An easy-to-clean fruit cup

By using a vertically insertable slot and block structure in the fruit cup, the problem of existing fruit cups requiring two rotations for disassembly is solved, achieving quick and stable fixing and connection between the filter cylinder and the bottom of the cup, simplifying the cleaning process.

CN224268899UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26NINGBO HUIJIE PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO HUIJIE PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The existing fruit cups use threaded connections between the filter sleeve and the bottom of the cup, and between the bottom of the cup and the body of the cup, which requires two reverse rotations to completely separate them during cleaning, making the operation cumbersome.

Method used

It adopts a vertically plug-in slot and block structure. The filter cylinder and the bottom of the cup are initially fixed by the block. The bottom of the cup and the body of the cup are connected by threads. The block automatically locks during use. When disassembling, simply remove the bottom of the cup to unlock and easily remove the filter cylinder.

Benefits of technology

It achieves quick initial fixation and stable connection between the filter cylinder and the bottom of the cup, and only requires one disassembly operation during cleaning, simplifying the cleaning process of fruit cups.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of fruit cup technology and discloses an easy-to-clean fruit cup, including a main component, a cup body, a cup bottom threadedly connected to the bottom of the cup body, a cup lid threadedly connected to the cup body, and a filter tube disposed on the cup bottom; an installation component, located on the cup bottom, including an installation part, the installation part including an installation base fixed to the cup bottom, a connecting block fixed to the bottom of the filter tube, and a sliding groove formed on the installation base. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the filter tube and the cup bottom are initially fixed through a vertically insertable slot and block structure. During installation, the user can quickly insert the filter tube vertically into the cup bottom to complete the initial fixation, and then connect the cup bottom and the cup body through threads. At this time, the locking block is automatically triggered to ensure that the filter tube will not accidentally fall off during use. When disassembling, simply remove the cup bottom first to release the locking block and easily remove the filter tube, thus facilitating cleaning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit cup technology, and in particular to a fruit cup that is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, fruit cups are widely used as a convenient beverage preparation tool to soak fruits, herbs, and other ingredients to make flavorful drinks. Fruit cups usually have a filter at the bottom to separate the fruit from the liquid, preventing the ingestion of solid residue. For easy cleaning, the filter is usually fixed to the bottom of the cup, and the bottom of the cup is usually fixed to the body of the cup with threads. When cleaning the fruit cup, the user needs to first rotate the bottom of the cup in the opposite direction to separate it from the body, and then rotate the filter in the opposite direction to separate it from the bottom of the cup. The two rotation steps are cumbersome and inconvenient for cleaning fruit cups. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0004] In view of the problems mentioned above and / or existing easy-to-clean fruit cups, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the problem that this utility model aims to solve is that the filter cylinder of the fruit cup is connected to the bottom of the cup and the bottom of the cup to the body by threads, which requires two reverse rotations to completely disassemble during cleaning, making the operation cumbersome.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fruit cup that is easy to clean, comprising a main body component including a cup body, a cup bottom threadedly connected to the bottom of the cup body, a cup lid threadedly connected to the cup body, and a filter cylinder provided on the cup bottom;

[0007] The mounting assembly, located on the bottom of the cup, includes a mounting piece, which includes a mounting base fixed to the bottom of the cup. A connecting block is fixed to the bottom of the filter cylinder. A sliding groove is provided on the mounting base. A slider is fixed on the connecting block. A moving groove is provided on the mounting base. A locking block is slidably disposed in the moving groove. A locking slot is provided on the connecting block. The locking block cooperates with the locking slot.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, a first spring is fixed on one side of the locking block, and the other end of the first spring is fixed to the inner wall of the moving groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, one side of the card block is arc-shaped, and the card slot has a corresponding shape.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, the installation component further includes a locking member disposed on the bottom of the cup. The locking member includes a pressure ring fixed to the body of the cup. A force-bearing ring is provided at the bottom of the pressure ring. A lifting column is fixed at the bottom of the force-bearing ring. A second spring is fixed on one side of the lifting column.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, the card block is provided with a locking groove, a locking post is slidably disposed in the locking groove, and the mounting base and the bottom of the cup are provided with grooves corresponding to the locking post.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, a cavity is provided on the bottom of the cup, a fixed shaft is fixed to the inner wall of the cavity, and a rotating plate is sleeved on the fixed shaft.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, a fixing block is fixed on both the lifting column and the locking column, and a straight groove is opened on the rotating plate, and the fixing block slides in the straight groove.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, the lifting column and the locking column are provided with through grooves.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, a sealing ring is fixed on the bottom of the cup.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the easy-to-clean fruit cup of this utility model, a straw is provided inside the cup body, and a handle is fixed on the cup lid.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the filter screen cylinder and the bottom of the cup are initially fixed by a vertically insertable slot and locking block structure. During installation, the user can quickly insert the filter screen cylinder vertically into the bottom of the cup to complete the initial fixation. Then, the bottom of the cup and the cup body are connected by threads. At this time, the locking block is automatically triggered to ensure that the filter screen cylinder will not fall off accidentally during use. When disassembling, simply remove the bottom of the cup first to release the locking block and easily remove the filter screen cylinder for easy cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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. Among them:

