Cup with self-rebounding and lockable straw

By designing a water cup with a self-rebound locking straw, and utilizing a combination of a spout sleeve and elastic components, the water cup can switch between straw mode and direct drinking mode without disassembly, solving the problems of inconvenient mode switching and hygiene hazards in existing water cups, and improving the reliability and convenience of the product.

CN223799450UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16KUNSHAN RAMUDA HARDWARE PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520255393.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-18
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-18

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Technical Problem

Existing sports water bottles are inconvenient to switch between direct drinking mode and straw mode, and are prone to hygiene risks.

Method used

Design a water cup with a self-rebound and lockable straw. The extension and retraction of the straw can be switched through the spout sleeve and elastic component, and the spout can be locked through the sliding groove and locking protrusion structure. Combined with the design of the flip lid and cup lid, it can realize the direct switching between straw mode and direct drinking mode.

Benefits of technology

It enables seamless switching between straw mode and direct drinking mode without disassembly, is suitable for one-handed operation, avoids contamination caused by exposed mouthpiece, simplifies the structure and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The water cup comprises a straw assembly, a cup body, a cup cover detachably installed on the cup body and a turning cover rotationally installed on the cup cover, a water drinking opening is formed in the top of the cup cover, a positioning bin is arranged in the water drinking opening, and a water flow channel is reserved between the inner wall of the water drinking opening and the outer wall of the positioning bin; the suction pipe assembly comprises a suction nozzle, a suction nozzle sleeve and an elastic component, the suction nozzle sleeve is installed in the positioning bin, the suction nozzle is movably inserted into the suction nozzle sleeve, and the elastic component is arranged between the suction nozzle and the suction nozzle sleeve and applies upward elastic acting force to the suction nozzle all the time, so that the suction nozzle can be switched between an extending state and a retracting state; and the suction nozzle can be locked on the suction nozzle sleeve in a retraction state. Direct switching between a straw mode and a direct drinking mode is achieved, use by a user is facilitated, pollution can be effectively avoided, the structure is simplified, product reliability is remarkably improved, and manufacturing cost is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water cup, especially a water cup with straw self-rebound lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the popularity of indoor and outdoor sports, sports water cups such as cycling cups, hiking cups and fitness cups are widely favored due to their portability and functionality.

[0003] The mainstream sports water cups on the market currently generally adopt a design with a straw, which is divided into a self-rebound straw and a flexible bendable straw. The self-rebound straw design can realize the ejection and retraction of the straw through the turnover of the cover. The flexible bendable straw design also realizes the bending storage and ejection of the straw by pressing or releasing the straw through the turnover of the cover.

[0004] However, such design still has obvious defects in actual use: when the user wants to use the straight drinking mode, the straw assembly must be disassembled or the cup cover must be completely unscrewed, which is not only cumbersome, but also difficult to operate with one hand when cycling or exercising. Moreover, the disassembled cup cover and straw are exposed to the external environment and are easy to be contaminated, which poses a health risk and is also easy to be lost. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to overcome the defects in the prior art. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model solves the problem of providing a water cup with a self-rebound lockable straw to overcome the defects of the existing straw water cup that is inconvenient to switch between the straight drinking mode and the straw mode, and is prone to have health risks.

[0006] The utility model adopts the technical scheme that a water cup with a self-rebound lockable straw comprises a straw assembly, a cup body, a cup cover detachably installed on the cup body, and a cover rotatably installed on the cup cover. The top of the cup cover is provided with a drinking water port, the drinking water port is provided with a positioning bin, and a water flow channel is left between the inner wall of the drinking water port and the outer wall of the positioning bin. The straw assembly comprises a suction nozzle, a suction nozzle sleeve and an elastic component. The suction nozzle sleeve is installed in the positioning bin, the suction nozzle is movably inserted into the suction nozzle sleeve, the elastic component is arranged between the suction nozzle and the suction nozzle sleeve, and the elastic component always applies an upward elastic force to the suction nozzle to enable the suction nozzle to switch between the extended state and the retracted state, and the suction nozzle can be locked on the suction nozzle sleeve in the retracted state.

