A flavouring cartridge

Abstract

This utility model discloses a seasoning jar, including a jar body, a lid assembly, a locking assembly, a handle, and a spoon compartment. The jar body has a jar opening, and the base of the lid assembly is connected to the jar opening and has a lid opening. The flip-top is pivotally connected to the base and seals the lid opening. The locking assembly includes a locking buckle, a locking groove, an unlocking element, and a locking spring, which can securely lock the flip-top and facilitate unlocking. The handle is connected to the base, and its movable groove allows the unlocking element to move radially. The spoon compartment is detachably connected to the base, vertically installed inside the jar body, and its height does not exceed the lid opening, for storing seasoning spoons. This utility model solves the problems of inconvenient storage of seasoning spoons, poor sealing, and unreasonable locking structure through the spoon compartment and locking structure, making it convenient to use and helping to keep seasonings dry and clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular relates to a seasoning jar. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, spice jars are common utensils used in the kitchen to store seasonings such as salt, sugar, and spices. Currently, there are many types of spice jars on the market. Traditional spice jars usually consist of a jar body, a jar lid, and a storage spoon, but they generally have some inconveniences. For example, (1) when the spice spoon is placed directly inside the jar, it is easily buried by the seasonings. Its protruding position makes it easy to bump into things. Or, the height is too high, making it difficult to close the lid. Or, the spice jar does not have a special storage structure for the spice spoon. After the user takes out the seasonings, the spice spoon is often placed randomly on the countertop or at the mouth of the jar, which is not only easy to get dusty, but may also cause the seasonings to spill, affecting the hygiene of the kitchen. (2) In traditional spice jars, the mouth of the jar and the base, the mouth of the lid and the flip lid usually require independent sealing parts. Multiple interface assembly can easily lead to gaps, causing moisture to enter or the seasonings to clump together. (3) The traditional seasoning jar has a simple flip-top locking structure and poor locking effect. It is easy to accidentally open when it is moved or shaken, which will cause the seasoning to get damp or spill. Some products with complex locking structures are not convenient to operate, which makes it inconvenient for users to take out the seasoning. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a seasoning jar to meet the needs of users.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a seasoning jar including...

[0005] The can body includes the can opening; the can body serves as the main storage unit for seasonings, the can opening provides a channel for the seasonings to enter and exit, and at the same time provides a connection base for the installation of the lid assembly, ensuring that the seasonings can be stably stored.

[0006] A lid assembly includes a base and a flip-top, the base being adapted to connect to the can opening, the base including a lid opening communicating with the can opening, the lid opening serving as a direct channel for retrieving seasonings and communicating with the can opening to ensure that the seasonings can be easily retrieved, the flip-top being pivotally connected to the base, and the flip-top being adapted to seal the lid opening;

[0007] A locking assembly adapted to lock the flip cover in a closed state, the locking assembly including a locking buckle, a locking groove, an unlocking element and a locking spring, one of the locking buckle and the locking groove being disposed on the outer periphery of the flip cover, the other of the locking buckle and the locking groove being disposed on the unlocking element, the locking spring being adapted to drive the locking buckle to remain engaged with the locking groove, and the unlocking element being operable to release the engagement of the locking buckle and the locking groove;

[0008] The handle is connected to the base. A movable groove extending in the horizontal direction is formed at one end of the handle near the base. The unlocking element can reciprocate in the movable groove along the radial direction of the base, which limits the movement direction of the unlocking element and makes the unlocking operation more stable and reliable. At the same time, the unlocking element is integrated near the handle, which is ergonomic and makes it convenient for users to operate the unlocking element at the same time while holding the handle.

[0009] The spoon compartment is suitable for storing seasoning spoons, avoiding contamination and loss caused by careless placement of seasoning spoons. The spoon compartment is detachably connected to the base, making it easy to clean and replace. The spoon compartment is vertically set inside the tube, saving space and not occupying additional counter space. The height of the spoon compartment is not higher than the lid opening, ensuring that the lid can be closed smoothly and preventing the spoon compartment from obstructing the lid's seal.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the base includes an inwardly extending horizontal perimeter, on which a sealing ring is mounted. The horizontal perimeter provides support and positioning for the installation of the sealing ring. The sealing ring includes an annular base and an annular sealing lip, wherein:

[0011] The outer circumference of the annular base is recessed inward to form an mounting groove. The horizontal circumference is adapted to extend into the mounting groove. The annular base is adapted to achieve a sealed connection between the base and the can opening. The horizontal circumference and the can opening are adapted to cooperate and press a portion of the annular base, thereby enhancing the sealing performance between the base and the can opening and preventing the seasoning from getting damp from the gap between them.