[0019] Figure 1 A diagram showing the overall structure of a fruit cup designed for easy cleaning.

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the body of a fruit cup designed for easy cleaning.

[0021] Figure 3 A structural diagram of the connecting block for easy cleaning of fruit cups.

[0022] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the bottom of a fruit cup designed for easy cleaning.

[0023] Figure 5 For easy cleaning of fruit cups Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 6 A structural diagram of a fixing block for easy cleaning of fruit cups. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Reference Figures 1-5This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides an easy-to-clean fruit cup. The easy-to-clean fruit cup includes a main component 1, including a cup body 11. The bottom of the cup body 11 is threadedly connected to a cup bottom 12. A threaded groove is formed on the inner wall of the side of the cup bottom 12, and a corresponding thread is fixed to the bottom of the cup body 11. A cup lid 13 is threadedly connected to the cup body 11. A filter cylinder 14 is provided on the cup bottom 12. The cup body 11, the cup bottom 12, and the cup lid 13 together constitute the whole cup. The filter cylinder 14 is used for solid-liquid separation. Fruit is placed in the filter cylinder 14, and then the filter cylinder 14 is installed on the cup bottom 12. Water is then added to the cup body 11 to complete the beverage preparation. This is the prior art, and this solution will not be described in detail. Moreover, those skilled in the art can clearly understand the working principle.

[0030] Mounting component 2, located on the cup bottom 12, includes mounting component 21, which is used to mount and fix the filter cylinder 14 to the cup bottom 12.

[0031] Mounting component 21 includes mounting base 211 fixed on cup bottom 12. Mounting base 211 is stepped and consists of two discs. A connecting block 212 is fixed at the bottom of filter cylinder 14. The connecting block 212 can engage with the stepped structure of mounting base 211.

[0032] The mounting base 211 has a sliding groove 211-1, and the connecting block 212 has a slider 213 fixed on it. The slider 213 can slide in the sliding groove 211-1. There are two sets of the two. Through their cooperation, the mounting base 211 and the connecting block 212 can be engaged at a specified angle to ensure that locking can be achieved.

[0033] The mounting base 211 has a movable groove 211-2, and a locking block 214 is slidably disposed in the movable groove 211-2. The connecting block 212 has a locking groove 212-1. The locking block 214 and the locking groove 212-1 cooperate. When the two are engaged, they will restrict the relative position of the connecting block 212 and the mounting base 211. Only when the two are separated can the connecting block 212 be separated from the mounting base 211.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Reference Figures 4-6 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0036] Specifically, a first spring 215 is fixed on one side of the locking block 214, and the other end of the first spring 215 is fixed on the inner wall of the moving groove 211-2. The first spring 215 has a large elastic force, which applies a continuous pushing force to the locking block 214 to ensure that the locking block 214 can engage with the groove 212-1.

[0037] Specifically, one side of the locking block 214 is arc-shaped, and the locking groove 212-1 has a corresponding shape. The arc-shaped design allows for initial fixation through vertical insertion and removal. Due to the large elastic force of the first spring 215, when the fruit is placed in the filter cylinder 14 and the mounting base 211 is installed with the connecting block 212, and the locking block 214 and the locking groove 212-1 are fully engaged, the combined weight of the filter cylinder 14 and the fruit inside is insufficient to compress the first spring 215. This allows the filter cylinder 14 to be initially connected to the cup bottom 12, and the cup bottom 12 will not separate during the threaded connection of the cup body 11 and the cup bottom 12.

[0038] Specifically, the installation component 2 also includes a locking element 22, which is disposed on the bottom of the cup 12. The locking element 22 is used to restrict the movement of the locking block 214 and lock the relative position of the filter cylinder 14 and the bottom of the cup 12.

