Cap assembly for container
By designing mutually exclusive and independent drinking openings for the container lid assembly, the problem of the lack of multifunctional drinking cups or bottles in the market is solved, enabling a flexible and customized drinking experience that adapts to different beverage temperatures and usage scenarios.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202390000545.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-10-03
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-09-05
AI Technical Summary
The market lacks lid components for multifunctional drinking cups or bottles that can adapt to different beverage temperatures and usage scenarios, failing to provide a flexible and customized drinking experience.
A lid assembly for a container is designed, comprising first and second lid parts, each providing mutually exclusive and independent drinking openings, with different configurations switchable via a hinge and locking mechanism to ensure that the two openings can be used independently under different circumstances.
It offers a flexible drinking experience, adapting to different beverage temperatures and usage scenarios, enhancing the enjoyment and convenience of the beverage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a container with optional drinking openings. More specifically, it relates to a lid assembly for a container having optional drinking openings for hot drinks and optional drinking openings for cold drinks. Background Technology
[0002] Consumers in the market have an increasing demand for a better drinking experience using drinking cups or bottles. For example, a cup or bottle suitable for both hot and cold drinks can meet consumers' expectations for greater flexibility and customization.
[0003] This invention solves these problems or at least provides an alternative for the public by offering a lid assembly for cups or bottles that provides two optional drinking openings, offering versatility and customization for the drinking experience. Consumers can choose between two different openings to tailor their drinking experience to their preferences and the type of beverage they are drinking. This feature enhances the enjoyment of the beverage by providing a customized experience. Furthermore, the two different openings offer convenience, making it easy to adapt to different scenarios and a more convenient option for portable drinking. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model relates to a lid assembly for a container, comprising: a first lid component; and a second lid component located below the first lid component, the second lid component being provided with: a first drinking device that is in direct fluid communication with a beverage in the container via a first fluid channel, wherein the first lid component is pivotally connected to the second lid component to present a first position in which the first drinking device is covered by the first lid component and a second position in which the first drinking device is exposed; a second drinking device having a drinking tube in fluid communication with the beverage in the container via a second fluid channel, wherein the second drinking device is configured to operatively implement the second fluid channel; and characterized in that the uses of the first drinking device and the uses of the second drinking device are mutually exclusive and independent; and the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel are independent of each other.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the second drinking device is pivotally connected to the second cap member, such that the second drinking device is configured to present: a first configuration, wherein the second drinking device is positioned to block the second fluid passage; or a second configuration, wherein the second drinking device is positioned to enable the second fluid passage.
[0006] Advantageously, in the first configuration, the second drinking device is housed in a cavity recessed from the upper surface of the second cap member.
[0007] Advantageously, the chamber is sized to accommodate the second drinking device, the chamber being formed by: a pair of opposing inner walls extending downward from the upper surface of the second cover member; a portion of the peripheral wall of the second cover member; and a portion of the bottom of the second cover member.
[0008] More advantageously, the cover assembly is provided with a hinge mechanism that allows the first cover component to pivotally move between the first position and the second position.
[0009] More advantageously, the cover assembly is provided with a locking mechanism, the hinge mechanism cooperating with the locking mechanism to control the pivotable movement of the first cover component.
[0010] Preferably, the hinge mechanism is a shaft passing through a slot and a slit, wherein: the slot is formed in the upright wall of a recessed area on a portion of the periphery of the top surface of the second cover member; and the slit is formed in two opposing free ends of an arcuate cut in the first cover member, the outline of the first cover member having an annular shape of the arcuate cut.
[0011] More preferably, the first cap component has a ring-shaped profile, allowing the user to use the second drinking device without opening the first cap component.
[0012] Optionally, the second cover component is designed such that the height of the second cover component gradually increases from one end adjacent to the hinge mechanism to the other end adjacent to the first drinking device, thereby placing the first drinking device at a position higher than the hinge mechanism.
[0013] More selectively, the second drinking device is provided with a handle that allows a user to pivotally move the second drinking device from the first configuration to the second configuration.
