Capsule type probiotic straw

By designing the sealing structure of the capsule-type probiotic straw, the problem of easy deterioration of probiotics in the probiotic straw is solved, and the stable storage and safe use of probiotics are achieved.

CN223310997UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09HI PIG (SHANGHAI) FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422496721.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

The probiotics in existing probiotic straws are easily exposed to the outside world, resulting in decreased activity or deterioration.

Method used

A capsule-type probiotic straw is designed. The upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are sealed together to form a sealed cavity, which isolates the probiotics from the external environment and avoids the influence of oxygen, moisture, light and temperature fluctuations.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the probiotics from losing activity and deteriorating, and improves the storage stability and safety of probiotics.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of straws, in particular to a capsule type probiotic straw which comprises an upper capsule tube, a lower capsule tube, a lower capsule tube, a lower capsule tube and a connecting tube, the upper capsule tube is provided with an upper quick-tearing section and an upper connecting section which are oppositely arranged, the upper quick-tearing section and the upper connecting section are provided with upper storage cavities, and the end, away from the upper connecting section, of the upper quick-tearing section is sealed; one end, deviating from the upper quick-tearing section, of the upper connecting section is opened; the lower capsule tube is provided with a lower connecting section and a lower quick tearing section which are oppositely arranged; the lower connecting section and the lower quick-tearing section are both provided with lower storage cavities, the end, deviating from the lower connecting section, of the lower quick-tearing section is sealed, and the end, deviating from the lower quick-tearing section, of the lower connecting section is open; when the inner side wall of the lower connecting section is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section, the upper storage cavity and the lower storage cavity form a sealed cavity. Therefore, the probiotics can be effectively separated from the outside, the probiotics are not directly exposed in the external environment any more, and the risks of activity reduction and deterioration of the probiotics are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of straws, and in particular to a capsule-type probiotic straw. Background Art

[0002] Existing probiotics are a group of microorganisms that are highly effective and beneficial to human health. They synthesize antioxidants, inhibiting and killing pathogens and putrefactive microorganisms. They can scavenge oxygen free radicals in the body, block pathogenic invasion, slow cell aging, activate T cells, decompose nitroso compounds and other organic carcinogens, inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells, and regulate blood lipid levels.

[0003] However, most common probiotic straws on the market use a top-bottom sieve structure, storing probiotics between the upper and lower sieves. Because the sieves have holes that connect to the outside world, the probiotics are easily exposed to the outside world, resulting in decreased activity or deterioration.

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology has defects and deficiencies and needs further improvement and development. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a capsule-type probiotic straw, aiming to solve the problem that the probiotics stored in the probiotic straw in the prior art are easily exposed to the outside world, resulting in decreased activity or deterioration.

[0006] A technical solution adopted by the present application to solve the technical problem is as follows: a capsule-type probiotic straw for inhaling probiotics, comprising:

[0007] An upper capsule tube, wherein the upper capsule tube comprises an upper quick-tear section and an upper connecting section which are arranged opposite to each other, wherein both the upper quick-tear section and the upper connecting section are provided with an upper storage cavity, wherein one end of the upper quick-tear section which is away from the upper connecting section is sealed, and the other end of the upper connecting section which is away from the upper quick-tear section is open;

[0008] A lower capsule tube, the lower capsule tube having a lower connecting section and a lower quick-tear section arranged opposite to each other; the lower connecting section and the lower quick-tear section are both provided with a lower storage cavity, the lower quick-tear section is sealed at one end away from the lower connecting section, and is open at one end away from the lower quick-tear section;

[0009] Wherein, when the inner side wall of the lower connecting section is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section, the upper storage cavity and the lower storage cavity form a sealed cavity.

[0010] Optionally, the upper connecting section is provided with a plurality of sealing concave rings, and the plurality of sealing concave rings are provided on the inner side wall of the lower connecting section;

[0011] The lower connecting section is provided with a plurality of sealing convex rings, and the plurality of sealing convex rings are arranged on the outer side wall of the lower connecting section.

[0012] Optionally, the number of the plurality of sealing convex rings is smaller than the number of the plurality of sealing concave rings, and the shapes of the plurality of sealing convex rings are adapted to the shapes of the plurality of sealing concave rings.

[0013] Optionally, the distance between any two adjacent sealing convex rings is equal to the distance between any two adjacent sealing concave rings.

[0014] Optionally, the upper quick-tear segment is provided with a plurality of quick-tear grooves, the quick-tear grooves are arranged at intervals on the outer side wall of the upper quick-tear segment, and the quick-tear grooves are arranged perpendicular to the axis of the upper capsule tube.

