JPH0727424U - Fluid container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] It is intended to provide a portable fluid storage container which is versatile and can be conveniently used. [Structure] The second housing portion 2 is a fluid injecting side with respect to the first housing portion 1, and a flow control filter 3 is provided in a communicating portion of both housing portions.
Is placed. When this is used as a decoction container, the material to be decoction is stored in the second storage portion, and at this time, the first storage portion also functions as a container that can be directly used for drinking, and also as a water purification pot. When using it, what has a water purifying effect may be arranged in the second accommodating portion, and it is possible to easily realize a versatile application corresponding to various applications.
If the second accommodating portion is also used as the gripping handle, good usability and compactness of the fluid accommodating container that requires portability are guaranteed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a fluid container, and relates to a technique effectively applied to, for example, a water purification pot.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As shown in FIG. 9, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a purified water pot for purifying and storing tap water or the like has an upper container 92 having a funnel-like upper container 92 on a portable water container 91 having a grip 90 for gripping. A water purification cartridge 93 made of ion exchange resin, activated carbon, etc. is placed in the water flow passage from the upper container 92 to the water storage container 91, and tap water or the like is circulated from the upper container 92 to the water storage container 91. Thus, the purified water is stored in the water storage container 91. In such a water purification pot, the upper container 92 and the water storage container 91 can be separated, and when the upper container 92 is separated after water purification, the lid 94 is placed on the opening of the water storage container 91. When the upper container 92 and the water storage container 91 are not separated, the lid 94 covers the opening of the upper container 92.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present inventor has studied such a water purification pot. In the water purification pot, at least the upper container 92, the water storage container 91, and the lid 94 can be easily separated. Therefore, the operation when pouring water from the water storage container 91 is performed. It was found to be inconvenient and difficult to store. Further, the present inventor has studied various fluid storage containers such as a container for storing barley tea in a refrigerator, a decoupling container such as a teapot, as well as a water purification pot. According to this, in any of these cases, the tea or the like to be brewed is poured from the container into the container to be used for the beverage, and the brewing container or the like cannot be directly used for the container. Conventional fluid storage containers have not been considered for multipurpose use.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable fluid storage container which has the convenience of being versatile. Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable fluid storage container which is easy to store and easy to use and has a water purification function. The above and other objects and novel features of the present invention will be apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The fluid storage container of the present invention has a first storage portion having a first opening through which the stored fluid can be discharged, a second opening portion for injecting a fluid, and a grip for gripping the first storage portion. And a second containing portion that communicates with the first containing portion or the communicating portion between the first containing portion and the second containing portion to the first containing portion of the substance mixed with the fluid. It is provided with a flow control filter that blocks the outflow of water and permits the flow of fluid. When the fluid storage container having the above configuration is used as, for example, a decoction container, tea or the like to be brewed is stored in the second storage portion together with hot water or water. Further, when the fluid storage container is used as, for example, a water purification pot, pellets or a water purification filter having a water quality improving action are exchangeably arranged in the second storage portion to pass water. Another fluid storage container according to the present invention comprises a first storage portion having a first opening through which the stored fluid can be poured, and a second storage portion having a second opening for fluid injection communicated with the first storage portion. The second accommodating part is provided with a replaceable pellet or water purification filter having a water quality improving effect. In view of the portability of a fluid storage container such as such a water purification pot, in order to realize good operability and compactness of water injection, the grip for the first storage part should be provided in the second storage part. It is good to use it as a dual purpose. In each of the above fluid storage containers, when paying attention to the lid of the first storage portion, in order to use the lid as a funnel for injecting fluid into the second storage portion, the first storage container The lid body that is openably and closably provided in the first opening is provided with a through hole that is in a concave shape facing upward in the opened state with respect to the first opening and that is capable of communicating with the second opening of the second accommodating portion. Can be configured. In order to prevent foreign matter from entering the first storage part and the second storage part in the closed state of the lid and to prevent the operability when the lid is used as a funnel, A valve device that closes when the lid is closed and opens when the lid is open is provided on either or both of the second opening of the portion and the through hole, or shares at least one point. A flexible selective shielding member having a plurality of cuts can be provided.

