Beverage dispenser with drinking spout

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a beverage dispenser with a drinking spout that combines the functions of a beverage dispenser and a mug, and allows switching between each function with a simple structure. [Solution] The beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present disclosure is installed below the beverage dripping spout of a beverage dispensing device and comprises a cylindrical container body having an upper end opening that is open at the top end and a storage space for storing beverages dripped from the beverage dripping spout, a gripping member extending downward from the side of the container body, and a spout member attached to the upper end opening so as to cover the upper end opening and having a beverage inlet and a beverage spout, and the orientation of the spout is variable so as to switch between a first state in which the spout is located on the opposite side of the gripping member in a plan view and a second state in which it is located closer to the gripping member than the opposite side of the gripping member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage server with a drinking spout, and relates to a technology that can receive a beverage extracted in one container and can be drunk without transferring it to another mug or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, beverages such as coffee extracted by a drip machine or the like are generally stored in a beverage server having a receiving port at the upper part, and are drunk after being transferred from the beverage server to a mug. Such a beverage server is installed on a mounting table located below the dripping port of the drip machine, and the beverage dripping from the dripping port is stored inside the beverage server through the receiving port.

[0003] A general beverage server has a substantially cylindrical shape, and a gripping portion for the user to grip is provided on the side surface. Also, a pouring port is arranged on the opposite side of the gripping portion at the upper part of the side surface. When transferring the beverage stored inside such a beverage server to a mug, the user can grip the gripping portion and tilt the container toward the pouring port to pour the beverage from the pouring port (Patent Document 1).

[0004] By the way, according to such a beverage server, in order for the user to drink the beverage, a drip machine for extracting the beverage, a beverage server for storing the beverage extracted from the drip machine, and a mug for drinking the beverage are required. After use, not only the drip machine needs to be maintained, but also the beverage server and the mug need to be washed, which takes time and effort. Also, usually, a mug does not have heat retention performance, so the beverage transferred from the beverage server to the mug will lose its temperature and flavor if left for a while. In recent years, a mug with a heat retention function can be obtained, but it is expensive due to its heat retention performance and is difficult to obtain easily.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5170284 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] This invention has been made in view of these problems, and aims to provide a beverage dispenser with a drinking spout that combines the functions of a beverage dispenser and a mug, and allows switching between each function with a simple structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides the following solutions.

[0008] The beverage server with a drinking spout according to the first feature is installed below the beverage dripping spout of a beverage dispensing device and comprises a cylindrical container body having an open upper end and a storage space for storing beverages dripped from the beverage dripping spout, a gripping member extending downward from the side of the container body, and a spout member attached to the upper end opening so as to cover the upper end opening and having a beverage inlet and a beverage spout, and the orientation of the spout is variable so as to switch between a first state in which the spout is located on the opposite side of the gripping member in a plan view and a second state in which it is located closer to the gripping member than the opposite side of the gripping member.

[0009] According to the invention relating to the first feature, the container body is equipped with a spout member that is attached to the upper end opening so as to cover the upper end opening and has a beverage inlet and a beverage spout. The orientation of the spout is variable so that it can be switched between a first state in which the spout is located on the opposite side of the gripping member in a plan view and a second state in which it is located closer to the gripping member than the opposite side of the gripping member. Therefore, the function of pouring the stored beverage into a cup or the like and the function of drinking it directly can be switched with a simple configuration.

[0010] Furthermore, the beverage server with a drinking spout according to the second feature is the invention according to the first feature, wherein the spout member consists of an annular base portion attached to the upper end opening and a lid portion attached so as to cover the inner circumference of the base portion, and a notch portion is provided on a part of the outer circumferential surface of the lid portion by cutting the outer circumferential surface inward, and a spout is formed between the base portion and the notch portion.