[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model, the suction nozzle sleeve is provided with an L-shaped sliding groove, the sliding groove comprises a limiting sliding groove distributed along the axial direction and a locking sliding groove connected with the bottom of the limiting sliding groove and distributed along the circumferential direction, and the suction nozzle is provided with a clamping convex capable of sliding in the sliding groove; when the suction nozzle is in the extended state under the elastic force of the elastic component, the clamping convex is upwardly stopped at the top of the limiting sliding groove; when the suction nozzle is switched to the retracted state and the clamping convex is slid into the locking sliding groove, the suction nozzle is locked on the suction nozzle sleeve.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, the top of the locking sliding groove extends downward to form a protrusion, and the protrusion is used for stopping the clamping convex in the locking sliding groove.

[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model, the sliding groove provided on the suction nozzle sleeve has at least two center-symmetrically distributed sliding grooves, the number of the clamping convex provided on the suction nozzle is the same as that of the sliding grooves, and the clamping convex is correspondingly and slidably matched in the sliding groove.

[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model, the elastic component is a spring, the middle part of the suction nozzle is provided with a step, the elastic component is sleeved on the suction nozzle, one end of the elastic component is elastically abutted on the step, and the other end of the elastic component is elastically arranged on the inner bottom of the suction nozzle sleeve.

[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model, the straw assembly further comprises a straw built in the cup body, and the lower end of the suction nozzle penetrates through the suction nozzle sleeve and the positioning bin and is connected with the straw.

[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, the flip cover is provided with a sealing plug opposite to the drinking water outlet, the sealing plug is used for sealing the drinking water outlet when the flip cover is covered on the cup cover, and the sealing plug is also used for pressing and attaching the suction nozzle.

[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, the cup cover and the flip cover are provided with a lock catch mechanism, and the lock catch mechanism is used for locking the flip cover on the cup cover.

[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model, the side of the water cup facing the human body when the water cup is used is defined as the front side, and the water flow channel is arranged on the front side of the positioning bin.

[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model, the cup cover is provided with a cup ring through which the fingers can pass, or a handle ring is rotatably installed on the cup cover, and the cup body is built in a freely movable metal shaking ball.

[0016] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect is: the utility model provides a kind of with straw self-rebound lockable water cup, by innovative straw assembly and drinking water mouth design, the direct switching of "straw mode" and "straight drinking mode" is realized, different drinking water scene needs can be satisfied without any dismounting action, especially suitable for single-handed operation in the process of movement, simultaneously, straw assembly is always in water cup, effectively isolates external pollutant, suction nozzle under the locking state is completely separated from drinking water passage, avoid the secondary pollution caused by suction nozzle exposure in traditional design;In addition, the utility model uses straw assembly and drinking water mouth to carry out integrated design, also simplify structure, significantly improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is the perspective drawing of the utility model with straw self-rebound lockable water cup;

[0018] Figure 2 It is the flip cover open state diagram of the utility model with straw self-rebound lockable water cup;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the sectional view of the utility model with straw self-rebound lockable water cup;

[0020] Figure 4 It is the of the utility model with straw self-rebound lockable water cup Figure 3 Enlarged view of A part;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the exploded view of the straw assembly in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is the perspective drawing of suction nozzle of straw assembly in the utility model in extension state;

[0023] Figure 7 It is the perspective drawing of suction nozzle of straw assembly in the utility model in retraction state and be locked.

[0024] In combination with the drawings, make following description:

[0025] 1, cup body;2, cup cover;21, drinking water mouth;211, positioning bin;212, water flow passage;3, flip cover;31, sealing plug;4, suction nozzle;401, card convex;402, step;5, suction nozzle cover;51, sliding slot;511, limit sliding slot;512, locking sliding slot;5121, protrusion;6, elastic component;7, straw;8, lock catch mechanism;9, handle ring;10, metal shake ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The preferred embodiment of the utility model is described in detail below in combination with the drawings.

