Partitioned bento box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a partitioned meal box, which comprises a box body, a box cover and a partition plate, the box body has at least two partition plate mounting portions inside, the partition plate has at least one, and the partition plate is selected to be inserted into the partition plate mounting portions in a correct position to divide the box body into a plurality of box cavities as required, wherein the bottom plates of the plurality of box cavities form a height difference in the depth direction of the box cavities, and the box cavity with the high-position bottom plate blocks the flow of meal juice from the low position to the high position. On the one hand, the utility model can be selected and matched according to the number of selected insertion plates based on the size and number of meal areas, thereby meeting the partitioned meal needs of different foods, and the utility model has high practicability and versatility. On the other hand, based on the bottom sinking of soup and the height difference of the box body bottom plates, the box cavity with the high-position bottom plate blocks the flow of meal juice from the low position to the high position, not only reduces the odor rate caused by the flow of meal juice, but also reduces the soup leakage rate caused by opening the cover, and increases the user's sense and appetite.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tableware, specifically relating to a partitioned lunch box. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the popularization of food delivery services, the demand for takeout boxes in the catering industry has been rising. Moreover, it is necessary to divide the food into sections to avoid cross-contamination of flavors. As a result, a variety of partitioned takeout boxes have emerged in the market.

[0003] However, when food is packaged in separate sections, the broth tends to settle at the bottom of the container, which presents the following technical drawbacks during packaging and delivery:

[0004] 1) Once the partitions are finalized during food preparation, the number and size of the partitions cannot be adjusted temporarily. Therefore, this type of food container has poor versatility and cannot meet the needs of partitioning different foods.

[0005] 2) During delivery, if the partitions are low and the bottoms of existing food containers are flush, the soup is likely to seep into other compartments due to shaking during delivery. This not only fails to solve the problem of soup mixing, but also leaves some of the spilled soup on the inner wall of the lid and / or the edge of the lid, causing the soup to leak out when the lid is opened, affecting the user's experience and appetite. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an improved partitioned lunch box.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A partitioned lunch box includes a box body, a box lid, and partitions. The box body has at least two partition mounting parts and at least one partition. The partitions are selectively inserted into the partition mounting parts to divide the interior of the box body into multiple required cavities. The bottom plates of the multiple cavities form a height difference in the depth direction of the cavity, and the cavity where the higher bottom plate is located prevents the food juice from flowing from the lower to the higher position.

[0009] According to a specific embodiment and preferred aspect of this utility model, the box body is elongated and is composed of multiple sub-boxes assembled sequentially. These sub-boxes form an inner cavity with aligned sides in the length direction, corresponding sides in the width direction, and flush openings. The partition mounting portion is installed within the inner cavity and positioned between two adjacent sub-boxes. This modular assembly facilitates the processing and shaping of different heights. Since the lunchboxes involved in this application are primarily for single use, they are generally integrally injection molded. Furthermore, the corresponding inner cavity design facilitates the molding of the partition mounting portion; therefore, the box body and the partition mounting portion are integrally injection molded.

[0010] Preferably, the partition mounting section includes first, second, and third insert modules with insertion slots. The first and second insert modules extend from the inner cavity opening to the bottom, respectively, and the third insert module connects the bottoms of the first and second insert modules. The partition is inserted along the insertion slots from the opening to the bottom. Based on the positional layout of the three insert modules, not only can the partition be quickly installed and removed, but also, when the partition mounting section is not equipped with inserts, the partition mounting section can prevent food juice from flowing into other sections.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the partition includes an insert plate body inserted into an insert slot, and an arched upward from the top of the insert plate body.

[0012] The handle allows for easy removal of the partition during insertion, facilitating the user's eating.

[0013] Preferably, the handle surface has anti-slip texture. This prevents slippage during clamping and pulling, enhancing the user's operating experience.

