Yoghourt cup

Abstract

The utility model relates to a yoghourt cup which comprises a cup body with a first cavity inside, and an annular cup edge is arranged at a first opening in the top of the cup body. The first sealing film is used for sealing the first opening; the top cover is internally provided with a second cavity, a skirt edge is arranged below a second opening in the bottom of the top cover, a first annular convex step and a second annular convex step which are gradually increased in radius are sequentially formed from the second opening to the skirt edge, and a buckle is arranged on the inner wall of the skirt edge; the second sealing film is used for sealing the second opening; when the top cover and the cup body are assembled, the cup edge is located on the inner side of the skirt edge and can be clamped between the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step in a vertical moving mode, so that a buffer space is formed between the first sealing film and the second sealing film; and the spoon is arranged in the buffer space. According to the utility model, the technical problem that the top cover is easily opened due to the expansion of the sealing film is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food packaging, and further to a yogurt cup, in particular to a yogurt cup used for storing auxiliary materials of yogurt such as jam, dried fruits and the like separately from main materials of yogurt. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are more and more varieties of yogurt on the market. Many yogurt products that add auxiliary ingredients such as jam or dried fruit particles and other auxiliary foods are mixed with the auxiliary ingredients and yogurt products, which cannot be added according to consumers' own preferences. In addition, for some food auxiliary ingredients with a crisp taste such as dried fruits, candies, and cereals, if they are directly mixed into yogurt, these auxiliary ingredients will soften or melt due to water absorption, affecting the quality of the product, thereby limiting the application of such food auxiliary ingredients in yogurt products.

[0003] In view of the above problems, in some existing yogurt packaging, the lid in the yogurt packaging is used as a container for auxiliary materials. After the auxiliary materials are placed in the lid, the lid is sealed separately with a sealing film. Since most yogurts with auxiliary materials are equipped with a spoon, some yogurt packages will place the spoon and the auxiliary materials together in the lid, but this method will increase the risk of the auxiliary materials being contaminated, which is not conducive to food health; in addition, in some yogurt packages, the spoon will be placed on the sealing film on the top of the yogurt cup, and then the lid will be buckled, but this structure will cause the sealing film on the lid, the sealing film on the top of the yogurt cup and the spoon to be in close contact. After the product is transported to a high-altitude area, due to the pressure difference, the sealing film on the lid and the sealing film on the top of the yogurt cup will swell and push each other. This situation is very likely to cause the lid to be pushed open, affecting the integrity of the yogurt packaging and affecting the quality of the product.

[0004] Therefore, the inventor, relying on many years of experience and practice in related industries, proposes a yogurt cup to overcome the defects of the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a yogurt cup, in which a certain buffer space is reserved between a cup body for storing a main yogurt ingredient and a lid for storing an auxiliary ingredient, the buffer space can be used to store a spoon, and can also be used to reserve a relatively movable space between the cup body and the lid when the external air pressure changes, so as to ensure that the internal structure of the yogurt cup will not be destroyed by the internal and external pressure difference, and avoid the problem of the lid being squeezed and falling off.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved by adopting the following scheme:

[0007] The utility model provides a yogurt cup, which comprises:

[0008] A cup body having a first chamber inside, wherein a first opening at the top of the cup body is provided with an annular cup rim;

[0009] a first sealing film for sealing the first opening, wherein the first sealing film is sealingly connected to the top of the cup edge;

[0010] A top cover with a second chamber inside, an annular skirt is arranged below the second opening at the bottom of the top cover, a first convex step and a second convex step of annular shape with increasing radius are sequentially formed from the second opening to the skirt, and a buckle is arranged on the inner wall of the skirt;

[0011] a second sealing film for sealing the second opening, wherein the second sealing film is sealingly connected to the bottom of the first convex step;

[0012] When the top cover and the cup body are assembled, the cup edge is located inside the skirt and is movably engaged between the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step to form a buffer space between the first sealing film and the second sealing film;

