Integrally-formed beverage cup cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrally formed beverage cup cover, which relates to the technical field of beverage packaging, and comprises a cover body and an overturning body, the cover body is provided with a covering side and a drinking side, the covering side and the drinking side are oppositely distributed, the cover body is provided with a connecting structure for connecting a cup opening, the connecting structure is positioned on the covering side, the cover body is provided with an opening, and the opening penetrates through the cover body; the overturning body is arranged on the cover body and located on the drinking side, the overturning body and the cover body are of an integrally-formed structure, the overturning body can be overturned to the closing position and the opening position, and when the overturning body is located at the closing position, the overturning body covers the opening. According to the integrally-formed beverage cup cover, the flip cover does not need to be assembled, and the risk that the flip cover falls off in the transportation or use process of the cup cover is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage packaging technology, and in particular to a one-piece molded beverage cup lid. Background Technology

[0002] Beverage cups used for serving milk tea, coffee, and fruit tea are generally equipped with lids to prevent foreign objects from falling into the cup and contaminating the beverage. For ease of drinking, the lid also has an opening through which consumers can insert a straw or drink directly. The lid also has a flip-top, which can be flipped to cover the opening when the consumer is not drinking. However, currently, flip-tops are assembled onto the lid using a connecting structure. During transportation, flip-tops are prone to detaching and being lost, resulting in fewer flip-tops than lids, and some lids having no flip-tops available. Even when consumers are drinking, the flip-top may easily detach and be lost, affecting usability. Furthermore, once the flip-top is opened, it is not easily secured, and a loose flip-top can hinder drinking. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a one-piece molded beverage cup lid that eliminates the need for assembly and flip-top assembly, reducing the risk of the lid falling off during transportation or use.

[0004] An integrally molded beverage cup lid according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a lid body, the lid body having a closing side and a drinking side, the closing side and the drinking side being distributed opposite to each other, the lid body having a connecting structure for connecting the cup opening, the connecting structure being located on the closing side, and the lid body having an opening that penetrates the lid body;

[0005] A flip-up body is disposed on the lid and located on the drinking side. The flip-up body and the lid are integrally formed. The flip-up body can be flipped to a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the flip-up body covers the opening.

[0006] The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to the present utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: the lid body is used to connect the mouth of the beverage cup, and the lid body is provided with an opening, and the flip body integrally molded with the lid body can cover the opening; since the flip body is integrally molded with the lid body, the flip body will not fall off the lid body and will not be lost. At the same time, the process of assembling the flip body can be reduced during the production of the cup lid.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flipping body is provided with a first through hole, the cover body is provided with a fixing post, the flipping body is in the open position, the fixing post passes through the first through hole, and the fixing post is interference-fitted with the first through hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cover is provided with a channel, the flipping body is in the closed position, and the channel can connect the opening with the first through hole.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cover is provided with a groove, the groove is located on the drinking side, the opening is provided at the bottom of the groove, the flip body is in the closed position, the flip body covers the groove, and the groove connects the opening with the first through hole.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the flipping body is provided with a fixing structure. When the flipping body is in the closed position, the fixing structure cooperates with the groove to keep the flipping body in the closed position.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the closed position, the flipping body has a protrusion on one side surface facing the groove, the protrusion contacts the side wall of the groove, and the protrusion is interference-fitted with the side wall of the groove.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing post is provided with a second through hole, which penetrates the cover.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a crease is provided at the connection between the flipping body and the cover body, and the flipping body flips around the crease as an axis.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting structure includes a first annular sidewall and a second annular sidewall. The first annular sidewall is disposed on the outer edge of the cover and faces a first direction. The second annular sidewall is disposed on the outer edge of the first annular sidewall, and the end of the second annular sidewall is connected to the end of the first annular sidewall to form a fastening groove. The opening of the fastening groove faces the first direction, wherein the first direction is from the drinking side to the cover side.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of ribs are provided at the connection between the inner side of the first annular sidewall and the cover body, and the plurality of ribs are distributed circumferentially along the first annular sidewall, and the ribs are located on the cover side.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrally molded beverage cup lid according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the integrally molded beverage cup lid according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of an integrally molded beverage cup lid according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrally molded beverage cup lid according to the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of the integrally molded beverage cup lid according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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[0024] Cover 100, opening 110, fixing post 120, second through hole 121, groove 130, connecting structure 200, first annular sidewall 210, second annular sidewall 220, fastening groove 230, flipping body 300, first through hole 310, protrusion 320, rib 400. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Beverage cups and lids are generally used in street-side beverage shops, such as milk tea shops and coffee shops. Taking a coffee shop as an example, after the clerk grinds the coffee, they pour it into the beverage cup and then close the lid. Before the coffee is served to the customer, the opening on the lid should have a flip-top mechanism to keep it closed. This is to prevent external debris from falling into the beverage cup and to prevent coffee from spilling out. As mentioned in the background section, currently the flip-top mechanism is spliced ​​with the lid. When the clerk takes the lid out of its packaging, the lid may lack the flip-top mechanism. In this case, the clerk has to repeatedly take a new lid from the packaging until the lid has the flip-top mechanism before finally closing the lid on the beverage cup. This process increases the workload of the clerk.

