Cup
By using a combination design of ceramic or glass inner cup and anti-fall material, the water cup cannot meet the problem of lax brewing and sealing of various beverages, and the original flavor of the liquid is retained and conveniently used.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2025/072855
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-12-27
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing water cups cannot meet the brewing needs of all kinds of beverages, especially beverages that are not suitable for long-term contact between liquids and brewing substances, such as brewing Kung Fu tea, and there are problems such as metallic smell, lax sealing, fragility, and inconvenient water pouring.
The inner cup and inner lid made of ceramic or glass material, combined with the cover shell and cup shell of anti-fall material, can achieve sealing and outflow of liquid through the design of the avoidance part and flow port on the movable part to ensure that the liquid is authentic and easy to carry.
It retains the original flavor of the liquid, extends the insulation time, reduces the risk of breakage, simplifies operation, and is suitable for carrying and using.
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Abstract
Description
A cup Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of containers, in particular to a cup. Background Art
[0002] Existing water cups (such as thermos cups, portable cups, etc.) are widely used due to their lightness and portability. Water cups enable people who are traveling or on business trips to hold and drink boiled water or beverages at any time. Beverages are generally made by mixing a brewing substance with hot water or water or other liquids. The brewing substance includes tea leaves, and / or tea branches, and / or other plant branches and leaves, and / or other animal and plant tissues other than plant branches and leaves, and / or chemical foods, specifically including milk powder, instant coffee, tea, chrysanthemum, wolfberry, etc. However, existing water cups cannot meet the brewing requirements of various beverages, especially beverages where the liquid and the brewing substance should not be in contact for a long time (such as Kung Fu tea, which cannot be brewed in the traditional way by relying solely on water cups), or some brewing substances react with metal cups, or people generally believe that most metal cups have a metallic taste when liquid is drunk, which has certain limitations; and the problem of convenient pouring out of the cup and convenient sealing has not been well solved.
[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing water cups, various portable cups that can be used to brew a variety of beverages have appeared on the market. For example, the "Portable Tea Cup" disclosed in Chinese Patent Application No. CN202221252345.2 is convenient to carry, but due to the lack of an inner lid or the loose or unsealed lid and inner cup, the traditional Gongfu tea brewing method is changed or abandoned, affecting the taste of the tea. In addition, this structure makes it difficult to ensure that the tea soup can be completely drained within a specified time.
[0004] Another example is the "A Portable Ceramic Quick Cup" disclosed in Chinese patent application number CN202120061830.0, which avoids the "tea soaking" problem caused by long-term soaking of tea leaves by adding a tea tray, and the tea tray and each tea cup are stored in the tea brewing cup, making the entire set of quick cups more compact. However, this type of tea cup made entirely of ceramic material is easily damaged and is actually not suitable for carrying with you and using at any time, especially when taking high-speed trains and airplanes. Due to limited table space, it is easy to accidentally touch the tea brewing cup or tea drinking cup when brewing Kung Fu tea, causing the tea brewing cup or tea drinking cup to fall to the ground and break. It can be seen that this type of quick cup also has great limitations.
[0005] For example, the "A Large-Capacity Water Cup" disclosed in Chinese patent application number CN202221999959.7 solves the problem of pouring tea out of a tea cup without unscrewing the cup lid, and also solves the problem of preventing the remaining tea inside the tea cup from flowing out due to the tilt of the tea cup after pouring the tea. However, its internal material is not made of ceramic or glass, and it cannot maximize the aroma of the tea soup. In addition, the large capacity does not conform to the brewing habits of Kung Fu tea.
[0006] For example, Chinese patent application number CN201520689707.8 discloses a "Vacuum Bone Porcelain Bounce Cup." While the cup's interior and lid drinking spout are made of bone porcelain, the technical problem it addresses is that the water at the cup's outlet is plastic, which poses a health and hygiene issue. By employing a bone porcelain spout with a water outlet, which connects to the bone porcelain liner, and the entire water storage area within the cup is made of bone porcelain, this effectively prevents harmful substances from plastic, stainless steel, and other materials from entering the water. However, in this bounce cup, the majority of the bone porcelain spout protrudes outward without the protection of the lid. When the movable part (i.e., the lid in this reference) is in the first open position, the spout is easily damaged if the cup tips over. Furthermore, the connection between the bone porcelain spout and the bone porcelain liner relies solely on a precise fit, lacking a first sealing portion to provide a seal. This makes production difficult and expensive.
[0007] In addition, there are other thermos cups or tea cups whose lids have spouts that are opened or sealed by a rotatable member, such as the Chinese patent document "Drinking Cup and Its Closure" disclosed in publication number CN114786541A. The closure for the drinking cup includes a lid, an upper member, and a lower member. The lid has a hole and a drinking opening. The upper member is at least partially located on the outside of the lid and is rotatable between a first upper member position and a second upper member position. The lower member is at least partially located on the inside of the lid. The lower member is connected to the upper member via the hole and is maneuverable by rotating the upper member between the first upper member position and the second upper member position. The lower member is maneuverable between the first lower member position and the second lower member position. In the first lower member position, the lower member seals and closes the drinking opening, and in the second lower member position, the drinking opening is not blocked by the lower member. However, the above-mentioned drinking cup only has one spout (drinking opening), and the closure is only suitable for blocking the spout and does not close the vent. Furthermore, this structure requires an upper member to drive a lower member, which then seals the drinking opening from within the cup, making it a very complex structure. The vent has a very small diameter. When a user drinks through the drinking opening, air is forced into the cup through the vent to maintain pressure equilibrium between the inside and outside of the cup, allowing the user to drink. Furthermore, because of its small diameter and the relatively small diameter of the drinking opening, if the drinking opening is open and the cup's liquid exceeds the vent, and the user accidentally knocks or inverts the cup, the gravity of the water within the cup will be greater than the pressure of air attempting to enter through the vent, sealing the vent. Consequently, the liquid in the cup will not flow out quickly, or will only flow out a small amount, or not at all. Furthermore, when drinking from the cup, the user often has to rotate the cup significantly to adjust the drinking opening to the appropriate position, making this operation very cumbersome. Furthermore, when the drinking spout is open and the liquid in the cup is not large enough to fill the vent, the user must rotate the cup significantly to adjust the drinking spout to an appropriate position before pouring or drinking. This is very troublesome because the vent does not allow the liquid in the cup to flow out. Summary of the Invention
[0008] In order to solve the problems in the background art, as well as the technical problems that existing cups are convenient to carry, quick to pour water and seal, and cannot meet the brewing needs of various beverages, the present invention provides a cup for holding liquid or liquid and brewing substance, wherein the brewing substance includes tea leaves, and / or tea branches, and / or other plant branches and leaves, and / or other animal and plant tissues other than plant branches and leaves, and / or chemical food, comprising a cover, a cup body, a movable part and at least one spout;
[0009] The cover body includes a cover shell and an inner cover, and at least a portion of the inner cover is arranged inside the cover shell;
[0010] The cup body includes a cup shell and an inner cup, at least a portion of the inner cup is disposed inside the cup shell, and the cover body is connectable to the cup body and can be disposed on the cup body;
[0011] The inner cover and the inner cup are made of ceramic or glass, and the cover shell and the cup shell are made of anti-fall material;
[0012] The flow port is located at the side surface of the cover body, the top surface of the cover body, the bottom surface of the cover body, the side surface of the cup body, the top surface of the cup body, the bottom surface of the cup body, or the junction of the cover body and the cup body; and
[0013] At least a portion of the movable member is connected to the cover body and / or the cup body, and at least one first avoidance portion is formed on the movable member, and the movable member can switch between a first position and a second position relative to the cover body or the cup body; when the cover body is connected to the cup body and is covered on the cup body, the inner cover and the inner cup are arranged inside the cover shell and the cup shell, or the inner cover and the inner cup are arranged inside the cover shell, the cup shell and the movable member;
[0014] When the movable member is located at the first position, at least one of the flow openings is aligned with one of the first avoidance portions, so that at least one of the flow openings is connected to one of the first avoidance portions, so that the liquid in the cup can flow out through one of the flow openings and one of the first avoidance portions in sequence;
[0015] When the movable member is located at the second position, at least a portion of the movable member can seal the spout from the outside; when the cover is disposed on the cup body and the movable member is located at the second position, a sealed space can be formed inside the cup.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the cup involved in the present invention are:
[0017] The inner cup and inner cover made of ceramic or glass materials have the characteristics of stable physical properties and tight texture, so that when the inner cup and the inner cover are matched to hold liquid, they can retain the original flavor of the liquid to the greatest extent and prevent the liquid in the cup from reacting with the cup, especially when brewing Kung Fu tea, it can enhance the aroma and taste of the tea soup. By respectively arranging a cover shell and a cup shell made of anti-fall materials on the outside of the inner cover and the inner cup, the inner cover and the inner cup can be protected, reducing the external force impact on the inner cover and the inner cup during use, reducing the risk of accidental breakage or damage of the inner cover and the inner cup, and improving the service life of the cup, making it more convenient to carry the cup out. In addition, the cup involved in the present invention can also reduce the heat transfer efficiency of the cup through the double-layer structure, thereby reducing the rate of heat loss of the liquid inside the cup and extending the insulation time of the liquid inside the cup. Furthermore, by providing a first relief portion on the movable member, the present invention allows the movable member to be moved to a first position by sliding, rotating, or otherwise, so that the first relief portion is in communication with the spout, allowing the liquid in the cup to be poured out through the spout. Furthermore, when the movable member is moved to a second position, so that the first relief portion is offset from the spout, the spout is sealed. This design not only simplifies the structure, but also requires only a small amount of space to be occupied by the lid when the user pours or drinks water, providing a better user experience.
