Foldable portable plastic cup

By designing a positioning unit and limiting components for a foldable portable plastic cup, the problems of large size and inconvenience of carrying traditional plastic cups and rapid wear of silicone or plastic folding cups are solved, achieving stable folding and unfolding of the cup body and improving the convenience of carrying and using it.

CN223994528UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17HUNAN JUQI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional plastic cups are bulky, take up a lot of space, and are inconvenient to carry. Furthermore, silicone or plastic folding cups are prone to repeated shrinking and unfolding due to the influence of external debris, leading to accelerated wear and tear.

Method used

A foldable portable plastic cup was designed. The cup body can be stably folded and unfolded by using a positioning unit (positioning square tube and positioning square rod) in conjunction with a limiting component. The positioning square rod is inserted into the positioning square tube and the limiting component cooperates with the positioning hole to ensure that the cup body is fixed in different states.

Benefits of technology

It achieves portability and storage when the cup is folded, and stability when unfolded, avoiding wear and tear caused by repeated shrinking and unfolding.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable portable plastic cup, and relates to the field of plastic cups. The foldable portable plastic cup comprises a cup body, a positioning unit is installed on the side face of the cup body, the positioning unit comprises a positioning square barrel, a positioning square rod and a limiting assembly, the end of the positioning square barrel is connected with the outer side of one end of the cup body, and the end of the positioning square rod is connected with the outer side of the other end of the cup body. The other end of the positioning square rod is inserted into the positioning square cylinder, positioning holes are formed in the outer sides of the two ends of the positioning square rod, and the limiting assembly is matched with the positioning holes to fix the positioning square cylinder and the positioning square rod. According to the foldable portable plastic cup, the positioning square rod is inserted into the positioning square cylinder, the limiting assembly is matched with the positioning hole, the cup body is fixed in a folded state, and carrying and storage are convenient. The positioning square rod is drawn out of the positioning square cylinder, the cup body is in an unfolded state, the limiting assembly and the positioning hole are matched and fixed, and the stability of the cup body in the unfolded state is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plastic cup technology, specifically a foldable portable plastic cup. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional plastic cups are mostly fixed in shape, making them bulky, space-consuming, and inconvenient to carry, especially during outdoor travel, sports, or daily commutes, as the fixed shape of the plastic cup increases the burden on backpacks or pockets. Traditional water bottles lack folding functionality, failing to effectively save space when not in use, resulting in users still needing to occupy a significant amount of storage space even when not in use.

[0003] Nowadays, there are some cups made of silicone or plastic that can fold and shrink on their own during use, which greatly facilitates daily use. However, when used or placed in a bag, they are easily affected by external debris and tend to shrink and unfold repeatedly, which accelerates their wear and tear. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a foldable portable plastic cup, which solves the problem that some cups made of silicone or plastic are prone to repeated shrinking and unfolding when used or placed in a bag, which accelerates their wear and tear due to external debris.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable portable plastic cup, comprising a cup body, wherein a positioning unit is mounted on the side of the cup body, the positioning unit comprising:

[0006] The positioning tube is connected at one end to the outer side of one end of the cup body;

[0007] The positioning rod has one end connected to the other end of the cup body on the outside. The other end of the positioning rod is inserted into the inside of the positioning tube, and positioning holes are opened on both sides of the positioning rod.

[0008] A limiting component is installed on the outer side of the positioning square tube near the positioning square rod. The limiting component, together with the positioning hole, can fix the positioning square tube and the positioning square rod, thereby fixing the position of the cup body in the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0009] Preferably, the cup body comprises:

[0010] The cup body is telescopic and can be folded and unfolded on its own.

[0011] A fixing ring is fixedly installed on the top of the telescopic cup body, and the end of the positioning square tube is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing ring;

[0012] The base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic cup body, and the end of the positioning rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the base.

[0013] Preferably, the telescopic cup body is composed of multiple positioning rings and multiple telescopic segments, and the multiple positioning rings and multiple telescopic segments are arranged alternately.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the retaining ring is threaded with a cup lid.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning tube has a slot inside, and the end of the positioning rod is slidably disposed in the slot.

