A ceramic art object usable for storing rice

Abstract

The utility model relates to ceramic product technical field, concretely relates to a kind of ceramic artware for storing rice.The ceramic artware for storing rice of the present application, including artware body, the storage cavity for storing rice is equipped in artware body, and movable cavity is connected with storage cavity, movable cavity bottom is equipped with rice outlet pipe, and rice-carrying body is movably arranged in movable cavity, and the rice-carrying body is equipped with the quantitative cavity inside, and its top, bottom are equipped with the rice inlet, the rice outlet respectively matched with storage cavity, rice outlet pipe, and the rice-carrying body is connected with the operating assembly extending to the outside of artware body, and the quantitative cavity is switched between storage position and discharge position by driving rice-carrying body to move horizontally in movable cavity by pushing operating assembly, to realize the integration of storing, quantifying and taking out in a complete artware body, without damaging the overall aesthetic and modeling integrity as artware, to realize the unity of practicality and artistry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic products technology, specifically to a ceramic craft that can be used to store rice. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramic art is one of the earliest art forms in human civilization, exhibiting an unparalleled sense of mystery and abstraction through its purity and simplicity. Modern ceramic crafts integrate exquisite decorative beauty, dreamlike artistic conception, unique individuality, and material beauty, collectively constructing a rich and unique ceramic culture that is deeply loved by people. Currently, most ceramic crafts on the market still primarily achieve their decorative function through variations in shape, lacking practicality and failing to meet consumers' growing aesthetic and functional needs.

[0003] Rice is a finished product made from paddy rice through cleaning, hulling, milling, and finishing processes. Rice contains nearly 64% of the nutrients found in paddy rice and over 90% of the nutrients required by the human body. It is also a staple food for people in most parts of China. Currently, most households store rice in rice boxes or buckets. To take out rice, the entire lid needs to be opened, and the rice scooped out with a container. This is unhygienic, makes it difficult to control the amount of rice taken out, and provides poor moisture and insect protection.

[0004] Therefore, how to establish a deeper integration between ceramic handicrafts and rice storage containers, so as to reflect both artistic and aesthetic value and achieve the practical functions of hygienic, controllable, and quantitative rice dispensing, has become a key issue worthy of in-depth exploration and resolution. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a ceramic craft that can be used to store rice.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A ceramic craft for storing rice includes a craft body, wherein the craft body is provided with a storage cavity for storing rice and a movable cavity connected to the storage cavity, a rice outlet tube is provided at the bottom of the movable cavity, a rice carrier for controlling the amount of rice to be dispensed is movably disposed in the movable cavity, a metering cavity is opened inside the rice carrier, and a rice inlet and a rice outlet adapted to the storage cavity and the rice outlet tube are respectively provided at the top and bottom of the rice carrier. An operating component extending to the outside of the craft body is connected to the rice carrier. By pushing the operating component, the rice carrier is driven to move horizontally in the movable cavity, so that the metering cavity switches between the storage position and the discharge position.

[0007] Furthermore, a guide groove communicating with the outside is provided on the side wall of the craft object, and a part of the operating component is slidably disposed in the guide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the operating component includes an operating rod fixedly connected to the outside of the measuring body, the outer end of the operating rod passing through the guide groove and extending to the outside of the craft body, and connected to a decorative button; the shape of the decorative button is coordinated with or integrated with the decorative pattern on the outer surface of the craft body.

[0009] Furthermore, an elastic element providing reset power is provided between the other side of the carrier and the inner wall of the active cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the elastic element consists of a guide rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity and a compression spring sleeved on the outside of the guide rod. One end of the compression spring is connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity, and the other end is connected to the meter carrier, which provides elastic force for the meter carrier to reset.

[0011] Furthermore, a linear slider is installed at the bottom of the carrier body, which forms a sliding pair with the linear slide rail fixed in the movable cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, a ceramic receiving cup is provided at the bottom of the rice dispensing tube, and the bottom of the craft body is provided with a storage groove that matches the shape of the receiving cup. When the receiving cup is placed in the storage groove, its top is kept at a certain gap with the bottom of the rice dispensing tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the storage cavity is a smooth funnel shape, and the inner wall is entirely glazed.

