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Abstract

The utility model relates to a container, comprising: a main body, the main body having an opening opened toward the distal side and used for containing liquid; a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle comprising a head located at the distal side, a seat located near the head, and at least one ventilation valve formed in the seat, the ventilation valve being able to open unidirectionally toward the interior of the container; a ventilation component, the ventilation component abutting against the seat of the suction nozzle from the proximal side and comprising a ventilation channel, the space inside the container being able to be fluidly connected to the space outside the container through the ventilation channel and the ventilation valve. The container according to the utility model can avoid or reduce the risk of bubbles being generated in the liquid in the container when the drinker sucks the suction nozzle of the container in a lying position, and the ventilation component has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the field of daily necessities, and more specifically relates to a container, especially a feeding bottle for infants. Background Art

[0002] For closed drinking containers such as baby bottles, in order to solve the problem of difficulty in further drawing liquid due to reduced air pressure inside the container during the drinking period, a vent valve is usually provided in the mouthpiece. The vent valve can be opened unidirectionally to allow air in the environment outside the container to enter the container through the vent valve when the air pressure inside the container is reduced, thereby allowing the drinker to continue drinking. However, when the drinker sucks the mouthpiece in a lying position, during this period, the liquid in the container will cover the vent valve, which will cause the air entering the container through the vent valve to mix with the liquid and generate bubbles. Liquid mixed with a large number of bubbles may cause the drinker to choke and make the last remaining liquid in the container difficult to drink, which is undesirable. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to at least partially solve or improve the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a container, by which the generation of bubbles in the liquid during the process of drawing the liquid in the container can be avoided or alleviated.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a container is provided, comprising:

[0005] a body having an opening that opens distally and is configured to contain a liquid;

[0006] a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle comprising a head located at a distal side, a seat located at a proximal side of the head, and at least one vent valve formed in the seat, the vent valve being configured to be able to open unidirectionally toward the interior of the container;

[0007] A vent component is abutted against the seat of the nozzle from the proximal side and comprises a vent channel, and the space inside the container can be fluidically communicated with the space outside the container through the vent channel and the vent valve.

[0008] The container including the ventilation component according to the embodiment of the utility model can avoid or reduce the risk of bubbles being generated in the liquid in the container when the drinker sucks the nozzle of the container in a lying position, and the ventilation component has a simple structure and is easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0009] In some embodiments, the ventilation component comprises:

[0010] a top portion abutting against the seat of the nozzle and comprising a groove portion recessed toward the proximal side, the groove portion being formed as a part of the ventilation channel; and

[0011] A vent portion is connected to the top portion and has a through hole extending therethrough in a length direction of the vent portion, the through hole being in fluid communication with the groove portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the container, a projection of the vent valve falls within the coverage area of ​​the recessed groove portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the groove portion is formed in an annular shape, and the top portion includes a first flange located radially inside the groove portion and a second flange located radially outside the groove portion, wherein the groove portion is recessed proximally relative to the first flange and the second flange, and the ventilation component abuts against the seat portion of the suction nozzle through the first flange and the second flange.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second flange includes a lip portion protruding toward the outside in the radial direction, and the lip portion is clamped between the seat portion of the suction nozzle and the edge of the opening of the main body in the axial direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first flange includes an annular protrusion extending distally in the axial direction, and the annular protrusion is frictionally retained in an opening located inside the nozzle and opening toward the proximal side in the radial direction.

[0016] In some embodiments,

[0017] The second flange includes a lip portion extending outward in a radial direction, the lip portion being clamped between a seat portion of the nozzle and an edge of the opening of the main body in an axial direction; and

[0018] The first flange includes an annular protrusion that protrudes toward the distal side in the axial direction, and the annular protrusion is retained in a proximally open opening located inside the suction nozzle in a friction fit in the radial direction.

[0019] In some embodiments, the suction nozzle comprises a plurality of ventilation valves, and the plurality of ventilation valves are evenly distributed in a circumferential direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the suction nozzle includes two ventilation valves, and the two ventilation valves are arranged 180° apart in the circumferential direction.

[0021] In some embodiments, the ventilation component is made of silicone or thermoplastic elastomer in one piece.

