Beverage container
The beverage container addresses the issues of unsuitable adapters and hot surfaces in stainless steel cups by incorporating a non-thermal adapter with an interference fit and ergonomic features, ensuring safety and ease of use for young children.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025033145
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-03-25
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing stainless steel insulated cups are unsuitable for young infants and toddlers due to lack of an adapter, potential hot surfaces, and difficulty in securing the adapter, which can rotate relative to the cup opening.
A beverage container design featuring a non-thermal adapter with an interference fit and a sealing ring to prevent rotation, combined with a vacuum-insulated structure and ergonomic handles for easy handling by small hands, along with a straw and spout for different drinking stages.
The design ensures the cup mouth remains cool, prevents adapter rotation, and facilitates easy attachment and handling, making it safe and user-friendly for infants and toddlers.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage container. [Background technology]
[0002] Existing beverage containers, especially stainless steel insulated cups, are not suitable for young infants and toddlers because they often do not have an adapter attached to the cup opening, and if the temperature of the liquid in the container is too high, the part where the cup is attached to the opening will also become hot.In fact, when attaching an adapter to the opening of a stainless steel cup, it is difficult to secure it in place, and after installation is complete, the adapter may rotate relative to the cup opening when tightening or removing the lid. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0003] The problem that the present invention seeks to solve is to provide a beverage container that overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]
[0004] The present invention solves the above technical problems by the following technical means.
[0005] a container body including a cup mouth portion and a cup body connected in order; an adapter including an inner wall portion, a connection portion, and an outer wall portion connected in sequence; A beverage container, wherein both ends of the connection portion are connected to the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion, respectively, a slot is formed between the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion, the cup mouth portion is positioned in engagement with the slot, the inner wall portion contacts one side of the cup mouth portion and the outer wall portion contacts the other side of the cup mouth portion, and the thickness of the slot is smaller than the thickness of the cup mouth portion.
[0006] Preferably, the cup further includes a seal ring attached to the slot and sandwiched between the cup mouth and the connecting portion.
[0007] Preferably, the thickness of the slot is between 0.2 mm and 0.3 mm smaller than the thickness of the cup mouth.
[0008] Preferably, the sealing ring has a thickness of 1 mm.
[0009] Preferably, the container body includes a stainless steel outer layer and a stainless steel inner layer, and a vacuum intermediate layer is formed between the stainless steel outer layer and the stainless steel inner layer.
[0010] Preferably, the container further includes a lid that is threadably connected to the outer wall portion.
[0011] Preferably, a liner ring attached to the container body; a pair of handles symmetrically attached to the liner ring; The handle has a certain curvature, and the end of the handle that is not connected to the liner ring extends obliquely toward the container body.
[0012] Preferably, the lid has a first positioning mark and the liner ring has a second positioning mark, and the lid is fastened to the container body by aligning the first positioning mark and the second positioning mark.
[0013] Preferably, a through hole is opened in the lid, The beverage container further includes a straw that passes through the through-hole and protrudes into the container body, and a spherical mouthpiece that is attached to an outer end of the straw, A water outlet of the spherical suction nozzle is provided with a spray prevention valve, and / or The beverage container includes an automatic water-dispensing spout portion that communicates with the through-hole.
[0014] Preferably, the container further includes a silicone cover attached to the bottom of the container body.
[0015] Based on common knowledge in the art, the above preferred conditions can be arbitrarily combined to obtain preferred embodiments of the present invention. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] The positive advances of the present invention are as follows: The beverage container of the present invention has a non-thermal adapter attached to the cup mouth, which prevents the cup's mouth from becoming too hot even when the liquid in the container is too hot, making it suitable for infants and young children. Furthermore, the beverage container adapter of the present invention can be easily attached to the cup mouth, and once attached, the adapter and the cup mouth do not interfere with each other, so the adapter does not rotate relative to the cup mouth when tightening or loosening the lid. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a local enlarged view of the circled portion in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view of an adapter according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a spherical mouthpiece attached to a beverage container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a drinking spout attached to a beverage container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Hereinafter, the technical means in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the following embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present invention, its application, or use in any way. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are all within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0019] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, this embodiment discloses a beverage container that includes an integrally molded container body 1 and an adapter 2 that is attached to the cup mouth portion 11 of the container body 1, and the adapter 2 is made of a material that does not conduct heat.
