TWI697305B - Easy to clean straw - Google Patents

Abstract

An easy-to-clean straw containing multiple straws. Each straw includes an inner tube surface, an outer tube surface on the outer side of the inner tube surface, and a gap penetrating the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface. Wherein, one of the straws has elasticity and can be expanded from the gap to return to its original shape, and the outer tube surface of one of the straws can contact and abut against the other straw The inner tube surfaces are nested together.

Description

Easy-to-clean straw

The invention relates to a straw, in particular to an easy-to-clean straw that can be easily cleaned.

In the early days, people mainly used natural crops such as hollow straws to absorb and drink the wine, water and other beverages in the container. With the evolution of generations and the progress of technology, cylindrical and hollow straws (Drinking Straw) ) Was invented and born. Most of the most widely used straws are generally made of plastic materials. However, in recent years, environmental protection awareness has gradually increased, and environmental protection straws have also been announced.

At present, the materials of environmental protection straws are mainly composed of metal, glass, paper, bamboo or other edible materials. Among them, environmentally friendly straws made of natural materials such as paper and bamboo have poor durability. Therefore, most of them are disposable consumables without repeated use; and environmentally friendly straws made of metal materials such as stainless steel, titanium, etc., because of their It is reusable, not easily damaged, and has high durability, and it is widely used by the general public. However, most environmentally friendly straws made of metal are generally opaque and sealed. With the closed tubular structure, it is not easy for users to check the internal state of the tube, and it is not only difficult to perform subsequent cleaning, but also to cause incomplete cleaning and stains remaining in the tube. In addition, metal environmental protection straws are difficult to be polished and polished on the inner surface during the manufacturing process, and there is a risk of heavy metal ions leaching out. If used for a long time, it will be harmful to human health to a certain extent. The risk.

Therefore, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-clean straw to improve the shortcomings and deficiencies of the conventional environmentally friendly straws.

Therefore, the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention includes a plurality of straws in some embodiments. Each straw includes an inner tube surface, an outer tube surface on the outer side of the inner tube surface, and a gap penetrating the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface. Wherein, one of the straws has elasticity and can be expanded from the gap to return to its original shape, and the outer tube surface of one of the straws can contact and abut against the other straw The inner tube surfaces are nested together.

In some embodiments, the slit of at least one of the straws is airtight in an unstressed state.

In some embodiments, the slit of at least one of the straws is in a non-sealed shape in an unstressed state.

In some embodiments, the slit of at least one of the straws It is non-closed in the unstressed state, and the width of the slit is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 1 mm.

In some embodiments, the slits of the straws are non-sealed in an unstressed state, and the material of one of the straws is plastic, stainless steel, titanium, glass, bamboo or wood.

In some embodiments, the material of the straws is silicone or plastic.

In some embodiments, the thickness of each straw is in the range of 1 to 1.2 mm.

In some embodiments, the slit of each straw extends along its length.

Therefore, another objective of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-clean straw to improve the shortcomings and deficiencies of the conventional environmentally friendly straws.

Therefore, the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention includes a straw in some embodiments. The straw includes an inner tube surface, an outer tube surface located on the outer side of the inner tube surface, and a gap penetrating the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface. The straw has elasticity and can be removed from the The slit is unfolded and restored to its original shape, and the slit is closed in an unstressed state.

In some embodiments, it further includes at least one set of buckle members provided on the outer tube surface of the straw member, and the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface of the straw member partially overlap along its length direction.

The present invention has at least the following effects: due to the elastic restoring force of the straws, the straws can be unfolded from the gap and restored to the original shape, and the straws can be used inside one of the straws The tube surface is in contact with and abuts against the outer tube surface of the other straw piece, and the tube surfaces are sleeved. Therefore, the user can unfold the straws according to their own needs, so that each straw can expose the inner surface, so that the user can perform subsequent cleaning procedures. At the same time, the straws It can automatically return to the original round tube shape, so the easy-to-clean straw has the function of serving drinks, and can be used conveniently for subsequent repeated use by the user.

20: Easy to clean straw

1: straw fittings

11: inner tube surface

12: Outer tube surface

13: Gap

2: buckle

Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side view Schematic diagram illustrating the side view of the first embodiment; Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating a second embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention; Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating a third of the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention Example; Figure 5 is a three-dimensional exploded view illustrating the combination relationship between the two straws of the third embodiment; Figure 6 is a schematic side view, illustrating the side view state of the third embodiment; Figure 7 is A perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw of the present invention; Figure 8 is a perspective exploded view illustrating the combined relationship between the two straws of the fourth embodiment; and Figure 9 is a schematic side view illustrating the side view state of the fourth embodiment; Figure 10 is a perspective view , To explain another implementation aspect of the fourth embodiment.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are represented by the same numbers.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, it is a first embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the easy-to-clean straw 20 includes a straw 1 and is a non-disposable commodity and can be used The person makes repeated use.

