Water drinking equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides water drinking equipment. The water drinking equipment comprises a machine body, and an opening is formed in the top of the machine body; the cover body covers the opening, the cover body comprises a plug body part, the plug body part is used for being inserted into the opening and matched with the opening, the orthographic projection of the plug body part on the horizontal plane is in a polygon shape and is provided with a plurality of corners, and the shapes and / or sizes of the corners are different so that the cover body can be limited to cover the opening in the set direction. Compared with the prior art that the cover body and the machine body are matched through an additionally-arranged concave-convex structure, the cover body and the machine body are matched through differentiated corners, the appearance attractiveness of the plug body part can be guaranteed, the attractiveness of the cover body and the machine body can be improved, the product texture can be improved, and the accuracy of the installation position of the cover body can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drinking water equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Drinking water equipment based on related technologies, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the device includes a body 200a and a cover 100a. The top of the body 200a has an opening 210a, and the cover 100a is placed over the opening 210a. A steam outlet 112a is provided on the cover 100a. To prevent scalding of the user, the steam outlet 112a is usually located on the side away from the user during installation. In related technologies, to ensure accurate installation of the cover 100a, a groove 111a is usually provided on the side wall of the cover 100a, and a protrusion 211a is provided on the inner side wall of the opening 210a of the body 200a, so that the protrusion 211a is inserted into the groove 111a, while ensuring that the steam outlet 112a is away from the user. However, this design affects the aesthetics of the cover 100a, especially when the cover 100a is far from the body 200a, as the groove 111a and the protrusion 211a are exposed, reducing the product's quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a drinking water device that can improve the aesthetics of the lid and enhance the product's texture.

[0004] A first aspect of this utility model provides a drinking water device, which includes: a body with an opening at the top; and a cover covering the opening. The cover includes a plug portion for insertion into and fitting the opening. The plug portion has a polygonal orthographic projection on a horizontal plane, has multiple sides and corners, and the shapes and / or sizes of the multiple sides and corners are inconsistent to restrict the cover to a predetermined orientation to cover the opening.

[0005] The drinking device provided in this embodiment differentiates the shape and / or size of multiple corners of the stopper portion as projected onto a horizontal plane, thus limiting the cover to a predetermined orientation when it closes at the opening, which helps ensure accurate cover installation. Furthermore, compared to related technologies where the cover has obvious grooves on the sidewalls and prominent convex pillars on the inner sidewalls of the opening, this differentiated design of multiple corners results in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and improves the product's overall quality.

[0006] It should be noted that the plug is inserted into the opening and adapted to fit the opening. It is assumed that the shape and / or size of the corners of the inner wall of the opening are also different, thus achieving adaptation to the plug. When installing the cover, the user can insert it into the corresponding corner of the opening according to the shape and / or size of each corner of the plug, so that the cover fits the opening in the set orientation.

[0007] Furthermore, in some embodiments, multiple corners are first rounded transition corners, wherein at least one corner has a first radius, at least one corner has a second radius, and the first radius and the second radius are different in size.

[0008] In these embodiments, multiple corners of the plug body are made into first rounded transition corners, which are relatively smooth, aesthetically pleasing, have a good texture, and are easy to clean. Moreover, the radii corresponding to the multiple corners are different or not exactly the same. This dimensional difference defines the installation orientation of the cover, which can ensure both aesthetics and prevent it from being too abrupt, and also ensure that the cover fits accurately at the opening.

[0009] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the difference between the first radius and the second radius is greater than or equal to 3mm. This design makes the size differences of the multiple corners more obvious, which makes it convenient for users to quickly insert the corners with larger radii of the plug body into the larger corners corresponding to the opening, and insert the corners with smaller radii of the plug body into the smaller corners corresponding to the opening of the body, which helps users to assemble the cover quickly and accurately.

[0010] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the corners with the same radius are distributed adjacently. This design makes it difficult to install the cover backwards onto the body, facilitating accurate sealing of the cover at the opening. Moreover, it improves the aesthetic appearance of the cover.

[0011] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the plug portion onto the horizontal plane is a non-centrosymmetric structure. This makes it difficult to mount the cover backwards onto the body, facilitating accurate sealing of the cover at the opening.

