Container and manufacturing method therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container, comprising a main body and a straw. The container is provided with a cavity used for accommodating the straw, and a holding device which is arranged near the cavity and is configured to hold the straw in the cavity. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the container.

Description

[0001] A container and its preparation method. Technical Field The present invention relates to the field of containers and provides a container and its preparation method. Background Art Containers equipped with straws are known in the prior art. The straw is generally installed through the lid and fixed inside the container. This configuration makes it easier for users to use the straw but not to drink directly. Furthermore, containers equipped with straws often require a separate storage compartment for the straw, which is inconvenient for the user. Therefore, the present invention provides a container equipped with a straw, the container being provided with a cavity for receiving the straw and a device for storing the straw. Alternatively, it may at least provide the public with an alternative solution. Summary of the Invention To address the problems existing in the prior art, according to a first aspect of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention provides a container comprising a main body and a straw, wherein the container is provided with:

[0002] - a cavity for receiving the straw;

[0003] - A retaining device disposed near the cavity and configured to retain the straw within the cavity. Furthermore, the main body includes a peripheral wall defining a container cavity of the container, and the cavity is disposed within the peripheral wall and within the container cavity. Furthermore, the main body includes a peripheral wall defining a container cavity of the container, and the cavity is disposed within the peripheral wall and outside the container cavity. Furthermore, the main body includes a handle connected to the peripheral wall of the main body via at least one connecting portion, and the cavity is disposed within the handle. Furthermore, the longitudinal direction of the handle is parallel to the axial direction of the main body and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cavity. Furthermore, the opening of the cavity faces one end of the handle. Furthermore, when the cavity is disposed within the handle, the retaining device is L-shaped, allowing it to be more firmly connected to the handle. Furthermore, the container includes a lid detachably attached to the main body, and the cavity is disposed within the lid. Furthermore, the retaining device can be adapted to assume a first configuration or a second configuration, thereby enabling a user to control whether the straw is adapted to be retained within the cavity. Furthermore, the first configuration can retain the straw within the cavity; and the second configuration can enable a user to remove the straw from the cavity. Furthermore, the retaining device can be switched between the first and second configurations by movably connecting the retaining device to the body, thereby enabling the retaining device to move between the first and second positions to control the closing and opening of the cavity, wherein:

[0004] - the first configuration is for the holding device to be in the first position; and

[0005] The second configuration is that the retaining device is in the second position. Furthermore, the movable connection of the retaining device means that the retaining device can be relatively connected to the main body. Furthermore, the contour and / or position of the retaining device can be configured to correspond to the contour and / or position of the opening of the cavity, and when the retaining device at least partially closes the cavity, the opening of the cavity can accommodate at least a portion of the retaining device. Furthermore, the straw is selected from an integrally molded straw, a retractable straw, a modular straw, a foldable straw, and a bendable straw. According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for preparing a container, comprising the following steps:

[0006] 51. Provide a body, the body comprising a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall defining a container cavity of the container,

[0007] 52. Provide straws;

[0008] 53. Provide the container with a cavity capable of accommodating the straw; and

[0009] 54. A retaining device is provided, disposed near the cavity and configured to retain the straw within the cavity. Furthermore, the straw is selected from a group consisting of an integrally molded straw, a retractable straw, a modular straw, a foldable straw, and a bendable straw. Furthermore, the cavity is disposed on the peripheral wall and within or outside the container cavity. Furthermore, the method further comprises the steps of providing a handle outside the container cavity, the handle being connected to the peripheral wall of the body via at least one connecting portion, and the cavity being disposed within the handle. Furthermore, the length of the handle is parallel to the axial direction of the body and parallel to the length of the cavity. Furthermore, the cavity opens toward one end of the handle. Furthermore, the cavity is disposed within the handle, and the retaining device is configured in an L-shape to more accurately connect the retaining device to the handle. Furthermore, a lid is provided for the container, removably attached to the body, and the cavity is disposed within the lid. Furthermore, the retaining device is assembled so as to be adaptable to assume a first configuration or a second configuration, thereby enabling a user to control whether the straw is adapted to be retained within the cavity. Furthermore, the first configuration is capable of retaining the straw within the cavity; and the second configuration is capable of enabling a user to remove the straw from the cavity. Furthermore, the retaining device is capable of switching between the first and second configurations by movably connecting the retaining device to the body, thereby enabling the retaining device to move between a first position and a second position to control the closing and opening of the cavity, wherein:

[0010] - the first configuration is for the holding device to be in the first position; and

[0011] The second configuration is that the retaining device is in the second position. Furthermore, the movable connection of the retaining device means that the retaining device can be relatively connected to the main body. Furthermore, the contour and / or position of the retaining device is configured to correspond to the contour and / or position of the opening of the cavity. When the retaining device at least partially closes the cavity, the opening of the cavity can accommodate at least a portion of the retaining device. The present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. Thanks to the cavity for accommodating the straw of the present invention, the straw can be accommodated in the container, thereby making it convenient to carry the straw.

[0013] 2. When using the container according to the present invention, the user can switch the drinking method between drinking with a straw and drinking directly at will.

[0014] 3. No sealing member is required between the container and the straw to achieve a seal, thereby simplifying the preparation of the container and saving on the components of the container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG1a is a perspective view of a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG1b is a partially enlarged view of FIG1. ​​FIG2a is a perspective view of a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG2b is a partially enlarged view of FIG3. FIG3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG2b. FIG4a is a perspective view of a straw according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG4b is a cross-sectional view of a straw according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG5a is a perspective view of a first position with a straw according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG5b is a partially enlarged view of FIG5a. Reference numerals in the figures:

[0015] 100 containers

[0016] 102 main body

[0017] 103 First Practical Part

[0018] 104 handles

[0019] 104a first connecting portion

[0020] 104b second connecting portion

[0021] 1041 positioning groove

[0022] 1042 positioning protrusion

[0023] 105 Second Practical Part

[0024] 106 closure device

[0025] 107 cavity

[0026] 1071 through hole

[0027] 108 Cavity Opening

[0028] 109 pivot 110 straw

[0029] 110a first paragraph

[0030] 110b Paragraph 2

[0031] 110c third paragraph

[0032] HOd. Fourth paragraph, specific embodiments. It should be understood that in the description of the present invention, references to orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, and right, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These references are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The present invention relates to a novel container design. In particular, the present invention relates to a container comprising a body, a straw, a cavity for receiving the straw, and a retaining device disposed adjacent to the cavity and configured to retain the straw within the cavity. In the present invention, the retaining device can be adapted to assume a first configuration or a second configuration, thereby enabling a user to control whether the straw is retained within the cavity. Specifically, the first configuration of the retaining device retains the straw within the cavity, while the second configuration allows the user to remove the straw from the cavity. As used herein, "retaining device" refers to a device capable of retaining the straw within the cavity. Figures 1a and 1b show a container 100 comprising a main body 102 and a handle 104. The main body 102 includes a peripheral wall defining a container cavity, with a cavity disposed within the peripheral wall and within the container cavity. In some embodiments, the main body 102 includes a peripheral wall defining a container cavity, with a cavity disposed within the peripheral wall and outside the container cavity. The handle 104 includes a first connecting portion 104a and a second connecting portion 104b. The first and second connecting portions 104a and 104b are used to connect the handle 104 to the main body 102. The longitudinal direction of the handle 104 is parallel to the axial direction of the main body 102. Preferably, the longitudinal direction of the handle 104 is parallel to the axial direction of the main body 102 and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the cavity. In this embodiment, the retaining device is a closing device 106. A closing device is a device suitable for closing a cavity. FIG1 b is an enlarged view of the dashed box in FIG1 a, showing that the handle 104 is provided with an L-shaped closure device 106. This closure device 106 is operable to open and close a passage leading to an opening 108 of a cavity disposed within the handle 104. Preferably, the cavity opens toward one end of the handle. In certain embodiments, when the closure device 106 is in its first position, the passage is closed, as shown in FIG1 a. When the closure device 106 is in its second position, the passage is open, as shown in FIG2 a (described below).In this embodiment, the first configuration of the retaining device, which is designed as a closure device 106, is when the closure device 106 is in the first position, and the second configuration of the