[0018] For other technical solutions, please refer to the technical solutions described in any one of claims 2-18, and the detailed description is omitted here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a cup according to the present invention when a cover is disposed on the cup body;
[0020] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the cup of the present invention with the lid open;
[0021] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention when the cover is placed on the cup body;
[0022] FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of the cover of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention when the movable member is located in the second position;
[0023] FIG5 is a cross-sectional view of the cover of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention when the movable member is located in the first position;
[0024] FIG6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A in FIG5 ;
[0025] FIG7 is an exploded schematic diagram of the cover of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0026] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a movable part in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0027] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a cover shell in a first embodiment of a cup according to the present invention;
[0028] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of the inner cover of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0029] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of a sealing member in a first embodiment of a cup according to the present invention;
[0030] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of a stopper in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0031] FIG13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cup body in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0032] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the cup of the present invention when the container for drinking liquid is opened;
[0033] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the cup body and the container in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0034] FIG16 is a schematic structural diagram of another design of the first embodiment of the cup of the present invention;
[0035] FIG17 is a cross-sectional view of another design of the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0036] FIG18 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point D in FIG17;
[0037] FIG19 is an exploded schematic diagram of the second positioning assembly in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0038] FIG20 is a schematic structural diagram of another design of the stopper in the first embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0039] FIG21 is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the cup according to the present invention with the cover disposed on the cup body;
[0040] FIG22 is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the cup of the present invention with the lid open;
[0041] FIG23 is a cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of the cup according to the present invention when the cover is placed on the cup body;
[0042] FIG24 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the cup according to the present invention, wherein the cover is mounted on the cup body;
[0043] FIG25 is an exploded schematic diagram of a fourth embodiment of a cup according to the present invention;
[0044] FIG26 is a cross-sectional view of the fifth embodiment of the cup according to the present invention when the cover is mounted on the cup body;
[0045] FIG27 is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth embodiment of the cup of the present invention with the lid open;
[0046] FIG28 is a schematic structural diagram of a cover body in a fifth embodiment of a cup according to the present invention;
[0047] FIG29 is a schematic structural diagram of a cup body in a fifth embodiment of the cup according to the present invention;
[0048] FIG30 is a schematic structural diagram of the movable part in the fifth embodiment of the cup according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0049] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0051] Furthermore, 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 the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0052] It should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside” and “outside” in the embodiments are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0053] Example 1
[0054] In order to solve the technical problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the present embodiment 1 provides a cup. Referring to Figures 1 to 20, the cup includes a lid body 1 and a cup body 2. The lid body 1 includes a lid shell 11 and an inner lid 12, at least a portion of the inner lid 12 is arranged inside the lid shell 11; the cup body 2 includes a cup shell 21 and an inner cup 22, at least a portion of the inner cup 22 is arranged inside the cup shell 21, and the lid body 1 can be connected to the cup body 2 and can be covered on the cup body 2. The connection between the lid body 1 and the cup body 2 means that the lid body 1 and the cup body 2 can be in an inseparable state when the lid body 1 and the cup body 2 are upright, laid down, tilted or inverted. The inner lid 12 and the inner cup 22 are made of ceramic or glass; in addition, the lid shell 11 and the cup shell 21 are made of anti-fall materials such as plastic and metal.
[0055] The cup body 2 and the cover body 1 are defined as follows in this embodiment: the cup body 2 has a container and is a component for holding liquid or liquid and brewing substances, and the cover body 1 is a component for closing or sealing the cup body 2 and for injecting liquid or liquid and placing brewing substances into the cup body after being opened. Therefore, this embodiment does not limit the size of the cup body 2 or the cover body 1. For example, the height of the cover body 1 can be greater than or equal to the height of the cup body 2, or the height of the cover body 1 can be greater than the height of a common thermos cup or tea cup.
[0056] The cup also includes a movable part 3 and at least one flow port 6; the flow port 6 is located on the side of the cover body 1; at least a portion of the movable part 3 is connected to the cover body 1, and at least a portion of the movable part 3 is located outside the cover body 1 for user operation, and at least one first avoidance portion 31 is formed on the movable part 3, and the movable part 3 can switch between a first position and a second position relative to the cover body 1; when the movable part 3 is in the first position, at least one of the flow ports 6 is aligned with the position of one of the first avoidance portions 31, so that at least one of the flow ports 6 is connected to one of the first avoidance portions 31, so that the liquid in the cup can flow out through one flow port 6 and one first avoidance portion 31 in sequence; when the movable part 3 is in the second position, at least a portion of the movable part 3 can seal the flow port 6 from the outside; when the cover body 1 is covered on the cup body 2 and the movable part 3 is in the second position, a sealed space can be formed inside the cup. The cup of the first embodiment can open and seal the spout 6 by changing the positional relationship between the spout 6 and the first avoidance portion 31. This design not only simplifies the structure, but also the movable part 3 does not occupy additional space or only occupies a small amount of additional space when the user pours or drinks water, making the cup of the first embodiment more convenient to use in places with limited space, such as high-speed trains or airplanes.
[0057] When the cover body 1 is connected to the cup body 2 and covered on the cup body 2, the inner cover 12 and the inner cup 22 are arranged inside the cover shell 11 and the cup shell 21, or the inner cover 12 and the inner cup 22 are arranged inside the cover shell 11 and the cup shell 21 and the movable part 3, so that the cup is not easily accidentally overturned and the fragile materials of the inner cover 12 and / or the inner cup 22 are damaged.
[0058] The cup involved in the first embodiment can be used for brewing beverages, such as brewing Kung Fu tea, brewing milk powder, brewing chrysanthemum water, etc. Taking brewing Kung Fu tea as an example, the operation of using the cup of the first embodiment includes the following:
[0059] (1) As a brewing method, the user opens the cover 1 and places the liquid and brewing medium (such as tea leaves) into the cup body 2, then covers the cover 1 on the cup body 2, and adjusts the movable part 3 to the second position, so that a sealed space can be formed inside the cup, so that the liquid maintains a high temperature state and contacts the tea leaves. After a period of time, when the liquid in the cup contacts the tea leaves to form tea soup, the movable part 3 can be adjusted to the first position, so that at least a part of the flow port 6 is connected to at least a part of the first avoidance portion 31, and the liquid in the cup can flow out of the cup through the flow port 6 and the first avoidance portion 31, and the liquid discharge is uniform.
