CN106136964A - Slice for cooking - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is a spatula. A spatula includes two handles, two actuating units and an adjusting unit. Each handle includes a connecting end and a spade-shaped end relative to the connecting end. The actuating units are respectively arranged at the connecting ends of the handles. The actuating unit includes a shell and a spring. The connecting end of one of the handles is accommodated in the shell and pivotally connected to the shell. The spring is arranged in the shell. The spring is connected to the connecting end of one of the handles and the shell at the same time. The adjusting unit is connected to the shell. The actuating unit and the handle can be flipped along the long axis direction of the handle by the adjusting unit, and the two actuating units can move toward each other by the spring.

Description

spatula

technical field

The invention relates to a spatula, in particular to a spatula with the function of a clamp.

Background technique

Most of the various hand-held tools in the early days were designed with a single function, but many steps were often performed to complete a job, and each step required tools with different functions to complete. Therefore, in order to complete a job, it is often necessary to carry various tools with different functions at the same time, and additional space is required for storage. In this way, not only will the user's burden be increased, but also the user will spend more time looking for or taking a suitable tool.

For example, when cooking, there are usually many processes, from preparing ingredients to stir-frying the food during cooking, to arranging or sub-packaging the food after cooking, all of which require the use of different kitchen utensils. For example, a spatula is required for stir-frying, and tongs may be required for arranging and portioning food. However, for the user, in the conversion of the kitchen utensils, they need to be taken one by one, which causes inconvenience in storage and selection, especially when going out, which is not conducive to carrying.

In other words, the hand-held kitchen utensils with only a single function will cause waste of money and space, cause a lot of inconvenience to users, and reduce their practicability on the contrary.

Therefore, how to provide a spatula with a clamp function, which provides composite functions with its special design to improve the convenience of use and carrying, and save the overall storage space.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a spatula with a clamp function, which provides composite functions with its special design to improve the convenience of use and carrying, and save the overall storage space.

To achieve the above purpose, a spatula according to the present invention includes two handles, two actuating units and an adjusting unit. The handles each include a connecting end and a spade-shaped end opposite the connecting end. The actuating units are respectively arranged at the connecting ends of the handle. The actuating unit includes a shell and a shrapnel. The connection end of one of the handles is accommodated in the casing and pivotally connected to the casing. The shrapnel is arranged in the casing. The shrapnel is simultaneously connected to the connecting end of one of the handles and the shell. The adjustment unit is connected to the housing. The actuating unit and the handle can be turned over along the long axis direction of the handle through the adjustment unit, and the two actuating units can move toward each other through the elastic piece.

In one embodiment, after the action unit and the handle are turned over along the long axis direction of the handle, the spatula is a fixture.

In one embodiment, one end of the elastic piece is inserted into the connection end of the handle, and the other end is fixed to the casing. The elastic piece has a bent portion between the end inserted into the connection end and the other end fixed on the shell.

In one embodiment, the shovel-shaped ends of the two handles are joined together to form a spoon.

In one embodiment, the adjusting unit is a hinge.

In one embodiment, the hinge has two hinge pieces pivotally connected to each other. The hinge pieces are respectively inserted in the housing.

In one embodiment, the adjusting unit is an elastic component.

In one embodiment, the elastic component is integrally formed with the casing.

In one embodiment, the spatula further includes a buckle. It is pivoted on one of the handles and fastened to the other handle.

In one embodiment, the spatula further includes at least two magnetic components, which are respectively arranged at opposite positions of the handle or at opposite positions of the actuating unit.