[0016] Preferably, the limiting component includes:

[0017] Limit block;

[0018] The sliding block is slidably disposed inside the limiting block;

[0019] The limiting pin has a sliding block fixedly connected at one end, and the other end is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0020] Preferably, a pull rod is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block, the end of the pull rod extends outward through the limiting block, a limiting spring is movably sleeved on the outside of the pull rod, and the two ends of the limiting spring are fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block and the inner wall of the limiting block, respectively.

[0021] This utility model discloses a foldable portable plastic cup, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This foldable portable plastic cup utilizes a positioning unit. A positioning rod is inserted into a positioning cylinder, and a limiting component engages with the positioning hole to secure the cup in a folded state, making it convenient to carry and store. When the positioning rod is removed from the positioning cylinder, the cup unfolds. The limiting component again engages with the positioning hole to ensure the cup's stability in the unfolded state, preventing repeated shrinking and unfolding and thus reducing wear. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the positioning unit of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the limiting component of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Cup body; 11. Telescopic cup body; 111. Positioning ring; 112. Telescopic section; 12. Fixing ring; 13. Base; 14. Cup lid; 2. Positioning unit; 21. Positioning square tube; 211. Slot; 22. Positioning square rod; 221. Positioning hole; 23. Limiting component; 231. Limiting block; 232. Sliding block; 233. Limiting pin; 234. Pull rod; 235. Limiting spring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0029] This utility model discloses a foldable portable plastic cup.

[0030] According to the appendix Figure 1-3 As shown, the device includes a cup body 1, and a positioning unit 2 is mounted on the side of the cup body 1. The positioning unit 2 includes:

[0031] Positioning tube 21, the end of which is connected to the outer side of one end of cup body 1;

[0032] The positioning rod 22 has one end connected to the other end of the cup body 1 on the outside. The other end of the positioning rod 22 is inserted into the inside of the positioning tube 21, and positioning holes 221 are provided on the outer sides of both ends of the positioning rod 22.

[0033] The limiting component 23 is installed on the outer side of the positioning square tube 21 near the positioning square rod 22. The limiting component 23, together with the positioning hole 221, can fix the positioning square tube 21 and the positioning square rod 22, thereby realizing the position fixation of the cup body 1 in the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0034] Using the positioning unit 2, the positioning rod 22 is inserted into the positioning tube 21, and the limiting component 23 cooperates with the positioning hole 221 to fix the cup body 1 in a folded state for easy carrying and storage. When the positioning rod 22 is pulled out of the positioning tube 21, the cup body 1 is in an unfolded state. The limiting component 23 cooperates with the positioning hole 221 to fix it, ensuring the stability of the cup body 1 in the unfolded state and preventing the cup body 1 from repeatedly shrinking and unfolding, thus accelerating wear.

[0035] Specifically disclosed, the cup body 1 includes:

[0036] The telescopic cup body 11 can be folded and unfolded.

[0037] The fixing ring 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the telescopic cup body 11, and the end of the positioning square tube 21 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing ring 12.

[0038] The base 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the telescopic cup body 11, and the end of the positioning rod 22 is fixedly connected to the outside of the base 13.

[0039] Furthermore, the telescopic cup body 11 is composed of multiple positioning rings 111 and multiple telescopic segments 112, and the multiple positioning rings 111 and multiple telescopic segments 112 are arranged alternately.

[0040] Furthermore, the top of the retaining ring 12 is threadedly connected to a cup cap 14.

[0041] The telescopic cup body 11 consists of multiple positioning rings 111 and multiple telescopic sections 112, enabling folding and unfolding functions. A fixing ring 12 and a base 13 are respectively fixed to the top and bottom of the telescopic cup body 11, providing support for the cup. The fixing ring 12 is fixed to the top of the telescopic cup body 11 and connected to the end of the positioning square tube 21, forming a stable structure. The cup lid 14 is threaded onto the top of the fixing ring 12 for easy sealing and carrying.

