Anti-opening cup cover and water cup

By designing an inner and outer cover combined with a clutch assembly and a password lock in the water cup lid, the problem of the water cup lid being easily opened is solved, and the safety of drinking water is guaranteed.

CN223473491UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28ZHUHAI FATBOY BABY CARE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423144326.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing water cup lid is easy to be opened by others, which poses a safety hazard and cannot effectively prevent foreign objects or toxic substances from entering.

Method used

An anti-opening cup lid is designed, which consists of an inner lid and an outer lid connected by threads. The inner lid is provided with a partition and a water outlet, and the outer lid is provided with a flip cover and a locking assembly. Combined with a clutch assembly and a password lock, it ensures that the flip cover can only be opened under the correct password.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent unauthorized persons from opening the cup lid, ensuring drinking water safety and preventing foreign objects or toxic substances from entering.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-opening cup cover which comprises an inner cover and an outer cover connected with the inner cover in a rotating mode, a turning cover is arranged on the outer cover, one end of the turning cover is hinged to the outer cover, a locking assembly used for locking and unlocking the turning cover is arranged on the outer cover, and a clutch assembly used for controlling separation and reunion of the inner cover and the outer cover is arranged in the outer cover. The clutch assembly comprises a supporting plate, a clutch piece arranged on the supporting plate and a first elastic piece arranged between the supporting plate and the clutch piece, first protruding teeth are arranged on the inner wall of the inner cover in a circumferential array mode, first grooves are formed between the first protruding teeth, the clutch piece is provided with second protruding teeth clamped with the first grooves, a first guide rod is arranged at the upper end of the clutch piece, and a second guide rod is arranged at the lower end of the clutch piece. The outer cover is provided with a first through hole allowing the guide rod to be inserted therein, and the turning cover is provided with a second guide rod corresponding to the first through hole. According to the utility model, the locking assembly is arranged in the cup cover to limit other people from opening the turning cover, and the clutch assembly is arranged in the cup cover, so that the outer cover can only idle when the turning cover is closed, and the safety of drinking water is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cup lid, and more particularly to an anti-opening cup lid and a water cup including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Most water cups on the market today are inadequate in terms of safety. The lids of these cups can be easily opened by malicious individuals, allowing them to add foreign objects or even toxic substances, potentially leading to accidents. The vast majority of flip-top water cups on the market have a threaded connection between the lid and the body. Even if a locking mechanism is added to the flip lid to prevent unauthorized opening, someone can still simply unscrew the lid to open it. In special circumstances, this design cannot guarantee drinking safety. How to create a cup lid that is simple in structure yet prevents unauthorized opening is the technical problem we need to solve now. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a cup lid that prevents it from being opened.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an anti-opening cup lid, comprising an inner lid connected to the cup mouth by threads, an outer lid rotatably connected to the inner lid, a partition provided inside the inner lid, a water outlet provided in the partition, the water outlet penetrating the upper surface of the outer lid, a flip cover provided on the outer lid for sealing the water outlet, one end of the flip cover being hinged to the outer lid, a locking assembly provided on the outer lid for locking and unlocking the flip cover, and a clutch assembly provided inside the outer lid for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the inner lid and the outer lid, the clutch assembly comprising a support plate fixedly connected to the outer lid, a clutch element disposed on the support plate, and a first elastic element disposed between the support plate and the clutch element, the inner wall of the inner lid... The clutch has a first convex tooth arranged in a circumferential array, with a first groove formed between each first convex tooth. The clutch has at least one second convex tooth that engages with the first groove. The upper end of the clutch has a first guide rod. The outer cover has a first through hole for inserting the guide rod. The flip cover has a second guide rod corresponding to the first through hole. When the flip cover is closed, the second guide rod is inserted into the first through hole, pressing down the clutch. The upper end of the first guide rod is located in the first through hole, and the first elastic element is compressed. The second convex tooth disengages from the first groove. At this time, the outer cover and the inner cover are not linked, and the outer cover can rotate freely around the inner cover. When the flip cover is opened, the first elastic element pushes the clutch to move upward, and the second convex tooth engages with the first groove. At this time, the outer cover can drive the inner cover to rotate together.