[0013] A spoon is arranged in the buffer space.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the yogurt cup has a first state and a second state. When the yogurt cup is in the first state, the first sealing film and the second sealing film extend in the horizontal direction respectively; when the yogurt cup is in the second state, at least part of the first sealing film bulges upward, and at least part of the second sealing film bulges downward, and the first sealing film and the second sealing film squeeze the spoon at the same time to push the top cover to move upward.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vertical distance between the top of the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step is greater than the thickness of the cup rim.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vertical distance between the top of the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step is 4.5 mm-5 mm, and / or the thickness of the cup edge is 0.5 mm-1.5 mm.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vertical distance between the bottom of the first convex step and the bottom of the second convex step is 4.5 mm-5 mm.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cup body is a cylindrical structure with a sealed bottom and the first opening on the top;

[0019] The top cover is a cylindrical structure with a sealed top and the second opening at the bottom, and the top of the top cover has a recessed portion concave toward one side of the second chamber.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top cover is in a gradually expanding trumpet shape from top to bottom;

[0021] The vertical cross section of the side wall of the top cover is in an arc shape or a straight line shape.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the cup edge and the width of the second convex step are 2.5 mm-4 mm respectively.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the first convex step is 1 mm-1.5 mm.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the buckle is a protrusion protruding toward the inner side of the skirt;

[0025] There are multiple buckles, and the buckles are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the skirt.

[0026] From the above, the characteristics and advantages of the yogurt cup in the utility model are:

[0027] When the top cover and the cup body are assembled, a buffer space is reserved between the first sealing film on the cup body and the second sealing film on the top cover, and the buffer space can be used to accommodate a spoon, thereby preventing the spoon from contacting the yogurt main ingredient in the cup body and the auxiliary ingredients in the top cover, and ensuring that the placement of the spoon will not affect the product quality; in addition, since the cup edge of the cup body is clamped between the buckle of the top cover and the bottom of the second convex step, and the cup edge of the cup body can move up and down within this range, the buffer space between the first sealing film and the second sealing film is a space with a variable volume. When the external air pressure increases and causes the first sealing film and the second sealing film to swell, the cup edge can move downward within the range defined between the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step (that is, the top cover moves upward within a certain range relative to the cup body), thereby increasing the volume of the buffer space and accommodating the deformed first sealing film and the second sealing film, so as to ensure that the internal structure of the yogurt cup will not be destroyed by the internal and external pressure difference, and avoid the risk of the top cover being squeezed and falling off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The following drawings are only intended to illustrate and explain the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 : It is a front perspective view of a yogurt cup of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 :for Figure 1A partial enlarged view of position A in the middle.

[0031] Figure 3 : It is an exploded view of the utility model yogurt cup.

[0032] Figure 4 : It is a three-dimensional perspective view of a yogurt cup of the utility model.

[0033] The accompanying drawings in the present utility model are as follows:

[0034] 1. cup body; 101. first chamber;

[0035] 102. Cup rim; 2. Top cover;

[0036] 201, second chamber; 202, skirt;

[0037] 203, second convex step; 204, first convex step;

[0038] 205, buckle; 206, recessed portion;

[0039] 3. Spoon; 4. First sealing film;

[0040] 5. Second sealing film; 6. Buffer space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the utility model, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] In this utility model, the words "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom" and so on indicating direction are all used as the Figure 1 The directions of "up", "down", "top" and "bottom" in the figure are used as the basis, which is intended to more clearly illustrate the structure of the yogurt cup, and is not to limit the specific directions, so they are explained here.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4The utility model provides a yogurt cup, which includes a cup body 1, a first sealing film 4, a top cover 2, a second sealing film 5 and a spoon 3. The cup body 1 is a cylindrical structure with a bottom seal and a first opening on the top. The interior of the cup body 1 has a first chamber 101, and the first opening is communicated with the first chamber 101. A circular cup rim 102 protruding from the cup body 1 is arranged at the first opening of the cup body 1 along the circumference of the cup body 1. The first sealing film 4 is arranged at the first opening, and the edge of the first sealing film 4 is sealed and connected to the top of the cup rim 102. The first sealing film 4 is used to seal the first opening after the yogurt main ingredient is filled into the cup body 1. The top cover 2 is a cylindrical structure with a top seal and a second opening at the bottom. The top cover 2 has a second chamber 201 inside, and the second opening is connected to the second chamber 201. A circular skirt 202 is arranged below the second opening along the circumference of the top cover 2, and a first convex step 204 and a second convex step 203 with circular shapes and increasing radii are sequentially formed from the second opening to the skirt 202, and a buckle 205 is arranged on the inner wall of the skirt 202; the second sealing film 5 is arranged at the second opening and the edge of the second sealing film 5 is sealed and connected to the bottom of the first convex step 204, and the second sealing film 5 is used to seal the second opening after the top cover 2 is filled with auxiliary materials.

