Spill-proof drink cup
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114113456
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing beverage cups fail to prevent spills when shaken or vibrated, especially for elderly users, and traditional lids obstruct the view and are inconvenient.
A spill-proof beverage cup design featuring staggered blocking members with adjustable angles, controlled by sensors or gravity, to prevent spills without a lid, using first and second blocking plates with adjustable angles and gaps, and an angle adjustment component to adapt to vibrations.
Prevents spills effectively while maintaining user convenience by adjusting blocking angles in response to vibrations, reducing the need for lids and minimizing beverage loss.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This invention relates to a spill-proof beverage cup, and more particularly to a spill-proof beverage cup that can prevent beverages in the cup from spilling along the edge of the cup mouth by means of a blocking element. [Previous Technology]
[0002] In daily life, all kinds of beverage cups are used to hold various types of drinks, such as tea drinks, milk drinks, sparkling drinks, and coffee drinks. They all need containers. Compared with the original packaging of the drinks, pouring the drinks into various types of beverage cups such as mugs, plastic cups, and metal cups allows users to easily drink these drinks through the rim of the cup.
[0003] However, during the drinking process, the beverage cup may not always be in a horizontal or stationary state. For example, while handling the cup, hand tremors or accidental collisions may cause the cup to vibrate, potentially spilling the beverage along the rim. This not only inconveniences the user but also wastes the drink. For many elderly people, spills are most likely to occur when their hands cannot maintain the balance of the cup. If the cup contains hot beverages, there is also a risk of burns from splashing. Current methods to prevent spills involve adding a lid to the beverage cup to prevent leakage. However, the lid requires additional preparation and obstructs the user's view, making it difficult to observe the beverage's condition, which is not the best solution.
[0004] As mentioned above, existing beverage cups still have limitations in the use of lids, making it difficult to simply and directly achieve the spill-proof requirement using the original beverage cup. In response, the inventors of this invention have conceived and designed a spill-proof beverage cup in order to improve upon the problems of the prior art and thereby enhance its industrial application. [Summary of the Invention]
[0005] In view of the problems of the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a spill-proof beverage cup to solve the problem that the beverage in the cup will spill when the prior art is shaken or vibrated.
[0006] According to one objective of the present invention, a spill-proof beverage cup is provided, comprising a beverage cup body, a first blocking member, a second blocking member, and an angle adjusting member. The beverage cup body includes a bottom and a body portion, one end of which is connected to the bottom, and the other end of which has a rim. The first blocking member includes a plurality of first blocking pieces and a plurality of first angle adjusters. The plurality of first blocking pieces are connected to the inner sidewall of the body portion via the plurality of first angle adjusters. The plurality of first blocking pieces are positioned at a first depth from the rim, and a first gap is formed between them. The second blocking member includes a plurality of second blocking pieces and a plurality of second angle adjusters. The plurality of second blocking pieces are connected to the inner sidewall of the body portion via the plurality of second angle adjusters. The plurality of second blocking pieces are positioned at a second depth from the rim, the second depth being less than the first depth. The plurality of second blocking pieces are positioned covering the first gap, and a second gap is formed between them. An angle adjustment component is connected to a plurality of first angle adjusters and a plurality of second angle adjusters. The angle adjustment component drives the plurality of first angle adjusters and the plurality of second angle adjusters to make the first blocking component have a first angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body and to make the second blocking component have a second angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body.
[0007] Preferably, the plurality of first blocking plates may have a first length, and the plurality of second blocking plates may have a second length, the second length being equal to or greater than the first length.
[0008] Preferably, the first angle can be 0°~90°, and the second angle can be 0°~135°.
[0009] Preferably, the first gap may be less than or equal to the second gap.
[0010] Preferably, the angle adjustment component may be equipped with a sensing chip, which is located at the bottom of the cup to detect the vibration state of the beverage cup body and control the angle adjustment component to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
[0011] Preferably, the angle adjustment component may be equipped with a gravity ball, which is located at the bottom of the cup. When the beverage cup is tilted or moved, causing the gravity ball to shift, the gravity ball drives the angle adjustment component to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
[0012] Preferably, the beverage cup body may be provided with a handle that is connected to the outer side wall of the cup body.
