Ice cream box base structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice cream box base structure belongs to food packaging field, including base mechanism and plug -in stick mechanism, the base mechanism is including seat body, the top of seat body is provided with the connecting boss cooperation with ice cream box transparent cover, and the top of connecting boss is formed with recess down concave, the plug -in stick mechanism is including the plug -in seat integrated with seat body, the plug -in seat is formed with the plug -in stick channel of being able to adapt different shape and different size ice cream stick, the plug -in stick channel includes two along the length direction of plug -in seat slit, two the slit is vertically arranged and forms cross type insertion slot, and the junction of two the slit forms arc face. This ice cream box base structure can adapt to various size specifications's ice cream stick, need not for the ice cream stick of specific specification alone design base, has promoted the universal scene coverage of base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food packaging technology, and in particular to an ice cream box base structure. Background Technology

[0002] In the food packaging industry, ice cream cartons, as the core containers for holding and storing ice cream, directly impact user experience, product storage stability, and production economics due to the rationality of their base structure. With the diversification of ice cream varieties (such as cup-packaged, cone-packaged, and customized ice cream) and the upgrading of consumer demands (such as convenient consumption and adaptability to various scenarios), traditional ice cream carton bases are struggling to meet current market needs, as detailed below: Currently, most ice cream box bases on the market use a single-shaped slot structure for inserting ice cream sticks. Some bases only have a straight-line slot, which can only effectively limit the insertion of ice cream sticks with flat or rectangular cross-sections. It cannot stably fix round or cross-shaped ice cream sticks, and the sticks are prone to shaking, rotating, or even falling off. Other bases use a cross-shaped slot, which can accommodate both straight and cross-shaped ice cream sticks. However, the angular structure formed by the right angle intersection of the cross slot cannot fit the curved surface of a round ice cream stick, resulting in a lack of effective support after the round stick is inserted, and extremely poor stability during use. Still other bases only have a round slot, which can only accommodate round ice cream sticks. They cannot insert straight or cross-shaped ice cream sticks at all, making the compatibility range extremely narrow. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an ice cream box base structure to solve the problem of poor compatibility between existing ice cream box bases and ice cream sticks.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technology: an ice cream box base structure, comprising: The base mechanism includes a base body, the top of which is provided with a connecting boss that mates with the transparent cover of the ice cream box, and the top of the connecting boss is recessed downward to form a lotus leaf-shaped groove. The stick insertion mechanism includes a plug-in seat integrally formed with the base, and the plug-in seat has a stick insertion channel that can accommodate ice cream sticks of different shapes and sizes.

[0005] As a further description of the above technical solution: the insertion channel includes two slots opened along the length direction of the insertion socket, and the two slots are arranged vertically to form a cross-shaped slot.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution: an arc surface is formed at the junction of the two slots, and the arc surface makes a circular slot arranged coaxially with the socket at the center of the cross-shaped slot.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inner wall of the slot is sequentially configured as a first insertion segment, a second insertion segment and a third insertion segment along the insertion direction of the ice cream stick, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first insertion segment is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the third insertion segment.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer corners of the connector are rounded; The bottom of the base is provided with a positioning groove, which, in conjunction with a laser positioner, enables fully automated production of the base structure.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer ring of the connecting boss protrudes outward to form an annular snap-fit ​​platform.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the base and the socket are made of one of PP, PC, or PET materials.

[0011] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The stick insertion mechanism is designed with a combination of a cross-shaped slot and a central circular slot, which can simultaneously accommodate three mainstream ice cream sticks: straight (flat, rectangular), cross (cross-shaped flat), and circular (circular cross-section). The straight slot adopts a gradient structure with a gradually decreasing cross-section, which can accommodate ice cream sticks of different diameters and thicknesses through the difference in cross-sectional area. There is no need to design a separate base for ice cream sticks of specific specifications, which effectively expands the applicability of the base and reduces production and usage costs. 2. The lotus leaf-shaped groove can use gravity to guide the melted ice cream liquid to flow naturally along the curved surface and collect in the groove, preventing the liquid from overflowing to the outside of the base, the gaps in the lid, or the user's hands, solving the problem of contamination caused by melted liquid leakage and making the eating process cleaner. 3. The positioning groove at the bottom of the base can form a precise fit with the laser positioner, providing a positioning benchmark for the fully automated production line. This enables the base structure to be automatically aligned and precisely processed in injection molding, assembly and other processes, eliminating the need for manual positioning assistance, greatly reducing production time, improving mass production efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale industrial production. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 An overall schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 An overall schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 A top view according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0013] Legend: 10. Base mechanism; 11. Base body; 12. Connecting boss; 13. Groove; 14. Snap-on platform; 15. Positioning groove; 20. Insertion mechanism; 21. Insertion socket; 22. Slot; 221. First insertion section; 222. Second insertion section; 223. Third insertion section; 23. Arc surface. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0015] Reference Figures 1-5 This embodiment provides an ice cream box base structure, including a base mechanism 10 and an insert mechanism 20. The base mechanism 10 includes a seat 11, and the seat 11 and the insert seat 21 are made of one of PP, PC, or PET materials. The top of the seat 11 is provided with a connecting boss 12 that cooperates with the transparent cover of the ice cream box, and the top of the connecting boss 12 is recessed downward to form a lotus leaf-shaped groove 13. The insert mechanism 20 includes an insert seat 21 integrally formed with the seat 11, and an insert channel is formed on the insert seat 21.

