Beverage container stopper that can be easily opened and closed, and beverage device including same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stopper provided on a beverage container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a beverage container stopper fastened to the top of a container, in which a beverage is stored, in order to open and close the container, the stopper comprising: a lower stopper fastened to the top of the container; a beverage tube for discharging the beverage; and an upper stopper rotatably coupled to the lower stopper, wherein the container is opened and closed by pressing the beverage tube according to the extent to which the upper stopper is rotated.

Description

Food and beverage container cap capable of easy opening and closing and food and beverage device equipped with the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a stopper that allows for easy opening and closing, and more specifically, to a stopper applied to a container for storing food and beverages that can easily spoil when exposed to air, such as wine, vinegar, or cooking oil.

[0002] Generally, wine is packaged in bottles with the neck sealed by a stopper made of a material such as cork; however, when the cork is opened to enjoy the wine, the wine comes into contact with oxygen and oxidizes within a few hours, producing a sour taste rather than its natural flavor.

[0003] Therefore, to experience the true flavor of wine, it is best to drink the entire bottle as soon as it is opened. However, since it is realistically difficult to drink the whole bottle at once, a method is needed to store the remaining wine to prevent oxidation.

[0004] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2458153 exists as an example of such prior art. This patent describes a container that provides an internal space for storing food and beverages, a piston part that moves up and down while in close contact with the inner surface of the container, and a stopper coupled to the top of the piston part to open and close the container. However, this stopper has the disadvantage that it is not easy to clean due to its complex structure.

[0005] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a food and beverage container and a stopper therefor that can extend the storage time of food and beverages that easily spoil upon contact with air, such as wine.

[0006] Another problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a stopper that is easy to clean and capable of effective opening and closing through a simple structure.

[0007] Another problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an opening and closing structure that can reduce the number of rotations (rotation angle) of the stopper required to open and close.

[0008] Another problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a stopper that minimizes contact between the internal food or beverage and air with only simple operation by the user.

[0009] In order to solve the technical problem described above, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, a food and beverage container stopper is provided for opening and closing a container that is fastened to the top of a container that stores food and beverages inside, comprising: a lower stopper fastened to the top of the container; a beverage tube for dispensing the food and beverage; and an upper stopper pivotally coupled to the lower stopper, wherein the container is opened and closed by pressurizing the beverage tube according to the degree to which the upper stopper is rotated.

[0010] The above beverage tube may include a vertical tube formed in an upward and downward direction with one end located within the container; and a horizontal tube that is bent in a shape extending from the other end of the main tube.

[0011] The upper stopper is provided with an upper opening / closing part that protrudes toward the lower stopper on the lower surface, and when the upper stopper rotates, the upper opening / closing part can pressurize the beverage tube.

[0012] The upper opening / closing part may vary in the degree to which it pressurizes the beverage tube depending on the degree of rotation.

[0013] The upper opening / closing part may protrude to form an incline in a predetermined direction.

[0014] The above predetermined direction may be a circumferential direction centered on the rotation axis of the upper stopper.

[0015] The lower stopper has a lower opening / closing portion protruding toward the upper stopper on its upper surface, and the upper opening / closing portion and the lower opening / closing portion may be arranged on the same circumference around the pivot axis of the upper stopper.

[0016] The above lower opening / closing part may protrude to form an incline in a predetermined direction.

[0017] The upper opening / closing part may be provided with an upper stopper at one end, and the lower opening / closing part may be provided with a lower stopper at one end.

[0018] The present invention has the effect of extending the storage time of food and beverages, such as wine, that spoil easily upon contact with air.

[0019] In addition, it has the effect of providing a stopper that is easy to clean and allows for effective opening and closing through its simple structure.

[0020] In particular, it has the effect of providing an opening and closing structure that can reduce the number of rotations (rotation angle) of the stopper required for opening and closing.

