A beverage cup

By incorporating a filter screen and a plastic sealing film inside the beverage cup lid, the problem of floating beverage ingredients is solved, enabling convenient beverage preparation and filtration, thus enhancing the user experience.

CN224349458UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12HAIKOU BAOJI INVESTMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAIKOU BAOJI INVESTMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-07
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing beverage cups, after brewing, the brewed ingredients, such as tea leaves or coffee grounds, float in the water, making it easy to drink from them and resulting in a poor experience.

Method used

A filter screen is installed inside the lid of the beverage cup. The filter retains the brewed beverage in the lid or cup body. A plastic sealing film is used for sealing and is fixed by heat fusion. Combined with the design of the puncture body and the limiting block, the filtration of the brewed beverage and the convenient brewing of the beverage are realized.

🎯Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the brewing agent from entering the beverage, improves the user experience of the beverage cup, makes drinking more convenient, and supports the replacement of brewing agents and convenient use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to beverage container technical field especially relates to a kind of beverage cup. Including cup body and cover, cover includes by upper to lower sequentially arranged first annular portion, second annular portion and third annular portion, the axis of first annular portion, second annular portion and third annular portion coincides, third annular portion is set on cup body upper end, the inside of cover is equipped with sealing element, the inside of cover is equipped with filter element, filter element is located the upside of sealing element. By the inside of cover is equipped with filter element, when drinking, the infusion is left in cover or cup body, improve the use experience of beverage cup.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage container technology, and in particular to a beverage cup. Background Technology

[0002] A beverage cup is a container that encapsulates brewed ingredients (such as tea leaves or instant coffee) inside. After tearing open the packaging, hot water is added, and the beverage is ready to drink. However, the tea leaves or coffee grounds float in the water, making it easy to accidentally drink them, resulting in a less than ideal experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem that in existing beverage cups, brewed beverages float in the water after brewing, making it easy for people to drink tea leaves or coffee grounds, this invention proposes a beverage cup that uses a filter screen on the inside of the lid to retain the brewed beverage in the lid or cup body during drinking, thus improving the user experience.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A beverage cup includes a cup body and a lid. The lid includes a first annular portion, a second annular portion, and a third annular portion arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The axes of the first, second, and third annular portions coincide. The third annular portion is located at the upper end of the cup body. A sealing element is provided on the inner side of the lid, and a filter element is provided on the inner side of the lid, located above the sealing element. The sealing element is made of plastic film and is fixed to the inner side of the lid by heat fusion.

[0006] Preferably, the upper end of the first annular portion is provided with a first cover, and a first cylindrical body extending into the first annular portion is fixed to the lower side of the first cover. A pressure block is fixed on the first cylindrical body. A piercing body is provided inside the first annular portion, and the piercing body includes a limiting block, a second cylindrical body, and a piercing knife from top to bottom. Both the upper and lower ends of the second cylindrical body are open. A first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion are fixed to the inner side of the first annular portion. The second limiting protrusion is located below the first limiting protrusion. An annular limiting groove adapted to the first limiting protrusion is opened on the outer side of the second cylindrical body. The second limiting protrusion is used to limit the second cylindrical body. The limiting block is fixed to the upper end of the second cylindrical body. One side of the limiting block is an inclined surface. The pressure block and the inclined surface of the limiting block cooperate with each other. The sealing element is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion. The first cover is threadedly connected to the first annular portion.

[0007] Preferably, the filter element is fixed to the inner side of the second cylinder. The filter element is welded to the inner side of the second cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the pressure block is fixed to the outside of the first cylinder, and the inner side of the limiting block is in contact with the outer side of the first cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the upper end of the first annular portion is closed, a limiting protrusion and a third limiting protrusion are fixed on the inner side of the first annular portion, the limiting protrusion is located above the third limiting protrusion and there is a gap, the filter element is located between the limiting protrusion and the third limiting protrusion and is in contact with the upper end face of the third limiting protrusion, and the sealing element is fixed on the lower end face of the second annular portion.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the first annular portion is closed, the inner diameter of the first annular portion and the second annular portion are equal, a fourth annular portion is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion, the inner diameter of the fourth annular portion is larger than the inner diameter of the second annular portion, a fourth limiting protrusion is fixed to the inner side of the fourth annular portion, there is a gap between the fourth limiting protrusion and the second annular portion, the filter element is located between the fourth limiting protrusion and the second annular portion and is in contact with the upper end face of the fourth limiting protrusion, and the sealing element is fixed to the lower end face of the fourth annular portion.

