TWI709401B - Handheld device for infants and young children to learn to extract water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water, comprising: a cup body; a grip ring body arranged around the outer periphery of the cup body, and the front inner edge of the grip ring body is connected to the front side of the cup body The lower position, and the inner edge of the rear side of the grip ring body is connected to the higher position of the rear side of the cup body, so that the grip ring body presents an inclination angle between 10 and 45 degrees from back to front, and the grip ring body Between the inner edges of the left and right sides of the cup and the left and right sides of the cup body, a left and right symmetrical accommodating space is formed, and the distance of the accommodating space is between 12~25mm. When infants hold the cup, they naturally place their thumbs and tiger’s mouth on the grip ring, while the four fingers of the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger are held along the accommodating space to increase the stability of the infant’s holding. And it is safe to use. In addition, the present invention allows infants to adjust their hand-held direction and position according to the flexibility of their wrists, and can assist infants at the weaning stage to develop visual and finger tactile perception functions and coordination, and can increase the flexibility of the wrists. Promoter.

Description

Handheld device for infants and young children to learn to extract water

The invention relates to a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water, in particular to a handheld device that is ergonomic and assists infants and young children to learn to capture water at the weaning stage.

Press, "Water" is the most important element for all living creatures to sustain life. From being fed to autonomous eating is the most basic learning process for human growth. Learning to drink water autonomously is the most important first step, so it appears on the market A dazzling array of learning cups and related learning tableware. However, most of the learning cup handle designs on the market are shown in Figures 1A and 1B. Children’s learning cups 10 with grips 12 are provided on both sides of the cup body 11 to allow children to drink water. Learn how to grasp and hold. This type of device is found in Taiwan Announcement No. M377922, No. M561466, No. 556555, No. 381486 and other patents.

However, check that the conventional children’s learning cup 10 shows that the grip 12 is in the same direction as the cup mouth (YZ direction), and the grip 12 is flattened; or as shown in Figure 1C, it is as simple as possible if there is no ground. Existence, such a design is the simplest, the most convenient manufacturing process, and can greatly reduce the cost of materials, but because the baby's vision, finger tactile perception function and wrist flexibility are just developing at the stage of weaning, as shown in Figure 1D , It is a schematic diagram of infants and toddlers using the learning cup 10 for children. However, according to the analysis of the behavior pattern of infants and toddlers after weaning, the design of the grip 12 of the conventional technology is the most unsuitable for infants and toddlers to hold ergonomics at this stage, resulting in Stiffness and improper finger force will easily fall and cause infants and young children to give up learning, which is regarded as a terrible disaster by parents.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present inventors actively researched and developed based on the analysis of the behavior patterns of infants and young children after weaning stage, and after many trials and amendments, the present invention was finally produced.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water, which, based on the analysis of behavior patterns of infants and young children after weaning stage, fine-tune the tilt angle of the grip, and tilt the grip ring between 10 and 45 degrees , And designed into a handle ring structure, in line with the ergonomic grip angle of infants and young children, so that infants and young children can adjust the holding direction and position according to the flexibility of the wrist.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water. The grip handle is designed to be a size that can be held by infants and young children at the weaning stage. The thumb and the mouth of the tiger are placed on the grip ring body, while the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger are held along the symmetrical accommodating space to increase the stability of the infant's holding.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water, which may have different usage habits according to each infant and young children, so that the infants and young children can hold the ring body with both hands at this stage. The mouth is placed above the front side of the cup, or from the top of the rear side of the cup body. Both the front and back sides can capture water from the mouth to achieve the best use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water. By designing the use of the learning cup, it can assist infants and young children in learning to drink water independently, and guide them step by step, which can assist infants at weaning stage. Develop visual and finger touch perception and coordination, and increase the flexibility of the wrist.

To this end, the technical means adopted by the present invention include: a cup with an opening above and centering on the opening, the cup having a front side, and a back side corresponding to the front side, And symmetrical left and right side edges; a grip ring body, the grip ring body is a ring lower than the opening is arranged on the outer periphery of the cup body, and the front inner edge of the grip ring body is connected to the cup The lower position of the front side of the body, and the inner edge of the rear side of the grip ring body is connected to the higher position of the rear side of the cup body, so that the grip ring body presents a 10~45 degree from back to front Angle of inclination, and make the inner edge of the left and right sides of the grip ring and the left and right sides of the cup form a left and right symmetrical accommodating space, and the accommodating space The distance is between 12~25mm, and an inclined handle ring structure is formed accordingly.

According to the features of the front disclosure, it is preferable that the grip ring body can be inclined from back to front at an angle of 20 to 30 degrees.

According to the features of the foregoing disclosure, the opening of the cup body further includes a cup cover, and the cup cover is provided with a water suction port, and the water suction port can be placed above the front side of the opening of the cup body, or can be placed Above the rear side of the opening of the cup.

