Container closure assembly and container

Abstract

This disclosure provides a container lid assembly and a container. The container lid assembly includes a lid body, a movable lid, a locking structure, and an electronic control module. The lid body is installed at the opening of the container body. The movable lid is movably connected to the lid body. When the movable lid is closed relative to the lid body, the locking structure locks the movable lid relative to the lid body. The electronic control module includes a housing and electronic components installed in the housing for controlling the unlocking of the locking structure. The electronic control module is detachably connected to either the movable lid or the lid body. When cleaning the container lid assembly is required, the electronic control module can be disassembled to prevent water from entering the electronic control module and damaging the electronic components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure pertains to the field of water storage container technology, and particularly relates to a container cover assembly and a container. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, higher requirements are being placed on water storage containers. Currently, the most common water storage container in daily life is the water cup. Water cups on the market often contain electronic components, such as those located in the lid. When rinsing the cup, water may enter these electronic components, causing them to malfunction and affecting the lifespan of the cup. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this disclosure is to provide a container lid assembly and a container that can effectively protect the electronic components disposed on the container lid assembly from damage caused by water intrusion during the inevitable cleaning process of the container lid assembly, thereby ensuring the reliability and durability of the water cup's function.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides the following technical solution:

[0005] In one aspect, this disclosure provides a container lid assembly, the container lid assembly including a lid body, a movable lid, a locking structure, and an electronic control module. The lid body is used to be installed at an opening of a container body; the movable lid is movably connected to the lid body; the locking structure is capable of locking the movable lid relative to the lid body when the movable lid is closed relative to the lid body; the electronic control module is used to control the locking structure to unlock, the electronic control module is detachably connected to one of the movable lid and the lid body, and the electronic control module includes a housing and electronic components installed in the housing.

[0006] This disclosure discloses an electronic control module that is detachably connected to the first of the movable cover and the cover body. When it is necessary to clean the container cover assembly, the electronic control module can be removed from the container cover assembly, thus avoiding the electronic control module from being washed with water and improving the reliability of the electronic components in the electronic control module.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the electronic component includes an unlock signal generating unit, a driving unit, and a controller. The unlock signal generating unit is used to receive an unlock operation from a user and generate an unlock signal; the driving unit is capable of driving the locking structure to unlock; and the controller controls the operation of the driving unit according to the unlock signal. This disclosure provides an unlock signal generating unit that receives an unlock operation from a user and generates an unlock signal, and a controller that controls the operation of the driving unit according to the unlock signal.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the locking structure includes an engaging portion and a latch. The latch is disposed on one of the movable lid and the lid body, and the engaging portion is disposed on the other of the movable lid and the lid body. The latch is switchable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the latch engages with the engaging portion to lock the movable lid relative to the lid body. The driving unit drives the latch to the second position to release the engaging portion, allowing the movable lid to open. This disclosure, through the engagement portion and the latch, locks the movable lid relative to the lid body in the closed position, preventing accidental opening of the movable lid and thus improving the safety of using the water cup.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the drive unit includes a cam and a drive motor. The cam drives the latch; the drive motor drives the cam to rotate, the cam is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor, and the controller controls the drive motor to start according to the unlocking signal. This disclosure uses a cam to drive the latch to switch between a first position and a second position, resulting in a simple structure.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the latch is rotatably disposed within the housing, a first end of the latch is used to engage with the engaging portion for locking, and a cam is capable of pushing a second end of the latch to rotate the latch from the first position to the second position.

[0011] Optionally, the electronic control module further includes a first elastic element disposed in the housing, which applies a force to the second end of the latch to hold the latch in the first position. By providing the first elastic element, this disclosure allows the latch to be held in the first position, preventing accidental disengagement when the latch and the engaging part are engaged. Furthermore, when the external force of the drive unit is removed, the latch can quickly reset under the action of the first elastic element.

[0012] Specifically, the first elastic element is a compression spring, and the two ends of the first elastic element are respectively pressed against the second end of the latch and the inner side wall of the housing. The first elastic element and the cam are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the second end of the latch.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the engaging portion is fixed to the movable cover, and the electronic control module is detachably connected to the cover body. In this embodiment, by providing the engaging portion to the movable cover and the electronic control module to the cover body, the space of the cover body can be effectively utilized.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a first end of the engaging portion is fixed to the movable cover, a second end of the engaging portion is provided with a first hook, and a first end of the latch is provided with a second hook that matches the first hook. When the latch is in the first position, the first hook and the second hook engage, thereby locking the movable cover onto the cover body. This disclosure, through the engagement of the first hook and the second hook, enables the movable cover to be reliably locked onto the cover body.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, one of the housing and the cover body is provided with a locking foot, and the other is provided with a locking groove, wherein the locking foot can be plugged into the locking groove. This disclosure achieves a detachable connection between the electronic control module and the cover body through the cooperation of the locking foot and the locking groove; this structure is simple and the connection is reliable.

