A disposable meal box

Abstract

This utility model relates to a disposable lunch box, including a lunch box body, a lunch box lid, and a soup bowl lid. The lunch box body has a soup bowl area, a food area, and an accessory area. The lunch box lid includes a food area lid, a cutlery compartment, a cutlery lid, and a connecting strip. Cutlery is installed in the cutlery compartment, and the cutlery lid is flexibly connected to the lunch box lid via the connecting strip. The lunch box body has a groove, and the lunch box lid has a tongue. The lunch box lid is flexibly connected to the lunch box body by inserting the tongue into the groove. The separate lunch box lid and lunch box body, using a tongue and groove for a flexible connection, facilitate the opening of the lunch box lid during use and ensure that food does not fall outside the lunch box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lunch box technology, specifically a disposable lunch box. Background Technology

[0002] Disposable lunch boxes are designed for single use and require no washing, saving cleaning time and water resources, making them especially suitable for takeout, picnics and other similar occasions.

[0003] There are generally two design approaches for the lid and container of existing disposable lunch boxes. The first is an integrated design, which makes the lid difficult to open and close, affecting the dining experience. The second design separates the lid from the container, using snap-fit ​​or similar methods. This requires removing the lid from the container, and doesn't prevent food from falling out during eating. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a disposable lunch box 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 disposable lunch box includes a lunch box body, a lunch box lid, and a soup bowl lid. The lunch box body has a soup bowl area, a food area, and an accessory area. The lunch box lid includes a food area lid, a cutlery compartment, a cutlery lid, and a connecting strip. Cutlery is installed in the cutlery compartment. The cutlery lid is flexibly connected to the lunch box lid via the connecting strip. The lunch box body has a groove, and the lunch box lid has a tongue. The lunch box lid is flexibly connected to the lunch box body by inserting the tongue into the groove.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the tongue includes a main body and a limiting part. The limiting part is located at the front end of the main body. Symmetrically arranged anti-detachment protrusions are formed on both sides of the limiting part. A notch adapted to the anti-detachment protrusions is formed in the groove. The anti-detachment protrusions and the notch form a mechanical lock.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the soup bowl lid is connected to the soup bowl area by threads, and the soup bowl lid has a groove structure that facilitates twisting.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the food compartment lid is connected to the food compartment of the lunchbox body via a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the cutlery is detachably connected to the cutlery container via several easily breakable contact points.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the tableware includes a spoon and a fork, which are placed in a mirror-symmetrical manner, with the tines of the fork facing opposite to the serving end of the spoon.

[0012] In one possible implementation, both the lunchbox lid and the lunchbox body are made using a one-piece molding process.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. The lunch box lid and lunch box body are separated and connected by a tongue and groove, which makes it easy to open the lid when in use and ensures that the food does not fall out of the lunch box.

[0015] 2. By connecting the tableware and the lid slot through contact points, the tableware is easy to use and is protected from contamination by the external environment during transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lunch box body in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the central groove;

[0019] Figure 4 The overall structure of the lunchbox lid in this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section of the tongue-and-groove connector;

[0021] Figure 6 The overall structure of the lunchbox lid in this utility model Figure 2

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure after the tableware is removed;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part B in the middle section. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1-9 As shown, a disposable lunch box includes a lunch box body 100, a lunch box lid 200, and a soup bowl lid 300. The lunch box body 100 has a soup bowl area 103, a food area 101, and an accessory area 102. The lunch box lid 200 includes a food area lid 201, a cutlery holding part 202, a cutlery lid 203, and a connecting strip 206. Cutlery 205 is installed in the cutlery holding part 202. The cutlery lid 203 is flexibly connected to the lunch box lid 200 through the connecting strip 206. The lunch box body 100 has a groove 104, and the lunch box lid 200 has a tongue 204. The lunch box lid 200 is inserted into the groove 104 through the tongue 204 and is flexibly connected to the lunch box body 100. The tongue 204 includes a main body 2041 and a limiting part 2042. The limiting part 2042 is located at the front end of the main body 2041. Symmetrically arranged anti-detachment protrusions 2043 are formed on both sides of the limiting part 2042. A notch 1041 adapted to the anti-detachment protrusions 2043 is formed in the groove 104. The anti-detachment protrusions 2043 and the notch 1041 form a mechanical lock. The soup bowl lid 300 is connected to the soup bowl area 103 by threads. The soup bowl lid 300 is provided with a groove structure for easy twisting. The food area lid 201 is connected to the food area 101 of the lunch box body 100 by a snap-fit ​​method. Since disposable lunch boxes are mostly made of high molecular resin materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), they have good elasticity and deformation. Therefore, the tongue 204 can easily enter into the groove 104 and then deform back to complete the locking. Moreover, the angle can be adjusted within the range of 90° to 120° according to the diner's habits.

[0027] Furthermore, the cutlery 205 is detachably connected to the cutlery receiving portion 202 via several easily breakable contact points 2051. The cutlery 205 includes a spoon and a fork, which are placed in a mirror-symmetrical arrangement, with the tines of the fork facing opposite directions to the serving end of the spoon. The contact points 2051 feature a locally thinned material design, allowing the fork and spoon to be easily detached from the lid 200 for use. The cutlery lid 203 is secured to the edge of the cutlery receiving portion 202 with snap-fit ​​fasteners, ensuring that the lid will not open during transportation and preventing contamination of the cutlery from the external environment.

[0028] The lunchbox lid 200 of this utility model is manufactured using an integral molding process such as injection molding. Similarly, the lunchbox body 100 is also manufactured using an integral molding process such as injection molding. When serving the meal, the soup and food are placed in the soup bowl area 103 and food area 101 of the lunchbox body 100, respectively, and then the lunchbox lid 200 is fastened to the lunchbox body 100 using a snap-fit ​​mechanism. When using the meal, the diner removes the lunchbox lid 200, then opens the cutlery cover 203, removes the cutlery, unscrews the soup lid, and finally inserts the tongue 204 of the lunchbox lid 200 into the groove 104 of the lunchbox body 100, adjusts the bending angle appropriately, and locks it in place before starting to eat.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", "left and right", "front and back", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," "screw connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] 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. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A disposable lunch box, characterized in that, The device includes a lunchbox body, a lunchbox lid, and a soup bowl lid. The lunchbox body has a soup bowl area, a food area, and an accessories area. The lunchbox lid includes a food area cover, a cutlery compartment, a cutlery cover, and a connecting strip. Cutlery is installed in the cutlery compartment, and the cutlery cover is flexibly connected to the lunchbox lid via the connecting strip. The lunchbox body has a groove, and the lunchbox lid has a tongue. The lunchbox lid is flexibly connected to the lunchbox body by inserting the tongue into the groove.

2. The disposable lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tongue includes a main body and a limiting part. The limiting part is located at the front end of the main body. Symmetrically arranged anti-detachment protrusions are formed on both sides of the limiting part. A notch adapted to the anti-detachment protrusion is formed in the groove. The anti-detachment protrusion and the notch form a mechanical lock.

3. The disposable lunch box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The soup bowl lid is connected to the soup bowl area by threads, and the soup bowl lid has a groove structure that makes it easy to twist.

4. The disposable lunch box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The food compartment lid is connected to the food compartment of the lunch box body via a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

5. The disposable lunch box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tableware is detachably connected to the tableware container through several easily breakable contact points.

6. The disposable lunch box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tableware includes a spoon and a fork, which are placed in a mirror-symmetrical manner, with the tines of the fork facing opposite to the serving end of the spoon.

7. The disposable lunch box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the lid and the body of the lunchbox are made using a one-piece molding process.

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