Temperature-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body

By employing a double-layer structure and ribbed lining design within the polypropylene cup body, the problem of single-layer cup walls easily getting hot to the touch is solved, resulting in a polypropylene cup body that is heat-resistant, heat-insulating, and structurally stable, making it suitable for convenient use with high-temperature water.

CN224330757UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09ZHEJIANG JINFULONG PACKAGING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG JINFULONG PACKAGING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Some water cups on the market made of polypropylene material usually have a single-layer cup wall structure, which has insufficient heat insulation performance. They are easy to burn your hands when filled with hot water and are not easy to hold.

Method used

A heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body was designed, which adopts a double-layer structure, including a cup inner cylinder and a cup outer cylinder with stiffening plates and lining plates between them to form a double-layer heat insulation structure, and a rim is provided on the cup outer cylinder to enhance structural stability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves double-layer heat insulation, preventing burns and making it easy to hold. At the same time, it enhances the structural stability of the cup body, preventing local collapse, and can be easily manufactured through one-piece injection molding.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body, including an inner cup cylinder with a bottom cover that seals the bottom opening. An outer cup cylinder surrounds the inner cup cylinder. Several reinforcing ribs are arranged around the outer cup cylinder and the inner cup cylinder, with their inner ends connected to the inner cup cylinder and their outer ends connected to the outer cup cylinder. Only one liner plate is provided between adjacent reinforcing ribs, with its left and right sides respectively connecting to the adjacent ribs. The inner end of the liner plate is also connected to the inner cup cylinder, and its outer end is also connected to the outer cup cylinder. The liner plate and the bottom cover are not located on the same horizontal plane. The top of the inner cup cylinder has an outwardly and downwardly rolled-up edging that surrounds the top of the outer cup cylinder. This polypropylene cup body features heat resistance and insulation, easy grip, complete overall functionality, and strong practicality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of polymer material processing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup. Background Technology

[0002] Many water cups on the market made of polypropylene typically have a single-layer wall structure, which limits their heat insulation. They are also prone to scalding when filled with hot water, making them inconvenient to hold and resulting in poor overall performance. Therefore, this invention proposes a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body, which is heat-resistant, heat-insulating, and easy to hold.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: The present utility model relates to a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body, including an inner cup cylinder, a bottom cover that seals the bottom opening of the inner cup cylinder, an outer cup cylinder that surrounds the inner cup cylinder, and a plurality of ribs with their inner ends connected to the inner cup cylinder and their outer ends connected to the outer cup cylinder are arranged around the outer cup cylinder and the inner cup cylinder. There is only one liner plate between two adjacent ribs, with the left and right sides respectively connected to the adjacent ribs. The inner end of the liner plate is also connected to the inner cup cylinder and the outer end is also connected to the outer cup cylinder. The liner plate and the bottom cover are not located on the same horizontal plane. The top of the inner cup cylinder has an outward and downward rolled edge that surrounds the top of the outer cup cylinder.

[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the liner is located at one-third or two-thirds of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: one half of the liner is located at one-third of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup, and the other half of the liner is located at two-thirds of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the heights between two adjacent lining plates are not equal.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the outer cylinder of the cup and the inner cylinder of the cup are arranged on the same axis; the rib extends radially along the outer cylinder of the cup; and the included angle between adjacent ribs is equal.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the rib plate is an integral structure with the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder of the cup; the liner plate is an integral structure with the rib plate; and the edging is an integral structure with the inner cylinder of the cup.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the inner cylinder, outer cylinder, rib plate, liner plate and edging are all made of polypropylene material.

[0011] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. Double-layer heat insulation prevents burns and makes it easy to hold.

[0013] 2. Built-in linings at different heights enhance the lateral pressure resistance of the outer cylinder of the cup, preventing local collapse when gripping.

