A tea-water separation cup

Abstract

This invention discloses a tea-water separation cup, comprising a lid, a body, a base, and an electronic transmission assembly. The cup body contains a rotating tea strainer and a support for supporting the rotating tea strainer. The support includes a base and a fixed tea strainer mounted on the base. A receiving cavity protrudes upward from the bottom inner side of the base, forming a water-receiving cavity between the receiving cavity and the inner wall of the base. The receiving cavity connects upward to the base of the support. The electronic transmission assembly includes a stepper motor, a stepper motor transmission component, a fixing component, and a transmission block, connected sequentially from bottom to top in a linked relationship. When the stepper motor operates, the functions of tea brewing and tea-water separation can be completed within the cup body. The technical solution provided by this invention allows both tea brewing and tea-water separation to be completed automatically within the cup body, making operation convenient. The entire cup is designed for outdoor applications, is easy to carry, and provides a good user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water cup technology, and in particular to a tea-water separator cup. Background Technology

[0002] Brewing tea requires teaware, but carrying teaware for outdoor activities is quite inconvenient. Teaware is usually large, adding extra burden. Therefore, improving existing outdoor water bottles to include tea-brewing functionality can meet practical needs and has significant market potential. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a tea-water separation cup.

[0004] A tea-water separator cup includes a lid, a body, a base, and an electronic transmission assembly; the base is detachably disposed at the bottom of the body.

[0005] The cup body is provided with a rotating tea strainer and a support for supporting the rotating tea strainer; the support includes a base and a fixed tea strainer disposed on the base; both the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer are cylindrical and have cavities inside, and both have multiple corresponding first through holes on their peripheral walls; the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer have multiple corresponding second through holes; the rotating tea strainer is embedded in the fixed tea strainer and the side walls of the two are in contact;

[0006] The bottom inner side of the base protrudes upward to form a receiving cavity, and a water-receiving cavity is formed between the receiving cavity and the inner wall of the base; the receiving cavity is connected upward to the base of the bracket.

[0007] The electronic transmission assembly includes a stepper motor, a stepper motor transmission component, a fixing component, and a transmission block connected in sequence from bottom to top to form a linkage relationship; the stepper motor is disposed in the accommodating cavity, the stepper motor transmission component is exposed at the top of the accommodating cavity, the fixing component and the transmission block are disposed in the chassis, and the transmission block is connected upward to the rotating tea strainer.

[0008] When the stepper motor operates, it drives the rotating tea strainer to rotate, causing the tea-water separation cup to have at least three states: In the first state, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the peripheral walls of the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer, forming a closed state; the second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer, forming a closed state; In the second state, the first through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, allowing the liquid in the cup to flow into the rotating tea strainer; the second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer, forming a closed state; In the third state, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the peripheral walls of the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer, forming a closed state; the second through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, allowing the liquid in the rotating tea strainer to flow into the water-containing cavity.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom of the bracket chassis is provided with clearance space for the transmission block;

[0010] The upper surface of the transmission block is provided with a downwardly recessed positioning groove and an upwardly protruding positioning post; the bottom of the rotating tea strainer is provided with a positioning boss that matches the positioning groove and a positioning hole that matches the positioning post; when the transmission block is connected upward to the rotating tea strainer, the positioning groove and the positioning boss are matched and engaged, and the positioning post passes through the positioning hole.

[0011] Optionally, the side of the transmission block is provided with a protruding limiting protrusion; the side wall of the clearance space is provided with a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting protrusion.

[0012] When the rotating tea strainer rotates, the limiting protrusion moves within the range of the limiting groove and is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating tea strainer.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom of the stepper motor drive component is connected to the stepper motor, and the head of the stepper motor drive component is multi-toothed; the bottom of the fixing component is provided with a mounting groove that matches the stepper motor drive component; the head of the stepper motor drive component is inserted into the mounting groove so that the stepper motor drive component and the fixing component form a linkage relationship.

[0014] Optionally, the rotating tea strainer includes a tea strainer body and a cap covering the top of the tea strainer body, the cap being detachably connected to the tea strainer body.

[0015] Optionally, a switch is provided at the bottom of the base, which is used to control the working state of the stepper motor.

[0016] Optionally, a PCB board is also provided inside the accommodating cavity, and a voice control module is integrated on the PCB board; the voice control module is used to receive user commands and drive the stepper motor to work.