[0011] According to the invention relating to the second feature, since the spout is formed between an annular base portion attached to the upper opening and a notch provided in the lid portion covering the base portion, there is no need to form a spout on the container body itself. As a result, the manufacturing of the container body becomes easier, and the spout component alone can perform three functions: pouring in the beverage, transferring the beverage, and drinking the beverage.

[0012] Furthermore, the beverage server with a drinking spout according to the third feature is an invention according to the second feature, in which the first state and the second state are switched by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached to the base while the base is attached to the container body.

[0013] According to the invention relating to the third feature, the first state and the second state can be switched by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached to the base and the base is attached to the container body. Therefore, the functions of transferring beverages and drinking beverages can be easily switched simply by changing the orientation in which the base is attached.

[0014] Furthermore, the beverage server with a drinking spout according to the fourth feature is an invention according to the third feature, wherein the gripping member is provided with a protrusion of a predetermined width that protrudes upward to a predetermined height, and the outer circumferential surface of the base is provided with a groove of a predetermined height over a predetermined arc, and the base can only be attached to the upper end opening at a position where the protrusion fits into the groove.

[0015] According to the invention relating to the fourth feature, since the base portion can only be attached to the upper end opening when the convex portion fits into the concave groove, both ends of the concave groove act as stoppers, making it easy to adjust the position between a first state suitable for pouring beverages and a second state suitable for drinking beverages directly.

[0016] Furthermore, the beverage server with a drinking spout according to the fifth feature is an invention according to the second feature, and the first state and the second state are switched by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached to the base.

[0017] According to the invention relating to the fifth feature, the first state and the second state can be switched by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached to the base, so the functions of transferring beverages and drinking beverages can be easily switched simply by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a beverage server with a drinking spout that combines the functions of a beverage server and a mug, and allows switching between each function with a simple structure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout and the beverage dispensing device 2 in which the beverage server 1 is installed, according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to this embodiment, where Figure 2(a) is a perspective view, Figure 2(b) is a side view, and Figure 2(c) is a top view. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to this embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the first state and the second state of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4(a) is a schematic diagram when attaching the pouring spout member 30 to be in the first state, FIG. 4(b) is a schematic diagram when attaching the pouring spout member 30 to be in the second state, FIG. 4(c) is a plan view of the first state, and FIG. 4(d) is a plan view of the second state. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the first state and the second state of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to another embodiment. FIG. 5(a) is a perspective view of the first state, and FIG. 5(b) is a perspective view of the second state. [Embodiment for Carrying out the Invention]

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that this is merely an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0021] [Overall Configuration of Beverage Server 1 with Drinking Spout] The overall configuration of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present embodiment and the beverage extraction device 2 in which the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout is installed. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view, FIG. 2(b) is a side view, and FIG. 2(c) is a plan view. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present embodiment.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to this embodiment is installed and used in a beverage dispensing device 2. The beverage dispensing device 2 dispenses beverages using hot water generated by heating a liquid inside the device, and includes a holding means for holding the liquid, a supply means for dispensing the liquid, a heating means for heating the liquid, a dispensing means for dispensing the heated liquid, and a power supply means for supplying power to the heating means and control means. It also includes an extraction container capable of holding coffee grounds or tea leaves and receiving the hot water dispensed from the dispensing means, and a control means, and dispenses the extracted beverage from a beverage dripping spout (not shown) located at the bottom of the extraction container.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, the beverage server with a drinking spout 1 according to this embodiment comprises a cylindrical container body 10 having an upper end opening 11 with an open top and forming a storage space 12 inside, a gripping member 20 extending downward from the side of the container body 10, and a spout member 30 that covers the upper end opening 11 and has a spout P. The orientation of the spout P is variable so as to switch between a first state in which the spout P is located on the opposite side of the gripping member 20 in a plan view, and a second state in which the spout P is located closer to the gripping member 20 than the opposite side of the gripping member 20. The beverage server with a drinking spout 1 according to this embodiment can store the beverage dripped from the beverage dripping port of the beverage dispensing device 2 in the internal storage space 12.

