Tea storage container

Abstract

The utility model provides a tea leaf storage container which comprises a container body, a rolling shaft is arranged at an outlet of the container body, the rolling shaft comprises a rotating shaft body and blades connected to the rotating shaft body, the blades seal the outlet at the initial position, and the blades are suitable for driving tea leaves to move to the outside of the outlet along with rotation of the rotating shaft body. According to the embodiment of the invention, when a user needs to take tea leaves, the rotating shaft body drives the blades to rotate, and in the rotating process, the blades and the outlet can be not sealed. However, it can be understood that even if the blade does not seal the outlet, the rotating shaft body and the blade do not leave the container body in the tea taking process, and then the rotating shaft body and the blade always have a certain shielding effect on the outlet, so that the tea can be prevented or at least reduced from being affected with damp, and the storage effect of the tea is improved; the storage period of the tea is prolonged. In addition, only the rotating shaft body needs to be driven to rotate in the tea taking process, so that the tea taking operation is simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea storage technology, and in particular to a tea storage container. Background Technology

[0002] Household tea canisters or tea caddies require opening the lid, taking out the tea leaves, and then closing the lid each time you need to take out the tea leaves. This is not only inconvenient, but also makes the tea leaves susceptible to moisture from the outside air after the lid is opened. This can cause the tea leaves to become damp, which in turn affects not only the storage effect of the tea leaves but also their original flavor. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a tea storage container to solve the problems of complicated tea handling process and easy moisture absorption in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model provides a tea storage container, comprising:

[0005] The container body has an outlet equipped with a roller. The roller includes a rotating shaft and blades connected to the rotating shaft. In the initial position, the blades seal the outlet, and the blades are adapted to move the tea leaves to the outside of the outlet as the rotating shaft rotates.

[0006] According to an embodiment of this application, when a user needs to take tea leaves, the rotating shaft drives the leaf blades to rotate. During this rotation, the leaf blades and the outlet may not be completely sealed. However, it is understood that even if the leaf blades do not seal the outlet, since the rotating shaft and leaf blades do not leave the container body during the tea-taking process, the rotating shaft and leaf blades always provide a certain degree of protection to the outlet. This prevents or at least reduces the tea leaves from getting damp, improves the storage effect, and extends the shelf life of the tea. Furthermore, since taking tea leaves only requires driving the rotating shaft to rotate, the operation is simple and convenient.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of rollers is at least two, and the rollers are spaced apart and arranged in parallel.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotation directions of the rotating shafts of adjacent rollers are the same, and the rotating shafts are connected by transmission gears.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the spacing between the blades of adjacent rollers is 1 mm to 5 mm.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, one of the rotating shafts is dynamically coupled to the output shaft of a motor, or one of the rotating shafts is connected to a knob.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the container body is provided with a transparent window, or the container body is a transparent structure.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the container body includes a receiving portion and a closing portion, and the outlet is disposed in the closing portion.

[0013] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the tea storage container further includes:

[0014] A cover is disposed on the side of the container body away from the outlet, and the cover is detachably installed on the container body.

[0015] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the blade is an elastic blade, and the blade and the inner wall of the container body are interference-fitted.

[0016] And / or,

[0017] The blades are made of edible silicone.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of blades is multiple along the circumference of the rotating shaft. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the tea storage container provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the tea storage container provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 100. Container body; 110. Receiving part; 120. Closing part; 121. Outlet; 200. Roller; 210. Rotating shaft; 220. Blade; 230. Drive gear; 240. Knob; 300. Transmission gear; 400. Motor; 500. Cover; 600. Base; 700. Placement space; 800. Battery; 900. Speed ​​control plate; 910. Speed ​​control unit. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] The following is combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 This invention describes a tea storage container.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The tea storage container of this application embodiment includes a container body 100. The outlet 121 of the container body 100 is provided with a roller 200. The roller 200 includes a rotating shaft 210 and a blade 220 connected to the rotating shaft 210. In the initial position, the blade 220 seals the outlet 121, and the blade 220 is adapted to drive the tea leaves to the outside of the outlet 121 as the rotating shaft 210 rotates.

