KR20230062048A - Two-way tumbler - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a two-way tumbler. According to the present invention, the two-way tumbler comprises: a first container having a first cover coupled to an upper portion and a first opening formed in a lower portion; a second container having a second opening formed in an upper portion to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and a second cover coupled to a lower portion; a coupling member having a belt or ring structure, which fixes a ring hole portion formed along a bonding surface between the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container; an inner container including an O-ring inserted into the ring hole portion 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. The two-way tumbler can store various contents more efficiently and is convenient to clean.

Description

Two-way tumbler {TWO-WAY TUMBLER}

The present invention relates to a two-way tumbler. More specifically, it relates to a tumbler having a structure in which a separated space is formed inside the container to more efficiently store contents (eg, beverage, water) and conveniently drink.

Recently, the biggest social issue can be said to be 'environment'. In particular, since the use of disposable paper cups as well as disposable plastic cups is prohibited in cafes, fast food restaurants, restaurants, etc., various efforts have been made to reduce the use of disposable products. In accordance with this trend, personal cups are widely used at home and in companies. Most representatively, a tumbler that can use both the cup function and the thermos function at the same time and can conveniently store and drink a large amount of beverage is attracting attention. there is.

As the tumbler market shows rapid expansion, tumblers with various functions and structures are being developed. These tumblers have excellent portability compared to other cups and can be conveniently used even when going out and doing outdoor activities.

However, in the case of a conventional personal tumbler, there are several problems as follows. Because of the structure of the tumbler, once used tumblers must be washed (dishes) to be reused, so there is a limit to reuse during outdoor activities. In addition, contents stored in the tumbler (for example, beverages and water) are inevitably limited to one type. In addition, since the warming function is weaker than that of a dedicated thermos bottle, the temperature of the contents stored in the tumbler also decreases over time, so it is difficult for the user to drink the contents at an appropriate temperature.

Therefore, there is a demand for the development of a tumbler with a new structure that is convenient to reuse, can be washed efficiently, and can suitably store various contents.

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

Therefore, the present invention is to solve the various problems of the prior art as described above, first, an inner container (O-ring and Its purpose is to provide a tumbler having two physically separated storage spaces with a two-way pocket).

Second, another object of the present invention is to implement a two-way bag, which is an inner container of the tumbler, to be transformed into a convex structure in one of two directions (upper and lower).

Third, another object of the present invention is to allow a material for keeping warm 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, to improve the warming function.

Fourth, another object of the present invention is to form the two-way bag, which is the inner container of the tumbler, in a multi-layered structure, and implement such that the multi-layered structure has different thermal conductivity.

The above object of the present invention is a first container having a first lid coupled to the upper portion and a first opening formed at the lower portion; A second container having a second opening formed at an upper portion to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and to which a second cover is coupled to a lower portion; a coupling member having a belt or ring structure for fixing a ring hole portion formed along a joint surface between the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container; An inner container configured to include 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 transform into an upward or downward convex structure; And it is achieved by a two-way tumbler characterized in that it comprises a container cover formed to cover a part or all of any one of the first container or the second container coupled to the coupling member.

At this time, the ring hole portion is characterized in that the semicircular grooves formed in the first guide in which the first opening of the first container is folded and the second guide in which the second opening of the second container is folded are coupled to each other. to be

In addition, among the first storage space formed between the first container and the two-way bag of the inner container and the second storage space formed between the second container and the two-way bag of the inner container, the convex structure of the two-way bag A material for heat preservation is stored in the storage space formed on the outer surface, and the material for heat preservation is any one of heated water, cooled water, and a heat insulating material.

In addition, the two-way bag is formed in a multi-layer structure, so that the thermal conductivity of the first surface layer of the two-way bag in contact with the first space and the thermal conductivity of the second surface layer of the two-way bag in contact with the second space are different from each other.

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

In addition to this, it is also achieved by other devices and configurations for implementing the present invention.

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

Second, the two-way bag, which is the inner container of the tumbler, can be transformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper and lower), so that when the tumbler is reused, it can be used in both directions (upper and lower) without a separate washing (washing) process. direction) alternately, there is an effect that can be conveniently consumed by putting the contents (eg, beverage, water).