In detail, the straw piece 1 is in the shape of a hollow round tube body, and includes an inner tube surface 11, an outer tube surface 12 located on the outer side of the inner tube surface 11, and a penetrating through the inner tube surface 11 and the The slit 13 of the outer tube surface 12 extends along the length of the straw 1. In this embodiment, the straw 1 is made of silicone, plastic, or other edible, non-toxic, and elastic materials, but it is not limited to the foregoing disclosure. In addition, the thickness of the straw piece 1 ranges from 1 to 1.2 mm. In particular, the designer and manufacturer should be able to make adjustments and combinations according to actual needs. The setting method and thickness of the straw 1 are not limited to the disclosed content of this embodiment, and can also achieve the same effect as the straw 1 Those who are effective are regarded as the routine of this implementation Variety.

On the other hand, because the straw 1 has elastic characteristics, the straw 1 can be unfolded from the slit 13 when the straw 1 is in a stressed state; conversely, when the straw 1 is in an unstressed state, It can quickly return to its original shape. At this time, the straw piece 1 is a round tube shape, and at the same time, the slit 13 is in an unstressed state and presents a closed state and is tightly closed (as shown in FIG. 2). Thereby, when the user finishes drinking the drink, he can easily unfold the straw 1 so that the inner tube surface 11 of the straw 1 is exposed. In this way, it is convenient for the user to put a cleaning appliance ( (Not shown in the figure) through the slit 13 of the straw piece 1, or the openings at both ends of the straw piece 1, extend into the inner tube surface 11 of the straw piece 1, so that the straw piece can be easily 1 Perform cleaning and cleaning procedures, so that the easy-to-clean straw 20 can be reused repeatedly.

Refer to FIG. 3, which is a second embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the overall structure of the easy-to-clean straw 20 is substantially the same as the aforementioned first embodiment, and the main difference between the second embodiment and the aforementioned first embodiment is that the easy-to-clean straw 20 is structure.

The easy-to-clean straw 20 also includes two buckle members 2 respectively sleeved on the outer tube surface 12 of the straw member 1, and the buckle members 2 can assist in holding the straw member 1 into a circular tube body, So that the inner tube surface 11 and the outer tube surface 12 of the straw piece 1 can be partially overlapped along the length direction of the straw piece 1, and the overlapping width range of the inner tube surface 11 and the outer tube surface 12 is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm, but not in this embodiment The disclosure is limited. Therefore, when viewed from the side of the direction in which both ends of the straw piece 1 are open, the straw piece 1 is a circular tube in a spiral shape, and presents the state drawn in FIG. 3. It should be particularly noted that, in this embodiment, the number of the buckle members 2 is two, but the number of the buckle members 2 is not limited to a specific number.

4-6, it is a third embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the overall structure of the easy-to-clean straw 20 is substantially the same as the foregoing first embodiment, and the main difference between the third embodiment and the foregoing first embodiment is the number of the straws 1 .

In this embodiment, the easy-to-clean straw 20 includes two straws 1. Specifically, each straw piece 1 includes an inner tube surface 11, an outer tube surface 12 located outside the inner tube surface 11, and a gap 13 penetrating the inner tube surface 11 and the outer tube surface 12, In addition, the slits 13 extend along the length of each straw piece 1. In addition, the slits 13 are airtight when they are not stressed.

On the other hand, because each straw 1 has elastic characteristics, and can be expanded from the slit 13 and returned to its original shape. The user can apply force to unfold one of the straws 1 so that the inner tube surface 11 of one of the straws 1 can relatively contact and abut against the outer tube surface 12 of the other straw. Therefore, the straws 1 can be nested with each other to present the state as shown in FIG. 5. In other words, one of the straws 1 is relatively overlapped and covered on the outside of the other of the straws 1, so that the easy-to-clean straw 20 is in the shape of a round tube, so it also has The function of the user to take a drink. In particular, the slits 13 are only illustrative examples of the easy-to-clean straw 20. The designer and manufacturer should be able to make adjustments and combinations according to actual needs. The slits 13 The manner of relative setting is not limited to the disclosed content of this embodiment.

In addition, the user can easily unfold the straws 1 to facilitate subsequent cleaning and washing procedures of the easy-to-clean straw 20. It should be particularly noted that, in this embodiment, the number of the straws 1 is two, but the number of the straws 1 is not limited to a specific number and the disclosed content of this embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 10, it is a fourth embodiment of the easy-to-clean straw 20 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the overall structure of the easy-to-clean straw 20 is substantially the same as the foregoing third embodiment, and the main difference between the fourth embodiment and the foregoing third embodiment is the arrangement of the straws 1 structure.