[0013] Preferably, a sensing chip may be provided on the handle to detect the vibration state of the beverage cup and control the angle adjustment component to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
[0014] Preferably, a gravity ball can be provided on the handle. When the beverage cup is tilted or moved, causing the gravity ball to shift, the gravity ball drives the angle adjustment component to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
[0015] As described above, the spill-proof beverage cup according to the present invention may have one or more of the following advantages:
[0016] (1) This spill-proof beverage cup can prevent beverages from spilling from the mouth of the cup to the outside by means of the first blocking member and the second blocking member, so as to avoid the user getting wet or being burned by the beverages at high temperatures, reduce the inconvenience caused by beverage leakage, and also avoid beverage waste.
[0017] (2) This spill-proof beverage cup can prevent the beverage from flowing out when drinking by the staggered design of the first and second blocking parts, but can prevent the beverage from splashing. The spill-proof function is achieved by the design of the beverage cup itself, reducing the need for additional cup lids and increasing the convenience of use.
[0018] (3) This spill-proof beverage cup can change the setting angle of the first and second blocking members by detecting the vibration state of the beverage cup body, which has a better blocking effect and will not affect the drinking process, thus satisfying the user's drinking experience and needs.
Implementation Method
[0019] In order to facilitate understanding of the technical features, content and advantages of the present invention and the effects it can achieve, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in the form of embodiments. The drawings used are only for illustration and auxiliary purposes and may not be the actual proportions and precise configurations after the implementation of the present invention. Therefore, the proportions and configurations of the accompanying drawings should not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the present invention in actual implementation. This should be stated in advance.
[0020] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the spill-proof beverage cup according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spill-proof beverage cup 10 includes a beverage cup body 11, a first blocking member 21, and a second blocking member 31. The beverage cup body 11 is a container for holding beverages 90, and is made of plastic, metal, or ceramic material, and can hold various types of hot and cold beverages 90 such as tea, coffee, and sparkling beverages. The beverage cup body 11 includes a cup bottom 12 and a cup body 13. One end of the cup body 13 is connected to the cup bottom 12, and the other end of the cup body 13 has a beverage cup opening 14, which allows the user to drink the desired beverage 90.
[0021] Elderly users may experience hand tremors when handling the cup, or even ordinary users may experience shaking or vibration when moving the cup, causing the beverage 90 inside to spill from the rim 14, resulting in inconvenience. To address these issues, a first blocking member 21 and a second blocking member 31 are provided on the inner side wall of the cup body 13 to prevent the beverage 90 from spilling.
[0022] Please also refer to Figure 2, which is a schematic diagram of the rim of the spill-proof beverage cup according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the first blocking member 21 includes a plurality of first blocking pieces 22 and a plurality of first angle adjusters 23. The plurality of first blocking pieces 22 are scale-shaped or leaf-shaped plastic or metal pieces, which may be flat or have a certain curvature, and are arranged around the inner sidewall of the cup body 13. One end of the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 is connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body 13 by a corresponding plurality of first angle adjusters 23. The plurality of first angle adjusters 23 are rotatable or bendable driving devices, such as connected rotating shafts. When the rotating shaft rotates, it can simultaneously drive the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 to adjust the angle between them and the inner sidewall of the cup body 13.
[0023] The plurality of first blocking pieces 22 are positioned at a first depth D1 away from the opening of the beverage cup 14 by the plurality of first angle adjusters 23. Although the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 are arranged near the inner edge of the opening of the beverage cup 14, a first gap W1 is separated between the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 so that the beverage 90 can flow out through the first gap W1 in order for the user to drink the beverage 90 contained inside. However, the space of the first gap W1 still causes the beverage 90 to spill out of the opening of the beverage cup 14. Therefore, a second blocking member 31 is further provided to prevent the beverage 90 from spilling.