[0011] Preferably, a fifth limiting protrusion and a sixth limiting protrusion are fixed on the inner side of the first annular portion, the fifth limiting protrusion is located above the sixth limiting protrusion and there is a gap between them, one end of the filter element is fixed on the inner side of the cover, and the other end is located between the fifth limiting protrusion and the sixth limiting protrusion, and the sealing element is fixed on the lower end face of the second annular portion.

[0012] Preferably, the inner side of the first annular portion is provided with two layers of filter elements, with a gap between the two layers of filter elements, and the lower filter element is detachably disposed on the inner side of the first annular portion.

[0013] Preferably, the filter mesh portion of the filter element covers the filter element.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the first annular portion is provided with a second cover, the lower side of the second cover is fixed with a second limiting ring, the second limiting ring extends into the first annular portion, the outer side of the first annular portion is fixed with a seventh limiting protrusion, one end of the second cover is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove that cooperates with the seventh limiting protrusion, and the sealing element is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model through the above technical solution are as follows:

[0016] 1. The filter element inside the lid of this utility model can retain the brewed beverage in the lid or cup body, improving the user experience of the beverage cup.

[0017] 2. When the first ring part of this utility model is provided with a first cap, the pressing block on the first cylinder body under the first cap cooperates with the limiting block on the second cylinder body. When the first cap is loosened, the second cylinder body moves downward with the piercing knife to pierce the seal, thereby spilling the brewing material left between the filter and the seal into the cup body to complete the brewing of the beverage. The beverage can be brewed after the first cap is loosened, making it more convenient to use.

[0018] 3. When the upper end of the first annular part of this utility model is closed, the filter element can be detachably installed in the cover, which can realize the replacement of the brewing material and make it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage cup according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model relates to a beverage cup. Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the first cylindrical body of a beverage cup according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the puncture body of a beverage cup according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view of a filter screen for a beverage cup according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a front view of the pressing block on the outer side of the first cylinder and the limiting block at the upper end of the second cylinder of a beverage cup according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a front view of the filter tank of a beverage cup according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lid of a beverage cup according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lid of a beverage cup according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable filter screen in the lid of a beverage cup according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lid of a beverage cup according to the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0030] In the attached diagram, the following numbers are used: 1 is the cup body, 2 is the lid, 3 is the sealing element, 4 is the filter element, 5 is the first snap-on lid, 6 is the second snap-on lid, 11 is the first annular part, 111 is the first limiting protrusion, 112 is the second limiting protrusion, 113 is the third limiting protrusion, 115 is the fifth limiting protrusion, 116 is the sixth limiting protrusion, 117 is the seventh limiting protrusion, 12 is the second annular part, 13 is the third annular part, 14 is the limiting block, 141 is the inclined surface, 15 is the second cylinder, 151 is the limiting groove, 16 is the piercing knife, 17 is the limiting protrusion, 18 is the fourth annular part, 181 is the fourth limiting protrusion, 21 is the eighth limiting protrusion, 22 is the first limiting ring, 41 is the filter mesh, 42 is the pull ring, 51 is the first cylinder, 52 is the pressure block, 61 is the second limiting ring, and 62 is the snap-fit ​​groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a first type of beverage cup, including a cup body 1 and a lid 2. The lid 2 includes a first annular portion 11, a second annular portion 12 and a third annular portion 13 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The first annular portion 11, the second annular portion 12 and the third annular portion 13 are integrally formed, and the axes of the first annular portion 11, the second annular portion 12 and the third annular portion 13 coincide. In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the first annular portion 11 is equal to the inner diameter of the second annular portion 12, the outer diameter of the first annular portion 11 is smaller than the outer diameter of the second annular portion 12, the inner diameter of the second annular portion 12 is smaller than the inner diameter of the third annular portion 13, and the outer diameter of the second annular portion 12 is equal to the outer diameter of the third annular portion 13.

[0034] The third annular portion 13 is provided at the upper end of the cup body 1. A first annular limiting ring 22 is fixed on the outer side of the upper end of the cup body 1. An eighth limiting protrusion 21 is fixed on the inner side of the third annular portion 13. The eighth limiting protrusion 21 has a certain elasticity. When the lid 2 is fastened into the cup body 1, the eighth limiting protrusion 21 undergoes slight deformation, thereby falling into the lower side of the first limiting ring 22, realizing the detachable connection between the cup body 1 and the lid 2. In another possible embodiment, the cup body 1 and the lid 2 can also be directly threaded together.