[0028] According to an embodiment of this application, when a user needs to take tea leaves, the rotating shaft 210 drives the blade 220 to rotate. During the rotation, the blade 220 and the outlet 121 may not be completely sealed. However, it is understood that even if the blade 220 does not seal the outlet 121, since the rotating shaft 210 and the blade 220 do not leave the container body 100 during the tea leaf taking process, the rotating shaft 210 and the blade 220 always provide a certain degree of protection to the outlet 121. This can prevent or at least reduce the tea leaves from getting damp, improve the storage effect of the tea leaves, and extend the storage period of the tea leaves. Furthermore, since the process of taking tea leaves only requires driving the rotating shaft 210 to rotate, the operation of taking tea leaves is simple and convenient.

[0029] Of course, when there are multiple blades 220, it can be ensured that at least one blade 220 is always sealed to the outlet 121 as the rotating shaft 210 rotates. In this case, as one blade 220 rotates and creates a gap with the inner wall of the outlet 121, the other blades 220 rotate to the position of sealing the outlet 121. The number of blades 220 is not limited; it can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. The more blades 220 there are, the easier it is to ensure that there is always a blade 220 sealing the outlet 121, and the smaller the elastic deformation of the blades 220 is required. A temporary storage space for tea is formed between adjacent blades 220, and as the rotating shaft 210 rotates, the tea temporarily stored in the storage space between adjacent blades 220 is rotated to the outside of the storage container.

[0030] Among them, see Figure 3 The volume of the temporary storage space can be adjusted by adjusting the extension height H of the blade 220 relative to the rotating shaft 210. For example, the blade 220 can be inserted into the rotating shaft 210, and the user can adjust its height relative to the rotating shaft 210 by inserting and removing the blade 220. A row of first fixing holes can be provided along the radial direction of the rotating shaft 210, and corresponding second fixing holes can be provided on the blade 220. After adjusting the position of the blade 220, the fastener passes through the first fixing holes and the second fixing holes to fix the blade 220 and the rotating shaft 210. Here, the first fixing holes and the second fixing holes can be threaded holes, and the fastener can be a threaded component. The threaded component passes through the first fixing holes and the second fixing holes and is fixed by a nut.

[0031] Of course, the blade 220 and the rotating shaft 210 can also be integrally connected, that is, the relative position between the blade 220 and the rotating shaft 210 cannot be adjusted. For example, the blade 220 and the rotating shaft 210 can be directly bonded or welded together.

[0032] The temporary storage space is related not only to the height of the blades 220 relative to the rotation axis 210, but also to the angle between adjacent blades 220. Taking a uniform distribution of blades along the circumference of the rotation axis 210 as an example, the more blades 220 there are, the smaller the angle between adjacent blades 220, and the smaller the corresponding temporary storage space. Conversely, the fewer blades 220 there are, the larger the temporary storage space. During the tea-picking process, the amount of tea picked up is controlled by adjusting the rotation angle of the rotation axis 210. The more tea needed, the larger the rotation angle of the rotation axis 210; the less tea needed, the smaller the rotation angle of the rotation axis 210.

[0033] According to the tea storage container of this application embodiment, after tea leaves are taken out, the container can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise to reseal the outlet 121. Alternatively, during the tea leaf taking process, the leaf 220 may rotate precisely to the position of sealing the outlet 121. For example, to take out a certain amount of tea leaves, the rotating shaft 210 may rotate 360° during the taking process, or when there are 4 leaves 220, the rotating shaft 210 may rotate 90° during the taking process, or when there are 5 leaves 220, the rotating shaft 210 may rotate 72° during the taking process. In all these cases, it can be ensured that the leaf 220 rotates precisely to the position of sealing the outlet 121 during the taking process. Alternatively, when there are many leaves 220, it is possible to always ensure that the leaves 220 seal the outlet 121. In this case, during the rotation of the rotating shaft 210, the deformation of the leaves 220 is relatively large. During the rotation, when one leaf 220 is about to detach from the inner wall of the outlet 121, another leaf 220 has already moved to the position of sealing contact with the outlet 121. In the above scenarios, if the leaf 220 rotates to the position of the sealed outlet 121 during the tea-taking process, or if the leaf 220 remains sealed at the outlet 121 throughout the tea-taking process, then there is no need to adjust the position of the leaf 220 after taking the tea. This completely eliminates the need to close the lid after taking the tea. Compared to the structure of traditional tea canisters or tea barrels, the convenience of taking tea is greatly improved, which can greatly simplify the user's operation and enhance the user experience.