Third, it is possible to store a material for heat preservation (eg, heated water, cooled water or heat insulating material) 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, to improve the heat retention of the tumbler, There is an effect of providing the user with the content at an appropriate temperature.

Fourth, the two-way bag, which is the inner container of the tumbler, is formed in a multi-layer structure, and the multi-layer structure is implemented to have different thermal conductivity, so that various contents can be appropriately stored according to the storage purpose.

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

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The detailed description of the present invention which follows refers to the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of illustration, 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 each other but are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in one embodiment in another embodiment 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 set forth below is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention, if properly described, is limited only by the appended claims, along with all equivalents as claimed by those claims. Similar reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same or similar functions in various aspects, and the length, area, thickness, and the like 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, which may vary according to a user's intention or customs in the field to which the present invention belongs. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be understood based on the content throughout this specification. When it is said that a certain part "includes" a certain element in the entire specification, this means that it may further include other elements rather than excluding other elements unless otherwise stated.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention.

embodiment

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

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

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, a cover 500 And it may be configured to include a container cover (600).

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

More specifically, the first container 100 may have a cylindrical shape or a shape similar thereto, as shown, once at a right angle (or close to a right angle) to the edge of the first opening 120 of the first container 100. Alternatively, the first guide 130 folded twice or more may be formed. For example, it may have a 'c' shape as shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and various known structures capable of securing a connection area while having 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 may be combined with the second container 200 to 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 to which a second cover 520 is coupled to the lower part, and a second opening 220 having an open structure at the upper part. It may be a container that is formed.

More specifically, the second container 200 has a second opening 220 formed on the upper side to face and contact the first opening 120 of the first container 100, and a second cover 220 on the lower side. can be combined At this time, the second container 200 may have a cylindrical shape or a similar shape as shown, and the second opening 220 of the second container 200 has a right angle (or close to a right angle) at the edge portion once or twice or more. A folded second guide 230 may be formed. For example, it may have a 'c' shape as shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and various known structures capable of securing a connection area while having mechanical safety can be applied without limitation. At this time, a semicircular groove (G) may be formed along the bonding surface of the second opening 220, which is coupled to face the first container 100 described above to form a ring-shaped ring hole portion (R). can form That is, the ring hole portion R is composed of the first guide 130 in which the first opening 120 of the first container 100 is folded and the second opening 220 in the second container 200 is folded. The semicircular grooves C formed in each of the two guides 230 are coupled to 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, so that the first container 100 and the second container 200 ) It may be a container including a bidirectional bag 320 that is physically separated and transformed into a convex structure in an upward or downward direction.

More specifically, the inner container 300 may horizontally separate an inner space formed by combining two containers (a first container and a second container), the first storage space being physically separated from the two storage spaces. A space 140 and a second storage space 240 may be formed. At this time, the O-ring 310 may perform a 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 have the same diameter as the ring hole portion R, so that contents stored in the first storage space 140 and the second storage space 240 can be prevented from leaking to the outside.

In addition, among these inner containers 300, the two-way bag 320 can be transformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper direction and lower direction), for example, formed of a silicone material to have a convex shape like a bag. It can be easily changed to, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is convex in one direction (upper direction) like a pocket and drink with the contents inside, then turned over for reuse and convexly transformed in the opposite direction (lower direction) to another If it is possible to drink the contents, other known materials may be used without limitation. At this time, the method of deforming the two-way bag 320 may be the weight of the contents or the method of blowing air, but the direction of the convex shape may be controlled by other mechanical principles.

In addition, in the two-way bag 320, a material for keeping warm to improve the warming function can be stored in the storage space (the first storage space 140 or the second storage space 240) formed on the outer surface of the convex structure. For example, For example, the heat-retaining material may be any one of heated water, cooled water, or a heat-retaining material.

