JP2016112303A - Half-split chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide half-split chopsticks, which can be used for eating meal, when the chopsticks are split into half, and in addition which have an interest other than the function of being split and being used as chopsticks.SOLUTION: The half-split chopsticks are configured so that, on at least one surface of facing surfaces of a pair of half-split chopsticks, a letter, or a symbol is provided. The half-split chopsticks are configured so that, on at least one surface of facing surfaces of a pair of half-split chopsticks, a food product or an aroma is provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to disposable chopsticks.

Traditional disposable chopsticks have a decorative body. (See Patent Document 1)

JP 2001-145551 A

Divided chopsticks can be used as a chopstick. It was only used by splitting it, and it was not something that would have other effects or interests.

A disposable chopstick characterized in that a character or design is provided on at least one side of the chopsticks that face each other.
A disposable chopstick characterized by having food or fragrance on at least one side of the chopsticks facing each other.

Traditional disposable chopsticks can be simply split into a single chopstick and used to eat. There are various ways to use disposable chopsticks. High-quality disposable chopsticks are often used for celebrations and festivals. A lot of relatively cheap disposable chopsticks are attached to a convenience store lunch box or put together in a standing noodle shop. In any case, speaking of the use of disposable chopsticks, there are differences in the quality depending on the material and chopstick bag, but in most cases, the chopsticks are grasped with both hands and divided within the reach of the eyes. After that, use it as a chopstick for meals. It is simply broken and used for meals.

Even with disposable chopsticks, the act of breaking wood is pleasant. Especially for celebrations and festivals, the chopsticks themselves have a high-class feel. Split chopsticks are selected according to the ceremonial occasion. Also, in daily use situations, disposable chopsticks that are not in a chopstick bag are bundled into a chopstick case, and can be selected arbitrarily. , Sometimes split and used. However, in this case too, if you use only disposable chopsticks, you can just use it.

There is no question about how to use these in daily life, and even conversation is not possible. The conversation is, at best, a little worrisome when the two chopsticks don't break evenly when they are broken, and only talk about the fact that they didn't break. In accordance with the situation, the present invention produces a user's unprecedented utility value. In addition, it has the effect of promoting communication between friends.

The image figure of the character type of this invention. The image figure of the seasoning type of this invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the disposable chopsticks according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 shows a state after the cutting chopsticks are broken. In the state before breaking, there is a notch between the two chopsticks. Prepare a sticker with a glue on one side and write the letters on it. In FIG. 1, it is written as Daikichi. Insert the sticker through the gap of the notch, and attach the glue surface of the sticker to the inner face of the chopsticks facing one side before breaking.

The length direction of the chopsticks before splitting is the length of the chopsticks, the width direction is the width of the chopsticks and the thickness is the height of the chopsticks. In FIG. 1, the size of the seal is set to be less than the length or height of the disposable chopsticks. Widen the gap between the chopsticks by hand or machine, insert a sticker between them, and paste it inside the chopsticks. After sticking, if you take your hand or machine away from the chopsticks to widen the gap, the chopsticks will naturally close and return to their original position. After closing, it doesn't look like something is plugged in. It will look like a normal chopsticks that you just split and use. The thickness of the seal does not matter from the appearance.

In this embodiment, the size of the sticker is smaller than the height of the disposable chopsticks, but may be larger than the height of the disposable chopsticks in the case of a transparent sticker, for example. In that case, after applying the seal and then closing the gap in the normal state, a part of the seal can be seen, but what remains inside is still visible.
It is also interesting to leave a part of the sticker visible through the gap between the disposable chopsticks and use it as a mark. In addition, after splitting, use a part of the sticker as a handle, invite to peel off the sticker, characters etc. come out from the peeled side of the peeled seal, or letters etc. come out from the peeled chopstick face, It is fun to add secondary elements.