[0006]

[Action]

 According to the above-mentioned means, the second accommodating portion, which is relatively small with respect to the first accommodating portion, serves as the fluid injection side, and the flow control filter is arranged in the communicating portion between the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion. For example, when this is used as a decoction container, the material to be decoction is stored in the second storage portion, and at this time, the first storage portion also functions as a container that can be directly used for drinking, Further, when used as a water purification pot or the like, it suffices to arrange one having a water purification action in the second storage part, and easily realize a versatile application corresponding to various purposes. The use of the second accommodating portion also as the grip for the first accommodating portion ensures good usability and compactness of the fluid accommodating container that requires portability. The fact that the lid of the first accommodating portion can also be used as a funnel for injecting the fluid into the second accommodating portion contributes to a reduction in the number of parts and the handling and storage of the fluid accommodating container. Adopting a valve device or a selective shielding member prevents foreign matter from entering the first storage part and the second storage part in the closed state of the lid, and also has good operability when the lid is used as a funnel. To

[0007]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a water purification pot according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a first housing portion, 2 is a second housing portion, and both are integrally molded of, for example, resin or the like. The first accommodating portion 1 has a bottomed shape capable of accommodating water by having a first opening 10 at an upper portion thereof, and the accommodating water can be poured out through the first opening 10. . The second accommodating part 2 has a second opening 20 for injecting a fluid in the upper part, and the lower part communicates with the inside of the first accommodating part 1 at a position closer to the inner bottom surface of the first accommodating part 1. Contains water. Further, the second accommodating portion 2 is a grip for gripping the first accommodating portion 1. As is clear from FIG. 2, the outer shapes of both of the accommodating portions 1 and 2 are substantially circular, and the diameter of the second accommodating portion 2 that also functions as a handle is set to a size that can be held by a hand. The overall size of the first accommodating part 1 and the second accommodating part 2 is, as can be seen from the fact that the second accommodating part 2 has a function as a gripping handle, both accommodating parts 1 and 2 contain water. The size is such that portability can be ensured even in the condition where it is stored. For example, the total volume of both housings 1 and 2 is 5 liters or less.

Although not particularly limited, in the communication portion between the first accommodation portion 1 and the second accommodation portion 2, the substance mixed with water is prevented from flowing out to the first accommodation portion 1 to allow the flow of water. A permissible distribution control filter 3 is provided. According to the water purification pot of the present embodiment, the second accommodating portion 2 has the pellets or the water purification filter 4 having the water quality improving action, which are arranged exchangeably. As the pellets with water quality improving action, pellets such as calcium sulfite for dechlorination, magnesium oxide single crystal grains, activated carbon grains, tourmaline pellets, etc. can be adopted. As the water purification filter, a filter in which activated carbon particles are attached to an ion exchange resin can be used. The pellet having the water quality improving action can be mounted in the second storage unit 2 by being housed in an appropriate casing through which water can flow inside and outside. In this case, since the casing itself functions as a flow control filter, the flow control filter 3 may be omitted.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 5 denotes a lid body that is openably and closably provided in the first opening portion 10 of the first accommodating portion 1, and has a hinge pin just above a boundary portion between the first accommodating portion 1 and the second accommodating portion 2. It is pivoted at 50. The lid 5 is provided with a through hole 51 that is upwardly recessed in the opened state with respect to the first opening 10 and is capable of communicating with the second opening 20 of the second accommodating portion 2. The state of FIG. 1 shows the opened state of the lid body 4, and FIG. 2 shows the closed state of the lid body 4.

In the water purification pot of the present embodiment, the valve device 5 2 which closes the through hole 51 and the second opening 20 when the lid 5 is closed and opens when the lid 5 is open. , 21 are provided. An example of the valve devices 52 and 21 is shown in FIG. The valve device 21 provided in the second opening 20 is provided with a valve body 23 elastically urged upward by a spring 22 inside a casing 24. The valve body 23 has a substantially circular shape, and its peripheral side surface is formed in an arc shape, and a projection 25 having a cross shape is formed at the projecting end thereof. In the state in which the downward force is not applied to the protrusion 25 against the elastic force of the spring 22, the peripheral side surface of the valve body 23 contacts the valve seat 26 formed by the inner peripheral surface of the casing 24, and the valve device 21 is closed. In FIG. 3, the protrusion 25 of the valve body 23 is pushed downward by the casing 53 of the valve device 52, and the valve device 21 is shown in the open state. The valve device 52 provided in the through hole 51 is also configured in the same manner, and the valve body 55 elastically repulsed by the spring 54 is provided inside the casing 53. The valve body 55 has a substantially circular shape, the peripheral side surface of which is formed in an arc shape, and a projection 56 having a cross shape is formed at the projecting end thereof. In the state where the upward force is not applied to the protrusion 56 against the elastic force of the spring 54, the peripheral side surface of the valve body 55 contacts the valve seat 57 formed by the inner peripheral surface of the casing 53, and the valve device 52 is closed. In FIG. 3, the protrusion 56 of the valve body 55 is pushed upward by the valve body 23 of the valve device 21, and the valve device 52 is shown in the open state. In the state of FIG. 3, the water poured into the lid body 5 functioning as a funnel is poured into the second storage section 2 through the path indicated by the arrow in FIG.

