Driver's water cup

By setting an automatic reset switch assembly and transmission mechanism on the cover of the driver's water cup, the automatic opening and closing of the straw is solved, and the existing water cup is difficult to operate with one hand during driving, improving safety and production efficiency.

CN222693127UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01ZHEJIANG SHENXIN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421033693.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-04-09
Filing Date
2024-05-13
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-13

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Technical Problem

The existing water cup is difficult to operate with one hand during driving, which poses safety risks.

Method used

A driver's water cup is designed, and its cup cover is equipped with an automatic reset switch assembly and a transmission mechanism. The opening and closing of the straw is achieved through the start and return of the automatic reset switch assembly, which is convenient for one-hand operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the safety of drinking water with one hand during driving, reduces operational complexity, and facilitates mass production.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a driver's water cup, comprising a cup body and a cup cover on the cup body, wherein the cup cover comprises a cover body for covering the cup body, a straw is arranged on the cover body, an automatic reset switch assembly for driving the straw to close and open is arranged on the cover body, and the automatic reset switch assembly is connected to the straw through a transmission mechanism; when the automatic reset switch assembly is started, the straw is opened through the transmission mechanism, and when the external force on the automatic reset switch assembly is cancelled, the automatic reset switch assembly closes the straw through the transmission mechanism when it automatically returns to its original position. The utility model is not only reasonably designed, simple in structure, and easy to manufacture, but also more conducive to the driver to realize one-handed operation of drinking water, and can realize drinking water while driving safely, which is more conducive to meeting the needs of users.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water cups, in particular to a water cup for drivers. Background Art

[0002] Private cars are becoming more and more popular nowadays, and drivers need to replenish water while driving, especially during long-distance driving. However, the existing water cups are usually connected to the cup body and the cup cover by a threaded cover. For this kind of driver, he needs to hold the water cup with one hand and turn the cup cover with the other hand before opening it to drink water. This method is prone to safety problems during driving. For this situation, it is necessary to develop a water cup that can be used specifically for drivers. Utility Model Content

[0003] 1. Technical issues that need to be resolved

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a driver's water cup, which is not only reasonably designed, simple in structure, and easy to manufacture, but also more conducive to enabling the driver to drink water with one hand, and can drink water while driving safely, which is more conducive to meeting the needs of users.

[0005] 2. Technical solutions that need to be adopted

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0007] A driver's water cup, comprising a cup body and a cup cover on the cup body, wherein the cup cover comprises a cover body used to cover the cup body, a straw is arranged on the cover body, an automatic reset switch assembly is arranged on the cover body for driving the straw to be closed and opened, and the automatic reset switch assembly is connected to the straw through a transmission mechanism;

[0008] When the automatic reset switch assembly is activated, the straw is opened through the transmission mechanism, and when the external force on the automatic reset switch assembly is removed, the automatic reset switch assembly automatically returns to its original position and closes the straw through the transmission mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the straw comprises a first part arranged on the transmission mechanism, the first part rotates back and forth on the cup cover, a second part for the user to drink water is arranged on the first part, and the first part and the second part are connected.

[0010] Preferably, the first part and the second part are integrally formed.

[0011] Preferably, the cup cover is provided with a mounting hole for the first part to pass through, and the cup cover is provided with a hidden position for the second part to hide, and the first part rotates back and forth on the mounting hole to realize the opening and closing states of the second part.

[0012] Preferably, a sleeve is provided between the first portion and the mounting hole, and the lower surface of the cup cover is sealedly connected to the sleeve via a sealing ring.

[0013] Preferably, the outer sleeve is connected with an inner straw for absorbing the drinking water in the cup body.

[0014] Preferably, the hidden position is a mounting position arranged on the cup cover, and a cover plate is arranged on the mounting position, so that the second part can be hidden by the cover plate when it is rotated into the mounting position.

[0015] Preferably, the transmission mechanism comprises a transmission gear arranged in the cup cover and a meshing gear arranged on the straw, the transmission gear is meshingly connected with the meshing gear, and the automatic reset switch assembly is connected to the transmission gear.

[0016] Preferably, the automatic reset switch assembly includes a button arranged on the cup cover, the button is provided with a rack, the rack cooperates with the transmission gear, and the button is provided with at least one reset member that can enable the button to automatically recover after the external force is removed after being pressed, one end of the reset member contacts the button, and the other end of the reset member contacts the cup cover.