[0015] Optionally, the lower quick-tear segment is provided with a plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves, and the plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves are arranged at intervals on the outer side wall of the lower quick-tear segment; the plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves are arranged obliquely to the axis of the lower capsule tube;

[0016] When the lower quick-tear section is torn off, the lower capsule tube is broken to form an oblique opening.

[0017] Optionally, easy-tear strips are fixedly provided at the upper quick-tear section and the lower quick-tear section.

[0018] Optionally, anti-slip strips are provided around the outer side walls of the upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube.

[0019] Optionally, the upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are detachably connected via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0020] Optionally, the upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are both configured as transparent structures.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a capsule-type probiotic straw. When the inner side wall of the lower connecting section is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section, the upper storage chamber and the lower storage chamber form a sealed cavity, thereby effectively isolating the probiotics from the outside world. The probiotics are no longer directly exposed to the external environment, avoiding the negative effects of external factors such as oxygen, moisture, light and temperature fluctuations on the probiotics, and reducing the risk of decreased activity and deterioration of the probiotics. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the capsule-type probiotic straw provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a front view of the capsule-type probiotic straw provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This application Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along the Ⅰ-Ⅰ direction.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 10. Capsule-type probiotic straw; 11. Upper capsule tube; 111. Upper quick-tear section; 1111. Quick-tear groove; 112. Upper connecting section; 1121. Sealing concave ring; 113. Upper storage chamber; 12. Lower capsule tube; 121. Lower connecting section; 1211. Sealing convex ring; 122. Lower quick-tear section; 1221. Quick-tear oblique groove; 123. Lower storage chamber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1The first embodiment of the present application provides a capsule-type probiotic straw 10 for inhaling probiotics. First, the user needs to ensure that the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 is kept clean before use and prepare a beverage bottle in advance. The bottle must be filled with a liquid suitable for mixing with probiotics, such as water, juice, soy milk, mineral water or other beverages. Select the corresponding usage method according to the height of the beverage bottle. When the height of the beverage bottle is less than half of the capsule-type probiotic straw 10; stand the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 upright so that all the probiotics in the upper capsule tube 11 flow back into the lower capsule tube 12; remove the upper capsule tube 11 with appropriate force, and pour the probiotics in the lower capsule tube 12 into the beverage bottle. Shake the beverage bottle to ensure that the probiotics are completely dissolved in the beverage. Tear off the quick-tear mouth at the lower end of the lower capsule tube 12. At this time, the lower capsule tube 12 can be placed in the bottle and used as a short straw for easy drinking. When the height of the beverage bottle is higher than half; similarly, stand the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 upright to allow the probiotics to flow back to the lower capsule tube 12, tear off the upper quick-tear section 111, pour all the probiotics into the beverage bottle, and shake the beverage bottle to ensure that the probiotics are evenly distributed in the beverage; tear off the lower quick-tear section 122, and then the lower capsule tube 12 can be used as a long straw and directly inserted into the beverage bottle for drinking. If it is found that the straw is not long enough, the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 can be stretched and adjusted to a suitable length through the telescopic design of the sealing convex ring 1211 and the sealing concave ring 1121 to adapt to a higher beverage bottle. Use the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 to drink beverages. Users can adjust the length of the straw according to their needs for comfortable drinking.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 includes an upper capsule tube 11 and a lower capsule tube 12. The upper capsule tube 11 has an upper quick-tear section 111 and an upper connecting section 112 that are oppositely arranged. Both the upper quick-tear section 111 and the upper connecting section 112 are provided with an upper storage cavity 113. The end of the upper quick-tear section 111 facing away from the upper connecting section 112 is sealed, and the end of the upper connecting section 112 facing away from the upper quick-tear section 111 is open.

[0032] The lower capsule tube 12 has a lower connecting section 121 and a lower quick-tear section 122 that are relatively arranged; the lower connecting section 121 and the lower quick-tear section 122 are both provided with a lower storage cavity 123, and the lower quick-tear section 122 is sealed at one end away from the lower connecting section 121, and is open at one end away from the lower connecting section 121; thereby, the user can easily and quickly tear open the upper quick-tear section 111 and the lower quick-tear section 122 to quickly inhale the probiotics; wherein, when the inner side wall of the lower connecting section 121 is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section 121, the upper storage cavity 113 and the lower storage cavity 123 form a sealed cavity; thereby, the probiotics can be effectively isolated from the outside world through the formed sealed cavity, and the probiotics are no longer directly exposed to the external environment, thereby avoiding the negative effects of external factors such as oxygen, moisture, light and temperature fluctuations on the probiotics, and reducing the risk of decreased activity and deterioration of the probiotics.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 In some embodiments, the upper connecting section 112 is provided with a plurality of sealing concave rings 1121, and the plurality of sealing concave rings 1121 are provided on the inner side wall of the lower connecting section 121; the lower connecting section 121 is provided with a plurality of sealing convex rings 1211, and the plurality of sealing convex rings 1211 are provided on the outer side wall of the lower connecting section 121, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the entire capsule-type probiotic straw 10, ensuring that the probiotics will not leak during storage, effectively preventing the invasion of external microorganisms, and further maintaining the activity and quality of the probiotics.