[0021] In addition, the present invention has the effect of minimizing contact between internal food and beverages and air with only simple operation by the user.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of a food and beverage container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a lower perspective view of a lower stopper (202) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a side view of a lower stopper (202) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an upper perspective view of a stopper (300) with the upper stopper removed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an upper stopper (201) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a beverage tube (203) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a drawing separately illustrating a beverage tube (203) and a fixing pin (401) for fixing it to a lower stopper (202) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an upper perspective view of a lower stopper (202) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the concept of pressurizing a beverage tube (203) by means of a lower opening / closing part (402) and an upper opening / closing part (603) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the roles of the upper stopper (604) and the lower stopper (403) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a stopper (300) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIGS. 12 and FIGS. 13 are drawings illustrating an internal cross-sectional view of a stopper (300) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15 are drawings illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols will be assigned the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles. Furthermore, in describing embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art could obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description will be omitted. Additionally, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification; the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0036] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0037] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0038] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0039] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a front view of a food and beverage container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 1, the food and beverage device (10) includes a container (100), a piston part (200), and a stopper (300).

[0042] The container (100) has an open top and can hold food and beverages inside.

[0043] The piston part (200) can move up and down while in close contact with the inner surface of the container (100), so that air inside the container (100) can be effectively removed depending on the amount of remaining food and beverage.

[0044] The stopper (300) is detachably attached to the piston part (200) at the upper side of the piston part (200) to prevent air from entering the inside of the container (100).

[0045]

[0046] A container (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention can store food and beverages such as cooking oil or wine inside.

[0047] In the case of such a food and beverage storage container (100), several important features are required. Since it is to store food and beverages that are to be consumed, it must be easy to clean, and the opening and closing must be secure to prevent external contaminants.

[0048] In addition, for use in cooking, such as for storing cooking oil, it is necessary for the opening and closing operation to be simple and easy.

[0049] In addition, due to the nature of food and beverages, there is also a need to be able to dispense them gradually over a long period of time.

[0050] In order to satisfy these characteristics, the structure for opening and closing must be simple. This is because only when the structure is simple can it be easily disassembled for cleaning, etc., as well as easy to remove food and beverage residue.

[0051] Accordingly, the stopper structure of the present invention described below is characterized by being provided with the simplest possible configuration to satisfy the above features. In particular, regarding the dispensing of food and beverage stored inside the container (100), a structure is proposed that can account for not only the case where the food and beverage is dispensed by simply tilting the container (100), but also the case where the food and beverage is dispensed due to pressure applied to the container (100), as can be seen in FIG. 1. According to the structure of FIG. 1, as the piston part (200) slides in the up and down direction, pressure is applied to the food and beverage stored inside the container (100), and the food and beverage is dispensed due to the applied pressure.

[0052] The stopper (300) structure of the present invention is not necessarily applicable only to discharge by pressure, but has the characteristic that it can be effectively applied to such discharge methods as well.

[0053] Next, the structure of the stopper (300) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be examined in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0054] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a lower perspective view of a lower stopper (202) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a side view of a lower stopper (202) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an upper perspective view of a stopper (300) with the upper stopper removed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an upper stopper (201) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a beverage tube (203) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] FIG. 7 is a drawing separately illustrating a beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment of the present invention and a fixing pin (401) for fixing it to a lower stopper (202).

[0060] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an upper perspective view of a lower stopper (202) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0061]

[0062] Hereinafter, the structure of a stopper (300) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.

[0063] A stopper (300) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a lower stopper (202) fastened to the top of a container (100), a beverage tube (203) for dispensing food and beverage stored inside the container (100), and an upper stopper (201) pivotally coupled to the lower stopper (202).

[0064] The lower stopper (202) may be fastened to the container (100) in a snap-fit ​​manner, but may also be fastened by forming a screw thread (202) and connecting it in a screw manner. As shown in the drawing, if a screw thread (202) is formed at the bottom of the lower stopper (202), a corresponding screw thread (not shown) may be formed on the container (100) to allow for screw connection.

[0065]

[0066] With reference to FIGS. 3 to 5, the specific shape of the lower cap (202) will be described.

[0067] The lower cap (202) may be composed of a body portion (302), a threaded portion (303), and a cup portion (301). The body portion (302), the threaded portion (303), and the cup portion (301) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may each be provided in a form that is individually formed and fastened, but may also be formed integrally.

[0068] The body portion (302), threaded portion (303), and cup portion (301) of the lower cap (202) can be formed in a tubular shape with holes drilled in the vertical direction.

[0069] The body portion (302) is configured to form the body of the lower stopper (202), preferably formed in a cylindrical shape, and the outer diameter is formed to be the same as the outer diameter of the container (100), so that when the body portion (302) is fastened to the container (100), there is no step difference at the joined portion.

