Paper cup barrel for train water heater

By using stainless steel paper cup holders and pushing components in the paper cup container of the train's water heater, the problem of paper cups getting stuck or slipping due to train vibration was solved, achieving stable positioning and convenient access to the paper cups, thus improving the user experience.

CN223792044UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13WUXI SANGPU ELECTRICAL TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520539573.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-26

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Technical Problem

The paper cup holders of existing train water heaters are prone to plastic deformation of the metal springs under train vibration, causing the paper cups to get stuck or slip off, reducing the ease of use.

Method used

The paper cup holder and pushing component are made of stainless steel. The pushing component pushes the paper cup holder's locking part to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup. Combined with the anti-detachment component and the limiting structure, it achieves stable positioning of the paper cup and prevents it from detaching. The fatigue resistance of stainless steel is used to resist vibration and plastic deformation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids paper cup jamming or slipping, ensuring a smooth and seamless cup-taking process, improving ease of use, and simplifying the installation and removal of the paper cup clip.

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Abstract

The paper cup barrel for the train water heater comprises a cup barrel body, at least three openings are formed in the outer surface of the cup barrel body, a supporting assembly is arranged at each opening, each supporting assembly comprises a connecting plate arranged on the outer surface of the cup barrel body, and a mounting column is arranged at the end of each connecting plate; the outer surface of the mounting column is rotationally connected with a paper cup clamp made of stainless steel, the paper cup clamp comprises a containing part and a clamping part which are connected up and down, a bearing part is formed between the containing part and the clamping part, and each paper cup clamp is provided with a pushing assembly. The paper cup clamp made of the stainless steel material has excellent anti-fatigue performance and effectively resists plastic deformation caused by train vibration, so that the clamping stagnation or slipping phenomenon caused by elasticity attenuation of the metal elastic sheet is avoided. The application has the effect of improving the convenience of the user.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of train water heater accessories, and in particular to a paper cup container for train water heaters. Background Technology

[0002] To meet the drinking water needs of passengers and crew on trains, train water heaters have become an indispensable facility. To address the predicament of users not having their own water cups and thus being unable to drink water, train water heaters are usually equipped with paper cup containers to hold paper cups.

[0003] Common paper cup holders in existing technologies typically include a cup holder with multiple metal springs inside to position the paper cups. However, in scenarios where cups are frequently retrieved on trains, and due to vibrations generated during train operation, the metal springs undergo plastic deformation. This causes the elasticity of the metal springs to decrease, resulting in paper cups getting stuck or slipping out of the cup holder. This makes it difficult to remove the paper cups or causes them to fall frequently, reducing user convenience and presenting significant shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve user convenience, this application provides a paper cup container for train water heaters.

[0005] The technical solution provided in this application for a paper cup holder for a train water heater is as follows:

[0006] A paper cup holder for a train water heater includes a cup holder for holding paper cups. The outer surface of the cup holder has at least three openings, and a support component is provided at each opening. The support component includes a connecting plate disposed on the outer surface of the cup holder. An installation post is provided at the end of the connecting plate. A paper cup holder made of stainless steel is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the installation post. The paper cup holder includes a receiving part and a snap-fit ​​part connected vertically. A support part is formed between the receiving part and the snap-fit ​​part. Each paper cup holder is provided with a pushing component for pushing the paper cup holder against the outer surface of the paper cup.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, after the paper cup is placed into the paper cup container, the pushing component pushes the paper cup card's locking part to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup, thereby achieving the positioning and fixing of the paper cup. The paper cup card, made of stainless steel, has excellent fatigue resistance and effectively resists plastic deformation caused by train vibration, thus avoiding jamming or slippage caused by the weakening of the elasticity of the metal spring, ensuring a smooth and seamless cup retrieval process, and improving the convenience for users.

