One-way probiotic straw
By setting up bends on the one-way storage section of the hollow pipe body in the straw, the problem that existing straws cannot store and release probiotics is solved, and the uniform dissolution and stable release of probiotics during drinking is achieved, improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422358565.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing straw structure cannot effectively store and release probiotics, resulting in inconvenience to users during drinking.
A one-way probiotic straw is designed, in which the hollow tube body consists of an inlet section, a one-way storage section and an insert section. Several bent pieces are arranged on the one-way storage section to store and separate the probiotics. When the liquid flows through, the probiotics dissolve and are inhaled with the liquid.
Through the design of the bent parts, probiotics are gradually released during drinking, ensuring uniform dissolution, avoiding backflow and overflow of liquids, and improving user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of straws, and particularly to a one-way probiotic straw. Background Art
[0002] Existing probiotics are a group of beneficial and effective microbiota that can synthesize antioxidant substances and inhibit and kill pathogenic microorganisms and spoilage bacteria.
[0003] However, the commonly used straws at present are usually a hollow tube body and do not have a structure for storing probiotics. Users need to tear open the probiotic packaging bag, pour it into water, and then stir it evenly with a straw before drinking, which is not convenient for users during the drinking process.
[0004] Therefore, there are defects and deficiencies in the existing technology and it needs to be further improved and developed. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] In view of the above deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide a one-way probiotic straw, aiming to solve the problem that the straw structure in the existing technology cannot store probiotics.
[0006] One technical solution adopted by this application to solve the technical problem is as follows: A one-way probiotic straw for sucking probiotics, which includes:
[0007] A hollow tube body, the hollow tube body has an inlet section, a one-way storage section, and an insertion section arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the insertion section is used to insert into the liquid;
[0008] A number of bending members, a number of the bending members are arranged at intervals and alternately on the one-way storage section, and the bending members are used to cooperate with the tube wall of the one-way storage section to store probiotics. When the liquid flows through the one-way storage section, the probiotics stored between the one-way storage section and a number of bending members dissolve in the liquid.
[0009] Optionally, the hollow tube body has an axial section, and a first inner tube wall and a second inner tube wall symmetrically arranged along the axial section. A number of the bending members all include a number of first bending members and a number of second bending members; a number of the first bending members are all arranged at equal intervals along the axial direction on the first inner tube wall; a number of the second bending members are all arranged at equal intervals along the axial direction on the second inner tube wall; the adjacent first bending member and second bending member along the axial direction are alternately arranged in a staggered manner, and both the first bending member and the second bending member extend beyond the axial section.
[0010] Optionally, a number of the first bending members and the second bending members all include:
[0011] An arc-shaped storage section, one end of the arc-shaped storage section is fixedly arranged on the one-way storage section;
[0012] L-shaped part, the L-shaped part has a long arm section and a short arm section, one end of the short arm section is fixedly arranged with the other end of the arc-shaped storage section, and the long arm section is used to prevent the liquid from flowing back.
[0013] Optionally, the short arm section of the L-shaped part is perpendicular to the arc-shaped storage section.
[0014] Optionally, an inclined plane section is further arranged at the end of the long arm section, and the included angle α between the inclined plane section and the long arm section is set to be 30°-60°.
[0015] Optionally, a bottom supporting part is provided, the bottom supporting part is arranged on the first inner pipe wall, and the bottom supporting part is used to prevent the probiotics from spilling from the opening of the insertion section;
[0016] A top supporting part, the top supporting part is arranged on the second inner pipe wall, and the top supporting part is used to prevent the probiotics from spilling from the opening of the entrance section.
[0017] Optionally, several of the bending parts are arranged as circular inclined partitions, and the included angle between the circular inclined partitions and the one-way storage section is set to be an acute angle.
[0018] Optionally, through holes are formed in the centers of several circular inclined partitions.
[0019] Optionally, an inclined opening is arranged at the end of the insertion section.
