JP3181625U - Tableware - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a tableware for childcare and lunch that children can easily pick up food with a spoon or the like.
In a tableware 1 opened upward, a curved surface 52 connected to a curved surface 53 of the guide and a curved surface 51 connected to the upper edge are formed immediately below the upper edge of the inner surface 2 from the upper edge of the opening 11. The protrusions extending in the circumferential direction are provided in an annular or intermittent arc shape, and are spaced as appropriate on the outer surface of the tableware 1 to form scattered protrusions or spaced arc-shaped protrusions. Was provided. The protrusion near the upper edge guides the spoon to lift horizontally. Also, with this configuration, the same type of tableware can be loaded hygienically.
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Description

The present invention relates to tableware.
In particular, the present invention relates to an infant / children's school lunch tableware and a nursery school food tableware to make it easier for infants and children to scoop food with a spoon or the like.

Traditionally, there are categories in the industry of nursing dishes and assistance dishes for the elderly and disabled. However, as for the form, there is a shelf projection on the inner side like the following Patent Document 1, the tableware does not overlap, the disinfection and storage are not good, and it is a structure that is not suitable for group lunch that cooks in large quantities. there were.
Now, when a child eats meals at school lunches, etc., it is usual to pick up the food in a bowl or a side dish with a wide mouth or a soup dish cup with a spoon or bowl and carry it to the mouth.
However, in the case of a conventional-shaped lunch tableware, the infant or child scoops it up with a spoon or bowl and draws it toward the front, so that the level of the spoon is difficult to maintain and food on the spoon may spill.

Then, the tableware of the shape which is easy to cut off an excessive raising when scooping food with a spoon like patent document 1, and the tableware which formed the curved edge in the inner surface middle like patent document 2 are proposed.

JP 2002-345617 A Registered Utility Model No. 3061219

However, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-345617, there are shelves on the inner side, and there are front and back surfaces, so that the number of water droplet adhesion surfaces increases, and the draining and drying process is often troublesome.
This structure does not assume that tableware is stacked in several stages.
Moreover, since hot air does not reach every detail in the sterilization storage, the sterilization effect is halved. For example, there is a problem that it is not suitable for a tableware for meals requiring a large amount of processing.

Further, in the case of the registered utility model No. 3061219 gazette, the edge of the tableware has a shape that gently curves outward, and even if there is a curved ridge in the middle of the inner surface, there is a situation where the spoon cannot be guided horizontally.
Since the outer edge is warped at a slant, the outer edge does not overlap when the tableware is stacked, and a large gap is formed on the outside.
In addition, there is a small radius = curved ridge line on the inner side, and the outer edge that follows it has a gentle surface area, so there are many gentle slopes = water droplet adhesion surface, and even this surface still has a problem in draining water.

Furthermore, since the small rounds that follow the outer edge are formed in an annular shape at the base, when the dishes are stacked, they are locked at the small rounds and overlap while leaving a large space below.
In other words, there is a problem that when stacked, the outer edge protrudes and a gap is formed to overlap, so that it cannot be compactly stacked.

The device has a shape that makes it easy for children to scoop up food in dishes with a spoon or bowl, guides the flow of lifting the spoon, reduces food spills from the spoon, and naturally eats food with a spoon or fork. It provides lunch tableware that can educate students about posture and manners.

In addition, the present invention provides a dining tableware that has a shape in which the tableware does not adhere to each other when the tableware is stacked, is easy to load and has an appropriate gap, and is easy to drain and dry.

The present invention firstly proposes a structure of a tableware that allows an infant or child to eat without spilling food with a spoon.

In order to solve this object and the above-mentioned problem, in claim 1 of the present invention, in a flat bowl-shaped tableware (1) opened upward, the upper side of the inner surface (2) above the upper edge of the opening (11). Provided immediately below the edge is a flange (5) which is a circumferentially extending ridge formed by a curved surface (52) connected to the curved surface (53) of the guide and a curved surface (51) connected to the upper edge, The angle of the curved surface (52) of the heel part (5) is about 80 degrees to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal bottom, and preferably about 75 degrees.

