Ashtray capable of automatic water replenishment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of daily consumer product technology, and in particular to an ashtray with automatic water replenishment. The ashtray includes an ashtray body with an ash tray, an internal liquid storage chamber, a liquid passage section communicating with the liquid storage chamber on the ash tray, a water injection pipe on the ashtray body, and a sealing component on the water injection pipe to control the sealing state of the liquid storage chamber. A blocking member is located at the corresponding position of the liquid passage section on the ashtray body, and an upward-moving collar member. A water passage space exists between the inner wall of the collar member and the sealing component. The blocking member abuts against the bottom of the liquid passage section. Water is injected into the liquid storage chamber through the channel of the collar member. After water injection is complete, the collar member moves downward, its inner wall abutting against the sealing component, and the blocking member moves away from the liquid passage section. Water in the liquid storage chamber enters the ash tray through the liquid passage section. Water discharge automatically stops when the water level reaches the water level hole. The water level in the ash tray can be maintained at a predetermined height, eliminating the need for the user to control the amount of water added, thus improving the practicality of the ashtray.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of daily consumer products technology, and in particular to an ashtray with automatic water replenishment. Background Technology

[0002] The primary function of an ashtray is to hold cigarette ash and butts. To address the issue of ash scattering and to quickly extinguish cigarette butts, people typically add water to the ash collection chamber of a standard ashtray. Users need to control the amount of water added based on their judgment. If too much water is added, the cigarette butts and ash will soak in the water, negatively impacting the aesthetics of the surrounding environment and easily breeding bacteria and producing unpleasant odors, causing discomfort to the user. However, if the water level is too low, the desired effect of extinguishing cigarette butts and absorbing ash cannot be achieved. Furthermore, because the ash collection chamber of an ashtray is directly exposed to the air, the water evaporates easily, further weakening the ashtray's ability to absorb ash and extinguish cigarette butts. To maintain the ashtray's functionality, users need to prepare a water source in advance or frequently take the ashtray to the tap to refill it, causing considerable inconvenience and frustration. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in existing ashtrays. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ashtray with automatic water replenishment to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an ashtray with automatic water replenishment, comprising an ashtray body, an ash trough on the ashtray body, a hollow structure inside the ashtray body forming a liquid storage chamber, a liquid passage portion communicating with the liquid storage chamber on the ash trough, a water injection pipe for injecting water into the liquid storage chamber on the ashtray body, a sealing component for controlling the sealing state of the liquid storage chamber on the water injection pipe, and a blocking member for controlling the opening and closing of the liquid passage portion at a position corresponding to the liquid passage portion on the ashtray body.

[0005] The sealing assembly includes a collar with an internal channel and a sealing element connected to the ashtray body. The sealing element is configured to correspond to the channel of the collar. The collar is placed in the water injection pipe and can move axially relative to it. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by pressing or releasing the channel of the collar by the sealing element.

[0006] The sealing assembly includes a collar with an internal channel and a sealing element assembled in the channel of the collar. The collar is assembled in the water injection pipe, and the sealing element can move axially relative to the channel of the collar. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by pressing or releasing the channel of the collar with the sealing element.

[0007] One end of the blocking member is placed at the bottom of the liquid passage section, and the other end of the blocking member is connected to the collar member. The blocking member can move synchronously with the movement of the collar member.

[0008] The blocking member is connected to the collar member to form a linkage rod, and the linkage rod is arranged in an L-shape.

[0009] A positioning component for positioning the collar is constructed between the collar and the water injection pipe. The positioning component includes a limiting groove on the collar and a protrusion on the inner wall of the water injection pipe. The collar can be fixed in the water injection pipe by being engaged in the limiting groove by the protrusion.

[0010] The liquid passage section includes a water level hole and a liquid passage hole, wherein the distance from the water level hole to the bottom of the ashtray body is greater than the distance from the liquid passage hole to the bottom of the ashtray.

