TWI813071B - Straw protector and straw set - Google Patents

Abstract

A straw protector is used to be penetrated by a penetrating end of a straw. The straw protector includes a connecting member and a buffer member. The connecting member is used to sleeve at the penetrating end of the straw. The buffer member is connected to the connecting member, and the buffer member protrudes from the penetrating end along a direction of a central axis of the straw. By the arrangement of the straw protector, the risk of deformation or breakage of the straw can be avoided and the anti-stab effect can be achieved.

Description

Straw protective covers and straw sets

The invention provides a straw protective cover and a straw set, especially a straw protective cover and a straw set that have an anti-stab effect and can protect the end of the straw.

In order to meet the needs of various catering uses, the functions of straws are gradually diversified. In order to smoothly pierce the sealing film on the drink cup, a piercing part is often provided at one end of the straw. Through the sharp and protruding structural configuration of the piercing part of the straw, the The user can easily break through the sealing film, and the above-mentioned straw is very convenient to use.

With the rise of environmental awareness, disposable straws made of soft plastic are gradually being replaced by reusable hard materials, such as glass or metal. However, the puncture part of hard straws is sharper and more dangerous to use, and carries the risk of puncture wounds. In addition, for straws made of glass, due to the small contact area of the puncture part, when the straw is shaken in the drink cup, there is a risk that the glass of the puncture part will be broken, which may cause the user to inhale glass fragments.

In view of this, developing a straw protective cover and straw set that has an anti-stab effect and protects the end of the straw has become a topic worthy of research by relevant industries.

One object of the present invention is to provide a protective cover for a straw, which can achieve the effect of preventing puncture wounds through the configuration of a buffer member, and can effectively prevent the puncture part of the straw from deforming or breaking, thereby improving the safety of use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a straw set, which can provide a safer and more convenient use experience for straws by configuring a straw protective cover.

One embodiment of the present invention provides a straw protective cover, which is used for the insertion end of the straw to pass through. The straw protective cover includes a socket piece and a buffer piece. The socket piece is used to sleeve the penetration end of the straw, the buffer piece is connected to the socket piece, and the buffer piece protrudes from the penetration end along the direction of the central axis of the straw.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the thickness of the buffer member may be greater than the thickness of the sleeve member.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the straw protective cover may have a positioning edge, which is arranged on the inner wall of the straw protective cover. The positioning edge is located between the sleeve member and the buffer member, and the positioning edge is used to resist the penetration of the straw. Enter the end.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the sleeve member has a first side and a second side, and the second side is closer to the buffer member than the first side, and the thickness of the sleeve member can be from the first side to the second side. direction gradually increases.

The straw protective cover according to the aforementioned embodiment may further include a top cover. One end of the top cover is pivotally connected to the buffer member, and the other end of the top cover is detachably connected to the socket. The top cover is used to open or close the straw protective cover. Open your mouth.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the top cover may include a closing cover and a side wall member. One end of the closing cover is pivotally connected to the buffer member. One end of the side wall component is connected to the other end of the closing cover, and the other end of the side wall component is detachably connected to the socket component. When the top cover closes the opening of the straw protective cover, the side wall component and the sleeve component form a liquid inlet.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the top cover may further include a fastener connected to the other end of the side wall member. The straw protective cover may have a buckle portion that is provided on the sleeve, wherein the fastener is detachably connected to the buckle portion.

According to the straw protective cover of the above embodiment, the side wall member may have a shielding part that extends and protrudes from one side of the side wall member. When the top cover closes the opening of the straw protective cover, the shielding part abuts against the socket.

The straw protective cover according to the aforementioned embodiment may further include a bottom piece, which is connected to a buffer piece. A liquid inlet hole is formed between the buffer piece, the bottom piece and the sleeve piece, and the penetrating end is exposed from the liquid inlet hole. For straw protective cover.

According to the straw protective cover of the aforementioned embodiment, the material of the straw protective cover may be silicone.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a straw set, including a straw and a straw protective cover according to the aforementioned embodiment. The penetration end of the straw has a puncture part, and the straw protective cover is sleeved on the penetration end of the straw. The puncture part is exposed from the socket of the straw protective cover, and the buffer part is parallel to or protrudes from the puncture part in a direction parallel to the central axis of the straw.