When using this disposable chopsticks, the user looks the same as an ordinary disposable chopstick, so take the disposable chopsticks as usual, grab them with both hands, and apply a little force. Immediately recognize characters appearing from inside, recognize when grasping ingredients with chopsticks, or recognize stickers and characters pasted on the side where the chopsticks were split at any timing . At this time, if the characters are also Daikichi, the user will have a happy feeling. Also, if there are people around you, explain that it was Daikichi, break the disposable chopsticks, and speak the surprise of coming out of it. Communication is planned and exciting.
If you use this structure without knowing it, you can imagine the above. If you know the structure, the sense is also different. Expect what will appear before cracking, and break it with the refreshing feeling of cracking the tree. If characters such as Daikichi appear, you will feel better and eat better.

These effects cannot be obtained with simple chopsticks, and add great value to the culture of chopsticks, which is also representative of Japanese wood culture. It will be in the spotlight as a further evolution of the chopsticks culture that spreads throughout the world.
There are various types of disposable chopsticks, such as a genius, a chopping machine as shown in FIG. 1, Rikyu, Dingoku, and an oval, but the present invention is possible with any type. By changing the character according to the scene used, it can have a positive effect on the user.

Since there is a letter on the sticker, a method other than the method of inserting the sticker into the gap between the disposable chopsticks and sticking the sticker to one disposable chopstick will be explained. First, there is a method of sticking a sticker on both of the two chopsticks that make up a bowl. This is even more effective than a single one. It is good to put the same character in both, but by putting different characters, you can further promote the mood of the user. If you put more than one sticker on a single chopstick, you will have more variations. Depending on the situation, the number, shape, color pattern, character, character font, position of the surface on which the chopsticks are attached, the size of the sticker, etc. may be selected.
In the case of a seal, for use as a chopstick, it is necessary to use a seal glue having an adhesive strength that does not peel off when cracked so that it does not fall into the food when cracked. It should be noted. The use of chopsticks is based on meals, and it is not good to ruin it.

Explain how to apply letters or designs other than stickers. There is a metal stamping method. Heat the branding, insert it into the gap, and place the branding inside the disposable chopsticks at a predetermined location. One side can also be stamped by protecting one side with a heat insulating material. In the case of asymmetrical letters or designs on the left and right sides, it is better to make a single stamp on each side by using a heat insulating material. Also, the right and left target characters, for example, the right and left target Daikichi characters can be imprinted on both sides without the use of a heat insulating material.

Since the metal supporting part is also heated, the supporting part does not stay on the inside when making the branding mark inside, and may come into contact with the outside part when the disposable chopsticks are seen. The burnt part may remain as the shape of the supporting part, but I don't care if it is small. In addition, there are a method of making a stamp so that the support portion does not contact the tree, and a method of reducing the temperature of the support portion so as not to burn the contact portion of the support portion and the tree.
In the case of branding, the wood will be burnt, and if the period from the branding to the time of use is relatively short, there is a possibility that the wood burns by the branding when cracked, which is also fun.

There is also a method of applying paint. This is a method of inserting a brush or brush into the gap between the disposable chopsticks and painting the surface. Especially fast-drying paints are good, and it is necessary to prevent the paints of the inner surfaces from sticking when cracking the chopsticks.

There is also a seal method used for seals. The gap between the chopsticks is widened by hand or by machine, and a specially made thin seal stamp is inserted between them, and the seal is applied by returning the gap. After that, after a little time to dry, the disposable chopsticks with the inside stamped are completed.

Whichever method is used, the appearance of the disposable chopsticks after the letter or design is applied can be almost the same as the appearance of ordinary disposable chopsticks, with something inside. I do not notice.
The gap between the chopsticks can be widened to the extent that it cannot be broken by hand or machine, so that letters or designs can be applied to the inside. However, in order to make the gap between the chopsticks wider and easier to process, press the wide part of the chopsticks from the left and right, and widen the gap in a state where it is hard to break, so it becomes a wider gap and the letter or design Is easier to apply. In this case, it is necessary to prevent the gap from returning to the original state, that is, from leaving the gap open, by the force of compression or the subsequent increase or decrease of the force.
Also, with the current technological capabilities, it is possible to attach a character or design to the tip of the chemical equipment and apply the text or design to the tip of the chemical equipment during the split chopsticks process. Let's go.