[0034] According to an embodiment of this application, the number of rollers 200 is at least two, and the rollers 200 are spaced apart and arranged in parallel. Clearly, the more rollers 200 there are, the better the sealing effect at the outlet 121. The design of two rollers 200 avoids overly complex structures and improves the moisture-proof performance of the tea storage container. Of course, the number of rollers 200 is not limited to the example given here; it can also be one, three, four, or even five or more.

[0035] When there are at least two rollers 200, the rotation directions of the rotating shafts 210 of adjacent rollers 200 can be the same. Having rotating shafts 210 with the same rotation direction can shorten the tea leaf outflow path length, thereby improving the efficiency of tea leaf acquisition. Of course, without considering the tea leaf outflow path length, the rotation directions of adjacent rotating shafts 210 can also be opposite.

[0036] In one embodiment, to ensure that adjacent rotating shafts 210 rotate in the same direction, the rotating shafts 210 can be connected by a transmission gear 300. Of course, the rotating shafts 210 are not limited to being connected by a transmission gear 300.

[0037] According to an embodiment of this application, when multiple rollers 200 are provided, a gap is required between adjacent rollers 200 to prevent interference between their rotations. Furthermore, to avoid the rollers 200 occupying excessive space, the spacing L between the blades 220 of adjacent rollers 200 can be limited to 1 mm - 5 mm.

[0038] Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this configuration, since the two rollers 200 are connected by a transmission gear 300, and the transmission gear 300 and the drive gear 230 on the rotating shaft 210 are on the same straight line, the distance L between the blades 220 of adjacent rotating shafts 210 is relatively large. Clearly, the transmission gear 300 and the drive gear 230 on the rotating shaft 210 can also be arranged in a triangular pattern, thus shortening the distance L between the blades 220 of adjacent rotating shafts 210. Here, "drive" in "drive gear 230" does not mean that it must be connected to a power unit, but rather, relative to the rotating shaft 210, it refers to the rotation of the rotating shaft 210 being directly driven by the drive gear 230.

[0039] According to an embodiment of this application, when the tea storage container adopts an electrically controlled structure, one of the rotating shafts 210 is poweredly coupled to the output shaft of the motor 400. Driven by the motor 400, one rotating shaft 210 rotates, driving the other rotating shaft 210 to rotate as well. In this case, the motor 400 can be driven by a remote control. Alternatively, an electronic switch can be installed in the tea storage container, and the motor 400 can be controlled to start or stop by turning the switch on or off. Alternatively, a corresponding APP can be set up on a mobile phone, and the motor 400 can be controlled to start or stop through the APP's interface. In this case, a communication connection needs to be established between the tea storage container and the mobile phone; both can be connected to the same network simultaneously, or a connection can be established via Bluetooth.

[0040] Figure 1 In this tea storage container, a battery 800 is installed to power the motor 400. The battery 800 can be a rechargeable battery, ensuring long-term use of the tea storage container even with an external socket. Furthermore, the tea storage container may also include a speed control board 900, which has a circuit for controlling the speed of the motor 400. The speed control board 900 also includes a speed regulating unit 910, which is electrically connected to the circuit, thereby adjusting the speed of the motor 400.

[0041] According to an embodiment of this application, the tea storage container can also be manually opened, in which case a knob 240 can be provided on the tea storage container. When tea needs to be taken out, simply turn the knob 240 to rotate the roller 200. The amount of tea taken out can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the knob 240. A scale can be provided on the outer circumference of the knob 240; this scale can be a scale indicating the rotation angle, or it can directly indicate the amount of tea taken out at that rotation angle.

[0042] Of course, besides using a knob 240, the roller 200 can also be rotated via a joystick or a button. Specifically, the roller 200 can be rotated via a joystick, or the button can convert its linear motion into rotation of the roller 200 by driving a gear and rack pair.

[0043] According to embodiments of this application, to facilitate observation of the interior of the tea storage container, including the remaining amount of tea, the color of the tea, and the type of tea, the container body 100 is provided with a transparent window, or the container body 100 is a transparent structure. When the container body 100 has a transparent window, the transparent window can be an elongated structure along the height of the container body 100; alternatively, a window can be provided at the bottom of the container body 100 to facilitate timely replenishment when the tea is almost used up; or alternatively, a transparent window can be provided at the top of the container body 100, allowing the user to easily observe the interior of the container body 100 through the top. When the container body 100 is a transparent structure, the material of the container body 100 can be transparent glass, or the material of the container body 100 can be transparent plastic, etc.