[0024] The second blocking member 31 includes a plurality of second blocking plates 32 and a plurality of second angle adjusters 33. The plurality of second blocking plates 32 are similar to the aforementioned plurality of first blocking plates 22, and are scale-like or leaf-like plastic or metal sheets, which may be flat or have a certain curvature, and are arranged around the inner sidewall of the cup body 13. The plurality of first blocking plates 22 may have a first length H1, and the plurality of second blocking plates 32 may have a second length H2, the second length H2 being greater than the first length H1. However, this disclosure is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the second length H2 may also be equal to the first length H1. The plurality of second blocking plates 32 are also connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body 13 by the plurality of second angle adjusters 33. The plurality of second angle adjusters 33 are rotatable or bendable driving devices, such as connected rotating shafts. When the rotating shaft rotates, it can simultaneously drive the plurality of second blocking plates 32 to adjust the angle between them and the inner sidewall of the cup body 13.
[0025] The plurality of second blocking pieces 32 are positioned at a second depth D2 away from the opening of the beverage cup 14 from the plurality of second angle adjusters 33. The second depth D2 is less than the first depth D1, meaning that the second blocking member 31 is positioned above the first blocking member 21. The plurality of second blocking pieces 32 are closer to the opening of the beverage cup 14 than the plurality of first blocking pieces 22. The plurality of second blocking pieces 32 are separated by a second gap W2, allowing the beverage 90 to flow out through the second gap W2. However, the plurality of second blocking pieces 32 and the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 are staggered, so that the positions of the plurality of second blocking pieces 32 cover the first gap W1. When the beverage spills out from the first gap W1, it can be blocked by the plurality of second blocking pieces 32, achieving the effect of preventing spillage. In this embodiment, the first gap W1 is less than the second gap W2, but this disclosure is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first gap W1 may also be equal to the second gap W2.
[0026] The arrangement of a plurality of first angle adjusters 23 and a plurality of second angle adjusters 33 can adjust the angle between each blocking piece and the inner sidewall. Please also refer to Figure 3, which is a schematic diagram of the angle adjustment component of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spill-proof beverage cup 10 includes an angle adjustment component 41, which is connected to a plurality of first angle adjusters 23 and a plurality of second angle adjusters 33. The angle adjustment component 41 can be an independent or linked adjustment rod. By moving the adjustment rod to a predetermined position, the plurality of first angle adjusters 23 and the plurality of second angle adjusters 33 are driven to adjust the angle between the plurality of first blocking pieces 22 and the plurality of second blocking pieces 32 and the inner sidewall, so that the first blocking piece 21 and the inner sidewall of the cup body 13 have a first angle A, and the second blocking piece 31 and the inner sidewall of the cup body 13 have a second angle B. In this embodiment, a single first blocking plate 22 and a second blocking plate 32, together with a single first angle adjuster 23 and a second angle adjuster 33, are used as examples for illustration. The structures of the other multiple blocking plates are shown in the aforementioned embodiment diagrams.
[0027] Regarding the angle adjustment method, the first angle A of the first blocking member 21 can be 0°~90°, and the second angle B of the second blocking member 31 can be 0°~135°. In this embodiment, the first angle A is less than 90° and the second angle is greater than 90°. However, this disclosure is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first angle A and the second angle B can be the same or have other angle combinations.
[0028] Please refer to Figure 4, which is a schematic diagram of a spill-proof beverage cup according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spill-proof beverage cup 50 includes a beverage cup body 51, a first blocking member 52, a second blocking member 54, and an angle adjustment member 56. The beverage cup body 51 includes a cup body portion 51A and a cup bottom portion 51B, with one end of the cup body portion 51A connected to the cup bottom portion 51B, and has a predetermined thickness. The first blocking member 52 includes a plurality of first blocking plates, connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body portion 51A by a first angle adjuster 53. The second blocking member 54 includes a plurality of second blocking plates, connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body portion 51A by a second angle adjuster 55. This embodiment only shows a single first blocking plate and a single second blocking plate as examples; for the structure of multiple first blocking plates and multiple second blocking plates, please refer to the aforementioned embodiments.