[0017] Preferably, the transmission gear is provided with a sub-gear matched with the rack, the sub-gear and the transmission gear are integrally formed, and the rack and the sub-gear are meshed for transmission.

[0018] Preferably, two reset members are used, and the two reset members are located on both sides of the rack.

[0019] Preferably, the reset member is a spring.

[0020] Preferably, the cover body comprises a shell for covering the opening of the cup body, a chamber is arranged inside the shell, a bottom plate is arranged under the chamber, and the transmission mechanism is installed in the chamber.

[0021] Preferably, a gasket is provided between the housing and the bottom plate.

[0022] Preferably, the inner side wall of the shell is provided with an internal thread, and the outer side wall of the cup body opening is provided with an external thread, and the external thread cooperates with the internal thread to enable the cover body to cover the cup body opening.

[0023] Preferably, a silicone ring is provided inside the shell for covering the opening of the cup body.

[0024] Preferably, a base for mounting the transmission mechanism is provided on the bottom plate, which is conducive to the rapid installation of the transmission mechanism.

[0025] 3. Technical effects to be achieved

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0027] Firstly, the cup cover of the utility model comprises a cover body for covering the cup body, a straw is arranged on the cover body, an automatic reset switch assembly for driving the straw to be closed and opened is arranged on the cover body, the automatic reset switch assembly is connected to the straw through a transmission mechanism, the design is reasonable, the structure is simple, the production and manufacturing are convenient, the production and manufacturing cost investment is reduced, and the large-scale quantitative production and manufacturing are convenient.

[0028] Secondly, the utility model opens the straw through the transmission mechanism when the automatic reset switch assembly is started, and closes the straw through the transmission mechanism when the automatic reset switch assembly automatically returns to its original position after the external force on the automatic reset switch assembly is removed. The operation is extremely simple and convenient, which is more conducive to the driver being able to drink water with one hand and to drink water while driving safely, and is more conducive to meeting the needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 It is an explosion diagram of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the cup body, shell, bottom plate and button of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cup cover of the utility model when viewed from above.

[0033] Figure 5 It is an overall schematic diagram of the cup cover of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cup cover of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the automatic reset switch assembly on the bottom plate of the utility model.

[0036] In the figure: 1, cup body; 2, cup cover; 21, cover body; 22, straw; 23, automatic reset switch assembly; 24, transmission mechanism; 211, outer shell; 212, bottom plate; 213, gasket; 214, silicone ring; 221, first part; 222, second part; 223, outer shell; 224, sealing ring; 225, inner straw; 226, cover plate; 231, button; 232, reset member; 241, transmission gear; 242, meshing gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0038] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. The meaning of "several" is one or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the utility model is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the scope of the utility model. In addition, in the following description, the description of the known structure and technology is omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concept of the utility model.

[0041] Example 1: See Figure 1 and Figure 2 A driver's water cup includes a cup body 1 for holding drinking water and a cup cover 2 on the cup body 1, the cup cover 2 includes a cover body 21 for covering the cup body 1, a straw 22 for drinking the drinking water in the cup body 1 is provided on the cover body 21, and an automatic reset switch assembly 23 for driving the straw 22 to close and open is provided on the cover body 21, the automatic reset switch assembly 23 and the straw 22 are connected through a transmission mechanism 24, and the straw 22 is opened through the transmission mechanism 24 when the automatic reset switch assembly 23 is started, which is conducive to drinking water, and when the external force on the automatic reset switch assembly 23 is removed, the automatic reset switch assembly 23 automatically returns to the position and closes the straw 22 through the transmission mechanism 24, which is conducive to closing the straw 22. It can be seen that the opening and closing of the straw 22 of the utility model is extremely simple and convenient, more convenient for users to use, more conducive to the driver to achieve one-handed operation of drinking water, and can achieve drinking water under the condition of driving safety, which is more conducive to meeting the needs of users.

[0042] Embodiment 2: It can be explained on the basis of embodiment 1, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the straw 22 includes a first part 221 disposed on the transmission mechanism 24, which is conducive to the transmission mechanism 24 driving the first part 221 to rotate back and forth, and the first part 221 rotates back and forth on the cup cover 2. The first part 221 is provided with a second part 222 for the user to drink water. The first part 221 and the second part 222 are connected, which is conducive to the circulation of drinking water for the user. It should be noted that the first part 221 and the second part 222 are integrally formed, which greatly improves the structural firmness.

