JPS6320391Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] (Industrial application field) This invention is used together with chopsticks such as disposable chopsticks,
This invention relates to a chopstick aid that allows foreigners who are unable to use chopsticks to use them easily.

(Prior art and its problems) Foreigners who are not accustomed to using chopsticks or people with hand disabilities may be able to move their fingers to open and close the tips of the chopsticks, and use the chopsticks to pinch food or cut food with the chopsticks. It was very difficult to eat with chopsticks, and there were various difficulties involved in eating with chopsticks.

Therefore, in order to make it easier for people who cannot use chopsticks to eat with chopsticks, for example, chopsticks with nigiri scissors or Western scissors have been introduced. Special chopsticks have been devised that are similar to chopsticks and have been modified to the chopsticks themselves.

However, these special chopsticks are difficult to manufacture, are not suitable for mass production, and are expensive.
They are not widely available in general, and they are not provided in cafeterias or restaurants, so those who cannot use chopsticks as described above must always prepare their own special chopsticks, which is very inconvenient. It was hot.

This idea was created in view of the above circumstances, and instead of forcing people who cannot use chopsticks to use special chopsticks, as was the case in the past, it was decided to use disposable chopsticks available in cafeterias and restaurants. The purpose of this invention is to provide an auxiliary tool for chopsticks that allows these people to easily use existing chopsticks, is easy to mass-produce, and is inexpensive.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The chopstick auxiliary device according to this invention has the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 inserted between a pair of clamping plates 2, 2 arranged oppositely with a required interval, The proximal end of the inserted chopsticks 1 is brought into pressure contact with a pair of clamping plates 2, 2 by an elastic member 3 such as a rubber band wrapped around the pair of clamping plates 2, 2, and the chopsticks are placed between the clamping plates 2, 2. The chopsticks 1 are distributed on both sides of the distribution piece 4 arranged near the center of the insertion opening 21 into which the chopsticks 1 are inserted, and the chopsticks 1 are held in a state where the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 is pressed and the tips of the chopsticks 1 are open. I'm starting to do that.

Here, when the elastic member 3 such as a rubber band that presses against the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 is wrapped around the pair of clamping plates 2, 2, when the tip of the chopsticks 1 is opened wide, the elastic member 3 In order to prevent it from shifting and coming off the clamping plate 1, inwardly directed grooves 23, 23 are provided on both side edges of the clamping plates 1, 1, respectively, and the elastic member 3 is wound around the grooves 23. have them wear it.

Furthermore, when disposing the distribution piece 4 between the clamping plates 2 and 2 near the center of the insertion opening 21, the distribution piece 4 is bent toward the center of the edge of one of the clamping plates 2 on the insertion opening 21 side. In addition to being freely attached, a locking part 24 for locking the bent distribution piece 4 at a corresponding position on the other clamping plate 2 is provided, and when using the chopsticks 1, the distribution piece 4 is attached to the other clamping plate 2. It is desirable to bend it toward the plate 2 side, lock it in the locking part 24, and arrange it between the clamping plates 2, 2.

(Operation) The chopsticks assisting tool constructed in this manner presses the proximal ends of the chopsticks 1 inserted between the pair of clamping plates 2, 2 as described above with the elastic member 3, and distributes the chopsticks 1 to both sides of the distribution piece 4 to hold the tips of the chopsticks 1 in an open state. Therefore, when a force is applied to the chopsticks 1 extended from this assisting tool at an appropriate position so as to press the chopsticks 1 against each other against the force of the elastic member 3, the chopsticks 1 rotate about the position where they abut against the distribution piece 4 as a fulcrum, so that the proximal ends of the chopsticks 1 open and the tips of the chopsticks 1 close. On the other hand, when the force pressing the chopsticks 1 against each other is weakened, the contraction force of the elastic member 3 causes the chopsticks 1 to rotate in the direction returning to their original position, so that the proximal ends of the chopsticks 1 close and the tips of the chopsticks 1 open. Thus, the tips of the chopsticks 1 can be opened and closed simply by adjusting the force pressing the chopsticks 1 against each other.

Further, inward cut grooves 23, 23 are provided on both side edges of the respective clamping plates 2, 2, and the elastic member 3 is wound around the cut grooves 23, so that the chopsticks 1 can be Even when the tips are wide open and the intersection angle between the chopsticks 1 on the hand side becomes large, the expandable member 3 is held in the cut groove 23 without shifting.

