CN-122004633-A - Non-overflow suction pipe

Abstract

Aspects disclosed herein relate generally to beverage systems. In particular, the beverage system includes a straw mechanism magnetically secured to the lid structure. The beverage system according to aspects herein has a selectively leak-proof straw mechanism.

Inventors

• Dylan M. Jacob

Assignees

• 布鲁梅特公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20240903

Priority Date

20231121

Claims (20)

1. 1. A lid structure for a beverage container, comprising: A body portion having a top side defining an engagement cavity sized to receive a straw mechanism and a first opening offset relative to a central axis of the body portion, the first opening in fluid communication with an interior volume of the beverage container, and A straw mechanism configured to be removably inserted into the engagement cavity, the straw mechanism comprising: A bottom portion having at least two protruding ridges, each protruding ridge being sized and arranged to pass through a corresponding recess formed on or in the engagement cavity such that the straw mechanism can only be fully inserted in a single orientation, and A spout portion having a distal surface provided with a second opening offset relative to the central axis, wherein the straw mechanism is rotatable within the engagement cavity between an open condition in which the second opening is aligned with the first opening such that fluid can flow from the interior of the container to the spout portion and a closed condition in which the first opening is blocked to prevent fluid flow.
2. 2. The cover structure of claim 1, wherein the at least two protruding ridges have different sizes.
3. 3. The cover structure of claim 1, wherein the second opening and the first opening are configured such that, in the closed state, the first opening is covered or blocked by a portion of the straw mechanism.
4. 4. The lid structure of claim 1, the body portion having one or more stop elements that limit rotation of the straw mechanism within the engagement cavity to about 180 degrees of rotation between the open and closed states.
5. 5. The lid structure of claim 1, wherein the straw mechanism includes a frame portion that is substantially flush with an outer surface of the body portion when inserted, the frame portion supporting the spout portion and the bottom portion.
6. 6. The cover structure of claim 5 wherein the frame portion is provided with at least one indicator on an upper surface and the body portion is provided with a complementary indicator such that alignment of the indicator indicates whether the straw mechanism is in the open state or the closed state.
7. 7. The cover structure of claim 1, further comprising a vent formed in the body portion and configured such that the straw mechanism selectively seals or unseals the vent when rotated.
8. 8. The lid structure of claim 1, further comprising a removable straw removably coupled to an underside of the body portion, the removable straw extending into an interior volume of the beverage container.
9. 9. The cap structure of claim 1 wherein the straw mechanism and the body portion each include magnets of opposite polarity to create a magnetic bias that retains the straw mechanism within the engagement cavity.
10. 10. The cover structure of claim 1 wherein the engagement cavity defines a keyhole opening having at least two differently sized notches, and wherein the bottom portion of the straw mechanism includes at least two protruding ridges, each protruding ridge sized and arranged to pass through a corresponding one of the differently sized notches of the keyhole opening.
11. 11. A beverage container, comprising: a base structure including a threaded region adjacent the upper opening, and A cover structure, comprising: A body portion having threads complementary to a threaded region of the base structure to removably secure the cap structure to the base structure, a top side defining an engagement cavity sized to receive a straw mechanism and a first opening in fluid communication with an interior volume of the beverage container offset relative to a central axis of the body portion, and A straw mechanism configured to be removably inserted into the engagement cavity, the straw mechanism having: A bottom portion having at least two protruding ridges, each protruding ridge being sized and arranged to pass through a corresponding recess formed on or in the engagement cavity such that the straw mechanism can only be fully inserted in a single orientation, and A spout portion having a distal surface provided with a second opening offset relative to the central axis, wherein the straw mechanism is rotatable within the engagement cavity between an open condition in which the second opening is aligned with the first opening such that fluid can flow from the interior of the container to the spout portion and a closed condition in which the first opening is blocked to prevent fluid flow.
12. 12. The beverage system according to claim 11, wherein the at least two protruding ridges have different sizes.
13. 13. The beverage system according to claim 11, wherein the second opening and the first opening are configured such that, in the closed state, the first opening is covered or blocked by a portion of the straw mechanism.
14. 14. The beverage system according to claim 11, the body portion having one or more stop elements that limit rotation of the straw mechanism within the engagement cavity to about 180 degrees of rotation between the open and closed states.
15. 15. The beverage system according to claim 11, wherein the straw mechanism comprises a frame portion that is substantially flush with an outer surface of the body portion when inserted, the frame portion supporting the spout portion and the bottom portion.
16. 16. The beverage system according to claim 15, wherein the frame portion is provided with at least one indicator on an upper surface and the body portion is provided with a complementary indicator such that alignment of the indicator indicates whether the straw mechanism is in the open state or the closed state.
17. 17. The beverage system according to claim 11, further comprising a vent formed in the body portion and configured such that the straw mechanism selectively seals or unseals the vent when rotated.
18. 18. The beverage system according to claim 11, further comprising a removable straw removably coupled to an underside of the body portion, the removable straw extending into an interior volume of the beverage container.
19. 19. The beverage system according to claim 11, wherein the straw mechanism and the body portion each include magnets of opposite polarity, thereby creating a magnetic bias that retains the straw mechanism within the engagement cavity.
20. 20. The beverage system according to claim 11, wherein the engagement cavity defines a keyhole opening having at least two differently sized notches, and wherein the bottom portion of the straw mechanism includes at least two protruding ridges, each protruding ridge being sized and arranged to pass through a corresponding one of the differently sized notches of the keyhole opening.