[0016] Specifically, the locking foot is an elastic hook, and at least two are provided. The locking groove is formed as a through hole penetrating the side wall of the cover body, and the insertion end of the elastic hook can extend out from the through hole.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the slot is formed as a through hole penetrating the side wall of the cap body, and the insertion end of the latch has a hook portion that can pass through the through hole and engage with the inner side wall of the cap body. The container cap assembly further includes a second elastic member, which is compressed and disposed between the housing and the cap body, applying a force to the housing in the direction opposite to the cap body. By providing the second elastic member, when the insertion end of the latch disengages from the slot, the latch can quickly leave the engaging position under the action of the second elastic member, thereby facilitating the removal of the electronic control module.

[0018] Optionally, the cover body includes a lower cover and an inner cover. The lower cover has a cylindrical structure and is fitted onto the opening of the container body. The cylindrical structure has a through-hole, and the inner wall of the through-hole is provided with a mounting platform. The inner cover is disposed within the through-hole and is threaded to the opening of the container body. The outer peripheral wall of the inner cover has a mounting flange, which is supported on the mounting platform. The locking feet are elastic hooks, and at least two are provided. The locking groove is formed as a through-hole penetrating the side wall of the cover body. The locking groove is located above the mounting platform. The insertion end of the elastic hook can extend out from the through-hole and has a predetermined gap with the inner cover. This disclosure allows for the creation of an operating space through the predetermined gap between the insertion end of the elastic hook and the inner cover. When it is necessary to remove the electronic control module, the insertion end of the elastic hook can be manually pried open to retract the locking feet into the locking groove, thereby separating the electronic control module from the cover body.

[0019] In another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the cover body further includes a cover seat for fixing to the opening of the container body. A first circumferential limiting portion is provided on the outer peripheral sidewall of the cover seat. The lower cover is sleeved on the outer side of the cover seat, and the inner wall of the lower cover is provided with a second circumferential limiting portion that matches the first circumferential limiting portion. One of the first and second circumferential limiting portions is a limiting rib, and the other is a limiting groove. This disclosure, through the cooperation of the limiting rib and the limiting groove, can effectively prevent the lower cover from rotating relative to the container body.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the unlocking signal generating unit includes a fingerprint recognition module, which receives fingerprint input information, matches the received fingerprint information with pre-stored fingerprint information, and generates an unlocking signal based on the matching result. The fingerprint recognition module receives the user's fingerprint information and transmits it to the controller, and can match it with pre-stored fingerprint information. The controller can control the drive unit to unlock the cup based on the matching result, thereby preventing unauthorized use of the cup and improving the security of its use.

[0021] In another aspect, this disclosure provides a container comprising a container body and a container lid assembly as described above, the container body having an opening and the container lid assembly being mounted at the opening. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or other objects and advantages of this disclosure will become clearer from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 A container structure diagram provided for an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The container's longitudinal sectional view.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the container structure with the container lid assembly in the open state.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The container's longitudinal sectional view.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The exploded structure diagram of the container.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Exploded view of the locking module.

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 2Enlarged view of the structure indicated by circle I in the middle.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100. Container lid assembly; 110. Lower lid;

[0032] 111. Top wall through hole; 112. Slot;

[0033] 120. Movable cover; 121. Locking mechanism;

[0034] 130. Inner cover;

[0035] 140. Electronic control module; 141. Fingerprint recognition module;

[0036] 142. Charging port; 143. Housing;

[0037] 144. Clamping foot; 145. Locking buckle;

[0038] 146. Cover plate; 147. Locking pivot;

[0039] 148. Cam; 149. First elastic element;

[0040] 150. Cover seat; 151. Output shaft;

[0041] 152. Second elastic element; 153. Dustproof seal;

[0042] 154. First circumferential limiting part; 160. Seal;

[0043] 170. Straw; 180. Mouthpiece;

[0044] 190. Pivot axis; 200. Container body. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should not be construed that the embodiments of this disclosure are limited to those described herein. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed descriptions will be omitted.

