JP2000093282A - Spoon-like chopsticks for meal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pair of spoon-like chopsticks for meals simultaneously having main functions of spoons and chopsticks to improve usability. SOLUTION: A pair of spoon-like chopsticks for meals are provided with a pair of chopstick parts 1, 1, a pair of spoon-like end parts 2, 2 positioned at tips of the chopstick parts 1, 1 and having spoon-like recessed parts 21, and a base end connection device 3 at a base end of the chopstick parts 1, 1 to freely movably connect the chopstick parts 1, 1 to each other in such a way that the spoon-like recessed parts 21 face each other. The spoon-like end part 2 is integrated with or a separate body from the chopstick part 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to chopsticks, and more particularly to chopsticks having a spoon-shaped table spoon connected thereto, that is, chopsticks for eating.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Chopsticks have been used for more than 3,000 years since ancient times, but conventional chopsticks still have some inconveniences in use. For example, you can sandwich food of a certain size and shape, but rice, mushrooms,
If you try to pinch foods that tend to fall apart, such as tofu or quail eggs, or foods that are damp and slippery, it is difficult and inconvenient to pinch. is there. However, chopsticks are very convenient compared to a spoon and have excellent special characteristics such as a deep connection with ethnic cuisine.

[0003] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new eating utensil, namely a table spoon-shaped chopstick, which has the main functions of a spoon and chopsticks and can be improved in usability.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention In view of the above problems, in the present invention, the structural features of a spoon are linked to chopsticks. That is, a table spoon-shaped chopstick including a pair of chopsticks having the same shape as the long stick shape of the conventional chopsticks has been proposed. And a pair of table spoon-shaped ends having a table spoon-shaped recess, and a pair of table chopsticks provided at the base end of the stick portion of the chopsticks so that the pair of table spoon-shaped recesses face in the same direction. Proximal connection means for movably connecting the rods.

[0005] This results in a novel and better improved eating utensil, which can be used in addition to or instead of traditional chopsticks. This has particular significance for users who love the chopstick culture and want to beautify the shape of the eating utensils.

In other words, when the spoon-shaped chopsticks according to the present invention are used, the same target food can be pinched and pumped at the same time without exchanging eating utensils (chopsticks and spoons) during meals. Out, tear, roll up,
A series of new usage effects can be obtained by actions such as sorting, stirring, and cutting. So, with this new eating utensil, fine foods and foods that tend to fall apart,
Further, wet and slippery foods can be easily pinched, and granular and large chunky foods can be pinched.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings in order to clarify the objects, structures and effects of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a table spoon-shaped chopstick 10 according to the present invention. The table spoon-shaped chopsticks 10 are roughly divided into a pair of chopstick rods 1 and 1, a pair of table spoon-shaped ends 2 and 2 located at the tip of the chopstick rod 1, and a pair of chopstick rods. Located at the base end,
And a base end connection device 3 for operatively connecting the rod portions of the chopsticks.

The rod portion 1 of chopsticks has the shape of a long rod portion of conventional chopsticks, and has an upward mark 11 formed on one surface thereof.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a state in which a table spoon-shaped concave portion 21 is formed in the table spoon-shaped end portion 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the table spoon-shaped end 2 may be formed integrally with the chopstick rod 1, but chopsticks and spoons can be selectively used as needed. In order to conveniently use the inlet 2, the connecting devices 12, 2 and 2 are separately provided from the rod 1.
2 so that it can be detachably connected to the stick part of the chopsticks. This allows the table spoon-like end 2 to be freely combined with the chopstick bar 1 so that it can be used as needed. For example, the coupling devices 12 and 22 may be provided with one recessed hole or screw hole 22 at one end of the table spoon-shaped end 2 for engaging with the protrusion or screw portion at the tip of the chopstick bar. . Further, when the table spoon-shaped end 2 and the chopstick bar 1 are combined, an upward mark corresponding to the upper surface of the table spoon-shaped concave portion is formed on the chopstick bar, so that the mark corresponds to this mark. I have. Thereby, the vertical direction of the table spoon-shaped concave portion can be easily aligned.

