Container lids and containers
By incorporating a rotating connection and a limiting part into the flip-top and handle, the problem of accidental opening of the flip-top water cup is solved, ensuring reliable closure of the flip-top, preventing drinking water from leaking out, and improving the reliability of the container lid.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522720257.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-22
AI Technical Summary
Flip-top water bottles are prone to accidental opening, causing drinking water to spill out and damaging commuter bags or backpacks.
Design a container lid by setting a rotating connection part and a limiting part on the flip lid and handle. The limiting part stops the flip lid when the handle is in the storage position, ensuring that the flip lid remains in the closed position.
It effectively prevents accidental opening of the lid, improves the reliability of the container lid, and prevents accidental leakage of drinking water.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure pertains to the field of everyday consumer goods technology, and particularly relates to a container lid and a container. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, higher requirements are being placed on water storage containers. Currently, common water storage containers include water cups or kettles.
[0003] Taking water bottles as an example, flip-top water bottles are currently a popular type on the market. Flip-top water bottles typically include a flip-top lid to seal the drinking channel and prevent accidental spillage. The advantage of current flip-top water bottles is that they can be opened with a single touch, allowing users to easily drink with one hand. However, users have found that sometimes flip-top water bottles open accidentally. If the bottle is in a commuter bag or a schoolbag, the spilled water can damage important documents in the commuter bag or books in the schoolbag, causing considerable inconvenience to the user. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this disclosure is to provide a container lid and container to prevent the accidental opening of a flip-top water cup.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides the following technical solution: According to one aspect of this disclosure, a container lid is provided, the container lid including a bottom cover, a flip cover, and a handle, the bottom cover being used to close onto the opening of a container body, the bottom cover being provided with a drinking channel; the flip cover including a flip cover body and a first rotatable connecting portion located on one side of the flip cover body, the flip cover being rotatably connected to the bottom cover via the first rotatable connecting portion, so as to move between an open position where the drinking channel is opened and a closed position where the drinking channel is closed; the handle including a handle body and a second rotatable connecting portion connected to the handle body, the handle being rotatably connected to the bottom cover via the second rotatable connecting portion. When the flip cover is in the closed position, the handle can move between a storage position and a lifting position. In the storage position, the handle body is engaged with the bottom cover. In the lifting position, the handle body flips upward to separate from the bottom cover. A first rotation limiting part is provided on the side of the first rotation connecting part facing the second rotation connecting part, and a second rotation limiting part is provided on the side of the second rotation connecting part facing the first rotation limiting part. When the handle is in the storage position, the second rotation limiting part stops the first rotation limiting part, locking the flip cover in the closed position.
[0006] This disclosure provides a first rotation limiting part on the side of the first rotation connecting part facing the second rotation connecting part, and a second rotation limiting part on the side of the second rotation connecting part facing the first rotation limiting part. When the flip cover is in the closed position and the handle is in the storage position, the handle can be sleeved on the outer periphery of the flip cover. At this time, the second rotation limiting part stops the first rotation limiting part, so that the flip cover is kept in the closed position by fastening the handle in the storage position, thereby effectively preventing the flip cover from being opened accidentally and improving the reliability of the container lid.
[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the bottom cover is provided with a pivot, the first rotatable connecting portion is provided with a first shaft hole for engaging with the pivot, the first rotatable limiting portion is disposed around the first shaft hole, the second rotatable connecting portion is provided with a second shaft hole for engaging with the pivot, and the second rotatable limiting portion is disposed around the second shaft hole. In this disclosure, both the flip cover and the handle are rotatably connected to the bottom cover via the pivot, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the flip cover about the pivot.
[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, one of the first rotation limiting portion and the second rotation limiting portion is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the other of the first rotation limiting portion and the second rotation limiting portion is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotating shaft or a circumferentially extending limiting groove. When the handle is in the storage position, the second rotation limiting portion can stop the first rotation limiting portion from rotating in the circumferential direction. This disclosure, through the cooperation of protrusions, or the cooperation of a protrusion and a limiting groove, enables the second rotation limiting portion to stop the first rotation limiting portion from rotating in the circumferential direction. The structure is simple and easy to implement, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the container lid to a certain extent.
[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first rotation limiting part is an arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second rotation limiting part is a protrusion. The protrusion can be inserted into the limiting groove and can move in the limiting groove in the circumferential direction.
[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the handle is an open ring shape, a first engaging and limiting portion is provided on the outer surface of the bottom cover, and a second engaging and limiting portion is provided on the inner surface of the handle body. When the handle is in the storage position, the handle body can be fitted over the outside of the flip cover, and the first engaging and limiting portion and the second engaging and limiting portion cooperate with each other to prevent the handle from moving towards the lifting position. This disclosure, through the cooperation of the first engaging and limiting portion and the second engaging and limiting portion, enables the handle to be reliably engaged in the storage position, thereby reliably limiting the flip cover and improving the reliability of the handle's use.
[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a first stop is provided on the outer surface of the flip cover body, and a second stop is provided on the inner surface of the handle body. When the handle is in the retracted position, the second stop stops the first stop to prevent the flip cover from moving to the open position. This disclosure, by providing matching first and second stopes at corresponding locations on the flip cover body and handle body, allows for limiting the flip cover's position via the handle during the manufacturing process of the flip cover and handle, provided that the first and second stopes cooperate. This eliminates the need to match the flip cover and handle circumferentially, thus reducing the processing difficulty of the flip cover and handle, and consequently reducing the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the container lid.
