contact surface 412 of the first end 410 of the sliding link 400, causing the sliding link 400 to move. This contact actuates the sliding link 400, causing the drinking member 200 to rise.

[0049] In this aspect, the handle 300 is free to move or swing upward, as Figure 5 This provides a convenient way for the user to carry the beverage container system 10. In this aspect, the drinking member 200 is not raised when the handle 300 is moved upward. In this aspect, the handle 300 and its engaging member 330 are not permanently attached to the sliding link 400.

[0050] In this aspect, the handle 300 provides leverage for engaging the sliding link 400. The length of the first arm 310 and the second arm 320 provides a mechanical advantage that helps press the sliding link 400. In other aspects, the handle 300 can be replaced with a single-component handle or lever. In other aspects, the handle 300 can be replaced with a push button that moves the sliding link 400.

[0051] The drinking member 200 includes a first end 205 and a second end 225. The first end 205 includes an outlet 210 for dispensing a beverage. The second end 225 is rotatably coupled to the lid body 100. The second end 225 includes an exterior bearing surface 230. The second end 225 also includes an inlet 250 in fluid communication with the outlet 210. The outlet 210 and the inlet 250 are connected by a first fluid passage 253. The lower surface 255 of the drinking member 200 includes a plug 260 configured to close the vent passage 370 of the lid body 100.

[0052] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The drinking member 200 is shown in a closed or relaxed position. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The drinking member 200 is shown in a partially raised position. Figure 11 and Figure 12 The drinking member 200 is shown in an open or biased position. In the open or biased position, the force applied by the user overcomes the biasing force from the biasing member 150. Once the user stops applying the force, the biasing force from the biasing member 150 will lower the drinking member 200 as the biasing member 150 drives the sliding link 400 in the lowering direction.

[0053] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the closed or relaxed position, the outer support surface 230 of the drinking member 200 blocks or closes the upper fluid opening 357 in the upper support surface 355. In this aspect, the outer support surface 230 of the drinking member 200 includes a convex shape that nests into the upper support surface 355 of the drinking member liner 350, which includes a concave shape. This provides leak resistance to the lid assembly 50.

[0054] The inlet 250 is configured to be fluidly connected to the interior volume of the beverage container 20. The vent passage 370 can help minimize or reduce pressure buildup when the drinking member 200 is in the closed position, and can also help prevent liquid from escaping when the drinking member 200 is raised.

[0055] The second end 225 of the drinking member 200 is configured to rotate against the drinking member pad 350. Figures 1 to 16In one aspect, the outer support surface 230 of the second end 225 of the drinking member 200 is configured to rotate against an upper support surface 355 of the drinking member liner 350. The upper support surface 355 includes an upper fluid opening 357 for a second fluid passage 360. The second fluid passage 360 ​​also includes a lower fluid opening 363 in a lower portion 365 of the drinking member liner 350. The drinking member liner 350 also includes a vent passage 370 having an upper vent opening 373 and a lower vent opening 376. In this aspect, the lower portion 365 is configured to engage a straw 380. In other aspects, the lower portion 365 can be extended so that an additional straw is not required.

[0056] exist Figure 11 and Figure 12 In the open or biased position, the inlet 250 of the second end 225 of the drinking member 200 is aligned with the upper fluid opening 357 of the drinking member liner 350. Fluid communication is provided from the lower fluid opening 363 through the second fluid passage 360 ​​to the upper fluid opening 357, to the inlet 250, through the first fluid passage 253, and to the outlet 210.

[0057] The drinking member 200 may include many different styles, configurations, or types depending on the user's drinking style or preference. The drinking member may include a spout shape (e.g., Figures 1 to 16 ), a straw, a swallowing opening, a sipping opening, a nozzle, other openings, or other openings configured to receive an additional straw.

[0058] The lid assembly 50 includes an optional cover 280. Figures 1 to 16 In the aspect of the invention, the optional cover 280 includes an upper opening 283, a lateral opening 286, and a knob 289. The drinking member 200 is configured to rotate upward through the upper opening 283. The engagement member 330 of the handle 300 is configured to pass through the lateral opening 286 to reach the sliding link 400. The first arm 310 and the second arm 320 are rotatably engaged to the knob 289 of the optional cover 280. Figure 15 In the aspect of , in the closed position, the sliding link 400 can be slidingly wedged into the optional cover 280 so that the sliding link 400 can help retain the optional cover 280 to the lid body 100. Figure 15 In FIG. 1 , the edge of the sliding link 400 moves over the catch 290 of the optional cover 280 , which helps to retain the optional cover 280 to the lid body 100 .

[0059] refer to Figure 16 , illustrating the movement of the handle 300. Figure 16 The lid assembly 50 is shown in its rest position. Figure 16The handle 300 is shown having been squeezed or moved toward the rest of the lid assembly 50 , which has raised the drinking member 200 . Figure 16 Finally, the force on the handle 300 is shown having been released, and the handle 300 has been moved away from the remainder of the lid assembly 50 by the bias from the biasing member 150 .

