Magnetic tea maker

Abstract

This utility model discloses a magnetic teapot, including a teapot body, a tea container located at the spout, a magnetic valve core, and a sliding magnetic control handle. The tea container has a spout at its bottom, and the magnetic valve core is movably disposed within the spout to block or open the water outlet; it contains an axial magnet. The sliding magnetic control handle includes a handle shell located on the outside of the teapot body, a radial magnet rotatably disposed within the shell, a sliding operating component located outside the shell, and a gear and rack assembly that drives the sliding operating component and the radial magnet. By sliding the operating component up and down, the radial magnet, magnetically coupled to the axial magnet, is driven to rotate via the gear and rack assembly, thereby changing the magnetic force between them and controlling the opening and closing of the magnetic valve core, thus separating the tea from the water. This utility model precisely converts linear sliding motion into rotational motion through the gear and rack assembly, ensuring stable transmission and reliable switching of the magnetic pole direction, significantly improving the reliability and stability of the valve core's on / off control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to teaware, and more particularly to a magnetic teapot. Background Technology

[0002] A magnetic teapot is disclosed in related technology. This teapot is a tea-water separation vessel, typically comprising a tea container and a body. The tea container is located in the spout of the body, and a spout is located at the bottom of the tea container. A stainless steel ball is installed inside the spout, and an axial magnet is mounted on the stainless steel ball. A magnetic control is provided on the handle of the body. This magnetic control includes a radial magnet, which is pivotally mounted inside the handle. A non-slip sleeve is fitted onto the radial magnet, with a portion of the non-slip sleeve protruding outside the handle.

[0003] In use, the radial magnet is rolled by touching the anti-slip sleeve with your finger, changing the direction of its magnetic poles. This creates a magnetic attraction between the radial and axial magnets, causing the stainless steel ball to rotate and thus opening or closing the spout. When the spout is open, the brewed tea in the tea container flows into the pot below.

[0004] In the above structure, due to the limitations of the structural design, it is inconvenient for users to operate the radial magnet, and the reliability and stability of the radial magnet's motion control over the axial magnet are poor, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a magnetic teapot.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] The body of the pot;

[0008] A tea caddy is located in the spout of the teapot body, and a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the tea caddy, with a water outlet hole at the bottom of the water outlet.

[0009] A magnetic valve core is movably disposed within the water outlet. The magnetic valve core includes a gravity ball and an axial magnet. The gravity ball is sealed on the water outlet, and the axial magnet is disposed within the gravity ball.

[0010] A sliding magnetic control kettle handle includes a handle housing, a radial magnet, a sliding operating element, and a gear and rack assembly. The handle housing is disposed on the outer wall of the kettle body. The radial magnet is pivotally disposed within the handle housing along its own axis, the axis of the radial magnet extending horizontally and magnetically coupled to the axial magnet. The sliding operating element is located outside the handle housing and can slide between a first position and a second position relative to the handle housing. The gear and rack assembly is disposed within the handle housing and drivesly connects the sliding operating element to the radial magnet.

[0011] When the sliding operating member is in the first position, the gravity ball closes the water outlet. When the sliding operating member slides from the first position to the second position, the radial magnet rotates and changes the magnetic force between itself and the axial magnet, and drives the magnetic valve core to move through the magnetic force to open the water outlet.

[0012] According to the magnetic teapot provided in this embodiment, a gear and rack assembly connects the sliding operating component to the radial magnet, enabling the radial magnet to rotate via a sliding operation. In use, the user slides the component between two defined positions. This sliding operation is not only more direct and simple, but the linear sliding also has a large stroke, ensuring that the radial magnet rotates a predetermined and sufficient angle each time, achieving a complete switch of magnetic pole direction. This significantly improves the reliability and stability of the magnetic valve core switching control, optimizing the user experience.

[0013] In addition, the magnetic teapot according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the sliding operating member is in the first position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction, and the two magnetic poles of the magnetic valve core are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction with the magnetic pole directions opposite to those of the radial magnet; when the sliding operating member is in the second position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet are arranged opposite to each other in the horizontal direction.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the gear and rack assembly includes:

[0016] A gear, which is coaxially arranged with the radial magnet and circumferentially fixed;

[0017] A slider that can slide vertically within the handle housing, and the slider has a rack that extends vertically and meshes with the gear;

[0018] The sliding actuator is connected to the slider and is used to drive the slider to slide in the vertical direction.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the radial magnet has a central hole, the gear has a central shaft, and the central shaft is inserted into the central hole and is circumferentially fixed.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the handle housing includes:

[0021] A housing, the inner side of which has a receiving cavity;

[0022] A cover plate is fixed to the inner side of the housing to close the receiving cavity. The cover plate has a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to be fixed to the outer wall of the pot body. The second side is provided with two opposing ears, and the ears are provided with shaft portions.