[0014] According to a specific embodiment and preferred aspect of this utility model, the multiple sub-boxes are divided into a middle box and end boxes, wherein the bottom plate of the middle box is located above the bottom plate of the end boxes. Because the middle bottom plate is in a higher position and the end bottom plates are in a lower position, not only is the probability of soup flowing from the lower to the higher position reduced, but soup flow between the lower positions is also prevented.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom surface of the end box base is flush with the bottom surface. This not only facilitates the flat placement of the lunch box, but also makes it easier to stack two lunch boxes one on top of the other.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, a protrusion is formed on one of the top of the lid and the bottom of the box body, and a groove matching the protrusion is formed on the other. The combination of the groove and the protrusion makes the stacking more stable, reduces the displacement rate of the two food containers, and thus facilitates delivery.

[0017] In addition, the box body forms a box edge from the opening, wherein the box edge forms a snap-fit ​​groove from the top inward, and the box lid forms a lid edge from the periphery. The lid edge matches the snap-fit ​​groove to close the box body. The box body and the box lid are sealed together based on the matching of the snap-fit ​​groove and the lid edge.

[0018] Preferably, the box edge has an easy-to-tear or easy-to-break connecting piece formed at any circumferential segment, which can be snapped onto the lid edge. The snapping action formed by the connecting piece increases the firmness of the lid, and at the same time, the removable nature of the connecting piece not only improves the user's tactile experience but also proves that the packaging has not been opened, thereby increasing the user's trust.

[0019] Due to the implementation of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] Existing partitioned lunch boxes have limitations. Once the partitions are set, their number and size cannot be adjusted, resulting in poor versatility and an inability to meet the needs of different food items. Furthermore, during delivery, the partitions are often low-lying, and since the bottoms of existing lunch boxes are flush, there's a high probability that liquids will seep into other compartments due to shaking. This not only fails to solve the problem of flavor mixing but also causes some liquid to remain on the inner wall of the lid and / or the edge of the lid, leading to leakage when the lid is opened, affecting the user's experience and appetite. This invention addresses these shortcomings by redesigning the partitioned lunch box as a whole, cleverly resolving these deficiencies. After dividing the food container into sections using this partition, the partition mounting parts are aligned and inserted according to the selectable number of inserts to divide the container into multiple sections as needed. At the same time, food containing soup is placed into the section where the lower bottom plate is located, and the lid is closed to complete the food filling. Therefore, this utility model has two advantages. First, the size and number of food sections can be selected according to the number of inserts, thereby meeting the needs of different food sections for separate food filling, which is highly practical and versatile. Second, based on the sinking of soup to the bottom and the height difference between the bottom plate and the container, the cavity where the higher bottom plate is located prevents the soup from flowing from the lower to the higher position, which not only reduces the rate of flavor mixing caused by soup flowing between sections, but also reduces the rate of soup leakage when the lid is opened, increasing the user's experience and appetite. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the partitioned lunchbox in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the middle box lid;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the AA direction;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Top view of the middle box;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0027] Wherein: 1. Box body; 10. Sub-box body; 11. Partition mounting part; 111. First plug-in module; 112. Second plug-in module; 113. Third plug-in module; 11a. Insertion slot; 12. Box side body; 120. Fastening slot; 121. Connecting piece;

[0028] 2. Box lid; 20. Lid edge;

[0029] 3. Partition; 30. Insert plate body; 31. Handle; 310. Anti-slip texture;

[0030] 4. Protrusion; 5. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" a second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element present. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "above," "below," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible embodiments.

[0036] Combined with appendix Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the partitioned lunch box of this embodiment includes a box body 1, a box lid 2, and a partition 3.

[0037] Specifically, taking a long rectangular lunchbox as an example, its body 1 is long and rectangular, the partition 3 is inserted and divided along the cross-section of the body 1, and the lid 2 is sealed to the body 1.