The degree of curvature of the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) is a circumference formed by virtual circles having the same length in diameter.
The curved surface (52) having the curvature of the circumference forms a curved surface continuous with the curved surface (53) of the guide.
The flange (5), which is a protrusion extending in the circumferential direction, is formed in an annular shape over the entire circumference of the inner surface (2) of the opening (11), and the protrusion extending in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, the flange portion (5) is formed in the shape of an arc (part of the circumference) arcuately in an annular manner, that is, at intervals in the circumferential direction of the inner surface (2) of the opening portion (11). suggest.
The flange (5), which is a ridge extending in the circumferential direction, extends in the horizontal direction when the upper edge of the tableware (1) is horizontal, but the upper edge of the tableware (1) is an inclined opening edge. , Not necessarily horizontal, but extending in a direction along the inner circumference of the opening edge.

The ridges (5) formed in an arcuate shape at intervals are formed with a width of an angle of about 60 degrees from the center of the circular tableware.

Furthermore, the tableware of this invention forms the low protrusion (4) in the outer surface.
This is to form a gap with the overlapping tableware (1).
The protrusion (4) can be formed in a scattered form or intermittent arc-shaped protrusion instead of a continuous ring.
The scattered or intermittent protrusions are, for example, protrusions that swell in an elliptical shape or linear protrusions along the outer surface.
The form which formed the form which scattered the protrusion (4) made into the elliptical bulge, or the intermittent arc-shaped protrusion (4) is proposed.

The present invention is configured as described above and has the following technical effects.
A: In a flat bowl-shaped tableware (1) that opens upward, a curved surface (52) connected to the curved surface (53) of the guide from the upper edge of the opening (11) directly below the upper edge of the inner surface (2) ) And a curved surface (51) connected to the upper edge, and provided with a collar (5) which is a protrusion extending in the circumferential direction, when a child scoops up food with a spoon or the like, the spoon is The spoon can be brought into contact with (5) and tilted toward the front, and the spoon can be stably transported to the mouth as it is.

B: The angle of the curved surface (52) of the heel portion (5) is about 75 degrees with respect to the horizontal bottom, so that the rising angle of the spoon to be carried forward is guided to the curved surface (52). Instantly returns to level.
Therefore, even if it is not conscious, an infant and a child can carry a spoon horizontally to a mouth, without dropping the food on a spoon.
Furthermore, since the curved surface (53) of the guide guides the spoon to the heel part (5), the food can be prevented from spilling in the tableware.
You can naturally learn the behavior of adults, such as scooping side dishes, soups, and foods horizontally with a spoon or bowl.

C: Since the low protrusion (4) is arranged on the outer surface, the tableware does not adhere to each other when the tableware (1) is stacked. As a result, it is possible to load and load in several stages, drain water easily, air is good even when loaded, and propagation of germs can be suppressed.
It is possible to provide a tableware (1) in an optimum form for collective tableware for mass cooking.

It is a whole perspective view which shows Example 1 of the tableware which concerns on this invention. It is a center sectional view showing Example 1 of the tableware similarly concerning the present invention. Similarly, it is Example 2 of the tableware which concerns on this invention, Comprising: It is a partial cross section figure of an upper edge part. It is a top view which similarly shows Example 2 of the tableware which concerns on this invention.

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
1 and 2 show Example 1 of the embodiment and show the structure of each part.

FIG. 1: is a perspective view which shows Example 1 of the tableware (1) based on this invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing Example 1 of the tableware (1) according to the present invention.
The tableware (1) is a child-care lunch tableware used in school lunches that are generally called flat bowl or soup cups.
Depth: A relatively shallow tableware with a caliber of about 1: 3. The tableware (1) may have a shape such as a soup plate or a flat tea bowl.
The actual size of Example 1 has a bottom diameter of 70.77 mm, a height of 38.14 mm, and an upper opening diameter of 105.98 mm.

In the first embodiment, the tableware (1) is made of special ceramics.
The material can be made of hard synthetic resin, high-strength porcelain diaceram (reinforced porcelain), melamine, or the like.
Since tableware (1) is a childcare meal tableware, considerable safety, durability, and heat resistance are required.
Even if it is sterilized in hot water, it does not deform, it can be used in a microwave oven, and a gentle touch is also required.