[0023] The gear has a pivot hole on its side away from the radial magnet. The shaft on one of the two ears is pivotally connected to the pivot hole, and the shaft on the other of the two ears is pivotally connected to the end of the central hole away from the gear.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a strip-shaped hole is provided on the side of the housing away from the receiving cavity, and the strip-shaped hole extends in a vertical direction;

[0025] The slider is provided with a plug-in post, which extends through the strip hole and plugs into the sliding operating component.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the handle housing has a grip for a user to hold, the grip being located on the outside of the handle housing and connected to the upper end of the handle housing.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic valve core further includes a retaining ring, which is sleeved on the gravity ball;

[0028] When the axial magnet is attracted by the magnetic attraction of the radial magnet, the gravity ball rotates on the water outlet, and the retaining ring abuts against the edge of the water outlet to form a fulcrum, causing the magnetic valve core to flip around the fulcrum and open the water outlet.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the gravity ball has a cross-section parallel to the retaining ring, the cross-section is provided with a receiving groove, and the axial magnet is embedded in the receiving groove; the gravity ball is provided with a sealing plate, the sealing plate seals the receiving groove, so that the axial magnet is sealed in the receiving groove.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the gravity ball blocks the water outlet, the retaining ring is in a horizontal state and has a predetermined distance from the bottom of the water outlet.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the top of the water outlet is provided with a filter cover for filtering tea leaves in the tea compartment, and the filter cover is raised upward to form an arc shape.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a magnetic teapot (with the spout closed) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a magnetic teapot (with the spout open) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sliding magnetic handle of the magnetic teapot in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the sliding magnetic handle of the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is an exploded view from another perspective of the sliding magnetic handle of the magnetic teapot in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the tea compartment and magnetic valve core in the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the tea compartment and magnetic valve core in the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the magnetic valve core in the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic control of the magnetic teapot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic control of a magnetic teapot (radial magnet rotated 30°) according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic control of the magnetic teapot in the present invention (radial magnet rotated 90°).

[0045] Figure label:

[0046] 10. The body of the pot;

[0047] 20. Tea storage container;

[0048] 21. Water outlet;

[0049] 211. Nozzle;

[0050] 212. Nut;

[0051] 213. Sealing ring;

[0052] H21, Water outlet;

[0053] 22. Filter cover;

[0054] 30. Magnetic valve core;

[0055] 301. Gravity Ball;

[0056] 302. Axial magnet;

[0057] 303, clasp;

[0058] 304, sealing plate;

[0059] S30, cross-section;

[0060] H301, Receiving tank;

[0061] H302, Card slot;

[0062] 40. Sliding magnetic handle;

[0063] 401. Handle casing;

[0064] 401a. Casing;

[0065] 401b, Cover plate;

[0066] 4011. Ears;

[0067] 4012, Shaft;

[0068] 401c, grip;

[0069] H43, strip hole;

[0070] 402. Radial magnet;

[0071] H40, center hole;

[0072] 403. Sliding operating component;

[0073] 404. Gear and rack assembly;

[0074] 404a, Gears;

[0075] 4041, Central Axis;

[0076] H41, Pivot hole;

[0077] 404b, slider;

[0078] 4042, Insert pin;

[0079] H42, sliding hole;

[0080] 404c, rack and pinion.

[0081] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0082] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0083] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0084] Furthermore, 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 utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0085] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0086] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0087] The magnetic teapot of this utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0088] Reference Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the magnetic teapot provided according to the embodiment of this utility model includes a teapot body 10, a tea compartment 20, a magnetic valve core 30, and a sliding magnetic control handle 40.

[0089] Specifically, the teapot body 10 is usually made of materials such as glass, ceramic, or metal, and has a certain volume for holding brewed tea.

[0090] The tea caddy 20 is located in the spout of the teapot body 10. The tea caddy 20 is used to hold tea leaves and steep them in water. The tea caddy 20 can be constructed in various shapes; for example, it can be cylindrical with an opening at the top for hanging on the spout. The tea caddy 20 is made of high-temperature resistant food-grade materials, such as glass, ceramic, or stainless steel. The top of the tea caddy 20 has an opening for easy addition of tea leaves and warm water.

[0091] The bottom of the tea container 20 is provided with a spout 21, and the bottom of the spout 21 is provided with a water outlet H21. The spout 21 is used to discharge tea into the pot body 10 after the tea is brewed. When the water outlet H21 of the spout 21 is open, the brewed tea can flow into the pot body 10 below under the action of gravity.

