Ice cup structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice cup structure, including cup body, be provided with the cavity in cup body, cup body bottom is provided with the accommodation groove, is provided with refrigeration ice block in the accommodation groove, the refrigeration ice block includes the casing and the refrigeration material of setting in the casing, the casing with cup body detachable connection. This ice cup structure sets up the refrigeration ice block in the accommodation groove of cup body bottom, and is not directly placed in the beverage, avoided the direct contact of refrigeration ice block and beverage and with liquid flow. This solved the problem of traditional stainless steel ice block because of in the cup free movement and with mouth contact, influence drinking experience, let the drinking process be more smooth comfortable. And ice block external can avoid and contact beverage, avoid the emergence of health problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cup technology, and in particular to an ice cup structure. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, drinking iced beverages has become a common choice for people to cool off and quench their thirst. Maintaining the low temperature of iced beverages to ensure their taste is an important requirement for consumers. To achieve this goal, the most widely used method is to add components with a cooling effect to the beverages, the most traditional of which is ice cubes made by freezing water.

[0003] These traditional ice cubes rely on their own melting to absorb heat and can lower the temperature of drinks for a certain period of time. However, they have a significant drawback: as the ice cubes continue to melt, the amount of liquid in the drink increases, which dilutes the original concentration and flavor of the drink, resulting in a decline in taste. This effect is more pronounced for drinks such as coffee, juice, and cocktails, which emphasize flavor layers, making it difficult to satisfy consumers' pursuit of the original taste of the drink.

[0004] To address the problem of traditional ice melting and diluting beverages, an improved refrigeration component—the stainless steel ice cube—has emerged on the market. This component typically consists of a stainless steel casing containing a coolant with cold storage capabilities. Its working principle involves pre-freezing the coolant to store cold energy; when the beverage is added, this cold energy is released to maintain a low temperature. Furthermore, due to the stainless steel casing, the coolant does not mix with the beverage, effectively preventing the flavor dilution caused by the melting of traditional ice.

[0005] However, these stainless steel ice cubes still have some significant drawbacks in practical use: because they need to be placed directly into the beverage and do not melt, they move freely during drinking as the liquid sloshes and flows, easily coming into contact with or colliding with the drinker's mouth. This contact can not only cause a stimulating cold sensation but also discomfort due to the hardness of the stainless steel, and may even affect the smoothness of the drinking motion, severely reducing the user experience. Furthermore, placing ice cubes in beverages inevitably raises some hygiene concerns. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an ice cup structure.

[0007] An ice cup structure designed for this purpose includes a cup body, a cavity provided inside the cup body, a receiving groove provided at the bottom of the cup body, and a cooling ice block provided in the receiving groove;

[0008] The refrigerated ice block includes a shell and a refrigeration material disposed inside the shell;

[0009] The shell is detachably connected to the cup body.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom surface of the housing is flush with the bottom surface of the cup body, or the bottom surface of the housing is located within the receiving groove.

[0011] Preferably, the housing is provided with a first magnetic attraction element, and the receiving groove is provided with a second magnetic attraction element;

[0012] The first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically connected.

[0013] Preferably, the first magnetic element is disposed on the upper surface of the housing.

[0014] Preferably, the housing is connected to the cup body using a threaded structure, a screw-on structure, or a snap-on structure.

[0015] Preferably, the upper part of the shell has a tapered structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

[0016] Preferably, the receiving groove is at least partially located above the bottom wall of the cavity;

[0017] When the ice block is installed in the receiving slot, the ice block is at least partially located above the bottom wall of the cavity.

[0018] Preferably, the housing is made of stainless steel.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] First, this ice cup design places the ice cubes in a recessed area at the bottom of the cup, rather than directly in the beverage, thus avoiding direct contact between the ice cubes and the drink, and preventing them from flowing with the liquid. This solves the problem of traditional stainless steel ice cubes moving freely inside the cup and coming into contact with the mouth, affecting the drinking experience and making the drinking process smoother and more comfortable. Furthermore, placing the ice cubes externally prevents them from coming into contact with the beverage, avoiding hygiene issues.