[0014] Advantageously, when the second drinking device is in the first configuration, the handle covers the second drinking device. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Some embodiments of the present invention will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0016] Figure 1 A container having a first embodiment of the lid assembly of this utility model is shown;
[0017] Figure 2A-2B A close-up view of a first embodiment of the cover assembly is shown;
[0018] Figures 3A-3C The cover assembly is shown in different configurations;
[0019] Figure 4A The opening of a first embodiment of the cover assembly is shown;
[0020] Figure 4B The second nozzle of a first embodiment of the cover assembly is shown.
[0021] Detailed description of the embodiments
[0022] The present invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in the following paragraphs. The purposes, features, and aspects of this disclosure are disclosed in or apparent from the following description. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the following description is merely a description of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the disclosure embodied in the exemplary construction.
[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the embodiments of this utility model should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar expressions used in the embodiments of this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. For ease of understanding, "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," and "lower," as well as other terms indicating direction or similar terms, are used only to describe the exemplary relative positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This does not limit the components disclosed in this utility model to only follow such specific relative positional relationships. "Connection or similar," "installation or similar," or "fixing or similar," or "assembly or similar" are not limited to direct or indirect physical or mechanical connections.
[0024] Figure 1 -4 illustrates a first embodiment of the cover assembly of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 1 A container 100 is shown, comprising a base component 102 and a cap assembly 104 above the base component 102. For example, the base component 102 has a cylindrical profile and is configured to hold a liquid (such as water). The dimensions and shape of the cross-section of the cap assembly 104 in the transverse plane correspond to the cross-section of the base component 102 in the transverse plane, and thus the cap assembly 104 is assembled onto the base component 102 by common closure mechanisms well known in the art (such as screw closure or quick-fit). For the sake of brevity, closure mechanisms are well known to those skilled in the art and are therefore not described in detail here.
[0026] The cover assembly 104 includes a cover body 106 and a cover member 108. For example, the cover member 108 has an annular profile with an arcuate cutout, such that the cover member 108 has two opposing ends 108A, 108B at its cutout. The two opposing ends 108A, 108B are pivotally engaged with the cover body 106, allowing the cover member 108 to pivotally move about an axis. The pivotal engagement between the cover body 106 and the cover member 108 will be described in more detail later. As shown, most of the central portion of the cover member 108 is hollow, so when the cover member 108 is on the cover body 106, as Figure 1 As shown, the upper surface (or top surface) of the cover 106 is visible to the naked eye.
[0027] exist Figure 2A and 2B The pivoting movement of the cover 108 relative to the cover body 106 can be clearly seen in the close-up view of the cover assembly 104 shown. For simplicity, Figure 2B The image shows an assembly with parts of the cover 106 and the cover 108 removed. For example, the pivoting movement is embodied through the respective connections between the two opposing ends 108A, 108B and the platforms 109A, 109B. (Refer to...) Figure 2B As can be seen, platforms 109A and 109B are each uprights located in a recessed area on the top periphery of the cover 106, away from the lock 112. Opposite ends 108A, 108B and platforms 109A, 109B are internally provided with slots defined for receiving shafts (the shafts are not shown in the figures for simplicity), allowing pivotal movement of the cover 108 relative to the cover 106. Advantageously, during manufacturing, the shafts are metal pins arranged through the two opposite ends 108A, 108B and platforms 109A, 109B respectively.
[0028] Figure 3A -C indicates that the cover assembly 104 is in different configurations, where Figure 3A This shows that cover 108 is locked. Figure 3B It shows that cover 108 is unlocked, and Figure 3C Reference shows cover 108 fully opened. Figure 3A It can be seen that the cover assembly 104 is provided with a lock 112. When the lock 112 is open, the cover 108 is allowed to move away from or towards the cover body 106 about an axis passing through the two opposite ends 108A, 108B and the platforms 109A, 109B. When the lock 112 is closed, it restricts the movement of the cover 108 about the axis, and the cover 108 is fixed to the cover body 106. Figure 3A and 3BIn the illustrative example, lock 112 includes a tongue 112A and a hook 112D. The tongue 112A is pivotally connected about axes 112B and 112C to the outer peripheral wall of cover 108 and cap 106, and hook 112D is provided thereon.