[0029] Angle adjusting member 56 is connected to the first angle adjuster 53 and the second angle adjuster 55. The angle adjusting member 56 can be an electronic drive device, which drives the first angle adjuster 53 and the second angle adjuster 55 by electronic control, so that the first blocking member 52 has a first angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body 51A, and the second blocking member 54 has a second angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body 51A. The first angle can be 0°~90°, and the second angle B can be 0°~135°.
[0030] Angle adjustment component 56 may have a sensing chip 57 installed at the bottom 51B of the cup. When the user moves the cup or the cup is shaken, the sensing chip 57 detects the vibration state of the beverage cup 51 and transmits a signal to the angle adjustment component 56 to control the angle adjustment component 56 to adjust the first angle and the second angle. In this embodiment, the first angle and the second angle can originally be 0°, that is, the first blocking component 52 and the second blocking component 54 are both flat against the inner sidewall, making it more convenient to hold the beverage 91. When the sensing chip 57 detects vibration, it transmits a control signal to the angle adjustment component 56 to control the rotation of the first angle adjuster 53 and the second angle adjuster 55, thereby driving the first blocking component 52 and the second blocking component 54 to adjust their direction, so that the first angle is about 45° and the second angle is about 90°, achieving the function of preventing the beverage 91 from spilling when the beverage cup 51 vibrates. The angle disclosed herein is not limited to the angle shown in the embodiment. In other embodiments, the first angle and the second angle may be the same or have other angle combinations.
[0031] Additionally, the beverage cup body 51 may be provided with a handle 58, connected to the outer side wall of the cup body 51A. The handle 58 may be made of the same material as the beverage cup body 51, providing a gripping position for the user. A sensing chip 59 may be further disposed inside the handle 58 to detect the vibration state of the beverage cup body 51. Similar to the sensing chip 57 at the bottom of the cup 51B, when vibration of the beverage cup body 51 is detected, a signal can be transmitted to the angle adjustment member 56 to control the rotation of the first angle adjuster 53 and the second angle adjuster 55, thereby driving the first stop member 52 and the second stop member 54 to adjust their direction, and thus adjusting the first angle and the second angle. The sensing chip 57 at the bottom of the cup 51B and the sensing chip 59 at the handle 58 may be disposed independently, with only one serving as the sensing element, or they may be disposed simultaneously, using two sensing elements at different locations to detect the vibration state.
[0032] Please refer to Figure 5, which is a schematic diagram of a spill-proof beverage cup according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spill-proof beverage cup 60 includes a beverage cup body 61, a first blocking member 62, a second blocking member 64, and an angle adjustment member 66. The beverage cup body 61 includes a cup body portion 61A and a cup bottom portion 61B, with one end of the cup body portion 61A connected to the cup bottom portion 61B, and has a predetermined thickness. The first blocking member 62 includes a plurality of first blocking plates, connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body portion 61A by a first angle adjuster 63. The second blocking member 64 includes a plurality of second blocking plates, connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body portion 61A by a second angle adjuster 65. This embodiment only shows a single first blocking plate and a single second blocking plate as an example; for the structure of multiple first blocking plates and multiple second blocking plates, please refer to the aforementioned embodiments.
[0033] Angle adjusting member 66 is connected to the first angle adjuster 63 and the second angle adjuster 65. The angle adjusting member 66 can be a mechanical drive device that drives the first angle adjuster 63 and the second angle adjuster 65 through a transmission structure, so that the first blocking member 62 has a first angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body 61A, and the second blocking member 64 has a second angle with the inner sidewall of the cup body 61A. The first angle can be 0°~90°, and the second angle B can be 0°~135°.
[0034] An angle adjustment component 66 may have a gravity ball 67 installed at the bottom 61B of the cup. When the cup is tilted or moved, the gravity ball 67 displaces due to its own weight, driving the angle adjustment component 66 through the transmission structure, thereby adjusting the first and second angles. In this embodiment, the first and second angles can originally be 0°, that is, the first blocking component 62 and the second blocking component 64 are both flat against the inner sidewall, making it more convenient to hold the beverage 92. When the gravity ball 67 displaces, it drives the angle adjustment component 66, controlling the first angle adjuster 63 and the second angle adjuster 65 to rotate, driving the first blocking component 62 and the second blocking component 64 to adjust their direction, so that the first angle is about 45° and the second angle is about 90°, achieving the function of preventing the beverage 92 from spilling when the beverage cup body 61 vibrates. The angles disclosed herein are not limited to the angles shown in the embodiments. In other embodiments, the first angle and the second angle may be the same or have other angle combinations.