In detail, in this embodiment, the slits 13 of each straw 1 are non-closed in an unstressed state, and the widths of the slits 13 are greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 1 mm. Therefore, when viewed from the direction in which the two ends of the straws 1 are open, the straws 1 are in the shape of a circular tube with a notch and a C-shaped ring. Due to the design of the width of the slits 13, it is convenient for the user to apply force relatively easily, and to perform the unfolding action of the straws 1 so that one of the straws 1 is relatively overlapped and packaged. Cover the outside of the other one of the straw pieces 1, and the slit 13 of the other one of the straw pieces 1 closely fits the one of the straw pieces 1 The inner tube surface 11 makes the easy-to-clean straw 20 in the shape of a round tube, and presents the state drawn in FIG. 9. It should be particularly noted that the width of the slits 13 of the straws 1 may not be limited to the same. For example, when one of the straws 1 is relatively overlapped and covered on the outside of the other of the straws 1 , The width of the slit 13 of the straw piece 1 on the outside may be greater than the width of the slit 13 of the straw piece 1 on the inside, and the slit 13 of the straw piece 1 on the outside may also be smaller than the width of the slit 13 of the straw piece 1 on the inside .

In other embodiments, the straws 1 can be made of different materials. For example, one of the straws 1 is a silicone rubber with a hardness of 60-70 (shore A) and elasticity, while the other of the straws 1 is a plastic with a little hardness and relatively poor elasticity. It can be stainless steel, titanium, glass, bamboo, wood and other materials that are hard and easy to clean. When one of the straw pieces 1 (that is, silicone material) is stacked and covered on the outside of the other (that is, plastic material) of the straw pieces 1, or when the other of the straw pieces 1 ( (Ie, plastic material) is stacked and covered on the outside of one of the straws 1 (ie, silicone material). At this time, the easy-to-clean straw 20 is in the shape of a round tube and can be used by the user. In addition, when one end of the other one of the straws 1 (that is, the plastic material) is designed with an oblique angle (as shown in FIG. 10), it can facilitate the user to drink a drink through the Wait for the other (that is, plastic material) of the straw piece 1 to pierce the outer packaging film of a packaging container (not shown in the figure) at the sharp and beveled end to facilitate drinking the beverage in the packaging container.

In addition, due to the design of the width of the slits 13, it is more convenient for users to clean and clean the straws 1. On the other hand, it can also save the materials and materials of the easy-to-clean straws 20. manufacturing cost. It should be particularly noted that these slits 13 are drawn only as examples in the drawings, and designers and manufacturers should be able to adjust and combine according to actual needs. The relative arrangement of the slits 13 is not disclosed in this embodiment. Content is limited.

In summary, the easy-to-clean straw 20 of the present invention, because the straw pieces 1 have elastic restoring force, the straw pieces 1 can be unfolded from the gap 13 and restored to their original shape, and the straw pieces 1 can be nested with each other in such a way that the inner tube surface 11 of one of the straws 1 contacts and abuts against the outer tube surface 12 of the other straw. Therefore, users can unfold the straws 1 according to their own needs, so that each straw 1 can expose the inner tube surface 11, so that the user can perform subsequent cleaning procedures. At the same time, the The straw piece 1 can automatically restore to the original round tube shape. Therefore, the easy-to-clean straw 20 has the function of serving drinks and is convenient for the user to make subsequent repeated use. Can achieve the purpose of the invention.

However, the above are only examples of the present invention. When the scope of implementation of the present invention cannot be limited by this, all simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention and the content of the patent specification still belong to This invention patent covers the scope.

20: Easy to clean straw

1: straw fittings

11: inner tube surface

12: Outer tube surface

13: Gap

Claims (9)

An easy-to-clean straw, comprising: a plurality of straws, each straw includes an inner tube surface, an outer tube surface located on the outer side of the inner tube surface, and a penetrating through the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface A slit, wherein the slit of at least one of the straws is non-closed in an unstressed state, and the width of the slit is greater than 0 mm and less than or equal to 1 mm, one of the straws It is elastic and can be unfolded from the gap and restored to its original shape. The straws can be nested with each other in such a way that the outer tube surface of one of the straws contacts and abuts against the inner tube surface of the other straw. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 1, wherein the slit of at least one of the straws is airtight in an unstressed state. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 1, wherein the slit of at least two of the straws is in a non-sealed shape in an unstressed state. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 1, wherein the slits of the straw pieces are non-sealed in an unstressed state, and the material of one of the straw pieces is plastic, stainless steel, titanium , Glass, bamboo or wood. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 1, wherein the material of the straw is silicone or plastic. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of each straw is in the range of 1 to 1.2 mm. The easy-to-clean straw according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slit of each straw extends along its length. An easy-to-clean straw, including: A straw piece includes an inner pipe surface, an outer pipe surface located on the outer side of the inner pipe surface, and a gap penetrating the inner pipe surface and the outer pipe surface, wherein the straw piece is elastic and can The slit is unfolded and restored to its original shape, and the slit is closed in an unstressed state, wherein the thickness of the straw is in the range of 1 to 1.2 mm. The easy-to-clean straw according to claim 8, further comprising at least one set of retaining ring members provided on the outer tube surface of the straw member, and the inner tube surface and the outer tube surface of the straw member are along the length direction thereof Partially overlapped.

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