Hollowed-out fruit cup

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of hollow fruit holder, including shell, the cavity for accommodating fruit is formed in the concave of shell, the bottom edge of the shell is equipped with several relatively downward convex convex parts and several relatively upward concave groove parts, every groove part is equipped with a hollow hole;The convex part and groove part are along the bottom of shell one week interval arrangement.The hollow fruit holder has larger accommodating space, can satisfy the storage demand of different specifications fruit;The bottom edge of hollow fruit holder has greater amplitude concave and convex structure, and cooperate hollow hole, so that fruit holder has the function of ventilation and drainage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fruit packaging and conveying technology, and in particular, a hollow fruit tray. Background Technology

[0002] In the transportation of fruit, pallets serve as the primary means of support and protection, and their performance directly impacts the fruit's spoilage rate and taste. With the continuous upgrading of the fresh agricultural product supply chain, the market is placing increasingly stringent demands on the functionality, economy, and environmental friendliness of fruit pallets, driving the continuous iteration and innovation of pallet technology.

[0003] A patent with publication number CN223132627U discloses an adjustable fruit holder, including an upper fruit holder and a lower fruit holder. The upper fruit holder has an upper fruit groove, and the lower fruit holder has a lower fruit groove, which are correspondingly arranged. An adjustment mechanism is provided in both the upper and lower fruit grooves to hold fruits of different sizes. By using this adjustment mechanism, when the upper and lower fruit holders come into contact, the fruit in the lower fruit groove can compress an elastic clamping plate in the upper fruit groove. The elastic clamping plate, by restoring its deformation, fixes the fruit in the lower fruit groove. Because the elastic clamping plate is deformable, it can hold fruits of different sizes. The elastic clamping plate can then extend from a perforated groove. The surface of the elastic clamping plate is made of sponge material to prevent damage to the fruit. However, while this invention can accommodate round fruits of a certain size, it may pose a risk of storage failure when transporting and storing long, narrow, or irregularly shaped fruits, affecting its effectiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the problem of existing fruit trays only holding a single type of fruit by inventing a hollow fruit tray. The hollow fruit tray has a large capacity to meet the storage needs of fruits of different sizes. The bottom edge of the hollow fruit tray has a large-scale concave-convex undulation structure, and with the hollow holes, the fruit tray has the functions of ventilation and drainage.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical problem of this utility model is solved by the following technical solution: a hollow fruit holder, including a shell, the shell having a recessed cavity for accommodating fruit, the bottom edge of the shell having a plurality of downwardly protruding protrusions and a plurality of upwardly concave grooves, each groove having a hollow hole.

[0006] The fruit is placed inside the shell to protect it, reduce the impact of bumps during transportation, and extend its shelf life as much as possible. The protrusions and grooves at the bottom of the shell support the fruit and provide some relief, while also creating gaps between fruits and between the fruit and the shell to facilitate ventilation and moisture removal. Several perforations at the bottom of the shell increase the breathability of the fruit holder, ensuring that the heat and moisture generated by the fruit's respiration can be discharged in time, preventing mold growth and rotting, and extending the fruit's shelf life.

[0007] Preferably, the protrusions and grooves are spaced apart around the bottom of the housing.

[0008] The multiple protrusions and grooves along the bottom circumference allow for a certain gap between the fruit and the bottom, improving air permeability and drainage. Each groove has a perforated hole, so the protrusions, grooves, and perforations are evenly distributed along the bottom circumference of the shell, which is conducive to uniform air permeability.

[0009] Preferably, the housing is in the shape of an inverted boss, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; the housing includes, from bottom to top, a bottom, a side wall extending upwards at an angle from the bottom, and a hand-held folded edge extending laterally from the upper edge of the side wall.

[0010] The shell can be designed as an inverted round boss, a rectangular boss (trapezoidal boss), or other polygonal bosses; a ring-shaped handle is provided to enhance the sturdiness of the shell edge and facilitate hand grip. The handle has a certain curvature, allowing users to easily pick up the fruit tray from multiple directions, relieving pressure on the fingers, and making it easy for users to move the fruit tray by hand, avoiding direct contact with the fruit and preventing contamination and damage.

