JP3200056U - Chopstick holder - Google Patents

Abstract

A chopstick holder that enables a small object to be securely grasped. SOLUTION: A main body 1 in which a tube made of an elastic body is bent, a holder portion 3 provided on each of the bending portions 2 of the bent main body, and both sides of the main body in the vicinity of the boundary between the bending portion and the holder portion. And a shaft portion 4 that is penetrated in a movable state. Break the bamboo chopsticks TB and insert its end into the entrance of the holder. The inner shape 31 of the entrance is in a state in which the ends of bamboo chopsticks having a general size can be inserted and held in a tightened state, and the bamboo chopsticks are firmly held by the holder portion. Since the end portion of the bamboo chopstick does not enter the portion having a small inner shape, the amount of the bamboo chopstick inserted into the holder is almost the same on the left and right. Since the position of the tip of the bamboo chopsticks TB coincides, a small object can be securely grasped. [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a chopstick holder that can be easily used by inserting bamboo chopsticks or disposable chopsticks.

  Conventionally, bellows parts for chopsticks as described in Patent Document 1 are known. In this bellows part, a cylindrical elastic member having a hollow inside is bent, and the end portion of the chopstick is inserted from the end edge of the bellows member. Thereby, the chopsticks operate like a tongue around the bellows member, and the chopsticks can be used well.

JP 11-196996 A

  However, in the conventional bellows parts for chopsticks, although the bellows parts themselves are freely deformed although the end portions of the chopsticks are fixed by the bellows parts, the position shifts even if the chopstick tips are aligned well, There was a problem of not being able to grasp small things reliably. The present invention has been made to solve such problems.

  A chopstick holder according to the present invention includes a main body in which a tube made of an elastic body is bent, a holder portion provided on each of the bent portions of the bent main body, and the vicinity of a boundary between the bending portion and the holder portion. And a shaft portion that penetrates both sides of the main body in a movable state.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said holder part shall expand the internal shape of the entrance vicinity of an edge part from the other part. Further, the shaft portion preferably has a fixed portion having a diameter larger than the shaft diameter at one end, and a movable fixed portion that can be fixed on a desired position by moving on the shaft at the other end of the shaft. .

Furthermore, a decorative portion may be provided, or a picture, color, pattern, or character may be applied to any part of the chopstick holder.

It is a top view which shows the chopstick holder which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a partial cross section figure which shows the chopstick holder shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition of the chopstick holder shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition of the chopstick holder shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the usage example of the chopstick holder shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows what the front-end | tip of a chopstick has a fork shape. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example in the case of using the chopsticks shown in FIG. 6 with the chopstick holder of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows what the tip of chopsticks is spoon shape It is a top view which shows the chopstick holder which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which changed the restriction | limiting state of the opening angle of the chopstick holder by a shaft part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which hold | maintained the chopsticks in the holder part in the state of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which hold | maintained the chopsticks in the holder part in the state of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the chopstick holder which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention.

(Embodiment 1)
1 is a plan view showing a chopstick holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the chopstick holder shown in FIG. The chopstick holder 100 includes a holder portion 3 provided on both of the main body 1 having a curved urethane tube, the bending portion 2 of the bent main body 1, and the bending portion 2 and the holder portion 3 of the main body 1. It is comprised from the axial part 4 which penetrated the main body 1 in the movable state in the boundary vicinity.

  The urethane tube only needs to bend the curved portion 2. Further, if necessary, the restoring force can be adjusted by bending in a heated state. The operating force of the chopstick holder 100 varies depending on the degree of curvature. The bending portion 2 may be beautifully bent or may be bent. These are considered as curved in this application. In other words, the bending means a state where the tube is bent. As a result of the bending, a gentle arc is formed, and a predetermined restoring force can be obtained even if the tube is bent or bent.

