KR102192860B1 - Tumbler - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tumbler is provided. The tumbler can include: a body that is open on the upper side and has an accommodation space for accommodating solid contents; a middle body that is coupled to the upper side of the body and has an opening communicating with the body; and a fixing unit that is coupled to the lower side of the middle body and is extended toward the inside of the body to elastically press the solid contents downward to support the solid contents.

Description

Tumbler {TUMBLER}

The present invention relates to a tumbler, and to a tumbler capable of stably supporting solid contents such as ice cubes.

In general, people use containers such as cylinders to carry beverages. The container may be provided with an inlet and a stopper may be opened and closed at the inlet, and the user holds the drink in the container and then carries the container with the stopper closed, and then opens the stopper to consume the drink.

However, beverages can be accommodated in a container under a temperature condition that is selected according to the ingredients of the beverage, the surrounding environment (especially temperature), and the desire of the user who drinks the beverage, and the container is a container or beverage when the beverage is placed at the desired temperature. While having durability to prevent deformation from occurring, it is necessary to have warmth to keep the temperature of the beverage relatively constant.

In addition to maintaining the beverage at high or low temperatures through the container as described above, the user may wish to provide ice cubes in the container in a hot environment such as summer so that the beverage is placed in a very cool state.

To this end, the user fills a container with a beverage, puts a container containing the beverage into the freezer to freeze the beverage, and then takes out the container from the freezing compartment and carries it when necessary, or fills a separate ice cube into the container and uses it.

However, in the case of making ice cubes by putting the container itself in the freezer, the beverage that occupies a significant portion of water will freeze and become bulky.Therefore, there is an inconvenience that the beverage must be properly filled in the container in consideration of this. There is a problem in that the container expands and causes deformation to the container.

In addition, even if the ice cubes are made without problems, it may be difficult to drink if the ice cubes around the entrance do not melt. Even if the cube ice around the entrance is melted, the container tilts when drinking a drink and the ice cubes move toward the entrance to prevent drinking It can interfere.

On the other hand, when several separately provided ice cubes are put into the container and used, the above problems may be partially solved, but the ice cubes collide with each other in the process of carrying the container, causing noise.

In contrast to the user's desire to coolly drink beverages using ice cubes, containers currently on the market still do not solve the above problems.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a tumbler capable of stably supporting solid contents such as ice cubes.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tumbler is provided. The tumbler includes: a main body having an upper side open and an inner receiving space for accommodating solid contents; A middle body coupled to the upper side of the body and having an opening communicating with the body; And a fixing part coupled to the lower side of the middle body and extending toward the inside of the main body to elastically press the solid contents downward to support it.

Preferably, the fixing portion, a fixed coupling portion coupled to the middle body; An elastic portion extending downward from the fixed coupling portion; It may include a support portion coupled to the lower end of the elastic portion in contact with the solid content.

In addition, preferably, the support may be formed in a flat plate.

In addition, preferably, at least one through hole for passing the liquid content may be formed in the support part.

In addition, preferably, the fixing coupling portion may be screwed detachably to the intermediate body.

In addition, preferably, the fixed coupling part may be force-fitted to the middle body.

In addition, preferably, the opening includes at least one first through hole and at least one second through hole, and the first through hole and the second through hole are formed in different sizes, and the first through hole is formed. The first region to be formed and the second region in which the second through hole is formed may be symmetrical to each other.

Also, preferably, a middle body coupling portion to which the fixing portion is coupled may be formed between the first region and the second region.

In addition, preferably, it may further include a stopper by detachably coupled to the upper side of the intermediate body.

In addition, preferably, at least one penetrating region may be formed on the stopper in a lateral direction to grip the user.

In addition, preferably, a stopper coupling portion in which a screw thread for coupling with the middle body is formed outside may be formed to extend downwardly on the bottom surface of the stopper.

In addition, preferably, a through region may be formed on the stopper in a vertical shape to communicate with the middle body, and a button for opening and closing the through region may be formed at an upper end of the through region.

In addition, preferably, it further comprises ice formed in the longitudinal direction along the elastic portion, the ice may be supported upward by the support.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tumbler set is provided. The tumbler set includes a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention; And the upper side is opened, the receiving space for accommodating the liquid content is formed in the inside, the upper side may include a tray to which the middle body of the tumbler is coupled.

