KR102599796B1 - Two-way tumbler - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a two-way tumbler. A two-way tumbler according to the present invention includes a first container having a first cover coupled to the upper portion and a first opening formed in the lower portion; a second container having a second opening formed at the top to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and a second cover coupled to the bottom; A coupling member having a belt or ring structure that secures a ring hole portion formed along a joint surface of the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container; An inner container comprising an O-ring inserted into the ring hole and a two-way bag connected to the O-ring to physically separate the first container and the second container and to be deformed into an upward or downward convex structure; and a container cover coupled to the coupling member and formed to cover part or all of either the first container or the second container.

Description

Two-way tumbler {TWO-WAY TUMBLER}

The present invention relates to a two-way tumbler. More specifically, it relates to a tumbler with a structure that forms a separate space inside the container to store contents (e.g., beverage, water) more efficiently and allow for convenient drinking.

Recently, the biggest social issue can be said to be 'environment'. In particular, since the use of not only disposable plastic cups but also disposable paper cups is banned in cafes, fast food restaurants, and restaurants, various efforts are being made to reduce the use of disposable products. According to this trend, personal cups are being widely used at home and in companies, and the most representative example is the tumbler, which can utilize both cup and thermos functions at the same time and can conveniently store and drink large amounts of beverages. there is.

As the tumbler market is rapidly expanding, tumblers with various functions and structures are being developed. These tumblers are more portable than other cups and can be conveniently used when going out and doing outdoor activities.

However, conventional personal tumblers have several problems as follows. Due to the structure of the tumbler, once used tumblers must be washed (dishes) to be reused, so there is a limit to their reuse during outdoor activities. Additionally, the contents (e.g., beverages, water) stored in the tumbler are inevitably limited to one type. In addition, because the thermal insulation function is weaker than that of a dedicated thermos, the temperature of the contents stored in the tumbler decreases over time, making it difficult for users to drink the contents at an appropriate temperature.

Therefore, there is a need for the development of a tumbler with a new structure that is convenient for reuse, can be cleaned efficiently, and can appropriately store various contents.

Public Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0090684 (Publication date: 2019.08.02.)

Therefore, the present invention is intended to solve all the problems of the prior art as described above. First, an inner container (O-ring and The purpose is to provide a tumbler with two physically separated storage spaces (two-way pockets).

Second, the present invention has another purpose in implementing the two-way pocket, which is the inner container of the tumbler, so that it can be transformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper direction and lower direction).

Third, another purpose of the present invention is to allow a thermal insulation material to improve thermal insulation function to be stored in a storage space formed on the outer surface of the convex structure of the two-way pocket, which is the inner container of the tumbler.

Fourth, another purpose of the present invention is to form the two-way pocket, which is the inner container of the tumbler, into a multi-layer structure, and to implement the multi-layer structure to have different thermal conductivities.

The above object of the present invention is a first container having a first cover coupled to the upper portion and a first opening formed in the lower portion; a second container having a second opening formed at the top to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and a second cover coupled to the bottom; A coupling member having a belt or ring structure that secures a ring hole portion formed along a joint surface of the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container; An inner container comprising an O-ring inserted into the ring hole and a two-way bag connected to the O-ring to physically separate the first container and the second container and to be deformed into an upward or downward convex structure; and a container cover coupled to the coupling member and formed to cover part or all of either the first container or the second container.

At this time, the ring hole portion is characterized in that a semicircular groove formed in a first guide in which the first opening of the first container is folded and a second guide in which the second opening of the second container is folded is coupled to each other. Do it as

In addition, among the first storage space formed between the two-way pocket of the first container and the inner container and the second storage space formed between the two-way pocket of the second container and the inner container, the convex structure of the two-way pocket A thermal insulation material is stored in the storage space formed on the outer surface, and the thermal insulation material is any one of heated water, cooled water, or a thermal insulation material.

In addition, the two-way pocket is formed in a multi-layer structure, and the thermal conductivity of the first surface layer of the two-way pocket in contact with the first space is different from the thermal conductivity of the second surface layer of the two-way pocket in contact with the second space.