[0017] Optionally, the PCB board also integrates a rechargeable battery and a charging interface corresponding to the rechargeable battery; the rechargeable battery is used to power the stepper motor, and the charging interface includes a USB charging port or a magnetic charging port.

[0018] Optionally, the cup lid includes a lid body and a dust cover connected to the lid body; the upper surface of the lid body is provided with a water outlet leading to the interior of the cup body; when the dust cover is closed, it is used to seal the water outlet.

[0019] Optionally, the water outlet includes an adjacent sippy nozzle and a drinking spout, and a straw connected to the bottom of the sippy nozzle is provided inside the cup body; the dust cover is connected to the cover body by a torsion spring, and a button is provided on the cover body to prevent the dust cover from opening.

[0020] The tea-water separator cup provided by this invention allows for the following steps: The base is removed from the cup body, tea leaves are placed in the rotating tea strainer, and a stepper motor controls the rotation of the tea strainer. This causes the rotating tea strainer to open and close with the first through-hole corresponding to the fixed tea strainer and the second through-hole corresponding to the bottom of the base. This facilitates the flow of liquid from the cup body into the rotating tea strainer and from the rotating tea strainer into the water-containing cavity of the base, thus completing the functions of brewing tea and separating the tea from the water. When the water-containing cavity is full, the base can be removed for washing. Furthermore, the stepper motor can be controlled via a switch or voice commands.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the tea brewing and tea-water separation processes can be completed automatically within the cup body, making it easy to operate. The entire cup is designed for outdoor applications, making it convenient to carry and providing a good user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the tea-water separation cup in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view (first state) of the tea-water separation cup in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view (second state) of the tea-water separator cup in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view (third state) of the tea-water separator cup in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the base in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7This is a perspective view of the bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is another perspective view of the bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the rotating tea strainer in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is another perspective view of the rotating tea strainer in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a partial sectional view of the transmission block and bracket after assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the stepper motor and stepper motor transmission components assembled in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the assembled fastener and transmission block in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 15 This is another perspective view of the assembled fastener and transmission block in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 16 This is an overall cross-sectional view of the tea-water separation cup in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] The markings in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0039] 100. Cup lid; 101. Lid body; 102. Dust cover; 103. Spout; 1031. Sippy spout; 1032. Drinking spout; 104. Straw; 105. Torsion spring; 106. Button; 107. Button spring; 108. Waterproof pad; 109. Spindle; 110. Button hinge; 111. First waterproof ring;

[0040] 200. Cup body; 201. Rotating tea strainer; 202. Support; 2021. Fixed tea strainer; 2022. Positioning boss; 2023. Positioning hole; 2024. Clearance space; 2025. Limiting groove; 2026. Base; 203. First through hole; 204. Second through hole; 205. Lid; 206. Second waterproof ring;

[0041] 300. Base; 301. Receiving cavity; 302. Water-receiving cavity; 303. Third waterproof ring; 304. Bottom cover;

[0042] 401. Stepper motor; 402. Stepper motor transmission component; 403. Fixing component; 4031. Mounting slot; 404. Transmission block; 4041. Positioning slot; 4042. Positioning pin; 4043. Limiting protrusion; 405. Fourth waterproof ring; 406. Fifth waterproof ring;

[0043] 501, PCB board; 502, voice control module; 503, rechargeable battery; 504, magnetic charging port; 505, switch. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0045] Provide a tea-water separator cup, such as Figures 1 to 16 As shown, the cup includes a lid, a cup body 200, a base 300, and an electronic drive assembly. The lid is used to connect to the cup body, and its specific shape and structure are not limited. The base is detachably mounted on the bottom of the cup body; for example, the base and the bottom of the cup body are screwed together by threads.

[0046] The cup body contains a rotating tea strainer 201 and a support 202 for supporting the rotating tea strainer. The support includes a base 2026 and a fixed tea strainer 2021 mounted on the base. Both the rotating and fixed tea strainers are cylindrical with internal cavities, and their peripheral walls have multiple corresponding first through holes 203. The bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer have multiple corresponding second through holes 204. The rotating tea strainer is embedded in the fixed tea strainer, with their side walls in contact, i.e., they are nested together. The first through holes are distributed on the rotating and fixed tea strainers, forming a side filter structure, facilitating liquid to flow from inside the cup body through the sides of both the fixed and rotating tea strainers into the inner cavity of the rotating tea strainer. The second through holes are distributed on the bottom of the rotating tea strainer and the support base, forming a bottom filter structure, facilitating liquid to flow downwards through the rotating tea strainer and the support.