[0035] In this embodiment, the upper end of the first annular portion 11 is open and threadedly connected to a first cap 5. A sealing element 3 is provided on the inner side of the cap 2, and a filter element 4 is provided on the inner side of the cap 2, located above the sealing element 3. When using the beverage cup in this embodiment, simply remove the first cap 5 to drink the beverage without worrying about ingesting brewed substances such as tea leaves or coffee grounds. The filter element 4 can be a filter plate with filter mesh 41, as shown in the reference. Figure 7The filter element 4 can also be a filter tank with an annular extension at the top and a filter mesh 41 on the bottom wall. The filter tank can increase the volume of the part that people can directly drink.

[0036] Furthermore, in order to make it more convenient to use this beverage cup, a first cylindrical body 51 extending into the first annular portion 11 is welded and fixed to the lower side of the first cap 5, and four square pressure blocks 52 are evenly welded and fixed to the first cylindrical body 51 in the circumferential direction.

[0037] Meanwhile, the first annular portion 11 is provided with a piercing body, which includes a limiting block 14, a second cylindrical body 15 and a piercing knife 16 from top to bottom. The upper and lower ends of the second cylindrical body 15 are both open. The inner side of the first annular portion 11 is fixed with a first limiting protrusion 111 and a second limiting protrusion 112. The second limiting protrusion 112 is located below the first limiting protrusion 111. The outer side of the second cylindrical body 15 is provided with an annular limiting groove 151 that matches the first limiting protrusion 111 to prevent the piercing body from falling directly. The second limiting protrusion 112 is used to limit the second cylindrical body 15 to ensure the lowest position of the second cylindrical body 15 when it falls.

[0038] Four limiting blocks 14 are circumferentially and evenly fixed to the upper end of the second cylinder 15. One side of each limiting block 14 is an inclined surface 141. The pressure block 52 cooperates with the inclined surface 141 of the limiting block 14. The sealing element 3 is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12. The sealing element 3 is a plastic sealing film, which is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12 by heat fusion. (Reference) Figure 6 When installing the first cap 5, turn the first cap 5 clockwise. The pressure block 52 contacts the vertical side of the limiting block 14, causing the second cylinder 15 to rotate. The limiting groove 151 cooperates with the first limiting protrusion 111 to limit it. When the piercing knife 16 needs to pierce the seal 3, turn the first cap 5 counterclockwise. The pressure block 52 contacts the inclined surface 141 of the limiting block 14, applying a downward force to the limiting block 14. The first limiting protrusion 111 can deform slightly. When the downward force is sufficient, the limiting groove 151 disengages from the first limiting protrusion 111, the piercing body falls, and the piercing knife 16 pierces the seal 3, causing the brewed material on the seal 3 to fall into the cup body 1 below. At this time, the first cap 5 is also removed from the first annular part 11, and the beverage can be drunk directly from the top of the cap body 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, the filter element 4 is welded and fixed to the inner side of the second cylinder 15. When the filter element 4 is a filter screen, the filter mesh holes 41 on it partially cover the filter screen, and the filter mesh holes 41 in the filter screen occupy half of the filter screen (e.g., Figure 5 ).

[0040] In this embodiment, in order to ensure a stable fit between the pressure block 52 and the limiting block 14, the pressure block 52 is fixed to the outside of the first cylinder 51, and the inner side of the limiting block 14 is in contact with the outer side of the first cylinder 51.

[0041] Detailed instructions for using this beverage cup:

[0042] Place the brewing material into the cover 2, which has been heat-sealed by the heat-melted seal 3 at the lower end of the second annular portion 12. Then, match the limiting groove 151 on the second cylinder 15 with the first limiting protrusion 111 on the inner side of the second annular portion 12 to achieve stable placement of the piercing body in the cover 2. Then, turn the first buckle 5 clockwise, and the pressure block 52 contacts the vertical side of the limiting block 14, causing the second cylinder 15 to rotate. The limiting groove 151 and the first limiting protrusion 111 cooperate to limit it, thereby completing the assembly of the cover 2 and the first buckle 5.

[0043] When people want to mix the fluid (water) in the cup body 1 with the brewing agent in the lid body 2, they turn the first lid 5 counterclockwise. The pressure block 52 contacts the inclined surface 141 of the limiting block 14, applying a downward force to the limiting block 14. The first limiting protrusion 111 can deform slightly. When the downward force is sufficient, the limiting groove 151 disengages from the first limiting protrusion 111, the piercing body falls, and the piercing knife 16 pierces the seal 3, allowing the brewing agent on the seal 3 to fall into the cup body 1 below, thus completing the brewing of the beverage. It is quite convenient to use.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] like Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a second type of beverage cup, which differs from the first beverage cup in that the lid 2 is different. In this embodiment, the lid 2 can be used directly as a container, and people can directly hold the lid 2 to drink.

