Water cup with externally-detachable tea bin

Abstract

The water cup comprises a cup body and a cup cover, the lower section of the cup cover is detachably connected with an outer ring body, the tea bin is arranged at the bottom of the outer ring body, the tea bin is detachably connected with an opening of the cup body, the tea bin is arranged in an inner cavity of the cup body, and the outer ring body is exposed upwards from the opening of the cup body. The space between the cup cover and the tea bin forms a containing space used for containing materials. Pressing assemblies are arranged on the left side and the right side of a connecting body of the cup cover respectively, each pressing assembly comprises a button and an elastic piece, the buttons of the two pressing assemblies are arranged in two mounting grooves of the connecting body in a sliding mode respectively, and in a natural state, under the elastic force effect of the two elastic pieces, pressing parts of the two buttons are exposed outwards from the mounting grooves in the two sides of the connecting body. And the first clamping parts of the two buttons respectively extend out of the avoiding grooves in the two sides of the connecting body and are clamped with the second clamping parts of the outer ring body. The tea cup has the advantages that the tea bin and the cup cover are designed to be of a detachable structure, and tea and water can be conveniently fed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to drinking utensils, specifically to a water cup with an externally detachable tea compartment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most water cups on the market with tea containers either have the tea container fixed to or detachable from the cup body, but the tea container is almost always built into the cup body. For tea containers that are detachable from the cup body, contact with the tea container is unavoidable when removing or installing it, which may contaminate the drinking water and compromise its hygiene and safety.

[0003] In addition, when adding tea or water, the entire lid needs to be unscrewed from the cup before adding water or tea, and then the lid needs to be screwed back into the cup, which is cumbersome. After unscrewing the lid from the cup, the user needs to hold the lid or place it on the ground. Placing it on the ground takes up space, and holding it makes it inconvenient to add water or tea, making it very inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a water cup with a detachable tea compartment. The tea compartment and the cup lid are designed to be detachable. When adding tea or water, the connecting body can be removed, which is convenient and quick to operate. The removed connecting body occupies little space and ensures the hygiene and safety of drinking water.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A water cup with an externally detachable tea compartment includes a cup body and a cup lid. The lower part of the cup lid is detachably connected to an outer ring body, and a tea compartment is provided at the bottom of the outer ring body. The tea compartment is detachably connected to the mouth of the cup body and is placed in the inner cavity of the cup body. The outer ring body is exposed upward from the mouth of the cup body, and the space between the cup lid and the tea compartment forms a receiving space for containing materials.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the cup lid includes a connecting body, with pressing components on the left and right sides of the connecting body. Each pressing component includes a button and an elastic element. Mounting grooves are opened on the left and right sides of the connecting body. The buttons of the two pressing components are slidably disposed in the two mounting grooves. The outer end of the button is provided with a pressing part and a first locking part spaced apart vertically. The left and right sides of the connecting body are provided with clearance grooves for the first locking parts to extend out. In a natural state, under the elastic force of the two elastic elements, the pressing parts of the buttons of the two pressing components are exposed outward from the mounting grooves on both sides of the connecting body, and the first locking parts of the two buttons extend out of the clearance grooves on both sides of the connecting body and engage with the second locking part of the outer ring body.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the elastic element is a spring, with a spring guide post provided inside the button, the outer section of the spring being fitted onto the spring guide post inside the button, the outer end of the spring elastically pressing against the inner side of the button, and the inner end of the spring elastically pressing against a baffle provided in the inner cavity of the connecting body.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the cup lid is provided with two drinking spouts, namely a direct drinking spout and a straw spout.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the cup lid further includes an upper flip-top, which is rotatably mounted on the connecting body. The straw opening is located on the upper flip-top, and a water-sealing structure is provided in the inner cavity of the connecting body. The water-sealing structure includes a vertically extending transition tube section. A straw installation tube section is provided on the tea compartment. The bottom end of the straw installation tube section extends to the bottom of the tea compartment and is detachably connected to the straw. The upper end of the straw installation tube section is sealed and connected to the lower end of the transition tube section. When the upper flip-top is closed, the lower end of the straw opening on the upper flip-top is sealed and connected to the upper end of the transition tube section.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the water sealing structure includes a water sealing plate fixedly fitted with the transition pipe section, the inner cavity of the connecting body is an open cavity at the bottom, the upper end of the transition pipe section is fixedly connected to the connecting body and extends upward through the top of the connecting body, the outer periphery of the water sealing plate is sealed and connected to the side wall of the inner cavity of the connecting body, and the space between the water sealing plate and the tea container forms the accommodating space.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the drinking spout is located at the top front of the connector, and the bottom of the drinking spout is connected to the accommodating space through a water flow channel.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the rear end of the upper flip-top is rotatably connected to the connecting body, and the front end of the upper flip-top is provided with a direct drinking lock structure. The direct drinking lock structure includes a knob and a water-sealing plug. The knob is composed of an inclined section and a vertical section at an acute angle. The middle part of the knob is rotatably installed on the front end of the upper flip-top. The inner side of the vertical section of the knob is provided with a locking protrusion. The water-sealing plug is fixed to the front end of the upper flip-top. The bottom of the water-sealing plug is used to seal the direct drinking spout. The top of the water-sealing plug extends upward above the upper flip-top and elastically presses upward against the inclined section of the knob. In the natural state, the locking protrusion of the knob extends backward from the slot of the vertical plate at the front end of the upper flip-top and engages with the locking groove on the front side of the connecting body.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the straw opening of the flip-top is sealed by an upper screw cap, which is connected to the flip-top via a handle.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the aforementioned water cup, the tea container is threadedly connected to the mouth of the cup body.