[0014] 3. Simple structure, enabling one-piece injection molding. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle. 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 these descriptions are only for further illustrating the features and advantages of this utility model, and not for limiting the patent claims of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body involved in this embodiment includes an inner cup cylinder 1, a bottom cover 2 that seals the bottom opening of the inner cup cylinder 1, an outer cup cylinder 3 that surrounds the inner cup cylinder 1, and a plurality of ribs 4 that are connected to the inner cup cylinder at their inner ends and to the outer cup cylinder at their outer ends between the outer cup cylinder 3 and the inner cup cylinder 1. There is only one liner 5 between two adjacent ribs 4, which is connected to the adjacent ribs on the left and right sides respectively. The inner end of the liner 5 is also connected to the inner cup cylinder, and the outer end is also connected to the outer cup cylinder. The liner 5 and the bottom cover 2 are not located on the same horizontal plane. The top of the inner cup cylinder 1 is provided with an outward and downward rolled edge 6 that surrounds the top of the outer cup cylinder 3.

[0022] Furthermore, one half of the liner 5 is located at one-third of the height of the outer cylinder 3 of the cup, and the other half of the liner 5 is located at two-thirds of the height of the outer cylinder 3 of the cup; the heights between adjacent liner 5 are not equal.

[0023] Furthermore, the outer cylinder 3 and the inner cylinder 1 of the cup are arranged coaxially; the rib 4 extends radially along the outer cylinder 3 of the cup; and the included angle between two adjacent rib 4 is equal.

[0024] Furthermore, the stiffening plate 4 is an integral structure with the inner cylinder 1 and the outer cylinder 3 of the cup; the liner plate 5 is an integral structure with the stiffening plate 4; and the edging 6 is an integral structure with the inner cylinder 1 of the cup.

[0025] Furthermore, the inner cup cylinder 1, outer cup cylinder 3, reinforcing rib 4, liner 5, and edging 6 are all made of polypropylene.

[0026] In this embodiment, the main structure of the inner cup cylinder 1 with the top of the outer cup cylinder 3 is first obtained by injection molding, and then the edge 6 is formed by hot pressing.

[0027] Among them, the ribs 4 arranged around the perimeter serve to form a double-layer heat insulation effect, and also connect the inner and outer cylinders.

[0028] In this design, only one liner plate 5 is installed in the channel formed between the outer cylinder 3, the inner cylinder 1, and the two adjacent stiffeners 4, and the slider can be pulled out from the top and bottom, making injection molding convenient.

[0029] The present invention relates to a heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body, which adopts a double-layer heat-insulating structure to prevent scalding and make it easy to hold; it has built-in lining plates at different heights to enhance the lateral pressure resistance of the outer cylinder of the cup and prevent local collapse when held; and it has a simple structure, can be integrally injection molded, has complete overall functions, and is highly practical.

[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 actual orientation or positional relationship shown. 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 embodiments 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 preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body, comprising an inner cylinder, wherein a bottom cover is provided inside the inner cylinder to seal the bottom opening, characterized in that: The inner cup is covered by an outer cup. Several ribs are arranged around the outer cup and the inner cup, with their inner ends connected to the inner cup and their outer ends connected to the outer cup. Between two adjacent ribs, there is only a liner plate that connects to the adjacent ribs on the left and right sides respectively. The inner end of the liner plate is also connected to the inner cup and the outer cup. The liner plate and the bottom cover are not located on the same horizontal plane. The top of the inner cup has an outward and downward rolled edge that surrounds the top of the outer cup.

2. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liner is positioned at one-third or two-thirds of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup.

3. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to claim 2, characterized in that: One half of the liner is located at one-third of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup, and the other half is located at two-thirds of the height of the outer cylinder of the cup.

4. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heights between two adjacent liner plates are not equal.

5. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The outer cylinder and the inner cylinder of the cup are arranged on the same axis; the ribs extend radially along the outer cylinder of the cup; the included angle between two adjacent ribs is equal.

6. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stiffening plate is an integral structure with the inner and outer cylinders of the cup; the lining plate is an integral structure with the stiffening plate; and the edging is an integral structure with the inner cylinder of the cup.

7. The heat-resistant and heat-insulating polypropylene cup body according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner cylinder, outer cylinder, reinforcing ribs, lining, and edging of the cup are all made of polypropylene.