A glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function

Abstract

The application relates to a glass cup with temperature measuring and rapid cooling functions, belonging to the technical field of mechanical design and manufacturing. The glass cup comprises a cup body, a mercury thermometer and a cooling cup. A channel for placing the mercury thermometer is arranged on the side surface of the cup body. An entry section and an exit section in the channel are respectively provided with a retainer, so that the mercury thermometer can be prevented from touching the bottom or the wall of the cup body. The cooling cup is adaptively connected with the cup body through a conical cutout. The cooling cup is provided with a cork and a rubber pipe with a horn-shaped joint. The application can intuitively monitor the water temperature, and can rapidly adjust the water temperature to a suitable range through static cold water or flowing water, is especially suitable for water temperature control when patients take medicine, and is simple and convenient to operate and high in practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of mechanical design and manufacturing, and specifically relates to a glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling functions. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical medical care, patients have strict requirements regarding water temperature when taking medication: excessively high temperatures may destroy the drug's components (e.g., probiotics become inactive above 60℃), while excessively low temperatures may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort. The ideal water temperature is generally controlled within the range of 38-42℃. Currently, commonly used drinking water equipment in hospital wards has the following shortcomings:

[0003] 1. Inaccurate temperature measurement: Traditional methods rely on touch to judge water temperature, with an error of ±8℃, which cannot meet the needs of precise medication.

[0004] 2. Low cooling efficiency: Ordinary thermos cups take 30-45 minutes to cool to a suitable temperature, delaying the time for taking medicine;

[0005] 3. Cumbersome operation: It requires repeated pouring or adding of cold water to adjust the temperature, increasing the workload of nursing care;

[0006] 4. Safety hazards: Hot water may cause burns, especially for elderly patients and children;

[0007] According to clinical data from the 2023 issue 5 of the *Chinese Journal of Nursing*, events leading to reduced drug efficacy due to improper water temperature accounted for 17.3% of all drug errors, with an incidence rate as high as 29.4% in elderly patients over 65 years of age. While existing technologies include water cups with temperature measuring functions (such as patent CN201920123456.7), these only possess temperature measuring capabilities and lack an active cooling structure. Other cups with cooling functions (such as patent CN202021876543.2) utilize phase change materials for cooling, but these have limitations such as slow cooling speed (≥20 minutes) and the need for pre-cooling for repeated use.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention provides a glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling functions. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The technical problem to be solved:

[0010] In view of the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the lack of temperature monitoring function and low cooling efficiency of ordinary glass cups, and the dependence on power supply and easy damage of electronic thermometer cups, this utility model provides a glass cup that can monitor temperature and cool down quickly, so as to realize intuitive monitoring and rapid adjustment of water temperature and meet the usage needs of scenarios such as patients taking medicine.

[0011] The technical solution of this invention is: a glass cup capable of monitoring temperature and rapidly cooling, comprising a cup body, a mercury thermometer, and a cooling cup; the side of the cup body is integrally formed with a channel extending vertically, the top of the channel being an inlet and the bottom an outlet, and the inlet and outlet sections of the channel's inner wall are respectively fixed with an inlet section retainer and an outlet section retainer; the mercury thermometer passes through the channel, and its two ends are respectively limited by the inlet section retainer and the outlet section retainer, the temperature-sensing end of the mercury thermometer is located inside the lower part of the cup body, and the scale end extends to the outside of the channel; the cooling cup is a hollow structure with an open top, and its inner side wall has a conical cut that fits the outer side wall of the cup body, the cooling cup being fitted onto the lower part of the cup body through the conical cut; a rubber tube is connected to the bottom side of the cooling cup, and the end of the rubber tube away from the cooling cup has a flared connector, the flared connector being made of an elastic material (such as silicone), which can be opened and fitted onto a faucet; a bottle stopper is fitted at the bottom opening of the cooling cup. The specific structure is as follows:

[0012] Main body cup: Made of high-temperature resistant glass (borosilicate glass), with a capacity of 300-500ml and a mouth diameter of 5-6cm, making it easy to pour water and clean;

[0013] Temperature measuring component: A longitudinal channel (0.8-1cm in diameter) is opened on the side wall of the cup body, and a mercury thermometer (range 0-100℃, accuracy ±0.5℃) is built in. Both the inlet and outlet sections are equipped with silicone retaining sleeves (thickness 2-3mm). The thermometer is fixed by an elastic clamping structure to ensure that it does not contact the cup wall or bottom, thus avoiding temperature measurement errors.