According to the features of the foregoing disclosure, in a preferred embodiment, the grip ring body corresponds to the grip portion on the left and right sides of the cup body. Its cross-section is in the shape of an arc, and the grip width can be 10 Between ~25mm, the holding height is preferably between 15~28mm.

With the help of the lifting technique, the present invention conforms to the ergonomic holding angle of infants and young children, can increase the stability of infants and young children's holding, and has safety in use. It also allows infants to adjust the direction and position of the hand according to the flexibility of the wrist, and can assist infants at the weaning stage to develop visual and finger tactile perception functions and coordination, and can increase the flexibility of the wrist.

In order to fully understand the present invention, a detailed description of the present invention is given with the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. It should be noted that the present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be based on different viewpoints, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the drawings attached to the present invention are merely schematic illustrations, and are not depictions based on actual dimensions. The following embodiments will further describe the related technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention. The description is as follows:

First of all, please refer to Figures 2 to 6B. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a cup 20 with an opening 21 above it, and centered on the opening 21, the cup 20 has a front side 22, a rear side 23 corresponding to the front side 22, and two symmetrical left and right side sides 24, 25; in this embodiment, the cup body 20 has a circular design, but it is not limited thereto, For example: any geometric shapes such as ellipse, rectangle, polygon etc. can be implemented.

A grip ring body 30, the grip ring body 30 is arranged on the outer periphery of the cup body 20 that is lower than the opening 21, and the front inner edge 31 of the grip ring body 30 is connected to the front side of the cup body 20 22, and the rear inner edge 32 of the grip ring body 30 is connected to the higher position of the rear side 23 of the cup body 20, so that the grip ring body 30 is inclined from back to front by 10 to 45 degrees The inclination angle (θ) between the left and right sides of the ring body 30 and the left and right sides 24, 25 of the cup body 20 form a left and right symmetrical The accommodating space (S) is used for infants and toddlers to hold and take the cup 20, thereby forming an inclined handle ring structure 300, so that the infants and toddlers can adjust the holding direction and position according to the flexibility of the wrist.

In this embodiment, it is preferable that the grip ring body 30 is inclined from back to front at an angle of 20-30 degrees, but it is not limited to this.

In this embodiment, the symmetrical accommodating space (S) between the left and right sides 24 and 25 of the ring body 30 and the cup body 20, and the space distance (D) is about 12-25 mm, and The size of this space distance (D) of the present invention is obtained through continuous research and design. When it is just suitable for infants and young children to hold and take the cup 20, as shown in Figure 6B, it is natural to put the thumb and tiger's mouth against the grip ring body 30, while the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger are held from the bottom of the gripping ring body 30 along the accommodating space (S) inward. This holding posture is not only ergonomic, but also more infant The stability of the infant's grip and such a space distance (D), the infant's palm will not fall into or get stuck in the accommodating space (S), so it is safe to use.

Furthermore, the gripping ring body 30 corresponds to the gripping portion 33 on the left and right sides 24 and 25 of the cup body 20, and its cross-section is an arc-shaped body, and the gripping width (W) is between 10-25mm The distance is better, and the holding height (H) is preferably between 15~28mm. In this way, it can be used by infants and young children, and the comfort of holding and using can be improved.

Please refer to FIG. 7A again, which discloses a perspective view of the present invention combined with a first-type cup lid; in this embodiment, the water suction port of the first-type cup lid 40A is a short suction port 41a, and the short suction port 41a It is placed on the front side 22 of the cup opening 21. Figure 7B shows a perspective view of the appearance of the present invention combined with a second-type cup lid. In this embodiment, the water suction port of the second-type cup lid 40B is a straw 41b, and the straw 41b is placed in the cup. The front side 22 of the mouth 21.

In the disclosed embodiment, no matter the suction port of the first type cup lid 40A or the second type cup lid 40B, they are all placed on the front side 22 of the cup opening 21, which is no different from the conventional learning cup. . However, because the present invention has an inclined handle ring structure 300, the grip ring body 30 presents an inclination angle (θ) between 10 and 45 degrees from back to front. The present invention can be shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. As shown in 8B, the water suction port of the first type cup lid 40A or the second type cup lid 40B is placed on the rear side 23 of the cup opening 21 by turning 180 degrees.

In this way, the present invention can be used as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, that is, it can be used according to the different usage habits of each infant, and the inclined handle ring structure 300 can be designed with the ring handle. At this stage, infants and young children hold the gripping ring 30 with both hands. According to the habits of the infants and young children at this stage, the mouth can be opened from above the front side 22 of the holding cup 20, or from the rear side 23 of the holding cup 20 The mouth is on the top; the front and back sides of the present invention can be used to capture water by mouth. In addition to being used according to the different usage habits of each infant, it can also be used according to the situation of the infant in different sitting or lying positions , Choose to take the mouth from above the front side 22 of the cup body 20 or from above the rear side 23 of the cup body 20 to achieve the best use condition.

