Light-weight disposable plastic cup

By designing the lightweight cup wall and cavity structure, the existing plastic cup is solved, and the effect of lightening the cup and rapid freezing and dilution of the beverage is achieved, improving the user experience.

CN223149004UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25ZHEJIANG CHAOFAN TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422323414.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

The existing disposable plastic cups have the same thickness and are thicker in the bottom of the cup, resulting in heavier weight and the existing design is inconvenient for the freezing and dilution of beverages.

Method used

A lightweight disposable plastic cup is designed with a thickness of the cup wall smaller than the bottom of the cup. A container is formed between the cup wall and the bottom of the cup. The cup wall is thin to improve transparency and heat dissipation. A support and a platform are provided in the container to achieve the freezing and dilution functions of the beverage, ensuring stable connection through positioning components and elastic protrusions.

Benefits of technology

The cup is lightweight, transparency and heat dissipation are improved, and the beverage is quickly frozen and diluted through the design of the support part and the platform part, improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a light-weight disposable plastic cup which comprises a cup wall and a cup bottom, the cup bottom is fixed at the lower end of the cup wall, a containing cavity is formed between the cup wall and the cup bottom, and the thickness of the cup wall is smaller than that of the cup bottom so as to achieve the purpose of light weight.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a plastic cup, and particularly to a lightweight disposable plastic cup. Background Art

[0002] Disposable plastic cups are common daily necessities and are widely used in places such as beverage stores, restaurants, and coffee shops.

[0003] At present, a Chinese patent with the authorization announcement number CN218877863U discloses a plastic cup, which includes a cup body and a cup rim. The cup body and the cup rim are integrally provided. A conical platform is integrally provided in the middle of the cup body, and the conical platform divides the cup body into an upper cup body and a lower cup body.

[0004] By providing a conical platform in the middle of the cup body to divide the cup body into an upper cup body and a lower cup body, when storing, two plastic cups will not overlap with each other, thus solving the problem that plastic cups in the prior art are prone to overlap, and it is also more convenient for users to pick up.

[0005] However, the thickness of the cup body of this plastic cup is equal to that of the cup bottom and is relatively thick, so the weight is relatively heavy. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a lightweight disposable plastic cup to achieve the purpose of lightweight.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is: a lightweight disposable plastic cup, which includes a cup wall and a cup bottom. The cup bottom is fixed to the lower end of the cup wall, and a cavity is formed between the cup wall and the cup bottom. The thickness of the cup wall is less than the thickness of the cup bottom.

[0008] Implementing the above technical solution, the thickness of the cup wall is relatively thin, thus improving the transparency and heat dissipation of the cup wall, and at the same time enhancing the lightweight effect.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the cup bottom is bent towards the cavity to form a supporting part. A platform part is provided on the supporting part. The platform part is connected to the end of the supporting part. A supporting plate is connected to the supporting part. The supporting plate is located on the side of the supporting part facing away from the cavity. A liquid storage cavity is formed among the supporting plate, the supporting part and the platform part.

[0010] Implementing the above technical solution, concentrated beverage can be placed in the liquid storage cavity. The platform part is removed from the supporting part, and water is poured into the cavity. The concentrated beverage can dissolve in the water to quickly obtain a drink; water is pre-injected into the liquid storage cavity in advance, and the utility model is pre-frozen in the refrigerator, and then water is poured into the cavity. Since the thicknesses of both the cup bottom and the cup wall are relatively thin, the water in the cavity can be quickly cooled to improve the taste.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, after the platform part and the support part are attached, the platform part is rotated, and the platform part and the support part are fixedly connected by a positioning component.