  The holder portion 3 is formed at the tip of the bending portion 2 and has a structure capable of holding both the bamboo chopsticks TB and the split chopsticks WB. The end portion of the bamboo chopsticks TB (the end portion opposite to the end portion that grips the ingredients, and the end portion where the two pieces are joined before breaking) is larger than that of the split chopsticks WB. For this reason, if the inner shape 31 of the end part of the holder part 3 is match | combined with bamboo chopsticks TB, when the split chopsticks WB are inserted, a clearance gap will be formed and holding will become inadequate. On the other hand, when the chopsticks WB are matched with the chopsticks WB, the bamboo chopsticks TB cannot be entered. For this reason, in this chopstick holder 100, the inner shape 31 of the inlet 3a of the holder part 3 is enlarged, and the inner shape of the back part 3b is made small. That is, the inner shape 31 of the entrance 3a is formed to have a size that allows the end of the bamboo chopsticks TB to be inserted in a tightened state. It is formed in a dimension that can be inserted with.

  The length of the portion for holding the bamboo chopsticks TB is preferably about 10 mm to 20 mm. By pushing, the vicinity of the entrance 3a at the end is elastically deformed and expanded from the other portions to hold the bamboo chopsticks TB. The vicinity of the inlet 3a is formed by expanding the inner shape 31 while heating. Similarly, the length of the portion (3b) for holding the end portion of the disposable chopsticks WB is preferably about 10 mm to 20 mm, and the terminal end interferes with the shaft portion 4 because the shaft portion 4 penetrates the inside of the main body 1. Therefore, the insertion length is regulated.

  The shaft portion 4 restricts the opening due to the restoring force from the bent state of the holder portion 3. The shaft portion 4 has a fixed portion 6 having a diameter larger than the shaft diameter at both ends. The shaft portion 4 passes through the vicinity of the boundary between the bending portion 2 and the holder portion 3 of the main body 1 from the holder portion 3 side on one side to the holder portion 3 side on the other side. The shaft portion 4 may be made of resin, wood, or metal. Preferably, the surface of the shaft portion 4 is a smooth surface and is in a state of good sliding with respect to the through hole 7 formed in the main body 1. Thereby, the shaft part 4 becomes movable with respect to the main body 1, and the opening / closing operation of the chopstick holder 100 becomes smooth.

  The fixing portion 6 has a diameter larger than the diameter of the through-hole 7 and restricts the opening due to the restoring force from the curved state of the holder portion 3 by the fixing portion 6. That is, the amount regulated by the interval between the fixed portion 6 and the fixed portion 6 is determined. If the interval is wide, the holder portion 3 and the holder portion 3 open and a large operation is performed, and if the interval is small, the holder portion 3 and the holder portion 3 is kept narrow and the operation becomes small.

  The position where the fixing unit 6 is provided is set so that the holder unit 3 is given a distance that allows the bamboo chopsticks TB and the split chopsticks WB to be inserted and held sufficiently.

  In addition, although the said fixing | fixed part 6 was made into the large diameter part of nut shape in the same figure, what was bent by the L-shape may be sufficient and spherical shape may be sufficient. In short, it suffices if the position can be regulated by engaging with the through hole 7. For example, golf tees can be used. Further, the fixed portion 6 and the shaft may be made of different materials.

  3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the usage state of the chopstick holder. FIG. 3 shows a state where the bamboo chopsticks TB are attached to the chopstick holder 100. Break the bamboo chopsticks TB and insert the end into the inlet 3a of the holder part 3. The inner shape of the entrance 3a is such that the end of the bamboo chopsticks TB having a general size can be inserted and held in a tightened state, so that the bamboo chopsticks TB are firmly held by the holder portion 3. Since the end portion of the bamboo chopsticks TB does not enter the portion where the inner shape 32 is small or is extremely difficult, the amount of the bamboo chopsticks TB inserted into the holder portion 3 is almost the same on the left and right. For this reason, since the position of the tip of the bamboo chopsticks TB matches, it becomes easy to use.

