Disposable cup holder

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage cup packaging, specifically a disposable cup holder. It includes an integrally molded base, vertical walls, and a top ring, forming an open-top cup-accommodating space. The vertical walls or top ring are provided with two or more elastic clamping structures spaced circumferentially. Each elastic clamping structure includes a cantilever capable of elastic deformation, extending towards the center of the accommodating space. The cantilever deforms elastically upon insertion of the cup, applying a clamping force to the outer wall of the cup towards the center of the accommodating space. The disposable cup holder provided by this utility model can more stably support the cup, preventing tipping and spillage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage cup packaging, and relates to disposable cup holders. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the food delivery industry, disposable beverage cups have become a mainstream product in the food packaging sector due to their convenience and low cost. During packaging and transportation, beverage cups typically require cup holders to secure them and prevent spillage during handling and transport.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN209883724U (publication date 2020.01.03) discloses a detachable multi-cup measuring cup holder, which includes a cup holder structure. The cup holder structure includes a main body, and the main body has two end faces in the height direction, forming a first end face and a second end face respectively. A receiving hole is provided on the first end face, and a receiving space is formed inside the receiving hole. The receiving hole may or may not penetrate the second end face in the length extension direction. The multi-cup holder structure includes a first cup holder and a second cup holder. The first cup holder and the second cup holder can be detachably connected.

[0004] The aforementioned cup holder structure only secures the cup through the receiving hole during use, which is not stable enough and still poses a risk of spillage. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a disposable cup holder that can more stably support the cup and prevent tipping and spillage.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A disposable cup holder includes an integrally molded base, upright walls, and top ring. The base, upright walls, and top ring form an open cup-accommodating space. The upright walls or top ring are provided with two or more elastic clamping structures at circumferential intervals. Each elastic clamping structure includes a cantilever capable of elastic deformation. The cantilever extends toward the center of the accommodating space. The cantilever undergoes elastic deformation upon insertion of the cup and applies a clamping force to the outer wall of the cup toward the center of the accommodating space.

[0008] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, the elastic clamping structure is located at the top of the upright wall, and a radial gap is left between it and the inner wall of the top ring to provide clearance space during deformation. The clearance space may correspond only to the clamping part, so that only the clamping part deforms during use, or it may correspond to the entire elastic clamping structure, so that the cantilever and the part of the upright wall connected to the cantilever can deform during use.

[0009] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, multiple upright walls are evenly arranged circumferentially, and each upright wall is provided with an elastic clamping structure; each upright wall may have only one elastic clamping structure or multiple elastic clamping structures.

[0010] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, a first opening is provided in the middle of the upright wall, and a second opening is formed between adjacent upright walls. The cantilever is provided on the side edge of the upright wall and extends above the second opening.

[0011] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, the upright wall has an arc-shaped structure, and the cantilever extends inward along its arc and bends at the end to form a clamping end. The inner side of the clamping end forms a clamping structure with surface contact with the outer wall of the cup body.

[0012] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, the elastic clamping structures are arranged in pairs and located on opposite sides of adjacent vertical walls. Each pair of elastic clamping structures is symmetrically arranged with the axial plane as the axis of symmetry.

[0013] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, the top plane of both the top of the upright wall and the top plane of the elastic clamping structure extend beyond the plane containing the top of the top ring.

[0014] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, multiple cup holders are provided, and the multiple cup holders are connected together by an easy-tear line.

[0015] In the aforementioned disposable cup holder, the cup holder is made of starch foam and molded. Of course, other plastics or other materials with a certain degree of elasticity can also be used.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] This invention provides a disposable cup holder with an added cantilevered elastic clamping structure. During use, as the cup is inserted, the outer wall of the cup compresses the cantilever, causing radial deformation. The deformed cantilever then firmly clamps the cup, preventing tilting or spillage during transport. This dynamic cantilever structure can also adapt to different cup diameters within a certain range, and its clamping force can be dynamically adjusted according to the cup size. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 2. Vertical wall; 3. Top ring; 4. Cantilever; 5. Radial clearance; 6. First opening; 7. Second opening; 8. Tear line. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. See also: Figure 1-2 :

[0022] A disposable cup holder includes an integrally formed base 1, vertical wall 2, and top ring 3. The base 1, vertical wall 2, and top ring 3 form an open cup-accommodating space. The vertical wall 2 or top ring 3 is provided with two or more elastic clamping structures at intervals along the circumference. The elastic clamping structure includes a cantilever 4 that can generate elastic deformation. The cantilever 4 extends toward the center of the accommodating space. The cantilever 4 generates elastic deformation when the cup is inserted and applies a clamping force to the outer wall of the cup toward the center of the accommodating space.