Example 1 is a flat bowl-shaped tableware (1) opened in a circular shape at the top, horizontally in the circumferential direction from the upper edge of the opening (11) to a position immediately below the upper edge of the inner surface (2). The eaves part (5) which is an extending protrusion is provided in an annular shape.

The ridge (5), which is a ridge, has a curved surface (51) connected to a curved surface (53) directed upward from the middle of the inner peripheral surface of the inner surface (2) of the tableware (1) and a curved surface (51) connected to the upper edge. ).
The tip cross section connecting the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) forms a small R (radius = radius) arc.

The angle of the curved surface (52) that forms the flange (5), which is a protrusion extending horizontally in the circumferential direction, is inclined with respect to the horizontal bottom in the direction of the inner center.
This inclination angle is related to the height of the buttocks (5), so that the guide naturally acts to maintain the horizontal level in the inner direction even if the spoon tries to pull the front side in order to eat quickly. Is set.

The curved inclination angle of the curved surface (52) is inclined in the direction of the inner center with respect to the horizontal bottom and can be about 80 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal bottom, but the curved surface angle of about 75 degrees is approximately preferable.
The angle of curvature of the curved surface (52) is usually about 80 to 60 degrees with respect to the opening (11) because the opening (11) is also generally horizontal.

The tip cross section connecting the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) forms a small R arc, but the height from the inner peripheral surface = the height of the flange (5) which is a ridge. Becomes 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.
This is because the tip of the spoon is guided in sufficient sliding contact even at its height.
The touch from the tip of the spoon is sufficiently transmitted to the fingertip that holds it, and for example, fine irregularities such as crushed and dried rice grains can be felt.

In Example 1, although the collar part (5) which is a protrusion is formed cyclically | annularly, the height of the collar part (5) which is the protrusion is designed to be 0.5 mm.
Even at this height, when the spoon is slid and moved, its path becomes its curved surface (52)
It will naturally change to match.

Since such a curved slope is not formed at a position away from the inner middle part of the tableware (1) or the upper edge of the opening, but only at the width of the curved surface (51), it is formed in the immediate vicinity of the upper edge. The movement of the spoon will be guided just before leaving the tableware (1), and the position of the spoon to be carried into the mouth will be corrected as horizontally as possible. The fall will be less and it will have a positive effect on the manner and posture of the meal.
The term “nearest” refers to the width of the curved surface (51) in the first embodiment, and the curved surface (51) has the same small R as the curved surface (52), which means that it is extremely close to the opening (11). In other words, since there is a curved surface (52) of the guide at the top, it is guided immediately before the spoon leaves the tableware (1).
By mastering this movement, you can learn the manners habitually and contribute to dietary education.
Since the ridge (5), which is a ridge, is formed in an annular shape, since there is a ridge (5) at any part of the entire circumference, the movement of the spoon can be controlled at any position of the tableware (1). Can guide immediately before leaving.

In the tableware (1) of Example 1 formed on the upper edge of the opening, when the child scoops the food in the bottom of the tableware (1) with a spoon, the tip or edge of the spoon is placed on the inner peripheral surface (2) near the bottom. Guided by the curved surface (53) pointing upward from the middle while sliding, the spoon moves toward the opening (11), and at the same time, the tip or edge of the spoon slides up to the collar (5) and the spoon moves toward the front. Tilt, resulting in a stable movement to the mouth without spilling food on the spoon.

In the tableware (1) of Example 1, several protrusions (4), which are elliptical bulges in front view, are provided on the outer surface (3) at an appropriate interval.
This protrusion (4) is in the form of a hill with a height of 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, and avoids contact on the large surface of the overlapping tableware (1) when the tableware (1) is loaded. Yes.
When the same type of tableware (1) is piled up in a wet state with water, it comes into close contact. Then, draining and air cannot pass, ventilation becomes worse, and disinfection cannot be achieved sufficiently.
In the formation of the protrusion (4), even if the same type of tableware is stacked, a certain gap occurs between the outer surface (3) of the upper tableware (1) and the inner surface (2) of the lower tableware (1). Cleaning and drying processes such as boiling and hot air blowing are efficient and easy.