Preferably, when ice is formed by cooling the liquid contents while the intermediate body is coupled to the tray, the intermediate body may be separated from the tray.

In addition, preferably, a handle portion may be formed outside the tray.

According to the present invention, the fixing part in the tumbler elastically supports solid contents such as ice cubes, so that the flow of the solid contents can be prevented.

In addition, since the fixed portion is elastically compressed by the cubed ice, even if the shape of the cubed ice changes, it is possible to continuously support the cubed ice by the elastic force and prevent its flow.

According to the present invention, ice is directly formed on the fixing part in the tumbler, and at this time, the ice does not flow in the body and can be stably positioned while being coupled to the fixing part.

Brief description of each drawing is provided in order to more fully understand the drawings cited in the detailed description of the present invention.
1 shows a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exploded view of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 shows a middle body of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 shows an example of using a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 and 7 show a middle body and a fixing part of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 shows a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 shows a fixing part of the tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 shows a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11A and 11B illustrate a tumbler set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents described in the accompanying drawings. In addition, a method of configuring and using an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the contents described in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers or reference numerals in each drawing indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function. For convenience described below, the vertical, left, and right directions are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the corresponding direction.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. The terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related items or any one of a plurality of related items.

The terms used in this specification are used to describe examples, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as include or have are intended to designate the existence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features, numbers, and steps. It is to be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be connected to another part, this includes not only a case in which it is directly connected, but also a case in which it is electrically connected with another element interposed therebetween. In addition, when a certain part includes a certain component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components unless specifically stated to the contrary.

1 shows a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention. And, Figure 4 shows the middle body of the tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 4, the tumbler 1000 may include a main body 100, a middle body 200, a fixing part 300, and a stopper 400.

The main body 100 may have an upper side open and an accommodation space for receiving contents inside. Here, the contents may be liquid contents and/or solid contents. The liquid content may include all edible beverages such as water, tea, juice, milk, and the like, and the solid content is to add flavor of the beverage, and may include ice cubes, tea bags, and the like.

The interior of the body 100 may have a cylindrical shape, for example, the interior of the body 100 may have a cylindrical shape. Of course, the internal shape of the main body 100 is not limited to the above, but the internal shape of the main body 100 may be a shape capable of sliding in the insertion/retraction direction of solid contents (eg, ice cubes). The inside of the main body 100 may have a cylindrical shape in which the cross-sectional area is the same or decreases from the opening to the floor.

A main body coupling part (not shown) for coupling with the middle body 200 may be formed inside the upper end of the main body 100 (especially, a spout). The body coupling portion is for screwing with the middle body 200 (especially the lower coupling portion 230 of the middle body 200) and is formed with a thread, but is not limited thereto.

The main body 100 may be made of at least a part of a transparent or translucent material so that a user can easily check the presence and amount of the contents contained therein. In addition, the main body 100 may be made of a material capable of ensuring warmth without being deformed when a low-temperature or high-temperature beverage is accommodated. For example, the main body 100 is made of a metal such as glass or stainless steel, or a synthetic resin. It may be made, but is not limited thereto.

The middle body 200 is coupled to the upper side of the body 100 (the spout of the body 100), but an opening communicating with the body 100 may be formed. In addition, the middle body 200 may be opened and closed by the stopper 400 coupled to the upper side.

Specifically, the intermediate body 200 is formed with a locking projection 210 extending outward along the circumference, so that the locking projection 210 may be positioned at the top of the snout portion of the main body 100. Here, an upper coupling portion 220 for coupling with the stopper 400 (in particular, the stopper coupling portion 410 of the stopper 400) may be formed inside the locking projection 210. The upper coupling part 220 is formed of a thread for screwing with the stopper 400, but is not limited thereto. A lower coupling part 230 for coupling with the main body 100 may be formed at the lower end of the locking protrusion 210. The lower coupling part 230 is also formed with a thread for screwing with the main body 100, but is not limited thereto.