[0092] A magnetic valve core 30 is movably disposed within the water outlet 21. The magnetic valve core 30 includes a gravity ball 301 and an axial magnet 302. The gravity ball 301 seals the water outlet H21, and the axial magnet 302 is disposed within the gravity ball 301. Preferably, the gravity ball 301 can be made of stainless steel or other metal materials, possessing a large mass, which facilitates automatic sealing of the water outlet H21 under gravity. The axial magnet 302 refers to a magnet with two magnetic poles arranged opposite each other axially. Encapsulating the axial magnet 302 within the gravity ball 301 prevents it from contacting water, improving hygiene and safety. Furthermore, it allows for a lower center of gravity for the magnetic valve core 30, resulting in a more stable and reliable sealing of the water outlet H21 under gravity.

[0093] The sliding magnetic control handle 40 includes a handle housing 401, a radial magnet 402, a sliding operating element 403, and a gear and rack assembly 404. The handle housing 401 is located on the outer wall of the kettle body 10. The handle housing 401 can be made of materials such as plastic or wood, and one side has a forming surface adapted to fit the outer wall of the kettle body 10, allowing for secure installation on kettle bodies 10 made of materials such as glass, ceramic, or metal, for example, through adhesive bonding. The handle housing 401 has an internal space capable of accommodating the radial magnet 402 and the gear and rack assembly 404.

[0094] A radial magnet 402 is pivotally mounted within the handle housing 401 along its own axis. The axis of the radial magnet 402 extends horizontally and is magnetically coupled to the axial magnet 302. The radial magnet 402 refers to a magnet with two magnetic poles arranged radially opposite each other. That is, the magnetic field range of the radial magnet 402 covers the location of the axial magnet 302, and the two form a magnetic coupling through magnetic interaction. The radial magnet 402 can rotate about its own axis within the handle housing 401. When the radial magnet 402 rotates, the positions of its N and S poles change, that is, the direction of the magnetic poles changes. Because the radial magnet 402 is magnetically coupled to the axial magnet 302 of the magnetic valve core 30, the magnetic force between the radial magnet 402 and the magnetic valve core 30 also changes when the direction of the magnetic poles of the radial magnet 402 changes.

[0095] The sliding actuator 403 is located outside the handle housing 401 and is slidable between a first position and a second position relative to the handle housing 401. The sliding actuator 403 is the component that the user directly interacts with, and it is disposed on the outer surface of the handle housing 401. A gear and rack assembly 404 is disposed inside the handle housing 401 and drivesly connects the sliding actuator 403 to the radial magnet 402. That is, the gear and rack assembly 404, as a transmission mechanism, is connected between the sliding actuator 403 and the radial magnet 402, and can convert the linear sliding motion applied by the user to the sliding actuator 403 into the rotational motion of the radial magnet 402.

[0096] When the sliding operating member 403 is in the first position, the gravity ball 301 closes the water outlet H21. When the sliding operating member 403 slides from the first position to the second position, the radial magnet 402 rotates to change the magnetic force between itself and the axial magnet 302, and drives the magnetic valve core 30 to move through the magnetic force to open the water outlet 21.

[0097] In other words, the sliding range of the sliding operation member 403 is limited to two positions, namely the first position and the second position, which correspond to two different magnetic pole directions of the radial magnet 402. When the sliding operation member 403 slides between the first and second positions, the magnetic pole direction of the radial magnet 402 also changes, thereby altering the magnetic force between the radial magnet 402 and the magnetic valve core 30. For example, when the sliding operation member 403 slides from the first position to the second position, after the magnetic pole direction of the radial magnet 402 changes, the radial magnet 402 generates a magnetic attraction to the magnetic valve core 30, causing the magnetic valve core 30 to move towards the radial magnet 402 (e.g., a flipping motion), thereby opening the water outlet H21 of the water outlet 21, thus controlling the drainage of the tea container 20. When the sliding operating member 403 is reset to the first position, the magnetic pole direction of the radial magnet 402 is also reset. The radial magnet 402 returns to a magnetic repulsive force on the magnetic valve core 30, or the magnetic force of the radial magnet 402 on the magnetic valve core 30 is very weak and insufficient to overcome the gravity of the magnetic valve core 30 itself. Therefore, under the combined action of magnetic repulsive force (or weak attractive force) and gravity, the magnetic valve core 30 is reliably kept in the closed state, tightly sealing the water outlet hole H21 of the water outlet 21, thereby controlling the water sealing of the tea chamber 20.