The protrusion (4) has a structure that is useful for draining and drying by forming a minute gap between the protruding table (1) and the overlapping tableware (1) when the tableware (1) is loaded. It is.
The shape of the protrusion (4) is not particularly limited, but is preferably relatively small or thin for cleaning and drying.
The protrusion (4) is formed when the tableware (1) is raised, but is designed to be inconspicuous.

The tableware (1) of Example 1 as described above has a ridge (5) near the upper edge on the inside,
It is a tableware with a simple structure suitable for child-care meals having protrusions (4) that are not so conspicuous on the outer surface, and is easy to load and is excellent in terms of management.

In particular, the material is not disclosed in full, but by developing special ceramics, we have met the demands of spoon slipping, prevention of food adhesion, ease of cleaning and hygiene.
In the prototype example, the surface layer of the tableware is made good by improving the glaze layer on the earthenware surface, improving the composition of the glaze layer, and combining the techniques to make the surface roughness Ra of the glaze layer surface 0.03 μm or less. Is also implemented.
Of course, the present invention does not limit tableware materials.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper edge portion of the opening showing Example 2 of a child-care meal for children according to the present invention. 4 is a top view of the second embodiment.
The tableware (1) is a shallow tableware (1) having a circular opening (11) and is entirely flat as shown in FIG.
Example 2 is a flat bowl-shaped tableware (1) having a circular opening on the upper side, and the horizontal direction = circumferential direction from the upper edge of the opening (11) to a position immediately below the upper edge of the inner surface (2) The ribs (5), which are ridges extending in the shape of, are provided in a circular arc shape at intervals.
The flanges (5) appearing as lines in the top view of FIG. 4 are intermittently formed in three places (three) in a circular arc shape in plan view.
The flange part (5) of Example 2 is a fan-shaped one-sided arc that radially spreads at an angle of about 60 degrees, in fact 59.52 degrees from the center of the circle of the opening (11). The sector has an interval of about 60 degrees.
It is a design in which every other arcuate collar part (5) is provided by dividing it into six equal parts from the center of the opening part (11).

The ridge (5), which is a ridge, has a curved surface (51) connected to a curved surface (53) directed upward from the middle of the inner peripheral surface of the inner surface (2) of the tableware (1) and a curved surface (51) connected to the upper edge. ).
The tip cross section connecting the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) forms a small R (radius = radius) arc.
Both ends of the arc are integrated along the intermittent inner surface. That is, three thin ridges of arcs are provided at intervals.

The reason for this is to form a drain or an air passage when stacked, so that they do not adhere to each other.
In addition, since the rib (5), which is a ridge, has a certain place, there is only a guide function for the rib (5) at that place, so the front of the tableware (1) is correctly positioned in front of you. It also has a positive effect on dietary practices and education, such as what can be done.

The angle of the curved surface (52) that forms the flange (5), which is a protrusion extending horizontally in the circumferential direction, is inclined with respect to the horizontal bottom in the direction of the inner center.

It has been found from the prototype that the angle of the curved slope of the curved surface (52) is about 75 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction such as the horizontal bottom and the horizontal opening (11). Then, a spoon is formed in a direction of about 75 degrees, and a spoon abutting on the curve is raised in a direction of 75 degrees.
Further, the curved surface (51) and the curved surface (52) are virtual circular arcs having the same diameter, and the diameter thereof is 1/18 of the diameter of the opening of the tableware (1).

The tip cross-section connecting the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) forms a small R arc, but the height from the inner peripheral surface = the height of the flange (5) is 0.5 mm. Yes.
When the spoon is slid and moved to the collar (5) from below, the path is naturally guided in the direction of 75 degrees in accordance with the curved surface (52).
The movement of the spoon will be guided just before leaving the tableware (1), and the position of the spoon to be carried into the mouth will be corrected as horizontally as possible.