[0008] Optionally, the pushing assembly includes a connecting rod and a spring. The connecting rod is disposed at the end of the paper cup card away from the latching part. The spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod. A bearing plate is disposed at the end of the connecting plate. A sliding groove is formed on the bearing plate to slide with the connecting rod. One end face of the spring abuts against the outer surface of the paper cup card, and the other end face abuts against the outer surface of the bearing plate. The elastic force of the spring pushes the paper cup card to rotate toward the center of the cup container.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the elastic force generated by the spring pushes the paper cup holder to rotate toward the center of the cup barrel until the locking part of the paper cup holder abuts against the outer surface of the paper cup. At the same time, the spring setting allows the paper cup holder to automatically adjust the rotation angle and radial position according to the diameter of different paper cups, ensuring that the supporting part and the locking part are always in close contact with the outer surface of the paper cup, thus achieving stable fixation of paper cups of different sizes.

[0010] Optionally, the paper cup card is slidably mounted on the mounting post and rotates with the mounting post. The mounting post is provided with an anti-detachment component, which is a pin rod. The mounting post has a pin groove that is threadedly engaged with the pin rod. When the pin rod is threadedly connected inside the pin groove, the pin rod is in contact with the outer surface of the paper cup card.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when installing the paper cup card, the paper cup card is first inserted onto the mounting post, and then the pin is rotated and inserted into the pin hole. The pin prevents the paper cup card from detaching from the mounting post during use, ensuring normal paper cup extraction. When the paper cup card needs to be removed due to damage, the user unscrews the pin out of the pin hole, removes the paper cup card from the mounting post, and finally installs a new paper cup card on the mounting post. The anti-detachment component enables quick fixing and removal of the paper cup card, improving the convenience for maintenance personnel.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting plate is provided with a limiting post, and the paper cup card is provided with a limiting groove that slides with the limiting post.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding cooperation of the limiting groove and the limiting post effectively limits the rotation angle of the paper cup card, effectively preventing the paper cup card from detaching from the outer surface of the paper cup due to excessive force applied by the user, thereby ensuring that the paper cup card always maintains stable contact with the outer surface of the paper cup, and avoiding the phenomenon of the paper cup slipping or getting stuck due to uncontrolled angle.

[0014] Optionally, the inner sidewall of the cup container is provided with positioning strips that correspond one-to-one with multiple paper cup cards. The positioning strips are parallel to the length direction of the cup container, and the paper cup cards are positioned below the positioning strips.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the paper cups that have just been placed into the cup holder remain vertical under the guidance of the positioning strip and fall smoothly between multiple paper cup holders, avoiding the tilting or lateral displacement of the paper cups caused by train vibration, thereby improving the convenience for users when placing paper cups.

[0016] Optionally, a transparent window is provided on the outer surface of the cup container.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the transparent window allows users to observe the number of paper cups inside the cup holder from the outside, making it easier to add paper cups in a timely manner.

[0018] Optionally, an installation ring is provided on the outer surface of the top of the cup container, and an inlet is formed between the inner side wall of the installation ring and the outer top wall of the cup container. A dust cover is slidably connected inside the inlet, and an iron sheet is embedded on the outer surface of the dust cover. A magnetic ring for adsorbing the iron sheet is embedded on the inner side wall of the installation ring, and a handle is provided on the upper end face of the dust cover.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when placing paper cups, the user lifts the dust cover to expose the inlet. After the paper cups are placed, the user places the dust cover on the inlet and covers it, thereby effectively preventing dust and other foreign objects from directly entering the cup container through the inlet and ensuring the hygiene and safety of the paper cups.

[0020] Optionally, the bottom wall of the dust cover is provided with a sealing ring, and a sealing groove that mates with the sealing ring is provided on the inner side wall of the cup inlet.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, a double sealing structure can be formed through the cooperation of the sealing ring and the sealing groove, further preventing external dust from directly entering the inside of the paper cup through the inlet.