[0098] According to the magnetic teapot provided in this embodiment, the sliding operating member 403 and the radial magnet 402 are connected by a gear and rack assembly 404, realizing the rotation of the radial magnet 402 by sliding operation. In use, the user slides between two defined positions. This sliding operation is not only more direct and simple, but also has a large sliding stroke, ensuring that the radial magnet 402 rotates by a predetermined and sufficient angle each time, realizing a complete switch of magnetic pole direction. This significantly improves the reliability and stability of the on / off control of the magnetic valve core 30 and optimizes the user experience.

[0099] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, when the sliding operating member 403 is in the first position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet 402 are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, and the two magnetic poles of the magnetic valve core 30 are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction with the magnetic pole direction opposite to that of the radial magnet 402; when the sliding operating member 403 is in the second position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet 402 are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction.

[0100] In other words, when the sliding operating member 403 is in the first position, the two magnetic poles of the axial magnet 302 and the radial magnet 402 are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, but their magnetic pole directions are exactly opposite. For example, when the radial magnet 402 is in the first position, the magnetic pole at the top is the N pole and the magnetic pole at the bottom is the S pole, while the magnetic pole of the magnetic valve core 30 is the S pole at the top and the magnetic pole at the bottom.

[0101] With this magnetic pole configuration, the magnetic valve core 30 and the radial magnet 402 generate mutually canceling magnetic interactions in the horizontal direction, achieving a balance between the repulsive and attractive forces. This balance helps prevent the magnetic valve core 30 from moving or deviating due to magnetic imbalance in the initial state, thus ensuring that the magnetic valve core 30 reliably blocks the water outlet 21 under gravity until drainage is required. In this case, the radial magnet 402 is operated to change the direction of its magnetic poles, causing the radial magnet 402 to generate a lateral magnetic attraction force on the magnetic valve core 30 before it moves.

[0102] In other words, in the initial state, the magnetic valve core 30 firmly seals the water outlet 21 under the action of gravity. Since the radial magnet 402 and the magnetic valve core 30 have opposite magnetic poles, the magnetic forces between them remain balanced, exerting no additional driving force on the magnetic valve core 30, or the driving force is very weak and unable to overcome the gravity of the magnetic valve core 30, thus maintaining a stable and reliable sealing effect. Once the sliding operating element 403 changes the direction of the radial magnet 402's magnetic poles, the magnetic forces between them break this balance, and the magnetic valve core 30 responds quickly, opening the water outlet 21 and allowing the brewed tea to flow smoothly. This ensures both reliability in the sealed state and rapid response in subsequent opening, significantly improving the stability and reliability of the sealing function.

[0103] Reference Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the gear and rack assembly 404 includes a gear 404a and a slider 404b. The gear 404a is coaxially arranged with the radial magnet 402 and circumferentially fixed to ensure that there is no relative rotation between them, thereby enabling synchronous rotation. This circumferential fixation can be achieved through the cooperation of a key and a keyway, or by using an interference fit to press the shaft portion 4012 of the gear 404a into the through hole of the radial magnet 402.

[0104] The slider 404b is vertically slidable within the handle housing 401, and has a rack 404c extending vertically and meshing with the gear 404a. The rack 404c and slider 404b can be integrated, or the rack 404c can be fixed to the slider 404b as a separate component. When the slider 404b slides vertically up and down within the handle housing 401, the rack 404c also undergoes linear displacement. Through the meshing of the teeth on the rack 404c with the teeth on the gear 404a, the gear 404a is driven to rotate.

[0105] The sliding operation member 403 is connected to the slider 404b to drive the slider 404b to slide vertically. The sliding operation member 403 is exposed outside the handle housing 401, facilitating push-pull operation by the user's fingers. When the user pushes the sliding operation member 403 vertically, the pushing force is directly transmitted to the connected slider 404b, causing it to slide synchronously vertically within the handle housing 401. For example, when the user pushes the sliding operation member 403 upward to the second position, the slider 404b moves upward, and its rack 404c drives the gear 404a and the radial magnet 402 fixed thereto to rotate by a predetermined angle (e.g., 90 degrees), thus changing the magnetic pole direction of the radial magnet 402; conversely, when the user pushes the sliding operation member 403 downward back to the first position, the slider 404b resets downward, thereby driving the radial magnet 402 to rotate in the opposite direction, restoring it to its initial magnetic pole direction.

[0106] By employing the above structure, this embodiment provides an efficient and reliable motion conversion method. Using the rack 404c on the slider 404b as the linear input and the gear 404a fixed to the radial magnet 402 as the rotational output, the stable meshing transmission between the two precisely converts the vertical sliding motion applied by the user to the sliding operating member 403 into the rotational motion of the radial magnet 402. Furthermore, the two defined positions, the first and second positions, ensure that the two endpoints of the sliding operating member 403 uniquely correspond to a specific angular position of the radial magnet 402, thereby guaranteeing the reliability and consistency of magnetic pole direction switching.