[0046] This disclosure provides a container for holding liquids; as an example, the container can be a water cup for holding water. Depending on the need, the water cup can be a regular water cup or an insulated water cup; no further limitations are imposed here.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 5In this embodiment, the container may include a container body 200 and a container cap assembly 100 for installation at the opening of the container body 200. When the container cap assembly 100 is installed at the opening of the container body 200, the container can be in a sealed state to prevent the liquid stored in the container from flowing out.

[0048] In this embodiment, the container lid assembly 100 includes a lid body, a movable lid 120, a locking structure, and an electronic control module 140. The lid body is used to be installed at the opening of the container body 200, and the movable lid 120 is movably connected to the lid body so as to be able to close or open relative to the lid body.

[0049] In this embodiment, the movable cover 120 can be a sliding cover, which can be slidably connected to the cover body and can be slidably opened; or the movable cover 120 can be a flip cover, which can be rotatably connected to one side of the cover body and can be flipped open.

[0050] This embodiment uses the movable cover 120 as an example of a flip cover. The movable cover 120 is rotatably connected to one side of the cover body via a pivot shaft 190, but this is not a limitation.

[0051] When the movable cover 120 is closed on the cover body, the locking structure can lock the movable cover 120 relative to the cover body. At this time, the movable cover 120 will remain closed, thereby preventing the movable cover 120 from being opened accidentally.

[0052] The electronic control module 140 is used to control the unlocking of the locking structure. The electronic control module 140 is detachably connected to one of the movable cover 120 and the cover body. The electronic control module 140 includes a housing 143 and electronic components installed in the housing 143.

[0053] The electronic control module 140 may include electronic components, including an unlock signal generating unit, a driving unit, and a controller. The unlock signal generating unit is used to receive the user's unlocking operation and generate an unlock signal. The driving unit can drive the locking structure to unlock. The controller is used to control the operation of the driving unit according to the unlock signal.

[0054] As an example, the unlock signal generating unit may include an electronically controlled button. When the movable cover 120 needs to be opened, the user can manually trigger the electronically controlled button to enable or disable the unlocking of the locking structure, but this is not a limitation. Alternatively, the electronically controlled button may include an infrared-sensing electronically controlled button, or a touch-sensitive electronically controlled button, etc., but this is not a limitation.

[0055] In an alternative embodiment, the unlock signal generating unit may further include a fingerprint recognition module 141, which will be described in detail below.

[0056] In this embodiment, the lid body can be installed at the opening of the container body 200, and the movable lid 120 can be movably connected to the lid body so that it can be closed on the lid body or opened relative to the lid body.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the movable cover 120 is closed on the cover body, a locking structure is used to lock the movable cover 120 and the cover body, thereby achieving reliable closing of the movable cover 120 and preventing accidental opening. When the movable cover 120 needs to be opened, the locking structure can be used to unlock it. Through the cooperation of the locking structure and the electronic control module 140, the locking and unlocking of the movable cover 120 relative to the cover body can be achieved.

[0058] In this embodiment, the electronic control module 140 is detachably connected to one of the movable cover 120 and the cover body. When cleaning the container cover assembly, the electronic control module 140 can be removed, thereby avoiding the electronic control module 140 being washed by water and reducing the risk of damage to electronic components due to water washing.

[0059] This disclosure improves the safety of the container lid assembly 100 while meeting the usage requirements of the container lid assembly 100 through the cooperation of the locking structure and the electronic control module 140.

[0060] In this embodiment, the electronic control module 140 also includes a fingerprint recognition module 141. As an example, the housing 143 is configured to be detachably connected to either the movable cover 120 or the cover body. When the container cover assembly 100 needs to be cleaned, the housing 143 can be removed, thereby preventing the electronic control module 140 from being washed with water and reducing the risk of damage to the electronic components of the electronic control module 140 by water washing.

[0061] The fingerprint recognition module 141 is used to receive fingerprint input information and can match the recognized fingerprint information with pre-stored fingerprint information.

[0062] When it is necessary to open the movable cover 120, the user can place their finger on the fingerprint recognition module 141. At this time, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can recognize the fingerprint information. When the fingerprint information recognized by the fingerprint recognition module 141 is the same as the fingerprint information pre-stored in the fingerprint recognition module 141, the fingerprint information is successfully matched. At this time, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can control the locking structure to unlock, so that the movable cover 120 can be opened relative to the cover body.