[0023] When in use, the cup body is inserted from top to bottom into the cup body receiving space formed by the base 1, the vertical wall 2, and the top ring 3. Since the cup body has a conical structure, it will gradually come into contact with the inner side of the cantilever 4 during the insertion process and gradually squeeze the cantilever 4, causing it to undergo elastic deformation and move away from the center of the receiving space. After the elastic deformation, the cantilever 4 will apply a clamping force to the outer wall of the cup body towards the center of the receiving space. Through two or more circumferentially distributed elastic clamping structures, a cup body holding structure can be formed, thereby preventing it from tipping over or falling off the cup holder during use.

[0024] In this embodiment, the elastic clamping structure is disposed on the top of the vertical wall 2, and a radial gap 5 is left between it and the inner wall of the top ring 3 to provide clearance space during deformation; the clearance space may correspond only to the clamping part, so that only the clamping part deforms during use, or it may correspond to the entire elastic clamping structure (including the cantilever 4 and the edge of the vertical wall 2), so that the cantilever 4 and the part of the vertical wall 2 connected to the cantilever 4 can deform during use.

[0025] Furthermore, in order to make the clamping structure more stable, multiple vertical walls 2 are evenly arranged along the circumference, and each vertical wall 2 is provided with an elastic clamping structure; each vertical wall 2 may be provided with only one elastic clamping structure or multiple elastic clamping structures; in this embodiment, there are four vertical walls 2 in total, and at least four elastic clamping structures.

[0026] The above-mentioned vertical wall 2 has a first opening 6 in the middle, and a second opening 7 is formed between adjacent vertical walls 2. The cantilever 4 is set on the side edge of the vertical wall 2 and extends above the second opening 7. By setting the first opening 6 and the second opening 7,

[0027] Furthermore, the vertical wall 2 has an arc-shaped structure, and the cantilever 4 extends inward along its arc and bends at the end to form a clamping end. The inner side of the clamping end forms a surface contact clamping structure with the outer wall of the cup. By setting the clamping end, the contact area between the cantilever 4 and the outer wall of the cup can be increased, further increasing the stability of the clamping.

[0028] In this embodiment, the elastic clamping structures are arranged in pairs and are located on opposite sides of adjacent vertical walls 2. Each pair of elastic clamping structures is symmetrically arranged with the axial plane as the axis of symmetry. Specifically, in this embodiment, a total of eight elastic clamping structures capable of elastic deformation are provided.

[0029] The top planes of the aforementioned vertical wall 2 and the top plane of the elastic clamping structure both extend beyond the plane of the top ring 3. The aforementioned structure forms a concave-convex structure on the top of the cup holder, which can increase the overall structural strength of the cup holder.

[0030] The above-mentioned cup holders are provided in multiple parts, and the multiple cup holders are connected together by easy-tear lines 8.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cup holder is made of starch foam and molded, making it more environmentally friendly and capable of producing a certain degree of elastic deformation.

[0032] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. Disposable cup holder comprising a base (1), a standing wall (2) and a top ring (3) which are integrally formed and which enclose a cup receiving space which is open at the top, characterized in that The vertical wall (2) or top ring (3) is provided with two or more elastic clamping structures at circumferential intervals. The elastic clamping structure includes a cantilever (4) that can generate elastic deformation. The cantilever (4) extends toward the center of the accommodating space. The cantilever (4) generates elastic deformation by the insertion of the cup body and applies a clamping force toward the center of the accommodating space to the outer wall of the cup body.

2. The disposable cup holder of claim 1, wherein, The elastic clamping structure is located at the top of the vertical wall (2), and a radial gap (5) is left between it and the inner wall of the top ring (3) to provide clearance space during deformation.

3. The disposable cup holder of claim 2, wherein, The vertical wall (2) is evenly arranged in multiple directions along the circumference, and each vertical wall (2) is provided with an elastic clamping structure.

4. The disposable cup holder of claim 3, wherein, The central part of the vertical wall (2) is provided with a first opening (6), and a second opening (7) is formed between adjacent vertical walls (2). The cantilever (4) is provided on the side edge of the vertical wall (2) and extends above the second opening (7).

5. The disposable cup holder of claim 3, wherein, The vertical wall (2) is an arc-shaped structure, and the cantilever (4) extends inward along its arc and bends at the end to form a clamping end. The inner side of the clamping end forms a clamping structure with surface contact with the outer wall of the cup body.

6. The disposable cup holder of claim 3, wherein, The elastic clamping structures are arranged in pairs and are located on opposite sides of adjacent vertical walls (2). Each pair of elastic clamping structures is symmetrically arranged with the axial plane as the axis of symmetry.

7. The disposable cup holder of claim 2, wherein, The top plane of the vertical wall (2) and the top plane of the elastic clamping structure both extend beyond the plane of the top ring (3).

8. The disposable cup holder of claim 1, wherein, The cup holders are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple cup holders are connected together by an easy-tear line (8).

9. The disposable cup holder of claim 1, wherein, The cup holder is made by foaming starch and shaping it with a mold.

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