DE102012020725A1 - chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

To create easy to grasp chopsticks, wherein at least two rods (A) are resiliently connected at the upper end in the manner of tweezers, it is proposed that the upper ends (C) with a nut- / spring-like sliding guide (F) are positively inserted into one another , Preferably, three rods (A) are provided, wherein the upper end (C) has a 120 ° pitch and the rods (A) have approximately centrally a trough-like depression (B).

Description

The invention relates to chopsticks with the preamble features of claim 1.

Chopsticks (also called chop sticks) are well known, especially in Asia. The rods are made of various materials, especially wood and plastic. In Asia, the children are getting used to the use, while in the European area the handling z. B. For beginners in the Chinese cuisine can be cumbersome. One reason for this is that the food is relatively difficult for inexperienced people.

Thus, the invention has for its object to provide a set of chopsticks, with which the food is easy and safe to grab, the chopsticks should be relatively simple for cost reasons.

This object is achieved by chopsticks according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments are subject of the dependent claims.

Due to the positive plug connection at the upper end of the rods, in particular in the manner of a so-called dovetail guide, the spring force can be achieved for the open position without further, additional components. So can on rubber rings or spring clips, as for example in the DE 101 33 021 was proposed to be omitted. The rods open in the manner of tweezers almost automatically, so that the chopsticks are easy to use, even for inexperienced users. The spring force is used in the rods themselves and thus saved costs for additional parts. Preferably, three rods are provided, wherein the upper end has a 120 ° pitch.

Of particular importance for better tangibility and handling is that the rods approximately in the center each have a trough-like depression, which preferably has a corrugation. This safely prevents slipping off the rods.

The chopsticks can also be fluted at their front ends, so that the gripped food can barely slip out of the sticks.

The upper ends of the rods are preferably inserted into each other with a respective dovetail guide, wherein the pushing together of the rods takes place largely in their axial direction. For simple shaping of the sliding guide of the chopsticks, these rods are manufactured as injection molding or pressing, wherein at the same time the tongue and groove of the connector on or is formed. For easy nesting of the rods, the spring of the sliding guide on a sharpened end, while the groove of the sliding guide has a funnel-shaped extended end.

In the assembled condition of the chopsticks, at least two, preferably three, rods are resiliently connected to one another at their upper end remote from the food to be gripped, in the manner of tweezers, so that the food can be easily gripped by squeezing. For rinsing or space-saving storage, the rods on the connector can be quickly separated. This also applies if the user wants to use the chopsticks individually.

Embodiments will be described and explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Hereby show:

1 a perspective view of the chopsticks;

2 a single view of two chopsticks;

3 a side view with two connected rods;

4 a side view with three interconnected rods;

5 a detail view of the upper end of a stick; and

6 a plan view of the interconnected upper end.

In 1 a set of chopsticks shown, which consists of three rods A, which are at their upper ends C with a tongue / feathery sliding guide F positively inserted into each other. Approximately in the middle of the rods A each a trough-like depression B is provided, which preferably has a corrugation D, so that the rods A can be used with the fingertips particularly secure. The front ends of the rods A are also corrugated or provided with a grid E, so that the gripped food can hardly slip out, but is centrally clamped in a kind of three-point holder. Children can use the chopsticks safely and easily thanks to the protruding hollows and corrugations.

2 shows a single view of two rods A, in turn, have corrugations E at the bottom and front end. The here separated rods A can also be used individually by experienced persons. At the upper end C, the groove or spring (see also 5 and 6 ), so that the Sticks A can be positively inserted into each other, as in 3 shown in side view with two interconnected by the sliding guide F rods A.

In 4 is a side view with three interconnected rods A shown, wherein the upper end C has a 120 ° pitch (see also 6 ). The upper ends C of the rods A are preferably inserted into each other with a respective dovetail guide, wherein the connection profile of the groove or spring can also be designed differently, for. B. in the manner of a keyhole. The tongue and groove as a connection profile are preferably made together with the rod as injection molded or pressed part, so that there is a cost-effective production.

In 5 is a detail view of the upper end of a rod is shown, wherein the dovetail profile is visible, and that the spring H of the sliding guide F has a pointed end I, so as to be inserted more easily into the mating groove. The length of the spring H (and also the corresponding groove) is about one tenth of the length of the rods A. To further facilitate the connection, the groove of the sliding guide F may have a funnel-shaped widened end G, so that the two or three rods A are light can be pushed into each other, but still give a secure connection.

6 shows a plan view of the thus connected, upper end C of the chopsticks. From this, in particular, the 120 ° division of the dovetail guide can be seen. It should be emphasized that this creates a compact, secure connection, which has no protruding parts, but has a rounded, handy outer shape. This results in an appealing design of the chopsticks.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10133021 [0005]

Claims (9)

Chopsticks, wherein at least two rods are resiliently connected at their upper end in the manner of tweezers, characterized in that the upper ends (C) with a tongue / feathery sliding guide (F) are positively inserted into one another. Chopsticks according to claim 1, characterized in that three rods (A) are provided, wherein the upper end (C) has a 120 ° pitch. Chopsticks, in particular according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rods (A) have a trough-like depression (B) approximately in the center. Chopsticks according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess (B) has a corrugation (D). Chopsticks according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the front ends of the rods (A) have a corrugation or grid (E). Chopsticks according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the upper ends (C) of the rods (A) with one dovetail sliding guide (F) are inserted into each other. Chopsticks according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the rods (A) are produced as injection molding or pressing. Chopsticks according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the spring (H) of the sliding guide (F) has a pointed end (I). Chopsticks according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the groove of the sliding guide (F) has a funnel-shaped widened end (G).

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