[0016] In this embodiment, the connecting boss 12 on the top of the base 11 serves as a docking structure with the transparent lid of the ice cream box. Through shape matching and interference fit, it provides an assembly reference for the transparent lid. When the transparent lid is fastened, its inner wall fits against the outer wall of the connecting boss 12, ensuring a stable connection between the lid and the base mechanism 10 and reducing the risk of the lid coming loose. The insertion seat 21 and the base 11 are integrally molded, forming an overall structure without additional assembly. The insertion channel on the insertion seat 21 provides a suitable insertion space for the ice cream stick. When in use, the ice cream stick is inserted into the insertion channel, making the ice cream stable on the base 11, ensuring the relative fixation of the ice cream stick and the base structure during consumption, and improving the stability and safety of holding and eating. The groove 13 formed by the downward indentation at the top of the connecting boss 12 can realize the temporary storage of melted liquid. When the ice cream melts due to temperature changes during consumption, the liquid is collected in the groove 13 under the action of gravity, preventing it from flowing to the outside of the base 11, thereby preventing the melted liquid from leaking and contaminating the outer packaging or table, and playing a leak-proof protection role.

[0017] It should be noted that the external corners of the connector 21 are rounded, replacing the traditional sharp corners. This rounding effectively prevents users from being cut by sharp corners when handling ice cream boxes, and also prevents sharp corners from scratching the outer packaging during transportation or storage, reducing safety hazards during use and distribution. In addition, the outer ring of the connecting boss 12 protrudes outward to form a ring-shaped latching platform 14. When the transparent cover is fastened onto the connecting boss 12, the latching platform 14 will engage with the latching groove of the cover, ensuring that the cover and the base remain stably connected and preventing the cover from falling off.

[0018] In order to enable the stick channel to accommodate ice cream sticks of different shapes and sizes, the stick channel includes two slots 22 opened along the length of the connector 21. The two slots 22 are arranged vertically to form a cross-shaped slot. An arc surface 23 is formed at the junction of the two slots 22. The arc surface 23 makes a circular slot arranged coaxially with the connector 21 at the center of the cross-shaped slot.

[0019] Among them, two slots 22 are arranged perpendicularly along the length of the insertion base 21 to form a cross-shaped slot. Using the two orthogonal directions of the cross, non-circular rods (such as square, flat, or rectangular rods) can be inserted along the length of any slot 22 to achieve multi-directional insertion. At the same time, the cross-shaped cross layout can limit the insertion of non-circular rods, prevent the rod from rotating around its own axis, and ensure stability and no deviation after insertion. The arc surface 23 at the junction of the two straight slots 22 forms a circular slot at the center of the cross-shaped slot. The diameter of the circular slot is determined by the radius of curvature of the arc surface 23, which can be adapted to the outer diameter of the circular cross section ice cream stick. There is no need to design a base separately for ice cream sticks of specific specifications, which effectively expands the applicability of the base and reduces production and use costs.

[0020] Furthermore, the inner wall of the slot 22 is sequentially configured with a first insertion section 221, a second insertion section 222, and a third insertion section 223 along the insertion direction of the ice cream stick. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first insertion section 221 is larger than that of the third insertion section 223. The slot 22, with its first insertion section 221, second insertion section 222, and third insertion section 223 arranged along the insertion direction, exhibits a gradual decrease in cross-sectional area, accommodating multiple stick sizes. This eliminates the need for a separate slot design, reducing costs. The large cross-section inlet facilitates insertion, lowering the operational threshold, while the small cross-section clamps the stick, preventing it from falling off during consumption.

[0021] Finally, a positioning groove 15 is provided at the bottom of the base 11. The positioning groove 15 at the bottom of the base 11 can form a precise fit with the laser positioner, providing a positioning benchmark for the fully automated production line. This enables the base structure to be automatically aligned and precisely processed in injection molding, assembly and other processes, eliminating the need for manual positioning assistance, greatly reducing production time, improving mass production efficiency, and adapting to the needs of large-scale industrial production.

[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ice cream box base structure, characterized in that, include: The base mechanism (10) includes a seat (11), the top of which is provided with a connecting boss (12) that cooperates with the transparent cover of the ice cream box, and the top of the connecting boss (12) is recessed downward to form a lotus leaf-shaped groove (13). The stick insertion mechanism (20) includes a plug-in seat (21) integrally formed with the base (11), and the plug-in seat (21) has a stick insertion channel that can adapt to ice cream sticks of different shapes and sizes.

2. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion channel includes two slots (22) opened along the length of the insertion socket (21), and the two slots (22) are arranged vertically to form a cross-shaped slot.

3. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, An arc surface (23) is formed at the junction of the two slots (22), and the arc surface (23) makes a circular slot arranged coaxially with the plug (21) at the center of the cross-shaped slot.

4. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the slot (22) is arranged in sequence as a first insertion segment (221), a second insertion segment (222) and a third insertion segment (223) along the insertion direction of the ice cream stick, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first insertion segment (221) is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the third insertion segment (223).

5. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer corners of the connector (21) are rounded. The bottom of the base (11) is provided with a positioning groove (15), and the positioning groove (15) cooperates with the laser positioner to realize the fully automatic production of the base structure.

6. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring of the connecting boss (12) protrudes outward to form an annular snap-fit ​​platform (14).

7. The ice cream box base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (11) and the plug-in socket (21) are made of one of the following materials: PP, PC, or PET.

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