[0012] The annular sealing lip is adapted to achieve a seal between the cap opening and the flip cover. The cross-section of the annular sealing lip is C-shaped and has good elasticity. When the flip cover is closed, it can fit tightly against the cap opening and the flip cover, effectively improving the sealing effect between the cap opening and the flip cover, and further blocking moisture and dust.

[0013] Preferably, the locking groove is positioned higher than the movable groove to expose the locking groove. During the flip-cover closing process, the locking buckle can more smoothly engage with the exposed locking groove, reducing the fastening resistance and improving the smoothness of flip-cover closing.

[0014] Preferably, the locking buckle is hook-shaped, including a guide slope and a locking plane. The guide slope has an upward tendency and is suitable for guiding the locking buckle to engage with the locking groove, making the engagement process smoother and eliminating the need for precise alignment. The locking plane abuts against the wall of the locking groove in the vertical direction and can withstand vertical forces, ensuring the stability of the lock and preventing the flip cover from being accidentally opened under gravity or slight external force.

[0015] Preferably, the movable groove is adapted to expose the upper surface of the unlocking element, making it convenient for the user to contact the unlocking element for operation. The upper surface of the unlocking element is formed with a groove suitable for supporting the thumb. The groove is adapted to the shape of the thumb, providing positioning and support for the thumb, increasing the friction during operation, making the unlocking operation more effortless, improving the feel and operating comfort, and conforming to ergonomic design.

[0016] Preferably, the unlocking element includes a telescopic cavity, which includes an open end and a closed end. The closed end includes a positioning protrusion. The locking spring can be inserted through the open end and engaged with the positioning protrusion to prevent the spring from shifting or falling off during the telescopic process. This ensures that the locking spring can stably apply force to the unlocking element, so that the locking buckle and the locking groove remain reliably engaged. The open end is arranged opposite to the locking groove.

[0017] Preferably, the handle includes a horizontal section adapted to connect to the base and an inclined section for gripping, conforming to human gripping habits and facilitating comfortable gripping by the user. The movable groove is formed in the horizontal section, so that the position of the unlocking element is closer to the base.

[0018] Preferably, the unlocking element includes two mounting buckles disposed on both sides of the telescopic cavity, and mounting grooves are formed on both sides of the movable groove. The mounting grooves allow the mounting buckles to be engaged, which guides and limits the movement of the unlocking element within the movable groove, preventing the unlocking element from deviating from the movable groove during movement and ensuring the stability and reliability of the unlocking operation.

[0019] Preferably, the base includes a pivot seat, the flip cover includes a pivot shaft, and the pivot shaft is fitted with a torsion spring adapted to drive the flip cover to flip upward. After the locking assembly is released, the flip cover can automatically open under the drive of the torsion spring, without the need for the user to manually open it, which makes it convenient for the user to operate and take out the seasonings with one hand and improves the ease of use.

[0020] Preferably, the base is cylindrical, the can opening is threaded into the base, the pivot seat is adapted to support the pivot shaft, and the line connecting the pivot shaft and the locking buckle is adapted to pass through the center of the flip cover, so that the flip cover is subjected to uniform force during locking and opening, reducing wear and extending service life.

[0021] Preferably, the pivot seat includes a first stop portion, and the flip cover includes a second stop portion. The second stop portion is flipped to abut against the first stop portion to limit the flip cover from flipping further, thereby limiting the maximum flip angle of the flip cover and preventing damage to the pivot structure caused by excessive flipping of the flip cover. At the same time, it prevents the flip cover from flipping too much, affecting the user's use of seasonings or causing bumps.

[0022] Preferably, one of the spoon compartment and the base includes a post, and the other of the spoon compartment and the base includes a socket. The post and the socket are adapted to be inserted into each other in a direction perpendicular to the length of the spoon compartment, thereby installing the spoon compartment into the tank body. The installation and disassembly operations are simple and convenient.