[0107] In this embodiment, on the one hand, the transmission relationship of the aforementioned structure is clear and highly reliable, making it less prone to slippage or transmission failure, thus ensuring the effectiveness of each operation. On the other hand, the meshing transmission between gear 404a and rack 404c is a forced transmission, which ensures a precise and stable proportional relationship between the linear displacement of the sliding operating member 403 and the rotation angle of the radial magnet 402. This achieves precise control of the magnetic pole direction switching angle, greatly improving the stability and reliability of the on / off control of the magnetic valve core 30. Furthermore, this structure is compact, occupies little space, and is easily integrated into the limited-size handle housing 401. Moreover, its movement is smooth, and the operation is direct, providing users with clear and reliable feedback and optimizing the overall user experience.

[0108] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the radial magnet 402 has a central hole H40, and the gear 404a has a central shaft 4041, which is inserted into the central hole H40 and is circumferentially fixed.

[0109] The connection method described above, in which the central shaft 4041 is inserted into the central hole H40 and fixed circumferentially, ensures the coaxiality of the gear 404a and the radial magnet 402. This avoids problems such as unstable transmission that may be caused by eccentric installation, and ensures the reliability and response speed of the switching control of the magnetic valve core 30. In addition, the structure is compact and easy to assemble.

[0110] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle housing 401 includes a housing 401a and a cover plate 401b, and the inner side of the housing 401a has a receiving cavity. Exemplarily, the housing 401a can be formed into a generally trapezoidal box structure, with the larger end of the box structure located on the inner side, which has a larger area and is convenient to be securely installed on the outer wall of the pot body 10.

[0111] A cover plate 401b is fixed to the inner side of the housing 401a to close the receiving cavity. Exemplarily, the cover plate 401b can be fixedly connected by snaps, screws, or other means to form a closed handle housing 401. The cover plate 401b has a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to be fixed to the outer wall of the kettle body 10. The second side has two opposing ears 4011, each ear 4011 having a shaft portion 4012. The first side is the connecting surface for the entire handle to connect to the kettle body 10. Preferably, its surface shape is configured to adapt to the curvature of the outer wall of the kettle body 10 so that the entire handle housing 401 can be securely installed on the kettle body 10 by adhesives or other fixing methods. The second side faces the receiving cavity and has two ear portions 4011 that are spaced apart from each other and opposite to each other. Preferably, the ear portions 4011 and the cover plate 401b are integrally formed. The two ear portions 4011 extend into the receiving cavity. The side of the ear portions 4011 has a shaft portion 4012, which is used to support and position the radial magnet 402 and the gear 404a.

[0112] The gear 404a has a pivot hole H41 on its side away from the radial magnet 402. The shaft 4012 on one of the two ears 4011 is pivotally connected to the pivot hole H41, and the shaft 4012 on the other of the two ears 4011 is pivotally connected to the end of the center hole H40 away from the gear 404a.

[0113] During assembly, the shaft portion 4012 on one ear 4011 is inserted into the pivot hole H41 on the gear 404a, providing rotational support for the outer end of the gear 404a. Simultaneously, the shaft portion 4012 on the other opposing ear 4011 is inserted into the central hole H40 of the radial magnet 402 at the opening furthest from the gear 404a, providing rotational support for the outer end of the radial magnet 402.

[0114] With the above structure, the entire rotating assembly, consisting of gear 404a and radial magnet 402, is stably supported at both ends by shafts 4012 provided by two lugs 4011 on the cover plate 401b, and can rotate freely and smoothly around the axis of the radial magnet 402. This design integrates the rotating assembly into a single part, the cover plate 401b, making the assembly process simpler and more convenient, reducing assembly difficulty, and improving production efficiency.

[0115] Preferably, the handle housing 401 has a grip 401c for the user to hold, the grip 401c being located on the outside of the handle housing 401 and connected to the upper end of the handle housing 401. This allows for a more reliable grip during use.

[0116] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the slider 404b is provided with a sliding hole H42, and the housing 401a is provided with a limiting part that slides and engages with the sliding hole H42.

[0117] When the user operates the sliding actuator 403, the driving force applied to the slider 404b causes it to move vertically. During this process, the sliding hole H42 on the slider 404b always slides along the limiting part fixed inside the handle housing 401. This limiting and guiding structure ensures that the rack 404c on the slider 404b can always maintain a stable and correct meshing distance and position with the gear 404a, avoiding problems such as poor meshing, transmission shock, or jamming caused by the wobbling of the slider 404b.