[0044] When the top cover 2 and the cup body 1 are in an assembled state, the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 is extended from bottom to top to the inner side of the skirt 202, and the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 is located between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203. Within this range, the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 can move up and down between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 to form a buffer space 6 between the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, and the spoon 3 is arranged in the buffer space 6.

[0045] In the present invention, the auxiliary materials may be, but are not limited to, food auxiliary materials with a crispy taste, such as dried fruits, candies, cereals, and of course, other food auxiliary materials that can be mixed with yogurt for consumption. The specific types of auxiliary materials are not specifically limited herein.

[0046] In the utility model, when the top cover 2 and the cup body 1 are assembled, a buffer space 6 is reserved between the first sealing film 4 on the cup body 1 and the second sealing film 5 on the top cover 2, and the buffer space 6 can be used to accommodate the spoon 3, so as to avoid the spoon 3 from contacting with the yogurt main ingredients in the cup body 1 and the auxiliary ingredients in the top cover 2, and ensure that the placement position of the spoon 3 will not affect the product quality; in addition, since the cup edge 102 of the cup body 1 is clamped between the buckle 205 of the top cover 2 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, and the cup edge 102 of the cup body 1 can move up and down within this range, the buffer space 6 between the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 is a space with a variable volume, which can be opened when the external air pressure increases. When the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 are bulged, the cup edge 102 can move downward within the range defined between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 (that is, the top cover 2 moves upward within a certain range relative to the cup body 1), thereby increasing the volume of the buffer space 6 to accommodate the deformed first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, so as to ensure that the internal structure of the yogurt cup will not be damaged if the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 are deformed due to swelling or other deformation caused by the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the yogurt cup, and the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling off can be avoided, so that the product can still maintain good quality in a high-altitude environment and enhance the consumer experience.

[0047] The yogurt cup of the utility model has a first state and a second state. When the yogurt cup is located in a non-high-altitude environment, the yogurt cup is in the first state. At this time, after the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 seal the first opening and the second opening respectively, the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 are respectively extended in the horizontal direction (that is, the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 will not swell or bulge). At this time, the spoon 3 is located in the buffer space 6 and the top surface of the first sealing film 4 and the bottom surface of the second sealing film 5 will contact the spoon 3 respectively, so as to vertically position the spoon 3 in the buffer space 6, ensuring that the spoon 3 is in a stable state in the buffer space 6 without shaking; when the yogurt cup is located in a high-altitude environment, the yogurt cup is in the second state. When the first sealing film 4 is at least partially bulged upward, and the second sealing film 5 is at least partially bulged downward, the upward bulging position of the first sealing film 4 and the downward bulging position of the second sealing film 5 squeeze the spoon 3 at the same time, so that the cup edge 102 can be pushed to move downward within the range defined between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, that is, the top cover 2 is pushed to move upward relative to the cup body 1, so that the volume of the buffer space 6 is increased to accommodate the deformed first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, so as to ensure that the deformation of the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 such as bulging due to the change in the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the yogurt cup will not cause damage to the internal structure of the yogurt cup, and the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling off can be avoided.

[0048] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the distance h1 between the top of the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 is greater than the thickness h2 of the cup edge 102. Therefore, the cup edge 102 can move up and down within this range. When the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 swell, the cup edge 102 moves toward the buckle 205 (i.e., moves downward), which can increase the volume of the buffer space 6 to a certain extent, thereby accommodating the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, alleviating the situation where the internal structure is damaged due to the small size of the buffer space 6, and avoiding the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling off.

[0049] Specifically, the vertical distance h1 between the top of the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 is 4.5 mm-5 mm, and / or the thickness h2 of the cup edge 102 is 0.5 mm-1.5 mm.

[0050] Preferably, the vertical distance h1 between the top of the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 is 4 mm, and the thickness h2 of the cup edge 102 is 1 mm.

