COMPOSITE VESSEL

Abstract

A composite vessel includes a main body and a decoration member. The bottom portion of the main body is combined with the decoration member. The material forming the main body is different from the material forming the decoration member. Also, the material of the decoration member is light-permeable. Therefore, the composite vessel has an improved aesthetic appearance and utility thereof.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to vessels, and more particularly, to a composite vessel formed of two different materials for improving the decoration thereof.

2. Description of the Related Art

Conventional vessels are usually made of a single material, which may be plastic, stainless steel, melamine resin, or ceramics. For improving the aesthetical appearance of the vessel, patterns are often added upon the outer or inner wall of the vessel for the purpose of decoration. However, the colors and decoration of the overall vessel are still improvable.

Also, besides adding patters upon the vessel body, additional decorative objects are able to be provided on the outer wall or the top portion of the vessel. However, with a decorative object disposed on the top portion, the center of gravity of the vessel is easily biased to be unstable, causing a possibility of toppling, failing to meet an optimal utility.

Therefore, it is desirable to improve the aesthetic appearance of vessels and facilitate the utility of the vessel at the same time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

For improving the issues above, a composite vessel is disclosed. By used of a main body formed of different material with a decoration member, the aesthetic appearance of the vessel is improved. Also, with the decoration member disposed on the bottom portion of the main body, the center of gravity of the vessel is stabilized, preventing the composite vessel from toppling. Therefore, the appearance and utility of the vessel is optimized at the same time.

A composite vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is provided, comprising:

a main body having a top portion and an opposite bottom portion, the top portion having an opening connected with a housing space in the main body; and

a decoration member disposed on the bottom portion of the main body, a material forming the main body being different from a material forming the decoration member, the material of the decoration member being light-permeable.

With such configuration, by use of the main body and the decoration member formed of different materials, and with the decoration being light-permeable, when the light beam is projected upon the decoration member, a light refraction and a light penetration effect are achieved, so as to improve the plain appearance of the conventional vessel made of a single material, thus improving the aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel.

Also, with the decoration member disposed on the bottom portion of the main body, the weight of the bottom portion is increased, such that the center of gravity of the composite vessel is stabilized, preventing the composite vessel from toppling. Therefore, the utility and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel are improved.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the decoration member includes a containing space for contain an ornament member, wherein the ornament member is chosen from a group consisting of gold foil, noble metal, jewel, crystal, diamond, and a combination thereof. By use of the light-permeability of the decoration member, the unique colors and style of the decoration member are displayed, so as to improve the style and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of refraction faces are disposed around the outer periphery of the decoration member. Each refraction face is formed of a rhombus, a triangle, or a combination thereof. Thereby, when the light beam is projected on the decoration member, each refraction face refracts the light beam to produce a variation of light and shadow, so as to improve the special decorative appearance of the composite vessel.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a first activation object is disposed between the bottom portion of the main body and the decoration member, and a second activation object is disposed in the housing space, wherein the first activation object attracts the second activation object. Thereby, when the housing space houses a drinkable liquid, the first activation object and the second activation object activate the drinkable liquid, so as to increase the mouthfeel of the drinkable liquid.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the main body is made of a material combination, wherein the material combination if formed of ceramics and far-infrared material or formed of ceramics and magnetic material. Therefore, when the housing space houses the drinkable liquid, the main body including the far-infrared material or the magnetic material provides a sterilization, deodorization, or activation effect upon the drinkable liquid.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the composite vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the composite vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the composite vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating the housing space housing the drinkable liquid.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating the housing space housing the drinkable liquid and the second activation object.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the composite vessel in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the composite vessel in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The aforementioned and further advantages and features of the present invention will be understood by reference to the description of the preferred embodiment in conjunction with the accompanying drawings where the components are illustrated based on a proportion for explanation but not subject to the actual component proportion.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7, a composite vessel 100 includes a main body 10 and a decoration member 40.

The main body 10 has a top portion 11 and an opposite bottom portion 12 that are disposed along an axial direction of the main body 10. The top portion 11 has an opening 111 which is connected with a housing space 13 in the main body 10, such that an object is allowed to be placed in the housing space 13 through the opening 111. The object is able to be a solid or a drinkable liquid 1.

