A cover with an upper part rotatable independently and a tea bowl comprising the cover
By designing an independently rotating lid structure and utilizing a combination of a track plate and counterweight ball bearings, the problems of the traditional gaiwan lid's single function and inconvenient flow rate control are solved, thereby improving the aesthetics and interactivity, as well as enabling precise control of the soup pouring speed and flow rate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUJIAN DEHUA LONGHAO CERAMICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Traditional gaiwan lids are mostly placed directly or simply nested, made of plastic, aluminum alloy or ceramic, with limited function, inconsistent coverage, large gaps in the opening and closing mechanism, and inconvenient control of the flow rate and volume of water or soup.
A lid with an independently rotatable upper part was designed, comprising a lid body and a rotating device. Utilizing a combination of a track plate, counterweight balls, a rotating shaft, and roller bearings, the rotating cover is made to rotate on the lid plate by manually squeezing the twist cap, thereby adjusting the size and position of the soup dispensing gap and achieving precise control of the flow rate and volume.
The lid enhances the aesthetics and playability of the teapot, breaking away from traditional teacup usage habits and providing a more fun and interactive tea-brewing experience, while enabling precise control over the pouring speed and flow rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic technology, specifically to a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a teacup including the lid. Background Technology
[0002] There are many types of lid structures, including lids for different shaped cups, lids for different shaped shells, lids for teacups, etc. Most lids have a round opening structure, which makes it convenient to cover or wrap the corresponding sealing edge. It is also a circle with the largest area, which makes it convenient to achieve the most saturated coverage area of the opening of cups, shells, teacups and other parts, which facilitates the widespread use of lids.
[0003] Traditional gaiwan lids are mostly placed directly or simply nested, and are mostly made of plastic, aluminum alloy, ceramic, etc. They are all solid press-fit structures. The lids have a single function and the coverage is inconsistent, making it difficult to properly align with the opening. The traditional opening and closing mechanism of the lid has a large gap, making it inconvenient to control the flow rate and volume of water or tea from the cup opening. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a tea bowl including the lid, which solves the problems of traditional gaiwan lids being mostly placed directly or simply nested, and the lids being mostly made of plastic, aluminum alloy, ceramic, etc., all of which are solid press-fit structures. The lids have limited functions and inconsistent coverage, making it difficult to properly align with the lid opening. The traditional opening and closing method of the lid has a large gap, making it inconvenient to control the flow rate and volume of water or tea from the cup opening.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a lid with an independently rotatable upper part, comprising a lid body, a teacup, and a rotating device. The lid body is provided with a tassel cap, a rotating cover, and a lid plate. The rotating device is installed inside the lid body. The tassel cap is fixed on the top of the rotating cover. The rotating cover is in clearance fit with the lid plate through the shaft drive of the rotating device.
[0006] Preferably, the rotating device includes a track plate, counterweight balls, a rotating shaft, roller bearings, and a supporting base. The cover is installed on the opening at the top of the teacup. The counterweight balls and the track plate are fitted with a clearance. The track plate and the roller bearings are respectively nested at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is connected to the roller bearing shaft. The roller bearings are fixed inside the supporting base.
[0007] The rotating shaft and roller bearings drive the rotating cover to rotate on the stationary lid. The rotation function allows for flexible adjustment of the size and position of the lid's spout, enabling better control of the spout speed and flow rate to meet the precise water flow requirements of different tea brewing scenarios.
[0008] This utility model provides a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a teacup including the lid, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0009] The upper part of the lid can rotate independently, increasing its aesthetic appeal and playability. It changes the traditional opening and closing method of the lid, breaking through the conventions in the lid's structural design. The layered design of the rotating cover and the lid plate where the nut connects is an innovation in the structure of the gaiwan, expanding the gaiwan's functionality and breaking the conventional usage habits. Through the track plate and the counterweight ball bearing at the top of the rotating shaft, the manual squeezing of the nut causes the counterweight ball bearing to rotate continuously around the track plate along the rotating shaft and roller bearing on the supporting base. This causes the rotating cover to rotate autonomously on the lid plate for a short period of time. The rotating operation brings a novel feeling, making the tea brewing process more interesting and interactive, and providing users with a unique experience. Most gaiwans on the market do not have a rotating function. This lid stands out from similar products with its unique rotating lid and has a high degree of recognition. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a tea bowl including the lid, according to the present invention.
