Liquid Container and Components Thereof

Abstract

A liquid container is provided. The liquid container includes a foldable support structure, and a capsule connected to the foldable support structure and configurable for storing a liquid. The foldable support structure includes a first frame and a second frame having substantially the same shape as the first frame and stacked above the first frame. The foldable support structure also includes a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the first frame and the second frame and connecting the first frame and the second frame. The foldable support structure is moveable between a closed position in which the first and second frames are positioned substantially next to each other, and an open position in which the first and second frames are separated and support the capsule disposed in a space defined therebetween.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure; and   a capsule connected to the foldable support structure and configurable for storing a liquid;   wherein the foldable support structure comprises:
 a first frame; 
 a second frame having substantially the same shape as the first frame and stacked above the first frame; and 
 a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the first frame and the second frame and connecting the first frame and the second frame; and 
   wherein the foldable support structure is moveable between a closed position in which the first and second frames are positioned substantially next to each other, and an open position in which the first and second frames are separated and support the capsule disposed in a space defined therebetween.   
     
     
         2 . The liquid container of  claim 1 , wherein the foldable support structure comprises at least one sliding sleeve disposed on a frame member comprising part of at least one of the first frame or the second frame, the sliding sleeve being slidable along the frame member as the foldable support structure is moved between the open and closed positions. 
     
     
         3 . The liquid container of  claim 2 , wherein the foldable support structure further comprises:
 at least one locking component associated with the at least one sliding sleeve and operable to block or allow movement of the at least one sliding sleeve.   
     
     
         4 . The liquid container of  claim 2 , wherein the foldable supporting mechanism comprises:
 a first linkage; and   a second linkage cross connected with the first linkage,   wherein at least one of the first linkage or the second linkage is connected with the at least one sliding sleeve.   
     
     
         5 . The liquid container of  claim 1 , wherein the capsule is made of a soft or flexible material and is configured to be expandable and foldable. 
     
     
         6 . The liquid container of  claim 1 , wherein the capsule comprises:
 an opening portion configured to be secured to a portion of the foldable support structure; and   a pad disposed at a bottom portion of the capsule.   
     
     
         7 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure;   a capsule; and   a net;   wherein the foldable support structure is moveable between a closed position and an open position to support the capsule disposed in a space defined therein, and the net is disposed between the capsule and the foldable support structure.   
     
     
         8 . The liquid container of  claim 7 , the foldable support structure comprising:
 at least two frames; and   a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the at least two frames.   
     
     
         9 . The liquid container of  claim 8 , wherein the foldable supporting mechanism further comprises:
 at least one sliding sleeve disposed on a frame member comprising part of at least one of the at least two frames, the sliding sleeve being slidable along the frame member as the foldable support structure is moved between the open and closed positions.   
     
     
         10 . The liquid container of  claim 9 , wherein the foldable supporting mechanism further comprises:
 a first linkage; and   a second linkage cross connected with the first linkage,   wherein at least one of the first linkage or the second linkage is connected with the at least one sliding sleeve.   
     
     
         11 . The liquid container of  claim 10 , wherein the foldable supporting mechanism further comprises:
 a drive unit connected with at least one of the first linkage, the second linkage, or the at least one sliding sleeve.   
     
     
         12 . The liquid container of  claim 7 , wherein the foldable support structure comprises at least two frames, each having a shape selected from the group consisting of a rectangle, a square, a pentagon, a hexagon, and a circle. 
     
     
         13 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure defining a plurality of divided spaces; and   a plurality of capsules, each capsule being disposed within one of the plurality of divided spaces defined by the foldable support structure, and being configured for storing a liquid.   
     
     
         14 . The liquid container of  claim 13 , wherein the foldable support structure comprises a plurality of foldable support structures connected together by at least one connector. 
     
     
         15 . The liquid container of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one connector comprises at least one of a connecting bracket and a screw. 
     
     
         16 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure;   a capsule disposed within a space defined by the foldable support structure and configured for storing a liquid;   at least two frames; and   a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the at least two frames,   wherein the foldable supporting mechanism includes at least one linkage having an end slidably disposed within a sliding track on one of the at least two frames.   
     
     
         17 . The liquid container of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 a drive unit connected with the end of the at least one linkage,   wherein the end of the at least one linkage is configured to be moveable along the sliding track when driven by the drive unit.   
     
     
         18 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure;   a capsule disposed within a space defined by the foldable support structure and configured for storing a liquid;   at least two frames; and   a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the at least two frames,   wherein the foldable supporting mechanism includes at least one linkage having a roller disposed within a sliding track on one of the at least two frames.   
     
     
         19 . A liquid container, comprising:
 a foldable support structure including a plurality of receiving containers; and   a plurality of capsules, each capsule being at least partially disposed within one of the plurality of receiving containers, and being configured for storing a liquid.   
     
     
         20 . The liquid container of  claim 19 , wherein the plurality of receiving containers are rigid containers. 
     
     
         21 . The liquid container of  claim 20 , wherein each of the plurality of receiving containers has a bottom portion of a cone shape. 
     
     
         22 . The liquid container of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 a base support; and   a hose provided at the base support and connected with an inlet of the plurality of soft capsules.   
     
     
         23 . The liquid container of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 a ring structure configured to secure a top portion of each of the plurality of soft capsules to the foldable support structure.   
     
     
         24 . The liquid container of  claim 23 , further comprising:
 a net disposed between the plurality of soft capsules and the foldable support structure, wherein   the ring structure is further configured to secure a top portion of the net to the foldable support structure.   
     
     
         25 . The liquid container of  claim 19 , wherein the foldable support structure comprises:
 at least two frames; and   a foldable supporting mechanism disposed between the at least two frames.   
     
     
         26 . The liquid container of  claim 25 , wherein the foldable support structure further comprises:
 a locking mechanism configured to limit a position of the foldable supporting mechanism relative to the at least two frames.   
     
     
         27 . The liquid container of  claim 26 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises:
 a position locking bar; and   a pulling link connected with the position locking bar and configured to cause rotation of the position locking bar.   
     
     
         28 . The liquid container of  claim 27 , wherein the foldable support structure further comprises:
 at least one of a sliding sleeve or a sliding track connected with a linkage of the foldable supporting mechanism, wherein   the position locking bar is configured to be rotated by the pulling link so as to move an end of the position locking bar between a first position within a moving range of the linkage to block a movement of the linkage, and a second position out of the moving range of the linkage to allow a movement of the linkage.   
     
     
         29 . The liquid container of  claim 19 , wherein the foldable support structure comprises a first foldable support structure and a second foldable support structure connected with the first foldable support structure by one or more connectors.