Container capable of separately storing and simultaneously ingesting heterogeneous contents

Abstract

A container capable of separately storing and simultaneously ingesting heterogeneous contents, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a container body in which a liquid content is stored and an opening is formed; an inner cap which is coupled to the opening of the container body, has a discharge port formed at a center thereof to discharge the liquid content, and has a storage space formed outside the discharge port to accommodate a solid content; and an outer cap which opens and closes the inner cap and has an airtight portion extending at a center thereof, wherein the airtight portion of the outer cap is in close contact with an outer wall of the discharge port of the inner cap, such that a side wall of the solid-content storage space is formed.

Description

Containers that allow for separate storage and simultaneous consumption of different contents

[0001] The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly, to a container capable of separately storing and simultaneously drinking heterogeneous contents, such as liquid contents and solid contents that are stored separately.

[0002] Typically, various medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, health supplements, and functional beverages are often taken in liquid or syrup form, along with solid preparations in tablet or capsule form. In the past, liquid and solid preparations were packaged and distributed separately, which created the inconvenience of having to purchase both separately to take them together.

[0003] To resolve this inconvenience, high-liquid separation type beverage containers are being developed that store solid contents in a separate state in the stopper of the container body where the liquid contents are stored, and are configured so that the user can consume the solid contents at the same time as the liquid contents.

[0004] That is, when a stopper is attached to a container body containing a liquid and a solid is contained in the stopper, the liquid and the solid can be stored or transported in a separated state when the stopper is attached to the container body, and when the stopper is released from the container body in that state, the liquid and the solid can be consumed simultaneously in a state where the solid is exposed at the top of the container body.

[0005] As a prior art having such a structure, a container capable of separately storing a liquid beverage and a solid supplement and drinking them together is disclosed in Patent No. 10-1317556, which includes: a liquid beverage container for accommodating a liquid beverage; a solid supplement container including a fitting outer frame fitted into an upper opening of the liquid beverage container, a container containing a solid supplement therein, and a bridge connecting the fitting outer frame and the container, wherein spaces through which liquid can pass are formed between the bridges; a sealing member that prevents liquid from flowing into the solid supplement container and opens and closes the solid supplement container and is connected to an auxiliary cap at the upper end; and an auxiliary cap having a screw portion formed on an outer inner surface thereof and screw-connected to the screw portion on the outer surface of the liquid beverage container, and a sealing member connecting piece formed on the inner surface thereof to which the sealing member can be connected.

[0006] However, the above-mentioned conventional technology has a problem in that the structure of the cap portion is complicated, the production cost increases, and the productivity of the beverage container decreases because an auxiliary cap is attached to the inside of a cover that opens and closes a liquid beverage container, and a sealing body is attached to the auxiliary cap to perform internal sealing and opening and closing of the solid auxiliary container.

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, a container capable of separately storing and simultaneously drinking liquid and solid substances was disclosed in Patent No. 10-1916400. The prior art includes a liquid container that accommodates a liquid beverage and has screw threads formed on the outer surface of the tip; a lid that has an outer wall screwed to the top of the liquid container and a sealing cylindrical tube formed in the inner center in a cylindrical shape so as to contact the outer surface of the container and seal the container; a solid container that has a container on which a solid substance is placed, an outer frame having a fitting portion that is fitted to the tip of the liquid container, and a bridge that connects the container and the outer frame to each other and is formed at a predetermined interval to form a space through which the liquid can pass.

[0008] However, the above-mentioned conventional technology has a structure in which a solid is accommodated in the central space of a solid container, a bridge is formed on the outside of the solid container, and a liquid beverage passes through the space between them. When the liquid beverage and the solid beverage are consumed simultaneously, the liquid beverage is discharged in an uncertain direction and range (the range of the liquid beverage discharged varies depending on the degree to which the liquid container is tilted) along the outer edge of the solid container, making it inconvenient to drink the discharged liquid beverage, and users with relatively small mouths have a problem in that the liquid beverage flows down around the mouth, making a mess.

