Cup holder

Abstract

A cup holder relates to the packaging technical field, it includes top cover, first vertical plate, bottom support, second vertical plate, baffle and two side part baffle. Top cover, first vertical plate, bottom support and second vertical plate are sequentially foldably connected, and the side of top cover away from first vertical plate is detachably connected with second vertical plate;The two sides of baffle are foldably connected with first vertical plate and second vertical plate respectively, and baffle is provided with at least three positioning grooves arranged at intervals along the circumference. The two sides of each side part baffle are foldably connected with first vertical plate and second vertical plate respectively, baffle is located between two side part baffles, and side part baffle is matched with positioning groove to define positioning space;Bottom support is used for carrying cup inserted in positioning space. It can improve the stability of multiple cup transportation, the cup is not easy to pour, the transportation is convenient, and the good taste of beverage can be kept.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging technology, and more specifically, to a cup holder. Background Technology With the continuous development of delivery services, food delivery now includes not only food but also various beverages. Improving the stability of the delivery process is a pressing technical problem. This is especially true for beverages like milk tea and coffee, where multiple drinks are delivered simultaneously. If drinks tip over during delivery, they stack haphazardly, shifting and shifting within the packaging bag, piling up to one side. This causes the packaging bag to tilt and deform, hindering delivery and exacerbating the shaking, which is detrimental to maintaining the beverage's texture. Current technology typically uses cup holders inside the packaging bag to improve stability during delivery. These cup holders have multiple grooves, into which multiple drinks are inserted, using the cup holder to position them.

[0002] The inventors discovered during their research that existing beverage cup holders have at least the following drawbacks: The cup holder only relies on the groove to contact the cup, leaving most of the cup exposed. The cup holder itself cannot completely hold the beverage in place. At the same time, when the cup holder is placed in the packaging bag, there is a gap between the cup and the packaging bag. In actual use and transportation, if subjected to rough handling or encountering bumpy roads, the cup will still tip over and shift, resulting in poor positioning and inconvenience in transportation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model includes, for example, providing a cup holder that can improve the stability of multiple cups during transportation, making the cups less likely to tip over, facilitating transportation, and maintaining the good taste of the beverage.

[0004] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows: In a first aspect, this utility model provides a cup holder, comprising: Top cover, first upright plate, bottom support, second upright plate, partition strip, and two side baffles; The top cover, the first upright plate, the bottom support, and the second upright plate are foldably connected in sequence. The side of the top cover away from the first upright plate is detachably connected to the second upright plate. The two sides of the partition strip are foldably connected to the first upright plate and the second upright plate, respectively. The partition strip is provided with at least three positioning grooves arranged circumferentially. The two sides of each side baffle are foldably connected to the first upright plate and the second upright plate, respectively. The partition strip is located between two side baffles. The side baffles cooperate with the positioning grooves to define a positioning space. The bottom support is used to support a cup inserted into the positioning space.

[0005] In an optional embodiment, the positioning groove is configured as an arc-shaped groove.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the number of positioning grooves is four, and the four positioning grooves are arranged in a cross shape.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the side baffle is provided with an expansion portion, which is used to contact the cup and can expand outward under the pressure of the cup to increase the size of the positioning space.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the number of expansion portions is two, and both are configured as foldable pieces, with the two foldable pieces being separate.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the foldable piece is configured as a right-angled triangular piece, and the hypotenuse of the foldable piece is foldably connected to the side baffle.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the top cover is spaced apart from the side of the first upright plate away from the base, and the top cover is spaced apart from the side of the second upright plate away from the base.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the top cover is provided with an operating hole, and a positioning piece is provided on the wall of the operating hole, a portion of which is separated from the wall of the operating hole and has a gap.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the top cover and the second upright plate are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the top cover is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the second upright plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion engages with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment include, for example: In summary, the cup holder provided in this embodiment can be adjusted in structure as needed. Initially, when the cup holder is not needed, the top cover, first upright plate, base, second upright plate, partition strip, and two side baffles are folded together, forming a roughly flat structure that is small in size, occupies little space, and is easy to store. When the cup holder is needed, the top cover, first upright plate, base, second upright plate, partition strip, and two side baffles are unfolded, while keeping the top cover separate from the second upright plate. The bottom of the cup is placed into the positioning space from above, allowing the bottom of the cup to contact the base. Part of the outer wall of each cup is engaged in the positioning groove, and part of the outer wall can contact the side baffles. Each positioning groove can position one cup, and at least three cups can be positioned simultaneously. After positioning, the top cover is connected to the second upright plate. At this point, multiple cups are positioned by the cup holder, and the cups' freedom of movement in all directions (front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-down) is restricted. The cups are stable within the cup holder and are not easily shaken. Meanwhile, the cup holder is placed inside the packaging bag, and the sides and bottom of the cup holder can contact the packaging bag. When the packaging bag is opened, the contact area is large, the cup holder is stable and not easy to tip over, making the transportation process safe and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder structure in this embodiment.