[0012] Implementing the above technical solution makes the connection between the platform part and the support part more convenient.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the positioning component includes a vertical rod, a horizontal rod, a vertical groove, and a horizontal groove. One end of the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the support part, and the other end is fixedly connected to the horizontal rod. The vertical groove and the horizontal groove are formed on the inner wall of the platform part. When the platform part abuts against the support part, the horizontal rod is placed along the vertical groove at the end of the horizontal groove. After the platform part rotates, the horizontal rod moves to the end of the horizontal groove away from the vertical groove. Elastic protrusions are provided on the inner wall of the horizontal groove, and the elastic protrusions are used to abut against the horizontal rod.

[0014] Implementing the above technical solution, due to the limiting effect of the elastic protrusions, the horizontal rod is not easily disengaged from the horizontal groove, thereby making the connection between the platform part and the support part more stable.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, concave holes are formed on the side of the platform part facing away from the liquid storage cavity, and the two concave holes are arranged along the axis of the platform part.

[0016] Implementing the above technical solution, chopsticks are inserted into the concave holes to facilitate the rotation of the platform part, so as to quickly remove the platform part from the support part or install it on the support part.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, one end of the cup wall away from the cup bottom is bent away from the cavity to form a cup rim.

[0018] Implementing the above technical solution, through the setting of the cup rim, the lips are not easily cut by the cup wall.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a reinforcing rod is provided between the cup rim and the cup wall, and the outer diameter of the reinforcing rod is 0.05 mm - 0.08 mm.

[0020] Implementing the above technical solution, the setting of the reinforcing rod improves the structural strength of the cup rim, and the reinforcing rod can also function as dental floss. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic external structure diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cup rim;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the support part;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the platform part;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the cross bar and the vertical bar.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1, cup wall; 11, cup rim; 12, reinforcing bar; 2, cup bottom; 3, cavity; 41, supporting part; 42, platform part; 43, supporting plate; 5, liquid storage cavity; 6, positioning component; 61, vertical bar; 62, cross bar; 63, vertical groove; 64, horizontal groove; 7, elastic protrusion; 8, concave hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] The following further details the specific implementation manners of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so that the technical solutions of the present utility model are easier to understand and master.

[0028] A lightweight disposable plastic cup includes a cup wall 1 and a cup bottom 2. The cup bottom 2 is fixed to the lower end of the cup wall 1, and a cavity 3 is formed between the cup wall 1 and the cup bottom 2. The cup rim 11 is formed by bending one end of the cup wall 1 away from the cup bottom 2 in a direction away from the cavity 3. A reinforcing bar 12 is fixed between the cup rim 11 and the cup wall 1, and the length direction of the reinforcing bar 12 is arranged along the radial direction of the cup wall 1. A plurality of reinforcing bars 12 are evenly distributed along the axis of the cup wall 1. The outer diameter of the reinforcing bar 12 is 0.05 mm - 0.08 mm. The thickness of the cup wall 1 is half of the thickness of the cup bottom 2.

[0029] The reinforcing bar 12 can improve the structural strength of the cup rim 11 and can also be used as dental floss.

[0030] The cup bottom 2 is bent towards the cavity 3 to form a supporting part 41. The platform part 42 is connected to the end of the supporting part 41. A supporting plate 43 is connected to the supporting part 41, and the supporting plate 43 is located on the side of the supporting part 41 facing away from the cavity 3. A liquid storage cavity 5 is formed among the supporting plate 43, the supporting part 41, and the platform part 42.

[0031] Pour water into the liquid storage cavity 5, and then place the present utility model in the refrigerator for freezing, and the water can be frozen. After taking it out of the refrigerator, place the beverage in the cavity, and the chilling effect can be achieved. Moreover, only a small amount of the water melted from the ice seeps into the cavity, and the beverage will not be diluted significantly, thus ensuring the taste of the beverage.

[0032] After the platform part 42 is attached to the supporting part 41, rotate the platform part 42, and the platform part 42 is fixedly connected to the supporting part 41 through the positioning component 6. There are two positioning components 6 and they are evenly distributed along the axis of the platform part 42.