[0009] Therefore, it became necessary to develop a container that allows for the separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, which is convenient for drinking separately stored liquid contents and solid contents together, can be used hygienically, and maintains confidentiality stably.

[0010] [Prior Art Literature]

[0011] [Patent Document]

[0012] (Patent Document 0001) Registered Patent No. 10-1317556 (announced on October 11, 2013)

[0013] (Patent Document 0002) Registered Patent No. 10-1916400 (announced on November 8, 2018)

[0014] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a container that enables separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents by forming a discharge port for liquid contents in the center of an inner cap, forming a storage space for solid contents on the outside of the discharge port, and sealing the space with an outer cap, thereby allowing liquid contents and solid contents to be conveniently and hygienically drunk together, and stably maintaining the airtightness of the separated spaces.

[0015] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, comprising: a container body having a liquid content stored therein and an inlet formed therein; an inner cap coupled to the inlet of the container body, a discharge port formed in the center through which the liquid content is discharged, a storage space formed outside the discharge port through which the solid content is received, and an outer cap configured to open and close the inner cap and having a sealing portion extended therein, wherein the sealing portion of the outer cap is in close contact with the outer wall of the discharge port of the inner cap to form a side wall of the solid content storage space.

[0016] In addition, the inner cap may include a connecting portion that is connected to the container body and a sealing portion that extends inward from the connecting portion and seals the internal space of the container body together with the outer cap.

[0017] In addition, a sealing extension portion is formed in the sealing portion, and the sealing extension portion is formed to extend from an end of the sealing portion in the direction of the outer cap, and the sealing portion of the outer cap can be tightly attached to the inner periphery thereof.

[0018] In addition, a discharge guide surface for guiding the discharge direction of the liquid contents is formed on one side of the sealed portion facing the inner space of the container body, and the discharge guide surface may include a first discharge guide section extending from the inner wall of the container body toward the center and a second discharge guide section extending from the first discharge guide section toward the discharge port.

[0019] Additionally, the storage space of the inner cap may be formed to extend along the outer circumference of the outlet in a certain groove.

[0020] Additionally, the sealing portion of the outer cap may be formed as a hollow cylinder having a constant outer diameter.

[0021] Additionally, the sealing portion of the outer cap may be formed as a hollow cylinder whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward the end.

[0022] In addition, an auxiliary sealing portion is formed in the outer cap, and the auxiliary sealing portion can seal the storage space of the inner cap together with the sealing portion by pressing the outer upper part of the inner cap.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, liquid contents and solid contents are stored separately by an inner cap and an outer cap, and the liquid contents and solid contents can be conveniently consumed simultaneously by opening the outer cap.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the direction and range of discharge of liquid contents are constantly limited through the discharge port provided in the center of the inner cap, the liquid contents can be hygienically drunk together with the solid contents without spilling.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a part of the outer cap seals the discharge port of the inner cap and becomes a side wall of the solid content storage space, so that liquid content does not flow into the solid content storage space and the seal is stably maintained.

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view from above of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view from below of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the outer cap separated from the container body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which liquid contents and solid contents are discharged simultaneously according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] The following detailed description of the present invention provides examples of embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced, and reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate examples of such embodiments. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention, while different from each other, are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that the positions or arrangements of individual components within each described embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0034] Accordingly, the detailed description set forth below is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the present invention is defined solely by the appended claims, along with the full scope equivalent to what such claims, if properly described, would encompass. Similar reference numerals in the drawings designate the same or similar features throughout.

[0035] The terms used in this invention have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the invention. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, in which case their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should not be defined simply as names, but rather based on their inherent meanings and the overall content of the invention.

[0036] When it is said in the present invention that a part “includes” a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but rather that other components may be included, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0037] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view from above of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view from below of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] As illustrated, a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention is a drinking container capable of simultaneously drinking separately stored liquid contents and solid contents, and may be configured to include a container body (10), an inner cap (20), and an outer cap (30).

[0040]

[0041] A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of heterogeneous contents according to an embodiment of the present invention is described by dividing it into each component as follows.

