WO2023010272A1

WO2023010272A1 - Rice container

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Publication number: WO2023010272A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/110249
Authority: WO
Inventors: 周恩光
Original assignee: 周恩光
Priority date: 2021-08-03
Filing date: 2021-08-03
Publication date: 2023-02-09

Abstract

A rice container, relating to the field of grain storage containers. The rice container comprises a container body (100) and a vacuumizing device (200) used in conjunction; from inside to outside, the container body (100) is sequentially provided with an opening (101) and an air discharge channel (102) in communication with each other; the container body (100) is provided with a one-way valve (300) used for opening/closing the opening (101) and being movable in the air discharge channel (102). The rice container can achieve a better vacuum storage effect.

Description

a rice bucket

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of grain storage containers, in particular to a rice bucket.

Background technique

At present, household storage of rice generally uses cloth bags, rice vats, wooden barrels, metal barrels, plastic barrels or sacks. The above containers for storing rice are filled with bowls or cups when taking out the rice. Therefore, when taking out the rice, you often need to put your hands into the rice bucket to store the rice. There is no way to accurately control the amount of rice used each time. The amount of rice used can only be the whole number of the measuring cylinder, and it is difficult to be accurate. The disadvantages of storing and eating rice in this way are: when cooking, the inaccurate amount of rice can easily cause food waste; the storage utensils have poor hygienic conditions and poor moisture resistance. Very prone to mold, insects or rat bites. Therefore, a sealed rice storage barrel for rice storage has been developed in the market to overcome the problems referred to above.

However, most of the sealed rice storage barrels in the prior art do not have a good storage effect, and the taste period of rice will still be shortened.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a rice bucket, which can achieve better storage effect.

Embodiments of the present invention are achieved like this:

An embodiment of the present application provides a rice bucket, which includes a bucket body and a vacuum pumping device for use in conjunction with it. The bucket body is sequentially provided with openings and exhaust passages communicating with each other from the inside to the outside. The bucket body is provided with opening and closing openings and A one-way valve that can move in the exhaust port.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned vacuum device includes a handle and a tube connected to each other, and also includes an operating handle, which can move in the handle. Internal activities, one end of the tube is provided with an exhaust pipe.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned one-way valve includes a conical part, a movable part and a spherical part in sequence, the conical part is used to open and close the opening, the spherical part can enter the exhaust pipe, and the diameter of the movable part is larger than the exhaust pipe The diameter of the tube.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust passage is provided with a first stopper for fixing one end of the tapered part, and the exhaust passage is also provided with a second stopper for abutting against the other end of the tapered part , the movable part can move at the second limiter.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned operating handle includes a grip portion connected to each other and a piston shaft connected to the piston body, the grip portion can abut against an inner end of the handle, and the piston shaft can move in the tube.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the two sides of the barrel body and the barrel cover are respectively provided with a snap-fit structure and a rebound structure for use in cooperation.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned bucket lid has a sunken part, and the opening, the exhaust channel and the one-way valve are all located in the sunken part.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned sunken part is provided with a decorative cover for concealing the one-way valve.

In some embodiments of the present invention, a filter element is provided on the inner side of the barrel cover, and the filter element is provided with a plurality of filter holes and communicates with the openings.

In some embodiments of the present invention, a groove for laying a sealing ring is provided on the inner side wall of the barrel lid.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

