WO2020054988A1

WO2020054988A1 - Washable and assemblable silicone straw

Info

Publication number: WO2020054988A1
Application number: PCT/KR2019/010394
Authority: WO
Inventors: 고연지; 이용경
Original assignee: 고연지; 이용경
Priority date: 2018-09-13
Filing date: 2019-08-14
Publication date: 2020-03-19
Also published as: KR102089172B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a straw and provides an assemblable silicon straw in which a body part having a surface body made of a flexible silicone material, a first coupling part having a coupling groove in one side end of the body part, and a second coupling part having a coupling protrusion that is formed on the other side end of the body part and mutually coupled to the coupling groove of the first coupling part are integrated with each other, wherein the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion can be mutually assembled and separated by rolling the body part, and a hollow drinking passage is formed when the straw is assembled. One portion of the assemblable silicone straw is further provided with a bending means that is detachably coupled and partially bends the assemblable silicone straw and guides the direction of the assemblable silicone straw to make drinking convenient for a user. The bending means includes: a fixing ring body which has a through-hole formed therein for inserting and passing the assemblable silicone straw having the drinking passage therethrough, and has an insertion hole in a certain portion of the circumference thereof, a bending guidance body described below being inserted into and coupled to the insertion hole; and the bending guidance body having a coupling pin, which is formed in one end portion thereof, detachably inserted into and coupled to the insertion hole, and installed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the assemblable silicone straw, and having a guide bar which is formed on the other end portion thereof and has a curved shape so as to be able to bend and guide the assemblable silicone straw in a direction that makes drinking convenient for the user. The present invention relates to a washable and assemblable silicone straw wherein the surface body can be rolled, and both sides thereof can be assembled to each other and separated, so as to be usable as a straw for drinking a beverage when assembled together, and have the inside thereof be washable when both sides are separated and the straw is flattened. The washable and assemblable silicone straw can be used by bending a portion thereof according to the needs of a user.

Description

Washable assembled silicone straws

The present invention relates to a straw, and more specifically, it is possible to assemble and separate both sides by rolling a face, so that it can be used as a drinking straw when assembling each other, and unfolded to wash the inside, and the user needs. It relates to a washable assembled silicone straw that can be used by bending a portion according to.

In general, when using a cup or a can to drink milk, beverage or water directly to the mouth to drink directly, but mainly using a straw to drink milk or beverage or water contained in the cup or can.

Such straws are formed to have a hollow inside, so that when the straw is sucked using the suction force while the upper portion of the straw is put in the mouth, beverage is sucked through the lower portion of the straw to be eaten.

In addition, as the type of straw, a straight straw or a corrugated pipe is formed on the upper portion so that the upper portion of the straw can be bent to use the straw.

The structure of drinking a beverage using such a straw is, first, by inserting the lower portion of the straw formed in a long length into the beverage container containing the beverage, and then sucking the straw with the upper portion of the straw in the mouth to suck the straw into the beverage container. Is sucked into the container to suck and drink.

On the other hand, such a conventional straw is sealed by the outside by a long formed straw body, the inside is hollow formed up and down, it was made of synthetic resin.

Therefore, the conventional straw cannot be washed, and there is inconvenience in disposing of it as garbage after one use. It cannot be recovered and recycled, so it is discarded as it is in mountains, fields, or amusement parks, polluting the environment, and importing due to waste of raw materials. As a result, there were many economic losses.

To solve this problem, Patent Literature 1 has a predetermined thickness, has a semicircle shape, and is formed to be long in the vertical direction, and consists of two semicircular bodies; A joint made of a flexible material that allows the two semi-spherical bodies to move freely between the two semi-spherical bodies without leaking air or beverages between the two semi-spherical bodies; And detachable means provided on the two semi-circular bodies to detach and attach both semi-circular bodies, and to maintain a close state in a state where the side ends of both semi-circular bodies abut; Including, the detachable means is characterized in that it is a connection-type detachable means having an insertion groove so that the insertion protrusion can be connected to the insertion protrusion formed on the other end of the open surface of the integrated surface, and the insertion protrusion formed on one side end of the integrated surface. A washable straw was proposed.

However, the two semi-spherical and joint joints are made of PVC material, and the gap between the joint and the semi-circular body is imprinted or damaged, and when bending for convenience of user's drinking, there is a concern for the above-mentioned damage, so that the through hole is broken Since it occurs, it is washed and used for the first few times, but when a gap is generated, there is a problem in that waste is generated, for example, because the straw for drinking cannot be completely performed.