[0060] (2) As another brewing method, the user opens the cover 1 and places the liquid and brewing medium (such as tea leaves) into the cup body 2, and then covers the cover 1 on the cup body 2. At this time, the movable part 3 can be in the first position, and at least a part of the spout 6 is connected to at least a part of the first avoidance portion 31. After a period of time, when the liquid in the cup contacts the tea leaves to form tea soup, the liquid in the cup can directly flow out of the cup through the spout 6 and the first avoidance portion 31.
[0061] Therefore, during the brewing process of the cup of the first embodiment, the movable member 3 can be in the first position or the second position when the liquid in the cup contacts the brewing medium. When the liquid in the cup needs to flow out of the cup, the movable member 3 is controlled to be in the first position so that at least a portion of the flow opening 6 is connected to at least a portion of the first avoidance portion 31. One of the technical effects of this embodiment is that the cup and the Kung Fu tea set are cleverly combined. Due to the cup's inherent portability and drop resistance, Kung Fu tea lovers can enjoy Kung Fu tea at any time while traveling or on business trips, meeting the demand for Kung Fu tea in new scenarios.
[0062] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the movable part 3 is connected to the cup body 2, or at least a portion of the movable part 3 is connected to the cup body 2 and the cover body 1, and at least a portion of the movable part 3 is outside the cover body 1 and / or the cup body 2.
[0063] In some embodiments, the cup of the present invention includes at least one vent hole, which is used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the cup. In some embodiments, when the movable member 3 is in the second position, at least a portion of the movable member 3 can seal the vent hole; when the lid 1 is placed on the cup body 2 and the movable member 3 is in the second position, a sealed space can be formed inside the cup; and / or the vent hole is formed by a spout 6. When the movable member 3 is in the first position, the vent hole is used to connect the air pressure inside and outside the cup, allowing the liquid in the cup to flow out of the cup smoothly through the spout 6 and the first escape portion 31. The cross-sectional area of the vent hole can be larger or smaller than the cross-sectional area of the spout 6. In addition, a waterproof breathable membrane can be provided at the vent hole to ensure that the liquid in the cup does not flow out through the vent hole.
[0064] Furthermore, when the air vents and the flow opening 6 have similar shapes and areas, the air vents are formed by the flow openings 6, i.e., there are at least two flow openings 6, one of which is used for liquid discharge and the other serves as an air vent. There are also at least two first avoidance portions 31, with some first avoidance portions 31 corresponding to the flow openings and others corresponding to the air vents. The number of flow openings 6 can be the same as or different from the number of first avoidance portions 31. Those skilled in the art can configure the arrangement accordingly based on the technical solutions described herein. For example, the number of flow openings 6 can be the same as the number of first avoidance portions 31, so that each flow opening 6 corresponds to each first avoidance portion 31. Liquid in the cup can flow out through one of the flow openings 6 and the first avoidance portion 31, while the other flow openings 6 and the first avoidance portion 31 are used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the cup. Furthermore, at least one air vent and at least one spout 6 can be distributed on a longitudinal section passing through the axis of the cup and on both sides of the cup. At least two first avoidance portions 31 are formed on the movable part 3 at an angle of 180° and correspond to the positions of the at least one air vent and the at least one spout 6. In this way, when the user is using the cup, he or she can usually rotate the cup 90° or 45° to adjust the cup to a state suitable for pouring water. The operation is extremely convenient. When one spout 6 is discharging liquid, the other spout 6 is located above the cup, avoiding or reducing the situation where the liquid in the cup flows out of the other spout 6 and causes burns to the hands.
[0065] Referring to Figures 2, 5, and 8, the first relief portion 31 of the cup according to the first embodiment is in the form of a hole and passes through the inner and outer surfaces of the movable member 3. The shape and cross-sectional area of the first relief portion 31 correspond to the shape and cross-sectional area of the spout 6. For example, the first relief portion 31 can be a circular hole, a semicircular hole, or a square hole, so that the liquid in the cup can flow out of the spout 6 and the first relief portion 31 in sequence. This allows the movable member 3 to cover a larger area of the lid 1 and / or cup body 2, further reduces the possibility of external contaminants entering the spout 6, and improves the overall appearance of the cup. Thus, when the movable member 3 is in the first position, the liquid in the cup can flow out smoothly along the spout 6 and the first relief portion 31 in sequence. It is understood that the first avoidance portion 31 may also be a non-porous structure. For example, the movable member 3 includes a baffle that can block the flow port 6, and the outer side of the baffle or the hollow portion between adjacent baffles forms the first avoidance portion 31. Alternatively, the first avoidance portion 31 may be the space formed after the movable member 3 is flipped outward. That is, when the movable member 3 is in the first position, the portion of the movable member 3 that does not block the flow port 6 constitutes the first avoidance portion 31. The specific structure of the first avoidance portion 31 is not limited herein.
[0066] In some embodiments, the movable member 3 fits the outer surface of the cover body 1 and / or the cup body 2, so that the movable member 3 can be switched between the first position and the second position only by sliding, which is easy to operate.
[0067] Referring to FIG. 4 , the cup of this first embodiment may include a sealing assembly 7 formed by the cooperation of at least a portion of the inner surface of the movable member 3 and at least a portion of the spout 6. When the movable member 3 is in the second position, the spout 6 is sealed by the sealing assembly 7. When the cooperation between the movable member 3 and the cup is sufficiently precise, the spout 6 can be directly sealed using the sidewall of the movable member 3. However, due to the tolerances inherent in most workpiece machining, the cup may further include a sealing member 71, at least a portion of which constitutes part of the sealing assembly 7. The spout 6 is sealed by the cooperation of the sealing member 71 with the inner surface of the movable member 3 or at least a portion of the spout 6.
[0068] In some embodiments, the seal 71 is elastic. Referring to Figures 4, 5, 7 and 11, the seal 71 is provided on the cover 1, and at least a portion of the seal 71 forms at least a portion of the spout 6. When the movable part 3 is in the second position, at least a portion of the seal 71 is combined with the movable part 3. In some embodiments, the seal 71 can elastically press against the inner surface of the movable part 3, thereby sealing the gap between the cover 1 and the movable part 3, so that a sealed space can be formed inside the cup.
[0069] Furthermore, the flow port 6 may include a first flow port 61 formed in the cover 1 and a second flow port 62 formed in the sealing member 71. Referring to FIG5 , when the movable member 3 is in the first position, the liquid in the cup can flow outward along the flow path formed by the first flow port 61, the second flow port 62, and the first avoidance portion 31. Alternatively, the flow port 6 may include only the second flow port 62 formed in the sealing member 71, i.e., a portion of the sealing member 71 is located within the first flow port 61 of the cover 1 to cover the first flow port 61. In this manner, when the movable member 3 is in the first position, the liquid in the cup can flow outward along the flow path formed by the second flow port 62 and the first avoidance portion 31.
[0070] Furthermore, a through portion 112 is formed on the cover shell 11. The through portion 112 can be in the shape of a hole or a groove with a discontinuous hole wall and passes through the inner and outer surfaces of the cover shell 11. At least a portion of the seal 71 is arranged in the through portion 112, so that the seal 71 is firmly connected to the cover body 1.