[0063] Specifically, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can pre-store the user's fingerprint information, and the fingerprint recognition module 141 can also be used to recognize the user's fingerprint information and match the recognized fingerprint information with the pre-stored fingerprint information. When the recognized fingerprint information is successfully matched with the pre-stored fingerprint information, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can send the fingerprint recognition result to the controller.

[0064] The controller can be used to receive the fingerprint matching result from the fingerprint recognition module 141. When the fingerprint matching is successful, the controller can control the drive unit to operate in order to unlock the locking structure.

[0065] In this embodiment, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can recognize fingerprint information and control the locking structure to unlock based on the fingerprint recognition result. In this way, the locking structure can be controlled to unlock when the fingerprint information is successfully matched, thereby satisfying the requirement that the movable cover 120 is for one person only and improving the security of the container cover assembly 100.

[0066] As an example, the locking structure may include an engaging portion 121 and a latch 145. The latch 145 is disposed on one of the movable cover 120 and the cover body, and the engaging portion 121 is disposed on the other of the movable cover 120 and the cover body. The latch 145 is switchable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the latch 145 engages with the engaging portion 121 to lock the movable cover 120 relative to the cover body, thus preventing the movable cover 120 from being accidentally opened. In the second position, the latch 145 releases the engaging portion 121, unlocking it, allowing the movable cover 120 to open relative to the cover body.

[0067] As an example, the drive unit can drive the latch 145 to the second position to release the engaging portion 121, allowing the movable cover 120 to open, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] In this embodiment, the engaging portion 121 and the latch 145 are mutually engaging. The engaging portion 121 is disposed on one of the movable cover 120 and the cover body, and correspondingly, the latch 145 is disposed on the other of the movable cover 120 and the cover body. When the engaging portion 121 and the latch 145 are engaged, the movable cover 120 covers the cover body. When the engaging portion 121 and the latch 145 are disengaged, the movable cover 120 can be opened relative to the cover body. This embodiment will be described using the example of the engaging portion 121 being disposed on the movable cover 120 and the latch 145 being disposed on the cover body.

[0069] Referring again to the accompanying drawings, this embodiment will be described using a flip cover as an example. Specifically, one side of the flip cover 120 is rotatably connected to the cover body via a pivot 190, and the engaging part 121 is provided on the other side of the flip cover 120.

[0070] The first end of the engaging portion 121 is fixed to the movable cover 120, and the second end is provided with a first hook. The latch 145 can be provided on the cover body, for example, but not limited to, and the latch 145 can be rotatably connected to the cover body between a first position and a second position. The first end of the latch 145 can be used to cooperate with the engaging portion 121. When the latch 145 is in the first position, the first end of the latch 145 can be locked onto the engaging portion 121.

[0071] As an example, a second hook that matches the first hook can be provided at the first end of the latch 145. When the latch 145 is in the first position, the second hook of the latch 145 can engage with the first hook of the engaging part 121. At this time, the movable cover 120 is closed and locked on the cover body, thus preventing the movable cover 120 from being opened accidentally.

[0072] When it is necessary to open the movable cover 120, the fingerprint recognition module 141 can first recognize the fingerprint information, and when the fingerprint information matches, the drive unit can drive the latch 145 to rotate to the second position. At this time, the second hook of the latch 145 can release the first hook of the engaging part 121, thereby unlocking the movable cover 120 relative to the cover body. At this time, the movable cover 120 can be opened relative to the cover body.

[0073] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 This embodiment is described using the example of the latch 145 being rotatably connected to the cover body, but it is not limited thereto. As needed, as long as the latch 145 is movably configured relative to the cover body so as to be able to switch between a first position and a second position and thus be able to engage with the engaging part 121, it is within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0074] In this embodiment, the latch 145 can be disposed inside the housing 143. When the housing 143 is installed on the cover body, the latch 145 is disposed on the cover body, that is, the latch 145 is disposed on the cover body through the housing 143 so that the latch 145 and the engaging part 121 can be engaged and connected.

[0075] As an example, the latch 145 is rotatably connected to the housing 143 via a latch pivot 147, and the latch 145 can rotate about the latch pivot 147 between a first position and a second position.