[0022] In some embodiments, the spacing between the proximal end of the vent portion and the bottom of the body is less than 2 cm.

[0023] In some embodiments, the container is a feeding bottle.

[0024] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a container according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a container in FIG.

[0028] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the exploded view of the container.

[0029] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the ventilation component of the container.

[0030] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the ventilation component in FIG.

[0031] Figure 6 Schematic diagrams of containers according to other embodiments of the present invention are shown.

[0032] Figure 7 Shows Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a container in FIG.

[0033] Figure 8 Shows Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the exploded view of the container.

[0034] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 6 A three-dimensional view of the ventilation component of the container.

[0035] Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of the ventilation component in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following is a description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, including various details of the embodiments of the present invention to facilitate understanding, which should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it should be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, the description of well-known functions and structures is omitted in the following description.

[0037] As used herein, the term "including" and its variations mean open inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". Unless otherwise stated, the term "or" means "and / or". The term "based on" means "based at least in part on". The terms "an example embodiment" and "an embodiment" mean "at least one example embodiment". The term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment".

[0038] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. used in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish various objects for the sake of clarity of description, and do not limit the size, quantity or other order of the objects described. The orientation or position relationship indicated by directional terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application, and does not indicate or imply that the objects referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0039] Herein, unless otherwise specified, the “distal side” refers to a side close to a drinker's mouth, and the “proximal side” refers to a side away from a drinker's mouth.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a container 1 according to some embodiments of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the container 1 in FIG. Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the container 1 in FIG.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the container 1 may include components such as a body 2, a nozzle 3, and a venting component 4. As a non-limiting example, the container 1 may be a feeding bottle for infants.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the main body 2 has an opening 21 that opens toward the distal side and is used to contain liquid. For example, the suction nozzle 3 can be mounted on the main body 2 through the suction nozzle mounting ring 5 to cover the opening 21 of the main body 2. It should be understood that in other embodiments not shown, the suction nozzle 3 can also be mounted on the main body 2 in other known ways, which will not be repeated here.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, typically, the nozzle 3 may include a head 6 located at the distal side and a seat 7 located proximal to the head 6, and the seat 7 may include an opening 8 opened toward the proximal side. Figure 2 As shown, the seat 7 may have a recessed portion 10 recessed inwardly from the outer surface in the radial direction, and the nozzle mounting ring 5 may, for example, mount the nozzle 3 on the body 2 via the recessed portion 10 (eg, by threaded connection, snap-on connection, etc.).

[0044] like Figure 2 As further shown, the suction nozzle 3 may include at least one vent valve 11 formed in the seat 7, which can be opened unidirectionally toward the interior of the container to allow air in the environment outside the container 1 to enter the interior of the container 1 through the vent valve 11 when the air pressure inside the container 1 decreases during the drinker's drinking, thereby allowing the drinker to continue to draw liquid from the container 1.

[0045] It should be understood that the number of the vent valves 11 may be two, three or more. When the number of the vent valves 11 is greater than one, the vent valves 11 may be evenly distributed in the circumferential direction. Figure 3 It is more clearly shown in FIG. 1 that the suction nozzle 3 may include two ventilation valves 11 , and the two ventilation valves 11 are arranged 180° apart in the circumferential direction.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the ventilation component 4 can abut against the seat 7 of the suction nozzle 3 from the proximal side, and can include a ventilation channel, which allows the space inside the container 1 to be fluidly connected to the space outside the container 1 through the ventilation channel and the ventilation valve 11 when the ventilation valve 11 is opened.

[0047] For example, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As more clearly shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the ventilation component 4 may include a top portion 12 and a vent portion 13 connected to the top portion 12. The top portion 12 may abut against the seat portion 7 of the suction nozzle 3 and include a groove portion 16 that is recessed toward the proximal side. On the one hand, the groove portion 16 may be formed as part of the above-mentioned ventilation channel, and on the other hand, the vent portion 13 may have a through hole 17 that runs through the vent portion 13 along the length direction, and the through hole 17 is in fluid communication with the groove portion 16. As shown in FIG. Figure 2As shown, for example, the nozzle 3 and the vent component 4 can be arranged so that when they are assembled together, in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the container 1, the projection of the vent valve 11 falls within the coverage of the concave groove portion 16. Such a configuration can make it possible for the concave groove portion 16 to communicate with the ambient fluid outside the container 1 through the vent valve 11 when the vent valve 11 is opened, so that the air entering through the vent valve 11 can enter the concave groove portion 16 and then enter the interior of the container 1 through the through hole 17.