[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the first stop portion protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the flip cover to form a limiting protrusion, and the top surface of the limiting protrusion has a first contact surface. The second stop portion is recessed from the inner side wall of the handle to form a limiting recess, and the limiting recess has a second contact surface. When the handle is in the stored position, the second contact surface stops above the first contact surface. This disclosure achieves the limiting of the flip cover by the handle through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion and the limiting recess, which has a simple structure and further reduces the manufacturing cost of the container lid.
[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover is provided with a first engaging limiting portion. Along the circumference of the bottom cover, the first engaging limiting portion and the first stop portion are spaced apart. The handle is provided with a second engaging limiting portion that matches the first engaging limiting portion. When the handle is in the storage position, the first engaging limiting portion and the second engaging limiting portion engage. With this configuration, the first engaging limiting portion and the second engaging limiting portion can be engaged reliably in the storage position, thereby preventing the handle from accidentally leaving the storage position and ensuring that the handle can reliably limit the flip cover in the storage position, thus improving the reliability of the handle's use.
[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, one of the first engaging limiting portion and the second engaging limiting portion is a limiting groove, and the other is a limiting protrusion. This disclosure, through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove, allows the handle to rotate relative to the bottom cover around a pivot while simultaneously engaging with the bottom cover, thereby ensuring reliable positioning in the storage position. The structure is simple, the connection is reliable, and it ensures reliable storage in the storage position without increasing the manufacturing cost of the handle.
[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, at least a portion of the top outer periphery of the bottom cover is recessed in the circumferential direction to form a positioning platform. The first engaging and limiting portion is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover above the positioning platform. When the handle is in the storage position, the handle abuts against the positioning platform. This disclosure provides a positioning platform on the bottom cover to limit the rotational position of the handle, facilitating the handle to quickly and accurately stop at the storage position.
[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle has at least two second engaging limiting portions disposed on opposite sides of the handle; and / or, the handle has at least two second stop portions disposed on opposite sides of the handle.
[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the flip cover is provided with two first rotating connecting portions, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. Two second rotating connecting portions are provided, located on both sides of the opening end, with each second rotating connecting portion positioned outside the first rotating connecting portions. This disclosure, by providing two first rotating connecting portions on the flip cover, ensures reliable connection to the rotating shaft, and by providing two second rotating connecting portions on the handle, ensures reliable connection of the handle to the rotating shaft. This further improves the reliability of the connection between the flip cover, handle, and bottom cover.
[0018] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided, the container comprising a container body and a container lid as described above, the container body having an opening, the container lid selectively closing onto the opening. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The above and / or other objects and advantages of this disclosure will become clearer from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 A structural diagram of a container provided for an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the container after removing the handles.
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The structural diagram of the container after removing the handle and the lid.
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the container handle.
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the flip-top lid of the container.
[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A top view of the container.
[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The sectional view of container AA in the image.
[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 6 The sectional view of container BB in the image.
[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 6 The container's CC section view.
[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a container with the middle handle in the lifting position.
[0029] Figure 11 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a container with its flap open in the folded-off position.
[0030] Figure 12 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of a container with its flip-top in the open position.
[0031] Figure 13 for Figure 6 The sectional view of container DD in the image.
[0032] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of a container with its flip-top in the lifting position.
[0033] Figure 15 for Figure 13 A cross-sectional view of a container with its flip-top in the open position.
[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Container lid; 110. Bottom lid; 111. First engagement limiting part; 112. Rotating shaft; 113. Button; 114. Spindle mounting base; 115. Drinking water channel; 116. Button retainer; 117. First locking part; 118. Positioning platform; 120. Flip cover; 121. First stop part; 122. Second engaging part; 123. First rotating connection part; 124. First shaft hole; 125. First rotation limit part; 130. Handle; 131. Second shaft hole; 132. Second engaging and limiting part; 133. Second stop; 134. Second rotation limit; 200. Container body. Detailed Implementation
[0035] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should not be construed that the embodiments of this disclosure are limited to those described herein. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed descriptions will be omitted.
[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to one aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided, which, as an example, can be a water storage container, but is not limited thereto. For ease of description, this embodiment is illustrated using a water cup as an example, but is not limited thereto.
[0037] When the container is a water cup, the container body 200 can be the cup body and the container lid 100 can be the cup lid. Under normal circumstances, the cup lid can be selectively connected to the opening of the cup body so that the cup body's receiving cavity is in a closed state to prevent the drinking water contained in the receiving cavity from leaking out.
[0038] In this embodiment, the accommodating cavity of the container body 200 can be used to store solid particles or drinking liquids. This embodiment uses a water cup as an example, with the stored substance being drinking liquid, specifically drinking water, but this is not a limitation. Depending on the needs, the drinking liquid can also be soup or porridge, but is not limited thereto.
[0039] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the container lid 100 can be selectively connected to the container body 200. For example, but not limited to, the container lid 100 can be selectively connected to the container body 200 by means of threaded connection, snap-fit connection, twist connection, sliding connection, or tightening connection. As an example, the container lid 100 is usually closed at the opening of the container body 200. When it is necessary to take drinking water from the container body 200, the container lid 100 can be removed from the opening of the container body 200, but this is not a limitation.
[0040] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a first threaded portion may be provided at the opening of the container body 200, and a second threaded portion matching the first threaded portion may be provided on the container lid 100. When the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion are combined, the container lid 100 can close the opening, but this is not a limitation. As an example, the first threaded portion may be one of an internal thread and an external thread, and the second threaded portion may be the other, but this is not a limitation.