[0017] icon: 001-Positioning space; 100-Top cover; 110-Operating hole; 120-Positioning piece; 130-Snap-fit ​​protrusion; 200-First upright plate; 210-Notch; 300-Bottom support; 400-Second upright plate; 410-Snap-fit ​​groove; 500-Spacer strip; 510-Positioning groove; 520-Fitting section; 530-Positioning section; 600-Side baffle; 610-Foldable piece; 611-Bevel; 620-Separation seam. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0024] In existing technologies, there are generally two methods for transporting beverages using packaging bags: one is to place the beverage upright in the bag, and the other is to place a cup holder at the bottom of the bag and place the beverage cup in the groove of the cup holder. Both methods suffer from poor cup holder stability, making the cup prone to tipping over and causing it to shake violently inside the bag, resulting in inconvenience during transportation. Furthermore, when the cup is tilted and shaken, the beverage inside cannot maintain its optimal taste.

[0025] In view of this, the designers have provided a cup holder that can simultaneously position multiple cups containing beverages. The positioning effect is good, the cups are stable and reliable, not easy to tip over, the shaking amplitude is small, the transportation is safe and reliable, and it does not easily affect the taste of the beverages.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1This embodiment provides a cup holder, including a top cover 100, a first upright plate 200, a base 300, a second upright plate 400, a spacer 500, and two side baffles 600. The top cover 100, the first upright plate 200, the base 300, and the second upright plate 400 are foldably connected in sequence, and the side of the top cover 100 away from the first upright plate 200 is detachably connected to the second upright plate 400; the two sides of the spacer 500 are foldably connected to the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400 respectively, and the spacer 500 is provided with at least three positioning grooves 510 arranged circumferentially. The two sides of each side baffle 600 are foldably connected to the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400 respectively, and the spacer 500 is located between the two side baffles 600. The side baffles 600 and the positioning grooves 510 cooperate to define a positioning space 001; the base 300 is used to support a cup inserted into the positioning space 001.

[0027] As described above, the cup holder provided in this embodiment is used as follows: The cup holder can be adjusted in structure as needed. In its initial state, when the cup holder is not in use, the top cover 100, the first upright plate 200, the base 300, the second upright plate 400, the partition strip 500, and the two side baffles 600 are folded together, forming a roughly flat structure that is small in size, occupies little space, and is easy to store. When the cup holder is needed, the top cover 100, the first upright plate 200, the base 300, the second upright plate 400, the partition strip 500, and the two side baffles 600 are unfolded, while keeping the top cover 100 and the second upright plate 400 separate. The bottom of the cup is placed into the positioning space 001 from above, and the bottom of the cup can contact the base 300. Part of the outer wall of each cup is engaged in the positioning groove 510, and part of the outer wall can contact the side baffles 600. Each positioning groove 510 can position one cup, and at least three cups can be positioned simultaneously. After positioning, the top cover 100 and the second upright plate 400 are connected together. At this point, multiple cups are positioned within the cup holder, restricting their freedom of movement in all directions (front, back, left, right, up, down). The cups remain stable within the holder and are not easily shaken. Furthermore, the cup holder is placed inside the packaging bag, allowing it to contact the bag from all sides and at the bottom. This large contact area ensures the cup holder remains stable and is not easily tipped over, making transportation safe and reliable.

[0028] The following embodiments illustrate the details of the cup holder of this application by way of example.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1In this embodiment, optionally, the cup holder includes a top cover 100, a first upright plate 200, a base 300, a second upright plate 400, a spacer 500, and two side baffles 600. The top cover 100, the first upright plate 200, the base 300, and the second upright plate 400 are sequentially and foldably connected. The side of the top cover 100 away from the first upright plate 200 is detachably connected to the second upright plate 400 via a snap-fit ​​structure. The two sides of the spacer 500 are foldably connected to the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400, respectively, and the spacer 500 has four positioning grooves 510 arranged circumferentially. The two sides of each side baffle 600 are foldably connected to the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400, respectively. The spacer 500 is located between two side baffles 600, and the two side baffles 600, in conjunction with the four positioning grooves 510, define four positioning spaces 001, each positioning space 001 capable of positioning a cup. The base 300 is used to support the cup inserted into the positioning space 001.