[0020] Optionally, the one-way probiotic straw further includes an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover is sleeved on the entrance section, and the lower cover is sleeved on the insertion section.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a one-way probiotic straw. The one-way probiotic straw enables the probiotics to be stored in the one-way storage section through the entrance section, the one-way storage section and the insertion section arranged in the hollow pipe body. Several bending parts are arranged on the one-way storage section, and the bending parts are evenly distributed on the one-way storage section. The bending parts are used to effectively separate and store the probiotics. The bending parts can not only prevent the probiotics from aggregating in the straw, ensure their gradual release during drinking, but also form a barrier through the bending parts to prevent the liquid from flowing back, further improving the smoothness and stability of the probiotic sucking process. The arrangement of the bending parts ensures that the probiotics are evenly dissolved when inhaled, improving the user experience during use. Description of the Drawings
[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded structural schematic diagram of the one-way probiotic straw provided in the present application;
[0023] Figure 2 is a front view of the one-way probiotic straw provided in the present application;
[0024] Figure 3 is the cross-sectional view along the I-I direction in this application; Figure 2 in the cross-sectional view along the I-I direction;
[0025] Figure 4 is in this application; Figure 3 is the enlarged schematic view at position A in the figure;
[0026] Figure 5 is in this application; Figure 2 is another cross-sectional view along the I-I direction in the figure.
[0027] Explanation of reference numerals:
[0028] 10, one-way probiotic straw; 11, hollow tube body; 111, first inner tube wall; 112, second inner tube wall; 113, inlet section; 114, one-way storage section; 115, insertion section; 1151, inclined opening; 12, bending member; 121, arc-shaped storage section; 122, L-shaped member; 1221, long arm section; 1222, short arm section; 1223, inclined plane section; 123, circular inclined partition; 124, first bending member; 125, second bending member; 1231, through hole; 13, upper cover; 14, lower cover; 15, bottom support member; 16, top support member. Detailed implementation manners
[0029] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.
[0030] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.
[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.
[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the first embodiment of the present application provides a one-way probiotic straw 10 for sucking probiotics. When a user sucks a liquid through the straw, the liquid will enter the hollow tube body 11 from the insertion section 115 of the straw. In the one-way storage section 114, the bending member 12 is used for storing probiotics, and the bending member 12 is also used for controlling the liquid flow direction. When the liquid inhaled from the insertion end flows through the bending member 12, it fully contacts the probiotics, gradually dissolves the probiotics and inhales them into the user's mouth along with the liquid. The bending member 12 effectively prevents the backflow of the liquid through its long arm section 1221 and inclined surface section 1223, so that the liquid can only flow in one direction, that is, enter from the insertion section 115 and flow through the one-way storage section 114 to the inlet section 113. Furthermore, it ensures that the straw will not flow back or spill during use. In order to prevent the probiotics from overflowing from both ends of the straw when not in use, a supporting member 16 is provided at the inlet section 113 of the straw, and a bottom supporting member 15 is provided at the insertion section 115, thereby ensuring that the probiotics remain stable in the straw and will only gradually dissolve and release during the sucking process. Furthermore, it ensures that the user can evenly suck the dissolved probiotics during the sucking process, while avoiding spilling or backflow.
[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the one-way probiotic straw 10 is used for sucking probiotics. The one-way probiotic straw 10 includes a hollow tube body 11 and a plurality of bending members 12. The hollow tube body 11 has an inlet section 113, a one-way storage section 114, and an insertion section 115. The inlet section 113, the one-way storage section 114, and the insertion section 115 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The insertion section 115 is used for inserting into the sucked liquid. Specifically, the liquid includes but is not limited to water, milk, juice, soy milk, or other beverages. A plurality of the bending members 12 are arranged at intervals and alternately on the one-way storage section 114. The bending members 12 are used to cooperate with the tube wall of the one-way storage section 114 to store probiotics. When the liquid flows through the one-way storage section 114, the probiotics stored between the one-way storage section 114 and the plurality of bending members 12 dissolve in the liquid, and then effectively accommodate the probiotics through the one-way storage section 114, enabling the user to automatically release the probiotics during the sucking process, avoiding the user needing to perform additional operations to add probiotics to the beverage, and improving the use convenience.