[0043] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the cup cover 2 is provided with a mounting hole for the first part 221 to pass through, wherein the first part 221 can rotate back and forth on the mounting hole, and the cup cover 2 is provided with a hidden position for the second part 222 to hide, and the first part 221 rotates back and forth on the mounting hole to realize the opening and closing of the second part 222. For example, when the first part 221 rotates clockwise on the mounting hole, the second part 222 is rotated clockwise with the first part 221, and the second part 222 will be away from the hidden position, which is conducive to drinking water through the second part 222; and when the first part 221 rotates counterclockwise on the mounting hole, the second part 222 will run to the hidden position, which is conducive to the second part 222 being in the hidden position and cannot be used in the closed state. In this embodiment, the first part 221 is vertical, and the second part 222 is horizontal, and the upper end of the vertical first part 221 is provided with the horizontal second part 222, which is conducive to convenient drinking water for users. It is to be noted that a jacket 223 is provided between the first part 221 and the mounting hole, and a sealing ring 224 is used to seal the lower surface of the cup cover 2 and the jacket 223, and in this embodiment, the jacket 223 is made of silicone. It is also to be noted that an inner straw 225 for absorbing drinking water in the cup body 1 is connected to the jacket 223, which is more conducive to absorbing and drinking drinking water in the cup body 1. Further, the hidden position is a mounting position provided on the cup cover 2, and a cover plate 226 is provided on the mounting position, through which the second part 222 can be hidden when it is rotated to the mounting position, and in this embodiment, the cover plate 226 and the cup cover 2 are connected or snap-fitted by screws or bolts, which is convenient for disassembly and installation, and is conducive to the maintenance and replacement of the straw 22 in the later stage.

[0044] Embodiment 3: It can be described on the basis of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the transmission mechanism 24 includes a transmission gear 241 arranged in the cup cover 2 and a meshing gear 242 arranged on the straw 22. The transmission gear 241 is meshed and transmission-connected with the meshing gear 242, and an automatic reset switch assembly 23 is connected to the transmission gear 241. The transmission gear 241 is driven to rotate by the automatic reset switch assembly 23, and the transmission gear 241 drives the meshing gear 242 to rotate, and the meshing gear 242 naturally drives the straw 22 to rotate.

[0045] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the automatic reset switch assembly 23 includes a button 231 arranged on the cup cover 2, a rack is arranged on the button 231, and the rack matches the transmission gear 241. In this embodiment, a sub-gear matching the rack is arranged on the transmission gear 241, and the sub-gear and the transmission gear 241 are integrally formed, which is conducive to improving the firmness of the transmission gear 241, and the rack and the sub-gear are meshed for transmission, and the button 231 is provided with at least one reset member 232 that can automatically restore the button 231 after the external force is removed after being pressed, and one end of the reset member 232 contacts the button 231, and the other end of the reset member 232 contacts the cup cover 2, which is conducive to the reset member 232 being able to reset the button 231 after being compressed, and in this embodiment, two reset members 232 are used, and the two reset members 232 are located on both sides of the rack, which is more conducive to the button 231 to restore more stably. It is to be noted that the reset member 232 uses a spring, which has a wide source and is easy to produce and install.

[0046] Embodiment 4: It can be described on the basis of Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover body 21 includes a shell 211 for covering the opening of the cup body 1, a chamber is arranged inside the shell 211, and a bottom plate 212 is arranged under the chamber. In this embodiment, the bottom plate 212 is fixedly connected to the shell 211 at the position of the chamber by screws (not shown in the figure), wherein two screws are used for easy disassembly and installation, and a transmission mechanism 24 is installed in the chamber. It is to be noted that in order to improve the sealing between the shell 211 and the bottom plate 212, a gasket 213 is arranged between the shell 211 and the bottom plate 212. It is also to be noted that the inner side wall of the shell 211 is provided with an internal thread, and the outer side wall of the opening of the cup body 1 is provided with an external thread, and the external thread and the internal thread cooperate with each other to realize that the cover body 21 covers the opening of the cup body 1, which is convenient for disassembly and installation. Finally, it is also to be noted that a silicone ring 214 for covering the opening of the cup body 1 is arranged inside the shell 211, which is conducive to improving the sealing.

