CN112373927B - Vacuum storage bag assembly and vacuum storage system - Google Patents

Vacuum storage bag assembly and vacuum storage system Download PDF

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CN112373927B
CN112373927B CN202011181912.5A CN202011181912A CN112373927B CN 112373927 B CN112373927 B CN 112373927B CN 202011181912 A CN202011181912 A CN 202011181912A CN 112373927 B CN112373927 B CN 112373927B
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a vacuum storage bag assembly comprising a zipper bag having an opening formed thereon and a vacuum valve connected to the zipper bag, the vacuum valve comprising a valve seat, a filter assembly and a check valve; the valve seat is disposed on the zipper bag and includes a connection port and a channel, the channel communicates with the connection port and the interior of the zipper bag through the opening, the connection port is configured to be connected to a vacuum source; the filter assembly is disposed upstream of the channel; the check valve is disposed downstream of the passageway, which allows fluid to pass from the interior of the zippered bag, through the filter assembly and out the connection port. The invention also relates to a vacuum storage system comprising the vacuum storage assembly. The vacuum storage bag assembly of the present invention is provided with a filter assembly to prevent dust, debris or moisture in the fluid flowing from the zipper bag from damaging the check valve or the vacuum source.

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Vacuum storage bag assembly and vacuum storage system
Technical Field
The present invention relates to vacuum storage products, and more particularly, to a vacuum storage bag assembly and a vacuum storage system.
Background
With the technological progress and economic development, more and more consumer products are on the market. For example, conventional vacuum storage systems typically include a zipper bag and a vacuum source. The zipper bag can contain food or clothes. The vacuum source can evacuate fluid, such as air, from the zipper pack to prolong storage time and reduce storage volume. However, the vacuum source of this conventional vacuum storage system is equipped with a power cord connector and is powered by a wall outlet, which reduces the portability of the vacuum source.
In addition, there is another conventional vacuum storage system that includes a zipper bag, a vacuum source, and a check valve. The check valve prevents external fluid from entering the zipper pack. However, the fluid within the zipper bag may contain particles, dirt, debris, or moisture. During the evacuation of the fluid from the zipper bag, the contents may cause damage to the check valve and even the vacuum source.
Disclosure of Invention
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a vacuum storage bag assembly and a vacuum storage system to solve the above problems.
In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention discloses a vacuum storage bag assembly comprising a zipper bag having an opening formed thereon and a vacuum valve connected to the zipper bag, the vacuum valve comprising a valve seat, a filter assembly and a check valve; the valve seat is disposed on the zipper bag and includes a connection port and a channel in communication with the connection port and the interior of the zipper bag through the opening, the connection port being configured to be connected to a vacuum source; the filter assembly is disposed upstream of the channel; the check valve is disposed downstream of the passageway, which allows fluid to pass from the interior of the zippered bag, through the filter assembly and out the connection port.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the valve seat includes an upper seat portion and a lower seat portion coupled to each other, the upper seat portion being disposed at an outer side of the zipper pack, and the lower seat portion being disposed at an inner side of the zipper pack.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the check valve is disposed on the upper seat portion and the filter assembly is disposed on the lower seat portion.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the check valve is arranged through the opening, and the filter assembly is arranged outside the opening and horizontally remote from the opening.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the valve seat is disposed outside the zipper pack, the check valve is disposed on the valve seat, and the filter assembly is disposed and abutted between the valve seat and the zipper pack.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the zipper pack is formed with a recess therein, the filter assembly covering the opening; the check valve is at least partially received in the recess and is positioned outside of the opening and horizontally remote from the opening.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the filter assembly and the check valve are vertically offset from each other.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the filter assembly and the check valve are vertically aligned with each other.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the filter assembly is configured to filter dirt, debris or moisture from fluid flowing from inside the zipper bag.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum storage bag assembly further includes a cap assembly configured to cover the connection port.