[0076] In this embodiment, both the drive unit and the latch 145 are disposed within the housing 143, so that they can be detachably connected to the cover body together with the housing 143, but this is not a limitation. The above embodiment is described using the example of the latch 145 being disposed on the cover body through the housing 143, but this is not a limitation. As needed, the latch 145 can also be directly connected to the cover body, for example, but not limited to, the latch 145 can be rotatably connected to the cover body through a pivot shaft, but this is not a limitation.

[0077] In order to drive the latch 145 to switch between the first position and the second position, in this embodiment, the driving unit is used to drive the latch 145.

[0078] Specifically, the drive unit may include a drive motor and a cam 148. The cam 148 is connected to the output shaft 151 of the drive motor and can drive the cam 148 to rotate when the drive motor starts.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cam 148 can drive the second end of the latch 145 to switch the latch 145 from the first position to the second position. At this time, the latch 145 can release the engaging part 121, but this is not the only limitation.

[0080] Specifically, when the fingerprint information identified by the fingerprint recognition module 141 matches the pre-stored fingerprint information, the controller controls the drive motor to start so as to drive the cam 148 to rotate. During the rotation of the cam 148, the latch 145 can be driven to rotate around the latch shaft 147 so that the latch 145 rotates to the second position, so that the second hook of the latch 145 can release the first hook of the engaging part 121.

[0081] The container cap assembly 100 may further include a first elastic element 149 disposed at the second end of the latch 145. The first elastic element 149 is capable of applying a force toward the cam 148 to the second end of the latch 145. When the cam 148 removes the force acting on the latch 145, the first elastic element 149 is capable of driving the latch 145 to rotate from the second position to the first position, so that the second hook of the latch 145 can engage with the first hook of the engaging portion 121.

[0082] As an example, the first elastic element 149 is disposed on the side of the latch 145 opposite to the cam 148 so as to apply a force toward the cam 148 to the latch 145, causing the latch 145 to rotate from the second position to the first position.

[0083] This embodiment uses the first elastic element 149 as an example of a spring. The first elastic element 149 is disposed on the side of the latch 145 facing away from the cam 148, and is compressed between the second end of the latch 145 and the inner wall of the housing 143, but is not limited thereto.

[0084] This embodiment uses a drive unit including a drive motor and a cam 148 as an example for illustration, but it is not limited thereto. As needed, the drive unit can also be a cooperating gear and rack. The rack can act on the second end of the latch 145 to drive the latch 145 to switch from the first position to the second position, but it is not limited thereto.

[0085] It is understood that, with the latch 145 rotatably connected to the cover body, the drive unit includes a cooperating gear and rack, one end of which can pass through the cavity wall of the first receiving cavity and move toward the second end of the latch 145 to drive the second end of the latch 145, but is not limited thereto.

[0086] Reference Figure 6 Specifically, the electronic control module 140 may also include a latch 144, which may be disposed on one of the housing 143 and the cover body, and the other is provided with a slot 112 that matches the latch 144. The latch 144 and the slot 112 can be plugged in and plugged in.

[0087] This embodiment is illustrated by taking the example of the latch 144 being provided on the housing 143. The latch 144 protrudes from the outer surface of the housing 143 and forms an elastic latch so that it can be reliably connected to the latch 112.

[0088] To improve the connection reliability between the housing 143 and the cover body, at least two locking feet 144 are provided. When two locking feet 144 are provided, the two locking feet 144 are spaced apart circumferentially along the cover body, but this is not a limitation.

[0089] When there are three locking feet 144, two of them are spaced apart along the circumference of the cover body, and the third locking foot 144 can be positioned between the two locking feet 144 along the circumference of the cover body. Along the height direction of the cover body, the third locking foot 144 can be positioned above or below the two locking feet 144, so that the three locking feet 144 are respectively positioned at the three vertices of the triangle, thereby improving the connection reliability between the housing 143 and the cover body.

[0090] In this embodiment, the electronic control module 140 is detachably connected to the lid body by engaging the locking foot 144 and the locking slot 112. When the container lid assembly 100 needs to be cleaned, the electronic control module 140 can be removed from the lid body, avoiding the electronic control module 140 being washed by water and reducing the risk of the electronic control module 140 being damaged by water.