Also, insert the distribution piece 4 into the insertion opening 21 of one of the clamping plates 2.
If a locking part 24 is attached to the center of the side edge so that it can be bent freely, and a locking part 24 that locks the bent distribution piece 4 is provided at the corresponding position on the other clamping plate 2, it is possible to Insert the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 between the clamping plates 2 and 2 with the pair of chopsticks aligned and hold them in that state. When using the chopsticks 1, open the tip end of the chopsticks 1. The distribution piece 4 is bent toward the other holding plate 2 side so as to pass between the opened chopsticks 1, and the distributing piece 4 is arranged so as to be locked in the locking part 24,
The chopsticks 1 are distributed on both sides of the distribution piece 4.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of this invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates chopsticks, and this example shows a case where disposable chopsticks are used as the chopsticks 1. However, the chopsticks 1 used are not particularly limited to this, and the chopsticks 1 are generally used when eating. Any type of chopsticks may be used.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a clamping plate, and a pair of clamping plates 2, 2 are arranged opposite each other with an interval slightly larger than the thickness of the chopsticks 1 so as to insert the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 into the chopsticks.
These clamping plates 2, 2, as shown in FIG.
The edge opposite to the insertion opening 21 into which the chopsticks 1 are inserted is connected by a connecting portion 22 and is integrally formed.

Reference numeral 3 designates an elastic member such as a rubber band that is wrapped around the pair of clamping plates 2, 2, and in this embodiment, the inner Notch grooves 23, 2 cut into
The elastic member 3 is wrapped around the holding plate 2,
The proximal end of the chopsticks 1 inserted between the two are brought into pressure contact.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a distribution piece disposed near the center between the holding plates 2, 2, and the chopsticks 1 are distributed on both sides of this distribution piece 4, and the proximal end is pressed by the elastic member 3 and the tip is open. The chopsticks 1 are held in this state. In this embodiment, the distribution piece 4 is freely attached by bending to the center of the edge on the side of the insertion port 21 of one of the clamping plates 2, and is integrated with the clamping plate 2, and at the corresponding position on the other clamping plate 2. A locking groove 24a is cut into and formed as a locking portion 24 for locking the distribution piece 4, and the distribution piece 4 is bent toward the other holding plate 2, and an engaging protrusion protruding on both sides is formed at the tip of the distribution piece 4. The distribution piece 4 is disposed by locking the piece 41 in this locking groove 24a. However, the means for arranging the distribution piece 4 is not limited to this, and it is also possible to form the distribution piece 4 separately and attach it detachably. The locking portion 24 that locks the distribution piece 4 is also not limited to the locking groove 24a as described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a locking piece 24b is provided on the side facing the distribution piece 4 of the other holding plate 2,
It is also possible to lock the bent distribution piece 4 to this locking piece 24b.

In addition, in the auxiliary tool shown in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
5 and 25 to prevent the inserted chopsticks 1 from opening too much and falling out from between the clamping plates 2 and 2.

Next, a case will be described in which the disposable chopsticks 1 are used using the auxiliary tool shown in this embodiment.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, the elastic member 3 is wound around the cut groove 23 of the holding plate 2, and the dispensing piece 4 is not locked in the locking groove 24a, without breaking the disposable chopsticks 1. As it is, insert the disposable chopsticks 1 between the gripping plates 2 and 2 from the proximal side, and as shown in FIG. Thus, the disposable chopsticks 1 are held between the holding plates 2, 2. In this case, the disposable chopsticks 1 are first inserted between the clamping plates 2, 2, and then the elastic member 3 is wrapped around the cut groove 23 to press the proximal end of the disposable chopsticks 1. Good too.

Then, open the tip of the disposable chopsticks 1 held between the clamping plates 2, 2, split the disposable chopsticks 1 into two, pass the distribution piece 4 between the split chopsticks 1, and insert the chopsticks into the other clamp. Bend it toward the plate 2 side, and as shown in FIG.
The broken chopsticks 1 are distributed to both sides of the distribution piece 4 by being engaged with the engagement grooves 24a. As a result, the end of the chopsticks 1 on the proximal side is pressed against the elastic member 3, and the chopsticks 1 are held by the auxiliary tool in a state where the ends are widened toward the tips.

Then, at an appropriate position of the chopsticks 1 held by the auxiliary tool and extended in a wide-legged manner, force is applied to press the chopsticks 1 against each other against the contraction force of the elastic member 3. As shown in FIG. 6, each chopstick 1 uses the contact position with the distribution piece 4 as a fulcrum,
Rotate the tip of chopstick 1 to close it, thereby
This makes it possible to pinch or cut food with the tips of the chopsticks 1. In addition, when the force of pressing the chopsticks 1 against each other is weakened, the contraction force of the elastic member 3 acts, and the tips of the chopsticks 1 rotate in the direction of opening, returning to the original state where the tips of the chopsticks 1 are open. be.

