A modular ice tray-style food preservation cup

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular ice tray-structured food preservation cup, including a cup body, a lid, and a modular ice preservation component housed in the cup body's cavity. The key to this component lies in its modular structure; specifically, it can be formed by symmetrically splicing first and second semi-circular ice trays, or by stacking several ring-shaped ice trays vertically, thus creating a preservation zone in the center. A small food preservation cup for independent food storage is placed within this preservation zone. Each ice tray has a sealed refrigerant cavity for filling with refrigerant, achieving physical isolation between the cold source and the food. The cup body preferably adopts a double-layer vacuum insulation structure, and the lid can integrate temperature monitoring and display functions. Through modular splicing, flexible configuration of the preservation space and three-dimensional surround cooling are achieved, effectively solving the problems of fixed space, uneven cooling, and easy food contamination inherent in traditional food preservation containers. It has the advantages of good preservation effect, high space utilization, and convenient use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food preservation cup technology, and more specifically, it relates to a food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure. Background Technology

[0002] Existing insulated cups are mainly used to keep beverages warm, but their preservation effect is limited for foods that need to be kept at low temperatures, such as salads and dairy products. The traditional method is to put ice cubes or ice packs in the insulated cup, but melting ice cubes can contaminate the food, and ice packs take up a lot of space and the preservation effect is uneven. In addition, there are some low-temperature preservation cups on the market, but most of the existing preservation containers use an integrated ice tray structure, and the refrigerant content in the ice tray is fixed, which cannot flexibly adjust the preservation space according to the volume of food, making them inconvenient to use. Based on the problems existing in the current technology, a food preservation cup with an internal interlocking ice tray is designed. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure, which solves the problems of fixed preservation space and poor preservation effect in the existing technology.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a modular ice tray structure food preservation cup, including a cup body and a cup lid adapted to the cup mouth on the cup body; the cup lid is detachably connected to the cup body and is located at the cup mouth of the cup body; a receiving cavity is provided inside the cup body; the receiving cavity is connected to the cup mouth on the cup body; a modular ice preservation component for maintaining low temperature is provided inside the receiving cavity; a preservation area is provided on the modular ice preservation component; at least one small food preservation cup for storing food is provided in the preservation area.

[0005] Optionally, the modular chilled food assembly comprises a first semi-circular ice tray and a second semi-circular ice tray; the first and second semi-circular ice trays are adapted to each other and are symmetrically arranged in the receiving cavity, and are spliced ​​together to form the preservation area; each of the first and second semi-circular ice trays is provided with a first refrigerant cavity for containing refrigerant; each of the first and second semi-circular ice trays is provided with a first refrigerant port for adding refrigerant; the first refrigerant port is provided with a first sealing element for sealing.

[0006] Optionally, the modular chilled food assembly consists of several annular ice trays; the several annular ice trays are stacked sequentially into the receiving cavity and spliced ​​together to form the preservation area; a second refrigerant cavity for containing refrigerant is provided in the annular ice tray; a groove is provided on the top of the annular ice tray; a second refrigerant port for adding refrigerant is provided in the groove; a second sealing element for sealing is provided on the second refrigerant port.

[0007] Optionally, the cup body is composed of a first shell and a second shell; the first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected; the receiving cavity is disposed on the second shell; a cavity is provided between the first shell and the second shell; the cavity is in a vacuum state.

[0008] Optionally, a rubber sealing ring is provided at the mouth of the cup body; when the cup lid is connected to the cup body, the inner side of the cup lid abuts against the rubber sealing ring, thereby deforming the rubber sealing ring to ensure the airtightness of the receiving cavity.

[0009] Optionally, the cup lid is provided with a temperature monitoring device for real-time monitoring of the temperature of the receiving cavity.

[0010] Optionally, a display screen is provided on the outer side of the cup lid, and the display screen is electrically connected to the temperature monitoring device to display the temperature data of the receiving cavity in real time.

[0011] Optionally, a buffer pad for buffering potential energy is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity, and the buffer pad can abut against the spliced ​​chilled component and the preservation cup.

[0012] Optionally, the cup body is also provided with a handle for easy lifting; the two ends of the handle are symmetrically arranged on the cup body; the handle is rotatably connected to the cup body.

[0013] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. This product features a modular design, employing detachable and combinable first and second semi-circular ice trays, or multiple stacked ring-shaped ice trays. Users can flexibly adjust the volume and shape of the modular refrigeration components within the storage cavity according to the number and size of the small food containers stored inside. For example, when carrying only a small amount of food, some ring-shaped ice trays can be used to make room for the small food containers; when large-scale refrigeration is required, multiple ring-shaped ice trays can be stacked or a complete combination of semi-circular ice trays can be used. This greatly improves the product's space utilization and applicability, meeting diverse user preservation needs.