In addition, the two-way bag 320 may be formed in a multi-layered structure (laminated structure), and the multi-layered structure may 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) When configured to have different thermal conductivity, the contents stored in the first storage space 140 and the contents stored in the second storage space 240 require cooling and heat preservation according to the purpose of use, the first surface layer ( It can be stored in a storage space in contact with a surface layer having a relatively high thermal conductivity among (not shown) and a second surface layer (not shown). Conversely, when heat retention is required, it can be stored in a storage space in contact with a surface layer having a 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 bonding 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 for fixing the ring hole portion (R) to be.

More specifically, the coupling member 400 has first and second guides 130 and 230 folded once or twice or more at a right angle (or close to a right angle) at the edges of the first and second containers 100 and 200. It may be a coupling means of a belt or ring structure for fixing. Therefore, it is possible to perform a function of fixing the ring hole portion R formed along the bonding surface. 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 thereto, and various known coupling methods such as a sliding structure and a hook fastening structure may 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 combine 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 the first cover 510 coupled to the first inlet 110 on the top of the first container 100 and the second cover 510 on the bottom of the second container 200. It may be composed of a second cover 520 coupled to the inlet 210.

More specifically, the cover 500 includes contents stored in the first storage space 140 and the second storage space 240 that are physically separated by the inner container 300 (eg, It may perform a function of opening and closing a passage for storing or drinking beverages or water. For example, it may be a lid structure that opens and closes while rotating according to steps, but the present invention is not limited thereto and a known lid opening and closing structure. may include all.

Finally, the container cover 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the coupling member 400 to cover a part or all of either the first container 100 or the second container 200. can be

More specifically, the container cover 600 serves to physically protect the first container 100 or the second container 200 and at the same time enhance the heat retention of the contents stored inside the container 100, 200 You may. In addition, the bottom surface of the container cover 600 is formed to be horizontal with the ground, and can be used as a bottom surface on which a bidirectional tumbler according to the present invention can be erected.

On the other hand, insertion and separation may be possible in a sliding structure that combines the container cover 600 with the coupling member 400, but is not limited thereto, by combining both sides of the coupling member 400 with a 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 only by repeated rotation (180 degrees) without cumbersome insertion and separation processes.

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

Referring to FIG. 3, a front view of the bidirectional tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention described above as viewed from the outside, showing containers (C: 100, 200, 300, 400), covers (500: 510, 520), and container covers (600). ), and the configuration can be confirmed. At this time, since the container cover 600 covers the second container 200 and is standing on the floor, the first cover 510 of the first container 100 is opened and the contents (eg, beverage, water) When contained, the contents are stored in the first storage space 140 formed in the first container 100 and can be conveniently consumed according to the needs of the tumbler user.

In order to help understanding of the bi-directional tumbler according to an embodiment of the present invention, another embodiment will be added and described in more detail in the following detailed description.

another embodiment

In the following detailed description, another embodiment of the function of each component of the bidirectional tumbler of the present invention described above will be looked at. However, the description is centered on the inner containers (300: 310, 320) and the container cover 600 of the two-way tumbler, and for other configurations, detailed descriptions are omitted in order to avoid duplication with the embodiment with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 do. In addition, it is confirmed that the bi-directional tumbler is shown in an inverted state for convenience of comparative description.

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, referring to (a) of FIG. 4 , the first cover 510 is coupled to the upper portion, the first container 100 having the first opening 120 formed at the lower portion, and the second opening 220 formed at the upper portion, A second container 200 facing and contacting the first opening 120 of the first container 100 and having a second cover 520 coupled thereto, the first opening 120 of the first container 100 and the first container 100 2 A belt or ring-structure coupling member 400 for fixing 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 a two-way bag 320 that is connected to the O-ring 310 and physically separates the first container 100 and the second container 200 and is transformed into a convex structure upward. An inner container 300 configured to include , A two-way tumbler including a container cover 600 coupled to the coupling member 400 and formed to cover part or all of the first container 100 is shown.

In the two-way tumbler according to another embodiment of the present invention, since the two-way bag 320, which is the inner container 300: 310, 320, is deformed into a convex structure in the upward direction, which is the first container 100, the first container The first storage space 140 formed between the 100 and the two-way pocket 320 of the inner container 300, and 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, drinks and water) may be stored in the second storage space 240 . Accordingly, the container cover 600 can be coupled to cover the first container 100, and the user can open and close the second cover 520.