[0118] In this embodiment, by providing a sliding hole H42 on the slider 404b and arranging a limiting part that slides and engages with it within the housing 401a, precise control and effective guidance of the slider 404b's movement stroke are achieved. This design not only ensures that the slider 404b slides smoothly within a predetermined trajectory but also prevents mechanical failure caused by excessive displacement, improving the stability of the gear 404a and rack 404c transmission and its long-term reliability.

[0119] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a strip-shaped hole H43 is provided on the side of the housing 401a away from the receiving cavity, and the strip-shaped hole H43 extends in a vertical direction. A plug-in post 4042 is provided on the slider 404b, and the plug-in post 4042 passes through the strip-shaped hole H43 and is plugged into the sliding operating member 403.

[0120] Through the above structural design, the cooperation between the slotted hole H43 and the plug-in post 4042 achieves mechanical connection and guiding control between the slider 404b and the sliding operating component 403, ensuring smooth user operation and stable transmission. The vertical extension of the slotted hole H43 provides a precise sliding path for the slider 404b, while the plug-in post 4042, as a connecting component, efficiently transmits external operating force to the internal slider 404b, while limiting the range of motion through the limiting part. This design not only improves the durability and reliability of the overall structure but also optimizes the user's tactile feel and feedback during operation.

[0121] Reference Figures 6 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the magnetic valve core 30 further includes a retaining ring 303, which is sleeved on the gravity ball 301. It can be understood that the retaining ring 303 and the gravity ball 301 can be two parts, fixed together by assembly, or the retaining ring 303 and the gravity ball 301 can be an integral structure.

[0122] When the axial magnet 302 is attracted by the magnetic attraction of the radial magnet 402, the gravity ball 301 rotates on the water outlet H21, and the retaining ring 303 abuts against the edge of the water outlet H21 to form a fulcrum, so that the magnetic valve core 30 flips around the fulcrum and opens the water outlet H21.

[0123] In other words, in the initial state, the gravity ball 301 uses its own weight to seal the water outlet H21, thus ensuring that the tea chamber 20 remains closed and in a water-storing state. In this state, warm water and tea leaves can be added to the tea chamber 20 to brew the tea. After the tea is brewed, when it is necessary to drain the tea, the sliding operating part 403 is slid to the second position to change the magnetic pole direction of the radial magnet 402. The radial magnet 402 generates a magnetic attraction to the axial magnet 302 of the magnetic valve core 30. At this time, the axial magnet 302 is subjected to force, causing the gravity ball 301 to rotate on the water outlet H21. Since the retaining ring 303 is located outside the gravity ball 301, it abuts against the edge of the water outlet H21 when the gravity ball 301 rotates, forming a reliable fulcrum. This allows the entire magnetic valve core 30 to rotate around the fulcrum. When the magnetic valve core 30 rotates to a predetermined angle, the water outlet H21 opens, allowing the tea to be smoothly discharged from the tea container 20 and enter the lower pot body 10 under the action of gravity.

[0124] In the above structure, the magnetic attraction combined with the mechanical fulcrum enables the gravity ball 301 to reliably and stably control the opening and closing of the water outlet H21. This avoids the problem of uncontrolled opening and closing caused by the unstable rotation of the gravity ball 301 when controlling the tea discharge, greatly improving the stability and reliability of the opening and closing of the water outlet 21, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0125] Reference Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, when the gravity ball 301 blocks the water outlet H21, the retaining ring 303 is in a horizontal state and has a predetermined distance from the bottom of the water outlet 21.

[0126] In this embodiment, the retaining ring 303 is horizontally positioned with a distance between it and the bottom of the spout 21. This not only prevents the retaining ring 303 from directly rubbing or interfering with the spout 21, ensuring that the gravity ball 301 has sufficient room for movement, thus guaranteeing that the gravity ball 301 can reliably seal the water outlet H21 under gravity. On the other hand, it provides a clear fulcrum for the gravity ball 301 when it is flipped by lateral magnetic force, ensuring smoother and more reliable flipping action. This allows for rapid state switching when the water outlet H21 needs to be opened, achieving precise control over the dispensing of tea.

[0127] Preferably, the outer surface of the gravity ball 301 is provided with an annular groove H302, and the retaining ring 303 is engaged in the annular groove H302. By providing the annular groove H302 on the outer surface of the gravity ball 301, the retaining ring 303 is firmly engaged therein, achieving a stable fit between the gravity ball 301 and the retaining ring 303. This effectively ensures the sealing performance of the water outlet H21 in the initial sealed state and provides a reliable fulcrum during the flipping and opening process, thereby significantly improving the operational stability and sealing reliability of the water sealing structure of the tea chamber 20.