[0014] 2. Through structural design, three-dimensional, uniform, and efficient cooling is achieved. In the semi-circular ice tray design, two ice trays wrap around the preservation area from both sides, forming double-sided cooling. In the ring-shaped ice tray design, each ice tray is an independent cooling unit. When stacked, they form a ring-shaped cooling cavity from top to bottom, providing 360° uniform cooling to the small cup in the center. This avoids the localized overcooling or cooling blind spots caused by traditional single ice packs, ensuring that food is in a stable and uniform low-temperature environment, further improving the preservation effect and preservation time. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the spliced ​​chilled food assembly in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the spliced ​​chilled food component in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Cup body; 11. First shell; 12. Second shell; 2. Cup lid; 3. Receiving cavity; 4. Interlocking chilled food assembly; 41. First semi-circular ice tray; 42. Second semi-circular ice tray; 43. First seal; 44. Ring-shaped ice tray; 45. Groove; 46. Second seal; 5. Freshness preservation area; 6. Small freshness cup; 7. Cushion; 8. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0018] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0019] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] This utility model provides a food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a cup body 1 and a lid 2 that fits the rim of the cup body 1; the lid 2 is detachably connected to the cup body 1 and is located at the rim of the cup body 1; the cup body 1 has a receiving cavity 3; the receiving cavity 3 communicates with the rim of the cup body 1; the receiving cavity 3 has a modular chilled food assembly 4 for maintaining a low temperature; the modular chilled food assembly 4 has a preservation area 5; the preservation area 5 has at least one small preservation cup 6 for storing food.

[0022] Specifically, the cup body 1 serves as the main container, with an opening at the top, which is the cup mouth; the cup lid 2 matches the shape and size of the cup mouth and can be screwed onto the cup body 1; the receiving cavity 3 is the main space located inside the cup body 1, communicating upwards with the cup mouth; the modular chilled food assembly 4, as the core functional component, is placed inside the receiving cavity 3 and is composed of multiple separable parts; the preservation zone 5 is a space for placing food formed inside or around the modular chilled food assembly 4 after assembly; and the small insulated cup is a small container for directly holding food and is placed inside the preservation zone 5.

[0023] Furthermore, the spliced ​​chilled food assembly 4 is composed of a first semi-circular ice tray 41 and a second semi-circular ice tray 42; the first semi-circular ice tray 41 and the second semi-circular ice tray 42 are adapted to each other and are symmetrically arranged in the receiving cavity 3, and are spliced ​​together to form the preservation area 5; each of the first semi-circular ice tray 41 and the second semi-circular ice tray 42 is provided with a first refrigerant cavity for containing refrigerant; each of the first semi-circular ice tray 41 and the second semi-circular ice tray 42 is provided with a first refrigerant port for adding refrigerant; the first refrigerant port is provided with a first sealing element 43 for sealing.

[0024] Specifically, the first semi-circular ice tray 41 and the second semi-circular ice tray 42 are two ice tray components with the same shape and size, and are semi-circular in shape; the first refrigerant cavity is located inside the two semi-circular ice trays respectively, and is a cavity for containing refrigerant; the first refrigerant port is located at the top of the two semi-circular ice trays respectively, and is an opening for filling the first refrigerant cavity with water or refrigerant; a first sealing element 43 is provided on the first refrigerant port, preferably a silicone plug or screw cap, for sealing the first refrigerant port and preventing refrigerant leakage; When in use, place the two semi-circular ice trays filled with refrigerant into the cavity 3 of the cup body 1, so that they naturally fit together to form a complete cylinder. The central area of ​​the cylinder is the cylindrical preservation area 5 formed by the two semi-circles, which is used to place the small preservation cup 6, thereby preserving the food contained in the small preservation cup 6.

[0025] Furthermore, the modular chilled food assembly 4 is composed of several annular ice trays 44; several annular ice trays 44 are stacked sequentially into the receiving cavity 3 and spliced ​​together to form the preservation area 5; a second refrigerant cavity for containing refrigerant is provided in the annular ice tray 44; a groove 45 is provided on the top of the annular ice tray 44; a second refrigerant port for adding refrigerant is provided in the groove 45; a second sealing element 46 for sealing is provided on the second refrigerant port.

[0026] Specifically, the annular ice trays 44 are multiple annular ice tray components with the same shape, resembling bracelets; the second refrigerant cavity is located inside each annular ice tray 44, which is an annular cavity for containing refrigerant; a groove 45 is provided on the top of the annular ice tray 44, and the second refrigerant port is located in the groove 45 for filling refrigerant; the second sealing member 46 is used to seal the second refrigerant port, preferably a silicone plug or a screw cap; the design of the groove 45 prevents adjacent annular ice trays 44 from hitting the second sealing member 46 during the splicing process, thus preventing refrigerant leakage; In use, multiple ring-shaped ice trays 44 are stacked vertically in the receiving cavity 3. After stacking, the hollow parts of all the ring-shaped ice trays 44 are connected vertically to form a cylindrical preservation area 5. The preservation cup 6 can be placed in this through cylindrical area to receive uniform cooling from the surrounding walls, thereby preserving the food contained in the preservation cup 6.

