A straw with instant beverage

Abstract

A straw with instant beverage comprises an outer tube, an inner tube and a plug installed at one end of the outer tube, a plurality of grids are arranged on the inner wall of the outer tube, one side of the grid is connected with the inner wall of the outer tube, and the other side is in contact with the outer wall of the inner tube, a plurality of independent powder bins are formed by the plurality of grids, the outer wall of the inner tube and the inner wall of the outer tube, and a plurality of instant beverage powders are arranged in the plurality of powder bins. Through the implementation of the above scheme, the following technical effects can be achieved: convenient to carry, multiple flavors can be preset, the concentration of the beverage can be adjusted by pulling the inner tube, the product can realize free control of the dissolution concentration, is suitable for different people's taste, and therefore can meet the diversification and individualization needs of consumers; the plurality of instant beverage powders are arranged in the plurality of independent powder bins formed by the plurality of grids, the outer wall of the inner tube and the inner wall of the outer tube, and the shelf life is longer, and in addition, the scheme has a wide range of uses.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage packaging technology, specifically to a straw for instant beverages. Background Technology

[0002] Most common straw structures are single-tube or telescopic double-tube structures, with relatively limited functionality. To enrich their functionality, some designs improve the packaging structure of straws by placing instant powdered beverages inside the tube to meet diverse consumer needs. For example, patent CN212530804U describes a straw-stirring stick type packaging structure for instant powdered beverages, where the tube is telescopic, with the outer and inner tubes connected by threads. The inner tube has detachable seals at both ends, and the instant powdered beverage is placed inside. This design has the following drawbacks: First, the instant powdered beverage easily falls out when the sealed end of the inner tube is opened, and it dissolves quickly in water after the seal is opened, making it impractical. Second, this packaging structure cannot hold multiple instant powdered beverages, failing to meet diverse consumer needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a straw for instant beverages.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a straw with instant beverage, including an outer tube, an inner tube that is movably installed with the inner hole of the outer tube, and a plug installed at one end of the outer tube. A plurality of grids are provided on the inner wall of the outer tube. One side of the grid is connected to the inner wall of the outer tube, and the other side is in contact with the outer wall of the inner tube. The plurality of grids, the outer wall of the inner tube, and the inner wall of the outer tube together form a plurality of independent powder bins. The plurality of powder bins are filled with one or more instant beverage powders.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, several of the grids are arranged at intervals, with one side fixed to the inner wall of the outer tube and the other side facing the center of the outer tube.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, one side of the outer tube is an open port and the other side is a semi-closed port. One end of the inner tube extends through the semi-closed port, and the other end is flush with the open port of the outer tube.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the outer tube has an annular grooved sealing ring between its semi-closed port and the inner tube.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the outer wall of the end of the inner tube extending through the semi-closed port is also provided with a limiting protrusion, which prevents the inner tube from extending further into the outer tube.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the inner tube has a narrow slit on its side wall that extends into the inner cavity.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the narrow slits are arranged in one or more rows, and the extension direction of the narrow slits is distributed along the length direction of the inner tube.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the plug is installed at the open port of the outer pipe to seal the powder hopper.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the end of the outer tube that extends out of the inner tube is an open port, and a sealing ring is provided between the open port and the inner tube, the inner hole of the sealing ring being adapted to the outer diameter of the inner tube.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the sealing ring is composed of a ring plate, an inner annular grooved sealing ring, and an outer annular grooved sealing ring, wherein the inner annular grooved sealing ring mates with the outer wall of the inner tube, and the outer annular grooved sealing ring mates with the inner wall of the outer tube.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this solution provides a straw for carrying instant beverages, with the structure optimized as follows: Several grids are provided on the inner wall of the outer tube, forming multiple independent powder compartments comprised of these grids, the outer wall of the inner tube, and the inner wall of the outer tube. These powder compartments are filled with one or more types of instant beverage powder, and are sealed by plugging. By implementing the above solution, the following technical effects can be achieved: Firstly, it is easy to carry and can preset multiple flavors. At the same time, the concentration of the beverage can be adjusted by pulling the inner tube. This product can achieve free control of the dissolution concentration, which is suitable for different people's tastes. Therefore, it can meet the diverse and personalized needs of consumers at the same time.

[0015] Secondly, in this solution, various instant beverage powders are installed in multiple independent powder bins formed by several grids, the outer wall of the inner tube, and the inner wall of the outer tube. Compared with beverages that are dissolved in water, pure solid beverage powders have a longer shelf life.