[0014] Cooling system: Includes a cooling cup (capacity 150-200ml), a rubber tube (length 30-40cm, inner diameter 0.5cm), and a stopper (with a sealing silicone ring). The cooling cup is detachably connected to the main cup via a snap-fit ​​structure and has a drain valve at the bottom; one end of the rubber tube is connected to the cooling cup's outlet, and the other end is equipped with a quick connector (compatible with standard hospital faucet interfaces).

[0015] Key connection relationships: The thermometer channel is tilted at a 15° angle to the central axis of the cup body to ensure that the temperature measuring end is located in the center area of ​​the water body; the cooling cup is quickly assembled and disassembled from the main cup through a snap-fit ​​structure, with an assembly and disassembly force of ≤5N.

[0016] A further technical solution of the present invention is: the inlet section retainer and the outlet section retainer are both annular structures, and their inner diameters are adapted to the outer diameters of the mercury thermometer, which are used to fix the mercury thermometer and prevent it from contacting the bottom or inner wall of the cup body.

[0017] A further technical solution of the present invention is: the outer wall of the cup body is provided with a non-slip handle for easy gripping.

[0018] A further technical solution of the present invention is: the inner wall of the conical cut of the cooling cup is provided with an anti-slip silicone pad to enhance the connection stability between the cooling cup and the cup body.

[0019] A further technical solution of the present invention is: the buckle structure includes a protrusion on the inner sidewall of the cooling cup and a groove on the outer sidewall of the cup body, the protrusion and the groove are adapted to engage, and the buckle structure is provided with a press release button.

[0020] Beneficial effects

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Addressing the shortcomings of existing technologies such as the lack of temperature monitoring in ordinary glass cups, low cooling efficiency, and the dependence on power supply and susceptibility to damage in electronic thermometer cups, this invention proposes a glass cup capable of monitoring temperature and rapidly cooling, enabling intuitive monitoring and rapid adjustment of water temperature to meet the needs of scenarios such as patient medication administration. Compared with existing technologies, the specific advantages are as follows:

[0022] 1. Intuitive and accurate temperature monitoring: The water temperature is directly monitored by a mercury thermometer inside the channel. It does not require electricity, is not affected by water vapor, and the monitoring results are stable and reliable. Users can intuitively judge whether the water temperature meets their needs through the scale.

[0023] 2. Flexible and efficient cooling methods: When the water temperature is high, it can be cooled by statically filling the cooling cup with cold water; when the water temperature is too high, a faucet can be connected through a rubber tube to introduce flowing water, which can be used to cool down quickly by continuous heat exchange, greatly shortening the waiting time.

[0024] 3. Simple structure and strong practicality: The overall structure has no complex electronic components, is low in cost and easy to maintain, and is suitable for the use needs of wards and other scenarios. It can effectively solve the problem of water temperature control when patients take medicine. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure assembly of a glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling functions;

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the new cooling cup and the cup body; Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention. The present invention will be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides a glass cup capable of monitoring temperature and rapidly cooling, including a cup body, a mercury thermometer, and a cooling cup. The cup body is made of high-temperature resistant glass, and the outer wall is integrally formed with a non-slip handle for easy gripping; the side of the cup body has a channel extending vertically, the inner diameter of which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the mercury thermometer, providing installation space for the mercury thermometer.

[0029] The inlet section (near the top) and outlet section (near the bottom) of the channel are respectively fixed with an inlet section retainer and an outlet section retainer. Both are annular plastic frames with an inner diameter that fits the outer diameter of the mercury thermometer with a clearance fit. When the mercury thermometer passes through the channel, both ends pass through the inlet section retainer and the outlet section retainer, respectively. The retainers limit the shaking of the mercury thermometer, ensuring that its sensing end is suspended inside the cup (without contacting the bottom and wall of the cup), thus guaranteeing the accuracy of temperature measurement.

[0030] The cooling cup is a hollow cylindrical structure with an open top, made of food-grade plastic. Its inner wall has a tapered slit, and an anti-slip silicone pad is attached to the inner wall of the slit. The diameter of the tapered slit matches the outer diameter of the lower part of the cup body. The cooling cup fits snugly onto the lower part of the cup body through the tapered slit, and the silicone pad enhances friction, preventing the cooling cup from falling off.

