A teapot that allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow.

Abstract

This invention proposes a teapot that allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow. The teapot includes an outer cup body, a tea inlet, a lid, and a handle. A magnetic ball and a filter cover are located at the bottom of the tea inlet near the water outlet. The magnetic ball, under the influence of a magnet, can be moved to expose all or part of the water outlet. The magnetic ball is used to magnetically control the opening and closing of the water outlet. A magnetic shield and a transmission mechanism are installed inside the housing of the middle connecting part of the handle. The magnetic shield is located between the magnetic ball and the magnet. A magnet, not inside the housing, is installed outside the housing of the middle connecting part of the handle. This magnet attracts the magnetic ball, thus exposing all or part of the water outlet. The transmission mechanism includes a rack fixedly connected to the magnetic shield and a first gear transmission group meshing with the rack. The handle also includes a power component controlled by the fingers. This invention provides convenient and easy operation when gripping the teapot with one hand and controlling the magnetic central water flow or stopping the flow.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of teapot technology, specifically to a teapot that allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese utility model patent document with application number 202323305258.6 discloses a novel teapot, including an outer cup body, a handle, a tea inlet with a drain spout, and a lid rotatably mounted on the outer cup body. The tea inlet is located inside the outer cup body, and a gravity ball is provided at the bottom of the tea inlet, which presses against the drain spout. A magnet is provided on the lid body, and a drain controller is provided on the handle. When the lid body is rotated to its final position, the magnet on the lid body attracts the drain controller, which in turn attracts the gravity ball, connecting the tea inlet to the outer cup body. By placing the drain controller on the handle, the drain controller is located on the outer wall of the outer cup body. This design allows for more space inside the tea inlet and the outer cup body.

[0003] These types of teapots rely on a rotating lid that allows the water discharge controller to operate on a gravity ball, or a hinged flip-top lid that also allows the water discharge controller to operate on a gravity ball. However, based on the tea-brewing habits of some consumers, they often dislike using the teapot lid or the additional action of operating the rotating lid / hinged flip-top to control the water discharge controller and achieve controlled, centered water flow. This is especially inconvenient when one hand is holding the teapot handle and the other is operating a water dispenser or holding a kettle to let hot water flow into the tea container; requiring an extra hand to operate the rotating lid / hinged flip-top for controlled, centered water flow is particularly problematic. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to address the defects and shortcomings of the existing technology by proposing a teapot that allows for easy one-handed holding of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow. This would enable the teapot to magnetically attract the central water flow or stop the water flow by using the fingers of the hand holding the handle in a magnetically controlled manner.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention proposes a teapot that allows for convenient one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow. It includes an outer cup body with a top opening, a tea inlet placed on top of the outer cup body, a lid, and a handle. The bottom of the tea inlet has a water outlet. A magnetic ball and a filter cover are installed at the water outlet. The magnetic ball is made of magnetic material or contains magnetic material, and its diameter is larger than the size of the water outlet opening. The magnetic ball can be moved to expose all or part of the water outlet under the action of a magnet. The magnetic ball is used to magnetically control the opening and closing of the water outlet. The filter cover is used to filter the tea and limit the magnetic ball from exceeding an upper limit. The handle includes a central connecting part connected to the outer cup body and a handle portion connected to the central connecting part. A magnetic shielding plate is installed inside the housing of the central connecting part, connecting and driving the magnetic shielding plate to reciprocate between a magnetic shielding position and a non-magnetic shielding position. The transmission mechanism includes a magnetically shielded position located between the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball and the magnet, and a non-magnetically shielded position located outside the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball and the magnet. A magnet, not located within the housing of the intermediate connecting part, is installed outside the housing. This magnet is used to magnetically attract the magnetic ball, thus exposing all or part of the magnetic ball at the drain outlet. When the magnetically shielded plate is located at the magnetically shielded position, it is situated on the same horizontal plane between the magnetic ball and the magnet, or at the position where the relative distance between the magnetically shielded plate and the magnetic ball is shortest within the reciprocating stroke range of the magnetically shielded plate. The transmission mechanism includes a rack fixedly connected to the magnetically shielded plate and a first gear transmission group meshing with the rack. The handle also includes a power component controlled by fingers, which drives the first gear transmission group to reciprocate the magnetically shielded plate between the magnetically shielded position and the non-magnetically shielded position.

