JP2570090Y2 - Tableware with sign - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

The present invention relates to a dish, bowl, bowl, bowl, cup, chopstick, cup, spoon, or other tableware having a bar code (one-dimensional code) or matrix code (two-dimensional code) on its surface. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as means for identifying the cost and product number of tableware and controlling production or sales, means for attaching a label on which a price tag or a bar code is printed to tableware, wrapping paper for storing tableware, or the like. Means for printing on bags are taken. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. Sho 63-155292 and Sho 64-36370 disclose meal cost settlement systems in employee cafeterias and restaurants.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional means, a label or a price tag on which a barcode is printed is attached or provided as necessary. In addition, labeling and packaging require labor and time and cost, and the mechanization and automation of labeling work and liquidation of meal costs are large and require large investment amounts. Further, even if a label with a barcode is attached to tableware, there is a problem that the barcode is rubbed and disappears or the label is peeled off during the tableware handling process. In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a tableware in which a barcode or a matrix code is previously formed on the tableware surface in a tableware production process by simple means, and which can be used for a long time and is prevented from being worn or peeled.

[0004]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a tableware of the present invention is obtained by printing, applying or transferring a barcode or a matrix code on the bottom surface of a concave portion provided on the surface of the tableware, and then curing or firing. Become. Alternatively, after a bar code or a matrix code is printed, applied, or transferred on the bottom surface of the concave portion provided on the tableware surface, a transparent member is further printed, applied, or pasted on the bar code or the matrix code. Alternatively, a transparent member is printed, coated or affixed on the bar code or the matrix code by arranging by means such as pasting a label in which a bar code is printed in advance.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a bar code which can withstand long-term use can be provided by the above-described structure by only slightly changing the appearance of conventional tableware. In addition, barcodes or matrix codes can be easily mechanized, and barcodes can be easily read by stationary barcode readers or hand-held barcode readers. It becomes possible to mechanize management or liquidation of meals or to sort dishes. as a result,
Statistical management can be performed and effective utilization as management information can be achieved.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 using an example of a bowl and a plate provided with a bar code. FIG. 1 is a front view of a bowl according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a bottom view of FIG.

The bowl 1 of the present invention is made of a ceramic member (so-called setware) such as pottery or porcelain, or a bulk resin member, and has a bar code 3 on each of the side and bottom surfaces.
A and 3B are arranged in a predetermined manner. For more information,
A rectangular concave portion 2 and a circular concave portion 5 having a predetermined depth are provided on each of the side surface and the bottom surface.
A and 3B are provided by means of printing, coating or transfer, and are dried, cured or fired. Bowl 1
When a pattern, character, or the like is printed or drawn on the surface, the barcode is also printed or drawn simultaneously with the pattern. When a smooth gloss is provided on the tableware surface and the wear resistance or scratch resistance is further improved, a predetermined transparent member (not shown) is superimposed on the barcodes 3A and 3B.
Is printed or applied or affixed. When the bowl 1 is setware such as pottery or porcelain, glaze is applied as a transparent member and fired. When the bowl 1 is formed by molding a heat-resistant resin member or the like, the bar codes 3A, 3B
And a transparent resin member such as epoxy or acrylic is printed or applied and cured at a predetermined temperature. Alternatively, a transparent film resin member having a thermosetting adhesive on one surface, such as an epoxy, polyester or polyimide resin member, may be attached and cured in a predetermined manner.

As a matter of course, the bar codes 3A, 3B
The top surface of the transparent member placed on top of the bowl 1 is configured to be lower than the surface (side surface or bottom surface) of the bowl 1 by a predetermined dimension, that is, does not protrude from the surface of the bowl 1. With this configuration, even if the bowl 1 surface rubs during the handling process,
The barcodes 3A and 3B do not disappear or peel off. Further, by arranging the barcodes 3A and 3B within the determined dimensions of the concave portions 2 and 5, the position and range of barcode reading can be determined, so that mechanization is facilitated and reliability is improved.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a dish according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of FIG. 3 as seen from the direction of cutting lines S1 to S1. The rectangular plate 7 according to the present invention has the same configuration as the bowl of the first embodiment. That is, the bar code 8 is made of pottery, porcelain, a bulk resin member, or the like, and the bar code 8 is provided on the bottom surface 9 of the concave portion. If a pattern is printed on the surface of the plate, the barcode is also printed simultaneously with the pattern. Further, a transparent member (not shown) is printed, applied or affixed at a predetermined height on the bar code 8 for the purpose of abrasion resistance or scratch resistance.

