JP2007532231A - chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

【Task】
The present invention has a structure in which when a chopstick is used while correctly holding the chopstick, the first chopstick rotates around a fixed second chopstick and the tip of the chopstick always matches, This will not only help children and foreigners who learn to use chopsticks for the first time to learn how to use chopsticks more easily, but it can also be used by people who need proofreading chopsticks.
[Solution]
The present invention relates to a chopstick, and the present invention relates to a pair of chopsticks such as a first chopstick (1) and a second chopstick (2), and a guide formed on the upper end side of the first chopstick (1). A guide shaft (3) which is fixed to the fixing groove (2a) of the second chopstick (2) so as to move along the groove (1a) and which connects between the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2); The first chopstick (1) is assembled at an intermediate position between the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) with a certain distance from the guide shaft (3), while maintaining a certain distance when the first chopstick (1) is rotated by using the chopsticks. One end is fixed to the fastening groove (2b) of the second chopstick (2) so as to rotate, and the other end is a fixing pin (1c) of the rotation groove (1b) provided on the first chopstick (1) And a pivot shaft (4) that is pivotally connected to each other and that mutually restrains the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2).
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Description

  The present invention relates to chopsticks, and more specifically, when the pair of chopsticks is properly held and the chopsticks are used, the other first chopstick rotates around a fixed angle around the second chopsticks. By providing a guide shaft and a rotating shaft between a pair of chopsticks so that the tips of the chopsticks can always coincide with each other, children and foreigners who are not familiar with chopsticks can use the chopsticks correctly. The present invention relates to chopsticks that can be used not only for helping students to learn but also for practicing and proofreading to get used to correct chopsticks.

As is well known, chopsticks are frequently used when eating food due to the characteristics of the Oriental culture.
The chopsticks used in this way are composed of a pair of left and right, and when using chopsticks, after grasping with one hand, the tip of the pair of chopsticks is selectively close to catch food at the tip. It has become.

  Here, it is generally known as a correct usage of chopsticks that chopsticks are used in the manner shown in FIGS.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, when taking chopsticks, first, one chopstick (10) of a pair of chopsticks (10, 11) is placed on the first section of the ring finger (23), the thumb (20) and the index finger. (21), hold it at the middle of the thumb (20) and fix it, and put another chopstick (11) between the index finger (21) and the middle finger (22) After placing it on the proximal part of 21), hold it at the terminal part of the thumb (20).

  Then, as shown in Fig. 2, with one chopstick (10) fixed, the point where the other chopstick (11) is held by the end of the thumb (20) is the reference point. With the index finger (21) and middle finger (22), the chopsticks (11) are rotated down a certain angle and the chopsticks are handled to catch the necessary objects.

  However, using chopsticks correctly in the way of holding chopsticks as described above is surely difficult for children and foreigners who use chopsticks for the first time.

  That is, when learning how to use chopsticks for the first time, the chopstick (10) slips off from the last part of the ring finger (23) and is not easily fixed, and the thumb (20), index finger (21) and middle finger (22) It is not easy to rotate the chopsticks (11) in a fixed locus on the same plane using the fingers of the chopsticks (10, 11). Is not easy.

  And, when using chopsticks when the chopsticks are inexperienced, there are various inconveniences such as the food being dropped in the middle because it is not possible to properly distribute the force applied to the chopsticks in the process of lifting from the state of catching food. There was.

  Actually, chopsticks are certainly more difficult to use than spoons and forks, etc., and due to the characteristics of food and drink culture, most foreigners living in countries that do not use chopsticks have tried using chopsticks. Because there is no, you can easily confirm that you feel considerable difficulty when using chopsticks for the first time.

  In particular, it is a well-known fact that a child who learns how to use chopsticks for the first time has a considerable difficulty in learning how to use chopsticks from the beginning, and that it takes a considerable amount of time to achieve a certain level.

  In order to learn how to use chopsticks in this way, considerable care must be taken, and there was inconvenience and awkwardness when it was not used correctly.

  For example, people who use chopsticks with chopsticks other than those shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are often seen around, but this is not the correct way to use chopsticks when they first get chopsticks. This is because the way of taking chopsticks has been fixed, and the way to use such chopsticks has been fixed.

  In this way, surprisingly, there are many people who are not good at using chopsticks, and for foreigners who have not been able to learn how to use chopsticks, it is difficult to learn how to use chopsticks. is there.

  People who have learned how to use chopsticks in this way are often ashamed by those who use chopsticks, and often feel the need for proofreading.