[0048] like Figure 4 As further shown, in some embodiments, the groove portion 16 may be formed in an annular shape, and the top portion 12 may include a first flange 14 located radially inside the groove portion 16 and a second flange 15 located radially outside the groove portion 16, wherein the groove portion 16 is recessed proximally relative to the first flange 14 and the second flange 15. Thus, the ventilation component 4 may abut against the seat portion 7 of the suction nozzle 3 through the first flange 14 and the second flange 15. Figure 2 As further shown, the first flange 14 and the second flange 15 can be arranged to abut against the seat 7 of the mouthpiece 3 to seal the seat 7 in the radial direction, so that the space between the seat 7 and the groove 16 can be communicated with the external fluid of the space through the vent valve 11 and the through hole 17. Therefore, the air entering the groove 16 can be guided through the through hole 17 and discharged from the outlet at the proximal end 9 of the through hole 17. Such a configuration can make it possible for the vent valve 11 to open when the drinker sucks the liquid in the container 1, and the air in the environment outside the container 1 can enter the groove 16 through the vent valve 11, and further be discharged into the container 1 through the through hole 17. Therefore, when the drinker sucks the liquid in the container 1 in a lying position, since the through hole 17 is not easily immersed in the liquid in the container 1, the generation of bubbles in the liquid can be avoided or reduced.

[0049] It should be understood that in other embodiments not shown, the groove portion 16 may also be formed in other shapes, for example, Figure 4 Thus, the vent member 4 can abut against the seat 7 of the nozzle 3 through the portion of the top portion 12 other than the groove 16. When the vent member 4 is installed, the groove 16 can face the vent valve 11, so that when the vent valve 11 is opened, the space inside the container 1 can be fluidically connected to the space outside the container 1 through the through hole 17, the groove 16 and the vent valve 11.

[0050] like Figure 2As shown, when the venting member 4 is assembled in the container 1, the venting tube portion 13 may extend until close to the bottom of the main body 2. For example, the distance between the proximal end 9 of the venting tube portion 13 and the bottom of the main body 2 may be less than 2 cm. This helps to avoid or reduce as much as possible the situation where the venting tube portion 13 is immersed in liquid during the process of the drinker sucking the mouthpiece 3 in a lying position, thereby reducing the generation of bubbles in the liquid in the container 1.

[0051] In some embodiments, the ventilation component 4 can be made in one piece. In other embodiments, the top portion 12 and the vent pipe portion 13 of the ventilation component 4 can also be made separately. The ventilation component 4 can be made of silicone, thermoplastic elastomer or other known suitable materials, for example.

[0052] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As further shown in FIG. 1 , the second flange 15 may include a lip 18 extending outward in the radial direction, and the lip 18 may be adapted to be clamped between the seat 7 of the nozzle 3 and the edge 19 of the opening 21 of the main body 2 of the container 1 in the axial direction. Thus, during assembly, the vent component 4 may be placed in the main body 2 first, and the lip 18 may be placed on the edge 19, and then the nozzle 3 may be installed to the main body 2 through the nozzle mounting ring 5, thereby completing the installation of the nozzle 3 and the vent component 4. When it is necessary to clean the various components of the container 1, the nozzle 3 and the vent component 4 can be easily separated by simply removing the nozzle mounting ring 5 from the main body 2.

[0053] It can be seen that the container 1 including the ventilation component 4 according to the embodiment of the utility model can avoid or reduce the risk of bubbles being generated in the liquid in the container 1 when the drinker sucks the nozzle of the container 1 in a lying position, and the ventilation component 4 has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble. Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the ventilation component 4 is shown in FIG, the ventilation component 4 can be placed in any orientation in the circumferential direction.

[0054] Next, combine Figures 6 to 10 The container 1' and the corresponding ventilation component 4' according to other embodiments of the utility model are introduced, wherein Figures 1 to 5 The description of the same or similar technical features of the container 1 in the embodiment is simplified or omitted here.