In conclusion, the present invention can be made of any solid or slightly elastic material; for example: food container grade plastic, silicone, rubber, stainless steel, wood... etc., but it is not limited to this.

With the aid of the technical means of disclosure, the present invention has the following effects to enhance those who need to be clarified: 1. The present invention is based on the analysis of the infant's behavior pattern after weaning stage, the grip ring body 30 is inclined at an inclination angle (θ) between 10 and 45 degrees, and the handle ring structure 300 is designed as an inclined handle, which conforms to the infant human body The engineering grip angle allows infants and young children to adjust the direction and position of the hand according to the flexibility of the wrist. 2. In the present invention, the grip ring body 30 is designed to be a size that can be held by infants and young children at the weaning stage. When the infant and young children hold and take the cup body 20, it is naturally placed on the grip ring body 30 with the thumb and the mouth of the tiger. , And the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger are held from the bottom of the gripping ring body 30 along the accommodating space (S) inwardly. This holding posture not only increases the stability of the infant’s holding, but also With such a space distance (D), the palms of infants and young children will not fall into or get stuck in the accommodating space (S), which is safe in use. 3. According to the present invention, each infant may have different usage habits. At this stage, infants and young children can hold the gripping ring body 30 with both hands, and the mouth is opened from the top of the front side 22 of the cup body 20, or by The cup body 20 has a mouth above the rear side 23, and both the front and back sides can capture water from the mouth to achieve the best use condition. Fourth, the present invention can help infants learn to drink water autonomously by designing the use of the learning cup, guide them step by step, and assist infants at the weaning stage to develop visual and finger touch perception functions and coordination, and Increase the flexibility of the wrist.

In summary, the technical means disclosed in the present invention do have the requirements of invention patents such as "novelty", "progressiveness" and "available for industrial use". I pray that the Jun Bureau will grant patents to encourage invention without any responsibility. Sense of virtue.

However, the drawings and descriptions disclosed above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art should still include modifications or equivalent changes made in accordance with the spirit of the case in the scope of the patent application in this case.

20: Cup body 21: opening 22: front side 23: back side 24: left side 25: right side 30: Grip body 31: front inner edge 32: Rear inner edge 33: Grip 40A: First type cup lid 41a: The first type suction port 40B: The second type cup lid 41b: The second type suction port 300: Inclined handle ring structure (D): Spatial distance (S): Housing space (W): Grip width (H): Holding height (θ): Tilt angle

Fig. 1A is a perspective view of the appearance of a learning cup for infants and young children. Figure 1B is a front view of a learning cup for infants and young children. Figure 1C is a front view of another learning cup for infants and young children. Figure 1D is a reference diagram of the usage state of a learning cup for infants and young children. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of section 5-5 in Figure 4; Figure 6A is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is a schematic view of a top view holding of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7A is a perspective view of the appearance of the present invention combined with the first type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the front side. Figure 7B is a perspective view of the appearance of the present invention combined with the second type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the front side. Figure 8A is a perspective view of the appearance of the present invention combined with the first type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the back side. Fig. 8B is a perspective view of the appearance of the present invention combined with the second type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the back side. Fig. 9A is a reference diagram of the use state of the present invention combined with the second type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the front side. Fig. 9B is a reference diagram of the use state of the present invention combined with the second type cup lid, showing the water suction port on the rear side.

20: Cup body

21: opening

22: front side

23: back side

25: right side

30: Grip body

31: front inner edge

32: Rear inner edge

300: Inclined handle ring structure

(θ): Tilt angle

Claims (4)

A handheld device for infants and young children to learn to extract water, comprising: A cup with an opening above it and centered on the opening, the cup with a front side, a back side corresponding to the front side, and two symmetrical left and right sides; A grip ring body, the grip ring body is arranged on the outer periphery of the cup body with a ring lower than the opening, and the front inner edge of the grip ring body is connected to the lower position of the front side of the cup body, and the The rear inner edge of the grip ring body is connected to a higher position on the rear side of the cup body, so that the grip ring body presents an inclination angle between 10 and 45 degrees from back to front, and the left side of the grip ring body , The inner edge of the right two sides and the left and right sides of the cup respectively form a left and right symmetrical accommodation space, and the distance of the accommodation space is between 12~25mm. An inclined handle ring structure. As described in the first item of the scope of patent application, the handheld device for infants and young children learning to capture water, wherein the grip ring body presents an angle of 20-30 degrees tilted from back to front. As described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the handheld device for infants and young children learning to capture water, wherein the opening of the cup body further includes a cup cover, and the cup cover is provided with a water suction port, and the water suction port can It is placed above the front side of the opening of the cup body, or above the rear side of the opening of the cup body. As described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the handheld device for infants and young children to learn to capture water, wherein the grip ring body corresponds to the grip part on the left and right sides of the cup body, and its cross section is an arc-shaped body , And the grip width is between 10~25mm, and the grip height is between 15~28mm.

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