In addition, the container cover is characterized in that both sides of the coupling member are coupled to a central axis so as to rotate about the central axis and cover a portion of either the first container or the second container.

In addition to this, the present invention can also be achieved by other devices and configurations.

According to the present invention, first, since two containers (a first container and a second container) are coupled to each other and are provided with an inner container (O-ring and a two-way pocket) that horizontally separates the inner space formed, various contents (e.g. , beverages, water) can be stored more efficiently and washing (dishes) is convenient.

Second, the two-way pocket, which is the inner container of the tumbler, can be transformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper and lower directions), so when reusing the tumbler, it can be used in both directions (upper and lower directions) without a separate washing (dishwashing) process. It has the effect of allowing users to conveniently drink the contents (e.g., beverages, water) alternately in different directions.

Third, insulating materials (e.g., heated water, cooled water or insulating material) can be stored in the storage space formed on the outer surface of the convex structure of the two-way pocket, which is the inner container of the tumbler, improving the thermal insulation of the tumbler and It has the effect of providing contents at an appropriate temperature to the user.

Fourth, the two-way pouch, which is the inner container of the tumbler, is formed in a multi-layered structure, and the multi-layered structure is implemented to have different thermal conductivities, which has the effect of allowing various contents to be appropriately stored depending on the storage purpose.

1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view (a) and an assembly view (b) of the first container 100 and the second container 200 of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a front view of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view (a) and a front view (b) of a two-way tumbler according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an example of upward use (a) and downward use (b) of a two-way tumbler according to one embodiment and another embodiment of the present invention.

The detailed description of the present invention described below refers to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of example specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different from one another but are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures and characteristics described herein with respect to one embodiment may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the detailed description that follows is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, together with all equivalents to what those claims assert, if properly described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to identical or similar functions across various aspects, and the length, area, thickness, etc. may be exaggerated for convenience.

Meanwhile, the terms used in the present invention are terms used to appropriately express preferred embodiments of the present invention, and may vary depending on the user's intention or customs in the field to which the present invention belongs. Therefore, the definitions of these terms should be understood based on the content throughout this specification. When a part in the entire specification is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it does not exclude other elements, but may further include other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings in order to enable those skilled in the art to easily practice the present invention.

Example

1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view (a) and an assembly view (b) of the first container 100 and the second container 200 of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first container 100, a second container 200, an inner container 300, a coupling member 400, and a cover 500. and a container cover 600.

First, the first container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a first inlet 110 at the top to which the first cover 510 is coupled, and a first opening 120 of an open structure at the bottom. It can be courage.

More specifically, the first container 100 may be cylindrical or similar in shape as shown, and once at a right angle (or close to a right angle) at the edge of the first opening 120 of the first container 100. Alternatively, the first guide 130 may be formed to be folded more than twice. For example, it may be in the shape of a 'ㄷ' as shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various known structures that can secure the connection area while maintaining mechanical safety can be applied without limitation. At this time, a semicircular groove (G) may be formed along the joint surface of the first opening 120, which can be combined with the second container 200, which will be described later, to form a ring-shaped ring hole portion (R). there is.

Next, the second container 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a second inlet 210 at the bottom to which the second cover 520 is coupled, and a second opening 220 of an open structure at the top. It may be a container that is formed.

More specifically, this second container 200 has a second opening 220 formed at the top to face and contact the first opening 120 of the first container 100, and a second cover 220 at the bottom. can be combined At this time, the second container 200 may have a cylindrical or similar shape as shown, and the edge of the second opening 220 of the second container 200 is formed at a right angle (or close to a right angle) once or twice or more. A folded second guide 230 may be formed. For example, it may be in the shape of a 'ㄷ' as shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various known structures that can secure the connection area while maintaining mechanical safety can be applied without limitation. At this time, a semicircular groove (G) may be formed along the joint surface of the second opening 220, which faces and combines with the first container 100 described above to form a ring-shaped ring hole portion (R). can be formed. That is, the ring hole portion (R) includes a first guide 130 in which the first opening 120 of the first container 100 is folded, and a guide 130 in which the second opening 220 of the second container 200 is folded. The semicircular grooves C formed in each of the two guides 230 are combined with each other.