When water is poured into the water purifying pot of this embodiment, the lid 5 is opened as shown in FIG. Then, the valve device 52 of the through hole 51 and the valve device 21 of the second opening 20 are engaged with each other, so that the valve bodies 55 and 23 of both valve devices 52 and 21 are automatically operated as shown in FIG. Open to. In this state, when water is poured into the lid body 5 from a faucet or the like, the lid body 5 functions as a funnel, so that the water is guided to the second accommodating portion 2 through the valve devices 52 and 21. The water guided to the second storage unit 2 is purified through the pellet or water purification filter 4 and is stored in the first storage unit 1. After the first and second storage parts 1 and 2 are filled with water, the lid 5 is closed. In this state, the valve bodies 55 and 23 of both valve devices 52 and 21 contact the valve seats 57 and 26 to prevent foreign matters such as dust from entering the first and second accommodating portions 1 and 2. When pouring the purified water into a container (not shown), the second container 2 functioning as a handle may be gripped and lifted, and the water purifier may be tilted. The pellet or water filter 4 is replaced by removing the valve device 21 of the second opening 20.

The water purification pot configured as described above has the following effects. (1) By using the second accommodating portion 2 also as the grip for the first accommodating portion 1, it is possible to realize good usability and compactness of the water purification pot that requires portability. (2) First accommodating portion 1 Since the lid body 5 can also be used as a funnel for injecting the fluid into the second accommodating portion 2, the number of parts can be reduced, and the water purification pot can be handled and stored conveniently. (3) By adopting the valve devices 21 and 52 that are closed when the lid 5 is closed and opened when the lid 5 is open, the first accommodating portion 1 and the second accommodating portion when the lid 5 is closed. It is possible to prevent foreign matter from mixing into 2 and prevent deterioration of operability when the lid 5 is used as a funnel.

FIG. 4 shows a partially cutaway side view of a water purification pot according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows a plan view thereof. In contrast to the first embodiment, the water purification pot of the second embodiment has a space formed between the first housing portion 1 and the second housing portion 2 so that it can be easily gripped, and the distribution control filter 3 Are arranged in the second accommodation portion 2. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment, and has the same effect as that.

FIG. 6 shows a partially cutaway side view of a pot according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows a plan view thereof. As apparent from FIG. 7, the pot according to the present embodiment has a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and is not particularly limited, but has a size that can be stored in a shelf arranged inside a door of a refrigerator. The first accommodating portion 1 and the second accommodating portion 2 are partitioned by an inner partition wall 6, and the bottom surface side of the first accommodating portion 1 and the second accommodating portion 2 communicate with each other. The distribution control filter 3 similar to the above embodiment is arranged in the second accommodating portion 2. In the present embodiment, the second accommodating portion 2 does not directly have a function as a handle, but its width dimension is set so that it can be held and held by hand. As shown in FIG. 6, the lid 5 of the first accommodating portion 1 is not separated from the left upper end edge of the second accommodating portion 2 at the upper right edge, and the other edge portions are the first accommodating portion 1 It is opened and closed by deforming the linear connecting part. A flexible selection shield member 7 having a cross-shaped notch 70 that shares one point is provided in the through hole 51 of the lid body 5 and the second opening 20 of the second accommodating portion 2. The selective shielding member 7 is made of, for example, thin rubber. The selective shielding member 7 is accommodated because the notch 70 part opens greatly when a force is applied from above by pouring water, allowing water to be easily injected and being closed by its own elasticity unless a force is applied. Prevents foreign matter from entering the parts 1 and 2.

When the pot of this embodiment is used as a water purification pot, pellets or a water purification filter having the above-mentioned water quality improving action may be put into the second container 2 to be used as in the first embodiment. . When the pot of this embodiment is used as a decoction pot of barley tea or the like, roasted leaf tea or fruit may be added to the second container 2 and the same operation as in the first embodiment may be performed. When throwing them in or exchanging them, the selective shielding member 7 of the second accommodating portion 2 is removed.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view of a mug according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The mug of this embodiment has a size as a container for direct drinking, and in comparison with the water purification pot of the second embodiment, the through hole 51, the valve device, and the pellet or water purification filter having a water quality improving action are eliminated. However, the second opening 20 of the second accommodating portion 2 is different in that a removable lid 8 is provided. In such a mug, if a pellet or a water purification filter having the above-mentioned water quality improving action is put into the second container 2, it becomes a drinking water cup having a water purification action, and the soot-roasted leaf tea or fruit is second When placed in the container 2, it functions as a beverage cup with a decoction function.

