Portable heat preservation lunch box

By designing an insulated lunch box with a liquid storage area and a plate, high-temperature liquid is used to keep the food warm. The support column and handle structure solve the problems of insufficient insulation and difficulty in carrying in traditional lunch boxes, and achieve continuous heating and convenient stacking of food.

CN223408482UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03DONGGUAN SANZE PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422910593.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional disposable lunch boxes have insufficient heat preservation capacity, and the food will cool down after the delivery time is extended. They are also difficult to carry and stack in bulk, which affects the dining experience.

Method used

A portable insulated lunch box is designed, which includes a bottom box with a liquid storage area and a dinner plate. High-temperature liquid is used to keep the food warm, and the lunch boxes are stably connected and stacked through support columns, positioning holes and handle structures.

Benefits of technology

It achieves continuous heating and insulation of food during the delivery process, improves the dining experience, and facilitates bulk carrying and stacking, improving the convenience and aesthetics of food delivery.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a portable heat preservation lunch box which comprises a bottom box, a dinner plate and a cover. A supporting column is arranged at the axis of an inner cavity of the bottom box. A liquid containing area surrounding the supporting column is arranged in an inner cavity of the bottom box. The bottom of the bottom box is provided with an insertion hole. Positioning holes are formed in the bottom of the dinner plate. The positioning holes are inserted into the tops of the supporting columns. And a positioning ring is arranged at the axis of the dinner plate. The dinner plate is provided with a food storage area arranged around the periphery of the positioning ring. The cover is arranged above the dinner plate in a covering mode. Positioning columns are arranged at the bottom of the cover. The positioning column is inserted into the top of the positioning ring. And a handle matched with the insertion hole is arranged at the top of the cover. The bottom box with the liquid containing area and the dinner plate capable of being erected in the bottom box are utilized, so that food can be continuously heated and subjected to heat preservation in the food delivery process, a handle and an insertion hole structure which can be mutually inserted are arranged, a plurality of food boxes can be conveniently stacked, and the food box has a heat preservation function and is convenient to carry in batches.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of plastic products, in particular to a portable heat-insulating lunch box. Background Art

[0002] With the rise of the food delivery industry and the accelerated pace of life, disposable lunch boxes have become an indispensable part of daily life. It typically takes 20 to 60 minutes for food to be delivered from the store to the customer by a delivery driver. Furthermore, an increasing number of office buildings and residential complexes prohibit delivery drivers from entering. Forcing drivers to wait at the entrance or place the food in a delivery locker until the customer arrives, this significantly increases the actual delivery time.

[0003] Traditional disposable lunch boxes have poor insulation. As delivery times lengthen, the food naturally cools to a lower temperature by the time customers receive it, diminishing the dining experience. Furthermore, bulk orders make stacking difficult, resulting in cold food by the time customers pick it up. Furthermore, delivery drivers can easily shake the food during delivery, disrupting the presentation and even causing food to leak. Therefore, a new disposable lunch box is needed that not only maintains heat but is also convenient for bulk delivery. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the utility model provides a portable insulated lunch box, which utilizes a bottom box with a liquid storage area and a dinner plate that can be placed in the bottom box, so that the food can be continuously heated and kept warm during the delivery process. It is also provided with handles and socket structures that can be connected to each other, which facilitates the stacking of multiple lunch boxes. It not only has an insulation function, but is also convenient for bulk carrying.

[0005] A portable thermal insulation lunch box, comprising:

[0006] A bottom box; a support column is provided at the axis of the inner cavity of the bottom box; the inner cavity of the bottom box is provided with a liquid receiving area arranged around the support column; a socket is provided at the bottom of the bottom box;

[0007] A dinner plate connected to the bottom box; a positioning hole is provided at the bottom of the dinner plate; the positioning hole is plugged into the top of the support column; a positioning ring is provided at the axis of the dinner plate; the dinner plate is provided with a food storage area arranged around the periphery of the positioning ring; and

[0008] The lid is connected to the bottom box; the lid cover is arranged above the dinner plate; a positioning column is provided at the bottom of the lid; the positioning column is inserted into the top of the positioning ring; and a handle adapted to the socket is provided at the top of the lid.