[0041] This embodiment is illustrated by taking an example where an external thread is provided on the side wall of the opening of the container body 200 and an internal thread matching the external thread is provided on the container cover 100, but it is not limited thereto.
[0042] The above embodiment is illustrated by taking the connection between the container lid 100 and the container body 200 by a threaded connection as an example, but it is not limited thereto. As needed, the container lid 100 and the container body 200 can also be connected by other common methods, all of which are within the protection scope of this disclosure.
[0043] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a container lid 100 is provided, comprising a bottom cover 110, a flip cover 120, and a handle 130. The bottom cover 110 can selectively close onto the opening of the container body 200, but is not limited thereto. As an example, the bottom cover 110 is provided with a drinking channel 115, providing a possibility for a user to access drinking water from the container.
[0044] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the flip cover 120 may include a flip cover body and a first rotatable connecting portion 123 located on one side of the flip cover body. The flip cover 120 can be rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110 through the first rotatable connecting portion 123 to move between an open position where the drinking channel 115 is opened and a closed position where the drinking channel 115 is closed.
[0045] As an example, the flip cover 120 can be connected to the bottom cover 110 via the pivot 112, but is not limited thereto.
[0046] In this embodiment, the flip cover 120 is rotatably connected to the top of the bottom cover 110 via a pivot 112 between the open and closed positions. When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, it can block the drinking channel 115, preventing the drinking water in the container from flowing out through the drinking channel 115. It is understood that when the flip cover 120 is in the open position, the drinking channel 115 will be open, allowing the drinking water in the container to flow out through the drinking channel 115. For example, but not limited to, the bottom cover 110 may have a drinking spout connected to the drinking channel 115, allowing the user to access the drinking water through the drinking spout, but this is not a limitation.
[0047] This embodiment illustrates the use of a user taking drinking water from a container through a direct drinking spout, but it is not limited to this. As needed, the user can also pour the drinking water from the container into other drinking containers to achieve the purpose of drinking water through other drinking containers, all of which are within the protection scope of this disclosure.
[0048] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 130 may include a handle body and a second rotatable connection portion connected to the handle body. The handle 130 is rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110 through the second rotatable connection portion. When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, the handle 130 can move between a storage position and a lifting position. In the storage position, the handle body is engaged with the bottom cover 110. In the lifting position, the handle body is flipped upward to separate from the bottom cover 110.
[0049] As an example, the handle 130 is connected to the bottom cover 110 via a pivot 112, but this is not a limitation.
[0050] In this embodiment, the flip cover 120 is provided with a first rotating connection part 123, which is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 112. The first rotating connection part 123 and the second rotating connection part are arranged adjacent to each other in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 112. A first rotating limit part 125 is provided on the side of the first rotating connection part 123 facing the second rotating connection part, and a second rotating limit part 134 is provided on the side of the second rotating connection part facing the first rotating connection part 123. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second rotating limit part 134 stops the first rotating limit part 125 to prevent the flip cover 120 from moving to the open position, thereby locking the flip cover 120 in the closed position.
[0051] In this embodiment, the flip cover 120 and the handle 130 are connected to the bottom cover 110 via a pivot 112. The first rotation limiting part 125 is disposed on the first rotation connecting part 123, and the second rotation limiting part 134 is disposed on the second rotation connecting part. This is used as an example, but is not a limitation. In practice, as needed, the flip cover 120 can be connected to the bottom cover 110 via the first pivot, and the handle 130 can be connected to the bottom cover 110 via the second pivot. The first pivot can be parallel to the second pivot. As long as the second rotation limiting part 134 can stop the first rotation limiting part 125 when the handle 130 is in the folded position, preventing the flip cover 120 from moving to the open position, this is within the scope of protection of this disclosure.
[0052] This embodiment uses the first rotation limiting part 125 abutting against the second rotation limiting part 134 as an exemplary embodiment of the second rotation limiting part 134 stopping the first rotation limiting part 125, but it is not limited thereto.
[0053] When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, the handle 130 can rotate between the storage position and the lifting position. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the handle body can be engaged with the bottom cover 110. At this time, the handle 130 can be reliably set in the storage position to prevent accidental disengagement. At this time, the second rotation limit part 134 stops the first rotation limit part 125, so that the flip cover 120 is limited to the closed position and cannot be flipped relative to the bottom cover 110. That is, by engaging the handle 130 in the storage position, the flip cover 120 can be locked in the closed position, thereby effectively preventing the flip cover 120 from being opened accidentally and improving the reliability of the container cover 100, but this is not a limitation.
[0054] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As an example, the bottom cover 110 is provided with a rotating shaft 112, the first rotating connecting part 123 is provided with a first shaft hole 124 for cooperating with the rotating shaft 112, the first rotating limiting part 125 is provided around the first shaft hole 124, the second rotating connecting part is provided with a second shaft hole 131 for cooperating with the rotating shaft 112, and the second rotating limiting part 134 is provided around the second shaft hole 131.
[0055] Specifically, a pivot mounting base 114 is provided on one side of the bottom cover 110, and a pivot 112 is connected to the pivot mounting base 114. Depending on the requirements, the pivot 112 can be fixed to the pivot mounting base 114 or rotatably connected to the pivot mounting base 114, both of which are within the scope of this disclosure. This embodiment uses the example of the pivot 112 being fixedly connected to the pivot mounting base 114 for illustration, but it is not limited thereto.