At the base of the chopstick bar 1 is provided a base connection device 3 for operatively connecting to the chopstick bar. In one set of chopsticks, the two table spoon-shaped depressions that are the tip of the chopsticks need to be turned in the same direction in order to form a spoon-like shape. It is provided mainly to maintain the orientation. Furthermore, it is required that the fulcrum for opening and closing the chopsticks like a lever is located at the position of the index finger and the thumb so as not to affect the conventional usage of the chopsticks.

FIG. 3 to FIG. 7 are schematic views showing several embodiments of the connection structure of the table spoon-shaped chopstick base end connection device according to the present invention.

First, FIG. 3 is a view showing a linear chain type connecting device 40 in which two rod portions 1, 1 of chopsticks are integrally connected by a linear chain 41.

FIG. 4 shows two hinged shafts (53).
It is a figure which shows the movable system type connection device 50 which connects the movable arm (51, 52) of a book to each base end of the stick part of a chopstick by hinge, and connects the stick part of two chopsticks and a hinge axis.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an insertion / extraction rod type connection device 60, of which two insertion / extraction rods 61,
At one end of 61, a mortise 1 formed at the base end of the rod 1 of chopsticks
A mortise 63 is provided in the mortise connecting means together with the mortise connecting means 3, and two connecting rods 1, 2
1 is connected.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a retaining ring type connecting device 70, in which two retaining rings 71, 71 are formed of elastic plates, fitted on the outer periphery of the base end of the rod portion 1 of the chopsticks, and Two chopstick rods 1, 1
Are connected, and the front and rear angles can be adjusted.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a fitting ring type connecting device 80, in which two fitting rings 81, 81 and a connecting part 82 are made of a material having elasticity. 1
To connect the rods 1 and 1 of the two chopsticks, and adjust the front and rear angles.

The spoon-shaped chopstick base connecting device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described structure, and it is good for holding the two spoon-shaped recesses in the same direction, and affects the use of chopsticks. , Any other connection device can be used.

According to the present invention, several types of table spoon-shaped end portions 2 of table spoon-shaped chopsticks may be designed according to different mouth shapes, liking and use conditions depending on the user. Fig. 8-
FIG. 10 shows several different structural shapes of the table spoon end 2 according to the invention.

FIG. 8 shows a normal type in which the outer surface 24 of the continuous portion of the two chopstick rods 1 and 1 and the table spoon-like ends 2 and 2 is formed in a continuous plane shape. .

FIG. 9 shows a handy type in which the outer surface 25 of the continuous portion between the two chopstick rods 1, 1 and the table spoon-like ends 2, 2 is formed in a concave arcuate shape. And narrows toward the table spoon end to form a narrow table spoon recess.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a long-running type, of which one outer surface 26 of a continuous portion of a chopstick rod 1 and a table spoon-like end 2 is formed in a continuous planar shape, and the other is formed. The outer surface 27 of the continuous portion of the chopstick rod 1 and the table spoon end 2 is formed in the shape of a convex arcuate surface, and widens toward the table spoon end to form a wide table spoon recess. An entry is formed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a table spoon-shaped chopstick according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing one embodiment of a connection structure of an assembled table spoon-shaped end of a table spoon-shaped chopstick according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a base splicing structure of a table spoon-shaped chopstick according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is also a schematic view showing a base end connection structure.

FIG. 5 is also a schematic diagram showing a base end connection structure.

FIG. 6 is also a schematic view showing a base end connection structure.

FIG. 7 is also a schematic view showing a base end connection structure.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing different structures and shapes of a table spoon-shaped end portion of the table spoon-shaped chopsticks according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is also a plan view showing different structures and shapes of a table spoon-shaped end.