[0025] The container body 10 is a cylindrical member having an upper end that is open, forming an upper opening 11, and in this embodiment, it is made of stainless steel. The internal space of the container body 10 is formed as a beverage storage space. The upper opening 11 does not have a protruding part such as a beverage spout, and the upper opening 11 is formed in a circular shape so that an annular base portion 31, which will be described later, can be fitted into it. Furthermore, the container body 10 has a heat retention structure by vacuum insulation.

[0026] The gripping member 20 is a member for the user to grip the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout, and consists of a connecting portion 21 that is connected to the vicinity of the upper end on the side surface of the cylindrical container body 10, and a gripping portion 22 that extends downward from the connecting portion 21. A protrusion 23 of a predetermined width is formed at the upper end of the connecting portion 21, which protrudes upward to a predetermined height, and the protrusion 23 engages with a groove 31b, which will be described later.

[0027] The spout member 30 covers the upper end opening 11 of the container body 10 and forms a spout P for pouring beverages in part of it, and consists of an annular base portion 31 that is attached to the upper end opening 11 and a circular lid portion 32 that is attached so as to cover the inner circumference of the base portion 31 and covers the upper end opening 11.

[0028] The base portion 31 is an annular member that is fitted into the upper end opening 11. A resin packing (not shown) is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the annular base portion 31, and the base portion 31 is fitted into the upper end opening 11 from above. Therefore, the packing provided on the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 31 functions as a water-stopping member that prevents the beverage stored inside the container body 10 from leaking out from between it and the spout member 30. The upper end of the annular base portion 31 is provided with a beak-shaped portion 31a that protrudes outward in part. Furthermore, a groove 31b having a predetermined height and a predetermined depth is formed above the position where the packing is installed on the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 31, over a predetermined arc, for example, a 90-degree arc. In addition, a locking projection 31c is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the base portion 31, which engages with the locking groove 32e of the lid portion 32, which will be described later.

[0029] The lid portion 32 is a circular member in plan view that is attached to cover the inner circumference of the annular base portion 31. A notch 32a is formed on a part of the outer circumference of the circular lid portion 32, with the outer circumference cut inward. A mortar-shaped recess 32b is formed on the upper surface of the lid portion 32, and an inlet 32c is drilled in the center of the recess 32b to connect the storage space 12 with the outside space. Further outward from the recess 32b on the upper surface of the circular lid portion 32, there are two recesses 32d for the user to grip the lid portion 32 with their fingers, flanking the recess 32b. In addition, a locking groove 32e is formed on the circumferential surface of the lid portion 32, which is locked by a locking projection 31c. The lid portion 32 is attached to the base portion 31 by locking the locking groove 32e with the locking projection 31e. Furthermore, the lid portion 32 has no openings other than the notch portion 32a and the inlet 32c, and can almost completely cover the upper end opening 11 of the container body 10.

[0030] In this embodiment, the spout P of the pouring member 30 is formed between the beak-shaped portion 31a of the base portion 31 and the notch 32a of the lid portion 32. The first state and the second state are switched by changing the mounting orientation of the base portion 31 relative to the upper end opening 11 when the lid portion 32 is attached.

[0031] <Switching from the first state to the second state> The switching from the first state to the second state will be explained using Figure 4. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the first and second states of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to this embodiment. Figure 4(a) shows a schematic diagram of attaching the spout member 30 to achieve the first state, Figure 4(b) shows a schematic diagram of attaching the spout member 30 to achieve the second state, Figure 4(c) shows a plan view of the first state, and Figure 4(d) shows a plan view of the second state.