[0012] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the plug portion onto the horizontal plane is square, with four corners, one of which has a first radius, and the other three corners have a second radius, the first radius being larger than the second radius. This design allows users to quickly identify the corners of the plug portion with different dimensions and insert them into the corresponding corners of the opening, facilitating quick and accurate assembly of the cap. Moreover, ensuring that the other three corners of the plug portion are of the same size facilitates processing and improves the aesthetic appearance of the cap.

[0013] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the inner wall of the opening has a stepped structure, including a first joint and a second joint in the vertical direction. The first joint is located above the second joint and its inner diameter is larger than that of the second joint. The plug body is adapted to the second joint. The cover also includes an outer cover, which is disposed on the top of the plug body. The outer cover can be inserted into the opening and adapted to the first joint.

[0014] In these embodiments, the inner wall of the opening has a stepped structure, which facilitates the limiting of the cover and prevents the cover from falling into the machine body. The cover also includes an outer cover located above the plug portion, so that when the cover is closed on the machine body, the plug portion will not be exposed, but the outer cover will be exposed, resulting in a better appearance.

[0015] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the outer cover onto the horizontal plane is polygonal, and the shape and / or size of multiple corners of the projection are identical. This design improves the aesthetic appearance of the cover without affecting the accurate assembly of the lower plug portion with the opening.

[0016] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the outer cover is flush with the upper surface of the body. This improves the aesthetic appearance of the drinking water equipment.

[0017] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drinking water device further includes a container body for containing liquid, the container body being disposed within the machine body, and the top of the container body having a receiving opening communicating with the opening; the cover also includes a container body sealing part, which is disposed at the bottom of the plug body and is used to extend into the receiving opening to seal the container body. Thus, by directly sealing the receiving opening of the container body with the cover, there is no need for an additional container cap to seal the container body, reducing the number of parts and saving costs.

[0018] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a liquid outlet is provided on the front side of the main body, and a steam outlet is provided on the upper surface of the cover. When the cover is closed on the opening in a predetermined position, the steam outlet is located at the end of the cover away from the liquid outlet. This design can reduce the chance of users being scalded by the steam flowing from the steam outlet, making it safer for users to remove and place the cover, and improving the safety of product use.

[0019] Other aspects and / or advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be clear from the description or may be learned by practice of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other objects and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 A top view schematic diagram of a drinking water device in the related art is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A top view of a drinking device in the related art is shown with the cover removed;

[0023] Figure 3 A longitudinal sectional view of a drinking device in the related art is shown with the cover removed;

[0024] Figure 4 A bottom view of the cover of a drinking water device in the related art is shown;

[0025] Figure 5 A bottom view of the cover of one embodiment of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A side view of the cover according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 A longitudinal sectional view of a drinking water device according to an embodiment of this application is shown with the cover removed.

[0028] Figures 1 to 4 Explanation of icon numbers:

[0029] 100a Cover; 111a Groove; 112a Steam outlet; 113a Grip; 200a Body; 210a Opening; 211a Protrusion;

[0030] Figures 5 to 7 Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 100 Cover body; 110 Plug body; 111 Corner; 120 Outer cover; 121 Corner of outer cover; 130 Sealing part of container body; 131 Sealing ring; 200 Body; 210 Opening; 211 First joint; 212 Second joint; 220 Mounting cavity; 300 Container body. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following detailed embodiments are provided to aid the reader in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but may be changed as will become clear upon understanding this disclosure, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and conciseness, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0033] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided only to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein, which will become clear upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0034] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the associated listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0035] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts should not be limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Thus, without departing from the teaching of the examples described herein, the first component, first assembly, first region, first layer, or first part referred to as the first component, first assembly, first region, first layer, or first part may also be referred to as the second component, second assembly, second region, second layer, or second part.

[0036] In the specification, when an element such as a layer, region, or substrate is described as being "on" another element, "connected to," or "bonded to" another element, the element may be directly "on" another element, directly "connected to," or "bonded to" the other element, or one or more other elements may be present in between. Conversely, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to," or "directly bonded to" another element, no other elements may be present in between.

[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” indicate the presence of the described features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof. The term “a plurality” represents any quantity of two or more.