[0056] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first rotation limiting part 125 and the second rotation limiting part 134 is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 112, and the other of the first rotation limiting part 125 and the second rotation limiting part 134 is a protrusion protruding in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 112 or a limiting groove extending circumferentially. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second rotation limiting part 134 can stop the first rotation limiting part 125 from rotating in the circumferential direction.
[0057] Specifically, the handle 130 is rotatable relative to the flip cover 120. The flip cover 120 is provided with a first rotation limiting part 125, and the handle 130 is provided with a second rotation limiting part 134 that matches the first rotation limiting part 125. One of the first rotation limiting part 125 and the second rotation limiting part 134 is a protrusion, and the other is a limiting groove. During the rotation of the handle 130 relative to the flip cover 120, the protrusion moves within the limiting groove. When the handle 130 is in the folded position, the protrusion can abut against the end of the limiting groove, locking the flip cover 120 in the closed position. At this time, because the protrusion abuts against the end of the limiting groove, the flip cover 120 will remain in the closed position and cannot move to the open position, so that the handle 130 can reliably limit the flip cover 120, thereby improving the reliability of the container lid 100.
[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a limiting groove is provided on the flip cover 120 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown), the limiting groove is a portion of the arc-shaped groove in the circumferential direction (e.g. Figure 4 As shown, a protrusion is provided on the handle 130, but this is not a limitation. As an example, in this embodiment, the included angle between the two ends of the circumferential groove is between 90° and 185°, but this is not a limitation.
[0059] As an example, a pivot 112 is provided on one side of the bottom cover 110, the flip cover 120 is rotatably mounted on the pivot 112, and the handle 130 is rotatably connected to the pivot 112. In this embodiment, a limiting groove is provided on the side of the first rotating connecting part 123 facing the second rotating connecting part, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the second rotating connecting part facing the first rotating connecting part 123. The protrusion extends axially along the pivot 112. When the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 are simultaneously assembled on the bottom cover 110, the protrusion is located in the limiting groove. When the handle 130 is in the folded position, the protrusion abuts against the end of the limiting groove. At this time, the flip cover 120 cannot rotate relative to the bottom cover 110 due to the stop of the protrusion, and the flip cover 120 will remain in the closed position. Due to the cooperation of the first rotating limiting part 125 and the second rotating limiting part 134, the flip cover 120 can be effectively prevented from being opened accidentally, thereby improving the reliability of the flip cover 120.
[0060] In the above embodiment, the first rotation limiting part 125 is used as a limiting groove, and the second rotation limiting part 134 is used as a protrusion, with the protrusion movably disposed in the limiting groove, as an example for explanation, but this is not a limitation. In fact, as needed, the first rotation limiting part 125 is configured as a protrusion protruding towards the handle 130. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the protrusion abuts against and fits against the handle, preventing the protrusion from rotating in the opposite direction, thereby preventing the flip cover 120 from rotating from the closed position to the open position, and improving the reliability of the container lid.
[0061] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the first rotation limiting portion 125 and the second rotation limiting portion 134 is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotation shaft 112, and the other is a matching protrusion or limiting groove.
[0062] It is understandable that when the lid 120 is in the closed position, the handle 130 can also be selectively positioned for lifting, in which case the container lid 100 can be taken by lifting the handle 130, but this is not a limitation. When the container lid 100 is closed at the opening of the container body 200, the entire container can be taken by lifting the handle 130, but this is not a limitation.
[0063] When the container lid 100 provided in this disclosure is in the storage position via the handle 130, the second rotation limiter 134 can stop the first rotation limiter 125 from rotating in the circumferential direction. At this time, the flip cover 120 can be limited to the closed position and cannot be fixed to the open position. This can effectively prevent the flip cover 120 from being opened accidentally, thereby improving the reliability of the container lid 100, but is not limited thereto.
[0064] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the flip cover 120 is rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110 via a pivot 112, but this is not a limitation. Specifically, the flip cover 120 is provided with two first rotating connecting portions 123. This embodiment describes the first rotating connecting portion 123 as including a lug, but this is not a limitation.
[0065] Two lugs are spaced apart on both sides of the rotating shaft mounting base 114 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 112. The lugs are provided with a first shaft hole 124. The rotating shaft 112 can be inserted into the first shaft hole 124 so that the flip cover 120 can be rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110 through the rotating shaft 112, but this is not a limitation.
[0066] In an optional embodiment, the handle 130 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 112, so as to be rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110 via the rotating shaft 112, but this is not limited thereto. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 130 has an open annular structure, and the open end can be sleeved on the rotating shaft 112. For example, but not limited to, the two sides of the open end of the handle 130 are provided with second rotating connecting portions, and second shaft holes 131 are provided on the second rotating connecting portions. By passing the rotating shaft 112 through the second shaft holes 131, the handle 130 can be reliably connected to the bottom cover 110 via the rotating shaft 112, but this is not limited thereto.
[0067] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 112, two second rotating connecting portions are spaced apart on both sides of the rotating shaft mounting base 114. For example, but not limited to, the two second rotating connecting portions are respectively disposed on the outer sides of the two lugs, and the first rotating connecting portion and the second rotating connecting portion are disposed adjacent to each other, but not limited thereto.