[0011] Preferably, the protrusion extends upward from the bottom edge along the side wall to form an extended protrusion, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall; the protrusion on the side wall can create a certain gap between the fruit and the side wall, which is conducive to ventilation and moisture removal.

[0012] Preferably, the outward protrusion of the extended protrusion gradually decreases from bottom to top, making the transition between the sidewall and the extended protrusion smoother and avoiding excessively protruding structures on the inner surface of the sidewall that could cause bumps and damage to the fruit.

[0013] Preferably, the groove extends upward from the bottom edge along the side wall to form an extended groove, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall; the groove on the side wall allows a certain gap to be formed between the fruit and the side wall, which is beneficial for ventilation and moisture removal.

[0014] Preferably, the concave amplitude of the extended groove gradually decreases from bottom to top, making the transition between the sidewall and the extended groove smoother and avoiding excessively protruding structures on the inner surface of the sidewall that could cause bumps and damage to the fruit.

[0015] Preferably, among the plurality of groove portions, at least three of the groove portions have a second groove portion that is further recessed upward at the hollow hole; the at least three second groove portions are located on opposite sides and are staggered.

[0016] It should be noted that the second groove is staggered, which can support the fruit from multiple directions and further improve the breathability and moisture wicking effect.

[0017] Preferably, the housing is configured as an inverted trapezoidal boss, with protrusions at all four corners and upwardly extending protrusions.

[0018] The raised and extended raised parts at the four corners form a smooth transition, further dispersing the pressure on the fruit in the corners, thereby preventing the fruit from deforming due to stress concentration at the corners during transportation.

[0019] Preferably, the middle of the sidewall has a transition step that widens outwards from narrow to wide. This smoothly transitioning step serves to support the fruit and enhance the strength of the sidewall.

[0020] In summary, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: 1. This utility model has a large capacity and can meet the storage needs of fruits of different sizes and shapes; 2. The bottom edge of this utility model has a relatively large undulating structure and is equipped with hollow holes, so that the fruit holder can be breathable and drained; furthermore, the side wall of this utility model also has a smooth undulating structure, which can not only improve breathability, but also better protect the fruit and reduce the squeezing and damage caused to the fruit during transportation or storage. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0022] The numbers in the diagram are: 1. Shell; 11. Groove; 111. Extended Groove; 112. Second Groove; 12. Protrusion; 121. Extended Protrusion; 13. Hollow Hole; 14. Transition Step; 15. Hand-held Folded Edge; 16. Bottom; 17. Side Wall. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 3 The hollow fruit holder shown includes a shell 1, with a recessed cavity inside the shell 1 for accommodating fruit. The bottom 16 edge of the shell 1 has several downwardly protruding protrusions 12 and several upwardly concave grooves 11, each groove 11 having a hollow hole 13. The whole is made of food-grade plastic through one-piece injection molding, which is lightweight and easy to clean. The hollow hole 13 on the surface of each groove 11 does not affect the supporting strength, but also enhances the breathability of the fruit holder and can drain the moisture on the surface of the fruit in time, preventing the fruit from spoiling due to water accumulation, while further improving drainage.

[0025] The protrusions 12 and grooves 11 are spaced apart around the bottom 16 of the housing; the housing 1 is configured as an inverted trapezoidal boss, with protrusions 12 and upwardly extending protrusions 121 at each of its four corners; the housing 1 includes a bottom 16, a side wall 17 extending upwardly from the bottom 16, and a hand-held folded edge 15 extending laterally from the upper edge of the side wall 17.

[0026] In this embodiment, the shell 1 is trapezoidal inverted boss-shaped, meaning the opening is larger than the bottom. It is recessed inward to form a cavity for holding fruit. The depth and inner diameter of the cavity are adapted to the size of common fruits, ensuring the fruit doesn't easily wobble after being placed inside. A handle-shaped folded edge 15 extends laterally from the upper edge of the side wall 17. This handle-shaped folded edge 15 extends outward along the edge contour of the opening of the shell 1 to form a closed-loop structure with an arc-shaped cross-section, facilitating user movement of the fruit holder and preventing direct contact with the fruit, thus avoiding contamination and damage.

