Straw cup

By setting the second through hole and the third through hole in the straw cup and adjusting its opening and closing with the sealing member, the problem of air pressure imbalance when the water volume of the straw cup is reduced is solved, and the sealing performance and user experience are improved.

CN223054232UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04ZHONGSHAN MEITU IND LTD
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Application Number
CN202422197804.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the water volume of existing straw cups decreases, the air pressure is lower than the external air pressure, making it difficult for users to drink water through the straw, affecting the user experience.

Method used

A straw cup is designed, including a cup body, a lid body, a seal, a straw body and a sealing member. By providing a second through hole and a third through hole on the seal, and using the sealing member to detachably seal or open the third through hole, the air pressure inside and outside the accommodating chamber is maintained in a balanced manner.

Benefits of technology

It achieves that the air pressure balance can be maintained when the water volume is reduced, and users can easily drink water, which improves the sealing performance and user experience of the sippy cup.

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Abstract

The straw cup comprises a cup body, a cover body, a sealing piece, a straw body and a plugging piece, the cup body is provided with a containing cavity and an opening communicated with the containing cavity, the cover body is provided with a first through hole, the cover body is detachably connected with the cup body, the cover body is used for plugging the opening, and the sealing piece is arranged on the cover body to plug the first through hole. The sealing piece is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole, the third through hole is formed in the circumferential direction of the second through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole are both communicated with the containing cavity, the straw body penetrates through the second through hole, one end of the straw body extends into the containing cavity, the other end of the straw body extends out of the containing cavity, and a first sealing structure is arranged between the straw body and the sealing piece; the plugging piece is used for plugging the end, away from the cup body, of the straw body, the plugging piece is detachably arranged on the straw body, so that the plugging piece has a first state for opening the third through hole or a second state for closing the third through hole, the sealing performance of the straw cup can be improved, and the use experience of a user can also be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A straw cup is a cup provided with a straw. Compared with a traditional cup, when drinking water with a straw cup, there is no need to pour, and it is more convenient and simple to use, so it is widely used in real life.

[0003] A straw cup generally includes a cup body, a lid body and a straw body. The lid body is detachably arranged on the cup body, and one end of the straw body extends into the cup body from the lid body to facilitate users to drink water. In order to improve the sealing performance of the straw cup, generally a sealing ring is arranged between the straw and the lid body to prevent the water in the cup body from leaking through the gap between the straw and the lid body. However, when the water in the cup body decreases, the air pressure in the cup body is lower than the external air pressure, resulting in that users cannot easily drink water through the straw body, and the user experience cannot be improved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a straw cup, which can not only improve the sealing performance of the straw cup, but also facilitate users to drink water.

[0005] The straw cup according to the embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0006] A cup body, which is provided with a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0007] A lid body, which is provided with a first through hole, the lid body is detachably connected to the cup body, and the lid body is used to block the opening;

[0008] A sealing member, which is arranged on the lid body to block the first through hole. The sealing member is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole. The third through hole is arranged along the circumferential direction of the second through hole, and both the second through hole and the third through hole communicate with the receiving cavity;

[0009] A straw body, which passes through the second through hole, one end of the straw body extends into the receiving cavity, and the other end of the straw body extends out of the receiving cavity. A first sealing structure is arranged between the straw body and the sealing member;

[0010] A plugging member, which is used to block one end of the straw body far away from the cup body. The plugging member is detachably arranged on the straw body, so that the plugging member has a first state of opening the third through hole or a second state of closing the third through hole.

