Lid for salad cup

Abstract

To provide a lid for a cup for a salad, which has a filling part for filling a dressing and enables the dressing to be poured into a salad in the cup with a single touch without soiling hands by applying pressure to the filling part. [Solution] A lid for a cup salad cup has a dressing filling section provided on the lid, and a break line provided along the boundary between the dressing filling section and the other part of the lid except for the dressing filling section, excluding part of the boundary.By applying pressure to the filling section, the break line breaks, opening part of the filling section, and allowing the dressing filled in the filling section to be poured into the cup.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lid for a salad cup. [Background technology]

[0002] Vegetable salads served in paper or other cups are sold at convenience stores, supermarkets, etc. These are generally called cup salads. Vegetable salads are usually eaten with dressing. For cup salads, small amounts of dressing sealed in small packets are provided separately from the cup salad. These dressing packets are sometimes sold as a separate product from the cup salad, and sometimes they are included with the cup salad product.

[0003] Applying dressing from sachets to salads is a tedious process, as it can be messy to open the sachets and to apply the dressing to the salad, and the empty sachets are an eyesore that must be discarded.

[0004] A container has been proposed that encloses a dressing inside a salad cup (Patent Document 1). However, with this container, the dressing is enclosed in a small bag or the like (auxiliary item) and placed in the auxiliary item space inside the cup, and when the consumer eats the salad in the cup, he or she opens the lid, removes the dressing sachet from the auxiliary item space, opens the sachet, and pours it on the salad in the cup, so this does not solve the above-mentioned problem. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2003-40301 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] To provide a lid for a cup for a salad, which has a filling part for filling with dressing and enables the dressing to be poured into the salad in the cup with a single touch by applying pressure to the filling part without getting the hands dirty. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] After much dedication, the inventors of the present application have come up with the idea that if a filling section for filling dressing is provided in the lid of a cup salad, and when eating the cup salad, pressure is applied, for example by pressing with a finger on the top of the filling section, causing part of the filling section to break and the dressing inside to be poured into the cup, then dressing can be poured onto the salad with a single touch, easily and without getting one's hands dirty, and empty dressing bags can also be prevented from being generated as waste.

[0008] The filling part can be provided so as to protrude above or below the lid. It is also possible to provide it so as to protrude both above and below. The filling part can also be made bag-shaped, and the mouth of the bag can be connected to the lid with a tube to integrate the lid and the bag.

[0009] In order to allow the filling part to break and open when pressure is applied, for example by pressing it with a finger, and for the dressing in the filling part to flow down into the cup, the part to be broken is made thinner than the surrounding area so that it can be easily broken by pressing. In this application, the part that is processed to be easily broken in a line shape is called a break line. The entire lid is preferably made of plastic.

[0010] The filling part must be sealed after being filled with the dressing until the consumer eats the cup salad. Therefore, the breaking line can be broken by pushing it with a finger, but it is necessary to keep the seal tight before breaking.

[0011] When pressure is applied to the filling and the break line is broken, part of the filling must open and the dressing must flow down into the cup. For this to happen, the opening of the filling must face downward when the break line is broken. The filling must not fall into the cup, either in whole or in part.

[0012] There are various possible forms for achieving the above, but one example is a form in which the filling part is made into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and protrudes above the lid, and break lines are provided along the two long sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the rectangular parallelepiped filling part and the part of the lid other than the rectangular parallelepiped filling part, and a break line is provided so as to cross the vicinity of one end in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped filling part. In the case of this form, when the filling part is pressed downward, the rectangular parallelepiped filling part is crossed near the end where the break line is provided, and at the same time, the two long sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling part is connected to the lid only by the short side where the break line is not provided, and the whole is supported by the short side and hangs in the cup. Then, the filling part opens at the crossed part, and since the open part faces downward, the dressing filled in the filling part flows down into the cup.