[0060] In this aspect, the biasing member 150 provides for automatic lowering of the drinking member 200 when the handle 300 is released. When the drinking member 200 is lowered to the closed or storage position, the drinking member 200 is partially protected, which helps reduce the risk of dirt, contaminants, bacteria, etc. coming into contact with the drinking member 200. In other aspects, the user can easily disconnect the biasing member 150 and manually lower the drinking member 200. Furthermore, the biasing member 150 can be replaced with a different biasing member 150 having a different spring tension to best suit user preference. Other aspects may not have a biasing member at all.

[0061] The lid assembly 50 can be disassembled for cleaning. The drinking member 200 can be detached from the lid body 100 for cleaning. The optional cover 280 and biasing member 150 are removed. The sliding link 400 is moved forward until its flange portions 432 and 442 are approximately centered between the front detent 126 and the rear detent 128. In this aspect, the optional cover 280 prevents the sliding link 400 from moving forward enough to be centered between the front detent 126 and the rear detent 128, and therefore the optional cover 280 should be removed before disassembly.

[0062] The drinking member 200 may be formed from a softer material such as silicone or other suitable plastic than the gear 500. The gear 500 may be formed from a harder or more durable plastic material suitable for use in a gear transmission arrangement.

[0063] The lid assembly 50 is removably connected or coupled to the beverage container 20. To fill the container 20 with a beverage, the lid assembly 50 can be unscrewed from the beverage container 20. In this aspect, the container 20 has a thermally insulating double-walled construction. In other aspects, the container 20 includes a non-insulated single-layer or multi-layer construction or other insulating construction. The container 20 can be formed from moldable food-grade plastic, thermoplastics, stainless steel, other metals and metal alloys, other plastics, or any combination thereof.

[0064] In other aspects, the cap assembly 50 can be engaged to the beverage container 20 in other ways besides a threaded engagement, including a snap-fit ​​engagement, a friction engagement, a bayonet engagement, or other engagement configured to selectively attach the cap assembly 50 to the beverage container 20 .

[0065] In other aspects, such as 17A to 17BAs shown in FIG, lid assembly 550 includes a push-to-open actuator 560. In this aspect, a user presses on push-to-open actuator 560 to drive a sliding link 570, which, as described herein, causes a drinking member 580 to rotate upward via a gear and rack. An inner portion of push-to-open actuator 560 may be in direct contact with sliding link 570, so that when the user pushes on push-to-open actuator 560, the sliding link 570 is pushed. Lid assembly 550 converts the linear movement of push-to-open actuator 560 and sliding link 570 into rotational movement of drinking member 580. Push-to-open actuator 560 may be incorporated into a lateral side of lid assembly 550. A ring or lever may further be incorporated into lid assembly 550 to facilitate pressing or pushing on push-to-open actuator 560 or otherwise causing push-to-open actuator 560 to move toward sliding link 570 and push it.

[0066] In other aspects, such as Figure 18A 、 Figure 18B 、 Figure 18C1 -C6 and Figures 18D1-18D3 As shown in FIG, lid assembly 600 includes a push-to-open actuator 610 and a cam assembly 615. In this aspect, a user presses on push-to-open actuator 610 to drive sliding link 620. Drinking member 630 includes a protrusion 635 (possibly configured as a pin, rod, bump, or other mechanism) that is captured in an opening 640 in sliding link 620. Protrusion 635 is positioned in or on a lateral side 637 of a drinking member base element 632. In this aspect, drinking member base element 632 is configured as or includes a cam. Protrusion 635 is positioned on a lateral side 637 of drinking member 630 and spaced from an axis 639 of drinking member 630. When sliding link 620 moves linearly, it drives protrusion 635 in a rotational motion, causing drinking member 630 to rotate upward. Lid assembly 600 converts the linear movement of push-to-open actuator 610 and sliding link 620 into rotational movement of drinking member 630. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize that the handle 300 or other types of actuator elements described herein may be incorporated into the lid assembly 600 along with the cam assembly 615 to drive the sliding link 620. Figure 18D1 , showing a protrusion 635, which is configured as a pin.