[0020] The container body 1 includes a cup mouth 11 and a cup body 12, which are connected in order. The cup mouth 11 may be cylindrical. The thickness of the cup mouth 11 is the first length. In this embodiment, the cross section of the container body 1 is circular, but this is not limiting. More specifically, the first length is the dimension of the cup mouth 11 along the direction in which the inner wall 22 and the outer wall 23 face each other. The first length is measured at a position where the cup mouth 11 is inserted into the slot 24, as will be described later, and where the second length of the slot 24 is measured.
[0021] The adapter 2 includes an inner wall portion 21, a connecting portion 22, and an outer wall portion 23, which are connected in this order. The inner wall portion 21 is cylindrical. The outer wall portion 23 is cylindrical. The inner wall portion 21 is located inside the outer wall portion 23. Both ends of the connecting portion 22 are connected to the upper ends of the inner wall portion 21 and the outer wall portion 23, respectively, forming a slot 24 between the inner wall portion 21 and the outer wall portion 23. The cup mouth portion 11 is positioned to engage with the slot 24. More specifically, the cup mouth portion 11 is inserted into the slot 24. The inner wall portion 21 contacts one side of the cup mouth portion 11, and the outer wall portion 23 contacts the other side of the cup mouth portion 11. The thickness of the slot 24 is a second length, which is smaller than the first length, thereby forming an interference connection between the adapter 2 and the cup mouth portion 11. More specifically, the second length is the smallest dimension of the slot 24 along the direction in which the inner wall portion 22 and the outer wall portion 23 face each other. Specifically, the adapter 2 in this embodiment is of one-piece structure, that is, the inner wall portion 21, the connecting portion 22 and the outer wall portion 23 are integrally formed, but in other alternative embodiments, the three may be separate.
[0022] The beverage container of this embodiment further includes a sealing ring 3 that is installed in the slot 24 and sandwiched between the cup mouth 11 and the connecting portion 22. This increases the frictional force when the adapter 2 is rotated while ensuring the sealing of the cup, thereby further preventing rotation of the adapter 2. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sealing ring 3 is an O-ring that is adapted to the shape and size of the cup mouth 11.
[0023] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second length is 0.2-0.3 mm shorter than the first length, which ensures an interference fit between the adapter 2 and the cup neck 11, preventing rotation of the adapter 2, and does not excessively interfere with fitting the adapter 2 onto the cup neck 11. If the second length were too small, the cup neck 11 would not be able to be pushed into the slot 24.
[0024] Specifically, in this embodiment, the thickness of the seal ring 3 is 1 mm. The thickness of the seal ring 3 is the dimension (length) of the seal ring 3 along the direction in which the inner wall portion 22 and the outer wall portion 23 face each other. This ensures sealing performance and increased friction while preventing the seal ring 3 from taking up too much space in the slot 24.
[0025] In this embodiment, the container body 1 includes a stainless steel outer layer 13 and a stainless steel inner layer 14, and a vacuum intermediate layer is formed between the stainless steel outer layer 13 and the stainless steel inner layer 14 by tail-free vacuuming. This prevents condensation from forming on the cup body 12 when cold water is poured into it. At room temperature of 20±2°C, if the cup is opened and left for two hours, and then 4°C water is added, the temperature rise within six hours will not exceed 12°C.
[0026] The beverage container of this embodiment further includes a lid 4. This enhances the heat retention effect and prevents spillage, and the lid 4 and the outer wall portion 23 are screwed together to facilitate attachment of the lid 4.
[0027] The beverage container of this embodiment further includes a liner ring 5 and a pair of handles 6. The liner ring 5 is attached to the container body 1 at a position close to the cup mouth 11, and the pair of handles 6 are attached symmetrically to the liner ring 5. The handles 6 have a certain curvature, and one end of the handle 6 not connected to the liner ring 5 extends obliquely toward the container body 1. In this embodiment, an inclined handle is provided for easy grip, making it easier to hold for small hands of infants and young children.
[0028] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a first positioning mark 41 is provided on the lid 4 and a second positioning mark 51 is provided on the liner ring 5, and when the first positioning mark 41 and the second positioning mark 51 are aligned, the lid 4 is fastened to the container body 1. In this embodiment, since the first positioning mark 41 and the second positioning mark 51 are both protrusions, it is easy to determine whether the lid 4 is fastened or not, and water leakage can be visually prevented.