[0011] The straw cup according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0012] When the user carries the straw cup, the plugging member plugs one end of the straw body away from the cup body. At this time, the plugging member is in the second state, and the plugging member plugs the third through hole, so that the water in the cup body cannot leak from the first through hole, the second through hole and the third through hole. When the user drinks water, the plugging member is separated from one end of the straw body away from the cup body. At this time, the plugging member is in the first state, the third through hole is opened, and the outside air flows into the accommodating cavity through the third through hole. Even if the amount of water in the accommodating cavity decreases, the air pressure in the accommodating cavity can be balanced with the outside air pressure, enabling the user to easily drink water through the straw body, which can not only improve the sealing performance of the straw cup but also improve the user experience.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sealing structure includes a sealing groove provided on the straw body and a sealing protrusion provided on the side wall of the first through hole. The sealing protrusion is received in the sealing groove and can abut against the side wall of the sealing groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of the sealing grooves are provided, and the plurality of sealing grooves are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the straw body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member is further provided with a groove, both the second through hole and the third through hole are provided on the bottom wall of the groove, and one end of the plugging member is received in the groove and can abut against the side wall of the groove.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting structure is provided between the plugging member and the sealing member, and the limiting structure is used to limit the plugging member from exiting the groove.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting structure includes a first limiting portion provided on the plugging member and a limiting groove provided on the side wall of the groove. The first limiting portion is received in the limiting groove and can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove, and the limiting groove communicates with the third through hole.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting member is further included, and the sealing member is connected to the plugging member through the connecting member.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member, the plugging member and the connecting member are of an integral structure.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the straw body is provided with a second limiting portion, and the second limiting portion can abut against the periphery of the side of the second through hole close to the cup body.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the seal is provided with an installation groove, and the peripheries on both sides of the first through hole are respectively abutted against the corresponding side walls of the installation groove.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a straw cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a straw cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic internal structural view of a straw cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model, in which the plugging member is in a first state;

[0027] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of part A in

[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic internal structural view of a straw cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model, in which the plugging member is in a second state;

[0029] Figure 6 is an assembly schematic view of a seal, a plugging member and a connecting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional schematic view of a seal, a plugging member and a connecting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] Cup body 100, accommodation cavity 110, opening 120, second thread portion 130, cover body 200, first through hole 210, first thread portion 220, seal 300, second through hole 310, third through hole 320, sealing protrusion 330, groove 340, limiting groove 350, installation groove 360, straw body 400, sealing groove 410, second limiting portion 420, plugging member 500, first limiting portion 510, connecting member 600, sealing ring 700. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where like or similar reference numerals designate like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that with respect to the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present 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 should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. are understood as not including the recited number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood as including the recited number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or the sequence of the indicated technical features.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0037] Refer to Figures 1 to 5, According to the straw cup of the embodiment of the present utility model, it includes a cup body 100, a lid body 200, a sealing member 300, a straw body 400 and a plugging member 500. The cup body 100 is provided with a receiving cavity 110 and an opening 120 communicating with the receiving cavity 110. The lid body 200 is provided with a first through hole 210. The lid body 200 is detachably connected to the cup body 100 and is used to block the opening 120. The sealing member 300 is arranged on the lid body 200 to block the first through hole 210. The sealing member 300 is provided with a second through hole 310 and a third through hole 320. The third through hole 320 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the second through hole 310. Both the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 320 communicate with the receiving cavity 110. The straw body 400 passes through the second through hole 310. One end of the straw body 400 extends into the receiving cavity 110, and the other end of the straw body 400 extends out of the receiving cavity 110. A first sealing structure is arranged between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300. The plugging member 500 is used to block one end of the straw body 400 away from the cup body 100. The plugging member 500 is detachably arranged on the straw body 400 so that the plugging member 500 has a first state of opening the third through hole 320 or a second state of closing the third through hole 320, which can not only improve the sealing performance of the straw cup but also improve the user experience.

[0038] Specifically, when the user carries the straw cup, the plugging member 500 blocks one end of the straw body 400 away from the cup body 100. At this time, the plugging member 500 is in the second state, and the plugging member 500 blocks the third through hole 320, so that the water in the cup body 100 cannot leak from the first through hole 210, the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 320. When the user drinks water, the plugging member 500 is separated from one end of the straw body 400 away from the cup body 100. At this time, the plugging member 500 is in the first state, the third through hole 320 is opened, and the outside air flows into the receiving cavity 110 through the third through hole 320. Even if the amount of water in the receiving cavity 110 decreases, the air pressure in the receiving cavity 110 can be balanced with the outside air pressure, enabling the user to easily drink water through the straw body 400, which can not only improve the sealing performance of the straw cup but also improve the user experience.