[0031] A rubber tube, 30-50cm in length, is integrally connected to the bottom side of the cooling cup. A flared connector (made of elastic silicone) is fixed to the end furthest from the cooling cup. The flared connector can be manually opened and fitted onto a faucet outlet for quick connection to a water source. A rubber stopper is fitted at the top opening of the cooling cup to seal it.

[0032] The usage process is as follows:

[0033] When a patient needs to take medication, they pour boiling water from the thermos into the cup. The mercury thermometer will display the real-time temperature as the water temperature changes, and the user can judge the water temperature by observing the scale.

[0034] 1. Temperature measurement operation: After pouring boiling water into the main cup, the thermometer will display the real-time water temperature within 10 seconds, and the red warning line indicates the 42℃ safety threshold;

[0035] 2. Active cooling: When the water temperature is >45℃, insert the flared connector into the faucet (compatible with Φ15-25mm standard faucets) and open the flow control valve to the 100ml / min setting;

[0036] 3. Temperature control: Observe the thermometer reading. When the temperature drops to 40℃, turn off the water flow. At this time, the water accumulation in the cooling cup should be ≤5ml.

[0037] 4. Disassembly and cleaning: Press the release button to separate the cooling cup for cleaning. All parts support 121℃ high-temperature sterilization.

[0038] The specific performance tests are shown in Table 1.

[0039] Table 1: A glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling functions

[0040]

[0041] The glass in this embodiment requires no electricity, allows for direct monitoring of water temperature, and enables flexible adjustment of the cooling rate, effectively solving the problem of water temperature control when patients take medication in wards. It is simple to operate and highly practical. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that these embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the invention without departing from its principles and spirit.

Claims

1. A glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling functions, characterized in that: The device includes a cup body, a mercury thermometer, and a cooling cup. The cup body has a vertically extending channel on its side, with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom. An inlet retainer and an outlet retainer are fixed to the inlet and outlet sections of the channel's inner wall, respectively. The mercury thermometer passes through the channel, and its two ends are limited by the inlet and outlet retainers, respectively. The sensing end of the mercury thermometer is located inside the lower part of the cup body and does not contact the bottom or wall of the cup body. The scale of the mercury thermometer extends to the outside of the channel. The cooling cup is a hollow structure with an open top. Its inner side wall has a conical cut that fits the outer side wall of the cup body. The cooling cup is fitted onto the lower part of the cup body through the conical cut. A rubber tube is connected to the bottom side of the cooling cup. The end of the rubber tube away from the cooling cup has a flared connector made of elastic material that can be fitted onto a faucet. A stopper is fitted at the top opening of the cooling cup.

2. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the inlet section retainer and the outlet section retainer are annular structures, with their inner diameters matching the outer diameter of the mercury thermometer, used to fix the mercury thermometer and limit its shaking.

3. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup body is made of high-temperature resistant glass, and the outer wall of the cup body is equipped with a non-slip handle.

4. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the conical cut of the cooling cup is provided with an anti-slip silicone pad, which is in contact with the outer wall of the cup body.

5. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling cup is detachably connected to the cup body via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the snap-fit ​​structure has a disassembly and assembly force of ≤5N.

6. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The channel is inclined at a 15° angle to the central axis of the cup, and the sensing end of the mercury thermometer is located in the central area of ​​the water inside the cup.

7. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber tube is 30-40cm long and has an inner diameter of 0.5cm. The rubber tube is made of food-grade rubber.

8. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horn-shaped connector is made of silicone and can be used with faucets with a diameter of 15-25mm.

9. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling cup is equipped with a drain valve at the bottom, and the drain valve is a push-button type.

10. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the inlet and outlet retainers are made of silicone with a thickness of 2-3mm, and the mercury thermometer is fixed by an elastic clamping structure.

11. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the rubber tube away from the horn-shaped connector is integrally connected to the bottom side of the cooling cup, and a flow control valve is provided on the rubber tube near the cooling cup.

12. The glass cup with temperature measurement and rapid cooling function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The buckle structure includes a protrusion on the inner side wall of the cooling cup and a groove on the outer side wall of the cup body. The protrusion and the groove are adapted to engage, and the buckle structure is provided with a press-to-release button.

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