[0067] In other aspects, such as Figures 19A to 19BAs shown in FIG, lid assembly 650 includes a push-to-open actuator 660. In this aspect, a user presses on push-to-open actuator 660 to actuate a sliding link 670. A drinking member 680 includes a base portion 682 rotatably coupled to lid assembly 650. A side 684 of base portion 682 includes a catch portion 686 offset from the base portion 682's axis of rotation. An end 672 of sliding link 670 abuts against catch portion 686, driving and rotating base portion 682. When sliding link 670 moves linearly, it rotationally drives base portion 682, causing drinking member 680 to rotate upward. Lid assembly 650 converts the linear movement of push-to-open actuator 660 and sliding link 670 into rotational movement of drinking member 680. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize that the handle 300 described herein or another type of actuator element can be incorporated into lid assembly 650 to actuate sliding link 670. Figures 19C1 to 19C4 The progression of the drinking member 680 moving from the lowered position to the raised position is shown. Figure 19D1 and Figure 19D2 Drinking member 680 and sliding link 670 are shown.

[0068] In other aspects, such as FIG. 20A to FIG. 20B As shown in FIG, a lid assembly 700 includes a push actuator 710 for use with a mug or other drinking vessel for drinking from a user's lips. In this aspect, the push actuator 710 is positioned below a lid 715 having an opening 718. The push-to-open actuator 710 includes a first push end 712 and a second push end 717. The lower surface of the push-to-open actuator 710 includes a rack 720 configured to drive a gear or pinion 730 that engages a ball valve 735. The ball valve 735 includes an inlet 737 and an outlet 739 connected by a fluid passage 742. When the user pushes on the first push end 712, the push actuator 710 drives the pinion 730 via its rack 720, which rotates the ball valve 735, causing the outlet 739 to be in fluid communication with the opening 718 of the lid 715, and the inlet 737 to be in fluid communication with a lower fluid opening 740 that leads to the interior of the beverage container. To close the lid assembly 700 , the user pushes on the second push end 717 and pushes the actuator 710 , via its rack 720 , driving the pinion 730 , which rotates the ball valve 735 so that the outlet 739 closes against the wall 750 of the housing 752 for the ball valve 735 .

[0069] The lid assembly 700 converts the linear movement of the push actuator 710 into rotational movement of the ball valve 735. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize that the handle 300 described herein can be incorporated into the lid assembly 650 to drive the push actuator 710 in conjunction with the biasing member 150 to close the lid assembly 700.

[0070] In other aspects, the actuator element may be configured as a crank arm, and the sliding link may be configured as a connecting rod and a piston. In such aspects, the connecting rod rotates in response to rotation of the crank arm, and the piston will be (directly or indirectly) connected to the drinking member such that when the crank arm rotates, the drinking member moves toward the open position or (during other parts of the rotational movement) toward the closed position. For example, the crank arm may rotate,

[0071] Therefore, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the particular aspects described herein, but that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts defined by the appended claims. In addition, many other advantages of the applicant's disclosure from the above description and the following claims will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body; a sliding link configured to move relative to the cover body; an actuator element configured to drive the sliding link relative to the cover body; And the sliding link is configured to drive the drinking member to rotate relative to the lid body.

2. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The drinking member is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position.

3. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The actuator element is a handle, knob, button, crank arm or lever.

4. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The actuator element is a handle, and the handle includes an engagement member, and the engagement member is configured to press against the first end of the sliding link.

5. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding link comprises a rack, the drinking member comprises a gear, and the rack is configured to drive the gear in a rotational movement.

6. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The cover body forms or defines a compartment configured to guide movement of the sliding link.

7. The cover assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The sliding link is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the compartment.

8. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The actuator element is configured to move toward the cover body to drive the sliding link.

9. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The actuator element is configured to be pulled away from the cover body to drive the sliding link.

10. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The lid assembly converts the linear movement of the sliding link into rotational movement of the drinking member.

11. The lid assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a drinking member liner comprising an upper fluid opening and a lower fluid opening in the upper support surface, wherein the upper fluid opening and the lower fluid opening are connected by a fluid passageway.

12. The cap assembly according to claim 11, wherein: The drinking member includes a first end including an outlet configured to dispense a beverage and a second end including an outer support surface configured to rotate against an upper support surface of the drinking member liner.

13. The cap assembly according to claim 12, wherein: In the closed or relaxed position of the drinking member, the outer support surface of the drinking member blocks or closes the upper fluid opening of the upper support surface of the drinking member liner.

14. The cap assembly according to claim 12, wherein: The outer support surface of the drinking member comprises a convex shape, and the upper support surface of the drinking member comprises a concave shape, with the outer support surface nesting into the upper support surface.

15. The cap assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a biasing member, wherein The biasing member urges the drinking member into the closed position.

16. The cap assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The biasing member is configured to automatically lower the drinking member to the closed position when the actuator element is released.

17. The cap assembly according to claim 1, wherein: When the actuator element moves towards the lid body, the actuator element drives the sliding link relative to the lid body, which raises the drinking member, and when the actuator element is fully actuated, the drinking member reaches the open position.