[0038] In this example, the box body 1 is composed of three sub-boxes 10 that are sequentially spliced ​​along the long strip direction. The three sub-boxes 10 form an inner cavity with the sides aligned in the length direction, the sides corresponding in the width direction, and the opening flush. Based on the separate assembly, it is beneficial to process and form the high and low positions. However, the lunch box involved in this application is mainly for single use. Therefore, it is basically injection molded as a whole. At the same time, the corresponding inner cavity design facilitates the forming of the partition installation part. Thus, the box body and the partition installation part are injection molded as a whole. Simultaneously, a partition mounting portion 11 is formed between every two adjacent sub-boxes 10. There are two partition mounting portions 11, and insert plates 3 are correspondingly inserted into these portions to form the required partitions. That is, using one insert plate 3, different positions of the partition mounting portions 11 are basically selected to form two partitions, and the area can be divided into a 50 / 50 or 30 / 70 ratio, thus allowing for free variation between the two ratios as needed. If two insert plates 3 are used, based on the alignment and insertion of the two partition mounting portions 11, three partitions are formed, arranged in a 3:2:5 ratio. Furthermore, a box edge 12 is formed from the opening of the box body 1, where the box edge 12 has a snap-fit ​​groove 120 formed from the top inwards. A cover edge 20 is formed from the periphery of the box lid 2, and the cover edge 20 matches the snap-fit ​​groove 120 to close the box body 1. The matching of the snap-fit ​​groove 120 and the cover edge 12 seals the box body 1 and the box lid 2 together. The box edge 12 has easily tearable or easily breakable connecting pieces 121 formed at any circumferential section, which can be snapped onto the lid edge 20. The snapping action of the connecting pieces 121 increases the firmness of the lid's closure. Furthermore, the removable nature of the connecting pieces 121 not only enhances the user's ease of use but also demonstrates that the packaging has not been opened, thus increasing user trust. Further, the connecting pieces 121 are surrounded by a "OPEN" label, and prying off the "OPEN" label allows the lid to be opened upwards.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the bottom plates of the three separate boxes 10 form a height difference along the depth direction of the box cavity, and the box cavity where the higher bottom plate is located prevents the soup from flowing from the lower to the higher position. In this example, the three separate boxes 10 are divided into a middle box and an end box, with the bottom plate of the middle box located above the bottom plate of the end box. Since the middle bottom plate is at a higher position and the end bottom plate is at a lower position, not only is the probability of soup flowing from the lower to the higher position reduced, but soup flow between the lower positions is also eliminated; at the same time, the bottom surfaces of the end box bottom plates are flush. This not only facilitates the flat placement of the lunch boxes, but also makes it more convenient to stack two lunch boxes one on top of the other. Each partition mounting section 11 includes a first insert module 111, a second insert module 112, and a third insert module 113, each with an insertion slot 11a. The first insert module 111 and the second insert module 112 extend from the inner cavity opening to the bottom, respectively. The third insert module 113 is located on the bottom plate and connects the bottoms of the first insert module 111 and the second insert module 112. The partition 3 is fitted and inserted along the insertion slot 11a from the opening to the bottom. Based on the positional layout of the three insert modules, not only can the partition be quickly installed and removed, but also, when the partition mounting section is not equipped with an insert, the partition mounting section can prevent the juice from flowing into other sections.

[0040] The partition 3 includes a partition body 30 inserted into the insertion slot 11a and a handle 31 arching upward from the top of the partition body 30. Insertion is performed using the handle 31, allowing the partition to be easily removed for the user's convenience. Specifically, the surface of the handle 31 has anti-slip texture 310 to prevent slippage during clamping and pulling, enhancing the user's handling experience.

[0041] Furthermore, a protrusion 4 is formed on one of the top of the lid 2 and the bottom of the body 1, and a groove 5 that matches the protrusion 4 is formed on the other. The fit between the groove 5 and the protrusion 4 makes the stacking more stable, reduces the displacement rate of the two food containers, and facilitates delivery. In this example, the protrusion 4 is formed on the top of the lid 2, and the groove 5 is formed on the bottom of the body 1. The number of mating sets formed by the protrusion 4 and the groove 5 is unlimited.