Several embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. For the sake of clarity, many practical details will be explained together in the following narrative. However, it will be understood that these practical details should not limit the invention. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings, some commonly used structures and components will be illustrated in a simple schematic manner in the drawings; and repeated components may be represented by the same numbers.

Please refer to Picture 1 and Picture 2. Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is an exploded view of the straw set 100 according to the embodiment of Figure 1 . The straw set 100 includes a straw 110 and a straw protective cover 200. The straw protective cover 200 is set on the penetration end 111 of the straw 110. The penetration end 111 has a puncture part 112, which is used to puncture the sealing film on the drink cup. Through the arrangement of the straw protective cover 200, the force when the penetration end 111 collides with the user can be effectively reduced, and the effect of preventing puncture wounds can be achieved; in addition, the straw protective cover 200 can effectively protect the puncture part 112 to reduce the risk of puncture. There is a risk that the portion 112 may be broken or deformed due to impact. Thereby, the straw protective cover 200 can help improve the safety of use, and the straw set 100 can provide a safer and more convenient use experience. The structures of the straw set 100 and the straw protective cover 200 will be described in detail below.

Please refer to Figure 3, and please refer to Figures 1 and 2 together. Figure 3 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw protective cover 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3 , the straw protective cover 200 includes a socket part 210 and a buffer part 220 . The sleeve member 210 is used to sleeve the penetration end 111 of the straw 110. The buffer member 220 is connected to the sleeve member 210, and the buffer member 220 protrudes from the penetration end 111 along the direction of the central axis X of the straw 110. Specifically, the sleeve member 210 and the buffer member 220 can be an integrally formed structure, and part of the sleeve member 210 extends and protrudes to form the buffer member 220, as shown in Figure 3. Viewed as a whole, the straw protective cover One end of 200 forms a bevel structure, but the invention is not limited thereto.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the straw 110 is a common inclined mouth straw on the market, and the puncture part 112 is formed by the tip of the inclined mouth. Due to the special structural configuration of the straw protective cover 200, when the straw protective cover 200 is placed on the straw 110, the puncture part 112 is exposed from the socket 210 of the straw protective cover 200. In other words, the puncture part 112 is formed by the straw protective cover 200. One of the openings 250 is exposed without being covered by the sleeve 210 , and the buffer 220 is parallel to or protrudes from the piercing part 112 in a direction parallel to the central axis X of the straw 110 .

Generally speaking, in order to successfully break through the film on the drink cup, commonly used straws are equipped with a puncture part with a relatively sharp structure, such as a common straw with an inclined mouth structure. However, straws with sharp structures pose a risk of stabbing the user during use. In addition, due to the small contact area of the puncture part, metal straws are prone to deformation after being hit, while glass straws are at risk of end rupture. If they are accidentally inhaled while drinking, the consequences will be disastrous.

Through the structural configuration of the straw set 100 and the straw protective cover 200 of the present invention, when the straw set 100 accidentally falls, the buffer member 220 will collide with the ground faster than the puncture part 112, and can avoid the impact after the collision. Risk of deformation or breakage of the penetration end 111. In addition, the straw protective cover 200 can prevent the puncture part 112 from stabbing the user, and can help improve the safety when using the straw 110 . In detail, through the arrangement of the buffer member 220, the contact area between the straw set 100 and the user can be increased, and the force on the puncture part 112 when it touches the user can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing injuries.

On the other hand, compared with general protective covers that completely cover straws, the straw set 100 and the straw protective cover 200 of the present invention are more convenient to use. As shown in Figure 1, the straw protective cover 200 of the present invention is set on the penetration end 111, so that the puncture part 112 can be exposed to the socket member 210 of the straw protective cover 200. When the user wants to break through the sealing film on the drink cup with the straw set 100, the user can tilt the straw set 100 relative to the sealing film, and pierce the sealing film with the puncture part 112 in an oblique manner. Accordingly, the piercing part 112 can be used to break through the sealing film on the beverage cup without removing the straw protective cover 200 from the straw 110 , which is very convenient in use.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the diameter of the straw protective cover 200 can be larger than the diameter of the straw 110 . Thereby, when the puncture part 112 pierces the sealing film and forms a break in the sealing film, the straw protective cover 200 passes through the break, and the straw protective cover 200 will enlarge the break so that the diameter of the break is larger than the diameter of the straw 110. diameter. In this way, the vacuum inside the beverage cup can be broken, and the user can absorb the liquid in the beverage cup more smoothly.

