JPH07284437A - Disposable wooden chopsticks - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide disposable wooden chopsticks which are excellent in touch of use with better appearance while allowing use of a base end part of the body of the chopsticks as chopsticks-rest. CONSTITUTION:A pair of disposable wooden chopsticks 3 and 3 has the body 1 of split chopsticks coupled to each other at the base end part thereof and a chopsticks rest 2 mounted so that the tip face thereof butts the body 1 of the chopsticks. A protruding part 5 is formed on either one of the base end face of the body 1 of the chopsticks or the tip end face of the chopsticks rest 2 and a recessed part 6 is formed on the other to couple the body 1 of the chopsticks and the chopsticks rest 2 to each other by fitting the protruding part 5 into the recessed part 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to disposable chopsticks provided with a chopstick rest at the base end of a disposable chopstick body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, as the disposable chopsticks of this type, those disclosed in JP-A-63-230109 and JP-A-3-33567 have been proposed. In the disposable chopsticks described in these publications, a notch extending in the width direction of the disposable chopstick body is formed at the proximal end of the disposable chopstick body in which a pair of chopsticks are connected to each other, and a chopstick rest on the proximal end side of this notch. The chopstick rest is used by breaking it off the split chopstick body at the notch.

[0003]

However, in the disposable chopsticks having the above-mentioned structure, since the chopstick rest is broken off from the main body of the split chopstick, burrs are formed on the folded cross-sections of the chopstick rest and not only the chopstick rest but also the chopsticks after being split. There was a problem that it also spoiled the aesthetics of. For this reason, although the chopstick rest is used, the feeling of use is not excellent, and the fact is that it has not yet been put into practical use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides not only the base end of the disposable chopstick body can be used as a chopstick rest, but also the disposable chopsticks having a good aesthetic appearance and an excellent usability. It is an object.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disposable chopstick body having a pair of chopsticks connected to each other at their base end portions, and a tip end face of the disposable chopstick body is attached to the base end face of the disposable chopstick body. Equipped with a chopstick rest attached
It is characterized in that a convex portion is provided on one of the base end face of the disposable chopstick body and the distal end face of the chopstick rest, and a concave portion is provided on the other end to connect the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest to each other by fitting the convex portion. .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the disposable chopsticks are characterized in that the convex portion has a non-circular cross-sectional shape so that the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest are connected to each other in a rotation-stopped state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the disposable chopsticks,
The chopstick main body or chopstick rest extends uniformly in the width direction, and the thickness of the projection gradually increases from the base to the end of the projection. It is characterized in that it has almost the same shape and size, and the recess extends over the entire length of the split chopstick body or chopstick rest in the width direction.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the disposable chopsticks have
The chopstick main body or chopstick rest is formed so that its cross section uniformly extends in the thickness direction, and that the thickness of the convex portion gradually increases from the base to the end, and the concave portion has a convex cross section. It has the same shape and size as the cross section of, and is characterized by extending over the entire length of the disposable chopstick body or chopstick rest in the thickness direction.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disposable chopsticks body comprising a pair of chopsticks which are connected to each other at their base end portions, and a chopstick rest which is attached so that its tip end face is brought into contact with the base end face of the disposable chopstick body. And a hole that extends in the longitudinal direction of the disposable chopstick body and into which the distal end of the toothpick and one end of the pin are inserted is provided on one of the base end surface of the disposable chopstick body and the distal end surface of the chopstick rest. On the other hand, a hole into which the base end of the toothpick and the other end of the pin are inserted is provided, and the split chopstick body and the chopstick rests are connected to each other in a rotation-stopped state by the toothpick and the pin.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disposable chopsticks body comprising a pair of chopstick chopsticks which are connected to each other at their base end portions, and a chopstick rest mounted such that a tip end surface is brought into contact with a base end face of the disposable chopstick body. And a hole for extending the longitudinal direction of the disposable chopstick body into which the distal end of the toothpick is inserted, and the other end of the toothpick base. Providing a hole into which the end is inserted, the base end of the toothpick is formed to have a non-circular cross section, and the non-circular cross section is projected from either the base end surface of the disposable chopstick body or the tip surface of the chopstick rest, The inner peripheral surface near the opening of the hole into which the tip of the toothpick is inserted has a non-circular cross-section so that the non-circular cross-section part of the toothpick can be fitted, and the toothpick can be used to stop the split chopstick body and chopstick rests. Each other in the state It is characterized by combined.