  However, even when trying to proofread how to use chopsticks in order to get used to using chopsticks correctly, use a pair of existing chopsticks (10, 11) as shown in FIGS. In some cases, it is difficult to calibrate easily from the state of using the wrong chopsticks, but it also takes a lot of time and effort to learn how to use the correct chopsticks. there were.

  Therefore, improved chopsticks and practice chopsticks have been researched and presented to help the applicant and many other applicants get used to the correct usage of chopsticks.

  That is, a utility model registration application (utility model application No. 2001-6077, 2001.3.7. Application) was filed by the present applicant, and a utility model registration No. 20-0242011 (2001.7. 30. In the case of chopsticks presented in registration, name; chopsticks that can be proofreaded using chopsticks), as shown in Fig. 3, the chopsticks (1; 1a, 1b) consisting of two pairs of left and right roses By connecting them with X-shaped frame (X) between them, when using chopsticks, the two chopsticks (1; 1a, 1b) keep the chopsticks around the X-shaped frame (X) while keeping a certain distance. 1; 1a, 1b) is configured such that the lower stage portion freely rotates at a constant angle.

  Also, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 2000-0233449 (Registered on May 28, 2001; Applicable Utility Model Registration Application No. 2000-34896 filed on December 13, 2000 (name “Convenient Chopsticks to Use”) As shown in FIG. 4, the chopsticks shown in FIG. 4 have a wide upper end and a narrow bottom, and are formed based on a pair of one pair so that the user can pick up and use the chopsticks. 1 is provided with one chopstick (31) that is gripped by the user's hand and has a through-hole horizontally penetrated at the end, and is formed on the other side of the one chopstick (31), and the end is vertical. The other side chopsticks (32) having a through-hole penetrated in the first side chopsticks (31) and the other side chopsticks (32) are formed at the center of the support portion (33) for holding a certain height. The chopsticks (30) provided, and a support member (40) for supporting the other chopsticks (32) rotating at a fixed angle in the horizontal, vertical, and oblique directions while holding the upper ends of the chopsticks (30) at a constant interval. It has the structure which becomes.

  In addition to the chopsticks described above, utility model registration No. 20-0216488 (registered on December 30, 2000; corresponding to utility model registration application No. 2000-27044 filed on September 27, 2000), No. 20 -0253470 (Registered on October 27, 2001; Corresponds to 2001-23369 filed on August 1, 2001), No. 20-0258454 (Registered on December 11, 2001; August 14, 2001) No. 2001-24658 filed), No. 20-0317781 (Registered on June 13, 2003; No. 2003-9210 filed on March 27, 2003), etc. In the case of chopsticks, both disclose chopsticks that are not only easy to use, but also improved to help you get used to the correct usage of chopsticks.

  The reason why chopsticks that are easy to use as well as habitually use correct chopsticks or calibrate chopsticks are researched and developed in various ways are as follows: This is because when foreigners with different food cultures touch chopsticks for the first time, it is difficult to get used to using chopsticks correctly.

  Also, as mentioned above, it is difficult to learn how to use correct chopsticks, and if you do not teach the correct use of chopsticks in early childhood, it is often calibrated so that you can use the correct chopsticks when you become an adult. There was also a problem that some people had to accept the inconvenience because they could not receive proper chopsticks education and used chopsticks in the wrong way, or they could not use chopsticks from the beginning. .

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a chopstick that has a structure different from that of the many previously filed chopsticks but can easily learn how to use the correct chopsticks and can be used easily. The present invention has been devised for the purpose of the present invention. In the present invention, when the chopsticks are operated while correctly holding the chopsticks, the other chopsticks are rotated at a certain angle around the fixed chopsticks. By providing a guide shaft and a rotating shaft between a pair of chopsticks so that the tips of the chopsticks can always coincide, it is provided as a practice chopstick for children and foreigners who touch the chopsticks for the first time to learn how to use chopsticks correctly, Its purpose is to provide chopsticks that can be used easily by those who need to proofread how to use chopsticks, as well as helping them learn how to use chopsticks more easily.

  Furthermore, the present invention provides a pad portion at the chopstick part that contacts the gripping surface of the user, so that when using the chopstick while correctly gripping the chopstick, the pad portion prevents the chopstick from slipping on the contact surface. Another object is to provide a chopstick having a structure.

  An object of the present invention as described above is that a pair of chopsticks such as a first chopstick and a second chopstick is moved along a guide groove formed on an upper end side of the first chopstick. The guide shaft is fixed to the fixed groove formed on the guide shaft, and is connected to the guide shaft connecting between the pair of chopsticks, and the intermediate portion of the pair of chopsticks with a certain distance from the guide shaft. One end is fixed to the fastening groove of the second chopstick so that it rotates while maintaining a constant interval when rotating, and the other end is rotatable about the fixed pin of the rotating groove provided on the first chopstick. This is achieved by providing a chopstick that is connected to the chopsticks and has a pivot shaft that mutually restrains a pair of chopsticks.

