Improved structure of tea strainer
By improving the structure of the tea strainer to a simple design of a steaming mesh and steam pipe, the problems of high manufacturing difficulty and steam leakage in existing tea strainers have been solved, realizing efficient tea steaming and tea brewing functions for large-particle tea, and the operation is simple.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAN JOINXIN NEW MATERIALTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing tea strainers have complex structures and are difficult to manufacture. The gap between the steam pipe and the tea brewing cup causes steam to leak out, affecting the efficiency of steaming tea and making them unsuitable for brewing tea with large tea particles.
The tea steaming mesh and steam pipe feature a simple structural design. The bottom of the steam pipe fits tightly with the annular support edge, allowing steam to escape only from the top. The trumpet-shaped protrusion increases the steam volume. The tea steaming mesh and steam pipe are integrally molded, making them easy to manufacture and use.
It features a simple structure, easy manufacturing, and a tight connection between the steam pipe and the tea brewing cup to prevent steam leakage, ensuring efficient tea brewing. It is suitable for brewing large-particle tea and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of teaware technology, and in particular to an improved structure for a tea strainer. Background Technology
[0002] The existing tea strainer, as seen in Chinese Utility Model Patent CN219422617U, entitled "A Tea Strainer," with an authorization announcement date of July 28, 2023, includes a steaming cup, a boiling cup, and a drain tube. The steaming cup has a through hole at its bottom, and the boiling cup is fitted over it with a gap between their bottoms. The bottom of the boiling cup has a steam hole. The drain tube has an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end abuts against the bottom of the boiling cup's inner cavity and communicates with the steam hole. The outlet end of the drain tube extends through the through hole into the inner cavity of the steaming cup. A detachable limit cap is connected to the outlet end, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the through hole. The limit cap and / or the drain tube itself located within the inner cavity of the steaming cup have vent holes. This utility model can prevent burns when disassembling the tea strainer.
[0003] However, the above-mentioned tea strainer still has the following shortcomings: (1) The tea steaming cup includes a bottom wall, side wall and top wall, and its overall volume is large and the structure is complex; (2) The above-mentioned drainage tube includes a hollow cylinder, the upper part of the hollow cylinder needs to be connected with a thread, the lower part of the hollow cylinder is provided with a horn seat, and the shape of the horn seat must be compatible with the shape of the conical protrusion so that the bottom of the drainage tube can be placed on the conical protrusion at the bottom of the tea brewing cup, which makes the overall structure of the drainage tube more complex and the manufacturing process more difficult; (3) Due to the influence of the manufacturing process, there will still be a gap between the bottom of the horn seat and the support platform of the conical protrusion. The water vapor flowing into the drainage tube through the steam hole is easy to flow to the sides of the horn seat, which in turn makes it easy for the water vapor to flow out from the above gap, reducing the amount of water vapor and affecting the tea steaming efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a tea strainer with a simple structure and low manufacturing difficulty for the tea steaming mesh and steam pipe, which is easy to produce and manufacture. Moreover, the bottom surface of the steam pipe fits tightly and stably against the bottom of the tea brewing cup, preventing water vapor leakage and ensuring tea steaming efficiency.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:
[0006] An improved tea strainer structure includes a tea brewing cup and a steam pipe. The steam pipe has a steam chamber with a bottom opening forming a steam inlet and a steam outlet on its top sidewall. The tea strainer also includes a tea steaming mesh with several perforations, fixed to the outer periphery of the steam pipe. The bottom of the tea brewing cup has a funnel-shaped protrusion with an annular support edge and a limiting tube at its upper opening. The funnel-shaped protrusion and the limiting tube are connected to opposite sides of the annular support edge. The bottom surface of the steam pipe and the top surface of the annular support edge are both horizontal. The bottom surface of the steam pipe rests on the top surface of the annular support edge, and the limiting tube extends upward into the steam chamber. The top wall of the limiting tube has steam passages. The top surface of the tea steaming mesh is flush with the tea brewing cup. The inner wall of the cup forms a tea-steaming chamber, with the steam outlet located within it. This tea strainer features an improved structure: the steaming mesh is a single mesh sheet, and the steam pipe is a single tube. This design simplifies the structure and manufacturing of both components, making them easy to produce. Furthermore, the bottom surface of the steam pipe and the top surface of the annular support edge are both horizontal, ensuring a tight and stable fit between the bottom surface of the steam pipe and the annular support edge on the trumpet-shaped protrusion, effectively preventing steam leakage and guaranteeing steaming efficiency. Additionally, users can easily remove the steam pipe along with the steaming mesh, enabling the tea strainer to function as a tea brewer. The tea strainer also boasts a large internal brewing space, accommodating larger tea particles. Its operation is simple, convenient, and effective.