[0047] In this embodiment, a base for mounting the transmission mechanism 24 is disposed on the bottom plate 212 , which is conducive to the rapid installation of the transmission mechanism 24 .

[0048] When the utility model is in use, it is only necessary to press the automatic reset switch assembly 23, and the automatic reset switch assembly 23 can drive the transmission gear 241, and the transmission gear 241 will drive the straw 22 to rotate to the side away from the hidden position, so that the straw 22 will be exposed, which is convenient for the user to drink water. When the pressing force on the automatic reset switch assembly 23 is cancelled, the automatic reset switch assembly 23 drives the transmission gear 241 to rotate when it returns to its original position, and the transmission gear 241 can drive the straw 22 to run to the hidden position, which is conducive to the straw 22 being hidden in the hidden position and in a closed state. This is beneficial for users, especially drivers, to use it during driving, so that drinking water can be achieved while driving safely, which is more conducive to meeting the needs of users.

[0049] The standard parts used in this application document can all be purchased from the market, and the specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts and rivets in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in this article, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of the utility model. Therefore, based on the innovative concept of the utility model, changes and modifications to the embodiments described in this article, or equivalent structural or equivalent process changes made using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields are all included in the scope of protection of the utility model patent.

Claims

1. A driver's water cup, comprising a cup body (1) and a cup cover (2) on the cup body (1), characterized in that: The cup cover (2) comprises a cover body (21) for covering the cup body (1); a straw (22) is arranged on the cover body (21); an automatic reset switch assembly (23) for driving the straw (22) to be closed and opened is arranged on the cover body (21); the automatic reset switch assembly (23) and the straw (22) are connected via a transmission mechanism (24); When the automatic reset switch assembly (23) is activated, the straw (22) is opened via the transmission mechanism (24), and when the external force on the automatic reset switch assembly (23) is removed, the automatic reset switch assembly (23) automatically returns to its original position, thereby closing the straw (22) via the transmission mechanism (24).

2. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The straw (22) comprises a first part (221) arranged on the transmission mechanism (24), the first part (221) rotating back and forth on the cup cover (2), a second part (222) for a user to drink water being arranged on the first part (221), the first part (221) and the second part (222) being connected to each other.

3. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The cup cover (2) is provided with a mounting hole for the first part (221) to pass through, and the cup cover (2) is provided with a hidden position for the second part (222) to hide, and the first part (221) rotates back and forth on the mounting hole to realize the second part (222) in two states: open and closed.

4. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A sleeve (223) is provided between the first part (221) and the mounting hole, and the lower surface of the cup cover (2) and the sleeve (223) are sealed and connected via a sealing ring (224).

5. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The outer sleeve (223) is connected to an inner suction tube (225) for absorbing drinking water in the cup body (1).

6. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that: The hidden position is a mounting position arranged on the cup cover (2), and a cover plate (226) is arranged on the mounting position, so that the second part (222) can be hidden when it is rotated into the mounting position through the cover plate (226).

7. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (24) comprises a transmission gear (241) disposed in the cup cover (2) and a meshing gear (242) disposed on the straw (22); the transmission gear (241) is meshingly connected to the meshing gear (242) for transmission, and the automatic reset switch assembly (23) is connected to the transmission gear (241).

8. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The automatic reset switch assembly (23) comprises a button (231) arranged on the cup cover (2), the button (231) being provided with a rack, the rack cooperating with the transmission gear (241), and the button (231) being provided with at least one reset member (232) capable of automatically restoring the button (231) after being pressed and the external force is removed, one end of the reset member (232) being in contact with the button (231), and the other end of the reset member (232) being in contact with the cup cover (2).

9. The driver's water cup as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The transmission gear (241) is provided with a pinion gear matched with the rack gear; the pinion gear and the transmission gear (241) are integrally formed, and the rack gear and the pinion gear mesh for transmission.

10. The driver's water cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 8 or 9, characterized in that: The cover body (21) comprises an outer shell (211) for covering the opening of the cup body (1), a chamber is arranged inside the outer shell (211), a bottom plate (212) is arranged under the chamber, and the transmission mechanism (24) is installed in the chamber.