[0023] Preferably, the insertion post extends inward from the horizontal periphery and is adapted to pass through the annular base, so as to avoid the insertion post occupying excessive space inside the tank.

[0024] Preferably, the spoon compartment is located near the edge of the can body to avoid the spoon compartment being located in the center of the can body, which would affect the use of the seasonings and save internal space of the can body.

[0025] Preferably, the insert and / or the spoon container is elastic, and the end of the insert has an anti-detachment protrusion to limit the spoon container from falling out.

[0026] Preferably, the bottom of the spoon compartment has filter holes, which allow the seasonings remaining in the seasoning spoon to be collected back into the container through the filter holes, reducing seasoning waste and keeping the seasoning spoon clean.

[0027] Preferably, the upper end of the spoon compartment has a notch, which makes it easier for the user to insert their finger into the notch to take out the seasoning spoon, making the removal of the seasoning spoon more convenient.

[0028] Preferably, the container is transparent or visible, allowing users to easily observe the remaining amount of seasoning inside and replenish it in a timely manner.

[0029] Preferably, the can body is made of glass, and the lid assembly is made of plastic. The can opening includes external threads, and the base includes internal threads.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0031] 1. By setting up a dedicated spoon compartment for storing seasoning spoons, the contamination and loss caused by careless placement of seasoning spoons are avoided. Furthermore, the detachable design of the spoon compartment makes it easy to clean and ensures hygiene. It is vertically installed inside the jar and does not take up extra external space, avoiding the problem of easy bumping when protruding. At the same time, the height of the spoon compartment does not exceed the lid opening, ensuring that the lid can be closed smoothly and will not obstruct the seal due to the spoon compartment being too high. It perfectly solves many drawbacks of traditional seasoning spoon storage and maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen.

[0032] 2. The integrated sealing ring simultaneously covers two key sealing surfaces: the can opening and the base, and the lid opening and the flip lid. A single part achieves dual sealing function, reducing the number of parts and eliminating the cumulative error of multi-component assembly. The C-shaped annular sealing lip adaptively rebounds when the flip lid is opened and closed, using elastic deformation to compensate for wear and maintain continuous pressure and sealing when the flip lid is closed.

[0033] 3. A reliable locking function is achieved through the cooperation of the locking buckle, locking groove, unlocking element, and locking spring. The locking spring drives the locking buckle to remain engaged with the locking groove, which can firmly lock the flip cover and effectively prevent the seasonings from getting damp or spilling due to accidental opening during handling or shaking. At the same time, the unlocking element can be operated to release the engagement, making it convenient for users to easily open the flip cover to retrieve the seasonings. It combines the stability of the locking with the convenience of operation, solving the shortcomings of traditional locking structures. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a seasoning jar provided by this utility model (closed state).

[0035] Figure 2 is an explosion diagram of a seasoning jar provided by this utility model.

[0036] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a seasoning jar provided by this utility model.

[0037] Figure 4 is Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle.

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base provided by this utility model.

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unlocking element provided by this utility model.

[0040] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view (open state) and a partially enlarged view of a seasoning jar provided by this utility model.