[0005] Preferably, the outer cover is provided with a mounting part, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the locking component.

[0006] Preferably, the flip cover has a locking part that extends into the mounting groove, the locking part has a slot, the outer cover has a fourth through hole for the locking part to be inserted, the locking assembly includes a panel for sealing the mounting groove, a locking member rotatably connected to the panel, and a button, the upper part of the locking member has a locking block that engages with the slot, a second elastic member is provided between the locking member and the outer cover, the panel has a second through hole, the front end of the button passes through the second through hole, the rear end of the button has a push rod that abuts against the locking member, pressing the button can push the locking member to rotate, causing the locking block and the slot to disengage, the locking assembly also includes a limiting component to limit the pressing of the button.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting component includes a push block and a combination lock assembly. The combination lock assembly includes a spindle with one end abutting against one end of the push block, and the other end of the push block has a first inclined surface. The rear end of the button has a second inclined surface abutting against the first inclined surface. A third elastic element is provided between the rear end of the button and the outer cover. A support block is provided in the mounting groove to support and prevent the push block from moving in the direction of button pressing. The combination lock assembly also includes a combination wheel. The panel has a combination opening for the combination wheel to be exposed. When the combination is correct, the spindle can be pushed by the push block. When the combination is incorrect, the spindle cannot be pushed by the push block.

[0008] Preferably, the combination lock assembly further includes a bracket and a sleeve fitted onto the spindle. The combination roller is fitted onto the sleeve, and the combination roller and the sleeve rotate in conjunction. The bracket has a roller groove for accommodating the combination roller and a bearing groove for supporting the sleeve. The end of the spindle that abuts against the push block has a first boss. A fourth elastic element is provided between the sleeve and the first boss. The circumference of the spindle has a non-rotationally symmetrical limiting block, and the sleeve has a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting block.

[0009] Preferably, the inner hole of the password roller is provided with a toothed groove, and the outer cylindrical shaft of the sleeve is provided with corresponding locking teeth. The password roller drives the sleeve to rotate by locking the locking teeth into the toothed groove.

[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the outer cover is provided with a protrusion, and the bottom of the inner cover is provided with an annular groove that matches the protrusion. The inner cover and the outer cover are rotated together by the protrusion being inserted into the annular groove.

[0011] Preferably, the lower end of the water outlet of the partition is provided with a bottom plate having a third through hole, and a suction tube is provided inside the water outlet, with the lower end of the suction tube passing through the third through hole.

[0012] Preferably, the straw has a second protrusion above the base plate, a fifth elastic member is provided between the second protrusion and the base plate, and a stop member is provided below the base plate.

[0013] This utility model also provides a water cup, including a cup body, a hose, and the aforementioned anti-opening lid, wherein the cup body and the anti-opening lid are threadedly connected.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model restricts others from opening the flip lid by setting a locking component in the cup lid, and sets a clutch component in the cup lid so that when the flip lid is closed, the outer lid can only rotate freely, preventing others from directly unscrewing the cup lid and putting foreign objects into the cup, thus ensuring the safety of drinking water. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cup lid structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cup lid of this utility model in the closed state;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the cup lid of this utility model in the open state;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clutch assembly in the open state of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the clutch assembly of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup lid of this utility model after the panel has been removed.