Based on the above, the spatula of the present invention, through the structural relationship among the handle, the actuating unit and the adjusting unit, enables the spatula to be converted into a clamp with a clamping function through the driving of the adjusting unit . Through this structural design, when the two handles of the spatula are merged, they can have the function of a spoon, and when the handles that were originally merged are turned over by the adjustment unit, the handles that were originally merged are turned over. The spade ends are spaced away from each other, and the spade end of the shank serves as the gripping portion of the clamp. Due to the design of the elastic piece in the actuating unit of the clamp, the two actuating units and the handle can move toward each other through the restoring force provided by the elastic piece, so that the user can grip the object. In this way, the present invention has the dual functions of a spatula and a clamp, reducing the user’s troubles of replacing double tools or storage, so that it is easy to use and carry and can save the overall storage space, thereby providing users with excellent applicability and convenience .

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a spatula according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the spatula shown in Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the actuating unit of the spatula shown in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the spatula shown in FIG. 1 after being converted into a clamp.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the clamp shown in FIG. 4 after being pressed.

FIG. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view of the spatula according to the A-A section line of FIG. 4 .

FIG. 6B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the spatula according to the B-B section line of FIG. 5 .

Fig. 7A is an exploded view of a spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the actuating unit of the spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view of the appearance of a spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9A is an enlarged schematic view of an adjustment unit of a spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9B is an enlarged schematic view of the adjustment unit after the spatula in FIG. 9A is turned over to form a clamp.

detailed description

A spatula according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to related drawings, wherein the same components will be described with the same reference symbols.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a spatula according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the spatula shown in FIG. 1 . As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the spatula S includes two handles 1 , two actuating units 2 and an adjusting unit 3 . The two handles 1 each include a connecting end 11 and a shovel-shaped end 12 opposite to the connecting end 11. The two actuating units 2 are respectively arranged on the connecting ends 11 of the handle 1. In other words, the connecting ends 11 of the handle 1 are respectively Connect the shovel-shaped end 12 and the actuating unit 2 . The two actuating units 2 are further connected through the adjusting unit 3 , but the method of connecting the adjusting unit 3 to the two actuating units 2 will be described in detail later, and will not be repeated here. When the shovel-like ends 12 of the two handles 1 are assembled (as shown in FIG. 1 ), it becomes a shovel portion P of the spatula S. The user can operate the shovel portion P by holding the connection end 11 to play Its spoon function.

In this embodiment, the connecting end 11 and the shovel-shaped end 12 are two independent components, and are assembled into the handle 1 by engaging with each other. However, the connection method between the connecting end 11 and the shovel-shaped end 12 is not a limitation of the present invention. In actual application, the structure of the handle 1 can be designed to be composed of only a single part according to the consideration of the manufacturing process and actual use, or Composed of more than three components, the present invention is not limited here.

Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the actuating unit of the spatula shown in Fig. 1, please refer to Figs. There are two handles 1 and two actuating units 2 with the same structure. Therefore, for clarity, a single set of handles 1 and actuating units 2 is used as an example for illustration. In this embodiment, the actuating unit 2 has a housing 21 , and the connecting end 11 of the handle 1 is accommodated in the housing 21 and pivotally connected to the housing 21 through a pivot member 22 .

The adjustment unit 3 of this embodiment is illustrated by taking a hinge as an example. Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. in the housing 21. Due to the hinge structure, the adjustment unit 3 can allow the two hinge pieces 31 (and their respective connected parts) to be turned over relative to each other. Therefore, through the above-mentioned connection method, the adjustment unit 3 can link the two actuation units 2, and then the adjustment unit 3 and the handle 1 connected to it can be turned over along the long axis direction of the handle 1, so that the spatula S of this embodiment Convert to a jig (as shown in Figure 4). However, the action method of the fixture will be described in detail later. Wherein, the hinge piece 31 of this embodiment can be made of any material, such as the hinge piece 31 made of metal, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the spatula shown in Fig. 1 after being converted into a clamp, and Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the clamp shown in Fig. 4 after being pressed. Please refer to Fig. 1, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 at the same time. Through the above-mentioned component structure and connection method, when the two actuating units 2 and the handle 1 of the spatula S are turned over along the long axis of the handle 1, the spatula is converted into a clamp C, which has a clamping Features. In detail, with respect to the relative position of Fig. 1, the present embodiment is to turn the two actuating units 2 to the outside, in other words, when viewed from the bottom of the spatula S in Fig. 1, the two actuating units 2 That is, turn to the inside.