[0041] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 11. Tank opening; 2. Cover assembly; 21. Base; 211. Cover opening; 212. Horizontal perimeter; 213. Pivot seat; 2131. First stop part; 22. Flip cover; 221. Pivot shaft; 222. Second stop part; 31. Locking buckle; 311. Guide slope; 312. Locking plane; 32. Locking groove; 33. Unlocking element; 331. Telescopic cavity; 3311. Open end; 3 312. Closed end; 332. Positioning protrusion; 333. Mounting buckle; 334. Groove; 34. Locking spring; 4. Handle; 41. Movable groove; 412. Mounting groove; 42. Horizontal section; 43. Inclined section; 5. Spoon compartment; 51. Insert post; 511. Anti-detachment protrusion; 52. Insertion hole; 53. Filter hole; 54. Notch; 6. Sealing ring; 61. Annular base; 611. Mounting ring groove; 62. Annular sealing lip. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0043] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0044] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0045] like Figure 1-7As shown, a condiment container includes a container body 1, a lid assembly 2, a locking assembly, a handle 4, and a spoon compartment 5. The container body 1 is made of transparent glass and is cylindrical, making it easy to observe the remaining amount of condiments inside. A can opening 11 is formed at the top of the container body 1, and external threads are machined on the outer circumferential surface of the can opening 11 for connection with the lid assembly 2. The lid assembly 2 includes a base 21 and a flip-top 22. The base 21 is cylindrical, and its inner circumferential surface has internal threads adapted to the external threads of the can opening 11, achieving a detachable connection with the can opening 11 through threaded engagement. The base 21 includes a lid opening 211, which communicates with the interior of the can opening 11. The base 21 extends inward at the top to form a horizontal perimeter 212. A sealing ring 6 is installed on the horizontal perimeter 212. The sealing ring 6 includes an annular base 61 and an annular sealing lip 62. The outer periphery of the annular base 61 is recessed inward to form an mounting groove 611. The horizontal perimeter 212 extends into the mounting groove 611. The can opening 11 cooperates with the horizontal perimeter 212 to press the annular base 61, thereby achieving a seal between the base 21 and the can opening 11. The annular sealing lip 62 has a C-shaped cross-section and is located at the edge of the lid opening 211 for sealing cooperation with the flip lid 22. A pivot seat 213 is provided on one side of the base 21, and a pivot shaft 221 is provided at the corresponding position of the flip cover 22. A torsion spring (not shown in the figure) is sleeved on the pivot shaft 221. One end of the torsion spring abuts against the base 21, and the other end abuts against the flip cover 22, causing the flip cover 22 to have an upward flipping tendency. The pivot shaft 221 cooperates with the pivot seat 213 to realize the pivot connection of the flip cover 22. When the flip cover 22 is closed, it can seal the cover opening 211 of the base 21. The locking assembly includes a locking buckle 31, a locking groove 32, an unlocking element 33, and a locking spring 34. The outer periphery of the flip cover 22 is integrally formed with a barbed locking buckle 31, which includes an upwardly inclined guide slope 311 and a vertical locking plane 312. The unlocking element 33 is provided with a locking groove 32 adapted to the locking buckle 31. The locking groove 32 is set higher than the movable groove 41 of the handle 4. The unlocking element 33 forms a telescopic cavity 331 in the middle. One end of the telescopic cavity 331 is an open end 3311 and the other end is a closed end 3312. The inner side of the closed end 3312 is provided with a positioning protrusion 332. The locking spring 34 extends into the telescopic cavity 331 through the open end 3311 and is inserted into the positioning protrusion 332. The open end 3311 is set opposite to the locking groove 32. The other end of the locking spring 34 abuts against the inner wall of the movable groove 41, driving the locking buckle 31 to remain engaged with the locking groove 32.

[0046] In this embodiment, the handle 4 includes a horizontal section 42 and an inclined section 43. The horizontal section 42 is connected to the base 21, and the inclined section 43 is for gripping. A horizontal movable groove 41 is formed on the horizontal section 42 near the base 21. The unlocking element 33 has mounting buckles 333 on both sides, and mounting grooves 412 are correspondingly formed on both sides of the movable groove 41. The mounting buckles 333 engage with the mounting grooves 412, preventing the unlocking element 33 from disengaging from the movable groove 41 in the vertical direction. The unlocking element 33 can reciprocate radially within the movable groove 41 along the base 21. The upper surface of the movable groove 41 is open, exposing the upper surface of the unlocking element 33. A groove 334 for the thumb is formed in the center of the upper surface for easy operation.

[0047] When in use, press the groove of the unlocking element 33. The unlocking element 33 compresses the locking spring 34 and moves along the movable groove 41 away from the center of the base 21. The locking groove 32 disengages from the locking buckle 31, and the flip cover 22 automatically pops open under the action of the torsion spring. After taking the seasoning, press the flip cover 22. The guide slope 311 of the locking buckle 31 guides it to engage with the locking groove 32. The locking spring 34 drives the unlocking element 33 to reset, completing the locking.

[0048] In this embodiment, the pivot seat 213 of the base 21 is provided with a first stop portion 2131, and the flip cover 22 is provided with a second stop portion 222 at the corresponding position. When the flip cover 22 is flipped to the maximum angle, the second stop portion 222 abuts against the first stop portion 2131, restricting the flip cover 22 from flipping further.