FIG. 10 is also a plan view showing different structures and shapes of a table spoon-shaped end.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Chopstick rod part 2 ... Table spoon-shaped end part 21 ... Table spoon-shaped recessed part 3 ... Base end connecting device 12, 22 ... Connecting device 11 ... Mark 24, 25, 26, 27 ... Outer side surface 40 ... Linear chain Type connecting device 41 ... Linear chain 50 ... Movable system type connecting device 51, 52 ... Movable arm 53 ... Hinge shaft 60 ... Insertion / extraction rod type connecting device 63 ... Mortise 70 ... Retaining ring type connecting device 71 ... Retaining ring 80 ... Fitting type connecting device 81… Fitting

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A table spoon-shaped chopstick comprising a pair of chopstick rods (1, 1), wherein a table spoon-shaped recess (21) located at the tip of the chopstick rod (1) is formed. Pair of table spoon-shaped ends (2, 2)
The chopstick bar (1, 1) is located at the base end of the chopstick bar (1), and the chopstick bar (1, 1) is operatively connected to the chopstick bar (1). And a proximal connection device (3) held toward the table. 2. A table spoon-like chopstick according to claim 1, wherein the table spoon-like end (2) is formed integrally with the stick part (1) of the chopstick. 3. The table spoon-like end (2) is made as a separate body detachable from the stick (1) of chopsticks, and is connected to the connecting device (1).
2. A table spoon-shaped chopstick according to claim 1, wherein the chopstick is combined with the stick part (1) of the chopstick via (2, 22). 4. A chopstick bar (1) is provided with an upward mark (11) corresponding to the upward direction of a table spoon-like recessed part, and is used to combine the table spoon-like end (2). 4. A table spoon-shaped chopstick according to claim 3, wherein the upper surface of the spoon-shaped recess (21) corresponds to the surface of the chopstick bar (1) having the upward mark (11). 5. A chopstick rod (1) and a table spoon-like end (2).
The table spoon-shaped chopstick according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the outer side surface (24) of the continuous portion with the above is formed in a continuous planar shape. 6. A chopstick rod (1) and a table spoon-like end (2).
The outer surface (25) of the continuous portion is formed in the shape of a concave arc surface, and narrows toward the table spoon-shaped end, so that a narrow table spoon-shaped recess is formed. A table spoon-shaped chopstick according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 7. An outer surface (26) of a continuous portion of one chopstick rod (1) and a table spoon-like end (2) is formed in a continuous planar shape, and the other chopstick is formed. The outer surface (27) of the continuous portion of the rod portion (1) and the table spoon-like end (2) is formed in the shape of a convex arc surface, and widens toward the table spoon-like end and widens. The table spoon-shaped chopstick according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a table spoon-shaped recess is formed. 8. A connecting device (40) for connecting a pair of chopsticks (1, 1) together by a linear chain (41). Table spoon-shaped chopsticks according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: 9. The base connection device (3) includes a hinge shaft (5).
A movable system type connecting device (2) for connecting the two chopstick rods integrally by hinge-connecting the two movable arms (51, 52) connected by 3) to the respective base ends of the chopstick rods. Table spoon-shaped chopsticks according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: 10. The proximal connection device (3) comprises two insertion devices.
Withdrawal rods (61, 61) are tenoned at each end (63)
Are respectively formed and connected by the connecting part (62), and are inserted into a tenon formed at the base end of the rod portion of the chopsticks,
The table spoon-shaped chopstick according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the chopstick is an insertion / extraction rod type connecting device (60) that connects two rod portions (1, 1) of the chopstick. 11. The proximal connection device (3) is a retaining ring type connection device (70), in which two retaining rings (71, 71) made of elastic plates are provided, and the retaining ring (71, 71) is provided. 71. A connecting part (72) for slidably fitting around the base end of the rod part 1 of chopsticks and connecting two holding rings (71, 71). Table spoon-shaped chopsticks according to any one of 1 to 7. 12. The base connection device (3) is a fitting connection device (80), in which two fitting rings (81, 81) made of a material having elasticity and a connection part (82) are provided. The chopstick bar (1, 1) is provided so as to be slidably fitted around the base end of the chopstick bar (1), and connects the two chopstick rods (1, 1). Table spoon-shaped chopsticks.