[0016] Thirdly, this solution has a wide range of applications, enabling people to drink instant beverages in a weightless environment. Therefore, it is not only suitable for space environments but can also be widely used in people's daily lives. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the inner and outer tubes; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-section of the inner and outer tubes; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inner and outer tubes; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the inner tube structure; Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the middle sealing ring.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Outer pipe, 11. Outer pipe wall, 12. Semi-closed port, 13. Grille, 14. Powder silo, 2. Inner pipe, 21. Inner pipe wall, 22. Narrow slit, 3. Seal, 4. Annular grooved sealing ring, 5. Sealing ring, 51. Ring plate, 52. Inner annular grooved sealing ring, 53. Outer annular grooved sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains; the words "a," "an," or "the" and similar terms used in the specification and claims of this utility model patent application do not express a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one; the words "comprising" or "including" and similar terms indicate that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" cover the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, but do not exclude other elements or objects having the same function; Example 1 The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 The specific structure, manufacturing process, and usage of a straw for instant beverages are described in detail below: (1) Specific structure As shown in the figure, a straw for instant beverages consists of an outer tube 1, an inner tube 2, and a stopper 3. The inner tube 2 is movably installed in the inner hole of the outer tube 1. One side of the outer tube 1 is an open port, and the other side is a semi-closed port 12. One end of the inner tube 2 extends through the semi-closed port 12, and the other end is flush with the open port of the outer tube 1. Several grids 13 are provided on the inner wall of the outer tube 1. One side of each grid 13 is connected to the inner wall of the outer tube 1, and the other side is in contact with the outer wall of the inner tube 2. The grids 13, the outer wall of the inner tube 2, and the inner wall of the outer tube 1 together form multiple independent powder bins 14, and the multiple powder bins 14 are filled with one or more instant beverage powders.

[0022] from Figure 3 As can be seen from the image, several of the aforementioned grilles 13 are arranged at intervals, with one side fixed to the inner wall of the outer tube 1 and the other side facing the center of the outer tube 1.

[0023] The outer tube 1 has an annular grooved sealing ring 4 between its semi-closed port 12 and the inner tube 1.

[0024] In this design, a limiting protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the end of the inner tube 2 that extends through the semi-closed port 12. The limiting protrusion prevents the inner tube from extending further into the outer tube. When the limiting protrusion contacts the end of the outer tube 1, the end of the inner tube that penetrates into the inner cavity of the outer tube is flush with the open port of the outer tube 1.

[0025] It should be noted that the instant beverage powders described in this article include commonly used coffee, milk powder, vegetable powder, fruit powder, seasoning powder, and other mixed flavoring powders.

[0026] The outer tube 1 has a plug 3 at its open port. The plug 3 is installed at the open port of the outer tube to seal the powder hopper 14. The plug 3 has a hole that communicates with the inner cavity of the inner tube 2.

[0027] (2) Manufacturing method The main body of the straw is made of materials specified in GB 4806.7-2023, the core standard for food contact plastic materials and products; the inner and outer tubes can be molded as one piece or separately, and both can be made of soft materials.

[0028] The annular grooved sealing ring is manufactured using materials required by GB 4806.11-2023 "Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact".

[0029] (3) Powder filling method First, install an annular grooved sealing ring 4 at the semi-closed port 12 of the outer tube 1, then insert the inner tube 2 into the annular grooved sealing ring 4 until the inner tube 2 is flush with the open end of the outer tube 1; then, load one or more instant beverage powders into the powder hopper 14, and finally seal the end of the inner tube 2 that is flush with the outer tube 1 using the plug 3, thereby sealing the powder hopper 14, and finally encapsulate the whole thing.

[0030] (4) How to use Open the sealed packaging, insert the end with the plug 3 into the water, hold the outer tube 1 with your hand, and continuously pull out the inner tube 2 while sucking up the water. During this process, water enters the tube cavity through the hole on the plug, causing the instant beverage powder in the powder hopper 14 to gradually dissolve into the water in the tube cavity and be sucked up.

[0031] Example 2 The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 4-7 The specific structure, manufacturing process, and usage of a straw for instant beverages are described in detail below: (1) Specific structure As shown in the figure, the straw consists of an outer tube 1, an inner tube 2, and a sealing ring 5, wherein the inner tube 2 is movably installed in the outer tube 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, the outer tube 1 is semi-closed at one end and open at the other end. The semi-closed end forms a sealing element at one end of the outer tube. The hole at this end needs to be smaller than the diameter of the inner tube. A sealing ring 5 is provided between the open port and the inner tube 2. The inner hole of the sealing ring 5 is adapted to the outer diameter of the inner tube 2. Two grids 13 are provided inside the outer tube 1. One side of the grid 13 is connected to the inner wall of the outer tube 1, and the other side is tightly fitted to the inner tube wall 21. The two grids 13 divide the space between the inner tube 2 and the outer tube 1 into two independent powder bins.

[0033] When the inner tube 2 is inserted into the outer tube 1, one end of the inner tube 2 is flush with one end of the outer tube 1 and sealed.

[0034] The inner tube 2 is provided with a plurality of narrow slits 22, which can be arranged in one or more rows, and the extension direction of the narrow slits 22 is distributed along the length direction of the inner tube.

