Foldable and retractable snack can

Abstract

We offer a foldable, retractable snack can that eliminates the need to fully open the can cap when removing snacks from the can, and also eliminates the need to transfer snacks to another container. [Solution] The foldable, retractable snack can includes a can body 1 and a can cap 2 made of a flexible material. The can cap includes a base 3 that is sealed and attached to the can opening, with an opening in the center of the base, and an upper cap 4 having retractable and foldable properties integrally connected to the central opening. When the upper cap is extended and unfolded toward the side away from the can body, it forms a hollow structure with a lateral opening 5. When the upper cap is retracted and folded toward the side closer to the can body, the top cover 6 on the side of the upper cap away from the can body can completely cover the central opening of the base, and the edge of the top cover is in close contact with the top surface of the base. This invention avoids the problem of reaching into the can body or pouring snacks into your palm to eat them, as the snacks can be taken out from the lateral opening of the upper cap due to the design of the retractable can cap.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of storage cans, and more specifically, to a folding and telescopic snack can.

Background Art

[0002] Existing storage cans usually have a can cap made of materials such as plastic, stainless steel, bamboo, and wood attached to a high borosilicate glass can, and further, a silicon ring for sealing is attached.

[0003] When storing puff snacks in existing storage cans, it is necessary to directly open the can cap when taking them out. If the can body is short, the snacks can be directly taken out by hand from the inside of the can body. However, if the can body is long, it is inconvenient to take them out by hand, and the puff snacks need to be transferred from the can body to the hand or other containers before eating. Transferring them directly to the hand is not only unhygienic but also makes the hand dirty. Transferring them to another container increases the eating procedures and tools, which is inconvenient for users.

[0004] The manufacturer can also design the can body to be short to solve these problems, but in this case, the size of the entire storage can becomes small, and it cannot meet the storage needs of puff snacks that require sufficient space.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide a dedicated snack can for storing puff snacks that can solve the above problems.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Based on this, the present invention proposes a folding and telescopic snack can, and its specific technical solution is as follows.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] Preferably, the can cap has a one-piece molded structure.

[0009] Preferably, an annular groove is provided between the base and the upper cap, into which the edge of the top cover is fitted and abuts.

[0010] Preferably, the base is fitted onto the can opening, and the inner wall of the base is in close contact with the outer wall of the can opening.

[0011] Preferably, the inner bottom of the base is provided with a plurality of engagement blocks that can engage with the inner wall of the edge of the can opening.

[0012] Preferably, the plurality of engagement blocks are arranged to surround the central opening of the base.

[0013] Preferably, a pull tab is fixed to the upper surface of the top cover.

[0014] Preferably, a pressure indicator is further provided on the upper surface of the top cover.

[0015] Preferably, the can cap is made of silicone rubber material.

[0016] Preferably, the can body is made of a high-borosilicate glass material, and its size is not limited. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] Compared to conventional technology, the foldable and retractable snack can of this invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0018] (1) This invention, through the design of an expandable can cap, eliminates the need to fully open the can cap when taking snacks out of the can. Instead, snacks can be taken out from the side opening of the top cap, thus avoiding the problem of reaching into the can or pouring snacks into one's hand to eat. Furthermore, this structure eliminates the need to transfer snacks to another container when eating, making snack consumption simpler and more efficient.

[0019] (2) This invention allows for a quick switch between a stored state and a consumed state for the snacks inside the can. If there are any snacks remaining, the can cap can be quickly closed to return to the stored state, making it user-friendly and easy to operate.

[0020] (3) In this invention, the can cap and the can body are firmly connected, and the connected can cap can effectively seal the inside of the can body, thus providing a strong seal and effectively protecting the food inside the can from moisture. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] To more clearly illustrate embodiments of the present invention or technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in describing the embodiments or prior art are briefly described below. Clearly, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on the provided drawings without expending any creative effort. [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the foldable, retractable snack can of the present invention in its open state. [Figure 2]This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the folding and telescopic snack can of the present invention in a closed state. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the can cap of the folding and telescopic snack can of the present invention in an open state. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the can cap of the folding and telescopic snack can of the present invention in an open state. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the can body of the folding and telescopic snack can of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0022] Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the drawings, and the same or similar reference numerals throughout the drawings indicate the same or similar elements, or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of explaining the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not imply or suggest that the device or element mentioned must have a specific orientation, or must be configured and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, these should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used solely for descriptive purposes and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance, nor should they be interpreted as implicitly specifying the number of technical features described. Therefore, features limited by “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In this description of the invention, “multiple” means two or more unless otherwise specified. Examples:

[0025] Referring to Figures 1 to 5, the present invention provides a collapsible, retractable snack can specifically designed for storing puff snacks. The collapsible, retractable snack can specifically includes a can body 1 and a can cap 2 made of a flexible material.

[0026] In this embodiment, the can cap 2 includes a base 3 that is sealed and attached to the can opening 11, with an opening in the center of the base 3, and an upper cap 4 having expandable and foldable properties integrally connected to the central opening. When the upper cap 4 is extended and unfolded toward the side away from the can body, it forms a hollow structure with a lateral opening 5, and when the upper cap 4 is retracted and folded toward the side closer to the can body, the top cover 6 on the side of the upper cap away from the can body can completely cover the central opening of the base 3, and the edge of the top cover is in close contact with the upper surface of the base 3.