[0030] After receiving their coffee, customers will open the flip-top lid to drink from the opening. However, customers may also remove the flip-top lid while opening it, creating a negative experience. If the customer discards the flip-top lid, they won't be able to close the lid again before finishing their coffee, potentially leading to spillage or foreign objects falling into the cup.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an integrally molded beverage cup lid, comprising a lid body 100 and a flip body 300.

[0032] The lid 100 has a lid-closing side and a drinking side, which are distributed opposite to each other. The lid 100 is provided with a connecting structure 200 for connecting the cup mouth. The connecting structure 200 is located on the lid-closing side. The lid 100 is provided with an opening 110 that penetrates the lid 100.

[0033] After a beverage is placed in the cup, the lid 100 is used to seal the opening of the cup. The lid 100 and the beverage cup are fixed together by a connecting structure 200. The lid 100 has an opening 110 that extends through it. When the lid 100 is fixed to the opening of the beverage cup, the opening 110 allows the consumer to drink the beverage from the cup. (See reference...) Figure 4 As shown, by changing the position and size of the opening 110, consumers can choose to drink directly through the opening 110 or use a straw inserted into the beverage cup through the opening 110 to drink. Figure 4 The second embodiment is a one-piece molded beverage cup lid.

[0034] The flip-up body 300 is disposed on the lid 100 and is located on the drinking side. The flip-up body 300 and the lid 100 are integrally formed. The flip-up body 300 can be flipped to the closed position and the open position. When the flip-up body 300 is in the closed position, the flip-up body 300 covers the opening 110.

[0035] Before the beverage cup is delivered to the consumer, the flipper 300 on the lid 100 is in the closed position to cover the opening 110, preventing external debris from falling into the beverage cup through the opening 110 or preventing the beverage from spilling out of the opening 110. Before drinking, the consumer needs to flip the flipper 300 to the open position and then drink from the opening 110.

[0036] The flip-top 300 and the lid 100 are integrally molded. They can be injection molded as a single unit. In this structure, the flip-top 300 will not detach from the lid 100 during packaging and transportation, making it easy for staff to access the lid 100 and place it on the rim of the beverage cup. When the consumer flips to open the flip-top 300, it will not fall off the lid 100. If the beverage is not finished, the consumer can flip the flip-top 300 back to the closed position, covering the opening 110.

[0037] In the integrally formed structure of the flip body 300 and the cover 100, the connection between the flip body 300 and the cover 100 can serve as the flip axis for the rotation of the flip body 300. Preferably, the flip body 300 is flat.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 As shown, it can be understood that the flip body 300 is provided with a first through hole 310, and the cover 100 is provided with a fixing post 120. When the flip body 300 is in the open position, the fixing post 120 passes through the first through hole 310, and the fixing post 120 and the first through hole 310 are interference fit.

[0039] When the flipper 300 is in the open position, the fixing post 120 passes through the first through hole 310, and the flipper 300 can be fixed in place by interference fit. That is, when the consumer flips the flipper 300 to the open position, the flipper 300 can remain in the open position without moving, and the flipper 300 will not interfere with the consumer when drinking beverages.