[0039] It should be noted that a plurality of third through holes 320 are configured. The plurality of third through holes 320 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the second through hole 310, which can facilitate the outside air to flow into the receiving cavity 110 to balance the air pressure in the receiving cavity 110 to facilitate the user to drink water, and will not be elaborated here.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the first sealing structure includes a sealing groove 410 provided on the straw body 400 and a sealing protrusion 330 provided on the side wall of the first through hole 210. The sealing protrusion 330 is received in the sealing groove 410 and can abut against the side wall of the sealing groove 410, which can improve the sealing effect between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300 to prevent water in the accommodating cavity 110 from leaking through the gap between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300.

[0041] Specifically, the sealing groove 410 is a ring structure, the sealing groove 410 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the straw body 400, the sealing protrusion 330 correspondingly is a ring structure, the sealing protrusion 330 is received in the sealing groove 410 and can abut against the side wall of the sealing groove 410, which can improve the sealing effect between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300 to prevent water in the accommodating cavity 110 from leaking through the gap between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300.

[0042] It should be noted that the positions of the sealing protrusion 330 and the sealing groove 410 can also be interchanged, that is, the sealing groove 410 is provided on the side wall of the second through hole 310, and the sealing protrusion 330 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the straw body 400, which will not be elaborated here.

[0043] It should be pointed out that the first sealing structure can also be a sealing ring provided on the straw body 400. The sealing ring abuts against the periphery of the second through hole 310, which can also improve the sealing effect between the straw body 400 and the sealing member 300, and will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a plurality of sealing grooves 410 are configured. The plurality of sealing grooves 410 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the straw body 400, which can change the height of the straw body 400 to improve the user experience.

[0045] Specifically, by providing a plurality of sealing grooves 410, the user can lift and lower the straw body 400 so that the distance between the lower end of the straw body 400 and the bottom of the accommodating cavity 110 is different. Since the sealing protrusion 330 can abut against the side wall of the corresponding sealing groove 410, the straw body 400 can be fixed at different positions in the axial direction of the straw body 400, which can change the height of the straw body 400 to improve the user experience.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the sealing member 300 is further provided with a groove 340. Both the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 320 are provided on the bottom wall of the groove 340. One end of the plugging member 500 is received in the groove 340 and can abut against the side wall of the groove 340, which can improve the sealing effect of the straw cup.

[0047] Specifically, by providing the groove 340, when the plugging member 500 plugs the end of the straw body 400 away from the cup body 100, the outer side of the plugging member 500 abuts against the side wall of the groove 340, enabling the plugging member 500 to plug the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 320 simultaneously, and improving the sealing effect of the straw cup.

[0048] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting structure is provided between the plugging member 500 and the sealing member 300. The limiting structure is used to limit the plugging member 500 from withdrawing from the groove 340, so as to avoid the situation that the plugging member 500 is separated from the straw body 400 under accidental circumstances, and improve the reliability of use of the straw cup.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the limiting structure includes a first limiting portion 510 provided on the plugging member 500 and a limiting groove 350 provided on the side wall of the groove 340. The first limiting portion 510 is received in the limiting groove 350 and can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove 350. The limiting groove 350 communicates with the third through hole 320, which can limit the plugging member 500 from withdrawing from the groove 340, so as to avoid the situation that the plugging member 500 is separated from the straw body 400 under accidental circumstances, and improve the reliability of use of the straw cup.