Please refer to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B for the action mode of the clamp C. 6A is a schematic cross-sectional view of the A-A cross-sectional line of the spatula according to FIG. 4 , and FIG. 6B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the B-B cross-sectional line of the spatula according to FIG. It is arranged in the casing 21 of the actuating unit 2 , and the elastic piece 23 is connected to the connecting end 11 of the handle 1 and the casing 21 at the same time.

In detail, the elastic piece 23 is a U-shaped elastic structure, one end 231 of the elastic piece 23 is inserted into the connection end 11 of the handle 1, the other end 232 of the elastic piece 23 is fixed on the housing 21, and the elastic piece 23 is placed on the There is a bent portion 233 between the end 231 inserted into the connection end 11 and the other end 232 fixed on the housing 21 . In this way, the elastic piece 23 can provide an elastic restoring force, so that the two handles 1 take the pivot joints 22 pivotally connected with the respective connecting ends 11 as the pivot axis, and make the connecting ends 11 of the handles 1 fit in an accommodating space of the casing. 24 in repeated motion towards each other. In other words, when the user operates the clamp C, they can move towards each other by pressing the handle 1, so that the two shovel-shaped ends 12 originally used as spoons serve as clamping parts to clamp food or other items.

Through the structure of the above-mentioned actuating unit 2, the spatula S of this embodiment can be converted into a clamp C through the driving of the adjustment unit 3, and the connecting end 11 of the clamp C can further pass through the elastic piece 23 provided Elastic recovery, towards each other for repeated movements. In this way, the user can achieve a multifunctional kitchen utensil with both a spatula and a clamp through the exquisite action structure of the spatula S, thereby reducing the space required for storing various kitchen utensils and providing users with Multiple functions on a single kitchen appliance for greater convenience.

Fig. 7A is an exploded view of a spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Fig. 7A. In this embodiment, the spatula S1 has the same structure and action method as the spatula S of the previous embodiment. , but the spatula S1 also includes at least two magnetic assemblies 4 (the present embodiment takes four magnetic assemblies 4 as an example), and the four magnetic assemblies 4 can be divided into two groups, that is, the two magnetic assemblies 4 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the handle 1. In this embodiment, the two sets of magnetic components 4 are respectively arranged on the connecting end 11 of the handle 1 as an example. Through the setting of the magnetic component 4, the situation that the two handles 1 cannot be tightly combined due to the user’s unsteadiness in the state of the spatula S1 can be improved, so that the two actuating units 2 can be placed on the spatula. In the state of S1, the spatula state is maintained through the mutual attraction of the magnetic components 4, and the operability of the user is improved.

However, the location of the above-mentioned magnetic assembly 4 is non-restrictive. In the spatula S2 of other embodiments, the magnetic assemblies 4 in groups can also be respectively arranged at relative positions of the actuating unit 2 (as shown in FIG. 7B ). For example, on the casing 21 of the action unit 2 .

In addition, in order to improve the situation that the two handles cannot be stably combined due to the user not holding the spatula in the state of the spatula or to improve the storage of the spatula (clamp) of the present invention, a snap-fit As for the mechanism, please refer to FIG. 8 , the spatula S3 of this embodiment also includes a buckle 5 . The fastening member 5 is pivotally arranged on one of the handles 1 and fastened to the other handle 1 . Wherein, the manner in which the fastening member 5 is pivotally arranged on the handle 1, that is, the manner in which it is fastened to the other handle 1, is not limited to this embodiment, and is designed according to actual use requirements and considerations in the manufacturing process. Through the design of the buckle part 5, the spatula S3 can be kept in the state of a spoon, and the volume is reduced to save storage space. Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 again, the pivotal joint 22 can also be made of magnetic material, so that the two actuating units 2 can be attracted by the mutual attraction of the two pivotal joints 22 in the state of the spatula S, so that this The two handles 1 and the actuating unit 2 of the embodiment are combined to maintain the state of the spatula. Thereby, the problem that the two handles 1 cannot be stably combined due to the user not holding the spatula S in the state of the spatula in the present embodiment is also improved.