Next, looking at (b) of Figure 4, you can check the appearance of the two-way tumbler configured to include a container (C: 100, 200, 300, 400), a second cover 520 and a container cover 600 viewed from the outside. 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 open the contents (eg, beverage, water), the contents are stored in the second storage space 240 formed in the second container 200, and can be conveniently consumed according to the needs of the tumbler user.

On the other hand, for convenience of comparison with FIGS. 1 and 2, the bi-directional tumbler is shown in an inverted state, but in actual use, the container cover 600 is positioned downward and the second cover 520 is positioned upward. It will be obvious .

An example of using a two-way tumbler

In the following detailed description, an example of utilizing the bidirectional tumbler of the present invention described above will be looked at.

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

First, referring to FIG. 5, the inner container [300, O-ring 310] and the two-way bag 320 horizontally separate the inner space formed by combining two containers [the first container 100 and the second container 200]. )], there is an effect that various contents (eg, drinks, water) can be stored more efficiently and washing (dishes) is convenient.

In addition, the two-way bag 320, which is the inner container 300, can be deformed into a convex structure in either direction (upper direction or lower direction), and as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the two-way bag 320 lower When deformed into a convex structure in the direction, for example, a beverage can be put in the inner space formed on the side of the first container 100 in the opposite direction. Subsequently, as shown in (B) of FIG. 5, when the tumbler is reused, the two-way bag 320 can be deformed into a convex structure in the upward direction without a separate washing (washing) process, so that it can be used alternately in both directions (upper and lower directions) It has the effect of being able to conveniently drink the contents (eg, beverage, water).

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 is stored inside the container 100, 200 It may also perform a function of reinforcing the warmth of the contents. In addition, the bottom surface of the container cover 600 is formed to be horizontal with the ground, and can be used as a bottom surface on which a bidirectional tumbler according to the present invention can be erected. On the other hand, although the two-way tumbler is shown in an inverted state for convenience of comparison with (A) of FIG. 5, in actual use, it is obvious that 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 by specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments and drawings, but this is only provided to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is limited to the above embodiments. It is not, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from these descriptions.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and not only the claims to be described later, but also all modifications equivalent or equivalent to these claims fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. will do it

100 (110, 120, 130, 140): first container
110: first entrance, 120: first opening, 130: first guide, 140: first storage space
200 (210, 220, 230, 240): second container
210: second entrance, 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

Claims (5)

A first container having a first cover coupled to an upper portion and a first opening formed at a lower portion;
A second container having a second opening formed at an upper portion to face and contact the first opening of the first container, and to which a second cover is coupled to a lower portion;
a coupling member having a belt or ring structure for fixing a ring hole portion formed along a joint surface between the first opening of the first container and the second opening of the second container;
An inner container configured to include 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 transform into an upward or downward convex structure; and
A container cover formed to cover a part or all of either the first container or the second container by being coupled to the coupling member.
A bidirectional tumbler comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The ring hole portion,
A two-way tumbler, characterized in that the semicircular grooves formed in the first guide in which the first opening of the first container is folded and the second guide in which the second opening of the second container is folded are coupled to each other.
According to claim 1,
Of the first storage space formed between the first container and the two-way pocket of the inner container and the second storage space formed between the second container and the two-way pocket of the inner container,
In the storage space formed on the outer surface of the convex structure of the two-way pocket, a material for warmth is stored,
The insulating material is a two-way tumbler, characterized in that any one of heated water, cooled water or insulating material.
According to claim 2,
The two-way pocket is formed in a multi-layer structure,
The thermal conductivity of the first surface layer of the bidirectional bag in contact with the first space and
A two-way tumbler, characterized in that the thermal conductivity of the second surface layer of the two-way bag in contact with the second space is different from each other.
According to claim 1,
The container cover,
Two-way tumbler, characterized in that coupled to cover a portion of any one of the first container or the second container by coupling both sides of the coupling member to the central axis, rotating about the central axis.

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