To achieve the above object, the present invention also discloses a vacuum storage system comprising a vacuum storage bag assembly, a portable vacuum source and a portable power module. The vacuum storage bag assembly comprises a zipper bag having an opening formed therein and a vacuum valve connected to the zipper bag, the vacuum valve comprising a valve seat, a filter assembly and a check valve; the valve seat is disposed on the zipper bag and includes a connection port and a channel, the channel communicates with the connection port and the interior of the zipper bag through the opening, the connection port is configured to be connected to a vacuum source; the filter assembly is disposed upstream of the channel; the check valve is disposed downstream of the passageway, which allows fluid to pass from the interior of the zippered bag, through the filter assembly and out the connection port. The portable vacuum source is configured to be directly or indirectly connected to the connection port, which provides vacuum suction to the vacuum valve to expel fluid through the connection port. The portable power supply module is configured to supply power to the portable vacuum source and is connected to the portable vacuum source in a wired or wireless connection.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the portable power supply module is a mobile phone.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the portable vacuum source comprises an interlocking mating port configured to connect to the connection port, the connection port comprising a connection port body and a first mating port projection, the interlocking mating port comprising an interlocking mating port body and a second mating port projection; when the interlocking mating port body is inserted into the connection port body in an insertion direction and then rotated relative to the connection port body by a predetermined angle in a rotation direction perpendicular to the insertion direction, the second mating port protrusion moves into engagement with the first mating port protrusion to prevent the interlocking mating port body from disengaging from the connection port body in a disengagement direction opposite the insertion direction; the interlocking mating port body is in a connected position relative to the connection port body when the second mating port projection is moved into engagement with the first mating port projection.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the interlocking mating port further comprises a mating seal assembly disposed in the interlocking mating port body on a side adjacent to the connection port body; the connection port further includes a sealing projection formed to protrude from a side of the connection port body toward the mating sealing assembly; the sealing projection compresses the mating seal assembly when the interlocking mating port body is in a connected position relative to the connection port body.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum storage system further comprises an extended receiving cup assembly comprising a main receiving cup configured to be connected to the connection port, at least one extended receiving cup configured to be connected to the portable vacuum source, and a receiving cup cover configured to be removably mounted between the main receiving cup and the receiving cup cover.
In summary, the present invention utilizes a filter assembly disposed upstream of the passageway to filter dirt, debris, or moisture from the fluid exiting the zipper bag. Therefore, the present invention can not only prolong the storage time and reduce the storage volume, but also prevent the contents from damaging the check valve or the portable vacuum source. Furthermore, the portable vacuum source may be powered by a mobile phone instead of a wall socket and is not equipped with a battery, making it safer, lighter and more portable. Also, the filter assembly and the check valve may be horizontally disposed away from each other to reduce the thickness of the entire vacuum storage bag assembly. In addition, the filter assembly can be arranged on the lower seat part at the inner side of the zipper bag, so that the filter assembly is convenient to replace.
These and other objects of the present invention will no doubt become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art after having read the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments which are illustrated in the various drawing figures and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a vacuum storage system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a vacuum storage system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a partially exploded view of a vacuum storage bag assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage bag assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the interlock mating port of the connection port and portable vacuum source of the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of an interlocking mating port of the present invention in one position relative to a connection port.
Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the interlock mating port of the first embodiment of the present invention in another position relative to the connection port.
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the interlock mating port of the first embodiment of the present invention in a connected position relative to the connection port.
FIG. 9 is a partially exploded view of a vacuum storage bag assembly of a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage bag assembly of a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a partial schematic view of a vacuum storage bag assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a partial schematic view of a vacuum storage system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 13 is a partially exploded view of a vacuum storage system in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage system in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
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In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as "top," "bottom," "upper," "lower," etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the figure(s) being described. The components of the present invention can be positioned in a number of different orientations. Accordingly, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. Accordingly, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.
Please refer to fig. 1 to 4. Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a vacuum storage system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a vacuum storage system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a partially exploded view of the vacuum storage bag assembly 11 of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage bag assembly 11 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 1 to 4, the vacuum storage system 1 includes a vacuum storage bag assembly 11, a portable vacuum source 12, and a portable power supply module 13. The vacuum storage bag assembly 11 may be configured to contain food, clothing, and the like. The portable vacuum source 12 is configured to be connected to the vacuum storage bag assembly 11 to evacuate fluid, such as air, within the vacuum storage bag assembly 11. The portable power module 13 is configured to be connected to the portable vacuum source 12 to supply power to the portable vacuum source 12. Preferably, in this embodiment, the portable vacuum source 12 does not require an auxiliary battery, and the portable power module 13 may be a mobile phone, which makes the portable vacuum source 12 safer, lighter, and more portable.