[0044] According to an embodiment of this application, the container body 100 includes a receiving portion 110 and a constricting portion 120, with an outlet 121 disposed on the constricting portion 120. To facilitate the receiving of tea leaves, the outlet 121 should not be too large; therefore, a constricting portion 120 is correspondingly provided in the container body 100 to match the opening size of a teacup or teapot. The shape of the leaf 220 varies depending on the cross-section of the outlet 121. For example, when the cross-section of the outlet 121 is rectangular, the leaf 220 is rectangular; when the cross-section of the outlet 121 is circular, the leaf 220 is semi-circular or arc-shaped; and when the cross-section of the outlet 121 is irregularly shaped, the leaf 220 is irregularly shaped.

[0045] According to an embodiment of this application, the tea storage container also includes a lid 500, which is disposed on the side of the container body 100 away from the outlet 121. The lid 500 is detachably installed on the container body 100. The lid 500 facilitates the insertion of tea leaves. Furthermore, in special circumstances, if all the tea leaves in the container body 100 need to be removed, or if a large quantity of tea leaves needs to be taken, the lid 500 can be removed. The lid 500 can be screwed onto the container body 100, hinged to the container body 100, or snapped onto the container body 100. The specific connection method is not limited, as long as a good sealing effect is ensured between the lid 500 and the container body 100 when the lid 500 is fixed to the container body 100.

[0046] According to an embodiment of this application, the blade 220 can be an elastic blade, and the blade 220 and the inner wall of the container body 100 are press-fitted. Furthermore, by limiting the elasticity of the blade 220, a sealing effect between the blade 220 and the opening can be ensured. The blade 220 can be made of food-grade silicone, natural rubber, or other materials; the specific material is not limited, as long as it can come into contact with food and has elasticity.

[0047] The tea storage container according to the embodiments of this application is not limited to the type of tea it stores. For example, the tea can be granular tea, flake tea, or clump tea.

[0048] According to embodiments of this application, the tea storage container can be fixed to a wall or placed on a countertop, such as a stove, tea table, or desktop, with the outlet 121 of the container body 100 facing downwards and suspended in the air. When taking tea, a teacup or teapot is placed below the outlet 121 to receive the tea. The tea storage container may include a base 600, with the container body 100 fixed above it. A placement space 700 is formed between the container body 100 and the base 600. To take tea, simply place the teacup or teapot within the placement space 700.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea storage container, characterised in that, The application relates to a tea leaf storage container, which comprises: a container body (100), wherein an outlet (121) of the container body (100) is provided with a roller (200), the roller (200) comprises a rotating shaft body (210) and a blade (220) connected to the rotating shaft body (210), the blade (220) seals the outlet (121) in an initial position, and the blade (220) is adapted to move tea leaves to the outside of the outlet (121) along with the rotation of the rotating shaft body (210); the blade (220) is an elastic blade (220), and the blade (220) and an inner wall of the container body (100) are in interference fit; the number of the blades (220) is multiple along the circumference of the rotating shaft body (210).

2. The tea storage container of claim 1, wherein The number of the rollers (200) is at least two, and the rollers (200) are arranged in parallel and at intervals.

3. A tea storage container according to claim 2, characterised in that The rotating directions of the rotating shaft bodies (210) of adjacent rollers (200) are the same, and the rotating shaft bodies (210) are connected through a transmission gear (300).

4. The tea storage container of claim 2, wherein The interval between the blades (220) of adjacent rollers (200) is 1-5 mm.

5. The tea storage container of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, One of the rotating shaft bodies (210) is power-coupled to an output shaft of a motor (400), or one of the rotating shaft bodies (210) is connected to a knob (240).

6. The tea storage container of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The container body (100) is provided with a transparent window, or the container body (100) is a transparent structure.

7. The tea storage container of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The container body (100) comprises a containing portion (110) and a neck portion (120), and the outlet (121) is arranged on the neck portion (120).

8. The tea storage container of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The tea leaf storage container further comprises: a cover body (500) arranged on the side of the container body (100) away from the outlet (121), and the cover body (500) is detachably arranged on the container body (100).

9. The tea storage container of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The material of the blade (220) is edible silica gel.

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