[0022] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. In this embodiment of the application, by setting a pushing component and a paper cup holder made of stainless steel, after the paper cup is placed into the paper cup container, the pushing component pushes the locking part of the paper cup holder to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup, thereby achieving the positioning and fixing of the paper cup. The paper cup holder made of stainless steel has excellent fatigue resistance and effectively resists plastic deformation caused by train vibration, thereby avoiding jamming or slippage caused by the weakening of the elasticity of the metal spring, ensuring a smooth and seamless cup retrieval process, and improving the convenience of use for users.

[0024] 2. In this embodiment, by setting an anti-detachment component, when installing the paper cup card, the paper cup card is first inserted through the mounting post, and then the pin is rotated and inserted into the pin hole. The pin limit prevents the paper cup card from detaching from the mounting post during use, ensuring normal extraction of the paper cup. When the paper cup card needs to be removed due to damage, the user unscrews the pin and removes the paper cup card from the mounting post. Finally, a new paper cup card is installed on the mounting post. The anti-detachment component enables quick fixing and removal of the paper cup card, improving the convenience for maintenance personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the paper drum in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component and the pushing component in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cup container; 101. Transparent window; 2. Mounting ring; 21. Magnetic ring; 3. Cup inlet; 31. Sealing groove; 4. Dust cover; 41. Handle; 42. Sealing ring; 43. Iron sheet; 5. Opening; 6. Support assembly; 61. Connecting plate; 62. Mounting post; 63. Paper cup holder; 631. Receiving part; 632. Snap-fit ​​part; 633. Supporting part; 7. Pushing assembly; 71. Connecting rod; 72. Spring; 73. Bearing plate; 731. Sliding groove; 8. Positioning strip; 9. Limiting post; 10. Limiting groove; 11. Anti-detachment component; 111. Pin rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0031] This application discloses a paper cup container for a train water heater.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 A paper cup holder for a train water heater includes a cup holder 1 for holding paper cups. The cup holder 1 can be fixedly installed on the train water heater by connecting bolts. A transparent window 101 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the cup holder 1 so that the user can observe the number of paper cups inside the cup holder 1 from the outside and add paper cups in time.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3An installation ring 2 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the top of the cup container 1. An inlet 3 is formed between the inner side wall of the installation ring 2 and the outer top wall of the cup container 1. A dust cover 4 is slidably connected inside the inlet 3. A handle 41 for easy gripping is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the dust cover 4. A sealing ring 42 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the dust cover 4. In this embodiment, the sealing ring 42 is made of elastic material. A sealing groove 31 is opened on the surface of the inlet 3 facing the dust cover 4 to seal with the sealing ring 42. An iron sheet 43 is fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the dust cover 4. A magnetic ring 21 for adsorbing the iron sheet 43 is fixedly embedded on the inner side wall of the installation ring 2. The dust cover 4 is fixed by adsorbing the iron sheet 43 through the magnetic ring 21.