18. The lid assembly of claim 1 further comprising a drinking member liner, wherein The drinking member includes a first end and a second end, the first end including an outlet configured to dispense a beverage, the second end including an inlet, a first fluid pathway connecting the inlet and the outlet, the drinking member liner including an upper fluid opening and a lower fluid opening connected by a second fluid pathway, wherein the drinking member is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position, wherein, in the open position of the drinking member, the inlet of the second end is aligned with the upper fluid opening of the drinking member liner and provides fluid communication from the lower fluid opening through the second fluid pathway to the upper fluid opening, to the inlet, through the second fluid pathway, and to the outlet.

19. The cap assembly according to claim 18, wherein: In the closed position, the second end of the drinking member blocks or closes the upper fluid opening.

20. A beverage container system comprising the lid assembly of claim 1 and further comprising a beverage container, wherein: A lid assembly engages the beverage container.

21. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body, the drinking member comprising a first end portion comprising an outlet configured to dispense a beverage and a second end portion comprising a gear; a sliding link configured to move relative to the cover body; The sliding link includes a first end and a second end, the sliding link including a rack; as well as A lever includes an engagement member configured to press against the first end of the sliding link to move the sliding link relative to the lid body and abut against the gear drive rack of the drinking member to provide rotational movement of the drinking member relative to the lid body.

22. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body, the drinking member comprising a first end portion comprising an outlet configured to dispense a beverage and a second end portion comprising a first gear and a second gear; a sliding link configured to move in a linear motion relative to the cover body, the sliding link including a first end and a second end connected by a first transverse wall and a second transverse wall; a lower surface of the first transverse wall forming or comprising a first rack; a lower surface of the second transverse wall forming or comprising a second rack; a handle including an engagement member configured to press against a first end of the sliding link to move the sliding link in a linear motion relative to the lid body; as well as The first and second racks of the sliding link are configured to drive the first and second gears of the drinking member to rotate relative to the lid body, which raises the drinking member.

23. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body, the drinking member comprising a first end portion comprising an outlet configured to dispense a beverage and a second end portion comprising a gear; a sliding link, the sliding link comprising a first end and a second end, the sliding link comprising a rack; as well as A push button is configured to move relative to the lid body, the push body being configured to press against the first end of the sliding link to move the sliding link relative to the lid body and to abut against the gear drive rack of the drinking member to provide rotational movement of the drinking member relative to the lid body.

24. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body, the drinking member comprising a first end portion comprising an outlet configured to dispense a beverage and a second end portion comprising a gear; and A push button is configured to move relative to the lid body, the push button comprising a rack, the push body being configured to abut against the gear drive rack of the drinking member to provide rotational movement of the drinking member relative to the lid body.

25. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a ball valve rotatably coupled to the cover body, the ball valve including an inlet and an outlet, the ball valve including a gear; as well as A push button is configured to move relative to the cover body, the push button includes a rack, and the push body is configured to abut against the gear drive rack of the ball valve to provide rotational movement of the ball valve relative to the cover body to open and close the ball valve.

26. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; Drinking components; an actuator element configured as a crank arm configured to rotate; a sliding connecting rod configured to connect the rod and the piston, the connecting rod being attached to the crank arm such that when the crank arm rotates, the connecting rod also rotates, thereby causing linear movement of the piston; as well as The piston interacts with the drinking member such that linear movement of the piston causes the drinking member to move away from the lid body toward an open position or closer to the lid body toward a closed position.

27. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; an actuator element and a sliding link, the actuator element being configured to activate the sliding link; a drinking member configured to allow a user to obtain liquid from the beverage container; the drinking member including a shaft for positioning the drinking member relative to the lid body; a protrusion positioned on or in a bottom portion of the drinking member, the protrusion being spaced apart from the axis, and the bottom portion of the drinking member being configured as a cam; as well as The sliding link is configured to include a protrusion receiving opening such that activation of the actuator element moves the sliding link, thereby moving the protrusion along the rotational path of the bottom portion of the drinking member, which causes the upper portion of the drinking member to move to the open position or the closed position.

28. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; a drinking member rotatably coupled to the lid body; as well as a sliding link configured to move relative to the cover body; as well as The sliding link is configured to drive the drinking member to rotate relative to the lid body.

29. A lid assembly for a beverage container, comprising: lid body; A drinking member having a drinking mouthpiece and a base portion, wherein the base portion comprises a fastener portion offset from an axis of rotation of the base portion, an actuator element configured to move the sliding link in a generally linear path, and The sliding link has an end portion configured to drive against the catch portion of the drinking member when the actuator element is activated, thereby rotating the base portion, which causes the drinking port of the drinking member to rotate to the open position.

30. The lid assembly for a beverage container according to claim 29, wherein: The drinking member is biased to the closed position such that release of the actuator element causes the drinking member to return to the closed position.

31. The lid assembly for a beverage container according to claim 29, wherein: After releasing the actuator element, the drinking member remains in the open position until the user manually pushes the drinking member into the closed position.

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