retaining device, which is designed as a closure device 106, is when the closure device 106 is in the second position. In certain embodiments, the closure device 106 may be movable or positionable between the first and second positions. In the container 100, the closure device 106 is hingedly connected to the handle 104. The closure device 106 includes a first utility portion 103, configured, for example, in the form of a disc, and a second utility portion 105, configured, for example, in the form of a rib. The first utility portion 103 and the second utility portion 105 are used to facilitate user operation of the closure device 106. The first utility portion 103 facilitates user switching of the closure device 106 from the first position to the second position, while the second utility portion 105 facilitates user switching of the closure device 106 from the second position to the first position. Advantageously, the retaining device is movably connected to the body, thereby enabling the retaining device to move between the first and second positions to control the closing and opening of the cavity. It should be noted that one advantage of the present invention is that the closure device 106 can be configured to operably open and close access to the opening 108 of the cavity. In some embodiments, the closure device 106 can be a sliding / shielding device that can slide along a track provided on the handle, particularly along the length of the handle. When the sliding device slides in a first direction away from the handle 104, the opening 108 of the cavity is exposed; when the sliding device slides in a second direction opposite the first direction, the opening 108 of the cavity is closed / hidden. In some embodiments, the closure device 106 can be a door that can be reciprocated in at least one direction to reveal the access to the opening. In some embodiments, the closure device 106 can be a double-leaf door that can be reciprocated to reveal the access to the opening. It should be noted that one advantage of the present invention is that it provides a cavity for storing / accommodating straws. In other words, cavity 107 does not necessarily need to be located on the handle; it can also be configured to be located on the body 102, on the bottom of the container 100, on a lid provided to the container 100, or in any other location on the container suitable for storing / accommodating a straw. Accordingly, it should be understood that the closure device located on the handle in the figures is merely illustrative. The spirit of the present invention is to provide a closure device to control access to the opening of the cavity. Figures 2a-2b show the closure device 106 in a second position. In certain embodiments, the closure device 106 can smoothly transition from the first position to the second position, or can be fixed in any position when transitioning from the first position to the second position.As shown in Figures 2a-2b, handle 104 is configured to provide a cavity 107. Advantageously, cavity 107 is sized to accommodate / store a straw. Although the figures show the cavity opening located at the top of the handle, with the cavity opening exposed upward, it should be noted that in some embodiments, the cavity may be located at the bottom of the handle, with the cavity opening exposed downward. Although the closure device 106 in Figures 2a-2b is designed to open by pivoting upward relative to the handle, it should be noted that the closure device may also be designed to open by pivoting downward relative to the handle, particularly when the cavity opening is exposed downward. As shown in Figure 3, closure device 106 pivots about pivot axis 109, with the length of handle 104 parallel to the length of cavity 107. Furthermore, a recess for accommodating closure device 106 is provided in the upper portion of first connecting portion 104a, extending to cavity opening 108. Preferably, two symmetrical positioning grooves 1041 are provided on the inner wall of the groove, and two positioning protrusions 1042 are provided on the corresponding sides of the closure device 106 to engage with the positioning grooves 1041 (as shown in FIG. 2 b ), thereby positioning the closure device 106 in the first position. Alternatively, only one positioning protrusion may be provided on the side of the closure device 106, and a matching positioning groove may be provided on the corresponding inner wall of the groove. The closure device 106 may also be positioned in the first position using any suitable mechanism known in the art, such as a latch. Furthermore, a through-hole 1071 is provided at the bottom of the cavity 107 to prevent water accumulation within the cavity 107. Figures 4a-4b illustrate a straw suitable for use with the present invention. Figure 4a is a front view of the straw 110, and Figure 4b is a cross-sectional view of the straw 110. These figures show that the straw 110 is retractable. Specifically, the straw 110 in Figures 4a-4b is in its retracted state. In other words, the straw can be in its extended state. As shown, the straw 110 includes a first segment 110a, a second segment 110b, a third segment 110c, and a fourth segment 110d. As shown in Figures 4a and 4b, the fourth segment is partially telescopically received within the third segment, the third segment is partially telescopically received