Holding Device for Preventing Straw from Dropping

Abstract

A holding device includes a fixing plate, a connecting member connected with the fixing plate, and a positioning member connected with the connecting member. The fixing plate is provided with a through hole which has an end provided with a groove which has a helical shape. A tear line is formed between the groove and the fixing plate. The connecting member is defined by the groove of the fixing plate. The positioning member is mounted on the bottom of the connecting member and is provided with a retaining hole for positioning a straw. The holding device is combined with a cap of a container. Thus, the straw is held by the positioning member of the holding device which is limited by the cap, so that the straw will not drop into the container body.

1 . A holding device comprising:
 a fixing plate;   a connecting member connected with the fixing plate; and   a positioning member connected with the connecting member;   wherein:   the fixing plate has a top provided with at least one abutting ring;   the fixing plate is provided with a through hole;   the through hole of the fixing plate has an end provided with a groove which has a helical shape and extends outward;   a tear line is formed between a bottom of the groove and a surface of the fixing plate;   the connecting member is defined by the groove of the fixing plate;   the positioning member is mounted on a bottom face of the connecting member; and   the positioning member is provided with a retaining hole.   
     
     
         2 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein when the positioning member is pulled downward, the connecting member is moved to drive the tear line to detach from the surface of the fixing plate so that the holding device presents a helical suspension state. 
     
     
         3 . The holding device of  claim 2 , wherein the retaining hole of the positioning member has an inner edge provided with a plurality of elastic stop pieces each protruding and extending inward. 
     
     
         4 . The holding device of  claim 3 , wherein the positioning member has a substantially O-shaped or C-shaped profile. 
     
     
         5 . The holding device of  claim 4 , wherein the holding device comprises a plurality of positioning members connected with the connecting member, and each of the positioning members is mounted on the bottom face of the connecting member. 
     
     
         6 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one abutting ring of the fixing plate is an annular rib or includes a plurality of bosses which are arranged in an annular manner. 
     
     
         7 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein when the holding device is combined with a cap, the at least one abutting ring of the fixing plate abuts an inner bottom of the cap, with a gap being defined between the fixing plate and the inner bottom of the cap. 
     
     
         8 . The holding device of  claim 7 , wherein the holding device is inserted into or stuck to the cap. 
     
     
         9 . The holding device of  claim 7 , wherein the holding device and the cap are formed integrally.