EP1287770A1 - Chopsticks made from plastics - Google Patents

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EP1287770A1
EP1287770A1 EP02292101A EP02292101A EP1287770A1 EP 1287770 A1 EP1287770 A1 EP 1287770A1 EP 02292101 A EP02292101 A EP 02292101A EP 02292101 A EP02292101 A EP 02292101A EP 1287770 A1 EP1287770 A1 EP 1287770A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G21/10—Sugar tongs; Asparagus tongs; Other food tongs

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  • the present invention relates to a similar table accessory to a piece of cutlery like a set of chopsticks.
  • chopsticks requires some practice to hold foods especially if they are more or less less rounded or if their surface is slippery.
  • the present invention aims to develop an accessory covered type, which is easy to use, especially for catering fast.
  • the invention relates to a covered type accessory or baguette characterized in that it consists of an assimilable part to a form of A, formed of two branches constituted by rods of type chopsticks, the usual length and size of these rods, joined at one of their ends to form the top of the piece in A and having, a spacer forming the intermediate rod of A, of so as to subdivide each branch into two parts, kept apart by the spacer and elastically deforming under the effect of a force of pinching exerted on the free parts of the two branches to grasp a food from the ends of the branches.
  • This accessory is made of plastic molded in one piece.
  • the shape in A with the spacer allows to use advantageously flexibility / rigidity of the plastic while having an accessory relatively long, which fits well in the hand and without it being necessary to hold and handle this accessory very precisely like chopsticks.
  • each branch On each side of the spacer, each branch is deformed in two opposite directions.
  • the part of the rod between the spacer and the junction of the two branches deforms convexly while the part between the spacer and the free end of each branch, compresses using the overall elasticity of each branch.
  • This part Has a certain time whether to hold the product firmly between the two ends branches, this part can deform concave, each branch then taking an S shape.
  • the branches have a semi-round section, the flat sides facing each other. This facilitates gripping products while making the wear of the accessory pleasant thanks to its rounded outline.
  • stems sections different, for example square or rectangular, even polygonal.
  • the free end of the branches in the food gripping area has, on the inside, a roughness in the form of knurling or transverse grooves creating an anti-slip grip area.
  • the invention relates to a table accessory covered or baguette type.
  • This accessory consists of a piece overall A-shaped with two branches consisting of rods order chopsticks 1, 2. These branches are joined to their common end 3 and the other ends of the branches 4, 5 are apart.
  • the position of the spacer 6 depends on the mechanical strength of the raw material used for the clamp. Spacer 6 as shown in the shape of a small rod. This spacer can also be thicker.
  • branches 1, 2 are slightly reduced to a conical shape.
  • the branches 1, 2 have their faces 7, 8 plane facing towards each other while their convex part is directed outwards.
  • each branch has a knurled or rough surface, for example transverse ribs or grooves 9, 10.
  • section of the two branches is preferably semi-circular or semi-elliptical but it can also be square or rectangular even polygonal.
  • the accessory according to the invention is easily produced by injection plastic in one piece because it has no partly undercut. This greatly simplifies manufacturing.
  • Figure 2 is a top view showing in particular appear the thinned end 4, 5 of each rod and the non-slip zones 9, 10.
  • each branch 1, 2 takes a generally concave shape but if we compress more strongly the end of the branches beyond the spacer 6 can even take a concave shape.
  • the plot (T) of the form taken by the two branches 1, 2 is shown in broken lines.

Abstract

The implement is in an A-shape, made in one piece from a moulded plastic material. It has two branches (1, 2) joined together at one end (3), and a central cross-piece (6). The cross-piece holds the open ends of the two branches apart, while they deform elastically under pressure to pick up a piece of food (11) between their tips (4, 5), which have roughened inner surfaces (9, 10). The branches can be of half-round, semi-elliptical, rectangular, square or polygonal cross-section.

Description

La présente invention concerne un accessoire de table assimilable à une pièce de couvert comme un jeu de baguettes chinoises.The present invention relates to a similar table accessory to a piece of cutlery like a set of chopsticks.

L'utilisation de baguettes nécessite une certaine pratique pour tenir des aliments en particulier si ceux-ci ont une forme plus ou moins arrondie ou si leur surface est glissante.Using chopsticks requires some practice to hold foods especially if they are more or less less rounded or if their surface is slippery.

Or ce type de couverts est intéressant pour prélever des aliments dans une portion alimentaire par exemple placée dans une boíte repas.However, this type of cutlery is interesting for taking samples foods in a food portion for example placed in a box meal.