[0013] As a variation of the above example, the filling part may be formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and protruded above the lid, with break lines provided along the two short sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the rectangular filling part and the part of the lid other than the rectangular filling part, and with break lines provided so as to cross the vicinity of one end of the rectangular filling part in the short direction. Even in this form, when the filling part is pressed downward, the rectangular filling part is crossed near the end where the break lines are provided, and at the same time, the two short sides of the substantially rectangular shape that form the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling part is connected to the lid only by the long side where the break lines are not provided, and the whole is supported by the short sides and hangs in the cup. Then, the filling part opens at the crossed part, and since the open part faces downward, the dressing filled in the filling part flows down into the cup.

[0014] As another example, the filling part may be a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that protrudes below the lid, and break lines may be provided along the two long sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the rectangular parallelepiped filling part and the part of the lid other than the rectangular parallelepiped filling part, and the break lines may be provided so as to cross the vicinity of one end of the rectangular parallelepiped filling part in the longitudinal direction. In this case, when the filling part is pressed downward, the rectangular parallelepiped filling part is crossed near the end where the break lines are provided, and at the same time, the two long sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling part is connected to the lid only by the short sides that do not have the break lines, and the whole part is supported by the short sides and hangs in the cup. Then, the filling part opens at the crossed part, and since the open part faces downward, the dressing filled in the filling part flows down into the cup.

[0015] As a variation of the above example, the filling part may be formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and protrude from the bottom of the lid, with break lines provided along the two short sides of the substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the rectangular filling part and the part of the lid other than the rectangular filling part, and with break lines provided so as to cross the vicinity of one end of the rectangular filling part in the short direction. Even in this form, when the filling part is pressed downward, the rectangular filling part is crossed near the end where the break lines are provided, and at the same time, the two short sides of the substantially rectangular shape that form the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling part is connected to the lid only by the long side where the break lines are not provided, and the whole part is supported by the long side and hangs in the cup. Then, the filling part opens at the crossed part, and since the open part faces downward, the dressing filled in the filling part flows down into the cup.

[0016] In the above four examples, there are various methods for injecting and sealing the dressing into the filled area. One example is to open a dressing injection hole in the filled area and then seal the injection hole with a seal after injecting the dressing.

[0017] In the above four examples, the shape of the filled portion is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, but the shape of the filled portion is not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped and may take various forms, such as a cube, a triangular prism, or the shape of a person, animal, or anime character.

[0018] As another example, the filling part may be made bag-shaped and placed on the lid, and the mouth of the filling part may be connected to the lid. In this case, a dressing passage is provided on the lid, and the mouth of the above-mentioned bag-shaped filling part is connected to the dressing passage. A break line is provided along the inner circumference of the dressing passage, leaving a part of the inner circumference. The dressing passage is closed by a lid material. When the filling part filled with the dressing is crushed by hand, the break line provided along the inner circumference of the dressing passage breaks due to pressure, the dressing passage opens, and the dressing flows down into the cup. The lid material that closed the dressing passage is connected to the lid by a part of the inner circumference of the dressing passage where the break line is not provided, and is in a state of hanging from the lid, and does not fall into the cup.

[0019] When the filling part is bag-shaped, there are various methods for injecting the dressing into the filling part and sealing it. One example is a method in which the dressing is injected into the filling part and then the opening of the filling part is connected to the dressing passage part of the lid.

[0020] The first invention is a lid for a cup for a salad salad, which has a filling section in which a liquid seasoning such as dressing is filled and sealed, and which has a break line at part of the boundary between the filling section and the part of the lid other than the filling section, and which is characterized in that by applying pressure to the filling section, the break line breaks to open a part of the filling section, and the liquid seasoning such as dressing filled in the filling section can be poured into the cup.

[0021] The second invention is a lid for a cup salad cup according to the first invention, wherein the filling portion is arranged to protrude upward from the upper side of the lid, the filling portion is approximately rectangular, and has the above-mentioned break lines along the two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling portion and the portion of the lid other than the filling portion, and also has a break line that crosses the filling portion near one longitudinal end of the filling portion.

[0022] The third invention is a lid for a cup salad cup according to the first invention, wherein the filling portion is arranged to protrude upward from the upper side of the lid, the filling portion is approximately rectangular, and has the above-mentioned break lines along the two short sides of an approximately rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling portion and the part of the lid other than the filling portion, and also has a break line that crosses the filling portion near one end of the short side of the filling portion.

