A container lid and a container with a lid

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a container cover and a container with the cover, and belongs to the technical field of storage containers, wherein the container cover is used for fixing seasonings and tableware, the container cover comprises a cover body; a limiting structure is arranged on the cover body and surrounds a limiting area, the limiting area is used for accommodating the seasonings and limiting displacement of the seasonings; at least one buckle structure is arranged on the cover body, and the buckle structure is used for clamping the tableware; the buckle structure is configured to, when the tableware is clamped, make the tableware press against the limiting structure to block the seasonings from separating from the cover body. The container cover and the container with the cover provided by the embodiment of the application can enhance the fixing effect of the container cover on the seasonings and the tableware.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to storage container technology, and more particularly to a container lid and a lidded container. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, food packaging boxes often come with condiments and utensils. For example, in the dairy industry, sugar-free yogurt products will have a spoon and honey packet fixed inside the lid for easy access by consumers.

[0003] In existing technologies, the honey packet and spoon are fixed inside the lid using hot melt adhesive or disposable film packaging. However, hot melt adhesive packaging uses non-environmentally friendly materials, and the adhesive is easily lost due to temperature changes or lid compression; disposable film packaging requires an additional sealing process, and after one use, the spoon is difficult to fix to the lid, affecting the normal user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a container lid and a container with a lid to solve the technical problem of poor fixation of the spoon and honey packet inside the lid in related technologies.

[0005] This application provides a container lid for securing condiments and tableware, including:

[0006] Cover the body;

[0007] A limiting structure is provided on the cover body and forms a limiting area, the limiting area being used to accommodate the seasoning and restrict the displacement of the seasoning;

[0008] At least one snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the lid body and is used to snap the tableware;

[0009] The buckle structure is configured such that, when engaged with the tableware, the tableware presses against the limiting structure to prevent the condiments from detaching from the lid body.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the limiting structure includes a plurality of limiting ribs, which together form the limiting area;

[0011] At least one of the limiting ribs is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion, which is used to snap-fit ​​the tableware on the buckle structure.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the limiting area is a rectangular area or an arc-shaped area, and the snap-fit ​​part is a groove provided on the limiting rib.

[0013] In some possible implementations, two buckle structures are provided, with the two buckle structures located on opposite sides of the limiting structure. One buckle structure is used to engage the head of the tableware, and the other buckle structure is used to engage the tail of the tableware.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the snap-fit ​​structure includes two oppositely arranged snap-fit ​​protrusions, each having a slot on the side facing the adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusion for hooking the edge of the cutlery.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the snap-fit ​​protrusion has an inclined transition surface on the side opposite to the cover body, the transition surface being used to guide the cutlery into the slot.

[0016] In some possible implementations, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged circumferentially on the inner side of the cover body, and a protruding support is constructed on the outer side of the cover body. The reinforcing ribs are configured to abut against the support of another cover body when the cover body is stacked with another cover body.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the height of the snap-fit ​​structure is greater than the height of the limiting structure, and the height of the reinforcing rib is greater than the height of the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the cover body has a receiving groove, and the cover body is circumferentially configured with an expansion portion surrounding the receiving groove, the expansion portion being for detachable connection with the container body.

[0019] On the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a lidded container, including a container body and a container lid as described in any of the above claims, wherein the container body and the container lid are snap-fitted together.