[0042]

[0043] The above-mentioned container body (10) has a three-dimensional shape with one side open and a space of a certain size inside, and can be formed as a cylinder with a flat bottom and gently curved sides. The inner space of the container body (10) accommodates liquid contents, and the liquid contents are not limited to any type of drinkable contents in liquid form, such as water, general beverages, health supplement beverages, and health functional beverages.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drinking container has a container body (10) having a flat bottom and a curved side, but the container body (10) is not limited to the above shape, and may be changed into various shapes in consideration of the type of contents stored inside, convenience of use, preference of the purchaser, portability, design elements, etc. However, it is preferable that the container body (10) is formed to be narrow in width and relatively long in length so that the user can easily hold it, and that the bottom surface has a constant area so that it can be stored and used stably while standing up.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an inlet (12) may be formed on one side of the container body (10). Liquid contents are filled or discharged through the inlet (12), and at least a portion of the inner cap (20) is fixedly connected by being inserted into the inside of the inlet (12), and screw threads are formed on the outer periphery of the inlet (12) so that the outer cap (30) can be detachably screw-connected.

[0046]

[0047] The above inner cap (20) is coupled to the inlet (12) of the container body (10) to limit the open area of ​​the inlet (12) and discharge the liquid contents contained in the container body (10) to the outside.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 4, a discharge port (22) through which liquid contents contained in the container body (10) are discharged may be formed in the center of the inner cap (20), and a storage space (24) for containing solid contents may be formed on the outside of the discharge port (22). The storage space (24) is partitioned by the inner cap (20) and the outer cap (30) and is separated from the internal space of the container body (10), and the solid contents may be foods or drugs that can be consumed together with water or beverages, such as medicines, vitamins, nutritional supplements, health functional supplements, and capsule-type foods.

[0049] The above discharge port (22) is formed as a hole having a constant diameter and is connected to the internal space of the container body (10), and the storage space (24) is formed as a constant groove extending along the outer circumference of the discharge port (22). In this way, since the liquid contents are discharged in a predictable direction and range through the discharge port (22) provided at the center of the inner cap (20), even users with relatively small mouths can conveniently and hygienically drink the liquid contents without spilling them around their mouths.

[0050] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the diameter of the discharge port (22) be appropriately formed in consideration of the amount and discharge speed of the liquid contents contained in the container body (10) and the size of the solid contents contained in the storage space (24). For example, if the diameter of the discharge port (22) is formed relatively large, the amount and speed of the liquid contents discharged increase, but as the storage space (24) becomes smaller, the size of the solid contents contained in the storage space (24) is inevitably limited, and if the diameter of the discharge port (22) is formed small, the amount and speed of the liquid contents discharged decrease, but as the storage space (24) becomes larger, the size of the solid contents contained in the storage space (24) is less limited.

[0051] The inner cap (20) is coupled by being inserted at least partially into the inlet (12) of the container body (10), and together with the outer cap (30), separates a space containing liquid contents and a space containing solid contents. The inner cap (20) may include a coupling portion (26) coupled to the container body (10) and a sealing portion (28) extending inward from the coupling portion (26) to seal the internal space of the container body (10) together with the outer cap (30).

[0052] The above-mentioned coupling portion (26) can be fixedly coupled while wrapping around the inner wall, upper end, and outer wall of the inlet portion (12) of the container body (10). The coupling portion (26) may include a first coupling section (26a) that is in close contact with the inner periphery of the inlet portion (12) and forms the outer wall of the storage space (24), a second coupling section (26b) that is bent from the first coupling section (26a) to the outside of the inner cap (20) and is in close contact with the upper end of the inlet portion (12), and a third coupling section (26c) that is bent from the second coupling section (26b) to the lower part of the container body (10) and is in close contact with the outer periphery of the inlet portion (12). At this time, the coupling portion (26) may be forced-fit coupled, undercut-coupled, or screw-coupled to the inlet portion (12) of the container body (10), or may be joined together with the above coupling structure.

