A teapot that allows you to adjust the concentration of tea.

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of teapot technology, and more particularly to a teapot capable of adjusting the concentration of tea. The teapot includes a sealed top cover, a tea basket rod slidably disposed within a central through-hole in the top cover, a tea basket located inside the teapot at the bottom of the rod, and an array of interlocking holes on the basket. A handle is attached to the top of the rod, a flexible spring is installed inside the sealed top cover, and a steel ball is attached to the end of the spring. Annular grooves, adapted to the steel balls, are vertically arrayed on the rod. By pulling the handle, the tea basket rod and basket rise. When the rod slides upward to the level of the annular grooves and the steel balls, the flexible spring pushes the steel balls into the grooves, thereby adjusting the lifting height. This allows the tea basket to be fully submerged, partially submerged, or fully raised and detached from the tea, thus adapting to the brewing needs of different tea varieties, improving the applicability of the device, and enabling targeted adjustment of the tea concentration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of teapot technology, and in particular to a teapot that can adjust the concentration of tea. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of tea culture, consumers have higher demands for controlling the concentration of tea during the brewing process. Traditional teapots typically use direct steeping of tea leaves, relying heavily on the brewer's experience to adjust the concentration by controlling factors such as the amount of tea leaves, steeping time, and water temperature. However, this method has significant limitations: firstly, it is difficult to adjust the concentration midway after the tea leaves are added, and if the steeping time is too long or too much tea is used, the tea can easily become bitter; secondly, different tea varieties, such as green tea, black tea, and oolong tea, require significantly different optimal extraction conditions, which traditional teapots cannot precisely match, resulting in tea flavors that are difficult to achieve the ideal. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a teapot that can adjust the concentration of tea, solving the technical problems of existing teapots where tea leaves are directly added to the pot for steeping, making it difficult to adjust the concentration midway and unable to adapt to the extraction conditions of different tea varieties.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a teapot that can adjust the concentration of tea, including a teapot, a sealed top cover installed on the teapot, a tea basket rod slidably installed in the central through hole of the sealed top cover, a tea basket located inside the teapot installed at the bottom of the tea basket rod, and an array of interactive holes opened on the tea basket, a handle installed at the top of the tea basket rod, a flexible spring installed inside the sealed top cover, a steel ball installed at the end of the flexible spring, an annular groove adapted to the steel ball vertically arrayed on the tea basket rod, and a self-locking drainage component for self-drainage by lifting at the bottom of the tea basket.

[0005] A further improvement is that the tea basket includes a basket body and a threaded basket cover threadedly connected to the basket body. A hanging ring is installed on the top of the threaded basket cover, and a hook adapted to the hanging ring is installed at the bottom of the tea basket rod.

[0006] A further improvement is that the interactive holes on the tea basket are slanted holes with a higher outer surface and a lower inner surface, and the hole shape is a tapered hole with a wider outer surface and a narrower inner surface.

[0007] A further improvement is that the self-locking drainage assembly includes a drainage pipe installed at the bottom of the basket, a filter mesh installed on the drainage pipe, a suspension wire installed at the bottom of the filter mesh, a float plate adapted to the drainage pipe installed at the bottom of the suspension wire, and the float plate is located at the bottom of the drainage pipe, and drainage holes are arrayed on the drainage pipe.

[0008] A further improvement is that the bottom wall of the basket is provided with radially arranged guide channels extending from the outer periphery of the basket to the central drain pipe, and the guide channels have a sloping structure with the outer side higher than the inner side.

[0009] A further improvement is that the teapot is equipped with a handle, and an eagle beak connected to the teapot is installed on the top side of the teapot.

[0010] By employing the above technical solution, this utility model provides a teapot that can adjust the concentration of tea, which has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. This utility model allows the tea basket rod and the tea basket on it to rise by pulling the handle. When the tea basket rod slides up to the level of the annular groove and the steel ball, the flexible spring pushes the steel ball into the annular groove under its own elasticity, thereby adjusting the height of the basket. This allows the tea basket to be selected in three states: fully submerged, partially submerged, and fully raised out of the tea soup, thus adapting to the brewing needs of different varieties of tea, improving the applicability of the device, and allowing for targeted adjustment of the tea soup concentration.