[0071] In some embodiments, the seal 71 is elastic and is positioned on the movable member 3. At least a portion of the seal 71 forms at least a portion of the inner surface of the movable member 3. When the movable member 3 is in the second position, at least a portion of the seal 71 engages at least a portion of the spout 6. In some embodiments, the seal 71 can elastically abut against the sidewall end of the spout 6, thereby forming a sealed space within the cup. Furthermore, when the lid 1 is positioned over the cup body 2, a portion of the seal 71 can seal the gap between the lid 1 and the cup body 2. This design can save on production and assembly steps, thereby shortening the cup production cycle and improving cup production efficiency.
[0072] In some embodiments, the cover body 1 includes a fastening assembly 5, which restricts the inner cover 12 within the cover shell 11. The fastening assembly 5 can be glue used to bond the inner cover 12 to the cover shell 11, or a component fixed to the cover shell 11 and capable of controlling the inner cover 12, or a structure on the cover shell 11 and the inner cover 12 that cooperates with each other. That is, the structure that serves to restrict the inner cover 12 within the cover shell 11 is the fastening assembly 5, and the specific structure of the fastening assembly 5 is not limited herein. The structures of the fastening assembly include the following:
[0073] As a first optional design, the fastening assembly 5 can be made of an elastic material such as rubber or silicone. Referring to Figure 3, the fastening assembly 5 is located between the cover shell 11 and the inner cover 12. The outer side of the fastening assembly 5 is elastically pressed against the cover shell 11, and the inner side of the fastening assembly 5 is elastically pressed against the inner cover 12. The elasticity of the fastening assembly 5 can make the fastening assembly 5 fit tightly with the cover shell 11 and the inner cover 12, thereby creating a large friction resistance between the fastening assembly 5 and the cover shell 11, and between the fastening assembly 5 and the inner cover 12, thereby achieving relative fixation between the fastening assembly 5 and the cover shell 11, and between the fastening assembly 5 and the inner cover 12, thereby confining the inner cover 12 within the cover shell 11. Based on this design, the fastening assembly 5 can also serve as a sealing structure to limit the infiltration of liquid or brewing substances into the connection between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11; the sealing member 71 can also be at least a part of the fastening assembly 5, which is convenient for production and assembly.
[0074] As a second optional design, the fastening assembly 5 includes at least two sub-components that are assembled with each other and a raised portion 51 formed on the inner cover. Multiple sub-components are jointly wrapped in the raised portion 51 and form an interference fit with the raised portion 51. Then, multiple sub-components are connected to the cover shell 11 or are arranged inside the cover shell 11, so that the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11 are connected through the sub-components and the raised portion 51.
[0075] In some embodiments, the cup body 2 also includes a fastening assembly 5. Referring to FIG13 , the fastening assembly 5 is used to constrain the inner cup 22 within the cup shell 21. The specific design of the fastening assembly 5 provided on the cup body 2 can refer to the fastening assembly 5 provided on the lid body 1 described above, and will not be described in detail here.
[0076] In some embodiments, the cover shell 11 and the inner cover 12 are provided with a first positioning assembly 16 that cooperates with each other. Referring to FIG3 , the first positioning assembly 16 is used to limit the rotation of the inner cover 12 relative to the cover shell 11. It is understandable that if the inner cover 12 rotates relative to the cover shell 11, the spout 6 and the first avoidance portion 31 may not be accurately aligned. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the first positioning assembly 16 is used to form a positioning and restriction between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11, thereby improving the assembly accuracy and convenience between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11, so that people with dim light or visual impairments can quickly put the movable part 3 in the first position and pour out the liquid in the cup, or conveniently put the movable part 3 in the first position and pour out the liquid in the cup when people are distracted and their eyes are not focused on the cup. In addition, if the inner cover 12 rotates relative to the cover shell 11 or tends to rotate, the connection strength between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11 is easily reduced. By providing a first positioning component 16 on the cover body 1, the connection strength between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11 can be improved.
[0077] As an optional design, referring to Figures 3, 7 and 9, the first positioning assembly 16 includes a raised portion 51 formed on the inner cover 12 and a mounting portion 52 formed on the cover shell 11. Referring to Figure 3, at least a portion of the raised portion 51 is embedded in the mounting portion 52 to limit the rotation of the inner cover 12 relative to the cover shell 11; the cross-section of the raised portion 51 is non-circular or there are multiple raised portions 51, for example, the multiple raised portions 51 are asymmetrically distributed, and the cover shell 11 is formed with a mounting portion 52 that is compatible with the raised portion 51. The shape and number of the mounting portion 52 are adapted to the shape and number of the raised portion 51, and at least a portion of the raised portion 51 is embedded in the mounting portion 52 to limit the rotation of the inner cover 12 relative to the cover shell 11. Among them, the raised portion 51 and the wall surface of the mounting portion 52 can be firmly connected by interference fit of the axial hole, bonding, welding, etc., or a fourth elastic portion is installed on the cover shell 11, and the mounting portion 52 is formed in the middle of the fourth elastic portion. The fourth elastic portion is used to elastically press the inner cover 12 so that at least a part of the inner cover 12 is firmly connected to the cover shell 11, so that the first positioning component 16 can also be used as a fastening component 5.
[0078] In some embodiments, the cup shell 21 and the inner cup 22 may also be provided with a first positioning assembly 16 that cooperates with each other to limit the rotation of the inner cup 22 relative to the cup shell 21. The specific design of the first positioning assembly 16 provided on the cup body 2 can refer to the first positioning assembly 16 provided on the lid body 1 and is not repeated here.
[0079] In some embodiments, the cup further comprises a first sealing portion 17. Referring to Figures 3 to 6, the first sealing portion 17 can be mounted on the lid 1 or on the cup body 2. When the lid 1 is mounted on the cup body 2, at least a portion of the first sealing portion 17 abuts against the inner cup 22 and the inner lid 12 to restrict the liquid in the cup from flowing out through the connection between the inner lid 12 and the inner cup 22. In this way, when the user pours water, it can be ensured that the liquid inside the cup is discharged only from the spout 6. Moreover, when the movable member 3 is in the second position, it can ensure that the interior of the cup has better sealing, reducing the rate of heat loss from the liquid, thereby maintaining the taste of the liquid stored in the cup body 2 to the greatest extent. In addition, the first sealing portion 17 can be combined with a portion of the fastening component 5 made of an elastic material such as silicone or rubber and provided on the lid 1, thereby saving production and assembly processes.
[0080] In some embodiments, the cover body 1 may include a third elastic portion 18. Referring to FIG3 , the third elastic portion 18 is disposed between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11. The third elastic portion 18 is used to apply an elastic force to the inner cover 12 toward the cup body 2. In this way, when the cover body 1 is placed on the cup body 2, the third elastic portion 18 can make the inner cover 12 tightly adhere to the inner cup 22, thereby improving the overall sealing of the cup and significantly reducing the risk of water leakage. At the same time, it can also reduce the contact between the liquid and the first sealing portion 17, thereby eliminating factors that may affect the taste of the liquid as much as possible. The third elastic portion 18 can be an elastic member such as a shrapnel, a spring, or silicone provided between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11, and is not limited here. The third elastic portion 18 can be silicone or rubber, and is an integrated structure with the fastening component 5 composed of an elastic material such as silicone or rubber provided on the cover body 1, thereby reducing the difficulty of production and assembly.
[0081] In some embodiments, the cup body 2 may also include a third elastic portion 18, which is disposed between the inner cup 22 and the cup shell 21. The third elastic portion 18 is used to apply an elastic force to the inner cup 22 toward the lid 1, so that when the lid 1 is placed on the cup body 2, the third elastic portion 18 can make the inner cup 22 tightly adhere to the inner lid 12. In addition, the third elastic portion 18 can also be provided on both the lid 1 and the cup body 2 to ensure a higher fit between the inner lid 12 and the inner cup 22.