[0035] As shown in the figure, the sealing ring 3 is composed of a ring plate 31, an inner annular grooved sealing ring 32 and an outer annular grooved sealing ring 33. The inner annular grooved sealing ring 32 is fitted with the inner tube wall 21, and the outer annular grooved sealing ring 33 is fitted with the inner wall of the outer tube.

[0036] (2) Manufacturing method The main body of the straw is made of materials specified in GB 4806.7-2023, the core standard for food contact plastic materials and products. The inner and outer tubes can be molded as one piece or separately, both made of soft materials.

[0037] The sealing ring is made of materials required by GB 4806.11-2023 "Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact".

[0038] (3) Powder filling method Take out the one-piece or two-piece outer tube 1 and inner tube 2 assembly, and pour one or more instant beverage powders into the space of the grid 13 between the inner tube 2 and the outer tube 1 from the open end. Then put on the sealing ring 5, and the powder hopper is sealed by the sealing ring 5 and the sealing part at the end of the outer tube. After completion, package according to food packaging requirements.

[0039] (4) How to use Method 1: Open the sealed packaging, insert the end with the sealing ring into the water, hold the outer tube 1 with your hand, and squeeze the outer tube and inner tube while sucking water to make the narrow slit 22 of the inner tube 2 open and close continuously, pressing the instant beverage powder into the inner tube 2, and continuously mixing it with the water sucked up, so that the powder dissolves in the water and is sucked up. Method 2: Open the sealed packaging, insert the semi-closed end of the outer tube into the water, hold the outer tube 1 with your hand, and while sucking up the water, squeeze the outer tube and the inner tube to make the narrow slit 22 of the inner tube 2 open and close continuously, pressing the instant beverage powder into the inner tube 2, and continuously mixing it with the water sucked up, so that the powder dissolves in the water and is sucked up.

[0040] Example 3 It should be noted that: Embodiment 3 is an improvement based on Embodiment 1, and the following optimization design is made for the structure of the inner tube 2: One or more rows of narrow slits are provided on the wall of the inner tube 2 located inside the outer tube 1. When multiple rows are provided, the narrow slits are arranged at equal intervals and the extension direction of the narrow slits is distributed along the length direction of the inner tube 2. In this way, the inner tube 2 can be continuously pulled out while absorbing water, or the outer tube 1 and the inner tube 2 can be squeezed without pulling out the inner tube, so that the narrow slits of the inner tube 2 continuously open and close, pressing the instant beverage powder into the inner tube 2, which continuously mixes with the absorbed water, so that the powder dissolves in the water and is absorbed.

[0041] The parts not described in detail in the above embodiments are existing technologies.

[0042] It should be noted that although the present invention has been described through the above embodiments, there may be other various embodiments of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, those skilled in the art can obviously make various corresponding changes and modifications to the present invention, but all such changes and modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A straw for instant beverages, comprising an outer tube, an inner tube movably fitted with the inner hole of the outer tube, and a plug installed at one end of the outer tube, characterized in that: Several grids are provided on the inner wall of the outer tube. One side of each grid is connected to the inner wall of the outer tube, and the other side is in contact with the outer wall of the inner tube. Several grids, the outer wall of the inner tube, and the inner wall of the outer tube together form multiple independent powder bins. The multiple powder bins are filled with one or more instant beverage powders.

2. The straw for instant beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several of the aforementioned grids are arranged at intervals, with one side fixed to the inner wall of the outer tube and the other side facing the center of the outer tube.

3. A straw for a quick-dissolving beverage according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The outer tube has an open port on one side and a semi-closed port on the other side. One end of the inner tube extends through the semi-closed port, and the other end is flush with the open port of the outer tube.

4. A straw for instant beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer tube has an annular grooved sealing ring between its semi-closed port and the inner tube.

5. A straw for instant beverages according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner tube is further provided with a limiting protrusion on the outer wall of the end that extends through the semi-closed port, which prevents the inner tube from extending further into the outer tube.

6. A straw for a quick-dissolved beverage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plug is installed at the open port of the outer pipe to seal the powder hopper.

7. A straw for a quick-dissolving beverage according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The inner tube has a narrow slit on its side wall that extends into the inner cavity.

8. A straw for a quick-dissolved beverage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The narrow slits are arranged in one or more rows, and the extension direction of the narrow slits is distributed along the length direction of the inner tube.

9. A straw for a quick-dissolved beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer tube has an open port at the end where the inner tube extends. A sealing ring is provided between the open port and the inner tube, and the inner hole of the sealing ring is adapted to the outer diameter of the inner tube.

10. A straw for a quick-dissolved beverage according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sealing ring consists of a ring plate, an inner annular grooved sealing ring, and an outer annular grooved sealing ring. The inner annular grooved sealing ring fits with the outer wall of the inner tube, and the outer annular grooved sealing ring fits with the inner wall of the outer tube.

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