The disposable chopsticks according to claim 7 are characterized in that the convex portion is provided on the proximal end surface of the disposable chopstick body and the concave portion is provided on the distal end surface of the chopstick rest.

The disposable chopsticks according to claim 8 include a pair of chopsticks,
A chopstick rest connected to the base end of these chopsticks, wherein the chopstick rest is connected to the base end by fitting the base end of the chopstick into a recess provided in the end face of the chopstick rest. Is characterized by.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the pair of chopsticks is characterized in that the pair of chopsticks are separated from each other, and their base end portions are fitted to the chopstick rest so as to be joined to each other.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the pair of chopsticks is characterized in that the pair of chopsticks are connected to each other at their base ends.

[0015]

In the disposable chopsticks according to the first aspect of the invention, since the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest are joined by fitting the convex portion and the concave portion provided on the abutting surfaces thereof, the convex portion is formed. By pulling out from the concave portion, the combined state of the both is released and they can be separated from each other. Therefore, unlike the conventional disposable chopsticks, burrs do not appear on the folding surface,
The usability can be improved.

In the disposable chopsticks according to the second aspect, since the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest are coupled with each other in a rotation-stopped state, the disposable chopsticks body and the chopstick rest may rotate relatively during transportation. Absent. Therefore, the appearance when presenting at a restaurant or the like is good, and the usability of disposable chopsticks can be further improved.

In the disposable chopsticks according to the third and fourth aspects, since the convex portion and the concave portion are fitted in a so-called dovetail groove structure, it is possible to prevent the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest from coming off in the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, both can be separated by sliding them along the direction in which the convex portion and the concave portion extend, and can be used as a chopstick rest and chopsticks. Also, since the split chopstick body and the chopstick rest are slid in different directions to separate them, for example, the operation is simple and the operation is elegant compared to the case of pulling both in the longitudinal direction to separate them. Is.

In the disposable chopsticks according to a fifth aspect of the invention, the both are separated from each other by pulling them in the longitudinal direction, and one end of the pin and the toothpick comes out from the disposable chopstick body or the chopstick rest. Next, the pin and the toothpick are pulled out from the split chopstick body or the chopstick rest, and the pin is used as a table for the toothpick. Therefore, this disposable chopstick is very convenient because it is equipped with a toothpick and its table.

Also in the disposable chopsticks according to claim 6, it is very convenient because the toothpick is used as a connecting member for the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest, and a non-circular section is formed at the base end of the toothpick. Since the rotation stop is configured, it is economical with a small number of parts.

In the disposable chopsticks according to claim 7, since the convex portion is provided on the proximal end face of the disposable chopstick body and the concave portion is provided on the distal end face of the chopstick rest, the chopstick rest has no protruding portion and thus has an excellent appearance. The usability can be further improved.

In the disposable chopsticks according to the eighth aspect, both the chopstick rest and the chopsticks can be used by pulling out the chopstick rest from the base end of the chopstick body.

In the disposable chopsticks according to the ninth aspect, the chopstick rests are separated from each other by pulling out the chopstick rests from the proximal end portion of the chopstick body, and both the chopstick rests and the chopsticks can be used.

In the disposable chopsticks according to the tenth aspect, after the chopstick rest is pulled out from the proximal end portion of the chopstick body, the chopstick rest can be used like a normal disposable chopstick, and the chopstick rest is also used. be able to.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the disposable chopsticks of the embodiment. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 is a disposable chopstick body, and 2 is a chopstick rest. The disposable chopstick body 1 is a plate-shaped body made of wood and having a rectangular cross section, and is formed so that the width thereof gradually becomes narrower from the base end portion toward the tip end portion. Chopsticks 3, 3 are formed on the disposable chopstick body 1, and these chopsticks 3, 3 are separated from each other by a cutting portion 4.

On the base end surface of the disposable chopstick body 1, a convex portion 5 is formed over the entire length of the disposable chopstick body 1 in the width direction. The cross-sectional shape of the convex portion 5 is substantially circular. Therefore,
The thickness of the convex portion 5 gradually increases from the base portion thereof toward the middle of the tip side. The cutting portion 4 is extended to the base of the convex portion 5, and thus the chopsticks 3, 3
Are connected to each other at the protrusions 5.