-Advanced technical literature-

(Patent Document 1) KR 10-1763182 B1

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention forms a body of a straw with a flexible silicone material, and the sides are rolled up to be assembled and separated from each other. When separated, it can be opened and washed inside, so it can be reused, and by constructing a bending means that can auxiliaryly maintain the bending state, it is possible to bend a part according to the user's needs and washable assembled silicone that can secure the convenience of drinking. The purpose is to provide a straw.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a body portion made of a silicone-like faceted body having flexibility; A first coupling portion having a coupling groove at one side end of the body portion; The second coupling portion formed on the other end of the body portion and having a coupling protrusion corresponding to the coupling groove of the first coupling portion is integrally formed, but by assembling and separating the coupling groove and the coupling protrusion by rolling the body portion, , Provides a washable assembled silicone straw characterized in that a hollow drinking passage is formed during assembly.

Here, in one part of the assembled silicone straw, it is characterized in that it is detachably coupled to the bending means for inducing the direction by bending a part of the assembled silicone straw so as to facilitate the user's drinking.

At this time, the bending means is formed with a through-hole through which an assembled silicone straw having the drinking passage is inserted, and a fixing ring body having a fitting hole through which a bending conductor is fitted in one portion of the circumference; A coupling pin formed at one end is detachably fitted to the fitting hole and is installed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the assembled silicone straw, and at the other end, the assembled silicone straw can be bent in a direction convenient for user's drinking. It characterized in that it comprises a bending inductor having a curved shape guide bar.

By providing the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to assemble and separate both sides of each other by being rolled up to use a drinking straw as a beverage when assembling each other, and to expand and wash inside when separated, and part according to user needs. There is an effect that can be used by bending.

1 is a block diagram showing a conventional washable straw.

Figure 2 is a schematic view showing a washable assembly type silicone straw according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded view showing an exploded state of the washable assembly type silicone straw according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a configuration diagram showing the bending means in the washable assembled silicone straw according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a separation configuration showing the separation state of the washable assembly type silicone straw and bending means according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a side view showing the combined state and use of the washable assembled silicone straw according to the present invention.

7 is a separate configuration diagram showing another embodiment of the bending means applied to the washable assembly type silicone straw according to the present invention.

Figure 8 is a separate configuration diagram showing another embodiment of the bending means applied to the washable assembly type silicone straw according to the present invention.

9 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of a washable assembled silicone straw according to the present invention.

Figure 10 is an exemplary view showing the use state of the washable assembled silicone straw according to the present invention.

-Description of code-

100: Washable assembled silicone straws

101: drinking passage 110: body portion

120: first coupling portion 121: coupling groove

130: second engaging portion 131: engaging projection

200: bending means 200a: bending bush

210: fixing ring body 211: through hole

213: fitting hole 215: hinge groove

220: bending derivative 221: guide bar

223: seating groove 225: engaging pin

230: rotating plate 231: hinge pin

300: drinking cup

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that a person having ordinary knowledge belonging to the same technical field can easily implement the present invention.

The washable assembled silicone straw of the present invention (100; hereinafter, referred to as 'straw'.), As shown in Figures 2 to 6, the body portion 110 made of a silicone-like faceted body having flexibility, and It is configured to form a drinking passage 101 in the center through mutually corresponding coupling of the first coupling portion 120 and the second coupling portion 130, which are formed integrally on both side ends of the body portion 110, respectively.

According to FIGS. 2 to 3, the first coupling part 120 may be formed with a coupling groove 121 integrally extending along a longitudinal direction at one end of the body part 110.

In addition, the second coupling portion 130 has a coupling protrusion 131 that can be coupled to the coupling groove 121 of the first coupling portion 120 at the other end of the body portion 110 in the longitudinal direction. Accordingly, it can be integrally formed.

That is, the body portion 110 and the first and

second coupling portions

120 and 130 correspond to the coupling groove 121 and the coupling protrusion 131 by rolling the body portion 110 against the straw 100 integrally formed. Since it is possible to assemble and separate, a hollow drinking passage 101 can be formed during assembly, and when detached, the body portion 110 is opened to secure ease of washing on the inner surface.

In addition, the first coupling portion 120 formed integrally by rolling the body portion 110 by forming a plurality of folding grooves 110a in the longitudinal direction at the same interval along the horizontal direction on one surface of the body portion 110 and It is preferable that the drinking passage 101 formed by mutually coupling the second coupling portion 130 has a polygonal cross-section when assembling.

In other words, when the user pulsates the body portion 110 for washing, it is preferable to form a plurality of folding grooves 110a so that they can be smoothly unfolded due to the nature of the silicone material, and the folding grooves 110a are formed. In the case of the outside, it can be used as a straw with an aesthetic sense in the shape of a churros.