The straw protective cover 200 may be made of silicone. This can effectively absorb the stress generated during a collision and achieve a buffering effect. In addition, by utilizing the physical properties of silicone, high friction can be generated between the socket 210 of the straw protective sleeve 200 and the penetration end 111 of the straw 110 to achieve an anti-slip effect. Thereby, the straw protective cover 200 can be stably connected to the straw 110, thereby reducing the risk of the straw protective cover 200 falling off.

Please refer to Figures 4A and 4B. Figure 4A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the straw protective cover 200 according to the embodiment of Figure 3. Figure 4B shows a bottom view of the straw protective cover 200 according to the embodiment of Figure 3. Figure. As shown in FIG. 3 , FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the thickness of the buffer member 220 may be greater than the thickness of the sleeve member 210 . Furthermore, the sleeve member 210 has a first side 211 and a second side 212. The second side 212 is closer to the buffer member 220 than the first side 211. The thickness of the sleeve member 210 is from the first side 211 to the second side. The directions of the two sides 212 (arrow A shown in Figure 4B) gradually increase. Thereby, the structural strength of the buffer member 220 can be improved without affecting the puncture effect. To be careful, if the thickness of the buffer member 220 is too thin, the buffering effect cannot be effectively exerted; if the thickness of the sleeve member 210 is too thick, it will be difficult to grasp the angle at which the puncture part 112 is tilted to the sealing film, thus affecting the straw set. 100 puncture effect. Through the above structural configuration, the straw set 100 and the straw protective cover 200 of the present invention can effectively solve the above problems at the same time.

In addition, the structural configuration with uneven thickness can indirectly achieve the effect of shifting the center of gravity. Accordingly, it can help the buffer member 220 to contact the user or the ground faster than the puncture part 112, thereby further improving the performance of the device. The straw protective cover 200 protects the straw 110.

As shown in Figure 4A, the straw protective cover 200 may have a positioning edge 230, which is provided on the inner wall (not otherwise labeled) of the straw protective cover 200. The positioning edge 230 is located between the sleeve member 210 and the buffer member 220, and is positioned The edge 230 is used to resist the penetration end 111 of the straw 110 . Specifically, since the thickness of the buffer member 220 is greater than the thickness of the sleeve member 210 , a gap is generated between the sleeve member 210 and the buffer member 220 , that is, the positioning edge 230 is formed. The positioning edge 230 can push against the penetration end 111 of the straw 110 to achieve a position limiting effect, so that the straw protective cover 200 can be more stably connected to the straw 110 and prevent the straw protective cover 200 from falling off the straw 110 .

Please see Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7. Figure 5 shows a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw protective cover 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 shows a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic three-dimensional view of the straw set 400 in another state according to the embodiment of Figure 6 . The straw set 400 includes a straw 410 and a straw protective cover 300 . The straw protective cover 300 includes a socket member 310 and a buffer member 320 . It should be noted that the straw protective cover 300 in Figures 5 to 7 is similar in structure to the straw protective cover 200 in Figure 1. The corresponding structures can be referred to the description in Figure 1 above, and the similarities will not be mentioned here. No further details.

As shown in Figure 5, the straw protective cover 300 may further include a top cover 340. One end of the top cover 340 is pivotally connected to the buffer member 320, and the other end of the top cover 340 is detachably connected to the socket member 310. The top cover 340 is To open or close the opening 350 of the straw protective cover 300. As shown in FIG. 7 , when the top cover 340 is closed, the top cover 340 can cover the piercing part 412 , thereby preventing the piercing part 412 from colliding with other objects when not in use and when the straw set 400 is stored. If the puncture part 412 scratches other objects, it can also prevent the puncture part 412 from being damaged.