[0128] Reference Figures 6 to 11 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the gravity ball 301 has a cross-section S30 parallel to the retaining ring 303, and the cross-section S30 is provided with a receiving groove H301. The axial magnet 302 is embedded in the receiving groove H301. The size and shape of the receiving groove H301 are adapted to the axial magnet 302, so that the axial magnet can fit tightly with the receiving groove H301 and remain stably fixed in the gravity ball 301, without displacement or shaking. This ensures that the gravity ball 301 can smoothly and reliably switch between the blocked state and the open state under the magnetic force between the axial magnet 302 and the radial magnet 402.

[0129] The gravity ball 301 is equipped with a sealing plate 304, which seals the receiving groove H301 to seal the axial magnet 302 within it. The sealing effect of the sealing plate 304 not only effectively prevents dust, tea residue, or moisture from entering the receiving groove H301 and affecting the performance of the axial magnet 302, but also ensures the magnetic stability of the axial magnet 302 is not affected by external environmental interference. Furthermore, the axial magnet 302 does not come into contact with external tea, thus ensuring the hygiene and safety of the tea.

[0130] This embodiment achieves precise fixation and effective protection of the axial magnet 302 by providing a cross-section S30 with a receiving groove H301 on the gravity ball 301, embedding the axial magnet 302 therein, and then sealing the axial magnet 302 in the receiving groove H301 with a sealing plate 304. This also improves the stability and reliability of the magnetic valve core 30. In addition, the gravity ball 301 with the cross-section S30 has a lower center of gravity, making it easier to automatically close the water outlet H21 under the action of gravity, thus improving the reliability of the gravity ball 301 in switching between closed and open states.

[0131] Reference Figures 6 to 11 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the top of the water outlet 21 is provided with a filter cover 22 for filtering tea leaves in the tea container 20. The filter cover 22 is raised upward to form an arc shape. Exemplarily, the filter cover 22 can be made of materials such as stainless steel, and the surface of the filter cover 22 has multiple filter holes to allow tea water to pass through and prevent tea leaves from passing through.

[0132] In this embodiment, by providing a filter cover 22 with an upwardly convex arc shape at the top of the water outlet 21, the tea leaves in the tea chamber 20 are effectively filtered. This not only ensures the purity of the tea water when it is discharged, but also improves the reliability of the tea water discharge. In addition, the upwardly convex arc shape of the filter cover 22 allows the tea leaves to be dispersed around the filter cover 22 rather than gathered on the filter cover 22, thereby making more of the filter holes visible and improving the efficiency of the tea water passing through the filter holes.

[0133] Preferably, the gravity ball 301 and the sealing plate 304 are made of stainless steel, and the sealing plate 304 is welded to the gravity ball 301. Exemplarily, the circumferential edge of the sealing plate 304 is welded to the gravity ball 301 by laser welding. Stainless steel meets food-grade hygiene requirements, ensuring safety and hygiene. Furthermore, using laser welding technology to firmly seal the circumferential edge of the sealing plate 304 to the gravity ball 301 not only achieves a reliable sealing connection structurally, but also provides higher durability and stability, effectively ensuring the reliability and stability of the tea canister 20 water-sealing structure during long-term use.

[0134] Reference Figures 6 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the water outlet 21 includes a nozzle cylinder 211, a nut 212 and a sealing ring 213. The bottom wall of the tea container 20 is provided with a mounting hole, the nozzle cylinder 211 passes through the mounting hole, and the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle cylinder 211 has a radially outward protruding annular shoulder. The annular shoulder stops above the bottom wall of the tea container 20 to ensure that the nozzle cylinder 211 is held on the tea container 20.

[0135] Nut 212 is located below the bottom wall of the tea container 20 and is threadedly connected to the lower end of the spout 211 to fix the spout 211 to the bottom of the tea container 20. Sealing ring 213 is fitted onto the spout 211; the sealing ring 213 is located between the nut 212 and the bottom wall of the tea container 20, or the sealing ring 213 is located between the annular shoulder and the bottom wall of the tea container 20.

[0136] The upper end of the nozzle 211 is an open end, and the filter cover 22 is placed over the open end. The lower end of the nozzle 211 is a closed end, and the water outlet is located at the closed end. The magnetic valve core 30 is located inside the nozzle 211.