  FIG. 4 shows a state where the chopsticks WB are attached to the chopstick holder 100. When the disposable chopsticks WB are split and the end thereof is inserted into the entrance 3a of the holder portion 3, the inner shape 31 of the entrance 3a is larger than the general disposable chopsticks WB, in other words, a size suitable for holding the bamboo chopsticks TB. Therefore, the tip of the disposable chopsticks WB is inserted into the back as it is, and is held by the holder portion 3 in a state where the inner shape 32 is tightened at a small portion. Further, when the end portion of the disposable chopsticks WB is inserted into the back, the shaft portion 4 penetrates, so that the shaft portion 4 interferes with the shaft portion 4 and stops further. For this reason, since the position of the chopsticks can be fixed, the amount of the chopsticks WB inserted into both the holder portions 3 can be kept the same.

  Further, when the bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB are held in the left and right holder portions 3, the whole looks like a tongue and can be opened and closed with the curved portion 2 of the chopstick holder 100 as a substantial center. Further, the bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB are always kept open outward by the restoring force of the bending portion 2, so that the bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB are in the open state when the hands are released. Then, when the bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB are operated so as to be closed, the whole is closed with the curved portion 2 as a substantial center. At this time, the curved portion 2 causes the left and right bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB to have substantially the same rotation center, and the shaft portion 4 moves the holder portion 3 in a fixed direction while being guided by the shaft portion 4. Therefore, the ends of the bamboo chopsticks TB or the split chopsticks WB coincide with each other in the closed state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of use of this chopstick holder. By using the chopstick holder 100, the bamboo chopsticks TB and the split chopsticks WB can be accurately moved and the object can be reliably grasped at the tip. As shown in the figure, since the tip of the chopsticks can be closed exactly and closed, even small items B such as red beans and rice grains can be securely pinched and grasped. For this reason, chopsticks can be easily used by people from countries that are not familiar with chopsticks and are not in the chopstick culture area, people with disabilities, and elderly people requiring care.

  Further, since both chopsticks having different sizes or thicknesses such as bamboo chopsticks TB and split chopsticks WB can be held, the versatility is high. Metal chopsticks and resin chopsticks can be used in the same manner. Moreover, since noodles can be sandwiched firmly because noodles can be operated accurately, even those who are not good at handling noodles can easily eat noodles.

  In addition, although the said chopsticks holder 100 is comprised with the urethane tube as a whole, if it is a pipe | tube which has elastic force, it will not be limited to this. A PVC tube or a silicon tube may be used. Further, chopsticks having a fork-like or spoon-like tip can be used instead of chopsticks. These can be considered as forks and spoons, but since they are a set of two, they are considered as chopsticks in the present application.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a fork-shaped tip of a chopstick. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example in which the chopsticks shown in FIG. 6 are used with the chopstick holder of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the chopsticks T3 has a fork shape having three claws 201 at one end, and the other tip has two claws 202 as shown in FIG. 6 (b). It has a fork shape. The end of the chopsticks T3 is attached to the chopstick holder 100 as shown in FIG. 3, and the chopsticks are used as shown in FIG.

  When the chopsticks T3 is mounted on the chopstick holder 100 and closed with the tip of the chopsticks T3, as shown in FIG. 7A, the two claws 202 are engaged between the three claws 201 at the tip of one chopstick T3. Enter. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the noodle M is sandwiched between the tips of the chopsticks T3, the noodle M is sandwiched between the claws 201 and 202 and held firmly. If the noodle M can be grasped firmly, the noodle M can be dropped into the bowl and the juice can be prevented from splashing. In particular, curry udon can be said to be useful when grabbing curry udon because it adds yellow spots to clothing when splashed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the tip of the chopsticks T4 may be spoon-shaped. FIG. 4A shows an example of the spoon 204 at the tip of the chopsticks. In this example, the spoon 204 has a long and thin shape. FIG. 4B shows a state in which the spoon 204 is aligned when the tip of the chopsticks T4 is closed. In this way, various things can be grasped by the spoon 204.