Also, the main body 10 is formed of a material combination, wherein one of the material in the combination is chosen from a group consisting of wood, metal, plastic, ceramics, and another material of the material combination is chosen from far-infrared material or magnetic material. The material forming the main body 10 provides a sterilization, deodorization, or an activation effect upon the drinkable liquid 1. Thus, when the housing space 13 houses the drinkable liquid 1, the main body 10, which includes the far-infrared material or magnetic material, is able to sterilize, deodorize, or activate the drinkable liquid 1.

Further, the bottom portion 12 of the main body 10 is concavely provided with a recess 121 for housing the first activation object 20. The recess 121 is formed in a circular recess 121, and the first activation object 20 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the recess 121, such that the first activation object 20 is formed in a circular column shape. The first activation object 20 is partially or completely formed of a metal or a magnetic material. In case the first activation object 20 is partially formed of a metal or magnetic material, the first activation object 20 will include a far-infrared material. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first activation object 20 includes a far-infrared material and a magnetic material, and the first activation object 20 provides a sterilization, deodorization, and activation effect upon the drinkable liquid 1. Thus, when the housing space 13 houses the drinkable liquid 1, the first activation object 20, cooperating with the material of the main body 10, improves the sterilization, deodorization, and activation effect upon the drinkable liquid 1, thereby improving the mouthfeel of the drinkable liquid 1.

In addition, the housing space 13 further houses a second activation object 30. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second activation object 30 is formed in an approximate ball shape. The second activation object 30 is partially or completely formed of a metal or magnetic material. In case the second activation object 30 is partially formed of a metal or magnetic material, the second activation object 30 will include a far-infrared material. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second activation object 30 includes a far-infrared material and a magnetic material, and provides sterilization, deodorization, and activation effect upon the drinkable liquid 1.

The first activation object 20 attracts the second activation object 30. For example, when the first activation object 20 is formed of a metal material, the second activation object 30 is accordingly formed of a magnetic material. When the first activation object 20 is formed of a magnetic material, the second activation object 30 is accordingly formed of a metal material. Therefore, the first activation object 20 attracts the second activation object 30.

Thus, when the housing space 13 houses the drinkable liquid 1, the second activation object 30 is allowed to directly sterilize, deodorize, and activate the drinkable liquid 1, so as to improve the mouthfeel of the drinkable liquid 1. Also, the first activation object 20 attracts to fix the second activation object 30 therewith; therefore, when the composite vessel 100 is operated to pour out the drinkable liquid 1, the second activation object 30 remains in the housing space 13, so as to be prevented from being poured out together with the drinkable liquid 1, as shown by FIG. 4 and FIG. 5.

The decoration member 40 is disposed on the bottom portion 12 of the main body 10. The decoration member 40 includes a light-permeable material. The decoration member 40 is formed of a crystal or glass material. Therefore, the material of the main body 10 and the material of the decoration member 40 are different, thus increasing the style and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel 100.

The decoration member 40 has a combination face 41, with a side in opposite to the combination face 41 provided with a stand face 42. The combination face 41 faces the bottom portion 12 and is connected with the bottom portion 12. The stand face 42 is applied for placing the composite vessel 100 on the table or other display surface. The outer periphery of the decoration member 40 is provided with a plurality of refraction faces 43. Each refraction face 43 is formed of a shape chosen from a group consisting of a rhombus, a triangle, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment of the present invention, one triangularly formed refraction face 43 is disposed between two rhomboid refraction faces 43, such that the outer diameter of the stand face 42 of the decoration member 40 is smaller than the outer diameter of the combination face 41. Therefore, when the light beam is projected on the decoration member 40, each refraction face 43 refracts the light beam to produce a variation of light and shadow, thus increasing the decorative appearance of the composite vessel 100.

