JP2003232665A - Measuring spoon - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a measuring spoon usable both for a large capacity and a small capacity, for measuring exact quantity by removing heaping part above a bowl part, and with length of a handle part extendable to an elongated or contracted position to be compact in accordance with the size, depth, and form of containers. <P>SOLUTION: This measuring spoon is provided with the bowl part 2 provided with a parting wall 4 to part it into a plurality of capacity chambers 2a and 2b. The bowl part 2 is integrally formed with the handle part 3. A leveling plate 10 is provided to slide in the length direction along the surface of the handle part 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention mainly relates to sugar,
The present invention relates to a measuring spoon used for scooping salt, seasonings, flour, coffee, powdered milk and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a measuring spoon has been generally used for scooping powdered granules for food such as sugar, salt, seasonings, flour, coffee, powdered milk or detergent for washing. The measuring spoon is generally made of synthetic resin with the scooping part and the handle part integrally molded.The scooping part of the scooping part with a large capacity and the teaspoon of the scooping part with a small capacity are used separately and used as needed. Has been.

[0003]

However, it is very troublesome to use a teaspoon or a teaspoon depending on the size of the capacity, and it is inevitable that one scoop is frequently used, and when weighing is necessary, it is necessary to use the spoon. There is a problem in that accurate measurement is not possible because the quantity is measured in quantity, and if the object to be measured is a seasoning or the like, accurate seasoning cannot be performed.

Also, for example, when cooking, while frequently using sugar, salt, seasonings and the like in each container, a spoon and a teaspoon are often used, and two kinds of spoons are used for each. It's convenient if it's in the container, but if you put two measuring spoons in the container, it's a hindrance. It was very troublesome when we wanted to weigh with different measuring spoons.

Further, depending on the size, depth, shape, etc. of the container containing sugar, salt, seasonings, etc., there is a case in which a spoon of ordinary form cannot be stored in the container. In particular, the length of the handle is often an obstacle to storage, and for containers with a shallow depth, a spoon with a short handle is used, but in that case, when the contents become small, There was a problem that it was difficult to use.

The present invention was developed with the object of solving the above problems, and can be used as a tablespoon or a teaspoon, and moreover, accurate measurement is possible, and
An object of the present invention is to provide a measuring spoon for measuring objects in which the length of the handle portion is extended or contracted according to the size, depth and shape of the container to make it compact for use.

[0007]

As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems and achieving the object, in the present invention, a scooping part and a handle part having a partition wall and having a plurality of partitioned volume chambers are integrally formed. We have developed and adopted a measuring spoon that is formed with a scraping plate that slides the surface of the handle in the length direction.

Further, according to the present invention, in the measuring spoon constructed as described above, the scooping portion is divided into a large-capacity chamber and a small-capacity chamber, and the scraping plate can close the upper opening of the scooping portion. We have developed and adopted a measuring spoon that is formed in a shape, and a measuring spoon that has a joint handle pivotally attached to the handle and is configured to be freely long and short.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which 1 is a measuring spoon main body made of synthetic resin, and this spoon main body 1 comprises a semicircular recess. The scooping part 2 and the slender handle part 3 integrally connected to the scooping part 2 are provided.

Inside the scooping portion 2, a lateral partition wall 4 is provided near the rear end portion to divide the front portion into a large capacity chamber 2a and the rear portion into a small capacity chamber 2b. The volume ratio is
For example, 2.5 g can be stored in the large capacity chamber 2a, and
Although the capacity is capable of accommodating 0.5 g in b, of course, it is not limited to this capacity.

The handle portion 3 extends rearward from the center of the rear end of the scooping portion 2, and both side walls 3a and 3b are bent vertically to the back surface side, and one side wall 3b is the rear end. However, the other side wall 3a exists only in the front half and there is no side wall in the latter half. That is, the portion without the side wall is the rotation entrance 3c of the joint handle 7 described later. Reference numeral 5 is a concave portion provided at the rear end of the handle portion 3 on the back surface side, and 6 is a stopper of the scraping plate 10 provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the handle portion 3.

As shown in FIG. 5, the joint handle 7 is formed to be shorter and narrower than the handle portion 3. A through hole 8 is formed at one end of the joint handle 7 and a claw-shaped projection is formed on the outer peripheral portion thereof. 7a is projected. The claw-shaped projections 7a are for engaging with the end portions of the side walls 3b when the joint handle 7 is rotated and extended, and for preventing rotation of 180 degrees or more. Then, the through hole 8 is inserted into the recess 5 at the rear end of the handle 3 and the stopper 9 is fitted into the recess 5.
And is pivotally attached to the handle 3.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the scraping plate 10 is formed in a fan shape so that the upper opening of the scooping part 2 can be closed, and the surface of the handle part 3 is lengthwise (arrow D).
Direction) and a finger contact portion 11 of a small projection is provided on the base end portion of the front surface, and an L-shaped leg that engages with both side walls 3a and 3b of the handle portion 3 on the base end portion of the back surface. Pieces 12, 12 are provided.