[0011] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a teacup including the lid, according to the present invention.
[0012] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional perspective structural diagram of a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a teacup including the lid, according to the present invention.
[0013] In the diagram: 1. Lid body; 2. Tea bowl body; 3. Rotating device; 11. Twisting cap; 12. Rotating cover; 13. Lid plate; 31. Track plate; 32. Counterweight ball bearing; 33. Rotating shaft; 34. Roller bearing; 35. Support base. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0015] Please see Figures 1-3This utility model provides a lid with an independently rotatable upper part and a tea bowl including the lid, including a lid body 1, a tea bowl body 2, and a rotating device 3. The lid body 1 is provided with a twisting cap 11, a rotating cover 12, and a cover plate 13. The rotating device 3 is installed inside the lid body 1. The twisting cap 11 is fixed on the top of the rotating cover 12. The rotating cover 12 is in clearance fit with the cover plate 13 through the shaft drive of the rotating device 3.
[0016] Traditional gaiwan lids are mostly placed directly or simply nested, and are made of plastic, aluminum alloy, ceramic, etc. They are all solid, press-fit structures. The lids have a single function and inconsistent coverage, which cannot properly match the opening. The traditional opening and closing mechanism of the lid has a large gap, which makes it inconvenient to control the flow rate and volume of water or tea from the cup.
[0017] The rotating device 3 is equipped with a track plate 31, a counterweight ball bearing 32, a rotating shaft 33, a roller bearing 34, and a supporting base 35. The cover 1 is installed on the opening at the top of the teacup body 2. The counterweight ball bearing 32 and the track plate 31 are fitted with a clearance. The track plate 31 and the roller bearing 34 are respectively nested at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft 33. The rotating shaft 33 is axially connected to the roller bearing 34. The roller bearing 34 is fixedly installed inside the supporting base 35.
[0018] It should be noted that the rotating shaft 33 and the roller bearing 34 rotate to drive the rotating cover 12 to rotate on the stationary cover plate 13. The rotation function can flexibly adjust the size and position of the tea pouring gap of the cover plate 13 through the rotating cover 12, which can better control the tea pouring speed and flow rate, and meet the fine requirements of water flow in different tea brewing scenarios.
[0019] The lid can rotate on the main body 2 of the teacup by combining the lid body 1 with the rotating device 3, increasing its aesthetic appeal and playability. It changes the traditional opening and closing method of the gaiwan and breaks through the conventions in terms of lid structure design. The layered design of the rotating cover 12 and the lid plate 13 connected to the twisting cap 11 is an innovation in the gaiwan structure, expanding the function of the gaiwan and breaking the conventional gaiwan usage habits. Through the track plate 31 and the counterweight ball 32 at the top of the rotating shaft 33, the twisting cap 11 is manually squeezed to rotate. The counterweight ball 32 rotates continuously around the track plate 31, following the rotating shaft 33 and the roller bearing 34 on the supporting base 35. This causes the rotating cover 12 to rotate autonomously and continuously on the lid plate 13 for a short time. The rotation operation brings a novel feeling and makes the tea brewing process more interesting and interactive, giving users a different experience. Most gaiwans on the market do not have a rotating function. This gaiwan stands out among similar products with its unique rotating lid and has a high degree of recognition.
[0020] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A lid with an upper portion that is independently rotatable, characterized by: Includes a cover (1) and a rotating device (3). The cover (1) is provided with a twist cap (11), a rotating cover (12), and a cover plate (13). The rotating device (3) is installed inside the cover (1). The twist cap (11) is fixed on the top of the rotating cover (12). The rotating cover (12) is in clearance fit with the cover plate (13) through the shaft drive of the rotating device (3).
2. A partially independently rotatable lid as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating device (3) is provided with a track plate (31), a counterweight ball (32), a rotating shaft (33), a roller bearing (34), and a supporting base (35). The cover (1) is installed on the opening at the top of the teacup body (2). The counterweight ball (32) and the track plate (31) are fitted with a clearance. The track plate (31) and the roller bearing (34) are respectively nested at the upper and lower ends of the rotating shaft (33). The rotating shaft (33) and the roller bearing (34) are axially connected. The roller bearing (34) is fixed inside the supporting base (35).
3. A tea bowl characterized by: Includes the lid and teacup body as described in claim 1 or 2 (2).