[0009] When using the portable insulated lunch box, the food is placed in the food storage area of ​​the tray. The bottom box also features a liquid storage area for holding high-temperature liquids. The tray carrying the food is placed above the high-temperature liquid via support columns, allowing the high-temperature liquid to continuously release heat to heat and insulate the food. Furthermore, when the lid is connected to the bottom box, the lid's positioning columns mate with the tray's positioning rings, creating a coaxial relationship between the support columns, positioning holes, positioning rings, and positioning columns. This securely locks the tray between the bottom box and the lid, preventing it from shaking or coming loose. Furthermore, when bulk food delivery is required, the upper and lower lunch boxes can be secured to each other using the docking jacks and handles, making them easy to stack. Through this design, using the bottom box with the liquid storage area and the tray that can be placed inside it, the food can be continuously heated and insulated during delivery. Furthermore, the interconnected handles and jacks facilitate stacking multiple lunch boxes, providing both insulation and bulk portability.

[0010] In one embodiment, the plate is provided with multiple first partitions that radiate outward from the positioning ring to divide the food storage area. Using the first partitions to separate the food storage area allows merchants to categorize food items, improving the aesthetics of the plating, preventing flavor contamination between different items, and enhancing the customer's dining experience.

[0011] In one embodiment, a support ring is provided at the bottom of the lid, and the support ring abuts against the top of the first partition. The support ring can further press the first partition on the dinner tray, thereby further enhancing the installation stability of the dinner tray.

[0012] In one embodiment, the diameter of the support ring is 1 / 2 to 4 / 5 of the diameter of the dinner plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the plate is provided with a plurality of second partitions extending radially outward from the axis of the positioning ring to the inner wall of the positioning ring. The second partitions are used to partition the inner cavity of the positioning ring, allowing the merchant to place a variety of dipping sauces in the positioning ring.

[0014] In one embodiment, the handle is annular and has a slot for receiving cutlery. The slot allows the cutlery to be stably attached to the lid, improving the convenience of serving food.

[0015] In one embodiment, a sealing groove is provided on the periphery of the bottom box, and a sealing ring is provided on the periphery of the lid to engage with the sealing groove. The sealing groove and the sealing ring cooperate to improve the sealing performance when the bottom box and the lid are closed.

[0016] In one embodiment, the periphery of the lid is provided with a convex piece, which extends to the outside of the bottom box. When unpacking the lid, the customer can quickly open the lid by grabbing the convex piece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of a portable thermal insulation lunch box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the portable insulated lunch box after being turned over;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the portable insulated lunch box is shown;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A half-section view of the portable insulated lunch box shown;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A perspective view of the portable insulated lunch box with its lid hidden;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A perspective view of the bottom plate of the portable insulated lunch box;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The chassis is shown in a perspective view after being turned over;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 4 A perspective view of a meal tray in the portable insulated meal box;

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A perspective view of the dinner plate from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 4 A perspective view of the lid of the portable insulated lunch box shown;

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The lid is shown in a perspective view after being turned over;

[0028] Figure 12 For two Figure 1 A diagram showing a stack of portable insulated lunch boxes;

[0029] Figure 13 for Figure 1 A diagram of a portable thermal lunch box in use;

[0030] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A half-section view of the portable insulated lunch box shown.

[0031] The meanings of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:

[0032] 100-Portable insulated lunch box;

[0033] 10- bottom box, 11- support column, 12- liquid storage area, 13- socket, 14- sealing groove;

[0034] 20-dinner plate, 21-positioning hole, 22-positioning ring, 23-food storage area, 24-first partition, 25-second partition;

[0035] 30-cover, 31-positioning column, 32-handle, 321-slot, 33-sealing ring, 34-protrusion, 35-support ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, it is a portable thermal insulation lunch box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the portable heat-insulating lunch box 100 comprises a base box 10, a dinner plate 20 connected to the base box 10, and a lid 30 connected to the base box 10. When in use, the base box 10 is used to hold high-temperature liquids (such as boiling water, hot soup, etc.), the dinner plate 20 is used to hold food and is placed inside the base box 10, and the lid 30 is used to cover the dinner plate 20 and form a sealed storage cavity with the base box 10.

