Paper container which will not become stuck when stacked

By designing an inclined shrinking side wall and support structure in the paper container, and connecting it with the outer layer through the limiting ring to form a support part, the problem of easy deformation and jamming of the paper container when stacking is solved, and a stacking effect with high strength and no deformation is achieved.

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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2024/093686
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-13
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-03-20

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Technical Problem

Existing paper containers are prone to deformation when stacked, resulting in stuck problems.

Method used

A structure including a paper container body and a base is designed, the body having an inclined shrink side wall and a support structure, which is connected to the outer layer through a limiting ring to form a support portion for stacking.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the bearing structure from deforming due to stacking pressure, avoid the container being stuck, and improve the strength of the stacking structure, ensuring that the container is not easily deformed after stacking.

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Abstract

A paper container which will not become stuck when stacked, said container comprising a body (1) of the paper container, the body being provided with a conical tubular wall having a tapered sidewall, and a bearing platform structure (4) being provided at the bottom of the body. The bearing platform structure is folded towards the center along the bottom edge of the body to form a step shape, a limiting ring (5) is connected to the outside of the bearing platform structure, and the bearing platform structure and the limiting ring form a supporting part. When paper containers are stacked, a base (7) of a body on top is stacked on a bearing platform structure, and the paper container on top is supported by a supporting part. By using the described stackable paper container which will not become stuck when stacked, containers can be easily stacked, and the resultant stack has a high structural strength, preventing the stacked containers from becoming stuck due to deformation.
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Description

Paper containers that don't jam Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of paper cups, in particular to a paper container that can be stacked without getting stuck. Background Art

[0002] Paper cups, paper bowls, and paper boxes are commonly used in the food service industry. These paper containers are made by mechanically processing and gluing raw paper (white cardboard) made from chemical wood pulp. Due to their safety, hygiene, lightness, and convenience, paper containers are widely used in public places, restaurants, and dining halls. Currently, existing paper containers have tapered walls, with openings larger than their base diameters. For transportation and sale, paper containers are typically stacked into cylindrical shapes.

[0003] Patent 202221351019.7 discloses a paper cup with a stacking support structure. Multiple paper cups are supported by a support base within the inner cup body, thereby preventing deformation caused by mutual pressure after stacking and making it easier to remove the paper cups. However, since the paper cups rely on the support base for support during stacking, and the support base is a step formed by paper, its strength is relatively low and it is prone to collapse and deformation under low pressure. This prevents the paper cups from sliding down due to step deformation and prevents the stacked paper cups from getting stuck. Technical issues

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a paper container that can be stacked without getting stuck, so that the container can be easily stacked, the stacking structure has high strength, and the container can be effectively prevented from being deformed after being stacked and causing the container to get stuck. Technical Solutions

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a paper container that can be stacked without getting stuck, including a paper container body and a base located below the body, the body having a conical tubular wall with inclined and contracted side walls, the bottom of the body having a base structure, the base structure is formed by gathering toward the center along the bottom edge of the body to form a step shape, the outer side of the base structure is connected to a limiting ring, the base structure and the limiting ring form a support part, when the paper containers are stacked, the base of the upper paper container is stacked on the base structure of the lower paper container, and the upper paper container is supported by the support part.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base is an outward-expanding base with an outward diameter along the lower direction of the supporting structure. When the paper containers are stacked, the lower end of the base of the upper paper container is arranged on the end surface of the supporting structure of the lower paper container, thereby supporting the upper paper container through the support part.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner side and the outer side of the support structure are both arc-shaped structures, and the limiting ring is tightly attached to the arc-shaped structure.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base is stacked on the upper edge of the inner side of the support structure.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting ring is an annular rubber ring formed by hot melt adhesive.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the body has an inner edge of the cup mouth, and the inner edge of the cup mouth is a straight edge structure.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an outer layer is provided on the outer side of the conical tubular wall, and the outer layer and the main body are connected by at least one hot melt adhesive. The hot melt adhesive forms a partition between the outer side of the conical tubular wall and the outer layer, and the limiting ring connects the base structure and the outer layer, so that a support portion is formed between the three.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body is a paper cup, a paper box, a paper bowl or a paper barrel. Beneficial effects

[0013] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the paper container of the present invention can be stacked without getting stuck, and a base structure is formed on the main body. The base structure is reinforced by a limiting ring on the outside to form a support part for stacking paper cups, which can effectively prevent the base structure from being deformed due to the pressure generated by stacking, thereby avoiding the stacking of containers from getting stuck.

[0014] The paper container of the utility model can be stacked without getting stuck. The base of the main body forms an outward-expanding structure with an expanded diameter, which can play an anti-deformation role when the containers are stacked, preventing the containers from slipping off the base structure when stacked, thereby causing the containers to get stuck.

[0015] The paper container of the utility model can be stacked without getting stuck. The limiting ring and hot melt adhesive can achieve the effect of thermal insulation and reduce the heat transfer between the main body and the outer layer. The straight-edge opening at the cup mouth of the main body helps to fit with the lid, and the lid can be fastened smoothly and tightly without leaking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0017] FIG1 is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of a paper container that can be stacked without jamming according to the present invention;

[0018] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG1 ;

[0019] FIG3 is a partial schematic diagram of FIG1 ;

[0020] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a stacked state of paper containers;

[0021] FIG5 is a partial schematic diagram of FIG4;

[0022] The components in the accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. Main body, 2. Outer layer, 3. Hot melt rubber ring, 4. Support structure, 5. Limiting ring, 6. Inner edge of the cup mouth, 7. Base. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so that people familiar with this technology can understand and read them. They are not used to limit the restrictive conditions that can be implemented in this utility model, so they have no technical substantive significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model without affecting the effect that can be produced by this utility model and the purpose that can be achieved. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" etc. cited in this specification are only for the convenience of description and are not used to limit the scope of implementation. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be regarded as the scope of implementation of this utility model without substantially changing the technical content.

[0024] Refer to Figures 1 to 5 , which illustrate a stackable paper container, typically a paper cup. The container's body 1 features a tapered, converging sidewall. An outer layer 2 is spaced apart from the tapered tubular wall. The outer layer 2 is connected to the body 1 by two hot-melt adhesive rings 3, spaced at intervals. Multiple hot-melt adhesive rings 3 are placed between the body 1 and the outer layer 2, separating them and reducing heat transfer within the body 1, providing both cold and heat insulation.

[0025] The bottom of the main body 1 has a base structure 4, and the base structure 4 is formed into a step shape along the bottom edge of the main body 1 and converges toward the center. The outer side of the base structure 4 is connected to a limiting ring 5, and the inner and outer sides of the base structure 4 are both arc-shaped structures. The limiting ring 5 is tightly attached to the arc-shaped structure, and the limiting ring 5 connects the base structure 4 and the outer layer 2. So that a support portion is formed between the three. The limiting ring 5 is a ring-shaped rubber ring formed by hot melt adhesive. The limiting ring 5 is formed by hot melt adhesive, which can be processed synchronously with the above-mentioned hot melt adhesive ring 3, and the hot melt adhesive has a certain strength after cooling, which can realize the connection between the main body 1 and the outer layer 2, and at the same time play a role in strengthening the support of the base structure 4. As for the hot melt adhesive ring 3 as the limiting ring 5, it not only plays a role in connecting the main body 1 and the outer layer 2, but also plays a supporting role for the base structure 4, and can also limit the paper cups when they are stacked.

[0026] Of course, the use of the limiting ring 5 is a low-cost and easy-to-process embodiment. The limiting ring 5 can also be made of glass, paper or plastic, as long as it has a certain supporting strength, and can be achieved by conventional processes such as bonding and ultrasonic welding.

[0027] The stacking of paper containers causes the base 7 of the upper body 1 to be stacked on the support structure 4, and the support portion is used to support the upper paper container. The base 7 is an outward-expanding base 7 with an outward diameter along the lower direction of the support structure 4. When the paper cups are stacked, the lower end of the base 7 of the upper paper cup is stacked on the upper edge position of the inner side of the support structure 4 of the lower paper cup, thereby supporting the upper paper cup. After multiple paper cups are stacked, the base 7 of the upper paper cup contacts the support structure 4 of the lower paper cup. The limiting ring 5 can increase the supporting strength of the support structure 4, so that the support structure 4 will not deform and collapse due to excessive pressure when in contact with the base 7, thereby ensuring that multiple paper cups can be effectively stacked and formed. At the same time, the base 7 is an outward-expanding, outward-splayed base. This structure increases the strength of the base 7 and prevents the base 7 from sliding into the interior of the support structure 4, causing the paper cups to get stuck.

[0028] The upper end of the body 1 has an inner edge 6 of the cup mouth, which is a straight edge structure. The straight edge structure helps to fit with the cup lid, and the lid is buckled smoothly and tightly without leaking.

[0029] In a test, five products were stacked face down on a table, weights of varying weights were placed on top, and the cups were left there for one minute to test whether they could be removed with one hand. The test results for the paper cups in this application showed that they could still be easily removed after a 10 kg squeeze. However, the paper cups in Patent 202221351019.7 could only be removed with difficulty after a 1 kg squeeze.

[0030] Of course, the paper cups mentioned above can also be replaced with paper boxes, paper bowls, or paper buckets. Hot melt adhesives with a softening temperature above 100°C can be selected, which is suitable for paper containers that need to be heated or for holding high-temperature items.

[0031] Different from the prior art, the paper container of the present invention can be easily stacked without getting stuck, and the stacking structure has high strength, which effectively prevents the container from being deformed and getting stuck after being stacked.

[0032] The above is a schematic description of the present invention and its embodiments, which is not restrictive. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this and, without departing from the inventive purpose of the present invention, designs a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution without inventiveness, they shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0033] Type here a paragraph describing embodiments of the invention. Industrial Applicability

[0034] Type your industrial applicability description paragraph here. Sequence Listing Free Content

[0035] Type your sequence listing free description paragraph here.

Claims

1. A paper container that can be stacked without getting stuck, comprising a paper container body and a base located below the body, wherein the body has a conical tubular wall with an inclined and contracted side wall, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body has a support structure, and the support structure is gathered toward the center along the bottom edge of the main body to form a step shape. The outer side of the support structure is connected to a limiting ring, and the support structure and the limiting ring form a supporting part. When the paper containers are stacked, the base of the main body of the upper paper container is stacked on the support structure of the lower paper container, and the upper paper container is supported by the supporting part.

2. The stackable paper container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is an outwardly expanding base with an outwardly expanding diameter along the lower direction of the supporting platform structure. When the paper containers are stacked, the lower end of the base of the main body of the upper paper container is arranged on the end surface of the supporting platform structure of the main body of the lower paper container, thereby supporting the upper paper container body through the support part.

3. The stackable paper container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side and the outer side of the support structure are both arc-shaped structures, and the limiting ring is tightly attached to the arc-shaped structure.

4. The stackable paper container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base is stacked on the upper edge of the inner side of the support structure.

5. The stackable paper container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting ring is an annular rubber ring formed by hot melt adhesive.

6. The paper container that can be stacked without jamming according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the body is provided with an inner edge of the cup mouth, and the inner edge of the cup mouth is a straight edge structure.

7. The stackable paper container according to claim 6, characterized in that: An outer layer is provided at an interval sleeve on the outer side of the conical tubular wall, and the outer layer and the main body are connected by at least one hot melt adhesive. The hot melt adhesive forms a partition between the outer side of the conical tubular wall and the outer layer, and the limiting ring connects the base structure and the outer layer, so that a support portion is formed between the three.

8. The stackable paper container according to claim 7, characterized in that: The body is a paper cup, a paper box, a paper bowl or a paper barrel.

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