The vacuum storage bag assembly 11 includes a zipper bag 111 and a vacuum valve 112. The zipper pack 111 is formed with an opening 1111. The vacuum valve 112 is connected to the zipper pack 111, and the vacuum valve 112 includes a valve seat 1121, a filter assembly 1122, and a check valve 1123. The valve seat 1121 is disposed on the zipper pouch 111, and the valve seat 1121 includes a connection port 1121A and a passage 1121B. The connection port 1121A is configured to connect with the portable vacuum source 12. The channel 1121B communicates with the connection port 1121A and the interior of the zipper pack 111 through the opening 1111. The filter assembly 1122 is disposed at an upstream portion of the channel 1121B and is configured to filter dust, debris, or moisture from the fluid flowing from the interior of the zipper pack 111. The check valve 1123 is disposed in a downstream portion of the passage 1121B and allows fluid to flow from the interior of the zippered pouch 111 through the filter assembly 1122 and out of the connection port 1121A.
The zipper pack 111 may include a pack body and a zipper lock. The bag body can be composed of two flat film layers which are combined with each other. The zipper lock can be arranged on the top opening of the bag body. The bag body can be made of plastic materials, such as polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) or silica gel. Further, the zipper lock may include a slider and a zipper. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, in another embodiment, the zipper locks may be arranged around the periphery of the bag body. The construction and configuration of the zippered bag is dependent upon the actual need.
Specifically, the valve seat 1121 includes an upper seat portion 1121C and a lower seat portion 1121D coupled to the upper seat portion 1121C, the upper seat portion 1121C is disposed on the outer side 1112 of the zipper pack 111, and the lower seat portion 1121D is disposed on the inner side 1113 of the zipper pack 111. The check valve 1123 is disposed on the upper seat portion 1121C, and the filter assembly 1122 is disposed on the lower seat portion 1121D.
Preferably, in order to reduce the thickness of the entire vacuum storage bag assembly 11, the check valve 1123 may be disposed through the opening 1111, and the filter assembly 1122 may be disposed outside the opening 1111 and may be disposed horizontally away from the opening 1111. In other words, the filter assembly 1122 and the check valve 1123 may be offset from each other in the vertical direction V and separated from each other in the horizontal direction H perpendicular to the vertical direction V. In other words, in the present embodiment, the check valve 1123 is partially positioned in the zipper pack 111, and the filter assembly 1122 is positioned in the zipper pack 111 at a distance from the check valve 1123 in the horizontal direction H, which is effective to reduce the thickness of the vacuum valve 112, thereby reducing the thickness of the entire vacuum storage bag assembly 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, in another embodiment, the filter assembly and the check valve may be aligned with each other in a vertical direction.
Preferably, in order to make the filter assembly 1122 replaceable, the vacuum valve 112 may further include a sealing assembly 1124, such as an O-ring, disposed between the filter assembly 1122 and the lower seat 1121D for fixing the filter assembly 1122, i.e., the filter assembly 1122 is detachably disposed on the lower seat 1121D by the sealing assembly 1124. When it is desired to remove the filter element 1122, the filter element 1122 is simply pulled out of the lower seat 1121D through the opening of the lower seat 1121D. On the other hand, when it is desired to install the filter element 1122, the filter element 1122 is simply pushed into the lower seat 1121D through the opening of the lower seat 1121D such that the filter element 1122 is disposed between the sealing element 1124 and the lower seat 1121D. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, for example, in another embodiment, the filter assembly may be fixed to the lower seat.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper seat portion and the lower seat portion may be fixedly combined. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, in another embodiment, the upper seat portion and the lower seat portion may be detachably combined with each other to facilitate maintenance of the vacuum valve, such as replacement of the check valve.