[0023] The fourth invention is a lid for a cup salad cup according to the first invention, wherein the filling portion is arranged to protrude from the underside of the lid, the filling portion is approximately rectangular, and has the above-mentioned break lines along the two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling portion and the portion of the lid other than the filling portion, and also has a break line that crosses the filling portion near one longitudinal end of the filling portion.

[0024] The fifth invention is a lid for a cup salad cup according to the first invention, wherein the filling portion is arranged to protrude from the underside of the lid, the filling portion is approximately rectangular, and has the above-mentioned break lines along the two short sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling portion and the portion of the lid other than the filling portion, and also has a break line that crosses the filling portion near one end of the short side of the filling portion.

[0025] The sixth invention is a lid for a cup salad cup according to the first invention, wherein the filling portion is provided in a bag shape on the upper side of the lid, the lid has a dressing passage portion, the mouth of the bag-shaped filling portion is connected to the dressing passage portion, and the dressing passage portion has the above-mentioned break line along its inner circumference except for a part of the inner circumference. Effect of the Invention

[0026] The lid of the cup salad cup according to the present invention has a dressing filling section, and by applying pressure to the dressing filling section, the dressing can be poured into the salad in the cup with a single touch without getting your hands dirty. In addition, since the dressing filling section is integrated with the lid, it can be easily disposed of after use. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to Example 1 taken along the line AA' shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the cup salad cup of Example 1 taken along line AA' shown in FIG. 1 when the filling portion is pressed down to break the break line. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 1 is a left side view of the lid of the cup salad cup of Example 1 when the filling portion is pressed down to break the break line. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a filling section is pressed down and dressing flows down onto a salad in a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup of Example 1. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a front view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to Example 2 taken along line AA' shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the cup salad cup of Example 2 taken along line AA' shown in FIG. 7 when the filling portion is pressed down to break the break line. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a left side view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a left side view of the lid of the cup salad cup of Example 2 when the filling portion is pressed down to break the break line. [Figure 13]10 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the filling section is pressed down and the dressing flows down onto the salad in the cup in a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup of Example 2. FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a front view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the third embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to the third embodiment. [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of the cup salad cup according to Example 3 taken along the line AA' shown in FIG. 15. [Figure 17] 15A is a cross-sectional view of a cup salad using the lid for a cup salad cup of Example 3, taken along line AA' in FIG. 15, in which the filling portion is crushed, the pressure causes the break line provided along the inner circumference of the dressing passing portion to break, and the passing portion is open. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a filling portion is crushed and dressing flows down onto the salad in a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup of Example 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0028] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, it goes without saying that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical scope of the present invention. EXAMPLES

[0029] Figures 1 to 6 show a lid for a cup salad cup according to the second invention. In this embodiment, a filling section for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as dressing is provided on the upper side of the lid, protruding from the top. Figure 1 is a plan view of the lid. Lid 1 has a filling section 2 of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The lid has break lines 3 along the two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling section 2 and the part of the lid other than the filling section, and also has a break line 3 that crosses the filling section near one end of the filling section 2 in the longitudinal direction (the left end in this figure). Two injection holes 4 for injecting dressing are opened in the filling section 2, and the injection holes 4 are sealed with an injection hole closing seal 5 after the dressing is injected.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the lid taken along line AA' in FIG. 1. The filling portion 2 protrudes above the lid 1. A break line 3 is visible near one end of the filling portion, crossing the filling portion. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 1 when the filling portion is pushed down and the break line is broken. The filling portion 2 is crossed by the break line 3, and at the same time, the break lines (3 in FIG. 1) along the two long sides of the approximately rectangular shape that forms the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling portion 2 is connected to the lid only by the short side where there are no break lines, and the entire portion is supported by the short side and hangs in the cup. The filling portion 2 opens at the crossed portion, and the open portion 7 faces downward.