[0039] The locking component 22 includes a pressure ring 221 fixed to the cup body 11. A force-receiving ring 222 is provided at the bottom of the pressure ring 221. A lifting column 223 is fixed at the bottom of the force-receiving ring 222. A second spring 224 is fixed on one side of the lifting column 223. A groove corresponding to the lifting column 223 is opened on the cup body 11. The other end of the second spring 224 is fixed to the inner wall of the groove. The second spring 224 applies a continuous pushing force to the lifting column 223. Without the action of other external forces, the lifting column 223 drives the force-receiving ring 222 to a position away from the bottom of the cup 12.

[0040] During the threaded connection between the cup bottom 12 and the cup body 11, the pressure ring 221 will gradually move closer to the force ring 222 and apply a downward thrust to the force ring 222, thereby compressing the second spring 224 and causing the lifting column 223 to move downward.

[0041] Specifically, the locking block 214 has a locking groove 214-1, and a locking post 225 is slidably disposed in the locking groove 214-1. The mounting base 211 and the cup bottom 12 have grooves corresponding to the locking post 225. When the locking post 225 is engaged with the locking groove 214-1, the position of the locking block 214 will be restricted, so that the locking block 214 is always engaged with the locking groove 212-1, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the cup bottom 12 and the filter cylinder 14.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] Reference Figures 1-6 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the first two embodiments.

[0044] Specifically, a chamber 12-1 is provided on the bottom of the cup 12. A fixed shaft 226 is fixed on the inner wall of the chamber 12-1. A rotating plate 227 is sleeved on the fixed shaft 226. The rotating plate 227 can rotate around the fixed shaft 226. By setting the rotating plate 227, when the lifting column 223 moves downward, it can drive the locking column 225 to move upward, and then insert it into the locking groove 214-1, thereby limiting the position of the locking block 214.

[0045] Specifically, both the lifting column 223 and the locking column 225 are fixed with fixing blocks 228. The rotating plate 227 has a straight groove 227-1. The fixing blocks 228 slide in the straight groove 227-1. The fixing blocks 228 are cylindrical. When the lifting column 223 moves downward, the fixing blocks 228 on the lifting column 223 will move in the straight groove 227-1. The side of the rotating plate 227 near the lifting column 223 will move downward synchronously, thereby causing the other end of the rotating plate 227, that is, the side of the rotating plate 227 near the locking column 225, to move upward. The rotating plate 227 rotates counterclockwise as a whole. The fixing blocks 228 on the locking column 225 will slide in the corresponding straight groove 227-1, thereby causing the locking column 225 to move upward and engage with the locking groove 214-1.

[0046] When the cup body 11 separates from the cup bottom 12, the pressure ring 221 moves upward with the cup body 11 and no longer squeezes the force ring 222. Under the action of the second spring 224, the lifting column 223 moves upward, causing the rotating plate 227 to rotate clockwise to the initial position, thereby driving the locking column 225 to move downward without engaging with the locking groove 214-1. At this time, the locking block 214 is released from position locking, and the filter screen cylinder 14 is pulled forcefully to drive the connecting block 212 to move upward. The arc end face of the groove 212-1 will squeeze the arc end face of the locking block 214, thereby compressing the first spring 215. The first spring 215 will not hinder the separation of the connecting block 212 and the mounting base 211.

[0047] Specifically, the lifting column 223 and the locking column 225 are provided with through slots. The through slots are provided to avoid affecting the rotation of the rotating plate 227 in the chamber 12-1.

[0048] Specifically, a sealing ring 229 is fixed on the cup bottom 12. The upper end of the sealing ring 229 can contact the bottom of the force ring 222. The sealing ring 229 has a groove corresponding to the lifting column 223. The sealing ring 229 is used to increase the sealing between the cup bottom 12 and the force ring 222.

[0049] Specifically, a straw 15 is provided inside the cup body 11, and a handle 16 is fixed on the cup lid 13. A placement groove 13-1 is provided on the cup lid 13. The size of the placement groove 13-1 is smaller than the size of the straw 15. After the straw 15 is bent and pressed into the placement groove 13-1, the straw 15 deforms and fits against the inner wall of the placement groove 13-1. The placement groove 13-1 will prevent the straw 15 from returning to its original position, thus keeping the straw 15 in the placement groove 13-1 for protection. When you need to drink water, you can pull the straw 15 out of the placement groove 13-1. This is existing technology, and this solution will not be described in detail. Moreover, those skilled in the art can clearly understand the working principle.