[0070] The threaded portion (303) is formed in a shape extending from the lower part of the body, and the threads (304) described above are formed on the outer surface. Preferably, the diameter of the threaded portion (303) can be formed to be smaller than the diameter of the body portion (302).

[0071] The cup portion (301) may be provided in a cup shape that forms an internal space at the top of the body portion. Preferably, the diameter of the cup portion (301) may be formed to be larger than the diameters of the body portion (302) and the threaded portion (303).

[0072] The outer surface of the cup portion (301) can be fastened in a manner that fits into the inner surface of the upper stopper (201), which will be described later. Additionally, the outer surface of the cup portion (301) and the inner surface of the upper stopper (201) are formed in a cylindrical shape so that the upper stopper (201) can be rotatably coupled with the cup portion (301) while fitted into it.

[0073] At least one locking portion (290) is formed on the lower part of the cup portion (301). The locking portion (290) has a shape that protrudes downward from the lower part of the cup portion (301), so that the protrusion (601) of the upper stopper (201), which will be described later, can be fixed while being caught on this locking portion (290).

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed that the container (100) be opened and closed when the upper stopper (201) is rotated relative to the lower stopper (202). Opening and closing the container (100) means blocking the food or beverage from being discharged to the outside or foreign substances from the outside from entering the container (100) while the food or beverage is stored inside the container (100).

[0075] Furthermore, the upper stopper (201) according to the first embodiment of the present invention is proposed to adjust the degree of opening and closing according to the degree (angle) of rotation relative to the lower stopper (202). The degree of opening and closing may mean that the flow rate of the food and beverage being discharged changes, and more specifically, it may mean that the cross-sectional area of ​​the discharged beverage tube is adjusted.

[0076] That is, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the pressure applied to the beverage tube (203) varies depending on the degree to which the upper stopper (201) rotates relative to the lower stopper (202), and the cross-sectional area of ​​the beverage tube (203) may vary depending on the applied pressure.

[0077] On the lower surface of the space formed within the cup portion (301), a main hole (410), a lower opening / closing portion (402), and a discharge hole (404) are formed.

[0078] The main hole (410) forms a hole through which the beverage tube (203) passes. Referring to FIG. 5, a fixing pin (401) for fixing the beverage tube (203) is fastened to the main hole (410).

[0079] The beverage tube (203) is provided in a shape that bends in a specific direction toward the discharge hole (404) after passing through the main hole (410), so that one end of the beverage tube (203) can penetrate the discharge hole (404) and be exposed to the outside.

[0080] A lower opening / closing part (402) is formed in a specific direction in which the above beverage tube (203) bends. The lower opening / closing part (402) is provided in a shape that protrudes from the lower surface of the cup part (301). And a lower stopper (403) is formed at one end of the lower opening / closing part (402).

[0081] Referring to FIG. 6, the specific shape and configuration of the upper cap (201) are examined.

[0082] The upper stopper (201) may be provided in a shape that forms an internal space in the form of an inverted cup and covers the lower stopper (202).

[0083] As described above, the inner surface of the upper cap (201) is formed to correspond to the outer surface of the lower cap (202), so that it can be attached and detached in a fitted manner.

[0084] An upper opening / closing part (603) may be provided in the internal space of the upper stopper (201). The upper opening / closing part (603) may protrude from the lower surface of the upper stopper (201) toward the lower stopper. And an upper stopper (604) may likewise be formed at one end of the upper opening / closing part (603).

[0085] On the inner surface of the upper stopper (201), at least one protrusion (601) protruding inward may be formed. When the upper stopper (201) is rotated, the protrusion (601) is caught on the catch (290) of the lower stopper (202), and the beverage tube (203) can be fixed in a pressed state even without additional external force being applied while caught.

[0086] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, the shape of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) and the role of the upper and lower stoppers will be described in more detail later.

[0087]

[0088] With reference to FIGS. 7 and FIGS. 8, the structure of a beverage tube (203) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0089] A beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a vertical tube (701) formed in an upward and downward direction with one end located within the container; and a horizontal tube (702) that is bent in a shape extending from the other end of the main tube.

[0090] A beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to be placed in the main hole (410) of the lower cap (202) to discharge food and beverage stored inside the container (100) to the outside. The interior of the beverage tube (203) may be provided in a tube shape that forms a tubular space through which food and beverage can pass.

[0091] The horizontal tube (702) is provided in a bent shape extending from the vertical tube (701) toward the discharge hole (404). The discharge tube (703) may be provided in a bent shape extending from the horizontal tube (702) toward the discharge hole (404).