[0033] The positioning component 6 includes a vertical rod 61, a horizontal rod 62, a vertical groove 63, and a horizontal groove 64. One end of the vertical rod 61 is fixedly connected to the support portion 41, and the other end is fixedly connected to the horizontal rod 62. The vertical groove 63 and the horizontal groove 64 are formed on the inner wall of the platform portion 42. When the platform portion 42 abuts against the support portion 41, the horizontal rod 62 is placed along the vertical groove 63 at the end of the horizontal groove 64.

[0034] After the platform portion 42 rotates, the horizontal rod 62 is moved to the end of the horizontal groove 64 away from the vertical groove 63. An elastic protrusion 7 is integrally formed on the inner wall of the horizontal groove 64, and the elastic protrusion 7 is used to abut against the horizontal rod 62.

[0035] On the side of the platform portion 42 facing away from the liquid storage cavity 5, a concave hole 8 is provided, and the two concave holes 8 are arranged along the axis of the platform portion 42.

[0036] The concentrated beverage can be placed in the liquid storage cavity 5, and a toothpick or chopstick is inserted into the concave hole 8. By rotating the platform portion 42, the platform portion 42 can be removed from the support portion 41, and then water is injected into the cavity to dilute the concentrated beverage to obtain a drink. Through the arrangement of the reinforcing rod 12, the toothpicking process can be completed without losing dignity.

[0037] Of course, the above are only typical examples of the present invention. In addition, the present invention can also have many other specific implementation manners. Any technical solutions formed by equivalent replacement or equivalent transformation fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightweight disposable plastic cup, comprising a cup wall (1) and a cup bottom (2), wherein the cup bottom (2) is fixed to the lower end of the cup wall (1), and a cavity (3) is formed between the cup wall (1) and the cup bottom (2), and is characterized in that: The thickness of the cup wall (1) is less than that of the cup bottom (2). The cup bottom (2) is bent towards the cavity (3) to form a support portion (41). A platform portion (42) is provided on the support portion (41). The platform portion (42) is connected to the end of the support portion (41). A support plate (43) is connected to the support portion (41). The support plate (43) is located on the side of the support portion (41) facing away from the cavity (3). A liquid storage cavity (5) is formed among the support plate (43), the support portion (41) and the platform portion (42).

2. The lightweight disposable plastic cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the platform portion (42) is attached to the support portion (41), the platform portion (42) is rotated, and the platform portion (42) is fixedly connected to the support portion (41) through a positioning assembly (6).

3. The lightweight disposable plastic cup according to claim 2, wherein: The positioning assembly (6) includes a vertical rod (61), a horizontal rod (62), a vertical groove (63) and a horizontal groove (64). One end of the vertical rod (61) is fixedly connected to the support portion (41), and the other end is fixedly connected to the horizontal rod (62). The vertical groove (63) and the horizontal groove (64) are formed on the inner wall of the platform portion (42). When the platform portion (42) abuts against the support portion (41), the horizontal rod (62) is placed at the end of the horizontal groove (64) along the vertical groove (63). After the platform portion (42) is rotated, the horizontal rod (62) is moved to the end of the horizontal groove (64) far from the vertical groove (63). Elastic protrusions (7) are provided on the inner wall of the horizontal groove (64), and the elastic protrusions (7) are used to abut against the horizontal rod (62).

4. The lightweight disposable plastic cup according to claim 3, wherein: Concave holes (8) are formed on the side of the platform portion (42) facing away from the liquid storage cavity (5), and the two concave holes (8) are arranged along the axis of the platform portion (42).

5. A lightweight disposable plastic cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the cup wall (1) far from the cup bottom (2) is bent away from the cavity (3) to form a cup rim (11).

6. The lightweight disposable plastic cup according to claim 5, wherein: A reinforcing rod (12) is provided between the cup rim (11) and the cup wall (1), and the outer diameter of the reinforcing rod (12) is 0.05 mm - 0.08 mm.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Plastic cup

    CN218877863U