[0029] For example, the operation of lock 112 can be achieved through the interlocking relationship between tongue 112A and hook 112D. This is achieved by hinged movement of tongue 112A around axes 112B and 112C toward hook 112D. When tongue 112A is adjacent to hook 112D, by slightly securing tongue 112A onto hook 112D, tongue 112A and hook 112D can interlock (e.g., through a snap-fit). When it is necessary to unlock lock 112, the interlock between the two components can be released by slightly removing tongue 112A from hook 112D, at which point cover 108 can move freely around its axis. The operation of lock 112 can be described in detail below. Figure 3A -C. Advantageously, for example, the tongue 112A or hook 112D is made of an elastic material, making interlocking between the two parts easier.
[0030] The cover assembly 104 also includes an aperture 120, such as Figure 3C As shown, its display cover 108 is opened 180° from its locked configuration. As indicated, the orifice 120 is exposed and thus visible at the edge of the upper surface of the cover 106. By definition, in the context of this aspect of the invention, the "upper surface of the cover" refers to the outwardly facing surface of the cover 106 when it is assembled to the base member 102. Advantageously, the orifice 120 is suitable for drinking hot liquids contained in the base member 102 because of its small size, allowing for controllable regulation of the flow rate of the hot liquid. The orifice 120 is provided with a dispensing system operatively connecting the orifice 120 to the interior of the base member 102, allowing the user to drink through the orifice 120. For simplicity, the dispensing system is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0031] Figure 3C As shown, the protrusion 122 is positioned on the underside of the cover 108. By definition, in this context of the invention, "underside of the cover" refers to the inwardly facing surface of the cover 108 when it is locked. The position of the protrusion 122 corresponds to the position of the opening 120. The size and shape of the opening 120 are adapted to accommodate the protrusion 122, thereby preventing spillage when the user carries the container 100. Advantageously, for example, the protrusion 122 is made of an elastic material.
[0032] The cap assembly 104 also includes a nozzle 130. The nozzle 130 is equipped with a dispensing system that allows a user to drink the beverage from the container through the nozzle 130. For the sake of simplicity, the dispensing system is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0033] Reference Figure 4A -B, it can be seen that the nozzle 130 can be accommodated in the chamber 140 formed in the cover 106. For example, the chamber 140 is defined by a pair of opposing inner walls 140A and 140B extending downward from the upper surface of the cover 106, the inner surface 140C of the vertical peripheral wall of the cover 106, and the inner surface 140 of the bottom of the cover 106. By definition, in the context of this aspect of the present invention, "inner surface of the bottom of the cover" refers to the surface of the bottom of the cover 106 facing away from the inner cavity of the base component 102 when the cover assembly 104 is assembled to the base component 102; and in the context of this aspect of the present invention, "inner surface of the vertical peripheral wall of the cover" refers to the inward surface of the peripheral wall of the cover 106.
[0034] The dimensions of chamber 140 are adapted to accommodate nozzle 130. In other words, the shape of chamber 140 corresponds to the shape of nozzle 130. Referring again... Figure 4B As shown, the nozzle 130 is located within the chamber 140 and is pivotally connected to the cover 106. For example, the nozzle 130 is configured to be pivotally connected to a pair of opposing inner walls 140A and 140B of the cover 106, or to be pivotally connected to the inner surface 140D of the bottom of the cover 106. Thus, the nozzle 130 is adapted to present a first configuration in which the nozzle 130 is received within the chamber 140, or a second configuration in which the nozzle 130 is substantially perpendicular to the inner surface 140D of the bottom of the cover 106.
[0035] Advantageously, such as Figure 3A As shown in Figure -C, the nozzle 130, for example, has a plate 150 pivotally connected thereto in its middle portion. When the nozzle 130 is housed in the chamber 140 in its first configuration, the plate 150 covers the nozzle 130 to prevent it from being contaminated by dust. When the nozzle 130 is housed in the chamber 140 in its first configuration, the nozzle 130 is configured to be sealed or disengaged from the dispensing system, for example, by folding or disengaging the tube connecting the nozzle 130 and the inner cavity of the base component 102 in the dispensing system. For the sake of brevity, methods for sealing or disengaging are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be explained in detail here.