[0021] Secondly, the ice cubes consist of a shell and internal cooling material, with the shell detachably connected to the cup body. This design retains the advantages of stainless steel ice cubes—they don't melt or dilute the flavor of the beverage, ensuring that the drink maintains its original flavor and concentration—while also allowing for easy removal and freezing of the ice cubes for reuse, thus enhancing the practicality and economy of the ice cup. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the cup.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a refrigerated ice block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] See Figures 1-4 An ice cup structure includes a cup body 10, a cavity 110 inside the cup body 10, a receiving groove 100 at the bottom of the cup body 10, and a cooling ice block 20 inside the receiving groove 100; the cooling ice block 20 includes a shell 210 and a cooling material 220 disposed inside the shell 210; the shell 210 is detachably connected to the cup body 10.

[0035] Based on the above embodiments, the principle and function of the ice cup are as follows:

[0036] Before use, the ice cubes 20 are removed from the receiving slot 100 of the cup body 10 and pre-frozen. At this time, the refrigerant 220 inside the shell 210 absorbs and stores the cold energy, preparing for the subsequent cooling effect.

[0037] In use, the frozen ice cubes 20 are reinstalled into the receiving slot 100 at the bottom of the cup body 10, and the detachable connection structure between the shell 210 and the cup body 10 ensures that it is placed securely. Then, the beverage is poured into the cavity 110 inside the cup body 10.

[0038] The cooling material 220, which stores cold energy in the ice cube 20, transfers this cold energy to the beverage in the cavity 110 through the shell 210, thereby lowering the beverage temperature and maintaining a low temperature. Since the ice cube 20 is confined within the receiving slot 100, it does not move with the beverage flow, preventing contact with the mouth and ensuring a pleasant user experience. Furthermore, because the cooling material 220 does not directly contact the beverage, it does not dilute the flavor, preserving the original taste of the beverage. Simultaneously, the detachable connection allows for repeated freezing and reuse of the ice cube 20, continuously providing a cooling effect to the beverage.

[0039] See Figure 2 The bottom surface of the housing 210 is flush with the bottom surface of the cup body 10, or the bottom surface of the housing 210 is located within the receiving groove 100. The core purpose of this design, where the bottom surface of the housing 210 is flush with the bottom surface of the cup body 10 or located within the receiving groove 100, is to prevent the ice cubes from protruding and affecting the flatness of the cup body, while ensuring the stable operation of the cooling function.

[0040] When the bottom surface of the shell 210 is flush with the bottom surface of the cup body 10, it ensures that the bottom of the ice cup is completely flat. In this way, when the ice cup is placed on a support surface such as a table or bar, the bottom can fully fit against the support surface, completely eliminating the problem of instability caused by the ice cubes protruding, allowing the cup to be placed stably and providing a basic guarantee for use.

[0041] When the bottom surface of the housing 210 is within the receiving groove 100, the ice cubes are completely within the space of the receiving groove and will not protrude outward beyond the bottom plane of the cup. This design also avoids the ice cubes protruding and interfering with the flatness of the cup, ensuring that the bottom of the ice cup remains in stable contact with the supporting surface when placed, thus guaranteeing the stability of the placement.

[0042] See Figures 2 to 4 The housing 210 is provided with a first magnetic suction member 310, and the receiving groove 100 is provided with a second magnetic suction member 320; the first magnetic suction member 310 and the second magnetic suction member 320 are magnetically connected. Magnetic connection allows for rapid assembly, and connection stability can be guaranteed by the designed magnetic force. Compared to other mechanical fixing structures, magnetic connection has the advantage of convenient operation. When it is necessary to remove the ice cubes for freezing or cleaning, only appropriate external force needs to be applied to overcome the magnetic attraction and remove them; during installation, they can automatically be magnetically attracted into place when near the receiving groove, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process and improving user convenience.

[0043] Furthermore, the first magnetic suction member 310 is disposed on the upper surface of the housing 210.

[0044] Furthermore, both the first magnetic member 310 and the second magnetic member 320 are made of magnets, or one of them is made of a magnet and the other is made of a material that can be magnetically attracted to a magnet, such as an iron sheet.