An opening is formed inside the locking protrusion 210 and communicates with the main body 100 to discharge the contents of the main body 100 to the outside or allow the external contents to flow into the main body 100. The opening includes at least one first through hole 240 and at least one second through hole 250, and the first through hole 240 and the second through hole 250 are formed in different sizes from each other, and the first through hole The first region in which the 240 is formed and the second region in which the second through hole 250 is formed may be symmetrical to each other. Accordingly, the first through hole 240 in the first region and the second through hole 250 in the second region can be used for different purposes. For example, when the contents of the first through-hole 240 are introduced or flowed out for drinking, etc., air is communicated through the second through-hole 250, thereby facilitating the inflow and outflow of the contents, and vice versa. Is also possible.

The middle body coupling portion 260 may be formed on the bottom surface of the middle body 200. The middle body coupling portion 260 is for coupling with the fixing portion 300 and is formed as an end extending downward from the bottom surface of the middle body 200, as shown, for screwing with the fixing portion 300 A thread may be formed outside the end. In particular, the middle body coupling portion 260 may be formed between the first region and the second region of the bottom surface of the middle body 200. However, it is not limited thereto.

The fixing part 300 is coupled to the lower side of the middle body 200 and extends toward the inside of the body 100 to support the contents (particularly, solid contents) in the main body 100 by elastically pressing downward. Specifically, the fixing part 300 may include a fixed coupling part 310, an elastic part 320, and a support part 330.

The fixed coupling part 310 is for coupling to the middle body 200, and as shown, may be formed as an end recessed inside so as to surround the middle body coupling part 260, and at this time, the middle body coupling part 260 A thread may be formed inward for screwing with and. However, it is not limited thereto.

The elastic part 320 may extend downward from the fixed coupling part 310 and may be made of, for example, a material having elasticity and restoring force, such as silicon or plastic. When the solid contents are accommodated in the body 100, the elastic part 320 is compressed by the solid contents, but by generating an elastic force toward the solid contents, the solid contents can be prevented from flowing in the main body 100. . In addition, even when the solid content is gradually exhausted and the amount decreases, the solid content can be continuously fixed by the elastic force. Although the coil-type elastic part 320 is shown, this is exemplary, and various shapes may be applied.

The support part 330 may be coupled to the lower end of the elastic part 320 to come into contact with the solid contents. In this case, the support part 330 is for pressing the solid content located under the solid content downward, and may be formed, for example, as a flat plate. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may include any shape capable of supporting solid contents, for example, a radial type, a mesh type, and the like.

The stopper 400 may be detachably coupled to the upper side of the intermediate body 200. The main body 100 and the middle body 200 may be opened and closed by the stopper 400.

In order to couple with the middle body 200, a stopper coupling portion 410 may be formed under the stopper 400. The stopper coupling part 410 is formed extending downward on the bottom surface of the stopper 400, but is not formed at the outermost side of the stopper 400, but may extend from the inside to the lower side by a predetermined distance compared to the outermost side. . A decorative portion 420 forming the exterior of the stopper 400 may be located on the outermost side of the stopper 400.

In addition, the plug coupling portion 410 may be formed with a screw thread for coupling for screwing with the intermediate body 200 (ie, the upper coupling portion 220) to the outside. In response to this, the upper coupling portion 220 of the middle body 200 may be provided with a thread formed inward. In particular, the upper coupling portion 220 may be inserted into a space between the plug coupling portion 410 and the decorative portion 420.

According to this, the decorative part 420 may have a shape independent of the coupling method between the middle body 200 and the stopper 400 or a thread for this. For example, as shown, the decorative portion 420 may have a high degree of freedom in design, such as applying a curvature.

In addition, at least one through region 430 may be formed in the cap 400 in the lateral direction. The through region 430 may be used for a user's grip or may be used to connect a strap or the like.

5 shows an example of using a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the ice cube 500 may be accommodated as solid contents inside the main body 100. The ice cube 500 may be located under the support part 330 of the fixing part 300. Since the elastic portion 320 is elastically compressed by the ice cube 500, an elastic force can be generated downward, that is, toward the ice cube 500. By pressing and supporting the ice cube 500 by the flat plate-shaped support portion 330 by the elastic force, the ice cube 500 may be stably positioned without flowing in the tumbler 1000. In particular, even when the ice cube 500 is melted or broken, the support 330 may continuously press and support the ice cube 500 by an elastic force.

