DE29618322U1 - Mixing cup - Google Patents

Description

Dr. Werner Hassler

Patent Attorney

Asenberg 62 21 October 1996

58507 Lüdenscheid A 96141

Applicant: Hugo Meding GmbH
Kruppstrasse 8
58553 Halver

Mixing cup Description

The invention relates to a mixing cup comprising a lower part with a thread on the spur gear and a cap with a counter-thread engaging in the thread, whereby an annular gap open into the interior of the mixing cup remains between the lower part and the cap in the assembled state.

Such a mixing cup is used as a hand shaker for mixing drinks or for mixing food preparations with a liquid to pasty consistency. Such a mixing cup is not very suitable for mixing solid components of different sizes because the mixture essentially moves as a whole when shaken.

The object of the invention is to provide a mixing cup that enables uniform mixing of solid components.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that a grid-shaped insert with an annular web fills the annular gap.

During the shaking movement, the particles are deflected and influenced by the gridwork of the insert, so that a uniform and homogeneous mixture is produced. Herbs, grains or other preparations of solid substances can be mixed.

An excellent mixing effect is achieved by the fact that the insert has a latticework that fills the cross-sectional area.

A controlled pouring out of the mixture is ensured by the fact that a segment-shaped opening is left in the latticework.

The handling of the insert is ensured by the fact that the insert has a central pin.

The mixing of liquid mixtures is made possible by the fact that a sealing ring is arranged between the front edge of the jacket of the cap and an outer step of the lower part.

An embodiment of the invention is explained with reference to the drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a partially broken away view of the mixing cup, Fig. 2 is a partial section of the mixing cup with insert along line III and Fig. 3 is a top view of the insert.

The mixing cup comprises a lower part 1 and a cap 2. The lower part 1 is provided with a thread 3 on the upper front edge, at the lower end of which an annular step 5 is provided. The cap 3 engages in the thread 3 with an annular casing 6 with an internal thread 7. An internal step 8 of the cap 2 is opposite the front edge 3, forming an annular gap 9. A sealing ring 10 sits on the annular step 5, on which the cap 2 sits in a sealing manner. Profilings 16 are provided on the outside of the casing 6 to make it easier to handle the cap 2.

The annular gap 9 accommodates an annular web 1 of an insert 12. The insert 12 has a latticework 13 made of webs that fills the cross section and whose openings are aligned perpendicular to the cross-sectional area of the insert 12. A segment-shaped opening 14 is cut out of the latticework 13. In the center of the insert 12 there is a pin 15 for grasping and handling the insert 12.

When using the insert 12, the sealing ring IO is removed so that the ring web 11 sits firmly in the gap 9. The insert 12 enables herbs, grains or other pourable preparations to be mixed in the mixing cup. The opening 14 ensures that the mixture is poured out in measured amounts.

In the configuration shown in Fig. 1, the mixing cup is used for mixing drinks, preparing pasty food preparations, homogenizing food and the like.

Claims (5)

Dr. Werner Haßler Patent Attorney Asenberg 62 21 October 1996 58507 Lüdenscheid A 96141 Applicant: Hugo Meding GmbH Kruppstraße 8 58553 Halver Mixing cup Claims 1. Mixing cup comprising a lower part with a thread on the spur gear and a cap with a counter-thread engaging in the thread, whereby an annular gap open into the interior of the mixing cup remains free between the lower part and the cap in the assembled state, characterized in that a grid-shaped insert (12) with an annular web (11) fills the annular gap (9). 2. Mixing cup according to claim 1, characterized in that the insert (12) has a latticework (13) filling the cross-sectional area. 3. Mixing cup according to claim 2, characterized in that a segment-shaped opening (14) is recessed from the latticework (13). 4. Mixing cup according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the insert (12) has a central pin (15). 5. Mixing cup according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a sealing ring (10) is arranged between the front edge of the casing (6) of the cap (2) and an outer step (5) of the lower part (1).