[0020] The container lid and lidded container provided in this application embodiment have a limiting structure forming a limiting area in the container lid, which restricts the displacement of seasonings on the surface of the lid body. After the buckle structure locks the tableware, the buckle structure is configured such that when it engages with the tableware, the tableware presses against the limiting structure to prevent the seasonings from detaching from the lid body. As a result, the spoon itself presses against the top of the seasonings, preventing the seasonings from falling out of the limiting area and enhancing the fixing effect of the seasonings on the lid body. In addition, the spoon and seasonings can be reused and fixed on the limiting structure and the buckle structure without the need for additional adhesive or sealing film, making it convenient to use and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the container lid provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the container lid and tableware and seasonings provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Top view;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the container lid provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of two container lids stacked together, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0028] 100. Cover the main body;

[0029] 110. Reinforcing rib; 120. Support; 130. Receiving groove; 140. Outward expansion; 150. Snap-fit ​​step;

[0030] 200. Limiting structure;

[0031] 210. Limiting area; 220. Limiting rib;

[0032] 221. First reinforcing rib; 222. Second reinforcing rib; 223. Connecting part;

[0033] 300, snap-fit ​​structure; 310, snap-fit ​​boss; 320, slot; 330, transition surface;

[0034] 400. Tableware;

[0035] 500. Seasonings.

[0036] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended specification.

[0038] As per the background art, in the dairy industry, sugar-free yogurt products typically include a spoon and honey packet secured inside the lid for easy consumer use. In existing technology, the honey packet and spoon are attached to the lid using hot melt adhesive or a disposable sealed film.

[0039] However, hot melt adhesive packaging uses non-environmentally friendly materials, which is not conducive to the sustainable development of green packaging. Furthermore, hot melt adhesive is prone to losing its stickiness due to temperature changes or lid compression. Single-use sealed packaging requires an additional sealing process, resulting in higher production costs. After the food has not been used once, the spoon is difficult to keep on the lid, affecting the normal user experience for consumers.

[0040] Based on the above description, one or more embodiments of this application provide a container lid and a container with a lid. In the container lid, a limiting structure forms a limiting area to restrict the displacement of seasonings on the surface of the lid body. After the snap-fit ​​structure locks the tableware, the snap-fit ​​structure is configured such that when it engages with the tableware, the tableware presses against the limiting structure to prevent the seasonings from detaching from the lid body. Thus, the spoon itself presses against the top of the seasonings, preventing the seasonings from coming out of the limiting area. The seasonings are limited and constrained in all directions, enhancing the fixing effect of the seasonings on the lid body. In addition, the spoon and seasonings can be reused and fixed on the limiting structure and the snap-fit ​​structure without the need for additional adhesive or sealing film, making it convenient to use and improving the user experience.

[0041] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates the solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a lidded container, including a container for fixing condiments 500 and tableware 400. The lidded container includes a lid body 100, a limiting structure 200 and at least one snap-fit ​​structure 300.

[0043] A limiting structure 200 is provided on the lid body 100 and forms a limiting area 210, which is used to limit the condiment 500; a snap-fit ​​structure 300 is provided on the lid body 100 and is used to snap the tableware 400; the snap-fit ​​structure 300 is configured such that when it snaps with the tableware 400, the tableware 400 presses against the limiting structure 200 to prevent the condiment 500 from falling off the lid body 100.

[0044] As can be seen from the above description, the container lid of this application embodiment, by setting a limiting structure 200 and a buckle structure 300 on the lid body 100, eliminates the need for the technical process of using hot melt adhesive or disposable sealing film in related technologies, making the method of fixing the seasoning 500 and tableware 400 simpler and more convenient, and helping to reduce material costs.

[0045] The limiting area 210 formed by the limiting structure 200 restricts the horizontal displacement of the condiment 500 on the surface of the lid body 100. After the tableware 400 is snapped into place by the snap-fit ​​structure 300, the pressure of the tableware 400 on the limiting structure 200 restricts the vertical displacement of the condiment 500. Thus, the condiment 500 is limited and fixed in both the horizontal and vertical directions, effectively preventing the condiment 500 from detaching from the lid body 100 due to vibration or deformation of the container lid.