[0092] The vertical tube (701), horizontal tube (702), and discharge tube (703) constituting the beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may be bent into an '∩' shape when viewed from the side. Additionally, the vertical tube (701) and the discharge tube (703) may be parallel and may be bent at a right angle to the vertical tube (701).

[0093] At the tip portion of the discharge pipe (703), a protruding tip portion (704) is formed, which is larger than the diameter of the discharge pipe (703). The diameter of the tip portion (704) is formed to be larger than the inner diameter of the discharge hole (404), so that the tip portion (704) can be stably fixed when fitted into the discharge hole (404).

[0094] A funnel portion (705) and a contact portion (706) are formed at the lower part of the vertical tube (701).

[0095] The funnel portion (705) is provided in a shape in which the diameter gradually increases from the lower part of the vertical tube (701). A contact portion (706) is formed at the lower part of the funnel portion (705), and the contact portion (706) is in complete contact with the inner surface of the piston portion (200) or the container (100) so that the food and beverage are fully transported into the interior of the beverage tube (203).

[0096]

[0097] The vertical tube (701), horizontal tube (702), discharge tube (703), tip portion (704), funnel portion (705), and contact portion (706) constituting the beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may each be formed separately and then connected, but may also be formed as a single unit. For example, the beverage tube (203) according to a preferred embodiment may be made of a material such as rubber or silicone, and the vertical tube (701), horizontal tube (702), discharge tube (703), tip portion (704), funnel portion (705), and contact portion (706) may be formed as a single unit.

[0098] When the beverage tubes (203) are formed as a single unit in this way, not only is it easy to disassemble for cleaning, but it is also possible to expect the advantage of not having foreign substances stuck in it due to its simple structure.

[0099] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, the concept of applying pressure to the beverage tube (203) by the inclination of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) will be explained.

[0100] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the concept of pressurizing a beverage tube (203) by means of a lower opening / closing part (402) and an upper opening / closing part (603) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Looking at the structure of FIGS. 2 to 8, the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) can be formed in a circumferential direction centered on the rotation axis of the upper stopper (201). In FIG. 9, the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) are shown as being formed on a flat plane, but this is merely for illustrative purposes, and it is obvious that in reality, they can be formed by bending into a semicircle or a fan shape.

[0102] In the illustrated drawing, the concept of pressurizing a beverage tube (203) or a part of a beverage tube (203) using the slope formed in the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) is explained, and the specific degree of slope or the relative scale between the upper and lower stoppers and the slope may differ from FIG. 9.

[0103] First, FIG. 9 (a) illustrates the relative positions of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) in an open state. FIG. 9 (b) illustrates the relative positions of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) in a half-closed state. The relative positions change as the upper stopper (201) rotates relative to the lower stopper (202). Based on the examples shown in FIG. 2 through FIG. 8, when the upper stopper (201) rotates clockwise relative to the lower stopper (202), the relative positions may change as in FIG. 9 (a) through (b).

[0104] Between the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) of Fig. 9 (a) and (b), a horizontal tube (702) among the beverage tubes (203) is located.

[0105] The lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may have a point-symmetric shape. That is, the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) may have a shape that is symmetric with respect to a predetermined reference point. Alternatively, if the lower opening / closing part (402) is flipped 180 degrees, it may be identical to the shape of the upper opening / closing part (603).

[0106] Hereinafter, the shape of the lower opening / closing part (402) is described based on the shape, but the shape of the upper opening / closing part (603) can be described in the same way based on this.

[0107] The lower opening / closing part (402) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may have a slope formed such that the protruding height increases as it goes from one end (left in the illustrated drawing) to the other end (right in the illustrated drawing). Additionally, a lower stopper (403) may be provided at the other end of the lower opening / closing part (402).

[0108] Even if the upper stopper (201) rotates, if the relative position changes as in (a) -> (b) while the relative height between the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) does not change, the beverage tube (203) is pressurized by each slope. When the beverage tube having a circular cross-section is pressurized, it is compressed into an elliptical cross-section, and the cross-section is reduced. In particular, as the change in relative position progresses, the applied pressure increases, so the cross-sectional area will decrease accordingly. That is, it means that if the upper stopper (201) is rotated slightly, it closes only slightly, and if it is rotated a lot, it closes a lot.

