Tea strainer for straw and straw cup

Abstract

The utility model provides a tea strainer for a straw and a straw cup, and belongs to the technical field of articles for daily use. The tea strainer for the straw comprises an inserting part used for being connected with the straw and a filtering part used for preventing tea leaves or particles from entering the straw, the lower end of the inserting part is fixedly connected with the upper end of the filtering part, the inserting part is provided with a first cavity, and the upper end of the inserting part is provided with an opening communicated with the first cavity and the straw. The filtering part is provided with a second cavity communicating with the first cavity, and the filtering part is provided with a plurality of filtering holes communicating with the second cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of daily necessities, in particular to a tea strainer and a straw cup used for a straw. Background Art

[0002] The existing tea strainers on the market are metal integrated straws, which means that the tea strainers can only be used with original specific straws. The high cost of such straws limits their flexibility of use and restricts the personalized needs of users. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a tea strainer for a straw, which can be used in conjunction with an existing straw to achieve flexible use.

[0004] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, this utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] According to one aspect of the utility model, a tea strainer for a straw is provided, comprising a plug-in portion for connecting to the straw and a filter portion for preventing tea leaves or particles from entering the straw, wherein the lower end of the plug-in portion is fixedly connected to the upper end of the filter portion, the plug-in portion is provided with a first cavity, the upper end of the plug-in portion is provided with an opening connecting the first cavity and the straw, the filter portion is provided with a second cavity connecting to the first cavity, and the filter portion is provided with a plurality of filter holes connecting to the second cavity.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in portion is columnar, and the diameter of the plug-in portion gradually shrinks from bottom to top. The plug-in portion is configured to be inserted into the straw or sleeved outside the straw.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an annular step is provided at the lower end of the plug-in portion, and the annular step is configured to abut against the lower end of the straw.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter portion includes a bottom wall and an annular side wall fixed to the bottom wall, and a plurality of filter holes are formed in the annular side wall and the bottom wall.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the filter holes are circular holes or strip-shaped holes.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the size of the filter holes gradually shrinks from the outer port to the inner port.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion of the plug-in portion has a plurality of elastic clips arranged in an annular manner, with a gap between two adjacent elastic clips, and the plurality of elastic clips are collectively configured to clamp the straw.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in portion and the filter portion are detachably connected.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the plug-in portion has an external thread, the upper end of the filter portion has an internal thread, and the internal thread is connected to the external thread.

[0014] The utility model also discloses a straw cup, comprising a cup body, a first cover body detachably mounted on an upper port of the cup body, a straw passing through the first cover body, and the above-mentioned tea strainer for the straw, wherein the tea strainer is mounted on the lower end of the straw and is located in the cup body.

[0015] An embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention provides a tea strainer for use with a straw. The tea strainer comprises a plug-in portion for connecting to the straw and a filter portion for preventing tea leaves or particles from entering the straw. The lower end of the plug-in portion is fixedly connected to the upper end of the filter portion. The plug-in portion defines a first cavity, and the upper end of the plug-in portion defines an opening connecting the first cavity and the straw. The filter portion defines a second cavity connecting to the first cavity, and the filter portion defines a plurality of filter holes connecting to the second cavity. The tea strainer can be used with existing straws. The top structure of the tea strainer is designed to accommodate any straw within a certain size range, resolving the problems of conventional tea strainers being difficult to use with any straw and prone to accidentally inhaling tea leaves when drinking tea directly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail example embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a tea strainer for a straw according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a tea strainer for a straw according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] The description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0021] 1. Connecting part; 11. First cavity; 12. Opening; 13. Annular step; 14. Notch; 15. External thread; 2. Filter part; 21. Second cavity; 22. Filter hole; 23. Internal thread. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the figures represent like or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

[0023] The terms "a", "an", "the", and "said" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms "including" and "having" are used to express an open-ended inclusive meaning and mean that additional elements / components / etc. may be present in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.

[0024] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention is a tea strainer for a straw, the tea strainer includes an inserting portion 1 and a filtering portion 2, the inserting portion 1 is used to be inserted with the straw, and the filtering portion 2 is used to prevent tea leaves or particles from entering the straw.

[0025] The lower end of the plug-in part 1 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the filter part 2. The plug-in part 1 is provided with a first cavity 11. The upper end of the plug-in part 1 is provided with an opening 12 connecting the first cavity 11 and the straw. The filter part 2 is provided with a second cavity 21 connected to the first cavity 11. The filter part 2 is provided with multiple filter holes 22 connected to the second cavity 21.

[0026] The plug-in portion 1 is columnar, and its diameter gradually shrinks from bottom to top, so that it can be plugged into straws of various calibers. The plug-in portion 1 is configured to be plugged into the straw.

[0027] The tea strainer and the straw are made of any of food-grade metal, plastic, and environmentally friendly paper materials. The cross-sectional diameter of the lower end of the plug-in part 1 is 5-30 mm, the cross-sectional diameter of the upper end of the plug-in part 1 is 3-20 mm, the plug-in part 1 is 5-30 mm high, and the filter part 2 is 5-30 mm high.

[0028] The utility model discloses a tea strainer for straws that can be used with a variety of existing straws. The top structure of the tea strainer is designed to be suitable for any straw within a size range, thereby solving the problems of traditional tea strainers being inconvenient to use with any straw and easily inhaling tea leaves by mistake when drinking tea directly.

[0029] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an annular step 13 is provided at the lower end of the plug-in portion 1. When the plug-in portion 1 is plugged into the straw, the plug-in is in place when the annular step 13 abuts against the lower end of the straw.