[0046] It should be noted that the tableware 400 in this application embodiment can be a spoon, fork, tweezers, or other instrument parts that assist in picking up and placing container items, and the condiment 500 can be honey, cheese powder, chili powder, ketchup, or other seasonings that assist in eating container items. For example, in the following embodiments of this application, a spoon is used to refer to tableware 400 and a honey packet is used to refer to condiment 500. For different application scenarios, tableware 400 and condiment 500 can be changed or adjusted accordingly.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the limiting structure 200 includes a plurality of limiting ribs 220, which together form a limiting area 210; at least one limiting rib 220 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 223, which is used to engage and snap-fit ​​the tableware 400.

[0048] For example, the limiting structure 200 includes two sets of limiting ribs 220 arranged at relative intervals. Each set of limiting ribs 220 includes a first rib 221 and two second ribs 222 placed at both ends of the first rib 221. The second ribs 222 are arranged perpendicular to the first rib 221. The two sets of limiting ribs 220 are arranged symmetrically. Thus, the two sets of limiting ribs 220 actually form a rectangular limiting area 210. The limiting area 210 surrounds the seasoning 500 and prevents the seasoning 500 from sliding on the surface of the cover body 100.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the limiting area 210 is a rectangular area or an arc-shaped area, and the snap-fit ​​part 223 is a groove provided on the limiting rib 220.

[0050] Here, the limiting area 210 can be a closed rectangular frame area or a semi-closed rectangular area with openings. For example, the limiting area 210 is a semi-closed rectangular area with openings on opposite sides. The size of the openings should be smaller than the size of the honey bag to prevent the honey bag from coming out of the openings. Setting a semi-closed rectangular area with openings provides a certain amount of room for the honey bag to move within the limiting area 210. When the container lid is deformed by external force, the honey bag can move within the semi-closed limiting area 210, preventing excessive compression of the honey bag and thus preventing it from breaking.

[0051] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​portion 223 is provided on the first rib 221. The snap-fit ​​portion 223 has an arc-shaped protruding sidewall that protrudes relative to the first rib 221. By constructing the protruding sidewall of the snap-fit ​​portion 223 as an arc shape, the spoon is guided and moved downward by the arc-shaped sidewall of the snap-fit ​​portion 223, thereby facilitating the snap-fit ​​of the spoon with the snap-fit ​​structure 300 and improving the smoothness of the spoon entering the snap-fit ​​structure 300 and the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the latching structure 300 has two latching structures placed on opposite sides of the limiting structure 200. One latching structure 300 is used to latch the head of the cutlery 400, and the other latching structure 300 is used to latch the tail of the cutlery 400. The two latching structures 300 and the latching part 223 are located on the same straight line.

[0053] Here, the two snap-fit ​​structures 300 and the snap-fit ​​part 223 are located on the same straight line, which is the central axis of the spoon. The two snap-fit ​​structures 300 and the snap-fit ​​part 223 jointly support and fix the spoon. This multi-point fixing method can effectively ensure the firmness of the spoon above the limiting area 210, preventing the spoon from tilting or wobbling due to the deformation of the container lid. Since the two snap-fit ​​structures 300 and the snap-fit ​​part 223 are located on the same straight line, during the production process, along the collinear direction of the two snap-fit ​​structures 300 and the snap-fit ​​part 223, the spoon can be directly pressed into the snap-fit ​​structure 300 and cooperate with the snap-fit ​​part 223 to abut. This design can effectively reduce misalignment and jamming failures during production, thereby facilitating automated production and improving production efficiency.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, the snap-fit ​​structure 300 further includes two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 arranged opposite to each other. The snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 have a snap-fit ​​groove 320 on the side facing the adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusions 310. The snap-fit ​​groove 320 is used to hook the edge of the cutlery 400.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 have a certain interval, which is adapted to the size of the spoon. When the edge of the spoon is pressed between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310, the edge of the spoon will be embedded in the corresponding slot 320 of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 310. The slot 320 hooks the edge of the spoon, preventing the spoon from detaching from the lid body 100. Here, compared with setting a single snap-fit ​​protrusion 310 to snap the spoon, the fixing strength of two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 is higher.

