JP2011147540A - Sanitizer device for eating utensil case - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sanitizer device for an eating utensil case which is applied to an existing eating utensil case to sanitize, eliminate viruses, and deodorize eating utensils such as chopsticks in the eating utensil case. <P>SOLUTION: The sanitizer device 1 for an eating utensil case is attached to the opening/closing lid of a chopstick case 41 with a double-sided adhesive tape. Another sanitizer device 1 is also attached onto the bottom plate of the chopstick case 41. Chopsticks C washed to be reused are stored in the chopstick case 41, and the opening/closing lid of the chopstick case 41 is closed. Sanitizer packs 31 are supported in the chopstick case 41 by storage cases 3. A sanitizer component generated from the sanitizer pack 31 of the upper sanitizer device 1 passes through-holes 19, and diffuses downward in the chopstick case 41. A sanitizer component generated from the sanitizer pack 31 of the lower sanitizer device 1 passes through-holes 19 and diffuses upward in the chopstick case 41. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a tableware case sterilization apparatus, and more particularly to a tableware case sterilization apparatus that accommodates a large number of tableware such as chopsticks and is attached to a tableware case such as a chopstick case installed on a restaurant table or the like. Is.

In recent years, interest in ecology has increased. In particular, prevention of deforestation has been screamed from the viewpoint of preventing global warming. Therefore, the use of plastic chopsticks that can be washed and reused instead of disposable chopsticks used mainly in restaurants has been promoted. Then, the tableware case described in patent document 1 is devised.
The tableware case described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a tableware storage section and a disinfectant storage section with the partition portion of the main body case as a boundary. Then, the disinfectant soaked in the mat provided in the disinfectant storage unit is gradually vaporized, passes through the small holes, flows into the tableware storage unit, and disinfects the chopsticks in the tableware storage unit. Removal and deodorization are performed.

JP 2009-213552 A

However, the conventional tableware case has a special structure such as a disinfectant accommodating portion provided in the main body case, and there is a problem that it cannot be applied to an existing tableware case.
The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-mentioned conventional problems, and can be applied to an existing tableware case to sterilize tableware such as chopsticks in the tableware case, remove viruses, and deodorize. It is an object of the present invention to provide a case sterilizing apparatus.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the invention of claim 1 is directed to a sterilizing agent generator that generates a sterilizing agent and a sterilization agent that supports the sterilizing agent generator in a tableware case. A sterilization apparatus for a tableware case, comprising a fungus agent generator support means.

  The invention of claim 2 is the sterilization apparatus for tableware case according to claim 1, wherein the disinfectant generator support means can store the disinfectant generator, and the storage case in which a number of holes are formed; It is a tableware case sterilization apparatus comprising fixing means for fixing the storage case in the tableware case.

  According to the tableware case disinfecting apparatus of the present invention, it can be applied to an existing tableware case to disinfect tableware such as chopsticks in the tableware case, remove viruses, and deodorize.

1 is a perspective view of a tableware case sterilization apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a sectional side view which shows the use condition of the disinfection apparatus for tableware cases of FIG. It is a perspective view of the sterilization apparatus for tableware cases which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

A tableware case disinfecting apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 3 denotes a storage case as a disinfectant generator support means, and the storage case 3 includes a case body 5, a lid 7, and a hinge 8. The lid 7 is attached to the case body 5 via a hinge 8 so as to be freely opened and closed. The case body 5 includes a bottom plate 9 and a side plate 11, and the lid 7 includes a top plate 15 and a side plate 17.

  A large number of holes 19 are formed in the side plate 11 of the case body 5, the top plate 15 of the lid 7, and the side plate 17. A fitting recess 21 is formed at the edge around the opening of the case body 5, and a fitting protrusion 23 that fits into the fitting recess 21 is formed at the edge around the opening of the lid 7.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a disinfectant pack as a disinfectant generator, and this disinfectant pack 31 includes a gel-like body containing the disinfectant and a packaging material that wraps the gel-like body. As the disinfectant, for example, a chlorine dioxide gas-dissolved solution is used. The disinfectant is gradually released from the gel body, passes through the packaging material, and is released to the outside of the disinfectant pack 31.
Reference numeral 41 denotes a chopstick case as a tableware case, and this chopstick case 41 is an existing one that accommodates a large number of chopsticks C and is installed on a restaurant table or the like.

Next, a method of using the tableware case sterilizing apparatus 1 will be described.
In the first embodiment, two tableware case sterilization apparatuses 1 are attached to a chopstick case 41 as described later.
Put the disinfectant pack 31 in the case body 5. Then, the lid 7 is rotated in the closing direction, the fitting convex portion 23 is fitted into the fitting concave portion 21, and the lid 7 is held in a closed state. Thereby, the disinfectant pack 31 is accommodated in the accommodation case 3.

Then, one surface of a double-sided tape (not shown) is attached to the back surface of the housing case 3, that is, the surface opposite to the surface of the bottom plate 9 in FIG. 1, and the other surface of the double-sided tape is attached to the chopstick case. Affixed to the inner surface of 41 open / close lid. Thereby, the sterilization apparatus 1 for tableware cases is attached to the open / close lid of the chopstick case 41 via the double-sided tape.
In addition, the tableware case sterilization apparatus 1 is attached to the bottom plate of the chopstick case 41 in the same manner as described above.