Please refer to fig. 5 to 8. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the connection port 1121A of the first embodiment of the present invention and the interlocking mating port 121 of the portable vacuum source 12. Fig. 6 and 7 are schematic views of the interlock mating port 121 of the first embodiment of the present invention at different positions with respect to the connection port 1121A. Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the interlocking fit port 121 of the first embodiment of the present invention at the connection position relative to the connection port 1121A. As shown in fig. 5-8, the portable vacuum source 12 includes an interlocking mating port 121 configured to connect to a connection port 1121A, the interlocking mating port 121 including an interlocking mating port body 1211 and four second mating port projections 1212, the four second mating port projections 1212 projecting outwardly from the interlocking mating port body 1211. The connection port 1121A includes a connection port body 1121A _1 and four first fitting port protrusions 1121A _2, the four first fitting port protrusions 1121A _2 protruding inward from the connection port body 1121A _ 1. When it is necessary to connect the interlocking mating port 121 to the connection port 1121A, the interlocking mating port body 1211 may be inserted into the connection port body 1121A _1 along an insertion direction I and then rotated by a predetermined angle with respect to the connection port body 1121A _1 along a rotation direction R perpendicular to the insertion direction I, so that the four second mating port protrusions 1212 are moved into engagement with the four first mating port protrusions 1121A _2 to prevent the interlocking mating port body 1211 from being detached from the connection port body 1121A _1 along a detachment direction D opposite to the insertion direction I. When the four second mating port protrusions 1212 are moved into engagement with the four first mating port protrusions 1121A _2, the interlocking mating port body 1211 is located at a connection position with respect to the connection port body 1121A _1, ensuring connection of the vacuum valve 112 to the portable vacuum source 12.
The interlocking mating port 121 also includes a mating seal assembly 1213, the mating seal assembly 1213 being disposed on a side of the interlocking mating port body 1211 adjacent to the connection port body 1121A _ 1. The connection port 1121A further includes a sealing projection 1121A _3, the sealing projection 1121A _3 being formed to project from one side of the connection port body 1121A _1 toward the mating sealing member 1213. When the interlocking mating port body 1211 is in the connected position relative to the connection port body 1121A _1, the mating seal assembly 1213 is compressed by the seal projection 1121A _3, preventing fluid leakage at the connection of the connection port 1121A of the vacuum valve 112 to the interlocking mating port 121 of the portable vacuum source 12.
Preferably, in the present embodiment, each first mating port protrusion 1121A _2 includes a first stopper S1 and a first docking portion G1, and each second mating port protrusion 1212 includes a second stopper S2 and a second docking portion G2. When the interlocking mating port body 1211 is rotated in the rotation direction R to a connection position with respect to the connection port body 1121A _1, the first stop S1 abuts against the second stop S2 to prevent the interlocking mating port body 1211 from rotating with respect to the connection port body 1121A _1, thereby positioning the interlocking mating port body 1211 at the connection position with respect to the connection port body 1121A _ 1. Further, during the rotation of the interlocking mating port body 1211 to the connection position with respect to the connection port body 1121A _1 in the rotation direction R, the first mating portion G1 is mated with the second mating portion G2 to hold the sealing projection 1121A _3 in press-fit with the sealing member 1213 and prevent the interlocking mating port body 1211 from being detached from the connection port body 1121A _1 in the detachment direction D. However, the number and structure of the first fitting port projections and the first fitting port projections are not limited to the present embodiment, depending on actual needs.
When it is desired to discharge the fluid in the zipper pack 111, the zipper pack 111 can be closed, and the connection port 1121A can be securely connected to the interlocking mating port 121 of the portable vacuum source 12 by the four first mating port protrusions 1121A _2 being engaged with the four second mating port protrusions 1212, and the portable vacuum source 12 can be connected to a portable power supply module 13, such as a mobile phone. During operation of the portable vacuum source 12, the portable vacuum source 12 may activate fluid within the zipper bag 111 to flow from the interior of the zipper bag 111 along the passageway 1121B through the filter assembly 1122 and check valve 1123, and then out the connection port 1121A to the atmosphere. In the above process, the filter assembly 1122 may filter dust, debris, or moisture contained in the fluid to prevent damage to the check valve 1123 or the portable vacuum source 12 by such contents, thereby making the vacuum storage system 1 more reliable.