[0091] As an example, the locking foot 144 may include an engaging cantilever and a hook portion. One end of the engaging cantilever is fixed to the outer surface of the housing 143, and the hook portion is disposed at the other end of the engaging cantilever. When there are two locking feet 144, the hook portions are disposed on the side of the two locking feet 144 facing each other, and the two hook portions extend towards each other, but this is not a limitation. Alternatively, the two hook portions may be disposed on the side of the two locking feet 144 facing away from each other, but this is not a limitation. In this embodiment, the hook portions are disposed at the ends of the engaging cantilever to form elastic hooks, but this is not a limitation.

[0092] As an example, the slot 112 can be formed as a through hole through the side wall of the cover body, and the insertion section of the locking foot 144 can extend out of the through hole, so that the locking hook can extend through the slot 112 to outside the slot 112 and engage and be limited outside the slot 112, but not limited thereto.

[0093] return Figures 1 to 5 In this embodiment, the pivot shaft 190 is disposed on the first side of the cover body, and the second side of the cover body opposite to the first side is provided with a control module receiving cavity for accommodating the electronic control module 140. The electronic control module 140 can be detachably disposed in the control module receiving cavity, so that the electronic control module 140 can be reliably connected to the cover body, but this is not a limitation.

[0094] As an example, the top wall of the control module receiving cavity is provided with a top wall through hole 111, and the engaging part 121 can be engaged with the latch 145 through the top wall through hole 111, but this is not a limitation.

[0095] In this embodiment, the slot 112 is provided through the side wall of the control module receiving cavity, and the hook portion can pass through the slot 112 and be engaged outside the slot 112, which improves the connection reliability between the electronic control module 140 and the cover body. In addition, the hook portion is located outside the slot 112, which makes it convenient for the user to operate the hook portion, thereby allowing the electronic control module 140 to be removed from the cover body, but this is not a limitation.

[0096] Reference Figures 2 to 5 The cover body may include a lower cover 110 and an inner cover 130. The lower cover 110 has a cylindrical structure and is used to fit over the opening of the container body 200. The cylindrical structure has a through-hole, and the inner wall of the through-hole is provided with a mounting platform. The inner cover 130 is disposed in the through-hole and is used to be threadedly connected to the opening of the container body. The outer peripheral wall of the inner cover 130 has a mounting flange, which is supported on the mounting platform to limit the lower cover 110 and prevent it from moving upward relative to the container body 200 and detaching from the container body 200.

[0097] Reference Figure 3The slot 112 is located above the mounting platform. The insertion end of the elastic hook can extend from the through hole and has a predetermined gap with the inner cover 130. This arrangement avoids interference between the insertion end of the elastic hook and the rotation of the inner cover 130, allowing the inner cover 130 to be screwed onto the container body 200. Furthermore, the predetermined gap between the insertion end of the elastic hook and the inner cover 130 provides operating space, allowing for the removal of the electronic control module 140 when necessary. Figure 3 Manually bend the insertion end of the elastic hook in the direction of the middle arrow so that the locking foot 144 can retract into the locking groove 112, thereby separating the electronic control module 140 from the cover body.

[0098] Specifically, the slot 112 can be a through hole that penetrates the cavity wall of the control module receiving cavity. When the electronic control module 140 is connected to the cover body, the insertion end of the locking foot 144 will pass through the slot 112 and engage and limit the slot 112 on the side facing the locking shaft 147.

[0099] When it is necessary to remove the electronic control module 140 from the cover body, since the hook part passes through the engagement recess and is engaged and limited outside the slot 112, the user can manually pry the hook part. Under the action of the second elastic member 152 (described below), the hook part can retract into the slot 112. At this time, the locking foot 144 disengages from the slot 112, and the electronic control module 140 can be removed from the cover body.

[0100] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 Furthermore, to facilitate the removal of the electronic control module 140 from the cap body, the container cap assembly 100 may also include a second elastic member 152 disposed on the side facing the housing 143. The second elastic member 152 is capable of applying a force to the housing 143 in the direction opposite to the cap body. In an optional embodiment, the second elastic member 152 may be disposed between the two latches 144, but this is not a limitation.

[0101] As an example, the second elastic element 152 can be a spring or an elastic rubber component. When the electronic control module 140 is disposed in the control module receiving cavity, the second elastic element 152 is compressed between the cavity wall of the control module receiving cavity and the housing 143, but is not limited thereto.

[0102] In this embodiment, the electronic control module 140 includes electronic components such as a fingerprint recognition module 141 and a controller, and may also include a battery (not shown) to provide power to the fingerprint recognition module 141 and the controller, but is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, a charging interface 142 is provided on the side wall of the housing 143 to connect to an external power source, but is not limited thereto. As an example, the charging interface 142 can be a Type-C interface, but is not limited thereto.