More specifically, the top cover 340 may include a closing cover 341 and a side wall member 342 . One end of the closing cover 341 is pivotally connected to the buffer member 320 , one end of the side wall member 342 is connected to the other end of the closing cover 341 , and the other end of the side wall member 342 is detachably connected to the sleeve member 310 . As shown in FIG. 7 , when the top cover 340 closes the opening 350 of the straw protective sleeve 300 , the side wall member 342 and the sleeve member 310 form a liquid inlet 360 , and the liquid inlet 360 allows liquid to enter the straw 410 . Thereby, when the top cover 340 closes the opening 350, the straw 410 can still be used without having to disassemble the straw protective cover 300 from the straw 410, making the straw set 400 more convenient to use.

In addition, the top cover 340 can further include a fastener 343, which is connected to the other end of the side wall member 342. The straw protective cover 300 can have a fastening portion 313, which is provided on the sleeve member 310, wherein the fastener 343 is detachably connected and fastened. Department 313. Specifically, the fastener 343 can be engaged with the fastening portion 313 so that the top cover 340 can be more stably connected to the socket 310 and can prevent the top cover 340 from loosening and opening.

Please refer to Figures 8, 9 and 10. Figure 8 illustrates a three-dimensional schematic view of a straw protective cover 500 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention. A schematic three-dimensional view of the straw set 600 of another embodiment. FIG. 10 shows a schematic three-dimensional view of the straw set 600 in another state according to the embodiment of FIG. 9 . The straw set 600 includes a straw 610 and a straw protective cover 500 . The straw protective cover 500 includes a sleeve 510 , a buffer 520 and a top cover 540 . It is particularly noted that the straw protective cover 500 in Figures 8 to 10 is similar in structure to the straw protective cover 300 in Figure 5. The corresponding structures can be referred to the descriptions in Figures 5 to 7 above. The similarities are No further details will be given here.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 8 , the top cover 540 may further include a shielding portion 544 . The shielding portion 544 extends and protrudes from one side of the side wall member 542 . In the embodiment of FIG. 8 , the number of the shielding portions 544 is two, and they are respectively extended and protruded from two sides of the side wall member 542 . As shown in FIG. 10 , when the top cover 540 closes the opening 550 of the straw protective cover 500 , the shielding portion 544 abuts the sleeve 510 , and a liquid inlet 560 can be formed between the shielding portion 544 and the sleeve 510 . Furthermore, in addition to the closing cover 541 covering the puncture portion 612, the shielding portion 544 can more completely cover the entire penetration end (not otherwise labeled) of the straw 610. Therefore, through the arrangement of the shielding portion 544, the top cover 540 can provide more complete protection for the straw 610, and can further reduce the risk of damage to the straw 610.

Please refer to Figures 11 and 12. Figure 11 illustrates a three-dimensional schematic view of a straw set 700 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 illustrates a straw set according to the embodiment of Figure 11. 700 top view diagram. The straw set 700 includes a straw 710 and a straw protective cover 800. The straw protective cover 800 includes a socket member 810 and a buffer member (buffer members 821, 822 and 823 respectively in Figure 11). It should be noted that the straw set 700 and the straw protective cover 800 shown in Figures 11 and 12 are similar in structure to the straw set 100 and the straw protective cover 200 in Figure 1, and their corresponding structures can be referred to the above-mentioned Figure 1. The description of Figure 1 will not be repeated here.

In the embodiment of FIG. 11, the number of buffer members is three, which are buffer members 821, 822 and 823 respectively. In particular, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the straw protective cover 800 can further include a bottom piece 830. The bottom piece 830 is connected to the buffering parts 821, 822 and 823 respectively. The buffering parts 821, 822 and 823 are respectively connected. A liquid inlet hole 860 is formed between the buffer member 822, the buffer member 823, the bottom member 830 and the sleeve member 810, and the puncture portion 712 of the penetration end (not otherwise marked) is exposed from the straw protective cover through one of the liquid inlet holes 860. 800, the liquid inlet 860 allows liquid to enter the straw 710. Specifically, the bottom piece 830 can cover the penetration end on a plane perpendicular to the central axis In addition, since the puncture part 712 can be exposed through the liquid inlet hole 860, the user can use the puncture part 712 to break through the sealing film on the drink cup without removing the straw protective cover 800, which is very convenient to use.