[0055] like Figures 6 to 8As shown in , similar to the container 1, the container 1' may include components such as a main body 2', a suction nozzle 3', and a ventilation component 4'. The suction nozzle 3' may be mounted on the main body 2', for example, by a suction nozzle mounting ring 5'. Similar to the suction nozzle 3, the suction nozzle 3' may include at least one ventilation valve 11', which can be opened unidirectionally toward the inside of the container, so as to allow air in the environment outside the container 1' to enter the inside of the container 1' through the ventilation valve 11' when the air pressure inside the container 1' is reduced during the drinking period of the drinker, thereby allowing the drinker to continuously draw the liquid in the container 1'.

[0056] Similar to the ventilation component 4, the ventilation component 4' can abut against the seat 7' of the suction nozzle 3' from the proximal side, and can include a ventilation channel, which can enable the space inside the container 1' to be fluidly connected to the space outside the container 1' through the ventilation channel and the ventilation valve 11' when the ventilation valve 11' is opened.

[0057] For example, Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, in some embodiments, the ventilation component 4' may include a top portion 12' and a vent portion 13' connected to the top portion 12', wherein the top portion 12' may abut against the seat portion 7' ​​of the suction nozzle 3' and include a groove portion 16' recessed toward the proximal side. On the one hand, the groove portion 16' may be formed as a part of the above-mentioned ventilation channel, and on the other hand, the vent portion 13' may have a through hole 17' running through the vent portion 13' along the length direction thereof, and the through hole 17' is in fluid communication with the groove portion 16'.

[0058] like Figure 7 As shown, similar to the structure of the container 1, the nozzle 3' and the ventilation component 4' can be arranged so that when they are assembled together, in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the container 1', the projection of the ventilation valve 11' falls within the coverage of the concave groove portion 16'. Fig. 9 As further shown, similar to the concave groove portion 16, the concave groove portion 16' can be formed into an annular shape, and the top portion 12' can include a first flange 14' located at the radial inner side of the concave groove portion 16' and a second flange 15' located at the radial outer side of the concave groove portion 16', wherein the concave groove portion 16' is recessed proximally relative to the first flange 14' and the second flange 15'. Thus, the ventilation component 4' can be abutted against the seat 7' of the suction nozzle 3' by the first flange 14' and the second flange 15' to seal relative to the seat 7' in the radial direction, so that the space between the seat 7' and the concave groove portion 16' can be communicated with the external fluid of the space through the ventilation valve 11' and the through hole 17'. Therefore, the air entering the concave groove portion 16' can be guided through the through hole 17' and discharged from the outlet at the proximal end 9' of the through hole 17'.

[0059] Such a structure allows the vent valve 11' to open when the drinker sucks the liquid in the container 1', and the air in the environment outside the container 1' can enter the groove portion 16' through the vent valve 11', and further be discharged into the container 1' through the through hole 17'. Therefore, when the drinker sucks the liquid in the container 1' in a lying position, since the through hole 17' is not easily immersed in the liquid in the container 1', the generation of bubbles in the liquid can be avoided or reduced.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, similar to the structure of the container 1, when the ventilation component 4' is assembled in the container 1', the ventilation tube portion 13' can extend until close to the bottom of the main body 2'. For example, the distance between the proximal end 9' of the ventilation tube portion 13' and the bottom of the main body 2' can be less than 2 cm. This helps to avoid or reduce the situation where the ventilation tube portion 13' is immersed in the liquid when the drinker sucks the suction nozzle 3' in a lying position as much as possible, thereby reducing the generation of bubbles in the liquid in the container 1'.

[0061] like Figure 6 , Fig. 9 as well as Fig.10 As shown more clearly in the figure, unlike the vent member 4 of the container 1, the first flange 14' of the vent member 4' of the container 1' may include an annular protrusion 20' extending toward the distal side in the axial direction, and the annular protrusion 20' is suitable for being frictionally retained in the radial direction in the opening 8' located inside the suction nozzle 3' and open toward the proximal side, so that the vent member 4' can be held in place.