[0042] In summary, by using this partitioned lunchbox, the partition mounting parts are aligned and inserted using a selectable number of inserts to divide the box into multiple sections as needed. Food containing broth is then placed in the section containing the lower bottom plate, and the lid is closed to complete the meal. Therefore, this invention is practical and versatile, as the size and number of food sections can be selected based on the number of inserts, thus meeting the needs of partitioned food preparation for different foods. Furthermore, based on the principle of broth settling at the bottom and the height difference between the lower bottom plate and the lower plate, the food can be placed in the section containing the higher bottom plate. The cavity design prevents the flow of food juice from low to high positions, reducing the rate of flavor mixing caused by juice cross-contamination and minimizing leakage when the lid is opened, thus improving user experience and appetite. Thirdly, the modular assembly facilitates the processing and shaping of both high and low sections. Since the food container in this application is primarily for single use, it is essentially injection molded as a single piece. The corresponding internal cavity design also facilitates the molding of the partition mounting section; therefore, the box body and partition mounting section are integrally injection molded. Fourthly, the layout of the three insert modules not only enables rapid... The partition is easy to assemble and disassemble, and even when the insert plate is not installed, the partition mounting part can still prevent the soup from flowing into other sections; fifthly, the insertion operation is based on the clamping of the handle, which allows for easy removal of the partition for the user's eating, and the surface of the handle is formed with anti-slip texture to avoid slipping during clamping and pulling, enhancing the user's operating feel; sixthly, with the middle bottom plate in a high position and the end bottom plate in a low position, it not only reduces the probability of soup flowing from the low position to the high position, but also eliminates soup flowing between the low positions, while the end box bottom... The bottom surface of the tray is flush, which not only facilitates the flat placement of the lunchboxes but also makes it easier to stack two lunchboxes one on top of the other; the seventh aspect is based on the combination of grooves and protrusions to make the stacking more stable, reduce the displacement rate of the two lunchboxes, and thus facilitate delivery; the eighth aspect is based on the matching of the snap-fit ​​groove and the lid edge to seal the box body and lid, while the snap-fit ​​formed by the connecting piece increases the firmness of the lunchbox lid. At the same time, the removable feature of the connecting piece not only increases the user's operating experience but also proves that the packaging has not been opened, thereby increasing the user's trust.

[0043] The present utility model has been described in detail above, with the aim of enabling those skilled in the art to understand its contents and implement it. However, this description should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A partitioned lunchbox, comprising a box body, a lid, and partitions, characterized in that: The box body has at least two partition mounting parts, and there is at least one partition. The partition is selected and inserted into the partition mounting part to divide the box body into multiple required boxes. The bottom plates of the multiple boxes form a height difference in the depth direction of the box, and the box where the higher bottom plate is located prevents the food juice from flowing from the lower to the higher position.

2. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box is long and narrow, and is assembled from multiple sub-boxes in sequence. The multiple sub-boxes form an inner cavity with the sides aligned in the length direction, the sides corresponding in the width direction, and the openings flush. The partition mounting part is installed in the inner cavity and is located between two adjacent sub-boxes.

3. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The partition mounting section includes a first, second, and third insert modules with insertion slots. The first and second insert modules extend from the opening of the inner cavity to the bottom, respectively. The third insert module connects the bottom of the first and second insert modules. The partition is fitted and inserted along the insertion slots from the opening to the bottom.

4. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 3, characterized in that: The partition includes a plate body inserted into an insertion slot and a handle that arches upward from the top of the plate body.

5. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handle has a non-slip texture on its surface.

6. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple sub-boxes are divided into a middle box and end boxes, wherein the bottom plate of the middle box is located above the bottom plate of the end box.

7. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the end box base plate is flush with the bottom surface.

8. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the lid and the bottom of the box body have a protrusion on one and a groove on the other that matches the protrusion.

9. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body forms a box edge from the opening, wherein the box edge forms a fastening groove from the top inward, and the box lid forms a cover edge from the periphery, wherein the cover edge matches the fastening groove to close the box body.

10. The partitioned lunchbox according to claim 9, characterized in that: The box edge has a tearable or breakable connecting piece formed at any circumferential section, and the connecting piece can be fastened onto the cover edge.

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