[0034] In some embodiments, the upper connecting section 112 can be connected to the lower connecting section 121 by a threaded connection or a sleeve connection, thereby enhancing the sealing of the entire capsule-type probiotic straw 10, ensuring that the probiotics will not leak during storage, effectively preventing the invasion of external microorganisms, and further maintaining the activity and quality of the probiotics.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of sealing convex rings 1211 is less than the number of the plurality of sealing concave rings 1121, and the shapes of the plurality of sealing convex rings 1211 are adapted to the shapes of the plurality of sealing concave rings 1121, thereby enabling the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 to fit more closely when the lengths are extended or retracted, further improving the sealing effect, effectively preventing liquid leakage and air entry, and ensuring the safety and stability of the probiotics during use.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3In some embodiments, the distance between any two adjacent sealing convex rings 1211 is equal to the distance between any two adjacent sealing concave rings 1121, thereby ensuring that the entire capsule probiotic straw 10 is evenly stressed during use, effectively avoiding breakage or leakage of the capsule probiotic straw 10 due to uneven stress, and enhancing the durability and safety of the capsule probiotic straw 10.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the upper quick-tear section 111 is provided with a plurality of quick-tear grooves 1111, and the plurality of quick-tear grooves 1111 are arranged perpendicular to the axis of the upper capsule tube 11, and the plurality of quick-tear grooves 1111 are arranged on the outer wall of the upper quick-tear section 111 at intervals, and the quick-tear grooves 1111 do not penetrate the upper capsule tube 11, that is, the quick-tear grooves 1111 are not connected to the upper storage chamber 113, so that the user can easily and quickly tear open the upper quick-tear section 111 during use, reducing the user's effort in the unsealing process, improving the convenience of using the capsule-type probiotic straw 10, allowing the user to start drinking quickly, and enhancing the overall user experience.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 In some embodiments, the lower quick-tear section 122 is annularly provided with a plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves 1221, and the plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves are all obliquely arranged with respect to the axis of the lower capsule tube, and the quick-tear oblique grooves 1221 are all arranged at intervals on the outer side wall of the lower quick-tear section 122, and the quick-tear oblique grooves 1221 do not penetrate the lower capsule tube 12, that is, the quick-tear oblique grooves 1221 are not connected to the lower storage chamber 123; wherein, when the lower quick-tear section 122 is torn off, the lower capsule tube 12 breaks and begins to have an oblique opening, and then when the user tears off the lower quick-tear section 122, the lower capsule tube 12 can be smoothly broken and form an oblique opening, which not only improves the flexibility of use and is convenient for the user to insert into the sealing film of the beverage bottle, but also allows the user to conveniently adjust the length of the straw according to actual needs to adapt to different beverage bottles, thereby greatly improving the practicality of the capsule-type probiotic straw 10.

[0039] In some embodiments, the upper quick-tear section 111 and the lower quick-tear section 122 are fixedly provided with easy-tear strips, thereby providing users with a more intuitive and simple operation method, allowing users to tear it open quickly during use, reducing the operation steps, improving efficiency, and effectively reducing the trouble of users during use, thereby improving user satisfaction.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3In some embodiments, the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 are both cylindrical structures, which have good physical stability and can maintain the same shape under different environmental conditions, ensuring the safety and reliability of the capsule probiotic straw 10 during use, facilitating production and assembly, and improving production efficiency.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 In some embodiments, the outer walls of the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 are both provided with anti-slip strips, thereby having good contact friction, ensuring the safety and practicality of the capsule probiotic straw 10 during use.

[0042] In some embodiments, the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 are detachably connected via a snap-fit ​​structure, allowing the user to conveniently clean and maintain them after use. This improves the operability of the capsule probiotic straw 10 during use and increases the product's service life.

[0043] In some embodiments, the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 are both made of polyethylene material, so that the capsule probiotic straw 10 meets food grade standards and is non-toxic and harmless, ensuring safety and reliability for users during use and protecting the health of users.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, after use, the user can remove the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 for cleaning. The inner and outer walls of the capsule-type probiotic straw 10 can be gently cleaned with warm water and a mild detergent to ensure that there are no residual probiotics or beverages. After the cleaned capsule-type probiotic straw 10 is dried, it should be stored in a dry place for easy use as a retractable straw next time. The capsule-type probiotic straw 10 takes up little space when stored and is very suitable for outdoor activities or travel. The capsule-type probiotic straw 10 not only provides a convenient way to ingest probiotics, but also can flexibly adjust the length of the straw according to the height of the beverage bottle, thereby enhancing the user experience. Whether in daily life or outdoor activities, it can provide great convenience for users.