[0021] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the cup lid of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the button and push block of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 10 This is another structural schematic diagram of the limiting component of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cup lid and cup body structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] like Figures 1-10As shown, an anti-opening cup lid includes an inner lid 100 connected to the cup rim via threads. An outer lid 200, rotatably connected to the inner lid 100, is fitted over the inner lid 100. The inner lid 100 contains a partition 300 with a water outlet 301 extending through the upper surface of the outer lid 200. The outer lid 200 has a flip cover 400 for sealing the water outlet 301. A first sealing ring 901 can be provided between the flip cover 400 and the water outlet 301 to seal the outlet 301. One end of the flip cover 400 is hinged to the outer lid 200. The outer lid 200 has a locking assembly 500 for locking and unlocking the flip cover 400. The locking assembly 500 can employ conventional methods, such as using a padlock to lock the flip cover 400 and the outer lid 200, or using a mechanical or electronic lock on the outer lid 200 to lock the flip cover 400 via a latch. Figure 2-5 As shown, the outer cover is provided with a clutch assembly 800 for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the inner cover 100 and the outer cover 200. The clutch assembly 800 includes a support plate 810 fixedly connected to the outer cover 200, a clutch element 820 disposed on the support plate 810, and a first elastic element 830 disposed between the support plate 810 and the clutch element 820. The support plate 810 can be connected to the outer cover 200 by screws. The inner wall of the inner cover 100 is provided with a circumferential array of first protrusions 110, and a first groove 120 is formed between each of the first protrusions 110. The clutch element 820 is provided with at least one second protrusion 821 that engages with the first groove 120. A first guide rod 822 is provided at the upper end of the clutch element 820. The outer cover 200 is provided with a first through hole 201 for inserting the guide rod. The flip cover 400 is provided with a second guide rod 401 corresponding to the first through hole 201. When the flip cover 400 is closed, the second guide rod 401 is inserted into the first through hole 201, pressing down the clutch 820. The upper end of the first guide rod 822 is located inside the first through hole 201, the first elastic element 830 is compressed, and the second protrusion 821 disengages from the first groove 120. At this time, the outer cover 200 and the inner cover 100 are not linked, and the outer cover 200 can rotate freely around the inner cover 100. When the flip cover 400 is opened, the first elastic element 830 pushes the clutch 820 upward, and the second protrusion 821 engages with the first groove 120. At this time, rotating the outer cover 200 can cause the outer cover 200 to rotate together with the inner cover 100 by driving the first guide rod 822 of the clutch 820 as a transmission element. The first elastic element 830 and other elastic elements can be springs or other equivalent technical means in the prior art.

[0027] The outer cover 200 is provided with a mounting part 202, and the mounting part 202 is provided with a mounting groove 203 for mounting the locking component 500.

[0028] The flip cover 400 is provided with a locking part 402 that extends into the mounting groove 203. The locking part 402 is provided with a slot 403. The outer cover 200 is provided with a fourth through hole 206 for the locking part 402 to be inserted. The locking assembly 500 includes a panel 510 for sealing the mounting groove 203, a locking member 520 rotatably connected to the panel 510, and a button 530. In this embodiment, the lower part of the panel 510 is provided with connecting seats 513 with through holes on both sides of the locking member 520. The lower part of the locking member 520 is provided with a rotating shaft for inserting into the connecting seat 513. The upper part of the 520 is provided with a locking block 521 that engages with the slot 403. A second elastic member 540 is provided between the locking member 520 and the outer cover 200. The panel 510 is provided with a second through hole 511. The front end of the button 530 passes through the second through hole 511. The rear end of the button 530 is provided with a push rod 531 that abuts against the locking member 520. Pressing the button 530 can push the locking member 520 to rotate, causing the locking block 521 to disengage from the slot 403, thereby opening the flip cover 400. The locking assembly 500 also includes a limiting assembly that restricts the pressing of the button 530.

[0029] The limiting components include a push block 551 and a combination lock assembly. The combination lock assembly includes a spindle 610 with one end abutting against one end of the push block 551. The other end of the push block 551 is provided with a first inclined surface 552. The rear end of the button 530 is provided with a second inclined surface 532 abutting against the first inclined surface 552. A third elastic element 533 is provided between the rear end of the button 530 and the outer cover 200. The mounting groove 203 is provided with a support block 204 that supports and prevents the push block 551 from moving in the direction of button 530 pressing. The combination lock assembly also includes a combination wheel 620. The panel 510 is provided with a combination opening 512 for the combination wheel 620 to be exposed. When the combination is correct, the spindle 610 can be pushed by the push block 551. When the combination is incorrect, the spindle 610 cannot be pushed by the push block 551.