[0012] 2. This utility model features a tea basket with tapered, sloping holes that are higher on the outside and lower on the inside. The wider outer hole allows water to flow in quickly, while the narrower inner hole physically blocks the tea leaves, preventing them and any debris from leaking out. The tapered holes also guide the water to flow obliquely into the basket, creating a sloping scouring motion that evenly agitates the tea leaves, preventing uneven extraction due to localized tea leaf accumulation and improving extraction efficiency. Simultaneously, the scouring motion also washes the tea leaves away from the inlet of the holes, further preventing debris from leaking out.

[0013] 3. When the tea basket is lifted, the float slides down to the bottom of the drain pipe under the action of gravity, and the drain hole on the drain pipe is drained out. The tea soup remaining in the tea basket is discharged through the drain pipe and the drain hole on it, avoiding the tea soup residue at the bottom of the tea basket. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0015] In the attached diagram:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the teapot of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tea basket structure after height adjustment.

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the tea basket of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a top-view structural diagram of the basket body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the basket body of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0024] In the picture: 1. Teapot; 2. Sealing lid; 3. Tea basket handle;

[0025] 4. Tea basket; 41. Basket body; 42. Threaded basket lid; 43. Hanging ring; 44. Hook;

[0026] 5. Handle; 6. Flexible spring; 7. Steel ball; 8. Annular groove;

[0027] 9. Self-locking drainage assembly; 91. Drain pipe; 92. Filter mesh; 93. Suspension wire; 94. Float; 95. Drain hole;

[0028] 10. Handle; 11. Eagle beak. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Addressing the shortcomings of existing teapots that directly steep tea leaves without allowing for adjustments or adaptability to different tea varieties, this embodiment provides a teapot with adjustable tea concentration. This allows for targeted adjustments to steeping time and concentration based on the specific tea variety. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-8This teapot, capable of adjusting tea concentration, includes a teapot 1, a sealed top cover 2 mounted on the teapot 1, a tea basket rod 3 slidably mounted within the central through-hole of the sealed top cover 2, a tea basket 4 located inside the teapot 1 mounted at the bottom of the tea basket rod 3, and an array of interlocking holes on the tea basket 4, a handle 5 mounted at the top of the tea basket rod 3, a flexible spring 6 mounted inside the sealed top cover 2, a steel ball 7 mounted at the end of the flexible spring 6, and an annular groove 8 vertically arrayed on the tea basket rod 3 to fit the steel ball 7. The bottom of the tea basket 4 is equipped with a self-locking drainage component 9 for self-draining. Tea leaves are placed inside the tea basket 4, connecting it to the tea basket rod 3. Then, the tea basket 4 is placed inside the teapot 1 for brewing. Depending on the type of tea and the desired concentration of tea, the handle 5 is pulled periodically to raise the tea basket rod 3 and the tea basket 4. When the tea basket rod 3 slides up to the level of the annular groove 8 and the steel ball 7, the flexible spring 6 pushes the steel ball 7 into the annular groove 8 under its own elasticity, thereby adjusting the height of the basket. This allows the tea basket 4 to be selected in three states: fully submerged, partially submerged, and fully raised out of the tea, thus adapting to the brewing needs of different types of tea, improving the applicability of the device, and allowing for targeted adjustment of the tea concentration.

[0032] Furthermore, the tea basket 4 includes a basket body 41 and a threaded basket cover 42 threadedly connected to the basket body 41. A hanging ring 43 is installed on the top of the threaded basket cover 42, and a hook 44 adapted to the hanging ring 43 is installed at the bottom of the tea basket rod 3. When the tea basket 4 needs to be cleaned, the tea basket 4 can be removed from the hook 44 on the tea basket rod 3, and then the basket body 41 and the threaded basket cover 42 can be separated, thus facilitating the cleaning of the tea basket 4.

[0033] During the tea brewing process, tea leaves may clog the inter-holes or even leak into the tea soup, affecting its taste. Therefore, the inter-holes on the tea basket 4 in this device are sloping holes with a higher outer diameter and a lower inner diameter. The holes are also tapered, with a wider outer diameter and a narrower inner diameter. The wider outer diameter allows water to flow in quickly, while the narrower inner diameter physically blocks the tea leaves, preventing them and tea leaves from leaking out. The sloping holes guide the water flow into the basket 41 at an angle, creating a sloping scouring motion inside the basket 41. This causes the tea leaves inside to tumble evenly, preventing uneven extraction due to localized tea leaf accumulation and improving extraction efficiency. At the same time, the scouring motion also washes the tea leaves away from the inlet of the holes, further preventing tea leaves from leaking out.