within the second segment, and the second segment is partially telescopically received within the first segment. Although the figures illustrate a straw designed with four segments, it should be understood that this is not a required feature of the present invention. The illustrations in Figures 4a-4b are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In some embodiments, the straw may be made of a foldable and / or bendable material. In some embodiments, the straw may be an assembly of at least two segments, connected by any known fastening method in the art, such as a screw connection.In some embodiments, the straw can be a separate straw. In some embodiments, the length of the straw can be adaptively adjusted based on the depth of the cavity, or vice versa. In some embodiments, the straw is selected from an integrally molded straw, a retractable straw, a modular straw, a foldable straw, and a bendable straw. Figures 5a and 5b show straw 110 positioned within cavity 107. Figure 5b is a close-up of the dashed box in Figure 5a, showing closure device 106 in the second position. In this position, the user can easily remove straw 110 from cavity 107. It will be appreciated that to facilitate removal of straw 110, the length of straw 110 in the retracted state is greater than the length of cavity 107 and less than the length of handle 104. The main body 102 and handle 104 can be made of any one or more materials known in the art, such as metal, plastic, and / or glass. The main body 102 and handle 104 can be molded separately or integrally, without limitation. In another embodiment, the retaining device may alternatively be a clamping device (not shown) designed to be positioned within cavity 107 and comprising at least a pair of clamping arms for clamping the straw 110. In a first configuration, the clamping device securely grips the straw contained within cavity 107; in a second configuration, the clamping device releases the straw 110, allowing the straw 110 to disengage from the clamping device, thereby allowing the user to remove the straw from cavity 107. Furthermore, the clamping device includes an operating member for controlling the distance between the clamping arms, allowing the user to open or close the clamping device from outside the handle 104. When the clamping device is open, the straw can be inserted into the clamping device, thereby retaining the straw 110 within cavity 107 (the first configuration). When the clamping device is closed, the straw 110 is no longer retained within the clamping device, allowing the user to easily remove the straw 110 from cavity 107 (the second configuration). In another embodiment, the retaining device may be a magnetic device designed to magnetically contact the straw 110. In this embodiment, the outer wall of the straw 110 comprises a magnetic material, and the inner wall of the cavity 107 comprises a corresponding magnetic material to achieve magnetic contact. When the magnetic device is in magnetic contact with the straw 110, a first configuration is assumed; when the magnetic device is separated from the straw 110, a second configuration is assumed. Alternatively, the entire straw 110 may be made of magnetic material. In another embodiment, the cavity for accommodating the straw 110 is provided on a lid (not shown) of the container, which is removably connected to the body 102. Preferably, the cavity extends substantially in the plane of the lid. The retaining device is also provided on the lid of the container.The retaining device is, for example, a closure device that can be flipped back and forth to open or close the cavity. The closure device in this embodiment can be located on the top, side, or bottom surface of the lid. In another embodiment, the cavity for accommodating the straw 110 is located on the peripheral wall of the main body 102 and within the container cavity. In another embodiment, the cavity for accommodating the straw 110 is located on the peripheral wall of the main body 102 and outside the container cavity. Preferably, the length of the cavity is parallel to the length of the main body 102. Similar to the above embodiment, the retaining device in this embodiment can be a closure device, a clamping device, or a magnetic device. The container according to the present invention can accommodate a straw within the container, making it convenient to carry the straw. When using the container according to the present invention, the user can freely switch between drinking with a straw and drinking directly. Furthermore, there is no need to provide a seal between the container and the straw to achieve a seal, thereby simplifying the container's production and saving on component components. The above description should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments or drawings. However, it should be clearly understood that such modifications and adjustments fall within the scope of the present invention. For example, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce a still further embodiment. Therefore, this disclosure is intended to cover such modifications and variations, as well as their equivalents. The materials, shape, and dimensions of the container and handle should not be limiting features of the present invention. Similarly, the relative position of the handle is not a limiting feature of the present invention.

