JPH0521772U - chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide chopsticks whose tip does not touch the surface of the table even if the chopsticks are placed on the table as they are without using the tabletop. [Structure] 1 is a tip of a chopstick, 2 is a base, and 3 is a protrusion. The protrusion 3 is integrally formed at a position closer to the tip than the center. When the chopsticks are placed on the table, the tip portion 1 floats above the table surface and does not come into contact with the table surface, which is hygienic. In a normal use state, the protruding portion 3 is not in a position where it comes into contact with the hand, so that the forming of the protruding portion 3 does not interfere, and the protruding portion 3 is separated from the tip when picking up food. Therefore, there is no hindrance.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to chopsticks used in meals and the like.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Chopsticks are indispensable food utensils on the Japanese table. Chopsticks with a tapered tip and a taper that gradually becomes thicker toward the base are common, but the cross-sectional shape of the base is often close to a circle or a square. In addition, round chopsticks that are thin only at the tip and mostly have the same diameter, and split chopsticks that have a rectangular cross section are also used.

As described above, there are various types of chopsticks, but all of them are not preferable because when they are placed on a table during meals, the tips contact the table surface. In order to avoid this, chopstick rests are used, but some people think that they are troublesome, and chopstick rests are not habitual enough to be called a necessity when using chopsticks. In particular, children usually do not use chopstick rests, which is not good in terms of hygiene.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide chopsticks whose tip does not touch the surface of the table even if the chopsticks are directly placed on the table without using the table. To do.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that, in the chopsticks, a protrusion is integrally formed at an intermediate portion between the base and the tip, and the invention according to claim 2 is characterized. Is characterized in that a protrusion is fixed to an intermediate portion between the base and the tip of the chopsticks. According to a third aspect of the present invention, the chopsticks annular body has a fitting hole corresponding to the thickness of the middle portion of the chopsticks and is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the chopsticks.

[0006]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the chopsticks of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a tip part, 2 is a base part, and 3 is a protrusion part. In this embodiment, the protrusion 3 is integrally formed at an intermediate position. The prototype chopsticks had a circular cross section with a length of 21 cm, and the protrusion 3 was formed at a position closer to the tip than the center, that is, a position about 9 cm from the tip. The cross section of the protrusion 3 is a quadrangle with rounded corners. In normal use, since the protrusion 3 is not in a position where it touches the hand, the formation of the protrusion 3 does not hinder the operation, and the protrusion 3 is separated from the tip when picking up food. So there was no problem. When the chopsticks were placed on the table, the protrusions 3 were used as fulcrums, and the tip 1 was lifted from the table surface, which was hygienic and comfortable.

As described above, the chopsticks in which the protrusion 3 is integrally formed with the chopsticks are suitable for the chopsticks manufactured by molding synthetic resin or the like.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the chopstick of the present invention. In the figure, 4 is a chopstick body and 5 is a protruding member. In this embodiment, the projection member 5 manufactured separately from the chopstick body 4 is attached to the chopstick body. As a mounting method, a small nail or an adhesive can be used. As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the protruding member 5 has a structure in which a plate-like member is fixed from both sides, or as shown in FIG. 3 (B), it is divided into two and surrounds the entire circumference. It can be a dumbbell. The shape viewed from the side is a square in the figure, but the shape is not limited to this. It is also possible to use an appropriately designed shape such as a pattern of flowers, animals, etc., for a decorative effect. It can be demonstrated and is effective. Similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, when the chopsticks to which the protruding member 5 is attached are placed on the table surface, the tip of the chopsticks can be lifted.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the projecting member 5 in the embodiment described in FIG. The protrusion member of this embodiment is formed in an annular shape so as to have a fitting hole corresponding to the diameter of the middle portion of the chopsticks in the central portion. The cross-sectional shape of the fitting hole should match the cross-sectional shape of the chopsticks. The fitting hole may be appropriately tapered. As the overall shape, a circular shape is shown in FIG. 4 (A), a quadrangular shape is shown in FIG. 4 (B), and a partly cutaway shape is shown in FIG. 4 (C). It is also possible to use a customized design. This fitting hole is inserted from the tip of the chopsticks and attached to the chopsticks. Since the taper of the chopsticks is gentle, it can be fixed simply by inserting the chopsticks into the fitting hole at the center of the protruding member. Of course, an adhesive may be used together. The material of the protrusion member in this embodiment may be a material having high rigidity or an elastic material.

In this embodiment, when the adhesive is not used, it is easy to remove, which is advantageous for washing.

It should be noted that the inner surface of the fitting hole can be provided with a lining made of, for example, silicon rubber to form a protruding member that does not easily come off. Further, instead of using the lining, a screw-shaped protrusion or the like may be provided on the inner surface to improve the bite and prevent the falling.

[0012]

[Effect of the device]

 As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, when the chopsticks are placed on the table, the tip of the chopsticks does not touch the table surface without using a chopstick rest, etc. It is possible to provide the chopsticks with good feeling, and it is especially effective as chopsticks for children.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the chopsticks of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the chopstick of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the protrusion member of the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the protrusion member.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Tip part 2 Base part 3 Projection part 4 Chopstick body 5 Projection member

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A chopstick characterized in that a protrusion is integrally formed at an intermediate portion between a base portion and a tip portion. 2. A chopstick characterized in that a protrusion member is fixed to an intermediate portion between the base portion and the tip portion. 3. An annular body for chopsticks, which has a fitting hole corresponding to the thickness of the middle portion of the chopsticks and is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the chopsticks.