Dual-purpose drinking structure, cup lid base and drinking cup lid

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dual-purpose drinking structure, a cup lid base, and a drinking cup lid. The dual-purpose drinking structure includes a drinking tube with a partition plate inside. The partition plate extends vertically to the upper and lower openings of the drinking tube, dividing it into a front chamber and a rear chamber. A straw is connected to the bottom of either the front or rear chamber. The cup lid base includes the dual-purpose drinking structure and a base body. A limiting protrusion is provided around the outside of the drinking tube. The base body has an installation hole for the drinking tube to pass through. The drinking tube passes through the installation hole from bottom to top and is secured to the upper surface of the base body by a retaining ring, while the limiting protrusion is secured to the lower surface of the base body. This utility model enables both direct drinking and straw drinking on a single cup lid. It has a simple structure, allows for quick assembly and disassembly, is easy to operate, and is easy to clean after disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to drinking cups, and more particularly to a dual-purpose drinking structure, a cup lid base, and a drinking cup lid. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing drinking cups only have one way of drinking: open and drink directly or drink with a straw. If you need to change the way of drinking, you need to change the lid, which is inconvenient and requires carrying a lot of accessories. To address the inconvenience of carrying two separate lids, utility model patent ZL202420220991.3 discloses a dual-use cup with a direct drinking straw. This cup includes a cup container, a switching mechanism, a first locking mechanism, and a second locking mechanism. A first lid is threadedly connected to the upper end of the cup container. A second lid is positioned above the first lid, and a third lid is positioned above the second lid. This utility model allows users to drink directly through a water guide frame by opening the second lid, and to drink through a straw by closing the second lid. When unlocking the third lid, a second stop blocks the first locking frame, preventing the third lid from continuing to open due to inertia. The third stop also blocks the first stop, preventing the second lid from continuing to open due to inertia, thus preventing water from splashing onto the second and third lids and protecting the user. While this cup achieves dual-use functionality, its complex structure, high production cost, and inconvenient disassembly and cleaning make it difficult to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides a dual-purpose drinking water structure that is simple in structure and easy to clean.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A dual-purpose drinking structure includes a drinking tube with a partition plate inside. The partition plate extends to the upper and lower openings of the drinking tube, dividing the drinking tube into a front chamber and a rear chamber. A straw is connected to the bottom of the front or rear chamber. After the drinking structure is installed on the lid of a cup, water can be drawn from the cup simply by sucking through the opening of the chamber with the straw. If the cup is lifted and tilted, the drinking tube can be used for direct drinking.

[0006] Preferably, a sealing plug is detachably installed at the bottom of the front or rear chamber. The upper end of the straw passes through the sealing plug and communicates with the corresponding chamber, while the lower end can be inserted into the water cup. When the user drinks water from the opening at the top of the chamber, the water in the cup can be drawn out through the straw. The sealing plug can be made of conventional materials such as silicone and is installed at the bottom of the corresponding chamber in a detachable manner, similar to a conventional straw cup. The specific detachable method is existing technology and will not be elaborated here. It is only necessary to ensure that the chamber can communicate with the water cup below only through the straw, so that water can be drawn out when drinking from the opening of the chamber. At the same time, the detachable method also allows the straw to be frequently removed for cleaning, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

[0007] This utility model also provides a cup lid base, including the above-mentioned dual-purpose drinking structure and a base body. A limiting protrusion is provided on the outside of the drinking tube, and an installation hole is provided on the base body to accommodate the passage of the drinking tube. After the drinking tube passes through the installation hole from bottom to top, it is locked in place on the upper surface of the base body by a retaining ring. At the same time, the limiting protrusion is locked in place on the lower surface of the base body, thereby limiting and fixing the drinking tube.

[0008] Preferably, the outer circumferential surface of the drinking pipe has a groove extending inward. Two centrally symmetrical lower limit protrusions are provided on the lower sidewall of the groove, and two centrally symmetrical upper limit protrusions are provided on the upper sidewall of the groove, with the upper limit protrusions located above the lower limit protrusions. Upper and lower limit protrusions on the same side form a group. The inner side of the retaining ring has two centrally symmetrical mounting blocks. Each mounting block includes a connected lower stop and an upper locking part. The lower stop is located at the bottom of the inner side of the retaining ring. When the retaining ring is rotated, the lower stop is blocked by the lower limit block. The upper locking part is on top of the lower stop, and the top of the upper locking part is wavy. When the lower stop is blocked by the lower limit block, the upper limit protrusion can be locked at the trough of the wavy shape.