On the other hand, the chopstick rest 2 is formed in a rectangular plate shape such that the tip end surface thereof has the same shape and size as the base end surface of the split chopstick body 1. A groove (recess) 6 having the same cross-sectional shape as the cross-sectional shape of the convex portion 5 is formed on the tip end surface of the chopstick rest 2, and the convex portion 5 is fitted into the groove 6. The cross section of the groove 6 is set to be slightly larger than the cross section of the convex portion 5. Therefore, while the chopstick rest 2 is not detached from the split chopstick body by a slight force such as gravity, it can be easily separated by sliding it in the direction along the groove 6 with a small force. In the figure, reference numeral 7 is a concave curved surface on which the tip portion of the chopstick 3 is placed, and the concave curved surface 7 is formed so that the thickness gradually decreases from both ends toward the central portion.

When manufacturing the above-mentioned disposable chopsticks, a plate member having the outer shape of the disposable chopsticks is cut vertically by, for example, a blade attached to the upper die of the press to form the cutting portion 3. Next, the convex portion 5 is formed by an electric plane or the like, and the groove 6 is formed by a boring mill or the like. Next, insert the convex portion 5 from the side of the groove 6 to fit both,
The split chopstick body 1 and the chopstick rest 2 are joined together.

When using the disposable chopsticks having the above structure,
Grasp the disposable chopstick body 1 and slide the chopstick rest 2 in the direction along the groove 6. As a result, the split chopstick body 1 and the chopstick rest 2 are separated. Next, the chopsticks 3 are separated from each other and used together with the chopstick rest 2.

In the disposable chopsticks having the above-mentioned structure, not only the chopstick rest 2 can be used but also the disposable chopstick main body 1 and the chopstick rest 2 are connected by the convex portion 5 and the groove 6, so that the conventional split chopsticks can be used. There is no burr on the cut surface and the usability can be improved.

In particular, in the above-mentioned embodiment, since the convex portion 5 and the groove 7 are formed in a substantially circular cross section, they are not separated even if a force in the longitudinal direction acts on them during transportation. Also, since the split chopstick body 1 and the chopstick rest 2 can be separated by sliding along the groove 6,
For example, the operation is simpler and the operation is elegant as compared with the case where both are pulled in the longitudinal direction to be separated.
Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the cutting portion 4 of the chopsticks 3, 3 has the convex portion 5
Since the chopsticks main body 5 and the chopstick rest 2 are connected to each other, the chopsticks 3 and 3 have the convex portions
While the chopstick rests 2 are separated from each other while they are relatively tightly coupled to each other via the groove 6 and the chopstick rest 2, the chopsticks 3 and 3 are joined to each other only at a small portion of the cross section of the convex portion 5. Can be split with a small amount of force and is very easy to use.

In the above embodiment, the concave curved surface 7 is formed on the surface of the chopstick rest 2. However, the chopstick rest 2 may be formed into a shape such as an animal or a plant or a character such as an animation, or such a pattern may be printed. You can also Also, the chopstick rest 2 can be formed in the shape of characters such as hiragana, katakana, kanji, romaji, and other foreign languages. Further, the chopstick rest can be formed in the shape of a restaurant mark or a family crest, such a pattern can be printed on the surface, or a shop name can be printed or branded.

Next, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a modification of the first embodiment. The disposable chopsticks shown in this figure differ from the above-mentioned embodiment only in that the convex portion 8 and the groove 9 are formed in a trapezoidal cross section, and of course, the same effect as that of the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. There is an advantage that the machining of the groove 8 and the groove 9 is easy. As for the method of processing the convex portion 8 and the groove 9, it is possible to use not only mechanical processing such as the electric planer and the boring mill as in the above-described embodiment but also plastic processing in which a press die is pressed into the material.

Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 10 is a disposable chopstick body, 11 is a chopstick rest, 12 is chopsticks, and 13 is a cutting portion for separating the chopsticks 12, 12. The cutting portion 13 extends to the front side of the base end surface of the disposable chopstick body 10, and the chopstick 1 is provided at a portion closer to the base end than the cutting portion 13.
2, 12 are connected to each other. A conical first hole 14 and a columnar second hole 17 are formed in the base end surface of the disposable chopstick body 10.