[0030] It should be understood that the fold lines of the top cover 100 and the first upright plate 200, the fold lines of the first upright plate 200 and the bottom support 300, the fold lines of the bottom support 300 and the second upright plate 400, the fold lines of the partition strip 500 and the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400, and the fold lines of the side baffle 600 and the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400 are all parallel to each other.

[0031] Optionally, the top cover 100 has an operating hole 110, and a positioning piece 120 is provided on the wall of the operating hole 110. A portion of the positioning piece 120 is separated from and spaced from the wall of the operating hole 110. For example, the four edges of the positioning piece 120 include arc-shaped segments and straight segments. The straight segments connect to the wall of the operating hole 110, while the arc-shaped segments are separated from the wall of the operating hole 110, and there is a gap between the arc-shaped segments and a portion of the wall of the operating hole 110. That is, the positioning piece 120 is located inside the operating hole 110, but it does not completely close the operating hole 110. During operation, a finger can be inserted into the area of ​​the operating hole 110 not covered by the positioning piece 120, and then force can be applied to the positioning piece 120 to make it tilt upwards, allowing a message card or other card to be secured between the positioning piece 120 and the top cover 100.

[0032] It should be understood that the positioning piece 120 and the top cover 100 are elastically connected. Under the action of external force, the positioning piece 120 rotates at a certain angle relative to the top cover 100. At this time, there is a gap between the positioning piece 120 and the top cover 100, and the message card can be inserted between the positioning piece 120 and the top cover 100. After the external force is removed, the positioning piece 120 returns to its original position under the action of elasticity, and cooperates with the top cover 100 to clamp the message card.

[0033] Optionally, one side of the top cover 100 is foldably connected to the first upright plate 200, and the opposite side of the top cover 100 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 130, which is used to snap-fit ​​with the second upright plate 400 in a separable manner.

[0034] In this embodiment, optionally, two notches 210 are provided on the side of the first upright plate 200 away from the base support 300, and the top cover 100 is foldably connected to the first upright plate 200 at the bottom positions of both notches 210. Thus, when the top cover 100 moves relative to the first upright plate 200, the top cover 100 can move to a position perpendicular to the first upright plate 200. At this time, the top cover 100 unfolds, and there is a gap between the top cover 100 and the first upright plate 200. The portion of the top cover 100 above the first upright plate 200 can form a blocking structure.

[0035] Meanwhile, the second upright plate 400 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 410. The snap-fit ​​groove 410 is spaced from the side of the second upright plate 400 away from the base 300. When the cup holder is in the unfolded state, the height of the snap-fit ​​groove 410 is approximately the same as the height of the bottom of the notch 210. When the top cover 100 is engaged with the second upright plate 400, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 130 engages with the snap-fit ​​groove 410, forming a snap-fit ​​structure, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the top cover 100 and the second upright plate 400. At the same time, since there is a gap between the snap-fit ​​groove 410 and the side of the second upright plate 400 away from the base 300, the portion of the top cover 100 above the second upright plate 400 can form a blocking structure. It should be understood that after the top cover 100 is engaged with the second upright plate 400, the top cover 100 is simultaneously perpendicular to the first upright plate 200 and the second upright plate 400, and parallel to the base 300. The cup holder is placed behind the packaging bag, and the top cover 100 can be used as a storage platform to hold small condiment boxes, ice packs, scrapers, and other items, making it versatile.

[0036] In this embodiment, optionally, the spacer 500 includes a folded and connected fitting section 520 and a positioning section 530. The fitting section 520 is attached to the inner side of the first upright plate 200, and the two can be bonded and fixed, improving the structural strength of the spacer 500. The positioning section 530 is provided with four positioning grooves 510, all of which can be arc-shaped grooves. For example, in this embodiment, all four positioning grooves 510 are quarter-circular arc grooves. The peripheral wall of the cup is generally cylindrical, and the cylindrical cup wall can fit more closely with the groove wall of the positioning groove 510, resulting in tight contact and good positioning effect.

[0037] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the number of positioning grooves 510 is not limited to four, but may also be three, five, six, etc., depending on the requirements.

[0038] Furthermore, when there are four positioning grooves 510, the four positioning grooves 510 are roughly arranged in a cross shape. Two positioning grooves 510 form a group, and the two groups of positioning grooves 510 respectively cooperate with two side baffles 600. Each side baffle 600 can cooperate with one side of the spacer 500. The two side baffles 600 and the spacer 500 cooperate to form four positioning spaces 001.

