FR2876565A1 - AUTOMATIC BAGUETTES DEVICE, CALLED "SYSTEM BAGUETTES", FOR EASILY CATCHING AND EATING OF ASIAN FOOD - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for easily catching food for eating as with traditional rods.It consists of 2 main supports (1) connected by a mechanism (2) formed of 2 secondary supports embedded one in the other (7 and 8), which thanks to 2 springs (9 and 10), articulate the rods (3). When the user exerts a pressure of 2 fingers on the rods (3), they come closer and pinch the food. By releasing the pressure, the rods are separated by the return spring. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for consumers of Asian catering who do not master the use of traditional chopsticks.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for securing and articulating

  Asian chopsticks, to catch, hold and carry food to the mouth with a pincer movement.

  The handling of traditional chopsticks is often too difficult for a consumer who is not used to it, to really find efficiency and pleasure. On the other hand, the use of a fork breaks the charm of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean or Japanese restaurants.

  This device overcomes these disadvantages by imagining an articulated mechanism that offers efficiency and comfort, while retaining the charm of a pair of chopsticks. It replaces both the fork and traditional chopsticks, allowing noninitiy to eat in the Asian way without any difficulty.

  Two pieces of identical wood (this can be metal or plastic), are connected to each other by a mechanism that allows, with a movement back and forth under the pressure of the fingers of the hand, to be able to pinch to catch food .

  The joint consists of 2 metal parts (which could be plastic), the secondary supports, each fixed to a main support by gluing or screwing, recessed into one another and held together by 2 springs.

  The first spring, section larger than the 2etne, is an axis of rotation. The 2nd spring, thinner and longer than the 1st, spreads easily when the fingers are pressed, then allows the recall. Thus, the main supports are always discarded at rest. Only the pressure of 2 fingers will allow them to get closer. The return spring will return the main supports to their initial position, this pressure being completed.

  These supports, like a handle, are each extended by a stick, which will act as a food tongs.

  These rods are removable main supports (screwed or clipped), to facilitate their cleaning, and their change in case of wear or deterioration. According to particular embodiments: the embodiment can be made very discreet, or on the contrary very visible thanks to the choice of different dimensions and materials.

  - The spiral spring mechanism can be replaced for springs of different types, such as elastic blades.

  2 2876565 Depending on the use and aesthetics sought, and taking into account the manufacturing costs according to the use, this assembly can be constituted by pieces of wood (classic or precious wood, exotic wood), metal or aluminum. plastic, including intervertible between them (wooden supports and plastic sticks, for example).

  Manufacturing requirements will be lightness, strength and nutritional qualities: - The different parts can be smooth, screen printed or sheathed.

  - They will be able to support a marking or an engraving allowing the identification and even the publicity (for a chain of restoration or a restaurant for example).

  - This invention can be declined in derivative, by a system of main supports allowing the use of existing rods currently (wood, plastic or metal).

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention: The plate 1 represents, from the front, the device of the invention with the assembly, in the active position and in the rest position.

  Plate 2 describes the supports as well as the parts of the mechanism and springs. Plate 3 describes the junction device between the supports and the rods.

  Referring to these drawings, the device comprises the supports (1), interconnected by the mechanism (2) for articulation, extended by the rods (3) with the 20 joints (4). cf plate 1 A pressure of the fingers makes it possible to bring the ends of the sticks closer together until they touch each other.

  The main supports (1) comprise notches (6) in which are fixed the parts 1 and 2 of the mechanism (secondary supports 7 and 8), embedded one inside the other, enclosing the springs (9 and 10) and constituting the movable part, cf plate 2 The joints (4) connect the rods (3) to the supports in a completely dismountable manner in order to allow the cleaning or the change, cf plate 3.

  The mechanism (2), consisting of two parts embedded one in the other, the secondary supports (7 and 8), in addition to its role of ensuring the movement back and forth, is a carrier mechanism that allows keep the supports contiguous, because the parts of the mechanism are each fixed to one of the main supports.

  These parts of the mechanism, secondary supports (7 and 8), fixed to the main supports, are dimensioned to avoid twisting of the device during the pressure of the fingers.

  As for the sticks, they are screwed, glued or even simply fitted by adjustment (joints 4) on the supports to retain their removable character.

Claims (1)

4 CLAIMS   1) Device for gripping food and wear in the mouth characterized in that it comprises a set of main supports (1) articulated by a mechanism (2), on which are fixed rods (3), which, under finger pressure, get close to pinching food, and eventually touching each other.   2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (2), consisting of two parts embedded one in the other, the secondary supports (7 and 8), in addition to its role of ensuring the movement of va and comes, is a carrier mechanism that keeps the supports contiguous, because the parts of the mechanism are each fixed to one of the main supports.   3) Device according to claim 1 or claim 2. characterized in that a system of 2 springs (9 and 10) inside the mechanism (2) keeps the ends of the rods remote (return spring 10) , then bring them closer to a simple pressure of 2 or more fingers (pressure spring 9).   4) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the parts of the mechanism, secondary supports (7 and 8), attached to the main supports, are dimensioned to prevent twisting of the device during the pressure of the fingers.   5) Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the rods are screwed, glued or even simply fitted by adjustment (joints 4) on the supports to retain their removable character.