[0027] Refer toFigures 1 to 7 The utility model provides a kind of water cup with straw self-rebound lockable, comprising: cup body 1, cup cover 2, flip 3 and straw assembly.

[0028] Wherein, cup cover 2 is detachably installed at the top of cup body 1, for example, cup cover 2 and cup body 1 can be connected by thread mode. Flip 3 is installed on cup cover 2, and flip 3 can be flipped to make flip 3 can be closed on the top of cup cover 2 or opened from cup cover 2.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2 The top of cup cover 2 is provided with drinking water port 21, and drinking water port 21 is provided with positioning bin 211, and water flow channel 212 is left between the inner wall of drinking water port 21 and the outer wall of positioning bin 211, and the water in cup body 1 can flow out from water flow channel 212 to supply user to drink.

[0030] Further, the straw assembly includes suction nozzle 4, suction nozzle sleeve 5 and elastic component 6. Suction nozzle sleeve 5 is installed in positioning bin 211, and in the embodiment, suction nozzle sleeve 5 and positioning bin 211 are both cylindrical, and suction nozzle sleeve 5 can be fixedly installed in positioning bin 211 by tight fit. Suction nozzle 4 is movably inserted into suction nozzle sleeve 5 along vertical direction, and suction nozzle 4 can make vertical up-down motion and circumferential rotation motion relative to suction nozzle sleeve 5. Elastic component 6 is arranged between suction nozzle 4 and suction nozzle sleeve 5, and always exerts upward elastic force on suction nozzle 4 to make suction nozzle 4 switchable between extended state (i.e. suction nozzle 4 protrudes upward out of drinking water port 21) and retracted state (i.e. suction nozzle 4 retracts downward into drinking water port 21), and suction nozzle 4 can be locked on suction nozzle sleeve 5 in retracted state.

[0031] In this way, when user needs to use straw mode: open flip 3, suction nozzle 4 is automatically popped up upward under the elastic force of elastic component 6 to be in extended state; flip 3 is closed, and suction nozzle 4 is pressed downward to retract into drinking water port 21 under flip 3 to be in retracted state; when user needs to use direct drinking mode: lock suction nozzle 4 in retracted state on suction nozzle sleeve 5 so that it cannot be automatically popped up, and at this time, user can directly drink through water flow channel 212 in drinking water port 21. The utility model realizes the direct switching of "straw mode" and "direct drinking mode" through innovative straw assembly and drinking water port 21 design, can meet different drinking scenarios without any disassembly action, is especially suitable for single-hand operation during exercise, and suction nozzle assembly is always in water cup, effectively isolates external pollutants, suction nozzle 4 in locked state is completely separated from drinking water channel, avoiding secondary pollution caused by exposed suction nozzle 4 in traditional design; in addition, the utility model adopts integrated design of straw assembly and drinking water port 21, also simplifies structure, significantly improves product reliability and reduces manufacturing cost.

[0032] Refer to Figures 5 to 7The nozzle sleeve 5 is provided with an L-shaped sliding groove 51, the sliding groove 51 comprises a limiting sliding groove 511 distributed along the axial direction and a locking sliding groove 512 connected with the bottom of the limiting sliding groove 511 and distributed along the circumferential direction, and the nozzle 4 is provided with a clamping convex 401 which can slide in the sliding groove 51. When the nozzle 4 is in the extended state under the elastic force of the elastic component 6, the clamping convex 401 is stopped upwardly at the top of the limiting sliding groove 511, and the nozzle 4 is prevented from being ejected from the nozzle sleeve 5.

[0033] When the user needs to use the direct drinking mode, the user presses the nozzle 4 to switch to the retracted state, and then rotates the nozzle 4, so that the clamping convex 401 slides into the locking sliding groove 512, at this time, the nozzle 4 cannot be automatically ejected upwardly, thereby realizing the locking of the nozzle 4 on the nozzle sleeve 5.