[0103] In order to prevent external debris from entering the charging interface 142 and clogging it, in this embodiment, the container cover assembly 100 further includes a dustproof seal 153, which can cover the charging interface 142, but is not limited thereto.

[0104] As an example, the housing 143 has a top opening to facilitate the assembly of components such as the fingerprint recognition module 141 and the controller. In order to prevent external impurities from entering the first receiving cavity through the top opening, the electronic control module 140 also includes a cover plate 146 that covers the top opening, but is not limited thereto.

[0105] To improve the sealing between the inner cover 130 and the container body 200, the container cover assembly 100 also includes a seal 160, which may be disposed at the lower end of the inner cover 130 and pressed between the inner cover 130 and the container body 200, but is not limited thereto.

[0106] Reference Figure 5 As an example, the lid body may also include a lid seat 150 for fixing to the opening of the container body 200. A first circumferential limiting portion 154 is provided on the outer peripheral sidewall of the lid seat 150. The lower lid 110 is fitted onto the outer side of the lid seat 150, and the inner wall of the lower lid 110 is provided with a second circumferential limiting portion that matches the first circumferential limiting portion 154. One of the first circumferential limiting portion 154 and the second circumferential limiting portion is a limiting rib, and the other is a limiting groove. This configuration prevents the lower lid 110 from rotating relative to the container body 200.

[0107] In this embodiment, the cover seat 150 can be connected to the opening of the container body 200 by threads, but this is not a limitation. As needed, the cover seat 150 can also be connected to the opening of the container body 200 by adhesive.

[0108] As an example, the cover seat 150 is cylindrically fitted onto the outside of the opening of the container body 200. The inner wall of the cover seat 150 may be threaded to connect with the threaded outer wall of the opening of the container body 200, but this is not a limitation. The outer wall of the cover seat 150 is provided with a first circumferential limiting portion 154, and the inner wall of the lower cover 110 is provided with a second circumferential limiting portion that matches the first circumferential limiting portion 154. The first circumferential limiting portion 154 may extend along the height direction of the container body 200, but this is not a limitation.

[0109] This embodiment uses the first circumferential limiting portion 154 as a limiting rib as an example for explanation, but it is not limited to this. Depending on the need, at least two first circumferential limiting portions 154 may be provided, and these at least two first circumferential limiting portions 154 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cover seat 150. Alternatively, in an optional embodiment, the at least two first circumferential limiting portions 154 may be evenly arranged along the circumference of the cover seat 150.

[0110] When the lower cover 110 is fitted onto the cover seat 150, the first circumferential limiting part 154 prevents the lower cover 110 from rotating relative to the cover seat 150 in the circumferential direction. Then, the inner cover 130 is screwed onto the opening of the container body 200 until the mounting flange of the inner cover 130 contacts the mounting platform of the lower cover 110, preventing the lower cover 110 from moving upward, thereby avoiding accidental detachment of the lower cover 110 from the cover seat 150. When the movable cover 120 is closed relative to the cover body, the entire container cover assembly 100 cannot detach from the container body 200, preventing accidental opening of the container cover assembly 100 during use and improving the safety of using the water cup.

[0111] In this embodiment, the inner cover 130 is provided with a water outlet channel that penetrates the top wall of the inner cover 130. The container cover assembly 100 also includes a suction nozzle 180, which is disposed at the water outlet channel, but is not limited thereto. In an optional embodiment, the suction nozzle 180 can be a food-grade rubber elastic suction nozzle. When the movable cover 120 is closed on the cover body, the suction nozzle 180 can be bent and folded to block the water outlet channel and prevent liquid leakage.

[0112] As an example, the container lid assembly 100 may also include a straw 170 disposed at the lower end of the mouthpiece 180 and extending into the container body 200, but is not limited thereto.

[0113] In this embodiment, the electronic control module 140 is detachably connected to one of the lid body and the movable lid 120. When cleaning the container lid assembly 100, the electronic control module 140 can be detached, thereby preventing the electronic control module 140 from being washed by water and improving the service life of the electronic control module 140.

[0114] In another aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided that may include a container body 200 and a container lid assembly 100 for closing an opening in the container body 200.