[0109] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a structure that can be completely opened and closed by a lower stopper (403) and an upper stopper (604) formed on each of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603). This will be explained based on FIG. 10.

[0110] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the roles of the upper stopper (604) and the lower stopper (403) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] If the relative position change as in FIG. 9 continues, the upper stopper (604) and the lower stopper (403) will come into contact with each other with the beverage tube (203) in between. At this time, the upper stopper (604) and the lower stopper (403) pressurize the beverage tube (203) from both sides, and if the pressure is sufficient, the beverage tube (203) can be completely crushed to create a completely closed state.

[0112] FIGS. 11 to 13 are drawings illustrating a structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] Among the second and third embodiments described below with reference to the drawings, configurations that have a concept corresponding to the first embodiment and operate on the same principle are described using the same identification number, and repetitive descriptions are omitted.

[0114]

[0115] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a stopper (300) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] FIGS. 12 and FIGS. 13 are drawings illustrating an internal cross-sectional view of a stopper (300) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] A second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13.

[0118] First, the stopper (300) according to the second embodiment may be configured to further include an opening / closing part (1101) for opening / closing a part of the side.

[0119] The beverage tube (203) according to the first embodiment described above had a vertical tube (701), a horizontal tube (702), and a discharge tube (703) formed in a shape that was bent into an '∩', but in the second embodiment, it is composed of a vertical tube (701) and a horizontal tube (702), and the discharge tube (703) is omitted, so it has an overall 'ㄱ' shape.

[0120] One end of the above-described cover (1101) may be provided in a manner that is pivotally coupled to one side of the upper stopper (201). When the cover (1101) is closed, the protruding beverage tube (203) is bent so that the beverage tube (203) itself is sealed, and conversely, when the cover (1101) is opened, the bent beverage tube (203) is not bent and is simultaneously provided to protrude outward so that the beverage can be poured.

[0121]

[0122] In addition, the stopper (300) according to the second embodiment of the present invention can also be pressurized on the beverage tube (203) by the inclination of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603), as described above in relation to the first embodiment in FIG. 9. That is, the beverage tube (203) is first sealed by bending due to the opening / closing of the cover (1101), and can be secondarily sealed by the inclination of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) and the lower stopper (403) and the upper stopper (604).

[0123]

[0124] Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15.

[0125] FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15 are drawings illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0126] The stopper (300) according to the third embodiment of the present invention is proposed to further include first and second receiving portions (1402) for receiving a beverage tube (203) when the cover (1101) is closed. Among the configurations described in the first and second embodiments, the configurations that operate identically in the third embodiment will be omitted from the description.

[0127] According to the third embodiment of the present invention, the first and second receiving portions (1402) may be provided in a form that is drawn inward from the outer surface of the upper cap (201) toward the inside of the upper cap (201). In addition, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the first depth into which the first receiving portion (1401) is drawn is deeper than the second depth into which the second receiving portion (1402) is drawn. Accordingly, a ledge (1403) is formed between the first receiving portion (1401) and the second receiving portion (1402) due to the difference in depth.

[0128] In the third embodiment, primary sealing by the aforementioned cover (1101) and secondary sealing by the inclination of the lower opening / closing part (402) and the upper opening / closing part (603) and the lower stopper (403) and the upper stopper (604) can also be applied in the same way.

[0129] In particular, the third embodiment goes further by suggesting that when the upper stopper (201) is rotated for secondary sealing, the beverage tube (203) is bent toward the second receiving portion (1402) by the rotation to achieve sealing.

[0130] In the illustrated drawing, when the cover (1101) is closed for primary sealing, the beverage tube (203) is bent upward. In this state, when the upper stopper (201) is rotated (counterclockwise in the illustrated drawing) for secondary sealing, the beverage tube (203) is bent from the first receiving portion (1401) toward the second receiving portion (1402), thereby enabling tertiary sealing. When the beverage tube (203) is bent toward the second receiving portion (1402), the beverage tube (203) is pressurized by the ledge (1403) formed between the first and second receiving portions (1402), thereby enabling tertiary sealing.

[0131] In particular, the stopper (300) according to the third embodiment of the present invention proposes that the second receiving portion (1402) form an incline (1404). As described above, when the beverage tube (203) is bent toward the second receiving portion (1402), the remaining beverage in the beverage tube (203) may leak out through the beverage tube (203).