Next, the inner container 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the O-ring 310 inserted into the ring hole portion (R) and the O-ring 310 to form the first container 100 and the second container 200. ) may be a container including a two-way bag 320 that is physically separated and deformed into a convex structure in the upward or downward direction.

More specifically, this internal container 300 can horizontally separate the internal space formed by combining two containers (a first container and a second container), with the first storage space being two physically separated storage spaces. A space 140 and a second storage space 240 may be formed. At this time, the O-ring 310 may perform the function of sealing between the first and second containers 100 and 200 and the two-way bag 320. For example, it may be configured in the form of a rubber ring made of silicone. It is formed to be the same as the diameter of the ring hole (R) to prevent the contents stored in the first storage space 140 and the second storage space 240 from leaking to the outside.

In addition, among these internal containers 300, the two-way pocket 320 can be deformed into a convex structure in any one of the two directions (upward direction and downward direction). For example, it is made of silicone material and has a convex shape like a pocket. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is convex in one direction (upward direction) like a bag and is consumed with the contents inside, then turned over for reuse and transformed to be convex in the opposite direction (downward direction) to make it convex in the opposite direction (downward direction). If the contents can be contained and consumed, other known materials can be used without restrictions. At this time, the method of deforming the two-way bag 320 may be by blowing the weight of the contents or air, but the direction of the convex shape can also be controlled by other mechanical principles.

In addition, the two-way pocket 320 may store a thermal insulation material to improve the thermal insulation function in a storage space (first storage space 140 or second storage space 240) formed on the outer surface of the convex structure, for example. For example, the insulation material may be any one of heated water, cooled water, or an insulation material.

Additionally, the two-way pocket 320 can be formed as a multi-layer structure (laminated structure), and the multi-layer structure can be implemented to have different thermal conductivities. For example, the thermal conductivity of the first surface layer (not shown) of the two-way bag 320 in contact with the first storage space 140 and the second surface layer of the two-way bag 320 in contact with the second storage space 240 ( (not shown) are configured to have different thermal conductivities, so that when cooling and thermal insulation is required depending on the use of the contents stored in the first storage space 140 and the contents stored in the second storage space 240, the first surface layer ( It can be stored in a storage space in contact with the surface layer (not shown) and the second surface layer (not shown), which has a relatively high thermal conductivity. Conversely, when heat retention is required, it can be stored in a storage space in contact with the surface layer with relatively low thermal conductivity among the first surface layer (not shown) and the second surface layer (not shown).

Next, the coupling member 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed along the joint surface of the first opening 120 of the first container 100 and the second opening 220 of the second container 200. It may be a coupling means of a belt or ring structure that secures the ring hole portion (R).

More specifically, these coupling members 400 include first and second guides 130 and 230 folded at right angles (or close to right angles) once or twice at the edges of the first and second containers 100 and 200. It may be a coupling means of a belt or ring structure that secures the. Therefore, the function of fixing the ring hole portion (R) formed along the joint surface can be performed. For example, the ring hole portion (R) and the coupling member 400 may be fixed by screws, but the present invention This is not limited to this, and various known coupling methods such as sliding structure and hook fastening structure can be applied without limitation.

This coupling member 400 strengthens the mechanical coupling of the first and second containers 100 and 200 according to the present invention, and is easy to couple and separate, so a convenient effect can be expected when washing the tumbler.

Next, the cover 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first cover 510 coupled to the first inlet 110 at the top of the first container 100, and a second cover 510 at the bottom of the second container 200. It may be composed of a second cover 520 coupled to the inlet 210.

More specifically, this cover 500 stores contents (e.g., It can perform the function of opening and closing a passage for storing or drinking (beverage, water). For example, it may be a lid structure that opens and closes by rotating according to a step, but the present invention is not limited to this and a known lid opening and closing structure. Can include all.

Lastly, the container cover 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a cover formed to cover part or all of either the first container 100 or the second container 200 by combining with the coupling member 400. It can be.

