Plastic yoghourt cup

By introducing a vacuum chamber and a stable plug-in structure into the plastic yogurt cup, the problems of poor heat preservation and inconvenient straws have been solved, achieving portable heat preservation and concealed straws in the yogurt cup, thus improving the user experience.

CN224076172UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03HEBEI MEIMEI CUP PACKAGING PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Plastic yogurt cups have poor heat retention when carried outdoors, making it difficult to drink immediately. The straw is also difficult to hide and separate from the insulation layer, limiting its usability.

Method used

A plastic yogurt cup with an outer shell was designed. The outer shell has a vacuum chamber inside. The outer shell and the cup body are connected by a limiting groove and a limiting post. The top cover has a positioning block and a slot. The straw is stored inside the top cover. The outer shell has a handle and a retaining ring to increase stability and portability.

Benefits of technology

It extends the shelf life of yogurt outdoors, and the straw is easy to hide and use, improving portability and hygiene.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of yoghurt cups, in particular to a plastic yoghurt cup which comprises a cup body, an outer shell used for heat preservation is arranged at the bottom of the outer wall of the cup body in a sleeved mode, a top cover used for protecting the interior is arranged above the outer shell, a protruding ring is arranged at the top of the cup body, an annular groove is formed in the position, close to an inner ring, of the top of the protruding ring, and a sealing cover used for sealing the interior is arranged in the annular groove. According to the plastic yoghurt cup, the shell with the top cover is arranged, the cup body installed inside is comprehensively protected, it is avoided that the external environment directly makes contact with the cup body to affect storage of yoghurt inside the cup body, the vacuum bin is matched with the shell, the influence of heat transfer is reduced, and the purpose that the storage time of the cup body is prolonged outdoors after refrigeration is achieved; under the cooperation of the two positioning grooves, the straw can be conveniently and rapidly installed, the straw and the cup body can be protected at the same time, and a user can conveniently suck and eat yoghourt through the cooperation of the straw.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Plastic yogurt cups are food-grade containers specifically designed for yogurt filling, storage, and takeout.

[0003] Typically, plastic yogurt cups consist of a cup body and a lid, making them convenient for outdoor use. However, yogurt requires refrigeration, and prolonged outdoor exposure results in poor heat retention, leading to a decrease in taste if not consumed promptly. Furthermore, the single-layer structure of plastic yogurt cups results in poor heat retention, and it's difficult to attach a concealed straw to minimize environmental contamination without compromising overall portability. Additionally, the insulation layer cannot be easily separated from the inner liner, which is used for heating the yogurt, thus limiting its usability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a plastic yogurt cup to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A plastic yogurt cup includes a cup body, an outer shell for heat preservation is fitted on the bottom of the outer wall of the cup body, a top cover for internal protection is provided on the top of the outer shell, a convex ring is provided on the top of the cup body, an annular groove is formed on the top of the convex ring near the inner ring, and a sealing cover for sealing the interior is provided in the annular groove.

[0007] The inner wall of the top cover is symmetrically provided with positioning blocks, and the bottom of the positioning blocks is provided with positioning grooves, and a suction tube is provided between the two positioning grooves.

[0008] Furthermore, the hollow area between the inner and outer walls of the outer shell is a vacuum chamber, a storage chamber is provided on the top of the outer shell, a number of limiting grooves are provided on the inner wall of the storage chamber, and limiting posts are provided on the outer wall of the cup corresponding to the limiting grooves.

[0009] In this invention, the vacuum chamber is evacuated, which provides heat insulation and reduces the impact of external temperature changes on the internal temperature. Multiple limiting posts are inserted into corresponding limiting slots to achieve a stable connection between the cup body and the storage compartment on the outer shell, reducing slippage and rotation that could affect the installation and storage of the cup body.

[0010] Specifically, the outer diameter of the cup body is adapted to the inner diameter of the storage compartment, the convex ring and the cup body are integrally formed, the top of the convex ring is symmetrically provided with lifting lugs, the inner diameter of the annular groove is adapted to the outer diameter of the sealing cap, the lower surface of the sealing cap is provided with a rubber pad, and the center of the upper surface of the sealing cap is provided with a pull rod.