In addition, the structure of the adjustment unit mentioned above is not limiting. Please refer to FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B . FIG. 9A is an enlarged schematic view of the adjusting unit of the spatula according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9B is an enlarged schematic view of the adjusting unit after the spatula in FIG. 9A is turned into a clamp. In this embodiment, the adjustment unit 3d of the spatula S4 can also be an elastic component, such as a thin-layer plastic elastic component, and the elastic component can be designed to be integrally formed with the two housings 21d of the two actuating units 2d Or it is inserted and fixed in the housing 21d as an independent component. Through the elasticity of the elastic component, the two actuating units 2d and the handle 1 can be flipped back and forth by the adjustment unit 3d, so as to switch between the spatula S4 (as shown in FIG. 9A ) or the clamp C4 ( as shown in Figure 9B).

To sum up, the spatula of the present invention, through the structural relationship between the handle, the actuating unit and the adjusting unit, enables the spatula to be converted into a clamp with a clamping function through the drive of the adjusting unit . Through this structural design, when the two handles of the spatula are merged, they can have the function of a spoon, and when the handles that were originally merged are turned over by the adjustment unit, the handles that were originally merged are turned over. The spade ends are spaced away from each other, and the spade end of the shank serves as the gripping portion of the clamp. Due to the design of the elastic piece in the actuating unit of the clamp, the two actuating units and the handle can move toward each other through the restoring force provided by the elastic piece, so that the user can grip the object. In this way, the present invention has the dual functions of a spatula and a clamp, reducing the user’s troubles of replacing double tools or storage, so that it is easy to use and carry and can save the overall storage space, thereby providing users with excellent applicability and convenience .

The above descriptions are illustrative only, not restrictive. Any equivalent modifications or changes made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention shall be included in the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. a slice, including:

Two shanks, respectively include a connection end and the spade end relative to described connection end；

Two make moving cell, the described described connection end being respectively arranged at described shank as moving cell, respectively Include as moving cell:

One housing, one of them described connection end of described shank is located in described housing and pivot It is connected to described housing；And

One shell fragment, is arranged in described housing, described shell fragment be simultaneously connected with described shank wherein it The described connection end of one and described housing；And

One adjustment unit, connects described housing,

Wherein, described make moving cell and described shank be adjusted by unit can be along the major axis of described shank Direction carry out overturning and described two make moving cell can be toward direction motion each other by described shell fragment.

2. slice as claimed in claim 1, wherein when described moving cell and the described shank made is along institute Stating after the long axis direction of shank overturns, described slice is fixture.

3. slice as claimed in claim 2, one end of wherein said shell fragment is to be inserted in described handle In the described connection end in portion, the other end is to be fixedly arranged on described housing, and described shell fragment is in being inserted in State and connect the described end of end and and be fixedly arranged between the described other end of described housing there is a bending Portion.

4. slice as claimed in claim 3, the described spade end matching synthesis of wherein said two shanks It it is a shovel spoon portion.

5. slice as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjustment unit is hinge.

6. slice as claimed in claim 5, wherein said hinge has two hinges frames rotatably mounted relative to one another Sheet, described hinge plate is each inserted in described housing.

7. slice as claimed in claim 1, wherein said adjustment unit is elastic parts.

8. slice as claimed in claim 7, wherein said elastic parts is integrated with described housing Molding.

9. slice as claimed in claim 1, also includes:

One buckling piece, is hubbed at described shank on one of them, and is fastened on another shank.

10. slice as claimed in claim 1, also includes:

At least two magnet assemblies, are respectively arranged at the relative position of described shank or in described start list The relative position of unit.