[0046] The upper end of the first annular portion 11 is closed. A limiting protrusion 17 and a third limiting protrusion 113 are fixed to the inner surface of the first annular portion 11. The limiting protrusion 17 is located above the third limiting protrusion 113 and is spaced apart. The filter element 4 is located between the limiting protrusion 17 and the third limiting protrusion 113 and contacts the upper end face of the third limiting protrusion 113. The sealing element 3 is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12. In this embodiment, the filter element 4 can be a filter screen or a filter tank as described in Embodiment 1. When the filter element 4 is a filter screen, it is located between the limiting protrusion 17 and the third limiting protrusion 113. When the filter element 4 is a filter tank, the annular extension on the filter tank is located between the limiting protrusion 17 and the third limiting protrusion 113.

[0047] The sealing element 3 is made of plastic film and is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular part 12 by heat fusion. When the lid 2 is removed from the cup body 1, the sealing element 3 is torn off. The filter element 4 is made of hard plastic and is deformable, so that the filter element 4 can be directly removed from the lid 2. The brewing material is directly put into the lid 2, and then the filter element 4 is placed between the limiting protrusion 17 and the third limiting protrusion 113 for brewing. During this use, the filter element 4 can still filter the brewing material to prevent people from drinking the brewing material.

[0048] In another possible implementation, refer to Figure 9 The upper end of the first annular portion 11 is closed. The inner diameters of the first annular portion 11 and the second annular portion 12 are equal. A fourth annular portion 18 is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12. The inner diameter of the fourth annular portion 18 is larger than that of the second annular portion 12. A fourth limiting protrusion 181 is fixed to the inner side of the fourth annular portion 18. There is a gap between the fourth limiting protrusion 181 and the second annular portion 12. The filter element 4 is located between the fourth limiting protrusion 181 and the second annular portion 12 and is in contact with the upper end face of the fourth limiting protrusion 181. The sealing element 3 is fixed to the lower end face of the fourth annular portion 18. The usage process is consistent with the above.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] like Figure 11 As shown, this embodiment provides a third type of beverage cup, which differs from the beverage cup described above in that the lid 2 is different. The upper end of the first annular portion 11 is provided with a second snap cover 6, and a second limiting ring 61 is welded and fixed to the lower side of the second snap cover 6. The second limiting ring 61 extends into the first annular portion 11, and a seventh limiting protrusion 117 is fixed to the outer side of the first annular portion 11. One end of the second snap cover 6 is provided with a snap groove 62 that cooperates with the seventh limiting protrusion 117. The sealing member 3 is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12.

[0051] The seventh limiting protrusion 117 can deform slightly, allowing the second cap 6 to be directly removed from the cap 2. Simultaneously, two layers of filter elements 4 are welded and fixed to the inner side of the first annular portion 11, with a gap between them. The lower filter element 4 is detachably mounted on the inner side of the first annular portion 11; the detachability method is detailed in Embodiment 4. The brewing agent is placed between the two filter layers, ensuring that people do not ingest the brewing agent whether drinking from the top of the cap 2 or the top of the cup 1.

[0052] Example 4

[0053] Based on embodiment 2 or 3, this embodiment provides a detachable configuration for the filter screen 4, such as... Figure 10As shown, a fifth limiting protrusion 115 and a sixth limiting protrusion 116 are fixed on the inner side of the first annular portion 11. The fifth limiting protrusion 115 is located above the sixth limiting protrusion 116 and there is a gap between them. One end of the filter element 4 is welded and fixed to the inner side of the cover 2, and the other end is located between the fifth limiting protrusion 115 and the sixth limiting protrusion 116. The sealing element 3 is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion 12. In this embodiment, the filter element 4 can be a filter screen or a filter tank as in Embodiment 1. When the filter element 4 is a filter screen, one end of the filter screen is welded and fixed to the inner side of the cover 2, and the other end is located between the fifth limiting protrusion 115 and the sixth limiting protrusion 116. When the filter element 4 is a filter tank, one end of the annular extension on the filter tank is welded and fixed to the inner side of the cover 2, and the other end is located between the fifth limiting protrusion 115 and the sixth limiting protrusion 116.