[0032] When using the first state, as shown in Figure 4(a), the orientation of the spout member 30 is adjusted so that the drinking spout P is on the opposite side of the gripping member 20, and then it is attached to the container body 10. When the beverage server with a drinking spout 1 according to this embodiment is set in the beverage dispensing device 2, the beverage dripped from the beverage dripping port of the beverage dispensing device 2 is stored inside the storage space 12 of the container body 10 of the beverage server with a drinking spout 1 via the recess 32b and the inlet 32c. The container body 10 is made of stainless steel with an insulating structure, and the upper end opening 11 of the container body 10 is covered by the spout member 30, so the temperature of the beverage stored in the storage space 12 can be maintained. In the first state, as shown in Figure 4(c), the spout P is located on the opposite side of the gripping member 20 in a plan view, making it suitable for pouring the beverage stored inside the container body 10 into another mug or the like via the inlet 32c. In other words, the user can easily pour and transfer the beverage into another mug or other container by tilting the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout while maintaining a natural wrist position.

[0033] To switch from the first state to the second state, the spout member 30 is removed from the container body 10, rotated 90 degrees as shown in Figure 4(b), and then reattached to the container body 10. In other words, the spout member 30 is attached to the container body 10 with its orientation adjusted so that the spout P is facing forward when the beverage server 1 with the drinking spout is placed with the gripping member 20 on the right side.

[0034] At this time, a groove 31b is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 31, having a predetermined height and depth over a 90-degree arc, so that the protrusion 23 of the gripping member 20 engages with it. If an attempt is made to attach the spout member 30 so that the protrusion 23 is positioned in a location where the groove 31b is not formed, the protrusion 23 will interfere with the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 31, making attachment impossible. Therefore, the spout member can only be attached when the protrusion 23 is positioned in a location where the groove 31b is formed.

[0035] As shown by the dashed lines in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the groove 31b is formed over a predetermined arc such that one end is located at the location of the first state and the other end is located at the location of the second state. In other words, the end of the groove 31d acts as a stopper, allowing switching between the first and second states.

[0036] When used in this second state, as shown in Figure 4(d), the spout P is located closer to the user than the opposite side of the gripping member 20, making it suitable for directly drinking the beverage stored inside the container body 10. In other words, the user can easily drink the beverage stored inside by tilting the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout towards themselves while maintaining a natural wrist position and putting their mouth to the beak-shaped part 31a.

[0037] [Other embodiments] Next, we will describe another embodiment of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout using Figure 5. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the first and second states of the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to another embodiment, with Figure 5(a) being a perspective view of the first state and Figure 5(b) being a perspective view of the second state. Note that we will omit the explanation of common parts and only explain the differences.

[0038] In other embodiments, the spout member 30 consists of an annular base portion 31 attached to the upper end opening 11 and a circular lid portion 32 attached to the base portion 31 and having a partial notch 32a. The spout P is formed between the notch 32a and the inner circumferential surface of the annular base portion 31, and the first state and the second state are switched by changing the mounting orientation of the lid portion 32 relative to the base portion 31. That is, in other embodiments, the base portion 31 does not have a beak-shaped portion that serves as a spout, and the base portion 31 is not moved relative to the container body 10. When changing the orientation of the spout, the first state and the second state are switched by changing the mounting orientation of the lid portion 32 relative to the base portion 31.

[0039] Although not shown in Figure 5, the device may be equipped with locking members or engaging members that function as stoppers, allowing the first and second states to be switched at appropriate positions. Additionally, a beak-shaped portion may be provided at an appropriate position on the upper end of the base portion 31, similar to those shown in Figures 2 and 3. In particular, one or two beak-shaped portions may be provided at positions corresponding to the first and / or second states.

[0040] As described above, the beverage server 1 with a drinking spout according to the present invention is installed below the beverage dripping spout of the beverage dispensing device 2 and comprises a cylindrical container body 10 having an upper end opening 11 with an open upper end and a storage space 12 for storing beverage dripped from the beverage dripping spout, a gripping member 20 extending downward from the side of the container body 10 and a spout member 30 attached to the upper end opening 11 so as to cover the upper end opening 11 and having a beverage inlet 32c and a beverage spout P. The orientation of the spout P is variable so as to switch between a first state in which the spout P is located on the opposite side of the gripping member 20 in a plan view and a second state in which it is located closer to the gripping member 20 than the opposite side of the gripping member 20. Thus, the function of pouring the stored beverage into a cup or the like and the function of drinking it directly can be switched with a simple configuration.

