Food-grade recyclable beverage cup

By designing a snap-fit ​​structure between the lid and the body and a hand-holding aid in the beverage cup, the problems of slippery hands and insufficient sealing of traditional beverage cups are solved, providing a safer and more convenient user experience.

CN223920020UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17BERRY ACE PACKAGING (JIAXING) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520631542.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional beverage cups are prone to slipping and falling during use, and their sealing is insufficient.

Method used

A food-grade recyclable beverage cup was designed. The cup lid and the cup body are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure to ensure a tight seal. A protrusion and connecting piece are set in the middle of the cup lid for easy drinking. A cup holder is fitted on the outside to provide a hand grip to prevent slipping.

Benefits of technology

It achieves both sealing and non-slip properties for the beverage cup, ensuring that the beverage does not spill, making it safer and more convenient for users.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a food-grade recyclable beverage cup which comprises a cup body, the top of the cup body is provided with a cup opening, and the edge of the cup opening is fixedly connected with a connecting ring. The top of the cup body is connected with a cup cover, and the periphery of the bottom of the cup cover is provided with a clamping groove matched with the cup opening; a rectangular protruding part which extends upwards is arranged in the middle of the cup cover, four connecting pieces which are in an isosceles right triangle shape are arranged in the middle of the protruding part, and tearable weak strips are arranged between the connecting pieces. And a cup holder is sleeved on the outer side of the cup body. The groove in the bottom of the cup cover is matched and clamped with the connecting ring of the cup body, so that the cup cover and the cup body can be tightly connected, beverage is prevented from overflowing, and the sealing performance of the beverage cup is guaranteed; meanwhile, due to the arrangement of the protruding part in the middle of the cup cover, the connecting piece and the weak strip, when drinking is needed, the connecting piece can be opened by opening the weak strip through the straw, and a user can conveniently drink through the straw.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage cup technology, specifically to a food-grade recyclable beverage cup. Background Technology

[0002] In the beverage packaging industry, beverage cup design has been continuously innovating around safety, convenience, and environmental protection. Traditional beverage cups, in practical use, have revealed many problems that need to be addressed. Traditional beverage cups only have a sleeve on the outside of the cup body, which easily leads to the risk of the cup slipping and falling when held by the user.

[0003] Based on the above, this utility model proposes a food-grade recyclable beverage cup, which can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a food-grade recyclable beverage cup.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A food-grade recyclable beverage cup includes a cup body with a rim at the top and a connecting ring fixedly connected to the edge of the rim. A lid is attached to the top of the cup body, and the bottom periphery of the lid has a groove that engages with the rim. A rectangular protrusion extending upwards is provided in the center of the lid, and four isosceles right-angled connecting pieces are provided in the center of the protrusion, with tearable thin strips between the connecting pieces. A cup holder is fitted on the outside of the cup body, and the cup holder includes a ring-shaped cup sleeve, with a hand-holding auxiliary part fixedly connected to the outside of the cup sleeve by adhesive.

[0007] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution, the handheld auxiliary part includes a first vertical part fixedly connected to the cup sleeve, a curved part fixedly connected to the top of the first vertical part, and a second vertical part extending downward fixedly connected to the end of the curved part away from the first vertical part; the first vertical part, the curved part and the second vertical part together form a space for the user's palm to be inserted.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution, both the cup body and the cup lid are made of polypropylene.

[0009] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution, the cup sleeve is made of corrugated paper.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution, the handheld auxiliary part is made of ABS plastic.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0012] This utility model provides a food-grade recyclable beverage cup. The lid's bottom groove engages with the connecting ring on the cup body, ensuring a tight seal and preventing spillage. The raised section in the middle of the lid, along with the connecting piece and the thin strip, allows for easy drinking by opening the connecting piece with a straw. The cup holder provides excellent protection against burns and freezes, and also facilitates hand insertion, preventing the cup from slipping. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cup body structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cup lid structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cup lid of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. However, it should be understood that the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For better illustration of this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings for those skilled in the art. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0019] A food-grade recyclable beverage cup includes a cup body 1, the top of which has a cup opening 11, and a connecting ring 12 is fixedly connected to the edge of the cup opening 11; a cup lid 2 is connected to the top of the cup body 1, and the bottom periphery of the cup lid 2 has a groove 21 that engages with the cup opening 11; the middle of the cup lid 2 has an upwardly extending rectangular protrusion 22, and the middle of the protrusion 22 has four connecting pieces 23 in the shape of isosceles right triangles, and a tearable weak strip 24 is provided between the connecting pieces 23; a cup holder 3 is sleeved on the outside of the cup body 1, and the cup holder 3 includes a circular cup sleeve 31, and a hand-held auxiliary part 32 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cup sleeve 31 by glue.