[0030] The combination lock assembly also includes a bracket 630 and a sleeve 640 sleeved on the spindle 610. The combination roller 620 is sleeved on the sleeve 640, and the combination roller 620 and the sleeve 640 rotate in conjunction. The bracket 630 is provided with a roller groove 631 for accommodating the combination roller 620 and a bearing groove 632 for supporting the sleeve 640. The end of the spindle 610 that abuts against the push block 551 is provided with a first boss 611. A fourth elastic element 650 is provided between the sleeve 640 and the first boss 611. The circumference of the spindle 610 is provided with a non-rotationally symmetrical limiting block 612. The sleeve 640 is provided with a limiting groove 641 corresponding to the limiting block 612.

[0031] The inner hole of the password roller 620 is provided with a toothed groove 621, and the outer circular shaft of the sleeve 640 is provided with a corresponding locking tooth 642. The password roller 620 drives the sleeve 640 to rotate by locking the locking tooth 642 into the toothed groove 621.

[0032] The principle of the locking assembly 500 in this embodiment is as follows: When the password is correct, the limiting block 612 on the spindle 610 aligns with the limiting groove 641 of the sleeve 640. At this time, pressing the button 530 causes the push block 551 to push the spindle 610 through the first inclined part 552 and the second inclined part 532. The limiting block 612 inserts into the limiting groove 641, allowing the button 530 to move inward. The push rod 531 of the button 530 pushes the locking member 520 to rotate, causing the locking block 521 to disengage from the locking groove 403, thereby allowing... Open the flip cover 400; when the password is incorrect, the limiting block 612 on the spindle 610 and the limiting groove 641 of the sleeve 640 are not aligned. At this time, press the button 530. The button 530 pushes the spindle 610 through the push block 551. The limiting block 612 of the spindle 610 and the end face of the sleeve 640 abut against each other, and the spindle 610 cannot move. The support block 204 at the rear end of the push block 551 restricts the push block 551 from moving backward, so that neither the push block 551 nor the button 530 can move, thus preventing the flip cover 400 from opening. To change the password, first enter the correct password, then insert a thin rod through the fifth through hole 207 on the outer cover 200 to push the outermost sleeve 640, causing the sleeve 640 to move towards the push block 551. The locking teeth 642 of the sleeve 640 disengage from the grooves 621 of the password roller 620. At this time, rotate the password roller 620 to the new password, pull out the thin rod, and the sleeve 640 returns to its original position, thus setting the new password.

[0033] The outer cover 200 has a protrusion 205 on its inner side, and the bottom of the inner cover 100 has an annular groove 101 that matches the protrusion 205. The inner cover 100 and the outer cover 200 are rotated together by the protrusion 205 being engaged in the annular groove 101. The inner cover 100 has guide grooves 102 to facilitate the engagement of the protrusion 205 into the annular groove 101. The number and position of the guide grooves 102 correspond to the protrusion 205. During installation, the protrusion 205 and the guide groove 102 are aligned before the outer cover 200 is pressed onto the inner cover 100, which facilitates the engagement of the protrusion 205 into the annular groove 101.

[0034] The lower end of the water outlet 301 of the partition 300 is provided with a bottom plate 303 having a third through hole 302. A suction tube 700 is provided inside the water outlet 301, and the lower end of the suction tube 700 passes through the third through hole 302.

[0035] The straw 700 has a second protrusion 701 above the base plate 303, and a fifth elastic member 710 is provided between the second protrusion 701 and the base plate 303. A stop member 720 is provided below the base plate 303. The straw 700 not only facilitates drinking, but also, when the flip cover 400 is opened, the fifth elastic member 710 pushes the straw 700 upwards, simultaneously opening the flip cover 400 without requiring manual opening. The stop member 720 prevents the straw 700 from popping out of the water outlet 301. A flexible tube 730 is attached to the lower end of the straw 700.