Please refer to fig. 9 and 10. Fig. 9 is a partially exploded view of a vacuum storage bag assembly 11' according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage bag assembly 11' in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the vacuum storage bag assembly 11 of the first embodiment shown in fig. 5 and 6, the vacuum storage bag assembly 11' includes a zipper bag 111' and a vacuum valve 112 '. An opening 1111 'is formed on the zipper pack 111'. The vacuum valve 112 'includes a valve seat 1121', a filter assembly 1122', and a check valve 1123'. The valve seat 1121' is disposed at the outer side 1112' of the zipper pack 111' and may be a unitary structure different from the valve seat 1121 of the first embodiment. The valve seat 1121 'includes a connection port 1121A' and a passage 1121B ', the passage 1121B' communicating with the opening 1111 'and the connection port 1121A'. The check valve 1123' is disposed on the valve seat 1121' and the filter assembly 1122' is disposed between and abutting the valve seat 1121' and the zippered bag 111 '. In other words, the filter assembly 1122' of the present embodiment is secured between the valve seat 1121' and the zippered bag 111' and is not replaceable.
Preferably, in order to reduce the thickness of the vacuum storage bag assembly 11', a recess 1114' is formed at an outer side 1112 'of the zipper bag 111'. The opening 1111' is formed at the bottom side of the recess 1114' and is covered by the filter assembly 1122 '. The check valve 1123 'is at least partially received in the recess 1114' and is located outside of the opening 1111 'and horizontally away from the opening 1111'. In other words, in the present embodiment, the check valve 1123 'and the filter assembly 1122' are located outside the zipper pack 111 'and spaced apart from each other at a certain distance in the horizontal direction H, and the check valve 1123' and the filter assembly 1122 'are at least partially received in the recess 1114', which configuration is effective to reduce the thickness of the vacuum valve 112 'and thus the entire vacuum storage pack assembly 11'. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment.
Please refer to fig. 11. FIG. 11 is a partial schematic view of a vacuum storage bag assembly 11 "in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 11, the vacuum storage bag assembly 11 "of the present embodiment includes a zipper bag 111", a vacuum valve 112 ", and a lid assembly 113". The structure and arrangement of the zipper pack 111 "and the vacuum valve 112" of the present embodiment may be similar to those of the first or second embodiment. For simplicity, a detailed description is omitted here. The lid assembly 113' includes a lid 1131 "and a seal 1132", the seal 1132 "being, for example, an O-ring. The cover 1131 "is configured to cover the connection port 1121A". When the cover 1131 "covers the connection port 1121A", the seal 1132 "is disposed in a groove of the connection port 1121A" and is located between the cover 1131 "and the connection port 1121A". Thus, the lid assembly 113 "effectively prevents particles or fluids from passing through the lid 1131" and seal 1132 "into the vacuum valve 112" via the connection port 1121A "and even into the zipper pack 111". However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, in another embodiment, the seal 1132 ″ may be omitted and the cover and the connection port may be combined by screwing together.
Please refer to fig. 12 to 14. Fig. 12 is a partial schematic view of a vacuum storage system 1 "' according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 13 is a partially exploded view of a vacuum storage system 1 "' according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of a vacuum storage system 1' "according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in fig. 12 to 14, the vacuum storage system 1 "'of the present embodiment includes a vacuum storage bag assembly 11"', a portable vacuum source 12 "', a portable power supply module not shown in the drawings, and an extension receiving cup assembly 14"'. The structure and configuration of the vacuum storage bag assembly 11' ″ of the present embodiment may be similar to those of the third embodiment. The structure and configuration of the portable vacuum source 12' "and the portable power supply module of this embodiment may be similar to those of the first embodiment. For simplicity, a detailed description is omitted here. The extension receiving cup assembly 14 "'includes a main receiving cup 141"', an extension receiving cup 142 "'and a receiving cup cover 143"'. The main receiving cup 141 "'may be connected to a connection port 1121A"' of a vacuum valve 112 "'of the vacuum storage bag assembly 11"'. The receiving cap 143 "'may be connected to the portable vacuum source 12"'. The extension receiving cup 142 "' may be mounted between the receiving cup cover 143" ' and the main receiving cup 141 "'.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the main receiving cup 141 "' includes a main cup body 1411" ', a main cup connection port 1412 "', a main cup channel 1413" ', and a main cup check valve 1414 "'. The extension receiving cup 142 "' includes an extension cup 1421" ' and an extension channel 1422 "'. The receiving cup 143 "' includes a cup body 1431", a cup connection port 1432 "', and a cup channel 1433" '. A first tightening part 1411A '″ is formed on the main cup 1411' ″. A second tightening part 1421A ' ″ and a third tightening part 1421B ' ″ are formed on the extension cup 1421 ' ″. A fourth tightening part 1431A '″ is formed on the cap body 1431' ″. By the first fastening part 1411A '"and the second fastening part 1421A'", the main cup 1411 '"and the extension cup 1421'" are detachably combined. Extension cup 1421 "'is removably coupled to lid body 1431"' by engagement of third screw down portion 1421B "'with fourth screw down portion 1431A"'.