[0034] Please refer to Figures 3 to 4 In some embodiments, the hollow tube body 11 has an axial cross-section, a first inner tube wall 111 and a second inner tube wall 112. The first inner tube wall 111 and the second inner tube wall 112 are symmetrically arranged along the axial cross-section. Specifically, the axial cross-section is a virtual cross-section that can be set along any axis of the hollow tube body 11. A plurality of the bending members each include a plurality of first bending members 124 and a plurality of second bending members 125. A plurality of the first bending members 124 are uniformly spaced along the axis on the first inner tube wall 111. A plurality of the second bending members 125 are uniformly spaced along the axis on the second inner tube wall 112. The adjacent first bending members 124 and second bending members 125 are alternately offset along the axis, and both the first bending members 124 and the second bending members 125 extend beyond the axial cross-section, thereby ensuring that none of the plurality of the bending members 12 will cause backflow or spillage during the use of the one-way probiotic straw 10.
[0035] Please refer to Figures 3 to 4 In some embodiments, a plurality of the first bending members and the second bending members each include an arc-shaped storage section 121 and an L-shaped member 122. The arc-shaped storage section 121 is used to store probiotics. One end of the arc-shaped storage section 121 is fixedly arranged on the one-way storage section 114, thereby providing more storage space for the probiotics. The L-shaped member 122 has a long arm section 1221 and a short arm section 1222. One end of the short arm section 1222 is fixedly arranged with the other end of the arc-shaped storage section 121. The long arm section 1221 is used to prevent liquid backflow, thereby effectively preventing liquid backflow and enabling the probiotics to be smoothly dissolved and released during drinking, ensuring the smoothness and consistency of the use experience of the one-way probiotic straw 10.
[0036] Please refer to Figures 3 to 4 In some embodiments, the short arm section 1222 of the L-shaped member 122 is perpendicular to the arc-shaped storage section 121, thereby providing more storage space for the probiotics in the arc-shaped storage section 121, enabling the probiotics to be fully dissolved when encountering liquid, guiding the probiotics to smoothly enter the liquid flow area from the arc-shaped storage section 121 during inhalation, and ensuring that the dissolved probiotics enter the mouth evenly each time inhalation occurs.
[0037] Please refer to Figures 3 to 4, in some embodiments, a beveled section 1223 is further provided at the end of the long arm section 1221. The included angle α between the beveled section 1223 and the long arm section 1221 is set to be 30° to 60°. The design of the beveled section 1223 further optimizes the liquid flow path. Through angle adjustment, the liquid can preferentially dissolve probiotics and carry them into the mouth, while the undissolved probiotics are effectively blocked to avoid entering the mouth and affecting the taste. Moreover, a natural diversion effect is formed during the liquid flow, reducing the flow resistance and avoiding the occurrence of backflow phenomena.
[0038] In some embodiments, when the one-way probiotic straw 10 is placed upright, that is, the insertion section 115 is below the inlet section 113, the arc-shaped storage section 121 can store probiotics. When the one-way probiotic straw 10 is placed upside down, that is, the inlet section 113 is below the insertion section 115, the probiotics will be blocked by the bottom of the L-shaped member 122. When the one-way probiotic straw 10 is placed upright again, the probiotics remaining at the bottom of the L-shaped member 122 will return to the arc-shaped storage section 121 again. When the one-way probiotic straw 10 is placed horizontally, the probiotics stored in the arc-shaped storage section 121 will be blocked by the beveled section 1223, and even if there are any remaining probiotics, they will be blocked by the adjacent bending member 12. Thus, when the one-way probiotic straw 10 is in different placement states, the probiotics can be effectively stored inside the one-way probiotic straw 10, and the spillage of probiotics will not be caused due to the movement of the one-way probiotic straw 10.