[0056] It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​structure 300, the limiting structure 200, and the lid body 100 in the container lid are integrally die-cast plastic parts, and the plastic parts themselves have a certain deformation capability. The gap between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 is equal to or slightly smaller than the width of the spoon. When the spoon is pressed against the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310, the snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 first undergo a certain degree of forced deformation to make the edge of the spoon engage in the slot 320. When removing the spoon, the elastic deformation of the snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 can also be used to make the spoon disengage from the slot 320.

[0057] In addition, the two snap-fit ​​structures 300 are used to snap the spoon at different positions. Therefore, the interval between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 in the snap-fit ​​structure 300 can be flexibly adjusted. Generally speaking, the interval between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 used to snap the head of the cutlery 400 is slightly larger than the interval between the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 310 used to snap the tail of the cutlery 400. Of course, this is an example in the embodiments of this application.

[0058] As an alternative implementation, the snap-fit ​​boss 310 has an inclined transition surface 330 on the side opposite to the lid body 100. The transition surface 330 is used to guide the cutlery 400 into the slot 320. During the process of pressing the spoon into the slot 320, the inclined transition surface 330 reduces the resistance of the spoon entering the slot 320, making the spoon assembly action easier and smoother.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 110 are arranged circumferentially on the inner side of the cover body 100, and a protruding support portion 120 is constructed on the outer side of the cover body 100. The reinforcing ribs 110 are configured to abut against the support portion 120 of another cover body 100 when the cover body 100 is stacked with another cover body 100.

[0060] Here, the inner side of the cover body 100 refers to the interior used to fasten to the container body, and the outer side refers to the exterior exposed to the environment. The multiple reinforcing ribs 110 constructed on the inner side of the cover body 100 can effectively strengthen the overall structural strength of the cover body 100 and prevent the cover body 100 from being forcibly deformed by external forces.

[0061] Furthermore, the support portion 120 constructed on the outer side of the cap body 100 forms an inwardly concave structure with a concave middle area and a convex outer peripheral area on the outer surface of the cap body 100. Thus, when multiple container caps are stacked, the upper surface of the container cap abuts against the reinforcing rib 110 on the lower surface of another container cap through the support portion 120. The packaging stack formed by multiple container caps is less likely to jam or stick together in an automated production line, avoiding the "cap locking" problem. This makes it easier for operators or machines to quickly grab and separate the container caps, thereby improving the overall packaging efficiency.

[0062] As an alternative implementation, the support portion 120 on the outside of the cover body 100 can be a flange surrounding the edge of the cover body 100, or the support portion 120 can be a plurality of spaced protrusions or support ribs, as long as they can correspond to the reinforcing rib 110 on another container cover. This application embodiment does not make an absolute limitation on this.

[0063] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the height of the snap-fit ​​structure 300 is greater than the height of the limiting structure 200, and the height of the reinforcing rib 110 is greater than the height of the snap-fit ​​structure 300. This protruding height refers to the height protruding relative to the thickness direction of the cover body 100.

[0064] During the production process, multiple container lids often need to be stacked to facilitate subsequent production or transportation. When multiple container lids are stacked, the upper container lid directly transmits the weight and pressure to the reinforcing rib 110 of the lower container lid through the support part 120. Since the protruding height of the reinforcing rib 110 is greater than the protruding height of the limiting structure 200 and the snap-fit ​​structure 300, the weight and pressure of the upper container lid are transmitted to the reinforcing rib 110 of the lower container lid, avoiding direct contact with the honey packet or spoon in the lower container lid. This prevents the honey packet from breaking or the spoon from shifting due to the stacking of container lids.

[0065] In addition, the protruding height of the reinforcing rib 110 is greater than that of the limiting structure 200 and the snap-fit ​​structure 300, which can also eliminate the problem of uneven stacking caused by the height tolerance of the limiting structure 200 or the snap-fit ​​structure 300, ensuring that each container lid is stacked stably in the same way, and improving the reliability of container lid storage and transportation.