A first receiving space 144 "' is formed between the main cup 1411" ' and extension cup 1421 "'. The main cup connection port 1412 "' is disposed on the main cup body 1411" ' and is configured to connect to connection port 1121A "'. The main cup passage 1413 ' "communicates with the first receiving space 144 '" and the main cup connection port 1412 ' ". The main cup check valve 1414 "'is disposed on the main cup passage 1413"' allowing fluid, both liquid and gaseous, to flow from connection port 1121A "'of vacuum valve 112"' through main cup connection port 1412 "'and main cup passage 1413"' to first receiving volume 144 ". The main cup check valve 1414 "' may prevent liquid fluid from flowing out of the first receiving volume 144" ' via the main cup channel 1413 "' when the portable vacuum source 12" ' is turned off or the main receiving cup 141 "' is removed.
Second receiving space 145 "' is formed between extension cup 1421" ' and lid body 1431 "'. The extension passage 1422 ' ″ communicates with the first receiving space 144 ' ″ and the second receiving space 145 ' ″ to allow the fluid to flow from the first receiving space 144 ' ″ to the second receiving space 145 ' ″. The cap connection port 1432 "' is disposed on the cap body 1431" ', and is configured to connect to the portable vacuum source 12 "'. Lid channel 1433 "' communicates with second receiving volume 145" ' and lid connection port 1432 "'. During operation of portable vacuum source 12 "', the interior of first receiving space 144" ' and second receiving space 145 "' may receive liquid fluid as liquid and gaseous fluids are initiated to flow from within zipper bag 111" ' of vacuum storage bag assembly 11 "'.
In addition, lid connection port 1432 "'may include a lid connection port body 14321"', four third mating projections 14322 "', and a lid sealing projection 14323"'. Lid connection port body 14321 "', third mating protrusion 14322"', and lid sealing protrusion 14323 "'are structurally similar to connection port body 1121A _ 1"', first mating port protrusion 1121A _2 "', and sealing protrusion 1121A _ 3"', respectively, of connection port 1121A "'of vacuum valve 112"'. The main cup connection port 1412 "'may include a main cup connection port body 14121"', four fourth mating projections 14122 "'and a main cup mating seal assembly 14123"'. The main cup connection port body 14121 '", fourth mating projection 14122'", and main cup mating seal assembly 14123 '"are structurally similar to interlocking mating port body 1211'", second mating port projection 1212 '", and mating seal assembly 1213'", respectively, in interlocking mating port 121 '"of portable vacuum source 12'". The connection of lid connection port 1432 ' "to interlock mating port 121 '" of portable vacuum source 12' "may be ensured by the engagement of third mating protrusion 14322 '" with second mating port protrusion 1212 ' ". Connection of main cup connection port 1412 "' to connection port 1121A" ' of vacuum valve 112' may be ensured by engagement of fourth mating protrusion 14122 "' and first mating port protrusion 1121A _ 2" '. For simplicity, a detailed description is omitted here.