[0007] Furthermore, a first guide groove is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part; the first side of the magnetic shielding plate is embedded in the first guide groove; the first guide groove is used to provide guidance for the magnetic shielding plate to reciprocate between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

[0008] Furthermore, a second guide groove is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part; the second side of the magnetic shielding plate is embedded in the second guide groove; the second guide groove, in conjunction with the first guide groove, is used to guide the magnetic shielding plate as it reciprocates between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

[0009] Furthermore, a filter cage assembly is provided at the bottom of the tea storage container; the filter cage assembly includes an upper cover and a lower cover that are sequentially spliced ​​together; a magnetic ball is movably disposed inside the filter cage assembly, and the diameter of the magnetic ball is smaller than the inner diameter of the filter cage assembly; the upper cover serves as the filter cover; and the drain hole of the lower cover serves as the drain outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, the power assembly is a second gear transmission group, in which a power input gear is mounted on the handle via a gear shaft and exposed on the handle. The power input gear is used to be pushed by the fingers of the hand holding the handle.

[0011] Furthermore, the power input gear is exposed on the top end of the intermediate connection or the top end of the handle.

[0012] Furthermore, the power assembly includes a motor, a motor drive controller, a battery, and a push-button switch; the push-button switch is triggered by the fingers of a hand holding the handle, thereby driving the first gear transmission group through the motor drive controller and the motor.

[0013] Furthermore, the lid can be completely detached and placed on the outer cup body.

[0014] Furthermore, the magnet is mounted on the handle and exposed on the handle, and a groove is provided on the outer surface of the handle housing, in which the magnet is embedded.

[0015] Furthermore, the magnet is detachably mounted to the handle by screws and is exposed on the handle.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention makes it convenient to operate when holding the teapot with one hand and controlling the water flow at the magnetic center, especially when the lid is not in use. Furthermore, this invention allows for one-handed operation and easy finger control when controlling the water flow at the magnetic center of the teapot using the fingers of the hand holding the handle.

[0018] This utility model also has the advantages of a compact structure in the middle of the handle, making it easy to clean the teapot, and allowing one hand to perform the action of heating water while the other hand can control the tea steeping time in a timely manner through the power component. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of a teapot according to the present invention, which allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural view of a teapot that allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow, as shown in a partial cross-section of the handle.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a teapot according to the present invention, which allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of the filter cage assembly of the teapot described in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 2. Outer cup body; 1. Tea compartment; 3. Lid; 4. Handle; 41. Middle connecting part; 42. Handle part; 5. Power component; 6. Magnet; 7. Magnetic shield; 8. Rack; 9. First gear transmission group; 10. Second guide groove; 11. Magnetic ball; 12. Filter cover; 13. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be further described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] It should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", 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 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” 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. Therefore, the use of “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” to designate a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown:

[0030] This embodiment proposes a teapot that allows for easy one-handed gripping of the handle while simultaneously controlling the central water flow. It includes an outer cup body 2 with a top opening, a tea container 1 placed on top of the outer cup body 2, a lid 3, and a handle 4. The bottom of the tea container 1 has a drain outlet 13. A magnetic ball 11 and a filter cover 12 are installed at the drain outlet 13 at the bottom of the tea container 1. The magnetic ball 11 is made of magnetic material or contains magnetic material, and its diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the drain outlet 13. 1. Under the action of magnet 6, the drain outlet 13 is movably exposed in whole or in part. Magnetic ball 11 is used to magnetically control the opening and closing of the drain outlet 13. Filter cover 12 is used to filter tea and limit the magnetic ball 11 from exceeding an upper limit position. Handle 4 includes an intermediate connecting part 41 connected to the outer cup body 2 and a handle part 42 connected to the intermediate connecting part 41. The housing of the intermediate connecting part 41 is equipped with a magnetic shielding plate 7 that can block magnetism and connects and drives the magnetic shielding plate 7 to a magnetic shielding position and a non-magnetic shielding position. The transmission mechanism allows for reciprocating movement between the magnetically isolated positions. The magnetically isolated position is located between the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball 11 and the magnet 6, while the non-magnetically isolated position is located outside the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball 11 and the magnet 6. A magnet 6, not located inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part 41, is installed outside the housing of the intermediate connecting part 41. The magnet 6 is used to magnetically attract the magnetic ball 11, thereby exposing all or part of the drain outlet 13. When the magnetically isolated plate 7 is located in the magnetically isolated position, it is located on the same horizontal plane between the magnetic ball 11 and the magnet 6, or at the position where the relative distance between the magnetically isolated plate 7 and the magnetic ball 11 is shortest within the reciprocating stroke range of the magnetically isolated plate 7. The transmission mechanism includes a rack 8 fixedly connected to the magnetically isolated plate 7 and a first gear transmission group 9 meshing with the rack 8. The handle 4 is also provided with a power component 5 controlled by a finger. The power component 5 drives the first gear transmission group 9, thereby causing the magnetically isolated plate 7 to reciprocate between the magnetically isolated position and the non-magnetically isolated position.

