Pressing opening type cup cover and cup
By designing a push-to-open cup lid structure that combines a U-shaped slide bar and a insert plate, the problems of inconvenient operation and difficult cleaning in existing technologies have been solved. This enables quick one-handed opening and closing and multi-functional drinking methods, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing push-button cup lids are inconvenient to operate, easy to fall off, and difficult to clean, and lack multi-functional drinking methods.
A press-to-open cup lid structure was designed, which includes a U-shaped slide bar, a return spring, and an insert plate. The insert plate and the slot cooperate to achieve one-handed one-button opening and closing by utilizing the elastic force of the compression spring. It is also equipped with a detachable straw assembly to meet different drinking needs.
It features a simple and quick one-handed opening and closing mechanism for the cup lid, an insert plate design to prevent accidental dislodgement, a detachable U-shaped slide bar for easy cleaning, and a straw assembly to meet the needs of direct drinking or straw drinking, thus improving ease of use and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a press-open cup lid and a cup, belonging to the technical field of thermos cups. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, there are many ways to open the lid of a thermos cup, such as twisting, pressing, and flipping. For example, a cup lid and cup disclosed in Chinese patent document CN210672940U use a pressing-opening method. This utility model aims to provide a novel structure for a pressing-opening cup lid. Utility Model Content
[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a novel structure for a press-to-open cup lid, and to provide a cup having the press-to-open cup lid.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a press-to-open cup lid, comprising a connecting seat for connecting the cup body, a top cover hinged to the connecting seat, and a U-shaped slide rod slidably disposed on the top cover; the U-shaped slide rod includes two side rods arranged opposite each other and a connecting rod connecting the two side rods, forming an opening between the two side rods, into which the top cover is inserted; two insert plates are arranged opposite each other on the two side rods, and two through slots corresponding to the insert plates are provided on the top cover, through which the ends of the insert plates pass into the inner side of the top cover; a return spring is provided between the top cover and the connecting rod, and the return spring always applies elastic force to the U-shaped slide rod; a slot is provided on the connecting seat to cooperate with the ends of the insert plates, so that when the top cover is fastened onto the connecting seat, the ends of the insert plates can enter into the slots.
[0005] The upper cover is also provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the U-shaped slide rod.
[0006] The end of the insert plate includes an insertion section for insertion into a slot and a non-insertion section connected to the insertion section. A protrusion is provided on the non-insertion section. The through slot includes a first section and a second section connected to each other. The width of the first section is greater than the width of the insertion section and less than the width of the non-insertion section, and the width of the second section is greater than the width of the non-insertion section.
[0007] A wedge-shaped guide surface is provided at one end of the insertion section near the slot.
[0008] The connecting seat is provided with an upwardly upright cylindrical drinking part, and two slot seats are provided opposite to each other on both sides of the cylindrical drinking part, and the slots are formed on the slot seats.
[0009] This utility model also provides a cup, including a cup body and a press-to-open cup lid as described above.
[0010] The cup also includes a straw assembly that can be detachably inserted into a cylindrical drinking section on a connector.
[0011] The straw assembly includes an upper tube body, a lower tube body connected below the upper tube body, a sleeve fitted over the outside of the upper tube body, and a limiting nut located below the sleeve. A gap exists between the upper tube body and the sleeve, and a compression spring is fitted within the gap. A first shoulder is provided on the upper tube body, and a second shoulder is provided at the lower end of the sleeve. The two ends of the compression spring rest on the first and second shoulders, respectively. The limiting nut is screwed to the lower part of the lower tube body and rests on the lower end of the sleeve. A third shoulder is provided on the inner wall of the cylindrical drinking section, and an eave is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve, with the eave resting on the third shoulder.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the press-to-open cup lid and cup of this utility model have the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0013] 1. By pressing the connecting rod of the U-shaped slide bar, the cup lid can be opened and closed with one hand using the elasticity of the compression spring and the cooperation of the insert plate and the slot. The operation is simple and quick.
[0014] 2. The end of the insert plate is designed with a protrusion and a segmented groove, which makes it easy to ensure that the insert plate can slide smoothly into the groove and prevents the U-shaped slide rod from accidentally coming out; and the U-shaped slide rod can be disassembled independently for easy cleaning or replacement.