[0054] The filter element 4 is a deformable plate made of hard plastic, which is integrally molded. By pulling the pull ring 42 fixed on the lower side of the filter element 4, one end of the filter element 4 can be pulled out from between the fifth limiting protrusion 115 and the sixth limiting protrusion 116. Then, the brewing material can be put into the lid 2 to brew the beverage.

[0055] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the patent claims of this utility model should be included within the scope of the patent application of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage cup, comprising a cup body (1) and a lid (2), characterized in that, The cover (2) includes a first annular part (11), a second annular part (12) and a third annular part (13) arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The axes of the first annular part (11), the second annular part (12) and the third annular part (13) coincide. The third annular part (13) is located at the upper end of the cup body (1). A sealing element (3) is provided on the inner side of the cover (2). A filter element (4) is provided on the inner side of the cover (2). The filter element (4) is located on the upper side of the sealing element (3).

2. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first annular portion (11) is provided with a first cover (5), and a first cylinder (51) extending into the first annular portion (11) is fixed on the lower side of the first cover (5). A pressure block (52) is fixed on the first cylinder (51). The first annular portion (11) is provided with a piercing body, which includes a limiting block (14), a second cylinder (15) and a piercing knife (16) from top to bottom. The upper and lower ends of the second cylinder (15) are both open. The inner side of the first annular portion (11) is fixed with a first limiting protrusion (111) and a second limiting protrusion (112). The second limiting protrusion (112) is located below the first limiting protrusion (111). The outer side of the second cylinder (15) is provided with an annular limiting groove (151) that matches the first limiting protrusion (111). The second limiting protrusion (112) is used to limit the second cylinder (15). The limiting block (14) is fixed at the upper end of the second cylinder (15). One side of the limiting block (14) is an inclined surface (141). The pressure block (52) cooperates with the inclined surface (141) of the limiting block (14). The sealing element (3) is fixed at the lower end face of the second annular part (12).

3. A beverage cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter element (4) is fixed inside the second cylinder (15).

4. A beverage cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure block (52) is fixed to the outside of the first cylinder (51), and the inner side of the limiting block (14) is in contact with the outer side of the first cylinder (51).

5. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first annular portion (11) is closed. The inner side of the first annular portion (11) is fixed with a limiting protrusion (17) and a third limiting protrusion (113). The limiting protrusion (17) is located on the upper side of the third limiting protrusion (113) and there is a gap. The filter element (4) is located between the limiting protrusion (17) and the third limiting protrusion (113) and is in contact with the upper end face of the third limiting protrusion (113). The sealing element (3) is fixed on the lower end face of the second annular portion (12).

6. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first annular portion (11) is closed. The inner diameters of the first annular portion (11) and the second annular portion (12) are equal. The lower end face of the second annular portion (12) is fixed with a fourth annular portion (18). The inner diameter of the fourth annular portion (18) is larger than that of the second annular portion (12). The inner side of the fourth annular portion (18) is fixed with a fourth limiting protrusion (181). There is a gap between the fourth limiting protrusion (181) and the second annular portion (12). The filter element (4) is located between the fourth limiting protrusion (181) and the second annular portion (12) and is in contact with the upper end face of the fourth limiting protrusion (181). The sealing element (3) is fixed on the lower end face of the fourth annular portion (18).

7. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the first annular portion (11) is fixed with a fifth limiting protrusion (115) and a sixth limiting protrusion (116). The fifth limiting protrusion (115) is located above the sixth limiting protrusion (116) and there is a gap. One end of the filter element (4) is fixed to the inner side of the cover (2) and the other end is located between the fifth limiting protrusion (115) and the sixth limiting protrusion (116). The sealing element (3) is fixed to the lower end face of the second annular portion (12).

8. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two layers of filter elements (4) are provided on the inner side of the first annular portion (11), and there is a gap between the two layers of filter elements (4). The lower filter element (4) is detachably provided on the inner side of the first annular portion (11).

9. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter mesh (41) on the filter element (4) partially covers the filter element (4).

10. A beverage cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first annular portion (11) is provided with a second cover (6), and a second limiting ring (61) is fixed on the lower side of the second cover (6). The second limiting ring (61) extends into the first annular portion (11), and a seventh limiting protrusion (117) is fixed on the outer side of the first annular portion (11). One end of the second cover (6) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (62) that cooperates with the seventh limiting protrusion (117). The sealing element (3) is fixed on the lower end face of the second annular portion (12).