[0042] Furthermore, the positioning tube 21 has a slot 211 inside, and the end of the positioning rod 22 is slidably disposed in the slot 211.

[0043] Specifically disclosed, the limiting component 23 includes:

[0044] Limit block 231;

[0045] Sliding block 232 is slidably disposed inside limiting block 231;

[0046] The limiting pin 233 has a sliding block 232 fixedly connected at one end, and the other end is inserted into the positioning hole 221.

[0047] Furthermore, a pull rod 234 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block 232. The end of the pull rod 234 extends outward through the limiting block 231. A limiting spring 235 is movably sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 234, and the two ends of the limiting spring 235 are fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block 232 and the inner wall of the limiting block 231, respectively.

[0048] The user compresses the cup body 1 with external force, causing the positioning rod 22 to insert into the positioning tube 21. Pulling the limiting pin 233 of the limiting component 23 causes it to insert into the positioning hole 221 at the bottom of the positioning rod 22, thus fixing the cup body 1 in its folded state.

[0049] The user pulls the lever 234 again, causing the limit pin 233 to disengage from the positioning hole 221, the positioning rod 22 to slide out from the positioning tube 21, and the cup body 1 unfolds under its own action. The limit pin 233 is inserted into the positioning hole 221 at the fixed end of the positioning rod 22, fixing the unfolded state of the cup body 1.

[0050] The insertion and engagement of the positioning square tube 21 and the positioning square rod 22 ensure the structural stability of the cup body 1 in both folded and unfolded states. The limiting component 23, through the engagement of the limiting pin 233 and the positioning hole 221, prevents the cup body 1 from being accidentally folded or unfolded during use.

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A collapsible portable plastic cup comprising a cup body (1) characterised in that, The side of the cup body (1) is provided with a positioning unit (2), which comprises: A positioning square cylinder (21) is connected to one end of the cup body (1); A positioning square rod (22) is connected to the other end of the cup body (1), and the other end of the positioning square rod (22) is inserted into the inside of the positioning square cylinder (21), and the two ends of the positioning square rod (22) are provided with positioning holes (221); A limiting assembly (23) is installed on one end of the positioning square cylinder (21) close to the positioning square rod (22), and the limiting assembly (23) cooperates with the positioning holes (221) to fix the positioning square cylinder (21) and the positioning square rod (22), thereby realizing the position fixing of the folded and unfolded states of the cup body (1).

2. The collapsible portable plastic cup of claim 1 wherein, The cup body (1) comprises: A telescopic cup body (11) which can realize folding and unfolding by itself; A fixed ring (12) is fixedly installed on the top end of the telescopic cup body (11), and the end of the positioning square cylinder (21) is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed ring (12); A base (13) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the telescopic cup body (11), and the end of the positioning square rod (22) is fixedly connected to the outside of the base (13).

3. The collapsible portable plastic cup of claim 2, wherein, The telescopic cup body (11) is composed of a plurality of positioning rings (111) and a plurality of telescopic segments (112), and the plurality of positioning rings (111) and the plurality of telescopic segments (112) are arranged alternately.

4. The collapsible portable plastic cup of claim 2, wherein, The top of the fixed ring (12) is threadedly connected with a cup cover (14).

5. The collapsible portable plastic cup of claim 1 wherein, The inside of the positioning square cylinder (21) is provided with a slot (211), and the end of the positioning square rod (22) is slidingly arranged in the slot (211).

6. The collapsible portable plastic cup of claim 1 wherein, The limiting assembly (23) comprises: A limiting block (231); A sliding block (232) is slidingly arranged in the inside of the limiting block (231); A limiting pin (233) is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding block (232), and the other end is inserted into the positioning hole (221).

7. A collapsible portable plastic cup according to claim 6, wherein, The side of the sliding block (232) is fixedly connected with a pull rod (234), the end of the pull rod (234) extends outward through the limiting block (231), the outside of the pull rod (234) is movably sleeved with a limiting spring (235), and the two ends of the limiting spring (235) are respectively fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block (232) and the inner wall of the limiting block (231).