[0041] Furthermore, since the spout P is formed between the annular base portion 31 attached to the upper end opening 11 and the notch portion 32a provided in the lid portion 32 that covers the base portion 31, there is no need to form a spout on the container body 10 itself. As a result, the manufacturing of the container body 10 is simplified, and the spout member 30 alone can perform three functions: beverage inflow, beverage transfer, and beverage consumption.

[0042] Furthermore, since the first state and the second state can be switched by changing the mounting orientation of the base portion 31 to the container body 10 while the lid portion 32 remains attached to the base portion 31, the functions of transferring beverages and drinking beverages can be easily switched simply by changing the mounting orientation of the base portion 31.

[0043] Furthermore, the gripping member 20 is provided with a protrusion 23 of a predetermined width that projects upward to a predetermined height, and the outer circumferential surface of the base portion 31 is provided with a groove 31b of a predetermined height extending over a predetermined arc. Since the base portion 31 can only be attached to the upper end opening 11 when the protrusion 23 fits into the groove 31b, both ends of the groove 31b act as stoppers, making it easy to adjust between a first state suitable for pouring beverages and a second state suitable for drinking beverages directly.

[0044] Furthermore, according to another embodiment of the invention, the first state and the second state are switched by changing the mounting orientation of the lid portion 32 to the base portion 31. Therefore, the functions of transferring beverages and drinking beverages can be easily switched simply by changing the mounting orientation of the lid portion 32.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferred effects arising from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments.

[0046] Furthermore, the embodiments described above are explained in detail for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to those comprising all the configurations described. [Industrial applicability]

[0047] The beverage dispenser with a drinking spout of this invention can be applied to beverage dispensers of various sizes and types, whether for general household or commercial use. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1. Electric water heater 10 Container body 11 Top opening 20 Gripping member 21 Connection part 22 Gripping part 23 Convex part 30 Spout component 31 Base 31a beak 31b Groove 31c Locking protrusion 32 Lid 32a Notch 32b Indentation 32c inlet 32d recess 32e Locking groove

Claims

1. A cylindrical container body is installed below the beverage dispensing port in a beverage dispenser, has an upper opening with an open upper end, and has a storage space inside for storing the beverage that is dispensed from the beverage dispensing port. A gripping member extending downward from the side of the container body, A spout member is attached to the upper end opening so as to cover the upper end opening, and has a beverage inlet and a beverage spout. The orientation of the spout is variable so as to switch between a first state in which the spout is located on the opposite side of the gripping member in a plan view, and a second state in which it is located closer to the gripping member than the opposite side of the gripping member and functions as a drinking spout. Beverage dispenser with a drinking spout.

2. The aforementioned spout member, It consists of an annular base portion that is attached to the upper end opening and a lid portion that is attached so as to cover the inner circumference of the base portion. A portion of the outer circumferential surface of the lid is provided with a notch formed by cutting the outer circumferential surface inward. The spout is formed between the base portion and the notched portion. A beverage server with a drinking spout as described in claim 1.

3. The first state and the second state are switched by changing the orientation in which the base is attached to the container body while the lid is still attached to the base. A beverage server with a drinking spout as described in claim 2.

4. The gripping member is provided with a protrusion of a predetermined width that extends upward to a predetermined height, and the outer circumferential surface of the base is provided with a groove of a predetermined height extending over a predetermined arc. The base portion can only be attached to the upper end opening at the position where the protrusion fits into the groove. A beverage server with a drinking spout as described in claim 3.

5. The first state and the second state are switched by changing the orientation in which the lid is attached to the base. A beverage server with a drinking spout as described in claim 2.

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