DE202023107580U1 - Can closure with integrated actuation element and can body - Google Patents

Abstract

Can closure with integrated actuating element, consisting of an actuation cover (1), an inner closure (2) with a water outlet channel (10) and a channel switching unit mounted in the inner closure, characterized in that
- that a guide post (11), a hanging hook (12) and an annular barrier (14) are firmly attached to the underside of the operating cover (1);
- that the guide post (11) and the hanging hook (12) are located within the annular barrier (14);
- that a guide tube (21), which interacts with the guide post (11), and a hook limiting hole (22), which interacts with the hanging hook (12), are provided on the inner closure (2);
- that after the actuation cover (1) and the inner closure (2) are connected, the upper end of the pressure part of the channel switching assembly touches the underside of the actuation cover.

Description

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular a jug closure and a thermal jug.

In current pot lids with a central pressure switch, the structure is typically designed such that the lid and the pressure switch are separate, with the pressure switch located in the center of the lid. Such a design makes assembly relatively cumbersome, and during use, dust easily accumulates in the gaps between the button and the lid, making cleaning difficult and resulting in a poor user experience.

The invention is based on the object of creating a jug closure with an integrated actuating element and a thermal jug which have a simple structure and convenient assembly, whereby an integration of lid and switch can be achieved in order to enable an improved user experience.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a jug closure with an integrated actuating element, which has the features specified in claim 1, and a thermal jug which has the features specified in claim 6. Further advantageous developments of the invention emerge from the features of the subclaims.

According to the invention, a can closure with an integrated actuation element is provided, which consists of an actuation cover, an inner closure with a water outlet channel and a channel switching assembly mounted in the inner closure. A guide post, a hanging hook and an annular barrier are firmly attached to the underside of the operating cover. The guide post and hanging hook are located within the ring-shaped barrier. A guide tube that interacts with the guide post and a hook limiting hole that interacts with the hanging hook are each provided on the inner closure. After the operating cover and the inner closure are connected, the upper end of the pressure part of the channel switching assembly contacts the bottom of the operating cover.

According to the invention, the channel switching assembly comprises a rotary axis, a rotary wheel, a rotary sleeve, a T-bar, a limit stop and a spring, the T-bar consisting of a closure part and a shaft. The shaft of the T-bar penetrates the center hole of the inner shutter, while the spring is mounted on the shaft of the T-bar, with the limit stop attached to the upper end of the shaft of the T-bar to limit the spring. The rotary axis and the rotary wheel can be inserted one after the other into the rotary sleeve, with the rotary wheel being connectable to the upper part of the shaft of the T-bar after the rotary sleeve has been connected to the inner closure. The upper end of the axis of rotation forms the upper end of a pressure part of the channel switching assembly.

According to the invention, a limiting ring for the upper end of the axis of rotation is attached in the center of the underside of the actuation cover.

According to the invention, four guide posts and four guide tubes are provided.

According to the invention, two hanging hooks are provided, which are arranged symmetrically, with corresponding two hook limiting holes being provided.

According to the invention, a thermal jug is provided which consists of a jug body and an aforementioned jug closure with an integrated actuating element.

The advantage of the present invention is that, due to the structure described above, the can closure fulfills both the function of the switch button and the sealing function of the lid. This integration simplifies assembly and improves the overall appearance. At the same time, the combination of guide post and guide tube ensures smooth operation of the switch, which offers consumers a completely new experience both in terms of use and appearance.

• 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Kannenverschlusses;
• 2 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Zustands, in dem der Betätigungsdeckel und der Innenverschluss aus 1 voneinander getrennt sind;
• 3 eine schematische Schnittansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Kannenverschlusses im Zustand, in dem der Wasserauslasskanal geöffnet ist;
• 4 eine schematische Schnittansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Kannenverschlusses im Zustand, in dem der Wasserauslasskanal geschlossen ist;
• 5 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Thermokanne; und
• 6 eine schematische Schnittansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Thermokanne im Zustand, in dem der Wasserauslasskanal geöffnet ist.

The invention and its refinements are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. In the drawing shows:

• 1 a perspective view of a can closure according to the invention;
• 2 a perspective view of the state in which the operating cover and the inner closure are in place 1 are separated from each other;
• 3 a schematic sectional view of the can closure according to the invention in the state in which the water outlet channel is open;
• 4 a schematic sectional view of the can closure according to the invention in the state in which the water outlet channel is closed;
• 5 a perspective view of a thermos flask according to the invention; and
• 6 a schematic sectional view of the thermos flask according to the invention in the state in which the water outlet channel is open.

Like in the 1 until 4 shown, the present invention is a can closure with an integrated actuating element, consisting of an actuation cover 1, an inner closure 2 with a water outlet channel 10 and a channel switching unit mounted in the inner closure.

On the underside of the operating cover 1, a guide post 11, a hanging hook 12 and an annular barrier 14 are firmly attached. The guide post 11 and the hanging hook 12 are located within the annular barrier 14. On the inner closure 2, a guide tube 21, which interacts with the guide post 11, and a hook limiting hole 22, which interacts with the hanging hook 12, are provided. During assembly, the guide post 11 is inserted into the guide tube 21. After the operating cover 1 and the inner shutter 2 are connected, the upper end of the pressure part of the channel switching assembly contacts the bottom of the operating cover. When pushed down, the guide post 11 slides down along the guide tube 21, and the lower part of the hanging hook 12 can also be moved down along the hook limiting hole 22, thereby activating the channel switching assembly and opening the water inlet of the outlet channel. The annular barrier 14 covers the junction of the operating cover 1 with the inner closure 2, which is aesthetically pleasing and dustproof.