  At this time, the rotating shaft has a structure that can be inserted to the left and right so that the length of the rotating shaft can be changed, and the pair of chopsticks are provided with a plurality of rotating grooves and fastening grooves so as to face each other or rotate. It is desirable that a groove is formed in a guideline form in which the shaft can move up and down so that the position of the rotation shaft can be selectively changed.

  In particular, it is desirable to form a mascot-shaped shaped article that is intriguing to the user in the process of using chopsticks on the upper ends of the pair of chopsticks.

  In addition, it is desirable that the pad portion is provided at the portion of the second chopsticks that contacts the gripping surface of the user so that the chopsticks are prevented from slipping by the pad portion on the contact surface when the chopsticks are used.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a guide shaft and a rotation shaft between a pair of chopsticks, when the chopsticks are used in a state where the chopsticks are correctly gripped, a single chopstick is fixed. In addition, the other chopstick rotates at a certain angle so that the tips of the chopsticks always coincide.

  As a result, it is provided as a practice chopstick that helps children and foreigners who use chopsticks for the first time to learn how to use the correct chopsticks. There is an effect that a person who requires calibration can easily use it for calibration.

  In addition, by providing a non-slip pad portion on the gripping surface of the second chopsticks, there is an effect that the problem of the chopsticks sliding down in the process of using the chopsticks can be prevented.

  In order to make the aforementioned objects and merits of the present invention more apparent, embodiments of the chopsticks according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 5 is a view showing the structure of the chopsticks according to the present invention, FIGS. 6 and 7 are views showing the movement of the chopsticks according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the chopsticks according to the present invention have a guide on the upper end side of the pair of left and right chopsticks (100; 1, 2). A guide shaft (3) moving along the groove (1a) is connected, and is provided at an intermediate portion of the chopsticks (100; 1, 2) at a certain distance from the guide shaft (3). When 1) is rotated by using chopsticks, a rotating shaft (4) that mutually constrains a pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) that is rotated while maintaining a certain interval is built in and connected. It has a structure.

  Here, the upper end of the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) has the guide shaft (3) assembled and fastened at the same height facing each other for fixing and fixing the guide shaft (3) and the guide groove (1a). ) Are formed.

  That is, when using the chopsticks while holding the chopsticks (100; 1, 2), the first chopstick (1) on the working side is formed with a guide groove (1a), and the second chopstick ( In 2), a fixing groove (2a) is formed.

  At this time, one end (3b) of the guide shaft (3) is sandwiched and assembled in the fixed groove (2a), and the other end (3a) is sandwiched so as to penetrate the guide groove (1a). When moving, the guide shaft (3) is moved along the guide shaft (3). The length of the guide shaft (3) is the first chopstick (1) formed with the guide groove (1a). Is provided to have a length sufficient to correspond to the rotation angle (working distance) when rotating about the rotation shaft (4).

  And, in order to incorporate and fasten the rotating shaft (4), the guide groove (1a) and the fixed groove (2a) are spaced apart from each other by an intermediate portion between a pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2). Each has a turning groove (1b) and a fastening groove (2b).

  Of course, the turning groove (1b) and the fastening groove (2b) are formed at the same height facing each other and have a structure in which the turning shaft (4) can be assembled and fastened, and the turning groove (1b) The guide groove (1a) is formed on the first chopstick (1).

  Accordingly, the fastening groove (2b) is formed in the second chopsticks (2) on the opposite side, and at this time, the fastening groove (2b) is formed in the same structure as the fixing groove (2a).

  That is, when one end (3b) of the guide shaft (3) and one end (4b) of the rotating shaft (4) are formed in the same structure and are sandwiched and assembled between the fixing groove (2a) and the fastening groove (2b) It is designed so that it will not easily escape.

  That is, one end (3b, 4b) of the guide shaft (3) and the rotating shaft (4) fixed by being sandwiched and fixed in the fixing groove (2a) and the fastening groove (2b) is forced with a strong force after being inserted. Unless it is pulled out, it will shrink when it is first inserted so that it will not easily come out, and after it is completely inserted into the groove, it will be restored to its original form and spread, and each hook will be fixed inside the groove Formed in the structure.