[0051] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the vertical distance h3 between the bottom of the first convex step 204 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 is 4.5 mm-5 mm. Preferably, the vertical distance h3 between the bottom of the first convex step 204 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 is 4 mm. Of course, the vertical distance h3 between the bottom of the first convex step 204 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 can also be adjusted according to the actual structure to ensure that after the spoon 3 is placed in the buffer space 6 in the horizontal direction, the vertical distance from the highest point to the lowest point on the spoon 3 is less than or equal to the vertical distance h3 between the bottom of the first convex step 204 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, so as to ensure that the spoon 3 can be placed in the buffer space 6. The larger the vertical distance h3 between the bottom of the first convex step 204 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, the larger the volume of the buffer space 6, and the more it can avoid the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling. Similarly, the vertical distance h1 between the top of the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 can also be adjusted. The larger the vertical distance h1 between the top of the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, the larger the range in which the top cover 2 can move upward relative to the cup body 1, and the more it can avoid the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling.

[0052] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the cross-section of the top cover 2 and the portion located between the first convex step 204 and the second convex step 203 is an arc-shaped or linear inclined surface (not a vertical surface), which can ensure that the second sealing film 5 can smoothly fall to the second convex step 203 and heat-seal the two.

[0053] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the top middle position of the top cover 2 has a recessed portion 206 that is recessed toward one side of the second chamber 201. In the top cover 2 of the utility model, the provision of the first convex step 204 and the second convex step 203 can improve the strength of the lower portion of the top cover 2, and the provision of the recessed portion 206 can improve the strength of the upper portion of the top cover 2. Therefore, through the above structure, the top cover 2 has a higher strength as a whole, improves the stability of the top cover 2, and makes it have better anti-deformation ability.

[0054] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the top cover 2 is in a gradually expanding trumpet shape from top to bottom, and the vertical cross section of the side wall of the top cover 2 is in an arc shape or a straight line shape. Preferably, the vertical cross section of the side wall of the top cover 2 is in an arc shape (that is, the side wall of the top cover 2 is an arc surface), and the design of the arc surface makes the side wall of the top cover 2 have higher strength than a straight surface.

[0055] In the present invention, the first convex step 204, the second convex step 203, the recessed portion 206 and the arc-shaped side wall of the top cover 2 cooperate with each other, so that the top cover 2 can maintain high strength even when it is light in weight.

[0056] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the width of the cup edge 102 and the width of the second convex step 203 are 2.5 mm to 4 mm respectively, so as to ensure that the cup edge 102 and the second convex step 203 can fit together without leakage. Of course, the width of the cup edge 102 and the width of the second convex step 203 can also be selected from other compatible sizes, which are not specifically limited here.

[0057] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the width of the first convex step 204 is 1 mm-1.5 mm.

[0058] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the buckle 205 is a protrusion protruding toward the inner side of the skirt 202. There are multiple buckles 205, which are spaced and evenly distributed along the circumference of the skirt 202, so as to stably limit the downward movement range of the cup edge 102 of the cup body 1.

[0059] The production and packaging process of the yogurt cup of the utility model is as follows: after the yogurt main ingredient is filled into the first chamber 101 of the cup body 1, the first sealing film 4 is used to seal the first opening at the top of the cup body 1, and the first sealing film 4 is bonded and sealed to the top of the cup edge 102 of the cup body 1; after the auxiliary ingredients (such as cereals, dried fruits, etc.) are filled into the second chamber 201 of the top cover 2, the second sealing film 5 is used to seal the second opening at the bottom of the top cover 2, and the second sealing film 5 is bonded and sealed to the bottom of the first convex step 204; thereafter, the spoon 3 is placed on the top surface of the first sealing film 4, and then the top cover 2 is turned over so that the second sealing film 5 faces downward and is buckled on the top of the cup body 1, so as to realize the buckled assembly of the cup body 1 and the top cover 2. When the top cover 2 and the cup body 1 are in the assembled state, the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 is located on the inner side of the skirt 202, and the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 is located between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203, and the cup rim 102 at the top of the cup body 1 can move up and down between the buckle 205 and the bottom of the second convex step 203 to form a buffer space 6 between the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, and the spoon 3 is located in the buffer space 6, completing the production and packaging of the entire yogurt cup.