In the tableware (1) of Example 2, three arc-shaped protrusions (4) are provided on the outer surface (3) at an appropriate interval as shown by the dotted line in FIG.
In the second embodiment, three lines are provided, but the number and position are not limited to this as long as a certain gap is generated.
This protrusion (4) is a protrusion with a height of 0.2 mm, and when the tableware (1) is loaded, this portion hits the inner surface of the overlapping tableware (1).
And when the tableware (1) is loaded, the intermittent part forms a minute space between the overlapping tableware (1) and forms a passage for air and moisture, which is useful for draining and drying.
The post-processing of washing and drying can be performed efficiently, and it is excellent for hygienic storage.

The tableware (1) of Example 2 has an intermittent ridge part (5) in the immediate vicinity of the upper edge, and has a linear inconspicuous protrusion (4) with an arc-shaped interval on the outer surface.
The collar (5) is 0.5 mm high and the protrusion (4) is 0.2 mm in design.
Although the present invention is not limited to the dimensions of the second embodiment, the function of the hook (5) where the spoon is caught is exhibited at such a conspicuous minimum height, and the protrusion (4). However, the same type of tableware can be easily stacked and stored at an inconspicuous height.
Incidentally, the shape of protrusions and protrusions that take up a volume when stacked is often unusable and difficult to manage.

Let the infant / child use the tableware (1) of Example 2 and compare it with the amount of spilled cooked food at the time of eating with other tableware (spread with white cloth on the table and white cloth apron) Compared to the soiled area after eating in), there is a result that the amount dropped outside the dishes is greatly reduced, and the stain area on the apron is also clearly reduced.
In the configuration in which the nearest collar portion (5) is provided on the upper edge, the guide effect is more remarkable than expected.

The present invention is a development technique for tableware for childcare and lunch mainly used in school lunches and nurseries, but it can also be used for manners education and nursing tableware for elderly care facilities.
In addition, for example, when serving a menu for children at restaurants or restaurants, it can also be used as tableware provided by the restaurant industry.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tableware 11 Opening part 2 Inner side surface 3 Outer side surface 4 Projection part 5 Gutter part 51 Curved surface (upward curved surface)
52 Curved surface (downward curved surface)
53 Curved surface (guide curved surface)

Claims (5)

In the tableware (1) opened upward, the curved surface (52) connected to the curved surface (53) of the guide is connected to the upper edge of the inner surface (2) immediately below the upper edge from the upper edge of the opening (11). A circumferentially extending flange portion (5) formed by the curved surface (51) is provided, and the angle of the curved surface (52) of the flange portion (5) is inclined inwardly toward the inner center with respect to the horizontal bottom and is horizontal. Tableware characterized by being about 80 to 60 degrees with respect to the bottom. The said ridge part (5) which is the protrusion extended in the circumferential direction provided in tableware (1) is the form formed cyclically | annularly over the perimeter of the inner surface (2) of an opening part (11), or the said The flange (5), which is a protrusion extending in the circumferential direction, has a form in which it is intermittently formed in an arc shape in the circumferential direction of the inner surface (2) of the opening (11). Item 1. Tableware. The tableware (1) is provided with a flange (5) immediately below the upper edge, and on the outer surface thereof, an elliptical bulging protrusion (4) is scattered, or an intermittent arc-shaped protrusion. The tableware according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein a portion (4) is formed. The tableware according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the flange (5) has a height from the inner surface (2) of 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm. A shallow tableware (1) having a circular opening (11), which is a flat bowl-shaped tableware (1) having a circular opening on the upper side, the inner surface (2) of the table (2) from the upper edge of the opening (11) An arc shape in which the flange (5), which is a ridge extending in the circumferential direction, is radially extended at an angle of about 60 degrees from the center of the opening (11) at intervals, just below the upper edge. The bowl (5) has a curved surface (52) connected to a curved surface (53) directed upward from the middle of the inner surface (2) of the inner surface (2) of the tableware (1). ) And the curved surface (51) connected to the upper edge, and the tip cross-section connecting the curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) forms a small R arc, and the angle of the curved surface (52) is relative to the horizontal direction. The curved surface (52) and the curved surface (51) are connected to each other. The cross-section of the tip has a height of 0.5 mm from the inner side surface (2) and three arc-shaped protrusions (4) provided at intervals on the outer side surface (3). Characteristic tableware.