[0053] A sealing extension portion (28a) may be formed in the above-mentioned sealing portion (28). The sealing extension portion (28a) is a portion that seals the internal space of the container body (10) while coming into contact with at least a portion of the outer cap (30), and is formed to extend a certain section from the end of the sealing portion (28) toward the outer cap (30), and the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) may be in close contact with the inner periphery thereof.

[0054] Meanwhile, a discharge guiding surface (28b) may be formed in the sealing portion (28). The discharge guiding surface (28b) is a portion that guides the discharge direction of the liquid contents and is formed as a smooth curved surface on one side facing the internal space of the container body (10). The discharge guiding surface (28b) may include a first discharge guiding section (28b-1) extending from the inner wall of the container body (10) toward the center and a second discharge guiding section (28b-2) extending from the first discharge guiding section (28b-1) toward the discharge port. The first discharge guiding section (28b-1) is formed concavely on the lower edge of the inner cap (20), and the second discharge guiding section (28b-2) is formed convexly along the outer periphery of the discharge port (22) of the inner cap (20). The first discharge induction section (28b-1) and the second discharge induction section (28b-2) are preferably formed as curved surfaces that extend from the inner wall of the container body (10) to the discharge port (22) of the inner cap (20) and are bent in opposite directions.

[0055]

[0056] The above outer cap (30) is detachably connected to the container body (10) and opens or closes the inner cap (20).

[0057] The outer cap (30) is coupled while wrapping around the outside of the inlet portion (12) of the container body (10), and has screw threads formed on the inner periphery so that it can be detachably screw-coupled with the screw threads formed on the outer periphery of the inlet portion (12). In the drinking container according to the embodiment of the present invention, the container body (10) and the outer cap (30) are screw-coupled to each other as an example, but are not limited thereto, and may have various types of coupling structures such as undercut coupling, coupling of protrusions and grooves, or coupling by magnetic force.

[0058] Meanwhile, the container body (10), the inner cap (20), and the outer cap (30) are formed of a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin, and the thermosetting resin is preferably formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of epoxy resin, amino resin, phenol resin, and polyester resin, and the thermoplastic resin is preferably formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, acrylic resin, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, Teflon, nylon, and polyacetal resin. Of course, the container body (10), the inner cap (20), and the outer cap (30) are not limited to the materials described above, and may be formed of various other materials.

[0059] A sealing portion (32) may be formed in the outer cap (30). The sealing portion (32) extends from the inner center of the outer cap (30) toward the inner cap (20), and opens or closes the discharge port (22) when inserted into the discharge port (22) of the inner cap (20). The sealing portion (32) is in close contact with the outer wall of the discharge port (22) of the inner cap (20), i.e., the sealing extension portion (28a), thereby maintaining the sealing of the internal space of the container body (10) and forming a side wall of the solid content storage space (24). In this way, by forming the inner wall of the inner cap (20) short and making the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) inserted into the discharge port (22) become the inner wall of the inner cap (20), not only can the sealing portion (32) be easily inserted into the discharge port (22), but also the internal space of the container body (10) can be effectively sealed by the inner cap (20) and the outer cap (30). It is preferable that the sealing portion (32) be formed as a hollow cylinder having a constant outer diameter.

[0060] In addition, an auxiliary sealing portion (34) may be formed in the outer cap (30). The auxiliary sealing portion (34) is formed to protrude on the outside of the sealing portion (32), and, while pressing the outer upper end of the inner cap (20), divides the storage space (24) of the inner cap (20) together with the sealing portion (32), thereby doubly sealing the internal space of the container body (10). It is preferable that the auxiliary sealing portion (34) be formed to extend at a constant height along the inner edge of the outer cap (20).