[0050] When using the fruit cup, first place the fruit into the filter tube 14, then install the filter tube 14 on the cup bottom 12. The connecting block 212 engages with the stepped structure of the mounting base 211. During this process, the end face of the connecting block 212 first contacts the arc end face of the locking block 214 and squeezes the locking block 214, thereby compressing the first spring 215. After the connecting block 212 and the mounting base 211 are fully engaged, the locking block 214 and the locking groove 212-1 are in a coaxial position, and the first spring 215 makes the two engage, thus realizing the initial installation of the filter tube 14 and the cup bottom 12.

[0051] The cup body 11 is then threaded to the cup bottom 12. As they approach each other, the pressure ring 221 gradually moves closer to the force ring 222 and applies a downward thrust to the force ring 222, thereby compressing the second spring 224. This causes the lifting column 223 to move downward, and the fixing block 228 on the lifting column 223 moves within the straight groove 227-1. The side of the rotating plate 227 closest to the lifting column 223 moves downward synchronously, causing the other end of the rotating plate 227, i.e., the side of the rotating plate 227 closest to the locking column 225, to move upward. The rotating plate 227 rotates counterclockwise as a whole, and the fixing block 228 on the locking column 225 slides within the corresponding straight groove 227-1, causing the locking column 225 to move upward and engage with the locking groove 214-1. This restricts the position of the locking block 214, ensuring that the locking block 214 is always engaged with the groove 212-1, thus ensuring a stable connection between the cup bottom 12 and the filter cylinder 14.

[0052] When the fruit cup needs to be cleaned, first rotate it in the opposite direction to separate the cup body 11 from the cup bottom 12. The pressure ring 221 moves upward with the cup body 11 and no longer squeezes the force ring 222. Under the action of the second spring 224, the lifting column 223 moves upward, causing the rotating plate 227 to rotate clockwise to the initial position, thereby driving the locking column 225 to move downward without engaging with the locking groove 214-1. At this time, the locking block 214 is released from the position lock. Pull the filter tube 14 to drive the connecting block 212 to move upward. The arc end face of the groove 212-1 will squeeze the arc end face of the locking block 214, thereby compressing the first spring 215. The first spring 215 will not hinder the separation of the connecting block 212 and the mounting base 211, thus completely separating the cup body 11, the cup bottom 12 and the filter tube 14 for subsequent cleaning.

[0053] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit cup that is easy to clean, characterized in that: include, The main component (1) includes a cup body (11), a cup bottom (12) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the cup body (11), a cup lid (13) is threadedly connected to the cup body (11), and a filter cylinder (14) is provided on the cup bottom (12). The mounting component (2), located on the bottom of the cup (12), includes a mounting piece (21). The mounting piece (21) includes a mounting base (211) fixed on the bottom of the cup (12). A connecting block (212) is fixed at the bottom of the filter cylinder (14). A sliding groove (211-1) is provided on the mounting base (211). A slider (213) is fixed on the connecting block (212). A moving groove (211-2) is provided on the mounting base (211). A locking block (214) is slidably disposed in the moving groove (211-2). A locking slot (212-1) is provided on the connecting block (212). The locking block (214) cooperates with the locking slot (212-1).

2. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A first spring (215) is fixed on one side of the card block (214), and the other end of the first spring (215) is fixed on the inner wall of the moving groove (211-2).

3. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The card block (214) has an arc shape on one side, and the card slot (212-1) has a corresponding shape.

4. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) also includes a locking element (22) disposed on the bottom of the cup (12). The locking element (22) includes a pressure ring (221) fixed on the cup body (11). A force ring (222) is provided at the bottom of the pressure ring (221). A lifting column (223) is fixed at the bottom of the force ring (222). A second spring (224) is fixed on one side of the lifting column (223).

5. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The card block (214) is provided with a locking groove (214-1), and a locking post (225) is slidably disposed in the locking groove (214-1). The mounting base (211) and the bottom of the cup (12) are provided with grooves corresponding to the locking post (225).

6. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A cavity (12-1) is provided on the bottom (12) of the cup. A fixed shaft (226) is fixed on the inner wall of the cavity (12-1). A rotating plate (227) is sleeved on the fixed shaft (226).

7. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Both the lifting column (223) and the locking column (225) are fixed with fixing blocks (228), and the rotating plate (227) is provided with a straight groove (227-1). The fixing block (228) slides in the straight groove (227-1).

8. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The lifting column (223) and the locking column (225) are provided with through slots.

9. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A sealing ring (229) is fixed on the bottom (12) of the cup.

10. The easy-to-clean fruit cup as described in claim 9, characterized in that: A straw (15) is provided inside the cup body (11), and a handle (16) is fixed on the cup lid (13).