[0040] Specifically, with the flipping axis of the flipping body 300 as the dividing line, the opening 110 is located on one side of the dividing line, while the fixing post 120 can be set on the other side of the dividing line. The flipping body 300 can be flipped by approximately 180°, from the closed position covering the opening 110 to the open position where the fixing post 120 cooperates with the first through hole 310.

[0041] It is understandable that the cover 100 is provided with a channel, and when the flip body 300 is in the closed position, the channel can connect the opening 110 with the first through hole 310.

[0042] When a beverage cup contains a hot drink, the hot drink will produce steam, causing the gas volume inside the cup to increase. If the gas is not vented in time, the expanding gas may push the lid 100 off the cup. If the flip-top 300 has a first through hole 310, it can be used as a vent. Specifically, the lid 100 has a channel that connects the opening 110 to the first through hole 310. When the flip-top 300 is in the closed position, the gas inside the beverage cup can flow through the opening 110, the channel, and the first through hole 310 to be discharged to the external environment.

[0043] It is understood that the cover 100 is provided with a groove 130, the groove 130 is located on the drinking side, the opening 110 is located at the bottom of the groove 130, the flip body 300 is in the closed position, the flip body 300 covers the groove 130, and the groove 130 connects the opening 110 with the first through hole 310.

[0044] The groove 130 can serve as a channel, connecting the opening 110 with the first through hole 310. Simultaneously, the groove 130 can also function as a structure for fixing the flip-up body 300, securing it in the closed position.

[0045] Specifically, it can be understood that the flip body 300 is provided with a fixing structure. When the flip body 300 is in the closed position, the fixing structure cooperates with the groove 130 to keep the flip body 300 in the closed position.

[0046] The shape of the fixing structure can correspond to the contour of the groove 130, while the size of the fixing structure can be slightly larger than the contour of the groove 130. That is, the fixing structure can be embedded in the groove 130 and fix the flip body 300 in the closed position by friction. At the same time, it also makes it convenient for consumers to flip the flip body 300 open.

[0047] Understandably, referring to Figure 1 As shown, a specific fixing structure is provided, namely, when the flip body 300 is in the closed position, the flip body 300 has a protrusion 320 on one side surface facing the groove 130, the protrusion 320 contacts the side wall of the groove 130, and the protrusion 320 and the side wall of the groove 130 are interference fit.

[0048] By adjusting the degree of interference fit, the friction between the protrusion 320 and the groove 130 can be adjusted. Controlling the friction within a suitable range prevents the flip-top 300 from flipping to the open position on its own, and also allows consumers to easily flip and move the flip-top 300 to the open position with minimal force. Simultaneously, when store staff or consumers move the flip-top 300 to the closed position, it is also easier to press the protrusion 320 into the groove 130.

[0049] Reference Figure 3 As shown, it can be understood that the fixing post 120 is provided with a second through hole 121, which penetrates the cover 100.

[0050] The second through hole 121 can also serve as an exhaust port. The second through hole 121 can be used together with the first through hole 310 as an exhaust port, or the second through hole 121 can be used independently as an exhaust port.

[0051] In embodiments where the second through hole 121 serves as an independent vent, the first through hole 310 may not be able to communicate with the opening 110 due to structural design. The first through hole 310 is mainly used to cooperate with the fixing post 120 to fix the flip body 300 in the open position. In this case, the second through hole 121 is used for venting. The second through hole 121 is provided on the fixing post 120, eliminating the need to open a separate through hole on the cover 100, thus maintaining the aesthetics of the cover 100.

[0052] It is understandable that there is a crease at the connection between the flip body 300 and the cover 100, and the flip body 300 flips around the crease as an axis.

[0053] It is important to understand that creases can be achieved by reducing the material thickness. For example, at the connection between the flip-up body 300 and the cover 100, a certain width is selected along the connection direction to form a rectangular area. The thickness of the flip-up body 300 in this rectangular area is less than the thickness of other areas of the flip-up body 300, so that when the flip-up body 300 is flipped, the thinner parts can bend preferentially. That is, a crease is provided at the connection between the flip-up body 300 and the cover 100. This serves two purposes: firstly, it facilitates the flip-up body 300 to flip between the closed and open positions; secondly, it controls the flip-up axis of the flip-up body 300 at the connection between the flip-up body 300 and the cover 100, facilitating the positioning and engagement between the first through hole 310 and the fixing post 120.