[0027] The protrusion 12 extends upward from the edge of the bottom 16 along the side wall 17 to form an extended protrusion 121, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall 17; the outward convexity of the extended protrusion 121 gradually decreases from bottom to top; the groove 11 extends upward from the edge of the bottom 16 along the side wall 17 to form an extended groove 111, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall 17; the inward concavity of the extended groove 111 gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0028] The bottom 16 of the fruit holder has two recessed parts 11 with hollow holes 13 on one of its longer sides, each with a second recessed part 112 that is further recessed upwards. On the opposite side, there are also two recessed parts 11 with hollow holes 13 on the other side, each with a second recessed part 112 that is further recessed upwards. The four second recessed parts 112 are staggered. The second recessed part 112 is a columnar or hemispherical structure that protrudes upwards from the bottom 16 of the shell, and its height is slightly higher than the depth of the cavity. It is used to support the fruit and reduce the contact area between the fruit and the bottom 16 of the shell. The middle of the side wall has a transition step 14 that expands outwards from narrow to wide, which serves to support the fruit and enhance the strength of the side wall.

[0029] Example 2 Compared with Example 1, the distinguishing feature of this example is: The shell is shaped like an inverted frustum; the bottom and the opening of the shell are circular, and from bottom to top it includes a bottom, a side wall extending upward from the bottom, and a handle-shaped folded edge extending laterally from the upper edge of the side wall; the handle-shaped folded edge is a ring structure that extends outward from the shell, and the bottom edge of the shell is provided with several protrusions that bulge outward relative to each other and several grooves that bulge inward relative to each other. The protrusions and grooves are evenly spaced along the circumference of the bottom to form a uniformly distributed structure, ensuring that the fruit holder is subjected to balanced force.

[0030] Each groove has a perforated hole, which can be strip-shaped or circular, and also serves the purpose of ventilation and drainage. The protrusion extends upward from the bottom edge along the side wall to form an extended protrusion, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall; the outward convexity of the extended protrusion gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0031] The groove extends upward from the bottom edge along the sidewall to form an extended groove, the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the sidewall; the concave amplitude of the extended groove gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0032] In the groove portion, a second groove portion that is further recessed upward is provided at the hollow hole of not less than three groove portions, and the second groove portions are evenly distributed along the circumference of the bottom of the shell.

[0033] The middle of the sidewall is provided with a transition step that expands outward from narrow to wide. The transition step is a ring structure, which serves to support the fruit and enhance the strength of the sidewall.

[0034] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A perforated fruit holder, comprising a shell (1), wherein the shell (1) has a recessed cavity for receiving fruit, characterized in that, The bottom (16) edge of the housing (1) is provided with a number of protrusions (12) that bulge outwards and a number of grooves (11) that bulge inwards. Each groove (11) is provided with a hollow hole (13).

2. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusions (12) and grooves (11) are spaced around the bottom (16) of the housing.

3. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The shell (1) is in the shape of an inverted boss, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; the shell (1) includes a bottom (16) from bottom to top, a side wall (17) extending upward from the bottom (16), and a hand-held folded edge (15) extending laterally from the upper edge of the side wall (17).

4. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The protrusion (12) extends upward from the bottom edge (16) along the side wall (17) to form an extended protrusion (121), the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall (17).

5. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outward convexity of the extended protrusion (121) gradually decreases from bottom to top.

6. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The groove (11) extends upward from the bottom (16) edge along the side wall (17) to form an extended groove (111), the uppermost end of which is located at one-third to two-thirds of the side wall (17).

7. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The concave amplitude of the extended groove (111) gradually decreases from bottom to top.

8. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, Among the plurality of groove portions (11), at least three of the groove portions (11) have a second groove portion (112) that is further recessed upward at the hollow hole (13); the at least three second groove portions (112) are located on opposite sides and are staggered.

9. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shell (1) is configured as an inverted trapezoidal boss, with protrusions (12) at each of its four corners and an upwardly extending protrusion (121).

10. The hollowed-out fruit holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The middle part of the sidewall (17) is provided with a transition step (14) that expands outward from narrow to wide.

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