[0038] The directional terms “above,” “below,” “top,” and “bottom” used in this application, unless otherwise specified, are based on the orientation of the product when it is in normal use.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains after understanding the invention. Unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a general dictionary shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant field and in this invention, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formalistic manner.

[0040] The following will combine Figures 5 to 7 This invention introduces a drinking water device provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, a first aspect of the present invention provides a drinking water device, which includes: a body 200, the top of which is provided with an opening 210; and a cover 100, which is provided on the opening 210. The cover 100 includes a plug portion 110, which is used to insert into the opening 210 and is adapted to the opening 210. The plug portion 110 is polygonal in its orthographic projection on a horizontal plane and has multiple sides 111. The shapes and / or sizes of the multiple sides 111 are inconsistent to restrict the cover 100 to cover the opening 210 in a set orientation.

[0042] The drinking device provided in this embodiment differentiates the shape and / or size of the multiple corners 111 of the stopper portion 110 as projected onto the horizontal plane. This ensures that the cover 100 can only be closed at the opening 210 in a predetermined orientation, thus guaranteeing the accuracy of the cover 100's installation. Furthermore, compared to related technologies where the cover 100 has obvious grooves on its sidewalls and the inner sidewall of the opening 210 has obvious protruding pillar structures, the differentiated design of the multiple corners 111 results in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and improves the product's overall quality.

[0043] It should be noted that the plug portion 110 is inserted into and adapted to the opening 210. Here, it is assumed that the shape and / or size of the corners of the inner wall of the opening 210 are also different, thus achieving adaptation to the plug portion 110. When installing the cover 100, the user can insert it into the corresponding corner of the opening 210 according to the shape and / or size of each corner 111 of the plug portion 110, so that the cover 100 fits the opening 210 in a set orientation.

[0044] Furthermore, in some embodiments, multiple corners 111 are rounded transition corners, i.e., R-angles, wherein at least one corner 111 has a first radius R1 and at least one corner 111 has a second radius R2, and the first radius R1 and the second radius R2 are different in size.

[0045] In these embodiments, the multiple corners 111 of the plug portion 110 are all rounded corners, which are relatively smooth, aesthetically pleasing, have a good texture, and are easy to clean. Moreover, the radii corresponding to the multiple corners 111 are different or not exactly the same. This dimensional difference defines the installation position of the cover 100, which can ensure aesthetics and avoid being too abrupt, while also ensuring that the cover 100 accurately covers the opening 210.

[0046] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the difference between the first radius R1 and the second radius R2 is greater than or equal to 3mm. This design makes the size differences of the multiple corners 111 more obvious, which makes it convenient for users to quickly insert the corners 111 with larger radii of the plug part 110 into the corners with larger radii of the opening 210, and insert the corners 111 with smaller radii of the plug part 110 into the corners with smaller radii of the opening 210 of the body 200, which is beneficial for users to quickly and accurately assemble the cover 100.

[0047] In practical applications, the difference between the first radius R1 and the second radius R2 is 3mm, 4.2mm, or 5mm, etc.

[0048] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the corners 111 with the same radius are distributed adjacently. This design makes it difficult to mount the cover 100 backwards onto the body 200, which helps the cover 100 to accurately close at the opening 210. Moreover, it helps to improve the aesthetic appearance of the cover 100.

[0049] For example, when the orthographic projection of the plug portion 110 of the cover 100 on the horizontal plane is square, the projection has four corners 111. Two of the corners 111 can be adjacent to each other with a radius of the first radius R1, and the other two corners 111 can be adjacent to each other with a radius of the second radius R2. This results in a good appearance. Moreover, if the cover 100 is mistakenly rotated 90° or 180° during assembly, the opening 210 cannot be closed, thus ensuring the installation accuracy of the cover 100.

[0050] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the plug portion 110 on the horizontal plane is a non-centrally symmetrical structure. This makes it difficult to mount the cover 100 onto the body 200 upside down, which is beneficial for the cover 100 to accurately close at the opening 210.