[0047] The base has an upward-protruding cavity 301 on its inner bottom side. This cavity is a closed structure used to house electronic devices and some electronic transmission components. A water-receiving cavity 302 is formed between the cavity and the inner wall of the base to receive liquid flowing in from the rotating tea strainer and the support. The cavity connects upward to the base of the support to facilitate the linkage between some electronic transmission components and the rotating tea strainer.

[0048] The electronic transmission assembly includes a stepper motor 401, a stepper motor drive component 402, a fixing component 403, and a transmission block 404, which are connected in a linked manner from bottom to top. The stepper motor is housed within the receiving cavity, the stepper motor drive component protrudes from the top of the receiving cavity, and the fixing component and transmission block are housed within the chassis. The transmission block is connected upwards to the rotating tea strainer. That is, when the stepper motor operates, it drives the stepper motor drive component to move clockwise or counterclockwise, which in turn drives the fixing component to move synchronously, which in turn drives the transmission block to move synchronously, and the transmission block drives the rotating tea strainer to move synchronously, causing the first and second through holes to open and close respectively.

[0049] When the stepper motor is working, it drives the tea strainer to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, so that the tea-water separator cup has at least three states:

[0050] In the first state, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the rotating tea strainer and the peripheral wall of the fixed tea strainer, forming a closure. The second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer, forming a closure. That is, the tea strainer is in a fully closed state. This is the initial state. In use, first place the tea leaves in the rotating tea strainer, then add hot water to the cup. At this time, the misalignment of the first through hole can close the side filter, preventing hot water from entering the rotating tea strainer, and the bottom filter is closed at the same time.

[0051] When the stepper motor rotates to a preset angle, it enters the second state. At this time, the first through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, allowing the hot water in the cup to flow into the rotating tea strainer to start brewing tea. At the same time, the second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer to form a closure, which is the tea brewing state, and the bottom filter screen is kept closed.

[0052] When the stepper motor continues to rotate, it enters the third state. At this time, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the rotating tea strainer and the peripheral wall of the fixed tea strainer to form a closure, that is, the side filter is closed to prevent the liquid in the cup from flowing out; at the same time, the second through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, the bottom filter is opened, which is the state of draining tea washing water, allowing the brewed tea water in the rotating tea strainer to flow into the water chamber, which can be used to wash tea.

[0053] Specifically, the first through holes are arranged in 12 rings on the side walls of the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer, with adjacent first through holes spaced 30° apart. There are two second through holes, symmetrically distributed on the rotating tea strainer and the support base. Starting from 0°, the first through holes on the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer are misaligned by 15°, and the second through holes on the rotating tea strainer and the support base are misaligned by 90°. At this point, both the first and second through holes are closed, corresponding to the first state described above. Every 15° rotation of the stepper motor aligns the first through holes while keeping the second through holes misaligned, corresponding to the second state described above. When the stepper motor rotates 90°, the first through holes are misaligned, and the second through holes are aligned, corresponding to the third state described above.

[0054] Furthermore, the bottom of the bracket chassis is provided with a clearance space 2024 for the transmission block; the upper surface of the transmission block is provided with a downwardly recessed positioning groove 4041 and an upwardly protruding positioning post 4042; the bottom of the rotating tea strainer is provided with a positioning boss 2022 that matches the positioning groove and a positioning hole 2023 that matches the positioning post; when the transmission block connects upward with the rotating tea strainer, the positioning groove and the positioning boss engage, and the positioning post passes through the positioning hole. Through the engagement of the positioning groove and the positioning boss, and the engagement of the positioning post and the positioning hole, the linkage between the transmission block and the rotating tea strainer is made more stable.

[0055] Furthermore, the side of the transmission block is provided with a protruding limiting protrusion 4043; the side wall of the clearance space is provided with a limiting groove 203 corresponding to the limiting protrusion; when the tea strainer rotates, the limiting protrusion moves within the range of the limiting groove and is used to limit the rotation angle of the tea strainer, thus preventing the tea strainer from rotating excessively. Specifically, the limiting groove is 1 / 4 arc length to limit the maximum rotation range of the tea strainer to 90°.