[0062] Therefore, during assembly, the ventilation component 4' can be placed in the opening 8' of the suction nozzle 3' first, and then the suction nozzle 3' and the ventilation component 4' can be installed to the main body 2' through the suction nozzle mounting ring 5', so that the suction nozzle 3' and the ventilation component 4' are installed in place. When it is necessary to clean the various components of the container 1', it is only necessary to remove the suction nozzle mounting ring 5' from the main body 2' to conveniently separate the suction nozzle 3' and the ventilation component 4'.

[0063] It can be seen that the container 1' including the ventilation component 4' according to the embodiment of the utility model can avoid or reduce the risk of bubbles being generated in the liquid in the container 1' when the drinker sucks the nozzle of the container 1' in a lying position, and the ventilation component 4' has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 While the ventilation element 4 ′ is shown, the ventilation element 4 ′ can be placed in any orientation in the circumferential direction.

[0064] It should be understood that in other embodiments not shown, the vent member 4' of the container 1' may also include the lip 18 of the vent member 4 of the container 1 while including the annular protrusion 20', so that the vent member 4' can be held in place by both the annular protrusion 20' and the lip 18. This helps to increase the reliability of the retention of the vent member 4' and the sealing relative to the suction nozzle 3'.

[0065] The container of the utility model can guide the air entering the container through the vent valve toward the bottom of the container through the vent component, thereby helping to avoid or reduce the generation of bubbles in the liquid inside the container when the drinker sucks the mouthpiece of the container in a lying position. In addition, the container of the utility model also has the advantages of simple structure and easy disassembly and assembly.

[0066] The utility model has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure to the scope of the described embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the present disclosure, and these variations and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the features or feature combinations according to the present disclosure described above and the features and feature combinations mentioned in the drawings and / or only shown in the drawings can be used not only in the corresponding given combinations, but also in other combinations or alone, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that: The container comprises: a main body having an opening opening toward the distal side and configured to contain a liquid; a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle comprising a head located at a distal side, a seat located at a proximal side of the head, and at least one vent valve formed in the seat, the vent valve being capable of opening unidirectionally toward the interior of the container; A vent component is abutted against the seat of the nozzle from the proximal side and comprises a vent channel, and the space inside the container can be fluidically communicated with the space outside the container through the vent channel and the vent valve.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The ventilation component comprises: a top portion abutting against the seat of the nozzle and comprising a groove portion recessed toward the proximal side, the groove portion being formed as a part of the ventilation channel; and A vent portion is connected to the top portion and has a through hole extending therethrough in a length direction of the vent portion, the through hole being in fluid communication with the groove portion.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that In a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the container, a projection of the vent valve falls within the coverage of the recessed groove portion.

4. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The groove portion is formed in an annular shape, and the top portion includes a first flange located radially inside the groove portion and a second flange located radially outside the groove portion, wherein the groove portion is recessed proximally relative to the first flange and the second flange, and the ventilation component abuts against the seat portion of the suction nozzle through the first flange and the second flange.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that The second flange includes a lip portion protruding toward the outside in the radial direction, and the lip portion is clamped between the seat portion of the suction nozzle and the edge of the opening of the main body in the axial direction.

6. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that The first flange includes an annular protrusion that protrudes toward the distal side in the axial direction, and the annular protrusion is retained in a proximally open opening located inside the suction nozzle in a friction fit in the radial direction.

7. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that The second flange includes a lip portion extending outward in a radial direction, the lip portion being clamped between a seat portion of the nozzle and an edge of the opening of the main body in an axial direction; and The first flange includes an annular protrusion that protrudes toward the distal side in the axial direction, and the annular protrusion is retained in a proximally open opening located inside the suction nozzle in a friction fit in the radial direction.

8. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The suction nozzle comprises a plurality of ventilation valves, and the plurality of ventilation valves are evenly distributed in a circumferential direction.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that The suction nozzle comprises two ventilation valves, and the two ventilation valves are arranged 180° apart in the circumferential direction.

10. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The ventilation component is made of silicone or thermoplastic elastomer in one piece.

11. The container according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that The spacing between the proximal end of the vent portion and the bottom of the body is less than 2 cm.

12. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The container is a feeding bottle.

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