[0011] Wherein, a surrounding wall is constructed on the inner wall of the liquid storage cavity outside the liquid passage and / or water level hole, and at least one set of notches is constructed on the surrounding wall, and the side of the blocking member opposite to the collar member passes through the notch and is placed inside the surrounding wall.

[0012] The sealing element consists of a support column and a stop block. One end of the support column is connected to the ashtray body, and the other end of the support column is connected to the stop block. The stop block abuts against the inner wall of the collar or the channel opening to keep the liquid storage chamber in a sealed state.

[0013] The collar is provided with a gripping part at its top, which is exposed outside the water injection pipe, and the outer wall of the collar is close to the inner wall of the water injection pipe; or, a sealing ring is provided between the outer wall of the collar and the water injection pipe.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This application constructs a water injection pipe on the ashtray body. The ashtray has a water level hole and a liquid passage hole communicating with the liquid storage chamber. A collar is placed in the water injection pipe and can move along its axial direction. A blocking member is placed at the bottom of the water level hole and the liquid passage hole. The collar and the blocking member are connected so that they can move synchronously. A sealing member is provided at the corresponding channel of the ashtray body. When the collar is moved upward, the channel of the collar is not in contact with the sealing member, so that the channel is connected to the liquid storage chamber. At this time, the blocking member will abut against the bottom of the liquid passage hole and the water level hole. The user can inject water into the liquid storage chamber through the channel of the collar. After the water injection operation is completed, the collar is moved downward so that the sealing member abuts against the channel of the collar, thereby sealing the liquid storage chamber. At this time, the blocking member will move away from the liquid passage hole and the water level hole. The water in the liquid storage chamber enters the ashtray through the liquid passage hole and the water level hole. When the water level in the ashtray reaches the water level hole, the water discharge will automatically stop.

[0015] The water level in the ashtray can be stably maintained at a predetermined height, ensuring that there is enough water to extinguish cigarette butts and reduce ash flying, while preventing excessive water from soaking cigarette butts and ash and producing an odor. Users do not need to control the amount of water added based on their own subjective judgment, which not only greatly improves the practicality of the ashtray, but also makes it more fun and playful. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an ashtray with automatic water replenishment. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an ashtray with automatic water replenishment. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 A top view of a sealed ashtray with automatic water replenishment.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA;

[0020] Figure 5 A top view of an ashtray with automatic water replenishment in the water-filling state;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of BB;

[0022] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of an ashtray with automatic water refill. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of an ashtray with automatic water refill. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the linkage.

[0025] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows:

[0026] 1-Ashtray body, 11-Liquid storage chamber, 12-Liquid passage part, 13-Water injection pipe, 14-Water level hole, 15-Liquid passage hole, 16-Enclosure, 17-Notch; 2-Sealing assembly, 21-Blocking component, 22-Ring component, 23-Sealing component, 24-Support column, 25-Block, 26-Grip part, 27-Channel; 3-Positioning component, 31-Limiting groove, 32-Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Example 1: As Figures 1-9 As shown, an ashtray with automatic water replenishment includes an ashtray body 1, an ashtray trough, and a hollow interior forming a liquid storage chamber 11. A liquid passage section 12 communicating with the liquid storage chamber 11 is provided on the ashtray body 1. A water injection pipe 13 for injecting water into the liquid storage chamber 11 is constructed on the ashtray body 1. A sealing component 2 for controlling the sealing state of the liquid storage chamber 11 is also provided on the water injection pipe 13. A blocking member 21 for controlling the opening and closing of the liquid passage section 12 is provided at the corresponding positions of the ashtray body 1 and the liquid passage section 12. When the ashtray is in the water-filling state, the connection between the sealing component 2 and the water injection pipe 13 is removed to allow water passage between them, and the liquid storage chamber 11 is in an unsealed state. The blocking member 21 is positioned at the bottom of the liquid passage section 12. The user can add water to the liquid storage chamber 11 through the water injection pipe 13, but the water flow cannot enter the ashtray due to the blocking member 21. After water filling is completed, the sealing component 2 is pressed against the opening or inner wall of the water filling pipe 13 to seal the liquid storage chamber 11. The blocking component 21 is then removed from the liquid passage 12 to allow water to flow into the ashtray. Water flow stops when the water level in the ashtray reaches the height of the liquid passage 12. After use or water evaporation, if the water level is lower than the height of the liquid passage 12, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 will automatically flow into the ashtray to achieve automatic water replenishment. Users do not need to add water according to their own judgment.