[0051] As an example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the plug body 110 is a cube, and its orthographic projection on the horizontal plane is square. It has four corners 111, one of which has a first radius R1 of 27 mm, and the other three corners 111 have a second radius R2 of 24 mm. This design allows users to quickly identify the corners 111 of different sizes on the plug body 110 and insert them into the corresponding corners of the opening 210, which facilitates quick and accurate assembly of the cover 100. Furthermore, making the other three corners 111 of the plug body 110 the same size facilitates processing and improves the aesthetic appearance of the cover 100.

[0052] Of course, in other examples, two of the four corners 111 of the plug body 110 may have a first radius R1, and the other two corners 111 may have a second radius R2. Furthermore, two corners 111 of the same size may be arranged adjacent to each other, which improves the appearance.

[0053] As an example, the plug portion 110 can also be a pentagonal prism, whose orthographic projection on the horizontal plane is pentagonal and has five sides 111. Alternatively, the plug portion 110 can also be a hexagonal prism, whose orthographic projection on the horizontal plane is hexagonal and has six sides 111, etc. Or, the plug portion 110 can also be an inverted square pyramid, pentagonal pyramid, etc., and the shape and / or size of the multiple sides 111 of the orthographic projection on the horizontal plane can vary, so that the cover 100 can close onto the opening 210 in a set orientation.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the inner wall of the opening 210 has a stepped structure, including a first connecting part 211 and a second connecting part 212 in the vertical direction. The first connecting part 211 is located above the second connecting part 212 and its inner diameter is larger than that of the second connecting part 212. The plug part 110 is adapted to the second connecting part 212. The cover 100 also includes an outer cover 120, which is disposed on the top of the plug part 110. The outer cover 120 can be inserted into the opening 210 and adapted to the first connecting part 211.

[0055] In these embodiments, the inner wall of the opening 210 is a stepped structure to facilitate the limiting of the cover 100 and prevent the cover 100 from falling into the body 200. The cover 100 also includes an outer cover 120 located above the plug portion 110, so that after the cover 100 is closed on the body 200, the plug portion 110 will not be exposed, but the outer cover 120 will be exposed, resulting in a better appearance.

[0056] Furthermore, the orthographic projection of the outer cover 120 onto the horizontal plane is polygonal, and the shape and / or size of multiple sides of the projection are exactly the same. This design can improve the aesthetic appearance of the cover 100 without affecting the accurate assembly of the lower plug portion 110 and the opening 210.

[0057] The corner of the orthographic projection of the outer cover 120 onto the horizontal plane is defined as the outer cover corner 121, to distinguish it from the corner of the plug body 110. As an example, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the outer cover 120 is a cube, and its orthographic projection on the horizontal plane is a square. The four outer cover corners 121 of this projection are all rounded transition corners, and the radii of the four outer cover corners 121 are the same.

[0058] Of course, the radii corresponding to the multiple outer cover corners 121 of the outer cover 120 can be different or not exactly the same. The radius of each outer cover corner 121 can be the same as, or proportionally increased or decreased to, the radius of the adjacent corresponding corner 111 of the plug body 110. This makes it convenient for the user to determine the size of the corner 111 of the plug body 110 below based on the size of the outer cover corner 121 of the outer cover 120, so as to accurately insert it into the corner corresponding to the opening 210.

[0059] Furthermore, the outer cover 120 and the plug body 110 can be either separate structures or integrally formed. If the outer cover 120 and the plug body 110 are separate structures, they can be processed and formed independently, reducing mold complexity and processing difficulty. If the outer cover 120 and the plug body 110 are integrally formed, they are firmly connected, and there are no gaps between them, effectively preventing moisture and other impurities from entering the gaps.

[0060] Furthermore, the upper surface of the outer cover 120 is flush with the upper surface of the body 200. This improves the aesthetic appearance of the water dispenser.

[0061] Furthermore, the outer cover 120 is also provided with a protruding or recessed grip portion, which facilitates the user in taking the cover 100 out of the grip portion.

[0062] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the drinking water device also includes a container body 300 for containing liquid, which is disposed inside the body 200. The top of the container body 300 has a receiving opening communicating with the opening 210. The cover 100 also includes a container sealing part 130, which is disposed at the bottom of the plug part 110 and is used to extend into the receiving opening to seal the container body 300. In this way, the receiving opening of the container body 300 is directly sealed by the cover 100, eliminating the need for an additional container cap, thus reducing the number of parts and saving costs. Moreover, after the user opens the cover 100, they can see the container body 300 inside the body 200, making it convenient to fill the container body 300 with water and to replace the container body 300 through the opening 210.