An embodiment of the present invention provides a rice bucket, which includes a bucket body and a vacuum device for use in conjunction with it. The bucket body is sequentially provided with openings and exhaust channels that communicate with each other from the inside to the outside. The bucket body is provided with holes for opening and closing. And a one-way valve that can move in the exhaust port. When the user aligns the vacuum device with the exhaust channel and uses the vacuum device to perform "pumping", the one-way valve is lifted upwards, the opening on the barrel is opened, and the one-way valve can connect the movable connection in the exhaust channel, so that The air in the barrel enters the vacuum device from the gap between the one-way valve and the exhaust duct. When the user uses a vacuum device to perform "pressure", the one-way valve is subjected to a downward force, so that the one-way valve firmly plugs the opening of the barrel, and the air cannot enter the barrel and finally returns through the vacuum device. discharge. The user repeats the above operations until the air in the barrel is extracted to a certain extent and ends the action. Users usually only see vacuum-packed rice when buying in shopping malls to prolong the storage period of rice. When at home, the packaging bag is cut and the air enters the packaging bag, and the user usually pours the rice in the packaging bag. Home-use rice tanks are used for storage and use, but this still does not achieve a good quality preservation effect. In the present invention, a vacuum device is added to the barrel for storing rice, and when the user has used the rice each time, the air contained in the barrel is extracted by the vacuum device. Compared with most of the common storage rice buckets in the prior art, the present invention can extend the storage period of rice. Since the humidity in the air changes according to the seasonal temperature, the common rice storage bucket is affected by the air humidity, Coupled with poor ventilation, it may cause mildew, rice worms, and bacteria to grow in the rice. However, if the air in the barrel is drawn out, the rice will be in a vacuum environment, blocking the air circulation in the barrel, effectively It avoids the impact on rice storage due to weather changes. The invention solves the problem that most users have to discard the remaining rice due to improper storage of the rice, which leads to the deterioration of the rice, and saves the grain resources. The invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation and strong practicability, and is more suitable for people's daily life. Although rice storage is a trivial matter, it is a basic requirement of people's daily life. It is especially popularized and used in the field of household rice storage barrels. Can bring convenience to users.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, and thus It should be regarded as a limitation on the scope, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other related drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of barrel body and vacuum pumping device of the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the schematic diagram of the vacuum device of the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the schematic diagram of barrel body of the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is the schematic diagram of the barrel lid of the embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic diagram of a decorative cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the inside of the lid of the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of a one-way valve located in an exhaust passage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a schematic diagram of a one-way valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a one-way valve and an opening according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Icons: 100-barrel body, 101-opening hole, 102-exhaust duct, 1021-first limiter, 1022-second limiter, 103-sag, 110-decorative cover, 120-filter, 130 -sealing ring, 140-clamping structure, 150-rebound structure, 200-vacuumizing device, 201-handle, 202-grip, 203-piston shaft, 204-piston body, 205-exhaust pipe, 210 -tube, 300-one-way valve, 301-spherical part, 302-movable part, 303-tapered part.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments It is a part of embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the invention generally described and illustrated in the figures herein may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations.

Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that like numerals and letters denote similar items in the following figures, therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not require further definition and explanation in subsequent figures.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "outside" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that is usually placed when the product of the invention is used, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. It is not to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, or operate in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and so on are only used for distinguishing descriptions, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

In addition, the appearance of the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" etc. does not mean that the parts are absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and it does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, if the term "multiple" appears, it means at least two.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "setting", "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, It can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

Example

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 , which show an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , this embodiment provides a rice bucket, which includes a bucket body 100 and a vacuum pumping device 200 for use together. The bucket body 100 is sequentially provided with openings 101 and exhaust channels 102 communicating with each other from the inside to the outside. The barrel body 100 is provided with a one-way valve 300 for opening and closing the opening 101 and being able to move in the exhaust channel 102 .

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 , in this embodiment, the opening 101 and the exhaust channel 102 are located on the top of the bucket body 100 , which is more convenient for users to operate. When the user aligns the vacuum device 200 with the exhaust duct 102 and uses the vacuum device 200 to perform "pumping", the one-way valve 300 is lifted upwards, the opening 101 on the barrel body 100 is opened, and the one-way valve 300 can exhaust air. The movable connection in the channel 102 makes the air in the bucket body 100 enter the vacuum device 200 from the gap between the one-way valve 300 and the exhaust channel 102 . When the user uses the vacuum device 200 to apply "pressure", the one-way valve 300 is subjected to a downward force, so that the one-way valve 300 firmly plugs the opening 101 of the barrel body 100, and finally the gas passes through the vacuum device. 200 discharge. The user repeats the above operations until the air in the barrel body 100 is extracted to a certain extent and then ends the action.

Users usually only see vacuum-packed rice when buying in shopping malls to prolong the storage period of rice. When at home, the packaging bag is cut and the air enters the packaging bag, and the user usually pours the rice in the packaging bag. Home-use rice tanks are used for storage and use, but this still does not achieve a good quality preservation effect.