[0030] like Figure 1-2As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the filter portion 2 includes a bottom wall and an annular side wall fixed to the bottom wall, and a plurality of filter holes 22 are formed in both the annular side wall and the bottom wall of the filter portion 2.

[0031] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the filter hole 22 is a circular hole or a strip-shaped hole. For example, when the filter hole 22 is a circular hole, the diameter of the circular hole is 1-3 mm.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the tea strainer is made of plastic, the filter hole 22 gradually shrinks from the outer end to the inner end to improve the injection molding demolding efficiency. If the outer end and the inner end of the filter hole 22 are the same size, there will be a problem of inconvenience in demolding.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in portion 1 and the filter portion 2 are detachably connected. When the tea strainer needs to be cleaned, the plug-in portion 1 and the filter portion 2 are disassembled to achieve a technical effect of easy cleaning.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the plug-in portion 1 has an external thread 15 , and the upper end of the filter portion 2 has an internal thread 23 , which is connected to the external thread 15 .

[0035] Of course, the connection between the plug-in part 1 and the filter part 2 is not limited to a threaded connection. For example, they can also be detachably connected by plugging or snapping. Those skilled in the art can select the connection method between the plug-in part 1 and the filter part 2 according to actual needs.

[0036] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion of the plug-in portion 1 has a plurality of elastic clips arranged in an annular manner, with a gap 14 between two adjacent elastic clips. The plurality of elastic clips are collectively configured to clamp the straw.

[0037] For example, when installing the tea strainer, first separate the plug-in part 1 and the filter part 2, then insert the upper end of the straw from the lower end of the plug-in part 1, then slide the plug-in part 1 along the straw to the lower end of the straw, and finally install the filter part 2 on the plug-in part 1. At this time, the tea strainer is clamped at the lower end of the straw by multiple elastic clips.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic clip is arc-shaped to adapt to a straw with a circular cross-section.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, an annular step 13 is formed along the upper end of the filter portion 2 .

[0040] The present invention also discloses a straw cup, comprising a cup body, a first cover detachably mounted to an upper end of the cup body, a straw inserted through the first cover, and the aforementioned tea strainer for the straw, the tea strainer being mounted at the lower end of the straw and positioned within the cup body. Due to the tea strainer, the straw cup of the present invention can be used with a variety of existing straws. The tea strainer's top structure is designed to accommodate any straw within a certain size range, resolving issues such as the inconvenience of conventional tea strainers in combining with any straw and the tendency to accidentally inhale tea leaves when drinking tea directly from the tea.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the straw cup also includes a second cover body, which is movably or detachably installed on the first cover body. The second cover body and the first cover body together form a protective cavity, and the upper end of the straw is located in the protective cavity to block dust and ensure the cleanliness of the upper end of the straw.

[0042] In the traditional way of brewing tea, each teacup often needs to be equipped with an additional tea strainer or tea strainer container to ensure that the tea leaves are separated from the tea water. However, this one-to-one configuration model increases product costs and is not economical and efficient.

[0043] When using a traditional tea brewing cup, the cumbersome process is inconvenient: first, the tea leaves need to be placed under a tea strainer or in a tea strainer container, then the tea strainer or tea strainer container is installed in the cup, and finally water is poured in to brew. This series of operations is not only time-consuming, but also increases the complexity and inconvenience of the tea brewing process.

[0044] If a tea strainer or a tea strainer container is not used, the aforementioned defects can be avoided by directly inserting the straw with the tea strainer of the present invention into the teacup for drinking.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present invention, the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise specified. Terms such as "installed," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper" and "lower" etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] Throughout this specification, terms such as "one embodiment" and "a preferred embodiment" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0048] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can be modified and varied in various ways. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea strainer for a straw, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plug-in portion (1) for connecting with a straw and a filter portion (2) for preventing tea leaves or particles from entering the straw, wherein the lower end of the plug-in portion (1) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the filter portion (2), the plug-in portion (1) is provided with a first cavity (11), the upper end of the plug-in portion (1) is provided with an opening (12) communicating with the first cavity (11) and the straw, the filter portion (2) is provided with a second cavity (21) communicating with the first cavity (11), and the filter portion (2) is provided with a plurality of filter holes (22) communicating with the second cavity (21); An annular step (13) is provided at the lower end of the plug-in portion (1), and the annular step (13) is configured to abut against the lower end of the straw.

2. The tea strainer for a straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in portion (1) is columnar, and the diameter of the plug-in portion (1) gradually shrinks from bottom to top. The plug-in portion (1) is configured to be plugged into the straw or sleeved outside the straw.

3. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter portion (2) comprises a bottom wall and an annular side wall fixed to the bottom wall, and the annular side wall and the bottom wall are both provided with a plurality of filter holes (22).

4. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtering holes (22) are circular holes or strip-shaped holes.

5. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 4, characterized in that: The filter hole (22) gradually shrinks from the outer end to the inner end.

6. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper portion of the plug-in portion (1) has a plurality of elastic clips arranged in an annular manner, with a gap (14) formed between two adjacent elastic clips, and the plurality of elastic clips are configured together to clamp the straw.

7. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in portion (1) and the filter portion (2) are detachably connected.

8. The tea strainer for straw according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end of the plug-in portion (1) has an external thread (15), and the upper end of the filter portion (2) has an internal thread (23), and the internal thread (23) is connected to the external thread (15).

9. A straw cup, characterized in that: It comprises a cup body, a first cover body detachably mounted on an upper port of the cup body, a straw passing through the first cover body, and a tea strainer for the straw according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the tea strainer is mounted on the lower end of the straw and is located in the cup body.

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