[0068] This embodiment is illustrated by an example in which two second rotatable connecting portions of the handle 130 are respectively disposed on the outer sides of the two lugs of the flip cover 120 along the axial direction of the pivot 112, and the first and second rotatable connecting portions are arranged adjacent to each other, but this is not a limitation. Thus, the container cover 100, the flip cover 120, and the handle 130 provided in this disclosure can all be rotatably connected to the pivot 112, but this is not a limitation.
[0069] Although this embodiment uses the handle 130 as an example of an open ring structure, it is not limited thereto. The shape of the handle 130 is not restricted in much way. As long as at least a part of the handle 130 abuts against the top of the flip cover 120 when the handle 130 is in the storage position, so as to lock the flip cover 120 in the closed position, it is within the protection scope of this disclosure.
[0070] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the flip cover 120 is disposed above the bottom cover 110 to block the drinking channel 115, but is not limited thereto. The shape of the flip cover 120 is not limited in any way, as long as it can block the drinking channel 115.
[0071] In this embodiment, the handle 130 is configured as an open annular structure, such that at least a portion of the handle 130 abuts against the flip cover 120 in the circumferential direction of the container lid 100, but this is not a limitation. According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the projection of the handle 130 in the axial direction of the container lid 100 covers a portion of the projection of the flip cover 120 in that direction, but this is not a limitation.
[0072] To further improve the reliability of the handle 130 in the storage position in limiting the flip cover 120, according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the outer peripheral wall of the flip cover 120 is provided with a first stop portion 121, and the handle 130 is provided with a second stop portion 133 that matches the first stop portion 121. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second stop portion 133 stops the first stop portion 121 to prevent the flip cover 120 from moving to the open position. As an example, when the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second stop portion 133 abuts against the top of the first stop portion 121, but this is not a limitation.
[0073] In this embodiment, when the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second stop 133 stops the first stop 121 to prevent the flip cover 120 from moving to the open position, thereby keeping the flip cover 120 in the closed position, but not limited to this.
[0074] As an example, one of the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 133 is a limiting protrusion, and the other is a limiting recess, but this is not a limitation. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the limiting protrusion can be inserted into the limiting recess to prevent the handle 130 from accidentally shaking relative to the flip cover 120, thereby further improving the reliability of the handle 130 in limiting the flip cover 120, but this is not a limitation.
[0075] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a first stop portion 121 protrudes from the outer circumferential wall of the flip cover 120 to form a limiting protrusion, and a first contact surface is formed on the top surface of the limiting protrusion. A second stop portion 133 is recessed from the inner circumferential wall of the handle 130 to form a limiting recess, and a second contact surface is formed in the limiting recess. The second contact surface abuts against the first contact surface when the handle 130 is in the storage position, but this is not a limitation.
[0076] This embodiment uses the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 133 as a mutually cooperating limiting recess and limiting protrusion as an example for explanation, but it is not limited thereto. As needed, the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 133 can be respectively configured as limiting protrusions. As long as the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second stop portion 133 will stop the first stop portion 121 to prevent the flip cover 120 from moving to the open position; all of this is within the protection scope of this disclosure.
[0077] As an example, the first contact surface is configured such that when the flap 120 is in the closed position, the first contact surface is perpendicular to the height direction of the container lid 100. The second contact surface is configured such that when the handle 130 is in the storage position, the second contact surface is perpendicular to the height direction of the container lid 100, but this is not a limitation.
[0078] This embodiment is illustrated by taking the first and second contact surfaces as perpendicular to the height direction of the container lid 100 when the handle 130 is in the storage position. However, this is not a limitation. As needed, when the handle 130 is in the storage position, the first and second contact surfaces can be set to form a predetermined angle with the height direction of the container lid 100. This predetermined angle can be an acute angle, and the angle of the predetermined angle can be 30°, 45°, or 60°, but is not a limitation.
[0079] When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position and the handle 130 is in the stowed position, the second stop 133 may abut against the top of the first stop 121, for example, but not limited to, the second contact surface may abut against the top of the first contact surface, but not limited thereto.
[0080] This disclosure improves the reliability of the container lid 100 by allowing the second stop 133 to abut against the top of the first stop 121 when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position and the handle 130 is in the stored position, thereby ensuring that the handle 130 reliably abuts against the top of the flip cover 120. However, this is not a limitation thereof.
[0081] As an example, the handle 130 includes two second stops 133, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the handle 130, but this is not a limitation. In this embodiment, although the two second stops 133 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the handle 130 as an example, this is not a limitation, and the two second stops 133 can be asymmetrically arranged.
[0082] This embodiment uses two second stop portions 133 as an example for explanation, but it is not limited to this. The number of second stop portions 133 can be set as needed. The first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 133 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, but this is not limited to this.
[0083] In order to reliably engage the handle 130 in the storage position, the outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover 110 is provided with a first engaging limiting part 111. Along the circumference of the bottom cover 110, the first engaging limiting part 111 is spaced apart on the side of the first stop part 121 facing away from the rotating shaft 112. The handle 130 is provided with a second engaging limiting part 132 that matches the first engaging limiting part 111. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the first engaging limiting part 111 and the second engaging limiting part 132 are engaged, and the handle 130 is engaged on the bottom cover 110 at this time, but not limited thereto.
[0084] In this embodiment, the first engaging limiting part 111 and the second engaging limiting part 132 are combined to ensure that the handle 130 can be reliably held in the storage position, preventing the handle 130 from rotating accidentally, thereby improving the reliability of the container lid 100.