[0015] 3. The end of the insert plate is provided with a wedge-shaped guide surface. When the top cover needs to be fastened, simply press down to make the wedge-shaped guide surface subject to the force of the slot seat, causing the insert plate to move backward. After being fastened in place, the end of the insert plate enters the slot under the force of the return spring, which is very convenient to use.
[0016] 4. The symmetrically arranged side rods and insert plates on both sides of the U-shaped slide bar move synchronously, resulting in uniform force distribution and improved stability when opening the cover.
[0017] 5. The cylindrical drinking section can be fitted with a detachable straw assembly to meet different drinking needs, such as direct drinking or straw drinking.
[0018] 6. The sleeve of the straw assembly engages with the third shoulder of the cylindrical drinking section, and with the cushioning of the compression spring, the upper tube body can be squeezed downwards and inserted into the cylindrical drinking section when the top cover is closed for easy storage. After the top cover is opened, the upper tube body extends upwards inside the cylindrical drinking section under the action of the compression spring for easy drinking. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the state after the top cover is opened.
[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the state of the straw assembly after it has been removed from the cylindrical drinking section.
[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the straw assembly.
[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the upper cover structure.
[0024] Figure 6 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 5.
[0025] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the top cover and the U-shaped slide bar.
[0026] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connecting seat and the U-shaped slide rod. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0028] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a cup, including a cup body 1, a press-to-open cup lid 2, and a straw assembly 3.
[0029] The press-to-open cup lid 2 includes a connecting seat 21 for connecting the cup body 1 and an upper cover 22 hinged to the connecting seat 21. A cylindrical drinking part 211 extending vertically upward is provided on the connecting seat 21, and the straw assembly 3 can be detachably inserted into the cylindrical drinking part 211.
[0030] like Figure 4As shown, the straw assembly 3 includes an upper tube body 31, a lower tube body 32 connected below the upper tube body 31, a sleeve 33 sleeved on the outside of the upper tube body 31, and a limiting nut 34 located below the sleeve 33. A gap exists between the upper tube body 31 and the sleeve 33, and a compression spring 35 is fitted within the gap. A first shoulder 311 is provided on the upper tube body 31, and a second shoulder 331 is provided at the lower end of the sleeve 33. The two ends of the compression spring 35 abut against the first shoulder 311 and the second shoulder 331, respectively. The limiting nut 34 is screwed to the lower part of the lower tube body 32 and abuts against the lower end of the sleeve 33. A third shoulder 211a is provided on the inner wall of the cylindrical drinking section 211, and an eave 332 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve 33, with the eave 332 resting on the third shoulder 211a. When the top cover 22 is closed, the upper tube 31 can be pressed downward to enter the cylindrical drinking section 211 for easy storage. After the top cover 22 is opened, the upper tube 31 extends upward inside the cylindrical drinking section 211 under the action of the compression spring 35 for easy drinking.
[0031] like Figures 5-8 As shown, a U-shaped slide rod 23 is slidably disposed on the upper cover 22. The U-shaped slide rod 23 includes side rod portions 231 arranged opposite to each other on both sides and a connecting rod portion 232 connecting the two side rod portions 231. An opening is formed between the two side rod portions 231, and the upper cover 22 is inserted into the opening. Two insert plates 233 are arranged opposite to each other on the two side rod portions 231. Two through slots 220 corresponding to the insert plates 233 are provided on the upper cover 22. The ends of the insert plates 233 pass through the through slots 220 and enter the inner side of the upper cover 22. A return spring 24 is provided between the upper cover 22 and the connecting rod portion 232. The return spring 24 always applies a spring force to the U-shaped slide rod 23. Two slot seats 212 are provided on the connecting seat 21 and on both sides of the cylindrical drinking part 211. The slot seats 212 are provided with slots 212a that cooperate with the end of the insert plate 233. When the upper cover 22 is fastened on the connecting seat 21, the end of the insert plate 233 can enter into the slot 212a.