[0009] Preferably, in order to make it easier for the upper limit protrusion to be engaged from the crest of the upper locking part into the trough, the upper limit protrusion is an arc-shaped protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, the upper surface of the seat outside the water pipe is provided with a platform for placing the retaining ring. The platform is at least flush with the lower side wall of the groove, or higher than the lower side wall of the groove but not higher than the lower limit protrusion, so as to ensure that the lower stop in the inner mounting block of the retaining ring can be blocked by the lower limit protrusion during rotation.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end of the water pipe has a mounting groove on both the front and rear sides, and the width and depth of the mounting groove are sufficient to accommodate the mounting block. The left and right sides of the water pipe each have a set of upper limit protrusions and a set of lower limit protrusions. When the retaining ring is installed, the mounting blocks on both sides move downward from the openings of the corresponding mounting grooves. When the retaining ring falls onto the platform, rotate the retaining ring until the lower stop is blocked by the lower limit protrusion. At this point, the upper limit protrusion is locked in the trough of the upper locking part, thus achieving a locking installation. If the water pipe needs to be removed for cleaning, simply rotate the retaining ring in the opposite direction to disengage the upper limit protrusion from the upper locking part. Continue rotating the mounting block to the mounting groove and lift the retaining ring upward to remove the pipe.

[0012] Preferably, the retaining ring is also provided with two protrusions to facilitate operation during rotation, and arrows or other markings can be made on the mounting groove and the surface of the retaining ring to indicate the installation direction to the user.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom inner side of the base is provided with at least one longitudinal guide bar, and the outer side of the limiting boss has guide grooves that are equal in number and correspond one-to-one with the number of guide bars. Before the water pipe passes through the mounting hole from bottom to top, the guide bar is first inserted into the corresponding guide groove, and then the water pipe is pushed up. This can quickly position the installation and effectively prevent the installed water pipe from rotating.

[0014] This utility model also provides a drinking cup lid, including the aforementioned lid base. The opening part of the lid can adopt an existing structure, and the prior art will not be described in detail here.

[0015] The intended effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention simply divides the drinking tube into two chambers and connects a straw to the bottom of one of the chambers, enabling both direct drinking and straw drinking. The structure is simple, and the combination of the retaining ring, drinking tube, and base allows for quick assembly and disassembly. It is easy to operate and clean after disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0017] This utility model will be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of Example 1;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the water pipe and the retaining ring;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the water pipe being installed on the base.

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of part B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a diagram of a retaining ring;

[0027] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of part C in the middle;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the retaining ring;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the guide groove and the guide strip;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of Example 3. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "both ends", "one end", "the other end", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components; a fixed connection can be welded, screwed, or glued. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figure 1-3 The dual-purpose drinking structure shown includes a drinking tube 1. A partition 2 is provided inside the drinking tube 1, extending vertically to the upper and lower openings of the drinking tube 1, dividing it into a front chamber 11 and a rear chamber 12. A straw 3 is connected to the bottom of the front chamber 11. After the drinking structure is installed on the lid of a cup, water can be drawn from the cup simply by sucking through the opening of the chamber with the straw. If the cup is tilted, the water can be drunk directly from the straw. A sealing plug 4 is detachably installed at the bottom of the front chamber 11. The upper end of the straw 3 passes through the sealing plug 4 and communicates with the corresponding chamber, while the lower end can be inserted into the cup. When the user drinks water from the top opening of the front chamber, water from the cup can be drawn out through the straw. The sealing plug can be made of conventional materials such as silicone and is installed at the bottom of the corresponding chamber in a detachable manner, similar to a standard straw cup. The specific detachable method is existing technology and will not be elaborated upon here. It simply needs to ensure that the chamber can communicate with the water cup below only through the straw, so that water can be drawn out when the straw is in the chamber. Furthermore, the detachable design allows for frequent removal and cleaning of the straw, maintaining hygiene.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] This embodiment is a cup lid base, such as Figure 4-11 As shown, the dual-purpose drinking water structure and the base 50 described in Embodiment 1 are included. The drinking water pipe 1 is provided with a limiting protrusion 5 on the outside. The base 50 is provided with an installation hole to accommodate the drinking water pipe 1. After the drinking water pipe 1 passes through the installation hole from bottom to top, it is locked onto the upper surface of the base 50 by a retaining ring 7. At the same time, the limiting protrusion 5 is locked onto the lower surface of the base 50, thereby limiting and fixing the drinking water pipe. A groove 6 is formed inward on the outer circumferential surface of the water pipe 1. Two centrally symmetrical lower limit protrusions 61 are provided on the lower side wall of the groove 6, and two centrally symmetrical arc-shaped upper limit protrusions 62 are provided on the upper side wall of the groove 6. The upper limit protrusions 62 are located above the lower limit protrusions 62. The upper limit protrusions and lower limit protrusions on the same side form a group. Two centrally symmetrical mounting blocks 9 are provided on the inner side of the retaining ring 7. The mounting block 9 includes a connected lower stop 91 and an upper locking part 92. The lower stop 91 is located at the bottom of the inner side of the retaining ring 7. When the retaining ring is rotated, the lower stop 91 will be blocked by the lower limit block 61. The upper locking part 92 is on the lower stop 91, and the top of the upper locking part 92 is wavy. When the lower stop 91 is blocked by the lower limit block 61, the upper limit protrusion 61 can be locked at the trough of the wavy shape.

[0038] The upper surface of the seat 50 outside the water pipe 1 is provided with a platform 8 for placing the retaining ring 7. The platform 8 is at least flush with the lower side wall of the groove 6, or higher than the lower side wall of the groove 6 but not higher than the lower limit protrusion 61, so as to ensure that the lower stop in the inner mounting block of the retaining ring can be blocked by the lower limit protrusion during rotation.