[0016] This invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] This utility model provides a water cup with a detachable tea compartment. The tea compartment and lid are designed as a detachable structure, allowing for easy separation and connection as needed. When adding tea or water, only the connecting part needs to be removed, eliminating the need to remove the tea compartment as well. This makes adding tea and water quick and convenient, and the removable connecting part occupies little space, effectively solving the problem of cumbersome tea-adding operations in existing water cups. Furthermore, the connecting part between the tea compartment and the lid is connected via two sets of press-fit components for quick disassembly. Each set of press-fit components includes a button and a spring element. During operation, simply pressing two buttons achieves disassembly; during installation, simply inserting the connecting part downwards into the tea compartment establishes connection. The disassembly and assembly operations are convenient, quick, and time-saving. In addition, an outer ring is provided at the top of the tea compartment, protruding upwards from the mouth of the cup. This allows the operator to easily hold the exposed surface of the outer ring, preventing direct contact between the hands and the tea compartment and ensuring the hygiene and safety of the drinking water. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the cup lid of this utility model in its open flip-top state.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the connector and tea container of this utility model in their separated state.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the cup lid of this utility model after the top flip cover has been removed.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal section view of the cup lid of this utility model after the top flip cover is removed.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the two sets of pressing components and connecting bodies of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the connector of this utility model from another angle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the direct drinking lock structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the direct drinking lock structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional view of the water-sealing structure of this utility model.

[0028] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Cup body; 2. Connector; 3. Tea compartment; 4. Cup mouth sealing ring; 5. Accommodation space; 6. Button; 7. Spring; 8. Mounting groove; 9. Pressing part; 10. Hook; 11. Avoidance groove; 12. Locking groove; 13. Spring guide post; 14. Baffle; 15. Direct drinking spout; 16. Straw spout; 17. Top flip lid; 18. Top screw cap; 19. Handle; 20. Water sealing structure; 21. Transition pipe section; 22. Water sealing tray; 23. Water sealing ring; 24. Straw mounting pipe section; 25. Transition sealing ring; 26. Flip lid sealing ring; 27. Water flow channel; 28. Toggle button; 29. ​​Water sealing plug; 30. Engaging protrusion; 31. Engaging groove; 32. Tea compartment sealing ring; 33. Outer ring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. These embodiments are implemented based on the technical solution of this utility model and provide detailed implementation methods and specific operation processes. However, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 10 This embodiment discloses a water cup with a detachable tea compartment, including a cup body 1 and a cup lid. An outer ring 33 is detachably connected to the lower part of the cup lid, and a tea compartment 3 is located at the bottom of the outer ring 33. The outer ring 33 and the tea compartment 3 can be integrally formed or connected via a detachable connection structure. In this embodiment, the outer ring 33 and the tea compartment 3 are integrally formed as a single component. The tea compartment 3 is detachably connected to the mouth of the cup body 1. In this embodiment, the tea compartment 3 and the mouth of the cup body 1 can be detachably connected via a threaded connection. The outer periphery of the tea compartment 3 is sealed to the mouth of the cup body 1 by a cup mouth sealing ring 4. The tea compartment 3 is placed inside the cavity of the cup body 1, with the outer ring 33 exposed upwards from the mouth of the cup body 1. The space between the cup lid and the tea compartment 3 forms a receiving space 5 for containing materials.