[0137] During assembly, the spout 211 is inserted from top to bottom into the mounting hole at the bottom of the tea container 20, ensuring that the annular shoulder on the outer circumference of the spout 211 evenly presses against the bottom wall of the tea container 20, thus fixing the vertical position of the spout 211. Next, the sealing gasket is fitted onto the lower end of the spout 211 from below the bottom wall of the tea container 20. Then, the nut 212 is aligned with the external thread at the lower end of the spout 211. By tightening the nut 212, the spout 211 is firmly fixed to the tea container 20, ensuring that the sealing ring 213 is securely pressed against the bottom wall of the tea container 20, thereby achieving a sealed connection between the tea container 20 and the spout 21. Finally, the filter cover 22 is installed at the upper end of the spout 211, ensuring that the filter cover 22 covers the open end for filtering tea leaves, completing the assembly process of the entire spout 21.

[0138] The water nozzle 21 adopts a combined structure, and through the cooperation of nozzle cylinder 211, nut 212 and sealing ring 213, a detachable design is achieved, which facilitates installation, maintenance and cleaning.

[0139] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0140] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A magnetic teapot, characterized in that, include: The body of the pot; A tea caddy is located in the spout of the teapot body, and a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the tea caddy, with a water outlet hole at the bottom of the water outlet. A magnetic valve core is movably disposed within the water outlet. The magnetic valve core includes a gravity ball and an axial magnet. The gravity ball is sealed on the water outlet, and the axial magnet is disposed within the gravity ball. A sliding magnetic control kettle handle includes a handle housing, a radial magnet, a sliding operating element, and a gear and rack assembly. The handle housing is disposed on the outer wall of the kettle body. The radial magnet is pivotally disposed within the handle housing along its own axis, the axis of the radial magnet extending horizontally and magnetically coupled to the axial magnet. The sliding operating element is located outside the handle housing and can slide between a first position and a second position relative to the handle housing. The gear and rack assembly is disposed within the handle housing and drivesly connects the sliding operating element to the radial magnet. When the sliding operating member is in the first position, the gravity ball closes the water outlet. When the sliding operating member slides from the first position to the second position, the radial magnet rotates and changes the magnetic force between itself and the axial magnet, and drives the magnetic valve core to move through the magnetic force to open the water outlet.

2. The magnetic teapot according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the sliding operating member is in the first position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, and the two magnetic poles of the magnetic valve core are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction with the magnetic pole direction opposite to that of the radial magnet; when the sliding operating member is in the second position, the two magnetic poles of the radial magnet are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction.

3. The magnetic teapot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear and rack assembly includes: A gear, which is coaxially arranged with the radial magnet and circumferentially fixed; A slider that can slide vertically within the handle housing, and the slider has a rack that extends vertically and meshes with the gear; The sliding actuator is connected to the slider and is used to drive the slider to slide in the vertical direction.

4. The magnetic teapot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The radial magnet has a central hole, and the gear has a central shaft, which is inserted into the central hole and is circumferentially fixed.

5. The magnetic teapot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The handle housing includes: A housing, the inner side of which has a receiving cavity; A cover plate is fixed to the inner side of the housing to close the receiving cavity. The cover plate has a first side and a second side. The first side is adapted to be fixed to the outer wall of the pot body. The second side is provided with two opposing ears, and the ears are provided with shaft portions. The gear has a pivot hole on its side away from the radial magnet. The shaft on one of the two ears is pivotally connected to the pivot hole, and the shaft on the other of the two ears is pivotally connected to the end of the central hole away from the gear.

6. The magnetic teapot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing has a strip-shaped hole on the side away from the receiving cavity, and the strip-shaped hole extends in a vertical direction; The slider is provided with a plug-in post, which extends through the strip hole and plugs into the sliding operating component.

7. The magnetic teapot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle housing has a grip for the user to hold, the grip being located on the outside of the handle housing and connected to the upper end of the handle housing.

8. The magnetic teapot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic valve core also includes a retaining ring, which is sleeved on the gravity ball; When the axial magnet is attracted by the magnetic attraction of the radial magnet, the gravity ball rotates on the water outlet, and the retaining ring abuts against the edge of the water outlet to form a fulcrum, causing the magnetic valve core to flip around the fulcrum and open the water outlet.

9. The magnetic teapot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The gravity ball has a cross-section parallel to the retaining ring, and the cross-section is provided with a receiving groove, in which the axial magnet is embedded; the gravity ball is provided with a sealing plate, which seals the receiving groove so that the axial magnet is sealed in the receiving groove.

10. The magnetic teapot according to claim 8, characterized in that, With the gravity ball blocking the water outlet, the retaining ring is in a horizontal position and has a predetermined distance between it and the bottom of the water outlet.

11. The magnetic teapot according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the water outlet is equipped with a filter cover for filtering the tea leaves in the tea compartment, and the filter cover is raised upward to form an arc shape.

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