However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, in another embodiment, the extended receiving cup may be omitted and the receiving cup lid may be connected to the main receiving cup, in other words, in this embodiment, the first receiving space is formed between the cup lid body and the main cup body. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the extended receiving cup assembly may include two or more extended receiving cups connected one after the other to provide a larger receiving space to receive liquid fluid, wherein the two extended receiving cups, the main receiving cup and the receiving cup cover are connected by an engaging hook and an engaging groove.
In contrast to the prior art, the present invention utilizes a filter assembly disposed upstream of the passageway to filter dirt, debris, or moisture from the fluid flowing from the zipper bag. Therefore, the present invention can not only prolong the storage time and reduce the storage volume, but also prevent the contents from damaging the check valve or the portable vacuum source. Furthermore, the portable vacuum source can be powered by a mobile phone instead of a stationary power source, making the portable vacuum source safer, lighter and more portable. Also, the filter assembly and the check valve may be horizontally disposed away from each other to reduce the thickness of the entire vacuum storage bag assembly. In addition, the filter assembly can be arranged on the lower seat part at the inner side of the zipper bag, so that the filter assembly is convenient to replace.
The above examples only show some embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that various changes and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention, and these changes and modifications are all within the scope of the invention.

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1. A vacuum storage bag assembly comprising a zipper bag having an opening formed therein and a vacuum valve connected to the zipper bag, the vacuum valve comprising a valve seat, a filter assembly and a check valve; the valve seat is disposed on the zipper bag and includes a connection port and a channel, the channel communicates with the connection port and the interior of the zipper bag through the opening, the connection port is configured to be connected to a vacuum source; the filter assembly is disposed upstream of the channel; the check valve is disposed downstream of the passageway, which allows fluid to pass from the interior of the zipper bag, through the filter assembly, and out the connection port; the filter assembly and the check valve are separated from each other in a direction parallel to the zipper pack;
wherein the valve seat is disposed outside the zipper bag, the check valve is disposed on the valve seat, a recess is formed in the zipper bag, the check valve is at least partially received in the recess and positioned outside the opening, and the filter assembly is disposed and abutted between the valve seat and the zipper bag and covers the opening;
or, the valve seat includes an upper seat portion and a lower seat portion coupled to each other, the upper seat portion being disposed at an outer side of the zipper pack, the lower seat portion being disposed at an inner side of the zipper pack, the check valve being disposed on the upper seat portion and disposed through the opening, and the filter assembly being disposed on the lower seat portion and disposed outside the opening.
2. A vacuum storage system comprising the vacuum storage bag assembly of claim 1, a portable vacuum source, and a portable power module; the portable vacuum source is configured to be directly or indirectly connected to the connection port, which provides vacuum suction to the vacuum valve to expel fluid through the connection port; the portable power supply module is configured to supply power to the portable vacuum source and is connected to the portable vacuum source in a wired or wireless connection.
3. The vacuum storage system of claim 2, wherein: the portable vacuum source comprises an interlocking mating port configured to connect to the connection port, the connection port comprising a connection port body and a first mating port projection, the interlocking mating port comprising an interlocking mating port body and a second mating port projection; when the interlocking mating port body is inserted into the connection port body in an insertion direction and then rotated relative to the connection port body by a predetermined angle in a rotation direction perpendicular to the insertion direction, the second mating port protrusion moves into engagement with the first mating port protrusion to prevent the interlocking mating port body from being disengaged from the connection port body in a disengagement direction opposite to the insertion direction; the interlocking mating port body is in a connected position relative to the connection port body when the second mating port projection is moved into engagement with the first mating port projection.
4. The vacuum storage system of claim 3, wherein: the interlocking mating port further comprises a mating seal assembly disposed in the interlocking mating port body adjacent to a side of the connection port body; the connection port further includes a sealing projection formed to protrude from a side of the connection port body toward the mating sealing assembly; the sealing projection compresses the mating seal assembly when the interlocking mating port body is in a connected position relative to the connection port body.
5. The vacuum storage system of claim 2, wherein: also included is an extension receiving cup assembly including a main receiving cup configured to connect to the connection port, at least one extension receiving cup configured to connect to the portable vacuum source, and a receiving cup cover configured to removably mount between the main receiving cup and the receiving cup cover.
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