[0034] When placing paper cups, the user lifts the dust cover 4 to expose the cup inlet 3. After the paper cups are placed, the user places the dust cover 4 on the cup inlet 3 and covers it. At this time, the sealing ring 42 and the sealing groove 31 work together to effectively prevent dust and other foreign objects from entering the cup container 1 directly through the cup inlet 3, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the paper cups inside the cup container 1.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The outer surface of the cup container 1 has at least three openings 5. In this embodiment, there are three openings 5. The openings 5 ​​are parallel to the length direction of the cup container 1 and are rectangular. The three openings 5 ​​are evenly distributed at equal intervals along the periphery of the cup container 1. Each opening 5 is provided with a support component 6. The support component 6 includes a connecting plate 61 fixedly installed on the outer surface of the cup container 1. The end of the connecting plate 61 near the dust cover 4 is fixedly connected to a mounting post 62. A paper cup card 63 made of stainless steel is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the mounting post. In this embodiment, the raw material of the paper cup card can be formed by cutting stainless steel waste in the production workshop, which reduces the production cost of the paper cup card.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The paper cup holder 63 includes a receiving portion 631 and a latching portion 632 connected vertically. The receiving portion 631 is inclined from top to bottom toward the center of the cup holder 1, and the latching portion 632 is inclined from top to bottom toward the outer wall of the cup holder 1. A supporting portion 633 is formed between the receiving portion 631 and the latching portion 632. The supporting portion 633 is used to hold the mouth of the bottom paper cup.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4Each paper cup card 63 is provided with a pushing component 7. Specifically, the pushing component 7 includes a connecting rod 71 and a spring 72. The connecting rod 71 is fixedly connected to the end of the paper cup card 63 away from the latching part 632. The connecting rod 71 and the paper cup card 63 are integrally formed. The spring 72 is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod 71. A bearing plate 73 is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting plate 61. The bearing plate 73 is set perpendicular to the connecting plate 61. A sliding groove 731 is opened on the bearing plate 73 to slide with the connecting rod 71. The end of the connecting rod 71 extends through the sliding groove 731 to the end of the bearing plate 73 away from the cup container 1. One end face of the spring 72 abuts against the outer surface of the paper cup card 63, and the other end face abuts against the outer surface of the bearing plate 73. The elastic force of the spring 72 pushes the paper cup card 63 to rotate toward the center of the cup container 1.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The inner wall of the cup container 1 is fixedly connected with positioning strips 8 that correspond one-to-one with multiple paper cup cards 63. The positioning strips 8 are parallel to the length direction of the cup container 1. In this embodiment, the positioning strips 8 are made of elastic material. The positioning strips 8 are set above the paper cup cards 63. The paper cups that have just been put into the cup container 1 are kept vertical under the guidance of the positioning strips 8 and fall smoothly between the multiple paper cup cards 63, avoiding the tilting or lateral displacement of the paper cups caused by train vibration.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A limiting post 9 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 61. The limiting post 9 is parallel to the length direction of the mounting post 62. A limiting groove 10 is provided on the paper cup card 63 to slide with the limiting post 9. The maximum rotation angle of the paper cup card 63 is limited by the length of the limiting groove 10.

[0040] After the paper cup is placed into the paper cup container 1, the elastic force generated by the spring 72 pushes the paper cup holder 63 to rotate toward the center of the container 1. When the locking part 632 of the paper cup holder 63 abuts against the outer surface of the paper cup, the positioning and fixing of the paper cup ends. When the paper cup is pulled out, the user overcomes the elastic force of the spring 72 and pulls the paper cup to make it disengage from the locking part 632. When the bottom paper cup is taken out, the spring 72 pushes the paper cup holder 63 to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup again under its own elastic force. The paper cup holder 63, made of stainless steel, has excellent fatigue resistance and effectively resists plastic deformation caused by train vibration, thereby avoiding jamming or slippage caused by the weakening of the elasticity of the metal spring, ensuring a smooth and seamless cup retrieval process and improving the convenience of use for the user.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4The paper cup card 63 is slidably mounted on the mounting post 62 and rotates with the mounting post 62. The mounting post 62 is provided with an anti-detachment component 11, which is a pin rod 111. The mounting post 62 has a pin groove (not shown in the figure) that is threadedly engaged with the pin rod 111. When the pin rod 111 is threadedly connected inside the pin groove, the pin rod 111 is in contact with the outer surface of the paper cup card 63.

[0042] When installing the paper cup card 63, first insert the paper cup card 63 onto the mounting post 62, then rotate the pin rod 111 into the pin hole. The pin rod 111 prevents the paper cup card 63 from detaching from the mounting post 62 during use, ensuring normal paper cup extraction. When the paper cup card 63 needs to be removed due to damage, the user unscrews the pin rod 111 out of the pin hole, then removes the paper cup card 63 from the mounting post 62, and finally installs a new paper cup card 63 onto the mounting post 62. The anti-detachment component 11 enables quick fixing and disassembly of the paper cup card 63, improving the convenience for maintenance personnel.