[0011] In this invention, the lifting lugs provide a point of leverage, making it easy to remove the cup from the outer shell. Yogurt is stored inside the cup, and the cup can be removed separately for convenient consumption of the yogurt. Placing the cup separately in the refrigerator helps to refrigerate the yogurt and quickly lower its temperature. The outer diameter of the rubber pad matches the inner diameter at the top of the inner wall of the cup. The sealing cap, in conjunction with the rubber pad, seals and protects the inside of the cup, reducing the impact of the stored yogurt coming into contact with outside air and causing contamination.

[0012] It should be noted that the top of the outer shell is provided with an arc-shaped edge, which is integrally formed with the outer shell. Each arc-shaped edge is provided with a retaining ring on its outer wall, which is integrally formed with the arc-shaped edge.

[0013] In this invention, the curved edge increases the roundness of the top, reducing the impact of touch on the user's hand and causing scratches. With the help of the retaining ring, the top cover can be easily inserted and matched.

[0014] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the inner ring of the top cover near the bottom, corresponding to the retaining ring, and the inner diameter of the groove is adapted to the outer diameter of the retaining ring.

[0015] In this invention, the retaining ring and the retaining groove are inserted and engaged to make the top cover snap onto the top of the outer shell, thereby increasing the stability of the installation of the outer shell and the top cover.

[0016] Secondly, the outer wall of the outer shell is symmetrically provided with handles near the bottom, and the two ends of the handles are respectively fused and fixed to the outer shell.

[0017] In this utility model, the handle provides a point of force, making it convenient for the outer shell to be held and fitted by hand, and easy to carry and handle.

[0018] It is worth adding that an extension ring is provided on the outer wall of the top cover near the bottom. The inner ring of the extension ring is bonded and fixed to the outer wall of the top cover, and the outer end of the positioning block is bonded and fixed to the inner wall of the top cover. The length between the two positioning grooves is adapted to the length of the straw.

[0019] In this utility model, the extension ring provides a point of force, making it convenient to apply external force to the edge of the top cover. The corresponding slot 21 on the top cover is inserted and matched with the corresponding ring to realize the combination and fixation of the top cover and the outer shell. With the cooperation of the two positioning blocks, the straw is stored in the top cover, reducing the impact of the straw being exposed to the external environment and being contaminated or lost. The straw is also convenient to carry and makes it easy to drink yogurt from the cup.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] 1. This utility model provides comprehensive protection for the internal cup by setting up an outer shell with a top cover, preventing the external environment from directly touching the cup and affecting the storage of yogurt inside. The outer shell is equipped with a vacuum chamber to reduce the impact of heat transfer, thus extending the shelf life of the cup outdoors after refrigeration. The top cover is equipped with a positioning block, and with the cooperation of two positioning slots, it is convenient to quickly install the straw. This helps to protect both the straw and the cup, and the straw makes it convenient for users to drink and consume yogurt.

[0022] 2. This utility model features a handle that facilitates lifting and fitting of the entire unit, and a limiting groove that engages with a limiting post, which helps to ensure a tight fit between the cup body and the outer shell. The extension ring provides a point of leverage, making it easy for the top cover to engage with the outer shell. Furthermore, the matching slot on the top cover engages with the retaining ring on the top arc edge of the outer shell, increasing the stability of the installation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the outer shell and the cup body of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell frame structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the cup body and the sealing cap of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the top cover of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0029] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0030] 1. Outer shell; 10. Storage compartment; 11. Limiting groove; 12. Arc edge; 120. Snap ring; 13. Grip; 14. Vacuum chamber;

[0031] 2. Top cover; 20. Extension ring; 21. Slot; 22. Positioning block; 220. Positioning groove; 23. Straw;

[0032] 3. Cup body; 30. Convex ring; 300. Annular groove; 301. Lifting lug; 31. Sealing cap; 310. Rubber pad; 311. Pull rod; 32. Limiting post. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Please see Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a technical solution:

[0035] A plastic yogurt cup includes a cup body 3, with an outer shell 1 for heat preservation fitted on the bottom of the outer wall of the cup body 3. The hollow area between the inner wall and the outer wall of the outer shell 1 is a vacuum chamber 14. A storage chamber 10 is opened on the top of the outer shell 1. Several limiting grooves 11 are opened on the inner wall of the storage chamber 10. Limiting posts 32 are provided on the outer wall of the cup body 3 at the positions corresponding to the limiting grooves 11.