[0020] This invention utilizes the groove at the bottom of the lid to engage with the connecting ring 12 of the cup body 1, ensuring a tight connection between the lid 2 and the cup body 1, preventing beverage spillage and guaranteeing the cup's airtightness. Simultaneously, the protrusion 22 in the middle of the lid 2, the connecting piece 23, and the weak strip 24 allow for easy drinking by opening the connecting piece 23 through the weak strip 24 when the user needs to drink. The cup holder 3 provides excellent protection against burns and freezes, and also facilitates hand insertion, preventing the cup from slipping and falling.

[0021] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the hand-held auxiliary part 32 includes a first vertical part 321 fixedly connected to the cup sleeve 31, a curved part 322 fixedly connected to the top of the first vertical part 321, and a downwardly extending second vertical part 323 fixedly connected to one end of the curved part 322 away from the first vertical part 321; the first vertical part 321, the curved part 322 and the second vertical part 323 together form a space for the user's palm to be inserted.

[0022] The hand-held auxiliary part 32 makes it easy for the user to insert their palm, preventing the risk of the beverage cup slipping due to the user's slipping hand.

[0023] Furthermore, in another embodiment, both the cup body 1 and the cup lid 2 are made of polypropylene.

[0024] The cup body 1 and cup lid 2 are made of polypropylene, a food-grade material that is non-toxic, odorless, hygienic, and safe, meeting the requirements for food-grade beverage cups. Furthermore, polypropylene is recyclable, aligning with environmental protection principles.

[0025] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the cup sleeve 31 is made of corrugated paper.

[0026] The cup sleeve 31, made of corrugated cardboard, provides excellent protection against scalding or freezing. Furthermore, the corrugated cardboard is recyclable, aligning with the design concept of food-grade recyclable beverage cups, and also reduces product production costs.

[0027] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the handheld auxiliary part 32 is made of ABS plastic.

[0028] The handheld auxiliary part 32, made of ABS plastic, has high strength and hardness, which ensures the structural stability and durability of the handheld auxiliary part, making it less prone to deformation and damage during long-term use; at the same time, ABS plastic also has a certain degree of recyclability, which meets environmental protection requirements.

[0029] Based on the description and accompanying drawings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use a food-grade recyclable beverage cup of this utility model, and can achieve the positive effects described in this utility model.

[0030] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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, the terms used to describe orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A food-grade recyclable beverage cup, characterized in that: The cup includes a cup body (1), the top of which has a cup mouth (11), and the edge of the cup mouth (11) is fixedly connected to a connecting ring (12); the top of the cup body (1) is connected to a cup lid (2), and the bottom periphery of the cup lid (2) has a groove (21) that engages with the cup mouth (11); the middle of the cup lid (2) is provided with an upwardly extending rectangular protrusion (22), and the middle of the protrusion (22) is provided with four connecting pieces (23) in the shape of isosceles right triangles, and a tearable weak strip (24) is provided between the connecting pieces (23); a cup holder (3) is sleeved on the outside of the cup body (1), and the cup holder (3) includes a circular cup sleeve (31), and the outside of the cup sleeve (31) is fixedly connected to a hand-held auxiliary part (32) by glue.

2. The food-grade recyclable beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handheld auxiliary part (32) includes a first vertical part (321) fixedly connected to the cup sleeve (31), a curved part (322) fixedly connected to the top of the first vertical part (321), and a second vertical part (323) extending downwards fixedly connected to the end of the curved part (322) away from the first vertical part (321); the first vertical part (321), the curved part (322) and the second vertical part (323) together form a space for the user's palm to be inserted.

3. The food-grade recyclable beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the cup body (1) and the cup lid (2) are made of polypropylene.

4. A food-grade recyclable beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup sleeve (31) is made of corrugated paper.

5. A food-grade recyclable beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handheld auxiliary part (32) is made of ABS plastic.