[0039] Please refer to Figure 3 , in some embodiments, the one-way probiotic straw 10 further includes a bottom support member 15 and a top support member 16. The bottom support member 15 is disposed on the first inner pipe wall 111, and the bottom support member 15 is used to prevent the probiotics from spilling from the opening of the insertion section 115; the top support member 16 is disposed on the second inner pipe wall 112, and the top support member 16 is used to prevent the probiotics from spilling from the opening of the inlet section 113, thereby preventing the probiotics from spilling from the opening when the straw is inverted or shaken, so as to keep the probiotics in the straw clean and intact, and effectively avoid the inactivation of the probiotics due to external contamination or contact with air.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 5, in some embodiments, several of the bending members 12 are provided as circular inclined partitions 123. Further, the probiotics can flow reasonably according to the angle within the arc-shaped storage section 121, ensuring that the probiotics can smoothly enter the liquid channel during inhalation and improving the release efficiency of the probiotics. The angle between the circular inclined partition 123 and the one-way storage section 114 is set as an acute angle, and thus the flow rate and amount of the probiotics can be adjusted according to actual needs, enabling the probiotics to dissolve and release gradually and avoiding excessive release at one time, which may affect the taste.
[0041] Please refer to Figure 5 , in some embodiments, through holes 1231 are formed in the centers of several circular inclined partitions 123. Further, when the liquid enters the arc-shaped storage section 121 of the probiotics, it can quickly contact the stored probiotics, enabling the probiotics to dissolve evenly and enter the mouth along with the liquid, ensuring that the intake amount of the probiotics is balanced each time when drinking. It also avoids the blockage phenomenon caused by improper storage of the probiotics during inhalation and ensures smooth liquid flow.
[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 , in some embodiments, an inclined opening 1151 is provided at the end of the insertion section 115. Further, it is easier for the liquid to enter the straw. Especially when inserted into the liquid, it can reduce the resistance of the liquid entering and ensure the smoothness of the liquid flow.
[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 , in some embodiments, the one-way probiotic straw 10 further includes an upper cover 13 and a lower cover 14. The upper cover 13 is sleeved on the inlet section 113, and the lower cover 14 is sleeved on the insertion section 115. Further, it effectively improves the sealing performance of the straw, avoids the inactivation of the probiotics due to long-term exposure to the air, and extends the storage time of the probiotics.
[0044] In some embodiments, the hollow tube body 11 is axially cut into a first axially semi-circular tube and a second axially semi-circular tube. The first inner tube wall 111 is the inner wall surface of the first axially semi-circular tube, and the second inner tube wall 112 is the inner wall surface of the second axially semi-circular tube. The first axially semi-circular tube and the second axially semi-circular tube are formed by hot pressing to form the hollow tube body 11, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and manufacturing difficulty of the one-way probiotic straw 10.
[0045] In some embodiments, the one-way probiotic straw 10 is produced from plastics that meet food safety standards. Specifically, the plastics should have a certain degree of hardness and toughness to ensure that the straw is not easily deformed during use, and at the same time, they should be compatible with probiotics and liquids without producing harmful substances. Then, the two parts of the hollow tube body 11, the first axial semi-circular tube and the second axial semi-circular tube, are injection-molded separately. The first axial semi-circular tube and the second axial semi-circular tube have the same shape and size and can finally be assembled into a complete straw. During the molding process, bending members 12 for storing probiotics, such as arc-shaped storage sections 121, L-shaped members 122, inclined plane sections 1223, or circular inclined partitions 123, etc., are injection-molded on the first inner tube wall 111 and the second inner tube wall 112. The structures of the top support member 16 and the bottom support member 15 are designed in the mold so that these components can prevent probiotics from spilling out from both ends of the straw. After the two semi-cylinders are molded, they are hot-pressed and bonded together to form a complete hollow tube body 11. During the bonding process, it is necessary to ensure that a number of bending members 12 are evenly distributed inside the straw, and their settings can effectively prevent liquid backflow. During the bonding process, a number of the first bending members 124 are evenly spaced along the axial direction on the first inner tube wall 111; a number of the second bending members 125 are evenly spaced along the axial direction on the second inner tube wall 112; the adjacent first bending members 124 and second bending members 125 along the axial direction are alternately offset, and both the first bending members 124 and the second bending members 125 extend beyond the axial section to ensure the smoothness of probiotic storage and liquid flow. An inclined opening 1151 is processed at the end of the insertion section 115 of the one-way probiotic straw 10 to facilitate the smooth entry of liquid from the insertion section 115 into the straw interior. After the one-way probiotic straw 10 is cleaned and dried, it enters the probiotic filling process. An air flow containing probiotics enters from the inlet section 113, and the air flow containing probiotics will flow out from the insertion section 115. During the continuous introduction of the air flow, probiotics will accumulate on the tube walls of the arc-shaped storage section 121 and the one-way storage section 114, thus achieving the filling of probiotics; in order to protect the probiotics from the external environment, an upper cover 13 and a lower cover 14 are respectively installed at the inlet section 113 and the insertion section 115 of the straw. The upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 are injection-molded from plastic parts and are fixed at both ends of the straw by means of buckles or screwing to ensure that the probiotics are not exposed during transportation or storage.