On the other hand, the base end portion 16b of the toothpick 16 and the one end portion of the pin 17 are inserted into the chopstick rest 11 so as to be freely inserted and removed. The tip portion 16a of the toothpick 16 and the other end portion of the pin 17 are inserted into the first hole 14 and the second hole 15 of the disposable chopstick body 10, respectively, whereby the disposable chopstick body 10 and the chopstick rest 11 are coupled to each other. There is. Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), a groove 17a extending over the entire circumference of the pin 17 is formed at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the pin 17.

In the disposable chopsticks having the above structure, the disposable chopstick body 10 and the chopstick rest 11 are pulled in the longitudinal direction, whereby the tip portion 16a of the toothpick 16 and the one end portion 1 of the pin 17 are pulled.
7 is pulled out from the first and second holes 14 and 15, and the split chopstick body 10 and the chopstick rest 11 are separated from each other. Next, the toothpick 16 and the pin 17 are extracted from the chopstick rest 11, and the pin 17 is placed on a table or the like to be used as a stand for the toothpick 16. At that time, the toothpick 16 can be placed in the groove 17a of the pin 17. Further, the chopsticks 12, 12 of the split chopstick body 10 are used separately, and the chopstick rest 11 is also used.

In the split-bye of the above construction, the toothpick 16
Since the split chopstick body 10 and the chopstick rest 11 are joined together by the pin 17 and the pin 17, the toothpick 16 and its rest can be used, which is very convenient.

Next, still another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 20 is a disposable chopstick body, 21 is a chopstick rest, 22 is chopsticks, and 23 is chopsticks 22, 2.
It is a cutting part which separates 2. The cutting part 23 is the disposable chopstick body 2
The chopsticks 22, 22 extend to the front side of the base end surface of 0 and are connected to each other at the base end side of the cut portion 23.
At the center of the base face of the disposable chopstick body 20, a conical hole 2 is formed.
4 are formed. A portion C having a rectangular cross section is formed on the inner peripheral surface near the opening of the hole 24.

On the other hand, a toothpick 25 is provided on the tip surface of the chopstick rest 21.
The base end portion 25b of is inserted. A base end portion 25b of the toothpick 25 is formed in a rectangular cross section, and a part C thereof is a chopstick rest 26.
Is projected from the tip surface of the. The tip 25a of the toothpick 25 is fitted into the hole 24 of the disposable chopstick body 20, and the base 25
The protruding portion C of b is fitted into the rectangular portion C of the striking face of the hole 25.

In the disposable chopsticks having the above structure, the disposable chopstick body 20 and the chopstick rest 21 are pulled in the longitudinal direction, whereby the tip 25a of the toothpick 25 is pulled out from the hole 24, and the disposable chopstick body 20 and the chopstick rest 21 are separated from each other. To be done. Next, the toothpick 25 is pulled out from the chopstick rest 21, the chopsticks 12 and 12 of the split chopstick body 10 are used separately, and the chopstick rest 11 is also used. The toothpick 25 can also be used.

In the disposable chopsticks having the above structure, the toothpick 25
By forming the proximal end of the chopstick into a rectangular cross-section, the split chopstick body 20 and the chopstick rest 21 are joined together in a rotation-stopped state.
Economical with few parts.

In the above embodiment, the base end portion of the toothpick is formed in a rectangular cross section, but the shape may be any other shape as long as it is non-circular such as hexagonal or elliptical. Further, the material is not limited to wood, and various modifications can be made such as plastic, or only the head is made of plastic and the other parts are made of wood.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 30 is a disposable chopstick body, 32 is a chopstick, and 31 is a cutting portion for separating the chopsticks 32 from each other. In this embodiment, the chopsticks 32 are joined together at their proximal ends. The proximal end of the chopstick body 30 is fitted into the chopstick rest 31.

That is, a concave portion 31a having a rectangular cross section is formed on the tip surface of the chopstick rest 31. On the other hand, at the base end of the chopstick body 30, a joint 33 having a uniform cross section is formed so as to fit with the recess 31a.
They are connected to each other.

In the disposable chopsticks having the above construction, the chopstick rest 31
Can be used by pulling out from the connecting portion 33 of the split chopstick body 30. Further, the disposable chopstick body 30 can be split and used in the same manner as a normal disposable chopstick. Also,
In this embodiment as well, burrs do not appear, so the usability can be improved.

In the third embodiment, the chopsticks 32 are connected to each other at their base ends, but they may be separated in advance. In that case, the chopsticks and the chopstick rest are separated, and at the same time, the chopsticks are separated, which is very convenient.