The mode of use of the measuring spoon of the present invention thus constructed will be described with respect to the function and effect of measuring the seasoning and the like made of powder and granules. As shown in FIG. 1, the position of the scraping plate 10 is a stopper. When used in the position (10a) that is received by 6, the small capacity chamber 2b and the large capacity chamber 2 are
Since the upper openings of a are both open, it can be used as a tablespoon. If the scraping plate 10 is slid forward and used at the position (10b) where the small volume chamber 2b is closed, it can be used as a teaspoon. The scraping plate 10 can be easily slid by holding the spoon body 1 in the hand and operating the thumb, and since the scraping plate 10 is provided with the small finger projections 11 on the scraping plate 10, it can be smoothly moved without slipping. You can slide.

When the capacity is required to be accurate, the scraping plate 10 is slid to the position (10c) where the upper openings of the small capacity chamber 2b and the large capacity chamber 2a are closed.
By scraping off the powdery granules rising from the scooping section 2, an accurate amount of seasoning is stored in the small volume chamber 2b and the large volume chamber 2a.

After that, the scraping plate 10 is slid rearward until the upper opening of the large-capacity chamber 2a is opened and used, and the capacity is equivalent to a teaspoon. When it is slid further rearward, the upper openings of the large-capacity chamber 2a and the small-capacity chamber 2b both open, so that the capacity is equivalent to a tablespoon. At this time, large capacity room 2
Since the seasoning contained in a and the small-capacity chamber 2b is closed by the scraping plate 10 until just before use, the seasoning does not spill and the volume becomes more accurate.

Further, when the joint handle 7 is used on the back surface of the handle portion 3, it can be used as a short handle for a container having a shallow or small bottom, and the handle is increased in strength to be broken. Never. Further, by rotating the joint handle 7 and pulling it out to the rear of the handle portion 3 to make it long, it can be used for a container having a deep bottom or a large bottom, and it is convenient to use for a large container or a small container.

When the joint handle 7 is pulled out, when the joint handle 7 is rotated 180 degrees, the claw-shaped projection 7a and the side wall 3b are formed.
Since it engages with the end portion of the shaft and is prevented from further rotating, the pulled out long state can be reliably held. Further, in order to fold and shorten the pulled-out state, if it is rotated in the direction opposite to the pulling-out direction, it is received by the longer side wall 3b and stopped at a fixed position on the back surface of the handle 3.

In the above embodiment, the partition wall 4 of the scooping portion 2 is provided in a row in the horizontal direction, but the partition wall 4 may be in the vertical direction, or in the horizontal or vertical direction. Any of them may be divided into a plurality of partition walls, and may be used in combination with a lateral partition wall and a lateral partition wall, in short, the object of the present invention can be achieved, and Various design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0020]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, the scooping part and the handle part having the partition wall provided with the plurality of partitioned volume chambers are integrally formed, and the surface of the handle part is formed. Since it relates to a measuring spoon that is equipped with a scraping plate that slides in the length direction, it can be used both as a large spoonful with a large capacity and a small teaspoon with a small capacity, and scrapes off the powdered granules that rise from the scooping part to accurately determine the capacity. Can be measured.

Further, in the invention described in claim 2, since the scooping part is divided into a large capacity chamber and a small capacity chamber, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, a capacity corresponding to the capacity is provided. Can be measured accurately and reliably.

Further, in the invention according to claim 3, since the scraping plate is formed in a shape capable of closing the upper opening of the scooping part, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claims 1 and 2, The plate acts as a lid for the upper opening,
There is no falling of the objects to be weighed stored in the scooping part.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4, since the joint handle is pivotally attached to the handle portion so as to be freely long and short, the invention according to the above-mentioned claims 1, 2 and 3 In addition to the effect of (1), there is the convenience that the container can be used with a deep, shallow, small, or large bottom.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a measuring spoon of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the measuring spoon of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a joint handle.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a scraping plate.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the scraping plate.

FIG. 9 is a side view of the scraping plate.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 spoon body 2 Scooping section 2a Large capacity room 2b Small capacity room 3 handle 4 partition walls 7 joint pattern 10 scraping board

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A measuring spoon comprising a partition wall and a scooping part having a plurality of partitioned volume chambers and a handle part which are integrally formed with each other, and a scraping plate which slides the surface of the handle part in the longitudinal direction. . 2. The measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein the scooping portion is divided into a large capacity chamber and a small capacity chamber. 3. The measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein the scraping plate is formed in a shape capable of closing the upper opening of the scooping part. 4. The measuring spoon according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein a joint handle is pivotally attached to the handle portion so as to be freely long and short.