[0060] When filling the auxiliary materials into the second chamber 201 of the top cover 2, the top cover 2 can be inverted and the first convex step 204 can be overlapped on the equipment to play a certain supporting role, and then the food auxiliary materials can be filled. After the filling is completed, the second sealing film 5 is laid flat on the second convex step 203, and the second sealing film 5 and the second convex step 203 are sealed by pressing down the heat sealing head.

[0061] The characteristics and advantages of the yogurt cup of the utility model are:

[0062] 1. The yogurt cup forms a buffer space 6 with a variable volume between the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5. The buffer space 6 can be used to store the spoon 3. When the external air pressure increases and causes the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 to swell, the volume of the buffer space 6 is increased to accommodate the deformed first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5, so as to ensure that the internal structure of the yogurt cup will not be damaged when the first sealing film 4 and the second sealing film 5 are deformed such as swelled due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the yogurt cup, and the risk of the top cover 2 being squeezed and falling off can be avoided.

[0063] Second, since the overall cover shape of this type of food supplement (such as cereals, dried fruits, etc.) is relatively large, it is easy to deform when squeezed. Generally, the problem of easy deformation is solved by increasing the weight of the cover. The yogurt cup of the utility model can improve the strength of the top cover 2 through the coordination of the first convex step 204 and the second convex step 203 at the lower part of the top cover 2, the concave part 206 at the top of the top cover 2, and the curved side wall of the top cover 2. Therefore, even if the top cover 2 is light in weight, it still maintains a high strength and is not easily deformed when squeezed. In addition, the use of top cover materials and the design of the internal support structure for improving strength are reduced to a certain extent.

[0064] 3. The top cover 2 of the yogurt cup can be an integrally formed structure, which can be produced on an automated production line.

[0065] The above description is only an illustrative embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes and modifications made by any person skilled in the art without departing from the concept and principle of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A yogurt cup, characterized in that: The yogurt cup comprises: A cup body having a first chamber inside, wherein a first opening at the top of the cup body is provided with an annular cup rim; a first sealing film for sealing the first opening, wherein the first sealing film is sealingly connected to the top of the cup edge; A top cover with a second chamber inside, an annular skirt is arranged below the second opening at the bottom of the top cover, a first convex step and a second convex step of annular shape with increasing radius are sequentially formed from the second opening to the skirt, and a buckle is arranged on the inner wall of the skirt; a second sealing film for sealing the second opening, wherein the second sealing film is sealingly connected to the bottom of the first convex step; When the top cover and the cup body are assembled, the cup edge is located inside the skirt and is movably engaged between the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step to form a buffer space between the first sealing film and the second sealing film; A spoon is arranged in the buffer space.

2. The yogurt cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The yogurt cup has a first state and a second state. When the yogurt cup is in the first state, the first sealing film and the second sealing film extend in the horizontal direction respectively; when the yogurt cup is in the second state, at least part of the first sealing film bulges upward, and at least part of the second sealing film bulges downward, and the first sealing film and the second sealing film squeeze the spoon at the same time to push the top cover to move upward.

3. The yogurt cup according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The vertical distance between the top of the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step is greater than the thickness of the cup edge.

4. The yogurt cup according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vertical distance between the top of the buckle and the bottom of the second convex step is 4.5 mm-5 mm, and / or the thickness of the cup edge is 0.5 mm-1.5 mm.

5. The yogurt cup according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vertical distance between the bottom of the first convex step and the bottom of the second convex step is 4.5 mm-5 mm.

6. The yogurt cup according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cup body is a cylindrical structure with a sealed bottom and the first opening on the top; The top cover is a cylindrical structure with a sealed top and the second opening at the bottom, and the top of the top cover has a recessed portion concave toward one side of the second chamber.

7. The yogurt cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top cover is in a gradually expanding trumpet shape from top to bottom; The vertical cross section of the side wall of the top cover is in an arc shape or a straight line shape.

8. The yogurt cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: The width of the cup edge and the width of the second convex step are 2.5 mm-4 mm respectively.

9. The yogurt cup according to claim 6, characterized in that: The width of the first convex step is 1 mm-1.5 mm.

10. The yogurt cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle is a convex block protruding toward the inner side of the skirt; There are multiple buckles, and the buckles are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the skirt.

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