[0085] When it is necessary to open the flip cover 120, external force can be applied to the handle 130 to disengage the first engaging limit part 111 and the second engaging limit part 132. At this time, the handle 130 leaves the storage position and can rotate freely relative to the bottom cover 110, thus releasing the limiting effect on the flip cover 120. At this time, the button 113 located on the bottom cover 110 (described below) is unlocked, and the flip cover 120 can rotate relative to the bottom cover 110 to open the drinking channel 115, but this is not a limitation.
[0086] As an example, one of the first engaging limiting part 111 and the second engaging limiting part 132 is a limiting groove, and the other is a limiting protrusion that matches the limiting groove. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove to form an engaging connection, so that the handle 130 can be fastened to the bottom cover 110, so that the handle 130 can be kept in the storage position, which can effectively prevent the handle 130 from accidentally leaving the storage position, but this is not the only limitation.
[0087] Reference Figures 2 to 4 In this embodiment, the first engaging limiting part 111 is used as a limiting card groove and the second engaging limiting part 132 is used as a limiting card protrusion that matches the limiting card groove, but this is not a limitation.
[0088] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 130 has at least two second engaging limiting portions 132, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the handle 130.
[0089] This embodiment uses two second engaging limiting parts 132, symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the handle 130, as an example for explanation, but it is not limited to this. Depending on the needs, the two second engaging limiting parts 132 can be asymmetrically arranged.
[0090] The number of the second locking limit section 132 can be set according to actual needs, and will not be elaborated here.
[0091] Continue to refer to Figure 2 At least a portion of the top outer periphery of the bottom cover 110 is recessed to form a positioning platform 118. During the rotation of the handle 130, when the handle 130 contacts the positioning platform 118, the handle 130 can be quickly and accurately positioned in the storage position, improving the reliability of the handle 130.
[0092] As an example, a positioning platform 118 is formed by recessing the top outer periphery of the bottom cover 110 on both sides of the axial direction of the pivot 112. A first engaging and limiting part 111 is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover 110 above the positioning platform 118. When the handle 130 is in the storage position, the handle 130 abuts against the positioning platform 118. In this embodiment, by providing the positioning platform 118 on the bottom cover 110, the handle 130 can be accurately positioned in the storage position. When the handle 130 abuts against the positioning platform 118, the first engaging and limiting part 111 and the second engaging and limiting part 132 can engage simultaneously, improving the reliability of the handle 130.
[0093] Referring again to the accompanying drawings, as an example, the positioning platform 118 is recessed from the top outer periphery of the bottom cover 110, such that the bottom cover 110 is formed such that: in the height direction of the container cover 100, the middle part of the bottom cover 110 protrudes, and the two sides along the axial direction of the pivot 112 are recessed to form the positioning platform 118. The first engaging and limiting part 111 is disposed between the middle protrusion and the positioning platform 118, but is not limited thereto.
[0094] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the container lid 100 may further include a button 113 disposed on the side of the bottom cover 110 opposite to the pivot 112, and movably connected to the bottom cover 110 between a locked position and an unlocked position, but is not limited thereto.
[0095] As an example, button 113 is provided with a first engaging portion 117, and flip cover 120 is provided with a second engaging portion 122 that matches the first engaging portion. When the first engaging portion 117 and the second engaging portion 122 are engaged, button 113 is in a locked position relative to bottom cover 110, and flip cover 120 is in a closed position relative to bottom cover 110.
[0096] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, one of the first engaging portion 117 and the second engaging portion 122 can be a hook, and the other is a groove that matches the hook. By engaging the hook and the groove, the flip cover 120 can be held in the closed position and cannot be accidentally opened relative to the bottom cover 110, thereby improving the reliability of the container cover 100. This embodiment is described using the example of the first engaging portion 117 including a hook and the second engaging portion 122 including a groove that engages with the hook, but it is not limited thereto.
[0097] It is understandable that when button 113 is in the unlock position, the first engaging part 117 and the second engaging part 122 disengage, and at this time the flip cover 120 can rotate freely relative to the bottom cover 110.
[0098] As an example, a notch (not shown) is provided on the side of the bottom cover 110 opposite to the pivot 112. The button 113 is configured to be slidably connected to the notch relative to the bottom cover 110 along the radial direction of the bottom cover 110. The button 113 can have a locked position and an unlocked position. When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, the button 113 is selectively in the locked position. At this time, the first engaging part 117 of the button 113 can engage with the second engaging part 122 of the flip cover 120, and the flip cover 120 can be held in the closed position.
[0099] In this embodiment, button 113 can be configured to slide relative to bottom cover 110 in the radial direction. For example, but not limited to, in the radial direction of bottom cover 110, the unlock position of button 113 is located radially inside its locked position, but not limited thereto.
[0100] In an optional embodiment, button 113 may be rotatably connected to the bottom cover 110. For example, but not limited to, a button pivot (not shown) extending circumferentially along the bottom cover 110 is provided at the notch. Button 113 can rotate relative to the bottom cover 110 around the button pivot so that the first engaging part 117 and the second engaging part 122 can be engaged or disengaged, thereby realizing the locking or unlocking control of the flip cover 120, but not limited thereto.
[0101] In this embodiment, button 113 can be purchased from the market, and will not be described in detail here.
[0102] Reference Figure 7 In this embodiment, the container lid 100 may also include a button retainer 116 for applying a force to the button 113 to hold it in a locked position. For example, but not limited to, the button retainer 116 may be a spring, but is not limited thereto.