[0036] This utility model also provides a water cup, including a cup body 900, a flexible tube 730, and the aforementioned anti-opening cup lid. The cup body 900 and the anti-opening cup lid are threadedly connected, and the inner cover 100 is provided with a second sealing ring 902 for sealing the cup mouth.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Simple modifications and substitutions made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model are within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A cup lid designed to prevent opening, characterized in that, The device includes an inner cover connected by threads and a cup opening, an outer cover rotatably connected to the inner cover, a partition inside the inner cover with a water outlet penetrating the upper surface of the outer cover, a flip cover on the outer cover for sealing the water outlet with one end hinged to the outer cover, a locking assembly on the outer cover for locking and unlocking the flip cover, and a clutch assembly inside the outer cover for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the inner and outer covers. The clutch assembly includes a support plate fixedly connected to the outer cover, a clutch element disposed on the support plate, and a first elastic element disposed between the support plate and the clutch element. The inner wall of the inner cover has a circumferentially arrayed array of first protrusions. A first groove is formed between the teeth. The clutch is provided with at least one second protruding tooth that engages with the first groove. A first guide rod is provided at the upper end of the clutch. The outer cover is provided with a first through hole for the guide rod to be inserted. The flip cover is provided with a second guide rod corresponding to the first through hole. When the flip cover is closed, the second guide rod is inserted into the first through hole, pressing down the clutch. The upper end of the first guide rod is located in the first through hole. The first elastic element is pressed, and the second protruding tooth disengages from the first groove. At this time, the outer cover and the inner cover are not linked. The outer cover can rotate freely around the inner cover. When the flip cover is opened, the first elastic element pushes the clutch to move upward, and the second protruding tooth engages with the first groove. At this time, the outer cover can drive the inner cover to rotate together.

2. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cover is provided with a mounting part, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting groove for mounting the locking component.

3. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The flip cover has a locking part that extends into the mounting groove, and the locking part has a slot. The outer cover has a fourth through hole for the locking part to be inserted. The locking assembly includes a panel for sealing the mounting groove, a locking member rotatably connected to the panel, and a button. The upper part of the locking member has a locking block that engages with the slot. A second elastic member is provided between the locking member and the outer cover. The panel has a second through hole. The front end of the button passes through the second through hole. The rear end of the button has a push rod that abuts against the locking member. Pressing the button can push the locking member to rotate, causing the locking block to disengage from the slot. The locking assembly also includes a limiting component that restricts the pressing of the button.

4. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a push block and a combination lock assembly. The combination lock assembly includes a spindle whose one end abuts against one end of the push block, and the other end of the push block has a first inclined surface. The rear end of the button has a second inclined surface that abuts against the first inclined surface. A third elastic element is provided between the rear end of the button and the outer cover. A support block is provided in the mounting groove to support and prevent the push block from moving in the direction the button is pressed. The combination lock assembly also includes a combination roller. The panel has a combination opening for the combination roller to be exposed. When the combination is correct, the spindle can be pushed by the push block. When the combination is incorrect, the spindle cannot be pushed by the push block.

5. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The combination lock assembly also includes a bracket and a sleeve fitted on the spindle. The combination roller is fitted on the sleeve, and the combination roller and the sleeve rotate in linkage. The bracket has a roller groove for accommodating the combination roller and a bearing groove for supporting the sleeve. The end of the spindle that abuts against the push block has a first boss. A fourth elastic element is provided between the sleeve and the first boss. The circumference of the spindle has a non-rotationally symmetrical limiting block. The sleeve has a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting block.

6. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The inner hole of the password roller is provided with a toothed groove, and the outer cylindrical shaft of the sleeve is provided with corresponding locking teeth. The password roller is driven to rotate by locking the locking teeth into the toothed groove.

7. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cover has a protrusion on its inner side, and the bottom of the inner cover has an annular groove that matches the protrusion. The inner cover and the outer cover are rotated together by the protrusion being inserted into the annular groove.

8. A cup lid designed to prevent opening as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The lower end of the water outlet of the partition is provided with a bottom plate with a third through hole, and a suction tube is provided inside the water outlet, with the lower end of the suction tube passing through the third through hole.

9. The anti-opening cup lid as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The straw has a second protrusion above the base plate, a fifth elastic member is provided between the second protrusion and the base plate, and a stop member is provided below the base plate.

10. A water cup, comprising a cup body, characterized in that, The cup body and the anti-opening cup lid are threadedly connected, as described in any one of claims 1-9.