[0082] In some embodiments, when the cover body 1 is covered on the cup body 2, the inner cover 12 and / or the cover shell 11 rests on the top of the inner cup 22; and / or, when the cover body 1 is covered on the cup body 2, the inner cup 22 and / or the cup shell 21 rests on the bottom of the inner cover 12; in this way, the risk of liquid leakage can be avoided or reduced.
[0083] In the first embodiment, the cover body 1 and the cup body 2 can be rotatably connected by means of a snap connection, a threaded connection, or a hinge connection.
[0084] Referring to Figures 3-5 , the movable member 3 in this first embodiment can also be movably connected to the cup; for example, when the movable member 3 is connected to the cup, at least a portion of the movable member 3 can be in contact with the outer surface of the cup. In some embodiments, the movable member 3 can be at least partially in contact with the lid 1; in some embodiments, the movable member 3 can also be in contact with both the lid 1 and the cup 2 and can slide relative to the surface of the lid 1 and / or the cup 2. In other words, the movable member 3 can switch between the first position and the second position by sliding on the upper surface of the cup 2 and / or the lid 1, thereby opening and sealing the spout 6. Of course, the movable part 3 can also be movably connected to the cup by a rotational connection or other means, because the direction of rotation or outward flipping is relatively easy to understand and will not be given here for example. Compared with the method of connecting the movable part 3 to the cover body 1 or the cup body 2 by a rotational connection or other means, the sliding connection method can make the operation of the movable part 3 less difficult and smoother, and reduce the risk of accidental movement of the movable part 3, especially when the movable part 3 rotates between the first position and the second position by rotating around the central axis of the cup, and the movable part 3 is in the shape of a circular cover or annulus, the rotational connection between the movable part 3 and the cover body 1 can avoid or reduce the collision of the movable part 3 with external objects, making the cup more suitable for carrying.
[0085] In some embodiments, to reduce user operational difficulty, the movable member 3 is formed with a movable portion 32, and the lid body 1 and / or cup body 2 are formed with at least one first limiting portion 111. Referring to Figures 8-9, the movable portion 32 cooperates with the at least one first limiting portion 111 to limit the range of motion of the movable member 3. As an optional design, at least two first limiting portions 111 are provided. When the movable member 3 contacts one first limiting portion 111, the movable member 3 is in a first position, pouring out the liquid in the cup; when the movable member 3 contacts another first limiting portion 111, the movable member 3 is in a second position, sealing the spout 6. Based on this design, the two first limiting portions 111 cooperate with the movable portion 32 to control the water discharge and sealing of the cup, making adjustment accurate and convenient.
[0086] Optionally, the movable portion 32 is a first protrusion formed on the movable part 3, and the first limiting portion 111 is a side surface of a second protrusion formed on the cover body 1; when the movable part 3 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise until it conflicts with the first protrusion and the first limiting portion 111, the movable part 3 can no longer continue to rotate in the original direction, so that the movable part 3 stops in a state where the first avoidance portion 31 is aligned with the flow outlet 6 or stops in a state where the first avoidance portion 31 is offset from the flow outlet 6.
[0087] 2 to 5 , 12 , 17 and 20 , the cups involved in some of the embodiments of the first embodiment may include a stopper 14 , which may be provided inside the cover 1 . When the cover 1 is placed on the cup 2 , the stopper 14 may be used to limit the tea leaves or other solids in the cup from flowing out along the spout 6 on the cover 1 , while the liquid may pass through the hole formed on the stopper 14 or the gap between the stopper 14 and the cover 1 and flow out along the spout 6 . In this way, the drink poured out by the user will have almost no solid matter attached to it. In addition, through the obstruction of the stopper 14 , the solid matter inside the cup 2 cannot or only enters a small amount into the cover 1 , so that when the cover 1 is opened, the solid matter will hardly stick to the cover 1 and will hardly be taken out of the cup as the cover 1 is opened, thereby reducing the risk of solid matter falling onto the user's hands or clothes. Furthermore, the stopper 14 can be made of materials such as titanium, ceramics, or glass to prevent the brewing substance from reacting with the stopper 14, and the stopper 14 can be integrally formed on the cover body 1, fixed on the cover body 1, or detachably connected to the cover body 1, without limitation here.
[0088] Furthermore, the stopper 14 is formed with a second elastic portion 142, which is configured to elastically adhere to the inner surface of the lid 1, allowing the stopper 14 to be removably connected to the interior of the lid 1. This design facilitates assembly and disassembly of the stopper 14, allowing it to be removed and cleaned at any time, thereby maintaining the hygiene of the cup. The second elastic portion 142 can be a spring stamped into the stopper 14 or a rubber member connected to the stopper 14, without limitation.
[0089] Furthermore, in order to enhance the connection firmness between the stopper 14 and the cover body 1, a second limiting portion 15 is formed on the cover body 1. The second limiting portion 15 can be a convex structure formed on the cover body 1, or a concave structure formed on the cover body 1. The second elastic portion 142 abuts against the second limiting portion 15 to achieve a firm connection between the stopper 14 and the cover body 1. In addition, the outer side surface of the second elastic portion 142 can be V-shaped or arc-shaped. In this way, while ensuring that the stopper 14 is firmly connected to the cover body 1, the disassembly of the stopper 14 can also be smoother.
[0090] Furthermore, the stopper 14 includes a connected side stopper 143 and a bottom stopper 144, with the top surface of the side stopper 143 contacting the lid 1. It is understood that most solid materials will absorb the liquid after being soaked in liquid, resulting in a change in volume. By designing the side stopper 143 on the stopper 14 to contact the lid 1, the stopper 14 can be positioned to prevent the expanded solid material from lifting the stopper 14, ensuring that the stopper 14 can always prevent the solid material from entering the spout 6. This also reduces the risk of the solid material adhering to the lid 1 or being carried out of the cup when the lid 1 is opened.
[0091] Furthermore, the stopper 14 includes at least one discharge portion 141, which is in the form of a hole and extends through the inner and outer surfaces of the stopper 14. The discharge portion 141 can be formed in the side stopper 143 or the bottom stopper 144. The discharge portion 141 allows liquid to pass through, while most solid materials such as tea leaves and chrysanthemums cannot pass through the discharge portion 141. The design of the discharge portion 141 can accelerate the speed at which liquid passes through the stopper 14, thereby making the water outflow from the flow port 6 smoother and more efficient.
[0092] Furthermore, the stopper 14 is formed with a disassembly portion 145, which allows the stopper 14 to be removed from the lid 1. The disassembly portion 145 can be stamped and formed on the bottom stopper 144, and at least one side hole is formed at the side end of the disassembly portion 145. A user can insert a finger or other external tool into the side hole to apply force to the disassembly portion 145, thereby removing the stopper from the lid 1 or cup 2. Furthermore, the disassembly portion 145 can also have other structures, which are not limited here.
[0093] In some embodiments, the stopper 14 can be provided inside the cup body 2. When the cover body 1 is provided on the cup body 2, the stopper 14 is used to limit the tea leaves or other solids in the cup from flowing out along the spout 6, while the liquid can pass through the hole formed on the stopper 14 or the gap between the stopper 14 and the cup body 2 and flow out along the spout 6. The structure of the stopper 14 and the connection method of the stopper 14 to the cup body 2 here can refer to the specific design of the stopper 14 provided inside the cover body 1 mentioned above, and other existing designs can also be adopted, which will not be described in detail here. Further explanation: the interior of the cover body 1 and the interior of the cup body 2 can be installed with the stopper 14 at the same time, or, when the cover body 1 is connected to the cup body 2, a part of the stopper 14 is located inside the cover body 1, and the other part of the stopper 14 is located inside the cup body 2, which is not limited here.
[0094] In some embodiments, the spout 6 is located on the side of the cover 1 or the side of the cup body 2, making it more convenient to pour out the liquid. The cup only needs to be tilted to a horizontal state or at a small angle to the horizontal state to pour out all the liquid in the cup.