[0031] Fig. 4 is a left side view of the lid according to this embodiment. The filling section 2 protrudes from the upper center of the lid 1, and one end 6 of the filling section is visible. Fig. 5 is a left side view of the lid when the filling section is pushed down and the break line is broken. One end 6 of the filling section remains unbroken on the upper side of the lid 1. The filling section 2 pushed down on the underside of the lid and its opening 7 are visible.

[0032] 6 is a conceptual diagram showing how the filling section is pushed down and the dressing flows down onto the salad in the cup in a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup according to this embodiment. A salad 10 is placed in a cup salad container 8 and the lid 1 according to this embodiment is placed on top. The filling section 2 is pushed down and the dressing 9 flows down onto the salad 10 from the opening of the filling section. EXAMPLES

[0033] 7 to 13 show a lid for a salad cup according to the fourth invention. In this embodiment, a filling section for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as dressing is provided protruding from the underside of the lid. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the lid. Lid 1 has a filling section 2 of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The lid has break lines 3 along the two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms the boundary between the filling section 2 and the portion of the lid other than the filling section, and also has a break line 3 that crosses the filling section near the left end of the filling section 2 in the longitudinal direction. Two injection holes 4 for injecting dressing are opened in the filling section 2, and the injection holes 4 are sealed with an injection hole closing seal 5 after the dressing is injected. A protrusion 11 for pushing down the filling section is provided on the left end side of the filling section.

[0034] 8 is a front view of the lid according to this embodiment. A protrusion 11 for pushing down the filling part is provided on the upper side of the lid 1, and a lower part 2 of the filling part can be seen on the underside of the lid.

[0035] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the lid according to this embodiment taken along line AA' in FIG. 7. The filling portion 2 protrudes below the lid 1. A break line 3 is visible near one end of the filling portion, crossing the filling portion. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 7 when the filling portion is pushed down and the break line is broken. The filling portion 2 is crossed by the break line 3, and at the same time, the break lines (3 in FIG. 7) along the two long sides of the approximately rectangular shape that forms the boundary with the lid are also broken, and the filling portion 2 is connected to the lid only by the short side where no break lines are provided, and the entire filling portion 2 is supported by the short side and hangs in the cup. The filling portion 2 opens at the crossed portion, and the open portion 7 faces downward.

[0036] Figure 11 is a left side view of the lid according to this embodiment. A protrusion 11 for pushing down the filling portion protrudes from the upper center of the lid 1. The lower part 2 of the filling portion is visible on the underside of the lid 1. Figure 12 is a left side view of the lid when the filling portion is pushed down and the break line is broken. The filling portion 2 pushed down on the underside of the lid and its opening 7 are visible. One end 6 of the filling portion that remains unbroken, and the protrusion 11 for pushing down the filling portion are also visible.

[0037] 13 is a conceptual diagram showing how the filling section is pushed down and the dressing flows down onto the salad in a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup according to this embodiment. A salad 10 is placed in a cup salad container 8 and the lid 1 according to this embodiment is placed on top. The filling section 2 is pushed down and the dressing 9 flows down onto the salad 10 from the opening of the filling section. EXAMPLES

[0038] Figures 14 to 18 show a lid for a cup salad cup according to the sixth invention. In this embodiment, a filling part for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as dressing is provided in a bag-like shape on the lid. Figure 14 is a front view of the lid for a cup salad cup according to this embodiment. A bag-like filling part 2 is provided on the lid 1, and the mouth of the filling part 2 is connected to the lid at the center of the lid.

[0039] 15 is a plan view of the lid according to this embodiment. A bag-shaped filling section 2 is provided on the upper side of the lid 1, and the mouth of the filling section 2 is connected to the lid at the center of the lid.

[0040] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of this embodiment taken along line AA' in Figure 15. A bag-shaped filling section 2 is provided on the upper side of the lid 1, and the mouth of the filling section 2 is connected to a dressing pass-through section 12 provided in the center of the lid. The dressing pass-through section 12 is closed by a lid material. A break line is provided along the inner circumference of the dressing pass-through section, except for a part of the inner circumference. In this embodiment, the inner circumference of the dressing pass-through section forms the boundary between the filling section and the part of the lid other than the filling section.