  Further, the main body 1 of the chopstick holder 100 may be provided with a design 40 such as a predetermined picture, color, pattern, or character. The user who uses chopsticks can be identified by applying colors and designs, so it is convenient when eating with a large number of people or using each chopstick in the family.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a chopstick holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The chopstick holder 200 has substantially the same configuration as the chopstick holder 100 according to the first embodiment, but is characterized in that the opening angle of the main body 1 by the shaft portion 254 can be adjusted. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The shaft portion 254 includes a fixing portion 256 (shaped like a bolt head) provided at one end of the shaft, a screw portion 257 formed at the other end of the shaft, and a nut portion 258 that is screwed into the screw portion 257. Composed. The position of the nut portion 258 can be freely changed at the portion where the screw portion 257 is formed. The nut portion 258 may be used alone or may have a known anti-rotation function. Since the nut portion 258 functions as the fixing portion 256, the opening angle of the main body 1 is regulated by the distance between the nut portion 258 and the fixing portion 256. These screw part 257 and nut part 258 are considered as a movable fixed part 259. In addition to the screw portion 257 and the nut portion 258, the movable fixing portion 259 includes a structure that can move on the shaft and be fixed at a desired position.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which the restriction state of the opening angle of the chopstick holder by the shaft portion is changed. When the nut portion 258 of the shaft portion 254 is turned to narrow the distance between the fixing portion 256 and the nut portion 258, the angle of the main body 1 becomes narrower and the opening angle of the chopsticks T5 becomes narrower than in the example of FIG. FIG. 11 shows a state where the chopsticks are held in the holder part in the state of FIG. 9, and FIG. 12 shows a state where the chopsticks are held in the holder part in the state of FIG. In this way, by narrowing the interval, the tip of the chopsticks T5 can be aligned with a small number of operations, which is convenient when performing detailed operations. In addition, since the hand can be easily held with the chopsticks T5 open, the hand is suitable for women and children with small hands.

  The shaft portion 4 may be made of stainless steel or resin. In addition, the end of the shaft portion 4 may be formed with a crushed portion so that the nut portion 258 does not come off, or a fixing portion for fastening a nut having the same structure as the fixing portion 6 May be provided (both not shown).

(Embodiment 3)
13A and 13B are explanatory views showing a chopstick holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, wherein FIG. 13A is a plan view and FIG. 13B is a side view. The chopstick holder 300 has the same configuration as the chopstick holder 100 shown in the first embodiment, but is characterized in that a decorative portion 301 is provided. For example, the decorative portion 301 has a desired design on the surface of a circular board, and an annular portion 302 attached to the main body 1 of the chopstick holder 300 is provided on the back surface. The annular portion 302 is wound around the main body 1 and fixed. The decoration portion 301 may be detachable.

  By providing the decoration unit 301, a user who uses chopsticks can be specified. For this reason, it is convenient when eating with a large number of people or using chopsticks with family members.

100 Chopstick holder 1 Body 2 Bending part 3 Holder part 4 Shaft part 6 Fixing part 7 Through hole

Claims (5)

A main body in which a tube made of an elastic body is bent, a holder portion provided on each of the bending portions of the bent main body, and both sides of the main body are movable in the vicinity of the boundary between the bending portion and the holder portion A chopstick holder characterized by comprising a shaft portion penetrated by a chopstick. The chopstick holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder portion has an inner shape in the vicinity of the entrance of the end portion that is expanded from the other portions. The shaft portion includes a fixed portion having a diameter larger than the shaft diameter at one end, and a movable fixed portion that can move on the shaft and be fixed at a desired position at the other end of the shaft. The chopstick holder according to 1 or 2. Furthermore, the decoration part was provided, The chopstick holder as described in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The chopstick holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a picture, a color, a pattern, or a character is applied to any portion of the chopstick holder.

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