[0027] Furthermore, the cup body 1 is composed of a first shell 11 and a second shell 12; the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are fixedly connected; the receiving cavity 3 is disposed on the second shell 12; a cavity is provided between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12; the cavity is in a vacuum state.

[0028] Specifically, the cup body 1 is composed of two shells, an inner and an outer shell, which are fixedly connected. A cavity is formed between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. This cavity is evacuated into a vacuum. The vacuum layer effectively prevents the transfer of heat from the external environment to the inner cavity 3 by eliminating air convection and gas conduction. This allows the cold energy released by the spliced ​​chilled food component 4 to be retained in the inner cavity 3 for a longer period of time, significantly extending the food preservation time.

[0029] Furthermore, a rubber sealing ring is provided at the mouth of the cup body 1; when the cup lid 2 is connected to the cup body 1, the inner side of the cup lid 2 abuts against the rubber sealing ring, thereby deforming the rubber sealing ring to ensure the airtightness of the receiving cavity 3.

[0030] Specifically, the rubber sealing ring is embedded in the groove 45 on the edge of the cup mouth of the cup body 1, and a protrusion is provided at the corresponding position on the cup lid 2 to compress the sealing ring when tightened. When the user rotates the cup lid 2 to lock it with the cup body 1, the inner structure of the cup lid 2 will press down on the rubber sealing ring. The rubber sealing ring will undergo elastic deformation and tightly fill all the gaps between the cup lid 2 and the cup mouth. The tight contact forms an effective airtight and watertight barrier to prevent cold air from leaking out and external air and moisture from entering.

[0031] Furthermore, the cup lid 2 is equipped with a temperature monitoring device for real-time monitoring of the temperature of the receiving cavity 3.

[0032] Furthermore, a display screen is provided on the outer side of the cup lid 2, and the display screen is electrically connected to the temperature monitoring device to display the temperature data of the receiving cavity 3 in real time.

[0033] Specifically, the temperature monitoring component is a temperature sensor, preferably a thermistor, which is installed on the cup lid 2 with its sensing end extending into or facing the receiving cavity 3. The display screen is preferably an LCD or LED screen, embedded on the outer surface of the cup lid 2. The temperature monitoring component is connected to the display screen through internal wiring or a circuit board. The cup lid 2 has a built-in data processing unit, preferably a PLC or MCU. The temperature monitoring device monitors the temperature inside the receiving cavity 3 in real time and transmits the data signal to the processing unit. After processing the signal, the processing unit sends the current temperature value to the display screen, so that the user can directly read the real-time temperature of the receiving cavity 3 inside the cup body 1 by simply glancing at the display screen on the cup lid 2 without opening the cup lid 2.

[0034] Furthermore, a buffer pad 7 for buffering potential energy is provided on the bottom of the receiving cavity 3, and the buffer pad 7 can abut against the spliced ​​chilled component 4 and the preservation cup 6.

[0035] Specifically, the cushioning pad 7 is a pad made of elastic material, preferably food-grade silicone or EPDM rubber, and is fixed to the bottom of the receiving cavity 3. When the user puts the modular ice-cooking component 4 and the small preservation cup 6 into the receiving cavity 3, they will fall on the cushioning pad 7, which will play a certain role in cushioning, preventing deformation and breakage, and also preventing impact on the inside of the cup body 1, causing damage. At the same time, when subjected to vibration or accidental drop, the cushioning pad 7 absorbs most of the impact energy through its own deformation, preventing the internal modular ice tray component and the small preservation cup 6 from breaking due to rigid impact.

[0036] Furthermore, the cup body 1 is provided with a handle 8 for easy lifting; the two ends of the handle 8 are symmetrically arranged on the cup body 1; the handle 8 is rotatably connected to the cup body 1.

[0037] Specifically, the handle 8 is an arc-shaped or U-shaped handle. The two connecting ends of the handle 8 are symmetrically fixed to the upper part of the side wall of the cup body 1 and connected by a pivot or hinge, so that the handle 8 can be pulled outward for lifting or retracted inward to reduce space occupation. When in use, the user pulls out the retracted handle 8 and then holds the handle 8 to lift the entire cup, which is effortless and stable. When storing, the handle 8 is retracted inward to make the shape of the cup body 1 more regular and easy to store.