In addition, in the auxiliary tool of this embodiment, stop walls 25, 25 are provided on both side edges of the clamping plates 2, 2 to prevent the chopsticks 1 from opening too much. Even when the chopsticks 1 are to be broken, there is no possibility that the chopsticks 1 will open too much and the proximal end of the chopsticks will slip out of the press-contact state of the telescopic member 3 and come off. Also, even if one chopstick 1 comes off,
As shown in FIG. 7, insert the detached chopsticks 1 between the clamping plates 2 and 2 from the side of the distribution piece 4 opposite to the remaining chopsticks 1, and push the remaining chopsticks 1 outward at the proximal end. Chopsticks that came off easily just by pushing them in 1
It is now possible to restore it.

Furthermore, if disposable chopsticks 1 are used that are provided with notches 11 corresponding to the notch grooves 23 of the holding plate 2 on both side edges of the hand side end as shown in FIG. The installed telescopic member 3 is inserted into this notch 1.
1, making it even more difficult for the chopsticks 1 to come off.

(Effects of the invention) As detailed above, the chopstick auxiliary device according to the invention presses the proximal end of each chopstick inserted between the clamping plates with the elastic member, and The chopsticks are distributed on both sides of the distribution piece, and the chopsticks are held with the tip of the chopsticks open and the hem widened.
At an appropriate position of the chopsticks held in this manner and extended in a wide-legged manner, the chopsticks resist the contractile force of the elastic member,
When force is applied to push the chopsticks together, the tips of the chopsticks turn to close, and when this pressing force is weakened, the tips of the chopsticks open due to the contracting action of the elastic member.

Therefore, even foreigners who are not accustomed to using chopsticks or people with hand disabilities can easily open and close the tips of the chopsticks by simply adjusting the force with which they are pressed against each other. This makes it extremely easy to pinch or cut.

In addition, when using such chopstick aids, you can use existing chopsticks such as disposable chopsticks provided in cafeterias and restaurants, and those who cannot use chopsticks properly can use them. There is no inconvenience of having to prepare special chopsticks.

Furthermore, this chopstick auxiliary tool is small enough to insert the proximal end of the chopsticks, so it is easy to carry and store, and it can be easily formed from plastic, etc., and its manufacturing cost is low. Because it is cheap, it can be prepared in restaurants, etc.

In addition, cut grooves are provided on both side edges of each holding plate of the auxiliary tool, and elastic members are wrapped around these cut grooves, so even if the chopsticks are opened wide, the elastic members will shift and hold the chopsticks. It will not come off the board and will always be held in the cut groove, making storage etc. convenient.

Furthermore, a distribution piece is bendably attached to the center of the edge on the insertion opening side of one clamping plate, and if necessary, this distribution piece can be bent toward the other clamping plate, and the locking plate formed on the other clamping plate can be bent. If the chopsticks are fixed to the handle, the holding plate and the distribution piece can be molded into one piece, making mass production even easier. As it is, the proximal end can be inserted into the auxiliary tool and held there.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings all show embodiments of this invention.
The figure is an exploded perspective view before the chopsticks are held, FIG.
The figure is a plan view with the chopsticks inserted, Fig. 5 is a plan view with the chopsticks distributed on both sides of the distribution piece, Fig. 6 is a plan view with the tip of the chopsticks closed, and Fig. 7 is a plan view with the chopsticks inserted on both sides. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which the detached chopsticks are inserted, and a perspective view of the chopsticks with notches provided on both side edges of the proximal end. 1... Chopsticks, 2... Holding plate, 3... Telescopic member, 4
... Distribution piece, 21 ... Insertion port, 23 ... Cut groove,
24...Locking part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1. A pair of clamping plates 2, 2 that are arranged oppositely with a required interval between them so that the hand end of the chopsticks 1 can be inserted;
An elastic member 3 such as a rubber band is wrapped around the pair of clamping plates 2, 2 and presses against the proximal end of the chopsticks 1 inserted between the clamping plates 2, 2.
and a distribution piece 4 disposed near the center of the insertion opening 21 into which the chopsticks 1 are inserted between the clamping plates 2, 2 and distributing the chopsticks 1 to both sides thereof, each of the pair of clamping plates 2, 2 An auxiliary tool for chopsticks characterized in that cut grooves 23, 23 directed inward are provided on both side edges of the chopsticks, and the elastic member 3 is wrapped around the cut grooves 23. 2 The distribution piece 4 is inserted into the insertion opening 21 of one of the clamping plates 2
It is attached to the center of the side edge so that it can be bent freely, and a locking part 24 is provided at a corresponding position on the other clamping plate 2, and the distribution piece 4 is bent toward the other clamping plate 2 and this locking part The chopstick auxiliary tool according to claim 1, which is a utility model registered claim, characterized in that the chopstick auxiliary tool is secured to the portion 24 and disposed at the center of the insertion opening 21.