On the other hand, according to Figures 4 and 5, any part of the straw 100 is detachably coupled to the bending means 200 to induce direction by partially bending the straw 100 to facilitate the user's drinking. It may be further provided.

That is, when the bending means 200 is penetratingly coupled in the longitudinal direction from the end of the straw 100 to be located in any part of the straw 100, the convenience of drinking by the user is provided through the bending means 200. The straw 100 can be bent at an appropriate angle to ensure it.

Here, the bending means 200 is a through-hole 211 is formed so that the straw 100 having the drinking passage 101 is inserted, and the following bending inductor 220 is fitted to any part of the circumference. It has a fixed ring body 210 having a ball (213).

Then, the bending inductor 220 is coupled to the coupling pin 225 formed at one end is detachably fitted to the fitting hole 213 is installed extending in the longitudinal direction of the straw 100, the other end is the straw ( The guide bar 221 having a curved shape may be formed so that the user's drinking can bend in a convenient direction.

That is, in the case of the bending means 200, first, the through-hole 211 of the fixing ring 210 corresponding to the cross-section of the straw 100 is mutually fitted to each other by penetrating the fixing ring body 210 to the straw. After moving to the proper position of (100), the user can use the soft straw (100) by fitting the coupling pin (225) of the bending inductor (220) to the fitting hole (213) of the fixing ring (210). Bending can be induced in the desired direction.

On the other hand, the inner surface of the guide bar 221 in contact with the straw 100 is seated corresponding to the outer surface so that the guide bar 221 does not deviate from the straw 100 when the straw 100 is bent. It is preferable that the groove 223 is formed.

Therefore, it can be seen that the straw 100 and the bending means 200 are fixed in one body in the bending state with the seating on the seating groove 223 by the return elasticity of the straw 100.

On the other hand, according to (a) of FIG. 6, when the bending direction of the guide bar 221 is used to be positioned in the opposite direction of the straw 100, the guide bar 221 is a flange portion of the drinking cup 300 Since it is caught in the straw 100 can serve as a holder that can be mounted vertically without falling inside the drinking cup 300.

In addition, according to (b) of Figure 6, after the coupling of the fixing ring body 210 of the bending means 200 through the through hole 211 to the end of the straw 100, the coupling of the bending inductor 220 When the pin 225 is coupled to the fitting hole 213 of the fixing ring body 210, but is fitted in the outer direction of the end that does not contact the straw 100, the slush, ice cream, and ice cream in the drinking cup 300 The guide bar 221 bent in the bending inductor 220 may act as a spoon in response to the contents of the plain or the like, so various uses may be changed according to the needs of the user.

In another embodiment shown in Figure 7, the bending means 200 is formed with a hollow portion so that the assembled silicone straw 100 having the drinking passage 101 is inserted, a bellows shape having a predetermined length of synthetic resin material It consists of a bending bush (200a).

That is, when the user bends the bending bush 200a with an external force, the through-bonded assembled silicone straw 100 can be guided to bend in a convenient direction for the user's drinking.

In another embodiment shown in Figure 8 in the case of the bending means 200, the fixed ring body 210 coupled to the assembled silicone straw 100, the rotating plate 230 hinged to the fixed ring body 210, this It consists of a bending inductor 220 is fitted to the rotating plate 230.

The fixing ring body 210 is formed with a through hole 211 so that an assembled silicone straw 100 having the drinking passage 101 is inserted, and a hinge pin 231 of the rotating plate 220 is formed at any part of the circumference. ) Has a hinge groove 215 is coupled.

The rotating plate 230 is formed with a hinge pin 231 protruding on one inner surface, and a fitting hole 213 for coupling to the bending inductor 220 is formed on one side of the two.

In addition, the bending inductor 220 is a coupling pin 225 formed at one end is detachably fitted to the fitting hole 213 is installed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the assembled silicone straw 100, the other end There is a guide bar 221 having a curved shape to guide the assembled silicone straw 100 in a direction convenient for the user's drinking.

In other words, through the rotation of the bending inductor 220 rotates along the rotation of the bending inductor 220 at the same time as the rotation of the rotating plate 230 coupled to the fixing ring body 210, the When the seating groove 223 of the guide bar 221 is positioned on the same line as the assembled silicone straw 100, the assembled silicone straw 100 may be bent.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the body portion 110 is divided into a first body 111 and a second body 113 in a semi-arc shape corresponding to each other based on the beverage passage 101, and the body First coupling portions 120 are respectively formed at both ends of the body 111, and at both ends of the second body 113, a second coupling portion 130 correspondingly coupled to the first coupling portion 120 is provided. ) May be formed integrally with each other.