[0036] In this invention, the vacuum chamber 14 is evacuated, which provides heat insulation and reduces the impact of external temperature changes on the internal temperature. Multiple limiting posts 32 are respectively inserted into the corresponding limiting grooves 11 to achieve stable insertion and engagement between the cup body 3 and the storage chamber 10 on the outer shell 1, reducing slippage and rotation that could affect the installation and storage of the cup body 3.

[0037] Furthermore, the top of the outer shell 1 is provided with an arc-shaped edge 12, which is integrally formed with the outer shell 1. Each arc-shaped edge 12 is provided with a retaining ring 120 on its outer wall, which is integrally formed with the arc-shaped edge 12.

[0038] In this invention, the curved edge 12 increases the top roundness, reducing the impact of touch on the user's hand and causing scratches. With the cooperation of the retaining ring 120, it is convenient for the top cover 2 to be inserted and matched.

[0039] Specifically, a handle 13 is symmetrically provided on the outer wall of the outer shell 1 near the bottom, and the two ends of the handle 13 are respectively welded and fixed to the outer shell 1.

[0040] In this utility model, the handle 13 provides a point of force, making it convenient for the outer shell 1 to be held and engaged, and easy to carry and handle.

[0041] It should be noted that the outer shell 1 is provided with a top cover 2 for internal protection, the cup body 3 is provided with a convex ring 30 at the top, and an annular groove 300 is provided at the top of the convex ring 30 near the inner ring. A sealing cover 31 for internal sealing is provided in the annular groove 300. The outer diameter of the cup body 3 is adapted to the inner diameter of the storage compartment 10. The convex ring 30 and the cup body 3 are integrally formed. The top of the convex ring 30 is symmetrically provided with lifting lugs 301. The inner diameter of the annular groove 300 is adapted to the outer diameter of the sealing cover 31. A rubber pad 310 is provided on the lower surface of the sealing cover 31, and a pull rod 311 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the sealing cover 31.

[0042] In this utility model, the lifting lug 301 provides a point of leverage, making it easy to remove the cup body 3 from the outer shell 1. Yogurt is stored in the cup body 3. The cup body 3 can be removed separately for easy consumption of the yogurt stored inside. The cup body 3 can be placed separately in the refrigerator compartment to help refrigerate the yogurt inside and quickly cool it down. The outer diameter of the rubber pad 310 is adapted to the inner diameter at the top of the inner wall of the cup body 3. With the cooperation of the rubber pad 310, the sealing cap 31 seals and protects the inside of the cup body 3, reducing the impact of the stored yogurt coming into contact with the outside air and causing contamination.

[0043] Furthermore, symmetrical positioning blocks 22 are provided on the inner wall of the top cover 2, and positioning grooves 220 are provided at the bottom of the positioning blocks 220. A suction tube 23 is provided between the two positioning grooves 220.

[0044] Secondly, a slot 21 is provided near the bottom of the inner ring of the top cover 2, corresponding to the position of the retaining ring 120. The inner diameter of the slot 21 is adapted to the outer diameter of the retaining ring 120.

[0045] In this invention, the retaining ring 120 and the retaining groove 21 are inserted and engaged to make the top cover 2 snap onto the outer shell 1, thereby increasing the stability of the installation of the outer shell 1 and the top cover 2.

[0046] It is worth adding that an extension ring 20 is provided on the outer wall of the top cover 2 near the bottom. The inner ring of the extension ring 20 is bonded and fixed to the outer wall of the top cover 2, and the outer end of the positioning block 22 is bonded and fixed to the inner wall of the top cover 2. The length between the two positioning grooves 220 is adapted to the length of the straw 23.