[0046]

As described above, in the disposable chopsticks of the present invention, unlike the conventional disposable chopsticks, burrs do not appear on the folding surface, and the usability can be improved. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a disposable chopsticks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modification of the disposable chopsticks shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a disposable chopsticks according to a second embodiment of the present invention, (A) showing a state in which a disposable chopstick body and a chopstick rest are combined, and (B) showing a state where both are separated. Is.

4A and 4B are perspective views showing disposable chopsticks according to still another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4A showing a state in which a disposable chopstick body and a chopstick rest are combined, and FIG. It is a figure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a disposable chopstick according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Split chopstick body 2 Chopstick rest 3 Chopsticks 5 Convex portion 6 Groove (recessed portion)

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A pair of chopsticks comprising: a pair of chopstick chopstick main bodies, which are connected to each other at their base end portions, and a chopstick rest mounted such that the tip end surfaces of the pair of chopstick chopstick bodies are abutted against each other. A disposable chopstick characterized in that a convex portion is provided on one of the base end surface of the main body and the distal end surface of the chopstick rest, and a concave portion is provided on the other end to connect the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest to each other by fitting the convex portion. . 2. The disposable chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion has a non-circular cross-sectional shape. 3. The convex portion is formed so as to have a uniform cross section in the width direction of the disposable chopstick body or the chopstick rest, and the thickness thereof increases from the base of the convex portion toward the end thereof. 2. The recess has a cross section of substantially the same shape and size as the cross section of the projection, and extends over the entire length of the disposable chopstick body or the chopstick rest in the width direction. Or the disposable chopsticks described in 2. 4. The convex portion extends in a uniform cross section in the thickness direction of the disposable chopstick body or chopstick rest, and the thickness thereof increases from the base to the end of the convex portion. The recess is formed so that the cross section thereof has substantially the same shape and size as the cross section of the projection and extends over the entire length of the disposable chopstick body or chopstick rest in the thickness direction. The disposable chopsticks according to Item 1 or 2. 5. A disposable chopstick body comprising a pair of chopstick main bodies in which a pair of chopsticks are connected to each other at their base end portions, and a chopstick rest mounted such that the tip end surface is brought into contact with the base end face of the disposable chopstick body. Provided on either one of the base end face of the main body and the tip face of the chopstick rest with a hole that extends in the longitudinal direction of the split chopstick body and into which the tip end of the toothpick and one end of the pin are inserted, and the other end of the toothpick A disposable chopstick characterized in that a hole into which a base end portion and the other end portion of the pin are inserted is provided respectively, and the disposable chopstick body and the chopstick rest are connected to each other in a state of being stopped by the toothpick and the pin. 6. A disposable chopstick body comprising a pair of split chopsticks main body in which a pair of chopsticks are connected to each other at their base end portions, and a chopstick rest mounted such that the distal end surface is brought into contact with the base end face of the disposable chopstick body. Provided on either one of the base end face of the body and the tip face of the chopstick rest with a hole extending in the longitudinal direction of the disposable chopstick body and into which the tip of the toothpick is inserted, and on the other side, the base end of the toothpick is inserted. Hole is provided, and the base end of the toothpick is formed to have a non-circular cross section, and the non-circular cross section is projected from one of the base end face of the disposable chopstick body and the tip face of the chopstick rest, and the toothpick The inner peripheral surface in the vicinity of the opening of the hole into which the tip is inserted is formed into a non-circular cross section so that the non-circular cross section of the toothpick can be fitted, and the toothpick can rotate the split chopstick body and the chopstick rest. In the stopped state Split chopsticks characterized by being combined with each other. 7. The disposable chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion is provided on a proximal end surface of the disposable chopstick body, and the concave portion is provided on a distal end surface of the chopstick rest. 8. A pair of chopsticks, and a chopstick rest connected to the base end portions of the chopsticks, wherein the chopstick rest is formed by fitting the base end portion of the chopsticks into a recess provided in the end face of the chopstick rest. Split chopsticks characterized by being joined to the above-mentioned base end. 9. The pair of chopsticks are separated from each other,
9. The disposable chopsticks according to claim 8, wherein the base end portions of the chopstick rests are joined to each other by being fitted into the chopstick rest. 10. The disposable chopstick according to claim 8, wherein the pair of chopsticks are connected to each other at their base ends.