[0095] In some embodiments, when at least a portion of the stopper 14 is located on the lid 1 or a majority of the stopper 14 is located within the lid 1, the space in the cup body for infusing tea leaves or other substances is increased, making it possible and more reasonable to locate the spout 6 on the lid 1. In particular, when the stopper 14 is located within the lid 1, it effectively prevents the stopper 14 from intruding into the liquid in the cup 2 when the lid 1 is placed on the cup 2, thereby preventing the liquid from flowing out of the cup 2. This allows the user to pour as much liquid as possible into the cup 2.
[0096] In some embodiments, in order to reduce the cost of the cup, the cover shell 11, the cup shell 21 and the movable part 3 are made of plastic, and some food-grade plastics cannot withstand high temperatures and are not suitable for processing such as engraving, spraying or electroplating, which will limit the appearance of the cup. For this reason, the cup involved in this embodiment can also include a decorative part 8 and a second positioning component 10. Referring to Figures 16-19, at least a portion of the decorative part 8 can be connected to the cover body 1 to cover at least a portion of the cover body 1, and can also be connected to the cup body 2 to cover at least a portion of the cup body 2, and can also be connected to the movable part 3 to cover at least a portion of the movable part 3. The decorative part 8 can be made of metal or other materials suitable for processing such as engraving, spraying or electroplating. In this way, the outer surface of the prepared cup can present different colors or different texts or different patterns, etc., making the appearance of the cup more diversified.
[0097] In some embodiments, a second avoidance portion 81 is formed on the decorative member 8; when the decorative member 8 is connected to the movable member 3, the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3 are positioned with each other by the second positioning assembly 10, so that at least one second avoidance portion 81 is aligned with at least one first avoidance portion 31, thereby allowing the liquid in the cup to flow out through the flow channel formed by the spout 6, the first avoidance portion 31 and the second avoidance portion 81, and making the appearance of the cup more beautiful.
[0098] In some embodiments, the second positioning assembly 10 includes a sixth positioning portion formed on the decorative member 8 and a seventh positioning portion formed on the cover 1 and / or the cup 2. The sixth positioning portion and the seventh positioning portion can be combined with each other to limit the axial rotation of the decorative member 8 relative to the cover 1 and / or the cup 2, so that the decorative member 8 and the cover 1 and / or the cup 2 are fitted to a predetermined position through interference fit to achieve a fixed connection without relative axial rotation, and at least one second avoidance portion 81 is aligned with at least one flow port 6; and / or,
[0099] The second positioning assembly 10 includes a sixth positioning portion formed on the decorative member 8 and a seventh positioning portion formed on the movable member 3. The sixth and seventh positioning portions can be combined to limit the axial rotation of the decorative member 8 relative to the movable member 3, so that the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3 are fixedly connected to each other through interference fit in a predetermined position and prevent relative axial rotation, and at least one second relief portion 81 is aligned with at least one first relief portion 31. (Not shown in the figure, but the sixth and seventh positioning portions can be of a common structure such as concave-convex or snap-fitting.)
[0100] In some embodiments, the second positioning assembly 10 includes a third mounting portion 101 formed on the decorative member 8, a fourth mounting portion 102 formed on the movable member 3, a limit member 103 and a locking member 104, at least a portion of the decorative member 8 and at least a portion of the movable member 3 are located between the limit member 103 and the locking member 104, a portion of the limit member 103 and / or a portion of the locking member are arranged in the third mounting portion 101 and the fourth mounting portion 102, and the limit member 103 is fixedly connected to the locking member 104. In this way, not only can at least one second avoidance portion 81 be aligned with at least one first avoidance portion 31, but the decorative member 8 can also be fixedly connected to the movable member 3, making the structure of the cup more streamlined.
[0101] As a specific design, the third mounting portion 101 is hole-shaped and penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the decorative member 8. The fourth mounting portion 102 is hole-shaped and penetrates the inner and outer surfaces of the movable member 3. A portion of the stopper 103 abuts against the top of the decorative member 8. The bottom of the stopper 103 is also provided with a second protrusion 105 positioned within the third and fourth mounting portions 101, 102. The bottom of the second protrusion 105 is formed with a threaded hole. A portion of the locking member 104 abuts against the bottom of the movable member 3. The top of the locking member 104 is also provided with a threaded portion 106, which is threadedly connected to the threaded hole. This ensures that at least one second avoidance portion 81 is aligned with at least one first avoidance portion 31 and securely connects the decorative member 8 to the movable member 3. The portion of the stopper 103 located at the top of the decorative member 8 can be designed with various patterns to enhance the aesthetics of the cup. In addition, since the connection between the threaded portion 106 and the second protrusion 105 may become loose, the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11 can be provided with a detachable connection. After removing the inner cover 12 from the cover shell 11, the user can insert a screwdriver through the mounting portion 52 to adjust the locking member 104 to re-lock the threaded portion 106 with the second protrusion 105. Further, compared to directly gluing the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3, the use of the limiting member 103 and the locking member 104 to secure the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3 can reduce the impact of thermal expansion and contraction on the connection between the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3, thereby making the connection between the decorative member 8 and the movable member 3 more secure and also enabling the connection to be secured by interference fit. In one embodiment, a second avoidance portion 81 is formed on the decorative member 8; when the decorative member 8 is connected to the lid 1 and / or the cup body 2, the decorative member 8 is positioned relative to the lid 1 and / or the decorative member 8 and the cup body 2 by a second positioning assembly 10, so that at least one second avoidance portion 81 is aligned with at least one spout 6, thereby allowing the liquid in the cup to flow out through the flow channel formed by the spout 6, the first avoidance portion 31, and the second avoidance portion 81, and making the appearance of the cup more beautiful. The second positioning assembly 10 may include a sixth positioning portion formed on the decorative member 8, a seventh positioning portion formed on the lid 1 and / or the cup body 2, a third mounting portion 101 formed on the decorative member 8, a fourth mounting portion 102 formed on the lid 1 and / or the cup body 2, a limiter 103, and a locking member 104. For the specific connection method, please refer to the specific design of the second positioning assembly 10 when the decorative member 8 is connected to the movable member 3, which will not be described in detail here.
[0102] Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , in the cup of this first embodiment, one side of the lid 1 is hingedly connected to the cup body 2, while the other side of the lid 1 is removably locked to the cup body 2 via a latch assembly 9. This design eliminates the need for the user to separate the lid 1 from the cup body 2 when filling the cup with water or a brewing substance, thereby reducing the risk of the lid 1 being lost or dropped. The latch assembly 9 described above is prior art, and its structure will not be described in detail here. It is understood that the lid 1 and cup body 2 may also be connected using threads or other methods, without limitation.
[0103] The cup of this embodiment 1 may further include a container 4. The container 4 may be a large-capacity container 4 for storing liquid, such as a thermos with a capacity of 300ml, 400ml, or 500ml. Referring to FIG14 , when a user uses the cup body 2 and lid body 1 to brew Kung Fu tea or other beverages, the liquid in the container 4 can be transferred to the cup body 2 to brew the beverage, eliminating the need for the user to frequently refill the container and allowing the user to drink the brewed beverage at any time. The container 4 can be detachably connected to the cup body 2, lid body 1, or movable member 3 by means of a threaded connection, a snap connection, or the like. When water is needed in the cup body 2, the user can remove the container 4 and pour the liquid in the container 4 into the cup body 2. Alternatively, the container 4 can be fixedly connected to the bottom of the cup body 2 or the top of the lid body 1 by means of welding or bonding. When water is needed in the cup body 2, the water in the container 4 can be directly transferred to the cup body 2 using a small pumping device.
[0104] Furthermore, the container 4 can also have a smaller capacity and be used to match a container 4 for drinking liquids. Referring to Figure 15, for example, a tea cup with a capacity of 30ml, 40ml, 50ml, etc., the container 4 can be detachably connected to the cup body 2 or the cover body 1 or the movable part 3 by means of a threaded connection, a lock connection, etc. When the user uses the cup to brew Kung Fu tea or other drinks, the container 4 can be used to hold the brewed drink so that the user can drink the drink.