6 and 7 illustrate a middle body and a fixing part of a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7, the fixed coupling portions 310 ′ and 310 ″ of the fixing portions 300 ′ and 300 ″ and the middle body coupling portions 260 ′ and 260 of the middle bodies 200 ′ and 200 ″. '') can be force-fitting together.

As shown in FIG. 6, the middle body coupling portion 260 ′ is formed as an end portion extending downward from the bottom surface of the middle body 200 ′, and an insertion space that is recessed inward may be formed. Correspondingly, the fixed coupling portion 310 ′ may be formed as an insertion end that can be inserted into the insertion space of the intermediate coupling portion 260 ′. The outer diameter of the insertion end may be formed to be larger than the inner diameter of the insertion space, so that the fixed coupling portion 310' can be stably inserted and fixed to the intermediate coupling portion 260'. The fixed coupling portion 310 ′ and/or the intermediate coupling portion 260 ′ may be formed of a soft material, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the middle body coupling portion 260 ″ is formed as an end extending downward from the bottom of the middle body 200 ″, and an insertion space that is recessed inward may be formed. . The insertion space may be formed by passing through in the lateral direction and opening in the downward direction. In particular, the size of the insertion space (in particular, width ``) may decrease from the top to the bottom. Correspondingly, the fixed coupling portion 310 ″ may be formed as an insertion end that can be inserted into the insertion space of the intermediate coupling portion 260 ″. Specifically, the insertion end may be inserted laterally toward the insertion space. The insertion end may have a shape corresponding to the insertion space so that the insertion end is stably inserted and fixed. That is, the size of the insertion space (especially, width ``) may decrease from the top to the bottom. The fixed coupling portion 310 ″ and/or the intermediate coupling portion 260 ″ may be made of a soft material, but are not limited thereto.

8 shows a tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a through region 440 may be formed in a vertically downward shape so as to communicate with the intermediate body 200 in the stopper 400 ′ of the tumbler 1000 ′. In this case, a button 450 for opening and closing the through region 440 may be provided on an upper end of the through region 440. Opening and closing of the main body 100 and the middle body 200 can be easily adjusted by the sliding movement of the button 450.

The stopper 400 ′ shown in FIG. 8 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

9 shows a fixing part of the tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, at least one through hole may be formed in the support part 330 ′ of the fixing part 300 ″'. The through hole of the support part 330 ′ is for passing liquid contents such as beverages, and reduces the resistance received by the support part 330 ′ by the flow of the liquid contents, and when ingesting the contents using the tumbler of the present invention, the liquid The contents can move more smoothly and be discharged.

The fixing part 300 ″'of FIG. 9 is shown as having a through hole formed in the fixing part 300 of FIG. 2, but this is for simplicity of explanation, and the configuration of the through hole is fixed parts 300 ′ and 300 ″ ) Can also be applied.

10 shows a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The tray 600 may accommodate liquid contents therein and cool them. Specifically, the tray 600 may include a main body 610 and a handle part 620. In the main body 610, the upper side is opened, and a receiving space for receiving liquid contents may be formed inward, and the handle part 620 is formed outward from the upper end of the main body 610, and is used for gripping of the user. Can be.

At least one through-hole 630 is formed in one area of the handle part 620 to facilitate gripping.

A seating portion 640 may be formed on the upper side of the body 610, that is, at the spout. The seating portion 640 may provide a space in which a configuration for separating the ice cubes from the tray 600 can be stably disposed by combining ice cubes formed in the tray 600. As shown, the seating portion 640 may be formed as a continuous inclined surface from the handle portion 620 to the inner surface of the main body 610, but this is an exemplary, and various types according to the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. Configuration can be applied. For example, the seating portion 640 may be formed as at least one stepped jaw.

A spiral surface 650 may be formed on a side surface of the body 610. The spiral surface 650 may facilitate the user's gripping, and the outer shape of the ice cube formed by the tray 600 may be formed in a spiral shape. In addition, when the ice cubes are separated from the tray 600, the body 610 can be twisted in a spiral direction, so that the ice cubes can be easily separated.

The tray 600 may constitute a tumbler set while being used with the tumbler of the present invention. That is, ice cubes generated in the tray 600 may be accommodated in the tumbler.