[0029] In a further embodiment, the sealing assembly 2 includes a collar 22 with an internal channel 27 and a sealing element 23 connected to the ashtray body 1. The sealing element 23 is configured to correspond to the channel 27 of the collar 22. The collar 22 is placed in the water injection pipe 13 and can move axially relative to it. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber 11 is controlled by pressing or releasing the channel of the collar 22 with the sealing element 23.

[0030] Based on the above plan, one of the following two implementation schemes can be adopted:

[0031] Option 1: The inner diameter of the channel of the collar 22 gradually decreases from bottom to top. The outer diameter of the seal 23 is larger than the inner diameter of the upper end of the channel 27. The seal 23 is connected to the inner wall of the ashtray body 1 and placed in the channel. When the collar 22 is moved downward, the seal 23 abuts against the inner wall of the channel, and the liquid storage chamber 11 is in a sealed state. When the blocking member is removed from the liquid passage 12, water can flow through the liquid passage into the ashtray. When the collar 22 is moved upward, the seal 23 does not contact the inner wall of the channel 27, so there is a water passage space between the two. When the blocking member 21 abuts against the bottom of the liquid passage 12, the user can inject water into the liquid storage chamber 11 through the channel of the collar.

[0032] Option 2: The collar 22 is assembled in the water injection pipe 13 and can move axially relative to it. The inner diameter of the channel of the collar 22 is smaller than the inner diameter of the water injection pipe 13. The seal 23 is connected to the bottom wall of the ashtray body 1 and located below the channel. The outer diameter of the seal 23 is larger than the inner diameter of the channel 27 and smaller than the inner diameter of the water injection pipe 13. When the collar 22 is moved downward, the seal 23 abuts against the opening of the channel, and the liquid storage chamber 11 is in a sealed state. When the collar 22 is moved upward, the channel is connected to the water injection pipe, and water can be injected into the channel of the collar into the liquid storage chamber.

[0033] Option 3: The sealing component 2 is a sealing plug, which is installed at the opening of the water injection pipe 13. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by manually removing and installing the sealing plug.

[0034] In this embodiment, the outer wall of the collar 22 is close to the inner wall of the water injection pipe 13; or, a sealing ring is provided between the outer wall of the collar 22 and the water injection pipe 13, so that the outer wall of the collar 22 and the inner wall of the water injection pipe 13 are always in a sealed state. Preferably, a gripping part 26 is connected to the top of the collar 22, and the gripping part 26 is exposed outside the water injection pipe 13, which facilitates the user to operate and move the collar 22. The upper end of the collar extends upward to form the gripping part.

[0035] The sealing element 23 consists of a support column 24 and a stop block 25. One end of the support column 24 is connected to the ashtray body 1, and the other end of the support column 24 is connected to the stop block 25. The stop block 25 abuts against the inner wall or channel opening of the collar 22 to keep the liquid storage chamber 11 in a sealed state. The outer diameter of the stop block 25 is larger than the outer diameter of the support column 24. The stop block 25 can be a sealing block or a plastic material.

[0036] In a further embodiment, the liquid passage 12 includes a water level hole 14 and a liquid passage hole 15. The distance from the water level hole 14 to the bottom of the ashtray body 1 is greater than the distance from the liquid passage hole 15 to the bottom of the ashtray. The liquid passage hole is located at the bottom of the ashtray. When the liquid storage chamber 11 is in a sealed state and the blocking member 21 is away from the liquid passage 12, the water in the liquid storage chamber 11 flows into the ashtray through the liquid passage hole 15 and the water level hole 14. The water flow stops when the water level reaches the height of the water level hole 14. During use, if the water level is lower than the height of the water level hole 14, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 will automatically flow into the ashtray to achieve the effect of automatic water replenishment. This eliminates the need for the user to control the amount of water added based on their own judgment, effectively improving the practicality of the ashtray.

[0037] One end of the blocking member 21 is placed at the bottom of the water level hole 14 and the liquid passage hole 15, and the other end of the blocking member 21 is connected to the collar member 22. The blocking member 21 and the collar member 22 are connected to form a linkage rod, which is arranged in an L-shape. The blocking member 21 can move synchronously with the movement of the collar member 22. When the collar member 22 is moved upward to make the liquid storage chamber 11 unsealed, the blocking member 21 moves upward synchronously to block the bottom of the liquid passage hole 15 and the water level hole 14. When the collar member 22 is moved downward to make the liquid storage chamber 11 sealed, the blocking member 21 moves downward synchronously away from the liquid passage hole 15 and the water level hole 14, so that water can enter the ashtray, which is convenient for the user to operate.

[0038] Preferably, the shape of the upper end face of the blocking member matches the shape of the bottom end face of the ash trough, which helps the blocking member to fit more closely to the liquid passage hole and the water level hole during the water injection process, so as to prevent water in the liquid storage chamber from entering the ash trough.

[0039] Preferably, a positioning component 3 for positioning the collar 22 is constructed between the collar 22 and the water injection pipe 13. The positioning component 3 includes a limiting groove 31 provided on the collar 22 and a protrusion 32 provided on the inner wall of the water injection pipe 13. The collar 22 can be fixed in the water injection pipe 13 by being engaged in the limiting groove 31 by the protrusion 32. The collar 22 includes at least two sets of limiting grooves 31, which are spaced apart from each other. During the process of injecting water into the liquid storage chamber, the protrusion 32 is engaged in the lower limiting groove 31 to fix the collar 22 from contacting the sealing element 23. When the liquid storage chamber is in a sealed state, the protrusion 32 is engaged in the upper limiting groove 31 to fix the inner wall of the collar 22 to abut against the sealing element 23.

[0040] Preferably, the inner wall of the liquid storage chamber 11 is provided with a surrounding wall 16 located outside the liquid passage hole 15 and / or water level hole 14. At least one set of notches 17 are provided on the surrounding wall 16. The side of the blocking member 21 opposite to the collar member 22 passes through the notch 17 and is placed inside the surrounding wall 16 to limit the blocking member and prevent the blocking member from shifting during movement.

[0041] In this embodiment, the ashtray body 1 is provided with a liquid injection port. The inner wall of the ashtray body 1 is provided with a downwardly extending extension wall corresponding to the liquid injection port to form a water injection pipe 13. The side of the water injection pipe 13 facing the liquid passage hole 15 is provided with a clearance opening. The blocking member 21 passes through the clearance opening so that its end is placed below the liquid passage part 12. The water injection pipe 13 is provided with gaps on both sides of the positioning member 3 so that the extension wall corresponding to the positioning member can be opened before the protrusion is locked in the limiting groove, ensuring that the collar can move in the water injection pipe and the protrusion can be locked in the limiting groove.