[0061] As shown in Fig. 5, the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) can be formed so that its outer diameter gradually decreases toward the end. That is, by forming the outer periphery of the sealing portion (32) to be inclined at a certain angle (a) toward the center of the inner cap (20), when the outer cap (30) is combined with the container body (10), the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) can be easily inserted into the outlet (22) of the inner cap (20), making use convenient. In addition, the sealing portion (32) can be tightly adhered to the sealing extension (28a) of the inner cap (20) in some areas, so that the sealing of the internal space of the container body (10) can be more stably maintained. At this time, the sealed extension portion (28a) of the inner cap (20) may be formed so that its inner circumference is inclined toward the center of the inner cap (20) so as to correspond to the outer surface of the sealed portion (32) inclined at a certain angle (a).

[0062]

[0063] FIGS. 6 and 7 are drawings illustrating the use of a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to these drawings, a method of using a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0064] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an outer cap separated from a container body according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a liquid content and a solid content being discharged simultaneously according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] In order to use a container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6, the outer cap (30) is separated from the container body (10) to expose the inner cap (20) and the solid contents contained in the inner cap (20) to the outside. At this time, the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) comes out from the outlet (22) of the inner cap (20) of the container body (10), and the outlet (22) formed in the center of the inner cap (20) is opened.

[0066] Thereafter, as shown in Fig. 7, the liquid content contained in the internal space of the container body (10) and the solid content contained in the inner cap (20) are drunk together while lifting and tilting the container body (10) as shown in Fig. 7. At this time, the liquid content is discharged in a predictable direction and range through the discharge port (22) provided in the center of the inner cap (20), and the solid content is discharged from the storage space (24) provided on the outside of the discharge port (22).

[0067] After use, the outer cap (30) is attached to the inlet (12) of the container body (10). At this time, the sealing portion (32) of the outer cap (30) is inserted into the discharge port (22) of the inner cap (20) and fitted into the sealing extension portion (28a), and the auxiliary sealing portion (34) is pressed against the outer upper portion of the inner cap (20).

[0068]

[0069] As described above, although this description has been described with specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, these are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations based on this description. Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all things that have equivalent or equivalent modifications to the claims below as well as the claims are considered to fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0070]

[0071] [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 10: Container body 12: Inlet

[0073] 20: inner cap 22: outlet

[0074] 24: Storage space 26: Joint

[0075] 28: Sealed portion 28a: Sealed extension portion

[0076] 28b: discharge guide surface 30: outer cap

[0077] 32: Confidential Section 34: Auxiliary Confidential Section

Claims

1. A container body having liquid contents stored inside and an inlet formed therein; An inner cap which is connected to the inlet of the above container body, has a discharge port formed in the center through which liquid contents are discharged, and has a storage space formed outside the discharge port to accommodate solid contents; and The inner cap is opened and closed, and includes an outer cap with a sealed portion extended in the center. A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that the sealing portion of the outer cap is in close contact with the outer wall of the discharge port of the inner cap and forms a side wall of the solid contents storage space.

2. In paragraph 1, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that the inner cap includes a connecting portion that is connected to the container body and a sealing portion that extends inward from the connecting portion and seals the internal space of the container body together with the outer cap.

3. In paragraph 2, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that a sealing extension portion is formed in the sealing portion, the sealing extension portion extends from an end of the sealing portion toward the outer cap, and the sealing portion of the outer cap is tightly attached to the inner periphery thereof.

4. In paragraph 2, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that a discharge guide surface for guiding the discharge direction of liquid contents is formed on one side of the sealed portion facing the internal space of the container body, and the discharge guide surface includes a first discharge guide section extending from the inner wall of the container body toward the center and a second discharge guide section extending from the first discharge guide section toward the discharge port.

5. In paragraph 1, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that the storage space of the inner cap is formed by extending along the outer circumference of the outlet in a constant groove.

6. In paragraph 1, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that the sealing portion of the outer cap is formed as a hollow cylinder having a constant outer diameter.

7. In paragraph 1, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that the sealing portion of the outer cap is formed as a hollow cylinder whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward the end.

8. In paragraph 1, A container capable of separate storage and simultaneous drinking of different contents, characterized in that an auxiliary sealing portion is formed in the outer cap, and the auxiliary sealing portion presses the outer upper end of the inner cap while sealing the storage space of the inner cap together with the sealing portion.

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