[0049] In this embodiment, the spoon compartment 5 is vertically disposed inside the can body 1 and adjacent to the edge of the can body 1, and its height is not higher than the lid opening 211. A post 51 is provided on one side of the spoon compartment 5, and a corresponding insertion hole 52 is provided on the horizontal periphery 212 of the base 21. The post 51 is inserted into the insertion hole 52 along a direction perpendicular to the length of the spoon compartment 5. The post 51 is made of elastic plastic material, and an anti-detachment protrusion 511 is provided at its end to prevent the spoon compartment 5 from falling off. A filter hole 53 is provided at the bottom of the spoon compartment 5, and a notch 54 is formed at the upper end for easy access to the seasoning spoon.

[0050] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flavour capsule, characterized in that, include: The tank body, including the tank opening; A lid assembly includes a base and a flip-top, the base being adapted to connect to the can opening, the base including a lid opening communicating with the can opening, the flip-top being pivotally connected to the base and adapted to seal the lid opening; A locking assembly adapted to lock the flip cover in a closed state, the locking assembly including a locking buckle, a locking groove, an unlocking element and a locking spring, one of the locking buckle and the locking groove being disposed on the outer periphery of the flip cover, the other of the locking buckle and the locking groove being disposed on the unlocking element, the locking spring being adapted to drive the locking buckle to remain engaged with the locking groove, and the unlocking element being operable to release the engagement of the locking buckle and the locking groove; A handle is connected to the base, and a horizontally extending movable groove is formed at one end of the handle near the base. The unlocking element can reciprocate within the movable groove along the radial direction of the base. A spoon compartment is suitable for storing seasoning spoons. The spoon compartment is detachably connected to the base. The spoon compartment is vertically arranged inside the can body, and the height of the spoon compartment is not higher than the lid opening.

2. A flavour capsule according to claim 1, characterised in that The top of the base includes an inwardly extending horizontal perimeter, on which a sealing ring is mounted. The sealing ring includes an annular base and an annular sealing lip, wherein: The outer circumference of the annular base is recessed inward to form an mounting annular groove, the horizontal circumference is adapted to extend into the mounting annular groove, the annular base is adapted to achieve a sealing connection between the base and the can opening, and the horizontal circumference and the can opening are adapted to cooperate to press a portion of the annular base; The annular sealing lip is adapted to achieve a seal between the cap opening and the flip cover, and the cross-section of the annular sealing lip is C-shaped.

3. A seasoning jar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking groove is positioned higher than the movable groove to expose the locking groove; The locking buckle is hook-shaped and includes a guide slope and a locking plane. The guide slope has an upward tendency and is adapted to guide the locking buckle to engage with the locking groove. The locking plane abuts against the wall of the locking groove in the vertical direction.

4. A flavour capsule according to claim 3, wherein The movable slot is adapted to expose the upper surface of the unlocking element, the upper surface of which is formed with a groove adapted to support the thumb.

5. A flavour capsule according to claim 4, wherein The unlocking element includes a telescopic cavity, which includes an open end and a closed end. The closed end includes a positioning protrusion. The locking spring can extend through the open end and engage with the positioning protrusion. The open end is positioned opposite to the locking groove.

6. A flavour capsule according to claim 5, wherein The handle includes a horizontal section adapted to connect to the base and an inclined section for gripping, with the movable groove formed in the horizontal section.

7. A flavour capsule according to claim 3, wherein The base includes a pivot seat, and the flip cover includes a pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is fitted with a torsion spring adapted to drive the flip cover to flip upward. After the locking assembly is released, the flip cover can automatically open under the drive of the torsion spring.

8. A flavour capsule according to claim 7, wherein The base is cylindrical, the can opening is threaded into the base, the pivot seat is adapted to support the pivot shaft, and the line connecting the pivot shaft and the locking buckle is adapted to pass through the center of the flip cover.

9. A flavour capsule according to claim 7, wherein The pivot seat includes a first stop portion, and the flip cover includes a second stop portion, which flips to abut against the first stop portion to limit the flip cover from flipping further.

10. A flavour capsule according to claim 1, wherein One of the scoop compartment and the base includes a post, and the other of the scoop compartment and the base includes a socket. The post and the socket are adapted to be inserted into the slot in a direction perpendicular to the length of the scoop compartment, thereby installing the scoop compartment into the tank.

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