[0105] It should be noted that the cup can include a container 4 for storing liquid and a container 4 for drinking liquid at the same time. The two containers 4 can be respectively arranged at the bottom of the cup body 2 and the top of the cover body 1, and connected to the movable part 3 or the cup body 2 or the cover body 1, or the two containers 4 can be connected, and one of the containers 4 is connected to the cup body 2 or the cover body 1 or the movable part 3; the cup can also include at least two containers 4 for storing liquid or at least two containers 4 for drinking liquid at the same time; the specific design can be adjusted according to the usage situation, which will not be elaborated here.
[0106] In some embodiments, the container 4 can have a double-layer structure. Referring to FIG15 , the container 4 includes an outer shell 42 and a container 43 at least partially disposed inside the outer shell 42. The container 43 is made of ceramic or glass, and the outer shell 42 is made of a drop-resistant material, which can be plastic, metal, or the like. Using titanium, ceramic, or glass to hold the liquid in the container 4 can prevent the liquid from having a metallic taste and improve the taste of the prepared beverage. The drop-resistant outer layer can effectively protect the inner ceramic or glass layer, preventing damage to the container 43 inside the container 4. Furthermore, since brewed beverages are generally at a higher temperature, the double-layer structure can reduce thermal conductivity, making it more suitable for hand-holding by the user.
[0107] Furthermore, the container 4 also includes a lid 41. Referring to Figure 15, the lid can be used to seal the container 4, reducing the entry of dust or other foreign matter into the container 4 and ensuring hygiene. The lid 41 can be a single-layer structure or a double-layer structure. When the lid 41 is a double-layer structure, the inner layer of the lid 41 is ceramic or glass, and the outer layer of the container 4 is a drop-proof material.
[0108] Example 2
[0109] In order to solve the technical problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the second embodiment provides a cup. Referring to Figure 21, the difference from the first embodiment is that the spout 6 in the cup of the second embodiment is formed on the top surface of the cover body 1, and at least a part of the movable part 3 can be connected to the cup body 2, or to the cover body 1, or to both the cover body 1 and the cup body 2 at the same time.
[0110] The cup of the second embodiment can also achieve the effects of retaining the original flavor of the liquid, extending the liquid insulation time, and taking up little space when used. The design of opening the spout 6 on the top surface of the lid 1 makes the operation of pouring water from the cup more in line with daily operating habits, which is beneficial for the user to control the water output amount and speed, etc. At the same time, it is also beneficial for the user to drink the liquid inside the cup directly through the spout 6, meeting the different needs of users.
[0111] The specific structure of the cup involved in the second embodiment can refer to the design of the cup involved in the first embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.
[0112] Example 3
[0113] In order to solve the technical problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the third embodiment provides a cup. Referring to Figures 22-23, the cup of the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the spout 6 is formed on the side of the cup body 2, and at least a portion of the movable part 3 can be connected to the cup body 2, or to the cover body 1, or to both the cover body 1 and the cup body 2 at the same time.
[0114] The cup of the third embodiment can also achieve the effects of retaining the original flavor of the liquid, extending the liquid's heat preservation time, and taking up little space when used.
[0115] It should be noted that the cup involved in the third embodiment can be understood as the cup involved in the first embodiment being used in reverse, that is, the cover body involved in the first embodiment is used as the cup body of the third embodiment, and the cup body involved in the first embodiment is used as the cover body of the third embodiment; therefore, the connection design between the cup body 2 and the cover body 1, the connection design between the cup body 2 and the movable part 3, the connection design between the inner cover 12 and the cover shell 11, and the connection design between the inner cup 22 and the cup shell 21 in the third embodiment can all refer to the design of the cup in the first embodiment, and the detailed structure will not be repeated here.
[0116] As a variation of this embodiment, the spout 6 can be provided at the bottom of the cup body 2, and other structures can be adaptively adjusted. This can also achieve the technical effects of reducing operational difficulty, improving practicality, and reasonably increasing the cup capacity. The specific structure can be referred to the variation between the first and second embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.
[0117] Example 4
[0118] In order to solve the technical problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the fourth embodiment provides a cup. Referring to Figures 24-25, the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the spout 6 of the cup of the fourth embodiment is formed at the top of the cup body 2, and at least a portion of the movable part 3 can be connected to the cup body 2, or to the cover body 1, or to both the cover body 1 and the cup body 2 at the same time.
[0119] The cup of the fourth embodiment can also achieve the effects of retaining the original flavor of the liquid, extending the liquid heat preservation time, and taking up little space when used.
[0120] The other structures of the cup involved in the fourth embodiment can be adaptively adjusted with reference to the design of any cup in the first to third embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.
[0121] In some embodiments, the diameter of the cover body 1 is smaller than the diameter of the cup body 2 , and the top of the cup body 2 is provided with an opening adapted to the cover body 1 , and the spout 6 is provided at the top of the cup body 2 outside the opening.
[0122] In some embodiments, the sealing member 71 is connected to the movable member 3, and at least a portion of the sealing member 71 forms at least a portion of the first avoidance portion 31; it is understandable that the movable member is generally made of plastic, and through this design, the contact between the liquid and the movable member can be reduced or avoided when the liquid is poured out, thereby retaining the original flavor of the liquid to the greatest extent.
[0123] As a variation of this embodiment, when the diameter of the cover body 1 is larger than the diameter of the cup body 2 , the spout 6 can be formed at the bottom of the cover body 1 .
[0124] Example 5
[0125] In order to solve the technical problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the fifth embodiment provides a cup. Referring to Figures 26 to 30, the difference from the first embodiment is that the spout 6 in the cup of the fifth embodiment is formed at the junction of the cup body 2 and the cover body 1, and at least a portion of the movable part 3 can be connected to the cup body 2, or to the cover body 1, or to both the cover body 1 and the cup body 2 at the same time.
[0126] The cup of the fifth embodiment can also achieve the effects of retaining the original flavor of the liquid, extending the liquid's heat preservation time, and taking up little space when used.
[0127] In some embodiments, a first notch 19 is formed on the lid 1 and a second notch 28 is formed on the cup body 2. Referring to Figures 27-29, when the lid 1 is placed on the cup body 2, the first notch 19 and the second notch 28 combine to form a spout 6. In this design, a portion of the movable member 3 is located on the lid 1, so that when the movable member 3 is in the second position, the first notch 19 and the second notch 28 can be sealed by the movable member 3. A second accommodating portion 20 can be formed on the lid 1, with a portion of the movable member 3 located within the second accommodating portion 20, thereby enhancing the appearance of the cup. It is understood that when the cup includes a sealing member 71, the second spout 62 formed by the sealing member 71 can communicate with the first spout 61 formed by the combination of the first notch 19 and the second notch 28 when the lid 1 is placed on the cup body 2. The sealing member 71 can be installed on the lid 1 or on the cup body 2, or it can be split into two parts and installed on the lid 1 and the cup body 2, respectively. This is not a limitation.
[0128] In some embodiments, a first notch 19 is formed on the cover body 1, and the first notch 19 is combined with the top surface of the cup body 2 to form a flow outlet 6; under this design, when the movable part 3 is connected to the cover body 1, the movable part 3 does not need to be located on the cup body 2, making the overall structure of the cup simpler.
[0129] In some embodiments, a second notch 28 is formed on the cup body 2, and the second notch 28 is combined with the bottom surface of the cover body 1 to form a flow outlet 6; under this design, when the movable part 3 is connected to the cup body 2, the movable part 3 does not need to be located on the cover body 1, making the overall structure of the cup simpler.