[0042] Example 2: The sealing assembly 2 includes a collar 22 with an internal channel and a sealing element 23 assembled in the channel of the collar. The collar 22 is fixedly assembled in the water injection pipe 13. The sealing element can move axially relative to the channel 27 of the collar 22. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by pressing or releasing the channel 27 of the collar 22 with the sealing element 23. The end of the support column 24 passes through the channel 27. The stop block 25 connected to the end of the support column 24 is placed in the water injection pipe or liquid storage chamber and located below the channel. The top of the support column 24 is exposed outside the collar 22. The outer diameter of the sealing element 23 is larger than the inner diameter of the channel 27 and smaller than the inner diameter of the water injection pipe 13. When the sealing element 23 is moved downward, the channel 27 is connected to the liquid storage chamber, and water can be injected into the channel of the collar 22 into the liquid storage chamber 11. When the sealing element 23 is moved upward, the sealing element 23 abuts against the opening of the channel, and the liquid storage chamber 11 is in a sealed state.

[0043] One end of the blocking member 21 is placed at the bottom of the water level hole 14 and the liquid passage hole 15, and the other end of the blocking member 21 is connected to the sealing member 23. The blocking member 21 can move synchronously with the sealing member 23.

[0044] A positioning component 3 for positioning the sealing element 23 is constructed between the sealing element 23 and the water injection pipe 13 or the collar 22. The positioning component 3 includes a limiting groove 31 provided on the sealing element 23 and a protrusion 32 provided on the inner wall of the water injection pipe 13 or the collar 22. The sealing element 23 can be fixed in the collar 22 by being snapped into the limiting groove 31 by the protrusion 32.

[0045] The foregoing has shown and described 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. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment, comprising an ashtray body, wherein an ashtray trough is provided on the ashtray body, and the interior of the ashtray body has a hollow structure to form a liquid storage chamber, characterized in that: The ashtray is provided with a liquid passage that communicates with the liquid storage chamber. The ashtray body is provided with a water injection pipe for injecting water into the liquid storage chamber. The water injection pipe is also provided with a sealing component for controlling the sealing state of the liquid storage chamber. A blocking component for controlling the opening and closing of the liquid passage is provided at the corresponding position of the ashtray body and the liquid passage.

2. The ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes a collar with an internal channel and a sealing element connected to the ashtray body. The sealing element is configured to correspond to the channel of the collar. The collar is placed in the water injection pipe and can move axially relative to it. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by pressing or releasing the channel of the collar by the sealing element.

3. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing assembly includes a collar with an internal channel and a seal assembled in the channel of the collar. The collar is assembled in the water injection pipe, and the seal can move axially relative to the channel of the collar. The sealing state of the liquid storage chamber is controlled by pressing or releasing the seal against the channel of the collar.

4. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the blocking member is placed at the bottom of the liquid passage section, and the other end of the blocking member is connected to the collar member. The blocking member can move synchronously with the movement of the collar member.

5. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking member is connected to the collar member to form a linkage rod, and the linkage rod tends to be L-shaped.

6. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning component for positioning the collar is constructed between the collar and the water injection pipe. The positioning component includes a limiting groove on the collar and a protrusion on the inner wall of the water injection pipe. The collar can be fixed in the water injection pipe by being engaged in the limiting groove by the protrusion.

7. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid passage section includes a water level hole and a liquid passage hole, and the distance from the water level hole to the bottom of the ashtray body is greater than the distance from the liquid passage hole to the bottom of the ashtray.

8. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 7, characterized in that: An enclosure is constructed on the inner wall of the liquid storage chamber outside the liquid passage and / or water level passage, and at least one set of notches is constructed on the enclosure. The side of the blocking member opposite to the collar member passes through the notch and is placed inside the enclosure.

9. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing element consists of a support column and a stop block. One end of the support column is connected to the ashtray body, and the other end of the support column is connected to the stop block. The stop block abuts against the inner wall of the collar or the channel opening to keep the liquid storage chamber in a sealed state.

10. An ashtray with automatic water replenishment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the collar is connected to a gripping part, which is exposed outside the water injection pipe. The outer wall of the collar is close to the inner wall of the water injection pipe; or, a sealing ring is provided between the outer wall of the collar and the water injection pipe.

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