[0103] In this embodiment, button 113 can be configured to be slidably connected to bottom cover 110 along the radial direction of bottom cover 110. Button retainer 116 can be a spring extending radially along bottom cover 110. The spring is in a compressed state so as to hold button 113 in a locked position, but is not limited thereto.
[0104] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The figure shows a longitudinal sectional view of the flip cover 120 in the closed position when the handle 130 is in the stowed position. The figure also shows the structure where the button 113 is held in the locked position by the button retainer 116, and the first engaging portion 117 and the second engaging portion 122 are engaged. At this time, because the handle 130 is pressed against the top of the flip cover 120, even if an external force drives the button 113 away from the locked position relative to the bottom cover 110, the first engaging portion 117 will disengage from the second engaging portion 122, and the flip cover 120 cannot leave the closed position, thus preventing the flip cover 120 from being accidentally opened.
[0105] Reference Figure 10 Before opening the flip cover 120, the user can first drive the handle 130 away from the storage position to release the restraining effect of the handle 130 on the flip cover 120. For example, but not limited to, flipping the handle 130 upwards can disengage the second engaging limiting part 132 from the first engaging limiting part 111, at which point the handle 130 can leave the storage position. After the handle 130 leaves the storage position, it can rotate freely relative to the bottom cover 110. Figure 10 The diagram shows the state of the handle 130 rotated to the lifting position, but it is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the handle 130 relative to the bottom cover 110 can be set according to actual needs, and no further restrictions are imposed here.
[0106] In an optional embodiment, when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, the handle 130 can rotate relative to the flip cover 120, and the included angle between the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 is not less than the included angle between the handle 130 in the lifting position and the storage position.
[0107] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, when the included angle between the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 is equal to the included angle between the lifting position and the storage position, when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, when the handle 130 rotates relative to the flip cover 120 to the lifting position, the end of the second rotation limiting portion 134 (e.g., the second end) can abut against the end of the first rotation limiting portion 125, forming the first rotation limiting portion 125 stopping the second rotation limiting portion 134, thereby restricting the handle 130 from continuing to rotate in the direction away from the storage position. It can be defined that when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position and the handle 130 is in the storage position, the included angle between the flip cover 120 and the handle 130 is 0, at which time the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 133 abut against each other.
[0108] In this embodiment, the flip cover 120 is released from the closed position by pressing the unlock button 113. At this time, the flip cover 120 can rotate relative to the bottom cover 110, and the flip cover 120 can rotate toward the open position. At this time, the handle 130 will move toward the open position along with the flip cover 120 (e.g., ...). Figure 12 (As shown) rotate, and when in the open position, the included angle between the flip cover 120 and the handle 130 is equal to 0, but not limited to this.
[0109] According to another exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, when the included angle between the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 is greater than the included angle between the lifting position and the storage position, when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, after the handle 130 rotates relative to the flip cover 120 to the lifting position, it can continue to rotate relative to the flip cover 120 in the same direction. As an example, the handle 130 can rotate directly to... Figure 12 In the open position, after unlocking button 113, the flip cover 120 rotates relative to the bottom cover 110 to the open position. In the open position, the angle between the flip cover 120 and the handle 130 is 0, but this is not a limitation. In this embodiment, the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 can be rotated to the open position separately, but this is not a limitation.
[0110] In this embodiment, after the drive button 113 disengages from the locked position and the first engaging part 117 disengages from the second engaging part 122, the flip cover 120 can rotate relative to the bottom cover 110 to leave the closed position. For example, but not limited to, the flip cover 120 can remain at any position between the closed and open positions. Figure 11 As shown. Figure 11 The diagram shows a schematic of button 113 being reset to the locked position by the action of button retainer 116 after the external force applied to button 113 is removed.
[0111] Reference Figure 12 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the flip cover 120 rotating relative to the bottom cover 110 to the open position, at which time the user can access drinking water from the container through the drinking channel 115, but this is not a limitation. At this time, the included angle between the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 is 0, and the first stop 121 and the second stop 133 can abut and fit together, but this is not a limitation.
[0112] return Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing the first engaging limit part 111 and the second engaging limit part 132 engaged when the handle 130 is in the storage position. Figure 9 A longitudinal cross-sectional view is shown with the first stop 121 and the second stop 133 abutting and fitting together when the handle 130 is in the storage position.
[0113] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, Figure 13 The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the container DD when the handle 130 is in the stowed position. The figure also shows that when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position and the handle 130 is in the stowed position, the first end of the second rotation limiter 134 can abut against the first end of the first rotation limiter 125. In this situation, the flip cover 120 cannot rotate relative to the bottom cover 110 to the open position, thus effectively preventing the flip cover 120 from opening accidentally and improving the reliability of the container lid 100.
[0114] Figure 14 The diagram shows the state of the handle 130 rotated relative to the bottom cover 110 to the lifting position, wherein the two ends of the second rotation limiting part 134 and the first rotation limiting part 125 are not in contact, and the handle 130 can rotate relative to the flip cover 120.
[0115] Figure 15 The diagram shows the state where both the handle 130 and the flip cover 120 are in the open position, wherein the first end of the second rotation limiting part 134 is in contact with the first end of the first rotation limiting part 125, but this is not the limitation.
[0116] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a container is provided, the container including a container body 200 and a container lid 100, the container body 200 having an opening, and the container lid 100 selectively closing onto the opening.