Although the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the invention is not limited thereto and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. Needless to say. For example, the first and second embodiments are integrated as water purification pots, but can be used as a decoction pot as in the third embodiment unless pellets or water purification filters having a water quality improving action are used. In addition, if the pot material of each example is made of a heat-resistant material, it can be used as a decoction container using hot water. Further, the shape of the second accommodating portion is not limited to the linear shape, and may be a curved shape from the viewpoint of design as well as the function as the handle. The lid 5 may be omitted when the present invention is applied to a beverage cup. Furthermore, an electric heater can be housed in the first housing portion. The fluid to be contained is not limited to water.

[0019]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, the second accommodating portion, which is relatively small with respect to the first accommodating portion, serves as the fluid injection side, and the flow control filter is arranged in the communicating portion between the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion. By adopting, for example, when using this as a brewing container, the substance to be brewed is stored in the second storage part, and at this time, the first storage part also functions as a container that can be directly used for drinking. In addition, when used as a water purification pot or the like, what has a water purification effect may be arranged in the second storage portion, and it is possible to easily realize a versatile application corresponding to various uses. By using the second accommodating portion also as the grip for the first accommodating portion, it is possible to achieve good usability and compactness of the fluid accommodating container that requires portability. By making the lid of the first accommodating portion also usable as a funnel for injecting the fluid into the second accommodating portion, it is possible to contribute to the reduction of the number of parts and the handling and storage of the fluid accommodating container. By adopting a valve device and a selective shielding member, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the first and second storage parts in the closed state of the cover, and to deteriorate the operability when the cover is used as a funnel. You can prevent it.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a water purification pot according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a plan view of the water purification pot shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a valve device used for a water purification pot.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view of a water purification pot according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a plan view of the water purification pot shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway side view of a pot according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the pot shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view of a mug according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view of a conventional example water purification pot.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st accommodating part 10 1st opening part 2 2nd accommodating part 20 2nd opening part 21 Valve device 3 Flow control filter 4 Pellet or water purification filter 5 Lid body 51 Through hole 52 Valve device 7 Selective shielding member 70 Notch

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A first unit having a bottom shape capable of containing a fluid and capable of discharging the contained fluid through a first opening of an upper portion.
The container has a container and a second opening for injecting a fluid in the upper part, and the lower part communicates with the inside of the container at a position closer to the inner bottom surface of the first container, and to the first container. The second container for fluid, which is a grip for gripping, and the first container, which is provided inside the second container or in the communicating portion between the first container and the second container, and which is in a mixed state with the fluid. A fluid storage container, comprising: a flow control filter that prevents the fluid from flowing into the storage portion and allows the fluid to flow. 2. The second accommodating portion is configured such that a pellet or a water purification filter having a water quality improving action is replaceably arranged in a space between the flow control filter and the second opening. The fluid container according to claim 1, wherein the fluid container is a container. 3. A first member having a bottom shape capable of containing a fluid and capable of discharging the contained fluid through the first opening of the upper portion.
A storage part, and a second storage part for fluid, which has a second opening for injecting a fluid in an upper part, and a lower part communicates with the inside of the storage part at a position closer to the inner bottom surface of the first storage part. A fluid storage container, comprising: a pellet or a water purification filter that is provided in the second storage portion in a replaceable manner and that has a water quality improving action. 4. The fluid storage container according to claim 3, wherein the second storage portion constitutes a grip for gripping the first storage portion. 5. The first accommodating portion is integrally provided with a lid of a first opening so as to be openable and closable, and the lid has a concave shape facing upward in an opened state with respect to the first opening. ,
The second opening of the second accommodating portion is provided with a through hole that can communicate with the second accommodating portion.
The fluid container according to the item. 6. A valve device is provided in either or both of the through hole and the second opening of the second accommodating portion, the valve device being closed when the lid is closed and opened when the lid is open. The fluid storage container according to claim 5, wherein the fluid storage container comprises: 7. A flexible selection shield member having a plurality of cuts sharing at least one point is provided on either or both of the through hole and the second opening of the second accommodating portion. The fluid storage container according to claim 5, wherein the fluid storage container comprises: