Disposable Ice Cups

Abstract

The invention relates to a disposable ice cup used in the food, beverage and packaging sector, particularly in the service of ready-to-eat iced drinks, in retail outlets such as markets, kiosks, gas stations, cafes, restaurants, hotels, event venues, etc., and in the distribution area of ​​ice products requiring a cold chain, which allows the ice cubes to be transported in the form of liquid water in the ice cube mold compartments (30) located in the mouth (20) of the ice cubes (B), thus enabling the freezing process to be carried out only at the point of final use.

Description

1 TARIFF Disposable Ice Cups Technical Area 5 The invention applies to the food, beverage, and packaging sectors, particularly in the serving of ready-to-eat frozen beverages. Retail in places such as supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations, cafes, restaurants, hotels, event venues, etc. at points of sale and in the distribution area of ​​ice products requiring a cold chain. This relates to the use of disposable cups. 10 The invention specifically works with ice cubes containing liquid water in special compartments located at the mouth of the ice cubes. by enabling its transport, the freezing process is only carried out at the final point of use. It is related to disposable ice cups that make this possible. State of the Art Ice glasses and iced beverage serving products used in the food and beverage industry, for a long time structures prepared with directly frozen ice cubes during the production phase for years It is based on. In these products, ice is placed in molds at the production facility for 20 days. It is frozen and transported frozen along with the cup until it reaches the end user. This approach covers the entire process of the product, from production to reaching the consumer. This necessitates preservation under an uninterrupted cold chain. Therefore... cold storage facilities, refrigerated vehicles, and low-temperature storage areas. They are integral parts of the system. 25 Current technology imposes significant cost and operational burdens, especially in logistics processes. This causes temperature changes during the transportation of products containing frozen ice. The fluctuations cause the ice to melt, the product to lose its shape, and then... This can lead to a need for freezing. This situation results in both product loss and quality degradation. 30 This is causing a decline. Also, small retail outlets, kiosks, and gas stations... or cold storage in businesses with limited storage capacity, such as mobile vending units Maintaining the supply chain is becoming increasingly difficult. Therefore, the current system is large-scale. This creates an inefficient and costly structure in distribution networks. 35 2 In known applications of the technique, ice cubes are frozen during the production phase. This condition ensures the product has high sensitivity to heat throughout the entire logistics process. This is caused by a breakdown in the cold chain at any stage. In this situation, the melting of ice is inevitable. However, refreezing the melted ice is a process that requires careful consideration. This is unsuitable in terms of both hygiene and product integrity. Therefore, the existing 5 The technical issue is that the product is completely unusable if temperature control is lost. This leads to the situation becoming what it is. Current practices also have significant limitations in terms of hygiene. The current... In systems where ice cubes are processed from production to consumption, they come into contact with open or semi-open surfaces. There is a risk of contact. Ice, by its nature, traps environmental pollutants. This tends to cause hygiene problems, especially in open service areas. This is possible. Also, ice cubes can be transported frozen from the production facility. This causes the product to pass through many contact surfaces before reaching the consumer. This makes hygiene control more difficult. 15 Another technique encountered in the production and distribution processes of ice cream products. The problem is high energy consumption and sustainability challenges. Frozen products Storage and transportation require continuous energy expenditure. This situation This increases both operating costs and environmental impacts. 20 For the reasons explained above, the cold chain requirement in current technology is high. logistics costs, storage and transportation difficulties, product losses, hygiene control A number of technical problems are encountered, such as difficulty and high energy consumption. These problems made the large-scale and economical distribution of ice cream products impossible. This makes it more difficult and limits its applicability, especially in small businesses. In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It is about disposable ice cups that bring new advantages. 35 3 The main purpose of the invention is to store liquid water in special compartments located at the mouth of the ice cubes. by ensuring that it is transported in its final form, the freezing process is only carried out at the end of the use. The goal is to introduce disposable ice cups that allow for this to happen at the spot. The purpose of the invention is to dispense water instead of ice in special molds located at the mouth of the device. transportation and freezing at the final point of use thanks to cold storage, refrigerated vehicles or continuously low temperatures Disposable ice cups that can be transported under normal logistics conditions without requiring additional equipment have emerged. to place. Another aim of the invention is to eliminate the need for a cold chain in logistics. A disposable ice cup that reduces costs and provides operational convenience. to reveal. Another aim of the invention is to enable the transport of water in closed and hygienic containers. 15 The goal is to develop disposable ice cups that improve product hygiene. Another aim of the invention is to produce ice cubes in a fast, uniform form at the final point of use. and a disposable ice cup that allows for controlled ice formation has emerged. to put. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to address issues such as melting, spoilage, and refreezing in logistics processes. The goal is to create a disposable ice cup that eliminates technical problems. Another purpose of the invention is to allow the consumer to remove the opening during use and remove the ice 25 a single-use ice cube tray that allows you to hygienically transfer the cubes into your drink It means putting the glass in the middle. Another aim of the invention is to provide hygienic, practical and disposable packaging thanks to its single-use structure. The goal is to create a disposable ice cup that provides safe beverage cooling. 30 Another purpose of the invention is to prevent ice cubes from melting, deteriorating, and during transportation. A disposable ice cup has been developed that prevents problems such as refreezing. to place. 35 4 Another aim of the invention is to provide additional cooling infrastructure, even in small retail outlets. The goal is to create a disposable ice cup that can be used without needing to be reused. To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention is based on the following: in the food, beverage and packaging sector, especially in ready-to-eat frozen beverages 5 in service, supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations, cafes, restaurants, hotels, event venues, etc. retail outlets and distribution of ice products requiring a cold chain These are disposable ice cups used in the field. - the body of the glass into which the drink is placed, - the drinking liquid located inside the mouth of the glass body and poured into it. 10 the water is frozen at the point of final use to form ice cubes ice cube tray compartment, - a cover placed over the rim of the glass body, and used to hold ice cubes. by completely cutting off the contact of the drinking water in the compartments with the outside environment This is related to the fact that it contains a protective foil that ensures its leak-proofness. 15 The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking this into consideration. 20 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: General view of the ice glass, the subject of the invention. Figure 2: Top view of the ice glass, which is the subject of the invention. 25 Figure 3: Cross-sectional view of the ice glass, the subject of the invention. Figure 4: View of the ice cup, the subject of the invention, with the protective foil closed. Figure 5: This is the appearance of the ice glass, the subject of the invention, when filled with water. Figure 6: Appearance of the frozen ice glass, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 7: Appearance of the ice glass, the subject of the invention, in its state of use. 30 Explanation of Part References 10. Cup body 35 20. Mouthpiece 30. Ice cube tray compartment 40. Protective foil 50. Cup lid B. Ice cube 5 Detailed Description of the Invention In this detailed explanation, the preferred alternatives to the ice glass, which is the subject of the invention, are only 10 for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without creating any limiting effects This is explained as follows. Figure 1 shows the general appearance of the ice glass that is the subject of the invention. Accordingly, the ice In its most basic form, the glass is the body of the glass into which the drink is placed (10), glass drinking water located inside the mouth (20) of the body (10) and filled into it 15 freezing the water at the final point of use to form ice cubes (B) ice cube tray compartment (30), which provides the mouth of the glass body (10) (20) closed and ice cube trays (30) drinking water contact with the outside environment protective foil (40) that seals by cutting through the cup body completely (10) includes a cup lid (50) that closes over the mouth (20). 20 The glass body (10), which forms the main structure of the ice glass subject to the invention, is placed inside the beverage It is a disposable cup. The mouth of the cup body (10) (20) It contains ice cube trays (30). Ice cube trays (30) Drinking water is filled into it during the production phase. Ice cube mold compartments (30), 25 The drinking water poured into it is frozen at the point of final use. It forms a closed chamber structure that enables the formation of cubes (B). After filling the ice cube trays (30) with drinking water, A protective foil (40) is placed over the mouth (20) of the body (10) of the cup and 30 thus the drinking water in the ice cube trays (30) comes into contact with the outside environment It is completely blocked. Protective foil (40), ice cube tray compartments (30) By applying it in a leak-proof manner, it creates a hygienic, enclosed space. It also prevents water from spilling during transport and storage. At this stage... The ice glass does not yet contain frozen ice, 35 inside the ice cube tray compartments (30). Water is kept in liquid form. Thus, the ice glass is preserved from production to sale. 6 cold storage, refrigerated vehicle or continuously low until it reaches the point It does not need to be transported in an environment requiring high temperatures. Ice cup, It can be shipped and stored under normal logistics conditions. The ice cup should be placed in the cooler 5 minutes before final use, once it arrives at the point of sale. The water inside the ice cube trays (30) is placed and frozen. This ensures that the ice cubes are evenly shaped and hygienic at the end point of use. (B) is obtained. A cup lid (50) is placed over the mouth (20) of the body (10) of the cup and 10 This prevents the drink from spilling while using the ice glass, and also keeps the ice warm. An additional closure that provides protection of the cube mold compartments (30) against external factors. The structure has been obtained. Ice cube covered with glass lid (50) and protective foil (40). transport of the product by creating a second barrier above the mold compartments (30), hygiene and safety level during storage and delivery to the consumer is 15 It increases. The consumer should remove the cup lid (50) and the protective foil (40) during use. by removing it, you can transfer the ice cubes (B) into the drink.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. In the food, beverage and packaging sector, especially in the ready-to-eat frozen beverage service, supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations, cafes, restaurants, hotels, event venues, etc. Retail outlets and distribution of ice products requiring a cold chain 5 These are disposable ice cups used in the field; their feature is: - the body of the glass into which the drink is placed (10), - located inside the mouth (20) of the body (10) of the cup and inside The bottled drinking water is frozen at the point of final use. Ice cube mold compartment (30) which enables the formation of cubes (B), 10 - the mouth of the glass body (10) is covered with ice cubes (20) completely preventing contact of drinking water in mold compartments (30) with the outside environment It contains a protective foil (40) that provides a seal by cutting.

2. An ice glass conforming to Claim 1, whose characteristic is that the body of the said glass is 15 (10) includes a cup lid (50) which is closed over the mouth (20).

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