[0031] As an optional implementation, specifically, the magnetic ball 11 contains magnetic material. When the magnetic shielding plate 7 is in the magnetic shielding position, the force exerted by the magnetic shielding plate 7 and the rack 8 on the magnetic ball 11 will not cause the magnetic ball 11 to expose all or part of the drain outlet 13. The magnetic ball 11 remains in the drain outlet 13 due to its own gravity. However, at this time, the combination structure of the magnetic shielding plate 7 and the rack 8 is separated from the magnet 6 by a certain distance, and the shell plate of the intermediate connecting part 41 is also separated from the combination structure and the magnet 6. In this way, the magnetic attraction force of the magnet 6 on the rack 8 can be reduced, thereby reducing the power output of the power component 5 to pull the rack 8. At the same time, it can be ensured that when the magnetic shielding plate 7 is in the non-magnetic shielding position, the force exerted by the magnet 6 on the magnetic ball 11 will cause the magnetic ball 11 to expose all or part of the drain outlet 13, thereby making it convenient for one hand to easily operate the water draining function of the teapot.

[0032] Ideally, a first guide groove is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part 41; the first side of the magnetic shielding plate 7 is embedded in the first guide groove; the first guide groove is used to provide guidance for the magnetic shielding plate 7 to reciprocate between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

[0033] Optimally, a second guide groove 10 is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part 41; the second side of the magnetic shielding plate 7 is embedded in the second guide groove 10; the second guide groove 10, in conjunction with the first guide groove, provides guidance for the magnetic shielding plate 7 to reciprocate between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position; specifically, the first side of the magnetic shielding plate 7 is the left side; the second side of the magnetic shielding plate 7 is the right side; the second guide groove 10, in conjunction with the first guide groove, provides guidance for the magnetic shielding plate 7 to reciprocate up and down, thereby facilitating easy operation of the teapot's control center water dispensing function with a single hand.

[0034] As an optional implementation, the magnet 6 is mounted on the handle 4 and exposed on the handle 4. A groove is provided on the outer surface of the outer shell of the handle 4, and the magnet 6 is embedded in the groove.

[0035] As another alternative implementation, the magnet 6 is detachably mounted to the handle 4 by screws and exposed outside the handle 4, or it can be fixedly mounted by adhesive.

[0036] The technical solution of this embodiment can be applied to a teapot in which the lid 3 can be completely separated and placed on the outer cup body 2.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] Example 2 is an optimized design of any one of the technical solutions in Example 1;

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown:

[0040] The bottom of the tea storage compartment 1 is provided with a filter cage assembly; the filter cage assembly includes an upper cover and a lower cover that are spliced ​​together in sequence; a magnetic ball 11 is movably disposed inside the filter cage assembly, and the diameter of the magnetic ball 11 is smaller than the inner diameter of the filter cage assembly; the upper cover serves as the filter cover 12; the drain hole of the lower cover serves as the drain outlet 13.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] Example 3 is an optimized design of any one of the technical solutions in Example 1 or Example 2;

[0043] like Figures 1-4 As shown:

[0044] The power component 5 is a second gear transmission group. One of the power input gears in the second gear transmission group is mounted on the handle 4 via a gear shaft and is exposed on the handle 4. The power input gear is used to be pushed by the fingers of the hand holding the handle 4.

[0045] Ideally, the power input gear is exposed at the top of the intermediate connection part 41 or the top of the handle part 42.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] Example 4 is an optimized design of any one of the technical solutions in Example 1 or Example 2;

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown:

[0049] The power assembly 5 includes a motor, a motor drive controller, a battery, and a push-button switch; the push-button switch is triggered by the fingers of the hand holding the handle 4, thereby driving the first gear transmission group (the specific structure of the first gear transmission group applied in Embodiment 4 will be described in Embodiment 1) through the motor drive controller and the motor. Figure 2 (Based on the gear transmission assembly shown, further improvements and adjustments were made).

[0050] Ideally, the push button switch is exposed on the top end of the intermediate connecting part 41 or the top end of the handle part 42. If the push button switch is a sensor switch, then the sensing area of ​​the sensor switch is on the top end of the intermediate connecting part 41 or the top end of the handle part 42.

[0051] The usage process of this utility model is as follows:

[0052] Washing tea: Hold the handle 4 with one hand and operate the power component 5 with the fingers of that hand, or place the teapot directly on the tea table and operate the power component 5 directly to control the magnetic ball to be magnetically attracted to open the drain outlet 13, so that the tea washing water flows from the tea compartment 1 through the drain outlet 13 into the outer cup body 2, and then pour out the tea washing water from the outer cup body 2.