More specifically, this container cover 600 performs the function of physically protecting the first container 100 or the second container 200 and simultaneously enhancing the heat insulation of the contents stored inside the containers 100 and 200. You may. In addition, the bottom of the container cover 600 is formed to be parallel to the ground, and can be used as a floor on which the two-way tumbler according to the present invention can be erected.

On the other hand, insertion and separation may be possible using a sliding structure that couples the container cover 600 to the coupling member 400, but is not limited to this, and both sides of the coupling member 400 are coupled to the central axis, It rotates (180 degrees) about the central axis and may be coupled to cover a portion of either the first container 100 or the second container 200. Therefore, the position of the container cover 600 can be conveniently moved to the first container 100 or the second container 200 just by repeated rotation (180 degrees) without cumbersome insertion and separation processes.

Figure 3 is a front view of a two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, a front view of the two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention described above as seen from the outside, showing a container (C: 100, 200, 300, 400), a cover (500: 510, 520), and a container cover (600). ) and you can check the configuration. At this time, since the container cover 600 covers the second container 200 and is standing on the floor, open the first cover 510 of the first container 100 and remove the contents (e.g., beverage, water). When contained, the contents are stored in the first storage space 140 formed in the first container 100 and can be consumed conveniently according to the needs of the tumbler user.

In order to facilitate understanding of the two-way tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention, other embodiments will be added and described in more detail in the detailed description below.

Another embodiment

In the following detailed description, we will look at other embodiments of the functions of each component of the two-way tumbler of the present invention described above. However, the description will focus on the inner container (300: 310, 320) and the container cover (600) of the two-way tumbler, and detailed description of other configurations will be omitted to avoid duplication with the embodiments referring to FIGS. 1 and 2. do. Additionally, for convenience of comparative explanation, it is confirmed that the two-way tumbler is shown upside down.

Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view (a) and a front view (b) of a two-way tumbler according to another embodiment of the present invention.

First, looking at (a) of FIG. 4, a first container 100 is formed in which a first cover 510 is coupled to the upper portion and a first opening 120 is formed in the lower portion, and a second opening 220 is formed in the upper portion. 1 A second container 200 that faces and touches the first opening 120 of the container 100 and has a second cover 520 coupled to the bottom, the first opening 120 of the first container 100, and the second container 200. 2 A coupling member 400 of a belt or ring structure that secures the ring hole portion (R) formed along the joint surface of the second opening 220 of the container 200, and an O-ring 310 inserted into the ring hole portion (R) And an inner container 300 that is connected to the O-ring 310 and includes a two-way pocket 320 that physically separates the first container 100 and the second container 200 and is deformed into an upwardly convex structure. , a two-way tumbler is shown including a container cover 600 coupled to a coupling member 400 and formed to cover part or all of the first container 100.

In the two-way tumbler according to another embodiment of the present invention, the two-way bag 320, which is the inner container (300: 310, 320), is modified into a structure that is convex upward, which is the first container 100, so that the first container A first storage space 140 formed between 100 and the two-way pocket 320 of the inner container 300, and a second storage space 140 formed between the second container 200 and the two-way pocket 320 of the inner container 300. Among the formed second storage spaces 240, contents (eg, beverages, water) can be stored in the second storage space 240. Accordingly, the container cover 600 can be combined to cover the first container 100, and the user can open and close the second cover 520 to use it.

Next, looking at (b) of Figure 4, you can see the appearance of the two-way tumbler consisting of the container (C: 100, 200, 300, 400), the second cover 520, and the container cover 600 as seen from the outside. You can. At this time, since the container cover 600 covers the first container 100 and can stand on the floor, open the second cover 520 of the second container 200 in the opposite direction and pour the contents (e.g., When the tumbler user (beverage, water) is stored in the second storage space 240 formed in the second container 200, the contents can be conveniently consumed according to the needs of the tumbler user.

Meanwhile, for the convenience of comparison with FIGS. 1 and 2, the two-way tumbler is shown in an inverted state. However, it will be obvious that in actual use, the container cover 600 is positioned downward and the second cover 520 is positioned upward. .