[0039] The water pipe 1 has a mounting groove 10 on both the front and rear sides of its upper end. The width and depth of the mounting groove 10 are sufficient to accommodate the mounting block 9. The left and right sides of the water pipe 1 each have a set of upper limit protrusions 62 and lower limit protrusions 61. When installing the retaining ring, the mounting blocks on both sides move downwards from the openings of the corresponding mounting grooves. When the retaining ring falls onto the platform, rotate the retaining ring until the lower stop is blocked by the lower limit protrusion. At this point, the upper limit protrusion is engaged at the trough of the upper stop, achieving a locking installation. To remove the water pipe for cleaning, simply rotate the retaining ring in the opposite direction to disengage the upper limit protrusion from the upper stop. Continue rotating the mounting block to the mounting groove, then lift the retaining ring upwards to disassemble. The retaining ring 7 also has two protrusions 71 for easy operation during rotation. Arrows or other markings can be added to the mounting groove and retaining ring surface to indicate the installation direction to the user.

[0040] like Figure 12 As shown, the bottom inner side of the seat 50 is also provided with two longitudinal guide strips 51. The outer side of the limiting boss 5 has guide grooves 52 that are equal in number and correspond one-to-one with the guide strips 51. Before the water pipe passes through the mounting hole from bottom to top, the guide strips are first inserted into the guide grooves, and then the water pipe is pushed up. This can quickly position the installation and effectively prevent the installed water pipe from rotating.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] This embodiment is a drinking cup lid, including the lid base described in embodiment 2. The opening part of the lid can adopt an existing structure, referring to patent number ZL202021869221.X, entitled "An Integrated Sliding Button". It only requires sealing gaskets 20 (e.g., ...) to be provided at the upper openings of both the front and rear chambers. Figure 13 As shown in the figure, the specific settings are all existing technologies and will not be elaborated here.

[0043] Based on the above description and inspired by this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose drinking water structure comprising a drinking water pipe (1), characterized in that, A partition plate (2) is provided inside the drinking tube (1). The partition plate (2) extends to the upper opening and lower opening of the drinking tube (1) respectively, dividing the drinking tube (1) into a front chamber (11) and a rear chamber (12). A straw (3) is connected to the bottom of the front chamber (11) or the rear chamber (12).

2. The dual-purpose water drinking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing plug (4) is detachably installed at the bottom of the front chamber (11) or the rear chamber (12), and the upper end of the straw (3) passes through the sealing plug (4) and communicates with the corresponding chamber.

3. A cup lid base characterized in that, The dual-purpose drinking structure and seat (50) as described in claim 1 or 2 are provided with a limiting boss (5) on the outside of the drinking pipe (1). The seat (50) has an installation hole for the drinking pipe (1) to pass through. After the drinking pipe (1) passes through the installation hole from bottom to top, it is locked on the upper surface of the seat (50) by a retaining ring (7), while the limiting boss (5) is locked on the lower surface of the seat (50).

4. The cup lid base of claim 3, wherein, The outer circumferential surface of the drinking pipe (1) has a groove (6) inwardly. On the lower side wall of the groove (6), there are two centrally symmetrical lower limit protrusions (61) and two centrally symmetrical upper limit protrusions (62) on the upper side wall of the groove (6). The upper limit protrusions (62) are located above the lower limit protrusions (62). The inner side of the retaining ring (7) has two centrally symmetrical mounting blocks (9). The mounting blocks (9) include a connected lower stop (91) and an upper locking part (92). The lower stop (91) is located at the bottom of the inner side of the retaining ring (7). When the retaining ring is rotated, the lower stop (91) will be blocked by the lower limit block (61). The upper locking part (92) is on the lower stop (91), and the top of the upper locking part (92) is wavy. When the lower stop (91) is blocked by the lower limit block (61), the upper limit protrusion (61) can be locked at the trough of the wavy shape.

5. The cup lid base of claim 4, wherein, The upper limit bump (61) is an arc-shaped bump.

6. The cup lid base of claim 4, wherein, The upper surface of the seat (50) outside the water pipe (1) is provided with a platform (8) for placing the retaining ring (7). The platform (8) is at least flush with the lower side wall of the groove (6), or higher than the lower side wall of the groove (6) but not higher than the lower limit protrusion (61).

7. The cup lid base of claim 4, wherein, The upper end of the water pipe (1) has a mounting groove (10) on both the front and rear sides. The width and depth of the mounting groove (10) can at least accommodate the mounting block (9). The left and right sides of the water pipe (1) have a set of upper limit protrusions (62) and lower limit protrusions (61).

8. The cup lid base of claim 4, wherein, The retaining ring (7) is also provided with two protrusions (71).

9. The cup lid base of claim 3, wherein, The bottom inner side of the seat (50) is also provided with at least one longitudinal guide bar (51), and the outer side of the limiting boss (5) is provided with guide grooves (52) that are equal in number and correspond one-to-one with the guide bars (51).

10. A drinking cup lid characterized in that, The cup lid base includes any one of claims 3-9.

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