[0007] The objective of this utility model can also be achieved by the following technical measures:
[0008] Specifically, the limiting tube is a thin-walled cylindrical tube, with the outer circumference of the cylindrical tube abutting against the inner circumference of the steam chamber; so that the outer circumference of the limiting tube and the inner circumference of the steam chamber are tightly fitted, so that water vapor can only be discharged from the upper part of the steam tube, ensuring a sufficient amount of steam output.
[0009] Specifically, the top wall of the limiting tube has several steam passages, and the limiting tube, the annular support edge, and the trumpet-shaped protrusion are integrally formed; so that the limiting tube, the annular support edge, and the trumpet-shaped protrusion can be integrally manufactured, which is more convenient to manufacture; at the same time, multiple steam passages can increase the amount of steam output.
[0010] Furthermore, the bottom outer periphery of the trumpet-shaped protrusion extends outward to form a lower enclosure wall, and the inner diameter of the lower enclosure wall gradually increases from top to bottom; so that the volume of the steam generation space formed by the inner periphery of the trumpet-shaped protrusion and the lower enclosure wall is larger, thereby increasing the total amount of steam generated.
[0011] Specifically, the inner cavity of the tea brewing cup includes an upper cavity, a circular connecting edge, and a lower cavity arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The inner diameter of the lower cavity is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper cavity. The tea steaming mesh is placed on the circular connecting edge, and the upper cavity constitutes the tea steaming cavity. The circular connecting edge can support the tea steaming mesh, which is conducive to the stable operation of the tea steaming mesh. At the same time, the tea steaming mesh can separate the upper cavity and the lower cavity, so that the upper cavity constitutes the tea steaming cavity. This is relatively simple and convenient to implement.
[0012] Specifically, it further includes a tea strainer cover, with a spout ring extending outward from the upper part of the upper cavity. The bottom of the tea strainer cover is placed on the inner bottom of the spout ring, and the tea strainer cover covers the upper opening of the spout ring. The spout ring and the teacup can be manufactured as one piece, making the overall manufacturing of the product simpler and more convenient.
[0013] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the spout ring is provided with several evenly spaced fastening springs; when the tea strainer is placed on the outer teapot through the spout ring, the fastening springs can elastically resist the inner periphery of the teapot, so that the tea strainer is stably placed inside the teapot.
[0014] Specifically, the tea steaming mesh is welded to the outer periphery of the steam pipe; this fixing method ensures a secure connection.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] (1) This tea strainer has an improved structure. The steaming mesh is a single mesh, and the steam pipe is a single pipe. That is, the structure of the steaming mesh and the steam pipe is simple and easy to manufacture, which makes it easy to produce both. Moreover, the bottom surface of the steam pipe and the top surface of the annular support edge are both horizontal, so that the plane between the bottom surface of the steam pipe and the annular support edge on the trumpet-shaped protrusion is tightly and stably abutted, which can effectively prevent water vapor from leaking out and ensure the efficiency of steaming tea. Furthermore, the user only needs to remove the steam pipe to remove the steaming mesh together, thereby realizing the tea brewing function of the tea strainer. The tea brewing space inside the tea strainer is large, which allows the tea strainer to meet the requirements of placing large tea particles. It is also relatively simple and convenient to operate and has a good implementation effect.
[0017] (2) The outer circumference of the limiting tube and the inner circumference of the steam chamber are closely fitted, so that water vapor can only be discharged from the upper part of the steam tube, ensuring that the amount of steam is sufficient.
[0018] (3) The bottom periphery of the trumpet-shaped protrusion extends outward to form a lower wall, and the inner diameter of the lower wall gradually increases from top to bottom; so that the volume of the steam generation space formed by the trumpet-shaped protrusion and the inner periphery of the lower wall is larger, thereby increasing the total amount of steam generated. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the improved structure of the tea strainer of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a breakdown diagram of the improved structure of the tea strainer of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0023] Implementation examples, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an improved tea strainer structure includes a tea brewing cup 1 and a steam pipe 2. The steam pipe 2 has a steam chamber 21, with a bottom opening forming a steam inlet 22. The top side wall of the steam pipe 2 has a steam outlet 23. The tea strainer is characterized by including a tea steaming mesh 3 with several mesh holes 31. The tea steaming mesh 3 is fixed to the outer periphery of the steam pipe 2. The inner bottom of the tea brewing cup 1 has a trumpet-shaped protrusion 11, and the upper opening of the trumpet-shaped protrusion 11 has... The annular support edge 4 and the limiting tube 5 are connected to the two sides of the annular support edge 4 respectively. The bottom surface of the steam pipe 2 and the top surface of the annular support edge 4 are both horizontal. The bottom surface of the steam pipe 2 is supported on the top surface of the annular support edge 4 and the limiting tube 5 extends upward into the steam chamber 21. The top wall of the limiting tube 5 has a steam passage hole 51. The top surface of the tea steaming mesh 3 and the inner side wall of the tea brewing cup 1 form a tea steaming chamber 10 and the steam outlet 23 is located in the tea steaming chamber 10.