In the present invention, a vacuum device 200 is added to the barrel body 100 for storing rice. When the user uses the rice each time, the vacuum device 200 is used to extract the air contained in the barrel body 100 . Compared with most of the common storage rice buckets in the prior art, the present invention can extend the storage period of rice. Since the humidity in the air changes according to the seasonal temperature, the common rice storage bucket is affected by the air humidity, Coupled with poor ventilation, it may cause mildew, rice worms, and bacteria to grow in the rice. It solves the problem that most users have to discard the remaining rice due to improper storage of rice, which leads to rice deterioration, and saves food resources.

The air in the barrel body 100 is drawn out, so that the rice is in a vacuum environment, which blocks the circulation of the air in the barrel body 100, prevents the rice from being damp, and retains the freshness of the rice to the greatest extent. Put it into the device of the present application, as long as it is within the shelf life, every time you open the barrel body 100 and use the rice, you can feel that it is almost the same as fresh rice.

The rice is stored in a vacuum environment, which can prevent insects and mildew, prevent the growth of microorganisms, resist the production of carcinogenic aflatoxin, and improve food safety.

Therefore, the rice bucket provided in this embodiment can ensure the quality of rice, make the activity of rice more stable, be green and environmentally friendly, and effectively avoid the influence of weather changes on rice storage. The invention is simple in operation and strong in practicability. Although rice storage is a trivial matter, it is a basic requirement of people's daily life. It is especially popularized and used in the field of household rice storage barrels, which can bring convenience to users.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments of the present invention, the vacuuming device 200 includes a handle 201 and a tube 210 connected to each other, and also includes an operating handle, which can move in the handle 201, and the operating handle A piston body 204 is connected, and the piston body 204 can move in the tube barrel 210 , there is a gap between the operating handle and the tube barrel 210 , and an exhaust pipe 205 is arranged at one end of the tube barrel 210 .

In this embodiment, the user holds the handle 201, aligns the exhaust pipe 205 of the barrel 210 with the opening 101 of the barrel body 100, and drives the piston body 204 to move in the barrel 210 by pulling the operating handle. When the user When pumping upwards, the piston body 204 moves upwards, and at this time, the one-way valve 300 on the barrel body 100 is lifted upwards, so that the air in the barrel body 100 enters the tube barrel 210; when the user presses down, the piston body 204 moves downwards At this time, the one-way valve 300 is plugged into the opening 101 of the barrel body 100 , and the air in the tube 210 is discharged from the gap between the operating handle and the tube 210 . The handle 201 provides the user with a force-receiving point, which is more labor-saving and more convenient to operate.

As shown in Figure 8, in some embodiments of the present invention, the one-way valve 300 includes a conical part 303, a movable part 302 and a spherical part 301 in sequence, the conical part 303 is used to open and close the opening 101, and the spherical part 301 can Entering the exhaust pipe 205 , the diameter of the movable part 302 is larger than the diameter of the exhaust pipe 205 .

In this embodiment, the tip of the tapered portion 303 can close the opening 101 of the barrel body 100. When the operating handle is lifted upwards, the integral one-way valve 300 is subjected to an upward force, and the spherical portion 301 is sucked into the exhaust pipe 205 , air can enter the tube barrel 210 from the excess space between the spherical part 301 and the exhaust pipe 205, and the movable part 302 cannot enter the exhaust pipe 205 because the diameter of the movable part 302 is greater than the diameter of the exhaust pipe 205. Therefore, during the operation, the integral one-way valve 300 cannot enter the exhaust pipe 205 all the time, so as to avoid blockage.

As shown in FIG. 8 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust passage 102 is provided with a first stopper 1021 for fixing one end of the tapered part 303 , and the exhaust passage 102 is also provided with a stopper 1021 for abutting against the tapered part 303 . The second limiting part 1022 at the other end of the part 303 has a gap between the tapered part 303 and the exhaust channel 102 , and the movable part 302 can move at the second limiting part 1022 .

In this embodiment, the first limiting member 1021 can assist the tapered portion 303 to seal more firmly at the opening 101 so that it will not easily loosen due to external force. When the integral one-way valve 300 is lifted upwards, the second limiting member 1022 can abut against the tapered portion 303 of the one-way valve 300 to limit it from being sucked out. The gap between the conical part 303 and the exhaust channel 102 then shows that when the check valve 300 is lifted as a whole, the air can flow out from the gap between the conical part 303 and the exhaust channel 102; The movement of the second stopper 1022 up and down shows that the integral one-way valve 300 is movable rather than being tightly plugged in the opening 101, and it also shows that the air flows out through the gap between the movable part 302 and the second stopper 1022. .