Referring to FIG. 6, in another embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of concave portions 44 are formed on the outer periphery of the decoration member 40, wherein the concave portions 44 are disposed along an axial direction of the main body 10 to surround the main body 10 with a convex portion 45 between each two concave portions 44. Therein, a cross-sectional shape of the concave portion 44 and the convex portion 45 is allowed to be formed in a rectangular, trapezoid, or arc shape. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional shapes of the concave portion 44 and the convex portion 45 are formed in a trapezoid shape. Also, a decoration piece 60 is disposed in the recess 121, with the surface of the decoration piece 60 provided with a pattern or mark. Therein, the decoration piece 60 is formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the recess 121.

Further, the combination face 41 of the decoration member 40 is concavely provided with a containing space 411, in which an ornament member 50 is disposed, wherein the ornament member 50 is chosen from a group consisting of liquid, gold foil, noble metal, jewel, crystal, diamond and a combination thereof. Therefore, with the light-permeable decoration member 40, the unique color and style of the ornament member 50 are displayed, so as to improve the style and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel 100.

In addition, the composite vessel 100, formed of the main body 10 and the decoration member 40, is allowed to be presented as, for example but not limited to, a cup, a glass, a teapot, or a mug. Referring to FIG. 7, in an embodiment of the present invention, the composite vessel 100 is presented as a glass.

Therefore, by forming the composite vessel 100 with the main body 10 and the decoration member 40, the aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel 100 is improved. Also, with the decoration member 40 disposed on the bottom portion 12 of the main body 10, the weight of the bottom portion 12 of the composite vessel 100 is increased, so as to stabilize the center of gravity of the composite vessel 100, preventing the composite vessel 100 from toppling, assuring the utility and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel 100 at the same time.

Furthermore, the decoration member 40 is light-permeable, and the refraction faces 43 refract the light beam. When the light beam is projected upon the decoration member 40, the refraction faces 43 refract the light to produce a variation of light and shadow. Together with the ornament member 50 placed in the containing space 411 of the decoration member 40, the style and aesthetic appearance of the composite vessel 100 is further improved.

Additionally, the material of the main body 10, the first activation object 20, and the second activation object 30 provide a sterilization, deodorization, and activation effects upon the drinkable liquid 1. When the drinkable liquid 1 is filled in the housing space 13, the drinkable liquid 1 is sterilized, deodorized, and activated, such that the mouthfeel of the drinkable liquid 1 is improved.

Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A composite vessel, comprising:

a main body having a top portion and an opposite bottom portion, the top portion having an opening connected with a housing space in the main body; and

a decoration member disposed on the bottom portion of the main body, a material forming the main body being different from a material forming the decoration member, and the material of the decoration member being light-permeable.

2. The composite vessel of claim 1, wherein the decoration member has a containing space in which an ornament member is disposed, the ornament member being chosen from a group consisting of liquid, gold foil, noble metal, jewel, crystal, diamond, and a combination there.

3. The composite vessel of claim 2, wherein the decoration member has a combination face, the combination face facing the bottom portion and connected with the bottom portion, the containing space concavely disposed on the combination face.

4. The composite vessel of claim 3, wherein a plurality of refraction faces are disposed on an outer periphery of the decoration member, each refraction face being formed in a shape chosen from a group consisting of a rhombus, a triangle shape, and a combination thereof.

5. The composite vessel of claim 3, wherein the decoration member has a stand face disposed on a side in opposite to the combination face, the stand face having an outer diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the combination face.

6. The composite vessel of claim 1, wherein a first activation object is disposed between the bottom portion of the main body and the decoration member, the first activation object at least formed of a material chosen from a group consisting of a metal and a magnetic material.

7. The composite vessel of claim 6, wherein a second activation object is disposed in the housing space, the second activation object at least partially formed of a material chosen from a group consisting of a metal and a magnetic material, the first activation object attracting the second activation object.

8. The composite vessel of claim 6, wherein a recess is concavely disposed on the bottom portion of the main body, such that the first activation object is disposed in the recess.

9. The composite vessel of claim 1, wherein the main body is formed of a material combination chosen from a group consisting of a combination of ceramic and far-infrared material and a combination of ceramic and magnetic material.

10. The composite vessel of claim 1, wherein the decoration member is formed of a material chosen from a group consisting of a crystal and a glass material.