Then, the chopsticks C that can be washed and reused are accommodated in the chopstick case 41, and the open / close lid of the chopstick case 41 is closed (see FIG. 2). In this state, the disinfectant pack 31 is supported in the chopstick case 41 by the storage case 3.
In FIG. 2, the disinfectant generated from the disinfectant pack 31 of the upper tableware case disinfecting apparatus 1 passes through the hole 19 and diffuses downward into the chopstick case 41. The disinfectant generated from the disinfectant pack 31 of the lower tableware case disinfecting apparatus 1 passes through the hole 19 and diffuses upward into the chopstick case 41. Then, sterilization of the chopsticks C in the chopstick case 41, virus removal, and deodorization are performed, so that not only the chopsticks C but also the inside of the chopstick case 41 is kept clean.

In this way, the tableware case sterilization apparatus 1 is attached to the chopstick case 41, that is, the tableware case sterilization apparatus 1 is applied to the existing chopstick case 41, so that the chopsticks C in the chopstick case 41 are sterilized. Removal and deodorization can be performed.
Further, since the tableware case sterilization apparatus 1 is attached to the opening / closing lid of the chopstick case 41 and the bottom plate of the chopstick case 41, the chopstick C in the chopstick case 41 is placed on both sides of the chopstick C from above and below. A disinfectant will be hit. Therefore, the chopsticks C can be sterilized uniformly.

  A person using the chopsticks C opens the open / close lid of the chopstick case 41 and takes out the chopsticks C stored in the chopstick case 41. Even if the finger touches the inner surface of the chopstick C other than the chopstick C taken out or the chopstick case 41, the inside of the chopstick case C and the chopstick case 41 in the chopstick case 41 is kept clean by the action of the disinfectant. Will be. Therefore, the chopsticks C can be reliably kept clean until they are used after being stored in the chopstick case 41. Further, by attaching the tableware case sterilizing apparatus 1 to the chopstick case 41, it is possible to give a clean feeling and a sense of security to the user of the chopstick C.

  The disinfectant pack 31 is periodically replaced before the disinfectant is completely removed. When exchanging the disinfectant pack 31, the lid 7 of the storage case 3 is opened, the disinfectant pack 31 is taken out from the storage case 3, and the new disinfectant pack 31 is stored in the same manner as described above. 3

Next, a tableware case disinfecting apparatus 51 according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
The dish case sterilization apparatus 51 according to the second embodiment has the same components as the tableware case sterilization apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment. Are omitted by giving the same reference numerals.
In FIG. 3A, reference numeral 55 indicates a mounting base, and four engaging protrusions 57 are provided on the front surface of the mounting base 55.
In addition, four holes 59 corresponding to the four engagement protrusions 57 are formed in the bottom plate 9 of the case body 5.
The fixing means is constituted by a mounting base 55 and an engaging projection 57.
The disinfectant generator support means is constituted by the housing case 3 and the fixing means.

When using the tableware case sterilizing apparatus 51, one surface of a double-sided tape (not shown) is attached to the back surface of the mounting base 55, and the other surface of this double-sided tape is attached to the inner surface of the opening / closing lid of the chopstick case 41. To do. Thereby, the attachment base 55 is attached to the opening / closing lid of the chopstick case 41 via the double-sided tape.
Then, the housing case 3 is pressed toward the mounting base 55 with the four holes 59 opposed to the four engaging protrusions 57. Then, the engaging protrusion 57 is inserted into the hole 59, and the distal end portion of the engaging protrusion 57 engages with the edge around the hole 59 as shown in FIG. As a result, the housing case 3 is attached to the open / close lid of the chopstick case 41 via the engagement protrusion 57 and the attachment base 55.
As described above, since the distal end portion of the engagement protrusion 57 is engaged with the edge around the hole 59, when the opening / closing lid of the chopstick case 41 is closed, the housing case 3 has the attachment base 55 and the engagement protrusion 57. Is fixed in the chopstick case 41.

  The method of exchanging the disinfectant pack 31 with a new one is the same as that of the tableware case disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be changed even if there is a design change without departing from the gist of the present invention. included.
In the first and second embodiments, the tableware case sterilization apparatuses 1 and 51 are attached to the chopstick case 41. However, the tableware case sterilization apparatuses 1 and 51 are attached to a tableware case such as a fork case or a teacup case. Also good.
Of course, not only chlorine dioxide gas-dissolved solution but also other disinfectants such as alcohol may be used as disinfectants. Further, the disinfectant is not limited to a gel-like one, and a liquid or solid one may be used, but one that can disinfect for a long period of time is desirable.

  The sterilization apparatus for tableware cases of the present invention can be widely used not only in the restaurant industry but also in industries that provide food and drink.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Disinfection apparatus for tableware cases 3 ... Storage case 5 ... Case main body 7 ... Cover 8 ... Hinge 9 ... Bottom plate 11 ... Side plate 15 ... Top plate 17 ... Side plate 19 ... Hole 21 ... Fitting recessed part 23 ... Fitting convex part 31 ... Sanitizer pack 41 ... Chopstick case 51 ... Disinfection device for tableware case 55 ... Mounting base 57 ... engagement protrusion 59 ... Hole C ... Chopsticks

Claims (2)

  A disinfection device for tableware cases, comprising a disinfectant generator that generates a disinfectant and a disinfectant generator support means for supporting the disinfectant generator in a tableware case.   The sterilizing apparatus for tableware case according to claim 1, wherein the sterilizing agent generator supporting means can store the sterilizing agent generator, and a storage case in which a number of holes are formed, and the storage case in the tableware case. Disinfecting apparatus for tableware case, comprising fixing means for fixing.

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