[0035] Additionally, the beverage cup body 61 may be provided with a handle 68, connected to the outer side wall of the cup body 61A. The handle 68 may be made of the same material as the beverage cup body 61, providing a gripping position for the user. A gravity ball 69 may be further provided inside the handle 68 to detect the vibration state of the beverage cup body 61. Similar to the gravity ball 67 at the bottom of the cup 61B, when the gravity ball 67 is displaced due to tilting or movement, it can drive the angle adjustment member 66, controlling the rotation of the first angle adjuster 63 and the second angle adjuster 65, thereby driving the first blocking member 62 and the second blocking member 64 to adjust their direction, and thus adjusting the first angle and the second angle. The gravity ball 67 at the bottom of the cup 61B and the gravity ball 69 at the handle 68 may be provided independently, with only one serving as the driving element, or they may be provided simultaneously, with the movement of the two balls in different directions detecting the movement state.
[0036] The above description is merely illustrative and not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or alterations made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention should be included in the appended claims. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]
[0037] To make the technical features, content, advantages, and effects of the present invention more apparent, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a spill-proof beverage cup according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the rim of the spill-proof beverage cup according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an angle adjustment component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a spill-proof beverage cup according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a spill-proof beverage cup according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
Claims
1. A spill-proof beverage cup, comprising: a beverage cup body, including a cup bottom and a cup body, one end of the cup body being connected to the cup bottom, and the other end of the cup body having a beverage spout; a first blocking member, comprising a plurality of first blocking plates and a plurality of first angle adjusters, the plurality of first blocking plates being connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body by the plurality of first angle adjusters, the plurality of first blocking plates being positioned at a first depth from the beverage spout, and the plurality of first blocking plates being spaced apart by a first gap; A second blocking member comprises a plurality of second blocking plates and a plurality of second angle adjusters. The plurality of second blocking plates are connected to the inner sidewall of the cup body via the plurality of second angle adjusters. The plurality of second blocking plates are positioned at a second depth from the rim of the beverage cup, the second depth being less than the first depth. The plurality of second blocking plates are positioned to cover the first gap and are spaced apart by a second gap. An angle adjuster is connected to the plurality of first angle adjusters and the plurality of second angle adjusters. The angle adjuster drives the plurality of first angle adjusters and the plurality of second angle adjusters to form a first angle between the first blocking member and the inner sidewall of the cup body, and to form a second angle between the second blocking member and the inner sidewall of the cup body.
2. The spill-proof beverage cup as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of first blocking plates have a first length and the plurality of second blocking plates have a second length, the second length being equal to or greater than the first length.
3. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 1, wherein the first angle is 0° to 90° and the second angle is 0° to 135°.
4. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 1, wherein the first gap is less than or equal to the second gap.
5. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment member is provided with a sensing chip, the sensing chip being disposed at the bottom of the cup, to detect a vibration state of the beverage cup body in order to control the angle adjustment member to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
6. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 1, wherein the angle adjustment member is provided with a gravity ball, which is disposed at the bottom of the cup. When the beverage cup body is tilted or moved, causing the gravity ball to shift, the gravity ball drives the angle adjustment member to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
7. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 1, wherein the beverage cup body is provided with a handle attached to the outer side wall of the cup body.
8. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 7, wherein a sensing chip is provided on the handle to detect a vibration state of the beverage cup body to control the angle adjustment member to adjust the first angle and the second angle.
9. The spill-proof beverage cup as described in claim 7, wherein a gravity ball is provided on the handle, and when the beverage cup body is tilted or moved, causing the gravity ball to shift, the gravity ball drives the angle adjustment member to adjust the first angle and the second angle.