[0046] In summary, the present application provides a unidirectional probiotic straw. The unidirectional probiotic straw includes a hollow tube body, and the hollow tube body has an inlet section, a unidirectional storage section, and an insertion section arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The insertion section is used to be inserted into a liquid; several bending members, and several of the bending members are alternately arranged at intervals on the unidirectional storage section. The bending members are used to cooperate with the tube wall of the unidirectional storage section to store probiotics. When the liquid flows through the unidirectional storage section, the probiotics stored between the unidirectional storage section and several bending members dissolve in the liquid. Furthermore, through several bending members arranged on the unidirectional storage section, the several bending members are evenly distributed on the unidirectional storage section, and the bending members are used to effectively separate and store probiotics. The bending members can not only prevent the probiotics from aggregating in the straw, ensure their gradual release during drinking, but also form a barrier through the bending structure to prevent the liquid from flowing back, further improving the smoothness and stability of the probiotic sucking process. The setting of the bending members ensures that the probiotics are evenly dissolved when inhaled, improving the user experience during use.
[0047] It should be understood that the application of the present application is not limited to the above examples. For those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or transformations can be made according to the above description, and all such improvements and transformations should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present application.
Claims
1. A one-way probiotic straw for inhaling probiotics, characterized in that: The one-way probiotic straw comprises: A hollow tube body, wherein the hollow tube body has an inlet section, a one-way storage section and an insertion section arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the insertion section is used to be inserted into the liquid; A plurality of bending pieces are alternately arranged at intervals on the one-way storage section, and the bending pieces are used to cooperate with the tube wall of the one-way storage section to store probiotics. When liquid flows through the one-way storage section, the probiotics stored between the one-way storage section and the plurality of bending pieces are dissolved in the liquid.
2. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow tube body has an axial section, and a first inner tube wall and a second inner tube wall symmetrically arranged along the axial section, and the plurality of bending parts each include a plurality of first bending parts and a plurality of second bending parts; the plurality of first bending parts are uniformly spaced along the axial direction on the first inner tube wall; the plurality of second bending parts are uniformly spaced along the axial direction on the second inner tube wall; the first bending parts and the second bending parts adjacent to each other in the axial direction are alternately staggered, and the first bending parts and the second bending parts both extend beyond the axial section.
3. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first bending parts and the second bending parts each include: An arc-shaped storage segment, one end of which is fixedly arranged on the one-way storage segment; The L-shaped member has a long arm section and a short arm section, one end of the short arm section is fixedly arranged with the other end of the arc-shaped storage section, and the long arm section is used to prevent the backflow of liquid.
4. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 3, characterized in that: The short arm section of the L-shaped member is vertically arranged between the arc-shaped storage section.
5. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the long arm section is also provided with an inclined surface section, and the angle α between the inclined surface section and the long arm section is 30° to 60°.
6. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bottom supporting member, the bottom supporting member is arranged on the first inner tube wall, and the bottom supporting member is used to prevent the probiotics from spilling from the opening of the insertion section; A top supporting member is arranged on the second inner tube wall and is used to prevent probiotics from spilling from the opening of the inlet section.
7. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the bending members are configured as circular oblique partitions, and an angle between the circular oblique partition and the one-way storage section is configured as an acute angle.
8. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 7, characterized in that: A through hole is provided in the center of each of the circular inclined partitions.
9. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the insertion section is provided with an oblique opening.
10. The one-way probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one-way probiotic straw further comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, wherein the upper cover is sleeved on the inlet section, and the lower cover is sleeved on the insertion section.