Example of using a two-way tumbler

In the detailed description below, we will look at an example of utilizing the two-way tumbler of the present invention described above.

Figure 5 is an example of upward use (a) and downward use (b) of a two-way tumbler according to one embodiment and another embodiment of the present invention.

First, looking at FIG. 5, an inner container [300, an O-ring 310, and a two-way pocket 320] horizontally separates the inner space formed by combining two containers [the first container 100 and the second container 200]. )], it has the effect of being able to store various contents (e.g., beverages, water) more efficiently and making washing (dishes) convenient.

In addition, the two-way bag 320, which is the inner container 300, can be transformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper and lower directions), so as shown in (a) of Figure 5, the lower part of the two-way bag 320 When transformed into a convex structure in the direction, for example, a beverage can be placed and consumed in the internal space formed on the side of the first container 100 in the opposite direction. Subsequently, as shown in (B) of FIG. 5, when reusing the tumbler, the two-way bag 320 can be used by deforming it into a convex structure in the upper direction without a separate washing (dishwashing) process, so it can be used alternately in both directions (upper and lower directions) It has the effect of allowing the contents (e.g. beverage, water) to be conveniently consumed.

At this time, the container cover 600 physically protects the first container 100 or the second container 200 in the opposite direction to the convex structure of the two-way bag 320 and at the same time stores the container cover 600 inside the containers 100 and 200. It may also perform the function of enhancing the warmth of the contents. In addition, the bottom of the container cover 600 is formed to be parallel to the ground, and can be used as a floor on which the two-way tumbler according to the present invention can be erected. Meanwhile, for the convenience of comparison with (A) in Figure 5, the two-way tumbler is shown in an inverted state, but it is obvious that in actual use, the container cover 600 is positioned downward and the second cover 520 is positioned upward. something to do.

In the above detailed description, the present invention has been described with specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but this is only provided to facilitate a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. This does not mean that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes based on this description.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and all modifications equivalent to or equivalent to the claims as well as the later-described claims fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. They will say they do it.

100 (110, 120, 130, 140): 1st container
110: first entrance, 120: first opening, 130: first guide, 140: first storage space
200 (210, 220, 230, 240): 2nd container
210: second inlet, 220: second opening, 230: second guide, 240: second storage space
300 (310, 320): inner container, 310: O-ring, 320: two-way pocket
400: Coupling member
500 (510, 520): cover (500), 510: first cover, 520: second cover
600: Container cover
R: Ring hole part

Claims (5)

A first container having a first cover coupled to the top and a first opening formed in the bottom;
a second container having a second opening formed at the top to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and a second cover coupled to the bottom;
A coupling member having a belt or ring structure that secures a ring hole portion formed along a joint surface of the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container;
An inner container comprising an O-ring inserted into the ring hole and a two-way bag connected to the O-ring to physically separate the first container and the second container and deform into a convex structure in the upward or downward direction - the first container 1. A first storage space is formed between the two-way pocket of the container and the inner container, and a second storage space is formed between the second container and the two-way pocket of the inner container -; and
It includes a container cover coupled to the coupling member and formed to cover part or all of either the first container or the second container,
The ring hole portion is formed by combining semicircular grooves formed in a first guide in which the first opening of the first container is folded and a second guide in which the second opening of the second container is folded, and the first guide The O-ring is coupled to the groove of the second guide, respectively, and the two-way bag extending from the O-ring extends through the first opening or the second opening to provide the inner container,
The two-way bag is formed in a multi-layer structure, and the thermal conductivity of the first surface layer of the two-way bag in contact with the first storage space is different from the thermal conductivity of the second surface layer of the two-way bag in contact with the second storage space. . delete According to paragraph 1,
Insulating material is stored in a storage space formed on the outer surface of the convex structure of the two-way pocket,
A two-way tumbler, characterized in that the insulation material is any one of heated water, cooled water, or an insulation material. delete According to paragraph 1,
The container cover is,
A two-way tumbler, characterized in that both sides of the coupling member are coupled to a central axis, rotated about the central axis, and are coupled to cover a portion of either the first container or the second container.