[0054] Reference Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that in some embodiments, the connecting structure 200 includes a first annular sidewall 210 and a second annular sidewall 220. The first annular sidewall 210 is disposed on the outer edge of the cover 100 and faces a first direction. The second annular sidewall 220 is disposed on the outer edge of the first annular sidewall 210, and the end of the second annular sidewall 220 is connected to the end of the first annular sidewall 210 to form a fastening groove 230. The opening of the fastening groove 230 faces the first direction, wherein the direction from the drinking side to the cover side is the first direction.

[0055] It is important to understand that the diameter of the locking groove 230 is adapted to the diameter of the rim of the beverage cup. When the lid 100 is fastened to the rim of the beverage cup, the edge of the rim is inserted into the locking groove 230. Similarly, the edge of the rim and the locking groove 230 are also interference-fitted, so that the edge of the rim can be snapped into the locking groove 230, thus completing the placement of the lid 100.

[0056] It is understood that multiple ribs 400 are provided at the connection between the inner side of the first annular sidewall 210 and the cover 100. The multiple ribs 400 are distributed circumferentially along the first annular sidewall 210 and are located on the cover side.

[0057] The rib 400 serves to support the lid 100. When the lid 100 is fastened to the cup opening, a force in the first direction needs to be applied to the lid 100 to press and fasten it to the cup opening. The rib 400 supports the lid 100 and transmits the force, preventing the center part of the lid 100 from being recessed into the cup opening.

[0058] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A one-piece molded beverage cup lid for covering the mouth of a beverage cup, characterized in that, include: The lid (100) has a lid-closing side and a drinking side, which are distributed opposite to each other. The lid (100) is provided with a connecting structure (200) for connecting the mouth of the cup. The connecting structure (200) is located on the lid-closing side. The lid (100) is provided with an opening (110) that penetrates the lid (100). A flip-up body (300) is disposed on the cover (100). The flip-up body (300) is located on the drinking side. The flip-up body (300) and the cover (100) are integrally formed. The flip-up body (300) can be flipped to a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the flip-up body (300) covers the opening (110).

2. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip body (300) is provided with a first through hole (310), and the cover body (100) is provided with a fixing post (120). When the flip body (300) is in the open position, the fixing post (120) passes through the first through hole (310), and the fixing post (120) is interference-fitted with the first through hole (310).

3. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover (100) is provided with a channel, and the flip body (300) is in the closed position. The channel can connect the opening (110) with the first through hole (310).

4. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover (100) is provided with a groove (130) located on the drinking side, and the opening (110) is located at the bottom of the groove (130). The flip body (300) is in the closed position, covering the groove (130), and the groove (130) connects the opening (110) with the first through hole (310).

5. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping body (300) is provided with a fixing structure. When the flipping body (300) is in the closed position, the fixing structure cooperates with the groove (130) to keep the flipping body (300) in the closed position.

6. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the closed position, the flipping body (300) has a protrusion (320) on one side surface facing the groove (130), the protrusion (320) contacts the side wall of the groove (130), and the protrusion (320) is interference-fitted with the side wall of the groove (130).

7. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing post (120) is provided with a second through hole (121), which penetrates the cover (100).

8. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, A crease is provided at the connection between the flipping body (300) and the cover (100), and the flipping body (300) flips around the crease as an axis.

9. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting structure (200) includes a first annular sidewall (210) and a second annular sidewall (220). The first annular sidewall (210) is disposed on the outer edge of the cover (100) and faces a first direction. The second annular sidewall (220) is disposed on the outer edge of the first annular sidewall (210), and the end of the second annular sidewall (220) is connected to the end of the first annular sidewall (210) to form a fastening groove (230). The opening of the fastening groove (230) faces the first direction, wherein the direction from the drinking side to the cover side is the first direction.

10. The one-piece molded beverage cup lid according to claim 9, characterized in that, A plurality of ribs (400) are provided at the connection between the inner side of the first annular sidewall (210) and the cover (100). The plurality of ribs (400) are distributed circumferentially along the first annular sidewall (210), and the ribs (400) are located on the closing side.

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