[0032] The end of the insert plate 233 includes an insertion section 233a for insertion into the slot 212a and a non-insertion section 233b connected to the insertion section 233a. A wedge-shaped guide surface 233c is provided at one end of the insertion section 233a near the slot 212a. When the cover 22 is fastened, pressing down directly causes the wedge-shaped guide surface 233c to be subjected to the force of the slot seat 212, causing the insert plate 233 to move backward. After being fastened in place, the end of the insert plate 233 is driven into the slot 212a by the force of the return spring 24, which is very convenient to use.
[0033] A protrusion 233d is provided on the non-insertion segment 233b. The through groove 220 includes a first segment 220a and a second segment 220b connected to each other. The width of the first segment 220a is greater than the width of the insertion segment 233a and less than the width of the non-insertion segment 233b. The width of the second segment 220b is greater than the width of the non-insertion segment 233b. With the above structure, the segmented design of the protrusion 233d at the end of the insertion plate 233 and the through groove 220 facilitates the smooth sliding of the insertion plate 233 into the through groove 220 and prevents the U-shaped slide rod 23 from accidentally coming out. Furthermore, the U-shaped slide rod 23 can be independently disassembled for easy cleaning or replacement.
[0034] The upper cover 22 is also provided with a receiving groove 222 for accommodating the U-shaped slide bar 23.
[0035] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A press-to-open cup lid, characterized by: The cup includes a connecting seat for connecting a cup body, an upper cover hinged to the connecting seat, and a U-shaped slide rod slidingly arranged on the upper cover; the U-shaped slide rod includes two side rod portions oppositely arranged and a connecting rod portion connecting the two side rod portions, an opening being formed between the two side rod portions, and the upper cover being inserted into the opening; two insertion plates are oppositely arranged on the two side rod portions, two through slots corresponding to the insertion plates are arranged on the upper cover, and the end portions of the insertion plates enter the inner side of the upper cover after passing through the through slots; a reset spring is arranged between the upper cover and the connecting rod portion, and the reset spring always applies elastic force to the U-shaped slide rod; a clamping groove matched with the end portions of the insertion plates is arranged on the connecting seat, and the end portions of the insertion plates can enter the clamping groove after the upper cover is buckled on the connecting seat.
2. The push-to-open cup lid of claim 1, wherein: An accommodating groove for accommodating the U-shaped slide rod is further arranged on the upper cover.
3. The push-to-open cup lid of claim 1, wherein: The end portion of the insertion plate includes an insertion section inserted into the clamping groove and a non-insertion section connected to the insertion section, a protruding portion is arranged on the non-insertion section, the through slot includes a first section and a second section connected to each other, the width of the first section is greater than the width of the insertion section and less than the width of the non-insertion section, and the width of the second section is greater than the width of the non-insertion section.
4. The push-to-open cup lid of claim 3, wherein: A wedge-shaped guide surface is arranged at one end of the insertion section close to the clamping groove.
5. The push-to-open cup lid of any one of claims 1-4, wherein: An upwardly erected cylindrical drinking portion is arranged on the connecting seat, and two clamping groove seats are oppositely arranged on both sides of the cylindrical drinking portion, and the clamping groove is arranged on the clamping groove seat.
6. A cup characterised in that: The cup further includes a straw assembly which is detachably inserted into the cylindrical drinking portion of the connecting seat.
7. The cup of claim 6, wherein: The straw assembly includes an upper tube body, a lower tube body connected to the lower side of the upper tube body, a sleeve arranged on the outer side of the upper tube body, and a limiting nut located below the sleeve; a gap is formed between the upper tube body and the sleeve, a compression spring is sleeved in the gap, a first shoulder is arranged on the upper tube body, a second shoulder is arranged at the lower end of the sleeve, and the two ends of the compression spring are respectively abutted against the first shoulder and the second shoulder; the limiting nut is screwed on the lower part of the lower tube body and abutted against the lower end of the sleeve; a third shoulder is arranged on the inner wall of the cylindrical drinking portion, and a eave portion is arranged on the outer side wall of the sleeve, and the eave portion is arranged on the third shoulder.
8. The cup of claim 7, wherein:
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Cup lid and cup
CN210672940U