[0132] When the beverage tube (203) is bent toward the second receiving section (1402) forming the ramp (1404), the end of the beverage tube (203) is lifted upward along the formed ramp (1404), thereby minimizing leakage of the beverage. Furthermore, in a fourth embodiment of the present invention (not shown), the ramp (1404) of the second receiving section (1402) described above is proposed to be formed downward, contrary to the above. This is because, in some cases, it may be more effective to ensure that no residual beverage remains in the beverage tube (203) when the beverage tube (203) is closed.

[0133] In the fourth embodiment, when the upper stopper (201) is rotated (counterclockwise in the illustrated drawing) for secondary sealing, the beverage tube (203) can be bent from the first receiving portion (1401) toward the second receiving portion (1402) to achieve tertiary sealing. When the beverage tube (203) is bent toward the second receiving portion (1402), the beverage tube (203) is pressed by the ledge (1403) formed between the first and second receiving portions (1401, 1402), and tertiary sealing can be achieved, which is the same as in the third embodiment described above.

[0134] However, in the fourth embodiment, when the third seal is formed in this way, since there is a second receiving portion (1402), when the upper stopper rotates counterclockwise, the beverage tube (203) is received, and at the same time, the remaining food and beverage inside can be discharged through the inclined path formed downward. And thus, the food and beverage remaining inside the beverage tube (203) received in the second receiving portion (1402) can be discharged.

[0135] Although embodiments of a food and beverage container according to the present invention have been described above, they are described as at least one embodiment, and the technical concept, structure, and operation of the present invention are not limited thereby. Furthermore, the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited or restricted by the drawings or the description with reference to the drawings. In addition, the concept and embodiments of the invention presented in this invention may be used by those skilled in the art as a basis for modifying or designing other structures to perform the same purpose of the present invention. An equivalent structure modified or altered by those skilled in the art is bound by the technical scope of the present invention as described in the claims, and various changes, substitutions, and modifications are possible within the limits of not departing from the concept or scope of the invention as described in the claims.

Claims

1. A stopper for opening and closing a container, which is fastened to the top of a container that stores food and beverages inside, A lower stopper fastened to the top of the above container; A beverage tube for dispensing the above food and beverage; It includes an upper stopper pivotally coupled to the lower stopper, Characterized by opening and closing the container by pressurizing the beverage tube according to the degree to which the upper stopper rotates. Food and beverage container cap.

2. In claim 1, the beverage tube is, A vertical tube formed in an upward and downward direction, with one end located within the container; and A horizontal tube including a curved shape extending from the other end of the main tube, Food and beverage container cap.

3. In Clause 2, the upper stopper is, It is provided with an upper opening / closing part that protrudes toward the lower stopper on the lower surface, and Characterized that when the upper stopper rotates, the upper opening / closing part pressurizes the beverage tube. Food and beverage container cap.

4. In Clause 3, the upper opening / closing part is, The degree of pressurizing the beverage tube varies depending on the degree of rotation mentioned above. Food and beverage container cap.

5. In Clause 4, the upper opening / closing part is, Characterized by protruding to form an incline in a predetermined direction, Food and beverage container cap.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above predetermined direction is characterized as being a circumferential direction centered on the rotation axis of the upper stopper. Food and beverage container cap.

7. In Clause 3, the lower stopper is, It is provided with a lower opening / closing part that protrudes toward the upper stopper on the upper surface, and The upper opening / closing part and the lower opening / closing part are characterized by being arranged on the same circumference around the rotation axis of the upper stopper. Food and beverage container cap.

8. In claim 7, the lower opening / closing part is, Characterized by protruding to form an incline in a predetermined direction, Food and beverage container cap.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above upper opening / closing part is equipped with an upper stopper at one end, and The above lower opening / closing part is characterized by having a lower stopper at one end, Food and beverage container cap.

10. In claim 1, the upper stopper is, Further equipped with a cover for opening and closing a portion of the side of the upper stopper, Characterized by the fact that a part of the beverage tube is sealed as the above cover is opened or closed. Food and beverage container cap.

11. In claim 10, the above cover is, It is provided in a manner that is pivotally coupled to one side of the upper stopper, and Characterized by the fact that when the cover is closed, the protruding beverage tube is bent so that the beverage tube itself is sealed, and when the cover is opened, the bent beverage tube is not bent, thereby releasing the seal. Food and beverage container cap.

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