[0014] Furthermore, a sealing cap is provided at the top opening of the storage cavity. The sealing cap is made of ceramic material and has a groove on its inner side for embedding a desiccant packet or an insect repellent packet.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. Achieve quantitative rice dispensing: By setting up a rice carrier with a quantitative cavity and its moving and switching mechanism, users can obtain a predetermined amount of rice at once, avoiding the inconvenience and inaccurate estimation when using a measuring spoon in a traditional rice container, effectively controlling the amount dispensed and reducing waste.

[0017] 2. Maintaining integrity and hygiene: The rice retrieval operation is completed through an internal mechanism, eliminating the need to open the sealed cover of the main storage chamber. This greatly reduces the chance of external air, moisture, and contaminants entering the storage chamber, which is beneficial for the long-term preservation and hygienic storage of rice.

[0018] 3. Exquisite structure and high integration: The storage, quantification and retrieval functions are highly integrated into a complete work of art, without compromising its overall aesthetic appeal and design integrity, thus achieving a unity of practicality and artistry. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ceramic craft that can be used to store rice in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a ceramic craft that can be used to store rice in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carrier, operating components, and elastic element in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Craft body; 2. Storage cavity; 3. Movable cavity; 4. Rice dispensing tube; 5. Rice carrier; 6. Metering cavity; 7. Operating component; 701. Operating lever; 702. Decorative button; 8. Guide groove; 9. Guide rod; 10. Compression spring; 11. Receiving cup; 12. Sealing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, a ceramic craft for storing rice includes a craft body 1. The craft body 1 has a storage cavity 2 for storing rice and a movable cavity 3 connected to the storage cavity 2. The bottom of the movable cavity 3 has a rice outlet pipe 4. A rice carrier 5 for controlling the amount of rice to be dispensed is movably disposed in the movable cavity 3. The rice carrier 5 has a metering cavity 6 inside. Its top and bottom are respectively provided with a rice inlet and a rice outlet adapted to the storage cavity 2 and the rice outlet pipe 4. An operating component 7 extending to the outside of the craft body 1 is connected to the rice carrier 5. By pushing the operating component 7, the rice carrier 5 is driven to move horizontally in the movable cavity 3, so that the metering cavity 6 switches between the storage position and the dispensing position. The functions of storage, metering, and retrieval are highly integrated into a complete craft body without compromising its overall aesthetic appeal and structural integrity as a craft, and achieving a unity of practicality and artistry.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features: a guide groove 8 communicating with the outside is provided on the side wall of the craft body 1, and a part of the operating component 7 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 8. Thus, the guide groove provides a stable, smooth and precise defined path for the movement of the operating component, ensuring that the carrier can accurately switch between the storage position and the discharge position, and preventing jamming or misalignment caused by improper operation.

[0026] In this embodiment, the operating component 7 includes an operating rod 701 fixedly connected to the outside of the rice carrier 5. The outer end of the operating rod 701 passes through the guide groove 8 and extends to the outside of the craft object 1, and is connected to a decorative button 702, thereby facilitating operation and making the rice-taking action simple and easy. The shape of the decorative button 702 is coordinated or integrated with the decorative pattern on the outer surface of the craft object. Thus, by combining the functional operating rod with the external decorative button, and integrating the shape of the button with the appearance pattern of the craft object, the mechanical structure is cleverly "disguised" as part of the artistic design, greatly enhancing the overall aesthetic value of the product.

[0027] In this embodiment, an elastic element providing reset force is provided between the other side of the rice carrier 5 and the inner wall of the movable cavity 3. This elastic element consists of a guide rod 9 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity and a compression spring 10 sleeved outside the guide rod 9. One end of the compression spring 10 is connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity 3, and the other end is connected to the rice carrier 5, providing elastic force for the reset of the rice carrier. Thus, after each time the operating component is pushed to dispense rice, the elastic element (such as the compression spring) can automatically push the rice carrier back to the storage position, preparing for the next rice dispensing. This eliminates the need for manual reset by the user, simplifying the operation process. Furthermore, automatic reset ensures that the rice inlet of the rice carrier can be promptly realigned with and sealed to the bottom of the storage cavity when not in operation, preventing continuous leakage or long-term exposure of rice, further ensuring the airtightness of the storage cavity.