In the above two embodiments, the bar code is provided directly on the bowl or plate, but instead of this means, a label (shown in the drawing) in which a bar code (or matrix code) is provided in advance. May be attached. In this case, the label is superimposed on the printed barcode, and a transparent member, such as a transparent epoxy resin member, which satisfies wear resistance, scratch resistance, and water resistance is printed.
It is obtained by curing or coating. Further, the label is configured to be attached to tableware using a thermosetting adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive such as a transparent epoxy resin member.

As in the above embodiment, the bar codes 3A, 3A
Bowl 1 and plate 7 in which B and 8 are arranged on the side or bottom,
Data is read by a bar code reader (not shown). The input information to the barcodes 3A, 3B, 8 can be merchandise management information such as color, size, shape, lot number, product number, date of manufacture, cost, and the like. I just need.

As a result, since the bowl and the dish are provided with the barcode, the cost and the type of tableware can be mechanically identified and managed at the point of sale or in the employee cafeteria or restaurant, and the necessary necessary data can be read from the barcode. As a result, liquidation, aggregation, management, etc., can be performed efficiently. In addition, the management data can be effectively used for various purposes. Although bowls and plates have been described as examples of tableware in the embodiment of the present invention, it goes without saying that tableware is not limited to bowls and plates, but it is also optional such as sakeware such as sake-chosen choshi or transparent wine glasses or cups. .

[0013] In addition, as for the members constituting the tableware, a kneading member of gluten and a solvent made of natural protein may be compression-molded or injection-molded in addition to ceramic members such as pottery and porcelain, resin members or glass. You may comprise. Gluten, a natural protein, is easily degraded by microorganisms in water and soil, so it is convenient for disposal after use and there is no concern about environmental pollution due to disposables.

[0014]

As described above, in the tableware of the present invention, a bar code (or a matrix code) can be easily applied in the tableware production process, and the bar code or the matrix code is prevented from being worn out and the label being peeled off. In addition to providing valuable information in merchandise management or sales management and contributing to management, many effects are obtained, such as dramatically improving clearing and aggregation efficiency and enabling prompt response.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a bowl according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the bowl according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the dish according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 as viewed from the side of cutting lines S1 to S1.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 bowl 2,5,10 recess 3A, 3B, 8 barcode 4,6,9 recess bottom 7 dishes

Claims (6)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A bar code or a matrix code printed or applied or transferred on a bottom surface of a concave portion provided by recessing a tableware surface, which is made of a ceramic member such as pottery or porcelain. Tableware. 2. A glaze is applied to a bar code or a matrix code which is made of a ceramic member such as pottery or porcelain, and which is printed, coated or transferred on the bottom of the recess provided by recessing the tableware surface. Tableware characterized by being baked. 3. It is made of a resin member, and the dish surface is depressed.
A tableware, wherein a barcode or matrix code printed, applied or transferred on a bottom surface of a provided recess is hardened and disposed. 4. It is made of a resin member, and the surface of the tableware is depressed.
A tableware characterized in that a transparent member is coated or printed on a bar code or matrix code which is printed, coated or transferred on the bottom surface of a recess provided . 5. A label provided with a bar code or a matrix code is attached in advance to the bottom surface of the concave portion provided on the bottom surface of the concave portion provided by recessing the tableware surface, and the label is transparent over the label. Tableware characterized by applying or printing a member. 6. A kneaded mixture of natural protein gluten and a solvent.
Injection molding or compression molding of
It is characterized by having a code or matrix code
Tableware to do .