[0063] To further improve the sealing effect, such as Figure 6 As shown, a sealing ring 131 can also be fitted onto the sealing part 130 of the container body, so that the outer periphery of the sealing ring 131 fits tightly against the inner wall of the container body 300, thereby preventing water vapor inside the container body 300 from accidentally flowing into other areas inside the machine body 200.

[0064] Furthermore, in some embodiments, a liquid outlet is provided on the front side of the body 200, and a steam outlet is provided on the upper surface of the cover 100. When the cover 100 is closed on the opening 210 in a predetermined orientation, the steam outlet is located at the end of the cover 100 away from the liquid outlet. This design can reduce the chance of users being scalded by the steam flowing from the steam outlet, making it safer for users to take and put away the cover 100, and improving the safety of product use.

[0065] Furthermore, the drinking water equipment also includes a heating element for heating the liquid inside the container 300. The liquid outlet is connected to the container 300 via a pipe, facilitating the supply of water from the liquid inside the container 300 through the outlet.

[0066] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water drinking device is an electric water bottle, an instant hot water dispenser, etc.

[0067] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. It should be understood that, to those skilled in the art, these modifications and variations will still fall within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention as defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A drinking water apparatus, characterized in that The drinking water equipment comprises: a machine body (200), a top of the machine body (200) being provided with an opening (210); a cover body (100), the cover body (100) being arranged at the opening (210), the cover body (100) comprising a plug body portion (110), the plug body portion (110) being used for being inserted into the opening (210) and being matched with the opening (210), wherein a projection of the plug body portion (110) on a horizontal plane is a polygon, the polygon having a plurality of corner portions (111), and shapes and / or sizes of the plurality of corner portions (111) are inconsistent, so as to limit the cover body (100) to be closed at the opening (210) in a set orientation.

2. The drinking water apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that The plurality of corner portions (111) are all circular-arc transition corner portions, at least one corner portion (111) has a first radius, at least one corner portion (111) has a second radius, and the first radius and the second radius are different in size.

3. The drinking water apparatus of claim 2, wherein, A difference between the first radius and the second radius is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

4. The drinking water apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The corner portions (111) with the same radius are adjacently distributed; and / or The projection of the plug body portion (110) on the horizontal plane is a non-central symmetric structure.

5. The drinking water apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The projection of the plug body portion (110) on the horizontal plane is a square, the square having four corner portions (111), one of the corner portions (111) having a first radius, and the other three corner portions (111) having a second radius, the first radius being greater than the second radius.

6. The drinking water apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that An inner side wall of the opening (210) is a stepped structure, comprising a first joint portion (211) and a second joint portion (212) in a vertical direction, the first joint portion (211) being located above the second joint portion (212) and having a larger inner diameter than the second joint portion (212), the plug body portion (110) being matched with the second joint portion (212); The cover body (100) further comprises an outer cover (120), the outer cover (120) being arranged at a top of the plug body portion (110), the outer cover (120) being capable of being embedded into the opening (210) and being matched with the first joint portion (211).

7. The drinking water apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that The projection of the outer cover (120) on the horizontal plane is a polygon, and shapes and sizes of a plurality of corner portions of the projection are completely same.

8. The drinking water apparatus of claim 6, wherein, An upper surface of the outer cover (120) is flush with an upper surface of the machine body (200).

9. The drinking water apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The drinking water equipment further comprises a container body (300) for containing liquid, the container body (300) being arranged in the machine body (200), a top of the container body (300) having a containing opening (310) in communication with the opening (210); The cover body (100) further comprises a container body sealing portion (130), the container body sealing portion (130) being arranged at a bottom of the plug body portion (110), the container body sealing portion (130) being used for being inserted into the containing opening (310) to seal the container body (300).

10. The drinking water apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The front side of the body (200) is provided with a liquid outlet, and the upper surface of the cover body (100) is provided with a steam outlet. When the cover body (100) is covered on the opening (210) in a set orientation, the steam outlet is located at the end of the cover body (100) away from the liquid outlet.

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