[0047] In this utility model, the extension ring 20 provides a point of force, which facilitates the application of external force to the edge of the top cover 2. The corresponding slot 21 on the top cover 2 and the corresponding ring 120 are inserted and engaged to realize the combination and fixation of the top cover 2 and the outer shell 1. With the cooperation of the two positioning blocks 22, the straw 23 is stored in the top cover 2, which reduces the impact of the straw 23 being exposed to the external environment and being contaminated or lost. The straw 23 is also easy to carry and makes it convenient to drink yogurt from the cup 3.

[0048] In this embodiment, when using the plastic yogurt cup, the yogurt to be stored is first added into the cup body 3 through the diversion structure. The sealing cap 31 with rubber gasket 310 is inserted into the annular groove 300 on the cup body 3 to seal and protect the yogurt stored in the cup body 3. Then, the cup body 3 is lifted by the lifting lug 301 and inserted into the storage compartment 10. The limiting post 32 is inserted into the limiting groove 11. With the cooperation of the vacuum chamber 14, the yogurt stored in the cup body 3 is reduced from the influence of changes in the external ambient temperature. Then, the straw 23 to be used is inserted into the positioning groove 220 on the two positioning blocks 22. The top cover 2 provides a force point through the extension ring 20. The slot 21 is inserted into the retaining ring 120 to realize the top cover 2 carrying the straw 23 and inserting it into the outer shell 1.

[0049] When carrying outdoors, first place the cup 3 containing yogurt in the refrigerator for low-temperature refrigeration. After the temperature drops, take the cup 3 out of the refrigerator and insert it into the corresponding outer shell 1. With the cooperation of the outer shell 1 with vacuum chamber 14, the outdoor storage time is extended, and the yogurt is slowed down from rising to room temperature as the temperature changes, thus reducing the taste. When you need to eat the yogurt, manually open the top cover 2, and then open the sealing cover 31 with the help of the pull rod 311. The straw 23 in the top cover 2 is taken out from the positioning groove 220, and one end of the straw 23 extends into the yogurt for easy drinking.

Claims

1. A plastic yogurt cup comprising a cup body, characterized in that: The cup outer wall bottom is sleeved with an outer shell for heat preservation, the outer shell is provided with a top cover for internal protection, the cup top is provided with a convex ring, the convex ring top is provided with an annular groove near the inner ring, and the annular groove is provided with a sealing cover for internal sealing. The top cover inner wall is symmetrically provided with positioning blocks, the positioning blocks are provided with positioning grooves at the bottom, and two positioning grooves are provided with a straw.

2. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 1, wherein: The hollow area between the outer shell inner wall and outer wall is a vacuum chamber, the outer shell top is provided with a storage chamber, the storage chamber inner wall is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves, and the cup outer wall is provided with limiting columns corresponding to the limiting grooves.

3. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 2, wherein: The cup outer diameter is matched with the storage chamber inner diameter, the convex ring and the cup are integrally formed, the convex ring top is symmetrically provided with lifting lugs, the annular groove inner diameter is matched with the sealing cover outer diameter, the sealing cover lower surface is provided with a rubber pad, and the sealing cover upper surface center is provided with a pull rod.

4. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 1, wherein: The outer shell top end is provided with an arc-shaped edge, the arc-shaped edge and the outer shell are integrally formed, the arc-shaped edge outer wall is provided with clamping rings, and the clamping rings and the arc-shaped edge are integrally formed.

5. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 4, wherein: The top cover inner ring is provided with a clamping groove near the bottom corresponding to the clamping ring, and the clamping groove inner diameter is matched with the clamping ring outer diameter.

6. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 1, wherein: The outer shell outer wall is symmetrically provided with handles near the bottom, and the handles two ends are respectively fused and fixed with the outer shell.

7. The plastic yogurt cup of claim 1, wherein: The top cover outer wall is provided with an extension ring near the bottom, the extension ring inner ring is adhesively fixed with the top cover outer wall, the positioning block outer end is adhesively fixed with the top cover inner wall, and the length between the two positioning grooves is matched with the straw length.