JP2005224552A

JP2005224552A - Spoon serving also as fork in spoon shape

Info

Publication number: JP2005224552A
Application number: JP2004069695A
Authority: JP
Inventors: Keiji Nakanishi; 敬二中西
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-02-13
Filing date: 2004-02-13
Publication date: 2005-08-25

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a spoon serving also as a fork in a spoon shape, in which a fork function is provided in the spoon and integrated. <P>SOLUTION: While how a fork prong part is to be formed while keeping the function of the spoon in the spoon shape is a problem, by forming the fork prong part by several curved line shapes along an outer side edge, whose origin is a part slightly near the tip from the center part of the spoon, the length of the fork prong part is secured, the function of scooping the object of the spoon is maintained, and practicality is attained. The other part in a triangular shape not to be the prong part is maintained as it is as the function of scooping and securing the object of the spoon, and the practicality is attained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

この考案はスプーン形状のまま、スプーンとフォークの両方の機能を一体化した食器である。This device is a tableware that combines the functions of both a spoon and a fork in the shape of a spoon.

スプーンとフォークは機能が異なるため、別々なものとして各々製品化されているが、スプーンの形状をそのまま生かしスプーンとフォークの機能を一本の食器として考案したものである。Spoons and forks have different functions, so they have been commercialized as separate products. However, the spoon and fork functions are devised as a tableware by taking advantage of the shape of the spoons.

スプーンには掬う機能、フォークには刺し掬う機能を持つが、食事に際しどちらを使うかは個々人がその場に応じて判断し、その都度持ち替えて使用している。これを一体化してスプーンにフォーク機能を持たせる。The spoon has the function of crawling and the fork has a function of stabbing, but the individual decides which one to use when eating, depending on the situation, and uses it each time. This is integrated to give the spoon a fork function.

スプーン形状にスプーンの機能を維持したままフォーク串部をどのように形成するかが問題となるが、フォーク串部をスプーンの中心部からやや先端寄りを起点とする外側エッジに沿った曲線形で形成することでフォーク串部の長さを確保するとともに、スプーンの物を掬い溜める機能を維持し実用性を図る。
もう一方の串部とならない三角形状の部分はスプーンの物を掬い確保する機能としてそのまま維持し実用性を図る。The problem is how to form the fork skewer while maintaining the function of the spoon in the shape of the spoon, but the fork skewer is a curved shape along the outer edge starting from the center of the spoon slightly toward the tip By forming, the length of the fork skewer is ensured, and the function of scooping and storing spoons is maintained and practicality is achieved.
The triangular part that does not become the other skewer part is maintained as it is as a function of securing the spoon, and is practical.

スプーンとフォークは洋食で使われることが多いが、本発明は一本で両機能をカバーできるため、どちらを使うかの選択の負担が必要なくなり、ホテル、レストラン、各家庭を問わず、特に大量にかつ効率的なサービスの提供を行うところでは、単に保有管理コストにとどまらず、配膳準備、洗浄作業における作業生産性の面で著しいメリットが得られる。
一方、実際の使用者にとっては思い違いで一方が足りなかったり、また使う必要もないのに両方を用意したりすることが少なくないが、実用面ではスプーンとフォークの持ち替えの必要がなくなり、世界中の人々の日々の食生活において著しい貢献が期待できる。Spoons and forks are often used for Western food, but since the present invention can cover both functions with a single one, there is no need to choose which one to use, especially in hotels, restaurants, and homes. In addition, the provision of a more efficient service provides not only the cost of ownership management, but also a significant advantage in terms of work productivity in the preparation of the catering and cleaning operations.
On the other hand, it is not easy for an actual user to think that one of them is missing, or it is not necessary to use both, but it is not necessary to use both. Can be expected to contribute significantly to the daily eating habits of Japanese people.

現在一般的に使われているスプーンのサイズは大から小サイズ迄、様々のものが存在するが、このスプーン形状のスプーン兼フォークは大きめのサイズのものは洋食、中華、和食にかかわらず実用的であり、箸の代用としての使用が可能である。
小サイズのものは喫茶、ケーキ、フルーツなどを食する時の場合に実用的である。There are various types of spoons that are commonly used at present, ranging from large to small, but this spoon-shaped spoon and fork is practical regardless of whether it is a Western, Chinese or Japanese meal. It can be used as a substitute for chopsticks.
The small size is practical when eating coffee, cakes, fruits, etc.

レストラン、食堂等において以下のように使用可能である。
（大サイズ：スパゲティ、焼きそば、カツカレーライス等）
（小サイズ：コーヒ／紅茶、ケーキ、フルーツ等）It can be used in restaurants, canteens, etc. as follows.
(Large size: spaghetti, fried noodles, cutlet curry rice, etc.)
(Small size: coffee / tea, cake, fruit, etc.)

食品や化学工業品などを扱う産業の作業工程において、掬ったり、刺したりする道具や工具を使う場合に、このスプーン兼フォークの機能を応用し活用できる可能性がある。There is a possibility that the function of this spoon and fork can be applied and utilized when using tools and tools for punching and stabbing in the work process of industries that handle food and chemical products.

スプーン形状のスプーン兼フォークの平面図である。It is a top view of a spoon-shaped spoon and fork.

Explanation of symbols

１．フォーク串部の起点
２．数本からなる内向曲線形のフォーク串部
３．串部とならない三角形状部
４．スプーン底部1. Starting point of fork skewer 2. 2. Inwardly curved fork skewer consisting of several pieces 3. Triangular part that does not become a skewer. Spoon bottom

Claims

Realizes a spoon and fork that has the function of a fork.
The fork skewer in this case is formed with an inward curved shape along several outer edges starting from the center of the side of one side of the spoon, but this method ensures the practical length of the skewer. At the same time, the food storage function at the bottom of the spoon is secured and both are practical.
The other side that is not the fork skewer has a wide triangular shape, but this portion maintains the utility of scooping the spoon.