Description

Non-overflow suction pipe The application relates to a divisional application based on China patent application with 2024, 9, 3 days, 202411227973.9 and a 'no overflow straw'. Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims the benefits of U.S. provisional application No. 63/529,125 entitled "No spillover straw (No SPILL STRAW)" filed on day 26, 7, 2023 and U.S. provisional application No. 63/529,988 entitled "No spillover straw (No SPILL STRAW)" filed on day 31, 7, 2023. Technical Field Aspects provided herein relate to portable beverage accessories, such as insulated travel mugs, shaker cups (shaker cup), and the like. Background Travel beverage accessories typically include insulated and uninsulated cups, double-walled cups, or any other suitable beverage container that includes a fitted lid to prevent accidental spillage. The cover may be a simple screw cover or a push cover and may not always be leak proof. It is speculated that the leak-proof covers typically include a mechanism that typically requires two hands to operate, and thus can be cumbersome to use. Disclosure of Invention At high levels, the beverage container may include a lid structure coupled to the base structure to define an interior volume for holding and/or dispensing a beverage held within the beverage container. The base structure may be a cup-shaped container that may optionally be insulated to keep the beverage cold/hot for an extended period of time (e.g., between 4 hours and 48 hours). The lid structure may have a spout portion or straw mechanism for dispensing the contents of the beverage container when the lid structure and the base structure are engaged with each other. To provide a leak-proof beverage container, the straw mechanism is rotatably transitionable between a closed state (i.e., a no-dispense state, a no-spill state, a travel state, or a no-use state) and an open state (i.e., a dispense state). The straw mechanism prevents the contents of the beverage container from spilling or otherwise being dispensed or consumed from the beverage container when in its closed state. The straw mechanism, when in its open state, allows the contents of the drink container to be consumed or otherwise dispensed from the beverage container. A cover structure according to aspects herein includes a straw mechanism and a body portion. The body portion has a threaded engagement section configured to securely engage the base structure of the beverage container, and an engagement cavity configured to receive and engage the straw mechanism, as will become more apparent in the description of the drawings provided below. The straw mechanism and the body portion are releasably engaged with one another to facilitate cleaning of the cover structure. In addition, the straw mechanism and the body portion are rotatably engaged to provide a leak-proof cover structure for travel or general portability. This is advantageous over conventional straw-based beverage containers in which the straw extends through a penetrable opening in the cap, or the straw itself is an open conduit to the contents of the container, both of which are potential leakage areas. Aspects herein are generally directed to a lid structure for a beverage container having a body portion including a straw connector configured to be detachably attached to a detachable straw. The detachable straw facilitates, among other things, thorough cleaning of the lid structure, and also provides a neatly storable container that can fit all of its components within the interior volume defined by the base structure and the lid structure. The straw mechanism of the cover structure includes a frame portion and a spout portion having a spout opening. In embodiments, by way of non-limiting example, the nozzle portion may be rigid and formed of a hard polymer, plastic material, metal, or other rigid material. In another embodiment, by way of non-limiting example, the nozzle portion may be flexible (i.e., bendable, stretchable, elastic, deformable) and formed of a suitable material (e.g., silicone or other rubber polymer material). The frame portion frames the nozzle portion such that the nozzle portion extends outwardly through the opening of the frame portion and the first surface of the frame portion. Further, the first surface of the frame portion includes a first indicator protruding from the first surface. The spout base portion is wider than the spout portion and seats on the second surface of the frame portion to seal the opening of the frame portion. The nozzle opening of the nozzle portion extends through to the nozzle base portion. In some aspects, the spout portion is shaped similar to a conventional straw having a cylindrical tubular structure with a circular cross-section with a circular opening. In other aspects, by way of non-limiting example, the nozzle portion may have a tubular structure having any desired cross-sectional shape with a correspondingly shaped openin