[0045] In some embodiments, the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 are both transparent, so that the user can directly observe the internal structure of the capsule probiotic straw 10, ensuring the user's safety and reliability during use, and protecting the user's health.

[0046] In some embodiments, both the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 can be provided with scale markings, thereby making it easier for users to clearly understand the capacity of storing probiotics. This not only facilitates users to master the dosage of probiotics, but also effectively avoids the drinking effect being affected by the addition of excessive or insufficient probiotics, thereby improving the user experience of the capsule-type probiotic straw 10.

[0047] In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of sealing concave rings 1121 is set to 3 to 4 times the number of the plurality of sealing convex rings 1211, and the plurality of sealing convex rings 1211 are interference fit with the plurality of sealing concave rings 1121, so that the upper capsule tube 11 and the lower capsule tube 12 can fit more tightly when the length is extended or retracted, further improving the sealing effect, effectively preventing liquid leakage and air entry, and ensuring the safety and stability of the probiotics during use.

[0048] In summary, the present application provides a capsule-type probiotic straw, which includes: an upper capsule tube, the upper capsule tube having an upper quick-tear section and an upper connecting section arranged relatively to each other, the upper quick-tear section and the upper connecting section both being provided with an upper storage cavity, the upper quick-tear section being sealed at one end away from the upper connecting section, and the upper connecting section being open at one end away from the upper quick-tear section; a lower capsule tube, the lower capsule tube having a lower connecting section and a lower quick-tear section arranged relatively to each other; the lower connecting section and the lower quick-tear section being provided with a lower storage cavity, the lower quick-tear section being sealed at one end away from the lower connecting section, and the lower connecting section being open at one end away from the lower quick-tear section; wherein, when the inner side wall of the lower connecting section is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section, the upper storage cavity and the lower storage cavity constitute a sealed cavity. This can effectively isolate probiotics from the outside world, so that probiotics are no longer directly exposed to the external environment, avoiding the negative effects of external factors such as oxygen, moisture, light and temperature fluctuations on probiotics, and reducing the risk of probiotics' activity decline and deterioration.

[0049] It should be understood that the application of this application is not limited to the above examples. For ordinary technicians in this field, they can make improvements or changes based on the above description. All these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to this application.

Claims

1. A capsule-type probiotic straw for inhaling probiotics, characterized in that: The capsule-type probiotic straw comprises: An upper capsule tube, wherein the upper capsule tube comprises an upper quick-tear section and an upper connecting section which are arranged opposite to each other, wherein both the upper quick-tear section and the upper connecting section are provided with an upper storage cavity, wherein one end of the upper quick-tear section which is away from the upper connecting section is sealed, and the other end of the upper connecting section which is away from the upper quick-tear section is open; A lower capsule tube, the lower capsule tube having a lower connecting section and a lower quick-tear section arranged opposite to each other; the lower connecting section and the lower quick-tear section are both provided with a lower storage cavity, the lower quick-tear section is sealed at one end away from the lower connecting section, and is open at one end away from the lower quick-tear section; Wherein, when the inner side wall of the lower connecting section is connected to the outer side wall of the lower connecting section, the upper storage cavity and the lower storage cavity form a sealed cavity.

2. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper connecting section is provided with a plurality of sealing concave rings, and the plurality of sealing concave rings are provided on the inner side wall of the lower connecting section; The lower connecting section is provided with a plurality of sealing convex rings, and the plurality of sealing convex rings are arranged on the outer side wall of the lower connecting section.

3. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the plurality of sealing convex rings is less than the number of the plurality of sealing concave rings, and the shapes of the plurality of sealing convex rings are adapted to the shapes of the plurality of sealing concave rings.

4. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distance between any two adjacent sealing convex rings is equal to the distance between any two adjacent sealing concave rings.

5. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper quick-tear section is provided with a plurality of quick-tear grooves, which are arranged on the outer side wall of the upper quick-tear section at intervals, and are arranged perpendicular to the axis of the upper capsule tube.

6. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower quick-tear section is provided with a plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves, and the plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves are arranged at intervals on the outer side wall of the lower quick-tear section; the plurality of quick-tear oblique grooves are arranged obliquely with respect to the axis of the lower capsule tube; When the lower quick-tear section is torn off, the lower capsule tube is broken to form an oblique opening.

7. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper quick-tear section and the lower quick-tear section are fixedly provided with easy-tear strips.

8. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side walls of the upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are both surrounded by anti-slip strips.

9. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are detachably connected via a buckle structure.

10. The capsule-type probiotic straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper capsule tube and the lower capsule tube are both configured as transparent structures.