  Of course, the structure of the guide shaft (3) and one end (3b, 4b) of the rotating shaft (4) is not limited to the structure as shown in the drawings, the fixed groove (2a) and the fastening groove Any structure may be used as long as it does not easily come out after being sandwiched between (2b).

  A fixing pin (1c) is provided in the rotating groove (1b) into which the other end (4a) of the rotating shaft (4) is inserted.

  This is because one end (4a) of the rotation shaft (4) inserted into the rotation groove (1b) is formed in a hooking key structure and is made to be rotatable after being fastened to the fixing pin (1c). It is.

  On the other hand, as shown in the drawing, it is also desirable to form a mascot (5; 5a, 5b) in the shape of a bridegroom on the upper ends of the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2).

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) is connected to each other by the guide shaft (3) and the rotating shaft (4), and the bridegroom is used by the chopsticks. As the mascots of the shape (5; 5a, 5b) repeat moving back and forth, the children and foreigners who use chopsticks (100; 1,2) for the first time are only visually intrigued In addition, it has the advantage that it can give a feeling of liveliness compared to the top chopsticks, so there is also an aspect that can eliminate some boredom in the process of wearing chopsticks.

  Of course, the mascot (5; 5a, 5b) -shaped model formed on the upper ends of the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) is not limited to the shape of the bridegroom shown in the embodiment of the present invention, Obviously, any form that is intriguing can be used.

  On the other hand, the position of the rotation shaft (4) can be changed by the user's selection. This is because the position of the finger that takes the chopsticks (100; 1, 2) may differ depending on the length of the user's finger, so that the user can change the position of the rotating shaft (4). It is going to provide.

  For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of the rotation grooves (1b) and fastening grooves (2b) are provided at predetermined intervals, so that the user can adjust the length of his / her finger. The position where the moving shaft (4) is provided can be adjusted.

  Of course, in addition to providing a large number of rotating grooves (1b) and fastening grooves (2b) as described above, although not shown, the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) are opposed to each other. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which a groove is formed in a vertically movable guideline form and the position of the rotation shaft is selectively changed, and then the pin is rotatably pinned.

  Since such a structure can be easily configured by anyone skilled in the art, its detailed structure is omitted.

  Further, the length of the rotating shaft (4) itself can be changed.

  That is, between the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) through the structure fixed by the fastening protrusion (4c) through the left and right insertion, which is a structure that can change the length of the rotating shaft (4) shown in FIG. The distance can also be adjusted by force.

  This is also to secure a sufficient distance depending on the length of the user's finger and how to hold the chopsticks so that the distance between the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) can be embodied in various ways.

  In addition to the above-described method, it is desirable to use the chopsticks according to the present invention mainly for training and proofreading of a person unaccustomed to using chopsticks.

  On the other hand, when a child who is not familiar with chopsticks and a foreigner who is in contact with the chopsticks for the first time grips the chopsticks in an unstable manner, the distribution of the force acting on the chopsticks becomes unstable. In particular, since many chopsticks are made of a hard and smooth material such as a hard plastic or metal, there is a risk that the chopsticks may slip down slightly when an unstable force is applied as described above.

  That is, in such a case, there is a possibility that a slipping phenomenon may occur on the holding surface (or contact surface) of the second chopstick (2). To prevent this, in another embodiment of the present invention, the second chopstick ( A separate pad part (6) is prepared on the gripping surface of 2) to provide a structure that prevents slipping.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, between the first node of the ring finger (23) of the finger on which the second chopsticks (2) are placed, the thumb (20), the index finger (21), and the thumb (20) A pad portion (6) is provided on each contact surface of the second chopsticks (2) to be pressed at the intermediate portion.

  At this time, the pad portion (6) is preferably made of a soft and flexible material different from the hard plastic or metal used to manufacture the chopsticks, and is preferably attached to the grip surface of the second chopstick (2) separately. It is not limited to this.

  That is, the pad portion (6) may be provided in a structure that gives a number of small irregularities on the gripping surface of the second chopsticks (2) and prevents slipping.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the use of the chopsticks according to the present invention constructed as described above. When this is briefly seen, a pair of chopsticks (100; 1,. 2) When taking, as explained in the prior art, out of the two chopsticks (100; 1, 2), the second chopstick (2) is the first section of the finger ring finger (23), the thumb (20) and the index finger. Place it between (21) and hold it at the middle of the thumb (20) to fix it, and place the other first chopstick (1) between the index finger (21) and middle finger (22) And place it on the proximal part of the index finger (21), and then press it down at the terminal part of the thumb (20).