[0043] The implementation principle of the paper cup holder for a train water heater in this application embodiment is as follows: After the paper cup is placed into the paper cup holder 1, the pushing component 7 pushes the locking part 632 of the paper cup holder 63 to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup, thereby fixing the paper cup. The paper cup holder 63, made of stainless steel, has excellent fatigue resistance and effectively resists plastic deformation caused by train vibration, thereby avoiding jamming or slippage caused by the weakening of the elasticity of the metal spring, ensuring a smooth and seamless cup retrieval process, and improving the convenience for users.

[0044] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A paper cup holder for a train water heater, comprising a cup holder (1) for accommodating paper cups, at least three openings (5) being formed in the outer surface of the cup holder (1), characterized in that, Supporting assembly (6) is arranged at each opening (5), the supporting assembly (6) includes the connecting plate (61) arranged on the outer surface of the cup barrel (1), the end of the connecting plate (61) is provided with the mounting column (62), the outer surface of the mounting column (62) is rotatably connected with the paper cup card (63) made of stainless steel, the paper cup card (63) includes the accommodating part (631) and the clamping part (632) connected in sequence, the supporting part (633) is formed between the accommodating part (631) and the clamping part (632), each paper cup card (63) is provided with a pushing assembly (7), and the pushing assembly (7) is used to push the paper cup card (63) to abut against the outer surface of the paper cup.

2. A paper cup dispenser for a train water boiler according to claim 1, characterized in that The pushing assembly (7) includes a connecting rod (71) and a spring (72), the connecting rod (71) is arranged at the end of the paper cup card (63) away from the clamping part (632), the spring (72) is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod (71), the end of the connecting plate (61) is provided with a bearing plate (73), the bearing plate (73) is provided with a sliding groove (731) matched with the connecting rod (71), one side end surface of the spring (72) abuts against the outer surface of the paper cup card (63), and the other side end surface abuts against the outer surface of the bearing plate (73), and the spring (72) is rotatable.

3. The paper cup holder for a train water heater according to claim 1, wherein The paper cup card (63) is rotatably connected with the mounting column (62), the mounting column (62) is provided with an anti-disengagement piece (11), the anti-disengagement piece (11) is a bolt rod (111), the mounting column (62) is provided with a bolt slot matched with the bolt rod (111) in a threaded manner, and when the bolt rod (111) is connected in the bolt slot in a threaded manner, the bolt rod (111) is attached to the outer surface of the paper cup card (63).

4. The paper cup holder for a train water heater according to claim 1, wherein The connecting plate (61) is provided with a limiting column (9), and the paper cup card (63) is provided with a limiting slot (10) matched with the limiting column (9) in a sliding manner.

5. The paper cup dispenser for a train water heater according to claim 1, wherein The inner side wall of the cup barrel (1) is provided with a positioning strip (8) corresponding to the plurality of paper cup cards (63), the positioning strip (8) is parallel to the length direction of the cup barrel (1), and the paper cup card (63) is arranged below the positioning strip (8).

6. The paper cup dispenser for a train water heater according to claim 1, wherein The outer surface of the cup barrel (1) is provided with a transparent window (101).

7. The paper cup dispenser for a train water heater according to claim 1, wherein The outer surface of the top of the cup barrel (1) is provided with a mounting ring (2), the inner side wall of the mounting ring (2) and the outer top wall of the cup barrel (1) form an inlet opening (3), the dust cover (4) is slidably connected in the inlet opening (3), the outer surface of the dust cover (4) is embedded with an iron sheet (43), the inner side wall of the mounting ring (2) is embedded with a magnetic ring (21) for adsorbing the iron sheet (43), and the upper end surface of the dust cover (4) is provided with a handle (41).

8. A paper cup dispenser for a train water boiler according to claim 7, characterized in that The bottom wall of the dust cover (4) is provided with a sealing ring (42), and the inner side wall of the inlet opening (3) is provided with a sealing groove (31) matched with the sealing ring (42).