Claims

Claims 1. A container, comprising a main body and a straw, characterized in that, The container is provided with: - a cavity for accommodating the straw; - a holding device, which is arranged near the cavity and configured to hold the straw in the cavity.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body includes a peripheral wall that defines a container cavity of the container, and the cavity is arranged in the peripheral wall and within the container cavity.

3. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body includes a peripheral wall that defines a container cavity of the container, and the cavity is arranged in the peripheral wall and outside the container cavity.

4. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body further includes a handle, and the handle is connected to the peripheral wall of the main body through at least one connecting part, and the cavity is arranged in the handle.

5. The container according to claim 4, wherein The length direction of the handle is parallel to the axial direction of the main body and the length direction of the handle is parallel to the length direction of the cavity.

6. The container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that The opening of the cavity faces one end of the handle.

7. The container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that When the cavity is arranged in the handle, the holding device is in an L shape, and the holding device can be pivotally connected to the handle.

8. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The container further includes a lid, which is detachably connected to the main body, and the cavity is arranged in the lid.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1-5 and 8, characterized in that The holding device is adapted to assume a first configuration or a second configuration, whereby the user can control whether the straw is adapted to be held in the cavity.

10. The container according to claim 9, wherein - the first configuration can hold the straw in the cavity; and 9 the second configuration enables the user to take out the straw from the cavity.

11. The container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The holding device can switch between the first configuration and the second configuration in the following manner: the holding device is movably connected to the main body, whereby the holding device can move between a first position and a second position to control the closing and opening of the cavity, wherein: - the first configuration is the holding device at the first position; and - the second configuration is the holding device at the second position.

12. The container according to claim 11, characterized in that, The movable connection of the holding device means that the holding device is pivotally connected to the main body.

13. The container according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The contour and / or position of the holding device can be configured to correspond to the contour and / or position of the opening of the cavity. When the holding device at least partially closes the cavity, at least a part of the holding device can be received in the opening of the cavity.

14. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 8, characterized in that The straw is selected from an integrally formed straw, a telescopic straw, a combinable straw, a foldable straw, and a bendable straw.

15. A method for manufacturing a container, comprising the following steps:

51. Providing a main body, which includes a peripheral wall that defines a container cavity of the container, 52. Providing a straw; 53. Configuring a cavity for the container to accommodate the straw; and 54. Providing a holding device, which is arranged near the cavity and configured to hold the straw in the cavity.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein The straw is selected from an integrally formed straw, a telescopic straw, a combinable straw, a foldable straw, and a bendable straw.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cavity is provided in the peripheral wall and inside / outside the container cavity.

18. The method according to claim 16, the method further comprising the steps of: providing a handle outside the container cavity, the handle being connected to the peripheral wall of the main body through at least one connecting portion, and the cavity being provided in the handle.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein The length direction of the handle is parallel to the axial direction of the main body and the length direction of the handle is parallel to the length direction of the cavity.

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that The opening of the cavity faces one end of the handle.

21. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that, The cavity is provided in the handle, the holding device is configured in an L shape, and the holding device can be connected to the handle in a grounded manner.

22. The method according to claim 16, the method further comprising the steps of: providing a lid for the container, the lid being detachably connected to the main body, and the cavity being provided in the lid.

23. The method according to any one of claims 15 - 18 and 22, characterized in that Assemble the holding device so that it is adapted to assume a first configuration or a second configuration, whereby the user can control whether the suction pipe is adapted to be held in the cavity.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein The first configuration can hold the suction pipe in the cavity; and the second configuration allows the user to remove the suction pipe from the cavity.

25. The method according to claim 24, wherein , The switching of the holding device between the first configuration and the second configuration is achieved by: movably connecting the holding device to the main body, whereby the holding device can move between a first position and a second position, controlling the closing and opening of the cavity, wherein: - The first configuration is the holding device at the first position; and - The second configuration is the holding device at the second position.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein The movable connection of the holding device means that the holding device can be connected to the main body in a grounded manner.

27. The method according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that Configure the contour and / or position of the holding device to correspond to the contour and / or position of the opening of the cavity, and when the holding device at least partially closes the cavity, at least a part of the holding device can be received in the opening of the cavity. 11

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