La présente invention a pour but de développer un accessoire de type couvert, qui soit facile à utiliser, notamment pour la restauration rapide.The present invention aims to develop an accessory covered type, which is easy to use, especially for catering fast.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un accessoire de type couvert ou baguette caractérisé en ce qu'il se compose d'une pièce assimilable à une forme de A, formée de deux branches constituées par des tiges de type baguettes chinoises, de la longueur et de la taille habituelles de ces baguettes, réunies à l'une de leurs extrémités pour former le sommet de la pièce en A et ayant, une entretoise formant la tige intermédiaire du A, de façon à subdiviser chaque branche en deux parties, maintenues écartées par l'entretoise et se déformant élastiquement sous l'effet d'un effort de pincement exercé sur les parties libres des deux branches pour saisir un aliment par les extrémités des branches.To this end, the invention relates to a covered type accessory or baguette characterized in that it consists of an assimilable part to a form of A, formed of two branches constituted by rods of type chopsticks, the usual length and size of these rods, joined at one of their ends to form the top of the piece in A and having, a spacer forming the intermediate rod of A, of so as to subdivide each branch into two parts, kept apart by the spacer and elastically deforming under the effect of a force of pinching exerted on the free parts of the two branches to grasp a food from the ends of the branches.

Cet accessoire est réalisé en matière plastique moulée en une seule pièce.This accessory is made of plastic molded in one piece.

La forme en A avec l'entretoise permet d'utiliser avantageusement la souplesse/rigidité de la matière plastique tout en ayant un accessoire relativement long, qui tient bien dans la main et sans qu'il soit nécessaire de tenir et de manipuler cet accessoire de manière très précise comme des baguettes chinoises.The shape in A with the spacer allows to use advantageously flexibility / rigidity of the plastic while having an accessory relatively long, which fits well in the hand and without it being necessary to hold and handle this accessory very precisely like chopsticks.

De part et d'autre de l'entretoise, chaque branche se déforme dans deux directions opposées. La partie de la tige entre l'entretoise et la jonction des deux branches se déforme de manière convexe alors que la partie comprise entre l'entretoise et l'extrémité libre de chaque branche, se comprime en utilisant l'élasticité d'ensemble de chaque branche. A un certain moment s'il faut tenir fermement le produit entre les deux extrémités des branches, cette partie peut se déformer de manière concave, chaque branche prenant alors une forme de S.On each side of the spacer, each branch is deformed in two opposite directions. The part of the rod between the spacer and the junction of the two branches deforms convexly while the part between the spacer and the free end of each branch, compresses using the overall elasticity of each branch. Has a certain time whether to hold the product firmly between the two ends branches, this part can deform concave, each branch then taking an S shape.

De façon avantageuse, les branches ont une section semi-ronde, les côtés plats étant tournés l'un vers l'autre. Cela facilite la préhension des produits tout en rendant la tenue de l'accessoire agréable grâce à son contour arrondi.Advantageously, the branches have a semi-round section, the flat sides facing each other. This facilitates gripping products while making the wear of the accessory pleasant thanks to its rounded outline.

Mais il est également possible de donner aux tiges des sections différentes, par exemple carrée ou rectangulaire, voire polygonale.But it is also possible to give the stems sections different, for example square or rectangular, even polygonal.

De façon avantageuse, l'extrémité libre des branches dans la zone de préhension des aliments comporte, sur la face intérieure, une rugosité sous la forme d'un moletage ou de rainures transversales créant une zone de préhension anti-glissement.Advantageously, the free end of the branches in the food gripping area has, on the inside, a roughness in the form of knurling or transverse grooves creating an anti-slip grip area.

La présente invention sera décrite ci-après de manière plus détaillée à l'aide d'un exemple de réalisation représenté dans les dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective de l'accessoire selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus correspondant à la figure 1.
The present invention will be described below in more detail with the aid of an exemplary embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the accessory according to the invention,
  • Figure 2 is a top view corresponding to Figure 1.

Selon la figure 1, l'invention concerne un accessoire de table de type couvert ou baguette. Cet accessoire se compose d'une pièce globalement en forme de A avec deux branches constituées par des tiges commande des baguettes chinoises 1, 2. Ces branches sont réunies à leur extrémité commune 3 et les autres extrémités des branches 4, 5 sont écartées.According to Figure 1, the invention relates to a table accessory covered or baguette type. This accessory consists of a piece overall A-shaped with two branches consisting of rods order chopsticks 1, 2. These branches are joined to their common end 3 and the other ends of the branches 4, 5 are apart.

Entre les deux branches 1, 2, on a une entretoise 6 située à bonne distance des extrémités 3 ou 4, 5.Between the two branches 1, 2, there is a spacer 6 located at good distance from the ends 3 or 4, 5.

La position de l'entretoise 6 dépend de la tenue mécanique de la matière première utilisée pour la pince. L'entretoise 6 telle que représentée à la forme d'une petite tige. Cette entretoise peut également être plus épaisse.The position of the spacer 6 depends on the mechanical strength of the raw material used for the clamp. Spacer 6 as shown in the shape of a small rod. This spacer can also be thicker.