11A and 11B illustrate a tumbler set according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the middle body 200 and the fixing part 300 may be applied to the tray 600 in a state of being combined with each other. Specifically, after filling the tray 600 with liquid contents, the intermediate body 200 and the fixing part 300 may be inserted into the tray 600. At this time, the intermediate body 200 may be seated on the seating portion 640 of the tray 600.

Thereafter, after cooling the liquid contents to form ice, the intermediate body 200 and the fixing part 300 may be separated from the tray 600. The separated intermediate body 200 and the fixing part 300 may be inserted and coupled to the main body 100 of the tumbler 1000 and then coupled to the lid to be used for a tumbler.

In particular, ice formed in the tray 600 may be formed in a longitudinal direction along the elastic part 320 of the fixing part 300, and at the bottom of the ice, the support part 330 may support the ice from the lower side to the upper side. have. That is, the ice can be stably positioned without flowing in the tumbler. In this case, the tray 600 may be formed such that the support part 330 is positioned on the bottom of the tray 600 or adjacent thereto to support ice, but is not limited thereto.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described by the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order from the described method, and/or components such as a system, structure, device, circuit, etc. described are combined or combined in a form different from the described method, or other components Alternatively, even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent, an appropriate result can be achieved. In addition, each embodiment can be operated in combination with each other as needed. For example, parts of one embodiment of the present invention and another embodiment may be combined with each other to operate the device. Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and claims and equivalents fall within the scope of the claims to be described later.

100: main body 200, 200', 200'': medium
210: locking jaw 220: upper coupling portion
230: lower coupling portion 240: first through hole
250: second through hole 260, 260', 260'': middle body coupling
300, 300', 300'', 300''': fixed part 310, 310', 310'': fixed joint
320: elastic portion 330: support portion
400, 400': plug 410: plug joint
420: decorative part 430: through area
440: penetration area 450: button
500: ice cube 600: tray
610: main body 620: handle
630: through hole 640: seat
650: spiral surface 1000, 1000': tumbler

Claims (16)

As a tumbler set,
A body having an upper side open and an accommodation space for receiving solid contents inwardly formed, a middle body coupled to the upper side of the body and having an opening communicating with the body, and a middle body coupled to the lower side of the middle body, and the inside of the body A tumbler including a fixing part extending toward and supporting the solid contents by elastically pressing it downward; And
The upper side is opened, and includes a tray in which a receiving space for accommodating liquid contents is formed,
The tumbler set to which the middle body of the tumbler is coupled to the upper side of the tray. The method of claim 1,
The fixing part, a fixed coupling part coupled to the middle body; An elastic portion extending downward from the fixed coupling portion; A tumbler set comprising a support portion coupled to the lower end of the elastic portion and in contact with the solid content. The method of claim 2,
The support portion is formed of a flat plate, a tumbler set. The method of claim 2,
At least one through hole is formed in the support portion, a tumbler set. The method of claim 2,
The fixed coupling portion, a tumbler set detachably screwed to the middle body. The method of claim 2,
The fixed coupling part, a tumbler set that is forcibly fitted to the middle body. The method of claim 1,
The opening includes at least one first through hole and at least one second through hole, the first through hole and the second through hole are formed in different sizes, and the first region in which the first through hole is formed and the The second region in which the second through hole is formed are symmetrical to each other, the tumbler set. The method of claim 7,
A tumbler set, wherein a middle body coupling portion to which the fixing portion is coupled is formed between the first region and the second region. The method of claim 1,
The tumbler set further comprises a stopper by detachably coupled to the upper side of the middle body. The method of claim 9,
The tumbler set, wherein at least one penetrating region is formed on the stopper in a lateral direction for gripping by a user. The method of claim 9,
The tumbler set is formed to extend downwardly on the bottom surface of the stopper with a screw thread for coupling to the middle body is formed outwardly. The method of claim 9,
A tumbler set, wherein a through region is formed on the stopper in a vertical shape to communicate with the middle body, and a button for opening and closing the through region is formed on an upper end of the through region. The method of claim 2,
The tumbler set further includes ice formed in a longitudinal direction along the elastic part, wherein the ice is supported upward by the support part. delete The method of claim 1,
When ice is formed by cooling the liquid contents while the intermediate body is coupled to the tray, the intermediate body is separated from the tray. The method of claim 1,
A tumbler set that has a handle portion formed on the outside of the tray.

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