[0029] In this embodiment, the lid 4 has a through-hole, and the beverage container further includes a straw that penetrates the through-hole and protrudes into the container body 1, and a spherical mouthpiece 7 attached to the outer end of the straw. The spherical mouthpiece 7 has a water spout with a spray-proof valve. The spherical mouthpiece 7 is suitable for infants aged six months or older to learn to drink water. The spray-proof valve at the water spout allows gas to escape through the valve, effectively preventing splashing. Alternatively, the beverage container has a drinking spout 8 that communicates with the through-hole. When sucking through the drinking spout 8, water automatically dispenses, automatically controlling the flow rate and helping infants practice adjusting their drinking strength. This is suitable for infants and toddlers aged five months or older. The beverage container of this embodiment is compatible with lids 4 for infants aged five months and six months, respectively, allowing users to choose as needed.
[0030] Furthermore, the beverage container of this embodiment further includes a silicone cover 9 attached to the bottom of the container body 1. This not only makes it easier for users to take it out, but also increases the friction of the bottom of the cup, acting as an anti-slip surface.
[0031] In the beverage container of this embodiment, a heat-resistant adapter 2 is attached to the cup mouth, so even if the liquid temperature in the container is too high, there is no risk of burning the mouth or hurting the lips, making it suitable for young infants. Specifically, the heat-resistant adapter may be made of a heat-resistant material such as resin, and there are no particular restrictions on the heat-resistant material as long as it is suitable for beverage containers. Furthermore, the adapter 2 of the beverage container of the present invention can be easily attached to the cup mouth 11, and after attachment, the adapter 2 and the cup mouth 11 interfere with each other, so the adapter 2 does not rotate relative to the cup mouth when tightening or unscrewing the lid. [Explanation of symbols]
[0032] Container body 1 Cup mouth 11 Cup body 12 Stainless steel outer layer 13 Stainless steel inner layer 14 Adapter 2 Inner wall 21 Connection 22 Outer wall 23 Slot 24 Seal Ring 3 lid 4 First positioning mark 41 Liner Ring 5 Second positioning mark 51 Handle 6 Spherical mouthpiece 7 Drinking mouth part 8 Silicone Cover 9
Claims
1. a container body including a cup mouth portion and a cup body connected in order; an adapter including an inner wall portion, a connection portion, and an outer wall portion connected in sequence; A beverage container characterized in that both ends of the connection portion are connected to the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion, respectively, a slot is formed between the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion, the cup mouth portion is positioned in engagement with the slot, the inner wall portion contacts one side of the cup mouth portion and the outer wall portion contacts the other side of the cup mouth portion, and the thickness of the slot is smaller than the thickness of the cup mouth portion.
2. The beverage container according to claim 1, further comprising a sealing ring attached to the slot and sandwiched between the cup lip and the connecting portion.
3. 2. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the slot is 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm less than the thickness of the cup mouth.
4. 3. A beverage container according to claim 2, characterized in that the sealing ring has a thickness of 1 mm.
5. The container body includes a stainless steel outer layer and a stainless steel inner layer, 2. The beverage container of claim 1, wherein a vacuum intermediate layer is formed between the outer stainless steel layer and the inner stainless steel layer.
6. 10. The beverage container of claim 1, further comprising a lid threadably connected to the outer wall.
7. a liner ring attached to the container body; a pair of handles symmetrically attached to the liner ring; 7. The beverage container according to claim 6, wherein the handle has a constant curvature, and the end of the handle not connected to the liner ring extends obliquely toward the container body.
8. 8. The beverage container of claim 7, wherein the lid has a first positioning mark and the liner ring has a second positioning mark, and the lid is fastened to the container body by aligning the first positioning mark and the second positioning mark.
9. A through hole is opened in the lid, The beverage container further includes a straw that passes through the through-hole and protrudes into the container body, and a spherical mouthpiece that is attached to an outer end of the straw, A water outlet of the spherical suction nozzle is provided with a spray prevention valve, and / or The beverage container according to claim 6, wherein the beverage container includes a drinking spout that is capable of automatically dispensing water and communicates with the through-hole.
10. The container further includes a silicone cover attached to the bottom of the container body.
2. A beverage container according to claim 1 .