Said channel switching unit comprises a rotary axis 3, a rotary wheel 4, a rotary sleeve 5, a T-bar 6, a limit stop 7 and a spring 8. The T-bar consists of a closure part and a shaft. The shaft of the T-bar 6 penetrates the center hole of the inner shutter, while the spring 8 is mounted on the shaft of the T-bar 6, with the limit stop 7 attached to the upper end of the shaft of the T-bar 6 to close the spring 8 limit. So the spring 8 is positioned between the limit stop 7 and the top of the center hole of the inner closure. The spring force of the spring 8 causes the closure part of the T-bar 6 to block the entrance of the water outlet channel 10 of the inner closure. The rotary axis 3 and the rotary wheel 4 are inserted one after the other into the rotary sleeve 5. After connecting the rotating sleeve 5 to the inner closure 2, the rotating wheel 4 is connected to the upper part of the shaft of the T-bar 6. The upper end of the rotation axis 3 forms the upper end of a pressure part of the channel switching assembly mentioned above.

When in use, the operating cover 1 is pushed down, causing the rotary shaft 3 and the rotary wheel 4 to move the T-bar 6 downwards, thus opening the water outlet channel. At the same time, the rotary wheel 4 locks with the rotary sleeve 5, whereby the water outlet channel 10 is kept open [see 3 ]. If you press it again, the lock between the rotary wheel 4 and the rotary sleeve 5 is released. Under the restoring force of the spring 8, the T-bar 6 returns to its starting position, which also moves the rotary wheel 4, the rotary axis 3 and the operating cover 1 upwards and closes the water outlet channel again [see 4 ].

A limiting ring 13 for the upper end of the axis of rotation 3 is preferably attached in the center of the underside of the actuation cover 1. By attaching the limiting ring 13, the upper end of the axis of rotation 3 is positioned within the limiting ring 13, which leads to an overall more stable structure after assembly.

Furthermore, four guide posts 11 are provided, which are opposite four guide tubes 21. There are two hanging hooks 12 arranged symmetrically, and correspondingly two hook limiting holes 22. Of course, the number of guide posts and guide tubes as well as hanging hooks 12 and hook limiting holes 22 can be adjusted according to needs, such as six guide posts 11 and guide tubes 12 or four hanging hooks 12 and four hook limiting holes 22. The combination of the guide posts 11 with the guide tubes 21 enables smooth depressing during operation and achieves a pleasant user experience. The interaction between the hanging hooks 12 and the hook limiting holes 22 limits the springback travel of the operating cover 1 to prevent the operating cover 1 from detaching from the inner closure 2.

Like in the 5 and 6 shown, the present invention is a thermal jug which consists of a jug body 200 and the jug closure 100 described above with an integrated actuating element. The inner closure of the can closure 100 is connected to the opening of the can body 200 by means of threads.

The foregoing description represents embodiments of the invention and is not intended to limit the claims. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the description and drawings of the invention by one A person skilled in the art can be carried out within the scope of the present invention.

Reference symbol list

1

Actuation cover

2

Internal closure

3

Axis of rotation

4

Rotary wheel

5

Rotary sleeve

6

T-bar

7

Limit stop

8th

Feather

10

Water outlet channel

11

Guide post

12

Hanging hooks

13

Limit ring

14

ring-shaped barrier

21

Guide tube

22

Hook limiting holes

100

Can closure

200

jug body

Claims (6)

Can closure with integrated actuating element, consisting of an actuation cover (1), an inner closure (2) with a water outlet channel (10) and a channel switching unit mounted in the inner closure, characterized in that - on the underside of the actuation cover (1) there is a guide post (11), a hanging hook (12) and an annular barrier (14) are fixedly attached; - that the guide post (11) and the hanging hook (12) are located within the annular barrier (14); - that a guide tube (21), which interacts with the guide post (11), and a hook limiting hole (22), which interacts with the hanging hook (12), are provided on the inner closure (2); - that after the actuation cover (1) and the inner closure (2) are connected, the upper end of the pressure part of the channel switching assembly touches the underside of the actuation cover. Can closure with integrated actuating element Claim 1 , characterized in that - the channel switching unit comprises a rotary axis (3), a rotary wheel (4), a rotary sleeve (5), a T-bar (6), a limit stop (7) and a spring (8), the T -Bar consists of a closure part and a shaft; - that the shaft of the T-bar (6) penetrates the center hole of the inner closure, while the spring (8) is mounted on the shaft of the T-bar (6), with the limit stop (7) at the upper end of the shaft of the T-bar Rod (6) is attached to limit the spring (8); - that the rotary axis (3) and the rotary wheel (4) can be inserted one after the other into the rotary sleeve (5), after the rotary sleeve (5) has been connected to the inner closure (2), the rotary wheel (4) is connected to the upper part of the shaft of the T-bar (6) can be connected; and - that the upper end of the axis of rotation (3) forms the upper end of a pressure part of the channel switching unit. Can closure with integrated actuating element Claim 2 , characterized in that a limiting ring (13) for the upper end of the axis of rotation (3) is attached in the center of the underside of the actuation cover (1). Can closure with integrated actuating element according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that the number of guide posts (11) and guide tubes (21) is four. Can closure with integrated actuating element according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that there are two hanging hooks (12) which are arranged symmetrically, with corresponding two hook limiting holes (22) being provided. Thermal jug, consisting of a jug body (200) and one according to one of the Claims 1 until 5 specified can closure (100) with integrated actuating element.