[0034] Referring to Figure 7 The locking sliding groove 512 extends downwardly at the top of one end close to the limiting sliding groove 511 to form a convex 5121, the convex 5121 is used for stopping the clamping convex 401 in the locking sliding groove 512, preventing the clamping convex 401 from sliding out of the locking sliding groove 512, and avoiding the unlocking caused by non-human operation. When it is needed to switch to the straw mode, the nozzle 4 is pressed, so that the clamping convex 401 is below the convex 5121 and the nozzle 4 is reversely rotated until the clamping convex 401 slides into the limiting sliding groove 511.

[0035] As preferred, the sliding groove 51 provided on the nozzle sleeve 5 has at least two which are centrally symmetrically distributed, the number of the clamping convexes 401 provided on the nozzle 4 is same as that of the sliding grooves 51, and the clamping convexes 401 are correspondingly and slidably matched in the sliding grooves 51. In the embodiment, the sliding groove 51 and the clamping convex 401 are specifically provided as two, so as to improve the stability of the movement of the nozzle 4.

[0036] Referring to Figure 4 The elastic component 6 is a spring, the middle part of the nozzle 4 is provided with a step 402, the elastic component 6 is sleeved on the nozzle 4, and the upper end of the elastic component 6 is elastically abutted on the step 402 and the lower end is elastically arranged on the inner bottom of the nozzle sleeve 5, so that the elastic component 6 can always exert the upward elastic force on the nozzle 4.

[0037] In the embodiment, the straw assembly further comprises a straw 7 built in the cup body 1, and the lower end of the nozzle 4 is fixedly connected with the straw 7 through the nozzle sleeve 5 and the positioning bin 211.

[0038] In other embodiments of the utility model, the nozzle 4 can also be designed to be longer, and the lower end thereof is directly used as a straw.

[0039] It is worth mentioning that the utility model is provided with a sealing plug 31 opposite to the drinking water port 21 on the flip cover 3, the sealing plug 31 is used for sealing the drinking water port 21 when the flip cover 3 is covered on the cup cover 2, preventing water from leaking, and the sealing plug 31 is also used for pressing and attaching the nozzle 4.

[0040] The sealing plug 31 can be made of silicone.

[0041] For ease of understanding, the side of the cup facing the human body when in use is defined as the front, and the opposite side as the back. The rear end of the flip cover 3 is pivotally connected to the cup lid 2 via a pin. A torsion spring can also be installed on the pin. The elastic force applied to the flip cover 3 by the torsion spring causes the flip cover 3 to automatically flip outward when opened.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, a handle ring 9 is rotatably installed on the pin of the cup lid 2 for user convenience in use and carrying.

[0043] In other embodiments of this utility model, a cup ring that allows fingers to pass through can also be integrally provided at the rear end of the cup lid 2 to replace the handle ring 9.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, a locking mechanism 8 is provided between the front end of the cup lid 2 and the flip cover 3. The locking mechanism 8 is used to lock the flip cover 3 onto the cup lid 2. It should be noted that the locking mechanism 8 adopts existing conventional technology and is not considered as an improvement in this application, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0045] It is worth mentioning that the water flow channel 212 is located on the front side of the positioning chamber 211. In this embodiment, the water flow channel 212 is specifically crescent-shaped, which conforms to fluid dynamics and ergonomics in the direct drinking mode, improves the drinking water flow rate, and effectively prevents liquid splashing.

[0046] In this invention, a freely movable metal rocker ball 10 can also be built into the cup body 1, so that it can be used as a rocker cup.

[0047] This utility model features a self-rebound, lockable water cup with a straw, suitable for use in hiking, cycling, fitness, and everyday household situations.