[0024] As a specific embodiment, the limiting tube 5 is a cylindrical tube with thin walls, and the outer periphery of the cylindrical tube abuts against the inner periphery of the steam chamber 21.
[0025] In this embodiment, the top wall of the limiting tube 5 has a plurality of steam passage holes 51, and the limiting tube 5, the annular support edge 4 and the trumpet-shaped protrusion 11 are integrally formed.
[0026] As a more specific embodiment, the bottom outer periphery of the trumpet-shaped protrusion 11 extends outward to form a lower enclosure 6, and the inner diameter of the lower enclosure 6 gradually increases from top to bottom.
[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the inner cavity of the tea brewing cup 1 includes an upper cavity, a circular connecting edge 12, and a lower cavity 13 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The inner diameter of the lower cavity 13 is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper cavity. The tea steaming mesh 3 is placed on the circular connecting edge 12, and the upper cavity constitutes the tea steaming cavity 10.
[0028] In this embodiment, a tea strainer cover 7 is also included. A teapot spout ring 8 extends outward from the upper part of the upper cavity. The bottom of the tea strainer cover 7 is placed on the inner bottom of the teapot spout ring 8, and the tea strainer cover 7 covers the upper opening of the teapot spout ring 8.
[0029] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the spout ring 8 is provided with a plurality of evenly spaced fastening springs 81.
[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the tea steaming mesh 3 is welded to the outer periphery of the steam pipe 2.
[0031] Working principle: When steaming tea, the steam generating space 20 formed by the inside of the trumpet-shaped protrusion 11 and the lower wall 6 is heated by the external heating device, so that the water in the steam generating space 20 becomes high-temperature steam. The high-temperature steam rises through the steam passage 51 and enters the steam chamber 21, and finally enters the tea steaming chamber 10 through the steam outlet 23 to mix with the tea leaves, thus realizing the tea steaming function. When boiling tea, only the steam pipe 2 needs to be removed, and the tea steaming mesh 3 can be removed together. Thus, the tea boiling space in the tea boiling cup 1 is large, which can well realize the tea boiling function.
Claims
1. An improved structure for a tea strainer, comprising a teacup (1) and a steam pipe (2), wherein a steam chamber (21) is provided inside the steam pipe (2), the bottom opening of the steam chamber (21) forms a steam inlet (22), and a steam outlet (23) is provided on the top side wall of the steam pipe (2), characterized in that, It also includes a tea steaming mesh (3) with several mesh holes (31). The tea steaming mesh (3) is fixed to the outer periphery of the steam pipe (2). The bottom of the tea brewing cup (1) is provided with a trumpet-shaped protrusion (11). The upper opening of the trumpet-shaped protrusion (11) is provided with an annular support edge (4) and a limiting tube (5). The two sides of the annular support edge (4) are respectively connected to the trumpet-shaped protrusion (11) and the limiting tube (5). The bottom surface of the steam pipe (2) and the top surface of the annular support edge (4) are both horizontal. The bottom surface of the steam pipe (2) is supported on the top surface of the annular support edge (4) and the limiting tube (5) extends upward into the steam chamber (21). The top wall of the limiting tube (5) has a steam passage hole (51). The top surface of the tea steaming mesh (3) and the inner side wall of the tea brewing cup (1) form a tea steaming chamber (10) and the steam outlet (23) is located in the tea steaming chamber (10).
2. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting tube (5) is a cylindrical tube with thin walls, and the outer circumference of the cylindrical tube abuts against the inner circumference of the steam chamber (21).
3. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top wall of the limiting tube (5) has several steam passage holes (51), and the limiting tube (5), the annular support edge (4) and the trumpet-shaped protrusion (11) are integrally formed.
4. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom outer periphery of the trumpet-shaped protrusion (11) extends outward to form a lower enclosure wall (6), and the inner diameter of the lower enclosure wall (6) gradually increases from top to bottom.
5. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the tea brewing cup (1) includes an upper cavity, a circular connecting edge (12) and a lower cavity (13) arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The inner diameter of the lower cavity (13) is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper cavity. The tea steaming mesh (3) is placed on the circular connecting edge (12). The upper cavity constitutes the tea steaming cavity (10).
6. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a tea strainer cover (7), and a teapot mouth ring (8) extends outward from the upper part of the upper cavity. The bottom of the tea strainer cover (7) is placed on the inner bottom of the teapot mouth ring (8), and the tea strainer cover (7) covers the upper opening of the teapot mouth ring (8).
7. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the spout ring (8) is provided with several evenly spaced fastening springs (81).
8. The improved tea strainer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tea steaming mesh (3) is welded to the outer periphery of the steam pipe (2).