[0050] Specifically, the first limiting portion 510 protrudes along the radial direction of the plugging member 500. When one end of the plugging member 500 moves in the direction of withdrawing from the groove 340, the first limiting portion 510 can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove 350 to limit the straw body 400 from moving in the direction of withdrawing from the groove 340, so as to avoid the situation that the plugging member 500 is separated from the straw body 400 under accidental circumstances, thereby improving the reliability of use of the straw cup.

[0051] It should be noted that the positions of the first limiting portion 510 and the limiting groove 350 can also be interchanged, that is, the first limiting portion 510 is provided on the side wall of the groove 340, and the limiting groove 350 is provided on the plugging member 500, which can also limit the situation that the plugging member 500 is separated from the straw body 400 under accidental circumstances, and will not be elaborated here.

[0052] It should be pointed out that the limiting structure can also be a first magnet provided on the plugging member 500 and a second magnet provided on the sealing member 300. The first magnet and the second magnet have different magnetic polarities, so that the first magnet can magnetically attract the second magnet to limit the situation that the plugging member 500 is separated from the straw body 400 under accidental circumstances, and will not be elaborated here.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a connecting member 600 is further included. The sealing member 300 is connected to the plugging member 500 through the connecting member 600, which can avoid the situation that the user loses the plugging member 500.

[0054] Specifically, the connecting member 600 is a flexible structure. One end of the connecting member 600 is connected to the sealing member 300, and the other end of the connecting member 600 is connected to the plugging member 500. The maximum length of the connecting member 600 is greater than the length of the part where the straw body 400 extends out of the cover body 200, so that the plugging member 500 can plug one end of the straw body 400 or separate from the straw body 400. When the plugging member 500 separates from the straw body 400, the plugging member 500 can still be connected to the sealing member 300 through the connecting member 600, which can avoid the situation that the user loses the plugging member 500.

[0055] Refer to Figure 7 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member 300, the plugging member 500 and the connecting member 600 are of an integral structure, which can reduce the number of molds, so as to reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the molds, and thus reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the straw cup.

[0056] Specifically, the sealing member 300, the plugging member 500 and the connecting member 600 can be integrally formed by injection molding, which can reduce the number of molds, so as to reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the molds, and thus reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the straw cup.

[0057] Of course, in some other specific embodiments, the sealing member 300, the plugging member 500 and the connecting member 600 can also be connected by welding. Among them, the welding methods include but are not limited to resistance welding, ultrasonic welding or laser welding, etc.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, the straw body 400 is provided with a second limiting portion 420, and the second limiting portion 420 can abut against the periphery of the side of the second through hole 310 close to the cup body 100, which can avoid the situation that the straw body 400 exits the accommodation cavity 110 accidentally, so as to improve the use reliability of the straw cup.

[0059] Specifically, the second limiting portion 420 protrudes along the radial direction of the straw body 400. When the straw body 400 moves in the direction of exiting the accommodation cavity 110, the second limiting portion 420 can abut against the periphery of the side of the second through hole 310 close to the bottom wall of the accommodation cavity 110, so as to limit the movement of the straw body 400 in the direction of exiting the accommodation cavity 110, and can improve the use reliability of the straw cup.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member 300 is provided with an installation groove 360, and the peripheries on both sides of the first through hole 210 are respectively abutted against the corresponding side walls of the installation groove 360, which can not only facilitate the installation of the sealing member 300, but also improve the sealing performance of the straw cup.

[0061] Specifically, by providing the installation groove 360, a part of the periphery of the first through hole 210 is accommodated in the installation groove 360. Along the axial direction of the first through hole 210, the periphery on one side of the first through hole 210 abuts against the side wall of the installation groove 360, and the periphery on the other side of the first through hole 210 abuts against the opposite side wall of the installation groove 360, which can limit the relative movement of the seal 300 with respect to the cover body 200. This can not only facilitate the installation of the seal 300 but also improve the sealing performance of the straw cup.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover body 200 is detachably connected to the cup body 100 through a threaded structure. The threaded structure includes a first threaded portion 220 provided on the cover body 200 and a second threaded portion 130 provided on the cup body 100. The first threaded portion 220 is in threaded engagement with the second threaded portion 130, which can facilitate the installation or disassembly of the cover body 200.