Enfin, les extrémités 4, 5 des branches 1, 2 sont légèrement réduites selon une forme conique. Les branches 1, 2 ont leur face 7, 8 plane tournée l'une vers l'autre alors que leur partie bombée est dirigée vers l'extérieur.Finally, the ends 4, 5 of the branches 1, 2 are slightly reduced to a conical shape. The branches 1, 2 have their faces 7, 8 plane facing towards each other while their convex part is directed outwards.

Enfin au niveau des extrémités 4, 5, la face 8 de chaque branche comporte une surface moletée ou à aspérités par exemple des nervures ou rainures transversales 9, 10.Finally at the ends 4, 5, the face 8 of each branch has a knurled or rough surface, for example transverse ribs or grooves 9, 10.

Enfin la section des deux branches est, de préférence, semi-circulaire ou semi-elliptique mais elle peut également être carrée ou rectangulaire voire polygonale.Finally, the section of the two branches is preferably semi-circular or semi-elliptical but it can also be square or rectangular even polygonal.

L'accessoire selon l'invention se réalise facilement par injection de matière plastique en une seule pièce car il ne comporte pas de partie en contre dépouille. Cela simplifie considérablement la fabrication. The accessory according to the invention is easily produced by injection plastic in one piece because it has no partly undercut. This greatly simplifies manufacturing.

La figure 2 est une vue de dessus laissant notamment apparaítre l'extrémité amincie 4, 5 de chaque tige et les zones antidérapantes 9, 10.Figure 2 is a top view showing in particular appear the thinned end 4, 5 of each rod and the non-slip zones 9, 10.

Pour rendre un produit 11 esquissé à la figure 2, on comprime (P) les deux branches 1, 2 au-delà de l'entretoise 6 ; chaque branche 1, 2 prend une forme globalement concave mais si l'on comprime plus fortement l'extrémité des branches au-delà de l'entretoise 6 peut même prendre une forme concave. Le tracé (T) de la forme prise par les deux branches 1, 2 est représenté en trait interrompu.To make a product 11 sketched in Figure 2, we compress (P) the two branches 1, 2 beyond the spacer 6; each branch 1, 2 takes a generally concave shape but if we compress more strongly the end of the branches beyond the spacer 6 can even take a concave shape. The plot (T) of the form taken by the two branches 1, 2 is shown in broken lines.

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Accessoire de table de type couvert ou baguette, caractérisé en ce qu'il se compose d'une pièce assimilable à une forme de A, formée de deux branches (1, 2) constituées par des tiges de type baguettes chinoises, de la longueur et de la taille habituelles de ces baguettes, réunies à l'une de leurs extrémités (3) pour former le sommet de la pièce en A et ayant une entretoise (6) formant la tige intermédiaire du A, de façon à subdiviser chaque branche (1, 2) en deux parties, maintenues écartées par l'entretoise (6) et se déformant élastiquement sous l'effet d'un effort de pincement (P) exercé sur les parties libres des deux branches pour saisir un aliment (11) par les extrémités (4, 5) des branches.Table accessory of the covered or baguette type, characterized in that it consists of a part similar to a form of A, formed by two branches (1, 2) constituted by rods of the Chinese baguette type, the length and of the usual size of these rods, joined at one of their ends (3) to form the top of the part in A and having a spacer (6) forming the intermediate rod of A, so as to subdivide each branch (1 , 2) in two parts, kept apart by the spacer (6) and elastically deforming under the effect of a pinching force (P) exerted on the free parts of the two branches to grip a food (11) by the ends (4, 5) of the branches. Accessoire selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce qu'
il est réalisé en matière plastique moulée en une seule pièce.Accessory according to claim 1,
characterized in that
it is made of plastic molded in one piece. Accessoire selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que
les branches (1, 2) ont une section semi-ronde ou semi-elliptique, les côtés plats (7, 8) des branches étant tournés l'un vers l'autre.Accessory according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the branches (1, 2) have a semi-round or semi-elliptical section, the flat sides (7, 8) of the branches being turned towards one another. Accessoire selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que
les branches (1, 2) ont une section rectangulaire, carrée ou polygonale.Accessory according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the branches (1, 2) have a rectangular, square or polygonal section. Accessoire selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que
l'extrémité libre (4, 5) des branches (1, 2) dans la zone de préhension des aliments comporte, sur la surface intérieure, une rugosité (9, 10) sous forme d'un moletage ou de rainures transversales, destinée à créer une zone de préhension anti-glissement.Accessory according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the free end (4, 5) of the branches (1, 2) in the food gripping area has, on the inner surface, a roughness (9, 10) in the form of a knurling or transverse grooves, intended to create a non-slip grip area.
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