  Then, with the second chopsticks (2) fixed, the index finger (21) with the point (near the pivot axis (4)) where the first chopstick (1) is pressed by the terminal part of the thumb (20) as a reference point. ) And the middle finger (22) to rotate the chopsticks (1) down a certain angle so that necessary objects can be captured.

  That is, the interval between the two chopsticks (100; 1, 2) is set while the pivot shaft (4) is located near the point where the first chopstick (1) is held by the end portion of the thumb (20). The first chopsticks (1) rotate around the fixed pin (Ic) of the rotation groove (Ib) connecting the rotation shaft (4), and the chopsticks are separated. It will be.

  At the same time, the first chopsticks (1) working along the guide shaft (3) penetrated through the guide groove (la) provided at the upper end of the first chopsticks (1) are moved apart by a rotation angle. Will do.

  As described above, the chopsticks are separated around the intermediate rotation shaft (4) while maintaining a constant interval, and the first chopstick (1) moves along the guide shaft (3). The chopsticks (100; 1, 2) always draw a constant trajectory without shifting from each other, so the first chopstick (1) does not slide down and always keeps the correct spacing more easily You can wear chopsticks.

  As a result, children who are using the chopsticks (100; 1, 2) for the first time, beginners who are not familiar with chopsticks, and foreigners can easily use the chopsticks (100; 1,2).

  As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the detailed description, but is limited by the claims and the technical idea described later.

  As described above, the present invention provides chopsticks for training or calibrating children and foreigners who learn how to use chopsticks correctly.

Perspective view showing the state of taking chopsticks for correct chopstick use Perspective view showing the state of taking chopsticks for correct chopstick use Example of the use of chopsticks filed by the applicant of the present application Another example of using chopsticks according to the prior art The figure which showed the structure of the chopsticks by this invention FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating movement of chopsticks in a combined state according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating movement of chopsticks in a combined state according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing a structure in which the position of the rotation shaft and the length of the rotation shaft can be changed with the chopsticks according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram showing a structure in which the position of the rotation shaft and the length of the rotation shaft can be changed with the chopsticks according to the present invention. Example of use showing a state where a pad portion is formed on a chopstick according to another embodiment of the present invention. Example of use for correctly grasping and using chopsticks according to the present invention

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st chopsticks 2 2nd chopsticks 1a Guide groove 1b Rotating groove 1c Fixed pin 2a Fixed groove 2b Fastening groove 3 Guide shaft 4 Rotating shaft 5 Mascot 6

Claims (8)

In a pair of chopsticks such as the first chopstick (1) and the second chopstick (2),
The first chopstick (1) is fixed to the fixing groove (2a) of the second chopstick (2) so as to move along the guide groove (1a) formed on the upper end side of the first chopstick (1) and a pair of chopsticks (100; Guide shaft (3) connecting between 1 and 2),
When the first chopstick (1) is rotated by using the chopsticks, it is incorporated in the middle part of the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) with a certain distance from the guide shaft (3) while maintaining a certain distance. One end is fixed to the fastening groove (2b) of the second chopstick (2) so that it rotates, and the other end is fixed to the fixing pin (1c) of the rotation groove (1b) provided on the first chopstick (1). A chopstick characterized by having a pivot shaft (4) that is pivotally connected to the center and mutually restrains a pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2).   In Claim 1, the said rotation axis | shaft (4) has a structure which can be inserted in right and left so that length of itself can be changed, A rotation groove | channel (1b) and a pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2) A chopstick comprising a plurality of fastening grooves (2b) so as to face each other and configured to selectively change the position of the rotation shaft (4).   In Claim 1, the said rotating shaft (4) has a structure which can be inserted right and left so that itself length change is possible, and a rotating shaft (4) is attached to said pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2). A chopstick characterized in that a groove is formed in a guideline shape capable of moving up and down so that the position of the rotation shaft (4) can be selectively changed.   The chopsticks according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a mascot (5; 5a, 5b) shaped shaped article is formed on the upper ends of the pair of chopsticks (100; 1, 2). The pad part (6) is provided on the second chopsticks (2) according to claim 1,
The pad portion (6) is located on a gripping surface where the user's hand holding the chopsticks and the second chopstick (2) come into contact with each other.   The pad part (6) is provided in the second chopsticks (2) according to claim 4, so that the user's hand holding the chopsticks and the second chopsticks (2) are in contact with the pad part (6). A chopstick characterized by being located on a gripping surface.   The chopsticks according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the pad portion (6) is made of a flexible material and is separately attached to a holding surface of the second chopsticks (2).   7. The chopsticks according to claim 5, wherein the pad portion (6) is formed by providing a plurality of small irregularities on the gripping surface itself of the second chopsticks (2).

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