[0031] The cup lid includes a connecting body 2, with pressing components on the left and right sides of the connecting body 2. Each pressing component includes a button 6 and an elastic element. Mounting grooves 8 are opened on the left and right sides of the connecting body 2. The buttons 6 of the two pressing components are slidably set in the two mounting grooves 8 respectively. The outer end of the button 6 is provided with a pressing part 9 spaced vertically and a first locking part. The left and right sides of the connecting body 2 are respectively provided with relief grooves 11 for the first locking part to extend out. In the natural state, under the elastic force of the two elastic elements, the pressing parts 9 of the buttons 6 of the two pressing components are exposed outward from the mounting grooves 8 on both sides of the connecting body 2, and the first locking parts of the two buttons 6 extend out of the relief grooves 11 on both sides of the connecting body 2 and engage with the second locking part of the outer ring 33 at the top of the tea container 3. The first snap-fit ​​part of the button 6 can be a snap hook 10, and the second snap-fit ​​part of the outer ring body 33 at the top of the tea compartment 3 can be a ring groove 12 set at the top of the inner cavity of the outer ring body 33. The snap hooks 10 of the two sets of pressing components respectively engage with the grooves 12 of the outer ring body 33 to realize the connection between the tea compartment 3 and the connecting body 2.

[0032] Among them, the elastic element is spring 7, and spring guide post 13 is provided inside the button 6. The outer section of spring 7 is fitted on spring guide post 13 inside the button 6. The outer end of spring 7 elastically presses against the inner side of button 6, and the inner end of spring 7 elastically presses against baffle 14 provided in the inner cavity of connecting body 2.

[0033] The cup lid connector 2 is provided with two drinking ports. In this embodiment, the two drinking ports are a direct drinking port 15 and a straw port 16.

[0034] The cup lid also includes an upper flip-top 17, which is rotatably mounted on the connecting body 2. The straw opening 16 is located on the upper flip-top 17, and the straw opening 16 of the upper flip-top 17 is sealed by an upper screw cap 18. The upper screw cap 18 is connected to the upper flip-top 17 by a handle 19, and the upper screw cap 18 can be connected to the straw opening 16 by a threaded connection. The straw opening 16 is sealed by a screw cap sealing ring on the inner side of the upper screw cap 18. The connecting body 2 has a water sealing structure 20 in its inner cavity. The water sealing structure 20 includes a vertically extending transition pipe section 21 and a water sealing plate 22 fixedly fitted with the transition pipe section 21. The inner cavity of the connecting body 2 is an open cavity at the bottom. The upper end of the transition pipe section 21 is fixedly connected to the connecting body 2 by a snap-fit ​​and extends upward through the top of the connecting body 2. The outer periphery of the water sealing plate 22 is sealed and connected to the inner cavity side wall of the connecting body 2 by a water sealing ring 23. The space between the water sealing plate 22 and the tea container 3 forms an accommodating space 5. The tea compartment 3 is equipped with a straw installation section 24. The bottom end of the straw installation section 24 extends to the bottom of the tea compartment 3 and is detachably connected to the straw. The upper end of the straw installation section 24 is sealed and connected to the lower end of the transition section 21. When the upper flip cover 17 is closed, the lower end of the straw opening 16 of the upper flip cover 17 is sealed and connected to the upper end of the transition section 21. Specifically, the straw and the bottom end of the straw installation section 24 are inserted into each other; the upper end of the straw installation section 24 and the lower end of the transition section 21 are inserted into each other, and the gap between them is sealed by a transition sealing ring 25; the lower end of the straw opening 16 of the upper flip cover 17 is equipped with a flip cover sealing ring 26, which achieves a sealed connection between the lower end of the straw opening 16 and the upper end of the transition section 21. The gap between the connecting body 2 and the tea compartment 3 is sealed by a tea compartment sealing ring 32.