[0056] Furthermore, the bottom of the stepper motor drive component is connected to the stepper motor, and the head of the stepper motor drive component is multi-toothed. The bottom of the fixing component is provided with a mounting groove 4031 that matches the stepper motor drive component. The head of the stepper motor drive component is inserted into the mounting groove, so that the stepper motor drive component and the fixing component form a linkage relationship. Through the cooperation between the multi-toothed head and the mounting groove, the linkage between the fixing component and the stepper motor drive component can be made more stable.

[0057] Furthermore, the rotating tea strainer includes a tea strainer body and a cap 205 covering the top of the tea strainer body. The cap is used to seal the top of the rotating tea strainer and forms a detachable connection with the tea strainer body. Preferably, the cap is made of soft rubber material to prevent liquid from the cup from entering the rotating tea strainer.

[0058] Furthermore, a switch 505 is provided at the bottom of the base, which is used to control the working status of the stepper motor.

[0059] Furthermore, a PCB board 501 is also provided within the accommodating cavity, and a voice control module 502 is integrated on the PCB board; the voice control module is used to receive user commands and drive the stepper motor to work. Specifically, in one implementation, voice control includes the following steps:

[0060] S1: First, place the tea leaves in the rotating tea strainer and seal it with the lid. Then, add hot water to the cup. This corresponds to the first state.

[0061] S2: When the user issues the voice command "brew tea", the stepper motor controls the tea strainer to rotate 45° clockwise. At this time, it enters the second state and stays for 1 minute to rinse the tea.

[0062] S3, the stepper motor controls the tea strainer to continue rotating clockwise by 45°, at which point it enters the third state and stays for 1 minute to drain the tea rinsing water.

[0063] S4, the stepper motor controls the tea strainer to rotate counterclockwise 45°, at which point it enters the second state and stays for 2 minutes to brew tea;

[0064] S5, the stepper motor controls the tea strainer to continue rotating counterclockwise by 45°, returning to the first state, at which point you can drink tea.

[0065] The above describes the process of brewing tea for the first time. After this, you can continue to control the brewing process for the second and third times via voice commands. That is, the above steps are repeated cyclically, and the time spent in different states during each brewing can be flexibly set to match the time required for the current number of brewing sessions. For example, in the second brewing, the time spent in step S4 is 4 minutes; in the third brewing, the time spent in step S4 is 6 minutes.

[0066] Furthermore, the PCB board also integrates a rechargeable battery 503 and a corresponding charging interface; the rechargeable battery is used to power the stepper motor, and the charging interface includes a USB charging port or a magnetic charging port 504. The rechargeable battery is convenient for outdoor power supply, the USB charging port is convenient for charging with a USB cable, and the magnetic charging port is convenient for charging via magnetic attraction.

[0067] Furthermore, in one implementation, the cup lid 100 includes a lid body 101 and a dust cover 102 connected to the lid body; the upper surface of the lid body is provided with a water outlet 103 leading to the interior of the cup body; when the dust cover is closed, it is used to seal the water outlet.

[0068] Furthermore, the water outlet includes an adjacent spout 1031 and a drinking spout 1032, and a straw 104 connected to the bottom of the spout is provided inside the cup body. In use, the liquid in the cup body can be drawn through the spout and the straw, and the liquid in the cup body can be drunk directly through the drinking spout.

[0069] The dust cover is connected to the cover body via a torsion spring 105 and a pivot 109, the torsion spring providing the dust cover with self-elasticity. A button 106 is provided on the cover body to limit the dust cover's opening; the button is mounted on the cover body via a button shaft 110 and a button spring 107. When the button is pressed, the dust cover automatically opens. Preferably, a waterproof gasket 108 is provided on the inner side of the dust cover, the gasket matching the shape of the water outlet to seal the outlet.

[0070] Furthermore, the bottom of the base is provided with a bottom cover 304, which can be opened to facilitate the removal of electronic components from the accommodating cavity of the base.

[0071] Furthermore, to enhance waterproofing performance, it also includes a first waterproof ring 111, a second waterproof ring 206, a third waterproof ring 303, a fourth waterproof ring 405, and a fifth waterproof ring 406. Specifically, the first waterproof ring is positioned between the lid and the mouth of the cup body; the second waterproof ring is positioned within the inner ring of the support; the third waterproof ring is positioned between the base and the support; the fourth waterproof ring is positioned at the junction of the bottom of the support and the receiving cavity; and the fifth waterproof ring is positioned between the fixing component and the transmission block.