To sum up the above, it can be seen from the above that the straw protective cover and straw set of the present invention can provide a safer and more convenient use experience. Through the special structural configuration of the straw protective cover and straw set, the buffer can effectively reduce the impact force when the puncture part of the straw hits the user or the ground. In this way, the effect of preventing puncture wounds can be achieved, and the risk of deformation or breakage of the straw can be effectively avoided. Furthermore, the user can use the puncture part to break through the sealing film on the beverage cup without removing the straw protective cover from the straw, which helps to improve the convenience of use. Therefore, the straw protective cover and straw set of the present invention have great potential for commercial development.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection of the present invention is The scope shall be determined by the appended patent application scope.

100,400,600,700: Straw set 110,410,610,710:Straw 111: Penetration end 112,412,612,712: Puncture Department 200,300,500,800: Straw protective cover 210,310,510,810:Sockets 211: First side 212: Second side 313: Fastening part 220,320,520,821,822,823: buffer parts 230: Positioning edge 340,540:Top cover 341,541: Closure cover 342,542: Side wall parts 343:Fasteners 544: Blocking part 250,350,550:Open 360,560,860: Liquid inlet hole 830: Bottom piece X: central axis A:arrow

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described as follows: Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the straw set according to the embodiment of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw protective cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the straw protective cover according to the embodiment of Figure 3; Figure 4B shows a bottom view of the straw protective cover according to the embodiment of Figure 3; Figure 5 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw protective cover according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 shows a schematic three-dimensional view of the straw set in another state according to the embodiment of Figure 6; Figure 8 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw protective cover according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set according to yet another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 shows a schematic three-dimensional view of the straw set in another state according to the embodiment of Figure 9; Figure 11 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a straw set according to another embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 12 shows a top view of the straw set according to the embodiment of Figure 11 .

200: Straw protective cover

210:Sockets

220: Buffer

230: Positioning edge

250:Open your mouth

Claims (10)

A straw protective cover, which is used for one of the penetration ends of a straw to pass through. The straw protective cover includes: a set of connectors used to cover the penetration end of the straw; and a buffer piece to connect the penetration end of the straw. The sleeve member is provided with a sleeve member, and the buffer member protrudes from the penetration end along the direction of a central axis of the straw; wherein, a thickness of the buffer member is greater than a thickness of the sleeve member. The straw protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the straw protective cover has a positioning edge, which is provided on an inner wall of the straw protective cover, the positioning edge is located between the socket member and the buffer member, and the The positioning edge is used to resist the penetration end of the straw. The straw protective cover of claim 1, wherein the socket member has a first side and a second side, the second side is closer to the buffer member than the first side, and the socket member has The thickness gradually increases from the first side to the second side. The straw protective cover of claim 1 further includes a top cover, one end of the top cover is pivotally connected to the buffer member, and the other end of the top cover is detachably connected to the socket member, wherein the top cover is used to Open or close an opening of the straw protective cover. The straw protective cover as described in claim 4, wherein the top cover It includes: a closing cover, one end of the closing cover is pivotally connected to the buffer member; and a side wall member, one end of the side wall member is connected to the other end of the closing cover, and the other end of the side wall member is detachably connected to the sleeve member ; wherein when the top cover closes the opening of the straw protective cover, the side wall component and the sleeve component form a liquid inlet hole. The straw protective cover of claim 5, wherein the top cover further includes a fastener connected to the other end of the side wall member, and the straw protective cover has a fastening portion provided on the socket, wherein The fastener is detachably connected to the fastening part. The straw protective cover according to claim 5, wherein the side wall member has a shielding part that extends and protrudes from one side of the side wall member. When the top cover closes the opening of the straw protective cover, the shielding part Butt against the socket. The straw protective cover of claim 1 further includes a bottom piece connected to the buffer piece, and a liquid inlet hole is formed between the buffer piece, the bottom piece and the sleeve piece, and The penetration end is exposed from the straw protective cover through the liquid inlet. The straw protective cover of claim 1, wherein the straw protective cover is made of silicone. A straw set, including: a straw, a penetration end of the straw has a puncture portion; and a straw protective cover as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the straw protective cover is sleeved on the penetration end of the straw Inlet end; wherein the piercing part is exposed from the socket of the straw protective cover, and the buffer member is parallel to the piercing part or protrudes from the piercing part in a direction parallel to the central axis of the straw.

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