In combination with the foregoing, when the integral one-way valve 300 is lifted, the air intake flow direction is: barrel body 100→the gap between the tapered part 303 and the exhaust channel 102→the gap between the movable part 302 and the second stopper 1022→the tube 210;

When the integral one-way valve 300 is pressed down, the air discharge flow direction is: the tapered part 303 is tightly plugged in the opening 101, and the air cannot enter the opening 101 → the air returns to the gap between the movable part 302 and the second stopper 1022 → barrel 210 → gap between the handle and barrel 210 → outside.

It should be noted that the piston body 204 can move in the tube 210 , which means that a certain amount of air can pass between the tube 210 and the piston body 204 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the operating handle includes a grip portion 202 connected to each other and a piston shaft 203 connected to a piston body 204 , and the grip portion 202 can abut against the inner end of the handle 201 , the piston shaft 203 can move inside the barrel 210 .

In this embodiment, the fingers of the human body can pass through the grip part 202, so that the user holds the grip part 202 to perform operations. When the check valve 300 is subjected to a downward force, the air remaining in the tube 210 cannot Enter the barrel body 100 and discharge from the gap between the piston shaft 203 and the barrel 210 under the force of pressure.

As shown in FIG. 6 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the joints of both sides of the bucket body and the bucket cover are respectively provided with a cooperating engagement structure 140 and a rebound structure 150 .

In this embodiment, the barrel body and the barrel lid are engaged with each other, and when the barrel lid is opened by the engaging structure 140 , it can bounce off the barrel body through the rebound structure 150 . After the vacuum device 200 is used to operate the barrel body 100, the pressure in the barrel body 100 is small, and it is laborious to open the barrel cover artificially. This connection method provides convenience for the user. It should be noted that this connection structure is a conventional structure, which will not be repeated here.

As shown in FIG. 3 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the bucket lid has a sunken portion 103 , and the opening 101 , the exhaust channel 102 and the one-way valve 300 are all located at the sunken portion 103 .

The barrel lid is a very easy place to accumulate dust. If the opening 101 is directly opened on the barrel lid, it will easily pollute the opening 101 and the one-way valve 300. When the vacuum device 200 is used, the dust will easily fall into the barrel body 100. Affect the food hygiene of rice. In this embodiment, the sunken part 103 provides a location for the one-way valve 300, and the sunken part 103 is also provided with a decorative cover 110 (as shown in Figures 3 and 5) for concealing the one-way valve 300, the decorative cover 110 can prevent dust Contaminate the one-way valve 300 to prevent dust from falling into the bucket body 100 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , in some embodiments of the present invention, a filter element 120 is provided on the inner side of the lid, and the filter element 120 is provided with a plurality of filter holes and communicates with the opening 101 .

In this embodiment, the diameter of the filter holes is smaller than that of ordinary rice, which can prevent the rice grains from being sucked into the tube 210 by the vacuum device 200 , thereby preventing the tube 210 from being clogged.

As shown in FIG. 4 , in some embodiments of the present invention, a groove for laying the sealing ring 130 is opened on the inner side wall of the bucket lid.

In this embodiment, the sealing ring 130 is a silicone ring, which increases the frictional force between the lid and the barrel body, prevents air leakage, has a good fresh-keeping effect, and plays a role of sealing.

Based on the above, the present invention does not use complex or electrical mechanical structures, and completes the fresh-keeping storage of rice through a series of simple structures such as the one-way valve 300, the exhaust channel 102 and the manual vacuum device 200, with low cost and It is easy to maintain and more suitable for people's daily use needs.