[0066] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the cover body 100 has a receiving groove 130, and the cover body 100 has a circumferentially constructed extension 140, which is disposed around the receiving groove 130 and is used for detachable connection with the container body.

[0067] Here, reinforcing ribs 110 are constructed between the bottom and sidewalls of the receiving groove 130, and the cover body 100 has a snap-fit ​​step 150 corresponding to the top of the receiving groove 130. Thus, the receiving groove 130 holds tableware 400 and condiments 500. The provided expansion portion 140 forms a connection base with the container body, increasing the sealing contact area with the container body. The expansion portion 140 and the container body can be connected by a threaded fit or by direct snap-fit ​​sealing; this is not absolutely limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0068] Another embodiment of this application provides a lidded container, including a container body and a container lid as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0069] Since a covered container includes the container lid of any of the above-mentioned items, it has all the advantages of a container lid.

[0070] The container body can be a cylindrical container or a polygonal container. The shape of the container lid is adapted to the container body. Since the container lid is provided with an expansion portion 140, the expansion portion 140 can be fitted onto the container body and form a detachable connection with the container body, ensuring the sealing effect between the container body and the container lid.

[0071] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility model disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0072] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope.

Claims

1. A container lid, characterized in that, For fixing condiments (500) and tableware (400), including: Cover body (100); A limiting structure (200) is provided on the cover body (100) and forms a limiting area (210), the limiting area (210) is used to accommodate the seasoning (500) and limit the displacement of the seasoning (500); At least one snap-fit ​​structure (300) is provided on the lid body (100) and the snap-fit ​​structure (300) is used to snap the tableware (400). The buckle structure (300) is configured such that when it engages with the cutlery (400), the cutlery (400) presses against the limiting structure (200) to prevent the condiment (500) from detaching from the lid body (100).

2. The container lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure (200) includes multiple limiting ribs (220), and the multiple limiting ribs (220) together form the limiting area (210). At least one of the limiting ribs (220) is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion (223), which is used to snap-fit ​​the tableware (400) on the snap-fit ​​structure (300).

3. The container lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting area (210) is a rectangular area or an arc-shaped area, and the snap-fit ​​part (223) is a groove provided on the limiting rib (220).

4. The container lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two buckle structures (300) are provided, and the two buckle structures (300) are respectively located on opposite sides of the limiting structure (200). One buckle structure (300) is used to snap the head of the tableware (400), and the other buckle structure (300) is used to snap the tail of the tableware (400).

5. The container lid according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure (300) includes two snap-fit ​​protrusions (310) arranged opposite to each other. Each snap-fit ​​protrusion (310) has a slot (320) on the side facing the adjacent snap-fit ​​protrusion (310) for hooking the edge of the cutlery (400).

6. The container lid according to claim 5, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​boss (310) has an inclined transition surface (330) on the side opposite to the cover body (100), and the transition surface (330) is used to guide the cutlery (400) into the slot (320).

7. The container lid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The inner circumferential side of the cover body (100) is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (110), and the outer side of the cover body (100) is provided with a protruding support portion (120). The reinforcing ribs (110) are configured to abut against the support portion (120) of another cover body (100) when the cover body (100) is stacked with another cover body (100).

8. The container lid according to claim 7, characterized in that, The height of the snap-fit ​​structure (300) is greater than the height of the limiting structure (200), and the height of the reinforcing rib (110) is greater than the height of the snap-fit ​​structure (300).

9. The container lid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The cover body (100) has a receiving groove (130), and the cover body (100) has a circumferentially extended portion (140) arranged around the receiving groove (130). The extended portion (140) is used for detachable connection with the container body.

10. A container with a lid, characterized in that, It includes a container body and a container lid as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the container body and the container lid are snap-fitted together.

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