That is, it is possible to assemble and separate the coupling groove 121 and the coupling protrusion 131 by rolling the body portion 110, and a hollow drinking passage 101 may be formed during assembly.

Finally, as shown in Figure 10, after assembling the assembled silicone straw 100 of the present invention can be installed or combined in the drinking cup 300 to inhale the beverage contained therein.

By providing the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to assemble and separate both sides of each other by being rolled up to use a drinking straw as a beverage when assembling each other, and when separated, it is possible to wash more hygienically than a conventional cleaning brush is not required. According to the user's needs, a part can be bent and used, and according to a combination method of the bending means 200, there is an effect of changing the use according to the user's convenience.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims described above should not be construed as being limited to ordinary or lexical meanings, and the inventor appropriately uses the concept of terms to describe his or her invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as a meaning and a concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that it can be defined as such.

Therefore, the configuration shown in the drawings and examples described in this specification is only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and does not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, and can be replaced at the time of this application. It should be understood that there may be various equivalents and variations.

The present invention is capable of assembling and separating both sides of each other by being rolled up to use a drinking straw when assembling each other, and can be opened by washing when separated, and can be used by bending a part according to the needs of the user. In line with the trend of reducing or preventing the use of plastic straws worldwide, it is possible to reduce environmental pollution, and it is very likely to be used in coffee shops, cafes, and fast food stores that use plastic straws. You can.

Claims

A body portion 110 made of a silicone-shaped faceted body having flexibility;

A first coupling portion 120 having a coupling groove 121 at one side end of the body portion 110;

The second coupling portion 130 is formed on the other side end of the body portion 110 and has a coupling protrusion 131 corresponding to the coupling groove 121 of the first coupling portion 120 is made integrally,

Washable assembly type silicone characterized in that the body portion 110 is rolled to assemble and separate the coupling groove 121 and the coupling protrusion 131, and a hollow drinking passage 101 is formed during assembly. straw.
The method according to claim 1,

In one part of the assembled silicone straw 100, the bending means 200 is further provided to be detachably coupled to induce a direction by partially bending the assembled silicone straw 100 to facilitate user's drinking. Washable prefabricated silicone straws, characterized in that.
The method according to claim 2,

The bending means 200,

A hollow portion is formed so that the assembled silicone straw 100 having the drinking passage 101 is inserted therethrough, and is made of a bellows-shaped bending bush 200a having a predetermined length of synthetic resin material,

When the user bends the bending bush (200a) with an external force, a washable prefabricated silicone straw characterized in that the user-injected bend is guided together with the assembled silicone straw (100) coupled through.
The method according to claim 2,

The bending means 200,

The through-hole 211 is formed so that the assembled silicone straw 100 having the drinking passage 101 is inserted and has a fitting hole 213 through which the following bending inductor 220 is fitted to one part of the circumference. A fixed ring body 210;

A coupling pin 225 formed at one end is detachably fitted to the fitting hole 213 and is installed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the assembled silicone straw 100, and at the other end, the assembled silicone straw 100 Washable assembled silicone straws, characterized in that it comprises a bending inductor 220 having a curved guide bar 221 so as to guide the user's drinking in a convenient direction.
The method according to claim 4,

The guide bar 221 is not detached from the assembled silicone straw 100 when the bending of the assembled silicone straw 100 is bent on the inner surface of the guide bar 221 that is in contact with the assembled silicone straw 100. Washable assembled silicone straws characterized in that the seating groove 223 corresponding to the outer surface is formed so as not to.
The method according to claim 1,

On one side of the body portion 110,

A plurality of folding grooves 110a in the longitudinal direction are formed at equal intervals along the horizontal direction, and the first coupling portion 120 and the second coupling portion 130 integrally formed by rolling the body portion 110 are mutually coupled to each other. Prefabricated silicone straw 100 having a drinking passage 101 is a washable prefabricated silicone straw characterized in that it has a polygonal cross-section during assembly.
The method according to claim 1,

The body portion 110 is divided into a first body 111 and a second body 113 of a semi-arc shape corresponding to each other based on the beverage passage 101,

First coupling portions 120 are respectively formed at both ends of the first body 111,

On both ends of the second body 113, a second coupling part 130 corresponding to the first coupling part 120 is integrally formed, respectively.

Washable assembly type silicone, characterized in that the body portion 110 is rolled to assemble and separate the coupling groove 121 and the coupling protrusion 131, and a hollow drinking passage 101 is formed during assembly. straw.