[0027] In this embodiment, the foldable, retractable snack can, by adopting the above structure, can protect food from moisture by sealing the top of the can cap and the inside of the can body when the upper cap 4, which has retractable and foldable characteristics, is retracted and folded at the central opening of the base. When the upper cap 4 is extended and unfolded, the whole becomes a hollow structure with a side opening 5. When the can body 1 is tilted (at which point the side opening faces upward), the snacks poured from the can body 1 slide into the hollow structure. The user can easily remove the snacks from the side opening 5. At this time, the hollow structure functions as a container for temporarily storing the snacks.

[0028] In a more specific embodiment, the can cap 2 has an integrally molded structure, which offers advantages such as low processing costs, high structural strength, and good structural sealing performance.

[0029] In a more specific embodiment, an annular groove 7 is provided between the base 3 and the upper cap 4, into which the edge of the top cover is fitted and abuts, thereby enabling a more effective seal of the can body.

[0030] In a more specific embodiment, the base 3 is fitted onto the can opening 11, and the inner wall of the base 3 is in close contact with the outer wall of the can opening 11, thereby ensuring a seal at the connection between the can cap 2 and the can body 1.

[0031] Furthermore, the inner bottom of the base 3 is provided with a plurality (four in this embodiment) of engagement blocks 8 that can engage with the inner wall of the edge of the can opening, and the plurality of engagement blocks are arranged surrounding the central opening of the base. The engagement blocks 8 further ensure the strength of the connection between the can cap 2 and the can body 1.

[0032] In a more specific embodiment, a pull tab 9 is fixed to the upper surface of the top cover 6, allowing the user to easily pull out and extend the pull tab 9 while the top cap is retracted.

[0033] Specifically, the pull tab 9 can be designed as a ring structure and, when not in use, can be hidden in the corresponding groove on the top surface of the top cover without occupying additional space.

[0034] Furthermore, a pressure indicator 10 is provided on the upper surface of the top cover 6. By pressing on the position of the pressure indicator 10, the user can easily invert and fold the side wall of the top cap 4. After the side wall is folded, the top cover 6 is subjected to an inward tensile force, covering the central opening of the base. At the same time, the bending force of the material after closing causes the edge of the top cover to adhere tightly to the top of the base 3, effectively sealing the central opening of the base.

[0035] In this embodiment, the can cap 2 is made of a silicone rubber material that facilitates the expansion and contraction and folding of the upper cap, and the can body 1 is made of a high borosilicate glass material and its size is not limited.

[0036] In other words, the design of the can body in this embodiment does not require consideration of size issues, and can be designed in any large size to meet the storage needs of puff snacks in a large space. Furthermore, since the can body is made of high borosilicate glass, it has high material stability, does not produce odors, and is easy to clean.

[0037] This invention features a core expandable and retractable can cap design, eliminating the need to fully open the can cap when removing snacks from the can. Instead, snacks can be removed through a side opening in the top cap, avoiding unsanitary and messy practices such as reaching into the can or pouring snacks into one's hands. Furthermore, this design eliminates the need to transfer snacks to another container before eating, making snack consumption simpler and more efficient.

[0038] The overall design of this product allows for a quick transition from storage to consumption of snacks. If there are any snacks remaining, the can cap can be quickly closed to return to the storage state, making it highly practical and having high market application value.

[0039] The various embodiments described herein are explained step-by-step, with a focus on how each embodiment differs from the others. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referenced interchangeably. Apparatus disclosed in the embodiments are described solely because they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments; relevant parts can be referenced in the methods section.

[0040] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable those skilled in the art to carry out or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but extends to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 1- Can body, 2- Can cap, 3- Base, 4- Top cap, 5- Side opening, 6- Top cover, 7- Annular groove, 8- Engagement block, 9- Pull tab, 10- Press indicator, 11- Can opening

Claims

1. A collapsible, retractable snack can comprising a can body and a can cap made of a flexible material, wherein the can cap includes a base that is sealed and attached to the can opening, the base having an opening in the center, and an upper cap having retractable and retractable properties integrally connected to the central opening, wherein when the upper cap is extended and unfolded toward the side away from the can body, it becomes a hollow structure with a lateral opening, and when the upper cap is retracted and folded toward the side closer to the can body, the top cover on the side of the upper cap away from the can body can completely cover the central opening of the base, and the edge of the top cover is in close contact with the upper surface of the base.

2. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that the can cap has an integrally molded structure.

3. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that an annular groove is provided between the base and the upper cap, into which the edge of the top cover is fitted and abuts.

4. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that the base is fitted onto the can opening and the inner wall of the base is in close contact with the outer wall of the can opening.

5. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 4, characterized in that a plurality of engagement blocks capable of engaging with the inner wall of the edge of the can opening are provided on the inner bottom of the base.

6. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 5, characterized in that the plurality of engagement blocks are arranged surrounding the central opening of the base.

7. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that a pull tab is fixed to the upper surface of the top cover.

8. The folding and retractable snack can according to claim 1 or 7, further characterized in that a pressure indicator is provided on the upper surface of the top cover.

9. The collapsible, retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that the can cap is made of a silicone rubber material.

10. The collapsible, retractable snack can according to claim 1, characterized in that the can body is made of a high borosilicate glass material and its size is not limited.

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