[0039] In other words, one side baffle 600 can position two cups. Furthermore, to ensure that the positioning space 001 can position cups of different sizes and expand its usability, four expansion sections can be provided on the inner surface of each side baffle 600. Each expansion section can move relative to the side baffle 600, thus expanding outward under the pressure of the cup when in contact with it, thereby increasing the size of the positioning space 001. Two expansion sections form a group, and the two expansion sections in the same group are separated.

[0040] Optionally, the expansion section is configured as a foldable piece 610, which is a right-angled triangular piece. The hypotenuse 611 of the foldable piece 610 is foldably connected to the side baffle 600. One right-angled side of the two foldable pieces 610 is separated, and a separation seam 620 is provided between the two foldable pieces 610. When the cup is inserted into the positioning space 001 from top to bottom, the cup wall can compress the two foldable pieces 610. Both foldable pieces 610 can rotate downwards, and the two foldable pieces 610 can fit tightly against the cup wall, adapting to the positioning of cups of different sizes and improving the stability of the cup.

[0041] In addition, the side baffle 600 can be configured as a bent plate, with part of the bent portion fitting against the inner side of the first upright plate 200, and the two are bonded and fixed together, thereby improving the firmness of the side baffle 600.

[0042] It should be noted that there can be two base trays 300, each located within the area enclosed by positioning space 001. Two cups can be placed on each base tray 300.

[0043] It should be noted that the cup holder can be made by cutting cardboard, and it is a one-piece structure, which is easy to process and manufacture and has low cost.

[0044] The cup holder provided in this embodiment can be adjusted in structure according to needs. When not in use, the various components fold and fit together, forming a roughly plate-like structure that is small in size, occupies little space, and is easy to store and transport. When needed, the components unfold, and multiple cups are placed into the cup holder from top to bottom. Then, the top cover is closed 100°, restricting the cups' freedom of movement in all six directions, making the cups stable relative to the cup holder. When unfolded, the cup holder forms a roughly rectangular frame structure. When placed inside a packaging bag, it opens the bag, and the bottom and sides can contact the bag, providing a large contact area and high friction, making it less prone to shifting, shaking, or tipping over, which is beneficial for transportation.

[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cup holder, characterized in that, include: Top cover (100), first upright plate (200), bottom support (300), second upright plate (400), partition strip (500) and two side baffles (600); The top cover (100), the first upright plate (200), the bottom support (300), and the second upright plate (400) are foldably connected in sequence. The side of the top cover (100) away from the first upright plate (200) is detachably connected to the second upright plate (400). The two sides of the partition strip (500) are foldably connected to the first upright plate (200) and the second upright plate (400) respectively. The partition strip (500) is provided with at least three positioning grooves (510) arranged circumferentially. The two sides of each side baffle (600) are foldably connected to the first upright plate (200) and the second upright plate (400) respectively. The partition strip (500) is located between two side baffles (600). The side baffles (600) cooperate with the positioning grooves (510) to define a positioning space (001). The bottom support (300) is used to support a cup inserted into the positioning space (001).

2. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning groove (510) is configured as an arc-shaped groove.

3. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the positioning grooves (510) is four, and the four positioning grooves (510) are arranged in a cross shape.

4. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side baffle (600) is provided with an expansion portion, which is used to contact the cup and can expand outward under the pressure of the cup to increase the size of the positioning space (001).

5. The cup holder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of expansion portions is two, and both are configured as foldable pieces (610), with the two foldable pieces (610) being separate.

6. The cup holder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The foldable piece (610) is configured as a right-angled triangular piece, and the hypotenuse (611) of the foldable piece (610) is foldably connected to the side baffle (600).

7. The cup holder according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The top cover (100) is spaced from the side of the first upright plate (200) away from the base (300), and the top cover (100) is spaced from the side of the second upright plate (400) away from the base (300).

8. The cup holder according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The top cover (100) is provided with an operation hole (110), and a positioning piece (120) is provided on the hole wall of the operation hole (110). Part of the positioning piece (120) is separated from the hole wall of the operation hole (110) and has a gap.

9. The cup holder according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The top cover (100) and the second upright plate (400) are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

10. The cup holder according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top cover (100) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (130), and the second upright plate (400) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (410). The snap-fit ​​protrusion (130) and the snap-fit ​​groove (410) engage with each other.

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