[0044] Below, combined Figures 1 to 14 , the above-mentioned portable thermal insulation lunch box 100 is further explained.

[0045] like Figure 6As shown, a support column 11 is provided at the axis center of the inner cavity of the bottom box 10. The inner cavity of the bottom box 10 is provided with a liquid receiving area 12 arranged around the support column 11. Figure 7 As shown, a socket 13 is provided at the bottom of the bottom box 10 .

[0046] like Figure 9 As shown, the bottom of the plate 20 is provided with a positioning hole 21, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the positioning hole 21 is connected to the top of the support column 11. Figure 8 As shown, a positioning ring 22 is provided at the axis of the dining tray 20 , and the dining tray 20 is provided with a food storage area 23 arranged around the outer periphery of the positioning ring 22 .

[0047] Considering that current meals are usually a combination of meat and vegetables, in order to facilitate the classification and placement of different dishes, in this embodiment, the dinner plate 20 is provided with a plurality of first partitions 24. The first partitions 24 radiate outward with the positioning ring 22 as the center to divide the food storage area 23. The first partitions 24 are used to separate the food storage area 23, so that merchants can classify and place the food, improve the aesthetics of the dish, and avoid the mutual flavor of different dishes, thereby improving the customer's dining experience. For example, Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, three first partitions 24 are provided on the dining tray 20 to divide the food storage area 23 into three.

[0048] In this embodiment, when necessary, the positioning ring 22 can also be used to place tableware, such as a soup spoon, fork, or chopsticks of appropriate length.

[0049] In addition, if Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the tray 20 is provided with a plurality of second partitions 25. The second partitions 25 extend radially outward from the axis of the positioning ring 22 to the inner wall of the positioning ring 22. The second partitions 25 partition the inner cavity of the positioning ring 22, allowing merchants to place a variety of different dipping sauces in the positioning ring 22.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover 30 is provided above the dinner plate 20. Figure 11 As shown, a positioning column 31 is provided at the bottom of the cover 30. Figure 4 As shown, the positioning post 31 is inserted into the top of the positioning ring 22. Figure 10 As shown, a handle 32 is provided on the top of the cover 30 and is matched with the socket 13 .

[0051] like Figure 10As shown, in this embodiment, the handle 32 is annular and has a clamping groove 321. The clamping groove 321 is used to clamp the tableware. The clamping groove 321 can be used to stably clamp the tableware on the lid 30, thereby improving the convenience of serving food.

[0052] In addition, in order to improve the sealing performance of the lunch box and further enhance the heat preservation effect of the food, in this embodiment, the Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, the periphery of the bottom box 10 is provided with a sealing groove 14. The periphery of the lid 30 is provided with a sealing ring 33 that engages the sealing groove 14. The sealing groove 14 and the sealing ring 33 are used to cooperate to improve the sealing performance when the bottom box 10 and the lid 30 are closed.

[0053] In order to facilitate the customer to remove the cover 30, as shown in FIG. Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the periphery of the lid 30 is provided with a convex piece 34, and the convex piece 34 extends to the outside of the bottom box 10. When unpacking the lid 30, the customer can quickly open the lid 30 by grabbing the convex piece 34.