[0041] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' in Fig. 15, showing a state in which the filling section 2 has been crushed and the break line along the inner circumference of the dressing pass has broken due to pressure, leaving the pass open. The dressing pass 12 has been opened, and the lid material 13 that had been closing the dressing pass is connected to the lid at a portion of the inner circumference of the dressing pass where there is no break line, and hangs down inside the lid.

[0042] 18 is a conceptual diagram showing how the filling section of a cup salad using the lid for the cup salad cup according to this embodiment is crushed and the dressing flows down onto the salad in the cup. A salad 10 is placed in a cup salad container 8 and the lid 1 according to this embodiment is placed on top. The filling section 2 is crushed and the dressing 9 flows down onto the salad 10 from the passage of the filling section. [Industrial Applicability]

[0043] The present invention is not limited to lids for salad cups, but can also be applied to food and beverages in cups that are eaten by adding a seasoning such as milk or gum syrup after opening. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 cup salad cup lid 2. Filling section 3 Break Line 4 Injection hole 5. Injection hole closure seal 6 One end of the filling section 7 Filling opening 8 cup salad container 9. Dressing 10. Salad 11 Protrusion for pushing down filling section 12 Dressing passage 13 Covering material that was closing the dressing passage

Claims

1. A lid for a cup salad cup, comprising: A filling section is provided for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as a dressing, A break line is provided along a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, except for a part of the boundary, By applying pressure to the filling portion, the breaking line breaks and a part of the filling portion opens, so that the seasoning liquid such as dressing filled in the filling portion can be poured into the cup. The filling portion is provided so as to protrude above the lid, The filling portion is substantially rectangular, The break lines are provided along two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, A break line is provided across the filling portion near one end of the filling portion in the longitudinal direction. A lid for a cup salad.

2. A lid for a cup salad cup, comprising: A filling section is provided for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as a dressing, A break line is provided along a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, except for a part of the boundary, By applying pressure to the filling portion, the breaking line breaks and a part of the filling portion opens, so that the seasoning liquid such as dressing filled in the filling portion can be poured into the cup. The filling portion is provided so as to protrude above the lid, The filling portion is substantially rectangular, The break lines are provided along two short sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, A break line is provided in the vicinity of one end of the filling portion in the short direction thereof, the break line being arranged to cross the filling portion. A lid for a cup salad.

3. A lid for a cup salad cup, comprising: A filling section is provided for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as a dressing, A break line is provided along a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, except for a part of the boundary, By applying pressure to the filling portion, the breaking line breaks and a part of the filling portion opens, so that the seasoning liquid such as dressing filled in the filling portion can be poured into the cup. The filling portion is provided protruding from the underside of the lid, The filling portion is substantially rectangular, The break lines are provided along two long sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, A break line is provided across the filling portion near one end of the filling portion in the longitudinal direction. A lid for a cup salad.

4. A lid for a cup salad cup, comprising: A filling section is provided for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as a dressing, A break line is provided along a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, except for a part of the boundary, By applying pressure to the filling portion, the breaking line breaks and a part of the filling portion opens, so that the seasoning liquid such as dressing filled in the filling portion can be poured into the cup. The filling portion is provided protruding from the underside of the lid, The filling portion is substantially rectangular, The break lines are provided along two short sides of a substantially rectangular shape that forms a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, A break line is provided in the vicinity of one end of the filling portion in the short direction thereof, the break line being arranged to cross the filling portion. A lid for a cup salad.

5. A lid for a cup salad cup, comprising: A filling section is provided for filling and sealing a seasoning liquid such as a dressing, A break line is provided along a boundary between the filling portion and a portion of the lid other than the filling portion, except for a part of the boundary, By applying pressure to the filling portion, the breaking line breaks and a part of the filling portion opens, so that the seasoning liquid such as dressing filled in the filling portion can be poured into the cup. The filling portion is provided in a bag shape on the upper side of the lid, The lid has a dressing passage, The mouth of the bag-shaped filling portion is connected to the dressing passage portion, The dressing passage has the above-mentioned break line along the inner circumference except for a part of the inner circumference. A lid for a cup salad.

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