[0035] The drinking spout 15 is located at the top front of the connector 2, and the bottom of the drinking spout 15 is connected to the accommodating space 5 through the water flow channel 27. The rear end of the upper flip cover 17 is rotatably connected to the connecting body 2 via the first pin. The front end of the upper flip cover 17 is provided with a direct drinking lock structure, which includes a knob 28 and a water sealing plug 29. The knob 28 is composed of an inclined section and a vertical section with an acute angle. The middle part of the knob 28 is rotatably installed at the front end of the upper flip cover 17 via the second pin. The inner side of the vertical section of the knob 28 is provided with a locking protrusion 30. The water sealing plug 29 is fixed to the opening at the front end of the upper flip cover 17 by a groove in the middle. The bottom of the water sealing plug 29 is used to seal the direct drinking port 15. The top of the water sealing plug 29 extends upward above the upper flip cover 17 and elastically presses upward against the inclined section of the knob 28. In the natural state, the locking protrusion 30 of the knob 28 extends backward from the slot of the vertical plate at the front end of the upper flip cover 17 and engages with the locking groove 31 on the front side of the connecting body 2. In its natural state, under the elastic pressure of the top of the water-sealing plug 29, the engaging protrusion 30 of the button 6 is always engaged with the engaging groove 31 on the front side of the connector 2; when the dial 28 is turned, causing the dial 28 to rotate backward and upward around the second pin axis, the engaging protrusion 30 of the button 6 is disengaged from the engaging groove 31 of the connector 2, at which point the upper cover 17 can be flipped upward to open, and the drinking spout 15 is opened.

[0036] When you need to drink water through the drinking spout 15, turn the knob 28 to flip the top cover 17 upwards, and you can drink water through the drinking spout 15. When you need to drink water through the straw spout 16, turn and open the top cover 18, and you can drink water through the straw spout 16.

[0037] The water cup provided in this embodiment features a quick-release connection between the tea container 3 and the connecting body 2 via two sets of pressing components. To disassemble the two components, press the pressing parts 9 of the two buttons 6 inwards, causing the buttons 6 and hooks 10 to retract into the connecting body 2. At this point, the hooks 10 disengage from the slots 12 of the tea container 3, thus detaching the connecting body 2 from the tea container 3. To reassemble the two components, insert the connecting body 2 downwards into the tea container 3. The hooks 10 of the two pressing components engage with the slots 12 of the tea container 3, thus assembling the two components. The entire disassembly and assembly process requires only pressing two buttons 6, achieving a quick and effortless disassembly and assembly.

[0038] When adding tea or water, press the two buttons 6 inwards to disengage the two hooks 10 from the slots 12 of the tea compartment 3, thus separating the connector 2 from the tea compartment 3. After removing the connector 2, add tea or water to the tea compartment 3. Once finished, insert the connector 2 downwards into the tea compartment 3 to close the lid. Only the connector 2 needs to be removed; there is no need to remove the tea compartment 3 along with it for storage or handling. This method is convenient, quick, time-saving, labor-saving, and space-saving.

[0039] When only water needs to be added, the tea container 3 and the connector 2 can be unscrewed from the cup body 1 together, and water can be added into the cup body 1.

[0040] When the tea container 3 is removed from the connector 2 or the cup body 1, the operator can operate it by holding the surface of the outer ring 33 on the top of the tea container 3. The operator's hand does not come into contact with the tea container 3 itself, thus ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the drinking water.

