A drinking vessel including a beverage container defining a drinking opening therethrough and a closure attachable to the beverage container to close the drinking opening. A first set of magnet units is coupled to the beverage container, and a second set of magnet units is coupled to the closure. When the closure is in a closed position, magnetic attraction between at least one magnet unit of the first set of magnet units and at least one magnet unit of the second set of magnet units holds the closure in place relative to the beverage container, thereby closing the drinking opening. When the closure is rotated away from the closed position, magnetic repulsion between at least one magnet unit of the first set of magnet units and at least one magnet unit of the second set of magnet units pushes the closure away from the beverage container.

A drinking vessel including a beverage container defining a drinking opening therethrough and a closure attachable to the beverage container to close the drinking opening. A first set of magnet units is coupled to the beverage container, and a second set of magnet units is coupled to the closure. When the closure is in a closed position, magnetic attraction between at least one magnet unit of the first set of magnet units and at least one magnet unit of the second set of magnet units holds the closure in place relative to the beverage container, thereby closing the drinking opening. When the closure is rotated away from the closed position, magnetic repulsion between at least one magnet unit of the first set of magnet units and at least one magnet unit of the second set of magnet units pushes the closure away from the beverage container.

A closure system for closing a container opening is disclosed that includes a stopper member, a cage member for mounting to a container, a cover member reversibly mountable to the cage member, and an integrity visualization member. The stopper member has a plug portion to fit into the container opening and a cover portion to abut a boundary surface of the container opening. The plug portion of the stopper member is fitted into the opening of the container and the cage member is mounted to the container. The cage member applies a force to the cover portion to push the cover portion onto the boundary surface of the container opening. The cover member covers an aperture of the cage member when mounted to the cage member. The integrity visualization member indicates an integrity of the closure system and is positioned between the cover portion and the cage member.

A closure system for closing a container opening is disclosed that includes a stopper member, a cage member for mounting to a container, a cover member reversibly mountable to the cage member, and an integrity visualization member. The stopper member has a plug portion to fit into the container opening and a cover portion to abut a boundary surface of the container opening. The plug portion of the stopper member is fitted into the opening of the container and the cage member is mounted to the container. The cage member applies a force to the cover portion to push the cover portion onto the boundary surface of the container opening. The cover member covers an aperture of the cage member when mounted to the cage member. The integrity visualization member indicates an integrity of the closure system and is positioned between the cover portion and the cage member.

A locking mechanism for locking an upper cover of a container to a side plate of the container, the container comprising a base, the upper cover and the side plate, the upper cover being provided with an edge guard; the locking mechanism comprises a lock hole formed on the exterior of at least one of the side plate and a groove formed on the upper cover; an end of the locking element is mounted in the groove; the other end of the locking element is provided with a lock; the lock passes through the edge guard and extends into the locking hole in a direction perpendicular to a direction of the side plate to securely lock the upper cover to the side plate; the driving element is mounted in the groove and used to return element is mounted in the groove and used to return the mechanism, transportation and storage cost are reduced, and labor of operators is saved.

A locking mechanism for locking an upper cover of a container to a side plate of the container, the container comprising a base, the upper cover and the side plate, the upper cover being provided with an edge guard; the locking mechanism comprises a lock hole formed on the exterior of at least one of the side plate and a groove formed on the upper cover; an end of the locking element is mounted in the groove; the other end of the locking element is provided with a lock; the lock passes through the edge guard and extends into the locking hole in a direction perpendicular to a direction of the side plate to securely lock the upper cover to the side plate; the driving element is mounted in the groove and used to return element is mounted in the groove and used to return the mechanism, transportation and storage cost are reduced, and labor of operators is saved.

A storage container or storage vessel is provided that includes an opening at its bottom or base. A lid element is provided at the bottom or base of the container/vessel that is movably mounted relative to an opening into the enclosed volume of the container/vessel. A clamping mechanism is associated with the body and lid of the container/vessel so as to releasably lock/secure the lid relative to the body. The body of the container/vessel features an aesthetically and/or artistically desirable shape or design that enhances the appeal and uniqueness of the container/vessel. The lid element of the container/vessel functions as the base of the container/vessel, thereby allowing the entirety of the body of the container/vessel (or such percentage as may be selected in a specific embodiment) to be incorporated into the aesthetically/artistically pleasing body design.

A storage container or storage vessel is provided that includes an opening at its bottom or base. A lid element is provided at the bottom or base of the container/vessel that is movably mounted relative to an opening into the enclosed volume of the container/vessel. A clamping mechanism is associated with the body and lid of the container/vessel so as to releasably lock/secure the lid relative to the body. The body of the container/vessel features an aesthetically and/or artistically desirable shape or design that enhances the appeal and uniqueness of the container/vessel. The lid element of the container/vessel functions as the base of the container/vessel, thereby allowing the entirety of the body of the container/vessel (or such percentage as may be selected in a specific embodiment) to be incorporated into the aesthetically/artistically pleasing body design.

A lid assembly for a storage container includes an outer panel having an inner facing surface and a reinforcement panel extending parallel to the outer panel. The outer panel includes an out-facing surface in opposition to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A first vibration damping substrate is coupled to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A second vibration damping substrate is coupled to the out-facing surface of the reinforcement panel.

A lid assembly for a storage container includes an outer panel having an inner facing surface and a reinforcement panel extending parallel to the outer panel. The outer panel includes an out-facing surface in opposition to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A first vibration damping substrate is coupled to the inner facing surface of the outer panel. A second vibration damping substrate is coupled to the out-facing surface of the reinforcement panel.