[0063] Certainly, in some other specific embodiments, the cover body 200 can also be detachably connected to the cup body 100 through a snap - fit structure. The snap - fit structure includes a hook provided on the cover body 200 and a slot provided on the cup body 100. The hook portion of the hook is accommodated in the slot and can abut against the side wall of the slot, which can also facilitate the installation or disassembly of the cover body 200.

[0064] It should be noted that, in order to improve the sealing performance of the straw cup, a second sealing structure is provided between the cover body 200 and the cup body 100. The second sealing structure includes a sealing ring 700. The sealing ring 700 is clamped between the periphery of the opening 120 and the cover body 200, which can seal the opening 120.

[0065] The technical features of the above - described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above - described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0066] The above has described this embodiment in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above - described embodiment. Within the knowledge scope of those of ordinary skill in the art in the technical field, various changes can be made without departing from the purpose of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sippy cup, characterized in that, Comprising: A cup body (100) provided with a receiving cavity (110) and an opening (120) communicating with the receiving cavity (110); A lid body (200) provided with a first through hole (210), the lid body (200) being detachably connected to the cup body (100), and the lid body (200) being used to block the opening (120); A seal (300) provided on the lid body (200) to block the first through hole (210), the seal (300) being provided with a second through hole (310) and a third through hole (320), the third through hole (320) being arranged along the circumference of the second through hole (310), and both the second through hole (310) and the third through hole (320) communicating with the receiving cavity (110); A straw body (400) passing through the second through hole (310), one end of the straw body (400) extending into the receiving cavity (110), the other end of the straw body (400) extending out of the receiving cavity (110), and a first sealing structure being provided between the straw body (400) and the seal (300); A plugging member (500) for plugging one end of the straw body (400) away from the cup body (100), the plugging member (500) being detachably provided on the straw body (400) so that the plugging member (500) has a first state of opening the third through hole (320) or a second state of closing the third through hole (320).

2. The straw cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sealing structure includes a sealing groove (410) provided on the straw body (400) and a sealing protrusion (330) provided on the side wall of the first through hole (210), the sealing protrusion (330) being received in the sealing groove (410) and capable of abutting against the side wall of the sealing groove (410).

3. The straw cup according to claim 2, wherein, A plurality of the sealing grooves (410) are arranged, and the plurality of the sealing grooves (410) are spaced apart along the axial direction of the straw body (400).

4. The straw cup according to claim 1, wherein, The seal (300) is further provided with a groove (340), both the second through hole (310) and the third through hole (320) being provided on the bottom wall of the groove (340), and one end of the plugging member (500) being received in the groove (340) and capable of abutting against the side wall of the groove (340).

5. The straw cup according to claim 4, characterized in that, A limiting structure is provided between the plugging member (500) and the seal (300), and the limiting structure is used to limit the plugging member (500) from withdrawing from the groove (340).

6. The straw cup according to claim 5, wherein The limiting structure includes a first limiting portion (510) provided on the plugging member (500) and a limiting groove (350) provided on the side wall of the groove (340), the first limiting portion (510) being received in the limiting groove (350) and capable of abutting against the side wall of the limiting groove (350), and the limiting groove (350) communicating with the third through hole (320).

7. The straw cup according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a connecting member (600), and the seal (300) is connected to the plugging member (500) through the connecting member (600).

8. The straw cup according to claim 7, wherein, The seal (300), the plugging member (500), and the connecting member (600) are of an integral structure.

9. The straw cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The straw body (400) is provided with a second limiting portion (420), and the second limiting portion (420) can abut against the periphery of the second through hole (310) on the side close to the cup body (100).

10. The straw cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seal (300) is provided with a mounting groove (360), and the peripheries on both sides of the first through hole (210) respectively abut against the corresponding side walls of the mounting groove (360).