[0117] This disclosure provides a first rotation limiting part 125 on the side of the first rotation connecting part 123 facing the second rotation connecting part, and a second rotation limiting part 134 on the side of the second rotation connecting part facing the first rotation limiting part 125. When the flip cover 120 is in the closed position and the handle 130 is in the storage position, the handle 130 can be sleeved on the outer periphery of the flip cover 120. At this time, the second rotation limiting part 134 stops the first rotation limiting part 125, so that the flip cover 120 is kept in the closed position by fastening the handle 130 in the storage position, thereby effectively preventing the flip cover 120 from being opened accidentally and improving the reliability of the container cover 100.
[0118] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.
[0119] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0120] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0121] The features, structures, or characteristics described in this disclosure can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the foregoing description to give a full understanding of embodiments of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described, or other methods, components, materials, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A container closure characterised in that, The container lid includes: Bottom cover (110), the bottom cover (110) is used to cover the opening of the container body (200), and the bottom cover (110) is provided with a drinking channel (115). The flip cover (120) includes a flip cover body and a first rotating connection part (123) located on one side of the flip cover body. The flip cover (120) is rotatably connected to the bottom cover (110) through the first rotating connection part (123) so as to move between an open position where the drinking channel (115) is opened and a closed position where the drinking channel (115) is closed. The handle (130) includes a handle body and a second rotating connection part connected to the handle body. The handle (130) is rotatably connected to the bottom cover (110) through the second rotating connection part. When the flip cover (120) is in the closed position, the handle can move between the storage position and the lifting position. In the storage position, the handle body is fastened to the bottom cover (110). In the lifting position, the handle body flips upward to separate from the bottom cover (110). A first rotation limiting part (125) is provided on the side of the first rotation connecting part (123) facing the second rotation connecting part, and a second rotation limiting part (134) is provided on the side of the second rotation connecting part facing the first rotation limiting part (125). When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the second rotation limiting part (134) stops the first rotation limiting part (125) and locks the flip cover (120) in the closed position.
2. The container lid of claim 1, wherein The bottom cover (110) is provided with a rotating shaft (112), the first rotating connecting part (123) is provided with a first shaft hole (124) for cooperating with the rotating shaft (112), the first rotating limiting part (125) is provided around the first shaft hole (124), the second rotating connecting part is provided with a second shaft hole (131) for cooperating with the rotating shaft (112), and the second rotating limiting part (134) is provided around the second shaft hole (131).
3. The container lid of claim 2, wherein, One of the first rotation limiting part (125) and the second rotation limiting part (134) is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (112), and the other of the first rotation limiting part (125) and the second rotation limiting part (134) is a protrusion protruding along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (112) or a limiting groove extending circumferentially. When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the second rotation limiting part (134) can stop the first rotation limiting part (125) from rotating in the circumferential direction.
4. The container lid of claim 3, wherein The first rotation limiting part (125) is an arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second rotation limiting part (134) is a protrusion. The protrusion can be inserted into the limiting groove and can move in the limiting groove in the circumferential direction.
5. The container lid of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The handle (130) is an open ring. A first engaging and limiting part (111) is provided on the outer surface of the bottom cover (110), and a second engaging and limiting part (132) is provided on the inner surface of the handle body. When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the handle body can be fitted onto the outside of the flip cover (120), and the first engaging and limiting part (111) and the second engaging and limiting part (132) cooperate with each other to prevent the handle (130) from moving to the lifting position.
6. The container lid of claim 5, wherein, The outer surface of the flip cover body is provided with a first stop (121), and the inner surface of the handle body is also provided with a second stop (133). When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the second stop (133) stops the first stop (121) to prevent the flip cover (120) from moving to the open position.
7. The container lid of claim 6, wherein The first stop (121) protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the flip cover (120) to form a limiting protrusion, and the top surface of the limiting protrusion forms a first contact surface. The second stop (133) is recessed from the inner side wall of the handle (130) to form a limiting recess, and the limiting recess forms a second contact surface. When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the second contact surface stops above the first contact surface.
8. The container lid according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover (110) is provided with a first engaging limiting part (111). Along the circumference of the bottom cover (110), the first engaging limiting part (111) and the first stop part (121) are spaced apart. The handle (130) is provided with a second engaging limiting part (132) that matches the first engaging limiting part (111). When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the first engaging limiting part (111) and the second engaging limiting part (132) are engaged.
9. The container lid according to claim 8, characterized in that, One of the first engaging limiting part (111) and the second engaging limiting part (132) is a limiting groove, and the other is a limiting protrusion; and / or, The top outer periphery of the bottom cover (110) is recessed in at least a portion to form a positioning platform (118) in the circumferential direction. The first engaging limiting part (111) is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom cover (110) above the positioning platform (118). When the handle (130) is in the storage position, the handle (130) abuts against the positioning platform (118); and / or, The handle (130) has at least two second engaging limiting portions (132), which are disposed on opposite sides of the handle (130); and / or, The handle (130) has at least two second stops (133), which are disposed on opposite sides of the handle (130).
10. The container lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip cover (120) is provided with two first rotating connecting parts (123), the two first rotating connecting parts (123) are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (112), and there are two second rotating connecting parts, which are arranged on both sides of the opening end, and the two second rotating connecting parts are respectively arranged on the outside of the two first rotating connecting parts (123).
11. A container, characterized in that, The container includes a container body (200) and a container lid (100) according to any one of claims 1-10, the container body (200) having an opening, and the container lid (100) selectively closing onto the opening.