[0028] In this embodiment, a linear slider is installed at the bottom of the rice carrier 5, forming a sliding pair with a linear slide rail fixed in the movable cavity 3. Thus, the cooperation between the slider and the slide rail provides robust support and precise guidance for the horizontal movement of the rice carrier, ensuring smooth and low-friction movement and preventing the rice carrier from swaying or tilting during movement.

[0029] In this embodiment, a ceramic receiving cup 11 is provided below the bottom of the rice dispensing tube 4. The bottom of the craft body 1 has a storage groove that matches the shape of the receiving cup 11. When the receiving cup is placed in the storage groove, its top maintains a certain gap with the bottom of the rice dispensing tube 4. Thus, through the design of a dedicated receiving cup and a matching storage groove, the cup can be perfectly embedded in the bottom of the craft when not in use, forming a whole, avoiding the problem of the cup being lost or affecting the aesthetics due to random placement. At the same time, the gap between the cup mouth and the rice dispensing tube is maintained when storing, avoiding possible contamination, and it is also convenient to pick up and use. Moreover, users do not need to temporarily search for a container to collect rice, providing a complete "one-stop" solution and greatly improving convenience.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the storage cavity 2 is a smooth funnel shape, and the inner wall is entirely glazed. Therefore, the smooth funnel-shaped bottom and the glazed inner wall greatly reduce the friction between the rice and the container wall. With the help of gravity, the rice can smoothly slide into the metering cavity, preventing rice from accumulating or clogging in corners and ensuring the reliability of the metered rice dispensing function. Furthermore, the smooth glazed surface is less prone to rice grains and dirt residue, making cleaning easier.

[0031] In this embodiment, a sealing cover 12 is provided at the top opening of the storage cavity 2. The sealing cover 12 is made of ceramic material, and its inner surface has a groove for embedding a desiccant packet or an insect repellent packet. Thus, by placing the desiccant or insect repellent packet in the specially designed groove, excess moisture in the storage cavity can be actively absorbed and insects can be repelled, fundamentally improving the storage environment of the rice and significantly extending its shelf life. At the same time, by embedding the functional component (desiccant) inside the sealing cover, it avoids direct mixing with the rice, ensuring safety and hygiene without affecting the aesthetics.

[0032] Without causing conflict, those skilled in the art can freely combine and use the above-mentioned additional technical features.

[0033] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic craft for storing rice, comprising a body, wherein the body has a storage cavity for storing rice and a movable cavity connected to the storage cavity, and a rice outlet tube is provided at the bottom of the movable cavity, characterized in that: The movable cavity is equipped with a rice carrier that controls the amount of rice dispensed. The rice carrier has a metering cavity inside, and its top and bottom are respectively provided with a rice inlet and a rice outlet that are adapted to the storage cavity and the rice dispensing pipe. An operating component that extends to the outside of the craft body is connected to the rice carrier. By pushing the operating component, the rice carrier is driven to move horizontally within the movable cavity, so that the metering cavity switches between the storage position and the dispensing position.

2. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the craft object is provided with a guide groove that communicates with the outside, and a part of the operating component is slidably disposed in the guide groove.

3. The ceramic handicraft for storing rice according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating component includes an operating rod fixedly connected to the outside of the measuring body. The outer end of the operating rod passes through the guide groove and extends to the outside of the craft body, and is connected to a decorative button. The shape of the decorative button is coordinated with or integrated with the decorative pattern on the outer surface of the craft body.

4. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic element providing reset power is provided between the other side of the meter carrier and the inner wall of the movable cavity.

5. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic element consists of a guide rod fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity and a compression spring sleeved on the outside of the guide rod. One end of the compression spring is connected to the inner wall of the movable cavity, and the other end is connected to the meter carrier, which provides elastic force for the meter carrier to reset.

6. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: A linear slider is installed at the bottom of the meter carrier, which forms a sliding pair with a linear slide rail fixed in the movable cavity.

7. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ceramic receiving cup is located at the bottom of the rice dispensing tube. The bottom of the craft piece has a storage groove that matches the shape of the receiving cup. When the receiving cup is placed in the storage groove, its top is kept at a certain gap from the bottom of the rice dispensing tube.

8. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the storage cavity is smooth and funnel-shaped, and the inner wall is entirely glazed.

9. The ceramic craft for storing rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top opening of the storage cavity is equipped with a sealing cover made of ceramic material, and its inner side has a groove for embedding a desiccant packet or an insect repellent packet.

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