A seasoning may be sandwiched between the cut chopsticks. You can widen the gap of the cut a little, sprinkle with salt and close it as it is. Because it was sprinkled, salt may stick around it, but it is better to remove it. There is not much salt, but it is attached inside. When using disposable chopsticks, for example, guide them to split on grilled fish, and the effect is that salt falls from the disposable chopsticks when they are broken. It is especially popular at celebration seats.

About the seasoning, the fragrance | flavor, and foodstuffs to pinch | interpose, what is necessary is just to select by the case. It is advisable to have the present invention containing a seasoning or the like according to the meal. It seems to be an unprecedented table scenery that seasonings that fall in the meal at the timing of breaking the chopsticks fall from between the chopsticks that eat.

FIG. 2 is an example in which a concave portion is provided on the inner side of the cutting chopsticks. When it is desired to provide a lot of foods, seasonings, fragrances and the like to be sandwiched, it is preferable to have a recess. By using the depression, it is possible to provide more food and the like. Some of the recesses can also be made by means of branding. It is also possible to make a recess by using a blade that enters the gap between the chopsticks and scoops the inside of the chopsticks.

In the case of celebrations, place gold powder instead of seasonings, so that the gold powder will fall down when the chopsticks are broken. The sight is a great celebration. In the present invention, gold powder is also one of the foods.

The present invention is a disposable chopstick that no one has ever noticed. The chopsticks that are simply split are considered high-value-added. Everyone knows about the gap between disposable chopsticks, but there is no such thing as using the gap to put something on it or add seasoning to it. I don't think the gap is a part of something. The present invention overcomes that. As a result, it is possible to give the user an unprecedented impression and enjoy a more delicious meal. It also leads to the promotion of communication with friends.

When used in an evacuation site at the time of a disaster, the feelings of the victim will become more positive if characters that cheer up when broken appear. We can expect effect to give spirit. When students use it, the willingness to study is enhanced by adding positive letters such as effort and pass. By using appropriate letters, you can help your health and longevity.
In addition, the amount can be controlled by using the present invention, such as a health-conscious person or a person who lives on low salt. In that case, what is necessary is just to indicate the quantity of the seasoning adhering to this invention on a chopsticks bag. In the event of a disaster, it will add not only chopsticks but also seasoning. It can help to make delicious meals during a disaster, such as salt and pepper. The outdoor life can also be changed. When you eat at camp, you may not need to bring seasonings.

In Japanese culture, tearing and splitting trees is a good sign. The disposable chopsticks are the best of them, and the characters, seasonings and gold dust that appear for the first time when the disposable chopsticks are broken are recognized as something that is truly appreciated.
In order to enhance the effect, it may be possible to write a description on a chopstick bag or the like. In addition, if the chopsticks bag is also devised, for example, if it is used in combination with something that appears as a letter or a picture when it gets wet with water, it will be even more encouraging and thankful.

If it is used for celebrations, it becomes a more enjoyable party, and if there is a character about fortune, it will give you a surprise and surprise. If it is a character that is directly studied or a character that is mentally calm, the effect is also born. It can also be used for corporate advertising.

The above description assumes that the chopsticks are provided with characters, designs, foods, etc. from the gaps in the shape before breaking. However, there is a chemical processing method in which each chopstick is individually provided with characters, designs, foods, etc., and then two chopsticks are partially pasted to make a chopsticks shape.

Since the disposable chopsticks according to the present invention can be industrially mass-produced, they have industrial applicability.

1 Divided chopsticks after split 2 Seals and letters appearing from the inner side before split 3 Recess 4 Food (condiment)

Claims (2)

A disposable chopstick characterized in that a character or design is provided on at least one side of the chopsticks that face each other. A disposable chopstick, characterized in that food or fragrance is attached to at least one side of chopsticks facing each other.

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