[0036] Advantageously, such as Figure 3C and 4AAs shown in the diagram, when the cap 106 is assembled to the base component 102, the cap 106 is designed such that its height gradually increases from one end adjacent to its shaft to the other end adjacent to its orifice 120. The design of the cap 106 provides the advantage that the orifice 120 is in an elevated position, providing convenience for the user to drink from. Meanwhile, as... Figure 3A As shown in Figure -C, when the nozzle 130 is received in the chamber 140, the lower portion of the nozzle 130 and the plate 150 are substantially horizontal, particularly advantageously substantially horizontal with the central portion of the upper surface of the cover 106. By definition, in the context of this aspect of the invention, "lower portion of the nozzle" refers to the portion of the nozzle 130 not covered by the plate 150 and adjacent to the pivotal connection of the cover 104. The plate 150 is disposed on the middle portion of the nozzle 130, which provides another advantage by using the plate 150 as a handle, allowing the user to pivotally move the nozzle 130 from its first configuration to its second configuration, thus eliminating the need for the user to touch the nozzle 130 with their fingers or hands.
[0037] It should be understood that, for clarity, certain features of the present invention described in separate embodiments may be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, for brevity, various features of the present invention described in a single embodiment may be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Furthermore, for the sake of brevity, those skilled in the art will recognize prior art, which has not been explained above. It should be noted that certain features of the embodiments are shown by way of non-limiting example. For example, the size, shape, and position of the disclosed components may be adaptively changed to suit the needs of different users. The disclosed components are merely illustrative examples of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection. Those skilled in the art may adjust and / or modify these components according to actual needs, and the resulting changes also fall within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A lid assembly for a container, comprising: a) a first lid part; and b) a second lid part located below said first lid part, said second lid part being provided with: - a first drinking device in direct fluid communication with a beverage in said container through a first fluid passage, wherein said first lid part is profiled as an annulus with a cut-out, said first lid part being provided at said cut-out with two opposite free ends engaging said second lid part such that said first lid part is pivotably connected to said second lid part to assume a first position in which said first drinking device is covered by said first lid part and a second position in which said first drinking device is exposed; - a second drinking device provided with a drinking tube in fluid communication with a beverage in said container through a second fluid passage, wherein said second drinking device is configured to operatively enable said second fluid passage; and characterized in that: the use of said first drinking device and the use of said second drinking device are mutually exclusive and independent from each other; said first fluid passage and said second fluid passage are independent from each other; and a user can use said second drinking device without having to open said first lid part.
2. The lid assembly according to claim 1, wherein said second drinking device is pivotably connected to said second lid part, whereby said second drinking device is configured to assume: - a first configuration in which said second drinking device is positioned to block said second fluid passage; or - a second configuration in which said second drinking device is positioned to enable said second fluid passage.
3. The lid assembly according to claim 2, in said first configuration, said second drinking device is housed in a cavity recessed from an upper surface of said second lid part.
4. The lid assembly according to claim 3, said cavity is dimensioned to house said second drinking device, said cavity being formed by: - a pair of opposite inner walls extending downwardly from an upper surface of said second lid part; - a portion of a peripheral wall of said second lid part, and - a portion of a bottom of said second lid part.
5. The lid assembly according to claim 1, said lid assembly is provided with a hinging mechanism allowing said first lid part to pivotably move between said first position and said second position.
6. The lid assembly according to claim 5, wherein said lid assembly is provided with a locking mechanism, said hinging mechanism cooperating with said locking mechanism to control the pivotable movement of said first lid part.
7. The lid assembly according to claim 6, said hinging mechanism is a shaft passing through a slot and a clearance hole, wherein: - said slot is formed in a standing wall of a recessed area on a portion of a periphery of a top surface of said second lid part; and - said clearance hole is formed in said free end of said first lid part.
8. The lid assembly according to claim 5, wherein: said second lid part is designed such that a height of said second lid part gradually increases from one end thereof adjacent to said hinging mechanism to another end thereof adjacent to said first drinking device, whereby said first drinking device is at a higher position than said hinging mechanism. 9. The lid assembly of claim 2, wherein the second drinking means is provided with a handle that allows a user to pivotally move the second drinking means from the first configuration to the second configuration.
10. The lid assembly of claim 9, wherein the handle covers the second drinking means when the second drinking means is in the first configuration.