[0053] Brewing tea: Hold the handle 4 with one hand and operate the power component 5 with the fingers of that hand, or place the teapot directly on the tea table and operate the power component 5 directly to control the magnetic ball 11 to prevent it from being magnetically attracted and to close the water outlet 13, so that the water from the kettle or water heater is stored in the tea compartment 1. After brewing for a period of time, control the magnetic ball 11 to be magnetically attracted to open the water outlet 13. Depending on the characteristics of the tea, after removing the lid, you can brew multiple times for a short time and store the tea water from multiple infusions in the outer cup body 2.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A teapot for easy one-handed gripping of the handle and simultaneous control of the central water flow, comprising an outer cup body (2) with an open top, a tea container (1) placed on top of the outer cup body (2), a lid (3), and a handle (4), wherein the bottom of the tea container (1) has a drain outlet (13), and a magnetic ball (11) and a filter cover (12) are provided at the drain outlet (13) at the bottom of the tea container (1), the magnetic ball (11) being made of magnetic material or containing magnetic material, and the diameter of the magnetic ball (11) being larger than the hole size of the drain outlet (13), characterized in that, The magnetic ball (11) is movable to expose all or part of the drain outlet (13) under the action of the magnet (6). The magnetic ball (11) is used to magnetically control the opening and closing of the drain outlet (13). The filter cover (12) is used to filter tea and limit the magnetic ball (11) from exceeding an upper limit position. The handle (4) includes an intermediate connecting part (41) connected to the outer cup body (2) and a handle part (42) connected to the intermediate connecting part (41). The housing of the intermediate connecting part (41) is equipped with a magnetic shielding plate (7) that can block magnetism and a transmission mechanism that connects and drives the magnetic shielding plate (7) to reciprocate between a magnetic shielding position and a non-magnetic shielding position. The magnetic shielding position is located between the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball (11) and the magnet (6). The non-magnetic shielding position is located outside the virtual connection line between the magnetic ball (11) and the magnet (6). The housing of the intermediate connecting part (41) is outside the magnetic shielding plate (6). A magnet (6) is installed outside the cavity of the housing of the intermediate connecting part (41). The magnet (6) is used to magnetically attract the magnetic ball (11) so that the magnetic ball (11) is exposed to all or part of the drain outlet (13). When the magnetic shielding plate (7) is in the magnetic shielding position, the magnetic shielding plate (7) is located on the same horizontal plane between the magnetic ball (11) and the magnet (6), or at the position where the relative distance between the magnetic shielding plate (7) and the magnetic ball (11) is shortest within the reciprocating stroke range of the magnetic shielding plate (7). The transmission mechanism includes a rack (8) fixedly connected to the magnetic shielding plate (7) and a first gear transmission group (9) that meshes with the rack (8). The handle (4) is also provided with a power component (5) controlled by the finger. The power component (5) drives the first gear transmission group (9) so that the magnetic shielding plate (7) reciprocates between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

2. A tea pot according to claim 1, wherein, A first guide groove is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part (41); the first side of the magnetic shielding plate (7) is embedded in the first guide groove; the first guide groove is used to provide guidance for the magnetic shielding plate (7) to reciprocate between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

3. A tea pot according to claim 2, wherein, A second guide groove (10) is provided inside the housing of the intermediate connecting part (41); the second side of the magnetic shielding plate (7) is embedded in the second guide groove (10); the second guide groove (10) cooperates with the first guide groove to provide guidance for the magnetic shielding plate (7) to reciprocate between the magnetic shielding position and the non-magnetic shielding position.

4. The tea pot according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the tea container (1) is provided with a filter cage assembly; the filter cage assembly includes an upper cover and a lower cover that are spliced ​​together in sequence; a magnetic ball (11) is movably disposed inside the filter cage assembly, and the diameter of the magnetic ball (11) is smaller than the inner diameter of the filter cage assembly; the upper cover serves as the filter cover (12); the drain hole of the lower cover serves as the drain outlet (13).

5. The tea pot according to claim 1, wherein, The power assembly (5) is a second gear transmission group. One of the power input gears in the second gear transmission group is mounted on the handle (4) via a gear shaft and exposed on the handle (4). The power input gear is used to be pushed by the fingers of the hand holding the handle (4).

6. A teapot according to claim 5, wherein the spout is arranged to be controlled by the user's thumb. The power input gear is exposed on the top of the intermediate connecting part (41) or the top of the handle part (42).

7. The tea pot according to claim 1, wherein, The power assembly (5) includes a motor, a motor drive controller, a battery, and a push-button switch; the push-button switch is triggered by the fingers of the hand holding the handle (4), thereby driving the first gear transmission group (9) through the motor drive controller and the motor.

8. The tea pot of claim 1, wherein, The lid (3) can be completely detached and placed on the outer cup (2).

9. A tea pot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The magnet (6) is mounted on the handle (4) and exposed on the handle (4). A groove is provided on the outer surface of the outer shell of the handle (4), and the magnet (6) is embedded in the groove.

10. A tea pot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The magnet (6) is detachably mounted to the handle (4) by screws and is exposed on the handle (4).

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