[0045] Furthermore, the housing 210 is connected to the cup body 10 using a threaded structure, a screw-on structure, or a snap-fit ​​structure. All three structures are existing detachable connection structures, enabling a tight connection between the housing and the cup body. The threaded structure generates a continuous and uniform locking force through helical engagement; the screw-on structure achieves stable fixation through limiting engagement after rotation; and the snap-fit ​​structure provides reliable locking through the snap-fit ​​action of elastic components. All three effectively prevent the ice cubes from shifting, shaking, or even falling out within the receiving groove 100. Even when the ice cup is tilted, shaken, or subjected to external impact, the stability of the ice cube position is guaranteed, providing a foundation for continuous cooling. Manufacturers can choose different installation structures to connect the ice cubes 20 to the cup body 10 based on different materials.

[0046] See Figure 4 The upper portion 211 of the housing 210 has a conical structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. In this embodiment, the upper portion 211 refers to the fact that the housing 210 is composed of an upper part and a lower part. From the perspective of ease of assembly and disassembly, this conical structure provides guidance for the connection operation between the housing 210 and the cup body 10. When installing ice cubes, the smaller tip of the upper portion 211 can more easily align with the opening of the receiving slot 100. As the installation process progresses, the gradually increasing conical surface can naturally guide the housing 210 into the correct position, reducing the difficulty of alignment during installation.

[0047] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The receiving groove 100 is at least partially located above the bottom wall 111 of the cavity 110; when the ice cube 20 is installed in the receiving groove 100, the ice cube 20 is at least partially located above the bottom wall 111 of the cavity 110. This design significantly optimizes the cooling efficiency and effect of the ice cup by increasing the heat exchange area.

[0048] From the perspective of the contact relationship between the ice cube and the beverage, this positioning design means that the ice cube 20 is no longer completely hidden below the bottom wall 111 of the cavity, but rather a portion of its structure extends into the cavity 110. This arrangement increases the contact opportunities and contact area between the ice cube 20 and the beverage inside the cavity 110, allowing the cold energy released by the refrigerant 220 to be transferred to the beverage more directly and efficiently. Especially when the beverage volume is small, it avoids the problem of insufficient cold energy transfer caused by the ice cube being completely below the bottom wall, thus improving the timeliness and uniformity of cooling.

[0049] Meanwhile, this design makes full use of the space at the bottom of the cavity, ensuring the stability of the ice cube 20 during installation, and by positioning it partially above the bottom wall, allowing the cold air release to be closer to the main body of the beverage, reducing cold air loss during transmission. Compared to a structure where the ice cube is completely below the bottom wall, this design can lower the beverage temperature more quickly and maintain a low temperature for a longer period, further strengthening the core function of the ice cup in maintaining the taste of chilled drinks and enhancing the user experience.

[0050] In this invention, the housing 210 is made of stainless steel.

[0051] In this invention, the cup body 10 is made of glass or stainless steel.

[0052] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ice cup structure, comprising a cup body (10), wherein the cup body (10) has a cavity (110) therein, characterized in that: The bottom of the cup body (10) is provided with a receiving groove (100), and the receiving groove (100) is provided with a cooling ice block (20); The refrigerated ice block (20) includes a shell (210) and a refrigerant (220) disposed inside the shell (210); The housing (210) is detachably connected to the cup body (10).

2. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the housing (210) is flush with the bottom surface of the cup body (10) or the bottom surface of the housing (210) is located in the receiving groove (100).

3. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (210) is provided with a first magnetic suction member (310), and the receiving groove (100) is provided with a second magnetic suction member (320); The first magnetic attractor (310) and the second magnetic attractor (320) are magnetically connected.

4. The ice cup structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first magnetic attractor (310) is disposed on the upper surface of the housing (210).

5. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (210) is connected to the cup body (10) by a threaded structure, a screw-on structure or a snap-on structure.

6. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part (211) of the shell (210) has a conical structure that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

7. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving groove (100) is at least partially located above the bottom wall (111) of the cavity (110); When the ice block (20) is installed in the receiving slot (100), the ice block (20) is at least partially located above the bottom wall (111) of the cavity (110).

8. The ice cup structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (210) is made of stainless steel.

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