JP3124547U - Connected chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] As a chopstick that can be easily used by beginners and people with handicap, etc., a chopstick that is designed to be integrated and can be flexed so that the chopstick housing does not twist, and can hold food securely. provide.
A pair of chopsticks is formed with a connecting body having a rectangular cross section and having an elastic force in the vicinity of a grip part, a protrusion is provided in a food holding part, and a streak or the like is designed in the vicinity of a human finger.
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Description

The present invention is a pair of chopsticks bowls having a simple structure, coupled with a seesaw operation using the connecting body as a fulcrum, and has a function of accurately aligning the tip and returning to the origin by its elastic force. It is related to the technology that is integrally formed with.

For those who are unfamiliar with chopsticks or those with weakened fingers, chopsticks with a function to help them are desired. In general, this type of product is focused on convenience, aesthetic design, and price that meet such consumer needs, and creative technology that can meet these needs is required.

The design is suitable for one-piece molding, and the chopstick body is flexed so that it cannot be twisted, so that food can be securely clamped, and an easy-to-grip chopstick is created.

This can be realized by forming a pair of chopstick holders with a connecting body having a rectangular cross section and elastic force in the vicinity of the grip part, providing protrusions on the food holding part, and designing streaks etc. near the finger .

We can provide easy-to-use chopsticks that can be used with ease and the correct way of holding chopsticks for beginners, handicapped people and elderly people who cannot hold chopsticks well, as well as general healthy people. Also, the integrated structure and its manufacturing method are useful for supplying inexpensive chopsticks. Furthermore, by applying various colors and pattern designs, the products will be diversified to increase interest in chopsticks and to support a rich food culture.

A simple structure that satisfies the required functions is a major point that can realize the present invention. Considering the diversification of products using various colors and considering the low cost, high quality, and mass productivity, it is best to adopt a molding method using plastic materials.

FIG. 1 illustrates an example of connected chopsticks, and FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a protrusion viewed from the inside.

1 The connected chopsticks are composed of (1) chopstick body a, (2) chopstick body b, (3) connection body, (4) protrusion, (5) grip part, and (6) plane part. Yes.
(1) Chopstick case a and (2) Chopstick case b are designed in a cone or pyramid shape from (7) end to (8) tip, and (8) the inside is flat near the tip. (6) The flat part is made. These shapes, sizes, designs, etc. can be designed freely.

(3) The linking body combines (1) chopstick housing (a) and (2) chopstick housing (b) to realize the integration of a pair of chopsticks as referred to in the present invention. The union part has (9) a rectangular cross section with the same width dimension as the part joined to (1) chopstick case (a) and (2) chopstick case (b) and a thickness that generates the necessary elastic force. Yes. In the natural state, the chopsticks are kept open. Also, the structure is curved inward.
(3) The connected body plays several roles as follows. The first is that (3) the connected body is bent by the force of the finger, and the seesaw motion is generated in (1) chopstick case a and (2) chopstick case b by using this part as a fulcrum. ▼ Open and close the tip. When the external force is removed, the origin is restored. The second is that (8) as a condition for accurately aligning the tip, (1) the chopstick case a and (2) the chopstick case b are not twisted or swayed to the left and right. (9) It has a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The third is to provide an optimal elastic force that balances the finger strength of the user. This can be optimized by varying the thickness dimension of the rectangular cross section, taking into account the flexural modulus of the material. For No. 4, a curved shape having an appropriate curvature is effective in order to maintain the natural state of the chopsticks and stabilize the bending operation.
Thus, the integrated structure according to claim 1 is realized, and a function that does not cause twisting and the flexible movement of the chopsticks are enabled.

As described in claim 2, various patterns can be formed in the vicinity of the grip portion (5). This makes it easy to grip and prevents slipping. Fig. 1 Bamboo comb pattern is designed as an example of connected chopsticks.

As described in claim 3, it is wise to provide a protrusion for securely holding the food in the portion where the food is sandwiched. FIG. 2 illustrates an example of this, and (1) chopstick case a and (2) chopstick case b are provided with (4) protrusions arranged in a staggered manner on the plane portions.

The present invention is not limited to use as a chopstick, but can be used as a pinch device for chemicals, dangerous goods, etc. depending on the size and material selection, or as a substitute for commonly used tweezers. Applicable to fields.

Example of connected chopsticks Example of protrusions seen from the inside

Explanation of symbols

▲ 1 ▼ Chopstick box a
▲ 2 ▼ Chopstick box b
(3) Connected body (4) Projection (5) Grip part (6) Plane part (7) End part (8) Tip part (9) Rectangular section

Claims (3)

In a chopstick structure in which a pair of chopsticks are molded in one piece, the insides of the chopsticks sandwiching food are opposed to each other with a flat surface, and a linking body is provided near the grip, the linking body has a rectangular cross section and is elastic. The chopsticks are kept open in nature, and when bent by pressure from a finger, the chopsticks body has a function that does not twist and has a function of accurately aligning the tip. Concatenated chopsticks. The connected chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein a streak pattern or the like is designed in the vicinity of the grip portion so that it can be easily gripped by a human finger and an anti-slip effect. The connected chopsticks according to claim 1 and claim 2, wherein a plurality of protrusions are provided on a flat portion at a tip of the chopsticks for sandwiching food and have a function of firmly holding the sandwiched article.

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