In summary, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

In some embodiments of the present invention, a barrel body 100 and a vacuum pumping device 200 are included, the barrel body 100 is sequentially provided with openings 101 and exhaust channels 102 communicating with each other from the inside to the outside, and the barrel body 100 is provided with a Open and close the opening 101 and the one-way valve 300 that can move in the exhaust passage 102 . When the user aligns the vacuum device 200 with the exhaust duct 102 and uses the vacuum device 200 to perform "pumping", the one-way valve 300 is lifted upwards, the opening 101 on the barrel body 100 is opened, and the one-way valve 300 can exhaust air. The movable connection in the channel 102 makes the air in the bucket body 100 enter the vacuum device 200 from the gap between the one-way valve 300 and the exhaust channel 102 . When the user uses the vacuum device 200 to apply "pressure", the one-way valve 300 is subjected to a downward force, so that the one-way valve 300 firmly plugs the opening 101 of the barrel 100, and the air cannot enter the barrel. The return is discharged via the vacuum device 200 . The user repeats the above operations until the air in the barrel body 100 is extracted to a certain extent and then ends the action. Users usually only see vacuum-packed rice when buying in shopping malls to prolong the storage period of rice. When at home, the packaging bag is cut and the air enters the packaging bag, and the user usually pours the rice in the packaging bag. Home-use rice tanks are used for storage and use, but this still does not achieve a good quality preservation effect. In the present invention, a vacuum device 200 is added to the barrel body 100 for storing rice. When the user uses the rice each time, the vacuum device 200 is used to extract the air contained in the barrel body 100 . Compared with most of the common storage rice buckets in the prior art, the present invention can extend the storage period of rice. Since the humidity in the air changes according to the seasonal temperature, the common rice storage bucket is affected by the air humidity, Coupled with poor ventilation, it may cause mold growth, long rice worms, and bacteria to grow in the rice. However, if the air in the barrel body 100 is extracted, the rice is in a vacuum environment, which blocks the flow of air in the barrel body 100. Circulation, effectively avoiding the impact on rice storage due to weather changes. The invention solves the problem that most users have to discard the remaining rice due to improper storage of the rice, which leads to the deterioration of the rice, and saves the grain resources. The invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation and strong practicability, and is more suitable for people's daily life. Although rice storage is a trivial matter, it is a basic requirement of people's daily life. It is especially popularized and used in the field of household rice storage barrels. Can bring convenience to users.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and changes. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, but that the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and not restrictive in all points of view, and the scope of the application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that the scope of the present application be defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes within the meaning and range of equivalents of the elements are embraced in this application. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim concerned.

Claims

A rice bucket, characterized in that it includes a bucket body and a vacuum device used in conjunction, the bucket body is sequentially provided with openings and exhaust channels that communicate with each other from the inside to the outside, and the bucket body is provided with opening and closing The opening and a one-way valve capable of moving in the exhaust passage.
The rice bucket according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum pumping device includes a handle and a tube connected to each other, and also includes an operating handle, the operating handle can move in the handle, and the operation The handle is connected with a piston body, and the piston body can move in the tube, and an exhaust pipe is arranged at one end of the tube.
The rice bucket according to claim 2, wherein the one-way valve comprises a conical part, a movable part and a spherical part in sequence, the conical part is used to open and close the opening, and the spherical part can Entering the exhaust pipe, the diameter of the active part is larger than the diameter of the exhaust pipe.
The rice bucket according to claim 3, wherein the exhaust channel is provided with a first stopper for fixing one end of the tapered part, and the exhaust channel is also provided with a stopper for abutting against the The second limiting part at the other end of the tapered part, the movable part can move at the second limiting part.
The rice bucket according to claim 2, wherein the operating handle includes a grip part connected to each other and a piston shaft connected to the piston body, and the grip part can be connected to the inner end of the handle abutting, the piston shaft can move in the barrel.
The rice bucket according to claim 1, wherein the bucket body includes a bucket cover and a bucket body, and the connections between the bucket body and the two sides of the bucket cover are respectively provided with snap-fit structures, return bullet structure.
The rice bucket according to claim 6, wherein the lid has a sunken part, and the opening, the exhaust channel and the one-way valve are all located in the sunken part.
The rice bucket according to claim 7, wherein the sunken part is provided with a decorative cover for concealing the one-way valve.
The rice bucket according to claim 8, wherein a filter element is provided on the inner side of the lid, and the filter element is provided with a plurality of filter holes and communicates with the opening.
The rice bucket according to claim 9, wherein a groove for laying a sealing ring is opened on the inner side wall of the bucket cover.