[0034] A handle 10 is installed on the teapot 1, and an eagle beak 11 connected to the teapot 1 is installed on the top side of the teapot 1. By holding the handle 10 and tilting the teapot 1, the tea can be poured out from the eagle beak 11 for drinking.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Because the interlocking holes are slanted holes that are wider on the outside and narrower on the inside, tea residue will inevitably remain at the bottom when the tea basket 4 is lifted. Prolonged soaking of the tea leaves at the bottom will cause bitter substances to leach out, affecting the taste of subsequent infusions. Therefore, based on Example 1, as... Figures 1-8 As shown, the device is also equipped with a self-locking drainage component 9, which includes a drain pipe 91 installed at the bottom of the basket 41. A filter mesh 92 is installed on the drain pipe 91, and a suspension wire 93 is installed at the bottom of the filter mesh 92. A float plate 94 adapted to the drain pipe 91 is installed at the bottom of the suspension wire 93, and the float plate 94 is located at the bottom of the drain pipe 91. Drain holes 95 are arrayed on the drain pipe 91. As the tea basket 4 is immersed in water, the float plate 94 floats up to fit against the filter mesh 92, thereby completely blocking the drain pipe 91. When the tea basket 4 is lifted, the float plate 94 slides down to the bottom of the drain pipe 91 under the action of gravity, and the drain holes 95 on the drain pipe 91 are drained out. The tea soup remaining in the tea basket 4 is discharged through the drain pipe 91 and the drain holes 95 on it, avoiding tea soup residue.

[0037] To ensure that the tea residue in the tea basket 4 is completely drained, the bottom wall of the basket 41 is provided with radially extending guide channels from the outer periphery of the basket 41 to the central drain pipe 91. The guide channels have a sloping structure with the outer side higher than the inner side. The tea residue in the basket 41 flows into the drain pipe 91 along the guide channels with the outer side higher than the inner side and is discharged, thus avoiding any tea residue in certain areas.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tea pot capable of adjusting the concentration of tea water, comprising a tea pot (1), characterized in that: The teapot (1) is equipped with a sealed top cover (2). A tea basket rod (3) is slidably installed in the central through hole of the sealed top cover (2). A tea basket (4) located inside the teapot (1) is installed at the bottom of the tea basket rod (3). Interactive holes are arranged in an array on the tea basket (4). A handle (5) is installed at the top of the tea basket rod (3). A flexible spring (6) is installed inside the sealed top cover (2). A steel ball (7) is installed at the end of the flexible spring (6). A ring groove (8) that matches the steel ball (7) is arranged vertically in an array on the tea basket rod (3). A self-locking drainage component (9) for self-drainage is provided at the bottom of the tea basket (4).

2. A teapot for adjusting tea concentration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea basket (4) includes a basket body (41) and a threaded basket cover (42) threaded onto the basket body (41). A hanging ring (43) is installed on the top of the threaded basket cover (42), and a hook (44) adapted to the hanging ring (43) is installed at the bottom of the tea basket rod (3).

3. A teapot for adjusting tea concentration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive holes on the tea basket (4) are slanted holes with a higher outer surface and a lower inner surface, and the hole shape is a tapered hole with a wider outer surface and a narrower inner surface.

4. A teapot for adjusting tea concentration according to claim 2, characterized in that: The self-locking drainage assembly (9) includes a drain pipe (91) installed at the center of the bottom of the basket (41), a filter mesh (92) installed on the drain pipe (91), a suspension wire (93) installed at the bottom of the filter mesh (92), a float plate (94) adapted to the drain pipe (91) installed at the bottom of the suspension wire (93), and the float plate (94) is located at the bottom of the drain pipe (91). Drain holes (95) are arrayed on the drain pipe (91).

5. A teapot for adjusting tea concentration according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the basket (41) is radially provided with a guide channel extending from the outer periphery of the basket (41) to the central drain pipe (91), and the guide channel has a sloping structure with the outer side higher than the inner side.

6. A teapot for adjusting tea concentration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The teapot (1) is equipped with a handle (10), and a beak (11) connected to the teapot (1) is installed on the top side of one side of the teapot (1).

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