[0115] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0116] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0117] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0118] The features, structures, or characteristics described in this disclosure can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the foregoing description to give a full understanding of embodiments of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described, or other methods, components, materials, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A container lid assembly, characterized in that, The container lid assembly includes: A cover body for installation at the opening of the container body (200); A movable cover (120) is movably connected to the cover body; A locking structure that locks the movable cover (120) relative to the cover body when the movable cover (120) is closed relative to the cover body; An electronic control module (140) is used to control the unlocking of the locking structure. The electronic control module (140) is detachably connected to one of the movable cover (120) and the cover body. The electronic control module (140) includes a housing (143) and electronic components installed in the housing (143).

2. The container lid assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic components include: An unlock signal generating unit is used to receive the user's unlock operation and generate an unlock signal; The driving unit is capable of driving the locking structure to unlock; A controller is used to control the operation of the drive unit according to the unlock signal.

3. The container lid assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a locking part (121) and a latch (145). The latch (145) is disposed on one of the movable cover (120) and the cover body, and the locking part (121) is disposed on the other of the movable cover (120) and the cover body. The latch (145) can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the latch can cooperate with the locking part (121) to lock the movable cover (120) relative to the cover body. The driving unit can drive the latch (145) to the second position to release the locking part (121) so that the movable cover (120) can be opened.

4. The container lid assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving unit includes: Cam (148) is used to drive the latch (145). A drive motor is used to drive the cam (148) to rotate. The cam (148) is fixed to the output shaft (151) of the drive motor. The controller controls the drive motor to start according to the unlock signal.

5. The container lid assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The latch (145) is rotatably disposed within the housing (143). The first end of the latch (145) is used to engage with the engaging part (121) for locking. The cam (148) can push the second end of the latch (145) to rotate the latch (145) from the first position to the second position.

6. The container lid assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electronic control module (140) further includes a first elastic element (149) disposed in the housing (143) for applying a force to the second end of the latch (145) to hold the latch (145) in the first position.

7. The container lid assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The engaging part (121) is fixed to the movable cover (120), and the electronic control module (140) is detachably connected to the cover body. The first end of the engaging part (121) is fixed to the movable cover (120), and the second end of the engaging part (121) is provided with a first hook. The first end of the latch (145) is provided with a second hook that matches the first hook. When the latch (145) is in the first position, the first hook and the second hook engage, thereby locking the movable cover (120) onto the cover body.

8. The container lid assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the housing (143) and the cover body is provided with a locking foot (144), and the other is provided with a locking groove (112). The locking foot (144) can be plugged into the locking groove (112).

9. The container lid assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The slot (112) is formed as a through hole penetrating the side wall of the cap body. The insertion end of the latch (144) has a hook portion, which can pass through the through hole and engage with the inner side wall of the cap body. The container cap assembly also includes a second elastic member (152), which is compressed between the housing (143) and the cap body and applies a force to the housing (143) in the direction away from the cap body.

10. The container lid assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover body includes: The lower cover (110) has a cylindrical structure and is used to fit onto the opening of the container body (200). The cylindrical structure has a through-hole, and the inner wall of the through-hole is provided with a mounting platform. An inner cover (130) is disposed within the receiving hole, and the inner cover (130) is threadedly connected to the opening of the container body (200). The outer peripheral sidewall of the inner cover (130) has a mounting flange, which is supported on the mounting platform. The latch (144) is an elastic hook and there are at least two of them. The slot (112) is formed as a through hole through the side wall of the cover body. The slot (112) is located above the mounting platform. The insertion end of the elastic hook can extend out from the through hole and has a predetermined gap with the inner cover (130).

11. The container lid assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cover body also includes a cover seat (150) for fixing at the opening of the container body (200). A first circumferential limiting part (154) is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the cover seat (150). The lower cover (110) is sleeved on the outside of the cover seat (150), and the inner wall of the lower cover (110) is provided with a second circumferential limiting part that matches the first circumferential limiting part (154). One of the first circumferential limiting part (154) and the second circumferential limiting part is a limiting rib, and the other is a limiting groove.

12. The container lid assembly according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The unlock signal generation unit includes a fingerprint recognition module (141) for receiving fingerprint input information, matching the received fingerprint information with pre-stored fingerprint information, and generating an unlock signal based on the matching result.

13. A container, characterized in that, The container includes a container body and a container lid assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1-12, the container body (200) having an opening, and the container lid assembly (100) being mounted at the opening.

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