[0038] In Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure. Its core feature is the use of a semi-circular ice tray structure that is joined from left to right. The modular food preservation component 4 consists of a first semi-circular ice tray 4141 and a second semi-circular ice tray 42. Both are identical in shape and size, each with a first refrigerant cavity inside, a first refrigerant port at the top, and a first sealing element 43. In use, the user can fill the two ice trays with water through the first refrigerant port, seal the first sealing element 43, and then freeze them. When preservation is needed, the two frozen semi-circular ice trays are placed face-to-face in the receiving cavity 3, naturally joining together to form a complete cylinder. The cylindrical space formed in the middle is the preservation area 5. The user can place food into one or more of the preservation cups 6 and then place them in this preservation area 5 to achieve the effect of food preservation.

[0039] In Embodiment 2, the main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the spliced ​​chilled food component 4 adopts a stacked annular ice tray 44 structure. The annular ice tray 4446 is circular in shape, with an annular second refrigerant cavity inside. Its top surface is provided with the groove 45, and the groove 45 is provided with a second refrigerant port and equipped with the second sealing element 46. This design ensures that when multiple annular ice trays 44 are stacked, the second refrigerant port and the sealing element are protected in the groove 45, making the structure more stable. In use, the user can select one or more annular ice trays 44 according to the amount of food to be preserved and the height of the cup 1. After filling them with water and freezing them one by one, they are stacked vertically in the receiving cavity 3. After stacking, the hollow parts of all the annular ice trays 44 together form a cylindrical preservation area 5 that runs through the top and bottom. The user can put a tall cylindrical preservation cup 6 into this preservation area 5 to achieve all-round surrounding cooling.

[0040] This utility model discloses a modular ice tray structure for food preservation. Through its modular design, the product utilizes a detachable and combinable first semi-circular ice tray 41 and second semi-circular ice tray 42, or multiple ring-shaped ice trays 44 stacked together. Users can flexibly adjust the volume and shape of the modular ice preservation component 4 within the containing cavity 3 according to the number and size of the small food preservation cups 6 stored inside. For example, when carrying only a small amount of food, some of the ring-shaped ice trays 44 can be used to leave space for the small food preservation cups 6; when a large amount of refrigeration is required, multiple ring-shaped ice trays 44 can be stacked or a complete combination of semi-circular ice trays can be used. This greatly improves the product's space utilization and applicability, meeting users' diverse preservation needs. Through structural design, it achieves three-dimensional, uniform, and efficient cooling. In the semi-circular ice tray solution, two ice trays wrap around the preservation area 5 from both sides, forming double-sided cooling. In the ring-shaped ice tray solution, each ice tray is an independent cooling unit. When stacked, they form a surrounding cooling cavity from top to bottom, providing 360° uniform cooling to the small preservation cup 6 located in the center. This avoids the local overcooling or cooling blind spots caused by traditional single ice packs, ensuring that food is in a stable and uniform low-temperature environment, further improving the preservation effect and preservation time.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure, characterized in that, It includes a cup body and a cup lid that fits the cup mouth on the cup body; the cup lid is detachably connected to the cup body and is located at the cup mouth of the cup body; The cup body is provided with a receiving cavity; the receiving cavity is connected to the cup opening on the cup body; the receiving cavity is provided with a spliced ​​chilled component for maintaining low temperature; the spliced ​​chilled component is provided with a preservation area; the preservation area is provided with at least one small preservation cup for storing food. The modular chilled food assembly consists of several ring-shaped ice trays; these ring-shaped ice trays are stacked sequentially into the receiving cavity and spliced ​​together to form the preservation area. The annular ice tray has a second refrigerant cavity for containing refrigerant; the top of the annular ice tray has a groove; the groove has a second refrigerant inlet for adding refrigerant; and the second refrigerant inlet has a second sealing element for sealing.

2. The food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body is composed of a first shell and a second shell; the first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected; the receiving cavity is disposed on the second shell; a cavity is provided between the first shell and the second shell; the cavity is in a vacuum state.

3. The food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rubber sealing ring is provided at the mouth of the cup body; when the cup lid is connected to the cup body, the inner side of the cup lid abuts against the rubber sealing ring, thereby deforming the rubber sealing ring to ensure the airtightness of the receiving cavity.

4. A food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup lid is equipped with a temperature monitoring device for real-time monitoring of the temperature of the receiving cavity.

5. A food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A display screen is provided on the outer side of the cup lid. The display screen is electrically connected to the temperature monitoring device to display the temperature data of the receiving cavity in real time.

6. A food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer pad for buffering potential energy is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity, and the buffer pad can abut against the spliced ​​chilled component and the preservation cup.

7. A food preservation cup with a modular ice tray structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body is also provided with a handle for easy lifting; the two ends of the handle are symmetrically arranged on the cup body; the handle is rotatably connected to the cup body.

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