[0041] When the cup lid needs to be cleaned, the tea compartment 3 and the connecting body 2 can be screwed onto the cup body 1 together and taken out. Then, press the two buttons 6 to separate the connecting body 2 from the tea compartment 3, and then the cup lid and cup body 1 can be cleaned.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water cup with outer detachable tea bin, comprising a cup body and a cup cover, characterized in that: The lower part of the cup lid is detachably connected to an outer ring body, and a tea compartment is provided at the bottom of the outer ring body. The tea compartment is detachably connected to the mouth of the cup body and is placed in the inner cavity of the cup body. The outer ring body is exposed upward from the mouth of the cup body, and the space between the cup lid and the tea compartment forms a storage space for accommodating materials.

2. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 1, wherein: The cup lid includes a connecting body, with pressing components on the left and right sides of the connecting body. Each pressing component includes a button and an elastic element. Mounting grooves are opened on the left and right sides of the connecting body. The buttons of the two pressing components are slidably disposed in the two mounting grooves. The outer end of the button is provided with a pressing part and a first locking part spaced vertically. The left and right sides of the connecting body are provided with relief grooves for the first locking parts to extend out. In the natural state, under the elastic force of the two elastic elements, the pressing parts of the buttons of the two pressing components are exposed outward from the mounting grooves on both sides of the connecting body, and the first locking parts of the two buttons extend out of the relief grooves on both sides of the connecting body and engage with the second locking part of the outer ring body.

3. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 2, wherein: The elastic element is a spring. A spring guide post is provided inside the button. The outer section of the spring is fitted onto the spring guide post inside the button. The outer end of the spring elastically presses against the inner side of the button, and the inner end of the spring elastically presses against the baffle provided in the inner cavity of the connecting body.

4. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 2, wherein: The cup lid has two drinking spouts, one for direct drinking and one for a straw.

5. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 4, wherein: The cup lid also includes an upper flip-top, which is rotatably mounted on the connecting body. The straw opening is located on the upper flip-top. The connecting body has a water-sealing structure, which includes a vertically extending transition tube section. The tea compartment has a straw installation tube section, the bottom end of which extends to the bottom of the tea compartment and is detachably connected to the straw. The upper end of the straw installation tube section is sealed and connected to the lower end of the transition tube section. When the upper flip-top is closed, the lower end of the straw opening on the upper flip-top is sealed and connected to the upper end of the transition tube section.

6. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 5, wherein: The water-sealing structure includes a water-sealing plate that is fixedly fitted with the transition pipe section. The inner cavity of the connecting body is an open cavity at the bottom. The upper end of the transition pipe section is fixedly connected to the connecting body and extends upward through the top of the connecting body. The outer periphery of the water-sealing plate is sealed and connected to the side wall of the inner cavity of the connecting body. The space between the water-sealing plate and the tea caddy forms the receiving space.

7. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 6, wherein: The drinking spout is located at the top front of the connector, and the bottom of the drinking spout is connected to the receiving space through a water flow channel.

8. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 7, wherein: The rear end of the upper flip cover is rotatably connected to the connecting body. The front end of the upper flip cover is provided with a direct drinking lock structure, which includes a knob and a water sealing plug. The knob consists of an inclined section and a vertical section at an acute angle. The middle part of the knob is rotatably installed at the front end of the upper flip cover. The inner side of the vertical section of the knob is provided with a locking protrusion. The water sealing plug is fixed at the front end of the upper flip cover. The bottom of the water sealing plug is used to seal the direct drinking port. The top of the water sealing plug extends upward above the upper flip cover and elastically presses upward against the inclined section of the knob. In the natural state, the locking protrusion of the knob extends backward from the slot of the vertical plate at the front end of the upper flip cover and engages with the locking groove on the front side of the connecting body.

9. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 5, wherein: The straw opening of the flip-top is sealed by a screw cap, which is connected to the flip-top via a handle.

10. The cup with outer detachable tea caddy of claim 1, wherein: The tea container is threadedly connected to the mouth of the cup.

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