[0072] The above is a description of the present invention to help understand it. However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should be considered equivalent substitutions and are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea-water separation cup, characterized in that, It includes a cup lid, a cup body, a base, and an electronic transmission assembly; the base is detachably mounted on the bottom of the cup body. The cup body is provided with a rotating tea strainer and a support for supporting the rotating tea strainer; the support includes a base and a fixed tea strainer disposed on the base; both the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer are cylindrical and have cavities inside, and both have multiple corresponding first through holes on their peripheral walls; the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer have multiple corresponding second through holes; the rotating tea strainer is embedded in the fixed tea strainer and the side walls of the two are in contact; The bottom inner side of the base protrudes upward to form a receiving cavity, and a water-receiving cavity is formed between the receiving cavity and the inner wall of the base; the receiving cavity is connected upward to the base of the bracket. The electronic transmission assembly includes a stepper motor, a stepper motor transmission component, a fixing component, and a transmission block connected in sequence from bottom to top to form a linkage relationship; the stepper motor is disposed in the accommodating cavity, the stepper motor transmission component is exposed at the top of the accommodating cavity, the fixing component and the transmission block are disposed in the chassis, and the transmission block is connected upward to the rotating tea strainer. When the stepper motor is working, it drives the rotating tea strainer to rotate, so that the tea-water separation cup has at least three states: in the first state, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the peripheral wall of the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer to form a closure, and the second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer to form a closure. In the second state, the first through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, allowing the liquid in the cup to flow into the rotating tea strainer, and the second through hole is misaligned and blocked by the bottom of the base and the bottom wall of the rotating tea strainer to form a closure. In the third state, the first through hole is misaligned and blocked by the peripheral walls of the rotating tea strainer and the fixed tea strainer, forming a closure. The second through hole is aligned to form a water flow path, allowing the liquid in the rotating tea strainer to flow into the water-containing cavity.

2. The tea and water separating cup according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the bracket chassis is provided with clearance space for the transmission block; The upper surface of the transmission block is provided with a downwardly recessed positioning groove and an upwardly protruding positioning post; the bottom of the rotating tea strainer is provided with a positioning boss that matches the positioning groove and a positioning hole that matches the positioning post; when the transmission block is connected upward to the rotating tea strainer, the positioning groove and the positioning boss are matched and engaged, and the positioning post passes through the positioning hole.

3. The tea and water separating cup of claim 2, wherein, The transmission block has a protruding limiting protrusion on its side; the clearance space has a limiting groove on its side wall that corresponds to the limiting protrusion. When the rotating tea strainer rotates, the limiting protrusion moves within the range of the limiting groove and is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating tea strainer.

4. The tea and water separating cup of claim 3, wherein, The bottom of the stepper motor drive component is connected to the stepper motor, and the head of the stepper motor drive component is multi-toothed; the bottom of the fixing component is provided with a mounting groove that matches the stepper motor drive component; the head of the stepper motor drive component is inserted into the mounting groove so that the stepper motor drive component and the fixing component form a linkage relationship.

5. The tea and water separating cup of claim 4, wherein, The rotating tea strainer includes a tea strainer body and a cover covering the top of the tea strainer body, the cover being detachably connected to the tea strainer body.

6. The tea-water separation cup according to claim 5, wherein, A switch is provided at the bottom of the base, which is used to control the working state of the stepper motor.

7. A tea and water separating cup as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that, The cavity is also equipped with a PCB board, on which a voice control module is integrated; the voice control module is used to receive user commands and drive the stepper motor to work.

8. The tea-water separator cup as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The PCB board also integrates a rechargeable battery and a corresponding charging interface; the rechargeable battery is used to power the stepper motor, and the charging interface includes a USB charging port or a magnetic charging port.

9. The tea-water separation cup according to claim 7, wherein, The cup lid includes a lid body and a dust cover connected to the lid body; the upper surface of the lid body is provided with a water outlet leading to the interior of the cup body; when the dust cover is closed, it is used to seal the water outlet.

10. The tea-water separation cup according to claim 9, wherein, The water outlet includes an adjacent sippy nozzle and a drinking spout. A straw connected to the bottom of the sippy nozzle is provided inside the cup body. The dust cover is connected to the cover body by a torsion spring, and a button is provided on the cover body to prevent the dust cover from opening.

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