[0048] Therefore, this utility model of a water cup with a self-rebound locking straw achieves direct switching between "straw mode" and "direct drinking mode" through the innovative design of the straw assembly and drinking spout 21. It can meet the needs of different drinking scenarios without any disassembly, and is especially suitable for one-handed operation during exercise. At the same time, the straw assembly is always inside the water cup, effectively isolating external contaminants. In the locked state, the spout 4 is completely detached from the drinking channel, avoiding secondary pollution caused by the exposed spout 4 in traditional designs. In addition, this utility model adopts an integrated design of the straw assembly and drinking spout 21, which simplifies the structure, significantly improves product reliability, and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0049] In the above description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. However, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application, and the present application can be carried out in many different ways than described herein, and the present application is not limited to the above disclosed specific implementation. Meanwhile, any person skilled in the art can utilize the above disclosed methods and technical contents to make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solutions of the present application, or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application, without departing from the technical solutions of the present application, still belongs to the protection scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A water cup with straw self-rebound lockable, comprising a straw assembly, a cup body (1), a cup cover (2) detachably mounted on the cup body (1), and a flip cover (3) rotatably mounted on the cup cover (2), characterized in that: The top of the cup cover (2) is provided with a drinking water opening (21), the drinking water opening (21) is provided with a positioning bin (211), and a water flow channel (212) is left between the inner wall of the drinking water opening (21) and the outer wall of the positioning bin (211); the straw assembly comprises a suction nozzle (4), a suction nozzle sleeve (5) and an elastic component (6), the suction nozzle sleeve (5) is installed in the positioning bin (211), the suction nozzle (4) is movably inserted into the suction nozzle sleeve (5), and the elastic component (6) is arranged between the suction nozzle (4) and the suction nozzle sleeve (5) and always applies an upward elastic force to the suction nozzle (4), so that the suction nozzle (4) can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state, and in the retracted state, the suction nozzle (4) can be locked on the suction nozzle sleeve (5).

2. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The suction nozzle sleeve (5) is provided with an L-shaped sliding groove (51), the sliding groove (51) comprises an axial limiting sliding groove (511) and a circumferential locking sliding groove (512) connected with the bottom of the limiting sliding groove (511), and the suction nozzle (4) is provided with a clamping convex (401) which can slide in the sliding groove (51); when the suction nozzle (4) is in the extended state under the elastic force of the elastic component (6), the clamping convex (401) is upwardly stopped at the top of the limiting sliding groove (511); when the suction nozzle (4) is switched to the retracted state and the clamping convex (401) is slid into the locking sliding groove (512), the suction nozzle (4) is locked on the suction nozzle sleeve (5).

3. The self-returning lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 2, wherein: The top of the locking sliding groove (512) extends downward to form a protrusion (5121) for stopping the clamping convex (401) in the locking sliding groove (512).

4. The self-returning lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 2, wherein: The sliding groove (51) provided on the suction nozzle sleeve (5) has at least two center-symmetrically distributed sliding grooves, the number of the clamping convexes (401) provided on the suction nozzle (4) is the same as that of the sliding grooves (51), and the clamping convexes (401) are one-to-one correspondingly matched in the sliding grooves (51).

5. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic component (6) is a spring, the middle part of the suction nozzle (4) is provided with a step (402), the elastic component (6) is sleeved on the suction nozzle (4) and elastically abuts against one end of the step (402) and elastically abuts against the inner bottom of the suction nozzle sleeve (5) on the other end.

6. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The straw assembly further comprises a straw (7) built in the cup body (1), and the lower end of the suction nozzle (4) penetrates through the suction nozzle sleeve (5) and the positioning bin (211) and is connected with the straw (7).

7. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The flip cover (3) is provided with a sealing plug (31) opposite to the drinking water opening (21), the sealing plug (31) is used for sealing the drinking water opening (21) when the flip cover (3) is covered on the cup cover (2), and is also used for pressing and attaching the suction nozzle (4).

8. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The cup cover (2) and the flip cover (3) are provided with a lock mechanism (8) for locking the flip cover (3) on the cup cover (2).

9. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The water cup is defined as front side facing human body when in use, and the water flow channel (212) is at the front side of the positioning bin (211).

10. The self-returning and lockable drinking cup with straw according to claim 1, wherein: The cup cover (2) is provided with a cup ring through which a finger can pass, or a handle ring (9) is rotatably installed on the cup cover (2); and the cup body (1) is internally provided with a freely movable metal shaking ball (10).