[0054] Brief description of working principle:

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, when in use, the food is placed in the food storage area 23 of the food tray 20. At the same time, the bottom box 10 is provided with a liquid storage area 12 for storing high-temperature liquid. The food tray 20 carrying the food is placed above the high-temperature liquid through the support column 11, and the high-temperature liquid continuously releases heat to heat and keep the food warm. In addition, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, when the lid 30 is connected to the bottom box 10, the positioning post 31 of the lid 30 is docked with the positioning ring 22 of the dinner plate 20, so that the support post 11, the positioning hole 21, the positioning ring 22, and the positioning post 31 form a coaxial relationship, so that the dinner plate 20 is firmly locked between the bottom box 10 and the lid 30 without shaking or loosening. Figure 12 As shown, when batch delivery is required, the socket 13 and the handle 32 are connected to each other so that the upper and lower lunch boxes can be fixed to each other for easy stacking.

[0056] In addition, the portable heat-insulating lunch box 100 of this embodiment can also be used to hold dishes with soup, for example, noodle soup. The soup can be placed in the liquid storage area 12 of the bottom box 10, while the noodles and side dishes can be placed in the food storage area 23 of the dinner plate 20. When the customer enjoys the meal, he or she can pour the noodles and side dishes into the bottom box 10.

[0057] In order to further improve the stability of the meal tray 20 during meal delivery, Figure 11As shown, in this embodiment, a support ring 35 is provided at the bottom of the cover 30. The support ring 35 abuts against the top of the first partition 24. The support ring 35 can further press the first partition 24 on the dining tray 20, so that the installation stability of the dining tray 20 is further enhanced.

[0058] In some embodiments, the diameter of the support ring 35 is preferably 1 / 2 to 4 / 5 of the diameter of the dinner plate 20 . With this design, the force balance of the dinner plate 20 can be improved.

[0059] In addition, when customers are dining, Figure 5 As shown, after unpacking the lid 30, place the lid 30 aside and then enjoy the food directly while using the high temperature liquid to continuously heat and keep the food warm. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, after unpacking the cover 30, the cover 30 is placed between the bottom box 10 and the dinner plate 20. The cover 30 is used to isolate the high-temperature liquid, weaken the heat preservation function, and accelerate the cooling speed of the food.

[0060] The above-mentioned portable insulated lunch box 100 utilizes a bottom box 10 with a liquid storage area 12 and a dinner plate 20 that can be mounted in the bottom box 10, so that the food can be continuously heated and kept warm during the delivery process. In addition, it is provided with a handle 32 and a socket 13 structure that can be plugged into each other, which facilitates the stacking of multiple lunch boxes. It not only has the insulation function, but also is convenient for bulk carrying.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The above embodiments merely represent preferred implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A portable heat-insulating lunch box, characterized in that: include: A bottom box; a support column is provided at the axis center of the inner cavity of the bottom box; the inner cavity of the bottom box is provided with a liquid receiving area arranged around the support column; The bottom of the bottom box is provided with a socket; A dinner plate connected to the bottom box; a positioning hole is provided at the bottom of the dinner plate; the positioning hole is plugged into the top of the support column; a positioning ring is provided at the axis of the dinner plate; the dinner plate is provided with a food storage area arranged around the periphery of the positioning ring; as well as A lid connected to the bottom box; the lid is arranged above the dinner plate; a positioning post is provided at the bottom of the lid; The positioning column is inserted into the top of the positioning ring; and a handle adapted to the insertion hole is provided on the top of the cover.

2. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dining tray is provided with a plurality of first partitions; the first partitions extend radially outward with the positioning ring as the center to divide the food storage area.

3. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support ring is provided at the bottom of the cover; the support ring abuts against the top of the first partition.

4. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diameter of the support ring is 1 / 2 to 4 / 5 of the diameter of the dinner plate.

5. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dining tray is provided with a plurality of second partitions; the second partitions extend radially outward from the axis of the positioning ring to the inner wall of the positioning ring.

6. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is annular and provided with a slot; the slot is used for clamping tableware.

7. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove is provided on the periphery of the bottom box; and a sealing ring for clamping the sealing groove is provided on the periphery of the cover.

8. The portable heat-insulating lunch box according to claim 7, characterized in that: A convex piece is provided on the periphery of the cover, and the convex piece extends to the outside of the bottom box.