[0130] The other structures of the cup involved in the fifth embodiment can be adaptively adjusted with reference to the design of any cup in the first to fourth embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.
[0131] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and its structure is not limited to the shapes listed above. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cup for containing liquids or liquids and brewing substances, said brewing substances including tea leaves, and / or tea branches, and / or other plant branches and leaves, and / or other animal and plant tissues other than plant branches and leaves, and / or chemical foods, characterized in that, Comprising: A cover body, the cover body includes a cover shell and an inner cover, and at least a part of the inner cover is arranged inside the cover shell; A cup body, the cup body includes a cup shell and an inner cup, at least a part of the inner cup is arranged inside the cup shell, and the cover body can be connected to the cup body and can be covered on the cup body; The inner cover and the inner cup are made of ceramic or glass, and the cover shell and the cup shell are made of anti-drop materials; At least one flow port, the flow port is located on the side surface or the top surface or the bottom surface of the cover body or on the side surface or the top surface or the bottom surface of the cup body or at the joint of the cover body and the cup body; And A movable member, at least a part of the movable member is connected to the cover body and / or the cup body, at least one first avoidance portion is formed on the movable member, and the movable member can switch between a first position and a second position relative to the cover body or the cup body; When the cover body is connected to the cup body and covered on the cup body, the inner cover and the inner cup are arranged inside the cover shell and the cup shell, or the inner cover and the inner cup are arranged inside the cover shell, the cup shell and the movable member; when the movable member is located at the first position, at least one of the flow ports is aligned with the position of one of the first avoidance portions, so that at least one of the flow ports is communicated with one of the first avoidance portions, so that the liquid in the cup can flow out through one of the flow ports and one of the first avoidance portions in sequence; When the movable member is located at the second position, at least a part of the movable member can seal the flow port from the outside; when the cover body is covered on the cup body and the movable member is located at the second position, a sealed space can be formed inside the cup.
2. The cup according to claim 1, wherein At least one air vent for balancing the air pressure inside and outside the cup; And / or The number of the flow ports and the first avoidance portions is at least two, at least two of the flow ports correspond to at least two of the first avoidance portions respectively, and at least one of the flow ports serves as an air vent to balance the air pressure inside and outside the cup.
3. The cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the air vents and at least one of the flow ports are distributed on a longitudinal section passing through the axis of the cup and on both sides of the cup; and / or At least two of the flow ports are distributed on a longitudinal section passing through the axis of the cup and on both sides of the cup.
4. The cup according to claim 1, wherein The first avoidance portion is in the shape of a hole and penetrates through the inner and outer surfaces of the movable member.
5. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body includes a fastening assembly, and the inner cover and the cover shell are connected through the fastening assembly; and / or The cup body includes a fastening assembly, and the inner cup and the cup shell are connected through the fastening assembly; When the fastening assembly is located between the cover shell and the inner cover, the outside of the fastening assembly is elastically pressed against the cover shell, and the inside of the fastening assembly is elastically pressed against the inner cover to realize the connection between the inner cover and the cover shell; And / or When the fastening assembly is located between the cup shell and the inner cup, the outer side of the fastening assembly is elastically pressed against the cup shell, and the inner side of the fastening assembly is elastically pressed against the inner cup to realize the connection between the inner cup and the cup shell.
6. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover shell and the inner cover are provided with a first positioning assembly formed by mutual cooperation to limit the relative rotation of the inner cover with respect to the cover shell; and / or, The cup shell and the inner cup are provided with a first positioning assembly formed by mutual cooperation to limit the relative rotation of the inner cup with respect to the cup shell.
7. The cup according to claim 1, wherein, The cover body includes a third elastic part provided between the inner cover and the cover shell, and the third elastic part is used to apply an elastic force towards the cup body to the inner cover; and / or, The cup body includes a third elastic part provided between the inner cup and the cup shell, and the third elastic part is used to apply an elastic force towards the cover body to the inner cup.
8. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part is rotatably connected to the cover body and / or the cup body; and / or, the movable part is slidably connected to the cover body and / or the cup body and is in contact with the outer surface of the cover body and / or the cup body.
9. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part is formed with a movable portion, and the cover body and / or the cup body are formed with at least one first limiting portion, and the movable portion is used in cooperation with the at least one first limiting portion; when the movable portion abuts against the first limiting portion, the movable part is located at the first position.
10. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the movable part is located at the second position, at least a part of the inner surface of the movable part and at least a part of the flow port cooperate to form a sealing assembly, and the flow port is sealed through the sealing assembly.
11. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further comprising: A seal having elasticity; When the seal is provided on the cover body and / or the cup body, at least a part of the seal forms at least a part of the flow port. When the movable part is located at the second position, at least a part of the seal and at least a part of the inner surface of the movable part are combined to enable a sealed space to be formed inside the cup; and / or, When the seal is provided on the movable part, at least a part of the seal forms at least a part of the inner surface of the movable part. When the movable part is located at the second position, at least a part of the seal and at least a part of the flow port are combined to enable a sealed space to be formed inside the cup.
12. The cup according to claim 5, characterized in that, Further comprising a seal having elasticity, and the seal is at least a part of the fastening assembly; When the seal is provided on the cover body and / or the cup body, at least a part of the seal forms at least a part of the flow port. When the movable part is located at the second position, at least a part of the seal and at least a part of the inner surface of the movable part are combined to enable a sealed space to be formed inside the cup.
13. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body and / or the cup body further include a first sealing portion; When the cover body is covered on the cup body, at least a part of the first sealing portion is used to limit the liquid inside the cup from flowing out through the joint of the inner cover and the inner cup.
14. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that A stop member is provided inside the lid body and / or the cup body; Wherein, when the lid body is covered on the cup body, the stop member is used to restrict tea leaves or other solids in the cup from flowing out along the flow port.
15. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a decorative member and a second positioning assembly; The decorative member is connected to the lid body and / or the cup body, at least a part of the decorative member covers at least a part of the outer surface of the lid body and / or the cup body, at least one second avoidance portion is formed on the decorative member, and the second positioning assembly is used to align at least one of the second avoidance portions with at least one of the flow ports; and / or, The decorative member is connected to the movable member, at least a part of the decorative member covers at least a part of the outer surface of the movable member, at least one second avoidance portion is formed on the decorative member, and the second positioning assembly is used to align at least one of the second avoidance portions with at least one of the first avoidance portions.
16. The cup according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second positioning assembly includes a third mounting portion formed on the decorative member, a fourth mounting portion formed on the lid body and / or the cup body, a limiting member and a locking member. At least a part of the decorative member and at least a part of the lid body are located between the limiting member and the locking member and / or at least a part of the decorative member and at least a part of the cup body are located between the limiting member and the locking member. A part of the limiting member and / or a part of the locking member are disposed in the third mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion, and the limiting member and the locking member are fixedly connected to align at least one of the second avoidance portions with at least one of the flow ports and fixedly connect the decorative member to the movable member; and / or, The second positioning assembly includes a third mounting portion formed on the decorative member, a fourth mounting portion formed on the movable member, a limiting member and a locking member. At least a part of the decorative member and at least a part of the movable member are located between the limiting member and the locking member. A part of the limiting member and / or a part of the locking member are disposed in the third mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion, and the limiting member and the locking member are fixedly connected to align at least one of the second avoidance portions with at least one of the first avoidance portions and fixedly connect the decorative member to the movable member.
17. The cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, A container for storing and / or drinking liquid is connected to the bottom of the cup body and / or the top of the lid body and / or the top of the movable member.
18. The cup according to claim 17, characterized in that, The container is of a double-layer structure; and / or, The container further includes a lid, the lid is of a single-layer structure or a double-layer structure. When the container and the lid are of a double-layer structure, the inner layer of the container and the inner layer of the lid are made of ceramic or glass, and the outer layer of the container and the outer layer of the lid are made of anti-drop materials.
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